The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-11
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
From the New Orleans Delta, Feb. ..
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ANTON LIzARDo, JAM 90, 1s47
GENTLEMEN have little of interest to write YOU "A
all has been quiet since return The vessels of the
squadron have generally gone into winter quarers-the
Vixen and Petrol are at the Laguna the Bonio and rev.
enue steamer McLane, at Fronera; the Raran, Sptfre
and Refer are here besides the prizes the commodore
has Just left IN the Princeton for the Laguna; the John
Adams is the blockade; the Albany, off Tampico and
the ST. Mary's off the Brazos. We have had a success
sion of the most northers here that have ever
seen, in one OF which the merchant schooner Ajis
dragged that she compelled to cut away her nass
and the French barque that the blockade went to
pieces reef to the eeward of the castle. report
for the truth of which cannot vouch The Nitis and
brig Chinchilla leave tomorrow for New Orleans |
write by the latter Yours, &C., to.
TAMPIco, Jan 10, ls47.
GENTLEMEN As all eyes now turned towards the at
OF war, and particularly Tampico and all kinds of news
of sending you the latest news The steamship Massa
chusets sails this morning for New Orleans, by which
shall send this.
Tampico is becoming daily more Amercanized Stores
and DIV cling houses. and private in great de-
mand and pretty tall prices are asked for some The
principal hotel for Americans here is the Italian Fronda,
large and commodious house, kept by Messrs Smith &
Beall 1t was formerly kept by Don Papa Caria, who
closed it when the Mexicans left the city. The dining
room is about go feet long, and the whole ceiling
ed with large squares OF stained glass of variety of
design
To the eye Of person who has never been in AIex-
can city, amplco PRESENTS very picturesque appearance
they most agrceaby disappointed with the appear
OF everything they saw. There are many large and
beautiful houses TO be in different parts of the town.
the most OF which occupied by government officers,
store houses, and soldiers quarters In square
have seen houses that were each painted OF different
color.
The most agreeable sight that first greets the eye of
stranger after crossing the BAR the beautiful American
ias flying from the top OF lofty sta, which occupies
the exact spot in the centre Of the plaza that was intend
Anna. L was raised by Mr.. Al. Clifton, the harbor
master The square or plaza Is paved with hard stone
posts covered with plaster and painted red ali Of which
the work of some Of the Texan prisoners taken at
Mier, many OF whom were afterwards inhunany shot
the bank of the river at the foot of the plaza In
room facing the square may be seen many, charcoal
scraw on the walls, written by the poor fellows during
their imprisonment breathing vengeance against their y
rannical jaors In one corner is rude sketch OF
Mexican hanging, and underneath "Death TO all! ty
rants and death before dungeon" at is long lane
tina! r has no Sn &c &C. 81, h. -
receiving papers, which they know mailed regularly
to them heard some officers conversing about it, when
lar practice OF some the opening Of the mails at Point
Isabel and the Bazos for each to grab many papers
they could carry off and perusc them at their leisure,
which accounted for the loss of those directed to Tamp
and esewheresome remarking that the boys Tam
pico might consider themselves lucky they got their
letters they all said this was fact II So stop should
they do not deserve it. Ii friends at the north knew
how anXously every mail is watched for, they would not
omit sending letters and papers every opportunity think
if sent on here have but just time to send you list
of all the vessels in the port up to the sailing OF the
steamer, which leaves at noon
Yours, truly, +. J. d.
We have several interesting letters from Victoria and
Among these. is interesting Of the trial Of
Lieut. Sturgess before court martial, charge of neg
lect of duty allowing his rear guard to be cut off in the
defle of Santa Rosa The following letter is of the
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facts which have not been published before:
"a Mexican came into camp to-day, Gan l30 who
stated that ne was very recently from San Luis Poos
at that place was In most deplorabe condtion-shor
of provisions, without clothing and the army chest
done to relieve them IN short time the S mem would re
volt Santa Anna, he said had left for the capital be-
lievng the maintenance of his power demanded his i'm
had reached San Luis previous to his departure, that the
Mexican Congress had taken vote the peace propo
sons of Mr.. Buchanan, and had rejected them by re-
voted for their acceptance had left preparing
leave the ctybelieving that the government could not
hold together much longer, and that their familiar wheel
this give you heard it, without swallowing or dis
crediting it. With regard to that relative to the move
BY the we o pc ke y
and viii likely be advised Of before this reaches you
mann oG arus puv a. % Gs o. "
for predicted some time since that their army could not
hold together and ventured sumise at the same time
when everybody was wondering where he would strike
hrst-that Santa Annals first would be in the d.
recton OF the capital"
II is believed in camp that the Mexicans who were
recently IN lula have left there fearing that army
some portion OF it. would pay them q visit; but thanks
to the foresight OF general he saved the horse flesh
that would have been expended in such an expedition
He knew full well that his approach they would leave
the place. and would be great fun 10 march or ride
horses over road full Of sharp rocks and in many places
leading over high hills or mountains The pass through
in places and like Colonel MAYS famous Santa Rosa.
contains many dangerous defiles.'
In hopes that an express will be sent down to Tam
plco tomorrow, shall close this up ready for transmits.
sion. CHAppARAT
MATAMoRos, Jan. ~.
OENTLEMEN: The steamers descending the
R'o (irande crowded with troops and larre encamp
ment has already been formed at the mouth Of the river
Colonel Harney of the I'd dragons, with FIVE companies
OF his regiment arrived here yesterday He was accom-
panied with the light batteries of Colonel Duncan and
Captain Taylor To-day these are crossing the river
and are to encamp for few days Pao Alto near those
indlspensabes for cavalry encampment forage wood
and water Colonel Harvey has been with the army OF
General Wool and tired of hunting after Chihuahua has
assumed command Of his regiment hoping to find more
exciting service in this quarter He s brave and anb
hous soldier, and will render important service wherever
he may be.
Gen Scott is the Brazos ndusriously preparing for
something, OF which OF the people do not pretend 70
know or inquire We suspect, however that he il de-
vislng ways and means for bringing about speedy
peace, and regarded in this light, to his philan
thropc laborsi