Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-03
FROM THE ARMY!
MREE DAYS LATER

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GF The New Orleans papers of the
22d inst, contain intelligence from Brazos
to the 10th, brought by the arrival of the
steamers .Ne,0 York and alabama. The
Picayune contains the following letter
which contains all the intelligence of in
terest:
PolNT ISABEL, Texas, May le, ls46.
Gentlemen: Yesterday 1t. Col Wilson,
lst U. S. Infantry, with four companies of
that Regiment; Col. Desha's Mobile volun-
teers and two companies of the Washington
Regiment of Louisiana volunteers, amount
ing to 400 men, crossed the Rio Grande at
its mouth and took up their line of march
on its west or right bank for the small
town of LaBurati, 8 miles above; supported
by the U. S, steamer Neva, Capt. Fred
rick, on board of which was a small de-
tachment with field piece.
The command had arrived the day pre-.
vious-at the river, marching from Brazos
de Santiago on the Sea Beach, expecting to
be joined by detachment Of sailors and
marines from the squadron Lying a few
miles off the entrance] to assist in crossing
andto cooperate in their movements, but
were disappointed until the Neva entered
the river and relieved them from their diff
culties, she having been despatched with
supplies, by that indefatigable officer of the
Quarter-master's Department, Major G..
Thomas, who was present with Assistant
Quarter-master, Capt M. S. Miller, at the
crossing. ,r...
To-day an extra was received from Col.
w. stating his safe and unopposed entrance
into Barita, where he has taken up position.
Information was received from Gen.
Taylor last evening, that he intended cross
ing over to Matamoros early to-day. Early
in the morning few cannon were heard.
| suppose he has taken the place without
opposition, as the remains of the Mexican
army, 1000 men, were two days since in
active preparation for etreat to San Frnan-
do, 80 leagues South-the balance, not
killed, drowned, or taken prisoners, hav-
ing scattered in utter confusion to their
homes. In this retreat from the battle field
of the 9th, Gems. Arista and Ampudia led
the van on foot through the chaparrel, strip
ping off the clothes as they ran, and when
they arrived at the river had nothing on
but their shirts-they plunged in and
swan across; many of their deluded fol.
lowers sinking into the 'sepulchre' that
Mejia had promised to "the degenerate
sons of Washington" Better far is the
situation of the gallant M. Diaz de la Vega,
now prisoner in your city, who stood
at his post, doing his duty until
captured, than fly a coward. He is one Of
the few prominent men who is highly es-
teemed by all who know him for his virtue.
The regiment of Louisiana Volunteer un-
der Col Walton are now on board transports
to be landed tomorrow morning on Brasos
Island, when they will take up their line Of
march, by way ofSea Beach, for the mouth
of the Rio Grande. The balance of Gen.
Smiths command leave Immediately after,
same destination, to cross the river and
march up to Matamoras.
The Mexicans lost 100 drowned on their
retreat across the Rio Grande. Most of
their wounded delivered up to them by Gen.
Taylor, have since died by neglect, and the
want of hospital means and supplies. -
Respectfully Yours, X.