New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-09-13

L. =. NAVY ARD fENsACOLA, sept d. lrf1
GENrLENES; Accept nv pious regards for the
extra Herald containing from Corpus Christi in re-
alton anxious affairs with Mexico. Excuse my
reni.sncss no, informing you earlier OF the arrival OF
the L. Oop of war Saratoga the 3ls ult from Vera
Cruz The Saratoga bears decidedly OF more
warlike complexion than any we have yet received
Although che does no; inform of positive declaration
yet the news is taniamount TO IT.
The Saratoga remained Al Vera Cruz some three or
days during which time her officers made frequent
visits shore. and the active prepsr tons that
being made by the Mexcans for the approaching
conflict The Fort ar Vera Cruz u amply provided with
al. the implements of in addition 10 all other neces
sary accommodations for the reception OF her enemies
The Mexican officers expressed no little regret that
the friendly feeling heretofore existing between the two
countries were so shortly be ended. The Mexican
troops about 10000 in number. were on their winding
way" towards Texas-snd If cur troops dispute their
entrance, they must abide the consequences lexa-
they say must and will be subuga,ed regardless OF all
the forces OF the nited states
We have had inimaiionf rom time to time, oi the in
tentions of Mexico to declare wsand behooves us 10
prepare ourselves for vigorous and decisive prosecu
ion O: the evil Nothing be gained from protract
ed war however insignificant may be the opposing party
But the contrary. II would doubtless afford propi'
ious moment for other powers 10 assa u.s. and hence
the of avoiding such probable contingencies
should dictate preparations adequate 10 speedy termi
nation
We are sufficiently fortified by sea, but ! fear our
troops occupying the line between the two countries
too feeble 10 rcpe the aggressons which will inevitably
be made by Mexico. Our squadron with the exception
Ot the slOOp JOnn ADAMS, uTls-
still ride at anchor in waters and matters and
things general have become wrapt in such profound
mystery of late that cannot progDoscste with any
sort OF certainty any thing about their movements
presume however they will remain here until ordered
to sea by the Secretary OF the Navy.
The French brig Gn,on will sail odsy-the incem
ency Of the weather having prevented her doing
Monday. antic paed.
Commodore Conner still remains on board the leaking
frigate which s no being repaired than when
last wrote you and tear she WIZ oe tota o-s 10 'ne
Government unless there Is Dry Dock constructed at
this place the cost Of which would not exceed one third
the loss Of the ga,c should she 90 dswn-which is at
present very probable.
is not known towhich -hipthe Commodore will trans
fer his nag but think highly probable he will 60
on board the Falmouth
have Just received letter from an officer ON board
the H. s brig Lawrence on Corpus Chrisr dated 25th
August in which he says: The troops are preparing
fix Themselves permanently here but Tor hght here
il no chance The Mexicans have about i've hundred
men at Maiamoros, sixty miles from here-a ragged
hungry and dirty of poor devils with no pay They
would play the deuce at tight
should we be in receipt Of any more news upon this
subject you shall hear from me
luur1 truly DRAKE.