The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-15
Movements in the War Quarter.

Movements in the War Quarter.
THE LATE NEWS FROM MEXICO.
From the Baltimore American, Sept 10
We have been favored with the following extracts
nom atsstters, from reliable sources:--
4--. "vrRA CRus, Aug 9eth, ls47.
Last night was received BY Orizaba, the
news that Gen Scott had fought Valencia who at
Gusdaloupe large village three miles north Of the
Santa Anna who desired to come to his rescue, did
not arrive In time Scott consequently took possession
the city, but Congress immediately assembled, and de-
cded to listen to Mr. Trist's prop sitions This
Ii not ofhcial, but is believed pretty generally"
"TAMrrco, Aug %, ls47.
My correspondent at Vera Cruz informs
that letters had just been received there from
raj Of the most respectable English merchants in the
city Mexico under Of the 10th inst parting
| the following important information
the rear Of the Mexican batteries whore he was imms
diasy met BY the grsster part Of santa Annas army
struck at that place fierce and destructive action
ensued when Gen Scott marched in front OF and en-
gagged their principal batteries compelling Santa Anna
and his whole force TO give and seek refuge in the
city Worth caused great slaughter the part OF the
Mericans The citizens sent flag to the Gen raj call
that the troops would not enter the city .
1t asserted by some respectable information tina.
General Scott had full possession Of the city the both
instant, but believe this part wants confirmation %
| Another letter from Vera Cruz, says -
4 a.
encia and driven Santa Anna into the city Congress
had been called andthey~ould doubt be glad to hear
These letters modify, but confirm the published news
In some degree; and give tho most rational Of
the proceedings OF our army, because it il much
probable that the Mexicans defended Guadalupe and
the Penon than that their chief battle should have been
fought In the more remote village Of San Angel.
THE INsURREcTIoN IN YucATAN
News from Merida has reached Havana to the nth
ult, announcing that the war Of races, Indian and
Spanish Is carried on In all its woncd ferocty II
that this new danger from the aboriginal population has
queted for while the discussions among the different
political parties that are continually trying get the
ascendency over the country. They united In
nest in queling the rebellion Of the Indians Every
effort made to prevent the latter from getting
| and ammunition
AFFAIRS THE RIO GRANDE.
From the New Orleans Times, Sept. 81
by the Telegraph from grazos, the lst inst have
| the Rio Grande.
trely changed from what understood to be the
rangement here some weeks ago, viz the simultaneous
cities of Mexico and San Luis respectively No advance
is to be made by Gen. Taylor and greater will
satio, than is necessary to keep open the oommuni-
The editor Of the Matamoras Flag, of which We have
numbers to the 2Sth ut specuates thus tho recent
change of the modus operGndi Of our military plan:
The grand base OF all future operations is Intended
to be established at the city Of Mexico where General
Scott is with force sufficient make demonstra-
ton In any direction in which 1t may be necessary.
oueretaro, Guansuato Zsc.tscss, and Gusd n
this northeastern border firmly in possession-New
Msaioo and C,i1rn,a ours and all tho port. Of the
in possession IS it be- unless it be annexed
and may begin to speculate upon the results which
We suppose that the troops smbarking at the
for Vera Cruz will be ordered to suspend their march
nsanter to await the issue of the negotiations which
| may be now pending.
| [From the Mstamoras Flag, Aug asl
Since our surmse in Wednesdays paper in regard to
inormation and haze full oonadence that we can now
state correctly what troops from this line to
to Gen Scott and what distribution is to be made Of
| those remaining with Gen. Taylor
Col Brough under Brigadier Gem Lane the Massaohu,
eetts regiment, Col Wright and the thirteenth regular
infantry Col Echos together with Captain Deass bat
terry under Brigadsr General Cushing viii proceed i'm
| Col Hays Texas regiment is also ordered to Vera
Cruz 1t has not yet made its appearance on the Re
Grande but 1t IL looked for daily, and will probably
rive a. the Brazos before the other troops have en-
| barked
Gen wools command to remain at saltillo will con-
sst of the Virginia. North Carolina I'd Mississippi
regiments Of volunteers, and Major Cheyas's three
To remain at Gen Taylor's camp, walnut Sprngs)
only Lieut.. Col Fontleroys squadron Major Braggs
The 10Th regiment, Col Tibbatts will garrison Mon.
Col Webb at Ceralvo
Rsynosa and Csmargo; Col Temple at this place
Capt Waidrodt at Reynosa AMI Lieut. Col Fay At Ca
| MARCO.
Capt Hunts artillery and Capt Reeds Texas caval-
ry are to be stationed ut Camsrgo.
Gen. Hopping remains this line, but where his
are to be not informed
There yet remains destination unassigned in this list
Col Buerss squadron Of Sd dragons and two compa
mics Of volunteer cavalry, from alabama and the
other from Illinois. Rumor says that the Dragons are
to proceed to Vera Cruz ALSO but informed that
Col Butler has received no orders to that effect
WI N tvpa hQ Olafta from
officer Of the Sd dragons at Camargo to Col Butler
has been handed us and permission given to publish
CAMAneo, August ~, ls47.
Coz. T.. @. W. BUTLER SIR IL have TO report that
reached this place the 18th inst with the train from
Matamoras. In obedience to ORDERS went in person
the 6th to report for further orders to Gen Hopping
at Mier. In conformity with the last orders known to
have been given ct headquarters that the Sd dragons
| should remain at Mstamoras, was directed to return
Mer the present orders Changing the disposition the
forces on tho whole line) arrived and In letter from
Major Bliss 10 Gen Hopping he remarked that the Sd
dragons either wore at Me or soon would be there
from which it inferred later order had been
sent 10 you and am now directed 70 proceed TO Mier
having returned to this place to-day would remark
that saw ground at Misr, elsewhere. well cal
ouated for purpose Of instruction Matamoras
Part Of Col Temples regiment will return to Mstamo-
ras, the other rcmsns here at Rsynosa under Lieut.
Col Fay Nearly all the volunteers with the 18th reg
ment, and Capt Deass ate 10y battery pro-
coed to Vera Cruz Gems Gushing and Lane to
command Very respectfully, your obdt servt
JOHN BurLER, Capt Sd Dragons.
Gems Lane and staf down from Mier on the
9th August and proceeded to the Brazos His troops
to-day.
Gen. Hopping has been seriously i'll at Mier, but We
are pleased to learn is recovering His health has been
bad ever since HI came to Mexico
Major Hamilton with 100 recruits for the 10th infau..
try passed up the river, the General Jcsup
| ON Wednesday last, to join his regiment at Mier.
Ex President Gen. NJ Lamar, (now Capt Lamar
commanding company Of Texan rangers,) was Ia Mier
few days ago. with detachment Of his command, on
his way from Laredo to Gen. Tayor's camp Captain
Lamar understand anxious TO be relieved from his
post at Loredo and will apply to Gen Taylor this
purpose. We happy to hear that he is in excellent
health.
Capt Templeton of the steamer T.. A. Ogden, was
brought up to this city Thursday, suffering under
attack Of bilious oongestvs fever lie has
good medical attendance, and informed Ia doing