The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-08

American citizens into the interior of the country
Paroles was making every effort to sustain the
war.
After the receipt of the above intelligence, the
magnetic communication ceased, by some acct
dent to the telegraphic wires, unknown to the
conductor, in consequences Of which, all further
information from the south was cut off.
Affairs In the Encampment.
Correspondence ofthe N. o. Picsyuns.l
here yesterday morning the steamer Florida after
passage Of eight days. and find that the Of the taking
Of Matamoras carried from here week ago. There
nothing occurring here Of stirring nterest--the
and am inclined to think that there will BIO more OF
1t on the Rio Grande. Our army must seek the enemy
considerable bodies Ampudia's defeat on the 9Th and
9th, has ruined the Mexican army now in the North
They have lost everything mules pack-saddles, smmun
Fort Polk as this point is called Is complete
UNI at present. with it's Mexican booty-Mexicsn pris.
oner' mules, lancss saddles, curously wrought leather
packsaddles, huge saddlo-bags. muskets drums ord
nance, copper cannonbas grsps.shot letters and all
pudia encamped Ono Of this officers who was in the
two engagements says that the supper which the Mox
which they were Obliged 20 suddenly to sbsndon sord
ed rich rePast to tired and hungry officers aud mon
He pronounces their liquors. chocolss, soups bso
was valuable, was promptly returned to him. Most Of
the wounded have been sent Corpus Christi but there
results Of war Capt Page, whose undsrjaw was com.
petey shot away is in fair way Of recovering Capt
bv hss e as 10 S 81 ms
NOR. Col Mcintosh, who was badly wounded, was
stretched out yesterday in Mexican wagon trying to
read He was stabbed in tho throat rather down the
throat in the neck and in other parts of his body and
was repeatedly knocked down in the fight Lieut. Maclay
an awfully sore shin, which Mexican grapeshot
passed shaving leetlo closer than SAFE carried
with it a slice Of bone and snew Of individual
heroism occurred at those two engagements which would
have immortalized Spartan. shall note downa many
Of these as can gather and will prepare recitas of them
Your readers all acquainted with the geographical
II to ne Polk y @
thirty feet in the breastworks enclose an area Of
about 90 acres: and they resemble very high lsvee
along the Mississippi 1t contains half dozen suffers
stores, number Of store houses built in hurry
raj Mexican built hus matched with grass and
west runs ridge, with steep slope to the south, and
inclning gradually to the north. On this ridge il
the nag STAFF from which floats the Star spanged BAN
Tho volunteers are gathering here in crowds Ye.ter
aay ,ns mary rS % and
Texas Rangers came down to Padre Island, and were
r o., las; nd Some are the
eer are encamped on the point 81 miles distant at the
bar had the pleasure yesterday of meeting Cen Me.
looks WELL and is ANXIOUS to be the field. His men
hardy looking fellows All they pray for is to be
permitted to 60 out through the interior as our army
marches towards Mexico and to take such towns a.
they can reach Their knowledge of the country their
hsrdhoGd and experience in fighting Mexcsns IT them
vessels lying here inside and outside Of the bar
fgate Of war and the balance transports and trading
vessels. The Florida drew less than seven feet and
bumped heavily the bar. she came over yesterday
morning The Hon. Rice Garland here and Is about to
He will make fortune by the operation il he
commences soon. The suffers put the screws to the
r soSsGr here at cruel rate n the way Of charges.
in power As soon as become little better acquainted
with matters and men in this vicinity, shall be able to
give you more interesting matter for publication in.
tend to start to-day tomorrow possible for Mata-
moras and shall there keep informed Of all that
transpires worthy Of note. As I can obtain
correct knowledge Of the number and organization Of
the Louisiana volunteers, you shall know what they
doing present they are in too great confusion to al
The seabathng at this place is fne-the sun sxces-
svely hot not solitary shade treeplenty Of FISH, and
fine sea-breeze. The volunteers, q far AZ have
heard, enjoy excellent health. Two from Capt Rous-
seaus company were brought to the hospital but are
was buried. He Italian, believe and had been
sick for long time The poor fellow received sol
P.s.--The volunteers encamped at the Point bv the
Bar, have just been ordered to this place.
letter from our private correspondent contains the
forgot in the beginning of my last letter. to say the
Com General has ordered that the blockade Of the
vessels bringing cargoes for merchants in Matamorss
except such as contain munitions Of war Of any do.
The House Of Representative yesterday paid avery
handsome and appropriate compliment to the excellent
and sngleminded veteran oficsr, General Gaines He
richly merits tho high encomium passed upon him Loui
siana at all events 10 not unmindul Of the services of
those, who by their services have established lsgiti
mate claim to the gratitude Of the Republic See pro-
The dne body Of men, Louisville Legion, being 10
and Alex scott The former brought four companss s
under the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Rogers the
latter the remainder, with Colonel ormsby the Com
mandant They proceeded forthwith to an encampment
below tho city the right bank Of the river where
they will be transported as quickly possible to the
scene of hostities.-Nev Orleans Times May 80
The New Orleans Times of the 3Oth ult. says:-A let
ter received in the city yesterday, by individual
well the theatre war which states that
the Mexicans had their forces at Renoss
town distant about seventy miles from Maamoros Here
they purposed making stand
ercsmped about 90 miles up the river from Maamoras
Both the Americans and Mexicans waiting for re-
inforecnents when another battle was expected.
Military Preparations.
THE UNION
II impossible for us to group in columns one.tcnth
don Every state To orh 4, '1s ma
teers Nor is the effort confined to the people, Some of
their feeling the spirit and
changing their seats in the legislature for the tented field
General Price, from Missouri Governor YELL of Arkan
:as, and Mr. Baker, wing member from Illinois, have
ward, ho" the signal and hundreds repairing TO
the camp.-Washingtsn Union June S.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
We authorised state that when the requisition
for the Regiment of Volunteers from this State shall
have been completed, the companies composing II will
be allowed 70 proceed to the election Of their field
officers and that the Colonel elect will appoint his own
staff subject to the approval of tho commander in chief
The following companies having their full complement
Of men, have already volunteered and understand
will probably be accepted, viz.
MDum Guards, Capt. Marshall, Abbeville district;
Richlsnd Volunteers, Capt Mckle, Rchland district;
Volunteer Company, Capt Garvins Pickens district
Chariestsn Courier, june 4.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Capt A. Coys company Of volunteers is full and over.
flowing, n being the complement Of company and he
has now 81 names Captain Coy mustered his company
in Faneuil Hall last evening and marched them about
the city hating them before the house Of Col Wnches.
ter in Frankn street. who addressed them in few re.
marks complimentary to their patriotism and love Of
country, which were received by the volunteers with
much applause. Thev ware than marched "a tha NJ.