The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-16
Camargo, in which the Mexican general says he will
take his Christmas dinner at Monterey!

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Camargo in which the Mexican general says he will
take his Christmas dinner at Monterey!
Col K l.. Clemens, Of Tennessee, who arrived here
from Camargo on the steamer Warren reports that an
express had arrived previous to his leaving, with nfor
Saillo, with from twenty to thirty thousand troops
The information brought to Camargo in letter from
Cen. Butler, who wrote on the eve Of his departure
from Monterey to reinforce Gen Worth. Gen. Butler
states that in the dispatches received Gen. Worth in
forms him that unless reinforced he will be compelled to
fall back on Monterey Gen. Butler word that he
would reinforce him without delay, and departed imme
datsy Previous to leaving, Gen. Butler sent an ex-
press to Gen Taylor, who was only sixteen miles dis
tant, the march to vctoria and supposed that
the commanding general would countsrmarch his 70
without delay.
Upon the receipt Of the news at Camargo Brig Gen.
Lane struck his tents had his command the march
in less than two hours thereafter and in less than twelve
troops consisting of the Kentucky cavalry and Captain
Kers company OF United States drsgoons intending to
reach Monterey by forced marches.
An express likewise forwarded from Camargo to
Gen. Patterson which reached here Tuesday, about
II o'clock Gen. Patterson had left only few hours
previous to join his DIVISION encamped at Moquete II is
supposed that he will change his order of march, and
proceed also to reinforce Gen. Worth; but of this
1t also understood in Camargo, that Gen. Wool
would join Gen. Worth with his forces; and he
near at hand it was supposed that he would be the first
While this subject, II may not be amss to add one
word respecting the on dts about the plans
train has somewhere beencut o-that detachment has
been Ca ptured-that Mexican town has been, or is
about to be, retaken, sc. One would suppose had
sufficient experience Of the credit ordinarily due to the
flying stories in this city and neghborhood render any
unnecessary against them Yet we are sorry to
ed however improbable ridiculous the stories
may be- If not actually believers in the reports
allow themselves be agitaed concerned when they
hear them Now, this il all very unwlse, and wholly
unworthy Americans. Besides, the troops left in Maa-
have hundt eds of our country men, drawn here
by interest CURIOSITY, of whom has.
should have, his arms in perfect order We abun-
dainty able defend the city against any force regular
or irregular with which any OF their heroes from their
general-inchef down to Canales, who is everywhere
that enemy is not to be found, may threaten it With
weapons always bright-with powder always dry-with
perhaps little vgor in tho administration Of
afarsand little less indulgence towards the open and
undisguised enemies in our midstwe can listen unmov
ed to the most fghtul reports that heard daily and
even hourly, in the streets Of Matamoras.
Brigadier General Pillow, in command of tho Illinois
brigade the advance Of General column has
been for several days encamped Moquee six leagues
the Victoria route Having been stationed four
States to recruit his strength which had been seriously
by constant service and exposure the upper
Rio Grande While waiting at the Brazos for trans-
port his health was SO much improved that he determp
ed TO return to Maamoras where he arrived the th
instant On arriving here he found that desirable
that his command should set out in two days Though
still feeble. (being scarcely out OF sick bed) with
characteristic ZEAL and the promptness of the true sol
would be ready at the hour appointed He accordingly
marched, and encamped on the 10Th near tho Moquee
lake.
The generals friends in the United states will rejoice
to hear that his health and strength quite restored by
the cheering prospect Of active service They need no
assurance that should the enemy afford him opporu
nifty he will prove himself the worthy representative
OF family already distinguished in military
nails.
We were informed by an officer of the army who ar.
rived here from Camargo few days since, that Next
can recruiting officer was captured near that place hold
ing com mission from Canaes Twenty or thirty ran
cheros enlisted. but they set at liberty and
the officer put under arrest.
Considerable exc tement prevailed at Camargo the
priest having informed the commandant that the post
would be attacked it ascortained that the
troops had been withdrawn
Extract from letter to a member Of Congress
CAMARoo, Dec. 49, 1916.
DEAR SIN IL have just arrived here in haste from
Monterey TO expedite the movement ofroops that have
been ordered forward. left Monterey the morning
OF the nth, and arrived here this morning The emer-
gency was this General Worth the l6th despatch
ed an express from satlo to General Butler at Monte
rey, to inform him that Santa Anpa, with his whole ar
my, would attack Saltillo in few days perhaps in
three and requesting all the aid that no could get snd
stating that his whole force for duty did exceed 900
The general belief is that Santa Annals force is at
least twenty thirty thousand men, Upon the receipt
Of Wsrth letter. express was sent by Butler to Gen
who had left two days. for Victoria and sup
posed to be about thirty miles from Monterey with
regular forces and General Quimans brigade. Tie also
sent an express to Con Wool at Parras, (Worh hav-
ing also sent an express to Wool) commanding him TO
proceed at once to Salillo Should Taylor and Wool
reach Salle in time there will be force there of be-
tween six and seven thousand men, which will be oil
that can be got there in any reasonable time forgot
to that General Butler lett for Saltllo immediately
with the Kentucky and Ohio regiments, that were at
Monterey, numbering, together, about eight hundred
efficient men. The two regiments, at moments VAIN
ing in the dead Of night up their camp and in fine
order moved off for Monterey to start from that place al
daylight the morning of the 18th. On my return from
the city to the camp about an hour before day. met
them marching in quick time and in the finest possible
spirits, the Kentucky regiment under command OF Major
shepherd and the Ohio regiment under command of Ma
Orders had been issued least six weeks ago to
raj Lane to move forward with two Indiana regiments
in order that Worth might be reinforced but by some
means the orders although they arrived in Matamoros
did not reach General Lane. This matter, suppose,
will be looked into hereafter. do not much fear the
result though matters now look little precarous.
found General Lane in motion; and though he cannot
reach Sao by the time the fight is expected he may
possibly get to Monterey in time to reinforce our
troops if they should be compelled to fall back upon
that place. | will leave here to morrow next day
for head quarters with General Marshall and the Ken
lucky cavalry.
TIE REVOLUTION IN yUcATAN.
From the Balize (Hon) Observer, Dec. a.
We have received letters from Bacalsr under date Of
December 3D. with the following interesting intelli
war has broken out between Merida and Campeachy
in consequence Of the former proclaming in favor
Mexico and the latter for the United States The people
Canpeachy wish to depose the Governor of Merida
establish the seat Of government in their own city.
Active hostilities have commenced in the vicinity
Ssal and several lives have been lost but tho Particular
have not reached here. Campeachy has raised 1000
and the army daily increasing 800 soldiers march
ing to join them from Peto, ian Indian village 30 leagus
from Bacalar) under the command of Gen Bsnito Pa
eheco, most desperate man, and outlaw.
The towns Of Teimin, Valladeld, Tyesuco and Pete
have also proclaimed in favor of the United States
Tiscobl, Txeas Paduke and Saban in favor OF Mexico -
Bacaar remains neutral at present. but the people
making great preparations, mounting on the ole
fort enrolling volunteers &c. Having made no demon
stration as yet they will in all probability join which
ever appears to be the strongest party.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
From the St. Louis Reveille, Dec. 2g1
The express which left here last Sunday for Santa
Fe bears orders to Gen. Kearny and Colonel Donphan
to proceed South, and form junction with General Toy