The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-22
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE
From the New Orleans Picayune extra, March l5
FROM TAAIPICO.

Col Stamford of the sh regiment United States infan
try, came passenger from Tampico in the Ann STILL in
embarkaon of his regiment He fell into the hold of one
OF the vessels, broke two of his ribs, and otherwise
iured himself He is, however, happy to learn,
recovering, although slowly
Editorial Correspondence OF the Picayune.
TAMPIco, Feb. 2s, ls47--S o'clock, p. m
This morning the United States steamer Edith from
Brazos Santiago with General Worth and staff and two
companies of troops board, touched off the bar at the
mouth OF our river, coming to anchor two miles outside
and sent dispatches up to General Patterson: went
down with friend and saw General Worth found him
in good health and fine spirits. The Edith being bound
for Lobos Island, sailed her course at hafpast
BY the learn that at least ten ships on their way
from the Brazos to this place, to take troops down.
The United States steamer Alabama, now lying in the
stream opposite this city, sail with Gen
eral Patterson, staff, and troops The steamer Virginia.
with General Pillow, do do do, the merchants say
the transports the way here from the Brazos arrive
il is probable that by the last OF this week all the forces
TO leave will have sailed
The steamer New Orleans had arrived at Brazos Island
two days ago. When the Edith left, she just going
in. The schooner Sea arrived here this morning from
New Orleans. Leonard, the Irish comedian, came pas
senger in the latter
The United States revenue schooner Ewing, Captain
Gray Moore, anchored off the bar this morning. six days
from the Southwest Pass, during which time she
hove TO thirty six hours in gale from the north. Crew
and officers all well.
OFFICERS OF THE EwING-Gray Moore commander; j.
8 s; Craddock, LIST lieutenant; X. 5. JONES' I'd do; e.
+. Wood, Sd do.
Captain Moore and Lieutenant Jones came up to the
city, and called upon General Patterson. The Ewing is
TO sail early Tomorrow Tor Lobos.
A few days ago had report that Santa Anna had
left San Luis Poos TO march against General Taylor at
SaItllo and that General Taylor had set out to meet the
cock fighting general, and spit" himself against him.
There is, from all learn, no doubt in the report
Letters now here from good authority, which say
that General Taylor had emerged from Saltllo and taken
up position some twelve leagues from the city, and pre-
pared fight; that the Mexcans had appeared in sight,
and that force of four thousand had been sent in
the of Gen Taylor One letter states that the enc
my appeared rather shy of if not willing TO come
TO close quarters Old Roughs position is said to be
better than it town, and better than Santa Anna
liked All this would seem to make 1t probable that we
may hear of scratch in that quarter before long The
Mexican has far the greatest number of troops, butl
bet on Trough and Ready"
| Whether or not there be battle anywhere else how
ever ii seems to be pretty certain that we shall have
one at Vera Cruz, and before we get to vera
Cruz 1t is known here that the enemy are pre-
pairing to give us warm reception on landing IN the
TONS too far for the guns of squadron to bear upon
them but in reach of the point OF landing On these for
tlicahons very heavy guns are mounted ana o.ner ar
rangements made and being made to make despe
rate stand against the landing OF our troops IS also 70
be expected that the city of Vera Cruz is in condition
TO make bloody resistance. But few days, L nope
will tell the tale, and make all speculation unnecessary
Who doubts the ISSUE
Besides what have written you above there is little
news with us here excepting the embarkng of troops
Stores and munitions on shipboard everything is still
For some daysthe last three ourthe bar has been
impossible. The weather has again become moderate
the bar has been rougher this occasion than any time
since the Neptune was Wrecked very uncommon &C.
sailing of vessels with troops aboard -
wrote you by the brig Cayuga and schooner William
Bryan, but by the Pcayune Of the 2lst instant you APP
pear not TO have used my correspondence No account
OF the wrecking, &c. of the Louisiana volunteers when
have at least correct and full as that winch
you The vessel by which this goes VII have been
the fir frs, sailing for your city , since the 9th instant at
| Yours, &C., +. A. L.
TAMpIco March Q, ls47
The brig Ann Still sails this morning for your city, and
though have but little to say, will give the last rumor
News reached here yesterday that Gen Minon leading
the advance of Santa Annals forces against Gen Taylor
with 500 men, had attempted to surprise Gen. y by
night assault but that he with total disappointment
The whole force was defeated-how many Killed and
made prisoners not stated precisely but they were essen
tally whipped hope this may be true. The Mexicans
here not making much noise, which is positive proof
that their friends have not achieved victory. When,
they have any good news, every man, woman, and
child knows it at
We had another arrival from New Orleans yesterday.
The schooner Falcon, Hooper, with coal, arrived in six
days, but brought neither mail nor paper. The steamer
New Orleans has not yet arrived from the BraZos.
Think all the troops will get away by the last OF this
or first OF next week Gen Shiedss brigade will be the
last to embark | shall go with the general Every
body seems anxious to be OF and see what Vera Cruz
fdo
ty on the 9th. You shall then hear from me again.
Yours, in haste, r. A. l..
/ p ST. almost forgot to tell you that there is to be a
meeting held here this evening for the bene OF Ireland
See the noble spirit of American benevolence Here, in
an enemys country, the yankees" found doing their
good deeds of charity for the poor and distressed IN anoh
er quarter of the globe, if they at home Be
sides others, learn that Gen. Shields is to address the
meeting.
Galveston and the Rio Grandc.
The Steamship Palmetto, Capt. Smith, arrived on Sun
day evening from Galveston, having sailed on the 18th
instant
Accounts 10 the 7;h instant have been received from
the Brazos at Galveston. There still nothing later
than the evening of the 23d OF February from Monterey
We give below letter have received from Camargo
by this arrival from responsible source:
We have copy of the Matamoros Flag OF the 9th
inst From this we learn that company of volunteers
organized in that place the 4th instant. L. T..
Shannon chosen captain, ID. Wolf, LIST lieutenant,
and r. w. Brame. I'd lieutenant This makes the second
company of volunteers in Matamoros and there are ma
terials left for others.
1 The I'd Mississippi regiment reached Matamoros the
morning of the 9Th instant They relieve the Indiana
The Flag says the Mssssppans a fine, robust set
of men,. Two companies of the North Carolina volun-
| eers arrived AT Brazos on the 9th instant
Another Mexican spy was shot on the Sd instant near
Matamoros He had been arrested, and was endeavor-
ing to escape from his guard when he was shot dead
i Mexican engaged in the murder of the Rogers fam
y and other outrages has been arrested in Maamoros,
and will be tried before the acalde
The Americans residing hlIer evacuated the town
the approach of the Mexcans Previous to leaving,
they made surrender of their goods TO the acade and
took receipt therefor.
H Col Curtis was determined to make strong defence al
Camargo To make opening for the play OF his artil-
ery on the approaches to the town, he ordered two
houses to be torn down The order executed by
setting fire TO them. strong wind arising, the flames