Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-13
rur ooNsrrrUrIoN-srA RIGHTS.
From, tho scatof war.

The Intelligence, in another column. from the
war, confirm. the previous OF the advance OF Srg
Mcscbn force towards Sslulo and rectfcs our previous
Information Ia reference the position OF Gen. Taylor
who. SCENE when he heard OF this new and importan
movement, had lett Monterey but few hours, and imme
daey rcaoed his steps, for the purpose OF proceeding
rapidly possible and with large renforeemens he
could command, TO the aid OF Gen. Worth
Some doubt is expressed by the New Ofleans paper.
whether Santa Anna was In command Of the Mexican ar.
my. Mexican, who arrived Sauilo on the 18th o
December from san Lui. Poosi, (suys letter from the
place the editors OF the New Orosns Pcayunc
reported that Santa Anna had gone the city Mexico
and similar statement ia made letter from one Of the
officers OF the squadron, writing from Anton Lizardo-
From the silence of the Mexican papers regard to Santa
AnHas movements. recently received New Orleans 10
summary OF the portant contents of which may be
found In another column like inference drawn But
without regarding OF much mporta whether Santa
Anna IN command OF the advancing Mexican army or
not, since take for granted is under the COM
mund Of capable chief it is impression tia, he is at
It's head, and that the of tho Mexican at Sato
intended 10 mscad Gen. Worth while the silence
of the Mexican papers, regard to the military move
mens in progress contemplated. furnish to our mind.
the strongest for believing that sudden and deci-
ave blow about TO be struck By that cunning
der the FIRST ntmaon OF which, own forces should
be- Vt possible the OF his artillery. Fortunately how
ever, his approach towards Salo, unexpected
10 have boen-for have yet learned, apprehend
toc0ircct the fatal Of undertaking The and
the proves OF our encmy-was asceTtainyd in time 10
make preparations for his reception But the
puratvely small force the disposal OF Gen. Taylor after
gansoning the captured cios and leaving his rear
hcent number o guard his depos and keep open
the line Of communication between his supplies and the
advanced posts, Juses, with all strong confidence Ia
the skill and courage OF officers aud the rmness and
nueply OF soldiers, the apprehension that they nau
NOT DO able maintain the positions hitherto wresed from
the enemy Their splendid Achievements hereiofore-par-
taking they do almost Of the miraculous when the su-
poor Uumbars Of the foe and the great advantages Of his
position eonsidered-are, admit well calculated to
inspire unusual confidence in their ability to re-enaet the
pIodgos OF vaor which have already ssnazed their tn
umpihl march into tue heart Of the Mexican Republic
And mos devouay do hope that the next arrival from
IN scene OF conf ct may bring the udngs OF the retreat o,
he enemy of another brilliant victory over his powerful
iorcethe more devouty, because should army
any serious discontinue, the immediate consequences may
most disastrous, by producing general Instruction
AIRY in the valley Of the Rio Grande where
told, evcrsh excitement already prevails CON
soqIent upon the withdrawal OF the main body Of our
forces from Matamoros, Camargo and tler vcinlties
which will manifest itself in open aEd deadly hostility
should army unfortunately be too weak TO maninip
IT'S present position.
The most intense socitui e prevails TO hear the result
OF The conflict, which supposed have occurred about
18th OF December In tho meanwhile we know that
gallant army has done ali men could do to sustain
the honor Of their counry's flag and 10 win tor thetn-
rs'ves additional claim her gratitude aud aimira-
non