Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-06-20
LATEST from the ARMY.

The Union copies the following from the New Or
leans Pcayunc and observes that il will be read with
interest," indicating the probable design of General
Taylor in his next movements
We understand that the next demonstration Of Gcncaa
4 Tor will he upon the city Of Monterey This place
about 80 leagues from Maamorss, and is approached by
difficult road running through arid and in -watrred
country. II is the principal city Of the province of New
Leon and commands the Of the table lands
the interior of Mexico, through the passes of the Sierra
Msdre
70 make the operations of the army npon Moa,ercy
secure, if not absolutely certain Gen. Taylor de-
signs occupying the of Camsrgo about $50 miles
by water, above Maiamoras. To DO this securely, il is
necessary for him to have transports Of draft suitable to
the navigation of the Rio Grande. Camargo will be the
basis of his operations upon Monterey, and this point
be first made the depot of supplies, and en,renched
in style capable Of sustaining siege.
II was the design Of Gen. Taylor. learn to he
Monterey by the first of July but the want Of transports
convey his stores to Camargo, has compelled him
delay further progress in the enemys till this de-
fciency s removed Camargo is situated upon the Rio
Gande, and presents admirable foundation for display
upon the Interior and from Camargo to Monterey about
40 leagues, 100 miles, The country lying between
that aud Monterey is fertile than that between
Matamoras and Monerey-c consequently is altogether
better for the army proceed som Camargo upon Monte
rey than from Maamoras.
With view expediting the march Of the army Cap
tain Sanders who has distinguished himself in the admir-
been despatched the city procure the necessary
ports He is in the city of New Orleans but will
proceed up the river Immediately to supply the deficiency
in transports which his purchasers here may leave From
the nth Of the Rio Grande to Maamoras vessels draw
ing four feet water can run without obstruction above
that point up Camargo there not than three
feet water in many places. Steamers Of the proper draft
scarcely be got in sufficient numbers here to
The purposes of invading army and therefore Captain
Sanders will go west TO find them
I}efpr I'M he have to Ike
the of Rcynosa, which is between Metamoras and
Camargo 1t is not expected however that any defence
will be made of such villages.
General Taylor designs TO be at Monterey soon
in July possible. At that place. it is believed, the
Mexcans will make a stubborn stand if all during the
war; II the troops under General Taylor occupy Monte
rev. the whole of Mexico this side Of the Sierra Made,
will be in the possession Of the United States including
the mining districts of New Leon New Mexico Santa Fee,
Chhuahua &C. &c. This calculation is based somewhat
upon the idea that the United States will order an expe-
dtion from the Missouri upon the northern provinces.
If this be done the whole Of North Mexico will be in
possession Such disposition Of the forces of the United
States would end the But if it did not our
army would hold the key the whole of South Mexico.
and the gates of the capital would speaking in military
sense, be in the possession Of Gen. Taylor
TIE CHAsE.-A letter dated Fort Brown, May 23d,
gives the following facts in regard to the pursuit of
the Mexicans after the last battle:
'.Col. Garland, with all the disposable mounted
force, ESQ Dragons and rangers) pursued the re-
treating enemy &c miles They had brush with the
rear guard, killing B. capturing ~, and taking one
wagon with ammunition, clothing, &c They returned
to Natamoras with their prisoners, and now have
them They pursued 66 miles, and from that
point for 81 miles there was water. The enemy
held possession of the point and water, with III pieces
of artillery and are 1000 strong"