The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-13

place. Tor the purpose of preventing our forces here from
dreadng their troops lhan ours, despatched his
intelligence, and company of Texan rangers sent TO
occupy the place, and scour the country its vicinity A
squadron of Dragons under command of Captain Rucker
ana TWO pieces al arery, also dispatched Naza
pi fom whom intelligence received yesterday that all
was Perfectly quiet and they will be back here by the
2oth. The Phoenix company OF mounted cavalry. number
lieutenant colonel oihe Arkansas cavalry stationed in
the Palonas Pass, below sal,iIo, prevent surprise
Aqua Nueva, and every vigilance is exercised TO guard
against any sudden movement in this direction.
Aud for IL is reported that rrea has gone
Maelala and that Mtnons cavalry are on their way
TO Poosi, small place about sevenfve miles from
on the San Luis route. 1t also stated, good Mexican
authority that the troops which have beon occupying San
The city Of Mexico Some degree Of credit is attached
these reports and they at all improbable. Various
ed or entitled to credit Among the most important of
be the march for Sarlo with force of 900 strong.
and that troops are moving Paras From The result
noticed above, this latter report undoubtedly false
There IS no more Imnsdin'e prospect Of an onward
this column arrive, shall 20 without doubt so. for
.1s the sn cooks sS n m R s
of the volunteers If, like X. Swiveer, esq.
the Ohio, Indiana, and Alabama troops "come strong
we can 'push along and keep moving"
Yours, truly, j. E. D..
SUNDAY NIeHr, July Is, 1871.
Since writing my letter of this morning, Captain Rucker
has returned from his expedition to Mazap and confirms
the report received from him. He found no troops, but had
command is not known) were at or IN the OF
Matehuaa An express despatched by the Mexlcans
Mazapil Immediately upon the approach OF Captain H.,
the enemy wherever he informing them OF his APP
proach that they might be off Captain X. saw moth
ing of them his return, altlou gh have no doubt II
would have afforded him infinite satisfaction TO do So In
formation has been received from Parras today the effect
at Don Manuel Ibarro had received express two days
since, announcing the approach OF body OF upwards OF
800 Indians who had burned and destroyed three rancho
their way, and killed three hundred Mexicans 1t j.
very likely that this report it was known that
a. large body Of Indians were in the neghbofhood The
number of killed is probably greatly exaggerated sls
that the force ut Paus company Texans, viii be
increased An extraordinary Mexican express has arrived
in from San LUIS Potos route for point
leaked 1t thought that is on foot The
arrival of this express only known very few but that
a courier has arrived there Is no doubt.
great portion of the supplies of corn, Hour and cattle
derived from Paras, and you will be surprised to hear
English house there, claiming protection OF the flag
of their government into the market and buy every
thing that want, orestaling completely, they
immediately demand higher and unreasonable rates. in
instances amounting cxobtancy such gov
never ought and probably will not pay lfhey do
be Seized and their claims left to government to settle. The
Mexicans who have produce TO sell fear the punishment OF
their government if they supply forces with provls-
ion, and actually pay certain English merchants there
heavy premium have the sale made through them, or
else sell them reduced prices. Corn brings now rs
anega and SIG is demanded for corga about 500
pounds $l4 considered fair price, but the Spectators
seeking for 800 and will not sell for less The wheat
and crops coming WELL and there is every pros
pect oil abundant crop neglected to mention that Ma
fall The fit occasoned by dose of camphor
for cramp colo. believe this is all have to olier to-
day. the auconeer remarks when he sells his last arti
Gle. Yours, truly, J. Il. d.