The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-06
ARMY Intelligence.

Army Intelligence.
NEw ORLEANS, August 81, lsa6
The steamer Alabama, Capt Windle, arrived from
Brazos Santiago, this morning whence she sailed on the
gath inst She brought large mail containing lots OF
letters, the contents of which probably interesting
to those who received them. She brings but little
news. At the time she left, there report that Ge-
neral Worhs command 1000 strong had taken up their
line OF March for Monterey and proceeded seventy
FIVE miles This is unquestionably erroneous and pro-
baby grew out of the fact of the advance of the recon
nossance party mentioned by the last arrival composed
of Capt Duncans battery of artillery. and portion of
McCulochs men, and noticed in my letter of Sunday
last. rumor was circulated in camp at Csmargo on
the 18th inst that the scouting party close on the
heels OF Canales and confidently expected to overtake
and have skirmsh with him This report was brought
by American, who had come from Monterey or that
neghborhood who also reported that there large
of several thousand at Monterey composed the
Rio Grande troops, who fought bled and ned at the
Resaca de la Palma and Inducements They were not
at all uneasy at theprospoct the approach of the Anne
army and quite confident ofsuccess they
when in force the Rio Grande prior to the two bat
ties The place has great natural advantages and has
had much labor expended in Strengthening them. The
on the march If the Mexcsns Stand their ground like
men, the battle cannot fail TO prove terrific one but
that victory will still perch upon ourown loved flag the
whole army is confident, and so is the country. Ere
many weeks hope to be able to alter Of the
star spangled Banner to the following effect; =
On the heights dimly through the mists of the
Where a victorious host in proud silence reposes,
What that which the breezeall untattered, uniform
As il ftfuy blows, half conceals, half discloses
Now catches the glow of the mornings first gleam
In fall glory reflected now clearly is seen
IT'S the Star sPanged Banner oh ong shall i wave
Ger the arms OF the free-o'er the gallant and brave
Ifhere is a battle il will off about the first week in
September The whole force would not probably get of
the ast or 22d inst and they would not be able to
accomplish the march is less than ten daysa day two
to recruit arrange plans OF attack &c., and then for the
opening Of the ball
Nothing had been heard at Matamoras of Col Hays,
command except that they had marched into the town
of San Fernando to the tune of Yankee Doodle danced
at the fandangos night and of the morning
The Hope Howes arrived from Havana this morning,
but brought no news OF any interest.
extremely healthy and today the mercury has condo.
scended to descend to 30 degrees which we find quite
Of is du and there ena Is but little SonS
The cotton crop WILL fear fall short this year
count of the ravages of the caterpillar cotton worm,
which has already done incalculable damage.
You will be surprised to learn that the immortal Geo
Washington Dixon still remains in town, and oh
were to be raised to freedom by Gen. g. W. Dixon =
Weep and wall, and gnash your teeth for know that
hropic expedition-dofed his military coat hung on
q nail behind the door, eagles and ALL and is going TO
electry our citizens by starting ap.per George has
peace and he haIrews up the boys here in his
Sheet will fad himself COMPEL I'd to walk the plank"
but tor shorter period than thousand consecutive
hours.
ARMY OocUPArroN,)
CAMARGo, August Is, 1886.
The Regular end Volunteer Forces fast concentrating
Camargo-O Ordered to march on Mouterey--News from
the Enemy-Prospects Of protracted Nth Merico
The main body of the regular army has arrived in
this place, together with four full reg iments Of volun
tesrs and several detachments of others Those that
were stationed down the river their march, and
will reach here in few days, with the exception of
few that Will be LETT to garrison the principal towns on
the river.
Gen. Taylor has issued orders for the troops hold
in readiness to take their line OF msrch for
Monterey by the aoth inst We all ready and willing
and must say that the volunteers exceedingly
anxious to be in readiness to obey the order
first in battle and first to reap the bright laurels of
glorious victory We have among us strong hands and
brave hearts, and undoubtedly good opportunity will
present itself to thoroughly prove them.
A small body of Rangers who have been scouting the
country east south here had just arrived and their
report very materially changes the aspect of the present
hostilities. Instead OF Gen. Paredes concentrating his
entire force at Monterey first expected he has
left only sufficient troops to garrison it. The others are
divided into scouting detachments, and to be sent
and thereby tire and VERY by protracted htsiies
Some anticipate another Florida frontier Indian
Paredes has made good preparations and will fight
long as he has the slightest hopes H, had strongly
bockaded the narrow through the mountains 20
miles this side Of Monterey and part Of his force is
ed in taking the city, when once there's the difficulty all
lies in these passes Gen. Taylor evidently disappoint
ed in the movements Of the Mexicans But his cool de-
csion OF character will surmount every obstacle and he
will press onward and brilliantly to the end. Mark me
he will come yankee ingenuity" over them.
Gen. Canaes within 80 miles Of this place yes
terday morning, with a small body of men.
FnoM Ponr LAvAccA, TExAs-The steamboat Fashion
arrived yesterday from Lavacca, which place she left on
By this arrival learn that the 22nd inst the GO
venment steamboat Corvette, Capt Kennedy, from New
Orleans 9th nst bound for Brazos st, Jago, in Distress
was towed in by the steamboat Undine.
Capt Kennedy reports having experienced heavy wea-
Their which strained the boat very much forcing the
broke her pipes and to anchor off Matagor-
da bar-was in company with two other government
the Brazos the former ashore about 10 miles north
OF Matagorda BAR and would be lost the latter not since
heard Of, and he entertained fears for her safety
Captain Kennedy expects the Corvette to get of in two
or three days The steamboats, Mentora and Col Har-
ney passed Matagorda the 3d. for the Brazos. The
schooner Sarah Jane had got off after throwing her
deck load of mules The propeller Florida arrived from
New Orleans on the 2sd.-N. o. Delts, .ausust ~
will be by the following order, that Governor
Wright has organised regiment of cavalry and at
tached it to the command Of Gen. Morris.
ApJuTANr GENERALS OrFIcE,
ALBANY, Aug goth, 1886.
GEsInaL having ;, been made to
the subject it is hereby ordered that six companies
of cavalry be organized within the bounds of the Sixth
Brigade of Artillery which companies shall constitute
regiment and be attached to the said 9th Brigade of Ar
lery, under the command of Brigadier Gen George p
Morris who will, without unnecessary delay, order an
election for field officers of the regiment which will
be known the 29th regiment of cavalry The follow
ing are the names of the captains Of the six new comPa
D. Rockwell, Jacob r. s Van vleet, James Brady and
Joel G. Candee.
By order of the Commander.in-Chef
II. Z. TEMPLE, Adiutant General
SpRrNorIELp ARMoRy.-The following statement
shows the number ofsrms and appendages fabricated at
the Springfield Armony during the year ending June 80
1876 1925 percussion muskets complete, II, $50
wipers 2Os drivers, 5000 ball screws, ASA
spring vices los arm chests Improvements have been
made the machinery, during the year, and several OF
he antiQuated removed, those
of modern construction fill their places An important
saving made by the of anthracite coal for forging
Of the parts of the arm where charcoal has been
used heretofore.
Naval Intelligence.
THE BLOCKADE "A vessel arrived here, yesterday,
from Alvaradoone to this port several days ago
from the same point-which was reported from neutral
port via Ardenes This goes to show that the blockade
Of Mexican ports Is humbug.
Alvarado il but a few Leagues from Vera Cruz, and
vet no vessel watched tat port the be.