Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-04-23

yesterday morning, fell in with the
U. S. steamer Mississippi off the Ba-
lie, having on board our Minister, the
Hon. J. Sldell; Vim. S. Parrot Esq,
Secretary obligation; and Robert Stu
art, Midshipman United Statea ma
IVY.
We learn from Mr.. Parrot that Mr..
Slidell remained at Jalapa till the 2Sth
ult,, at which time he had signified to
the Mexican authorities, in his last
communication to them, his intention
| of leaving, whether he received his
passports or not. On the 9th the
necessary documents, couched in the
most formal language, dated at the ci-
lty of Mexico, 21st ult., were directed
to Mr.. S. at Jalapa. Through some
mistake they went to Vera Cruz, and
from thence were transmitted by our
Consul to Mr.. Slidell. A separate and
distinct passport was sent to Mr.. Par
rott. The treatment received by MIR.
Sidell at Mexico and Jalapa was ex-
tremely cold, bat upon his arrival at
Vera Cruz he was received with sa-
lutte, waited upon by the highest official
dignitaries of the place, and again sa-
Iued when the Mississippi left. Mr..
Slidell appears to have acted through
out in the most firm and dignified
manner, and has shown himself well
qualified for the important mission
with which he had entrusted. Mr.. Sill
dell will remain in this city for several
weeks unless his presence is required
in Washington. Mr.. Parrot will pro-
coed to Washington in the course of a
few days.
The Galveston News Extra Of the
! 4th INST, contains the following intel
I.ligence from the Army of Occupation,
brought by the United States Revenue
Cutter Woodbury., Capt. Foster, from
the Brazos St. Jago, which place she
left on the 3Oth. She was to sail for
this port as soon as the weather would
permit.
The Army of Occupation, number
ing in all $500 men, arrived and en-
camped on the 2Sth ult. opposite Mat
amoras, Gen. Taylor, with company
of Dragons, under the command of
Col Twiggs, having left the main ar
my, arrived at Point Isabel simultane-
ousIy with the fleet of transports from
Aaransas, on the Oath ult., there not
being half an hours difference in the
arrivals by land and water.
On the appearance of the feet the
captain of the port-Rodriguez-set
fire TO the custom house and several
other buildings at Point Isabel, and
made his retreat good to the river, al
though pursued some distance by Or
der of General Taylor. The buildings
destroyed were of little value, being
constructed of logs, matched with
straw.
The enemy, who have been reported
as in readiness to dispute the march of
Gen. Taylor's army, seem to have en-
tirely disappeared on his APPROACH
The only opposition of any conse-
quence he experienced was at the Lit
tie Colorado, where a Mexican officer,
with about $50 mounted men, threat
ened to fire upon him if he attempted
to cross the stream, stating that such
were his positive orders, and that .Mer-
icons kneao no fear. The artillery
was Immediately ordered up, and the
troops formed and commenced fording
in perfect order, the water being near
ly totheir arm-pits, whereupon the gal
liant Mexican prudently retreated with
out executing his positive orders
He was previously met on the prairie
by party Of so or 60 Mexicans, who
informed Gen. Taylor that he must
proceed no further in that direction -
By order of Gen T. the army opened,
and this party were permitted to march
through to the rear, and tEen depart.
When near Point Isabel, deputation
of about forty men waited upon him,
bearing a proclamation and message
from Gen. Mejia, filed with threats,
in the usual style of gasconade, to
which the MeXIcans are so partial.
At this moment the flames caused by
the burning of the custom house were
discovered, and Gen. I. Immediately
dismissed the deputation, directing
them to inform Gen. Mejia that he
would reply to his message opposite |
Matamoras on Saturday, the 2Sth |
ult
Forty wagons, with supplies for the
army, left Point Isabel on the morning
ofthe Goth, in fine condition, and on !
the morning after Gen. Taylor follow
ed, leaving company Of artillery at
Point Isabel, under command of Mai. !
Monroe. The News understands !
that General Taylor's orders are to
cross the Rio Grande and attack Mat. !
amoras, should he be fred on from the
town. (
From the NJ 0. Picoyne, Ertra, .4pra s