Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-08
ARRIVAL OF THE McKIM.
ADVANCE ON SALTILLO.

ADVANCE ON SALTILLO.
CHIHCAHUA IN OUR POSSESSION.
TROOPS DISPATCHED TO TAMPlCo.
The steamship McKim, Capt. Peck, (says the
New Orleans Commercial Times) arrived here
late last evening, from BRACES, which she lett on
The 23d inst. bringing Majors McLane and Ora.
ham, bearers oil dispatches from Gen. Taylor,
and Capt. 6. T. M. Davis, bearer Of dispatches
from Gen. Wool ON their way 10 Washington.
We learn tina, Maj. Graham had, previously
to his departure from Monterey, on his present
mission, been despatched by Gen. Taylor 10 Sal
tilIo with a communication TO Santa Anna,
informing the latter that The armistice had iermi-
mated, and that, consequently, each party had iull
liberty 10 Ie.commence hoslililics. Major G..
found no troops in Saltillo, and was informed
that no opposition would be made 10 The occupa.
ion of that city by the American arms Gen.
Worth had been instructed 10 advance, al The
head OF The ID Division, 10 take possession, and
il was General TayoI's intention TO accompany
him, for The purpose of taking a glance al The
place, and return 10 Monterey. All The troops
were in excellent health, and high spirits al the
prospect Of the re-opening of the campaign
Major Graham lett Monterey on The 10th Nov'r.
CHlHuaHuA.-Col. Doniphan, al the head Of
the Missouri Regiment, TOO strong, had been dis.
patched BY Gen. Kearney 10 Chihuahua, which
he has occupied, The inhabitants offering no ie-
sislance.
MoncLovA.-This place is also in the hands OF
our army, Gen. Woods division having incl with
The same fortune as Col. Doniphan's. They
marched into Monciova on the 30lh OF October
General Lopez, Governor of Monclova, and a
depulalion OF citizens, met our troops in their ad-
vance several miles from that Town, cordially vel
coming their arrival, and profferng perfect friend
ship, stating that the inhabitants had been shame
fully neglected by their own Government. One
OF The best houses in Monclova was offered 10
Gen. Wool as residence, and accepted BY him,
where he established his headquarters The Ame-
rican forces there number about 1900 men, who
seemed 10 be highly pleased with their new situa-
lion, being all in excellent health. Capt. DAVIS,
The bearer Of dispatches, states that wheat, corn,
beei, mutton, and every other necessary for The
subsistence Of the army, can be procured there al
reasonable prices. The corn in Cohuela is the
best in quality, and OF more abundant yield, than
an, Capt. D. ever saw and according 10 his ex-
peIience, the climate and country are truly de-
iieilful. Gen. Wool marched from Presdio de
Rid Grande 10 Monclova, distance OF two hun
dred and tour miles, in eleven marching days -
II. had eighty days subsistence on hand, and
WIS in daily expectation OF being able 10 open a
communication with General Taylor, for future
Supplies.
CAMARao GENERAL PATTERsoN.-General
Peterson was still at Camargo, but as The boat,
which conveyed the gentlemen bearing dispatches
to the Government was descending The Rio
Crande, they passed the emssary, dispatched from
Washington 10 that officer, between Camareo and
| Natamoras. He will have consequently made a
| movement before this.
| TAMpco.-The steamships Neptune and Sea
| M The Brazos on The 2l.l Novr, for Tampico
ihving on board the third artillery, eight fnil
Companies, nearly eight hundred strong, under
| Colonel Gates and Lieutenant Colonel Belon, 10
garrison Tampico. The United States steamer
3omers and schooner Arspa were also 10 leave
rilh one company Of regulars, and munitions OF
rar, in day ortwo ailer.
| FROM MosrEReY.-Col. Cazneau arrived here
on THURSDAY last, having left Monterey on the
previous Saturday. Every thing was quiet and
p.aceabe. Nothing was known Of the intended
movements ot General Taylor; il was generally
BELIEVED however, tina; San Luis Polo. would
Eventually be taken by our forces. An express
WAS on lis way from General Wool to the Com
'mander-in.Chiei. Gen. Wool had proceeded no
farther than Monclova. The steamer Major
Brown had arrived al Laredo, and reported The
river 10 be nayigabie al all seasons as high as
That point.