Washington telegraph., 1847-06-16

LATEST FROM GEN. TAiLoRS
ntNlSloN-RUM0RED ATTACK
UPON CAPT. PIXIES DErACll.
MENF.
The y. O. Delta OF the lst inst. places
us in possession of dates liom Saltillo to
the 10Th OF May.e Tho Picket Guard oil
thai date contains rumored account OF an
attack upon Capt, Pixies detachment, which
left Saltilo about four weeks previous for
chihuahua with d, spalches for Col. Doni
phan. A Mexican from Parras states that
information has been received at that place
to the effect that a large force Of Camanche
Indians had attacked Capt. Pixies com.
mand near place called Mapamie, four
or five days travel beyond farfas, and tha,
he had lost fifteen OF his men. Tho Guard
thinks tho rumor not improbable, as the
country beyond Parras is said to ba over.
run with Indians. We do not think the
rumor Is entitled to fill credit, as Mexican
accounts generally prove 70 be greatly eH'
ageeraled. We hope they may prove so
in this instance.
Gen. Taylor, it /, said, still contemplate,
movement on San Luis polasi and would
probably march in that direction about the
lsi Of June, Col, Doniphan's command
was supposed to be at Partas, where he
was instructed to remain until he received
luther orders. There was but little news
stirring at Monterey or saliiilo. We eH.
traet tho following Intelligence rom Vera
Cruz from the \. o. Times Of the 81 aud
the fieayune OF the ilh inst:
From the ~ o. Times, Juaf2d
Ry the arrival here, yesterday, oi the
steamer James l., Day. Captain Wooi,
which leii Vera Cruz on the 25lh uIl., we
have intelligence from The army OF opera
lions under Gen. Scot. 10 late date, with
correspondence from the city 10 the da, oil
her sailing.
PRosrEofs or 4 SPEEDY PHAeE.-rbe
mosi important item Of news BY this arrival
is The prospect of speedy peace, which
really seems, from what Is announced rs
having lately lru,pifed IN the interior OF
hekicolo be moi dye,led Of something like
probability. Onlhe 9Th uli.. intelligence
reached Vera Cruz. from the Capital, that
General Herrera had been elected Prsi
deul On the 10Th ult., and The eanse ol bis
success over his competitors. vas the de-.
sire generally lell by the thinking portion
oflhe Mexican population, 10 open nego'ia.
linna with the United States. Tor renewal
of friendly relations. II was stated, also
thai tho new President would not be ham.
pefed with any restrictions IN his rlllHs
10 make peace. The only drawback On
this agreeable intelligence Is. that 1t does
not come in an official form, although al
most universal oTedenee Is given 10 il ia
Vera Cruz; aud mems minds are becom.
ing moro aud more soplhed. as the real
character ol the Americans becomes known
10 The people IN the Interior, aud parlicu-
iar!y in the populous cities. Gen. Worth.
visit To tho Bishop at purba, has wrought
immensely in favor ol the invaders; while
the scrnpllous honesty and high feeling Of
honor displayed by all rank, Of the army.
with a few uncomfortable exceptions. In
their intercourse with The inhabitants ui
the large towns. have quite undccciyrl
their expectations, which counted IN cru.
city and rapacily, as our distinguished char.
aeierislics. We shall impalienily wait TOR
the neat arrival, which must realize or dis.
sipal, this pleasant vision ol peace. One
fact, however, we gather from these aj.
vices, which is, that the lumult Of passion
into which tho Mexican population were
thrown by tho dispersion Of Santa Anna,
army at Cero Gofdo, has considerably
subsidized. There is nothing yet said OF
the progress, or the issue Ol Mr.. IrisI's
mission.