The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-29
PoIsr ISABEL, 18th Nav, ls46.


DEAR DELTA: Embracing another opportunity
prior to the departure Of all the volunteers now at
this post, commanded by Colonel Marks, | will
endeayor to give you an idea Of things we found
them here.
The steamer Monmouth, Capt. J. McBaker, took
portion Of the troops off the Aabama-the Gin
cinnati the remainder. The NJ. having crossed the
Brszos bar, got but little way up the Laguna
Madre leading TO the Point and stuck fast, where
she has been for twenty-four hours, with proba-
bity Of getting off without assistance and that can
not be furnished at present, owing TO the absence
Of light draught steamboats,. Col. Waltons com.
mand LETT yesterday afternoon for La Barita to Join
Lieut.. Col. Wilson, and his command Of the lst
United States infantry. Col. Marks, with all the
volunteer companies now here, is to follow rs speed
lily as possible, and when all these troops are con-
centrated, we are to make attack on the Mexican
fort at the town Of La Bartn, and try TO take both
The Mexican force there is supposed to be small.
Barlta Is about and a half miles from this in
direct line, but the way we have to get to it, is
eighteen miles, going part Of the way by water.
From this we expect to move on and join the main
army.
The encampment at Point Isabel embraces an
area Of about five acres well entrenched, and when
we leave will be left in possession of two companies
Of regular troops, under command Of Major Mnnroe,
United States army, brother Of Capt. Hugh Mum
roe, Of Mobile. The government have erected
within the entrenchment several large fra ne store
houses, besides many sGttlers' stores OF smaller
huts, form quite decent town, laid off into streets.
Owing to the orders of Col. Walton given yester-
day morning, Captain Heads company struck their
tents, and conveyed them with all their camp equi-
page to the wharf, preparatory their departure.
On our arrival, the order for them to march was
countermanded, the consequence of which was, that
they, with US, had to take the open air, on PRAIRIE
outside the fort, for their resting-p place. Much
grumbling ensued in consequence, and curses, not
loud but deep, were heaped upon some ofthe AFRO
CANT chiefs of our volunteers.
We have here quite hospital of wounded men,
comprising forty-three prvates, three Mexican pris-
foners-one of whom has lost both legs-and the
GLOWING officers Of the United States army:
Col. Mcintosh, 5th infantry, pierced through
the mouth with bayonet and shot in three places.
Col. Payne, inspector general, shot in the hip.
tongue, and upper teeth entirely shot away. He is
suffering dreadfully.
Capt. Hoe, 5th infantry; right arm shot off above
the elbow.
Lieut.. Gates, 9th infantry; right arm broken, and
shot in the left hand.
Lieut.. Jordon, 9Th infantry; shot and bayonetted
in several places.
Lieut.. Luther, ID artillery; lower lip shot off.
1t is expected that all the above will recover; but
most of them will require great care. ..
News has just arrived that body Of marines from
the fleet anticipated the arrival of COL Wilson at
Barita, by marching upon the Mexicans, who inn
mediately evacuated the post. The inhabitants of
the town then hailed the marines, and forthwith sent
them fresh beef and other provisions We are 60
ing there nevertheless, although fond hopes Of
fight are scattered like chaf
The frgate Rartan sailed yesterday for Vera
Cruz. The rest of the fleet, comprising the frigaea
Cumberland and Potomac, briggs cambridge and
Somers are in the offng at anchor. Officers and
crew all well. Yours.