The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-15
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THE ARMY OF GENERAL TAYLOR.

THE ARMY OF GENERAL TAYLOR.
from the New Orleans Picayune, Aug. 81
EThe steamer Ohio, Capt j. Swler, jun, arrived yes
terday morning from Brazos Santiago touching at Gal
weston She left the Brazos Saturday the 3st ult,
and Galveston on the I'd inst.
EBy this arrival we have the Matamoros Flag of the
The Flag says that Col. German, with fourcompanes
of Indiana volunteers up the river on the oath
two companies of the 25th, the Col Hunt and the
remaining four on the Col Mckee at the mouth of
the river all bound for the Camp Of Instruction The
regiment nearly 1000 strong has suffered loss of
but four men since leaving Indiana.
nba Third DraroonsS from Cen iIonnng at at;ng that
he had received information that Gen. Urea this
side OF the mountains with some four thousand men and
requesting squadron of dragoons-but learn that
their colonel chooses to remain here until he has
ceived his complement Of horses in the meantime drill
ling his men thoroughly could be done elsewhere.
company of mounted from Ohio who had recently
arrived here therefore, sent up by the first boat
and will report to Gen Hopping Immediately for duty
We understand from sources emitted to credit
that this worthy Col Carvsjl) was on Friday last at
rancho called La Vasaria twenty Eve leagues dis
tant, the road to Linares with force numbering
about $50 men, having been Joined by Galan, another
guerilla chief They are said to have detained large
number of mules loadad with corr soap, sugar, and
other produce destined for this place. besides hun
bred cargoes goods which had been to
Monterey They appear determined to spare neither
friends foes, but conscate all they intercept
fair bodybuilding upon those interested giving aid
and comfort to the enemy. party Of sixty men
reported to have been, few days since within two
three leagues Of this place picking deserters from the
from the various ranches in our neighborhood.
squadron of mounted could open the way for
the traders and understand that our commandant
has eye upon the proceedings of these commissioned
parties, and hope to hear that the roads
cleared and made safe for the transmission Of merchan
disc of all descriptions
Capt F. Ogden has been relieved at his own request
from the post OF quartermaster at the mouth Of the Rio
Grande and Major Anderson assigned to duty at that
place The occasion of Capt Qgden's retirement de-
mands Of us word in praise of the zeal and untrng
industry he has display in the discharge of the duties
which have devoved upon him since the
of the In taking charge Of the affairs Of the depart
the mouth of the river world of obstacles had
to be encountered and vast responsibility assumed.
How he has discharged the trust reposed in him. the
guarty and order with which every thing has been CON
du cted gives sufficient evidence An uninterrupted ma
vgation of the Rio Grande from the mouth of the river
to Camargo has been kept up throughout the whole
considered nsurmountable. In the transportation Of
troops supplies there has been delay they have
been forwarded with despatch and safety deserving the
highest commentator. At his immediate post the
energy of the shows apparent. One year ago
the post at the mouth Of the Rio Grande barren
ndbeach and millions Of dollars worth of public pro-
perty being landed there without any protection from
weather, and immense losses sustained in
cure storehouses were erected; and viewed the
place few days it has the appearance a thriving
commercial town with an industrious population busted
at their various avocations substantial wharf
raj hundred long has been completed shp,yard for
nothing to have been left undene which IL in
Capt Ogden's power to accomplish for the advancement
Of the government interest The zeal he has displayed
In the discharge of his multifarous duties Is the theme
of universal praise and memento OF the esteem in
which he is held by the commanders Of steamboats,
understand it is contemplated by them to present him
with silver pitcher suitably inscribed la token OF their
regard Major anderson The o. APP osdeh
Capt. Jack r. Everitt has given the name Of Everitt
vile to location for city which he has projected ON
the Texas side of the Rio Grande, opposite Mier Steam
boat to this point is unobstructed and its
proximity to thickly populated and well cultivated
other location which has yet been selected for
the west bank Of the Rio Grande Besides its advan-
tages In commercial point of view the location pctu
rescue and healthy and the surrounding country
ceedingly fertile. Directly opposite the Mexican
sue Oh tne river, are tne sulphur springs selected by
Gen Hopping for his eDcampment or military school,
Everittville is destined to grow rapidly IL will most
assuredly command an extensive trade and merchants
and business would be studying their interet
directing their attention to it Immediately Goods
shipped to the city will meet with ready sale, and
ker's bill of nominations Success to Everittyile
and its enterprisng protector.
CAMP BuESA VISTA, June Is, Isl7.
arrived at satio from Monterey Friday at noon,
in company with Gen Gushing and suite, and out
here camp in the afternoon. The general comes to
command Of his brigade, consisting Of the NJ
Mississippi, Virginia. and North Carolina regiments
The encampment really presents n most beautiful and
picturesque appearance, spreading vast plain just
sutciently inclined enable the run oil
The volunteer brigade is encamped according regula
ton and every tent and campfire Is In its appropriate
place The artillery and dragons are on the lett OF the
asld Gen Wool and staff in the centre and the infantry
brigade the right The discipline of Gen Wool Is
tremey strict and enforced and discipline Is nine points
In the game,
Company drills take place every morning. battalion aud
regime ntal drills every afternoon aud brigade reviews
every Sunday As regards the climate IL suits me being
an Eastern man TO degree--the ar being delightfully."-
cool and bracng at all times, EXCEPT during the middle
OF the day for few hours shower lays the dus nj
every afternoon with respect to the health O hs
troops regret to say that Mississippi and North
Carolina regiments suf ring severely ami have been
for time fro chls and feyers aud marrhets out
principally the latter The average lumbar VI deaths IN
each regimen Is about three dy for fortnight the
sick list Of the North Carolina regiment Is now about
q he
about 40 the sick list OF the virginia regiment,
but they disorders that yield readily 20 medicine
not death has occurred during the three weeks they
have been up here rhis "a mainly attr bsta-