Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-29

Aa tcoRREsPoSDRscE THE NEW ORLEANS PrcArDsE.
MIEn, July 3l.--Capt. VINToN's command en-
tered this place thls morning without the least show
Of oppostion the inhabitants throngng to the Plaza
in crowds as the troops fled into il and stacked
their arms in front Of the house Of the alcalde IL
seemed to me as though there were men enough in
the square TO have beaten us off with nothing else
save the loose stones lying about; yet not a hand
was raised ss s ,s1s
MIER is by far the most pleasant, Clearly, and
well regulated place we have yet seen in this part
Of Mexico. Itis built on hill overlooking clear
running stream of the same name, three miles from
the Rio Grande, and is said contain 5000 nhabi.anis al
though do not know where they stow them all You may
well recoect that in this place that the Texans under
COL Fisher compelled surrender, after they had killed
twice their numl Of Mexcans The houses occupied
by the Texans during the battle pointed out and still
bear the marks Of the desperate conflict. Ga.ip "
have stated that the number of the inhabitants putdown
5000 admitting that it is 4000 was still entered and
taken possession of by 80 onys5 regulars and oil
McCulloch's rangers, acting mounted guard You could
any in the United States in that way and this
place apeect foifcaon, from its position and the strength
Of the houses which Of stone. Capt Vntons command
occupies large schoohouse in Of the Plaza,
the chmchstrong and at the same time commodous and
comfortable quarters II is company B. Of the 81 artillery
red legged infantry, called from the fact
that the this time serving infantry while they
the red artillery stripe down their panaoons. give
you list Of the officers who all in good health Captain
j. r. vinton Assistant Surgeon Pevo, Leu,enants s. Van
viiet and r. j. Thomas Nssm Fn,t
The Camances whohave committed many ravages in this
vicinity of late said have left for the mountains Of Texas
with their prisoners and plumber Many of the and
children from the adjoining ranches, driven in by the Indians
are still here "a sa iW ei.ssts ia
| r. mr.
troops the white the soldiers covering and
The Rangers start out to- on scout in the direction
Of Monterey, and bodies of regulars with army stores will pro-
badly follow. Every is anxious to get away from
this place, any where. You may think in New Or
leans that you know something about hot weather and
qutoes. You don't know nothing" Some fuss has been
raised about the pack mules employed TO transport Govern
supplies but large number Of wagons have reached
this place, all difficulties will doubtless be obvinted.
CAmAReo, Aususr 3.-Troops still continue pour in,
several companies having arrived since wrote yesterday.
Gen. Worth has moved the camp to high and dry ground
the San Juan, mile below Cansrgo, where the soldiers
far comfortable How Napoleon used to dispose Of his
tremendous armies is mystery to Huddled close
closer than comfort will allow, eight thousand
here take up wilderness of space. Hft
Captain Gillespe's rangers remain in camp here, while
McCuochs off this morning the direction, sup
posed Of Monterey, securing the country far at least
China, and possibly farther Reports that large parties Of
armed have been in that direction, among other
companies that Of Segun, have reached this place. Tho
rangers will find them il they to be found
Ne h>sA further of & rasages Of the Canaan
ches in the neighborhood Of Mer Guerrero American
troops have started for the latter place. and do not know that
is the intention Of the commanding officer to dispatch any
but he has authorized the authorities to enlist armed
pany of mounted men for home protection.
InpoRTAST Now TRoops.-Tbe Delta" has tho fol-
lowing of letter, dated Matamoros, August
Hayss regiment leave here for three days
This expedition is than ordinary ranging party
They being equipped with tentssomehing unusual all
the horses have be shod and paymaster, learn goes
along All the prominent who here from the United
States Texas accompany it. Look out for squalls do not
be surprised if the don't prevent you hear of them
having possession Of Tampco and Of the Of the voun
being shipped that way, and marched from that point
through the country"
GEN. GAINEs.-The Norfolk Beacon of Thurs
day says:
:. II is understood that the finding Of the late
Court Of Inquiry at Fortress Monroe was favora-
BILE to Gen. Gaines. 1t is rumored, however, that
the proceedings to be quashed, owing TO some
flaw discovered at Headquarters, and that the Secre-
tary Of War contemplates ordering new Court OF
Inquiry" l H