New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-03
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Later from the Army.
wAsHIxeTos, March 2--lo P.

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N.x.orle.n. paper. to the I'D nit inclusive.
contain advices from Tampico TO the 18TH Calves
80 The 1i,b- Brazos the 18th. and Vera Cruz the
ID. The Louisiana volunteers, wrecked in the
ondi,k.. are all safe. with the exception Of six
whom the Colonel Vas constrained 70 leave behind.
Nc action occurred between the volunteers and the
Mexicans.
The Volunteers reached Tampico on the 9Th
ms. all in general good health, but very much ex'
hausted By forced marches Seven were aban-
donsd few miles from the first camp, unable 70
march and it was found impossible to carry them
through the sand on litters. One overlook the
main body. The others remained, and are prob
ably well in the hands Of the Mexicans
Gen Scott was hourly expected at Tsmpico.
The sickness Of the troops at TamPico has been
exaggerated. Their health generally was excel
lent. There are about 1000 men eager for action
bat ignorant Of their immediate destination. Il is
presumed Vera Cruz will be the next point Of gen
eral operation. and they expected to leave Tam
pico in February.
/ The ST. CathariDe was still of Tampico with a
portion Of the New York regiments. Many officers
had gone ashore. The soldiers were not allowed
TO land Had not heard Of the Mississippi troops
on board the Statesman, who from the last ac-
counts were suffering deplorably by sickness.
High honors from head quarters were ordered 70
be paid the memory Of the late Lieut. David Glib
son, second Artillery. He was native Of Virginia
and graduated at the Military Academy.
/ Capt Brown Of the schooner Pioneer sent b.
Gen Patterson 10 succor the volunteers In the On
diaka returned TO Tampico on the 9th, and reported
that finding the volunteers gone, he set the OndiG-
ka wreck on fire and burnt Il. The adventure Of
the Louisiana Volunteers is particulsrized in
the Pcsyune. The day they took refuge from a
watery grave opposite the ondiaks's wreck they
received visits from several Mexicsns OF character
as well as peasants and fishermen. The volunteers
were led to expect assistance in the way ofranspor
taton from the promises made But the scoundrels
were spies disguised, and in the afternoon, under
! flag OF truce, Gen. Cos demanded an immediate
and unconditional surrender Alarming represent
/ atoms were made Of the sw arms OF armed Mexi-
cans prepared for cutting of all retreat, and Cos re-
presented his force at 1900 when in reality be had
but eco all told, and many Of them raw and all OF
whom had entered into the scheme with the hopes
| Of gain and plumber. Col. De Russy answered the
/ flag Of truce, bat was not allowed admission in
side Of Cos's lines. Col De Russy was granted
until o'clock next morning, when the Americans
must surrender or fight. AT night the camp fires
were lighted and the Americans MARCHED leav-
| ing heir knapsacks and all burdensorne materials
/ which would impede their Eight and not wanted
! for sustenance In "a hours they went shesd IS
miles and not an armed Mexican the
way 10 Tsmpico. Cos thought he bad posted men
so as to cut OF the Louissnisns' retreat and de.
/ prive them Of supplies and succor Yankee perse-
verancs foiled them
There were about ninety servicesble guns in
possession Of the volunteers. The others were
! lost In getting ashore. This was one reason for
De Russy not waiting General Patterson was
making extensive preparation 70 rescue the volan-
tesrs when they arrived.
General Scott probably left BraIos on the 10th,
ON board the steamer Massachusetts, which was
said 10 be waiting for him. -Four companies OF
Artillery under Smith and 5wartwout, and Lieut.
enant. shackelford and Hinton, were acting a
body guard to Scott. Camp Pslo has been discon-
tinued
Gen. Worth and STAFF were at the mouth Of the Bio
Crande, waiting TO embark. AL the troops were
in motion. The 4th and 9Th Infantry were on
board; also the first regiment Of rifles, second dra-
goons Taylors light artillery, Col. Duncan's BAT
tery. A detachment OF recruits were still ashore
The roads between Csmargo and Monterey are
almost impossible on account OF robberes. The
Rancheros were gathering from all quarters They
are expecting an attack at Matamoras. The Plaza
was fortified and tho city placed in state OF de-
/ fence
News ofthe capture of Borland. Gaines and Clay
/ is confirmed.
AT Vera Cruz General Valencia had been reliev-
ed OF command and his place supplied BY General
Vaxquez.
! The Mexicans were convinced that Vera Cruz
would be the next point Of attack and were busily
engaged In certifying the the passes and roads to
the City of Mexico.
The merchants Of Jalapa were called upon for a
I r lrll. N0tkt trrrp Gan
/ Luis or Santa Anna Thepeope Of San Luis. lula
and Jalapa were on the alert to discover the ad
vance Of General Scott Texas news is interest
ing but not worth telegrsphng.
WASHINGTON March 2-ll P. NJ.
/ A mass meeting Of mechanics employed in the
| Washington Navy Yard assembled to night in
Anscosts Hall Resolutions earnestly and respect
fully demonstrating against the late order changing
and reducing their pay was adopted. Mr.. McCauly,
/ Commander OF the Yard, was desired TO present
them to the Secretary OF the Navy and use his III
fuence in having the order rescinded. He has so
consented. The men in the meantime will work
under the new regulations.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2-ll P. ~
The late order as regards the Philadelphia Navy
Yard has been rescinded and the workmen resume
operations To- morrow.
~ The AMERICAN RIvIEw for March opens
with a strong expose Of the Executive Usurpa
tons lately perpeuatsd in the commencement and
conduct Of the Mexican War. but especially in the
organization Of Territorial Governments. Civil and
Judicial in New Mexico and California w dc
not know that anybody cares much now'aday;
about an act OF violence to the Constitution, PR 'e
butt is well to meet each novel and gross outrage
with an impressive pr0iest-wheh Is well done in the
article before The Destiny Of the Country IS mex
discussed in an animated graphic. hopeful essay. 1
embodies some f.laciss in the Way Of prOphecy-al