The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-11
PROGRESS Of THE'wAR WlTH MExIco

PROGRESS Of THE'WAR WITH, MEXICO
Special Correspondence OF the N. Y. Herald.
GALVESTON, July -, 1915.
You will please find, accompanying this, a Ma
tamoras paper of latest date, the printing Of
which has been stopped by Gen. Taylor, in con-
sequence of an article concerning an officer Of U.
s. Army, which you will SEQ in the co.y send
you. Gen. Taylor is moving towards Monterey
as fast as possible--ths rivers and bayous being
flooded. Nothing more of importance. As the
boat is now about starting ! am compelled %
write fast and cut short
The Latest from tho Army OF InvAslon.
From the New Orleans Pcayuns, Aug. 81
The steam ship New York, Capt Phillips, arrived in
the course Of the forenoon ysssrday from 9ra.os Sam.
tsgo and Galveston having left the former place on the
Goth and the latter on the s0th ult.
\, Among the passengers on the New York were Col.
Morgan, Capt Hollton and Lieut. Alvord OF the U. 3
Army; Col Marks, Adjutant Hunter, Lieut. Harris. OF
me andrew jackson regiment louisiana volunteers
Lieut.. Mace Of Dakn'. regiment and Col Walton,
Lieut. Col Forno, Major Brsedlovs and Dr. Wilson, Of
The New York reports that the propeller Msssachu.
sets arrived at the Bazos on the 2sh ult. The brig
CIr:oe struck on Bra1os bar in going over and upon
reports that he 2sth the bark Kazan, hence
for Brazos Santiago ashore miles TO the east Of the
20 consisted of government stores which were saved
tn: vessel was total loss The New York the slst
ut wnen W miles from W. Pass passed the ship Sha
nungs from Brazos Santiago th port with volunteers
Inc steamer Galveston arrived at Galveston on the
Panama had lost on her voyage from that por, for
ro1h assSsi though the Nwsssy she was at Point Co
The U 9. steamer whitsvills, Captain Dunn arrived
Galveston the 2sh from this city bound the Rio
Gr.nds Our correspondent, Mr. Halle was passenger
The intelligence from the interior OF Texas totally
We learn that Mr. Lumsden and bis party reached
Point Isabel Friday. the oath inst and the next day
proceeded to Matamoras i was thought that they
The ameriesn Flag Of the oath ult has the following
paragraphs
A gentleman arrived in town yesterday from Non
clovs. direct, and in a remarkably short time passing
through Candida Tascala, Villa Alta Sabnss. Mier.
perfectly quiet on the route and that the people are e1
pectng the approach of our army He learned on the
road that there had been further arrival of troops At
At Moncova letters had been received stating that Pa
redes had arrived at San Luis Poto at the head OF 5000
ermarched his command and proceeded to rstracs his
steps to the city of Mexico The Of this sudden
about face only to be attributed to Prsnuacis
sasnfo at the capital.
new company has been formed for We protection Of
the country bordering the Nueces They leave here
tomorrow day for Corpus Christi large por.
ton Of the comprising this company attached
disbanded and returning their old cruising ground
to hold in check the Camanche Indians and marauding
the company M B. Gray, csptain Dewitt Lyon, ist
lieutenant John Castlomsn I'd lieutenant w B. saysr,
twelve months volunteers reached the Point on Wsdnes
From the New Orleans Courier, August AZ
We are indebted to gentleman direct from Camargo
for the following information
He informs that the Rsncheros all back get
ting back to their homes fast as possible and going
to work their ranches again, having abandoned the
idea of conquering the United States and subjecting it
to their own will
Ifsuch is the case Canales and Carrabad must have
but few troops under their command-report says they
have none as their forces were made up entirely
cheros Rumor there is not at this time in Monte
rey than thousand or fifteen hundred men, but
that they are certifying il as fast ~ possible.
1t is understood that it is the intention Of the
handing General to remove his quarters together vita
the ID and ah regiments to Camargo BY the first oppor
tunity.
We understand that the command Of M.tam.ras. after
tho departure of the troops will be committed 10 the
charge Of Major Clark; his command Military Govern
or will be sustained by four companies Of artillery, with
suficiency of volunteers TO maintain his position.
(From the Matamoras Flag July 2s)
We ventured opinion some days that should Pa
redes leave the city of Mexico at the head Of an Army
for the Rio Grande revolution in the capital would fol-
low his departure Our late begins to verify the
prediction the enemy will shortly be in
one another. If Paredes Is overthrown. then win
look for speedy termination of hostities for know
Of chief likely supersede him who would not eniea
accordance with his feelings at least as one calculated
to establish his popularity The Mexican nation canuot
wss gis tine Of sHs
the hourly increase of numbers here and know that
of subsistence exhaustlsss herefore any
man who can bring peace to Mexico can build up Tor
himself of popularity high such things
generally get to be in Mexico.
HEAD QUARrKRs, AMY OF OccuPArroN,
MArAMoRAs, Mexico. July 3, 1886.
Sir 81 have had the great pleasure 10 receive your
letter of the 9Th June accompany ing copy Of the
cesdings Of public meeting held at Detroit On the 81
June.
Such marks appreciation from the body OF the pso
pie sufficient reward for the labors of public
wants and for my self and in the of the Army Of
Occupation allow me to express my most grateful
thanks for the high testimonial from the citizens Of De-
tro and to add that truly hope il may ad
donal incentive to all to prosecute the duties still
before with honor to ourselves and the higher duty
to the country ana the service.
With my sincere wishes for your health and happiness,
remain
Most respectfully, dear sir,
Your obedient servant.
z TAYLOR,
BIT NJ. Genl u. s. Army.
C. O'FLvrr, Esq, Detroit. Michigan.
Later from Texas.
By the arrival Of the schooner Native, have So
ceivsd Galveston papers to the 23th ult
We learn from the Ciuition and the Nevs. that Or.
Niles F. Smith, who arrived at Galveston from the Sa-
bne on Wednesday. the 22d ut, reported that the
beach some forty miles east Of Galveston
with the fragments of upper cabin steamer, which
had probsely been wrecked foundsrsi at some
of the pieces which strewn along the beach
parts Of her upper cabin doors, shutters 60 together
with tables, chairs and other articles Of furniture