The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-28

der Of the brsastwor could not be captured by
any force the Mexicans muster So confident do
feel that all the troops are encamped along the beach OF
the brazos outside Of the bresstwors end present
The cis.t %ss1S H discipline !: gdy enforced in
every part Of the camp and really surprising
how quick the citizen can be transformed into the sol
der but may be laid down. however a certain rule
that the bad citizen is always bad soldier and the only
dmculties that have occurred which, however but
few, have been with that class Of persons
we have no news from Gen Taylor's camp to-day. and
expect the FIRST news you receive Of any active
sure will be the crossing Of the American troops
for the camp opposite Matamors with about 200 troops
On the 18TH two companies Of volunteers Captains De-
sha and Stockton 9 with REGULAR. amounting toge-
marched for Bara. about 10 miles from Point Isabel
Saturday, May 10th Intelligence received from Gen.
Taylor, that he intended making bridge the Rio
Thus far everything looked favorable for his success in
Capt Griffin heard nothing whatever of tho report that
Paredes was marching to Matamoras with $4,000 men,
nor was there any certainty that the Mexicans had been
reinforced the general opinion however was that they
had been.
Passengsr-H. A. Clark, Capt j. NJ Hood, Capt Ever
on deck
Lrsr OF VrssrLs At BRAsos sr. JAoo, MAY l6, 1916
DON arrived ith beat hard on the bar but without much
damage; schr. Flanders arrived 10th; brig Virginia,
Capt John Hood arrived l4th inst seven days from Pom
sacola with two companies Of artillery under tho
mand Of Capts Webster and Taylor and sailed for New
Orleans on Saturday, 18th.
On the 10th instant the steam schooner Augusta sailed
for the Island Of St Joseph with the wounded taken
from the battle Of the sh and 9th inst that were able to
MEr OF war Lriso orr THE Rio DEL NoRrE.-
Misssisippi Cumberland, Flagship Potomac Law.
renee /; Rsritan st Mary's; somers, and the armed
schooner santa Anna commanded by Lieutenant Rem
shaw.
from the New Orleans Picayune May 1911
On Saturday, the 10TH intelligence received from
Gen. Taylor that no intended crossing the Rio Grande
Just below his camp by making a bridge with his wa.
CONS So far everything looked favorable to his design
the river and were to send detachmens to cooperate
in the attack upon Barita.
Another account says that Cen Taylor ere the depar-
with his camp. It will be seen that two companies Of
artillery reached Point Isabel on the 4th from Pensa
from the Points
CAMP At PoIsr BABEL Bna,os ST. JAoo,l
Tho volunteer companies under command of Col j.
B. Walton, of tho Washington Regiment on board the
steamer James L. Day, arrived here Thursday
ing the l4th ns after avery pleasant passage Of three
days, and those by the Telegraph arrived on the 18TH
the morning of the i4h for his camp. with large
train Of wagons, and quite formidable train OF artil-
sry Dragons and infantry, amounting to six or
eight hundred. There was an arrival from the upper
camp this morning. which passed him yesterday his
march lie has, in all probability this reached his
On the morning of the 18th, regulars enough 10
swell the amount TO about one thousand, embarked on
O'Clock landed at tho Brasos Santiago and took up
their line Of march for the Rio Grande all under the
command Of Col Wilson Their march is for Baritta,
situated some fifteen miles the river where it stated
the Mexicans are collecting considerable forces.
Inc United states feet, consisting of the Mississippi.
Cumberland, Raritan, Lawrence, &c. which have been
here for some days. have down to the mouth of
river and come TO- and with their boats will cross the
troops under the command of Col Wilson to the south
bank Of the river The will be in readiness at
Bara, to assist in the transportation Of ammu
ninon Col. Wilson's command have with them two
days ratens, and blanket, with no tents nor
any baggage train At dark they had crossed Bogachi-
ia, and their march for the river This morn
squall so that the steamer Neva get the sea-
and II continue must create distress in Col
Wilson's camp for provisions and blankets
On the l5th the steam schooner Augusta sailed for
st. Joseph with all the wounded that were able TO be
transported, taken from the battles Of the 9Th and
instant -
We learn that about IT'S 900 rounds Of musket cart.
ridges, 500 pack mules with their saddles and camp
The American soldiers drank the Mexicans liquor,
smoked their cigars eat their bread and beef
were just In the act Of cooking when the engagement
Since the above was written we have received the fol-
lowing letter announcing Gen. Taylors arrival in the
camp.
May l4th, 10 o'clock at night
would like to write detailed account of all that
occurred stree the 9Th inst but have hope of getting
few hours sleep tonight, for tomorrow fancy we
shall have something to DO report !: going around
of Matamoras tomorrow next day.
Gen Taylor returned to night from Point Isabel. A
party of dragons since his arrival have and
brought boat from the opposite side The sentinel
this boat left in haste. All the prisoners we had in Ma
tamoras exchanged day before yesterday besides
which, gave enemy ninety seven wounded men,
by way Of La Naip.
The camp hurraing for the patriotism Of tho citizens
Of New Orleans having just heard Of their reception Of
the news Of situation, and tho prompness with which
they acted.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, May 1911
The James L. Day, arrived this morning from the
Brasos St. Jago, which place she left the 10th inst
:, The news Is important Captain Griffin informs US
the 18TH with about 400 men, and supply OF provisions
for the army at the camp After proceeding short dis
lance, however, he deemed i expedent to return and
increase his escort and take with him lerge quantity of
supplies He did and took his march again for the
camp. the morning Of the i4h with from six to eight
and City wagons. He was met about midway between
Point Isabel and the camp late on the evening Of the
anticipated he would encounter opposition as
the general impression that the enemy had retreaed
from our SOIL Immediately after their disastrous defeat
the 9th and 10TH and sought safety the west bank
Of the Rio Grande.
while General Taylor was at Point Isabel he received
numbers at Barrtta aMexcan town. Immediately on the
bank Of the Rio Grande. On being thus informed, he
me sH :p o. @
United States infantry, numbering in ALL regulars and
volunteers about thousand composed entirely
Of infantry, to proceed to the attack Of that town.
These troops embarked the morning Of the 18TH on
the steamers Neva, Loo and Cincinnati and were landed
at the BrasOs r. NJ and mme datey marched for the
Rio Grande; the steamers being ordered ascend the
river and transport the troops and ammunition across
Commodore Conner with his whole squadron consulting
Of the steam fgate Mississippi the frgaes Cumberland
Raritan and Potomac sloop Mary, the brig Lawrence
and the schr Santa Anna tho time weighed an
Choir and sailed for the mouth Of the river intending
assist the troops in crossing with his b.as and aid in
the attack with his Tho expedition under the
| command Of Colonel Wilson.
General Taylor intended to the river at or near
his camp take possession of Matamoras and the expe
ton ordered for the double purpose Of dsodgng the
Mexicsns from their position at Bartts, and assisting
General Taylor in occupying MaamoIas should he be
posed Gen. Taylor intended to cross the river
bridge formed 81 the boxes OF his wagons caulked tight
For this purpose he had ordered all tho oakum Point
Isabel 70 be sent up to the camp.
Capt Griffin heard nothing whatever Of the report that
Parades was marching TO Matamoras with $4,000 men,
nor washer any certainty that the Mcxcans had been