The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-12
Lsttsrs from the Army Of 1nvasion'
puRrTA, (Mexico) Right Bank Of the
y RioGrande Julv "a 1876


There has arrived from the different States, up
to this date, twenty thousand volunteers-about
six thousand are stationed at the Brazos Santiago
Island, the principal depot of the army of inva-
sion, and the balance are stationed from the mouth
OF the Rio Grande, on its right bank, to Matamo-
ras, where Gen. Taylor has for the present estab-
lshed his head quarters. His tent is pitched on
the edge of the river Rio Grande, directly oppo-
site Fort Brown, where he can be seen at all hours
Of the day or night, attending to the movements
Of his army up the river, His intention il to send
troops, as fast as transportation can be furnished
hima to forward supplies, as far as Camargo-
From this point the General will take his depar-
ture for the interior, and towards Monterey About
5000 men of the command have already ar
rived at Camargo without beng opposed. II is
generally believed that the Mexcans will give
another fight, but not until the army rea hes Mon
terey, or between Monterey and the winding
passes of the Saltillo. The General pays no re.
gard to reports opinions, but is moving on as
fast as his means for transportation OF his stores
will allow. In consequence OF the dangerous
Many vessels have been lost, and large quantity
of stores for the army, together with many lives.
There is great demand for STEAMBOATS, TO take
supplies up the Rio Grande, and to tow vessels
over the Brazos Bar, that are loaded with govern
ment stores. Ii is reported here that there are
eight ten ships laying of the Brazos bar loaded
with volunteers, waiting to 90 over the'bar. Gen.
Taylor has ordered Capt. Lawton to make sur
vey of the coast in the immediate vicinity OF the
Brazos Santiago entrance and the bar, and cause
the channel TO be buoyed out. This will facilitate
the movements of the army to very great extent,
as this point Is the only place that depot can be
depended upon, along the coast He left Mata-
moras few days ago. to enter on the duties: The
bark Kazan, Deckie, was lost on Padre Island,
twelve miles north of the Brazos bar, on the night
OF the 2lst. There was on board 1870 volunteers.
'hAN rod hair anita Nn md
about twenty days ratons-no lives lost. Capt.
Hill on hearing of the accident despatched wa
CONS across to the island, for the transportation of
their baggage, &C., to the Brazos Island. The
Kazan was from New Orleans.
Sixregiments of the LOUISIANA volunteers, and
seven companies of the Alabama volunteers have
been ordered ton Orleans to be mustered tofser-
vice; they were mustered in to serve six months;
the new law establishes the Term of service
twelve months 1t was left with them to remain
twelve months or to be mustered eut--they pre-
ferred the latter; they have served only three
months. The brig Tasso and brig Empressario,
have on board already 200 of these war-worn SOL
diers, to sail immediately for New Orleans; the
balance of them are expected daily to arrive at
the point of embarkation.
The officers and men of the regular service are
generally enjoying tolerable health. The volun-
teers are suffering to great extent with the dys-
entary and fever, brought on by their own care
lessness; their officers are not capable OF taking
care of them, or even themselves.
Gen. Taylor has ordered to be erected at Point
Isabel, general hospital, capable of accommo-
dating 1000 men. The water at that point and at
the Brazos is bad, but sufficient quantity OF rain
water can be had for the sick only 1t is reported
that the volunteers between Mays camp and
Matamoras, are dying off with the yellow fever.
1t has not made its appearances at this place yet,
or on the Rio Grande. There are no vessels of
the navy at present on this coast-none have been
of late. Several revenue cutters are station
ed along the coast between the Brazos and the
Rio Grande one or two of these cutters have
been ordered to cooperate with Capt. Lawton's
expedition and command. They will be able to
render hun important servic..
company of dragons, under the command
of Capt Graham, arrived at Matamoras yester-
day. This company has been detailed as one
company of Gen Taylor's escort Capt Graham
will command the escort 1t will not be many
days before Gen. Taylor will change his head
quarters to Camargo. Yours truly,
S. H. w.