The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-16
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
From the N. o. Com. Times, March 3.
Later from TamplcO.

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From the NJ o. Com Times March g.
Later Tamplco.
Departure of General Scott for the Island Of Lo6oS,
The 2iSt.-Proclamation Of Santa characterization
IN tie ranks Of the Merican army, &c.
BY the arrival here last evening OF the schooner Abby
Morton. Capt Cornish from Tamp,co, the path ult' we
have intelligence thence up to that date.
General Scott, the commander-in-chief, arrived of
Tampco Thursday evening" the 18th ult, but did not
received 'thundering welcome" He seemed to be in
fine health and spirits; After receiving the congratnla
tons of great number Of the citizens ne proceeded TO
General Pattersons headquarters On the 2Ist, he en-
barked with his suite board the steamship Massachu
setts to proceed doubt to the island Of Lobos The
four brgades under Generals Twiggs, Pillow, Shields
and Quitman are embarkng. probably for the des-
tination although nothing positive relation thereto
was promulgated to the inhabitants Of Tampico. The
Sentinel says he destination of these troops is very
properly left to the fruitful imagination of the public
for what is the value OF secret if it is in the possession
OF every one"
About 1000 troops had left Tampico for Lobos and all the
vessels hauling in to take board the remainder OF
the troops The steamship Endora to leave on the
oath ult for Lobos and thence for tlis port
GENERAL WoRTH-The brigade of General Worth
had not reached Tampco on the Goth ut but was hourly
expected.
The scene in and about Tampco stated to be stirring
in the extreme Reviews of troops, in regiments and
brigades daily taking place; vessels continu
ally arriving with goods merchandise, military stores,
element regarding coming events Everything an
nounced action in its utmost intensity All quiet with
regard TO the enemy, IN the interior.
DEsTrTUTIoN IN THE MEXICAN ARMy-PovERTYo OF THE
GovERNMENT-TheT ampco Sentinel of the goth ult pub
fishes proclamation from Santa Anna to his country
men, which will be found below The distress pervadng
his army which it paints really unexampled in mod
history. Since the publication of that document, he
has issued an address 10 the soldiers. in which he re-
him, and states his determination of Immediately pro-
ceeding forth in search Of the enemy-advising the SOL
ders they deserted By the that they
9th ut, at San Louis Potos and is intended to inspire
the soldiers with courage and patriotism
By the schooner Brave, Captain Riddle, which arrived
here yesterday from Havana after passage Of four days.
we have files Of papers to the date OF her sailing
The Diario de la Marina in an extra published on the
27th ult, gives the following items of news taken from
Vera Cruz papers which had just reached Havana they
extend to the 18th ult.
MIN1srRY-SeHor Rejon has again entered the minis
try taking charge of the folio Of foreign relations
Canalzo still continues TO hold that Of war, and Senior
Dobado, ex-governor OF Guanajuato had been appointed
minister of justice
The CHURCH sPoLArIoN .BrLL-Ths measure still con-
nues to agitae both the government and Congress Up
to the latest dates from the capital nothing had been OBJ
tanned from this source Protests against the project hal
been received and published from all parts Of Mexico;
from the Bishop Of Afchoacan was remarkable for its
energetic Santa Anna himself have taken
the alarm, and, in manifesto which he has issued,
repudiates the charge made against him by his "impa-
says he finds from authentic information, which has
reached him from all parts of the republic, that has pro-
duced no other result than that Of almost general dis
LEGATION of a confidential communication made by hmto
the government If, then, this is not the only measure
available, in the present critical conuncture of the
ton, and to prevent the evils predicted of it. he entIeats
Congress- if they not convinced of its utility and OPP
poruneness, TO modify it in such manner as may to
tons, it appears that Congress has decided have
course to other means to raise funds proposition was
accordingly submitted to that boly to repeal the unpop
ular law, and to authorize the government to borrow
from the clergy, monthly, the sum of $i3000O, en-
downing the latter with the power Of selling securi-
resolution was passed BY the Congress giving ample
powers to the government TO proportion Qay) contr-
buttons by every possible means One fact it is added,
ton made. to that body, states that he has found
himself obliged to lay hands "9s bars (ngotsl Of sill
San LUIS He adds, "thus have again compromised
my responsibility to the utmost" The minister of war,
in mssive to the Congress, dated January 2s, state
that he had just forwarded $35 900 to the army
Anna dictator; but as we stated in former number,
the latter had Indignantly repudiated the Office
MARCH FROM SAN LUIlt is also recorded that on the
27th the Mexican army to leave San Luis, for Sal
to and Monterey, several brgades having been pushed
forward in that direction Cen Valencia had resigned
charge is Brig Gen Don. c. Vasquez.
VERA CRuz-There> appears to be no truth in the re-
port of the evacuation Of Vera Cruz On the contrary,
the papers state that the authorities of the department,
being convinced that it is the intention OF the enemy to
perfecng measures for its defence 'Puente National"
and another salient point called Chiquhuite have been
fortified. The Legislative assembly of the department,
sitting at Jaapa, have authorized the governor of Vera
Cruz adopt every possible for acknowledging
him, for the time with extraordinary powers The ac-
counts of the situation and number of troops are
quite contradictory.
TABAsco.-Don Justo Santa Anna has been appointed
governor OF Tabasco, ad interim, by the supreme gov
eminent On the 10th utmo, Spanish sloop- of-war
destined for this port entered the river.
MARrNEOn the 9th ult there were at anchor off An.
ton Lizard frigate three briggs, small steamers
all Americans An American brig of war sailed south
ward the 7th ult AT Sacrfcos, there the Span
sh sloop- war Lusa Fernando and brig Nervion two
French nen-ofwar briggs, and two English rigatcs and
one brig.
The steamship Galveston, Capt Haviland, arrived here
yesterday from Galveston, bringing papers to the 5th
inst, the date of her departure thencetwo days later
We have some little intelligence through this channel
of events at the mouth of the Rio Grande The schr
Uncle Bill arrived at Galveston from that river which
she left on the 26th ut, reported the following:
The Virginia regiment of volunteers had arrived, and
discriminating at the mouth of the Rio Grande This
and several other regiments from the northern States are
to be stationed for some time on that river
Some little excitement continued to exist at Matamo-
in consequence of apprehended attacks from stray
Cling bands of Mexcans. The arrival of additional
troops on the frontier will quiet that, and give life
TO business operations in that quarter
Various bands of Mexican rancheros il is nimored are
prowing about the country robbng travellers and small
parties OF traders. The mounted regiment from Texas
was anxousy looked for to scour the country and dis
perse these bands of robbers