He was reconnoitreing with his Rangers, and seeking to open, if possible, communication between the Point and Gen. Taylor's Camp, when he encountered an overwhelming force of the Mexican Troops. A portion of his force was new recruits, who were panic-stricken and fled in confusion. W. estimated the Mexican force at 1500, and supposed that at least 30 of them fell during the 15 minutes in which he encountered them. The Point is trongly defended, and it is believed 200 men could defend it against 3000. There are some three thousand Mexicans on this side of the Rio Grande.
Desertions continue from the ranks of the volunteers enrolled at New Orleans.
The report is confirmed that General Winfield Scott is to command the Southwestern army. The widow of Col. Cross died at Washington on Thursday. Her health had been failing for some time. He was attempting to swim a horse across a mill pond, when he was thrown off and struck by the horse on the head. The blow stunned him and he immediately sank.