The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-22


sters aud the escort OF twenty-five men, They have also
captured train ofsixy wagons though nothing definite
as to the disposal OF Transfers and escort They have
likewise captured q hundred pack mules loaded with
suffers goods.
General Urea is marching on to attack Matanorss,
with about four thousand men.
From the New Orleans Delta, March 10
considerable stir was created in city last
ing, by the rumors brought by the schooner James
Matamoros We place but little reliance IN
II Mexican force has dared to cross the Rio
Grande, it must be small maraudpg party, detached
from the forces under Carabajal Cauaes who arc
said be in the neighborhood of Matsmoros and Ca
MARCO tois be the correct Interpretation of the
statements brought to the Brszos and thence here, ia
nevertheless strong proof Of the confidence Of
tle Mex,cans the strength Of the fsrsss appi
the Rio Grsnde We were, some time ago, satisfied tina
1t the design of the enemy to operate Oh Tsy
long and weekly defended rear and the immense line OF
eur communications along the Rio (iranie This has
been so manifest for time that marvel at the
indifference OF Gen. Scott to the defence these points
and the Withdrawal Of large force from Tayiors
will deveope. We await with great socitude, the
sequel Of the important events which Transporting
Extract Of letter from Monterey, dated 10th FEBRUARY
l947 gentleman OF this city ~ am here and afraid
from this section and ali the Mexicans are now leaving
town Reports are (Which every body believes) that
Santa Anna is close to saltllo with 10000 troops, and
has sent few thousand cavalry down below to cut
off our supplies, which 10 believed to be true, and we
shall have hard fight unless Scott sends back
reinforcement and that Immediately. We did not
pect government to be simple as not to leave
troops sufficient to guard it's provisions Gen Taylor
has only about 1000 with him, and we have only
500 here, wish they would Iasso Scott for Gripping
us much here''
IMPORTANT FROM TAMPIoo.
From the New Orleans Delta, March Ii
BY the Pioneer Capt. g. Brown, which arrived at this
port last evening" in days from Lobos Island, via
Tampco we have interesting and important newsas to
the Of troops for the demonstration that
is to be made the city and Castle Of Vera Cruz On
the 20h utmo between fifty and sixty sail OF vessels
left Tampco and Lobos Island with troops and munitions
Of every description for the bombardmsnt OF Vera
Cruz Every vessel In the harbors-ships, barks, brgs
schooners and steamboatsin fact every vessel that
could possibly carry arms was enlisted into the
service and departed they could possibly be
loaded. II with great difficulty that the Pioneer CO.
away anxious the military authorities TO impress
her the service. General Scott himself Is re-
ported TO have said that the demonstration would be
commenced the 10th instant and this report was 10
generally believed at Tampico, when the Pioneer lett
tns u was not regarded rumor but az hxed
iscI' WerAy, therefore, expect every day to hear
neNt OF ps bombardment Of that far.famed Mexican
tower o. suength the Castle Of 8. Juan dc Ulu1.
SANTA FE.
lFrom the 81. Louis, Reveille, March Ill
Lieut. Albert, Of the Typographical Engineer Depart
men arrived in our city yesterday, after q periIous