The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-08
LATER FRoM THE RIO GRANDE,
Rumored Attack on Saltillo.
Gen. Bustamente with Ten Thousand Men.
MOVEMENTS OF MEXICAN STATES In FAVOR
OF THE AMERICANS.
Interesting. Intelligence from Mexico,
Deaths In the General Hospital and New
York Regiment OF Volunteers.
&c. &c. &c.

We give the following as the details Of the from
the Rio Graude published in a telsgrsphic form in
y.ster days Herald:
(Frcm the N O. Picayune Jan. 3O)
Rio Grands, cam, Lieutenant Franklin. Of the topo-
graphical epsineerss gallant young officer who rem
dered himself conspicuous at Buena Vista as member
is direct from General Woos headquarters at Monte
rey, which place he left on the 18th instant
Jus, before be left express was received from Sal
tllo from Col Hamtrsmck. in command OF the forces
there, stating that report had reached him from
strong under the command Of Gen Bustancnte, were
marching down upon saltilo. The report even parti
raised but so frequent are st.mpsdss" upon that
lire very little credit attached to the report Our
pg to be attacked whenever enemy thought
Upou the receipt of this news Gen Wool had spprised
the merchandise at Monterey, Camargo Matamoras, and
other ports that he could afford them protection in
Col Caresco, Mexican officer who has rendered him.
self rather conspicuous Is at Monterey proposing to
m,nfo against the existing government Of Mexico aud
IN the United states the part Of the States
of Tamaulipas, Nusva Leon, and Coahuila also pro
gusrilas vino has given US 30 much trouble upon the
Rio Grande Col Csrasco has been for long time re-
siding In Matamorss with bis family, and appears
friendly to the Americans. We know not what degree
of credit to attach to this report.
wounded by Mexican lane between saltllo and
Monterrey has from the effects Of his wound
Ths Matamoras Flag Of the 2ad, contradicts tho
post to the probable death Of Capt g Lewis from
Psrras He was able about thu streets of salto
with slight aid from crutch The wound 10 in the FOOT,
toe or two having been cut of BY an Indian arrow
The steam propeller Massachusetts,, Capt. Wood,
tSa ish u9 She suffered some dsmaes to her msoh
merry but being superior sail vessel there was not much
detention In consequence several isdies wives OF ON
GERS Of the army on the Rio Grande line, ana otners,
ware passengers.
[Correspou dence of the ~ O. Detail
% III 20 SEEM .s a. .ns
and another estompsde is at hand By the arrival of
the United States steamer Troy Capt Wright; from
preach of large Mexican force A gentleman Of thi:
pkcs received letter from friend in Monterey dated
saltio, with the intelligence that overwhem
ing force approaching There is another rumor that
that he could protect taem but four days longer and
that the works at Monterey were being put in the best
ruorS Of hs gathering Of the enemy at San Luis and
Zsraac but considered them worthy Of notice
SCENE guar that no authentic information has been
resolved relation to such movements. and many
iation although the wise ones have prophesed that
sush movement would take place as soon as 1t was
known that Gen Taylor had left the country, and it
t ration the Inadequate force left for the defsncs of
th, line The Government certainly have committeda
great In Withdrawing many troops from the val
ry rsconquer this portion of the country The pre-
sent almost defenceless state Of this line invites at
aud but Mexioans would long have neglect
edto take advantage oft will not pretend to vouch
believe thm to be true Whether they 50 or not,
remsins be give them as they are heard here
Ths suppostion lie that Gen Wool will fall back
Monterrey not having sufficient force to hazard battle
where he is In such there is nothing to prevent
the Mexican forces marching upon Csmarso, SC, and
sweep the valley Of the Rio Grande to the Gulf 1t is
great mistake to suppose the Mexicans conquered -
Their disposition to fight just as good as ever
VIII here Ia n O |
w not vouch for the truth Of the rumors and 1t will
give great pleasure to be able to contradict them In
my next but at present must pronounce 1t another
strong case OF QUEEN sabe /!
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
Correspondence of the o Picayune, Jan 20
CRY MEyIco Jan -, ls47 - You will find in one
ofthc letters Of the gentleman who his CORES
poadence with durng indsposition, an account
Of the capture Gen Valencis, the renowned hero Of
Corerss and Col Arista ut the hacienda of the form
er in this valley by party Of Texan Rangers under
commend Of Col. WyDkocp, Of the Pennsylvania Vol
upteeIs From sl can learn, the expedition man
aged in the successful manner and the party
very near laying hands Padre Jsrsuta himself who
he, bsen busy in this vicinity some weeks Yesterday
Domingupz the captain OF the Mexican spy company,
arrived with small mail and brought intelligence Of
his having had brush with q party Of the enemy's
cavalry b9twesn Ojo de Aqua and Nspouca. Tho ca
very he Dispersed and took prisoners Gems Torrjon,
Minon and Gaund, who with the party, and de-
vered them over to Col Childs at fuebls together
with American deserters whom he found with the
Eot add that Of Gen Sllaxar who rendered himself in.
famous by his cruelty to the Santa Fc prisoners The
twenty -four hours, with his family and the authorities
learning of his whereabouts sent body Of soldier,
him. but unfortunately he had left the city
about two hours before 1t known he here All
these prisoners nave been liberated on parole The
policy of lberstins these men think extremely doubt
ful On parole they cen 60 where they please and
among their people say what they plense, which
enables them to DO US much more pDury In Exciting the
prisoners and their influence not confined to such parts
OF the country only they conla muster courage to
witt As instances in proof Of what say, am told
by gentleman who came up with Col Johpson's train
Vera Cruz that entering of the small towns
tion to resist the advance of Col Johnson, Gen La
Vega (who, together with his brother, Col La Vega,
TAX n ut Huamautla, and Gen Heren. taken Mt Cerro
Gordo up with the train temporary parole ad
dre.seo the knot OF his countrymen he met 10 the
town and asked them why they were not up 1t would
be much keep these confined here,
them the United states.
IL ia impossible to say when there will be movement
togards any the cities still in the possession of the
,nsmy Tie commsnder-inc aief, confident, perhaps,
ofs peace resulting from The proposition which It is
70 dturb the deliberations Of tns at Que
resro by sending expedition in that direction
create new causes Of animosity by making additional
bsarer Of urspstcb.s Washington arrived yestsr
ward movement may b. ordered is ordered soon,
there little any Of resistance being Of
fred to our progress There not at point that
can learu SUFFICIENT and military supplies to resist
one thousand of soldiers regret to cay there is
msnts from kentucky Tennessee aud Indiana, which
General Butler commanded to this CITY. The measles,
lhe humps and the darrbpl are the prevaiing dsea-
aud on nm average half the In the four regi
mvnts are unfit for duty. We have news to-day from
Queretsro Ansya, who elected President after San
Annals resignation has gone out OF ohce the term
having expired and Pena Pena, by right Of his oace
Chief Justice at presea: is the vacant chair, or has
been elected Presdentl cannot positively learn which,
but inclined believe the former He mas declared
that he will pursue the policy OF Anays who supposed
be favorable to pesoe The letter which brings this
dated the 9Th inst and says cabinet has been
by the appointment of Sr Rosss Minister
Of Foreign Relations and temporary Secretary Of the
as al Of III
Maria AnayH, as Secretary OF War.
Mrxoo, jan. IL, l9is AT last sccouuts Santa Anna
was at Tehuacan In the Stats Of Pueba He has with
bin large number OF chiefs and officers and appears
t. be avail Ing the action Of the Mexican Congress.
soldier btlonging~to the lat Dragons hung on
"Wednesday, Mt the Penou gate for numbering aMexcan
TIE murder most unprovoked one and there Is no