The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-15
War Intelligence.

From the Matxmoras American Flag, Nov. 81
A Mexican gentleman who arrived in town on Thurs
day Last from Gautamas, makes statement which, If
true, promises troops more fighting on this line
The author Of the report citizen of this placs, well
known aud said be good authority for what he states
He states that he left Guatamaa the 10Th inst and
came through by the way of Tula Minon was at Qua
tamsa with 500 cavalry acting corps Of observation
for Gen Filisoa, whom he represents being In San
Luis with 5000 troops The intention of Gen Flisola
said be to march upon Saltillo 1t
ascertaned that Gen Taylor had left the country The
Mexcsns have great confidence in Flsols and the peo
pie Of San Luis presuming largely upon the weak
Of forces when under the lead Of the
dreaded Taylor He rays that the people not at all
dspted by the loss of their capital evince strong
determination as ever to continue the conflict
Even though may not believe this report ourselves
we feel 1t duty to make pubc.no harm can result
from It's proving unfoundea and if true tho warning
may be Of service
Our informant says also, that Urea had left lula
with several hundred cavalry for Victoria to settle
counts with Gov Fernandez of this State being greatly
incensed at the many harsh things the Governor has
Capestran who is said to have gone to his support with
considerable ranchero force A fight was expected
Hurrah bear, hurrah husband"
We understand that Major Forsyth, psymaster is to
be relieved at this post by Major David Hunter, and
will proceed to Tampico. Capt Webb is also to be
eved of his duties Of quartermaser at this post, by
Capt VIM Chapman formerly Of the Fifth Infantry
Capt w is to return to Point Isabel-takiDg the place
The mail from Monterey yesterday, brought US the
Gazette Of the 10th and 18th instant. Neither date
Gen. Tayors old camp ground at the Walnut Springs
The news from Satillo was to the l2th,al quiet and
Wel-Col HammtrA tho virginia regime Mt, com
mand at that post Merchants have experienced much
difficulty In getting goods to Monterey and Saltilo, and
all kinds at both places The rates demanded
rey exorbitant that but few merchants make
the venture Eighteen dollars per mule load, of three
hundred pounds six dollars per hundred thu rates
charged. Considerable quantities Of goods
stored at Camargo destined tor Monterey and Salto
the not feeling justified in sending them up at
present rates.
DEPARTURE OF GENERAL TAYLOR.
From the New Orleans Times, Dec
home via Donaidsonvie, where he stops few hours,
on that splendid boat the Missouri He was conducted
to the river side BY Mayor with other mem
officers Of the militia SO with thousand Of the popula
ton Major Gallys battalion of artillery had the honor
Of escorting the hero to the boat The mutual farewell
which taken by the distinguished guest and his null
ttudinous hosts exceedingly impressive affect
Jog The old brave scarcely able to give
expression to his sentiments of gment for the
honors which had been profusely showered on him
during his brief stay here savos of artillery announced
his embsrkation and the departure OF the boat which
took place about 10, A. M.
GEN. TAYLOR AT THE CATHEDRAL.
From the New Orleans Pcayune, 5th inst
Immediately after the ceremonies of Offering the hos
FATALITIES Of the city to him. General Taylor accompsn
ed BY asmany persons g.. into the church enter
clergy in rich pontihca robes awaited the arrival of
the old hero ana when he reached the foot of the altar
addressed him as follows fol n ,c,.
. M . oy az yoa S
an humble tribute Of THANKS to Tim who call, himself ia the
Holy Writ, the nod OF Hosts" has acknowledging you
an.sseSsbs Designs Of Ii: swi's
eoa no ba s
the Cahoc clergy of New Orleans, cheerful aad
Bat while hi i%'tI
~ s @ S@ s %.y hs Be % cS of w
Snr elowezen, in The expression Of their Admiration for
inner traced way to our undaupted
S,.d fs% iSrsh e 6sSt,sP:
8uena Vista Our adm ration however should not be CON
Were to hear that gallant solder. were nvn
bie wheaeve led the field Of battle by knew how
the spn Of forbearauce aud which you nave
eCurse you have General sraed the
good OF our happy epubc for have shown The
Of conquest destruction Under sonou, auspices
GS ks for G,s and h
home The respect and love of your felowczens and the
%os apd. u ss ss
S snS Of su q dsu
and e the same time h.t'ne would you
pora aud eternal blessings.
Before leaving his command, General Taylor issued
the following general order
HEAD QUAHrERs, AMY OF occurArIoNl
q. sy W fs of
The Army Of Occupation IL devoves upon Bgad,et Gems
and Snp e. Of hs ] m
H. II with no ordinary regret thu the General now takes
gss Of Dragon, aad Artillery have served under h.
fields rendered usous by their galantry aud that Of their
comrades other need but the opportunity to sgnaze
their bravery aud their discipline To ALL officers and
the line and of the staff the General would
his satisfaction with their present Of instruction
and efficiency and his confidence that under the orders Of the
Distinguished General who succeeds the command they
will zealously maintain and honor oil the country
tsgned) W. W. s. BLISS. A.AA.G.
FoURERlTE FALURE.-Last summer, a party
went up the river and landed at Prairie du Chen,
whence they proceeded back into the country with the
intention OF forming "phalanxn They had with then
considerable property such as mill machinery farming
utensils So, such as might suppose we'll directet
labor could employ in that region very proftsbly.
| wide extent Of beautiful country before them
selection made and the ground marked out fo
the boundaries Of their social community The frs
to provide for the future, by producing thu
fruit Of the soil by the sweat Of the brow The catt
yoked and made fast to the plough But here
difficulty which had not been foreseen-they all In
sisted holding the plough, but not soul Of then
would drive the team This question being one affect
ing personal dignity and honor and afordng grounC
of compromise, the association had remedy but dis
solution, which took place accordingly. We learn tina
the property OF the phalsnx to be sold at auction
| at Prairie du Chien.-Gotena Gazette.
| A VICE CoNsUL.-The President has recog
nzed Granville s. Oldfeld Of Baltimore Vice Consul