Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-12-26
LATER FROM THE ARMY.


LATER FROM THE ARMY.
anticipated movements Of Gen. Iaylor-Loss Of
the steamer SEQ Ehrther from Gen. Wooi-
Reported capture ~ a, wagon train, &c.
By the arrival at New Orleans Of the steamship
alabama, we have dates from Brasos Santiago TO
the 18th instant, and from Monterey up to the first
of the month. The news is interesting regards the
present disposition of the forces in Mexico, and as
indicating the future movements Of the army We
copy from the editorial correspondence of the Plea
yune rs follows:
BRAsos SANTIAGO, Dec 6, 1876.
This place all life and bustle-the arrival and departure
of transports keeping all hands in and about the quarter
masters department constantly busy bees On my arrival
heard Of the loss Of the steamship Neptune days
since, Tampco bar. schooner called the Policy, char
tered by the Government which sailed from New Orleans
short time since with lumber, total loss. have to add
accident this chapter The steamboat Sea, in
coming in this morning from Tampco, got ashore in the north
| breakers, and is total loss.
1t my good fortune meet this morning old friend
in gentleman direct from Monterey who gave the data
for what follows My informant left Monterey the 9th Of
| November.
Gen. Taylor had returned from Salo and expressed him.
self pleased with the appearance of the city, which in
quiet possession of the troops under Gen. Worth. Sao is
about sixty miles from Monterey and has elevation Of
some thousand feet above the latter place. The cold,
in consequence, frequently quite intense Gen. Taylor
ice while he there The delicious fruits
said to abound in Salo. No demonstration against Gen.
Worth had been made by the enemy, although only the
distance of twenty miles from him. His had discover
ed about three thousand Mexican cavalry said have been
from San Luis Potosi for the purpose Of grazing their
horses.
Gen. Wool had been ordered by Gen. Taylor occupy
forthwith the town of Parras small but beautiful place
venty miles northeast OF Salo. Gen. Wool would have
opposition Paras, the inhabitants prepared
him pcaceab His troops represented be in the
finest health and discipline.
The ultimate plans Of Gen. Taylor had not Of course been
fully developed but sufficient known render quite
certain that something like the following outline be al
haral IN He bod -o~~-~I :.n;oar~e mani
of the call for additional troops He would therefore
cupy all the posts, towns, &C. either Immediately
moely, the line of operations TO Tampico Lieut. Col
Riley occupies Mount Morales with tie I'd regiment u.
s. Infantry Gen. Taylor would himself take up his line
march for Victoria, where, has it, Santa Anna has
600 choice troops This city is indspensaby necessary
Gen. Taylor in order his lines of communica-
ton in attack upon San Luis Potos Santa Anna knows
its importance, and will doubt resist its possession by
troops But shall not speculate Gen. Taylor intended to
march as soon provisions could be FASTENED up-whch
and 18th infantry the Dragons under Col Harvey, who had
arrived Monterey Braggs battery, and two regiments
Of volunteers which latter had been designated II would
that Gen. Taylor himself attached importance
the Of Santa Annals TO- 600 oops,s he heads in
person the expedition against Victoria After taking this
point which he most assuredy will do, is thought he will
make further demonstration until desired renforcemen,s
| reach him from Tampco.
Should General Buffers health admit Of it, he will be lea
at Monterey in command otherwise Col. Smith, of the Ri
files, will be detailed for that purpose Gen. Buffers wound
not improving indeed is said to be getting
The air of Monterey considered unavorabe wounded in
vad and the surgeons have advised that all such should
leave the country, if practicable.
The Mexcans, finding that they successfully fight
Uncle Sans boys either in the open field behind
renched works. have resored to the nsdous Of sedu
cling desert by offers Of tempting bounty and high
promotion and is 10 be regretted that in many
ces, their vllanous schemes have succeeded.
Ii is conceded by the officers of army generally
that the Mexicans ,cH fight San Luis Poosi is strong
Of Defence and is daily being strengthened still more,
and may be that the battles Of Pao Alto and Resaca and
those of Monterey but specimens of what may
before San Luis Officers believe that harder fight than any
yet before them San Luis Potos of the richest
cities in all Mexico being directly in the mining DISTRICTS and
you may depend upon the Mexcans will make The big stand
there.
In closing will add that Maj Gen Patterson had left Ca
MARCO with the Alabama and Illinois regiments and was con
veying these troops down the mouth Of the Rio Grande
tending 10 Tampico by water. Having duly reported
his intentions to the commanding general express dis
patched and arrived in time, ordering Gen Patterson
Tampico by land General p. and his staff have arrived at
Matamoros.
DECEMBER l0.--The steamboat Sea is perfect wreck.
The Brasos bar is most dangerous place for vessels and
IL 10 be regretted that important post this island
the army, should be difficult and dangerous Of access
There great number of vessels inside the bar
yet discharged Some Of them have been detained from
to seventy days demurage The is costing " Uncle
a besides
dreds Of other expenses Bot suppose there way TO
avoid il.
Gen. Shields who is ordered to take command Tampco,
is here, waiting opportunity embark Some four hun
dred of the Alabama troops will leave here for Tampco by
water the remainder Of the regiment will go 10y land.
Gen Pillow goes back from this place to take command IN
Cen Pattersons column, which marches for Victoria Gen
Pillow his way home but owing to letters received
from above developing something Of the future operations Of
the army well letters iom home rendering it
sary for his return, he goes back to his command
DECEMBER IA rumor, which needs confirmation, but
which generally believed however, reached this place
three days ago. stating that sixty government wagons with
provisions SPECIE &C. for army had been captured by
Canaes somewhere between Camargo and Mier. No par
tculars stated Whether this be true not understand
that is improbable the ncautious and unguarded way
in which the trains often move, would render their cap
ture difficult thing Canales cut-throat punderer,
and people know and if they give him opportunities
they deserve to meet with losses.
From what and hear in certain quarters,
ras Gen. Taylor, and that stand will be made against him
that will require fighting, and that before long. vi