The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-01

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Mary somers at o'clock P. NJ and reached the vii.
iage OF panuco about o'clock the next morning -
ssss Ihs express left Col DeRussy he was within
nausted by fatigue and want of provisions having but
three rounds Of artillery cartridge left and but small
stock OF muskets. He succeeded in making his way,
however, to Panuco where he Joined by his rein
forcements. At the time of the arrival Of the Mary
somers, the people Of the country were rising en-
armed:with knives for the purpose Of max
ing rush upon our men while asleep; and fortunate
to think that they would have been indiscr
Intimately massacred
On the night of the 18th inst Col De Russy encamp-
ed &C Tantayuca village twenty miles distant
from Huejutia where the American prisoners were de.
tanned He resumed his march at O'Clock the follow
ing morning, nine miles to the Rio Calabosa Captain
Boyd with his company Of Dragons being in the ad-
vance was fred at imme datey upon the bank Of that
(hs enemy estimated varously from 500 to 3OOO) Cap
tain b. chs rged across the stream but support
cd by his men: Lieut., Tanneyhl and Ave men only
crossing with him Finding the fire Of the enemy too
severe he started back to his command about
midway in the stream when he struck by musket
ball In the body, and Immediately afterwards two shots
struck him in his head killing him, it is supposed in
stantly.
Lieutenant Tannyhill at tho same time was mortay
wounded, two musket balls taking effect in his thigh
The men Immediately fled back to the main party, as
the Mexicans commenced firing this side of the river
from every direction. The colonel, hearing the
firing had Immediately advanced the main body to the
support of Boyd and not knowing the nature of the
ambuscade the pack mules with all his provisions, fell
into the hands OF the enemy who were quite al nume
rous in his rear as in his front.
retreat now became actually necessary, and was
made lighting every foot OF ground until reached
Tantsyuca again Here he intrenched himself and
manned until midnight when he started in the direction
of Panuco Daylight brought the enemy again and
til his arrival at that place he continually harased
by the enemy
Lieut. Tannyhill was left at Tantayuca being unable
to be carried any further No hopes are entertained
that he survived twelve hours.
AFFAIRS IN GEN. TAYLoR's CAMP.
From the N o. Picayune, July 221
We day placed in possession of further advices
from the camp of General Taylor by the receipt of
corr espondence, for which Captain Davsof Woos
staff will accept our thanks we have also COW of the
Maamoras Flag of the 18th nstant-three days later
than the number of that paper before received.
We regret extremely that letter which is alluded to
In our interesting army correspondence, in another
column has not come to hand The missing letter con-
tains as we learn by private letter, account Of
by the merchants and principal citizens of the town.
General Taylor The principal incident at the dinner
was speech from General Taylor, which WAS called
forth by toast assocating his with the Presi
dency. The speech was quite unexpected and litened
to- with great aroused the greatest ethu
sissm We understand that it In the same spirit
with the recent letters which have been published from
him-that if he consented to the use of his name
it was at the call of the people of his country;
and that IL elected he should serve to the best Of
his ability for the benefit of the whole country of
party We do not wish to give verbal report the
sentiments OF such speech more especially faith
full report of it maize at the time by correspon
dent competent for the tasksnd the letter
the Telegraph Fanny which left the Brszos on the
same day as the James [ Day
that Gen. Tayor has lately made excursion to the
hacienda OF Gen. Arsta We CONNER 1t to readers.
We are informed that 1t the present purpose Of Gen
Taylor to return to the United States time in No
vember next, should his military duties at that time
allow him to pay visit to his family.
1t further represented to that Gen. Taylor speaks
freely upon the subject Of mevpg San Luis Potoe
1t IL said he has written the War Department advising
that should it have been determined upon that no adj
vance shall be made to Monterey, he has many
troops IA are required to maintain his line, and may
even spare regiment from bis present force but that
expected to advance into the interior of Mexico
10000 meu will be necessary.
From Gen. Wools camp we learn that the 4th of July
now roach nesry three thousand men n The d,scpos
of the Virginia and North Carolina regiments Is said to
be admra blequite to the standard Of the Illinois
gments under the lamented Hardin and Col Bssell On
the 5th Of July, Gen Wool and staff entertained
at dinner by the officers of the Virginia regiment.
FrorA the Flag Of the 18th inst learn that Capt.
James NJ Gees company Of mounted men from Ala
bama Is encamped In the vicinity of Matamoras. The
Flag has seen them drill and speaks well of them.
NThe greater part of Col Germans regiment (4th In
dana) has reached the Brazos-al but the two compa
MES the Ann Chase oftwhch mention made in the
the camp of instruction. of which the Flag thus Speaks
Mr.. VIM: P. Aubrey, who has been at the Sulphur
Of hs Of the Ssas
the medicinal qualities of the waters He says these
springs cannot fail to have beneficial effect upon the
mated with sulphur, and very much resemble the
celebrated Blue Lick Springs in Kentucky-the same
flavor and smell to the waters General Hopping
was seriously unwell when he located his camp at
the springs and Mr. Aubrey informs us that now his
health is completely restored which the general attri
butes to the virtue of the waters We should try their
virtue upon own health did dare place oursef
near Col Beknap but fear that could not satisfy
The editor Of the Flag has copy of paper pub
lshed at st. Luis Potosi and often mentioned in Mr.
Kendall's letters, Ell Estandare de los Chinaeatas
The Flag says the paper Ia surmounted with hor
rid looking wood cut, representing Gen Valencia on
horseback, holding aloft ensign, inscribed Hail.
Virgin of Guadalupe" and Bonded knee in front
Of him, Generals Scott and Taylor duplicating for
pardon =" Pardon, Mgieana, Pardon" is made to
issue from their mouths; The motto of the paper
God and our lndependence-Mortal hate to the con-
querors Of our native landn
The Flag appears to have some approximations about
predatory bands of Mexicans in that vicinity.
THE PEACE PROPOSITION.
From the New Orleans Times, July ~
VERA Cruz, July IL, l847
We have had arrival from Puebla during the night
with dates from the city to the 4th instant and bringing
important intelligence letter of the 70 instant from
of the first merchants of the place his part
ner here that three commissioners have been appointed
by the Mexican authorities to proceed to San Martin
Temesuca and treat with Mr.. Trist These commits
sioners Tornel, Gorotiza and Baranda three men
who would sell--as heard gentleman remark to- day
not only their country but their fathers and mothers
consideration in cash Wehave therefore, strong hopes
that regular negotiations will follow the pre-
minary arrangements which they to make, and that
will again dawn upon this unhappy country before
the new year does Per conranot to allow wishes
to msead judgment too far allow to say that THU
very intelligence excellent and direct though it be- wants
Thai WHICH Always require news 10 nave
before receives my endorsement Twoother merchants
of this city have letters to the 4th two days later in
which nothing said Of matter The report however
has universal credit here and supported by every
sideraon Of probability God grant It's truth Genera
Cadwaader had not arrived at Pueba the I'd and thu
letters of the 4th nothing Of him so 1t probable
that he had yet reached there 1t Is month
since the train left this city good deal of uneasine
Is felt here at this time both with to the train
that Of Gen Pillow of the latter Of which, the city has
been full of rumors for several days past 1t is reported
that Alvarez and Canalizo had met Gen Pillow, and al
ter a short engagement, had taken him with all hi,
troops and wagons. The Mexicans are said to have
numbered four thousand. ! give the story credit
whatever. az can find who tell ms its
Besides this learn that the express that he
passed the trains between Perote and Pueba but
not seen him to ascertain the fact indeed under
the impression that he came down by way of .Orazabs
3th-Nothing further has transpired with regard tc
the peace rumors aHoat yesterday but find the list
doubtsrs increased somewhat during the past twenty
four hours 1t seems strange that only should
have received the If IL had been correct and that
Of later date from well informed persons
silent on the subject
GENERAL TAYLoR's PLEASURE TRIP.
Correspondence OF the ". o. Pcayune1
MONTEREY. MEXICO. Julv 10 1917