The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-06


Inc Rspueeamo in abiding to the revolution Of Ia.
oasco mea,ions the circumstance of its existence and
Gem Twirss snids ~ nOos b; az snga
Oh MAJOR Borands men had been shot; but he does not
credit IT. nor doe: any elss-the idea having no
DOUBT arisen from the fact OF the shooting Of several Mex
leans who were with Major Gaines.
Inc rumor sent you about the arrival Of force in
addition to the Lanosrs Victoria is no doubt true for
q Mexican who came from that place on the 7th saws
Urea was there and that 5000 men would come ia
on the 9Th Valencia il no doubt with them Santa An
ma Is probably now between Monterey and Sallo with
large force; and although tho rumor of 6sht be.
nween nun and Iay!or Is not credited to any extent
ny brs oI OPINION that there will be trouble in that
quarter. " ~
All these items taken together show that the enemy
aro getting again into the country that they have
evacuated and as our forces small about there may
succeed IN harrassing US much Urea Victoria occa
60 to Matamoros for 6ght Santa Anna with large
sorce approaching the Rio drande whilst all forces
are concentrating here to those who are familiar with
MS policy, is any thing but agreeable
You will have later dates from Monterey than the 9th
ana VIII DO Deter abe to judge of the merits of the
The Mexican who was tried yesterday for the murder
Oh bowiin was found guilty Of murder in the nrs de-.
gree after the jury had retired for several hours Each
juror was sworn to whether he had any prejudice
against excsns and near so rejected on that score
wagons being a Dsin n 1asa made for
nosss very last preparatory to shipment Of troops
They must go by water for the roads viii
SANTA Annals ADVANCE
- From the New Orleans Delta Feb ISL
II the statements made by all the Mexican papers and
letter writer's he entitled to confidence obvious that
santa Anna enertans designs against Monterey and has
begun ms march against that point Our correspo uen
represent that large bodies of troops are being thrown
forward upon the road to Monterey as well as the road
petween tampico and Monterey. But the most definite
statement We have seen contained in letter published
oy Ia Pard last evening" from Tampico, of the date Of
9th February which states that I6 900 Of the most bril-
liant troops u,0pas Sriiane marching for the road
by letter written from San Luis Another
letter. written from Tula of the date of Sd February
brig Of 1900 men, composed Of the 10th regiment of
infantry OF the line styled the Faithful soldiers of San
LUIS and battalion Of the National Guard Of Jalisco
Win tnree pieces OF artillery marching in the direc
on OF Monterey by the road Of Matcherala The sera
,ortned at every point by the battaons Of Puebla
and three companies of Cavalry In the village Of Wales
Col Jose Antonio del Castillo stationed with respect
men OF the first regiment of cavalry, "Primero Repub
ipas. ~ ''N'
These movements are no doubt made for the purpose
o. craving on our forces from the contemplated attack
communicaior santa Anna expects to cut of Tayors
MARCO and Tampico These movements are by no
means to be regarded q: insignificant; they de-
donbt excite the utmost vigilance and activity Of re-
parston among, our forces Monterey Fortu
command at Monterey, with about 1000 mem This force
can easily hold that place until reinforced But in the
asi
Erreas cavalry are no doubt the advance Of large
IoIce ihendsa ior this point This will be bold move
msn put Characteristic of Urea who il prompt and
decided officer IT. however his force consists only of
cavalry we DO not apprehend any serious
they may intercept communications along the river
and the road from Matamoras and Camargo to Monterey
We trust, however, that Gen Scott who seams To bs
moving with great caution and prudence will not weak
en- our forces the Rio rande 80 az 10 expose our
noa 70 Dc easily broken and the hardearned results Of
most expen.lve campaign thus be lest to our arms
SINCE the above was written, we have seen a letter
Mexican ocer written in great confidence and
mafch on Matamoras, and was already considerably a
vanced on the road. wv
NEWS FROM THE GULF
correspondence of the Nozzle Herald
UNITED STATES SQUADRON,
,..,,.O on Anton Lizardo, Feb. 4, ls47
tae orieest and most Ineligible mode of Civ
TIE unconnected acts transporting in the squadron will
adopt i as far far as practicable.
On the 18th Of Jan the Commodore transferred his
nag TO the Princeton, and proceeded on cruise TO La
suna village, or rather succession of villages situated
psacho and 400 miles southwark Of Vsra Cruz IT,
Vixen and schooner Petrol were living at anchor
IN tne lagoon and on friendly terms with the inhabitants
npawSnsandng which, however boarding MEETINGS were
placed around the vessels at night and all other prscau
uo OF asience taken The Princeton by reason OF her
dra could not approach the shore within several miles
oat tns vixen came ont and communicated OF course
maintaining block, ds. oS
On the 27h the Princeton returned to this anchorage
ana .he Commodore to his own ship During his
on the 23i, Lieut. Col Alfonso Delapu of Louisiana Hs
adventures are rather romantic far a. can learn
Snaer instructions from General Scott he out from
view oteahs 70 Visit Vera Cruz and the surrounding
country as spy and to his intentions
nrt 10 Havana and obtained passport Vera Cruz as
rrehcnman me Is OF French descent and speaks the
tongue Ike Parisian) After arriving there he enc
aed as Tar as Jalspa ssceraned the probable number
40 Uiloa the length OF time for which was
&C., ana the general tout ensemble the material &C. that
Eouia oppose General scotts contemplated attack
paring his stay he narrowly escaped detection being
suspected and subjected to several close examinatioDs
being informed that the authorities intended Committing
on board French merchant bark living at sscr6cioS
from which he was taken and brought down by the |
Perita His escape singularIy providential Tho
men Of the boat supposed him one Of the passeneers of
the boa' and carried him of under mistake. They were
waiting Tor one Of the passengers, and being ordered
tatingy Again the arrival Of the Petrita at
was purely accidental should omit to state that the
prize u few days before, and had just been let 10.
On the aad three vessel. ran the blockade at Vera
Cruz, Notwithstanding the vigilance of the albany and
blockade efsctually
On the acth tho French brig Princess Marie was
brought in by the Albany. She was taken near Cam.
peachy and awaits the Ccmmodores decision. The
day the small schooner Mariner arrived from Ha-
vana, with dispatches for the Commodore supposed re-
lang to the fitting privaeers from that port under
Mexican colors.
On tho 29th the Porpoise returned from Tampco and
tne si9op warner proceeded to that place with Col Al
fonse Deapu on board as a ssenger. OF course he
communicate with Gen Scott, as early as possible
frnceton II Tor the blockade of Alvarado.
Feo the French brig Princess Marie was ne Knitted
% leave here tor Sacricios; the French Commodore
that no part Of her cargo should be landed
he same day the Petrits brought down Intelligence
rom SacrIcios that the advanced guard of column of
Dur forces advancing from, Tampico upon Tuscan had
been defeated and sixty OF soldiers made
santa Anna was also reported to be still at San Luis
potosi " " ~ N~''
The rumor is now current that whole naval force
las peeh ordered 20 collect here on tho 2Oth o. this
month"; to BIO in readiness to Cooperate with Gan
the expected attack on Vera Cruz and il is the gsne
al impression throughout the squadron that we shall
rave fight at last '-"'A
The only vessels OF war present at this anchorage
re me irgae haritan and steamer Spitfre together
With number Of gun boats
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
From the AnnaI oils (Md) Republican,
We have omitted for several weeks TO mention tbe
restoration by the President Of Captain p f. Voorhees,
% his rank in the Navy of tho United States That
neglect did not proceed from any deficiency of
md kind feeling towards the gallant captain, whose
worth in private life and meritorous services la the late
var with Great Britain, enttle him TO both In that war