The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-15
sALTILLo, LOOKING NORTHWEST.

Bile to the imprudence OF the officers and men in eating
too heartily of fruit which abounds here now and keep
ing up the practice after they attacked Recently
Cen WOOL has prohibited fruit from being brought In
to camp and the beneficial effects of this proceeding
have begun to be felt the sick list decreasing gradually
every day 1t rather hard matter to deprive the
men of fruit which II eaten in moderation would prove
beneficial but the will not take of them
selves they be taken care Of 1t does really
as if they required as much looking after as children
Authorization received here not long since, that
force was marching down uponSParras to occupy that
place for the purpose OF preventing forces here from
drawing supplies from that quarter. The inhabitants
dreadiog their own troops than despatched
this intelligence and company OF Texan rangers was
sent to occupy the place and the country in its
vicinity. squadron of Dragons, under command Of
patched to Mazapi from whom intelligence receiv
ed yesterday that all perfectly quiet. and they will
mounted cavalry, numbering about one hundred COM
manded by Capt Meers late colonel of the
Arkansas cavalry stationed in thu Paomos Pass be-
low satio, to prevent surprise from that quarter
Pickets are stationed the road to Aqua Nueva and
every vigilance is exercised to guard against any sudden
movement in this direction.
And now for rumors 1t is reported that Urea has
gone to Mateiuaa, and that Minons cavalry arc on
their way Potosi, small place about seventy five
miles from here the San Luis route 1t is also stated
on good Mexican authority that the troops which have
been occupying San Luis, joined by 1000 from Zacate
cas- are on the march so the city of Mexico. Some
degree of credit is attached TO these reports and they
are not at all improbable Various other reports
in circulation touching the movements of the enemy
in this direction which generally credited or
entitled to credit Among the important OF these
the march for sato with force of 5000 strong and
that troops are moving on to Parras. From the re
suit OF the reconnaissance of Captain Rucker, which
nave noticed above this latter report is undoubtedly
false
SUNDAY NIGHT July Is, ls47
Since writing my letter of this morning, Captain
Rucker has returned from his expedition to Mszapi
and confirms the report received from him He found
troops there but had every reason to believe that
Minon's cavalry (under whose command il not
KNOWN were at or In the neighborhood of Matehuaa
An express was despatched by the Mexicans at Ma
lnnil INN dtutal tha Of nj f.
the enemy wherever he informing them of his
approach, that they might be cut oil Capt. X.
nothing of them on his return, although have no
doubt it would have afforded him infinite satisfaction
to do Information has been received from Parras
to-day to the effect that Don Manuel Ibarra had re-
ceived an express two days since, announcing the
approach of n body of upwards of 300 Indians, who
had burned and destroyed three ranches their way
and killed three hundred MexicaDs 1t is very likely
that this report is correct known that large
body OF Indians were in the neghborhood. The num-
Der Of killed is probably greatly exaggerated.
pect that the at Parras one COMPANY of Texans
will be increased An extraordinary Mexican express
has arrived in town from San Luis Potos route for
point west of the mouptans but what its purport
is of course has not leaked out 1t is thought that
movement foot The arrival of this express is only
known to very few, but that courier has arrived
there is no doubt.
A great portion of the supplies of corn -four and
cattle derived from Parras, and you will be
priSed to hear that English house there, claiming
protection of the flag of their government into the
market and buy up everything that can want fore
sailing US completely, MS they Immediately demand
higher and unreasonable rates, in some instances
amounting to exorbtancy, such our government
never ought and probably will not pay If they do
consent to take reasonable rates their produce
ought to be seized and their claims left to
to settle The Mexicans who have produce to sell
rear the punishment OF their own government II they
supply our forces with provision, and actually pay
certain English merchants there heavy premium to
nave the sale made through them, else sell them
ut reduced prices. Corn brings SO fanega, and
SIG IL demanded for corn a Cargo about 800 pounds
seeking for $40 and will sell for less The wheat and
corn crops are coming in there every prospect
CheVae Sas d to mention that
fall The fit occasioned by overdose of camphor
for a cramp choc.
The steamer Rainbow Capt seleck, arrived yester-
day brought down from Baton Rouge, Capt. Sheppard
aud twenty-five men, belonging to the sth regiment
United States infantry and landed them az the
N o. DsPa, 9th inst
Wan DEPARTMENT, July IL, 1917
SIN am directed by the President to inform you in
reply to your letter of the 10th utimo, that he will
oept Of such battalion OF riemen you suggest, to
during the to be raised in the state Of Msss
sippi. You indicate the employment Of them under
Major General Taylor but Il Is probable that the more
active operations will be with the column under the
command of Major General Scott, and their ser
vices may be required in connection with that column
Presenting that they will prefer the most active service
and that different destination from that mentioned by
you will not impede the raising OF IT, shall send forth
with request to the Governor to aid In the orgauza
ton thereof
In regard to your suggestion that the battalion should
be mounted, | would remark that the mounted force
hlrehuy called ueemeu 10
vice which may be- required OF That description OF orce
and 1t is not now proposed TO add to their number.
Respectfully. your obt servt,
w. l.. MARCY SECRETARY Of War.
Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS, Warranton, Mississippi.
NAVAL.
naval court Of enquiry to examine into the cause OF
the recent accident to the U. ship jamestown, si
session on board the U. S ship Pennsylvania. The
court consists Of the following Oficers: Commodore
Wilkinson, President; Commodore Kearny and Captain
webb Members; Lieut. Sinclair, Judge Adyocate.-
NoJch Herald 1871 inst
The Mexican schooner Moutezuma under the COM
maud OF fr'ze Master Thomts has just arrived from
ANON Lztrdo, aud Is anc1Orei un Saugnt rhopse
roint one was captured by the u dag rhip Nssis-
sirp in the river 81 Anna ruxptn The y. ).
M"rshal will take charge OF her INN sdiately Nev
Orleans DtHa. 6th inst
YELLOW FEVER IN NEw ORLEANS There were
SIX GASES yellow fever vt the Charity Hospital at Now