The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-13

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The NEw PACKET SHIP wRsr PorSr.--we
cannot allow vessel, having so much claim TO
elegance as the West Point, to leave our port
without some notice. She belongs to Robert
Kermit's line of Liverpool packets, and will take
her departure on her first voyage this morning,
with an immense freight list, and fair pro-
portion of passengers.
The West Point was built by Messrs. Wester-
welt and Mackay, of the very best materials,
strongly fastened with copper, iron, and tree
nails; and IN point of strength, convenience,
and beauty of model, cannot be surpassed by any
of our packets. The arrangements of her cabins,
particularly for the second class passengers, are
excellent. The only vessel that can compare
with her, in this respect, is the new ship Isaac
Wright. The main cabin is chaste and elegantly
decorated, furnished with the most expensive
polished mahogany, and varied with white
enamel work. The furniture is rich, and well
arranged Her state rooms are very large and
airy.
The improvements throughout this noble yes
sci are very numerous, and show that they were
suggested by experience, taste, and Judgment.
She measures 100 tons burthcn, ITO feet In
length, and is 81 feet, 6 inches in breadth, and
carries a finely moulded iull length figure of
Gen. Washington.
Capt w. H. Allen, her commander, was for
merly and for many years, the gentlemany ana
highly esteemed captain of the packet ship VIZ
ginian. He has deservedly the reputation OF
being good sailor and is in every respect quail
fled to render his beautiful vessel successful.
THE RUMoRED MOVEMENT TO SAN LUIS Po-
TosI.-People in the South, as well as here, are
continually talking of Gen. Taylor's intended
movement on San Luis Potosi, and saying that
he is only waiting for reinforcements to reach
hun to march to that place. Our telegraphic
agents, too, are of the same opinion, and avail
themselves of the wires to remit these rumors
to the press
We have vet to learn that it is Gen. Taylor's
intention to move from where he is. We do
know that no such movement is contemplated by
the Government, or even by the old general
himself. On the contrary, Gen. Taylor's orders
are peremptory for him to remain where he Is,
and not stir until the effect of Gen. Scotts ope-
rations are known. A large portion OF his forces
was taken from him because it was considered
unnecessary for him to be active while Scott was
on his way to the capital.
When the city OF Mexico Is In our possession,
and in case peace do not follow it's reduction,
Gen. Taylor may be directed to move from
where he now is, but not until then.
MILITARY CoMrosITIoN.-We have been IA
vored, by gentleman of this city,,with the copy
Of a letter written by Gen. Scott to the Hon.
Willard Fillmore. II is said to be authentic; it
is annexed-
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
MY Dean SiR:-
have received the two letters Zone FROM the Rev Mr.
Angler, and the other signed by Mr. Van WyckD ask
Ing several grounds the discharge Of James Thomp
son, private Of the second Regiment of Artillery
lst-He has since his enlistment, reformed his habits
lest should relapse IL discharged before confirmed in
his discipline highly favors refor-
nation 2d-He has become pious. This makes him at
better soldier and better man. and fortunately
not without many pous officers and men In our
ranks; but 3d-it Ia alleged that he has mbibed
sciento,s scrupes against performing military duty.
II the be- mad he be discharged surgeons
certificate to that eect-but If he has only turned
ard have ample means Of Furnishing him II he should
when ordered. refuse to fight
return the letters you enclosed, and remain,
my dear sir, with great esteem, yours truly
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. M. FILLMORE.
1t is almost unnecessary to offer any comment
this letter. it speaks for itself 1t is equal in
point to the famous military order of the battle
of Cerro Gordo.