Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-11
From tho New Orleans P,eayun-. Jan 9.
FROM THE SEAT DE- W. An
Later from rainPico-Importnnt from Gen
Wor'h-Cencentratien OF Troops al Mentsre
-Saltillo Threatened by Santn Anna

| -snthto Nhrcatencd by santa Anna.
The steamer Virginia. Capt. Smith. arrived last even
ing from Tampieo, BrszOs Santiago havog left the Bra
the 9Th ut. The brig Empresario Capt Collins
which sailed from Tsmpieo the Goth, also arrived
night BY these vessels have received letters from Mr.
| Lumsden. at TsmPeo, some OF which give below
They contain all the intelligence brought from Tampieo
and clear up points the previously
ed which appeared obscure.
We have converted with gentleman who passen-
ger in the Virginia from Brazcs aud who is direct from
Monterey lie has kindly furnished with the following
information, which highly important IL there be no error
in the accounts They fully credited nj the brazos,
and confirmed by Capt Browe Of the schooner Rober,
Mills, who arrived last evening from that port.
An expess from Gen Worth, Salulo, arrived Mon
terey "Wednesday the 10th OF Dec. brought
that Gen Worth had learned through his spies Santa
Anna was within three days march Of Saullo the head
OF an army OF twenty thirty thousand The express
bore call Gen Taylor for reinorcemons General
Taylor and his staff had left Monterey the 18th u-he
day before the express arrivcdfor Victoria, Join his
command which days march in advance OF him.
Gen Butler In command Monterey, mme sent
of dispatches to Gen Marshall, Camargo. and to Gen
Patterson at Maamoros send forward without delay all
the troops they could spare from their commands.
Gen Patterson had left MaAmoros only the day before
the news reached that place. IL forwarded TO
him. and upon learning its purpor informant states that
he Immediately started on his return with the view pro-
coed to Monterey.
ltwas reported Tampco ON the 25h as will be seen
from the postscript To MIR Lumsdens last letter. that por
ton OF Gen faersons command had entered Victoria but
1t Is not mentioned that the General himself arrived SO
haiwe cannot Judge how TAR the news from the
ccs may conflict
1
Monterey 10 Camargo lined with oops-Tcrulats and
Nounieers-on their march to Monterey having been pre-
Niousy ordered up Our informant says there four
regiments upon the road The sm Monterey il in
Tested by predatory bands OF by which the ira
yelling rendered insecure. train had been
lew days before informant passed. over the road a
had also several small parties and had been
| killed aud wounded
We need not that this possesses the highest in
tres As write have only verbal reports i'm regard
To H. but hope receive this morning our
from the army There Is no intrinsic mprobabity in the
he"soi santa Annals movements, and he possesses the
energy and skill claimed for him, nothing appears NOR,
likely than that he should fall like thunde bolt upon som,
point In our extended line aud hope To crush us But we
have every confidence the wig glance OF General wo,,b
and his ability 10 hold the enemy in check until Cen col
aud Gen. Taylor arrive his support We await further
intelligence with the utmost interests
lEpIroRIAL CORRESPONDENCE THE rIcAYuSE
TANrc >, December 10. iS17
Gen. Shields takes formal command hero to-day He is
energetic, thoughtful aud intelligent in every respect
htcd for his One OF the last acts of Col Gates
previously in command OF this post remove fellow
named Labruere from his office auctioneer for refusing 10
take up arms aud turn with the the other day
when they had the alarm OF which informed you yesictda
"Served him right"
Lieut. Hammond, 81 Artillery, aide de.eamp to Gen
Shields Is appointed Acting Assistant AdIuiant General OF
the command atTompico.
In obedience to Instructions from Maj Cen Patterson
Capt Hunt ih Artillery with his company now here Is or
deL.d To Camnrgo to relieve the garrison there.
We have various rumlrs OF the movements of the Mexi-
enough 10 tell YOU Of.
TANrco, Dec 30 1916.
The British mail Dee, Capt Griffith which has
been some days OF the this place. sailed yestct
day morning Tor Vera Cruz. learn she carried consde
rahe amount OF specie The officers Of the Dee with one
or two OF whom became acquaintd here are very no.
lie and pleasing Tree, flank aud genIlemany their bear
/ ing.
The brig liaowe arrived here three nights ago from
brazos Santago, with all the remaining Alabama troops
but one company These the only volunteer troops
here They for the part hardy set of men or
derry aud quiet IN their department, and will, no doubt #
1 M N ghfn ., sHa
metal.
Except the Ewing the belong to the L. s. squa-
dron mentioned IN my last being here have yet
ed, but they VIII soon be off, WHAT'S be their point of
destination do not certainly know; but have gethered
enough 10 that Tuspan be looked i'm upon
The sic amer Sphre, Comic Tattna certainly 10 run IN
by way OF reconno ssance nothing The officers
are all most ANXIOUS for something up, giving them
affair chance TO do someihing and sincerely wish they
may have 4 chance
| Tampco is fne little place. am becoming more and
more ri ased with IT, 1t being Ahsreani=ed very ra-
pdy Al present there but few of the better classes of
the former citizens here but Tho few becoming appa
r.nty, quite satisfied with the new regime. The police
regulations ae excellent, aud every thing goes quiet
| But ii this more anon.
visited, day since the line of works building
by our forces under the sUpernIendenec Of Cap. Barnard
OF the u. s. Engineers, and IL is most beautiful
50 lar ao 1t has progressed More substantial defensive
woks have seldom seem They superlativeiy grand
IN comparison with those by the MeHicans here
Oiore, and most Individually they command all the
approaches to the city by land however large the number
OF troops advancing The greatest scientific skill appears
10 have been displayed in the strength and construction rs
well as proper locations of these works. In word they
will, whcn comptta d, be imprsgnabo-a least 10 SANTA
Anna's whole armyi
Hart has taken very nice house here which he is fixing
up theatre In the meantime he gives series of con-
certs. Mrs Miss Christian and Others appearing songs
ami Wells executing dances &c. The idea OF an AmeTi-
theatre in Tampco = rather novel; but nevertheless
VIC are t. have one and almost venture prophecy Us
|
could write You pages about Mrs Chase the excellent
lady our worthy Consul here but have been furnish
ed with details OF her unshfuking, noble and daring
duet, as well IN defending herself and home while her hus
band 10 exile, IN furnishing most important in
formation squadron IN the Gu-nformation which
saved Tampico aud made It American possession.
need, therefore, say than ths-which must say
that Ann Cnase Is great woman have had the honor
OF being presented to the lady, and that lack words
To express ny odma;on OF those attributes her which
make woman great aud render her the heroine OF gon-
Gus incident ia the history of America
have nothing TO add but shall keep you informed by
every opportunity OF what may be interesting.
Yours, &c. .. 4. L.
TAuuc,, Dec %, 1916.
wish you all merry Christmas. There il. every an.
peafonco OF there being merry one hero-such Tam
pco never saw before Eggs very plenty and very
cheap and lots OF to be drunk. The "boys are
bound 10 do IL.
The vessels Of the squadron mentioned in my last arc
still here. Tho prize schooner "Be.o" under command
Of Acting Master Perry, (o the CumbcrlandO will sail to-
| morrow Tor Anton Lizardo The steamer Spirc, schr-
Reeer aud Nonaia (prze will rempn here until the Tor
crs TculuTcCd-lhen look out for spuctIng in tb,
auhcntc-about Tuspan. which will give you. Gen Cos
commander Of the place. h1s refused obey the order Of
Santa Anna To cvacuno tho lie has force under
hm Of from four to five hundred troops Of the line and
large body Of Indians whom be has called the
ans Oi MaLinta aud Papante-two three thousand m
numbcr-bui indillrrcnly armed. AZ Tuspan there arc
three concal hIls-fhc town lying in the valley. These
heights are all fortified with xix pieces Of artillery each
sides having strong kcng formed Of heavy ehdi posts
There defence the Mouth Of the river but about
rai way from the bar 10 the milcs-tlere -
battery Of 2ipuundcrs Tho the bar is now about
se oe Only some oi these guns the Tuxton's cap.
rcd by the unfortunate loss Of that vessel under Captain
| CafpCndor
I, is thought here by the intelligent PERSONS that
tho only way 10 successfully attack tn pan would bo by
troops. the town situated that ~ tho river
can only bring her guns 10 bear different points
while thu guns The heights only command the town
entirely, hut the river also. Tho most feasible way to at
tack the place would be send force to be landed at tho
south oi the bar Tugpan bong the nor abreast Of
the town, and distant about twelve miles, and proceed 10
bombsrd the place a. once, when doubt tho third or
fourth she'll falling in trir midst would couao The Meri