Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-01
Prom the New ORLEANS ricayuns. May M.
Operations uDon The Ikio d. "a. n. Al n


The Alabama arrived at very early hour yesterday
morning. but correspondence did hand ill
some hours siter~ ards We proceed lay before
our readers without eommen-it bears its
Every one will rejoice with the services Of the
brave Capt Walker perfectly appreciated by tho army.
lcofrssrondenee Of rieayunel
la BuRrA. (Mexieo) May II. 1886.
To the Edtcrs OF the Peayune Here are within the
Vice-Royalv OF Mexico, at beautiful little village the
night bank oi the Rio Bravo, light miles
Il Zaek.-GOd bless him.-has through us on this day
planted his foot this side Of the You may be as
sued 1t viii not be Withdrawn until all the ndigniucs Of
Tered our beloved country are amply atuned for.
This detachment, consisting OF i've companies OF the LIST
Infantry and four companies OF Vountcot with piece
OF artillery, Is under command OF Lieut. Col Wilson, of
the regular army The expedition up this river ogi-
nsliy planned by the General and Commodore to be
combined movement OF the two services. Some delays
arising irom rough weather. the military part OF the expc
dton started alone this morning. and after marching some
miles found themselves yiage-whch is si,uat
cd the fret high and dry land tho mouth Of the
nNer besuttul ridge with fine bluff escarpmen There
being Engineer along thought that some fortified
ions will be planned, and that shal be initiated into
the art OF throwing dirt out OF ditch The gallant little
army which we have to emulate dug bitches aud threw up
entertainments for u whole month.
The river very serpenunc course and about tel
feet in depth. Yours. Alb
PoiSr lsABKL. Texas, May Is, 1886.
Gentlemen-Yesterday 1t. Col Wilson, let u s. Infan-
try, with four companies Of that Regiment Col Deshas
Mobile volunteers and two companies Of the Washington
Regiment OF Louisiana volunteers amounting to 400 men,
crossed the Rio Grande took up their line
ct march on It's west or RICH, bank for the small OF
La Buna eight miles above supported by the U. States
steamer Nevs, Capt Frederick, board OF which was
small detachment with a field piece.
The command had arrived the day prcvousa the river.
marching from Brasos de Santiago the Sea Beach,
Pecng TO be Joined by detachment sailors marines
from the squadron lying few miles oil the enirance to
assist IN crossing and cooperate the
were disappointed until the Neya entered the river re-
eved them from their difficulties she having been despatch
ed with supplies by that interchangeable officer OF the Quar-
ter.masers Department, Major C. Thomas who was pre-
sent with Assistant Quarter.master, Cspt NJ. s. Miller
at the crossing.
To-day express received from Col. w. stating
his safe and unopposed La Burta where he
has taken up position.
Information received from General Taylor last even
Ing That be intended crossing Matsmoras early
day. Early in the morning few cannon were heard
suppose he has taken the place without opposition the
remains OF the Mexican army 1000 men were two day.
since IN active preparation for San Fernando 80
leagues soul-,he balance, killed. drowned or p-
s0ners having scattered IN utter confusion heir homes
never were an army 50 panic stricken In their
from the battle field OF the 9Ih Generals Arsta and Ampu
da led the van on foot through the chaparra, stripping of
Their clothes as they and when they arrived
e had nothing on but their Shirts streaming the wind
they plunged IN and OF their deuded
followers sinking that sepulchre that Meia had prom
ised to 1.-THE degenerate OF Washington. Better
the situation OF the gallant Cen D. Dsz De La Vega
prisoner IN your city, who stood manuly his post do
ing his duty until captured than fly a coward. He is one
OF the few prominent who Is highly esteemed nv a
that know him for his
The regiment Of LouisiAna Volunteers under Colonel
Walton are board transports, be landed tomor-
row morning Brasos Island thence take up their line of
march, via Sea Beach, for mouth of Rio Grande The bal
ance OF General Smiths command leave Immediately after
same destination 20 the rveT and march up Mata
moras. Yours, X
F. ). The Mexicans lost 100 drowned on their retreat
crossing the RIO Grande Of the wounded who were
delivered up them by Gen. Taylor have since died by
neglect, and want OF hospital means and supplies