New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-09
Farther from the Rio Grnnde.

By the arrival OF the Mary Burt at New Orleans.
the Picayine learns that Col Csrasco. Mexican
officer who has rendered himselfrather conspicuous
is at Monterey proposing to enter into negotiations
with Gen. Wool for a pronunciamento against the
existing Government Of Mexico and in favor of the
United States on the part Of the States OF Tamau-
ipss Nueva Leon, and Coahulls He slso pro
poses 10 bring in Gen. Canaies that cowardly
chief Of guerrilss who has given Us 50 much
trouble on the Rio Grande. Col. Carasco has been
for long time residing in Matamoros with his fam
ily and appears friendly to the Americans. We
know not what degree Of credit to attach TO this re
port.
The same paper learns from a correspondent at
Brazos that Capt Hickey, formerly editor of the
Vcksburg Sentinel. is undoubtedly elected TO the
Senate from the district in which Brazos Santiago
is situated, in the place OF Col Kinney resigned.
The steamship Ohio, Capt. Burns. arrived at the
BrazOs On the 22d inst.
Capt Deas. Of the Artillery, who was a short
time since wounded by Mexican lancer between
Saltillo and Monterey, has recovered from the
effects Of his wound, which was not so severe as
was reported.
The Mqtamoros Flag of the 22d contradicts the
report 70 the probable death OF Capt. q. h. Lew
is from wounds received In n recent fight with the
Indians near Parras. He was able to move about
the streets of Sstio with slight aid from a crutch.
The wound is in the foot, toe or tw having been
cut off by Indian arrow. Mr.. Lewis is printer.
The steam propeller Massachusetts, Capt Wood
fourteen DAYS from New York arriy ed at the Brazos
on the nth ult She suffered some damage to her
machinery, but being uperiorsai vessel there was
not much detention in consequence e. Several ladies'
wives OF officers OF the army on tn Rio Grande line,
and others were passengers
A correspondent Of the ~ q. Delta. speaking of
the rumored approach Of a ge Mexican force,
says there is another rumor nat the works at
III. -, Oh IA
Of defence. We have occasions lily heard rumors
Of the gathering Of the enemy at San Luis and
Zscatecas but never cOnsidsre them worthy OF
notice. These are supposed tc be the forces ap-
preaching.
IL seems singular that no aut lentic information
has been received in relation TO such movements.
and many are inclined To disbeie We the reports now
in circulation, although the wise ones have prophe
sled that such a movement rouid take place as
soon as il was known that Gen. Tay Tor had left
the country, aud it would not be- az all surprising
when we take into consideration the inadequate
force left for the defence of this line.
The Government certainly have committed a
great error in Withdrawing any troops from the
valley of the Rio Grande and It may yet be found
necessary to reconquer this portion OF the country
The present almost defenceless state of this line
invites m attack and pone but Mexcans would so
long have neglected to take advantage OF 1t.
viii not pretend TO vouch for the truth Of these
true. Whether they are so or not, remains 10 be
seen. ! give them az they are heard here. The
suppositon is that Gen. Wool will fall back on
Monterey, not having sufficient force TO hazard
battle where he is. In such case there IL nothing
70 prevent the Mexican forces marching upon Ca
MARCO. Sc. and sweep the valley of the Rio Grande
h the Gulf Ii is a great mistake TO suppose the
Mexicans conquered. Their disposition 10 fight IL
Just as good as ever It was, where there is pros
pect Of success As said before. | will not youcb
for the truth OF the rumors and it will give great
pleasure 70 be able to contradict them in my next,
but at present must pronounce it ano Their strong
case of quten sabe
The Picaygne Of the 3Oth ult has far, her letters
from its correspondents at the City Of Mexico from
which we extract the following:
MEXICO, Jan. IL, l5i-.
At last accounts Santa Anna was A. Tel uscan, IN
the State of Pgebla- He has with him lie rye num-
Der OF chiefs and officers and appears to De await
ing the action OF the Mexican Congress A soldier
belonging TO the lst Dragons was hung Wed.
nesday st the Penon gate tor numbering Mexican.
The murder was a most unproyoked one, AID there
is no doubt he deserved his fate
Peace within a short time is now contden lily pre-
dicted here by persons Of intelligence aud b, those
who have access TO reliable Information.