The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-23
ARMY OF OCCUPATION.


ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Weandsrstand that General Taylor, in an inter
who were at Corpus Christi with large number
Of mules for sale, took occasion TO impress upon
them the pacific intentions Of the United States gov
eminent in occupying the Rio Bravo; that the army
would not in any cross that river, unless hos
tilities should be commenced by the Mexcans; thai
the Mexicsns on the east side Of the river would
not be disturbed in any way by the troops; that
they will be protected in all their rights and usages;
and that everything which the army may require
will be purchased at fair prices.
The New Orleans Delta Of the 18th instant gives
accounts from Corpus Christi to the 9th, and Gal
weston TO the 18th instant:
1.-THE main body Of General Taylors army had
marched to wards the Brazos Santiago, and the last
regiment with General Taylor and staff, left on the
morning Of the llth. Much excitement prevailed
among the troops, from the rumor that large force
of Mexican troops were stationed at the Rio Grande
and would oppose the concentration OF General
Taylor's forces. The spirit Of war was favorable
feeling with the troops, and hopes long deferred
squadron Of transports to leave on the 10Th inst
under the convoy Of the cutter Woodbury., Captain
Foster, and steamer Monmouth A proclama-
ton has been issued by General Taylor TO the in
habitants in the vicinity Of the contemplated post,
breathing a friendly, moderate spirit, well ealcu-
lated TO alay the excited feelings OF the people.
Corpus Christi has been virtually abandoned, and
those hangers-on that nfest all armies are leaving
for the East as fast as possible. 1000 troops are
said TO be on the Rio Grande. Lumber has become
drug-arge quantities on hand and no sale"
Gen. Taylor had issued two proelamations which
were published in the "Union" on Saturday even
ing:
"These orders, notifying that no per-
SON. not properly attached TO the army, would
be permitted to accompany the troops, or estab.
lish themselves in the vicinity OF their new en-
campment, have been printed in Spanish, and will
be circulated among the Mexcans residing upon the
frontier. Nothing, says the Corpus Christi Gazette,
could have taken place better calculated TO alay the
fears and quiet the apprehensions Of the residents
upon the border than the issuing Of this order-ex
planning the objects Of the American army In adyan-
cling upon the frontier.
rive have no news Of importance, says the same
paper Of the 9Th instant from the Rio Grande since
our last number We understand Gen. Mejla had
returned to MatamoIas on the I'd inst. We believe
the number Of troops said to have been on this side
the Rio Grande, under the command OF Garcia,
Canales, and Sayeriego, has been greatly exaggera-
ted-probably more than one-half Ills, however,
difficult 10 obtain correct accounts Of the number,
their movements, or object"
The New Orleans Picayune does not believe that
any Mexican troops were on this side Of the Rio
Grsnde. The official accounts received at Washing
ton do not confirm the report. The "Delta" says
alt would appear that some Of the Texas folks
already begin think that the one-sar State II too
thickly settled to be comfortable, for we learn from
the Houston Star that number Of young men who
have been for some time engaged as rangers on the
western frontier intend to organize themselves into
a company, elect a commander, and emigrate TO
California Il is believed that at least hundred
young men in the vicinity Of Bexar and Gonzales
will Join this expedition. There are many veteran
borderers on that frontier, who, like Leather STOCK,
ing, are dissatisfied to find the clearngs extended
40 rapidly and they are determined to clear out and
seek new settlements in the Far West a region
| whose limits have hitherto been underlined, but
| which are now limited by the Pacific. Whether
these Adventures intend TO unite with the expedi-
ton that is expected to be organized soon in Arkan-
sas we have not ascertained, We expect, how
ever that this is their intention, for the company
will doubtless be too small to attempt the journey
by themselves.
'"Hon. John Hemphll has been nominated and
confirmed chief justice Of the supreme court. Hon.
A. s. Lipscomb, Hon. r. T. Wheeler, associate
justices. The Senate rejected the nomination OF
Col V. Z. Howard, for the Office Of attorney gener-
al of the State by vote Of 10 to 1.-THE majority
not considering him constitutionally eligible.
"a resolution is before the Senate calling on the
Congress of the United States to make appropria.
tons for the removal Of distractions IN the naviga-
ton of the Red, Trinity, Angelina, Sabine Brs1o'
and Colorado rivers.
@Senator Grimes introduced joint resolution in.
/ G. o,.l nfattv nf 'Veyo
| in the u s. Congress to use their influence to OBJ
tain an extension Of the great Southwest railroad
through Texas, in the direction Of chihuahua.
| Gen. Darnell having learned that he had been de-
cared duly elected lieutenant governor OF the State
consequence Of defective returns OF the election, an
nounced his determination to decline accepting tn,
Office unless elected by full majority of votes. He
| was bigbv applauded, and Senator Navarro moved
the following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted .,.
and republican act Of patriotism as worthy OF the
highest regard.
EThe Senate passed vote Of thanks to John
Tyler. .n,.., :, IL. Canal. h.,
Col. Wood to appoint committee to confer with q
like committee of the House, to inquire into the ex
| pediency of instructing the senators in Congress
from Texas to sustain the policy of Mr. Polk rela'
tive to the Oregon question"
BY this Evenings Southern Mail.
| From the N. o. Pcay une, extra, March 10
IMPORTANT REPORT.
We learn by an extract from letter received by
commercial house yesterday, from Galveston ant
dated on the l4th instant, that the schooner Mary
Shields, from Matamoras, bound to New York, pu
into Galveston few days since in distress. Tit
captain reports the American consul at Matamoras
p Schatzel ESQ., in prison at that place, accused
by the authorities Of corresponding with Gen. Tay
lor at Corpus Christi.
In giving the yeas and nays on the passage of thu
harbor and river bill, in the House Of Represents
tive,, OH Friday last, the name of Mr.. Gordon,
New York, was accidentally omitted. Mr. Gordor
voted in the negative.