Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-21
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Later from Texns.
ADDITIONAL AND INTERESTING FROM MON.
TEgEY.

yesterday from Galveston, whieh port she left on the 10Th
Inst. Sho briggs later news from the army Can, q
Lewis formerly connected with Galveston Ners mr.
rived in that city Sunday, tho sh Instant having lei,
Monterey the 18th ult; to which date sdvees soa-
dy published sometime ago. reach This gentleman how
ever, brings some intelligence which conflicts a little with
the information have already given readers regard
ing the system operations DO adopted by the Mexican
army, In opposing tho advance Of Gen. Taylor. For in
stance he says that the opinion at Monterey was tha,
Gen Ampudia had not reueated from Saulo to San Luis
Potosi but that he had marched with an overwhelming
force to meet Gen Wool and proven, unc,ure with Gen
Taylor We give extracts from tho Galveston Nsr, be-
low, in reference to this subject
Among the passengers who have arrived in this city on
the steamship Galveston. the gallant Hays and the
moved Walker whose exploits in every mouth in this
vast Republics whose names will DO household words
postery, hcrsdns the youthful generation each success
svc epoch OF history to deeds Of high adventue-to
conduct OF Intrepid bearing They are accompanied by
some OF their companions in arms-Capt. McMullen and
Dr. Cage Wherever they go honors will DO showered on
them IN profuson by admiring and grateful people.
The editor OF the Galveston News the 10Th instant
/ has the folio wing:
"Cap q. n Lewis, formerly connected with us in this
paper arrived by tue steamer Sabine Sunday. lie left
Monterey the 18th utimo, and therefore brings ine
gence several days later than have before had Ills
route BY land, through Salinas, Artists Hacienda Bo
co dc Loon, Llmpases, Paris, Lorcd1 San Antonio
When Capt. l.. lett Monterey 1t almost universal
opinion through tho army, that Gen Ampuda had not las
has been generally believed and retreated from
Sao TO San Luis Potos bu, that he had proceeded ON
the road towards Montclova with intercept Cen
WOOL aud prevent his junction with Gen. Taylor. This
opinion was not Pedeaed upon any direct information
dor no Spies rangers, had been to watch Am
Pudiss Movements but upon pretty strong presumptve
English merchants in Montercy.
1T Is believed that Ampudia left Monterey with at least
$4,000 men, In addition to the liberal supply Of ummu
milton with which this large army permitted to leave
Monterey Ampuda had ample me 10 procure both arm.
and ammunition from San Luis Potos which is general
depot Tor the army supplies OF all kinds Cen Ampudia
was well informed las Mexican Generals always arel rs
to the strength and character of our armies He knew thai
Gen. Wool had but 5000, about fifth par, of his own
toreesihat these all recruits without any regu
lar or Texas troops 10 support them Such opportunity
to retrieve his defeat in Monterey is supposed might
have stimulated even Ampudn undertake this enterprise
aud show the world that he knew how profit by the ar
misce. Ii may here be remarked that tho restrictions of
the captuaton only extended the Rnconada and would
not interfere at all with this enterprise. Gen Wool left
the Presdio the 18th ultimo, but we cannot learn
whether he would take the road through Monoya or de-
waite TO the left through LamPasos The former is the
route was supposed he would take and Ampudia m the
foregoing superstition be true) would take the Montcoya
road But this road learn is exceedingly rough and
mountainous, and being nearly impossible 10 artillery and
wagons The presumption is, therefore, that Cen Wool
took the other; which much better though also much
longer route Even, therefore, should Ampuda hRye the
spirit which the prevailing opinion gives him credit for
SUI the two armies may II the march Of Gem
Wool has been uninterrupted he is doubtless now in Mon
eIeyi ana ne has encountered Ampudia, shall
know the result"
The reception given Colonel Hays and Captain Walk
or by the citizens Of Galveston marked by the highest
enthusiasm Here is the notice Of their arrival and the
Proce ifngs 70 which that event gave rise:
Cos Hays and Walker, distinguished before and sipce
the beginning Of the between the United States and
Mexico, arrived here Thursday morning on board tho
steamer Sabine, from Houston They both appear in n
health and though still in the morning OF life when hon.
o most eate men, they wear thoir laures modesy AZ
unconscious OF their existence To them, might
think they had scenes more rugged than
might be presented upon farm in some peaceful town
where the alarms of war heard Yet the ia
ugues OF the wderness-soEm on the Decentralization
dungeons-iamine-and war-have scarcely any terors
which they have not faced. Texas is and well NAV be-
proud to call them her citizen soldiers.
ball aud banquet was givOn to these gentlemen by
the Meyor and Board Of Aldermen, the City Hail over
the New Market, on Thursday evening. The company
very large and gaced was by the beauty and chi
valy OF our young State it is be wondered that
when
Music with it, vollp;uous swell
Young eyes looked love 10 eyes that spoke again,
And al went merry asa marriage bell"
Further particulars OF this grand union Of the beauty
wealth, talent and influence at Galveston lie given in the
following paragraphs which invested with higher charm
from its being as it were, ebuon of spontaneous
feeling:
" Honor okeTs Honor ia justly dve-when public de-
monstraons OF regard flow from the honest and heartfelt
gratitude OF the people for and mertoous deeds
and from motives of oslentaon or political views thew
must meet the cordial APPRECIATION Of the people, Such
were the merits OF the entertainment given by the
authorities Of this city Texan citizens whose deeds of
Dhnut
tue United States Anew hours only allowed make
the necessary preparations but such was the PROMPT and
hearty cooperation given by ALL that the annou
OF the ball was the hrst notice most Of czens Of
the arrival OF guests On former occasion has so
large assembnge been convened in this city. Indeed
we have before had sufficiently large to ac
commodate so many. The number may be estimated from
the fact that the City Hail. which lao feet IN length by
AZ il breadth, was completely filled, barely leaving room
Tor SIX eight cotllons the floor The shortness of
the notice did not permit sumptuous and costly display
Of fa de aaFraaa huVe - =
cheney Of everything that could satisfy the soldier fresh
from the field Of victory All Appelred to enter into the
spirit OF the occasion with desire contribute the
general enjoyment, and 10 the honor OF these for whom
the entertainment given The general attendance Of
the ladies Of Galveston gave evidence tina, they know how
TO appreciate and how TO reward the d., ngushed services
Oi guesis Our Mayor and Aldermen are entitled 10
the hanks OF the public for the energy aud despatch with
which they have given the deserved honor Of public en-
terainment to the citizen soldiers OF counfy for as
the citizens OF Galveston have always been prompt 10 rem
der services in the field, is becoming that they should
be among the first to reward hose services in Others"
Texas Election Returns.
The election returns como IN very slowly usual, but
the report from every part Of the country We have
yet hoad, Is nearly UNIFORM giving Mr. Pisbury an over
whelmng majority over every other candidate We aau
give the Of but Tow countless but aye beard IN,
general results IN Victoria, Port Lavaccs Maagorda ST
Josephs Island, Fass Cavalo Colorado county Washing
ton, Austin Fort Bead BrazOra Montgomery Robertson
and some other counlCs IN all Of VIII ch Mr. Psburys ma
orty is doubtless very nrge. In Bexa Colonel Williams,
II is thought, received small m1jory. In Coma Con.
zaes, and possibly in rays Judge Jones proba ahend
Of his competitors II thought be doubtful whether
Judge Baylor has majority IN any county. With these
exeephons It IS said Judge Psbury will carry all nearly
oil the counties in this district No doubt as to the result
can therefore be enteriainod.-Nsps, l0h instant
CorroN.-A gentleman from Maagorda states that the
cotton Old CaneY turning quito short as
they have been made by former reporsho best not eS-
ceedng the fourth fifth Of average crop, while lar
ger number Of planters will not make than TWEEN
tieth Of a fair crop.
Sunday n he m,
ny the citizens Of Galveston church, there was
bold attempt made burn down that part Of Martin e.
Cobbs store occupied 10y Messrs. lines g. Hamilton.
There was one in the building, and IL was locked.
The fire accdenty discovered under the house. by II,
reflection the water Of tho bay, which Gibbs and flows
beneath the floor The doors broken open Immediate