Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-24
THE ARMY RETURNING HOME.


The United States steamship Portland, which ar
rived at New Orleans on the 18th instant, brought
over about three hundred and fifty of the 18th in
fantry, with some convalescents, discharged team
sters, &c. The remainder of that regiment had
embarked on the ship Rhode Island, and was ready
for sea when the Portland left.
The following officers also returned on the
Portland
Lieut. GARDNER, bearer of dispatches from, Mexico and
Of the ratified treaty COL BAsKnrAD I'd artillery; Lieut.
Bankhead. u s. Navy, Major Manegault Aduiant j. G.
Monaghan Quatermas,er j. R. Page Captains H. L. Clay
and H. H. Higgins, 18th infantry; Caps Barnard and Lee
Lieuis Beauregad, E. J. Dammet, ID. G. Wids, 3. II.
Cfumps and w F. Reeves Engineers Csps E. J. Jones,
H. @. W. Clark Lieuts. r. s. Hayward, j. @. Maras, J.
N. Perkins s. s. Fahnesick, Z. F.. Bagey, j. M Ingle,
G. Simmons j. Mcbride, J.W. Smith, Reynolds, vsndorDe,
Curis Dr. Banks, Dr. Wander Linden and family; Mr.. A.
s. Forbes with the bodeso Lieut. COL Baxter Csps Pier
son. Van olnde snd Barclay Lieuts Chandler and Gala
gher--sll Of the New York regiment
Died at sea- Lieut. BsproRD Tor Bradfod) 18th infan-
try, Private H. L. HANCOCK, 18th infantry.
The orizaba garrison, abou, 1000 strong under Colonel
BAsxHrAp and consisting Of the 18th infantry and Alabama
battalion, arrived at Vera Cruz the morning Of the 9Th
instant and commenced embaing the day. The Ala
bams battalion sailed the 9th, in the brgs schooners
Heroine Mopang, and Massachusetts,, for Mobile
Gen. PArrsRsoS's division expected in Vera Cruz
Monday the 18th Instant and Gen. MARsHALLs the
following day. letter from Mexico, dated the Sd i'm
sant says that General KsARsrs division ordered
leave Mexico on Tuesday, the 9th instant and Gen. WonrHs
Wednesday, the 9TH. The Michigan regiment shortly
expected at Vera Cruz from Cordova.
The United States Commissioners, Mesas SEvrEa and
CLFronp, were expected in the city Of Mexico the Sd in
slant Mr. ssvrrn returns home with Gen. BurrxR.
The New Orleans Bulletin that the United States
uaermas;e 1t that place took up, on the 18th instant
about five thousand Of shipping, TO proceed Vera Cruz
for the purpose Of transporting troops to the United
States mskns when added previous engagements in that
city, from 70 twelve thousand Of sailing vessels
elusive Of steamers engaged Tor this service The rates that
been paid ten dollars per for the trip out 10 Vera
Cruz and back 70 New Orleans, and twelve dollars for those
which proceed an Atlantic port. The vessels find wood
and water, and the Government, all the other stores.
In order to accommodate the large number Of persons who
desire to witness the military display, &c the Fourth Of
Juy at Washington when the Of the National
Washington Monument will be planted the Richmond, FIRE.
dercsbug and Potomac Railroad Company has given notice
that it win issue tickets for Washington by their line the
I'd and Sd July Cat the usual prce with the privilege Of
returning free o charge the 9th 9Th, thus making The
cost to each person Cor the round trip $3.50.
ALsosrr-This distinguished Mexican is about to visit
the United States with his family. and viii probably take
his permanent Incidence in the city Of New Orleans where
he spent much Of h youth, and acquired much Of the vsas
BILE information he possesses He has lost all his popularity N
Mexico, and j. thosoughly disguised with the country Al
monte Is considerably ahesd Of bis counsymen in light
and Information, and win doubt feel much at
home in New Orleans his old trade Of selling hardware,
than In dealing with The imprsccabs races Of Mexico