The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-19
NEW YORK. SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 1S47.


they we're compelled get along by using in their
stead All wers 1t Ii feared stinted for provisions and
after their arrival unless could be procured
from starvation Mr. Little representing ct the same
time that In and around the Salt Lake Valley, very
lits game va. to be found On the whole We are fear
full that most distressing accounts viii be received from
this people, BY the first arrivals next spring. Mr..
Little from whom the above il learned advises all per
not to set their faces In the direction Of Csfornis
The following order illustrating Of the difacul
ties which the California battalion had to encounter
has been placed at our disposal
HEADQuARTERs Mormon BArrALIor,}
Mission Of San Diego soth January, ls47
The Lieutenant Colonel commanding, congratulate
the battalion on their safe arrival on the shores OF the
Pacific ocean, and the conclusion Of Its march Of over
two thousand miles History may be searched in vain for
equal march of infantry tenths Of It has been
through wilderness, where nothing but savages and
wild beasts are found or dsserts where for want OF
hopeless labor we have dug deep wells. which the f
ture traveller will enjoy Without guide who had trs
versed them We have vsntursi into tracklsss p.res
where water was not found for several marches With
orowbar and pickaxs in hand, have worked way
over mountains which seemed to defy aught save the
our
these first wagons to the Pacific, We have preserved
Which haSs
loss The gsrrsens Of four Prssidios of Sonora con-
within the walls Of gave n Us mo
co1rse with the otssn: was unmarked by single act OF
injustice Thus marching, half naked and half fed and
road Of great value to our country Arrived at the
first settlement Of California after single days rest
you cheerfuy turned of from the route to this point
promised repose enter upon campaign, and meet
believed, the approach Of the enemy; and this
fresh meat Lieut.: A. smith and Geo sssns%sn Of
the LIST Dragons have shared and given valuable aid in
all these lasors Thus volunteers, have exhibited
much remains undone: soon you will turn your strict
attention to the drill to system and order to forms ase
By order, 1t. Col P. ST. GEO SooKE,
lsigned] r. c. Merrill, Adjutsnt
Sc Lsuis Republican, 1st inst
THE TEXAS FRONTIER.
There Is line Of posts established from the Red
River to the Rio Grands and commanded as follows
The first company stationed on the Elm Fork olTrn
ty river, and ranges to Red River by Capt
ed at the Waco Village 40 miles above the falls Of the
Brazos the third by Capt H McCulloch, at the mouth
Of the tlsno, 80 miles absve Austin the Colorado
Capt. VIM. G. Crump, on tho Medina, "a miles north.
west San Antonio Capt s: High Smith at Tredsricks
burg Capt James p Giett on the saco, 60 miles
north Of San Antonio and Capt M. b. Lamar on the
Rio Grande, at Lsrsdo Capt 8. p Ross was mustered
into the service for twelve months by Capt. Hail.
men There is 9 regular communication kept up be-
tween the posts every week. The troops stationed
brough Bell and Capt. j. NJ NJ Hall Of Polk county Is
Adpt lnSp'r and mastering officer Gaveston Netos
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
The Michigan regiment Of volunteers Col Stooktons
isfuli The Wisconsin company, which was anxious to
join 1t, will not be able to do so.
Several disabled volunteers arrived home this city
yesterday. Among them were Messrs. J. d. MoIiroy
cordially .-Pins!urs Journal lin inst.
The Nacogdoches (Texas) Times states that COM
the I'd als, commanded By Dr. John A. *sitoh, dss.
sheasSs Capt lamar viii Be si.ss.a
The U. 9. steamer Fanny sailed for Vera Cruz last
evening, with the following pssssngsrs;.Mrs Margaret
servant. p: Gsulon, Purser semps, T. Cooke, Roland
Buck, j. w. Lacharie and servant, Mr. Hsmmsken,
Mad Msxia, John Parrott, Mrs. Mscresdy and VIM. H
Tsmpieo-N o. Picayune, Str fns.
On Wednesday last hundred and twelve volunteers
under command Of Capt. W. l. Msors.--N O. Plea
Gen. Shields arrived at Natchsz, Miss, on the LIST
inst and was to meg the citizens the Mansion House
on the Cd
Capt. Wlders' company of N. Y Volunteers raised at
Rochester were ut Mier the sth of Nov had lost
y three men since leaving home, two by sickness and
one killed in an attack by the guerrss Mier pleas
ant town, containing about 5000 inhabitants The
are represented as vicious aud lazy; the indus
trious displayed great skill In the manufacture of beau
tifu Mexican blankets, which they sell at 500 to $40
Is mostly done BY hand Col Temple appears to be vsrx
popular In the regiment and the letter speaks in the
~armest terms Of 1t Col Fay who Is at present oncia
oompanied train to Monterey, and had opportu.
nifty Of visiting Gen Tsyler and the battle field Of Blu
do Rochester Democrat, Dec. Is.
The Legislature Of Florida has by resolution ordered
sword to be presented to the gallant Major w w. Lo
da dang s. h Major t. through this city few
swords also to be prepared for Lieut. NJ C. Marin,
Major Eaton, of Gen. T.ylor,s staff, arrived at Will
mingtCn on Tuesday, and left Immediately for Nswcas
number Of Volunteers came in last night in the cars
from Niles to join Capt Whitsnmsysrs Company.
Capt Van Arman, Of Calhoun also In to join his
Company.-Detroit .advsrtiser, Dec. Q.