Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
FROM GEN. WooL's COMM md.


CORRESPONDENCE TIE COURIER ES0UIREn.
CAMP on .rlE RIO GnASpE, Der. IL, 1916.
The advance of the army under Gen. Wool arrived here
day before yesterday. We made the distance ls7 miles, in
eleven marching days. through prairie country, with burn
ing The advance coasists of Major Bonnevies
mand Of three companies Of the sixth infantry and
pany of Kentucky volunteers companies Of Illinois
lunteer under command Of Major H. l.. Webb the flying
artillery under Capt Washington; regiments Of da-
goons, under Col Harvey companies Of the first regl
Illinois volunteers under Capt Morgan and Col Yc's
regimen; OF Arkansas mounted together with Of
about hundred wagons, each drawn by six mules, The
mastery and able in which the moving of this force
planned aud carried out has gatied all military
camp and resulted the entire satisfaction of the General
Not man was lost died the road and wagon or
mule lost.
We have just learned Of the surrender Of Monterey Gen
Taylor and that amsce has been concluded for eight
weeks. With US it is only and to day General
takes formal possession of the of Pesido and will
towards Monclova in three four days. be in
striking distance of Gen. Taylor should he require
vices The regiments Of Illinois volunteers yet back
The first under COL Hardin, will probably arrive
the other will not be here for ten days.
The this place about three hundred yards wile
and very rapid and urbl, like the Mississippi Missouri
It's water is pleasant and-cool far ta eisHaterlAe
whole train and the remainder Of the troops will to-day,
in boats brought in wagons which putting
geher. 1t is matter Of surprise even who have been
always present. how such force could be marched the dis
lance have in the months Of August September and o.
tobcr, with little sickness, and comparatively speaking
loss Of life for, out Of all the troops twenty-five have
died. At least the number would probably have died
had they been at their homes
Gen. Wool deserves much credit for his unring industry
and perseverance His Office snecue for all his time
is fully employed lie looks WELL is fine spirits and has
patience than conceived possible for any have
in his situation lie is strict dscpnaan, but just and
impartial all All the army pleased with him, and his
go-ahead" disposition shows he will give fight if
can be obtained.
The country from the Nueces this place is barren
waste badly waered and fit for cultivation Here The
country is fine the sugar-cane and tropical fruits flourish
finely when cultivated There is plenty Of corn sheep and
goats So you shall suffer when supplies give
out, though have enough for sixty days Il enclose the
Generals proclamation Of the 9th
"HEADaUARrERs, CAMT on THE RIo Gin iSDE,
''Nsdr PreSidio, October ., ls4G
"SoLpIEus Ancr long and tedious march, you havear-
rived the banks Of the Rio Gando. In the performance
OF this service the Commanding General has Witnessed with
the greatest pleasure your patience good order and preye
ance under many deprivations and harjshps. All have
done their duty, and in that reflects the highest
dit both officers and From this remark he would
except his Staff who have actively and zeaousy devoted
themselves the service whilst Captain Cross has been
emnenty successful in forwarding the long train of supplies
without delay serious accident.
Tomorrow you will the Rio Gande, and occupy the
territory of cur enemies. We have make
upon the people peasany Of the country but TO compel
the Government of Mexico render justice the United
States. The people therefore, who do take up
against the United States and remain quiet and paaccabe
their homes will not be moesed ntereed WITH either
regards their persons property and all those who furnish
supplies will I've treated kindly and whatever is received from
them will be literally paid for.
is expected Of the troops that they will observe the
rigid discipline and suborduaton All depredaons the
property persons of the people Of the country strictly
forbidden and any soldier follower Of the camp, who may
far forget his duty violate this injunction will be
vercy punished
| BY command of Bngalicr General WooL.
JAMES II. PRENTISS,
| assistant Adiufant General