The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-09

Very Late from the Seat of Nar-fnteln-
gencc from the American and Mexican
Troops.
The intelligence from Corpus Christi is very late
and interesting II does not appear that there is any
chance Tor battle for the present We cannot tell,
however, what the Mexicans will do. They are ra-
ther snake-like in their operations
We annex letter from one of our correspond.
ents-Amcus We expect to hear from him when
ever anything Of importance transpires
NEW ORLEANS, AUG. 80, 1916
The Alabama" steamship, chartered ten days
since by the United States, to convey TO Aransas
body OF volunteer artillery and two hundred regular
infantry, has returned TO our city this morning, ha-
wing dlsembarked her maritime freight at the point
OF destination, thence to be translated in small light
draught steamers 10 Corpus Christi She had de-
lghiful trip, both ways, and when she parted from
the troops lett them IN the enjoyment OF delightful
VISIONS and anclpatlons Tor the future.
She bflngs little news from the force under Gen.
Taylor, who now represented TO be greatly relieved
IN mind by the arrival from this city of supply of
artillery, the want oil which caused nm much
ty and apprehension.
The troops AT Corpus Christi continue in good
health, and, with the exception Of water express
themselves much pleased with their accommoda-
ton, and highly grdtfieo with the location, which
IN natural beauty may vie with the finest spots on
Twlggs and his dragons will remain tor the pre-
sent at san Patricio, keeping active eye the
movements west of the Del Norte.
Little Ia known Of the Mexican intentions IN the
camp, bui some traders daily expected 70
arrive, no doubt they will be able to furnish all ne
cessary information on the receipt OF which shall
not TAI! 10 keep YOU properly advised.
BY courtesy Of the mall agent, we are enabled to
keep our letters open until O'Clock, A. NJ, two
hours later than the post office arrangement.
In order to alay all anxiety which may be felt the
state of afars at Corpus Christi, we hasten to give
readers the following
By the Alabama, Capt Windle, from Arkansas Bay we
have Intelligence from Corpus Christi up to Wednesday
evening last
The most important intelligence perhaps is the non.
confirmation OF the many late exciting reports re alive
to the movements of the Mexican army and the proba
bility of an engagement between the forces under Gen.
Taylor and the Mexcans So far, there is prospect
Of fight Gen. Taylor HIMSELF does not anticipate such
an event
Cen Arista is at Matamoras with about 1000 men en-
trenchipg himself and knows OF Gen. Taylors position
is believed that if Arsta had marched at upon
Gen Taylor when the latter first landed he might east
ly have overcome him, and so on with other detach-
ments as they continued to arrive but it is now too late
Our army at Corpus Christi at this time numbers
1000 strong and is in condition resist four or five times
that number Of Mexicans. The country too, between
the Rio Grande and Corpus Christi cannot support
army in an attack-one of the principal impediments
at es ali S''''y Of wafer ~n'' 'Ae'e niue Or none
On Sunday, the oath inst, the Alabama anchored of
d..
troops and volunteers from this city On the passage
there was little rough weather. with considerable
thunder and lightning but no accident occurred and all
The next morning all the troops landed and went into
camp st Josephs. On Tuesday, the volunteers Maj.
Gally's and Capt Forno's companies of artillery en-
barked for Corpus Christi miles distant on board the
steamboat Dayton and joined Gen Taylors encampment
the same evening
Island preparing to start for Corpus Chrsti and
probably by this time they have all been removed ex.
Dayton, however busy in transporting the Stores
and soon every thing will be removed.
The brig William Ivy which chartered in this city
some time since to take two companies of the M a!a
try to Arkansas Bay arrived the 9th inst ja bsore
the Alabama On the passage she encountered squall
which knocked her on her beam. ends but iortu.
nately righed in few minutes without damage. Pre-
vous to the storm of the soldiers board of her in
fit OF 'nanio-a potu jumped overheard boat was low
cred and went after him. and though he resisted he
picked up, taken on board and tied When the squat
struck the brig he released in order that he might
not drown if thrown into the water-when he again
jumped into the sea and was lost The brig sailed on
the 26th inst. for Alatagorda
The schr Edward S. Lambden with Quarter Masters
Stores from New Orleans arrived at st. Josephs on The
morning Of the 25th.
On the morning of the Goth instant the u s. brig Law.
renee, Commander Jarvis, arrived from the Baze and
came to anchor of the Island Of ST. Josephs. All well
When the Alabama left the Lawrence expected to sail
on the 29th yesterday, for Pensacola.
The schooner Mary Wilkes from this city, arrived at
Arkansas last Wednesday, having board Col Whistler
and Major Stamford ofthe army together with horses
stores sc.
Mr. Ringgold, who passed through this city time
since with dispatches to Texas, arrived at Aransns
Santa Anna, with dispatches for Gen. Tay or and pro-
ceeded at once to Corpus Christi lie also came pasen-
ger in the Alabama.
On Monday the 25h We had news of the arrival the
I'd Regiment of Dragons, under Col. Twiggs, within
four miles of Gen Taylors encampment, which they
hvs w y
ing lost any There were, however. two or three de.
sertions They heard and saw nothing OF Mexicans on
their route.
Near San Antonio there large body Of Canaan.
ches about 300 in all, some Of whom visited Colonel
Twiggs. They seemed friendly, and much delighted at
the idea OF the United States making against Mexico
They informed Col. Twiggs that they going TO-
wards the Mexican borders and intended hostltes
against the Niexcans The daring of these Indians
well known A conversation not little amusing occur
red while they were in the dragoon encampmeni They
seemed to admire the horses very much and asked Col
BwBgs if they would be allowed steal any of them
The Coione in his usually eccentric manner told
them that they took any of his horses he would hang
chem The Cananches did not much relish this sty lie OF
plain English" but asked if they might not steal the
Mexicans horses The Colonel said they might steal
what they pleased from the latter, but not to trouble
anything belonging to the Americans or ne would string
them up
Some days ago a soldier, whose name was not given
went from the encampment on st Josephs Island
hunt and was lost 1t supposed that he was bitten BY
snake or that he lost his way in brake and per-
ished He was faithful and trustworthy man-Search
was made for him but in vain
During thunder storm few days ago, a tent was
struck by lightning at Corpus Christi and valuable
servant belonging TO Lieutenant Bragg OF the Artillery
instantly killed by the fluid Others considerably
stunned, but they recovered
Lieut. @. w. Lay, came passenger in the Alabama,
having dispatches for the Government from Gen. Tay
lor.
The schooner Florida was at Aransss to sail for PEN
sacola last Thursday.
This all the Of the slightest importance which
were able TO gather SO far every thing at Arkansas
and Corpus Christi quiet The troops and volunteers
are all well and in fine spirits Gen. Taylor, have
already stated does not anticipate collision with Arisa
any other Mexican force He will throw detachments
of the dragons forward between hs quarters and the
Rio Grande from time to time, tina. it will be impossi
BILE for an army to advance upon him without his being
apprised OF the fact With the under his command,
and the excellent pieces of artillerytwo twelve pound.
ers and six sixestaken down by the volunteers from
this city, his position is in every respect perfectly safe
from any attack the Mexicsns may think Of making upon
him.
Deer and other game plenty in the vicinity of the
post and the waters abound with the finest fish and oys
tiers.
From Pensacola Democrat, Aug. 80
The u ). ship of war John Adams and brig Porpoise,
sailed from this port Wednesday last with sealed
s--destination unknown The French brig OF
Grion viii sail on Monday next for Vera Cruz. We
IN n had m ano ne IN the Com