The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-08
From the N. o. Delta of January 20
From Tampio0.

The brig Union arrived yesterday from Tampico S
brings three days later news than we had previons
received, but il presents nothing OF importance We
have received from of correspondents the follow
ing letter. which, although part OF ITS contents had been
anticipated, will be read with interest
TAMpIco, Mexico, Jan. Is, ISL
GENTLEMEN: After the effects of severe norther
again address you and have TO inform you OF the loss ri
the brig Mount Vernon, from New Orleans, cargo gov
eminent stores for the quartemaser also, OF the ,o
loss of the schooner Foam, from New Orleans both
these vessels lost in the norther which continual
several days. Uncle Sam to be a loser in an
branches but that of the fighting department and her
he is victorious On the evening OF the 18th inst, an ey
petition of some 500 troops alabama volunteers ami
artillery regulars despatched by General Shields o
wards Victoria they only Ii miles distant when
express arrived from Gen. Taylor, at Victoria with
900 men, accompanied by Gen. Patterson When Gen
Shields received the dispatches, he countemanded h,
orders. and the troops marched back TO Tampco the ne
evening. Col. Kenny and MIR: Donnelly the bear
ers of the dispatches Gen TAYLOR is to remain a, Vc
oria until he hears from Gen. Scott at Tampico Gen
Scott is hourly expected There is no danger Of old
Rough and Ready attacking Santa Anna al San LOUIS
Potosi The city OF Vera Cruz is the Contemplated
point of attack. The Mexicans quite Indifferent the
weather. gone to the interior, and are totally
opposed TO the maid,tos Anericanos. have to inform
you Of The ARRIVAL Of company B. first artillery under
antry, under command OF Capt. Walker, and detach
ment of the LIST artillery recruits, under command Of
Lieut. b. H. Hill, LIST artillery, all from New York; the
band OF the LIST artillery, from Pensacola, arrived few
evenings past, all, men and officers in health am not
going to trouble you with any of the many mors that
are prevalent here concerning war and the rmors of war
that are aioat here.
Since Gen. Shields assumed command, matters are en-.
tirely changed. and things on pivot. The author
ties Of Tampico are changedt is composed of what YOU
would call haf-and -haf--Amercans and Mexicans Mr.
Chase, MIR. Taylor and Brevet Major Morris. of the lth
artillery is behalf of the Americans the former The
late American consul, who is appointed city treasurer
the latter, Breve Major Morris, in charge of the police
regulations OF the city, and great credit is due Brey
Major Norris for his strict and particular attention 10 his
duties COL Gates and Lieut. Col Bolton deserve grea,
praise for their exertons in their respective commands
also, Capt f. b. tabbitt, of the quartemasters depart
ment, who is early and late at his duties and rendering
every comfort he possibly can to the soldiers CAPTAIN
Rabbit is much beloved by the volunteers and performs
his laborous and trustworthy duties with the creates,
faith to the government Gen. Shields is much beloved
planning of their horses having been stolen and sold ,o
quarermasters department he refers them to the acalr