The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-18
ANOTHER AMBUscADE.
British Intrigue Apparent.
Two Thousand Creek Indians, probably, In
the Field.
THREE THOUSAND
MeXicans on the Rio Grande.
The Expected Revolution in that Republic

This city was thrown into another war excite
ment yesterday, by the reception, at this office, OF
intelligence from the seat of war of another battle
between a handful of Americans and fifteen hum
dred Mexicans, which resulted in the supposed
loss Of seventy Americans and thirty Mexeans.
One or two accounts, however, set the American
loss, at most, at less than seventy.
This intelligence came to us over the lightning
line, and we Immediately issued it in an Extra
Herald. Our splendid Napiers were kept in ac-
tive operation throughout the morning. and our
office was thronged for hours with an excited and
anxious multitude.
Annexed is our telegraphic despatch:-
The schooner Ellen and Clara, arrived at New
Orleans, on the 9th, from Brazos, Santiago, which
place she left on the 18th ult.
She reports that Capt. w alker and about seven
ty Texan Rangers were met by large force Of
Mexcans on the 18th, about 20 miles from Point
Isabel. They were nearly all killed.
Captain Walker succeeded in reaching Point Is
abel at 4 p. NJ, on the 18th, with only three men.
He Immediately applied to Captain Thomas for
four men, and announced his determination to
proceed to General Taylors camp, or die in the at
tempt-his object being to communicate full par
VI dtLtCk W Tic OuCoI.
There had been no communication with Point
Isabel for three days.
Captain Walker was formerly m the Texas
revenue service, and was stationed between Point
Isabel and the camp with his rangers. He found
several Of the teams which had been taken by
the Mexicans while going to Point Isabel.
He started from his camp ON the 18th to recon-
noitre and open a communication with Gen. Tay-
lor if possible. When he had reached half way
most overwhelming force Of Mexicans APP
preached him suddenly. He directed his troops,
portion of whom were raw recruits, to keep on
his right, and ordered them to retire under cover
Of chapporal close by but his raw troops
panic stricken-scattered in confusion The Mexi-
cans advanced in such great numbers that he was
obliged to retire. He was followed by the Mexi-
cans until within a mile of Point Isabel.
He had only two of his men with him. Six
others subsequently arrived Capt. W. estimates
the number of Mexicans he encountered at 1900,
and he supposed that at least 30 Of them fell du-
ring the fifteen minutes he enssged them. This
force is supposed to be q portion of that which
had, at last accounts, crossed the Rio Grande,
some 20 or Is miles above Matamoras, and which
is now estimated at 1000 men.
1t is supposed that they took circuitous route
round Gen. Taylor's camp. Point Isabel is very
strongly defended, owing to the exertions Of Ma
jors Munroe and Saunders. With 500 men to de-
against 1900.
There are now about 5000 Mcxicans on the Anne.
rican side Of the Rio Grande-onc half above and
one half below Gen. T.'s camp.
The greatest apprehension is now for the Anne
rican position.
1t was feared that the Mexcans may raise fort-
fications to command Brazos Santiago. The ma
tura formation Of the ground is favorable for such
purpose. The men would be protected from any
naval force by the natural entertainments. The
position could only be carried by storming.
The brig Josephine, Capt. Robinson, also arrived
at New Orleans, on the 9th, from Vera Cruz,
whence she sailed on the 18th, bringing three
days later intelligence. The soop-oEwar John
Adams, was the only u. s. vessel at Sacrifcios
When the Josephine left the squadron had not
returned TO its anchorage. The mail steamer
Tweed arrived at Vera Cruz from Tampico on
the Path ult., but the papers say not a word to
the state of things on the latter side The latest
advices at Vera Cruz from Matamoras were to the
18th ult.
Immediately after Gen. Ampudia gave his notice
to Gen. Taylor to retire behind the Nueces was
known, the Vera Cruz people expected hostiIties
We have heard it reported that the British Consul
saw the ettcr of Ampudin to Gen. Taylor before
it was sent. and that he approved of the same.
The extent Of the Mexican force on the Rio
Grande seems to be confirmed by this news. 40
cording TO the accounts by the Josephine thero are
full 900 Mexicans on the Texan frontier.
The brig Sea, Captain Allen, arrived at this
port yesterday afternoon from SisaL She was
sixteen days on the passage. Captain A. reports
no news.