The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-28
NEWS FROM TAMPICO.
From the New Orleans Delta, June 10.

TAMrrco, Mexico, June 10, ls47.
1t may not be amss for to apprise you of the do
sngs movements &C.. at this place. and in doing so,
will relate them to you in brief possible
and by way Of memorandums for always found short
On the night of the LIST June at O'Clock one Norris
discharged volunteer belonging to the Baltimore and
Gibbons also native of Baltimore, and for some
months, employed in the Quartermaster's department.
Norris stabbed in two places in the right side and
under the shoulder blade; he carried to his resi-
the 9th nst and found guilty Of manslaughter in the
Carr Of your city, for the defendant Lieut. Col Marks
Brevet Major Buchanan and Capt Kiney Norris is an
rents, and has brother eminent lawyer at the
Jack Clifton has resigned the duties of harbor master
and of the branch pilots and stationed
the bar MIR. Wagstaf is appointed harbor master in
his place Capt Carr is storekeeper Of customs Capt
Scott, Acting Quarermaster United States army is in
spector and faithful officer could not be selected
through the whole armyhe gives satisfaction to every
present is very dull. There many Of the troops
sick in the hospital Our force consists of the following
viz ten regiment with the following
staff offcers-Col. DeRussy, commanding; Lieut. Col.
Marks, Maj Girault Adj. Harrison Quartcrmaster 1t
Lindenberger, Assistant Surgeon NJ Atkinson Compa-
ny D Sd regiment artillery, mounted commanded by
Capt. F. o. Wyse. One company mounted Dragon,
commanded by Capt Byrd late of the Baltimore and
Washington Battalion-al under command of Col VIM
Gates. Sd Artillery, Governor OF the Department of
Tampico. In addition to the above there many cit
isens and Quartsrm Asters men TT for active service
who would render good account Of themselves Many
rumors and reports are afoat concerning attack
this place. Let them come, and they will go faster 1t
is rumored that General Cos is lurking in this vicinity
and awaiting orders from Santa Anna We are ready,
let what may The weather is very warm and he
streets present curious epectac and Indi
lying asleep in the shade in all cerners with their
pads under their heads The poor at present.
IN one part the Umbre selling hats; in another part
the Indian selling parrots, without feather Just
from the nest and the coffee selling her coffee
and iche. In the course Of little time things may BE-
brisk as there is every prospect Of communication be-
tween here and San Luis Potos
There are at present three steamboats, at Tampico-
the Undns, Mary sommers and James Cage-ali the
property Of the Quartermaster's Department notice
that your friend Murphy back again and in his old
situation under Capt Babbitt There is hardly any
news from the Capital
MILITARY MATTERS
From the New Orleans Pcayune, June 49,
note from of Col Doniphan's command informs
that many # the soldiers OF heroic corps had
determined before reaching salto at that
place This resolution was come to upon the under
standing that they there to receive six months
pay-s part only Of what was due them which would
enable them to settle up their little accounts with
each other and put them in q situation to re- volunteer
with prorriety. When they arrived at Sstlo the pay
could not be had and hence they were Compelled mnny
Of them against their incnations to repair to this
place.
From the Galveston Civilian June l2l
We regret to learn that Col Hays and his regiment
have returned to San Antonio where the troops win be
disbanded. Shortly after crossing the Nueces they
them that they could not be received except as reeu
lars. The volunteers who had previously marched un-
der Major T. j. smith, have also returned Bexsr and
been dsbanded
[Frem the New Orleans Delta June l91
The Alabama pany horse raised on the late re-
QUESTION Of the President has arrived Mobile and 10
being mustered into the service.
Four more companies Of the l4th Infantry 336 m n.
-four companies having left the 10th inst under
Trousdae) with two Pennsylvania companies, l43 men
under orders to embark this day, on the Alabama
for Vera Cruz =,
The Louisiana battalion of foot wants but few men
for its completion and will sail in few days for Vera
Cruz.
From the New Orleans National, June 1871
The Loredo. arrived yesterday from Brazos Santiago
brought up companies Of the Sd regiment Indiana
volunteers 100 men, under the command of Col Lane
Surgeon Arthur