The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-10

Immediately made up my mind that the
Mexcens were more refined and civilized people than
we had been disposed to give them credit for being
The weather here is not really warm as at Monterey
hs health Of ct, u sooa
though there are good many of chis and
Vista In camp, and some few Of small pox In the
city;
party OF Camanche Indians have bounced down upon
small rancho about ten miles from here Killed several
OF the men, pundered the houses bore eli the wo-
or forty strong AS soon the intelligence was re-
ceived squadron Of u s. dragons were ordered to re-
subsequent Intelligence being received that the Ca
mauches had got away, the order was countermanded
we are YET al in the dark with regard to Gen scotts
the Mexcsns have been entirely routed and defeated
Considerable uneesnsss felt here with regard to the
safety OF COL Doniphans command from whom nothing
authentic has recently been heard. Capt Pike with
small party OF volunteer cavalry proceeded to join Col
heard Of him since he left Parrss which can be relied
upon Mexican report has it that he has been attacked
one report that he has fallen back on Santa Fe.
With regard to the volunteer regiments now occupy
ing this quarter whose term Of service is the
expiring there Is not any disposition to volunteer
the remainder Of the war; with few individual ex-
ceptions Many. II not greater portion of the regi-
months longer provided they could be marched
toward San Luis but without the that such
would DC the case am told that not more than four or
five hundred could be raised out Of all the forces here
The movements ofthis division Of the army depend
In great measure, upon Gen. Scotts successes and
until authentic information be- received Of them
there Is no telling what will be DONE afraid
got to mention in my last letter that Henry McCuloch
arrived in Monterey few days before left with Ave
companies Of Texas Rangers, in obedience to Col
Curtss call at the time of the great stampede Gen.
mas declined receiving them without authority to
warrant him In doing and they to return to San
Antonio believe they raised originally for from.
tier protection.
young man named Morris Simmons, one of the Tex
an Rangers, while riding in advance of train going
from Monterey to Camargo with few companions,
fred upon by party of Mexicans Cerralvo,
ten days since, and shot in the thigh He fell from his
horse, and as the Mexican who shot him came out of
the chaparral to rob him, he shot him dead with his
count have received states that simmonss compa-
MONS we're carried out Of reach their horsos becoming
unmsnagesSle His leg was amputsted, but no hopes
were entertained OF his recovery. This young mat in
company with companion, the gauntlet Of ancers
from satio to Rinconada carrying tho order for Gen
Marshall to march with his two heavy pieces of ord
nance The mail Is about closing and must conclude.
sALrLLo MEXICO, May Ia, Is47.
The Joyous sound Of the drum and hfc are just now
heard playing that ever welcome national air. Yankee
Doodle Never did drum and fife give forth the notes
with greater zest and the whole life and soul of the
sicians seem to be conferred in their instruments 1t is
their way home, and joyful occasion for them all
This morning, prior to their leaving camp. Gen. Wool
complimentary little speech and with portion Of his
stat came part way into town with them AS they left
camp they marched BY the two Illinois regiments by
whose side they fought in the battle both regiments
were turned out and ready to receive them. As they
fled off, their companions in arms gave them three
hearty cheers. The I'd and Sd Ohio regiments also
turned out and saluted them as they passed They
leave town in few moments. May they have safe
turn to their families and friends There is nothing
new this morning neglected to mention in my letter
Of yesterday, that general order received
from Gen. Taylor day or two since and read to the
troops congratuatng them upon the victory that had
been achieved ON the 18th Of April by Gen Scots dvi
sion Of the army.
Through the attention Of Mr.. Levy, U. ! Mail Agent
ut the Brazos we have been put in possession Of
1t will be that there is little stirring at Mon
terey or satio We except the approach Of Col Doni
Pnan command, which was expected Our eorrespon-
plated movement to San Luis Potos
MONTEREY, Mexico May Ii, I947
Here We are, pretty much after the old sort Again
all things seem to denote movement Of this column,
will pack his knapsack tor san Luis Potosi. intend
going, and have attached myself to the company of
tuck, and is good specimen Of that noble State of
whose gallantry and courage Americans may well be
They say It is there tho Msaicans viii make their nsi
great struggle, but we will what shall The
weather here at present is hot If not so, than
you have 1t In New Orleans.
AFFAIRS IN YUcATAN.
[From the New Orleans Delta, June IL
By the Elena, from Campeachy have received files
OF papers from that port to the 18th ult and from Mer
da to the llth They contain little of Importance ex
regard to the in which their vessels mu st use
the Mexican flag during the difficulties with the uni
ted States The Mexican flag is recognized the only
one which Yucatan has right to use; but besides 10
white flag with rod and bar crossed In diagonal
direction ordered to be used under the
Mexican flag distinction for Yucatsn vessels The
people Of Campeacby and Sisa feared that the United
States would not be humbugged much longer with such
neutrality, and they dreaded q blockade other
act from the squadron which would put stop to their
commerce with foreign ports.
INCIDENTS OF THE BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA.
The Arkansas Ineiigencer publishes extract from
private letter of officer Of the army containing
anecdotical particulars Of the battle Of Buena Vista
On the DIST February the whole army fell back from
Aqua Nueva to Buena Vista except tho Arkansas Cav
airy, under Col YELL which detained to guard the
provisions in store till the wagons could return from
Buena Vista In the evening Gen. Wool learned that
Santa Anna was close to Aqua Nuevs-to which place
the LIST Dragons and Kentucky Cavalry immedi-
atey ordered with directions in conjunction with the
Arkansas Cavalry-to hold the place till the provisions
found all the stores packed in wagons except about
three hundred bushels Of corn. A few minutes after
this the arkansas S Cavalry who were stationed half
and fell back. Col Marshall Of the Kentucky Cavalry
ordered the wagons to fall back Buens Vista while
waited to set fire to the buildings containing the
and to the retrevt of the wagons. | shall never
forget this retreat The Mexican lancers in full force
were not Eve minutes behind us when our squadron left
Aqua Nuova-the distance to Buena Vista ten miles
the road beautiful You will understand how travel
led when inform You that our empty wagons made tho
In thirty and our loaded ones In forty minutes
About hour before sunset the 22d, with some
Two tnrce Omcers, on the rage Wth1n
four hundred yards Of the enemy took good view Of
the elephant, and tell you candidly from the appear
Of Santa Annals army and his immense SUPERIOR
ty Of numbers feared the result but still had old
Zach to lead and our beloved wives and country
to fight for, and felt confident Of success That night
the whole army slept on their arms; with boots and
spurs and the rein Of noble steeds bride in hand
laid down few soft pebbles intending to Sleep but
soon strains Of most meodious music from the enemys
bands floating on the evening breeze. each
sotened by distance, yet distinct before
affected by musc-sleep was at banished, and
visions Of home and all those dear associations tran
gull life filed my mind to be dspeed only by the thun-
der Of artillery which greeted the first morning
light and foretold to all the struggle which ensusd
During the fight, old Zach near
Of the regiments of infantry and tho dodg-
ing their heads every direction to avoid the balls
when he said; Stand up to them, my mendon't be a.
raid, they will all go you"while speaking ball
came whizzng close to his head and he involuntarly
continuing his speech-but dodge them ifyou
ian, it Is not bad pan.n
After the battle ordered with sixteen men TO es.
,ort Maj. Bliss with flag Of truce to Santa Anna
When we arrived within about one hundred yards Of
egment of ancers which seemed to be the rear guard
halted. Mai Bliss blindfoIded and con.