The New York herald., 1846-03-20
PENSACOLA, March :, 1876.


Affairs in Pensacotd-Neics from Msrico &C. &C.
1t is SO long time since have penned line for
the veritable Herald OF coming events, shadows or
no shadows, that you will hardly recognize the
scribe; but, although have been out OF the world
mer time if still breathing the perfume of flowers
~ full bloom which rosy health at present leads me to
WE'LL this city Of Pensacola will one day be the city
OF the Gulf Of Mexico, beyond the possibility Of q
doubt and the navy yard perfect oasis in the desert
the requisite taste for rendering this naval depot all that
10 appreciabe in science and art in combination wih
the natural beauties Of this delightful cline which early
produces spontaneous flowers fruits foliage and an
abundant shrubbery The news from Vera Cruz you
will have learned 10 this reach lou, for the U 8
brig Lawrence. Commander Samuel Mercer, arrived
here on the first ns and, matter Of course will
be chronicled in the Washington papers the
dispatches brought by her head quarters From
of the Lawrences officers learn that Commodore
Conner, in the soop of war Falmouth was exchanging
salutss with the city Of Vera Cruz while the brig was
working out of the harbor and report was circulated
that General Arsta had taken up his line OF march, with
6060 abeodied sottados the Rio Grand to
template the land OF promise" over the border, known
iake.us, to prevent your advent over the water.
II likewise rum0red at Vera Cruz, that Santa
Anna was aa IRON IN n,;on
would be the result of the suggested
that he had better continue to enjoy tho society ef his
charming young bride and Sighting cocks in the city Of
refuge he has chosen lest he should against snag
called Paredes and encounter the fate Of turbide and
Our minister, Mr. sidei was still rusticatins a. Jala
having had no communications with e podroso x0ber
miento Mericans, and it was thought that steamer
would be sent to return with him to his home and
ous friends once more and the Diegos shore were
nquiring if We intended blockading the port many
we're waiting to see the sport But few quaeksnansss
dressed in sodger" habilimen,s to be about
Vera Cruz, but supposed that they lying prrdu
in the suburbs ready for 6sh or flight, il the u. s.
50 uadron should open dre upon the town.
When the Lawrence sailed from Vera Cruz, the fol-
lowing vessels at anchor under the island Of Sac
ri6cios U. s. sloop Of war Falmouth bearing the
broad pennant Of Com. Conner sloop Of war John
Adams and brig Porpose English sloop Of war Rose,
French bark OF war Ii Perouse and Spanish brig Of
war.
The proceedings of Court Martial convened at this
place some time ago. to enquire into and investigate
charge against Lieut. Ross, of the navy have beon
overruled by the President am informed, in conse
quepca Of the nsuciency Of the evidence adducsd to
sustain it.
The only charge sgainst thl officer was Of Sian.
der; bu uasmuch It not satisfactorily proven,
he hag 5eon acquitt and is still attached 10 the vessel
to ch ne originally ordered for duty. The pub
lcauon Of this fact il due to L. R, former notices
widely circulated in the papers respecting his trai,may
have tendency to inure his roput ,ton, from the sur
mise that he had committed some rash act uncongena
with mis- character as an Off, or and gentleman.
MARIN US.