"d p'y f.miiilicJ ly the y idron 0,1 l nrrlval, iqt.re atptVntl aeUnw It dgemoni to Oouuio hue Couiur an J Commander Merci-r f tin N ivy. Tlio army is deepl) Cravtfn) for ibis support and co-ope rai im from a kindred bren-.-h of the public ser vice. 1)y unlrr of Brigadier Gen. Taylor. V. W. J. P.lim, Acting Adj'i Gen. J. Quarters .'mm " Occupation. Point Isabel, Texai, Miy 1. 18-18. fyrn'a. CWo No. 02. 1. General la Vug and the other Mex ican officers, prisoner of war, will be con ducted to New Orleans under charge of Lieutenant J- S. Reynolds, 4th artillery who will report on bis arrival to Major General Gaines for further instruction. The qnar ermafter's department will furnish a steam er for the transportation of the party. 2. At many of the sick and wounded now at this place as may beindieated by stir- ccon Wood, will be sent in suitable trans poit lo St. Joseph's Inland. Assistant Surgeon Byrne will accompany tho detachment, and will return with lite convalescents that may be in condition lo leave the general hospital. The quarter master's department will furr.ish the propsr transportation. Py order of Brigadier General Taylor. W W. J. Bins, Act. A(!j- Gen. 'L.7TER FROM THE ?RMY. Correspondence of the Picayune. 7i. Buritia, Mexico, May 17 1816. To the Edlun f the Picayune. Here we are, within the vice royality of Mexico, at a beautiful little village on the tight bank of the Rio Bravo, S miles from themouih. Old Zack, God b'ess lum! has, through us, on this day, planted hi fool on this side of the river You mty bs assured it will not be with--drawn until all tho indini ier offered our beloved country are amply and folly a- toned for. This detachment, consisting of five companies of the first infantry and four companies of volunteers, with one piece of artillery, is uoder command of Ll Col. Wilson, of the reeular army. The expedition up this river was origi rial v ril.n.ied bv the General and Conjodore, to be a combined movement of the iwo services. .Same delay ari sing from rough weather, the military part of the expedition started alone, this morning, and after marching some ten miles; found themselves at this village, which is situated n the first high and c'ry land above the mouth of the river a beautiful ridge with a fine blufl escarp ment. There being an engineer along it is thought that some fortification will be plnnned,and that we shall be initiated into the art and mystery of throwing dirt out of a ditch. The gallant litt'e ar ny which we have to emluate, dug ditches and threw up entrenchments for a whole monlh. The river is serpen tine in its course, and about ten feet in depth. Yours, 2. B. PofsT Isabei, Texas, May 13 184G. Gentleman Yesierday Lt. Col. Wil son, 1st. U. S, Infantry, with four com panics of that Regiment, Col. Deiba'c JTjbile Volunteers and two companies 'of the Washington Regiment of Louisi sua Volunteers, amounting to 400 men, crossed the Rio Grand at its mouth, and took up their line of march on its west or right bank for the ymall town of L lluntia, eight miles above, supported by the U. S. steamship Neva, dipt J-rederick, on board of which vj i etna!! detachment with a field piece. The command bad arrived ihs day pmvious at the river, marching from I5n.zjs de Santiago tn the eea beach, expecting to be joined by a detachment of ea'iLrs end marines from the equadron lying a few miles off the en trance) lo ass;ct in croising ami to co operate in their movement?, but wen disappointed until Neva entered the river', and relieved them f;om their d ff, cu'iiee, she having been dispatcher with snpplies by that defu'igable I'ffk'fi ol the (J lartermaf lei's Department,?.! jor C. Thomas, who was prtsent, wit! Assif-lanl Quartermaster, Cupt. M. S Jliller, at '.!ie crossing. To day cn e::pre?9 was received from Col. W. , staling his safo and unopposed entrance inLaL?urilia,where ho ha taken up portion. Information was rrccived from Ccn. 'IV tor hist evening that ha intended 'rosiinc over to Mi'amotai early lay. Early in ihe morning a few can ion were heard. I nippose he has la - ken the place wi'hout opposition, as therame upon him. lo despatch him rmaisoflhe jtexican army, suuo men, were two days since in active reparation for retreat lo Sin Fernando 30 leagues south -the balance, not kill ed, drowned' or prisoners, having scattered in utter confusion lo their homes. Never were an army so panic dricken. In the retreat from the battle lis Id ol the fllh, Gen, Asis'a and Ampu lla led the van on fool through Ihechap- i)irel, stripping oh Iheir clothes as hey ran, and when they a'r. rived at Ihe river had nothing on but their shit Is. streaming in the wind ihey plunged in and swam across, many of iheir deluded followers sinking in that 'sepulchre' that M'ja had promised to the degenerate sons of Washington' fletter far is the siiuaiion of the gallant Gen. I). ZJiaz De La Vega, now a pris oner In your city, who stood manfully it his post, doing his duly until captur ed, than fly 8 coward. I la is one of the few prominent man who are highly es- leemed by all that know him for hie virtues. The reojment of Louisiana volunteers under Col. Walton, are now on board transports, to be landed to morrow morn- ng on Urazos Inland, thence take up heir line of inarch, via Sea Deich, for motith of Rio Grande The balance of Gen. Smith's command leave immedi aiely after, same destinatinatio i to cross he river and march up to Aatamoras. Yours, X. P. S- The Mexicans lost 100 drown ed on Iheir retreat crossing the A'io Grande, most ef the wounded, who were delivered up to them by General Taylor have since died by neglect, and want of hospital means and supplies. Fort Tolk.' My IS, 184G. Gentleman Last evening the steam ship Alabama arrived off the bar, and his morning Gen. Smiib, his staff, and the remainder of his brave band from your ever gallant Stale, landed, and sr now encamping with their comrades op the plain outside; but if we ant to judge from 'the custom of war in lilse cases' they will sea rce have lime to get 'com "nitably fid' and'talta up their march.' However, I trust the pat iotic spirit which prompted Iheir iibming has pre pared them for the hardships and priva lions of the campaign- These may ap near to be great by those who are novi :es, as no tfoubt, most are but wilb the exception perhaps of shelter, andlser your 'boys, brought good new tents on with them, which was very fortunate, I think there can ba no great cause of complaint. On the whole, with our numbers. means and materia), I think the cam paign is destined to be a short one, and that most of the blood which will be pilled during it, has been already, and I think I can safely say that the poetry of 'woder i off' Ikas vanished alreadv with all who have 'et foot' in Texas. Justice alone prompts me (o say that the 'material' of the reinforcement which have reached us, is such as to in spire no less confidence than respect,and the greatest of both. Gen. Desha's command ha taken Euri mil at, fern mos position with the 1st Infantry at tia's Ferry, some eight or ten irom this place. It is the lowest on the river, and the place where f Ariata'a army crossed previous lo llu battle of the 2th instant. Tord leached as from above, yts'tr day, that the Ganeral with the ar my had commenced his demonstrations upon Malamorac, end was to cross the nver at the same point above, lo operate in the rear, whilal the ganison of Fort Brown would attack in front. Twas ai J most all the Mfxican Iroons had ft Matarnoia3, but 2,000 remaining. We should not be surprised, ai any moment at hearing a cannonade, Pr- taps there will be b S'tTrender without shot bting firod; such a result would iol be tiii prising from what ns been eaim.d here' I am pleaeed !o see tjie notice which you taUe ot the gallant Walker. P.iany of his daring adventures remain un- known, or l leasl untold. Tlie'cutcel' one came o3 during the second battle, lo-(who i, having s horse shol under him he full, and feigned all lha ngoniss of a , moital wound, and when'his adversary with a isnce, and strip him, Wal ker ued his 'revolver' with effect. jumped upon his horse and'went ahead.' Your suggestion lo your liberal citi zens, respecting furnishing Walker with a hotse, $c , to replace the one by the by he has lost quite a number lately lot1 in his attempt to communicate with (he fori, is a very creditable one; but in jus- lice lo us I beg you will make known, than a subset iption wis opened by the officers, and an ordei to purchase a horse and equipments aent lo jour city, to be presented lo him. . tfyain, a petition has be circulated and signed by the officers, headed by Gen. Taylor, praying (he President to commission him. ,gain yours in hsslt, S Missouri I'oUtntecrs for Santa Fc Jin Imporitnt Movement. Jin impoitant movement in the won is announced in the St Louis Republican, of lai Friday, in a letier written by a member of the U. S Sennte, 'in the confidence of the ad nin'iHlra- tinn,' and addressed lo Col. II. Campbell ,id to ihe Governor of Missouri. The lot tcr was written on the day after war be iween the United Ststes and Mexico wa declared, and lrom it wo lake the subjoined extract. Santa Fe is on the east of the Uio Grande, and alorge trade is carried on be tween its inhabitants and those of the U. States. 'Our first care in this sudden change ir our relations with that country was lo try and lake care of our Santa Fe trade. For this purpose it will be proposed to the peo pleof.ewMaxico,Chihuahua,and the other internal provinces, lhat they ramain quiet and continue trading with ns as usual, upon which condition they shall be protected in all the rights and be treated as friends. To give effect to his proposition and lo make sure at all events of protection lo the per sons and property of oui traders, beside; the proclamation of the 'resident to thai cffnei, Col, Kearney will start immodUte ly with three hundred dragoons, lo bo Iol lowed as quick is possible by one thousand mounted volunteers from Missouri, ami with authority to engage the services, if ne cessary, of all the Americans in that part of the world. This military movement wi he lo make sure of the main object, to wit p?ace and trade, lo be secured pencrally it possible, forcibly if necessary. For unless ihey accept those conditions, he country will have to ba taken possession of as conquest. This, however, we hope w not bo necesary, as it will be so obviously to the inteiest of the inhabitants of lhat purl of Mexico, (mo far off from the eeuiral gov jrment to have effect in general hostilities) to enjoy the benefits of peace and tiade with the full protection of all Iheir rights o person, property and religion.' A book was opened at St: Louis for the enrollments of the names of persons desirous f entering upon an expedition lo SantaFe The Republican says lhat a gentleman, un erslood to be the bearer of important de- qpniehej from ihe government to the Gov ernor of Missouri and Col. Kearney, arriv ed at St Louis on Thursday, and would proceed on his route as fast as steam could carry him. No doubt seemed to be enter tained that the statement contained in the eliei waf true, anu tnai a requisition up Missouri for one thousand mounted volun teers would be speedily made. Gen1 Taylor. The citizens of N. Orleaus have called a public meeting, lo adopt resolutions expressive of their ad miration of Gen. Taylor, and for the brilliant and heroic set vices rendered lo nir countiy by Ihe gallant General, and he officers and soldiers under his com mand, forming the army in Texas on he Rio Grande. Tho call for t h i meeting has been signed by a large num br of very eminent citizens. General then captain Taylor won ihe first brevet of M.ijor during the war of 1812 Ilia bravery has won the fust of in that of 1916, His military services deserve both, and long may he live lo wear his honorg. Jl Figh i'tg Editor. George W. lien dal! of New Gileans Picayune, i who wa out hurtling for buffaloes in the Texan prai rics when the news of the wtr cuine. miiue diaicly pet off for the army to offer his ser vices against flie Mx-n)i. George is a daring fellon and will do good tcrviie if be'proposcd that the nnlire should be given, 'should g( into a fig!;, I S'j lhat. although the division and noth From the London Times M.iy Bill. The resolutions authorizing tho Fresi J lonl of the U S. to give notice lor the ler. nidation of tlio Oregon Convention of 1827 ave now as we -announced yesierday, re- eived the sanction of the Senate by a ma- iarity of 40 lo 11 voles. Nine weeks of ontintious debao may be supposed lo have exlnuslsd ihe most sturdy .powers of Par liamentary endurance, and, from Ihs Sena- tors of Massachusetts to tha newly arrived representatives of ihe Stale of Texas, not a member of ihe sedate assembly seems to have let this important topic pass in silence. 'he doubts and difficulties which are com monly confined to a Cabinet on questions of this nature have here been extended lo a species of popular assembly, and aggrava- ted by publicity and patty spirit. But ihe rssull has been the same as if ihe rasolutions.tioii in Oregon ihey substan'ially recogmzo had been introduced by Mr- Polk, and pub-jthat principle of division which Mr. Folk lie opinion throughout the Union has beeirhas hitherto deniid and they imposo upon informed and invigorated by the debate, 7n spile of the length of ti;ue during which we have contemplated the approach of this no- tics the clear certainty of the result of the discussion, Ihe unanimity which wo may be said lo have arrived at in both couiitries.il recognizes, in general terms, the basis up s to the expediency and necessity of put dug an end lo the doubtful condition of the questions and the impatience with which we desired thai ibis preliminary step should be taken, in order lhat the definitive nego tiation might be promptly resumed' it can not be doubted thai the solemn act of the Amirican tiovernment which is about lo assign a term to one of the most important territorial conventions existing between Great Biitain and ihe United Slates, musl he considerable, and may become a mo, mentous event. In America the debates on this subject have almost exclusively mo nopolized the time of the Legislature and ihe attention of tho publi: since the com mencement of the session of Congress. Li ibis country Parliament and tha nation have been content to wait the course of events, nd lo leave untouched by premature con troversy one of the most important functions of the Executive Government, and one ol i fie highest prerogatives of the Ciotvn. But it spile of the excessive discussion to which ihu Oregon territory has given riso on the other side of the Atlantic, a-id tho extienie reserve whidi has hitherto been maintained on this, there is at bottom the same deep and earnest hope in both countries that this question will bo amicably deltlod, and we trust there is :in equal resolution in ihe gov ernments of both countries lo make every exertion, consistent with their true inter ests end honor lo terminate tha coniro- vcrsv. It is in that spirit wc are willing to re ceive ihp r.oiice for tho termination of the existing convention. In this npirii and with an express recommendation lo lhat effect ihe resolutions have been framed and ear ned through in boih houses of Congress mi! in the same spirit we do not doubt thai the negotiation aill be forthwith renewed The alternative is now distinctly indicated The utmost term to which tho peace of the woild ran bo prolonged is one IwelTemonil if indeed circumstances do not bring ubmn a much eairlier rupture, unless the parmioi of the Oregon territory bo finally seitleii within that period. A ever was a heavier respons'bilny incur red by public men, never vva3 a graver ques tion poised in ihe balance of 'roviilenco I he provisional agreement under which our pacific relations with the United States have subsisted for thirty years, is lo Lu supenc leu uv a iniat weiiriiiion ol oar respective rights upon the northwestern const of A merica, or lo be succeeded by war. The vessel is already loosened from the moor ings at which she lay in peace. The con vention of joint occupancy is virtually end ed; and the destinies of these two great na tionsif, iniieed, they can be called Iwuin, which have so great a name, a lungimje, nd & freedom in common with carh oiber -are exposed to llu fluctuations of adverse and conflicting claims. The emergency is doubtless, a uioul serious one, but happily for the honor of this country, it is accom uniei! by none of ihojo fealins of excite menl among ourselves which have so often perplexed-iho affairs of the world, and it will bs nit wiili ihe deliberate energy of men as conscious of our duiies as of our liength. t he foim in which the resolution has been ultimately adopted by the Senate of ihe United Sutra is extremely dignified and Hecoming, and in this reepect it msy be re garded is a triumph of the moderate party iver the violent and exccsiive pretensions uf ihe gentlemen who acl with Mr. Allen. In the final division which took place, 2'1 votis out of '10 belonged lo Ihe whig pnny whilst only two whigs voted wiihfbox rcme pary again.- he form in which it was irtg of a party character, tlio auhesion i. f lit r whigs secured thai moderation of luuginge for which it is remarkable. It seems thai according to the forms of Congress, the House of reprecettlatives musl concur in Ihe resolution as amended by iho Senate, ami lor this purpose it will undergo some further debate in the lower house As ihe notice viands, in Mr. CiiHendeni motion, there is not on cxprrsNim in the preamble with which we do nol cordially concur, and it forms a striking conlrani to .the peremptory and unqualified expression used by Mr. Polk in bis odici:il communi caiions. In facl when the Senate of llu- ; United States speaks of the 'evil cooks quencea of the divided allegiance of an A merican and liriiish population and of he contusioi and conflict ct national junsilic him the prosecution of a negotiation winch he has endeavored lo render impossible Thus far, then, and in more respects than one, the American notice materially im proves the prospect of a speedy settlement on which Atone such a settlement can he at tempted, and, by putting an end lo ihe peri od of joint oecnpancy, i prepares us to maintain to the fullest pxtent the rights we derive from present ocrnpalion. Whatever be the fate of the provisional treaties, we presume lhat no one will con test that the rights and imetests which have grown by their protection and authority are sacred both under the letter of ihose treaties and under lite original rights to which we nov revert in alt their force. Our position as claimants upon an eqtia' fooling with the United States for the parti tion of ihe whole territory in dispute is rath er strengthened ihan weakened by the ab rogation of the treaty, ami we cannot doubi that 'he ministers of the Crown will be ready, upon the receipt of the notice, f.ruly and explicitly to declare to tho Cabinet ol Washington what those rights are wlsir. they have long been 'resolved and prepared to maintain.' Every incident which ha occurred in the course of lliots discussions has more and more fully convinced U3 that whilst a compromise is necessary, and, in deed, our own statements of our claims stig grsts a division, no surrend.r of those claims can be attempted. We are not at all con scions of having advanced any argument, or made ar.y assertion, wtiicti is not wtilnn lha strides! limits to which British rihis might have been traced carried and below 'he fine which tus been for the policy til this country lies nothing but insecurity and disgrace. To that position we therefoie adhere, we have no doubt lhat tho Minis ters of tho Crown will adhere lo it no les. lirmly, confident lhat in the maintainwe ol just nthts. as well as in securing peace ihey are supported by the unanimous reso lution of ihe people of Ergland. Peace mid War. Tlio New Or'eans Delta, is responsible for the following, which is very good in its way; Why have you volunteered?' said rattier t carewnrn-Inokirg new ly enrolled volun teer to a fine-iouking young country soldioi ' W by, I volunteered because I have no wife, and go in fii war;' was lie unequivocal reply, 'and now why have you volunteer- td?' he added. 'All!' said tho farewnrn- ountenanccd little man for he was little with a significant sigh, 'I have volunteer id because J Intve a wife and go in for peace. Here is another from the same source. 'I'm mightily puzzled, afther all, T nn,' said a bold looking recruit yesterday, in i strong Tippcrary brogue, addressing a b'oth er volunteer of an equally M iicsian ilitjiqitc 1 mmightily ptizzlde entbircly about I, on wu're lo act when we attack these rascally furrin Mexicans in tho owld fiut;!i it but lagh style with the hay'uet. They natti er spake good English nordayciot Inshmd when ihey cry 'hould, enough!' a ov coorse ihey'l have lo do, we won't be able to utidbersland them, and in O'Donohue never struck foe afihtr ho guv in,' 'Och, in a case of lhai kind,' said Tim. he shore way is to buo ihem till thev howhl their tongues. You can then easilv comprehend tho language of their silence, h'd be iiloquant, 1 tell ye.' GF,N. TAYLOR. The U. S, Senale, in confederation of the distinguished aervi, es i!i,s gallant officer has rendered his country, unanimously confirm ed the nomination made by the Piesideni, raising him to tli.i brevet rank of Mjor Geneial. This is a just rewaro of his mrr it, which is no loss shown in his valor, than in his humane and honorable conduct in relation lo ihe enemy, whom he fortune of 1 i r J, , i ., . ., . ,. , , wi.,,-) tu-,,.,;.,lui the ; r jii.ptt.cis mA war has thrown into Ins hands .. , f . , . . f , intrepid;.' t. . i ,-. rJ "rntTii wiTHtu-r rim SITlUn.1V, Jl.vi: (;, -?"Tt ..J Vf r. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATH TOIt -'.LX.1L CO.l.l.y.S7,).YE,', WILLIAM 1J. FOSTER. iMi:LM'li()LY ACCIDENTS. Wr have Ihe painful duty of record ding tho death, the pint week, by acei dental drowning of Iwo inU'iesling chil lien in this vicini ly. James son of J ,L.Nevius,Iq ,ofllfin!oefj township, 12 years of age was drowned id lltmlock creek, on Tuesday lust. Ho vvaj returning (row school will) oilier children, and wort into the creek to bathe, and get ling inlo deep water sunk, and before s?sisi ance could be rendered, life was exunci On Wednesday, Sarah Lbz.iheih, aged : years, daughter of Mr. Joshua Melh.k, of Mount Pleasant, was diowrie I in a tun vat, having fell in and nol discovered until dead, The requisit'or. of the President fur CO, 000 Volunteers, is fast filling up. In tho Western and South Western Snif. tho only difficulty appears to be, is to diciilo who shall not be enrolled as Volunteers, a more offsr than are required Our last ticcounls from ihe Army of Oc cupaiion aro up lo May 18 h at which lima Gen. Taylor was proposing to cross llio river to Maiamoras. Congress has given i:s vole nfilunks lo lie 7nny at llio Grande for the taiUni and ;iatrioiic manner in which it has discharged its duties. This i'a tribute eminently duly to us brave and fearless u hudy i.f men as ?vcr wore a sword ct shouhLr, d a musket iu the service tf their country. Fun the Djj.mocuat. Horrors of H'acS. Surg-'on of llio U. S. Army in Tex is, writes that bo had woiked among the dead and the wounded soldiers, boih Americans and Mexicans, un til he was ni.oonv rmy, iii:.d to foot ! ! lie adds ihe sight w as iioi:i;iiii.i: ! ! Who can doubt it ? OUR MILITARY FORCE. The volunicers called inlo immediate ser vice by ihe Government, number 17.131?, Orders have been issued for the cinohnent of 29 full regiments of infantry, 777 men each, and 7 half icgiments, 290 men each total 2l, i;i(j to be in rea-!ii'os to march :tt 21 hours' notice. Tho whole number of enrolment is 41,(513 foot 37,701, iiorso liOio If to these be added tha regular i'orco as established by law. about 8100 nen, with iho two regiments of mounted ifi.;men, 7Si) each, author. zed by Congress mil Iwo regiments of mounted riflemen Ironi Louisiana, called for by (ion. Taylor, for i in iric liatc service, wo have an yggrcgato r t cj force of j',!, "JO.") men now under arm-?. IMPOHT.7.NT EX I'E III ME. NT. We understand thai Messrs. J. Duller, S,- (v'o' have purchased of the invenior, Mr, Converse; .his Cicd Steam Boat. It is the intention of the owners lo use it in car rying coal to market. The IJoat passed ur the ftoith Jiraiich a day or two since, on its way lo Viitson. The first lio.it on this Canal, drove by Siearn power, it excited rc-at interest. It passed ihrotinii iho (nr 'tigh loaded with p.v.-eiierr I; caused as I tile motion of I'm w a'rr as is occasioned bo an ordiinry Canal li in' It is con li J en ly believed that it will answer ils inieiidiii purpose. Jri'J.r.diunc .Idcncule Henry Horn, who was reeled by Senate on last Monday, ?.i eoil'-tor of tho Iho I oil o I 'oiudeipliia, lias iy the President. I 10 I.OmWln'.r: , Gallant Vlv 1 Lvrj The Lancast er Examiner s i)s thai Lieut. I. E. Cock nil, Wlio was MUi'ii al the bailie luarMaU moras, on the 9th insi., was son of Dr'IJ. Cochran, ol Columbia, llu was a most promising young ofneer, and Ins loss will jo d.-eply lamented" He was first lieuien- tni in the lib regiment of infantry. Lieut. ttoland A. Luther, of il.-e second artillery. lihlly wouudi'd in the same baule, but now convalescent, u a naiiva of Lancaster ounty. Gen. La, Vega fays he has been in bati'cs iuce his boyhood but never saw men rush op lo ihe cannon's moirli an run troop lilo for m- tiilery l move as our batierivs did, Liont. Itidgely was introduced to him as the oii- w bo commanded the leading battery of wIioho f flVctivcnef-s he particularly spoke. LieutKidgely speaks h; ihe hilit.:-i u m s ol the pallanttv Uiid cooli'.tss with which ho - I CM I". .