The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-03-28
THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

IHlUOTIuUL 'NIOUCUtHs low ni'Fh
from The bay Of Arkansas brings intelligence
of important movements oi the army OF oc'
cupalion. The Picsyune says:
The main body OF Gen. Taylor's amy
had marched towards Brszos 81. Jago, and
the las, regiment, with Gen. Taylor and
his staff. was to leave on the l2th inst.
There we've rumurs lha, a large force Of
Nexicans had been concentrated TO oppose
the advance Of Gen Taylot's force, and
these produced considerable excitement.
The United States troops were in the high
est spirits 10 expectation of couilct with
the enemy. The following orders have
been issued by the General. ~
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OCCuPATIoN,1
Corpus Christi, March 8, ls4o 5
As the army is abou, marching TO the
frontier on delicate service;the Command.
ling General wishes ii distinctly understood,
hat no person not properly attached 10 ii,
will be permitted to accompany the troops,
or establish themselves in their vicinity,
either on the route or on the Rio Grande,on
any pretence whatever. II may save many
individuals useless expense and annoyance
to be informed thal rigid measures will be
taken 10 enforce this regulation, which is
deemed necessary for the interests Of the
publlc service. BY direction Of The Gen.
era.
w. W. Bliss Asst Adj'G Gen.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION
1 Corpus Christi, Texas, March s, 1916,
Orders, No 3O.-Thc Army OF Occupa.
ton being about to take position on the left
bank Of the Rio Grande, under the orders
of the Execute of HE United States, The
h General commanding deems il proper 10
lexpress his hope that the movement will
r prove beneficial TO all concerned, and that
n ro,hing may be wanting on his part 10 in
sue so desirable q resulthe strictly enjolns
n IL pom his command the most scrupuIous re-
- gard for the rlgh. Of all persons who may
S. be found in the peaceabe pursuit oil Their
re spsc,iye syooaions, residing on bO'h
v banks of the Rio Grande. No person un-
der any oretencs whatever, will interfere 10
anI any manner with the civil rights and reII'
J eious privileges ef'he people, but will pay
.he utmost resDee, 10 holh. Whatever may
be required for 'hs use Of Ite army will be
purchased by the proper departments at Tho
hiuhes, msi;sl price. The General COM
n manding is happy 10 say that he has entire
r. confidence in the patriotism and discipline
-, of the army under his command, and feels
h assured that his orders, as above expressed,
will be strictly observed,
,le Il. TAYLEr, Brig General.
Nd U. 5. Army, commanding.
The proelama alton above has been pub
c. Iished in the Spanish language, and ISSUED
ct 10 the inhabitants Of the Rio Grande.
sc The steamer Cincinnati, and almost every
W thing else, is said 10 oe chartered for tho
b. use Of the army.
he The squadron OF transports are 10 lea"
X on the 10Th inst, under convoy of the U y
nd cutter Woodbury., Capt. Foster, and The
,h steamer Monmouth
ed Gen. Mejia is said TO have returned 10 +
no Matamoras oil the % inst. The Mexican +
Of troops this side Of The Rio Grande-ll 'Oy
lis ARE SAID TO be under Tie command Of
Garcia, Canales and Severiego Ii was re'
,g ported in Galveston that Gen. Taylor had
Y. made requislion for more troops, bu' 'o'
report was doubted.
Corpu. Christi was literally abandoned,
The hangers on OF The army are leaving 'G
le the East rs fast as possible. The resPea
le so strictly enjoined for las rights OF PRIV"
E. properly, will meet with universal aPPIoO''
T. tluu.
p The New York and Etie Railroad OIL
e passed the Senate on Saturday morning Iaa
Y by a vote of % to 8. Several amendme0"
S. were made TO the bill, which will requl'
q, tina, il shall be sent back to the House
One of those amendments provides Iha' "'
company shall pay $4,000 per annum
he State for The privilege of locating Wv
n road in Pennsylvania. h