The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-24
Correspondence Of the New York Herald
CaRpra CHRIarI Taxaal March Z. 1875.

During the several weeks since my last letter. the in
cdents Of the camp have been Of comparatively small
interest the sick report" being almost the only record
that distant friends seemed to desire Hence every
paragraph concerning the army Of occupation related to
the health fthe troops" Now, however, We trust
something will be said about movements, and from
the hackneyed story of many sick and many con-
hoped that editors and readers may feel
some interest in our. active operations
At length, the order for breaking up Of this encamp
ment, and march towards the Rio Bravo has been
issued every thing ready and the movement is to be-
gin the 9Th instant detachment consisting Of two
companies under Major Graham started the 2sh ult
to establish depot provisions about sixty miles hence
day most Of the teams have returned and the road ID
Of bog We have no reason, therefore, 70 anticipate
very difficult or tosome march but should it prove 20,
ell welcome in exchange for the monotomy Of camp
OF course, like good soldiers we profoundly igno
rant Of the Generals orders his objects or plan Of the
campaign; but were otherwise the Herald which cir
by enemies and friends would be place for the publ
cation Of our knowledge. We do know that We are
Of Texas our destination point near Mstamors
WHISTLER the army will Be or be scattered
along our bank Of the river will depend upon the state
meet from Psredes the report Of his plans and prepare
only Of Information arriving daily but then
accounts Of affairs the Rio Grande totally unwor
o. Sasd va se. they are
have an object 10 msrepresenting the true condition Of
things. One day We hear Of 5000 men at Matamorss-
that Point Isabel fortified and that large force awaits
this side Of the river resolved Hghtus The next
told that every thing quiet aud pacific Indeed
shall no enemy, and that the Mexican army advanc-
ing to meet u.s. 10 in no respect more formidable than the
last such il the prediction Of your humble servant
certsin that several Of the northern departments
q Mexico ar: prepared for revolt 4 indeed the rsvSlu
Of enormous taxes, and every hsrrassng exacton, at
the time that protection the very object Of all 60
the scheme has been ripe for many days. but owing to
circumstances, IL may be delayed. proclamation has
D.sn printed 10: d,vorsos
1854 and will BE- found that Santa Anna, in abolshing
the federal system prepared the way for the dsunon
viii in oil probability, tell of important events. We
shall see.
have before written about the magic rise Of con-
siderable town upon this barren strand The glory Of
Corpus Christi departing, end, from this point, the
chroniclsr must record i: decline The eject Of "the
and wood are already falling. being destined for
available use near the new sncampmsnt
from some specimens Of Yankee enterprise, We have
witnessed here think not improbable. that selling Of
liquors and notions have slready established their
time there was little modesty in the holders Of building
lots. Broadway prices having bean asked for Q few
lots is deemed at object Of sympathy. and Whatever
efforts may be made 70 give Il temporary Importance
the place destined to continue Of ceurss sharing in
the generally advantageous results Of annexation-a
mere trading station Tor Mexican smugg,ers.
As We going into the nsld and have prospect Of
exciting service will endssvor from time TO time. to
supply matter that will be deemed worthy place in tho
Herald in these days Of Congressional debates and
important diplomatic correspoadsnoe.
We see that J. O. Snyder. Esq. Was chosen Mayor Of
Galveston 1t the recent election.
The CisiIe~ say: that very pretty speculation was
made by the importation into Galveston short time
the f.ncs bark s.Ts:s from 1'T :.
consisting Of wines brandy dry goods 10 the vslus
Of $500 The duties were paid under the tariff Of
duties under the tariff Of the United states he amount
would have been 1915. The advantages sained nnder
the Texas tarif was thss Ssl5o
dence, celebrated in different places with not e
spirit The editor Of the Austin Demoero rsmsrks n
was formerly saying in the States that the 4sh Of
little the advantage Of our twenty. seven sistsrs
The Kate Ward had arrived safely at Austin We be-
sve she the hrst steamboat that has ascsndsd that
out all the inhabitants 10 welcome her.
letter from Austin, published In the Houston Tsis-
rsP states that the Indians carrying the "horse
contempt Of the u s dragons and tho Lsgisiaus to
boot Many ofths savages even cavsring about on
the prairies, on the horses stolen from Uncle Sam
stranger was murdered near Rchmond,,a few days
since by some unknown person.
party Of rangers are organizing in the vicinity Of
San Antonio for trip to California They number near
The following letter from our correspondent gives all
the news from the seat Of Government ,
Since the date Of my last but little progress hes
been made in the general BUSINESS Of the LsgisIa-
ss.s.a IL sasr HOUSE, sSy of pys ana "n%
yssaat character, wAieh WI ssqasv Seus esasidesaAs