Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-02-06
THE MEXICAN ARMY, &c. I.


The New Orleans Picayune, in recurring to its
late files OF Mexican papers, finds letter from San
Luis Poosi, dated as far back as the 2Sth of No
vember, which gives very full and explicit state
ment of the strength, at that time, of the Mexican
army. That portion OF II near San Luis was 10000
troops, besides the forces at Zacatecas, lula, and
other points. The organization of this force is
given in detail
II is composed of bgades Of infantry and three of
cavalry. The first three brigades of infantry commanded
respectively by Col Mendoza Col Perez, and Gen. Mea,
and the three form the first division, which commanded by
Brig. Gen. Z. Vazquez Gen. Uraga being second in
mand.
Col Moro del Moral and Gen Guznan These three bri-
gades compose the second divisions which commanded by
Gen Lombardni Gen. Cabrera being second in command
The seventh brigade commanded by Col Pacheco and
all the above San Luis the end of November.
The first brigade OF cavalry is commanded by Gen. Mnon,
and was stationed at Matehuala.
The second brigade is commanded by Gen Juveu, and is
stationed at Venado.
The third brigade is commanded by Gen Corazar Gen.
Torrejon being second in command and stationed Bocas
body Of cavalry from Guanauato stationed at Peo-
hlos Gen. r. Vazquez had command of all the Presidiai
troops and was stationed with many bodies of volunteers at
Cedra.
Gen. Canales was then at Victoria. Gen. Urea com
mands the troops which had garsoned Tampico and with
them formed corps Of observation at Tua. Gen. Pavon
commands another body of volunteers of aaupas his
then being much scattered. regiment of hussars and
body OF volunteers from Guanajuato stationed San
Luis being detailed escort for the commander-inchef
A letter dated at the city OF Mexico on the 18th
of December, and published in the New Orleans
Delta, thus speculates on the warlike movements
and intentions of the Government OF Mexico:
sThe newly elected President still remains at the head of
the army San Luis Potos an according to what under
stand he win remain there with it whilst there is necessity
for sustaining hostile position The troops notwithsand
ing the of and comforts kept united and,
in the midst of the poverty which prevails among them.
SANTA Annals probably the only Mexican General who
knows how to behave with bis troops and keep the al
pleased and steady to the good GoMEz FARIAs
much disposed and determined to prosecute The
what may, SANTA ANNA himself IS On this subject,
believe every Mexican at present connected with the Govern
ment, holds like resolve.
"fhe plan of the campaign if may 50 style it. which
Santa Anna has adopted is admirable one and perhaps
the only which may punish the North Americans
they deserve J. who well acquainted with their char
ace and have been able study well their ncinatons du-
ring residence in the United States think the plan FEAST
bic and practicable one, and entities the Chief
of the Mexican orcesto high praise few words
Every of precauion will he taken in order to for
ty well point of the Republic, with all the necessary
Inducements within radius not very extended, but well
traced dstracng in every possible the enemy and
calling his attention to Insignificant movements BY these
MEANS it is hoped that much precious time will be lost by the
troops of the United States and thus at the beginning Of the
summer they will be scattered all about the country differ
points, that single place. they may have force
the advance into the country will cost the North Americans
large of dollars, which will be touching them tender
point Besides the loss Of time and the exoban expenses
of the North Americans which three times great
those Of the Mexican army the summer will fall upon
them unexpectedly, with diseases and epidemcs,
perilous the unaccimaed and thus, without single
shot from the Mexican ranks they will perish daily by hun
cds both and beasts, who will not have strength to
sist climate and in short time their regiments will be
decmaed In that of the year, when the native Mexi
fitted for war, the Mexican army will be able, by
bold and concentrated movement to suddenly fall upon
and tear to pieces the of Taylors army. And in
case the North Americans should wish retire. their
will prove fatal them any deah-beang epidemic for
they would find the line of their retreat and
will be exposed to attack from rowing bands OF hghwaymen
and banditti which the nseries of calculated TO
increase.
'tTh is in BRIEF the plan which, according to information
gathered from several persons, whom believe to be well
quainted with such affairs, have been able But
remark that the whole compot is divulged. 1t
said that Santa Anna will leave San Luis Potos although
movements and apparent marches will be practised
that the enemy may believe that be is about leave Every
necessary precauon has been taken, and all daily
used collect San Luis Poosi all possible provisions and
munitions of Ii believed that the North Americans
determined TO leave Saltlo and Tampico. They will
towards San Luis and there fight the great decisive
tie Santa Anna will leave that city, and will keep there
constantly about q, 900 men.
&C There are, present. distance Of shout one hun
dred and fifty miles less, nearly As 600 of all arms and it
expected to raise during the month Of January, about 900
Of infantry and cavalry. considerable number Of
troops stationed proper points off the North Amcr-
their retreat they should far San
Luis where they will be able sustain the resistance of
the Mexicans"