The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-01
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP
8siirnd M OKIM.
LATER FROM THE ARMY OF
OCCUPATION.

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The following is from the New Orleans
Commercial Times. We observe that good
health has been enjoyed in Matamoras. not
wthstandlng the numerous pools of sragnant
water around and about the city. Every body
seems TO live except the doctors. MANY idle
rumors had been in circulation relative TO
the enemy, which for time received some
credit. t.f,s i.3.t
II is stated that much sickness prevails
amongst the troops at Barita and Brazos Island,
and many cases have proved fatal. The mea-
sles prevail to great extent, and the mpossi-
bility of being kept dry causes much death.
1t is supposed that Paredes has defeated AL
varez, in Guadalazara, by shooting him and
all his officers. We shall give letter to-mor-
row containing some interesting details relative
TO the military operations now going on
forward = is now the inspiring motto of
Gen. Taylor. al ass
The steamship McKim, Capt. Page, arrived
here yesterday, sixty-six hours from Brazos,
Santiago. Asatss4t lto
r We have received by the McKim files of the
Matamoras American Flag to the l4th inst,
from which we make the following extracts:
The first regiment Of Texas Cavalry have
departed hence on a hunting excursion. We
presume, from the plow-Hays and Walker,
that they will strike into section of country
where game is plenty, and with little good
luck, will return with trophies of some impor-
tance. JiatH #nh ao lts'
Col. Clarke, Governor of Matamoras, has
adopted summary method OF disposing Of all
those who may be inclined to kick up row or
otherwise disturb the peace of the city. To
he has made an example of some three or four
within the last week, and had them sent off to
New Orleans. 894 s}yftah4
u The U, S. Cd Dragons arrived at Matamo-
ras, from Palo Alto, on the llth instant, where
they encamped near the old quarters Of Gen.
Taylor. There are but four companies Of this
regiment, comprising in all, about 375 men.
-Four companies Of the first regiment Ohio
volunteers proceeded up the river on the 10Th
inst, to Camargo. This regiment is comman-
uCu Wy wi. NlCHcll. tyU.e .s#g r7 8ts.s
Four companies of the second regiment pas
sed up on the Virginia on the lth inst.
The remaining companies of these two regi-
ments are, en- route, on foot, for the same place
-one-half going by water, and the other half
by land. ns.asia .se5i aea a.oeM
Those of the Maryland and Kentucky com
panies, whose lot il was to go on foot, are also
on the road up. These men have long road
to travel in this warm weather, but if report is
true, they are well ableto stand it.
INDIANA VoLUNTEERs.-This brigade, com
prlsing three regiments, is now at Camp Belk-
nap, opposite Barita, and is commanded by
Col. Jos. Lane. "A. S. Robinson, aid.
The Sd regiment of Ohio volunteers are sta
toned at Matamoras. ELAa} Ea
The city of Matamoras wears peculiarly
quiet aspect. An evident change is to be per-
ceived; the noise and tumult created by the
large numbers Of volunteers, who constantly
filled the streets, has ceased entirely since their
departure, and every thing here is as orderly
as the most peaceable city IN the Union The
prohibtory orders against the further introduc-
ton OF spirituous liquors are operating bene6-
cially. ... .uua.la
On the 9Th inst, at 10 O'Clock at night, the
British steamship Arab, Capt. Bishop, LETT
Havana for Sisal, Yucatan, having on board
Gen. Santa Anna, his lady and family He