The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-26

was also on the march with 3000 and that Gen. Bus
tamente was going to New Mexico. The letter
then says: Notwithstanding these preparations,
believe that hoslililies not SO immediate ~ It
might be thought at first"
II seems that no genera-in-chief had yet been APP
pointed, and that there contracts for the ne
cessary supplies Of campagn or for serious inva-
sion Of Texas
The letter states further, that "the Mexican gov
eminent says to Congress that in its opinion, there
is no need Of waiting for the delay stipulated In the
treaty (between Mexico and this country for dec
laraton Of war, Ofdeclared because notices enough
have been given TO the United States government
months ago"
The letter further says: sSome persons, gener-
ally we'll informed, think that the government needs
money much and wants to hold up the prospect Of
war 10 get their loan approved. The hope that
foreign intervention will soon put an end TO dh-
culties, seems to be at the bottom of the ideas Of
this government, which, on another side, is threat-
ened with a new revolution, according 10 some let
tiers from the capitaln II is also stated that, ac-
cording to the official papers of Mexico, the Si5,-
900 900 had been negotiated; but this Is doubtful
By despatch of the Mexican consul, then here,
the general commanding at Matamoras had been
advised of the shipment Of troops from this port to
Corpus Christi and Bexar.
The letter concludes thus: "The next mail viii
probably have the debates of Congress ON the loan
and war bills We may then, perhaps, better see
We do not see much war in all this.
INrEREsrMe FROM CAMpEAcHY.--Ca Captain Suares,
of the pilot schooner Argus arrived here last night
from Campeachy, reports that, on the 5th instant,
Mexican man-of-war schooner arrived at that port
with a requsition on the government of Yucatan
for troops, and that the Yucaanos returned for
answer, that if the Mexicans went to war with the
United States, they must fight their own battles, for
they (the Yucatanos) would not furnish any men.
From the New Orleans Bee, Aug. 10.
\ VOLUNTEERS TROOPS. We understand that Gov
ernor Mouton has countermanded the orders pre-
yiously issued, and will issue his proclamation, in
conformity with the requison of General Gaines,
ordering out four regiments Of volunteer troops for
Texas. They are to be enrolled and held in readi-
ness to march at a moments warning, should their
services be deemed necessary by the government.
This morning at 9 o'clock, Captain Forno's first
company of volunteer artillery, destined for Texas,
will be mustered into the service of the United
States. The ceremony will take place at the gun
house Of the company on Girod street.
The I'd company of volunteer artillery, we UNI
derstand, are also ready for duty. Each company
will be in possession Of four feldpecesone twelve,
and three six-pounders.
MOVEMENTS OF UNITED STATES TRooPs.--Two
companies Of United States troops, under the COM
mand of Captains Moore and Holmes, arrived by
the steamer Fashion, on Sunday morning, from
Pass Christian. Yesterday morning, Capt. Lees
company arrived from Fort Pike, on BOARD the
steamer James L. Day. All of these companies
belong to the 7th regiment Of infantry, and will de-
part tomorrow, on the Alabama, for Texas