Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-18
Later from Tumpico.

The LOUISIANA VOLUNTEERS SAFE.-We copy the
followng gratifying intelligence from the N. o. Mer-
curry Of tie 2lst ult:
ave learn from Mr.. Wheeler, who came passen-
ger on the brig Cayuga, which arrived this afternoon
from Tampico. in four days, that the whole of the
louisiana volunteers with Colonel De Russey, who
had been wrecked the Ondaka, arrived at Tampico
on the llh inst, with the exception of two three
sick, who were unable to march, one of whom sue
ceeded subsequently, in reaching Tampico.
The report that the volunteers had been surround
ed by superior Mexican force is correct. surren-
der was demanded, and Col De Rgssey asked twenty
four hours to consider, which was granted. In the
meantime he gave the order TO march, and without
being molested by the enemy, arrived at Tampico.
1.-The artillery sent to the assistance Of the voun-
eers did not reach their camp until they had left. The
Ondiaka was burnt by troops. The Mexican force
which surrounded the volunteers, not less than
five hundred and by some il was said to be eight hun
dred-all cavalry.
Papers fom the city Of Mexico had been received Tam
pco to the I'd inst The enemy BY the tenor Of he
contents TO be quite Intoxicated with the patTy
Gen. MinOn the head of thousand troops capturing
expedition, at watering place, zdnqus de Ia Vaeea
the town Of Galeana.
Santa Anna giving account to the Minister Of War
OF the arrival Of the American prisoners al San Luis de
Potos states that all the wagons horses and other appur
enances of the captured troopers had been given up the
cspors be dsrbuted the arms being for the use
Of the Government. Santa Anna the Minister
favorable moment.
Il the general belief that Santa Anna has really
the direction Of Monterey, where Gen. Taylor with
1000 men, The Patrid in slip issued Wednesday
ming, publishes letter dated 9th instant from Tsmpico
which states that Santa has with him Is 900
troops General Urea il is also affirmed, is moving toward
Matamoras with 1900 cavalry the advance quad Of very
large force We trust aud believe should these be
confirmed, that Generals in command will suffe
themselves to be surprised attacked with
superior forces.
IT ut.
and transport Of cOps Of dgent preparation
All were anxiousy expecting the arrival Of OIder from
General Scott
Santa Annals Proclamation
The General-in-Chief of the Army Of Operation Of III,
North 10 his suboIdinates
Companions in aims The operations Of the enemy de-
maud that should precpitaey upon his pIincipa
ne aud We 20 to execute IT, The Independence the honor
and the destiny Of the nation depend at this you
decision.
soldiers entire world ssssgves u.s. and will expect GU
kinds surround ia consequence Of the neglect shown to
wards for than month by those who should provide
pay and provisions But when has misery debiate
your spirits or weakened your enthusiasm
The Mexican soldier is well known for his fTugay
bis patience under sufens-never wanting magazines il
sources Of the enemy to provide for his wants.
To-day shall undertake march desert country
without succor provisions But be assured that SHOULD
Immediately be provided from those Of the enemy and will
them you will be sufficiently reimbursed
My fIiends-we 20 TO open the campaign. What days oil
glory await US. What fatering future for country
How Satisfactory, when contemplate that have
its independence. How the world will admire US How
the nation will bless US And when n the bosoms Of
families shall the and atigues which we
endured, the combats with and daring
pesumptuous enemy aud hereafter, when telling
that have saved county second tme the ubi
US nothing.
Soldiers hurry forth in defence of your country. Thu
cause we sustain Is holy one; never have struggled
with JUSTICE because fight for the land Of fore
fathers of children the honor and religion Of
wives and children What sacrifice then be grea
for objects so dear Let our motto be-" CONQUER OF
DIE' Let before the great Eternal that viii
wait instant in purgng soil of the stranger wh
has dared to proane with his presence No treaty.
thing which may not be heroic and proud
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
HEAD QUARTERS, SAN LOUIS PorosI, Jan. 81, is47.