Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-31
From the New Orleans Courier, Of the goth inst.
MEXICO

The Mexican news gives Us some details Of
measures which Paroles talks about adopting
IN the war with this country: but it is only
talk and will end in nothing else. He re-
quested permission from the Congress to take
command of the army acting against the Amer
icans-which was granted, and Bravo was
placed at the head of the government as vice.
president. But the Mexican treasury is empty
and there is no mode of replenishing it, BY
means of credit or taxes-Paredes proposed a
scheme to raise the wind by some kind of no.
Gus focus-forCed loans, contributions from
the citizens, and donations from the clergy
bnt this hopeful plan was not approved by the
House Of Representatives-and they were bu-
sy In devlslng some other.
| In the meantime it is doubtful whether there
is any considerable number of troops at Mon
terey-one account says there are only 500
and one Of the morning papers says, Captain
Mccullough, with his company of mounted
rangers, has marched into the interior, and it
is intimated that he may take possession of
Monterey, should he find it practicable. This
shews that there is some doubt in the army
whether or not that town is garrisoned. Nc
Cullcgh's force is not more than 70 or so
men-with these he has already made one in
cursion into the country, fifty Or sixty miles
OFT from the rlver-wi.hout meeting the least
resistance, or having shot fired at him.
What has become Of the numerous and formi-
dable cavalry of the Mexicans, and the terri
BILE rancheros, of whom we heard 80 much at
the commencement of the war! go
The route to Monterey is long and difficult.
and would be impracticabe if our men were
compelled to transport their baggage, afnmu-
milton and provisions, BY Iand-but at the APP
preach of the dry season the roads will become
better. the atmosphere cooler, and the march
over the highlands will be easily accomplish
ed. When Gen. Taylor shall concentrate his
forces at Monterey, in order TO push forward
to the West, he will have under his command
not less Than 10000 men-a number which
will be able to beat all the troops Paroles
will find it possible to collect at one point
AT the same time, Gen. W DOL will be advan-
cling from the north, with at least 10000 men.
to take the Mexican army in the flank, while
they will be distracted by the operations Of
Gen. kearney in the northwest, at Santa Fe.
Ii they can Withstand these combined move
ments. andsrePel the invaders, they must have
IN reserve description of men different from
those who have hitherto been exhibited to for
egners. .-.--.-.-
MATAMORAS.
All the letters from Matamoras state tho
country IS overlooked by the heavy rains and
rise in the river.
letter in the Delta says there are ten or
twelve steamers navigating the Rio Grande,
employed In transporting troops and stores.
Mr.. Hunt handed in his resignation as
Lieut.. Colonel of the first or Washington re-
giment of volunteers, on the 9Th inst, and IL
was accepted.
The same letter states that Monterey is
garrisoned by only 800 troops, who had arri-
we'd there few days before from Lnares. 1t
is 'added, Gen. Taylor will march no troops to
Monterey, if it be thus destitute of defence,
until the close of summer. Lying good dis
lance (three days march) from the river, it is
no place for depot till the route for Mexico
is commenced 10 good earnest.
Part of the 9TH United States Infantry be-
gan their march up the west bank of the river,
but were compelled TO return, the whole coun-
try being flooded. ..
The road between MatamoFas and Point Is
abel is infested by Mexican banditt. Several
travellers have lately been robbed by them.
From the same, July 81.
FROM MATAMORAS.
Since our last several vessels have arrived