The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-19

third Of the Of debt due by Mexico to Great Bril-
tain was loaned by private individuals on mortgage Of
the whole part Of California and full garanfy by their
own that their rights shall be protected from
whatever point they may be asssiled The available
force Of the British in the Pacific somewhere about 400
guns -, 49,.
Yesterday afternoon we were much surprised by the
arrival Of the steamer sP n. i've from vera
The dispatches said to be Of great importance tits
said that the situation Of squadron in relation to the
some what precarous is rumored that as soon as the
English hear of the declaration Of war against Mexico
will be the signal for them TO take possession Of the
whole coast and that II is their intention to do so.
DR. Wood left Mazatlan on the Goth April, made tho
journey to Vera thirty days after being detained
Ave DAYS on the road San Bias and Mexico He
that in travelling through the country (not being
known he had frequent opportunities OF COW srsing
with and hearing the Msxicans discuss the There
various opinions upon the subject In favor Of
carrying on to any exton others lukewarm and rath.
most ardent Continuance for the purpose oil retain
Ing their Offices He learned the Of General Tsy-
or victories and defeat Of the Mexican army before he
reached the city of Mexico The authorities who had
heard It, underworld 10 keep quiet, and from the
Of the people 1t is supposed that when generally known
will not be received with much enthusiasm by gallant
volunteers" ] rather inclined TO think with Pat.
that they will have to force them to turn volunteers and
bring thcm into the fold tod in pairs
On the day Of the sailing Of the Mississippi she
getting up steam, the bark Eugenia Briscoe, Of New
York run the blockade. The sloop Of war Falmouth
In safety and exutngly displayed her hags She Is the
same bark that the French blockade She will have
to run the gauntlet coming out as every preparation
with powder the squadron is keeping good lookout
for she have Light heels to get in they send
The John Adams left this afternoon with dispatches
and letters for the squadron below she will relieve the
anS onasy
Tuesday having nearly finished taking in their supplies
Of water and provisions The Mississippi viii follow
Co harlr ~Irfk
naked again until the arrival Of the Falmouth. More
anon,
Incidents, sc. Of the War
correspondent writing from Vera Cruz, gives the
following account Of an incident which we have before
alluded to =" Our bockadng squadron arc daily cap
turing prizes cannot forbear mentioning circum.
which alike honorable to the Mexicans and
officers which robs Of Of its sterner and
repulsive features When hostilites opened and
the blockade announced, Gen Bravo in opposition to the
advice of council ofhis officers permitted all the Amer
allowed them eight days close up their concerns before
leaving Yesterday the Somers and the Falmouth each
captured valuable prize under the Mexican flag. A
Captain Gregory commanding the squadron, deemed this
Mexican General lie, therefore, released both Of the
prizes and despatched graceful and appropriate note to
Gen Bravo informing him that he had been told Of his
liberal conduct towards vessels and, as act Of
such generous magnanimty could not be permitted to
unnot ced by American officer that We had the honor
Of rnng him the two vessels which had become
lawful prizes squadron need not say that al
the squadron cordially acquesced in this timely recpro
cation Of the orbearance and honorable consuct OF thu
Mexicans."
A gentleman of the army, stationed at Jefferson Bar
racks. relates the following with regard to lin hi,
lah year) of the gallant Hooe Of the 5h Infantry who
in the charge Of his regiment against the enemies bate
ry the 9th ut, lost his right by cannon ball
You have heard s., that your father wounded in
the late battle in Texas?'
Eyes. sir heard that he slightly wounded"
Your father, g., was much more severely wounded
than had been informed Of but he is reported
Y0ur fnthar hnd hia right arm
BY cannon ball, and II became necessary to ampuate
it; but thank God he is getting we'll and Ill join
your mother at home The little fellows eyes instant
y filed with tears and after few moments silence, he
anxiousy inquired:
Twill father now have to leave the army1 Will he
have to give up his conpany7'
mo my dear boy he will not unless he desires It,"
know he will not desire it," the instant remark
for when his wounded arm 10 healed, he put his
sword the other side, and draw it with his left hand
military Preparations I'm the uninn-
The following appears to be just estimate Of the force
in few days to be upon the Rio Grande under the com
mand of Major General Taylor =