The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-11
MARCH OF SANTA ANNA WITH TWENTY
THOUSAND TROOPS.
THB> REPORTED REFUSAL
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Tn NEQnIIAIE En- A pEAc 8
AFFAIRS AT TAMPICO.
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mercal house in this city, the subjoined extract of
letter, written by intelligent gentleman at Tampco
and received by an arrival yesterday at Mobile =
"TAMrIco, Dec. II, Is46.
"Advces via Vera Cruz received last evening
Of the action of the Mexican Congress They decreed
that they will not think treat Of peace until every hos
tile foot has cleared Mexican SOIL and every vessel that
lines her coast ID withdrawn consider the war now
commenced in real earnest, and prophesy that Tampco
will become an American town."
tFrom the New Orleans Picayune Jan 81
The steamer Virginia, CSpt. Smith, arrived last even
ing from Tsmpico yia Irszos Santiago, having left the
Brazos the 9th ult The brig Empressaro Capita in
Collins which sailed from TamPico the 26h also ar
We have Converted with gentleman, who came pa.
ssngsr in the virginia from S nrszS: and who direct
be in the accounts They were fully credited
at the Brazos, and confirmed by Capt. Brewer of
the schooner Robert Mills who arrived last evening
An express from Gen. Worth. at saltiIlo. arrived at
brought the that Gen Worth had learned through
his spies that Santa Anna within three days march
me 1a an cali Or thirty
Ter for reinorcements Gen. Taylor and his staff had
left Monterey on The 10Th v 18th day before the
was two days march in advance of him.
Gen. Butler, in command at Monterey, Immediately
sent eff dispatches to Gen MARSHALL at Camargo and to
Gen. Patterson, at Matamoros to send forward without
delay all the troops they could spare from their COM
mands.
Gen. Patterson had left Maamsros only the day before
the news reached that place 1t was at forwarded
that he started on his return with ts vse
to proceed TO Monterey.
It reported Tampco on the 25th as will be seen
from the postsoriptto Mr. Lumsdens last letter. that
portion Of Gen Pattersons command had entered Vic
oria but il is not mentioned that the General himself
had arrived, that cannot judge how far the news
from the two sources may conflict.
The express reported at Matamoros that the road from
Monterey to Camargo lined with troops-regulars
vOluut0er6-On Monterey.
been previously ordered up Our informant says there
Monterey is infested by predatory bands Of rancheros
by which the travelling rendered insecure One train
had been attacked few days before informant pass
ed over the road, AZ had also several small parties and
some few men had BEEN killed and wounded.
We need not say that this possesses the highest
interest A. write have only verbal reports in
regard to it, but hope to receive this morning our cor
respondence from the army There is no intrinsic i'm
II he possesses the energy and skill claimed for him.
nothing appears more likely than that he should fall
and hope crush But we have every confidence in
the vigilance Of Gen Worth and his ability to hold the
to his support. We await further intelligence with the
utmost interest.
TAMrlco, Dec. 10, 1916.
wrote you very hasty scrawl yesterdays and will
add few lines. 1t mas been my good fortune to
meet here several officers OF the Navy with whom had
the honor Of old acquaintance, and from intelligence
received through them can give you for the informa-
ton of their friends home something Of the
immediate movements Of that portion Of the squadron
here, consisting Of the following vessels steamer
Spit6re Com Tsnal gunbo ats Refer Lieut. sterrett;
Petrol @ Perry Monata Lieut. ,I Hazard and
to sail for Anton Lzardo the latter for Brazos
Santiago The best health prevails board all those
vessels. The Ewing has since arrived at New Or.
leans
Gen Shields takes formal command here to-day. He
is energetic thoughtful and intelligent and every
respect fitted for his station One Of the last of Col
Gates, previously in command of this post remove
a fellow named Labruere from his Office auctoneer,
for refusing to take up and turn out with the cit
zens the oher day when they had the alarm, OF which
informed you yesterday Served him right"
Lieut. p Hammond, I'd artillery, aiddecamp to
Gen. Shields Is appointed Acting Assistant jutant Ge-
neral Of the command at Tampico
In obedience to instructions from Maj Gen. Patterson,
Capt Hunt 4th artillery with his company her.
ordered to Camargo, to relieve the garrison there
Interior but nothing Of apparent
enough to tell you of.
TAMPrco Dec. %, 1916.
Although have not much Of interest add to my let
ter Of the l9th cannot let opportunity pass without
sending you something To-day lhere vessels
leaving for New Orleans, as am informed, namely
the bark Mopang, by which send you this the briggs
Arcturus. Mary Ann and Miaudon schooners lnviuci.
BILE and Oregon, and steamer Virginia, which latter
The brig Halowen arrived here three nights ago
from Brazos Santiago, with all the remaining Alabama
troops but one company. These the only volunteer
troops here They aro for most part hardy set of
men orderly and quiet in their and will no
doubt an opportunity occurs, show that they made
Except the Ewing, the vessels belonging to the u
Squadron mentioned in my last being here have not
point of destination do certainly know but have
gathered enough to that Tuspan 10 be looked
III upon Inc steamer Spfhre, Commander Tattnall, is
certainly to in by way of Reconnaissance n moth.
ing mole The officers are all most anxious for some
thing, and sincerely wish they NAV have Chance
Tsmpico is fine little place. | am becoming more
and more pleased with it. # is being Amercanisea very
rapidly At present there arc but few of the better
cses Of the former citizens here; but thos. few arc be-
coming apparently, quite satisfied with the new regime
The police regulations are excellent and every thing
goes quietly. But OF this more
visited, day or two since, the line of works building
by our forces uader the superinten dence Of Captain
Barnard, ofthe United States Eng and must saw
II is most beautiful so far ss has progressed More
supeativey grand in comparison with those con-
srcted by the Mexicans heretofore and most induba-
bly, must they command all the approaches to the city
by land however largo the number OF troops advancing
The greatest scientific skill appears TO be display ed
in the strength and construction, well as proper To-
cations OF these works In word, they will when com
pleted, be least to Santa Annals whole
army.
Hart hss taken very nice house here, which he is
fixing up as theatre II the meantime, he gives
res of concerts Mrs H. Miss Christian and others sp.
pearing In songs and Wells executing Dances &c The
idea OF an American theatre in Tampco is rather novel;
but nevertheless we to have one and almost ven
ture to pfophesy it's success.
could write you pages about Mrs. Chase, the excel
lent lady OF our worthy consul here but you have
furnished with details Of hor unshrinkng and dar
ing conduct, an we'll In defending herself and home
while her husband was In exile, az in furnishing the
most important information to squadron in tho Gulf
ainlormson which saved rampico, and made il Anne
rcan possession. need, therefore, say more than
hls-which must that Ann thase In a great wo.
man have had Tho honor OF being presented to the
la y and confess that lack words express my admi
ration Of those attributes In hor which make woman
great and render her the heroine OF glorious incident
in the history Of America
TANneo, Doc. 20, 1916.
The vessels Of the squadron mentioned In my last are
still here The prize schooner Belle, under command Of
Acting Master Perry, tof the Curnberlsnd) will sail
morrow for Anton Lizardo The steamer spire, schrs
Refer and Nonaa (prize) will remain here until the
forces authorization look for something In the
shape Of fight at Tuspan. have little Information