The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-29
DOM e S TIC.
Correspondence fthe Mobile Herald and Tribune
CoRPUs CHRISTI, Oct. 5, l845

CoRPUs CHRISTI, Oct. 5, l845.
GEsrLEmrN: In compliance with my promise,
avail myself Of the earliest opportunity Of writing
to YOU, albeit have but little news to communi.
cate, the Mexcans not yet having brought theil
courage to the s,ickng-poinl and, until we raise
fight with them some way or other, we shall have
but few items which can possibly come under the
head Of "highly important and interesting from
Texas"
All the troops which have arrived at St. Joseph's
island have been transported to General Taylor's
encampment. The difficulties which were at first
experienced in conveying troops, ETC., from the
island 10 the encampment have all been nearly over
come The steamboat Neva, recently arrived, makes
daily trips between the two places. The Monmouth
and Augusta act as lighters to vessels which are
compelled to remain outside the Aransas bar, and
thus the troops are now enabled to reach the encamp
ment within a few hours after arriving off st. Jo-
sephs, where, previously they were detained seve-
raj days.
The men are, generally speaking, in good health
and it would appear that everything military skill
and experience could suggest has been resorted to
by General Taylor to promote the comfort and safe.
~ of the officers and men under his command. The
weather, thus far, has been exceedingly fine, and
the encampment presents beautiful appearance
but, as what is termed the "rainy season.
approaches, many of the comforts now enjoyed may
be expected to be in great degree essened, as, from
the exposed situation of the encampment, the tents
will afford but slight protection from the incem-
ency of the weather. A building, well suited to the
purpose, has been erected for an hospital, which
will enable the sick, at least, to be sheltered.
The number of soldiers now at the encampment,
believe, is reckoned upwards of four thousand
which, with the arrival daily looked for, will give
the place quite warke appearance. The volun-
teers are fast accustomng themselves to the disci-
plne ofthe regular army, and the general expresses
great satisfaction at the ready obedience which they
vic We hava N eyn ctato IF IN nil N frn,,,
the Mexicans, yet every preparation is made
to meet any emergency that may occur. The
Mexicans are permitted TO carry on their trade at
the Rancho, unmolested. Large parties of them
come in almost daily, bringing horses, muesS and
peltries of different kinds, and the merchants and
shop-keepers are doing quite thriving business,
money appearing quite plenty. How long this
state Of affairs will be permitted to continue, remains
subject of conjecture, the knowledge of an open
declaration of war by Mexico would naturally
cause this trade to be stopped. The horses and
mules brought in by the Mexicans sell at much
purchased for the of the army. Houses are being
built as fast materials be procured, the want
of which is much felt. The impetus now given
will no doubt tend to make Corpus Christi place
Of considerable importance. As for its natural ad-
vanages, / cannot as yet, with any knowledge,
speak, but to the beauty Of the bay and the site OF
the town, those only who have seen them can form
any just conception. Several buildings have been
taken down and removed from Live Oak point to
the encampment, distance Of near fifty miles;
necessity having induced their purchase by the
commandment
The Indians have not shown themselves on the
frontiers for several months.
A portion of the dragons have been removed to
San Antonio, where understand it is intended they
shall be stationed until active service is required Of
them. A finer looking set of men and horses than
this corps presents, it would be difficult to find.
All the horses which have arrived out from the
United States were in good condition, and their APP
pearance excited admiration in the Mexicans, as
they far superior in size and carriage TO those of
their own country. The artillery horses, though
not yet sufficiently trained, act and look well. They
undergo drill every evening; and their maneuvring
IL well calculated to give idea Of what service
they will DO capable Of performing in time of an en-
ny, under the command of Col. Bell, Texas has as
yet few soldiers at the encampment. Capt. Hays
spy company is on duty. These two companies
are very efficient ones--hc officers and men compo-
sing them having had much experience in the duty
which they are required to perform.
The proclamation Of the President of Texas, Il
have not seen it,) understand, requires each county
in the republic TO have ready at moments notice,
the respective number of men which each contains fit
for military service.
The settlements at Lamar and Live Oak point,
which some years since babe fair to rise to some i'm
portance, being well situated on the bay OF Aran-
sas, have, from some cause--most probably the UNI
settled state Of the frontier--dwindied into insign6
canoe there being none but one family residing at
each place.
Vessels drawing eight feet water can enter this
bay with perfect safety, and four and half feet can
be found between it and Corpus Christi bay.
Some of the inland frontier towns--Victoria in
particular understand have considerably increased
in population within the last two years; many of
the German and Swiss emgrants coming into the
country having settled there and in the neighbour
hood.
From what can gather from persons apparently
well conversant with the country, the crops through
out its whole extent will fully equal, if not exceed,
those of any previous year. Yours, truly.