Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-23
From the N. o. Picay une, Nov. IL.
Later from the Armyt

Litter the Army!
The steamship Virginia, Capt Tucker arrived yesterday
morning from Brazos Santiago, bringing large number
OF passengers and later from Monterey We regre,
to that the report touching accident Capt Ran
dolph Rdgely fell wounded. That gallant officer ere
this. doubt not is whole nation will la
ment his oss.
The propeller Edith also arrived Yesterday morning.
having left Brazos Santiago the 7th Capt Gatin
Of the 7ih Infantry, who wounded at Monterey came
passenger the Edith. She also brought over CAPTAIN
MeCeHen and Messn. T. Nevis w. Armstrong, and Ar
ehinger.
Carr. RANDOLPH RIpeELY.-Ts rribLe Aeeideat.-Ms
Dashiel, u. s. Paymasier who left Monterey two DAYS
after Us, and overlook Camargo, brought intelligence
that has gloom every heart He states that on
the 25h ut the day after Left Captain Rdgely was
riding into to dine with Lieut. Mscka his horse
slipped the smooth pavement. and be thrown with
such violence against rock as TO fracture
OF the skull! He lay senseloss when Mai. Dashell left
on the following day, and no Eope OF his recovery
entertained by the surgeons Ia parting with this splendid
young officer little thought tina, before reached home
il would become my duty chronicle painful an even,
concerning him. The word produced brayer man
better soldier haa Randolph Ridgely. nobler spirit
eneesed in the human iofm-A kinder heart
beat cannot bring myself feel that the gallant
Ridgcly has died thus; the thought to be en-
tcrained can well imagine the heart-rendng emotions
Of the comrades who surround him They seen him
emerge unscahed from several battles where he behaved
with almost unparalleled herOism. They all loved him.
for he was kind, frank and generous 10 every one
"Hold on, Charley. and let draw
Poor Ridgey how many a brave comrade would
have drawn upon himself the shaft Of death have
ted il from thee II.
On the Rio Grande, Nov. LIST, 1876.
In affray between two Texans named Peche and
Allen, in MAsmoros the 9Th ul the latter was killed
by blow and kick. No weapons were used
Daniel Murphy aud John Kinsey fought duel opposite
Matamoros the I'd inst. Murphy severely woun-
ded in tho side.
Lieut.. P. Keamy's company OF Dragons arrived a,
Natmoros the Both ut and left the ID inst for Mon
terey.
Two companies Of Artillery one mi under Can't Nor
the other under Lieut.. Haskins, broke up their
quarters at MatImoros the 81 inst and would leave
Immediately for Monterey.
Reports current Mstamotos on the 18th inst
among the Mexican residents that Tsmpco had been
by squadron The Americans did not know what TO
make of the report. We make two extended extracts
from the Flag.
From American Flag 9sih ultl
MEXICAN RUAoR-lt was rumored yesterday in MeXi-
circles, that the troops which their way San
Luis POosi iTom Slltio (nOtced a in our last
number) have been ordered back that place by SANTA
AIMS, who has joined them with large additional force
Eight thousand troops .taed be the svd march
Ing from San Luis Potosi 10 TSmpico. gentleman,
with the country aud Mex policy hints 20
that IL this latter force the at lula
(being the road to Victoria the design continue the
march in this direction, and operate In the rear of
General Toylor; but sh Iuld they continue on the
side Of the mountains from Tula, (he road TO
Santa Barbara) their destination is certainly Tampco
He likewise hinistha much good might result from hav-
ing spies out in the direction Of Victoria watch their
mokemens. Santa Anna IL is said will have ut salulo
600 troops including regulars volunteers and
hltos.
From lean , az Of Nov. 9Th
FRoN MsNTERET.-We have Sdviccs from this poet as
late the 26h ut To the pOliteneas Of friend we are
indebted for fewitems Of news The health OF troops
Is said TO be rather bad NJ this time, The principal com
plants being the dauhea and chls aud fever IL is sup
posed that the fruit readily obtained there increases
the sickness.
gentleman recently returned from Monterey who has
had good opportunity of forming opinion Of the
future movements OF Gen Taylor expresses his belief
that after garisoning Salo the main body Of the army
will take up the line Of march for Tampco, where u will
be reinforced preparatory to making descent upon San
Luis Pvtos, which 1t is generally supposed will be tho
battle scene.
IL seems to be an ascsrained fact in Gen Taylor camp
CMeEiean in this city to the contrary notwihstan
diuE) that Salilo be delended-tho whole Mer-
force being concentrated az San Luis PotOsi which
place IL being fortified In the strongest possible msnner
II also stated 10 that Yelofa end oil the principal
towHs in Tamaulpas are to be Immediately rouisoned,
and WOULD speculate that IL 10 with the ultimate object
OF placing oil tho country the essi northeast side Of
the SerrH Made under toe Government and laws Of the
United States. TO be held port0g Of her territory and
as an decentralization Tor the The o feeling
this subject cannot be misunderstood Every day il be.
nppsrent that this range Of mounans hence.
forth be the dividing line between MeIleo SBd the Uni.
ted States. II longer be viewed a. vague suppo
son-such believe TO be the fixed intention Of the
American GoyerBment-in no other way che be In
demnihed for the
The very Latest from Monterey.
we ysreray arr our main news nom the Amy wa,
made letter from DE the American Amy
Monterey, which three days anyng have sel
portion o. rca look uron q, raor
diuhuf aoufh NE OH Seneal have been tie
oro-d % Chb ahua and sonofa
We mike hom fho letter, which h dated:
MoyrrHry oct, 20, 1896
Roos Rdgey sdead lie was buried yesterday snd
IS enTs Afmy Ms Lear will vr twenty ur oufc
We Luis De Potos a. h eject
Asna there viii 1900 AMI no lees than % gsas
rff lie recruiting dahy. but hs intentions wrre kfoWr
Il uord hat Buraments has gone nrh Ia IN rect q
Chhuahui, To meet Gen Wool and faeT l. fosFrD asesd
fta me Indians tnE and laying anOsfgs hem The
Not line the shape Of Yoyfs, 6c,
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