The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-17
THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
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MILITARY PREPARATIONS,

In my last letter. gave you the particulars Of the bat
tics Of the sh and sh and Of the dsoganz alton of the
Mexican army. On the following Sunday, Arists sent
General Taylor inquire upon what terms he wished
the surrender Of the city, &C. Tho General replied that
the army and an unconditional surrender of all public
would be the only terms upon which he would
treat Arista 10 hive sent reply to Con- Taylor
at o'clock P. Nj and he did not send the troops
made preparations to invest the shy. and arrangements
were made that night for crossing the river We
cd the next morning, ANA found that the Mexican army
had left and that the Gansras message was but
to gain time We are now enSanpsd on the plain IN
pearance Of the place. On near approach, presents
dlspidated out appearance Whereas at distance.
girl in the civ Mos Ism have s NV with their army army
the girls always follow the soldiers We shall pro
up this point; and nuke Matamoras the base of our
operations prosecute the Of invasion into the
interior have visited tho hospitals in the city and wit
messed the most ptisblc sights imaginable. There
five six hundred Left in the most destitute situa-
tion These wounded, Of course will fall to share,
Large numbers of volunteers collecting this from
tor and have to penetrate into tho interior,
a ss P E would Be- mprudent 90 ,0fc With
small one. We have been long enough here with
handful Of men. and have been harrassed long enough
with night alarms, marching and counter.marchng.
should much prefer to have good fight they wish
to try again than TO have this state Of things exist
much longer am fearful that Captain Paige canpot
survive the shocking wound he received on the 9Th.
The last accounts from Point Isabel stated that he could
not live, and was praying for death. Yours, &C.
The New Orleans Dehe. Of the 9th, contains quite an
interesting letter, dated Poin. Isabel May Goth. After
allpdng to the battle Of the sth, the writer says
The first of Gen. Taylor visit the wound
ed and see that every comfort was suppledtae con-
men left but little for him to do; every one whether off,
Ger or soldier had been attended with unwcarying
and wachfulnessN The troops having pan taken OF their
meal, the order given to get the command under
arms. Gen Taylor here summoned council Of war,
composed Of tho heads Of the different commands in all
thirteen excluding tho commander in chief The Genc
raj after returning thanks for their support and bravery
the sth and wishing to bc advised as to what they
thought bcst to be done called each give his opn-
ion II then ceained that but four Of the thir-
teen in favor Of going ahead, the other officers
composing the council voted, entrcnch where
they and await the assistance Of the volunteers
AMI others TO retire at to Point Isabel but the Gene
He adds Those who voted for going ahead as they
watched the counenance of the General, might have
seen the smile appreciation that lighted up the old
respect TO the opinions Of those who differed from him.
and in saying engrave the sacred banner of the stars
and stripes the names of Tay Mcintosh Norris Scott
and Duncan mean reflection those who voted
against thcm-hcy were mon tried in many a field be-
the best.
Lieutenant Rdgely, who entitled to vote in the
Rnggold and therefore had no voice in the matter but
as he gaoped up to the battery returning from his
visit to the Major said, Ridgely, were you
at the council ? and he replied, no, did not know
that had been called but hope old Zach will go
ahead, and bring the matter to close quarters,
full account Of the battle is now gvcn and ample
justice done the brave who participated in the
struggle Abiding to the charge Of May, the writer
says:
ed Captain May to charge their battery and he
ed, but on reaching tho point OF the road where he
ped by Rdgeiy, who told him that the enemy had just
loaded all their pieces and he charged then he would
re when he deliberately fred each gum; So terrible
was tho effect Of the grape that the exicans poured
their fire upon his piece, and then May charged like
bullet drove of their cannoniers took La Vega prisoner
reiterated Here Lieut. Inge NOBLE gallant soldier
charging at the head of the squadron, killed and
stripped. Lieut. Sackctt, than whom there better
officer had his horse shot under him, and pitched
head foremost nto the pond, again. covered with
Ridgely for his cool judgment and timely advice. Had
he changed the battery loaded with grape i. was,
Incidents, &c., OF the War.
sad accident occurred at the camp Of the volunteer
companies at Louisville on Monday. While Mr.. McDo-
nous of the Kenton Rangers, unlocking pistol,
it went off, killing Joseph Castor, of the company,
Instantly Mr. Med. was affected, that he went into
paroxy sm, and the cast deep gloom
the whole company MIR. Castor was from Campbell
County, and Mr. Med. from Cincinnati.
Rev samuel j. May und ninety three other citizens of
y racusc, have issued call for public meeting that
place, the 18th instant Of those opposed the present
war with Mexico TO express such sentiments and adopt
such measures as may be deemed appropriate the
occasion.
The capture OF Cen Arstas personal effects embraced
among important things his silk bed and curtsins,
to camp silk curtains and silver table furniture Such
oppery is disgusting, though Arista reputed able
iy be awarded to commander who cares for luxury
while in actual service. Victory would to perch
the banner OF enervaed and luxurious leader she
requires her lares to be by hard service, by toll
and privation.
While the commander in-chef Of the Mexican forces
was thus indugent TO himself, his men, it seems
nearly starved to death, having food but and
salt One OF the poor wounded Mcxcans while yet the
grass where he FELL imploring an advancing party Of
our army to give him food and drink. Instantly, the
contents Of twenty knapsacks and canieens than
enough to feed him heartily week, generously
given the poor fellow by our whole. souled men,
On the other hand Gen. Ia, lor fares just likes his
men. We have read letter from gentleman who had
the honor to dine with him in camp The fare, though
wholesome, like himself rough and ready served in
plate. and cups Of tin and eaten with first rate relish
tin plates and whip the silk curtain and silver service
gentry three to one.-Frankfort tKy) Commonwealth.
Col Taylor, brother Of Gen. Taylor went down the
Matamoras. re was in company with Maj9r Forsyth,
and to take charge of the commssariat department
in Florida, and rendered gallant service lie was for
years stationed at the sabine previous to the
luton Of Texas and is well acquainted with that region
OF country-.1lbdny sdftos, june ID.
MEXICAN FORCE IN THE ACTIONS or THE EIGHTH AND
NINTH MAY.
The Official reports Of General Arisa, under date OF
Matsmoras, May IL, 1896 published in the government
Dario Of May 25th 1T the city of Mexico show clearly,
thcy be relied upon, that tho Mexican
amounted to very nearly, IL not quite, 900 1t
says:- -
The file Of documents contained In No. will make
known to your excsllency our number Of killed and
wounded and OF the dispersed who have not yet prcscn
ted Ives and that the corps Of the army
united forming total of 1000 men, including the pri-
soners received in exchange, and exclusive Of tho
merous achievements, whose reports have not yet
in at the moment when this despatched
.3cfion Of the STA
Rilcd-Oniccrs 4, noncommissioned do, and
puvhtes. 70
Woundsd-Oniccrs IL, AFOREMENTIONED do and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES officers and
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fiction ofihe 9tA
KiHed-Oicers 8, noncommissioned do and
Hounded-OfFcers %, non-commissioncd do and
privaies. <Vo
Dispeysed-O Officers ., non-commissioned do and
,uiy