The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-10-07
IMPORTANT FROM THE ARMY.

The New Orleans papers are filled with highly
interesting news from the army, brought by the
steamer McKim, which arrived on the 2Ist ulti-
mo, IN sixty-ive hours from Brazos Santiago In
this vessel two hundred and fifty-six volunteers,
and six United States soldiers, who were wound
ed i'll the battles of May, were conveyed to New
Orleans.
The accounts from the army portend speedy
conflict between the advance guard under Cen
Worth and large body of Mexicans
The force at Monterey is stated at 5000 men,
and reinforcements are reported to be on the
march to that place.
The Matamoras Flag states that various
proclamations from Ampudia, Santa Anna, and
other Mexican officers, were circulating at Mat
amoras. Ampudia's proclamation is dated at Sal
tillo, Aug. q. He says he is determined to be
revenged for the defeats of the 9Th and 9th of
May; calls upon the Mexicans to rally round the
standard of their country; boasts that if the
Americans attack Monterey they will be scatter
ed like chaf before the wind threatens all Mex
leans and foreigners with death who shall be
found trading with Matamoras treats as spies all
those who hold correspondence with the Ameri-
cans; forbids the Mexicans to work for the Amer
leans and promises to his people the sacking of
Matamoras, should he prove victorious, of which
he says he is certain.
CAMARGo, Sept. 8, 1916.
&c hasten to inform you of the arrival post
haste, from Seralvo, of Captain Murray, with in
formation that McCullough's Rangers had come
into Gen. Worth's camp at Seralvo, and reported
that on the 4th instant, about forty miles beyond
Seralvo, they discovered body of Mexicans,
forming the advance guard of large force
They retreated as the Rangers came upon them,
and were pursued until they fell back on larg
err force, which was discovered to be from 500 to
1000 strong. II was the general impression that
it was intended to attack Gen. Worth before re-
Inducements could arrive, and Capt. Murray
thinks that battle is being fought at Seravo to-
day, 0he 8th) Capt. Murray met Gen. TAYLOR.
with part Of his force, some distance in advance
OF the main body, and within thrty-five miles of
Seralvo, on forced march to its relief. It's
positively asserted that the Mexicans are deter
mined to make strong resistance between Ser
alvo and Monterey. Ampuda and Arista are CO.
operating with each other, and their forces are
augmen:ing tast-the Mexicans are raying TO
their standard from all quarters The heat has
retarded somewhat the progress OF the troops who
left here with Gen. Taylor, it being out of the
question to march during the heat of the day.
Proclamatons from Santa Anna, Ampuda, and
the Governor OF Tamaulipas, have been received
in town, and are having their effect upon the
MeXicans. The proclamation of Ampudia makes
the penalty very severe upon all who may fur
nish provisions, assist in transporting provisions,
or in any way aid the Americans 1t prohibits
them from holding any intercourse or carrying on
any trade with us. Death and confiscation of
property are the penalties for disobeying the or
der. These proclamations have also been receiv-
ed in Mier and Reynosa. Nothing more of i'm
portance."
On the above letter the New Orleans Courier
makes the following remarks:
cit is not probable that the troops seen by
Captain Mccullough beyond Seralvo had an in
tention to attack Gen. Worth, if they numbered
only from 500 to 1000, as the rumor states Gen.
Worths force outnumbered them, even before he
was joined by Gen. Smiths brigade"
The Picayune also seems to doubt the entire
accuracy of the above letter.