The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-14


thu whole spedition succeeded in gaining entrance
OF the river not the serious difficulties pre-
ysnted by the breakers Of the bar shortly nrterwao
everything being In readiness Tor an stack
Perry hosted his broad pennant on board the Sptnre
and at once lead the rest of the vessels up the river
After ascending 1t about five miles two forts were as
covered the right bank both OF when upon
with storing parties and while the steamers ana gun
boat gauty returning the ire OF the iorts ney
(the boats dashed on and quickly took possession OF
the forts .he Mexcans rereating down one side OF the
hilA ss the sailors assembled the other,
The whole expedition now moved on steadily towards
the town of Tuspan in little while another fort sit
uated high hill commanding the whoe'city, opened
upon the; vessels and barges. .,..,5.,.,
At the time voeys of musketry were fired by
the enemy from the chapparal this latter fort was also
promptly attacked and like the other two, was carried
proving themselves fellows for this species
Of boarding work simultaneously with the occupation
town and ut once took possession Of IT, The greater
part of the Inhabitants had fed and left but few scat
tering soldiers within reach Of our balls. 81.
In the course Of the contest seventeen and officers
were killed and wounded. Capt Tatnall received ball
In the right elbow joint Lieut. Jas L. Parker aid TO the
Commodore severe wound in the upper part Of the left
breast; Lieut. Whttle flesh wound in the right leg.
and Lieut. Hartstein flesh wound in the right wrist
and thigh. All the wounded however, are now doing
Several guns Of the Truxton were found mounted
upon the forts all of which recovered and brought
on board the squadron. Other articles belonging 70
the Truxton likewise recovered. After retaining
possession Of the town from the 18th to the 22d instant
ever the Albany and gun boat Refer, under Captain
Breeze, to guard and command the place.
1t be proper to state that all the forts Of the place
were destroyed by forces. There being further
work the coast for the squadron Commodore Perry
contemplated we learn. movement towards the inte-
rior with body of $500 tars thoroughly organized
should such step be deemed advisable.
AFFAIRS on THE RIO GRANDFATHER FROM GEN.
TAYLoR's ARMY.
Three Of Col. Nays Dragons killed General Mnon
at Encarnacion--Heaitho of the Troops-Gen. Taylor
at Walnut Springs-His Nomination Joa the Presi-
dency-Return af the Volunteers, &c.
The New Orleans Delta Of May brings the following
interesting intelligence from Gen Taylor's army -
We yesterday conversed with officer direct from
saltlo He left there the l4th ut. The force sta
toned thore and at Buena Vista under General Wool
composed Of the LIST and I'd Illinois regiments the
I'd Kentucky regiment the Cd and Sd Indianians, and
the Arkansas cavalry The LIST and I'd Illinois were
about leave the of enlistment of the whole of
them will have expired between the LIST and goth
limo.
The artillery force that was in the battle of Buona
Vista, still stationed there, also Col Mays
dragons. squadron Of the latter, numbering some
200. under Lieutenant Rucker made scout In the ad
joining country. They found Gen Minon in the neigh
borhood Of Encsrnacion at the head Of thousand or
fifteen hundred lancers They thought to draw fight
from Mnon but were unsuccessful Three of the party
who separated themselves from the main body got killed
before they returned to camp, by some prowing Mex
who hung about their lines.
The troops at Buena Vista and Saltllo in excel
lent health and the wounded, who daily visited
by Gen Wool and who saw. that all their wants were
attended to- rapidly improving With the wounded
Mexicans who are in separate hospital attended by
thofr own surgeons II d1HeTent. The place Is
most filthy condition the American governor OF The town
had to compel the acae to more attention to their
wants and to the cleanliness OF the place. -' =.
sGen. Taylor Is still at the Walnut Springs He has
heard of his nomination for the Presidency several
presses and persons in the United States but avoids
errng to 1t or saying aught about IT, Heevtdenty ap.
pears chagrned but about what he does not conn
municate to those about him. Our informant left bis
camp on the 18th ult
The Kentucky rifles, who were then at the Walnut
Springs were to start for Camargo oh their way home
with the next down train.
cavalry were at Cerralvo. Tom Marshall's company
at Camago But few Of the volunteers viii
re-enlist. '. - r" ee~ - CO.. :, "
-.4~. CAMARao, April Is, 1s47 =
In compliance with my PROMISE seize the pen to ad
dress you few lines although scarcely know Of any
thing that might be of interest to your readers except
that there is no longer doubt Of Cen Taylorss inten
ton to advance upon San Luis PotoSi no
obtain sufficient number Of and means of trana
portation FOR the enterprise have satisfied myself Of
this by the Generals requisition upon the Quarter
masters Department for large number Of India rubber
bags calculated to carry water Several Thousands Of
these were yesterday sent up in train Each bne IA
capable Of holding from four to six gallons This seems
to me conclusive evidence Of a contemplated march
through the wateress country between Buena Vista and
San Luis. '@"'.'- '~ :
On the other hand the disbandment of the
whose term Of service is shortly expiring will leave Gen
Taylor with but very small force Several regiments
Of Indiana, Ohio Illinois, and Kentucky, and from
Mississippi and Arkansas will before long return home
The louisville Legion il just embarking at this
place their way home You will perceive by this that
unless arc here it scarcely probable
that any active operations will place in this quarter
Camargo is almost entirely deserted by the Mexcans
But few, and those in the Government employ, are
manning. '- =
Tomorrow start for Monterey 1t is believed that
Urea with considerable force is still in the neighbor
hood Of Marin little village short distance from Mon
terey General Taylors order Is that smaller bodies
than thousand ought to travel between the two places
You have doubt heard Of the capture Of San Juan
II this and the battle of Buena Vista do not CONVINCED
Mexicans that they can't hold hand while playing at
this game with U.S. am at loss to CUES what could
Col Belknap is in command of all the country between
Cerralvo and the mouth of the river His government
rigid but from all appearances extremely judicious
every thing is very quiet and peaceabe He Is this day
starting for atamoras for the purpose Of regulating
affairs in that place also.
AFFAIRS AT. CHIHUAHUA :. -. 4,.. -.
From the New Orleans Delta, May D. .,.st.
kind friend has favored with perusal OF letter
from young gentleman Of Col Doniphan's regiment to
express sent by Col, Dopiphap to- Cen Taylors camp
at Monterey and thence to this city This is the
first communication of the important fact that Col.
Donphan has reported to Gen Taylor, The distance
between chihuahua and Saltio is 400 miles Col Dom
iphan sent guard of IL men whosucceeded in reaching
Satio in safety, and communicated with Gen. Taylor
They left chihuahua the goth Of March, and arrived
In about 80 days ut Saltillo a..
Col Doniphan had sent Dr. Connolly, citizen of
chihuahua of American origin to the governor Of Chi
huahua, who had fled to Durango proposing to have
treaty and suggesting that commissioners should be
sent to agree upon the terms Accordingly the Mexican
commissioners had arrived and entered upon the nego
tations Col Donphan proposes that II the people OF
residents and traders in chihuahua and will hold them
selves aloof from any participation in the war he will
eyacuate the town and proceed on his course. The
Mexcans fvoraby inclined to the terms proposed
and it was expected that In few days the army would
be ON its march to join Gen Taylor, The Americans
who had fed from Chihuahua fast returning, and
business was resuming its activity. , ..,,.,, - -,
t. GENERAL SCOTT, ''f e|'1s 80
.N From the New Orleans Delta May 81
The sagacity and good judgment exhibited by Gen.
Scott In all his relations with the Mexcans produc-
O Ia q
By various little courtesies and kndnesses manifested
to the officers and soldiers Of the captured garrison Of
Vera Cruz and by respectful regard to the prudices
and customs of the people he has succeeded in great
In softenng their antipathes and allayng their
jealouscs against our country and government, Ono
act Of generous concession to the army Of Vera Cruz
duccd the most kindly feelings among men who short
time before had exhibited the most deadly hostility TO-
wards country On the capitalization Of the town
Gen Scott ntimated TO General Landero wish to be
introduced to ho Of his officers who had distinguished
themselves In the defence Of the town, Some six or
eight officers were accordingly presented to Gen Scott
who complimentedthem highly their valor and good
conduct and refused to take their parole This of