Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-27
i.n,cr from In. Seat ~ war.
rrRrHra REPORTS FROM MoNTrRr,

Martial Law--Csnsles marching aga insi the
American pas, at the mouth os,he Rio Grande
Preparations for Defending it--Retreat Of
Gen. Tsyler 10 Monterey, which he will be
able to defend while his Supplies last7-Com
nunicston with Monterey still interrupted
--Ms,amoras Thrpatened-R' QUESTION for
Ten Regimea:s--Lousiana furnishing her
a quuta. ai aA-avr' ,e2s fa~f 7f'
Through the Telegraph, last evening. ssysthe
Philadelp phia Ledger Of Tuesday, we received
news one day later from the Brszos, at which
place there were rumors Of detachment OF the
enemy under Canaies, advancing towards the
mouth Of the River from San Fernando. This
movement Of Canales confirms the suspicious that
the enemy had adopted the plan Of cutting off the
supplies to the American army all along the line
Of communication. In the country above they
have completely succeeded so that all communi-
cation with Taylor is now at an end until strong
American force re-opens it. The reqnisition
from Taylor, spoken OF below, for ten regiments
of troops, is probably as much for this purpose
and to hold more secure possession Of the towns
on the line as for his own aid. ''
The requisition came no doubt in the despat.
ehes mentioned Yesterday, as il does not appear
that any intelligence from Monterey later than
that already published has been received, owing
to the interruption already mentioned on the
route to that place. This is evident from the
fact that nothing further has been heard Of Col
Morgan, who at last accounts had left Serralvo,
and whose fate still remains a mystery. The
statement that Taylor has retreated to Monterey,
though very probable, must however be the same
report received on Sunday and Monday. The
loss of six pieces Of artillery has already been re-
ported, but the former account said il occurred
at Aqua Neuva.
The intelligence we publish this morning,
there fore leaves US in the same state Of uncer.
tanty and anxiety in reference 10 the reported
battle as the accounts Published yesterday. !!
q battle has occurred, with such disastrous re.
suits to Santa Anna as reported. il seems singnlsr
that detac hemrnts Of his troops should be still
found spread all over the country on the line OF
Taylor's operations. Starvation has probably
driven them there, tempted too by, the want ol
adequate protection for the supplies for our
troops and the insecurity Of the American de.
fence. -..a
WASHINGTON, March :,2-S o'clock.
The s,esmship Palmetto arrived at New Or
lean OH the l4'h from Galveston, which place
she left on the l2,h, bringing udvices from the
Brazos to the 7lh, one day later than before re
| ceived.
The previ us reports only are confirmed viii
slight alteration and additions
Gen. IIsrney and his staff left on the 5th, af
Ter constructing fortifcations at the Brazos
The next day an express was sent TO request hin
70 dsembark but the ship had sailed.
Major Thomas arrived on the 9Th, and tax
| ing the command, declared the town under
martial law. All the citizens were enrolled
Hnd armed. On the 7lh an cxpress had srrive,
from the mouth of The Rio Grundc. Stating tha
an armed forced Of the enemy was marching
from San Fernando 10 attack tha, place, with
battery Of two6 pouuder-. The enemy wer'
1900 strong. under the command of Csnsles
There not beinga mnsket at the mouth, arm
end ammunition were immediately sent round
accompanied by Major Thomss.
News had resched the Brazos that Gen. Tay
lor had made good his retreat 10 Monterey
with the loss of six pieces Of artillery at Rim
conads Pass. Nothing was known of the los
on either No doubt WAS entertained iha
General Taylor can sustain himse'f as long a
4 L L., L,,k =, -, d.
all communication with him is now cut off
The numbers of,he enemy are said TO b
overwhelming, and commanded by Santa Ann
in person. The enemy are said to be in cons
dcrAbie force about Ns,amoras. and an suac
was hourly expected. The Ma,.moras Flag call
on oil c,izrns TO take UP arms and aid TO tn
common defence.
The rumors were numerous. and but li'tl
can be said with certainty. except that Ger
Taylor, having been deprived of,he 'orce ne
cessary to defend the country be had taken pos
session Of. il will now fall into the hands Of tn
enemy, Temporarily at least.
Gen. Taylor has made requisi,ions on Texn
I.ouisians, Mississippi and Alabama for ten re
regiments, to proceed forthwith tn the Ri
Grinde. The New Olesns Bulletin says iha
the quota for Louisiana is two regiments OF il
fantry, which would leave Immediately.
TRIMxIsG CRAZE VINES A correspondsr
has sent us a communication upon trimmin
grape vines, which is reasonable. but too Ion
for the crowded state Of our columns at the PR
sent time, Those who have grape vines shou
lose no time in having them trimmed. I'll