The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1846-09-04
From the Army.
Editorial Correspondence of the N. o. Picayuuo
CAMARGo, August II, 1916.

Editorial Correspondence of the N. o. Picayuno.
CAMARCo, August II, 1916.
Captain Duncan, with the small party Of
Texan Rangers, recently sent out on re-
connut8Sdnce into the interior, got back this
morning, after having secured The country
on the other side the San Juan as far as
SeTalvo, pleasant town half way to Mon
terey. On the second day Capt. McCulloch
was sent into Mier very much indisposed.
The night before, he shot Mexican, who
was caught on ar American horse aud who
attempted to esca pc by running. The fellow
broke through the chaparral, and made
good race for his life; but McC. was TOO fast
for BIN.
On the second night afera forced ma rob
OF great length, Capt Duncan threw his men
at different points around the town Of Punta
Aguda, having learned that Mexican off
Ger named Ramirez was in the place with a
detachment of recruits for CaRales. So
complete was the surprise that Cap i. D. was
enabled 10 reach ball room in the centre
ot The town, where grand fdnddngo was
then in run lss~Aas Vvithoutau soul suspecting
his approach. His object was TO take any
Mexicaii officers prisoners that might be
then stationed in the place, and surprising
that they might be at the fandango, he or
dered all within the room not to move, afiel
telling them, in the 6tst place, that every
avenue to the town was guarded by the
Rangers. Notwithstanding this order, some
of those inside the room went coyerliv GU
and endeavored TO leave the town; but one
of them was shot dead in the attempt, anC
another had his arm shattered by rifle bal
from one of the Texans. The latter wa.
brought back TO the fandango room, where
his wound was dressed ia one corner, the
dance going on The while at The reques; o.
Capt. D., although with not as much spiri
as it might. Finding that he could get hole
OF no prisoners Of importance, the conman
der OF the party continued his march to Ser
alVo, arrived there without hindrance o.
molestatiOn, and after an examination of the
the place, returned in safety BY way of Agn;
Leguas and hler.
Serial 0, il is thought, will be made de.
pot, Offering every facility in the shape O
good water and a commanding position
The road on the other side the San Juar
?" IL also be chosen as the best by which Il
move the army, although a portion ma,
march 70 China. The news fiom Mentere,
lesds every one to suppose thai the Mexican:
intend making bold stand there, and offer
ing every resistance to Gen. TAYLOR in ihei
power. Recruits and regulars are concentra,
ting at that point, tue Notifications are being
strengthened, and the greatest activity pre-,
walls. A force of 1000 we'll appointed cav
airy arrived al Saltillc few days since, anc
report now has il that Torrejon has been sen
down with large party Of mounted men /,
cut of Col. Hays. hope he may find Hays
for that officer will be glad to see him.
! Gen. Persilor f. Smith arrived this NOR
ming. He is TO take command Of the I'd brig
ade, composed of the 5th and 7lh regiment
OF u. S. infantry. Our regular correspondent
H. will probably be able to give you a ful
account OF the organization of the army
bout to move towards Monterey.
G. W.K.