The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-14

says that Mexican who had arrived from San Luis on
the l2th December, reported that Santa Anna had left
that place for the capital
Our correspondent informs that the sick list Of Gen.
Worth's division very small.
He aids that the early occupation OF saillo has been
fortunate one for the army so far as supplies
cerned The quartermaser and commissary had laid in
sufficient supply OF -four and to last Worhs div
sion six months, and they daily increasing the
stock.
Neither the from tho squadron. nor the Vera
Cruz papers papers received by the Potomac, the
Tampco papers make any mention Of Santa Annals de-
scent upon Salto It may turn out that he is not with
the reported by Gen. Worts scouts as advancing
from San Luis Poos We not prepared however, to
discredit the advices received from Sao-the silence
of the Vera Cruz and Tsmpico editors being but mega
There was startling rumor in the city yesterday
morning. to the effect that the American forces at sa
produced momenary excitement great authentic
intelligence of the fact would have done. It is not
known how it got afoat.
Gen. La Vega arrived at Vera Cruz on the i4th ult on
the English steamer Dee. The Lscomofor announces
the fact in warm tribute to the character and services
of the General.
The afternoon of the 18th u one Of our frgates enter
ed the harbor of Vera Cruz under flag of truce Tho
purpose Of the visit was to supply some of our ship
wrecked sailors who prisoners with money and
clothing. The case Of Passed Midshipman Rogers too
probably the subject Of for we learn that
he now treated as prisoner of war instead of spy
making the reconnaissance in which he captured, 1t
was proved that he was the undres uniform OF his rank
The Locomotor anmadverts upon the manner in which
the vessel was received Upon entering the harbor and
showing signal she waited boat to come of to her
boats ashore with officer bearing the dispatches Up
landing there to receive him. and he had
to find his way to the Palace the best no could The
affair is OF no other consequence than it shows tho
negligence OF the Mexican service on that station, Of
which, by the way, we have accounts from other
sources
From the Diario Official of the eth ult the Loeomotor
copies note from Cen Amone, tn eSecretary OF War,
the purport Of which is as follows IL,
g" have seen with surprise printed circular in which
my name is mentioned as candidate for the next presi-
dency. Although as public man may entertain
Vrf Unu nrd of hmm lint
had no part in the publication referred to- and trust
that men of sense will look upon with the contempt it
It must not be forgotten that Almonte is thorough
paced partisan OF Santa Anna Were it not his nomna
He the abest Of his masters servtors and his ADM.
ration for him is as great as the grandioqusnce Of the
Spanish language.
The late revolutionary attempt in Tabasco is mention
ed almost in tel OF disgust and Tracons is denounced
poor weak fool but have not to enter upon
this topic now.
From the N. o. Bulletin, Jan Al
We believe that an unnecessary anxiety 10 at present
felt as to the position Of the advanced corps Of the army
under Gen. Worth at SaItillo The arrival Of the Uni
ted States steamer Edith Saturday il is true confirms
the previous rumors Of the advance of Santa Anna in
great force from San Luis upon salto but still these
are but rumors, and there appears to have been
thentc sdvices to his actual intentions
General Worth, his duty to do, In order be pre-
pared to any contingency of the KIND had acted
these rumors and had information by express to
Monterey, and endorsements moving forward to
ssltillo from Csm,rgo and Monterey 1t was also ex-
only distant twentyhv to thirty leagues and
he Is attacked feel well assured he will be able 10
hold his position against any force that Santa Anna
bring against him.
From the Now Orleans Bulletin, jan 81
great deal of excitement continues to exist in the
city to the situation of army in consequence of
the reported movement Of Santa Anna, and rumors
without the shadow Of foundation flying about in
every direction There has, however, been later ad
vices than those in columns of yesterday brought
by the Edith.
There is no doubt 0f The fact that General Worth.
either through his accommodating parties spies, had
ceived information Of the advance Of Mexican force
and acting this information, believing II TO DO the
main body, under Santa Anna, and had sent expresses
to Monterey, calling for rcinforcemens and which were
pushing forward to his support with all haste.
Tho only question Is, whether this force really the
main army under Santa Anna having serious intentions
to attack seltio, cut of General Wool TO prevent
him from joining Gen. Worth, whether it Is some de-
tachment or advance party whose numbers have been
exaggerated In the present state OF our information,
is impossible TO come to any correct conclusion but II
any fighting has occurred, shall probably hear OF
within the next twenty-four hours, as the Alabama
would be imme diaely despatched from the Brazos with
any Of the kind, either OF good or evil import for
learn by q passenger in the Edith that she was or
derod to keep her steam up to start at a moments no
tico.
commercial letter Is in the city, Of 18th December,
from San Luis Potosi, which makes mention Of any
movement Of Santa Annals army; and AZ the distance
from that place to Salo is full two hundred miles they
must have started previous to the 1th If these reports
correct from Saltlo which must have been about
the 2lst or 22d.
The letter, however does not allude to military affairs
at all and the probability u.s. that strict martial law pre-
walls at San LUIS and tina, all letters intended for the
coast previously examined, and no information con-
nected with the army and particularly oil such an npor
tant movement would be permitted the inference there
fore from this letter at best but OF negative Character
end It IL by no means conclusive that santa Anna had
not moved with his army, even previous to the date
otit
ia. A. Al liz r.. ~ s.L