CAPTURE OF TAMPIGO!
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We had the pleasure (says the N. O.
Evening Mercury of the 20yh,) of meeting
this morning with commodore Perry, who
landed at the Baize yesterday morning
from the U. S. steamer Mississippi from
Tampico, and arrived here to day. The
city Of Tampico was taken on Saturday
last by force from the Gulf squadron,
without striking a blow. The garrison
had, in compliance with the orders of
Santa Anna, evacuated the place some
days previous, and marched, with all their
arms and ammunition, including the ord
nance of the fort, TO San LUIS Potosi


About l50 marines and sailors were
landed to take possession of the city and
garrison it, and com. Perry left com Con
nor in quiet possession, having small ao-
tiIla Ill the mouth oil the river to guard il.
The vessels composing the expedition
were the steamers Mississippi and Prince
ton, sloop St. Mary's and brig Porpoise.


We understand that the object of COM
Perry's visit is to facilitate the forwarding
of troops to garrison Tampico.


Com. Perry places high estimate on
the value OF Tampico, in military point
Of view, and deems it of importance that
it shoald be held by strong garrison.-
tie represents the people as well disposed
towards the United States.