The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-02-27
STILL LATER.

The schooner St. Paul. Capt Talbot, seven days
from Tampico, arrived at New Orleans on the
evening of the 18th instant.
Capt. Talbot reports, says the Delta that on
the day he left, messenger had arrived from the
wrecked ship Ondiaka stating that the volunteers
on board. together with Capt Miller, who. with a
company of artillery. had been despatched to their
relief. were surrounded bv Mexican fnrce from
Tuspan, amounting to 1000 men. About 200
mnskets only being saved from the wreck, they
fonnd it impossihe To dispense the enemy
Gen Patterson feeling well satisfied Of The truth
of this report. despatched at once 800 cavalry to
their assistance. The schr Ella was also char
tered. and took board the armament from the
U. ,. schr Nonanto, (Mexican prize.) command
ed ny Mldshpman Marshall d. Smith, likewise
2OO regulars. and proceeded to The wreck
Although The above report Of Capt Talbot,
places the volunteers and Capt. Millers company
IN rather perilous position, still il will be seen
taking the worst view OF the case, they were only
surrounded. The report does not say that thew
were unable 10 project themselves, but that they
were unable to dispense the enemy Assuming
their position, then, to be even critical as repre-
scented, our conviction is, that they managed to
Keep the enemy al bay until the additional rein
forcemeat sent down by Gen. Patterson reached
them. which would Of course dispel all apprehen.
sion for their safety.
Private letters from San Lnis PoiOsi, received
at Tampico. instead of confirming the story of
Santa Annals assassination, represent him as being
actively engaged in preparations for some move
ment towards the South. The character, direc.
ton and object of this intended movement are
wrapt in profound mystery.
IL ts also stated IN the same communication,
that hard fight bad taken place a. Chihaubau
on 3lst December. between the Mexicans and
Americans. The loss Of the Mexicans is admitted
ny themselves TO have been hundred. No
statement is made of The loss Of the Americans,
nor is II said who commanded tn. Americans, or
what lUrce it was that made the litack.
Extracts from the correspondence Of the Picay-
une, dated
MOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE.2
February 8. lS47.
have plenty Of bad news to give you, gentle.
men. and very little that is pleasant
The fate of Col Nays rear guard and baggage
you have already heard Uf-but intellioepce has
just reached this place, too painfully true and
well authenticated, which proves that the enemy
have opened on us in earnest that their hatred is
mortal.
On the J l;h January, I met Lieut.. Richie Of
me 4'h Infantry. but then acting with the ID
Dragons, ON his way from Saliillo, with ten
Dragons. to Victoria. bearing important des.
patches To Gen. Taylor, from Gen. Scott and
others. is said these dispatches contained
me 'ohote plan Of operations in tohich zoe are
about 10 engage While on the road between
Monterey and Victoria but at what place can
not learn, the party vas attacked, young Ritcl .
was lassoed and dragged across a corn field. az
the dispatches carried off! The ten drsgoon
were either killed or taken prisoners Lieut.
Richie was one Of the most distinguished and
excellent Young officers in the army. There is
little or no doubt Of his dealh-still whilst there
IS a shadow Of doubt, there is hope.
A few days ago. an officer Of the ID Ohio Reg
iment. Lieut.. Miller is believed to be his name,
was murdered at Cbichironi, and awGulIy mutiIa,