The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-13
lBy this Evenings Southern Mail.
From the ~ o. Picayune, Aug o
Later from the Army OF Gen. Taylor.

From the N. o. Picayune, Aug 9.
Later from the Army OF Gen. Taylor.
The steamer OHIO Capt j. Swiler, jr, arrived yeser-
day morning from Brazos Santiago. touching at Calves
Galveston on the cd inst
By this arrival we have the Matamoras Flag of the
2sth ult We give first of all the Flags account of the
''rumors in circulation there in regard TO Gen scott
bad arrived in the city Of Mexico with OF three hun
dred men and we learn from good authority thai positive
whether he had fight at Rio FRO, in the city itself at
what Time he arrived there with other particulars, appear
low and Cadwalader joined the connander-inchief al
Puebla his force must have numbered upwards OF loOO
sition. also asserted here that Gen. Valencia, at last
accounts had left San Luis for the city of Mexico with
large force.
According to the Flag then, had been rumored there
'for week past that Gen. Scott had entered Mexico
Il was also so rumored at Monterey the 18th ut,
four days before is pretended that he entered the city
So much for rumOrs
The Flag says that Col German, with four companies
OF Indiana volunteers, passed up the river the 2ith
two companies on the 25th, on the Col. Hunt; and the
remaining four were on the Col Mckee, at the mouth
OF the rlver all bound for the camp of instruction. The
regiment is nearly 1000 strong, and has suffered loss Of
but four men since leaving Indiana.
For the particulars OF news from Monterey and Buena
Vista we refer our readers to the interesting letters of
health writing from the battlefield of Buena Vista The
following items are all from the Flag of the 2sth ult
The THIRD DRAGooNs.-A letter was received on Monday
by our commandment, from Cen Hopping stating that he
had received information that Gen. Urea was on this
side Of the mountains with four thousand men, and
requesting squadron of dragons; but we learn that their
colonel chooses TO remain here he has received his
complement OF horses, in the meantime drilling his
thoroughly as could be done elsewhere company of
mounted men from Ohio who had recently arrived here
therefore up by the first boat, will report to
COLONEL tAnABAsM.mWe ' understand. from several
sources entitled to credit that this worthy Friday
last at rancho called La Vacara twenty five leagues
Distant ON the road to Linares, with force numbering
about $50 men, having been joined by Gaan, another
guerilla Chief They are said to have detained large
number of mules loaded with corn soap, sugar. and
produce, destined for this place, besides hundred
goes OF goods which had been sent from here TO Monterey
They appear determined spare neither friends foes
but coniscae all they can intercept fair booyloong
upon those Interested as giving laid and comfort to the
enemy party OF sixty men are reported to have been,
few days since, within two three leagues of this place
picking deserers from the Mexican army, and impress
ing others into their service from the various ranches
elghborhood A squadron of mounted men could
open the way for the traders and understand that
commandment has an eye upon the proceedings of these
pares and we hope soon to hear that the
merchandise of all descriptions.
Capt E. A. Ogden has been relieved, at his request
from the post OF quarermaster at the mouth of the Rio
rande, and Major Anderson assigned to duty that place
The occasion of Capt ogden,s retirement demands Of
word IN praise OF the zeal and untrng industry he has dis
played in the discharge of the duties which have devoved
upon him since the OF the war In taking
charge OF the affairs OF the department the mouth of the
river world OF obstacles had TO be encountered, and
vast responsibility assumed How he has discharged the
trust reposed in HIM, the regularity and order with which
everything has been conducted gives sufficient evidence
An uninterrupted navigation OF the Rio Grande from the
mouth OF the river Cana has been kept throughout
the whole year, against obstacles which by nearly every
one were considered insumountabe In the transporta
ton OF troops and supplies there has been no delay
they have been forwarded with despatch and safety
deserving the highest commentator. AT his imnle-
diae post the energy of the man shows more APP
parent One year ago the post at the mouth OF the
Rio Grande was barren sandbeach and millions
OF dollars worth OF public property was being land
ed there without any protection from weather. and inn
losses sustained in consequence In brief
OF time, commodious and sorehoues were
erected, and viewed the place few daysago has
the appearance OF thriving commercial town. with an in
dustrious population busted their various ayocaons
substantial log wharf, several hundred feet long, has been
completed, shipyard for the repair of STEAMBOATS, aud
sells in operation, and nothing have been left
undone which it was in Capt Ogden's power to accom-
psh for the advancement OF the interest The
zeal he has displayed in the discharge OF his muarious
duties is the theme of universal praise, and, memento
of the esteem in which he is held by the commanders OF
present him with silver pitcher, suitably inscribed in
ken OF their regard Major Anderson the successor of
Capt Ogden, gentleman every worthy to succeed
him.
SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.-Whil the mouth Of the river
last week. told that several days before the
TO literally the beach, They of all sizes and de-
scriptons, and emitted strong odor Of sulphur
afct all the denzens OF the mouth with cough. Some
days before this unusual occurrence 1t is said Mexican
woman predicted that the phenomenon would take place
AS for the prophecy will vouch but the fish part of
with own eyes, 1t is supposed that, by volcanic
action OF the earth the suphurc fumes escaped and de-
soyed the pscaory inhabitants of that part OF the Gulf
Especial correspondence Of tho Picsyune.l
MONTEREY, July ii, 1917.