The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-08-07
INTELLIGENCE
Later from Gen. Taylor's Army.

Later from Gen. Taylor's Army.
The steamship James L. Day, Capt
Wood, arrived at New Orleans, from
the Brazos, whence she sailed on tn,
18th ult.
The following is the news furnished
the Matamoras Flag by Col. Curtiss:
Up to the time Of his departure from
Buena Vista, every thing had rsmainet
quiet in tho camp. The Mexican force.
at San Luis were variously reported a
from four to fourteen thousand. A
march against General Wool had been
determined upon, but appears to have
fallen through. General Wool receiv.
ed timely notice Of it on the 26th June,
and made arrangements for a hearty
welcome. 1t was afterwards ascer.
tanned that the brigade of Gen. Minon,
commanded now by another o~ficer,)
forming the advance, had approached
within sixty or eighty miles of Saltllo.
Here the soldiers began to desert, and
d%issensions arose, which induced a coun-
termarch; and rumor said that General
Valencia was en- route from San Luis
to join Santa Anna at the city OF Mex
leo. 1--WE contradict this rumor upon
The authority Of the San Luis papers
received in this city within the last few
days. These papers state Gen. VaIen.
cha TO be still in San Luis, making pre-
partitions for the reception of General
Taylor. They mention that despatch
es ordering Gen. Taylor to form a juno
ton with General Scott, by the way of
San LUIS, had been captured, and they
feel certain that Gen. Taylor will
march upon that place. The regular
troops under Valencia are stated al
nine thousand, and strenuous appeals are
made to the people to assist in the de-
fence of the city.]
The troops at Buena Vista $4,000
are in good health; and, under General
Woods command, progressing rapidly
in "the school Of a soldier"
General Taylor is still at Walnut
Springs, quietly awaiting the arrival of
endorsements. He desires TO 90 for
ward or back; thinks he has a prospect
of getting more reinforcements than ne
cessary for mere garrison duty in this
country; but not enough to prosecute
movements. He has 10000
800 wagons, and 1900 mules
waiting ready 10 move forward.
The camp near Mier, designed as the
headquarters Of General Hopping, and
he "School Of Instruction." has been
selected at the Sulphur Springs, about
hree miles from Mier, at the junction
# the Alamo river with the Rio Grande.
t is said to be a delightful place; and
ONE 1900 troops are already collect
d there. aaa {
1t was rumored along the road that
Urea was on this side Of the noun ;
aims, but it was not generally believed
n Camargo or above there on the line;
he country wore the appearance Of
quiet, and there was no interest ;
n either present or prospective opera
At this place Mexican reports as
ume a more concise form, and we are j
orced to give credit to some of them. ,
t is beyond doubt that Urea is on this t
ide Of the mountains. We have posi-.
i've information of his being in Victo- |
a five days ago, and of his having ar z
ested the Governor Of this State, and h
ent him under guard to the city of c
Iexico, charged with Matching treason [
gainst the Mexican Government. 1t |,
also pretty certain that a nephew of 7
has been arrested and shot by L
is order-SreasonabIe correspondence
been found in his possession.-
he department of TamauIipas is put C
nder contribution for a large sum of II
and Urea is deputed to en- I
rec its collection with the bayonet. c.
here is a report that he has left Vic in
with the design Of attacking Tam W
co, in conjunction with troops from pl
an Luis; but this rumor we cannot te
ace to any reliable source. fir
Carrabajal is reported moving about be
over the country-here one day. ur
ere the next-letting few traders es. fe,
pc him, fleeing them even to their ca
irts. Of
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