The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-25

from him. that letter was received at Matamoras from
an officer Of the army, dated a. st Cam,rso. which
had been captured and also that Urea was between
Monterey and the pass Of Rinconada with 1000 cavalry
cutting of all communications between Gen Taylor and
Monterey, and even his retreat upon the latter The
letter further states that there doubt that there had
from saltlo for Rinconada We think this information
!: more unfavorsbIs than any previously received as
Every hour bring decisive information az to the fate
OF our gallant countrymen
lFrom the New Orleans Times, March lo]
We have before Us Letter, dated Fort Harney Bra
BY glance at the head Of hi. sheet that we nov live
in Tort one, too. constructed out Of the STAFF Of life
strong fort, when plsnksd BY sand bsgs &C. We just
hope and pray that about 900 Mexcans come for
we are prepared to give them particular HI"
From the Matsmoras Flag, March
doubtful All that know about II has been derived
from Mexicans. Their accounts-and they
all that several engag have taken
place, and that In all Of them the Mexicans have sustain
evidently had the effect dspress the spirits Of those in
this region Had Gen. Taylor been the sufferer in these
affair: Ca%ars0 and TIL. place would have been at ssa
ed his retreat TO Monterey; atleast we hope So
NEWS PROM TAMPICo
from the N. o. Picayune, March l6l
The schooner Pioneer, Capt Brown, arrived here yes
tsrday from Tampico and have dates from that city
We believe that dispatches from Gen. Scott came by
Patterson and ss left Tampico the LIST for the scene
Of actisn. Gen. Pillow had also left to join Gen Scott
Col Gates in command Of Tampco Generals Qait-
man and Shields still in the city, but were only
ng for transports to take them to the island Of Lobos
The following Is l: Of the soldiers who have died at
Private Morse, company B. I'd artillery, Feb LIST pri.
mHssn IL Feb
7th infantry, Feb 9Th private Mc0srvey, 9th Illinois
Feb 9Th Lieut. oS %.S OF FEB Sn pTysss
McD.yi!t' company ;, ID artillery; Feb: ian Mont, g
9Th artillery Feb 2sd ssrst Chss w0mo Is. regiment
La. Volunteers, Feb Goth private Lynard I'd Tennes
TAMrrco, March 2, Ie47.
You have ere this learned Of our order to remain at
this place. the reasons for which are said to be- r the
wrecked on the Ondisks second, the Louisiana troops
supposed to be less liable to the ravages Of yellow
gmsnt Of volunteers had to stay and were pitched
upon by Gen Scott for the purpose the last reason
whether any ofhem will have greater effect in satisfy
ing friends at homo than they have here 10 doubt
nr On @ .nS
been blown OF BY strong northsr and not yet returned
only have the four Ondaka companies ashore. The
wind 10 now setting fair for the port and we expect all
Gen Scott was at Lobos with about 5000 men, when
len Generals Pillow and Patterson with their com
mands, have gone down SINCE and Gen. Shields is wait
ing for transportation 70 follow so that In few days.
Of regulars willbe all that are left These with what
citizens are here will constitute the garrison How long
we remain 10 doubtfulScott promises to send for
US in o couple of weeks but my opinion is that its all
my eye Betty Martin unless he finds the fellow fever
vera Cruz little too tight for his northern troops
In that may be called to shift garrisons The
prevan opinion here H. that the Mexicans being FULLY
aware me great strength Of our army, and the com
peteness Of its equipment will not hazard night and
the destruction of their favorte seaport but surrender
at once, without struggle. incline very much to
those opinions and do all the ocers Of the regular
army with whom have conversed
We had rumor here Of Santa Anna attacking Taylor
and being repulsed with great loss but II this be Iue
you know more about 1t than we 90.
TAMPrco, Feb "a, l8E.
write you to say, that in consequence Of our wreck
and consequent loss of arms, clothing and equipments
We are now left part Of the garrison OF this place,
whore shall probably remain some six weeks or two
months, when shall join General Scott at Vera Cruz
Should General Taylor be secure before that time he
Will send troops to relieve az soon as possible, and
we will then DO or The General paid us the compli
ment to approve Of all had done thus far and said es
he was obliged to leave volunteers only to garrison this
place, he was much relieved in his ability to leave %
tneir csmmapdant old officer accustomed TO the ar
lsry service &c. OF demonstrated lie replied
that It was proper under cvety aspect, that should
remain just now, but that II otherwise the loss
Of our ship, our equipments &c, made It imperative.
~ necessary. Colonel Gates, very old officer OF
arinery,is left in command, and are left TO take
care OF this place, and keep IT, with about HOO mon
ans ssmpssucn 70 % great 70 the Msxcans that am
pvoh Inclined 10 think shall hsvp coed chance
wf h9ns mere % these whe ~ 70 lock ies net ven