New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-22
MArAMoRos. March l. ls4-


GgSrLEMIS-Thls city was thrown into the
greatest CONSERVATION this morning by the arrival OF
the steamer Aid with letters from Csmargo and Monte
ray, stating that Gen. Taylor had been attacked by
santa Anna. at the head OF 200 men a. Ssltillo
The Postscript informing us OF the truth OF the matter
sdded 20 the letter by Capt Montgomery Of the 1h
now Quartsrmsster at Monterey The letter was dated
the I'D February the postscript the same day which
that the night commenced on the 22d OF February
and that farther information could be had.
There are between 1000 and 5000 men between Csmar
90 and Monterey who have entirely cut Oh all commun
cation between those two places.
Gen Urea at Marine stown about 2s miles this side
OF Monterey with six thousand cavalry aud Canaes has
rancheros sufficient 10 make up the number. General
Taylor has issued orders that less than regiment
shall attempt 10 leave Csmargo this route. Colonel
Morgans command (the second Ohio regiment about
four hundred strong, left CeTslvo where they
stationed 10 Join General Taylor after having burnt
everything they could take with them. and il 10
hdently believed that he and his whole command were
either cut 10 pieces or taken prisoners That gallant
chivarous soul Ben Mccullough. with his men. has
been captured He had not than twenty eight men,
all told.
am sorry TO state that very worthy citizen Of
has been captured at least Il Is presumed So and with
very good grounds two three who went one day
after him had been obliged 10 fall back Csmsrgo.
Jesse D. Carr Mr. Trenoweth. Mr. Grsyson. Capt Nc
Mulin IA clerk OF Mfr Csrrs) formerly OF McCullOchs
company OF Rangers having about 200 pack mules load
ed with valuable goods belonging to the above mention
ed persons and having goods belonging TO Peter Halle
Of Maamoros and Messrs Mather Glover Co doubt
have been taken nothing has been heard Of
them. Mr. Sprague, clerk tor ;. A Belden Esq and
John r. Baker suter TO the FIRST regiment Of Kentucky
Volunteers started the day after the first named party
and mad been compelled 10 fall back 20 Mer and there
until the troops there stationed should be ordered
10 Csmarg0
This Il All the fault OF Gen Scott for having taken
away the regular forces from that part OF the country
should Gen Taylor be able tall back on Monterey he
ca then hold out until geniorcements reach him ~
they some sixty days ratiOus Al that point Bat
AFRAID be Is 10 a critical position. Having nothing
but volunteers with him. ne cannot have that cODh.
deuce which he would have had that immortal M an
Gen W Scott taken away from him the whole OF h..
most efectual force But old Rough and Ready has
determined 10 conquer die. Santa Anna sept him
summons - surrender Tell santa Anna" says the
old 10 and take me- / have conysr,ed
with officers OF the army here who think that Cen Tay
lor ght be able - ial back on Monterey lie has some
1000 volunteers with him and think they will MIN ~
the last Col Curtis 10 stationed al Camsrxo which
10 hourly threatened with attack some of The
Virginia regiment passed through this place three
days ago on their way 10 Join General TAYLOR should
the General tall back on Monterey be will snl
have large body Of men between him and CsmArso
who and doubt will, take the place and come
down on Matsmoras, cutting on General Taylors suD.
I plies entirely. Every person Is the alert The
MsxicAns say thstthe army will take this place la very
short time. Several OF the better class VI the vOpuls
ton preparing the other the river
10 case the place should be recspured theY know
they would 10 killed by their own people Immediately
You will ind this letter very dsonied In its details but
you may depend the If overy part OF H.
as ! received IL from high military authority.
Yours truly, -