New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-29
From the Seat of War.
Correspondence of The Tribune.

BALTIMORE, June 81, 1886.
The New. Orleans Picayune of the Goth instant
contains some farther intelligence from the Seat OF
War, given by one of the Legislative Committee.
The American Flag was displayed in Fort Paroles,
and the army appeared as well contented as could
be expected. considering the pause Of active hos
Titles
Before the Committee left the Rio Grande, intelli
gence Of the death of Gen. Torrejon reached Mata
moros; it is stated that he died of fever. After
the battles of the sth and 9th ofMay, it was thought
he was killed in one or the other of those actions
He was commander OF the Mexican division that
captured Capt. Thornton's command. There was
certain knowledge In the American camp. as to the
position Of the Mexican army but 1t was generally sup
posed Monterey II also confidently asserted
Gems Arsta and Ampuda had both left the army for
the capi;athe latter cling Arista with having be-
trayed the army, and Arista charging Ampudia with
cowardice.
US sloop OF war John Adams brig Lawrence and cut
ter Woodbury., were OFT the mouth of the Rio Grandc
Bark William Avy. Capt. Hoffman has arrived from
Brazos Santiago having sailed thence the 18th inst,
Cap, ker, OF the Cd dragons and Lieut. Scott of the
9TH infantry. came passengers In the bark.
passenger reports that express arrived al Mata-
moros the eth with intelligence that reinforce.
OF 5000 Mexicsns had arrived at Monterey he
says under Arisa. We give the rumor as we heard It,
From the N 0. Bee, GOTH
BY the arrival OF the bark VIM Any, from Point Isabel
have received several days later sdvices from the
Army.
The American Army under General Taylor remains
in the situation previously reported, all in fine
hesl,h and anxeusly awaiting marching orders.
Correspondence OF the Bee
FoRT BRowN. June II.
The effects of too much idlepess is readily per-
csptibe in camp, and stated you before be-
lievs volunteer company be kept in motion 10
ensure discipline AID conientmen We have improved
30 little in drilling but not much as could desire
Yesterday the Governor OF Texas Gen. Henderson. }
arrived here from the Capital OF his State and bore
striking OF the iHteues OF such journey In the
course OF a few days look for LAT &c number Of
mounted Tsxsss. commanded, think BY Gen. Burleson
, the - great Indian fighter"
A deputs,ioa Of Tonkewa Indians reached camp this
morning from the Nueces and expect their braves will be
in before night. They looking of men, and
profess be Srest sheahs. Look for horses.
Sovsluneers from Point Isabel yet. Mexican cl;i-
zens continue TO return TO Matsmoros very fast.
The health OF the Army is still good.
JUNE 18th.
Uniformed YOU OF the departure of Col Wilson from this
place occupy the river above This
ing express reached here from Reyonoss the
which Informed that before Col W. reached the town
he informed that resistance would made 10 his
entree, and he took. done Matamorcs unds-
puied possession OF the place the citizens which
ed the most friendly feeling toward ourroops Reyenosa,
you doubtless aware is 60 miles from here, and with
in day aud hGfs march Of Csmargo, where il 10 pro-
7 posed 10 establish 8 Depot for provisions.
Another item furnished by the arrival. Is TIE that
Canaes the n-tet roooer had surrendered Col Wilson,
nand. be had for l0RS time. been The terror OF the
Western frontier committing iepreda,ions upon Mexieans
and Texans, ad always managing escape both Within
two months he had 200 1000 under his command
the Arroyo Colorado. 50 miles East this place and
what chance has iessened this 10 Is. is quite
mystery He is proveroia for trickery and
stance no doubt deceived Gel w. shall be surprised
If his band with Rancheros, lake Col W. by SUI
prise, and pu. him great trouble.
Several houses IN Matameros have been converted into
hospital ana filed with wounded Mexican soldiers
whom every attention IS paid by surgeons.
The brig Archelaus arrived the the 18th
inst. from Tampico wish Nj Sharze late American Con-
sui At Aataroros and Americans who had
been previous ordered from Matanoros by the Mexican
authorities.
MArANoRos-A private letter, received yes,er.
mors shost here, ruch Paroles coming down q, the
head Of $4,000 men to give battle 10 army that Aris
IA and Ampuda have been ordered be ed for the oss
OF the bstes Of The Sih and 9th nix, etc None Of
which, however, can trace 10 authentic sources
\. Q. Con-. Times, CO.
PENSACOLA. Jane 20.-The Potomac is of the
Bar waiting dispatches from Com Conner. The Fsl-
mouth arrived Last evening from the Mexican coast no
news The Mississippi sailed this morning foS the Calf
Steamer Gen Taylor sailed lsst evening for Orleans
SANTE FE.-There was runor at Fort Lesven-
worth. tbs, the Mexicsns would march and occupy
Bents Fort and there give battle the American troops
as they crossed the prairies Four thousand persons
were AZ Fort Leaven~orIh and they exceedingly
hard run for proviiions and means of subsistence.
NAuvoo,-The S. Louis Revele SAYS that order
reigus al Nsuvoe, and thai the aormons had fed.
e Gen. Armstrong conuadicts the rumor thai
Sir Robert Peel was opposed 10 offering the Treaty
our Government, and states tha, the Premier zeal