The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-04
IMPORTANT WAR INTELLIGENCE.
SPECIAL MESSENGERS
To THE
GULF AND THE PACIFIC.
MEXICAN PRTyATEHRs.
SO. Sc,

MEAICAN FN1t AIARNo'
SO. Sc.
Our special correspondents, stationed at hey
West and Pensacola, have sent some important
intelligence to the Ne,o York Herald office.
1t will be recollected that we yesterday publish
ed letter stating that we should soon hear of the
appearance OF Mexican privateers IN the Mediter-
ranean and Indian seas. We have before receiv-
ed such intelligence but, according to our des-
patch from Key West, there appears to have been
some foundation for this statement. True or not
our navy must be on the gun vipe.
We annex the letters from our agents t.
KEY WEsr, Jan. le, ls47
learn from Havana that the smack Mariner, Latham
master, sailed the night of the 10th for Vera Cruz
with dispatches to Commodore Conner, from Mr. Camp
bell the Consul As there vessels fitting out in Ha-
vana, and whose destination, prvateers under the
Mexican flag is we'll understood il is supposed that these
dispatches relate to that subject
II is also reported here that unusually large body
of troops assembling at Havana, from old Spain
Several regiments have recently arrived and sud
nncs are all agog to its object The Dogberrys here
conclude that it has connection with the placing
son Of Louis Philippe the throne in Mexico; although
we are very gravey informed that the assigned
of annexation being effected by the Yankees.
LOOK OUT.
PENSACOLA NAVY YARp, Jan 25th, ls47.
Two bearers of dispatches for Californa--the one
Com stsckton's secretary, Mr. Norris the other Major
Rich, Paymaster U. ARRIVED here yesterday
ing direct from Washington, and at this moment
Bergman, commanding, for speedy conveyance to
Chagres thence, they TO ascend tho river short
to Panama. whore u S. vessel probably will be
found awaiting them
Major Rich was formerly botsnst to the exploring
expedition and this appointment OF paymaser has been
conferred him, unsolicited his part with refe
renee, doubt to his peculiar qualifications for the
duty in California He speaks the language like
tive and thoroughly acquainted with the country and
the and customs of the people. He takes with
him a large amount of Treasury notes. made payable
to his order and of useless until endorsed
by him. besides about twenty thousand dollars in gold.
The Department desired him to take hundred and
fifty thousand but he deemed unsafe to carry much
of the precious metal although he is accompanied by
two young gentlemen Msssrs w r. and J. D. Hutton.
decline tho risk for the stage broke down in the forest
between Bskey and this place, during severe rain
the greater part Of their baggage was necessarily left
behind, to come up this morning
The Potomac frigae, Captain Aulick, having repen-
ished her water and is on the point sailing hence
to rejoin the Gulf squadron.
The store ship Relief Oscar Butler Esq, Commander,
will likewise sail in few days for the same destination
THE PROFESSOR
NEWS FROM THE RIO aRANDE.
From the New Orleans Mercury, Jan. 25
The mail of the u s. steamer Edith, at the southwest
ceved copy Of the Matamoras Flag Of the 18th inst
Information had been received there of the affair in
version Of the affair as published in the Flag is that
besides the eleven men, lieutenant and sergeant
manding the guard were cut of.
The Flag publishes correspondence which took
place on the 4h and 5h ins between A. Menchaea the
Ayuntamiento OF Natamoras, and Col. Clarke, the mill
commte by the volunteers and the latter promising
do all in his power to prevent them At the same time
at is unfortunate that two recent attempts upon the
lives OF volunteers have been made. In instance
there was no provocaon whatever the other attempt
You will readily admit that such calculated to
the minds Of the troops and render the task of
controlling them more difficult"
Col Curtis's regiment of Ohio volunteers were the
only troops remaining at Matamoras, and one Of them
having murdered Mexican to rob him Of his blanket,
no non commissioned officer private be allowed to
leave the quarters with unless ordered to carry
arms.
ANOTHER BATTLE IN PROSPECT.
From the Maamoras Flag, Jan. H.
1t was generally believed that decisive stand would
be made by the enemy at ula where General Urreas
number of armed Mexicana at various points the road
from Monterey to Camargo but they appeared to lying
in wait for Bodybuilding parties merely
WILL THERE BIZ PEACE.
From the Boston Advertiser, Feb. a.
Tho following extract from letter received In THU
city dated Jalapa Dec os conrmatory of all the
THE United States government and people will now
see that there is hope for peace with these people
1.-THE vote of the Congress has been taken the sub
jet the late propositions from ths United States gov
eminent and they have been rejected by large MAORI
y Previous to the vote being taken caucus was held
composed of majority Of the members of Congress, ir
which it was agreed by unanimy that an oath should
be taken by all present viz to listen to propositions
of peace, nor admit Of any foreign mediation, while
single United States soldier stood Mexican territory
or an armed vessel blockaded her ports
u0 w mr. al y
this is the very whose election to the Presidency
we are momentsry expecting to hear by express from
states government and people looked for peace Really
the Cabinet at Washington must have fine selection OF
lor us agents al MexcG u i mas oeen eG uy
y to be terminated by the force OF reason Be assured
that this people are more obstinate than ever, and will
never come to terms until driven to it."
MAILS FOR EURopE-With the change in the
wind, the packet ship Oxford, Capt. Yeaton, for
Liverpool, and the other packets that have been
detained, will sail. They will now carry four
days later intelligence to Europe. 1t will be high
ly interesting the people and the politicians in
that part of the world. The Oxford is advertised
to leave at 10 o'clock this morning.
ASSEMBLY DlsTRIcTs.-In our notice yesterday
of the plan proposed by the committee of the
Board of Supervisors, for dividing the city into
Assembly Districts, we stated the 10Th District te
consist of the 18th Ward, aud the Sd and 9Th Dis
tricts of the l7Ih Ward. We should have said the
18th Ward, and the 3D. and 9th Districts OF the 16t
Ward.
Musical.
ITALIAN OPEnA-In consequence Of the illness o.
sgnor Sanqurico and signor Benodetti, last evening
performances of the opera unavoidaby postponed
The new opera, Nina PIAZZA Per Amour, will be per
formed the next regular night, which is Friday.
Theatricals.
PARK THEArRE.-The Italian ballet appeared aga
last evening the house was very well attended, al
though not as largo undoubtedly would have been
il the weather had been propitous yet we never
more enthusiasm or more satisfaction evinced by any
These graceful artists be oming great favortes wit
the public and 10 doubt have very successful caree
hac thing IL CERTAIN that GIacafu q