The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-10

There are, he supposes average of two warriors to
each family and Of three to each lodge Of ndians-or
in all. about eighteen thousand warriors.
Gov. Urea, who, 1t il sad is advancing with force
Of from three TO five thousand upon Santa Fe with
co from invasion, said to be of approved courage
and military capacity. Should he make his appearance
there in time 10 avail himself of the best point to repel
INVASION he doubtless has done he may give the force
under the command Of Col. Kearney something to do
before possession Of New Mexico is obtained In his alb
sence, however and with the acknowledged disposition
of Armjo to show the Americans all possible favor very
little any, opposition will be made the entrance Of
Col Kearncy into that department of the republic. 1t
will be- suppose the middle or latter end Of August,
before Col. Kearney the Rio del Norte, and
Gen. Urea has unquestionably full time prepare for
his reception The prospect of resistance only gives to
the expedition little interest and all eyes will be
henceiorth the watch for from tina, quarter.
From ihe St Louis Republican, July 81
We understand from source that may be relied upon
that since the commencement of the present osttes
with Mexico there has been prepared and shipped from
the Arsenal at this place one hundred and seventy tons
OF fixed ammunition. Between and two hundred per-
sons, chiefly boys daily employ ed in the laboratory
at the Arsenal in the preparation Of cartridges. SC Yes
terday about forty tons shipped; part to Colonel
Kearney and the other portion the south The Arsenal
at this place. with oil its conveniences and appliances for
the repairing Of arms, manuf curing carriages for can
the interchangeable commander Capt Bell we believe to
DO of the most useful and valuable possessions be-
longing to the United States connected 18th this service
When all that has been furnished from this quarter DUR
ing the present difficulties is known the public will be
able estimate worth, and hope the United
facility so much needed, good landing from the river
FoRr LyAvEswoRTH, June 2s. ls46-I presume that
there one thousand volunteers here few
companies being still daily expected 1t very uncer
tain at what precise day may start, some thinking
within few days, and some believing that cannot
leave before ten or twelve days.
From conversation, however, which have had with
Of the officers of the staff il is expected that Major
Clark who s locked for every moment will bring with
him both additional and sabres in which case
than probable that shall leave within two or
at most three days.
As 10 our probable route, nothing is known AS to
what the opposition will be that we may meet in the
course Of campaign and especially at Santa Fe the
yaguest rumors exist. and most unwarTantcd specula
tons are INDUCED in
Some think certain that shall be ordered to the
Pacific and others that shall be ordered to Chhua
hua. There is only thing to be deducod from all
this-that positive information regarding destination
will not be given us, until beyond tho reach Of
all influences apt cmbarrass progress prove de-
leterious to discipline and subordinaton.
Fort Bent seems TO be the rendezvous Of entire
forces and immense trains of provision wagons
be out and form complete line between this place
and the encampmens Of the army.
No news has as yet arrived here respecting the
of Capt Moore and his Dragons ordered Of
or stop the Mexican supplies.
From the Independence MOI Expositor, June 30
We learn from MIR. Gregg just in about 100 miles
out on the Santa Fe track that there great scarcity of
water.
An express messenger leaves here to-day for Santa Fe
lie expects to go out at least in 10 days He takes dss
patches with HIM from the traders and expects to return
Immediately Colonel Kearney at the Fort has provided