The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-29
impOrtant from Texas-FfXht with the
Mexicaua.

The most interesting item OF news is the sklr-
nish between the Texan volunteers In the west
nd the Mexicans. The following Is the account
rom the Civlan:-
from THE WEsr-ArrAcK THE AMP AT LIrANrIrLAN.
The following is the official account Of Gen. Davis of
he attack of the troops under his command Unfortu.
atey occurred before the arrival volunteers who
asst LEFT this city,
HEAD QUARrERs, TExIAs voLusrrrRs.
CAMP LIPANrIrLAN July T. 1912.
Secretary OF War and Marine.
sIR-On last evening received certain intelligence
hat we should be attacked in a short time by large
iexican force.
The position which | occupied being an uniavorable
me Tor small force TO contend against large
moved my encampment some few hundred yards to
trong position.
This morning about day light the enemy seven hun.
red strong, entered our old encampment, and in few
inutes attacked us in position which they kept
for about twenty minutes, and then made hasy
feat. Three Mexcans left dead the field, and
ON their trails many dragged off; their killed and
Tounded could not have bean less than thirty !
IN happy TO inform you that had not man either
silled or wounded My whole force, including Captain
Camerans company OF mounted gunner, did not exceed
wo hundreds the Mexican force, learn from wound
I'd prisoner consisted of two hundred regular troops and
i've hundred Rancherus the whole under the command
Gen. Canales. The expedition fitted out for the
press purpose of attacking the post They had field
piece, a four FOUNDER.
Congress still continues in session. The principal
questions which have occupied the attention of the body
since its meeting the Mexican inv aston and the re.
olenishment of the treasury The Civilian of the latest
late
to be raised for the invasion of Mexico; giving
him authority DRAFT onethird of the militia for the pur.
ose, and authorizing him to hypothecate the right to
cell was stricken ou the public lands for the purpose OF
asng passed the House of Representatives on the
!l'h inst, by vote of 20 to IL.
We understand tina, the Senate opposed to some of the
eatures OF this bill but that will be adopted stands
~ that body, before they will allow the whole
fail.
The question in the House the adoption of the two
most important features OF the bill stood as follows:
ls The provision to authorize the President to take
II to ::
I'd. Authorizing the President to sell hypothecate
any portion Of the public domain or any other unappro-
priaed revenue OF the republic carried by % to
20 majority.
The Brazos Farmer mentions the receipt of an open
bowl of cotton the 25h of June adds that the crop
promises well in that vicinity.
GALVESTON, Texas,) July Is, 1872
Jas. G. BENNETT, ESQ
DEAR SIR:-
Knowing that you are ever DESTROYS of obtaining
the latest intelligence from every portion of the
globe, have been induced, in consideration of the
pleasure which have derived from the perusal of
your Sheet to lmpar what in the snaps of news
rom this place The opportunity offered by the de-
parture of the steam ship New York is too good to
DE lost, and shall therefore embrace it.
In the first place. must announce to you the i'm
oortant fact, that through the enterprise of Mr..
John M Jones, of this city, fifty copies ofyour paper
of July III were received in this city on the ninth
lay after publication. This gentleman has establish
ed literary depot in this city, and has made such
arrangements as enable him to receive your papers
rival IN New Orleans. The Herald is quite in de-
mand, not only among our citizens, but with the
country people also.
The times In this country are as dull they can
well be. The war excitement has subsidized although
Congress have passed bill in favor oft. We want
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. The Cherokee lands, and
al the public domain, are to be sold for the purpose
OF raising the wind We are entirely without cur
rency. The President will not issue any more ex
,hequer bills, which are now 5Oper cent below par.
The banking house OF Mckinney, Williams, 81 Co.,
IRE contracting their issues, and New Orleans bank
notes too unsafe to be trusted
An attempt was made here, few days since to
get up Mormon meeting Rigdon, one of the Nor
mon agents, was here to offer proposition to Con-
gress whereby that distinguished sect of slate date
saints" should render us assistance in the shape of
$500 men, with the necessary fixins forthe privilege
u locating IN this country. The meeting ended al
most In row, the idea being, in the eyes of the
people, too preposterous.
The political affairs of Texas are in sad state
lTen Houston, In his anxiety TO monopoze the
whole honor of campaign against Mexico, has SUI
'ered the propltlous moment to pass by unmproved,
and hs1annot now awaken the enthusiasm neces-
sary for the undertaking. We have 600 volunteers
from the United States now upon the frontier, brt
they are getting dissatisfied, and will probably break
up ere long.
tie, and report that the whole of the northwestern
part OF Mexico is opposed TO Santa Anna.
Our Congress has been in session for nearly a
month, and as yet have done nothing. The west
and the eastern members in favor OF carrying on
the war by means of the navy. The west says if
we cannot have our way, you cannot yours--and
50 they go, ,qnarrellng, ,wrangllng, and growing
rom day 10 day. Something must be done shortly,
or the people will leave the country in disgust
Flour is selling al $40 per barrel cotton at 8 or
cents apples, $50 per barrel. Sugar and coffee are
abundant, and dull at moderate prices. Very little
business is dong in any way at present, but hopes
entertained that revival will take place in the
fall
The British barque Funchal is lying here for
cargo. The Danish barque Louise is also here.
Cotton comes in slowly, the planters will sell for
nothing but cash, and the merchants have not cash
Ia purchase with.
The boat is about leaving, and must therefore
conclude this scrawl with my respects, &c.
G. HF.
WATERING PLAcEs.-At Saratoga the last arrivals
were 200, and the place was filling up fast as the
weather gets warm.
The LAKEs.-A vast number of parties are making
up for Lake George and Lake Champlain A
few days spent at CaldwelPs delightful place on
Lake George is taste of Paradise, and nothing can
be more pleasant than a trip across Lake Cham
plain in Capt Sherman's beautiful boat, the Bur
lngton. II is of the best kept boats in the coun.
try.
CATsKILL MOUNTAIN HousE.-A great many fash.
ionables are going to this cool and healthy place
Go and get nearer heaven.
New BRIcHroN.-The grand ball comes off here
tonight at Piers's well kept house, the Pavilion
Rare times.
RocKAwW.-Lovely and enchanting is soourn
here for few weeks. The sea-breezes, bathing,
&c, render it invaluable. A splendid ball comes
off here tonight