The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-13
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WAsnlNGrnN. March 30 z. M

WASHINGTON, March so p. NJ.
by the schooner Delta, at New Orleans on
the LIST inst. we have news from Tampico to
the 20th ult.
General Scott arrived mt Talnpico on the
10Th, where il was reported that Vera Cruz
Ind been evacuated by order ofSanta Anna
IL the enemy's troops marched 10 the Interior
Mr. Lumsden writes to the PIcayune from
Tampco, 18th ult., that he has seen letter
from n Mexican officer TO friend, dated San
Luis the 9th, which states thut Santa Anna
was TO march on Saltillo, preparatory to at
lacking Monterey.
General Urea, with 5000 troops at Victo-
ria, was to attack Matamoras, aud both eX-
petitions must prove successful.
The writer of this letter is Santa Annals
private secretary, and he says they shall give
the Yankees hot work in the north while Gen.
Scott is marching OH Vera Cruz.
1t is pretty certain that Santa Anna is now
at Saltillo, aud il is even reported that he had
engaged in conflict with General Taylor,
but the latter is not believed ut Tampco.
General Scott has issued orders to punish
all crimes committed by MeXicans or Amer
leans, not provided for by the army clause,
after trial before military commission. nc
cording To the laws ofthe United States.
The propeller Washington arrived at New
oIICuuS @OlI ItI'y lIOlll SOU
Gen. Butler came passenger. lie is sui-
fering so much from his wounds that he is
disabled for active service.
Gen. Taylor, with Bragg's and Thomas's
batteries, and the I'd Mississippi regiment, ar
rived at Sultilo on the I'd February, had TAX
en- n position ut Aqua Nueva; All the troops
were to 70 there on the 10th, except few to
remain in town.
There is little doubt but that Geh. Mlnon
will give Gen. Taylor considerable trouE.H.
1t is stated that General Taylor wants light
troops very much.
A letter from Brazos dated 22d Feb, says
that Taylor was busy making water tanks, and
collecting u large train Of wagons and pack
mules.
The enemy had apparently left that part of
the country, for parts unknown-supposed
towards Vera Cruz.
Gen. WortlI's division had all embarked
except the dragons and light batteries.
The Atrevida, at New Orleans, from Cam
peachy 10Th February, brings news that the
British Royal Mail steamer Tweed, was lost
OH the 10Th Feb, n. T.. of Curdenas.
Sixty persons were drowned.
INTERESTING FROM THE ARMY. Various
letters have been received from officers 10
their friends in this city, Of which the follow
ing is n summary:
'Brazos, Feb. ls. From Tnmpico we learn
that on the 9th january Santn Anna moved
with all his disposable force TO attack Saltillo,
and if this he so, n battle was probably fought
in that vicinity yesterday. The rumor comes
in Mexican paper, in which Santa Anna
himselfgivcs the inlormation; hut whether it
be or not mere rise, is difficult to say, Gen
eral Taylor is there (Sultillo) with 5000 men,
principally volunteers, and powerful field
battery ofeighteen guns. 1t is strong posi-
ton; but may be turned, unless the passes are
well guarded.
"By many, this report is considered to re-
fer toa mere demonstration upon Saltillo,
made to cover Il real movement towards YER
Il Cruz.
awe have accounts (Mexican) ola fight
near the Paso del Norte. between 200 Amer
leans and 500 Mexicnns; the latter defeated
with great loss.
"The General Scott and his staff embark
ed on the 18th. Plenty of hard drilling; the
fight will be n recreation; but men must be
trained and severely trained, or they will fail
in the fight" Washington Union, March 6.
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