The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-12-15
From the n. o. Della, Nov. 9th
Latest from Mexico.

The steamship McKim Capt. P, OK, which
left BraZos ST. Jago on tie 23d inst. arrived
here last evening.
Majors McLane and Graham. hearers of
dispatches from Gen. Taylor 10 Washing
ton, and Capt. G. T. NJ Davis bearer Of
dispatches from Gen. Wool 10 Washington,
were on board, rs were also several officers
and citizens Of whom list is given else
where. and one hundred and fifty disabled
and discharged volunteers. We had the
pleasure Of an interview with Capt. Davis,
and from the information which he politely
communicated TO us, we make up The follow
ing general summary OF news.
On the 26th ut. when Gen. Wool and his
command numbering two thousand six hun
dred men, were within but one hundred miles
Of Monclova. The Gen. received from Gen.
Lopez, the Governor 81 Coahula, formal
protest against his farther invasion ofAieXi-
can territory. informing him Of the armsiice
that was entered into between Generals Tay-
lor and Ampudia, al Monterey, and alleging
that he should consider any father advance
on his( Gen. Wools) Part an inirsclion Oh tie
same.
Gen. Wool sent word to Gen. Lopez. in
reply, that he was aware Of the existence of
The aTmstIce alluded TO; that his Govern
menf. whose orders he was Lbeying, con-
strued its terms differently from the interpre-
taiion which his Excellenry, Gen. Lopez
had given it; that he WAS determined to
continue his march. and would do so with
the least possible delay. He did so, and on
the Goth halted four miles north ofthe city Of
Monclova. To this place Gen. Lopez came
quickly out. attended by an escort He pO-
litely welcomed Gen. Wool TO COahulia and
offered him peaceab!e surrender ofihe city
of Monclova. explaining ut the same time,
that the protest which he had previously
forwarded 10 him was drawn up and des-
patched in the discharge Of what he believed
10 be his duty 10 his Government; but that
80 far as he and the civil authorities OF the
city were 1lcernc d. anil there was no mill
tary force in the place-Ihey would receive
The General and his command as friends and
in return they looked for the treatment Of
friends from them.
The General then encamp d his men where
they were-a most lavorob le localI' n-and
with his staff and dctachmcni, proceeded OIL,
took possession Of the city, and raised tie
American flag over the citadel. Excellent
and comfortable quarters we're selected for
himself and staff. On the 2nd on Now Capt
d. left with dispatches Tor Washington, Ia
king Monterey in his route having inlorma-
lion 10 communicate fo Gen. Taylor also.
The health Of Gen. Woods command he rtp-
resenis ms very good, their march most
agreeable one, al d rhI ough one Of the finest
grain. corn. GOTTEN, Sugar and pasiurage
countries that he ever Jaw, or can well be
conceived
On The 18th inst. Gen. Taylor and bis
staff, with Gen. Worth in command Of a brig
AIDE. left Monterey on n tower of recOnn nis-
sance of the country. They at The same lima
took and garrisoned Saltillo, and were about
10 return 10 camp.
The reports frum the Mexican camp are,
that Santa Anna is collec ing the whole fer
ces Of the nation, or 30 much OF il as will rail-
" under his banners AT San Luis fOtosi.
which place he is inlrenching and terrifying
with ali possible diligence and precaution.
II is estimated that there are already $4,000
men there, and that he means 10 increase
this force TO 10000. and with them TO await
an attack from Gen Taylor, and make des-
pefalc-a final effort to defeat our forces.
He will. however have to await some time
Il is believed, before Gen. Taylor calls hlm
ou,." For il is now believed, indeed, it IS
known. that henceiorth the base Of opera
tons of our army IL TO be-not from Monte
rev-not from Camargo-not from MalamO-
ros or Linares-bul from the highest HGvigG-
Bile poinf Of the Tirer ADORE 1amp'eo, ard
there our munitions are henceiorth 10 con-
yerge-but, nous re7To7ls.
We should have stated that a report reach
ed Monclova, before Capt. Davis had reach
ed there, that chihuahua had been taken oy
a detachment Of troops from Gen. hearheyS
division.