Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-10
FROM MEXICO.
6 DAYS LATER FROM THE ARMY

6 DAYS LATER FROM THE ARMY
/ The Steamship Alabama, Capt. Windle
arrived al New Orleans on The morning o
the 9Th uli. from Brazos Santiago. We
are indebted TO The New Orleans Picayune
and Times for extras containing full &C.
counts OF the News brought by her.
/ Capt. Windle reports that Gen. Worth,
with 1000 men, had left Camargo and pro-
ceeded 10 miles on his route towards
Monterey. Tbs report is no doubt pre-
mature, says the Picayune.
A letter from MIR. Kendall, of the Plea
yune dated Csmargo. Aug. ! /, says
| The news from Monterey leads every
one to suppose that the Mexicans intend
making bold stand there, and offering
every resistance to Gen. Taylor in their
power Recruits and regulars are con-
cen,raling at that point, the Notifications
are being strengthened, an6 the greatest
activity prevails. A force Of 1000 well
appointed cavalry arrived at Saltlllo few
days since, and report now has il that Tor
rejon has been sent down with large
party of mounted men to cut off Col. Hays.
| hope he may find Hays, for tina. officer
will be glad to see him.
Capt. Duncan, with the small party Of
Texan Rangers, recently sent out on re-
connaisSance into the interior. got back
this morning, after having secured the
country on the other side the San Juan as
far as Seralvo, pleasant town half way to
Monterey. On the second day Capt. Me-
Culoch was sent into Mier very much
indisposed. The night before, he shot a
Mexican, who was caught on an Ameri-
can horse, and who attempted to escape
by running. The fellow broke through
the chaPpWel, and made good race for
his life; but McC. was TOO fast for him.
On the second night, after forced
march Of great length, Capt. Duncan threw
his men at different points around the
town Of Punta Aguda, having learned that
Mexican officer, named Ramirez, was in
the place with detachment of recruits
for Cansles. So complete was the surprise
that Capt. d. was enabled 10 reach ball
room in the centre of the town, where a
grand tandango was then in full blast,
without soul suspecting his approach -
His object was to take any Mexican off,
GERS prisoners that might be there stationed
in the place, and snpposing they might be
at the fandsngo, he ordered those within
the room not to move, after telling them,
in the first place, that every avenue to the
town was guarded by the Rangers.
Notwithstanding this order. some OF
those inside the room went covertly out
and endeavored TO leave the town; bu!
one Of them was shot dead in The attempt
and another had his arm shattered by a
rifle ball from one of the Texans. Find
ing that he could get hold Of NO prisoners
of Importance, the commander of The party
continued his march TO Seralvo, arrived
there without hindrance of molestation,
and after an examination of the place, re-
turned in safety by way OF Agna Legnas
and Mier.
Another letter 10 the Picayune, dated
Camargo, Aug. Is, says:
The marching will hereafter be princi-
pally done at night. should like TO be
able TO go on with Gen. Worths COM
mand, which will start in advance next
week. ! should pity the Mexican army
that would have the temeriiy 10 meet this
brave officer in the field, for he is deter
mined 10 do something brilliant, at all
hazards.
An American arrived iE town 10 day
from Monterey, who, am told, reports
that there are $4,000 rancheros and regu-
lars 1900 ragulars) collected at that place
already. Many Of this force are from the
Rio Grande. They speak confidently of
whipping our army. 1t is rumored about
camp, too, that Capt. Duncan. who left
here day before yesterday, to reconnoitrs
some 80 leagues distant, was yesterday on
Canales' trail, with fair prospect Of over
taking him.
A man has arrived at Monterey, who
states that from the number ofroops there,
and the feelings the inhabitants, it would
be imprudent for Gen. Taylor 10 move
upon that place with less than 10000
we'll disciplined men.
The army will probably move on Mon
terey by two separate routes. clearing the
country for a considerable extent on either
side and between the two roads.
The Alabama reports, among other YES
sells, having left the brig Architect, Gray,
a, Brazos Santiago, where she arrived in
26 DAYS from Baltimore.