The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-03

outset were finally driven back with considerable loss
miles in extsnt-will probably be complete.
DO not think, from all that can see and learn. that
Gen Scott will be able to plant his batteries for several
days TO come, an until he can make good show he
will not open upon the town at ALL When the lombard
nent does commence it will be in earnest.
Captain Vnton OF the artillery, has been ordered to
take up position at a lime kiln close to the walls of the
city, and this he has effected without loss.
Anticipating an attack upon this point last night. Gen.
worth went out after dark with two companies to sup
port Capt W. but nothing occurred. There lit.
tie ski mishng at the different pckes during the night,
but otherwise all quiet
Col Hsrney's dragons have not as yet arrived, yet
their services are greatly needed II is said that large
train of pack mules, which went out Of the city yeser-
day. took heavy amount OF specie well valuables
All this property might have been captured had
had cavalry force II also reported last evening
coming in towards SHUTDOWN, by the main road from Mex
leo with large drove Of cattle for the beleaguered city
but as the investment was not then completes and as we
had no cavalry, they could not be taken. learn how
ever, that General Twiggs, who commands the north
ern side OF the city, succeeded during the day in captur
ing quite number of cattle northern is blowing,
which il is hoped will bring in the I'd dragons
At the magazine, which was captured the day before
Yesterday, considerable quantity of ammunition
as it was labelled short range" "long range" Sc
good vsrnaculsr. The Mexicans managed 70 get Off
safely the larger portion Of the ammunition and it is now
carefully slowed away inside the city walls
Capt Alburs, who killed yesterday was sitting
Mt the foot OF tree at the time he struck The ball
carried away almost his entire head took oil tho arm of
drummer boy, and wounded corporal besides. II had
gone entirely over one of the Pennsylvania regiments
before reached the spot where the brave but unfor
tunate Captain was sitting.
II would take page OF our paper to give full effect
the afternoon Of the 9tha stirring spectacle has
probably never been witnessed in America In the first
line there was no less than seventy heavy surf boats
containing nearly 1000 regulars and all of them expect
ed to meet an enemy before they struck the shore Not
withstanding this every man anxious to be first
they plunged into the water waist deep they reached
the shore-the stars and stripes" we're instantly ioa
ng-a rush was made for the sand hills and amid loud
shouts they pressed onward.
Three long and loud cheers from their comrades
sill on board awaiting to be embarked and meanwhile
the tops and every portion Of the foreign vessels
crowded with spectators OF the scene Not one who
Mexcans did not oppose is a greater mystery than
ever considering their great advantages at the time,
and that they have since opposed every step of al
The troops. both regulars and volunteers have suf.
Tered incredibly since the landing marching the
neavy sand hills without water under broling dur
ing the day, and sleeping out without tents bedding
during the heavy dews which have fallen at nghtex
posed, too, to continual fire from the batteries from the
enemy; yet not murmur has been heard. Anything
can DO effected with such troops.
u. 8. sLoor or WAR ALBANY,
SAcRIrIeIos, March ID, morning.
The Portia SO ia sad is to sail medately, and by
her send you few lines more. The norther has
pletelv blown itself out that by breakfast time the
surf boats will again be enabled to reach the shore.
At half past o'clock this morning. the enemy open ed
with round shot and shell, not only from the batteries
around the town, but from the castle.
Rockets were also thrown and tho sky at times was
completely lit up by them, yet large portion of them
fell far short.
In the meantime our men are compelled to remain
quiet and take this ethe hardest duty soldier has
be gratihed in the course of q few days.
NEWS FROM TAMrIoo.
lFrom the N o. Picayune, March as
The Arabian arrived yesterday from Tampco, having
The u. steam schooner Hunter, Lieut. Mclaughlin
was going up the river as the A. came out
We have not, by this arrival, word of additional
news In regard to tho actions OF the 22d and 23d u
The messenger who was sent of from Brazos on the
schooner Alert. with the of Gen Taylors victory
had arrived at Tampice.
Everything was quiet at Tampico We find in the
Sentinel report Of the proceedings Of meeting called
to hear the report OF committee appointed to raise sub
that S5O7 % had then he 18th inst been raised and
measures were taken which will no doubt bring in
much larger sum It's indeed novelty to read Of ssch
q meeting in Mexico, composed Of her enc
mics is due, however, to the Mexicans to say that
an ntimation was given on their behalf that il waited
benevolsnt purpose Of the meeting. committee was
accordingly appointed with this object In addition
can theatre, to the same good cause
From the New orlesns Bulletin, March a5l ~
We have the Matamoras Flag of the 18th inst The
following paragraphs are oil that nd that have
already appeared We pleased to sec that the
Carolina regiment had arrived The Flag states that the
Mexican orce engaged in the late battle, consisted Of
InMn,ry'.''''. ''........ $4,000
Artillery and sappsrs. ........::. 1000
al,ooo
The I'd Mississippi regiment now occupying Mata.
moras we are informed will be superseded by the North
Carolina regiment, now at the Brazos, sand expected
here in few days The destination ths Missssppians
Is Monterey.
The impression gone abroad that Gen Taylor fell back
from his first encampment after the battle CONNIE need is
incorrect The battle ended where it CONNIE without
his yielding inch of ground He had selected Buens
Vista for his battle ground, in the battle came on
IL
from his we'll known dislike to quartering them in or
near cities Buena Vista his first love, and he re-
turned to this spot on learning that Santa Anna
We understand from reliable authority that there are
letters in town from Mexcans stating that Santa Anna
is in full retreat to San Luis Potos.
INTERESTING FROM CALIFORNIA
From the Boston Traveller, APRIL
We have been favored with the perusal of letter
from master of Ameri ship the coast Of ali.
fornia to gentleman in this city, dated at Saint Fran.
following extract by which will be seen that the ne
American consul at Monterey is prisoner in the hands
Of tn, Csliiornians We shall make further extracts
from the letter tomorrow The report the massacre
Of thirty Americans, il appears is without foundation
q The Savannah has just arrived hero from San Pedro.
The report Of action at San Pedro 10 false There
been no action there since the affair Of Capt Mervin
Commodore Stockton at San Pedro waiting be Joined
by Col Fremont, who left Monterey with 400 men and
they will make clean work Of IL, and drive every
out OF the country who has taken up arms.
has been taken prisoner by the Calfornians and II
thought they will carry him Of to Sonora. This will be
bad for the squadron he had contracted to supply
large amount Of provisions and stores for them He
AIKEN at San Juan on his way to Monterey.
The vessels of war here the Congress, Savannah
Warren and Portsmouth. The Cy ane Is daily expected
rom Mazatlan. The schooner Julia Ann arrived last
week, prize to the Cyans and the brig Malek Adhel
prize to the Warren, cut out Of Mazatlan."
OPINIONS OF GENERAL TAYLOR.
From the Baton Rouge Conservstor1
gentleman who was with the army last summer,
the Rio 0rande, had occasion frequently to call on
zen Taylor and in moments Of leisure the cause of the
Mexican war, &c. ives topic Of conversation. 1t 10
Known to oil acquainted with General Taylsr that he
,onverses freely upon any subject introauced-there
eems to be no concoalment In his IMPOSITION. During
me Of bis visits, 80 nteman of Mississippi was intro.
uced a. the Hon. Mr. NJ Of that State he being mem.
yer Of the State Senate After few minutes Of general
conversation, our friend remarked, perceive by the
ate papers your friends proposing you for the Presi
!ency" Yes" said Gen. Taylor, am sorry to see
/; have always thought, and still think civilian and
lone other, ought to hold that ONCE have no other
mbon than to bring this to honorable close and
hen 60 to my farm and thsre, in the bosom OF M IA.
aily, live aud die. an no politicians have not had
nance TO- vote in a great number Of years. would
owevsr have voted at the last Presidential election for
Ar. Clay, u could have done so-because believe him
be not only wise statesman and good man. but