The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-17

from
New Orleans in fourteen days. aud great fears
are entertained for the safety of the troops that
have sailed for this camp There have been some
uou gales OIL this coast during this month";
sells are due and Of them making their
The storm has been violent that has blown com.
sand bar up at the mouth of the Rio Grands which
mas entirely hemmed in two steamers and several small
vessels The schooner Caroline from New York, has
peen aground Tor month or more. Provisions
Grsnde and lowed over the bar in lightss thence in
steamboats, to the several camps along river as far
a. Matamoras The Oldest inhabitants say there has not
been such rain before in their time; they attribute the
whole OF to the Americans and say they wou1A not
be surprised II the Rio Grande would freeze next
winter thing that has never yet occurred this " their
dry seasont rains until September and then it
lasts some time. think it commenced before that this
year.
The steamboat Col. Harvey, employed by government
to ply between New Orleans and Point Isabel sunk q
lew days ago of Point Isabel The boats Total loss
the crew and passengers saved
An American has been arrested at Point Isabel and
brought TO Barta, as spy for the Mexicans He was
but was supposed to be deserter and accordngly
arrested as such After his arrest, Aexica guide re-
eogp,led him as spy for the army and made known
the TACT to the officers who caused his arrest; he has
acknowledged the fact, and is now In custody awaiting
his trial His plans. as laid out, excellent had they
been carried into effect.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, Julysl
Weyesterday received letter from officer on board
the United States schooner Eli dated of Brnxos St
Jago, June 10Th. which should have reachedus long
since but Notwithstanding the delay in its arrival con-
The Flirt arrived Off Vera Cruz on the sth from Br,
st Jago with Purser Watson bearer of despatchss
for Commodore Conner. on board At Vera Cruzsthsy
forcing the blockade The officers crews II both
vessels we'll, and daily in expectation that the
Cosnmo would arrive from Pensacola whom Il was
supposed expedition would be ordered up the Alva.
rado to capture the Mexican vessels Of rnoored
there Our correspondent speaks in the very highest
terms Of the sailing qualities of the Princeton and say
her and that OF the Raran eager actvs
vice. He saw Mexican paper dated June l4th which
to General Tay or and that Arsta under arrest
charged with "dsgraccul conduct" Great excitement
constantly from the country man the castle andth
were fast falling prey TO the fever yellow
On the 18th the Flint left Vera Cruz with despatches
and arrived OF TaDpico the 18th where she found
he sloopof.war St Sary's and learned that gu unsuc
cessul attempt had been made by boats from that
vessel cut number of gun living a.
the mouth Of the Psnuco opposite Tsmpico Our cor.
respondent the boats make the attnck on
the night Of the 18TH but separated before crossing
the BAR The launch and of the cutters
in getting inside when the fort opened fire upon them
which was briskiy returned from a nine FOUNDER ON
board the launch The Mexican gun boats, after the
lapse Of tme entered into the action their
gans were eighteen FOUNDERS. the launch and cutter
ever, they took position where they had command of
the fort and slenccd it The gunboats perceving
the fort WAS senced supposed it taken and com.
menaed fire upon it, and the fort, finding from whence
the fire came returned it. Thus they kept batterng each
other for about half an hour; the launch opportunity
offered, al putting shot, The remainder of the party
however not having joined the launch and tho cutter
they compelled to retire without efecting their
ject They sustained no injury Of Consequence in the
en that another attempt would be made and has proba
bly, succeeded. The officers and OF the Flir were
all well
From the New Orleans Bulletin. July ~
Tne steamship Alsbama arrived yesterday from the
Brazos ST. Jago which place she left the Sd inst
nv the as accann. a smS pEson IN WHICH was len
known in relation to the movements of the Mexican
forces
,rbara had h..r x.rv h..~v ,ca ,.,- ..u.;...s =.
in all the region of country occupied by the army
derng the roads nearly impassabs The Rio Bravo was
there It il stated were Of sufficient strength to stem the
current The steamboats, which have gone down are all
Of light draught and only intended for low water.
Reports from Monterey state that that and the
approaches TO II are being put in complete state do
fence and that considerable body Of the Mexican army
II is understood that Gen Taylor will advance at the
earliest moment that he establish depot Comargo
Which he designs to make the base Of operations toward
the supplies OF the country as far possible from reach
ing the American army For this purpose. it is stated
driving OF the cattle from ali the surrounding country
OF course therefore, will not for forward
movement to be made except with abundant previsios
signed to steamboats, for sportation. Thence
however, an immense number of wagons will be re-
CURED
Incidents, sc.
The Brigade Major at indianapolis. to whom tho CON-
reported they organized tells anu
sing stories He kept up late at night and reused
out Of in the morning by the messengers of the
panes sent in haste to the seat of government with
reports with which they entrusted One morning
before he up report was sent TO him in bed that he
had gotten to his Office there came stalwart looking
chap Of breath and thrusting forward his report
. Here mister here take quick !. at the same time
der another fellow" Another formidable looking
customer riding at full speed up the street. ho
lowing without relaxing his speed "wheres the Cover
househe Governors house there is another fell
low just after me We assured that this is the lite
II stated that at Resaca de la Palma where road
passes between the ponds there il but pond.
and that deep enough anywhere for respectable sized
to pass through Tho Palo Alto battle field
Is two-thirds covered with water.
Col Hunt. United States Quartsrmaser has chartered
the volunteers now here and expected to Point sa
ship Sea Lion for 1880; Norfolk for 1900;
Middeser, for $1,000; and the shenangs, for $1,000
New Orleans Pic, July 8.
We oan that Gen. La Vega received yesterday. per-
mission from the War Department to make his residence
during the summer months either at Lexington three
other specified places in Kentucky at Cincinnati
other places mentioned in the State Of Ohio; and
turing the winter. either at Baton Rouge this city;
He il also informed that should he wish to visit any
part of the United States any application from him
will be favorably considercd-Nsw Orleans Bulletin,
Juiy7.
Privateers.
From the New Orleans Picayune July II
The brig Lady Chapman, Capt. Hunt, arrived at this
port yesterday from Kingston jamaica huving sailed
he 10Th ult
United States brig Of Is reported TO have arrived
II Port Royal the 23d ut in ten days from Chagres
Her news did not trshspre at Kingston.
The brig Telegraph, Capt Young also arrived yester
lay from Kingston Capt positively asserts that the
epo brought here some days since, of the prvatser
sen on Cape Antonio. giving chase to an American YES
el was not hoax as II pronounced by some Of the
,ity papers. but that snch was the
The only error in the reports brongh by the vessels
was in the dates The Telegraph sailed from this port
the 10th ssy and the 10th fell in with the susPi
,ious craft Capt Young Indignantly repudiaes the idea
hat hs would ssfy his log and sacrifice his reputation
n the mercantile community person of truth and ve
rsoy for the purpose of spreading idle hoax for i'm
proper motives.
The Texan Navy.
SENATE CHAMBER, July 10, 1916.
To fhs EDITOR Of the Union -
SIN :--In looking ovor your paper Of this morning.
discover that in your notice OF the proceedings Of the
Senate of yesterday upon the bill to incorporate the