The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-30
BY this Evenings southern Mail.
From the N. o. Picayuns, July q
LATER FROM MEXICO.


LATER FROM MEXICO.
Through our private correspondence from Pensa-
cola we learn that the United States steam frlgate
Princeton arrived there the 10th inst in FIVE days
from Vera Cruz. Her adyces fortnight later
'han those recently received VIA Havana, Our cor
respondent writes that Gen. Paroles had not len tho
Guy OF Mexico for the army of the north. lie had
been deferred from pursuing his original purpose.
oy apprehensions that revolution might break out
upon his departure Il was the opinion of men OF
sense on all hands that such would be the case.
Ana we think II may fairly be presumed from the
detention Of Paredes, thai he has not yet suppressed
the nsurrections in Jalisco and other departments,
which It would be unsafe 10 leave raging behind
him
few days before the departure of the Princeton,
the frigales Cumberland and Potomac, together with
the Princeton, went up the coast about twelve miles
10 the north Of Vera Cruz, 10 small place called
Antigua, for fresh beef and water. Previous to
their going they had gvea notice Of their Intention
30 tina, the inhabitants might be prepared TO sell all
thsir dlsposable provisions. After taking in their
water, beet, &c, DC, concealed force of about
800 men opened a fire upon the boats, and wound
ed one man. The Princeton lying close by, opened
her fire upon the ehaparre and concealed breast
works and soon senced the battery, The Mexican
account OF the affair Is, that they had three men killed
| and several wounded.
We indebted to friend for the use Of the fol-
lowing letter, which speaks fully ofthis affair."
and also OF another one which is said TO be in con-
| temptation.
gu. 8. STEAMER MIsslssIrri,
| "Of Green Island, Mexico, July 10, 1886
"rhe Princeton, Potomac, and Cumberland had
an engagement with the enemy on the days Of the
9Th and 9th July, wherein we had not single man
hurt badly. The only damage done, was Que man
struck by spent ball in the shoulder. The Mexi-
| cans had eight or nine wounded and three killed
BY their account Of the skirmish you will that
they state loss be one officer killed and some
sixteen men wounded They yarn most confound-
edy as 4 was present when the captain of the
Princeton gave account of il to our captain, and
/ he said he had only one man hurt, as have said
| before.
"The Mexicsns mention also their capturing our
baggage and great deal Of ammunition. Why, we
| had no baggage on shore; but anyhow, we got what
we went for--as much wood and water as we want
ed, and then we came back TO this anchorage. But
| the worst Of the whole business is this that this
eonfounded steamer being large and unwedy
we had to remain at anchor here looking on calmly
at three fellows fighting away like good fellows and
il will always be the case long as we don't attack
the Castle, for then we have the consolation OF
knowing that the commodore won't be able to do
without our big guns; and we shall be in the thick
est of the fight. d, r... ,.
"Tbere is umor aHoa that an expedition is to
be put on foot, and that we-our usual luck again.
you see-are to remain here to carry on the block
1 ade; whereas shall again lose an elegant opportun-
~ of ertinguisting myself. IL is what call id
hard q"
! "wnte soon. and address your letters to Pensa-
COLA as that is the way Of my receiving them;
and the Princeton. which is now going to Pensaco-
la, will, in all probability, remain there ten twelve
days. so that you may not fear my receivieg yours.
| "Yours, &C.,
1 Upon referring again to our files of Mexican pa
pers received by the Clyde at Havana, we find a
few passages that may possess some sg ht interest,"
/ The proposed movement of General Taylor upon
Monterey was well known in all parts Of Mexico.
Letters from Monterey represent that the inhabit-
ants Of that city were much alarmed at the prospect
as they possessed very slight means Of defence. All
the accounts represent that the army of the NORTH
formerly under Arsta, but at present under Meja,
was concentrated at Linares to the number of 1000.
| A paper from the city Of Mexico devotes labored
article to prove that IL cannot be the intention of
General Taylor TO penetrate to Monterey directly,
leaving this force TO operate upon his flank and rear.
II considers the command of Mejia quite sufficient,
considering the strength af Lnares and the natural
difficulties of the country, to hold General Taylor
in check, or to harass him upon the march, so that
ample time will be afforded to take up second and
more solid line of defence.
The following il the address of Gen. Arista to
the troops of the division of the north:
"Comrades: My honor and that Of all of you has
been affected by the result of the disastrous action
of the 9th of May,it became my duty to demand an
inquiry which will clear up my conduct, and in COM
municating to the government an account Of recent
events, earnestly demanded such an investigation.
"My demand has been listened to, and | am to re
spond for my acts to a council of war
"The honor of the generals, officers, and soldiers
on the one hand, the notoriety of the on the
other, and more than all the inward conviction
possess of having done with honor and zeal every
| thing which became man Of resolution to do,
make me eager for my vlndication; il will then ba
seen if my efforts have been worthy be appreca-
| ted by my compatrots. n AZ r
"With sensibity and profound sorrow depart
from you, because my heart is 6lled with the most
intense desire to fight without ceasing the bust
enemies of my country. .'
"Be assured comrades, that you will never be for
gotten by your best friend,
-. 7ao "MARIANo ARIsTA.
"LIsAREs, June 4, 1896"
report was received in Mexico about the mid
die of June from Vera Cruz, that both General Tay-
ior and Commodore Conner had been recalled by
the government of the United States; the first for
having exceeded his Instructions, and the second
upon his own request TO be relieved. The Mexicans
| were too shrewd to believe any such stuff Another
report had it that General Taylor had recrossed the
| Rio Grande, and encamped near Point Isabel with
| 10000 troops, but Canales keeps the enemy too
we'll informed of our operations for this rumor to
| obtain any credencs. Il d-a ~
Thirty-eight men, being part of the crews of
| the steamers Montezuma and Gnadaloupe, arrived
at Ise-yerde on the 7th of June, the brig Joven
/ Gregorio 0sd % 1n va. Y tE