The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-21
PILOT & TRANSCRIPT.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 81.
From the .Nsw Orleans Commercial Bulletin.
MEXICO.

pondents-the latter to the 18th, from Matamo-
ras. The treachery of the Federal leaders and
the murderous designs of the Centralists, which
we have already published, with the successful
retreat of the Texans, are all confirmed by this
arrival.
Our correspondent, under date of Matamoars,
Nov. 18th, says, ga gentleman has just arrived
from Saltillo, who was there at the time oil the
action, who reports that the whole number OF
Americans in the battle was only 115-that only
foe were killed, and some few reported to be
taken prisoners. The rest made their escape by
way OF the mountains This, have no doubt,
is the true version of the affair, for believe the
gentleman before | would the official account"
The official account, issued by Gen. Arista,
above referred to, announces, that more than
100 of the foreigners (meaning Texians) were
killed at the battle of Saltillo
Gen. Arista was expected to arrive in Mato-
moras in two or three days from Montery.
The small pox had broke out among the. troops,
and was aging with great violence From them
it was spreading through the country, and ma
ny of the farmers and drovers were falling VIC
Tins to it in various directions
The Federalists of Mexico have lost caste
Our correspondent, who, it may be confessed,
has smacking of Centralism in his composition,
rates them without stint. He says ''they are
exploded forever in Tamaulpas, Coahuila, and
New Leon.
They are a set of unprincipled dastards and
thieves. Under the plea of struggling for the
Constitution of'24, and freedom from despotic
power, they roam through the country stealing
from the less dishonest TancheroS, and destroy
ing their cattle. They are ignorant and mali
cious, and doubt if lone third of them know
the meaning Of the word Constitution. However,
they are cut up and destroyed; and the merchants
of New Orleans who trade to the interior, will
now have peaceful roads over which they can
safely transport their merchandise"
The news of the surrender of the Federalists,
and the slaughter of the Texans, (as was sup
pssed,O was celebrated in Matamoras by illumI-
nations, firing of cannon, &C.
"MATAMoRAs, Nov. There is a report here
that the Government have sent deputdtiOn to
Join an embassy here, to proceed to Texas, with
propositions which, If accepted, will lead to the
recognition of Texan independence. Whether
this is true, know not, but the next arrival will
inform you"
GEN. CANALEs-We had hoped that at least
one of the federal leaders had saved his honor
that after partaking the Inequalities of Texas,
and inducing the chivalrous Americans to pro-
coed with him thence to assist in conquering the
freedom of his country, Cen Canales had re-
manned honest, il he was unfortunate. But the
documents shsw him also to have been base and
treacherous. As soon as he had heard of the
treachery of Molano at Saltillo, he sent a letter
to Arista, in which he informs that officer that
he is Mexican at heart, and hates the Texans;
and is ready to Join in any crusade that shall eX
terminate that hateful race. He informs Arista
that they have two armed schooners in Corpus
Christi Bay, one steamboat at Matagorda, and
another steamboat in another port, which he is
anxious to withdraw and put into the Mexican
seryice-and he beseeches the general to aid him
secretly, so as nst to awakan the Caribs Gas he
now denominates the Texians,) to resistance
He SANDERS the characters of Commodores Ri
beaud and Thompson, who are at Corpus Christi,
in asserting that they are both anxious to be re-
ceived into the Mexican service. "They
both foreigners, Says this true patriot,) and the
bitterest enemies of Texas; but you, like Han
nibal of Rome, want enemies to Texas from
every Cline"
Convention betDeen Candles and .frista.
1t was entered to on the 9Th of November, at
Camargo situated near head waters of the Rio
del Norte.
Art 1. The security of this frontier being
threatened by the Texans, the tedeEalists OF
this department have sacrificed their anterior
views, for the purpose Of supporting the dignity
and deeorum OF the nation
Art. 2. Oblivion for the past, and friendly
unien between Mexicans.
Art 3. Security of speech, person and proper
ty is guaranteed
Art f. For the security of the frontier, the
regiment Of the six villages of the North shall
remain in the service Of the Government with
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paign against Texas
Art s. All the prisoners made by either party
during the war, to be given up.
The following appeal to the Indians has been
before noticed, but not published entire. 1t was
printed secretly, but one OF the copies strayed
out by mistake. 1t would have become Brit
ish General in Canada, during our last war:
The General in Chief of the Mexican frontier,
to the Chelokees, Shawnees, Wakoes, Kicka-
poos, Couchatees, and other Indian tribes
/ have received with much satisfaction, the
news that you have assembled ON the head wa
tiers of the Brassos, for the purpose OF making
war upon the Texans, your real enemies.
These robbers have taken from you the lands
which Mexico gave to you; and the same she
now offers to yeu anew. 1t is necessary that
you make common cause with the Mexicans to
regain them. Rouse yourselves, with the per-
feet assurance that the Texans cannot resist
your attack, and much less the attack OF the
numerous troops under my command, which IN
a very short time will march against lexas
= 1t is indispensable that you Immediately begin
the war, and call the attention of the Texans
to the North; with the understanding that when
the chiefs require of me arms, powder and balls,
and other aid, they shall be supplied with the
means Of making a strong war upon the COM
men enemy.
Call together your warriors, name chief who
can command the whole and conduct you to bat
tle YOU are sure to be victorious, because you
fight for your own lands, and because you are
bra We men, and God will protect you.
Send me notice of whatever you do, that l
may assist you as far as in my power, in the
recovery Of your lands, which form part OF the
Mexican territory and nation, which is your
mother and best friend.
Let this be circulated through the tribes that
have been despoiled of their lands by the Tex
ians, calling them to arms; and very shortly
they shall be again in possession of what has
uniustly been taken from them
s9i MARIANA ARISTA.
Head Quarters at Matamoras, 9Th Aug. 1910.
TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PROVIDENCE, r. l.,
afford the means of education to children be-
tween and 8 years, at the low price of Si,2s
per quarter, or IS per annum. The Grammar