New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-26
nIexican Rumors.


There nrc numerous reports which have been brought
In from towns OH the Rio Grande within the last four
DAYS for truth Of which we cannot answcr-as they
are made by Aexicans some Of whom are known 10 be
hostile TO the United States and Texas. And we are
bound 10 state that the absence OF official inorma
ton on the subject Induced TO notice these reports
simply because Mexicans who friendly TO the United
States and Americans who have SEINE knowledge OF MeX
can affairs believe them 10 be substantially correct We
give them without other continuation. and our readers
must estimate their proper value
The substance follows: II Is said that there are
now AT or near Point Isabel 900 under the command
of Generals Meta and Garca--that they are erecting
brcaswork and making other necessary preparations for
tho defence OF the placethat General Canacs al The
Sal; Lakes the junction OF the roads which lead from
Mctamoros and Renosa TO San Patriotic on the Nences,
abou, one third distance from the former 10 the
latter place. with about 400 men under his command
That Col Saveriego with 800 men had taken position
the sal Colorado about midway between San Isabel and
the Salt Lakes where the road connecting those places
crosses tho river That General Ampudla had been ap
pointed BY Paredes, commander in chefof the Army of
the NORTH that he had lett San Luis lie Potos and
was expected to arrive on the Rio Grande somewhere
about the list OF March, Ii reported that he IL making
forced marches and has under his command 'rom three
To four thousand troops infantry cavalry and artillery
II Is said Gen. La Vega had leit Monterey for Co
MARCO with 1000 men, and was daily expected Mt the lat
ter place. and IL also said he would Join Gen. Canaes at
the Salt Lakes is also reported that az the time Capt
Hardcc WAS at or opposite Point Isabel, some two
three weeks snce there about 100 OF the commission
party encamped the Mcamoros road leagues nom
Point Isabel II reported that the object of the MeNi
Government III posting Generals MCla, ltarcla "a
males Col Savergc this side the Rio Grande was
simply TO form FOR negotiation with the United
States showing that they had military occupation OF the
territory between the Neuccs and the Rio Grade and that
they had been forced 10 retreat before had been driven
the Rio Grandc by the advance of the united
States In this view the lighting Is An
tcipatcd But also thought by Others that the march
of the Generals Arpudia and La Vega indicates deter
minaton In the Mexican government TO reinforce the
troops this aide OF tho Rio Grsnde with the view OF
dsputins the advance OF the American Army and that
ba
forces each other regards movements
Mexican oops these aru the REPORTS made by ira
dcrs and travellers from the the northern
tier As we have before remarked, cannot vouch
their accuracy but we believe In the possibility and even
probability Of their being substantially true Should their
truth or aschood be confirmed shortly aIter our paper
goes press AZ extra Will DC lsscu ANNOUNCING "ua'
| what Wa know 10 Re facts.
rimor OF another kind for the last month been in
general circulation III Mexico. Texas and the United
States viz-,hat the Northern States OF Mexico consist
ng Tamaulipas Suvco Leon. Connhuila and portions
cfthe States Of and San Luis do Potos were
about 10 declare their independence Of Mexico and ike
Yucaau form separate independent: neton, with gov
crnment modelled amer that Of tho UR!ted States we
have hitherto restrained from psAGg any direct aliasion
10 this subject because ignorant OF lis exist
cncc or OF the entire pan upon which proposed 10
carry Il out, but because were auNaas not TO COM
rromse the individuals who principally Interested In
It's success TOO prccipitaic mention OF the subject
That such report founded in fact there never did
exist doubt Whether the northern States have declared
their independence not, have yet 10 learns bat If
sion delay tic Great has tfeR lace We cannot however
but be aware that the presence OF Generals Anpuaa La
Vess and VOL upon the Rio Grande with 5000 regular
troops may have postponed TINS INTENDED movement Nos
knowing what eec, may have been produced by the pre-
seuco Of this force though, Just toward al par
tics 10 refrain from svinS publication 20 tho PRoCLAMA
TON and tho oRprRs shh accompanied q, until tae next
arrival from the frontier Tho best possible evidence OF
the existence these documents 10 be found IN INC ac'
that lrshare prTnei COPY u them "a oar posse$on
FIRE AT RIcHMoND.-On Monday morning a
frc broke at IN tho livery stable OF Mr. Edward Wheat,
On rrankn.st fourtecnthSt. and the First Pres
by,rlan Church, Or flumcrsO Besides the Stable OF
Mr. w all tho buildings between the church and -Four
,een,h-st. running back far As the late Wag Clno
House. were destroyed among them, the dwelling OF NJ
Wheat Mr. Richard L. Colemans carpenter shop the STA
hes OF Mr.. Chas Harris. Mr.. Coouly last mandatory
Mr. Jchnsos paint shop and the succeed building near
the church. cccupeI In part by Mr.. C. Richardson house
and sign painter. tkiehmond Enquirer.
The COLUMBIA COUNTY ANTI RENrERs.-At
the late the Columbia County oyer and rermnss
tho Attorney General moved discontinue proceedings
ON all the untried AntRent indictments mainly On the
Sund that violations OF the law had ceased and that SUI
examples had been made in The punishment OF he
pHSs convicted. Tho motion granted by the Court.
ftkt.-At Marshall Mich on the 18th inst. the
Woole ~oooen block known the Merchants Exchange
was coa'onaed by arc The is estimated so 600.
Tue aAA"f OF istS'-Those who wish TO make Them
squsnicd with - prov.sions of The existing TsrS.
law may procure tho entire OF Congress by purchasing
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