Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-01
Capture OF Fampic0.

By The arrival OF The Z >. oleauler MississiP-
pi, Com. Perry, AT the S w. Pass, news was re-
ceved in lhe city yesterday Of Tie car,uIe OF 'am
pico by The u. 5. squadron oil he .4ih ,nst isays
the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. - we an
nounced in Yesterday mornings edition 81 Inc
picayupe the depafinre of The squadron from
Anton Lizardo upon this expedition, and be-
fore The day was over, the success oil The en'er-
Prise The feet sailed under Com. Conner on
Inc llih and l1th ins,anrs. On The IAN, Comno-
core Perry crossed The bar with the Spiihre, Vix-
en-, Petrol Bonita and Reeier, reinforced from The
Cumberland, Mississippi, Princeton and St. Ma
rvs. There was no opposition made 10 The Anne
rican arms The town was surrendered uncon-
dionaly, the garrison having been previously
Withdrawn.
The Mississippi sailed Immediately for The
BaliZe for troops 10 garrison The city. In coming
hilher Com. Perry touched al the Brazos and de-
spa,ched lieutenant to Gen. Paiter>on's camp,
to Obtain troops for the garrison. The Mi'sissip-
ri then came 10 the Baize for The same object
We learn from proper sources that ahuu; one
hundred ana FLY men, recruited Tor the lst and
Sd Infantry, will be despatched Immediately for
Tampico. 4 dciachmen, Of these troops has al
ready arrived; the remainder Are expected to-day
or tomorrow Besides these, tour companies OF
The new regiment oi mounsed iifemen, under
Major BuIbidge, will be sent 10 Tamplco as soon
as they arrive. They are houIly looked for
Capt Hetzel, Of the QuarIernas,er's Depart
ment, has been despatched TO Baton Rouge Tor
ordnance and munitions, and Capt. Barnard OF
the Engineers, will repair directly 10 Tampico 70
superinlend the erecting and armIn9 VI Tic neces-
sary dcicnces.
Although the city was taken without the loss
OF blood il is manifest that il is not 10 be surren-
dered without struggle before peace is declared.
The town is now in possession oil the marines
and sailors Of the feet, who cannot be well spared
from their ships. As soon as the place IS surl-
ciently sarrisoned by land forces, The squadron
will proceed 10 other business. change has come
over the fleet and We doub no, Of It's future useful
ness. Many OF our naval officers regret that Tam
pi o was surrendered without blow II IS well
enough as it is. We incline TO The opinion that
The place will become OF the utmost consequence
10 the intended operations npoD the interior =
The withdrawal al the Mexican garrison is evil
dencc that Sauna Anna is making preparations
for demonstration upon large scale in The di-
rection Of San Luis Polosi or Sallillo- more pio-
badly al The former.
The New Orleans Delta Of The same date says:
"a messenger with flag was Immediately
sent On board lue CommodUrr's ship, Offering, in
the name Of The authorities the surrender oil the
city, (Tampico)
About 400 men-sailors and marnes-were
Then sent ashore IRON The squadron, who TOOK ana
hold, possession Of the place without hfing gun.
Some FIVE or six gnn boats were seized, and, as
far as found available, incorporated WIN The
squadron.
After making such arrangements as The case
rendered necessary, Commodore Perry, on ooaru
the United States steamship Mississippi, sailed
for this port, touching al the BRACES, where Lieu
tenan, Anderson was landed, to inform The United
States authorities there Of What had ranspirsd.
As is Utin:aled above, there was no show oil
opposition offered 10 The Comnodofe's descent on
Tampico. The garrison having in compliance
with t:e orders / Santa Anna, evacuated the
place some DAYS previocs, a1d marched with ali
their arms and ammunition, including The ord
ma &c oil the iuil for San LUIS Poosi, where, IL
appears, The whole force OF The nation IS concen-
,Ialins. The Commodore places high estimate
on TamEi leo in a military point oil view. tie
deems lis possession ol lar more Importance lhan
thai Of Vera Cruz. But the spirit Of our gallant
navy is now aroused The Commodore is evident
IL tcoyting man. Alvarado and other ports c
still in the hands OF The enemy, and until lhsy are
taken, the:e is 10 be, and will be, no resting on
oars. Oi his We satisfied.
The Commodore reached this CITY yesterday
morning. Health Of the squadron good.
The Mississippi left Com. Conner of The har-
Dor, and he would remain until military force
arrived To relieve him Of The charge Of holding
The town.
TROOPS FOR TAMPiCO.-We learned
last evening that all The troops now here, and
those expected here in few days. are ordered 10
Tamplco. There IRE some fiilv recruits, OF 81
Infantry, who will leave tomorrow for The Be-
lie, where The steamship Mississippi lies, on
board OF which they will proceed 10 Tampico.
The steamboat Albatross is expected tenor
row. with 100 recTuts-also Of the 81 Infantry.
She would have been here to-day but for some ac-
cident 10 her machinery. The companies Of the
new Rifle Regiment-i00 strong-are also eY-
pecled tomorrow. All these troops will be sent
Immediately to Tampico. Il is rumorcd thai The
Governor Of the Stale will be called on for vo-
uneer force, TO hold and garrison this important
point He was coseed Tor some time las. eve
ming with Gen. Brooke and other officers Ct The
army.
TROOPS, &c, FOR TAMPlCO.-We are
informed, (says The n. o. Jetiersonian,) that &C.
neras Jesup and Brooke have taken immediate
and prompt measures 10 provide garrison FOL
Tampco. There are number al troops nov
on their way TO New Orleans, destined iur lhs
Brazos; their destination will be changed TO Tam
pico-suificienl armament, heavy as well as light,
will be Immediately drawn from the government
stores at Baton Rouge Governor Johnson has
promptly placed al The disposal of Generals Je-
sup and Brooke, The contents Of The Stale Arsenal
This promplness and energy on the part OF the
officers concerned, reflects high honor on them,
and shows that The Government have not erred
in placing gentlemen Of such prompt and encr-
gelic character in responsible positions.
We know the fact, that within three hours az
Ter The arrival OF Commodore Perry, all the ne.
~, ,.aIa oil
sent out, messengers and even steamers under
way, and ic readiness 10 provide Tor all the con-
tin2ences Of Tue cssl.
Although, as we understand Generals Jesup
and Brooke we're moi in possession Il orders re-
lalive 10 supplying troops Tor Tampco, YET they
have taken The responsibility, and pursued such
measures as are enlitled 10 The appreciation Of The
General Government as well as The country al
large.
The new United States Rifle Regiment is hour
" expected-a steamer in complete ,eadiness
and they will be Immediately dispatched. Il
would not surprise us il they were on their way
for Tampico within the next "a hours.
ORDNANCE FOR TAMPlCO.-We were
eralified to learn that Gov. Johnson, as soon as
he heard that the Mississippi had arrived al The
Balze to procure men and munitions Of war Tor
the defence OF Tampico prottered for The use OF
the United States sl1 6-pOund ano tnleS S-pvunu
brass pieces together with 100 rounds OF ball for
each gun, and 50 rounds OF grape shot. These
guns are ready Ia go on board ship-have been
accepted and will be Immediately despatched 10
Tampico. This is commendable act OF The Ex-
ecullve Of Louisiana. The necessity OF erecting
Notifications al Tampico with expedition is ap.
rarenl and the difference in The lime required 10
bring ordnance from the nearest United States de-
POTS and in shipping such as is ready Tor use al
once, might be fatal TO The occupation OF that i'm
porant point
COMMODORE PERRY.-This gallan, OH
Ger left last evening 10 the steamboat, Patrick
Henry, 10 join his ship the Mississippi off the
bar, and will proceed direct 10 Tampico. He
took with him eigh, splendid brass pieces OF al
ti.lery, six 6-pounders, and two howilzers, the
guns used by the artillery battalion Of his city,
with about 200 rounds of ammunition TO each
piece. The guns and munitions were promptly
placed AT The disposition OF the Commodore BY
Gov. Johnson when applied for. About 80 U S.
recruits under The command OF Capt. Criltenden,
embarked on the same boat for Tampico, and
are 10 be followed in few days by 400 mounied
r;dsmen expected hourly TO arrive in this city BY