The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-28
CAPTURE OF TAMPICo.
ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE PERRY


Hard upon the intelligence of an expedition having
been despatched for an attack upon Tampico, fol-
lows the account Of the capture of that important
stronghold. Commodore Perry, Of the United States
steamer Mississippi, arrived yesterday morning,
and kindly communicated to the press the feet Of
the complete success Of the expedition. The squad
ron arrived off Tampico on the l4th instant and
Immediately took possession Of the city without
striking blow. IL may be remembered that, in our
statement Of Mexican news given some days since,
we mentioned that Santa Anna intended issuing or
dsrs to the garrison at Tampco to abandon the place
and their artillery, calculating that, in the
event of its being taken, strong force would be
qured to garrison il, and that the American army
would be proportionaely weakened. In conforml-
ty to these views orders issued to the military
commander TO leave the town; and when captured
by the squadron it was found destitute Of soldiers,
ordnance, and ammunition. The garrison had evac-
uated the place, and taken up the line of march for
San Luis Potos
Commodore Conner landed about hundred and
fifty sailors and marines, and with them entered the
town and quartered mis- men in the citadel. There
they remained al tho last advices small hotlla be-
ing stationed in IT, arbor to guard the approach to
the. city. There little danger Of any attempt at
its recapture from without But $50 men constitute
an insufficient force TO insure tranquility and ODE
dence within. Ii becomes necessary to strengthen
the garrison; and this, understand is the principal
motive which brings Commodore Perry to our city.
He is desrous of reinforcing the small detachment
left in ramplco by additional supply Of troops.
We trust he may fully succeed in accomplishing
his views. We learn that Commodore p considers
the possession of Tampco important to the United
States in many respects, and is therefore extremely
anxious to throw into that town force sufficient
bid defiance at once to dIsaffection Within or as
saults without its walls.
The steamer Mississippi touched at the mouth Of
the Brazos for the purpose of informing Gen. Patter
son that Tampico had been captured and Of notify
III ho
the troops stationed at Point Isabel.
Commodore Perry will leave to-day and rejoin
his squadron. We hope that the capture of Tam
pico, bloodless though it be, may be the first Of
series Of exploits that will re-esablish gallant
navy in the entire confidence of the people. The
officers of the Gulf squadron only painting for
chance to distinguish themselves. We predict they
will not long remain without an opportunity Of
gathering fresh laurels.
Tampico contains about 400 0 inhabitants, but
there are two towns adjacent, almost connected
with it, called Pueblo Vieia and Altamira which
considerably increa, the population on that part Of
the coast Of Mexico. Commodore Perry tells us
that he was scarcely before Tampico half an hour,
when he was dispatched away on the mission, which
he has soon consummated. On the summons to
surrender the town being made, deputation, COM
posed of the authorities and principle citizens,
waited on Commodore Conner, sand minated their
readiness to comply. Commissioners werenhen ap-
pointed, ard the usual stipuatons being nude and
accorded, regarding the due protection to life and
property usual among civilized nations, the stars
and stripes soon foated over this bloodless con-
quest.
ORDNANCE FOR TAMPIco.-We were gratifed to
learn that Gov. Johnson, as soon he heard that
the Mississippi had arrived at the Balize to procure
men and munitions Of war for the defence of Tam
pico proffered for the of the United States Six
6-pound and three 9-pound brass pieces, together
with 100 rounds of ball for each gun, and so rounds
OF grape shot These guns are ready to go on board
shp--have been accepted, and will be Immediately
despatched to Tampco. This is a commendable
act ofthe executive of Louisiana. The necessity OF
erecting Notifications al Tampco with expedition is
apparent; and the difference in the time required to
bring ordnance from the nearest United States de-
pots, and in shipping such is ready for at
once, might be fatal to the occupation Of that impor-
tant point-Pieayune, Nop. 81.