The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-15

ton for sound judgment in the performance of his duty
at Vera Cruz, which left doubt on his mind that or
ders had been given by the Mexican government to
Nors with the forces under his command. On the 4th
the Commodore sailed with the principal part of his
ON 1917 lbs a ana on
Although too late to take part in that memorable conHc
the arrival Of the squadron was most opportune and eff
fectual security given TO the depot Point Isabel
by landing Ave hundred and marines under Cap
tain tain Gregory The Rsritan detachment under Cap
Bnrita aid aided in establishing military post at that
plare.
dore his officers and men, received the thanks of the
President through this department
formed him that Congress had declared that state Of
exists between the United States and the republic of
Mexico and ordered him to exercise all the rights that
rent dron Under these orders he declared snd
forced blockade Of the principal ports Of Mexico the
Gulf The enemy had no ships Of which he dared
to show the open sea; and determined mmencng
war; prscsuon had been taken in advance Of the med
where from natural obstacles they could be reached
by the ships Of squadron As authority
taken by the department purchase for employment in
the squadron small vessels of suitable draft of water
Mexico Three schoonsrs and two small steamers were
purchased but the last OF these did report the
squadron from uncontroabe causes until early in No
On the 9TH of August Commodore Conner appeared off
the bar OF Alvarado, with purpose Of attempting the
capture OF the enemys vessels OF in that river The
return OF bal weather. endangering the small
the open roasead ana the rapidly Of the current from
his design and to withdraw his force.
On the 18th Of October he made another attempt to
deavoring the bar Of the steamers, having
in tow the principal division Of the attacking force
could not BE- IN the
wind without the aid Of steam; and the commodore had
On Ss s on Ss.s to retire ,
the steamer Mississippi aud the small vessels left the
squadron at izardo and sailed for Tobasco. On the
23d he arrived oil the bar, and with great judgment and
galanry captured the of Fronteira with the en-.
emys steamers and vessels in port and proceeded up
the river distance Of seventy miles into the int.
ror of settled country, and before the city Of
Tabssco. He captured the vessels in the port; and at
the request Of the foreign merchants humansly
determined not TO involve them in ruin by destroying
the town In dropping down the river of his prizes
fire her, which promptly returned with great
sfectthe stranded vessel got anoat and the Next
beaten off But il this treacherous attack Anne
rcan seaman was killed and Lieut. Charles W. Morris
and two seanen were wounded Lieut. Morris survived
until the LIST Of November when he died Of his wound
have paid sad tribute to the worth of brave young
officer whose untimely death is loss to the
The objects the expedition were fully accomplished
and by the capture destruction of every vessel and
been given to commerce, BY which, no doubt mum.
tons Of war introduced into Mexico Yucatan.
to the
ment and courage manifested throughout the expedition
On the l9th of November. Commodore Conner sailed,
town Of Tsnpco capusd wiou
resistance Three fine gun-boats and other publ prop
srty fell into the hands Of the csptors The enemy anti
cpang attack had withdrawn the garrison removed
the guns and destroyed his munitions Of The sue
of the enterprise of great importance, and the
gulf Arrangements have been made to hold It and the
commodore is instructed to relinquish the command
son. the operations of the squadron Add.
tons Of great value made to the navs forces in
at ampco and the praes adspes to the
Of the mouths OF the rivers along the will be equip
| ped and usefully employed cruisers
The political condition OF the State Of Yucasnn had in
duced course Of conduct towards her which exempted
her from the evils Of war Having received information
which justified the belief that this generous course on
the part of the United States had been abused the 10Th
of October last instructed the commander OF the squad
which Yucatsn placed by the nto of Me-
rida careful confederation and directs me to inform
Of the Mexican republic and people as portion of
the public enemies with whom war and you
will act towards her a. towards other portions Of
These instructions will be carried into effect
During the past season. the brig Truxton been lost
and the brig Perry wrecked has been by great ex
crtions of misunderstanding Blake got to Key
West will DO brought to Norfolk Tor repair The Of
Msxicans An inquiry will be had to the causes
both dsastersa proceeding due to the officers and
No general cartel has been established between the
two governments TO regulate the exchange of prisoners
to exchange he ocsr1 and 'ce
Truxton against General La Vega and the officers who
accompanied him. prisoners of the United states
by direction acceded to- and the exchange has
been carried into effect Our officers and men were
placed board our squadron and sent home and the
Mexican officers, being at full liberty have offered
free passage in Of public vessels, and have
reason believe, have sailed from Pensacola for Vera
Cruz.
In concluding my report Of the operations Of the
val forces in Gull Of Mexico deem il but an act Of
justice to call your attention to some raons
l = m be u m AZ
of the results accomplished The navy Of the United
q n
authorized by law and have been constr ia
and draft of water as navigate the with safety
The outlets of the rivers emptying into the gulf pro-
tected by bars, which afford but small depth Of water
and tine navigation Of this confined exposed dan
violent that vessel constructed with draft light
enough the bars considerable risk in
msnced no such vessels belonged to the navy--they
would have been almost useless except to prosecute
authority was given, vigorous efforts 10 supply these
means have been made, and will be continued but
dsd 10 the limited extent which has been reached.
II gives me pleasure 10 bear testimony TO the chva
reus patriotism which has animated the officers Of the
Of :l sssd:. in pr:nPss them e seek active ser
eus DESIRE to be permitted to engage in the peri
lou: enterprises against the enemy while those engaged
performed their dull and heavy task without murmur
with stronger desire than exchange for some
fcult Of execution.
By the Of the xaton Of the republic Of Texas
OF the States Of our Unon the public vessels
which composed the Texan navy coded to the
United States On the eleventh day Of May last, Hiram
c. Runnels, Esq appointed agent Tor that purpose,
ceved at Galveston, from tbs Texan authorities the
sloopofwar Austin brgs Wharton and Archer AID the
schooner San Bernard. The sloop Austin has been
brought to Pensacoa, and wbe rebuilt and form in
eresting accession to the navy Of the United States
The two briggs and schooner after survey found
toe much decay to justify their repair and have
ordered be sold The proceeds Of sale will be paid
into the reasury Of the United States.
Under orders from their government, certain officers
Of the Texan navy In charge Of the vessels in ord
nary when the delivery made continued in that
employment at the request Of our agent. They could
not be paid ~ officers Of the navy of the United Staes
but believing II to be just end proper directions have
been given to make them compensation for tshiog
which was allowed them by Texas the date of its IN.
corporation into Union.