New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-10
Plans of the War,
The Journal of Commerce has lel&er from Wash
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The Journal of Commerce has lelfer from Wash
ing ton from which we copy as follows:
Itis now upderstood that Commodore Conner has or
ders after re,ting his squadron at Pensacola to attack
the Csstle at Vera Cruz and take Il II ne can 10 sad
that two seventy-ours and the Pennsylvania will be
added to his squadron. has been reported that Com
modore Warrington Is to command the expedition, but
that 10 doubtful.
az soon as breach is made the Castle to be stormed
said that during the rainy season which has now
and lasts four months the Climate at era
Cruz healthy rather less no1iou' IMAM at tue
close of the rainy season.
There many propositions talked OF In reference 10
the route to be chosen for the army OF invasion Ihi'
subiec has been deeply considered by The Government
and ut the many consultations upon Il not only mitaFy
men but private citizens have assisted
Shond the Castle OF St. Juan dUoa be taken, the old
snanish military road from Vera Cruz 10 the city OF Next
c Will he ,aken This road passes through Jaapa and
Perote The distance is two hundred and seventy
miles Between Vera Cruz and Jalapa is the Pusrts 81
NconaL or del Rev. which has such natural advantages
a, nost that q very small force there stationed can, 1t
is said defeat numerous as that OF Ner1es--
The whole road almost commanded BY mountain Nights
from which few pieces artillery could resist the progress
Of our army The country people-the women and chill
dren aone-by pushing down stones and rocks could re-
pei an INVASION But all these difficulties that will
render success more glorious.
The route from Tampico has the advantage Of being
shorter as well as practicable. II lies along the val
ley De Maize called and will furnish an abundance Of
supplies for the invaders.
an army 10 the city OF Mexico by either OF those routes
bu, an invasion will take place by routes which some con-
slider Is more dlcult Col Kearneys force will take the
route TO Santa Fe and Gen. Wools by Chihuahua, and
M.jor General Taylors by Monterey 100 miles South
West of Matamoros. In September, probably the three
divisions OF the army OF invasion will concentrate az San
Luis de Potosi-whence the army will march TO the city
of the Montezues, distance OF three hundred miles
This long and weary way, but has soma advantages
This plan Of invasion will make thorough work as Ii
goes II will give possession Of the country on tbs up
per Rio Grande and OF al communication between
the North Eastern provinces Of Mexico and the capital
Mr.. Poinsett Travelled mule from Tampco 10 Mexico
IN II days and hours Tho distance 10 3l2 miles.
The statement. which made some days ago. that the
Pacific squadron had orders to take possession of the
ports ana harbors of California is confirmed BY state
meus In the official paper. They are probably now In
our possession and will remain so unless We have war
wiki Great Britain We have accounts showing that
emigration TO the CALIFORNIA; from the West Is rapidly
increasing.
The military force which the Govern nent is to send
to the Uppe. California, cooperating With the naval
force will protect and encourage emigration and should
the continue one year. look upon as certain that
California will have become SO American.zed tina: pop
sentiment will forbid its surrender 10 Mexico on
any terms whatever and ,ha, will ultimately be made
an integral portion of this Union.