Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03

Reports were current at Matamoras on the All inst
among the Mexican residents that TanpcO bad bee5 taken
make Of the report We make two extended extracts
from the flag.
From the American Flag Of the 2Sih uR.
MEXICAN RUNoR.--It was rumored yesterday in Mexi-
circles that the troops which their way San
Luis Potos from Saullo (noced ss rumor in our last
Anna who has joined them with large additional free
ght thousand troops stated TO be the Of match
ing from San Luis POtOsi Tampieo. A genemd dDn-
with the country and Mexican policy hints u Us
that, if this latter force the mountains Tula
(beng the road TO Vieora) the design continue the
march in this direction and operate in the Of General
Taylor but should they continue the side Of the
mountains from Tula (he road to Santa Barbara Aer
destination is certainly Tampco He likewise hirss hat
much good might result from having spies out In ,hd d.
reetion of Victoria TO watch their movemenfs Santa
Anna il Is said, will have at SaliIIO about 2OU0U tOops
including regulars, volunteers and rancheros.
From The American Flag, Nor 4th.
From M0nferey.-We have advlces from this post as
late the 26h ut To the poteness of friend we are
indebted for few items Of The health Of the troops
is said TO be rather bad at this mc the principal complaints
being the darrha and chilIs and fever II supposed
that the fruit readily obtained there the sick
ness.
gentleman recently returned from Monterey who has
had good opportunity of forming a correct opinion of
the future movements of General Taylor, expresses il
his belief that after garsoning Satio the main body of
the army will take up the line of march for Tampico
where it will be reinforced preparatory making descent
upon San Luis Poos, which il is generally supposed will
be the battle-scene.
II seems 10 be asccriained fact in Gen. Taylors
camp, (Mexican in this city the contrary not
wi,hstsnding) that SalIIo is be defended-the
whole Mexican force being concentrated San Luis Poto.
ST. which place is being fortified in the strongest possible
Gen. W DOL had reported himself to Gen. Tay!or as
within short distance Of Moncava and we are informed
that part Of his force is frm junction with General
Taylor Monterey the remainder moving to Chhua-
hns the whole force being deemed unnecessary for this
service.
Ii is also stated to us that Victoria and all the pncpa
towns in Tamaulipas 10 be Immediately garrsoned
and would speculate that is with the ultimate object
of pacing all the country the east north side of
the Sierra Madre under the Government and laws Of the
United States, TO be he'd portion Of her territory aud
Naturalization of the war. The state of feeling on
this subject be misunderstood Every day il be.
apparent that this range of mountains is
henccforh to be the dividing line between Mexico and
the United States IL can no longer he viewed as vague
supposition-such believe be the fixed intention of
the American Government-in o:her way can she be
irdemnifed for the
MoSTrREr, Mexico, Oct. 30, 1916.
II is rumored and believed here that Santa Anna in
consequences Of information obtained from the captured
dispatches from Government to Gen. Taylor is pre-.
pairing send strong force Tampco. Santa Anna is
at San Luis Potos, was, few days since.
The weather is getting cool at night and morning
that fires would be comforabe-in truth they necessa
ny 10 real comfort Init there is solitary fireplace in
Monterey! As 10 fruit, we have enough. The read be-
tween Sato and this place is lined with donkeys and
mules, loaded with apples, oranges pears lemons pome
granates, fgbananas, etc. All these grow in Monterey
but the two armies here nearly cleared The number
orchards of their fruits. The market the main plaza
is led with meat vegetables and fruit. As for the curl
osities-the sceney-the habits Of this singular people,
and many rich scenes have here my notes
will enable me to pen descriptions of them for your eades
when in health and at leisure No newspaper mail yet
The army have nothing read, but have lately been
envened little by the arrival of circus the proposed
opening Of theatre by the soldiers The CIR
is quite affair. The performers are Americans
with the exception Of one Mexican clown The horses
Mexican, and perform admirably. The nns,Jsrv a
very grave looking old fellow has travelled so far that
doubt if he could tell where he was born. Gen. TAYLOR.
with the LIST and Sd divisions is still in camp at Pecan
Grove, or San Domingo woods Gen. Worth is acting
Governor at Monterey and keeps everything pedect
der.
MrEn, Mexico, Oct 80, B4e.
have again taken advantage of cessation of hosti.
ties return home, and speeding on nv way as
fast as possible. We left Monterey on the morning Of
the 24th Of October with tram Of fifty wagons escorted
by detachment of Dragons under Lieut.. Campbell We
have in company a number Of wounded officers and
men, and others who have been discharged on account Of
sickness Capt. Gatlia of the 7th infantry who was
wounded IN the arm IN stormiDg the town. and has like
wise been sick since is his way to recruit his health
among the hospitable citizens Of New Orleans.
Capt Downing of the Mississippi regiment, who was
wounded in the arm in the attack on the town. is also
with on his way me. There still a great deal OF
sickness at Monterey when left Major Lear was very
low, expected to live. Col McCIung is recovering
fast Gen Butler is abe to ride about | called on the
commanding officers just before leaving, and found them
in good spirits. Gen. Taylor assured me that he should
make movement further than take possession Of Sal
tlo, until he received reinforcements The vounher nd
regular troops had been reduced by sickness and death
and by discharges that bis forces weak for the
responsible work before him. The people Mont Grey
and this side spiteful towards US than ever
From the former place they constantly moving towards
San Luis P0tosi. confident in the wisdom OF ou
Government that sure a new policy will be pursued
in the future operations of in Mercn IL is
less 10 e0n,ii0te-this has been demonstrated
Our first days march was to Marin, the next to Roch
River IL miles from Cerravo and the third CeraIvo.
This place is very sckly, half the people suffering with
fever and seue.
Just before reaching Punia Aguda we met Capt Arnold
I'd drogoons with l25 wagons 20 80 suffers wagons
detachment Of Georgia troops and two companies of h,
ID infantry on his way to Monterey. The Captain had
his hands full but conducted his long with admirable
skill, having drilled them by the sound
the bugc. He likewise had detachment Of dragons
short distance this side of Punta Aguda We me
Col. May, with detachment Of Dragons The countr,
through which passed this day is barren but abound
with game Of various kinds.
CAMAReo, Mexico Oct. 81, 1876
On arrival here we heard tina. a party of Camanch
Indians had been prowlng about Mer for several days
and had killed several Mexcans This we now found Il
be They had. day or two before our arrival COM
Ffenchman named Antoine Bsuzen a resident o
Aqua LIS, who was his way to Malamoras with
quantity Of hides and killed him. He is said to have ha
with him $4,000 in SPECIE which the Indians took will
them They likewise took off IS mules from Mexican
We Mexican at the acades who had been take
prisoner BY the Indians. He had two ball holes through
his hat and had been slightly wounded in the head. W.
found Capt Jack Everett Mer, with small party
discharged Rangers, on his way 10 Corpus Christi.
] Iheie Is one young man with W, ON bis return home
whom wish point out 10 the nniriotc and