The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-26
ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE
PROM THE
ARMY AT MONTERREY,
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Movements of Santa Anna.
OFFIC Al DE s p AT HE'S
FROM COM. CONNER.
The Details Of the Attack On Tabasco.
military and Naval Affairs.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Movements of Santa Anna.
The Details Of the attack On Tabasco
military and Naval Affairs.
&c. &c. &c.

O'Clock, p. NJ.
The Latest War News
We havc most cheering news this morning from the
Gulf squadron being less than the full particulars Of
the expedition to Tabasco under CON- Perry which
completely successful and will raise the droop
Ing spirits of our gallant officers and in the Gulf
We did not expect nythng loss here Of the expedition
than successful result Of tn, enterprise, we'll
known that Com. did not expect to do anything with.
out blood being split side As there has been
extra issued by the Pceyune, enclose that az an ind
nitely perfect description than could furnish
Several extras have been issued from the various Offices
but this is the most complete have seen. II also con-
ains late from Campeachy. There great rejoc.
ing in the city by those to whom the Of our arms
il a source of PRIDE
MArAMoRAs, MExIco, Nov. 7, 1876.
Death Of Captain Randolph Ridsely.
The melancholy intelligence has reached us that Capt
Randolph Ridgely, othe Sd regiment Of artillery lived
but three days after his accident For part of this time
he in state of insensibty, but consciousness re-
turned before he expired This adds another the al
ready numerous unhappy accidents Of this war; per-
haPs 1t was in some respects the most mournfu of all
in its character. When poor Blake received his mortal
wound the morning of the 9th of May he exclaimed
with anguish, "Oh that had died in battle !" The ar
my and the country felt that the conflict
played such noble zeal and daring the fitting place
called upon to lament the fall of another of her Jewels
battling for his country Well may they ex
claim in contemplation IP,Is52 Of the fate of this
batts!" There is no man. old young, who has been
more honoraby distinguished thus far in this than
service in aiding drive back the lancers who
enemys left attempted to charge the 5th regiment Of in
with section RI battery for this hi
Resaca he was conspicuous bringing his section into
battery whina few rods of the enemys guns, and
performing some Of the manual operations at his pieces,
his gunners were slain But alas. he now sleeps
beneath the ensanguned Geld, where he was again more
that he permitted yield up his breath in the
nict. But his name shall not die KY.
MArAMoRAs, Mexico. Nov II. ls46
Peofh Of Major Lear-.8ttdck On Tampieo, &c
Another OF the Monterey heroes has died of his
wounds. It was hoped, though he was so seriously in
came eshaustsd and Major Lear is no more He is tn
sixth officer Of single regiment the Sd infantry, who
M a. % deeds n sg oi
native Of Ma ylsnd, and ives appointed from the
army, lieutenant of the 4th infantry Feb H. 1915 He
had been absent sick furlough for many months, and
arrived to join and take command of his regiment only
day two after the glorious battles in May For many
years. he was in command Of Fort Smith, and made him.
self extremely popular in that portion OF the Southwest
Mai Lear was highly respected as gallant and emerge
We hear much in the newspapers about the taking of
Tampco; but direct or official intelligence has reach
ed us in confirmation saw YESTERDAY ssts, from
written from town near Victoria, and OF recent date,
stating that Santa Anna had Withdrawn the garrison
from ampico, leaving but small guard ia charge OF
the public works and property The same letter says
that Urea understood to be collecting consde
neghborheod Of victOris with the design Of commenc.
ing guerilla system II impossible to say exactly
of the letter has entire confidence In the writer We
hope II may prove correct that Urea some other
commander Is actually collecting orce in lover Ia
maulipas; for from certain signs, movement ON our
part in contemplate, towards that portion Of the new
State, and troops would Like to find little excite.
our boundary now clearly extends to the mountains
hoped that Mexico may not show herself 30 regardless
Of rights as to advance her troops into her neigh
From every thing we can learn from the interior,
our government win now take measures for holding
hsnesforth the territory we have conquered Let our
Governor. b appointedet our civil laws be extended
let tell Mexico that her four northern States are ir
recovsrably lost TO her may lead her to wholesome
reelection X.Y.Z.
NEWS FROM MONTEREY
From the New Orleans Picsyune, Nov. III
The steamship Massachusetts Captain Wood, urrived
here yesterday from Brazos Santiago having left there
the afternoon of the 18th inst she took out 70 Brszos
gave long since. II Iecollect Alright, Major haw
Rips of the th infantry; Major Wright Of the sh Capt
ofacsrs went out in he Massachusetts In a dense
fog which at the mouth of the river the
tow her of, which delay ed her several hours
Csp Lsmotte, Of the ist infantry came over on her
He was severely wounded at Monterey. but we were
we'll MIR. Kennedy, attached to the Kentucky mounted
regiment also came on the Massachusetts,.
Capt Lamotte left Monterey on the Sd instant, and our
private advces down to the ID The gallant Major
Lear ofthe Sd infantry, has lied OF his wounds. He
Gen Wool had communicated with Gen. Taylor on
occasions would appear that the former has de-
achcd one thousand men from his command take pos
session of Moncova and with the other two thousand
proceeded his march to Chihuahua IL seemed to be
regretted that Gen Tay lor from motives perhaps Of de-
ota,n infa in (Jop
woops plans 1t is conceded that the laers troops
be serviceabe south Of chihuahua, which does not
require so large force tor it, subsection
We have definite knowledge Of Gen. Tsylor's
plans but may that the prevailing impression
among officers that Tsmpco 10 TO be the next point
The Kentucky Cavalry, still the mouth Of the
Juan expected daily to receive orders to march
Fort Brown about the OH inst and were also expecting
to leave Immediately for Tsmpco. Common report still
assigns Gen Patterson to this command
From Monterey we learn from an authentic source,
that nothing of public interest had rsnspired since our
last dates There was rumor on the I'd inst, among
the Mexicsns that half Of the army at San Luis Po
tos had declared iavoro Santa Anna Supreme Die
taor that the other half had declared against him. and
both divisions had started for the city Of Mexico
postscript to the same letter says brief that
Anna is of for Mexico and General Valencia after him
The existence Of such reports as 10 santa Annas DC
signs at so many different points, would indicate That
the movement OF Gen. Othon more serious than the
newspapers of the city ct Mexico represent it, They
say positively that General Salss and Santa Anna were
again acting with perfect accord.
MT McLans bearer of dispatches from washington,
passed through Mhtamoras on the 9Th inst and
pected to reach Monterey the I2th
Col Mckees regiment Ube ADJ of Kentucky Infantry,
seung out on Inc Ain inst The Ohio regiment Of inan
Try was preparing to follow There had been nutiny
in the company Of Cap. Cutter 10 the Kentucky regi.
three the privstes In irons and I'M
der arrest It was thought the Lieutenant would be Sc.
ycrely deelt with for his part in the affair.
There ARRAY at Mstamoros on the eth inst in
which Frenchman some say, an Iiasn--was shot by
6eht ana shot at Mr.. X. The latter broux ht ov ar