Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-02
Latest from the Army.
Correspondence Of the N. Orleans Picsyune.

Latest from the Army.
Correspondence OF the N. Orleans Piesyune.
cAsAKso, August 9, ls46.
lwro'e you hurried scratch from Chins. giving
OF our trip to that place and OF the fight Of Sguin
and his men. MeCuloch remained there but day.
Copying Seguin's quarters the WHILE We started the
ON inst for this place. and arrived safe and sound yeser
day morning without meeting with any resistance. IL
was thought the Mexicsns might rally, upon
the small force Of the Rangers and attempt of
al he faso dc Sacate; but armed seen
we entered the place.
Previous leaving China our apain told the acade
10 give his best compliments Col 5, gum his return
and further inform him that he had called at hi, room on
Nis had remained there hours and regretted
that he was compelled depart without seeing him. In
Iw oays possibly no might return. when he hoped he
might lind him at home. Scsuin will not like that he
IL a proud and sensitive fellow
China Is but small place. Numbering than OF
wv lnnsoans The principal part Of the men. so far
was aoo oJudge, gamblers robbers and smuggles and
all looked sury and appearing like idea
OF handful OF Rangers taking their without q srug-
ge from inc nigh lands in the nCighborhOod could
distinctly the high. blue mountains distance this
sloo OF Monterey, their looming above
seeming pierce the vcry heavens would give , good
dSal to catch mouthfu Of fresh that cclinr A.
bout their toPs and imagine shall all he climbing them
IN INC sourse OF a lew wecks-no one cares how quick
lhe steamer Haehee Eagle arrived here last evening,
Cen Taylor and his staff coming up her. The talk now
Is OF an immediate towards Monterey, making
depot Tor provisions at the route. whoh
CT ie army is TO move BY Of China the
San Juan this place and ON other side Of tho
rl'er has not yet been settled upon, believe. There
now near 5000 men, all regulars encsmpcd here and
NN1nsers are ca route and shortly eSpsetedsomc Of
them this afternoon.
The general impression among the best informed As re,
CARDS the chances OF the Mexeals giving smother battle
that Gea. Taylor will have opportunity OF gaining fresh
aues al Monterey or near that place. On the river the
inhabitants appear friendly enough interior the
eass Is different Accompanying aeCulceh his differ
eni scouts have had good opportunity Of Judging and
the general bearing and Of the principal has been
as much a. TO say "f hnvng your way now, and
we must grin and bear short tune YOU will be hur-
llng out OF the country double quick tine with the
MEXICAN soldiers the ascend au-hen W.. shall bay, our
day. do not believe, for moment that the concilia
tory system make friends OF Theses people They des
pse and hate and nothing but their Induces them
might here mention that Col Bale Peyton same I'D
with Sen Taylor believe that he is accompany the
army IN It's movements q. w. X.
CANAkso, August 10. 1876.
By boat about leaving send you line although |
have not an item Of news - communicate.
There was grande parade OF all the regular troops last
evening, and magnificent show they made. Gen Tay |
lor and SIAN passed the different regiments they were ex
tended IN line. and expressed himself highly graued with
their appearance. Gen. Worth drilling the men CON
s'anty and the mastery style in which they perform their
evouiou' beats any thing your humble servant has ever
seen in the way Of military tactics.
The Wheville, Capt. Dunn, by which boat send thi.
came up last night with detachment Of Gen Sydney
Johnson's Texas Infantry on board This par of the re-
simen commanded b. Maj. Wells Gen. J. himself be-
ing the way by land.
NcCuLlochs Rangers be dsbandei tomorrow |
their term OF service being He will have another
company OF mounted men Immediately in service Cen |
IpiSr having given him permission enlist fer three
months only. None but those having crack horses will
be allowed to Join, the company scour the country
towards Monterey long distance advance OF the army
and may be obliged TO whenever across
Il superior :oF9e' G. X.
CANASsa. Mexico, Aug. IL, 1886
One step towards Monterey be taken tomorrow
Capt Duncan's battery, accompanied by small portion of
MeCulo leaves this place in lie direction of III.
mountains aud by road the opposite Of the
he loo KIDD al.
although artillery force it, OF whatever bef.lls
them the road you shall be made acquainted all in good
time Ii the command does not take Mer in the route II
will 60 close TO that place.
News has reached here this morning tho effect that
the city OF Guerrero has pronounced the Uni
ted States Government The people of that place have
all along been friendly the Americans or have so see
ed but whether from any love they might them or
rom fear OF the Entertainments II tho Camanches mat
Ter am not able u determine this present writing be-
eve honestly, that the people Of Guerrero have some in
eenee and are better disposed than those of any place
on the river
By way Of letter from Mier, il would seem that Nc
ou!ioeh came even nearer having brush with Seguin's
men, at China, than at first supposed When a rife
was discharged of his spies his main command
v not mile of, and general scampcr followed
dad there been daylight the time although il is now
aid they numbered over 200 strong. they would have
sot of 50 easily.
The crack Brownsville by which send this,
brought up two companies OF the advance of Baltimore
Foops last evening the rest coming by land. They
haTd-looAlng set OF "b-hOys TO ell appearance, bl
iavs no doubt will do good service Cspsin Banehard
company OF welye-monhs Lousna volunteers recruited
rom tae regiments recently dsbsnded entered camp this
OreHOon They ooN fierce yet weather and ready
or any kind o scspe. Tho last OF they were
uniting shade, nth vertical pouring his hottest rays
iPon them. There is taking about hot places so
org a. Camargo stands where il does. Whew
will write again before leaving here if any thing of i'm
'ortsnce turns up g. w. X. !
CANAKeo, Mexico, Aug 10, &c. z
Editors Of the Pieayuns-G Gentlemen IL have iu,t
heard OF the arrival OF the remainder Texas Inan
try, under Col Johnson also OF portions the Sd and 4th
L. s. Infantry, under Col Garland with Captain Braggs
battery have already mentioned that General woTths
Brigade under marching orders for the interior the or
der being 10 be In readiness TO within eight DAYS
from yesterday. 8
General Burlcson. and several other Texan gentlemen
OF distinction have arrived this place. also see Can
aihs Mason sud Pope, OF Kentucky, and believe they
about 10 join the spy company that McCuoch
forming. Captain Nice. is with n small party
with Capt Duncan OF the Light Artillery, accommodating
tne country m the vicinity Of Aqua Loguas. Tire wealth
tr s nc, but exceedingly Citizens who hoped TO
taue at his place constantly arriving and con
sI4nty receiving receiving orders return ION 'e fr..
boat They do not like this Of coIrse, but here is no
help cr a. CamargO important depot aud sn.ral
Tayor IS determined tho scenes o. Corpus Christi and Ma
iamorns so detrimental the service, shall not bo reen-
acted here. The Big Hatchee getting up steam 90
must close, TO insure conveyance for my hasty letter
II.
The Prince of moscOwa.