The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-19

third Of the amount OF debt due by Mexico 10 orea BIZ
tain was loaned by private individuals on mortgage Of
the whole or part Of aornia and full garanty by their
own that their rights shall be protected from
force Of the British in the Pacific somewhere about 400
guns. r, ,o.e
Yesterday afternoon we were much surprised BY the
arrival Of the steamer Mississippi i've days from Vera
Cruz She left last Saturday. s0th ult
said that the situation Of squadron in relation the
English who have increased theirs very considerably is
English hear OF the declaration of against Mexico
it will be the signal for them to take possession Of the
whole coast, and that it is their intention to do
Dr. Wood left Mazatlan on the Goth April, made tho
journey Vera Cruz thirty days after being detained
ave days the road between San Bias and Mexico He
that in travelling through the country mot being
known he had frequent opportunities OF CON, srsing
were varous opinions upon the subject In favor Of
carrying on to any extent ohors ukewarm and rath
disposed against it, Those in power seemed to be
most ardent for its continuance for the purpose oil retain
ing their Offices He learned the news Of General Tay-
o victories and defeat Of the Mexican army before he
reached the city Of Mexico The authorities, who had
heard it, underworld TO keep quiet, and from the
Of the people It Is supposed that when generally known
Will not be received with much enthusiasm by gallant
that they will have force them to turn volunteers and
bring Thorn into the fold tod in pairs.
On the day of the sailing OF the Mississippi she
getting up stssm the bark Eugena, Briscoc, of New
York. run the blockade. The sloop Of war Falmouth
n safety and exaitngiy displayed her dags She i. the
same bark that run the French blockade She viii have
to the gauntlet coming out, as every preparation is
making to take her. There is another bark expected
with powder the squadron is keeping good lookout
for herr she must have Light heels to get in if they send
The John Adams left this afternoon with dispatches
and letters for tho squadron below she will relieve the
which comes up here for supplies The Cum
Tuesday having nearly finished taking in their supplies
Of water and provisions The Mississippi will follow
she gets her coal in So the harbor will be left
naked again until the arrival Of the Falmouth. More
anon,
Incidents, sc. Of the War
A correspondent writing from Vera Cruz, gives the
following account Of incident which have before
alluded to =" Our bockadng squadron daily cap
turing prizes cannot forbear mentioning circum-
stance which is alike honorable to the Mexcans and
officers which robs of some Of its serner and
repulsivc features When hostilites opened and
the blockade announced Gen Bravo in opposition to the
vessels in port to depart without molestaton and
allowed them eight days close up their concerns before
Undss the ar
Colonel OF the army was passenger in one Of them
Captain Gregory commanding the squadron deemed this
Mexican General He, therefore, released both of the
prizes and despatched graceful and appropriate note to
liberal conduct towards vessels and as act Of
such generous magnanimy could not be permitted to pass
Of reu rnng to him the vessels which had become
lawful prizes to squadron need not say that al
cation the forbearance and honorable conduct of the
Mexicans."
gentleman of the army, stationed at Jefferson Bar
racks relates the following with regard to lin his
l2h year of the gallant Hooe of the 5h Infantry who
in the charge OF his regiment against the enemies bate
ry the 9th ult lost his right by ball.
You have heard, s. that your father wounded in
the late battle in Texas?'
"Yes. sir, heard that he slightly wounded"
Your father s., was much more severely wounded
than we had been informed Of but he reported
getting we'll Your father had his right shattered
BY cannon ball. and it became necessary to amputate
it; but thank God he is getting WELL and i'll join
your mother at home The little fellows eyes instant
ly filed with tears and after few moments silence, he
anxiously inquired:
Twill father now have to leave the army! Will he
have to give up his company"
mo, my dear boy. he will not unless he desires it."
know he will not desire it, the instant remark
" for when his wounded is healed, he put his
sword the other side and draw it with his left hand
MILITARY Preparations II, the unSnr.
The following appears to be just estimate Of the force