Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-03-24
From he ~ D. Commercial Times March 8
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From te N. o. Commercial Times tnareh s:
- LATER FROM aTAMPtCO.
By,he arrival here last evening of the
schr. Abby Mortou,C Capt: Cornish, from
Tampico, the 24lh ult. we hear intelli.
pence thence up to that date.
GSoeral Scott, the Comnander-in, Cblef,
arrived of Tampico on Thursday evening
the 18th ul,. but did not come ashore until
Friday morning, previous to which 10
received a "thundering welcome" tie
seemed to be in fine health and spirits.
After receiving the congratulations OF 2
great number Of the citizens, he proceeded
to Gen. Pattcrson's head quarters. On
,he.2lst ne embarked with his suite on
board The steamship Massachusetts,, to
proceed, no doubt, to The island OF Lo6os.
The four brisades under Generals Twiggs.
sPilIow, Shields and Quitmau, arc en-
barking, probably, for the same destlha
zion, although no,hing positive in relation
thereto, was promulgated TO the inhabl,
tan,s of Tampico. The Sentinel says,
the destination Of these troops is very pro.
perly left to the fruitful imagination Ell the
public, for what is the value Of secret if
il is iu lha possession of every one.
Aooul 2Oj0 troops had lelt 'Tampico for
iLobos, aud all the vessels were hauling IN
To take on board the remainder'cf the troops.
Tue steamship EuIvra was TO leave on
the 9th uit. for LObos, aud thence Tor
this port.
General IgorM.-The brig !de of Gene
: raj WORT, had not reached 'fdmplco on
the 26iti ult. but was hoarly expected.
the scene in and about Tampico is
stated to be slirrinsin tire extreme. Re.
views of troops; in regiments and 'brlgades
were daily taking place. vessels were con-
tinually arriving with goods. merchandise,
military stores, &c. &C.; the American
population eresal 10 intense excitement,
regarding coming events. Every thing
announced action in its utmost intensity.
All quiet with regard 10 the enemy iu the
inferior. a..
Dcstitulion in The Merican Army
Pouerty in the Gocernment.-Fhe iampl-
ca Sentinel, of the 20th ultimo, publishes
proclamation from Santa Anna 10 his
tcouutrymen which will be fonnd below.
The distress pervadius his army, which it
ipain,s, is really unexampled. in modern
ehistory. Since the publication Of that
document, he has issded an address 10 the
soldiers in which he reitcrates The helpless
mess aud desli'ulion Of those under him,
states his determination OF Immediately
proceeding forth in search Of the enemy
advising tho soldiers, as they are de-
-seried BY tho Government, thar they must
endeavor to skill what they eat" 7It is
dated tae Oh ul!imo, at San Luis PotosI,
sand is intended to inspire the soldiers with
courage and patriotism.
fErtract from the Proclamation Of Santa
Anna.s as
WHY then this detention in San Luis J!
says the hostile party of the press. Why,
when the General of the enemy freely.
aud with small body Of troops, explores,
tile States Of Coahuila, M ,vo Leon, and
Tamaulpas, do they not gosout and meet
him. Why does not the Commander.in-
Chief advance, INTO the country? Why,
daes he not fight him and drive him out
OF, the country! Fellow citizens, hear
mo. aud believe that no one wishes more
ssttanslnysclf, that the day of glory for the
country. the day Of confusion and horror
10 The unjust enemy, should shine; bu'
unfortunately. holy as my wishes are the
difficulties are great wah which am
beset. =
On nv arrival at the capital, the army
was not what it is today, as you will
easily ,see-by my narration. Since that
time il has been increased three ,fourths Of
its original force. | did not find here, nor
was there any. in other places, deposit
of men, horses, or equipments. was
compelled first to scud for the men TO all
',he States to fill up the regiments. A
:sglier cannolbe made 'et once. aud the
whole world kuuws that The ordnance re-
;uuires four .nonths at least Of instruction
for the purpose of being able TO do duty in
time of peace. Would il have been pfu-
dent, then wishing to escape from the note
'of inac,ion, to take the initiative, and 10
present myselfto the field with an army of
novices, composed Of meu taken uI' in the
moment from their domestic occupations!
Would the people not accuse me then,
and with rnoretreasou, of having exposed
TO an evident danger the honor of our
farms and the liberty Of our country hav-
Ing committed the imprudence Of opera
ling with men and not with soldiers !
Was ii mol my duty to prepare ammunition
-lo collect and improve The arms-to
bring from all points the artillery, and a.
slasl to gather all the war materials? Think
,,about this with iinpartiaIi,y, and al'or-
wards Judge if*I deserve reprinandins.
But it is not suflicienl, it we desire to Sc
tcure victory 10 our'arns, that the army
which | have the honor to command
should be numerous and disciplined; it is
not suIiicien, if this army is possessed Of
the most eminent enthusiasm TO aveuge
the oulrages that have be0n done to the
nation; this is great deal, certainly. hut
by no means all ihatis required, Full
of fire. anL desirous Of glory. the gallant
Republicans Of the army Of the Alps.
would NOT have been able to do what they