Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-11
GENERAL TAYLoR's MOVEMENTS.

Gen. TAYLOR broke up his encampment Walnut Springs
Monterey, the morning of the 9Th uimo and with
his staff, accompanied by Gen. WooL and staff turned his
face homeward. He encamped that night Ramos. When
near Marin the advance met Mr.. Van Alen of New York.
bearer of dispatches to Gen. Taylor escorted by Capt Ha
gans company I'd Dragons and from the communications
conversation Of Mr. Van Allen, every body highly ella
ted The gentleman nmated that he brought the leave Of
absence for Gen Tayor thousand troops had
been called for which would probably be that ne and
that il was probable advance would be ordered
When Gen. Taylor up Marin, night and received
the dispatches the bubble burst and the probabilities of the
bearer OF dispatches turned out to be great improbabes
the documents being of little moment the only important
one being copy of correspondence between the War De-
partmen and Gen. Scott in which the former instructed the
latter that, for certain character Of supplies, he must in
future dependupon tie Of the country, as no more
,coud be sent TO the troops from The United States II the
troops the Rio Grande line expected live upon the
enemy, they will be compelled subsst upon rather short
commons 1t will he next to impossible collect contrbu-
ons upon the inhabitants any extent obtain any con-
siderable amount of without paying for it. Between
Matamoras and Monterey nearly all the ranchos and towns
destroyed and the country above that point suffer-
At Cenavo Gen. Taylor received with salute, and
waited upon by the officers Of the garrison The General
rived Mer in the afternoon of the l2h and partook of
little collation., given by Colonel Butler of the Sd Dragons
The Monday he left on the steamer Major Brown ac-
companied by Gen. Wool and arrived Camargo in the af
enoon, where he received with salute Of artillery from
Capt Hunts company, and visited by Lieut.. Col Fay Of
the 10Th, and the officers of his regiment stationed there
On the 18th Gen. Wool returned Mier and Gen. Tay-
or left for the steamer Col Cross where he
arrived the evening of the l7h and the next morning
pitched his Shore accompanied by Col Whitney, COL
Munroe Col Beknap, and Major Bliss where he
main until the 3D. when he would leave for the Blasos there
to await 10 his application for leave.
Gen. TAYLOR arrived in the Mississippi river below New
Orleans the 3Oth ultmo, The most extensive arrange
made give him enthusiastic reception. In
anticipation Of bis arrival the Mayor of New Orleans address
ed him communication informing him that by resolutions of
the Municipal Councils he invited TO become the guest OF
the city during his stay there This letter was bonded to the
General by the committee which descended the river to meet
him, and elected the following reply:
U. 5. STEAMER MONMOUTH,
Mississippi river, November 80, lS47
Sir have had the honor receive your letter Of the
9th instant, communicating the invitation Of the municipal
authorities of New Orleans to become the guest city
while / remain in it.
cannot but be deeply sensible this unexpected token Of
the respect and affection OF the people of New Orleans. SUI
peradded il is to many cherished testimonials Of their
confidence, feel that they have laid under obligations
which can adequately repay.
beg to convey to the authorities OF the city sin
cere and heartfelt acknowledgements for the great honor thus
conferred, and my acceptance Of their offer during the brief
period that can remain in the city.
With high regard, have the honor to be your friend and
obeden servant H. TAYLOR.
His Honor A. ID. CRossNAS
Mayor Of New Orleans.
Gen. TArLoR's trumpha entry into the city, and public
reception by the civil and military authorities were appointed
to take place the Sd instant