Indiana State sentinel., 1846-12-10
Capture OF Tampico!

The squadron, under Com. Conner, sailed from
Anton Lzardo the 1lth and 18th ult. for Tampco
On the l4th. Com. Perry crossed the bar with the
Sptfre Vixen Petrol. Bonita and Refer reinforced
from the Cumberland, Mississippi, Princeton and St.
Mary's. There was no opposition made to the Ame-
rican arms. The town was surrendered uncondi-
iionally, the garrison having been previously with.
drawn.
The New Orleans papers say
The Mississippi sailed Immediately for the Balize
for troops to garrison the city In coming hither,
Com. Perry touched at the Brazos and despatched a
Lieutenant to Gen. Paterson's camp obtain troops
for the garrison. The Mississippi then came to the
Balize for the same object. We learn from proper
that about hundred and fifty men, recruited
for the lst and Sd Infantry, will be despatched mme-
diatey for Tamplco. A detachment of these troops
has already arrived the remainder expected to-
day tomorrow. Besides these. four companies of
the regiment of mounted rihemen, under Major
Burbridge, will be sent to Tampico they
arrive. They are Loury looked for.
| Capt. Hetzel, Of the Quartermasters Department,
has been despatched to Baton Rouge for ordnance and
munitions and Capt. Barnard, of the Engineers will
repair directly to Tampco superintend the erecting
and arming of the necessary defences.
Although the city was taken without the loss of
blood it is manifest that it is to be surrendered
without struggle before peace is declared. The
town is in the possession of the marines and sal
lors of the fleet, who be well spared from their
ships. As the place is sufficiently gaTrisoned
by land forces, the squadron will proceed TO other
business.
A change has come over the fleet and we doubt not
of its future usefulness. Many of her naval officers
regret that Tampico surrendered without blow.
1t is well enough it is. We incline to the opinion
that the place will become of the utmost consequence
the intended operations upon the interior The with
drawal of the Mexican garrison is evidence that
Santa Anna is making preparations for demonstra-
tion upon large scale in the direction Of San Luis
Potos Saltillo-more probably at the former.
ORDNANCE FOR TAMPIco.-We are grati6ed TO learn
that Gov Johnson, as he heard that the Mis-
sssipp had arrived at the Balize procure and
munitions Of war for the defence of TampIco, prof.
fered for the of the United States, six g. pound
and three 9-pound brass pieces, together with leo
rounds of ball for each gun, and 90 rounds of grape
shot.
These guns are ready to go on board ship-have
been accepted and will be Immediately despatched to
Tampico. This is a commendable act of tue Execu-
tive of Louisiana The necessity of erecting fortif-
cations at Tampico with expedition Is apparent; and
the difference in the time required to bring ordnance
from the nearest U. States depots. and in shipping
such as is ready for at once, might be fatal to the
occupation of that important point
Conn., Corners official despatch of the capture of
Tampico, appears in the Union of the 2Sth, and
is as follows
U. S. STEAMER "SPITFRE,"
Before the town of Tampico.
November l4th, 1896
SRI have the honor to inform the department
that entered the river of Tampco this morning with
all the small vessels of the squadron and strong de-
tachment of seamen and marines from the " Cumber-
land" Mississippi" st. Mary's," " Princeton"
and '' Porpoise.'
On my arrival at the city, was met by deputa
tion from the citizens, offering the surrender of the
place on condition that their laws Institutions and
property should be respected
| will hold the place long possible; It's i'm
portance requires that garrison of FIVE six hun
dred men should be sent to occupy it speedily as
possible. To obtain this object, have despatched
Commodore Perry to Maamoras, to make arrange
ments with Gen. Patterson to have force here with
out delay.
As deem it important the Mississippi should sail
without delay, must defer more particular state
ment to another opportunity.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, d. CONNER,
Could'g Home Squadron
Hon. ]. Y. MASON,
Secretary Of the Nary. Washington.