Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-12-31
LATE FROM THE ARMY.

BY the steamship Alabama, at New Orleans,
dates from Monterey TO the LIST, and from the Brazos
TO the llth inst. have been received. Some
ded officers and 256 sick and discharged soldiers
arrived in the Alabama. The navigation Of the
coast off the Brazos increased in danger. The
Sea, from Tampico, substantial steamer, charter
ed by government, lost on the 9th inst all
hands saved. The Alabama and several vessels
discharging at Brazos had been twice obliged to
put to sea, with parts of their cargoes on board.
Bark VIM Ivy, with mules, blown OF on the 6th
had not returned on the llth
Upon the Rio Grande, from Camargo to the
Brazos, there was the greatest activity among the
troops, and every thing indicated speedy move
ment onward toward Tampico. Gen. Shields
at the Brazos, awaiting an opportunity 10 proceed
by water to Tampico, with about 400 Alabama
troops The Sd and 4th Illinois regiments, which
had proceeded from CamaTgo TO the mouth Of the
river returned 10 Matamoros and with the remain
der Of the Alabama troops, would march to Tam.
pico, via Victoria in Tamaulipas, under command
Of Gen. Patterson. The I'd Ohio, and list, I'd and
Sd Indiana regiments, would also accompany Gen.
Patterson, in the movement upon Victoria and
Tamplco. All the regiments were represented to
be in good order, and they had been completely
drilled. The Ohio and Indiana regiments number
ed each about $50 men. The regulars at the diff
ferent points, small detachments Of infantry artil-
lery and dragons, were also preparing TO proceed
forward, either by land or water. Generals Lane
and Pillow would also proceed with this portion Of
the army.
Col Riley with the I'd regiment United States
Infantry, left Camargo, Nov. 49, for Victoria and
Tampico via San Fernando. The LIST regiment
Tennessee Infantry also preparing to follow by
the same route. rumor, mentioned below, how
ever, sends Col. Riley in another direction.
Concerning the movements of Gen. Taylor from
Monterey, we take the following from letter from
one OF the editors of the New Orleans Picnyune,
obtained from gentleman who left Monterey on
9th ult -
Gen. Taylor had returned from Satillo and ex
pressed himself pleased with the appearance Of the
city, which was in quiet possession of the troops
under Gen. Worth. Salto is about sixty-fyt
miles from Monterey, and has an elevation of some
1000 feet above the latter place The cold, il
consequence,-is frequently quite intense. No dem
onstration against Gen. Worth had been made b,
the enemy, although only at the distance of twent,
miles from him. His scouts had discovered abou
5000 Mexican cavalry said TO have been sent from
San Luis Poiosi for the purpose OF grazing ihei
horses.
Gen. Wool had been ordered by Gen. Taylor Il
occupy forthwith the town Parras,a small but beau
t(Ul Place seventy miles northeast Of Saltillo Gen
Wool would have no opposition at Parras, as tn
Inhabitants were prepared TO receive him peace
ably His troops are represented to be in th
finest health and discipline.
The ultimate plans Of General Taylor had not o
course been fully developed, but sufficient wa
known 10 render it quite certain that something
like the following outline was to be adhered to-
He had received intelligence from the government
OF the call for additional troops. He would there
fore occupy all the posts towns, &c, either mmt
diaely or remotely, on the line Of operations I
Tampico Lieut.. Col. Riley now occupies Mour
Morales with the I'd regiment OF United States IL
fantry. Gen. Taylor would himself take up h
line of march for Victoria. where, rumor has j
Santa Anna has TO- 900 choice troops. This Gil
is indspensably necessary TO Gen. Taylor, in ordt
that he may secure his lines Of communication
attack upon San Lns PotoFi Santa Ann
knows its Importance and will no doubt resist |
possession by our troops Gen. Taylor intended
march, soon as provisions could be FASTENED y
which would probably be by the 10Th of DeceH
ber-wih the Sd. 4lh and 7th Infantry, the ORA
oons under Col. Harvey, which had arrived
Monterey from Moncloya, Bragg's battery, and "
regiments Of volunteers, which latter had not bee
designated II would seem that Gen. Taylor hir
self attached some importance TO the rumor
Santa Annals 10000 troops, as he heads in perss
the expedition against Victoria.
Should Gen. Buffers health admit Of il, he "
be left at Monterey in command Otherwise, G.
Smith, Of the Rifles. will be detained for that pr
pose. Gen. Buffers wound not improving
indeed, il is said to be getting worse. -