The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-16
Later from the Army.

Arrival OF rolunteers.-Purs,Sit of ATista's
forcts.-Plans of Merico-lharder of an
American prison'r.-WonderfM escape Of
Mr.. Rogers.
Frum the New-Orleans Jefersonian, June ,.
The steamer Mary Kingston, arrived last
evening, four days from Point Isabel, re-
ports that on the 26lh ult. about 400 mounted
Rangers and 200 Infantry Volunteers arriv-
ed from Texas at that place, by the way Of
Padre Island. Among the Infantry was a
Company, so in number, all German emf
grants from La Baco Bay, which was said
TO be The finest Company at that point.
A party of Dragon Rangers went in pur-
suit Of Arista's forces, who had fled from
Matanloros on the 18th. After slight en-
counter with the rear guard, they captured
some mules and small lot of camp equip
meDts.
The taking of Matamoros withouta single
shot, has in great measure quelled The
fears of those who believed that the Next
cans we're determined 10 prosecute with un-
abaIing vigor the attack upon Fort Brown.
After describing the taking of Matamoros.
the account proceeds:
Ampudia retreatcd from The town immedi-
ately after the interview with Gen. Arista.
He retreated TO the Rio Del Norte, where he
encamped awaiting reinforcement from
Paroles, who, it is reported, is on his way
thither with $1,000 men. This. however. is
not authentic. The general impression is
that Arista intends centering his forces at
the Rio Vosca, and when he has received a
sufficient reinforcement from Paroles, he will
renew hostiliiies.
The troops landing at Brassos Santiago
are cncamped. Those at Point Isabel will
remain there until further orders from Gen.
Taylor. There are now over 1900 troops
daily landing. Coils. Durkih II. Davis and
Remnants are there encamped in Fort Polk.
They are all in good health, but some suf-
lering exists for want Of rlean, pure wafer.
The Expectador Of the 26lh ut., published
in the city of Mexico, gives description Of
the kind of war the Mexican Government
proposes 10 carry on against the United
States; il is Guerilla War-no pitch battles
TO be fought, but the country TO be laid
waste, our troops harrassed and all tupplies
cut aft. The Mexicans are well skilled in
this kind ofwarGare.
Lieutenant Humphreys and Mr.. Rogers, all
ofwhom were supposed 10 have been killed.
The former, indeed, was severely wounded
and supposed 10 be dead by the Mexcans
To this circumstance he owes his escape
He was subsequently found in the chapparal
and taken 10 Matamoros, where he was well
treated, and recovered from his wounds.
Mr.. Rogers, accompanied by Is men, two
women and a child, started from Corpus
Christi Cor Point Isabel on the I'd or Sd of
May. They arrived at the Little Colorado
day or two before the battle of the Sth,
where they were surprised by the company
ofrancheros, and being overcome with their
number they were compelled to surrender on
promise Of being well treated. As soon,
however, as they delivered up their arms
they we're tied Jour together stripped OF their
clothing and robbed of all their money, of
which they had a considerable amount
Having been closely bound, without resis-
lance, their throats were then cut with {
large knife by person appointed for the pur-
pose-the women having previously suffer
ed dfshonor. In this manner Rogers saw
his father and brother butchered before lis
own turn came. As the wound on his throat
was not fatal, he had the presence of mind
10 feign himself dead, ana was, with all the
balance, thrown into the Colorado, where he
managed 10 escape unseen and swim 10 the
upper side Of the river. There he subse
quenlly made his way TO the Rio Grande,
was taken prisoner and was sent 10 the hos
pllalf lat Matamoros, where he was exchang-
ed. Ii is stated that letter was written from
Corpus Christi two days before the depart
ure, OF this company giving information 10
the Mexicans oftheir march and the amount
oil their money. Farther developments may
detect the author Of this cold blooded act OF
treason. IL was not we learn, without
much reluctance and some threats from the
American officer. that the Mexican officer
consented 10 exchange Mr.. Rogers W.