Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-29
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Return OF the Committee OF the Lcgis
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We had the pleasure Of meeting one Of the genileme
forming the Committee Of the Legislature who repaired
the Army OF Occupation under instructions OF the House
Representatives to convey Gen Taylor tho resolution
passed by the Legislature expressive of the thanks OF IN
people Of Louisiana for the gaanuy OF himself and tn
ARMY under his command in achieving the splendid vico
torres OF the 9Th ard 9Th OF May, and in defending Eor
Brown during bOmbsrdmcn, OF a weeks duration.
Just before the committee left Matamoas Major Ogde
arrived from above, with the information that the de,sch
ment OF regulars and volunteers und,r Col. Wilson ha
taken the town Vi Reynosa without meeting any opposi
uon IL was thought that the OF the Rio Grand
was practicable 10 Camargo-if that would be TN
neat in the order OF conquest From this point Camsrso
preparations would be made for penetrating the interior
Before the committee lett the Rio Grsnde, intelligence
OF the death OF Gen. Tofreon reached Matamoras Ii
said be died OF fever After the battles Of the sth an,
9Th OF May, 1t was thought he was killed in one or tn
other OF those actions He the commander Of the Mex
lean DIVISION that captured Captain Thornons comma nd
There was no certain knowledge in the American CAM
To the position OF the Mexican army, but IL was gene
rally supposed to be eat Montey. lwss also confident
asserted that Generals Arsa aud Ampuda had both lei
the army tor the capital. the latter charging Arsta with
having betrayed the army and Arisa charging Ampudis
with cowardice.
The U. S. soop OF John Adams, brig Lawrence
| Rio Grande.
fuKrHEK.-Snee writing the above, tho bark William
Ivy, capt Hoffman, has arrived from Brazos Santiago
having sailed thence the 18th She brings tie
letter which we give below from correspondent but
her adviees are not So late as the Fashions.
Capt her. OF the ID Dagoous and Lieut. Scott, OF the
9TH Infantry, came passengers the bark.
Capt Hoffman reports that the brig Arehelaus arrived
BaEos Santiago the 18th from Tsmpeo. with Mr..
Schatzeil the ofmeT American Consul at Matanoas and
several other Americans board They had
been ordered from Mstamoras by Gen Ampudis
passenger reports that express arrived at Matamo-
ras on the 9th instant, with intelligence that reinforce
men Of 5000 MeXicsns had arrived at Monterey as he
says, under Arsis. We give the hear 1t.
Especial Correspondence Of the Pieayunel
FORr Polk, June Z, lSI6.
Editors Of TIE Pieayune: Nentemen-As the eyes OF
our people beginning towards the Halls Of the
Mouiezumas. perhaps would crafty them know some
thing about the road between this place Il pro-
bable that the army will march within Striking distance
OF the city Vt Mckee, II do that city. Ii Gen
TAYLOR far Salto. the Me,cans will assured
y be satisfied that further resistance will be useless Sal
ulo within convenient transportation distance Of extern
ye grain growing regions From this place Mexico the
roads good. To arrive at Saullo the army will have
to pass through Moniercy-the road between the two
places winding along deep ravne, between two high
mountains, the sides Of which Steep and covered with
rock. The width OF the valley varies from two
miles. The distance so miles, and the pass can be OBJ
sunaely defended by good troops, with ample means
There is farmhouse the road, called the Ricon-
da" Wagons travel the road and there an album
dance Of water, contained IN natural creek which con-
nues along distance the road and in artificial
ponds These last could be drained by enemy. Mon.
erey about $40 miles from Matamoras and 200 from
Camargo. There Is only village between Monterey
and Camorgo, which is IS miles this side Of the former
and called Caiderea, but there occasionally ranshos
along the road, aud plenty O fresh beef water and mus
quit wood In instance, however IL some 20 10 -
miles between watering places which could be avoided by
taking some new The road level and heavy for
wagons IN wet weather, but in other respects good From
Monterey TO Mer, the road higher and drier in wet
weather. The distance from Camargo to Mer is twenty
four miles The productions OF Monterey are corn sugar
and blankets, and the place. size, population and
character OF the people, resembles MstumOras Camar
Is three miles from the Rio Grande on the Rio San
Juan. From CamargO TO Matamoras, it is about ITO
miles, and the enemys side of the river the road is
good Tor wagons, but this side the road not cut out
all the way tor wagons. From Reynosa Matamoras II
s about 90 miles small detachment OF the Sd Infantry
went out TO heynOsa, day or two since, establish
footing there. They will lind plenty to eat and drink
the road.
We shi,erng at Point Isabel this morning, with
the effects OF Northern wind but the prairie
VIII put tue blood IN circulation. II.
FORr Polk. POrSr ISABEL, O'Clock, PM
June s, 1916. (
Editors Of the Pieayune: Gentlemen-News reached
here few moments since or rather should say rumor
houghit came through channel that deserving Of con-
hdenee VIZ haamOros, that Gen. Alvarez had declared
IN favor OF Heuera-that Gen Garcia died short time
since OF wounds received know when and that Gen
ToueJoa who commanded the thousand crack troops
who took Caps Thornton and Hardeo with sxiy-three
men, Is IN condition which allows no hope ct HE reeoy
cry lie was wounded IN some OF the engagements with
our troops IN this vicinity. Asa's army Is in sad cond
non severe fever prevailing among his men, which is IA
Henderson. nd
er OF toe Texas volunteers, has this moment arrived At
tins post, and Is receiving salute OF cannon The
Governor tall soiderke gentleman, Of middle age ap-
pears 10 be in fine spirits lie accompanied by small
body OF hne-looking Texan Rangers. detachment OF
hs troops encumpcd about six miles from this port
on the road TO MaamoTas Itls understood that they will
Immediately march some distance the road 10 Monterey
ana MI Kendall, oi your family" will accompany them
go 10 MatamoIas tonight, from which place shall be
able TO tell YIN more about the the light Corps
OF the army. In haste, H.
We are indebted Major o. Boyd and Dr. Crii,snden
oil te u D army, tor two interesting letters from cor
respondent H., written from Matanoras and Fort Polk
These gentlemen came from Point Isabel IN the Fashion
stopped al the Baze and city yesterday al
tenOon We learn that Gen. Feathersons rePimsnt az
rived at Brazo Santiago in good There are IS men
out Of the regiment sick although not dangerously Col
Ble Beyion, regret TO learn sick Burila but not
seriously
Editors OF the Picsyune
Gentemen-We have been very much refreshed here
by the march of Improvement which has bsen made by
American enterprise Hays Il Davis, for instance have
opened very good eating house in town. and to com.
Pete the matter. have supplied their bar with real Simon
Pure Boston ice! IL took four men 10 hand out
jleP mere yesterday and yet the "an1ous public" were
lar IRON being supplied or satisfied. Juleps sel-his can
be copied by the price cuucnt-hefc at lS4 cents per
glass; eonades at dime, and grog in general at The
same pnee. a theatre will soon be opened IN tho old
theatrical establishment.
The hospitals containing the wounded MeIicans whom,
Arisia LETT without the least OF support present
scenes OF distress that scarcely be described Capt
McCanet politely conducted through several large
buildings that arc filled with these wreched crea lures now
LETT 10 the charity OF army. Tie first man saw wa,
halibeed MeHican aboutI0 years old with pleasing
good-humored pounGenance walking about with both
srms sho off, hi way between the shoulder and elbow
Ills cheerful cOunien1nce aud civil department won upon
our feelings, aud we-twO three young officers were
along-conirbuiod sufficient to ensure the poor fellow
Comforts for week. No did the urctchos around
perceive these marks Of compass on, than most Of them
held out their hands for amssOe pO.a;ng their sumps
Of arms ana legs, aud others who did not seem Ia suffer
much were making WY faces expressive Of more pain than
lbcy Gould enduro-he Tascas laughed soon rs our
PACKS were turned. We visited between ono and two
HUNDRED ~ he wounded aud found them IN every posi-.
bic condition. Two Of the number were drawing their
as bfealh being unconscious Of pain, sud reduced TO
mere SKELETONS Others say twenty Of those we saw were
past ell hope notification IN ITS and most disgusting
forms having taken place. These fellows lying there
perfectly conscious Of their fate, waiting without gFoan
OF murmur the hour Of theiE dissolution. One nam who
had Loot leg and was evidently suffering severely,
tended by lite g.d aboat four yesrs old When We an