Correspondence Of the N. Y, Journal of Commerce


WAsuIygroS Oct IA. lgi8
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contract has been made by the government with cept
Taylor to take the Princeton the Mississippi and otes
vessels the bar at Tampico. Captain Taylor
for this purpose marine cames made Of India rubber The
depth Of water on the bar averages ten feet.


Tampco appears to be strongly defended by nature and
is probable that OF late reported eectual means
Of defence have been taken by the Mexcans Thus the
expedition OF Commodore Ferry may not be entirely des
tute Of incident He may have an opportunity increase
the glory Of his name and the navy long inactive
reap some laurels, as well as the army.
We understand that no such contract has been
made with Capt Taylor. We cannot doubt that, il
any expedition be undertaken, whether under the
command Of Commodore Conner or of Com.
modore Perry, our squadron may. well reap
leurels from the attempt. But no ono can
peruse the interesting extracts that we furnish
in this days "Union,n from the Pacific squad
ron, but must admit that the navy has already
done some service. Thatit will enlarge the sphere
Of its reputation before the end Of the war cannot
De doubted whatit wants now, is to have what
Commodore Decatur drank to his brother officers a,
iladelphia-"oProRrUNTT. s-lE