The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-22

AIter the commandment OF dmpl0O Dy the St.
Mary which seemed to have done no injury, the
Commandant Of the department of Tamaulpas
had called to all the citizens of the province.
On the oath June, General Bravo, with his staff,
as provisional President. General Gonzales Are
valo had left the city of Mexico at the head Of
division of the army-destnation not stated. The
orders at Vera Cruz were for the garrison to be
on the alert. especially at night, to guard against
surprise. General Paroles had received formal
permission from the grand junta to lead the troops
to the Nerth, and on the 18th accompanied Gen.
Arevalo Arista on his way to the capital,
and Ampudia at st. Luis Potosi.
General Rodriguez de Celia has taken the place
Of Bravo in the government of the department at
Vera Cruz.
Intelligence from Mexico, Via England.
The London Times of the 9th inst, gives the
following intelligence from Mexico, which is of
considerable interest, although advices direct
are very mncb later.
q The English have the means of obtaining infor-
nation from that republic, that Americans have
not.
Annexed is the intelligence.
On the morning Of the Goth Of May, at daylight
veto at anchor about two miles beyond the
to distinguish her nation Shortly afterwards officer
fully armed came board the mail packet Tay, and
United States corvette ST. Nary. to declare that port in
state Of blockade and having obtained information
different
longed and of which there were at the ne the unusual
number Of ten at the bar he took his leave and visited
them all in succession Communicatiops were then sent
them Of the blockade and that Is days unt the 9th Of
Jupe) would be allowed to the vessels in port to
dispose Of their cargoes ship those already in transit
Upon receiving official notification the consuls
in body to wait upon the commander Of the corvette
ness) to solicit proongaton Of the time specified pre-
viogs to commencing rigid blockade but their request
to the American commander, " that when thoy block
AIDED these ports they were more liberal to the English
quicksilver disembark" True" pas the reply, but
know the influence that Eneiand has this country
and zoe are in hopes that THE prohibition may Be mean.
people hear The mail packet Tay has every
reason to speak highly of the poeness and civity
perienced from the commander of the American cor.
vette especially In trusting the honor of Capt Sharp
the commander to embark and dsembark whatever was
not prohibited by the blockading instructions.
| In reply to communication from the Admiralty
agent the commander Of the corvette informed him that
British in landing and receiving the mails
during the existing state Of affairs and SO long as the
passengers military of the Mexican Government ex.
ceped) would be permitted to embark and dsembark
The Mexicans are, and have been for some tme en-
ployed in placing the town and mouth of the river in
better state Of defence On an eminencs which com.
i BY the river they have replaced , aspd:tsd mud
the guns mounted and the Mexican flag il flying
There also circular brick seat at the lower end Of
the town, which terminates the evening promenade
this has been converted into battery feur dcau,
guard the approach by the river, in which they have
placed three long guns of about twelve English pounds
calibre raising the parapet with bags of EARTH and
rounding the whole by esse The bar Is defended by
three small schooners carrying one long gun each, and
placed the entrance of the river shore on
the left hand side, are the remains of battery with
sandy foundation part OF which has lately been swept
away by the river changing its course but on which re-
and protected by detachment Of soldiers Most of the
troops have been drawn off to increase the army and
thu uonlovSt
present command more than Sufficient in the town
to relieve the different guards The Mexican regiment
casions and particularly distinguished itself in the late
affair Of Matamoras many OF the men reported to
snd the 70 o
has for some time past become almost impossible,
water in the channel in consequence sloop belong
ing to Mr. Jolly the agent to the Mail Company took
with 800 TASKS Of
by accident, and wa. instantly buried in the sand.
The blockade Of Vera Cruz commenced the same day
| MAY 20) with that Of Tampico
The American squadron when united, will, it is said.
consist of two sail Of the line from Boston, the other
from New York; three frigates, including the al
ready here and the other two Pensacola with the
commodore and Of the largest sze two FIRST class
ships the Mississippi aud Prnceton one or two corvet.
tes some briggs and smaller steamvessels to tow the
ships into position The inhabitants appre of
attack upon Fort San Juan dc Uoa and the town.
consequence most of the families removing to the
interior On the Goth Of May 600 Of the line arrived
from Jaapa, and the day following about 400 Dragons
amount of troops in the town and fort of San Juan VI
loa of about 2,200 men, but am sorry to add that the
military hospitals full and afraid to mention the
number they said to contain. Accounts vary but
was assured BY enc OF the most respectable sh
dents that there not less than 60o and Of the late
reinforcement eight died the march the day previous
to their ARRIVAL Dragon fell from his horse in the
streets and others obliged to be carried to the hos
ptal; In fact Vera Cruz In deplorable
state than at the present moments what with universal
of sickness and the sagnaton Of trade sddsd
the blockade those whose circumstances oblige them
I to remain thore truly to be piti0d
fair at Matamora that for the protection of the British
interests there only the Rose sloop ofwar sacrf-
oos; the French have the Mercurie brig and La Perouse
hark.ofwar; the spaniards the Christina gate and the
Habanero brig; and the Luisa Fernandez, hrstclass
corvette has left Havana and Ia expecte soon to in
their squadron Excepting three French barks
almost all the vessels have Quilted anchorage and the
American commander, In visit to Captain Pelly of the
Rose expressed his anxiety that the packet should take
early departure; she by any accident detain
cd beyond the 9Th Of June he could be accountable
for the consequences The value in specie and cargo on
board the Tsy cannot be estimated less than 900
dollars
Santa Anna IL at the Havana. and makes no secret
Of his intention Of returning the repabc to establish
aFedsral Government, and processes the liberal
views He intends to make use Of the church property
TO carry the government to abolish the interior Gus
tom.houses, diminish the army lower the tariff aud
fsct most radical changes He has a olerably strong
party in the republic, and may succeed in getting into
power again; but whether the liberal promises he
makes will then be fulfilled those who know him can
! best Judge.
Tn, sx-secretary Of Ampudia 10 said to have been
anxious 70 Join him (sana Annal and left Tampco or
that purpose but proceeded further than Vera Crur
being as is supposed unable to obtain passport Tor
the Havana.
We perceive among the recent arrivals at Cole
so distin~usbad 6,r uns,et,vs hravsrv In ths naval