Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-11
Tell eloriouslv at Buena Vista. Both regiments,

| two LIeutenantS IN the virginia les'ueA
news was taken 10 Camargo by Mr.. powu, zee,
contractor at China, and was fully cfeonea W OIL
at Camargo. According 10 this report, Inc TWO
lieu,enants-one OF whom was named Mahan
and the name of the other not recolected-iougnl
with muskets loaded with ball and buckshot, and
bo,h parties were killed. Most sincerely do we
hope there may be some exaggeration in the stale
ment, but Lieut.. AIKEN leaves but little room Tor
hope He fully believes il, and il was generally
credited at Camargo
In the first letter of our correspondent tears are
again expressed as TO the fate OF oil. Donipnan,
and even Capt. Pike. We publish The letter as
written, but are most happy 10 learn from Lieut..
AIKEN, that subsequent TO the dale OF our cores
pondenl's letter news was received OF Col. Doni-
nhans advance towards Satillo. He had gone
back 10 Chihuahua, and there again taken up his
line of march for Sallilo. Lieut. AIKEN LETT Sal
lilo on the 18th ult Before his departure he
learned from Gen. Wool himself that COL Doni-
phan was no doubt al Parras and in day or two
would be in.
Especial Correspondence OF the Picayune.l
SALTILLo, MEXICO, May IL, l847.
Well, have penetrated thus far into The coun-
try OF the enemy without seeing any thing like
fighting or even skirmishing, or seeing an armed
Mexican, save and except the unhappy looking
police OF Monterey and this place. started from
Monterey on The morning Of The glorious 9Th oil
May, the anniversary oil the day when The first
battle was fought on be plains Of Palo Ito, and
arrived here in the afternoon Of The equally slo-
rious 9Th Of May, having stopped at The Passo
Rncouada one night OF all lhe deDs il WAS ever
my misfortune Ia enter, the Pass capped The cli-
max, and really quite envied The pleasure mat
Herr Dfiesbach must enjoy on entering the cage
with his lions and tigers. The place is garrison
ed by three companies OF Col. Curlis's regiment
of Ohio volunteers, and more ragged, Woe.be
gone set never saw.
Upon reaching Saltillo was delighted to find
that the place had not suffered in the slightest de-
gree from The occupation of our forces The
streets were all clean and in good repair, and in
every door and al every window were senoras and
senoritas. 1t was some high church day and OBJ
served as fcie. The streets were thronged with
Mexicans, men, women and children, and all rig
ged off in their very best. In The morning, before
j arrived, there was a grand procession, and du-
ring The remainder of The day there was gene
raj vamossing and cavoring through The streets.
Nearly all the inhabitants OF The city have relurn
ed 10 their homes since the batle Of Buena Vista.
Considerable uneasiness is felt here with re-
gard to the safety OF Colonel Doniphan's COM
mand, from whom nothing authentic has recent
" been heard. Captain Pike, with small party
Of volunteer cavalry, proceeded 10 join Colonel
Doniphan about three weeks ago. but nothing has
been heard of him since he left Parras, which
can be relied upon. Mexican report has il, that
he has been attacked and defeated; and concern
ing COL Doniphan, there is one report that he has
fallen back on Santa Fee.
With regard 10 The volunteer regiments now
occupying this quarter, whose term OF service is
on The eve of expiring there is not any DISPOSE
lion 10 volunteer for The remainder OF the war,
with some few individual exceptions. Many, il
mol greater portion OF The regiments would be
willing TO remain for three or four months longer,
provided they could be marched al once towards
San Luis, but without The assurance that such
would be the case, am told that not more than
four or five hundred could be raised out III all the
forces here. The movements ot this division Of
The army must depend, in great measure, upon
Gen. Scolts successes, and until authentic inior-
NATION can be received OF them, there is no tell
ing what will be done am afraid forgot 10
mention in my last letter that Henry McCulloch
arrived in Monterey few days before eii with
five companies of Texan Rangers, in obedience
10 Col. CnIlis's call al The time OF he great SIAM
yedc Gen. Taylor has declined receiving them
without authority 10 warrant him in doing SO,
and they are 10 return TO San Antonio. believe
they were raised originally for frontier protection
A young man named Morris Simmons, une Of
the Texan Rangers, while riding in advance Of
a train going from Monterey to Camargo, with
a few companions, was fired upon by party OF
Mexicans near Cerralvo some len days since and
shot in The thigh. He fell from his hoise, and as
the Mexican who shot him came out OF the chap
para TO rob him. he shot him dead with his five
shooter. The rest OF The party fed, and the &C
count we have received states that Simmons
COMPANIONS were carried out Of reach by their
horses becoming unmanageable. His lee was
ampulated, but no hopes were entertained OF his
recovery This young man, in company with
companion, ran the gauntlet OF lancers from Sal
tillo TO Rinconada, carrying The order for zen
Marshall 10 march on with his two heavy pieces
OF ordnance The mail is about closing, and
must conclude. J. Z. d.
SALTlLLo, MEXICO May IA, ls47.
The joyous sound OF The drum and file are inst
now heard playing that ever welcome national
give forth the notes with greater zesi, and the
whole life and soul of the musicians seem 10 be
centred in their instruments II is The band ofthe
ID Kentucky Regiment entering the town on their
way home, and joyful occasion for them ALL
This morning, prior 10 their leaving camp, Gen.
Wool came in front Of The column, made an
appropriate and complimentary little speech,
and, with portion OF his staff, came part way
into Town with Them. AS they left camp they
side they fought in The battle, and both regiments
were turned oul and ready 10 receive Them. As
they filed off, their companions in arms gave them
three hearty cheers. The ID and Sd Ohio Regi-
ments also turned out and saluted them as they
passed. They leave lowe in a few moments
May they have a safe return 10 their families and
friends. There is nothing new this morning.
neglected 10 mention in my letter oil yesterday,
that general order was received from Gen. Tay-
lor day or Two since and read TO the troops con-
graduating hem upon the victory that had been
achieved on the 18th Of April by Gen. SCOTS d.
vision OF The Amy. J. Ell
Com. Perry, (says the N. o. Delia,) has re-
turned to SacTfcos from his oruize. During
bis absence he touched al Laguna, FronIera, and
other ports on The coast. Al LaguDa he raised
the blockade, giving instructions 10 the officer in
command 10 levy The new tariff on all imports,
and war tax Of len per cent. ad valorem on all
exports. He took possession Of The fort al The
mouth Of the river Guasacualco destroyed the
guns Of The enemy found there, raised the Ameri-
can flag on The torl, where il now floats, and sa-
lued ii with a salvo OF 81 guns. he proceeded
10 town up The river some twenty miles, Of
which he took peaceable possession, and where,
also, with national salute, he raised The Anne
rican flag. The alcaldes of some neiehhoring
FlHdstSJ WHllc IduC HiIl TtdCc-
full possession Of their bailiwicks. What may
prove OF importance 10 The Government and save
il much trouble and expense, he succeeded in Sc
curing at this place map or chart Of the line for
the contemplated canal across the Isihmus of
Tehuanlepec, with accompanying typographical
notes he had il taken from The original, drawn
out for an English company, at whose instance
the survey was made.
As soon as the vessels under Com. Perry take
in, at Vera Cruz, The necessary coal, he means,
we understand, 10 make dash al Tabasco, where
it is said the enemy is in force, numbering ma
ny as 1000 Of the regular army, waiting 10 give
him resistance.
Anticipated march of Gen. Taylor to San Luis
Potosi.
MONTEREY, Mexico May Is, lS47.
Eds. Delta Here We are, pretty much after
The old SOIL. Again all things seem 10 denote a
movement of this column, and think, by The Isl
OF June, old Rough and Ready will pack his