The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-25
NEW YORK. SATURDAY MORNING. JULY IS. 1916.

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you must undersand-on another trip up the country,
and am hurrying myself to accompany them. The
learn with the detachment of the ath U. S. Infantry
destined for Camargo You shall hear from from the
first point whence can send Letter in that direction
@. W.K.
We have been favored with copy Of the General Or
der No So issued by Gen. Taylor II requires intro.
duction explanation but II illustrates his scrupulous
sense of justice towards every under his command.
This extreme socitude for the reputation OF others is an
honorable trait and is the key TO Gen Taylor's hold
upon the affections and the rspect of the army =
Head Quarters Army VI Occupation,
MArAMoRAs, July 8, 1916.
Sir II has been brought my notice that omission
occurred in my detailed report of the action Of the 9th
follow Immediately after the mention Of Lieut. Col Nc
lntosh's being twice severely wounded"
The command Of the 9th Infantry then devoved upon
Major Stamford who conducted with zeal and ability
to tho close of the engagement.
need hardly say that this omission entirely acci
dental and beg. an act Of justice to Major Stamford
we'll myself that the above paragraph may be in
serted in the original report and may receive the same
publicity, ae rr.
am, sir very respectfully
Your obsdient servant
(signed) Z.TAYLOR Brevst Major General.
The Adjuant General of the Army.
OF the volunteers, the Andrew Jackson regiment,
Col. Marks and the Washington regiment Col Walton,
papers OF the 9th inst do not represent that they had
actually moved
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Rio Grande newspaper-says that Gen Taylor announc
ed to the two regiments above named the 4h that in
few days he would have boats transport them to Ca
MARCO, whence he would put them directly in motion
for Monterey and that if he failed to Accommodate
them with light with the Mexican: before the summer
loud and enthusiastic burst OF testified the JOY OF
| the volunteers.
The following is from the american Flag We under
stand that there is project foot here to raise body
OF msn-ffty or morc-to go to Chihuahua, and search
for immense which is said to have been
creted a
was beseged by the Indians many years ago. and all the
inhabitants massacred with the exception OF two These
two it would SEEM made several attempts to return and
get the treasure, but died before it
The mines in the neighborhood of where the treasure
was buried are said to have been the richest In the
world, and have never been worked since that time.
The following items are from the american Flag Of
The bar which created by the heavy gales of
wind aud which shut up the mouth Of the Rio Grande
good channel il now open to vessels drawing not
six feet water. The steamers and schooners which
noticed few days ago as being locked up in the river
have all passed out and several vessels have in
over the bar. The steamer Aid, which came up yester
day from Burita reports the steamers Sea and Cincinnati
~ having come in over the bar from Point Isabel The
AID brought up the baggage and camp equpage of tho
Montezuma Regiment, under the command of Col. Ho-
ratio Davis which understand she transport some
distance above here, where this regiment form
| The Rio Grande is falling fast II was higher on
Thursday last than it has been for many years before
having risen upwards of twelve feet being up even
with the banks in front Of the city Much Of the country
has been overlooked and all the roads leading from here
almost impossible to horses the me being
deep and heavy to make much progress through it.
Travel between here and Point Isabel has been great
measure suspendedfo for the last six eight days Soe
time will eapse before the road will be in fit condition
for travel 5lt - fnD
We conversed last evening with a gentlemen direct
from chihuahua, Mr. De Grey, who says that he left
that place about twenty days ago. in consequence
OF the Mexican customh house river guard having
seized the goods which he taking from San Antonio
to Chihuahua He states that he arrested several
times on the route but managed to obtain his release
The first intelligence he received of the battles Of the
sh and 9th May was at Montclova owing to the desert
country through which he passed. At Montclova he
found the most perfect apathy prevailing in regard to
| the war Six hundred men had volunteered at that
place for the Rio Grande but he was informed that they
mutnied and LETT to the number Of five hundred imme-
diaey after being advised Of the result Of the late bat
Ties The same spirit seemed to prevail throughout the
whole country over which he. travelled-he heard
opinion expressed favorable to joining the army and
| carrying on the war.
Arista says he has had enough of the Mexican army
ana intends remaining at his rancho The remnants of
the army or 400 strong, at Lnares in miserable
condition Csnsaes was law miles above Reynosa
with l25 men, passport was given to Mr. De Grey by
Carrabaal, under which he received no molestation
MArAMoRAs, July 8, 1916.
Salues will be fired tomorrow, the anniversary Of
our independence, and the glorious Fourth will doubt
less be celebrated in becoming STYLE strange story
has got abroad among the Mexican residents, and Is
firmly believed by many to the effect that the city is
be given up by General Tay lor to be sacked part
OF the celebration that the women are to be violated,
and the children carried of as slaves How such tale
could get wind and obtain credencc know not, but
that there will be hiding and skukng away during to-
/
The steamer Aid, the pioneer steamer to points above
this, has just appeared in sight from Brazos Santiago
rive, is said that detachment of four companies Of
u Infantry with provisions and baggage will 60
board destined for the occupation Of Camarge Captain
McCulloughs Rangers, and probably some of Walkers
old men, will operate with the regulars but will take
the land route on horseback The position of Csnales
heard Of in the neighborhood OF Camargo.
A good story l. told Of the In which Aristas
officers treated after their hurried return Monte
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had just arrived from San Luis point in that d.
recton and at this ball Arisas defeated and
underlngs appeared, in uniforms fresh brushed and with
all their appointments secured up to the brightest The
orchestra struck up and among the first to pay their
pecs TO tn ladies and ask their hands for the waltz
cotllon the fellows who had danced nmbly to
different tune at the Resaca The of the ladies
was NOBLE and at the same time cutting to degree:-
I'VE do not dance with our own sexn
2The health of the volunteer camp is but Indifferent,
prevalent and they are generally of mild type. In
Colonel Markss Regiment the measles have made their
appearance several men being down with the com.
| plant. trust II will not spread.
stated that several Mexcans were killed In rows
last night-some say five or sx-by drunken brawlers
who hang about the camp of the Texans. There were
several dsgraceul scenes enacted during the night but
do not believe so many killed as is stated. The
obliged to suffer for the faults Of a few. ' '
Matamoras looks more and more like branch or fau
| bourg of New Orleans. s t.
The sick and wounded are doing remarkably well
The last few deaths have been among the volunteers
you Will NOT wonder AT Wnen tell you mere are
men among them sixty and eighty years Of age. need
not tell you 1t s wrong to bring out such men, or per-
NIT them to come. The general health Of the army
mains goods but little apprehension is felt when the
waters subside.
| Army Intelligence.
| From Washington Union, July AL
| TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ARMY.-Ihe QUAR-
tcrmaster's Department is straning every nerve
for obtaining the Of transportation of troops
Capt Saunders is in this city and reports that the
boats he has purchased at Psburg have descended the
Ohio According to accounts from New Orsans several
boats are said to have arrived the OF military
operations. In addison to boats, the Quartermassrs