The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-03

dogs every cur in the town having been alarmed The
order had been given for both parties to enter tho place
at day break and it still lacked hour two of
dawn, were halted in the road and told not to take
either saddles or brides from horses. No further
alarm from the opposite side and hard as the
road. and without blankets many Of tho
asleep while holding their animalsthe long hard ride
having brought on fatigue and drowsiness that could
not be overcome.
With the first gray of the morning were again in
the saddle. delay of half an hour chasing couple OF
Mexcans leaving the town. made II broad day be-
fore entered the plaza and when there found the
guard already in quiet and peaceable possession
They had had all the Jun and excite ment on their sde
for seemed that they had taken prisoner who was
caught endeayoring to spy out their position and the III
back-who evidently accommodating, and who put
spurs to their horses when ordered to halt During the
evening following the report Of the rifle the prisoner
conquest Of China by the Americans
Upon inquiry, it found that McCulloch was
within an ace as the saying is OF catching seguin and
had of his friends given him notice Of
the approach Of the Rangers he would fallen into their
hands II only dark that he received intelligence
OF approach, when seventy five Of his at once
broke and for the chaparral. At 10 oclock-some
tive hours before our captain reached the outskirts Of
the town-twenty.fve more were in the saddle and of
and it is said that Seguin himself only two hundred
yards distant when the rifle discharged at of his
spies and further that he too made at once for the cha
parral as fast as his horse would carry him.
The Rangers followed the trail of the runaways
until point reached where they scattered
Scouts Of the enemy the distant hill tops
watching advance, but il deemed useless to
the fugitives further on tired horses and they
knowing every foot of the country, were ordered
back to town and occupying the quarters
recently filed by Seguin's men, History mentions but
few instances where handful of men have driven double
their number from strong position for such this really
is, without some show Of resistance.
CAMAReo, August 9, ls46.-I wrote you hurried
scratch from China giving an acooun, Of our trip to that
loch remained there but day, occupying Seguins
quarters the while. We started the 9th inst for this
place and arrived safe and sound yesterday morning.
without meeting with any resistance. IL thought
the Mexicans might rally upon ascertaining the small
force of the Ranges and attempt to cut them off at the
Paso de Sacate but not an armed man seen as we
entered the place.
Previous to our leaving China our captain told the al
cade to give his best compliments to Col Segun on his
return and further to inform him that he had called at
his room on visit had remained there twenty -four
hours and regretted that he was compelled to depart
without seeing him. In few days. possibly he might
return, when he hoped he might find hin at home Sc.
fellow w''' NV A' '''' ''' nc " p'0' anu SENSITIVE
China is but small place. numbering not more than
500 or 700 inhabitants The principal part Of the nen
so far as was able to Judge gamblers robbers and
smuggers, and all looked surly and appear
ing TO like the idea of handful of Rangers taking their
town without struggle. From the highlands in the
neighborho0d could distinctly the high, blue
un'ans short distance this side of Monterey their
submits looming far above and seeming to pierce the
very heavens would give good deal to catch mouth
full of the fresh air that is crcng about their tops and
imagine shall all be climbing them in the Of
few weeks-no one cares how quick.
The steamer Hachee Eagle arrived here last evening
Gen. Taylor and his staff coming up on her. The talk
y,
making depot for provisions at point the route
Whether the army is to by way of China. is to
side Of the river has been settled upon believe
There are now near 5000 men, all regulars encamped
here and hosts of volunteers and shortly
expected-some Of them this afternoon.
The general impression among the hest informed,
regards the chances Of the Mexcans giving another bat
te is that Gen Taylor will have opportunity of gain
ing fresh aurels at Monterey or near that place On the
river the inhabitants appear friendly enough but in the
interior the is different Accompanying McCul-
loch his different scouts have had good opportun
V Of Judging and the general bearing and tone of the
principal men has been much to say. +" You are
having your way now and we must grin and bear it in
short time will be hurrying out of the country
at double quick time with the Mexican soldiers in the
standardization we shall have our day" ] do not be-
lieve for moment, that the conciatory system
make friends of these pple They despse and hate
and nothing but their fear induces them to conceal their
real feelings.
Aug 10, ls4e-There grand parade of all the
gular troops last evening" and magnificent show they
made. Gen Taylor and staff passed the different regi-
ments they extended in lne and expressed him.
ms" snS he
which they perform their evoutions beats any thing
your humble servant has the way of military
Aug H. 1916 One step towards Monterey is TO be ta-
ken tomorrow Capt: Duncan's battery, accompanied
by asmall pouon oil McCulochs men, leaves this place
in the direction Of the mountains, and by road
the opposit, side Of the river may be looked upon
along OF stevor beals them on the road, you shall
be made acqu ainted all in good time. If the command
does not take Mer in the route It will go close to that
place.
Newshss reached here this morning to the effect that
the city of Guerrero has pronounced in favor Of the UL
ted States Government The people Of that place have
all along been friendly towards the Americans have
SO seemed but whether from love they might bear
them, from fear of the encroachments OF the Canaan
ches is matter not able to determine at this pre-
sent writing believe honestly, that the people OF Cue
have some intelligence, and better disposed
than those Of any place the river.
By way ola letter from Mier, it would seem that Nc
Culoch came nearer having brush with Segun's
men at China than at first supposed When the rife
discharged at of his spies, his main command
wa, mile off, and general scamper at once follow
ed. Had there been daylight at the time, although it
is said they numbered 200 strong, they would
not have got off SO easily.