The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-12


that Gen Scott will be whilst nearer the sen coas Gen
Taylor Is thought to DO threatened by the proceedng at
pitched battle Has he broken up his camp into detsch
ments OF guerrilla These are questions which many
as d ,Ss onv Ss One thing . certain and
such mystery that his in any portion of the
country would ,csly asonish any The late &C
counts OF the distress which prevailed in his camp at
San Luis might justify the belief that he has dsbanded
his army and yet the fact that of his Generals
have large aud well organ zed bodies Of men under
them and make good Of them too as the capture Of
the Arkansas an Kentucky squadrons at Encsrnacion
indicates, orbids such conclusion At saltllo it is said
that the difficulty in crossing the desert between that
place and San Lula has deferred and will deter Santa
Mnons presence in the neshporhood with three thou
sand horse, may well shake tkis opinion Indeed
present indications mpar interest to intelligence from
every division OF the army column to be
as much threatened as another. A very pretty state OF
things for newsmopgers this.
THE PREPARATION FOR THE ATTACK UPON SAN JUAN
D'ULLoA
From the Washington Union, March o.
We regret TO see the following article, coming appa-
.en'iy from the camp It pnrpos to come from one who
breathes quervlous spirit We shall be very reluc-
tant to believe that This information and these complaints
should have proceeded from his lpsmuch less publish
ed to the world by his authority and concurrence 1t
would scarcely be conformabe to the spirit general
order which has been recently issued by the War De-
partment is altogether congenal to that system
Of subordnation which essential In military matters
particularly in period OF war
Now. without undertaking at this time to enter formal
ly into defence of the War Department against these
gratuitous charges venture to say, upon the facts
which have ascertained that Gen. Scott has received
from the government all the support which promised
10 him and they could COMMUNICATING to the auheri
ty vested in them by the laws The transports which he
wanted had been ordered as soon possible and they
had arrived both from New Orleans and the North The
boats which ordered furnished in the extra
ordinary brief period Of a fortnight The energy
has pervaded the Ordnance Department
The bill for the Increase Of the ten regiments
ported by Mr. Haralson chairman of the Military Com.
nttt in tha thu NAIL bar and
twice This bill prepared at the War Depart.
ment, the 18th Of December, the day after the COM
fore DO that the allegations that bills pre-
pared before the 4h OF January not borne out by the
Prsdents message Of tho ssh Of December was opened
IL Congress Pursuant to request OF the chairman Of
the Military Committee Of he Senate to furnish bill
Presidents annual message and in the annual report Of
the Secretary of War bill was prepared and furnished
the same day Some OF the provisions included in the
draft Of this bill similar to those which had been
previously presented to the committee Of the House. par
iicularly those in relation to the ten regiments not
considered the duty Of department prepare bills for
committee, unless requested would be scarcely
spectful to do Committees deemed entirely qua
lifted lin case they spprove Of executive
to frame the proper provisions to carry them out.
But after ALL we trust that Gen. Scott will have men
and sufficient to accomplish this great object and
We hope to see in few days. the flag OF our country
unfurled from the castle oil san Juan d'UllOa.
ISLAND or LoBos, Feb. Is, ls47.
We arrived here the 4.h ult all we'll. The Archie
with Major Girault and three companies iarrived
the following day. aud reported having seen wreck on
Cape Roxo, about Is miles to the northard of this place
EARLY the next morning. Capt Mace, ofcompany A, with
boats crew was dispatched to reconnotre and report
what vessel had gone ashere. At II o'clock that night
Capt n. returned and reported the ship Ondiaka with
| The Colonel and his men we're encampcd among the
SAID hills, the SURF and surrounded by MexicaDs
Col Marks Immediately went on board the sloopoi.war
st. Mary g. and communicated the circumstance to the
commanding officer Of that vessel who advised that the
sloop should practicable, be got under way
ammunition and endorsements, should follow board
small schooner lying near. This plan was agreed to.
and sanding for the wreck, followed by the schooner
with the Liout Colonel and 100 men On our arrival at
the %rssa shout IL NJ we s1rasd from the lex
war; that Col DeRussy had left the night before or
Tsmpico This intelligence being confirmed by q sick
left Of the band, and every appearance Of strong
norher setting in deemed best burn the wreck
ed ship and leave for our station which we did, and
landed all safe the morning We have since had
confirmation Of the Coones safety with his command
Tampice.
Scott who will give Anal orders to the object
the campaign There now here, seven companies OF
the first Pennsylvania regiment, three OF the second
three Of the Mississippi ten North Carolina six louisa
and 400 regulars under Major Gates and the balance
looked for every hour No news from any place since
zaiion again. don't expect to hear any There Is good
deal Of sickness among the troops from Mississippi and
cold plague and the Pennsy vanians the small pox il SO
the Mexcans are by far tho most unimportont enemy
that threatens us For the love of the Lord send me
paper or two, by some body coming down this way
There have been several vessels arrived here since we
left and the devil letter or paper came for any body Of
OF that stand Of colors we were to have 7
ISLAND OF Lopos, CoAsr OF Mrxrco. I
| February 10, 1917
upon this romantic little isle OF about milo in cir
conference, in the wide ocean WITH three companies
seth nit, on board the Alhsmbra, under command Of
Col. Butler.
Upon crossing the bar our sealed orders were opened
and Gen Scott briefly informed US that IL reached
the Rio Grande ny the LIST Feb ship must report tc
him; If not, then repair to this island and await iurthe
orders The former was out of our power for want o
time, proceeded search for this small spec
the bosom of those beautiful blue waters After bein
bufsted about by two or three It Northers" for tw
weeks, sight gratihed by the stars and stripe
flying from the peak OF the soop.ofwar st Marys Sh
was anchored to protect us and show our hsrbor
found here the rest Of our regiment together with
companies of the first Pennsy vana egment, all ashoI
in camp two or three companies of Mississppians. an
six Of Lousanans, in all force Of about 1000 men,
Our small piece Of land welcome sight, but upo
landing were much interested at finding ourscive
chouc indian rubber tree, and the vegetation In a
the variety Of the Ripe fruit and green fruit
and the sweet blossoms, wave side by side.
The island lies about ten miles from tho main land, II
sight of the MeSicans, but they have not ventured us
visit and will not do Upon referring TO the map,
will ud Cape Roxo about so miles from Iampi
CO and 1870 from Vera Cruz.
As to our plans they seem to be after this fashion
Cen Scott and Gen. Worth will direct movements
The point of attack rather landing will probably b
Antonio Lizardo, fifteen miles below Vera Cruz. Th
force will consist OF about 1000 volunteers and
regulars
Our harbor already presents an animated scene ,
Twelve transports brig or and the ST. Marys rid
at anchor, and boats ply about In all directions.
Correspondence Of the N. o Tmes
CAMP WINFIELD, (Lobos lslaDd)
February 10, lsI7.
This island OF the present time, presents quite
like appearance. There IL large first class vessel
anchored in the roads, and about 900 on the shore
the latter busiiy engaged drilling from morning till nigh
Of tho regiments drill In the MIDDLE OF tn
night. Two regiments from Pennsy lvsnia are here,
portion Of the Missppi New York, and Louisiana regi
ments, With all tho South Carolina boys We have ais
400 regulars 18th infantry.
Three Mexcans were arrested on the lath inst,
spies. They pretended 10 be fishermen from Tampico
but many Of the Louisiana volunteers saw them las
along the Rio Grande Then they sold milk and gree
corn the volunteers Some, even go 40 far as 10
that they knew them in New Orleans, where they sol
fruit. Whether spies not II has been determined M