The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-30

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MILITARY AND NAVAL R7RLLlGENCE.

MILITARY AND NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
AAAirs In Mexico.
Sc. Sc. DC.
HERALD MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE.
xvrr MosrsRrv. Mexico, Oct. %, 1876.
VSsif 10 the Hss Springs Monterey
Last evening paid visit to quite notorious and
fashionable place Of resort, called by the Mexicans
CaIis.ss .asgxs. Hot Springs. Thsss springs are
situated about elk miles from the city and have Of late
become place Of much attraction to the American off,
Gers and soldiers. well Mexican citizens The
larger Of these syringe about ten feet square, the bot
tom covered with bssutiful Limestone, about four feet
Deep and surrsundsd by substantial csmsntsd wall Of
limestone The wstsr u about milk warm clear as
crystal, oozng from the bottom. II ID one Of the most
splendid place. n he world for bathing on small scale
The sbsr b sbeut half mile from the st and nearer
he bsss Of ne nsuntain This spring IL much smaller
and remains nature lett IT, The water il actually un
feur aiautss II beautifully cooked. This is what
call natural cooking What u very strange about this
4 tEs 1ernips or evening The water, sfer standing
over ngh 10 dscdsdly the best ever drank-it truly
II We have not the pleasures of ssrstoga White Sui
phur. Newport, &C., We do have the enjoyment Of Co
6snts .dSgus.
MosTEaEY, Mexico. Oct. ~, ls4e.
Mqjsr Gen. 1stIsr- zxs Late Lieut.. Col W. H. Wstson
Tee much cannot be said in praise of the conduct of
Gen. Butler On the als ult. He has only showed
himself statesman but general. His whole behavior
that day deserves the highest commentator. He en-
tered he Geld early IN the morning. and in every
Of hs word lea his command He remained in the heat
Of the sngsgsnsat till about o'clock, r. NJ when he
received slight wound in the leg which compelled him
- retire, and hs returned, however. Immediately aftsf
his Wsund wal dressed and remained upon the Geld til,
dark. He IL certainly great General, and man that
every h compelled to respect and love- He is bold
end Arn unsssuning. yet decided in his manners-fank
BY ths lsysl Of rsessn and possesses in eminent
gree real dFniAsd courage and martial genius He re-
sembes much in appearance and character the lustri
better sslscon could NOT have been made to occupy
the piece Of commander Of the volunteer army Presi
dent Folk has erred times In relation TO the
hut 10 this instance he has exercised good judgment
OF the late Colonel Watson. hardly know what to
say know hut little to bis fsrmer standing in Balt
asrs From whit have learned. he stood high in the
elections Of his fell esteemed
and swaysd political influence. To question his
bnvsry would be ridsuieusly false It Is supposed
thnk be could have arrived OF that perfection. which
:s !. .: .h Or, tune ne was 10 tae s
how kssn his perception. how deep and true bis udg
mont these are facilities which will psove highly lene
turs experience He had all the natural powers of be-
coming great and disnguished ofacer All he lacked
to enjoy its bsns6ts and blessings He was cut down
like rose in nidsummsr-while Hope was beckoning
hq to new and varied scenes by her rsnsow OF
brightness end while he yet vigorous and full Of
aces. AZ he ensrsd the hsld Of battle his eye flashed
With esgerness, his countenancs expressed delight and
hiS spirit free and cheerful he enjoying
the peaceful serenity OF the blessed society of dear
friends sroShd his own hearth stone. He entered the
doomed hsAfor WHAT to- fall the contest ended-s
fall martyr to the principles he ovedto seal his
tis- v Nh the parting struggle He died in battle His
history 10 told! " SIT tSi tsTrs lepis"
ast MosrssEr, Mexico, Oct %. Isas.
s~ssss .Aeeidsns [" Cspt Ri1siey-7Ae WsS~dsd-
Hssl,k of the .Ar~y- Gen. Bmtier-Dcath Of VIM. Ker
gy-Hsslssss Of the Troops.
Capt. Randolph Ridglsy received very serious inju.
~ last evening by being thrown from his horse have
>ss o. yet learned the full circumstances of the case
but judging from the nature Of his injury csncussOn Of
the brsn) shexld think possible for him long to
survive II IL the opinion Of his ply sicians that he will
Capt Ridglsy is We known thu country and high.
" waived gallant and eficient oicer by the
~: .r.y His less viii not only be felt By numerous
comnsndsr will be fully appreciated by ell who love
their essntry and anxious for the Of the
Ansriesn arms lear It will be my lot to record his
lesfh in NY next; yet hope for the best.
These who were wounded in the a,s battle doing
dissdvsnases Of the wsshsr and quarters The wealth
er extremely eold-chilly a. November day In New
s The NOT 80 aood a. hes might
bs, the rooms Ia the hospital furnished with
means Of warning them.
william Reilly, Of the Baltimore battalion who was
the 6s that entered the nrst battery taken in the
eastern pan Of the city, died this morning from effects of
lied within day past. In fact meme who were
severely wounded have ~ yet There appears
prove, snoss ..srisbiy fsssi Many Who were Lightly
wounded In the leg have since died, been
PEELED to submit 70 anlutation
0ss Bstlsr has nearly recovered He viii soon be
The health Of =. army Is generally good. A few
days past Nothing serious. however, in their
sSsy to shaks up mans ideas rather than
70 p.c.. ..say .nss dsy for two
vssts II 10 sort Of dance thst am not particularly
delights with. may be- when better acqusntsd with
n fresp scts very catering that shall be lsng
II slr vt incredible how Of the soldiers stand
the Geld We. hsr Some pretend to sleep in tents
:. non blssi,N and some are even dssus Of this
when they waks, they are wet with heavy dew. ap-
vine Is. ss ss sG 3, or
geslsstursd joviai sort Of fellow, fsw days ago:
9wky" said he, "wheD get back to Baltimore, can
he guitar, without The LEAST danger TO my health"
Amy OF THE CENTRE.
TTrom the New Orleans Delta, Nov. al
The following letter from correspondent with the
Central Army, gives correct and continuous history Of
CAMr, CxrraE Drvrsros, u. s.A.
Greek San jose, Oct 10, 1876 s
have wrote to you the march frequently end NJ
usuaI in much haste. We are now encampei above,
shsut miles from Prssido anc 90 miles from Santa
Ross ana ill seniinus march without any delay
Noncova. The rear under Col Churchill 10 probably
Ave or SIX days behind, AID will join without doubt
Al konclovs regret they are not with US now for he
hss sams good troops with him. The I'd llinois Regi
nept under Col Bsssl may be depended upon-snd
have no doubt will bs needed Yesterday Gen. W COL
ceived dispatches from Gen Taylor giving the percu
lars of the battle at Monterey Those who thought the
Msxicans will not hght must BY ths time find themselves
mistaken. Gen Taylor advises Gen. Wool providing
he is on the direct route Chhuahus to detach part
Of his command 10 take Monclova-wbich was already
his dissemination the whole command Col. Har
nsy applied yesterday for orders to JOIN the principal
granted and no will leave very for Monterey with
escort Colonel Harvey, consider, will be great
loss 70 us IN csse OF an and 10 that part Of
his command here In any ev4nt. He Is gallant and
tried soldier Our worthy Assistant Adjuant Gen Prem
tss 10 ngw quite unwen with fever, but We hope ne