Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-05
From the N. .. Bee. April 81.
LATER FROM RRAZlS

BY the aniva OF the u 5. steamship T,l,,,s,h Cant.
Aud We have received papers from Bru,os Santiago to
18th inst They contain intelligence Of special in
| tercst.
Gen. Taylor has his n, IN, w,nn sD,n,.
few miles outside OF Monterey The old hero has but
meagre force under his immediate command the main boz
| DIV OF his army being with Gen. Wool at Aqua Nueva-
The Let Mississippi (Cen Taylor II.
eaedO forms what be considered his body guard and
win MN al the Springs In and around Monterey, are
tue henueky cavalry % and 81 Orleans, Sd Ind snans
six companies OF Vlrgnians and few companies Of Tex
an rangers SIX companies OF yirxnians are occupying
Snns ana Oadareiis, which places being fortified
lhe I'd ONO regiment Is probably this time on its way
down to Camargos Of service nearly up aud tho
eoysae home~ard bound. Five companies of Kentucky
cavalry were IN Camargo few days ago, but were TO re-
uth 10 monterey as an escort 10 tran-ths regiment
also but BRET time to in service and will soon be
/ returning.
Ii IL pleasing, remarks the Flag TO hear the returning
volunteers those who have baed under him. speak OF old
Rough ana Ready With accord they all his
pt1sc, aed bis bravery and military sk, displayed
the oatues ana orilnt victories which he led them
have stirred up ieengs within their breasts which never
be ehaeed Napoleon never had the love and CONT
denec OF his troops than has Gen. Tayor-wo have heard
voluntetrsy not IN spirit OF but cool
Der earnest hatundcr him they TO into bat,
ue with odds against them one assured ol
victory. Many with whom have spoken, disclan ever
having looked to the possibility of dete at Buena Vista
victory, nothing but victory thought OF The coun.
'enanee OF Gen Taylor during the long wore.
throughout the appearance OF triumph and who noticed
him augured victory from his look
The kio Grande several feet a days ago. leading
pcicl rainy season had
are again reeeding, and shallow greatly to re-
tard the operations ct the Quarter Masters Department
only few ct the boats being able reach Camargo aud
they not iroghc. Should tho continue to fall Rcy
will be the highest point to which they can ascend
Henry Aldiidge arrested Palo Alto on the i7,h
ey order OF Gen Gushing, charged with having murderous
y assaulted Mexican named Scrbanies lie was taken
TO the guarthouse, where he awaits his trial.
most hendish murder has been committed on the road
between Camargo and Monterey. Father Ray, long and
iaNofsby known as Chaplain TO the Army. killed by
party OF Lancers while IN che OF his divine
cation Truly, remarks the Flag. these children Of the
Monezamas measuring up dreadful punishment that
ere long will descend upon their heads with the fury
tornado.
The county watered by the Rio Grande between Msa-
mcros and CamargO, has suffered greatly from the long
continued drought So long absence OF has never
before been known, and tho desuuuon among the nhab
ants Is already considerable. The MeNeaus ptovebi
ally impfoydcnt and seldom than sufficient corn
tor their consumption and the-demands of the army
have exhausted their Distress may follow but not
starvation, since the forest and prairie yield food album
dainty 70 allow Of such aPprehenslons.
private % the companies of the 2nd Mis,issp-
pi regiment At Walnut Springs named Carson formerly
member OF the Mississippi Legislature recently way
laid by two MeAlcans and nhumanly murdered. The Flag
says:
His muna,ei body discovered in the ehapparsl
few feet from the road, by Capt Jack Ever aud Mr. John
hays, who were Journcyng up TO Micr-Ihe warm blood
was yet uicAlnE from hun, whch induced them think
ms assassns still and they search
m the thekcta and came sight ct the Mexcans not
than two hundred yards from where the murdered
man lay. Chase given and they overaken
and their guilt Li lcny proved by their blood stained
hands and garments aud the property OF the murdered man
found upon then persons The FIRST impulse was TO kill
them upon the spot but election induced being taken
forward aud turned Col Davis who with his ree
mcni, was Mt many miles IN advance. The fate of the
assasslns, after being given 10 the Mssssppans,
have not leaned but infer their punishment,
could be devised by the eHasperaed companions
ot The bu,chered man.
The transport ship America from this port arrived At Bra
Santiago, the pa inst. all well, and commenced
landing her troops when the Telegraph sailed.
List OF tue passengers VINO came with the Tele-
s'sPh: Co. K DAVIS OF the 81 Regiment Mississippi yo-
iuncers Col Rogers OF the Kentucky Legion; Capt j.
e. Tod, OF Texas Capt. Kent OF the L. ). A Lieut..
vile Legion Lieut. White do; and so discharged youu-
Acc!uESr.-Robert White Of Capt. Bllos's company.
Louisville Legion lost his hand by the explosion OF
the rockets found during the me Friday morning The
hand much shsteTed by the shock that ampuaon
above the wrist became necessary which operation
performed upon the spot by Dr. Mathews Surgeon
TO The Legion and borne by the sufferer with unusual
iJrttute.-NoRtrey american Pioneer.
We learn, pleasure, tina, rank and file Of the s
Ohio Regiment have taken measures present Maor L.
Giddnss with sword, TO cost $500, token Of their
respect and thanks. This token Of appreciation could not
be bestowed more worthy person. in whom the
characters Of soldier aid gentleman truly
bned-H
a few days since the ID Regiment of Mississippi vo
lunteers arnved this city They fine body OF
men as We nave seen lately numbering about hun
bred electives They all armed with niles OF the same
MAKE as ln.sc Oi the lsi ReglmeuL-I6.
We woud respectfully call the attention Of the Governor
OF this city TO Outrage which has ever since the Ame
army the city q: Monterey been allowed TO
pass unnouced-tis the assessing and eyyng By the
Acade, oil merchants IA the city. We hope that the
auinorues will look into the and with what JUS
uee and propney SUCH thing can be tolerated.
81 from three 10 four thousand dollars is believe pro-
cured every month"; whcs the present OF affairs il
far much be APPROPRIATED Tor the Mexican government
Of the city. We firmly believe that one half OF this reye-
the central government, order to assist in
prosecuting the war We deem n improper for the Ame-
to be compelled 10 enhance PROSPECTS
enemy order that they may prosecute their aggres
war-ib.
SHANLTUL-Persons recently from Monterey informs rs
that coming down, they beheld along the road
side, where had been mnssacTed the who fell in
10 the HI nds Of Ureas m the attack the wagon
trsn, the decaycd and muulaed remains Of upwards Of
h.ty Of these unfortunate Where they fell, there
sui they suffered 10 remain, their flesh made the food
Of yuure and wolves, and their scattered about by
these beasts and birds OF prey. Train passed
them by with more notice that passing commentary
upon sad ate-nJne have stepped forth To give them
burial Humanity sckens at mans indifference 70 man-
death parts friend from friend and brother from brother
and in brief hour all the ties which bound them togs-
ther forgotten. Such a consequence Of war-it
deadons the sensblty and brings 10 level with the
uufcasonng brdte.-[Ibid.
The whole Of the Planners of tho Uni