The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-14

utimo, and ON Tampico. of the aoh, the former of
which, from yeliable and we'll informed states
that Santa Anna writes he will crush any force that may
venture to attack him at San Luis we'll prepared
for defence but does not slluds to any intention of adj
vancing from thence these letters from him. however
have been late in November or early in December
Such is all the information have been able to collect
the subject and which, under the general anxiety
that is felt by the community have taken pains
10 acquire To certain extent it is contradictory with
the reports from the army and though it is possible,
even probable, that Santa Anna has made forward
connected WIN the intended operations
Gen Worth or Gen. Wool we incline to think the
chances are against that conclusion.
We cannot, however. be much longer in any doubt on
the subject, and il do not within "a 80 hours
ceive positive advices, We shall conclude nothing has
occurred Our own anxiety however is to hear Of the
fight any to take place without much fear TO the
result particularly il the reinforcements on the way
should have arrived in time for the fray.
From the ". O. Delta, Jan. 81
We yesterday conversed with gentleman from Tam
pco he left there the 27th ult letter dated the
9Th ut at San Juan do Arosa, had been received by
merchant in Tampico. The writer, who his partner
in business inform him that Santa Annals force at ssh
LOUIS Potosi then 81 900 On the 10TH two days sub
sequently, 1000 Of them-cavalry- the command
Of Col Gonzales, we're to the direction of Vic
toria it supposed If the contemplated attack
Salo, by Cen Santa Anna, should be successful then
attack would be made Tampice, by Col Gonzales.
The bitter hostility OF the whole people of the country is
aroused against army, and they pant for OPP
porunity 10 carry ii into execution. is which
%Ss may g tho present time
about 1900 men, One hundred arsrss have left there
for Camargo.
from the N. o. Times, Jan. al
We learn that General Scott left Brazos for the mouth
Of the Rio Granae on the morning OF the goth ult 1t
was believed that he would 90 to Camargo the arrival
Captain Wayne had been transferred from Gen.
Jssups staff to General SCOTS, accompanying the lat
ter in his tour Of observation Since General Jesups
arrival the greatest activity had been observable in the
Quarter Master Generals department The General has
recently visited Matamoras inspection. All the Cit
zsns at Brasos were called on to enroll themselves
tboN au nslo I>No I.r
At keynosa the Mexicans had attempted to capture
the place, but without success The officer commanding
Mexcans orders withdraw forthwith under penalty Of
death.
[From the Matamoras Flag, Dec 1911
Col Clarke, We understand, has been instructed by
Cen Taylor to forward the Mexican prisoners sixteen
in number at Fort Brown. to the officer in command
of the fleet Of Vera Cruz by him to be delivered to the
in Fort Polk, who will probably be with them
Santa Anna said to have released several American
prisoners and we suppose that these sent
change.
Capt. Moore who Is stationed in the Plaza was out on
hunting excursion Thursday evening THE 18th ultl
accompanied by corporal, and surprised and fred
upon by asnall party of Mexicsns lasso thrown
over the head dragging him someidsance
and bIui.ng him severely Capt Immediately fred
bringing him the town, obtained guard and
turned in search Of the scoundres captured of them
with several stolen horses and returned to town last
night, having brought with him his wounded companion
Early yesterday morning another party went out on
search, and discovered number OF firearms in jacka
outside otown but the occupant pretends to DO gun.
smith he brought in, however, and the matter will
be when we hope to be able to give clear.
or explanation for readers.
A cold-bloodel murder was perpetrated on Tuesday
night last, by some unknown persons believed to be
Mexicans, upon Mr.. George Babcock, LIST Sergeant
Company X, 4ih u Infantry, recently arrived from
Monterey. The body Of Mr. Babcock found on Wed.
nesday morning, completely stripped Of clothing but
short distance from the main plaza with fifteen
twenty dirk wounds on his person, any Of which
would have caused death From what we can learn Of
the deceased he quiet inonensve man, and when
last the previous evening perfectly sober On
Tuesday he had been exhibiting two Watches which he
was desirous OF selling, and 1t Is suppose no muir
dered by Mexcans in order to possess themselves of the
watches, which they failed TO do he having left them
home previous to going out in the evening Mr. b. has
visit them.
tFrom the Washington Union, Jan. l2l
The following extracts Of letter from inclli-
gent citizen Of the United States to a member Of Con-
gress (received by this evenings Southern ma dated
MATAsoRos, Dec. 26, 1916.
"Gen Patterson left here three days ago for Victoria
and Tampico, and heard from him this morning near
San Fernando. IL is reported here that Santa Anna
marching Gen Worth at Saltillo with large number
Of troops, and that Gen Butler had marched from Monte
rey to his assistance and that Gen Taylor had retaced
his steps he having marched for Victoria days
fore Worths despatch reached Monterey; but there is
no continuation OF this report and several boats have
come down the river. II may be So however for Gen.
Worth IL not the 10 make false ALARM particularly
when there would be any lighting TO be done General
Scott ia expected here very soon
Is useless to carry on war in the manner have
aud making ourselves poor and they think and hope the
war will continue long time but If they were made
feel the effects Of carried in Europo by the
most civilized nations, they would cry GU, for
peace.
No Mexican authority she ud have any jurisdiction
whatever in any matter thing-GeD. Tsy lor issued
and for closing all places where spirits were sold Of al
and all gambling shops, ~ those two evils led 70 ell The