The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-12

adyices from him, and it was supposed he would Join
Gen Worth in season TO assist in repelhng the enemy
There was rumor that Santa Anna had thrown bo-
DIV of II 900 men between Gen Worth and Gen Taylor
n, prevent junction OF the American forces This report
was not credited nor does II probable that II is true
as the main road to Monterey passes through Saino
There ia a circutous mountain road which avoids Salt
To- but II is not favorable 10 the mareh o an army anu II
is impracncabe for ordnance
II was the impression OF gentlemen who came passen
gers the Edith, and with whom we nave cohyersed,
tbat battle was fought about the 23h ullino II was
thought however that Gen Taylor had reached Salho
before that time, and also Gen iwggss :, Yen oult'
mans, Gen. Buffers. and Gen. w ools comnlanus y was
likewise hoped that the troops from Camargo would also
arrive at Sallo in good season II these expectations
were realized Gen Taylor had about seven thousand men
to oppose to Santa Annals army Our noriants .hink
Santa Annals army was oyerrated, put Pos'Vekhow
edge was had of his exact numbers
The whole valley OF the Rio Grande was IN state OF
great fement Apprehensions OF an Attack were enter
tanned at Camargo Matamoros, and other points, iron
the rancheros under Canales. he wi,hurawa OF SO
many troops from the nver lei' ,he sailsf Exposed 10
danger At Maamoros Col. Clark had called upon The
citizens TO enrol themselves for service ana al the Bra
EOS Gen Jesup had done the same thing bolh these
points were sadly deficient in both men ana arms was
thought Canales had 1900 under him. and that the
large supply of goods at Nlaamoros ana the exposed
condition of that city, might quicken his courage
Gen Scott arrived at the Bmzos on the 18th nt The
following day he proceeded to the mouth OF me RIO
Crande and was yet at that point when the Edith LEFT,
waiting the arrival Of the horses belonging to the egl
ment OF mounted rifemen, when it was understood he
would proceed Immediately up the riyerto Camargor
Capt Wayne has been transferred from the staf OF
Mai Gen Jesup to that of Gen Scott, and was to accom-
pany him on his tour of observation =
The steamship Alabama was off the Brazos when the
Edith sailed and will probably bring us more definite
intelligence in few days; the Eutora was also there so
that we may count upon an arrival very soon
The Edith brought over large mail but owing to the
laeness of the hour of her arrival was not sent to the
post Office She encountered great gales from the south
and east, and yet made the passage in itytwo hours
Amongst the passengers were MAJOR f. ) Hawkins, TN
NJ Cowan I'd Kentucky regiment, and Captain Inchel,
OF the regiment; Messrs. Clements, HARRISON, &c.
| The news leaves painful anxiety to learn the pro-
gress of events The impression amongst the passengers
that battle had been fought so strong that we have
almost imbibed the belief.
twas believed that AN express had been sent to Gen
Patterson counermandng his march IN the direction Of
Victoria.
From the n. O. Picayune of Jan. s.
The News from saitillo.-Morc OF santa Annals Move
The following letter, which to hand after our
edition of Sunday printed, puts to rest all doubt as 10
the fact that advices were expressed IRON Gen. ORTIZ
at Satilo, announcing the march of large Mexican
force towards that place. With what intentions Santa
Anna has thrown forward men III this direction time only
can soye but, if the force has not been estimate
it may be his plan TO cut up our army IN detail.
AT the last accounts, Gen Wool was at Paras, about
1870 miles, ii we mistake not northwest OF Saltlo OWl
correspondent evidently enersains doubt as to the
tcability of his forming junction with General Worth
Ii would good strategy the part OF the enemy bI
throw large force between Salhllo and Paras make Al
diversion with portion Of the troops against Genera
Wool AppreheDsions that such may have been theE
discernbIe in correspondence. If Santa An
had any of the spirit and capacity OF the great military
commander to whom he dangerously lkens himself he'll
would have done such thing long before this Hen
is the letter
CAuAaeo, Mexico Dec. 10, I2 at night
BY express last night from Gen. Worth, which arrived
halfpas o'clock, learn that Santa Anna is advan
ing upon Salo and Monterey, is said, with 80 900
all the available force from this place and vicinity
ordered up to those points with the least possible delay
the time requisition has been received for lar
supply Of ammunition to be forwarded inediatey The
express from Salto arrived AT Monterey the evening
the day Gen Taylor left thu. place for Monte Morales
his way TO Victoria. He had probably made thirty miles
from Monterey with his army Intended for the Occupation
of Victoria but this intelligence will doubt
counter movement sustain Monterey ard Salilo
do speak certain, but think Gen. Taylor NEE
Santa Anna with 5000 and not morcs as portion Of NJ
force. under Generals Patterson and Pillow. has been wiz
drawn from here TO hold Tampico know nothing OF sE
deences Salto, but Worth there and what any man
can do he can and will.
1t strikes that if Santa Anna has the force which ism
ported, that would be policy TO bring decisive &C
ton Monterey, but by surrounding the place. culIEa
his force to attack the depo and connecting links with
gufwhch must be left weak by the drawing oil supports
Tor Monterey and Salnlo--that such would be his beg
chances for This depot for instance, which
one from which Cen Taylors army draws its supplies
without defences and am told is TO be left with one conf
pany Of artillery company of dragons, (not pounsd
and one regiment OF Indiana volunteers; and there a
sinews of war; enough here to make the game worth
candle"
From last reports Gen. Wool had vet formed Juno
ton with Cen Worth; and ii is thought by some problem
atca whether he would be able to form one, in cone
qence of the advance of the enemy placing themselves
position between these forces. am not advised
the Gen. Woos column will take from Paras md
therefore give opinion the OF this @
sonng; but thing IL ccrtainwe the OF I'M
portant events and think by the arrival shall chon
ice you matters Of stirring interest We will seq what
we will Yours, truly, &c.
From the ~ O. Bulletin, Jan. 4
The Army.
kal,a
felt as to the position OF the advanced corps OF nt
army under General Worth, at Saitillo The arrival Of
the United States steamer Edith Saturday, it is true
confirms the previous of the advance OF SANITY
Anna in great force from San Luis upon Sato but su
these but ruors and there appears to have been
TONS General WORTH as was his duty to do, in orde
be prepared to any contingency Of the kind, bal
acted on these rumors and had sent information by eN
press to Monterey, and reinfocemens moving lo
ward to Saltilo from Camargo and Monterey. It way
also expected that he would be joined by General WOOL
who only distant 25 to 80 leagues; and even II m
is attacked we feel well assured he will be able to hon
his position against any force that Santa Anna can bn
against him. II
Later from Mexico.
Movements Of the naryLoss of the United Sfute pr,
schooner Unfon.- Proceedings Of the Mertcdn 70"
gress, &C., &c.
By the arrival of the United States frigate Potomac
Pensacola from Vera Cruz have received letters an
papers from that city nearly three weeks later than o.
advces by way of Havana, The brig Oneco arrived
this port Yesterday having left Anton liZardo the III