The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-12

nature of the instructions received from Washington
The Washington letter writers probably know more
about than majority Of the officers under Gen Tay
Tor at this moment Something is brewing, however and
can that some movement is to be made though
The Bishops Palace and heights back of the town
not garrisoned the troops having been withdrawn into
town. and there IS no picque stationed on the Saltilo
MONTEREY, Mexico, Oct. l6, 1886.
chance offers to send line, which must write in
haste, as the gentleman who takes it will be off in few
moments. Gen. Wool crossed the Rio Grande thirteen
days ago on his way to Moncova. train Of fifteen
hundred mules arrived from Camargo day two since,
with provisions Two thousand mules have been hired
at this place for the use of the army at s7k cents per
day each.
officers.
the enemy. Another large mail started from Camargo
few days ago. he 9Th nst which shared the fate OF the
first. This makes two important mails that have been
captured from us within month The last was taken
out of the mule train.
Santa Anna is at San Luis Potos but is doing nothing
He sustains Ampudia in his late conduct The fever
and ague is spreading through the at fearful rate
Correspondence of the New Orlean. Deltal
MONTEREY. Mexico Oct 10, ls4s.
Things around the city begin to peaceful
aspectthe Rancheros busy employed in gathering
their old crops and planting culivating the
almost daily some new mercantile establishment is
ing that mas been closed during the late engagements
The reveile guard mounting and tattoo, however serve
to remind of the days that have just passed Guard
posts located in the various parts of the city to afford
security to the persons and property of both the Amer
cans and Mexicans remaining here
1t. Col McClung and Captain Downing of the Ray.
mond Eenciblss; 1t Howard of Carroll county company
Of Mississippi voluaeers am happy to say, are fast
and the wounded generally, are doing well
Some Mexcans arrived here on the 10th inst who
state that the citizens Of Sallo objected to Ampudias
fortyng the town. and that would take up his march
Dr. San Luis POtOsi as soon as he could procure pack
Santa Anna has issued proclamation, declaring his in
ention not to stop until he has placed his foot upon the
banks Of the Sabine, and exhortng his country to
driving the invading Americans from the country.
An express arrived here from Washington on the
evening Of the 10th inst, fifteen days from Washington,
as learn with instructions the commanding general
to prosecute the with renewed vgor therefore,
have every reason to believe that as soon as supplies
ton towards Lnares as that town does not come within
the line of the armistce
American army administered divine service the
thedral There large attendance from the army
and quite respectable number Of citizens After high
ing for his subject Confession means OF morali
typ. He argued the question at length with mastery
tenon The cathedral is very splendid building, of
the Corlnthan STYLE occGpyng space o. ground OF
deep The exterior bears the marks Of age cannon
ballshe interior is most beautifully finished decorated
with few large scrptura paintings, images and de-
sion of finely carved and gilt work, the whole present
ing grand and sublime appearance. Father Rey con-
tnues every day in the week. and high mass with
some instructions to the army in general. on Sunday.
From the Matamoras Flagl
Maj II. X Craig, arrived in town yesterday from the
head quarters of the Army, but he had of i'm
quiet and peaceabie since the battle both at Monte ey
and on the road The trains were going up without
molsstaon The fun sxtsnt Of the American loss in
healing of the wounds, and many recovering. The
general health of the troops is good Preparations
going forward actively for renewal Of hoses after
the expiration of the armisceno belief entertained
in Monterey that the Mexicans designed to break it.
they did, General Taylor was prepared for them
From the Galveston Civilian, Sept 301
TheMexican troops, who captulated Monterey, pro-
ceeded through Saltilo destroying the Notifications
there and the impression in the army is from the best IN.
cenrated at San Luis Potos for another desperate stand
The forces there engaged in strengthening the
defences Of the place. and with the army from Monterey
and such troops can be drawn from the Interior
army in numbers may be concentrated at that
point before spring.
Gen. Tayors army in the mean time is advantag
y situated at Monterey The troops enjoy comfortable
valleys around the city with grain and
frusthe weather is delightful-the defences of the
place such that army could hold it against all
Mexico every facility is enjoyed for augmenting
the force with view to offensive operation that could
The present strength Of the army under Gen. Taylor
at Monterey is about 8 600 men-the Georgia Regiment
having been added since the battle, and about equal
number discharged. In addition to this have five
thousand efficient troops Carmargo; q considerable
force at Maanoras and Gen. Wool's division moving
from Bexar.
Although General Taylor has received orders ISSUED
before the Of the armstce reached Washington to
prosecute the with renewed severity and vgor the
impression in the army il that movement of i'm
portance will be made present. Some time must
sessarly be employ in eecng the requisite prepare
ton for further and extended operations, and by
the period when this accomplished the armisce Will
probably have expired by its own limitation
There Is nothing but vague and unauthenic reports
concerning Santa Anna or his movements
Tho company Of sappers and miners from New York,
under command Of Capt Swift Of the Typographical En-
gineers, arrived at Matamoras the 23d We find the
following additional items in the Flag Of the Oath
Some 90 or 70 recruits for the I'd regiment of dragons
under charge OF Captain Hunter arrived here yesterday
They to be despatched immediately to head quarters
to fill up the ranks OF the regiment
The steamer Exchange arrived last evening from the
mouth OF the river with hundred and fifteen OF the
sick belonging to COL Humphrey Marshalls regiment Of
Kentucky Cavalry They were shipped fror Fort Lava.
caswhere they have been or time the
Brazos, and their way to Camargo TO await
the arrival OF their regiment which coming through
Texas by way Of Corpus Christi; This regiment is said
TO have suffered much from sickness Port Lavaca.
Csssus NJ Clay, who has command in this regiment,
passed through this city few days since.
still good-in fact it is much easier the
than half as strong when II overlooked its banks
Merchants apprss that the trade has been quite brisk
for the last few days. and continues to increase Traders
numbers and they speak Of many others
the way and preparing to come They purchase pretty
freely.
In relation to the order issued by Gen Patterson con-
corning persons trading the Rio Grande, which was
interpreted by many as being intended to prohibi the
importation OF goods, the Flag says Gen. Patterson did
The order intended for the government of mas.
ters Of steamboats, in receiving and carrying freight and
passengers and TO render positive and concise the
prohibition against receiving on board any spirituous