Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-23
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EXON GALYESTON AND HLO GRANnr

Star. BY her we have received Galveston papers 10 the
10Th inst. aud our correspondence from the army.
We regret say that Gov Butler reached here in very
low statc OF health, but hopes that a few days Of
quiet aud repose will bring him up speedily.
we lind in the News the prospectus Of the Rio Gfande
Herald, apspcr which Messr. Bangs Lewis propose
pnbsh at Matamoras, or some convenient point the
| main army.
BY this arrival have received the first two number.
OF the Republic Of the RoGrande and Friend OF the Peo
pie The hst number = dated June LIST. and the second
June 9Th. The motto VI the paper "Fear not-ihe brave
and generous soldier only be dreaded in the Geld
battle. The paper Is edited by II. Mcleod The lead
ing ARTICLES are printed both in Engeh aud Spanish. The
purpose To convince the people OF Tamsu Coahuia
New Leon aud Chihuahua ct the furty OF resisting
amefean arms, aud to throw upon the Administration o
fNedes the responsibility of the separation of the
departments named above from the Central Goyernmen
OF Mefieoi s the distinct OF this new We have not
| items," rs follows:
The four companies OF tho 6rst Regiment Of Infantry,
brevet Mai Abeic ombe, Company X; Capt Miller Com
pany =; Capt Backus. Company q: Can't T., Motto Com.
pany I; and Capt Prices Company OF Texas Rangers
Ta section OF Lieut. Btnsgs Battery, under Lieut..
nomas and Johnston, constitute the command OF Lieut.
Wilson TO occupy Reynoss. They march to.dsy-,he 9Th
| inst.
MOVEMENTS OF THE ESrnr-A traveller from Tsmpi-
eo' met Government carrier between that place aud
'ctoa about ten days ago, hunting for the Mexican ar
my, Tor whom he bore orders. he said TO retreat upon
iampeo' This would indicate that the Govern
nent consider the day donvey lost IN thi. quarter or
were unable 10 reinforce their army TO enable
stand another battle and collecting
Tor the defence OF Vera Cruz
The port OF Tampieo was not bloekaded h, .,,,.s -
vessels were entering and departing though an American
sloop OF war-the ST. Marys-was in sieht Mr. Scbnt
zell and the other Americans who were 40 udely d,iy
Hon Maianoras by Ampudia had reached Tanipico in
safety, though shaken health by their forced tourney
OF three hundred miles. They took shipping ON the 23rd
L. ,' aus pace where they may be hourly expected.
In ofder that friends abroad need not DO
As 10 the troops stationed here suffering for the
neeessanes OF ie We will inform them that of all things
necessary TO subsist large body there il suicioney
hc dali
our southern cities but what can be her,
IN aoundancc Eggs, milk. poultry, fresh beef and a va
eV OF vegetables huckstered round by the
among our troops and though the rates thew impos, no
US are rather eahorbant they cheeru paid as an
aueement Tor them TO continue their supplies. Coffee and
eaung houses, under the supervision of Americans are
becoming numerous throughout the city; and taking ali
.nlngs og ether-barng the feas-Maamoras is no bad
hsas retreat will doubtless continue TO the mountains
Alter losing the day with five to one NJ Pao Alto and
SAGA dc Ia Palma, is likely that he will make another
sahu on he plains Gen. Taylor takes tho field with so
oNetwhemng force, and so admirably equipped i'm that
erribe arm, the light artillery that IL would be madness
III tue enemy to hight again, where defeat would be certain
ana retreat impossible Monterey the first position of
any natural strength, and II also commands the entrance
Oh me mountain pass Salo 1t there ia all proba
oh'' that ArsIa will make his great effort which :ho i'm
~ the object his wounded pnde and tho advan-
ages OF the ground will all conspirc to make a brilliant
ouia bloody day in the history OF this war
we understand that Candles is Olmitos Rancho five
leagues on THIS side Reynosa leyying contributions upon
hRF
movable property He has closed the road and
all communication from this direction treating 0 tbac
VINO are suspected of coming from this place with the
greatest harshness. Wv
f,om the New Orleans Tropie, June u.s.
important RumOr from the Army.
- le''ef was received m town yesterday, which stated
@ hrlsia had sent proposals to Gen. Taylor for an
ana That he had established his head quarters at
monterey with 5000 men. Gen. Taylor said 10 have semi
" al answer that he would meet Gen. Arisia Mon
's'ey' we have no doub, of the truth OF this rumor
lNn n.
gentleman largely concerned in business in Ma,amo
ras and San Louis Potos arrived Muamoras on the 5th
inst direct from the latter named place lie represents the
news OF the defeat OF the Mexcans has spread wonder
iu alarm IN 1.-The INTERIOR wherever is announced IL
IS also stated that the people resoutey refuse take
against the Americans This confirmed by the ar
'a' OF sno'her traveller from iamPieo who stated that he
met government express" looking the Mexican ar
my, with orders for It 10 retire TO TGmpico.
Republic al the Rio Grande.
we have before US two numbers OF the Republic OF the
Rio Grande, paper started Matamoras The name
fully implies the intentions OF the paper and the causes il
intends TO advocate. is edited by General H. Mcleod
late OF Texas The first number contains address ITO
the People OF Tamaulpas, New Leon Coahuia and Chi
huahus the Departments Of Mexico proposed be erect
ed into the Republic Of the Rio Grande. The address ia
well written and calculated TO have great effect upon the
people TO whom il addressed General Mcleod express
ed wish that of the patriotic citizens of New Or
leans would have large number printed and 10 him
Tor distribution IN Northern Mexico he having paper or
other materials necessary print large number of IN.
address. II any OF enterprsing liberal minded CT
uzens will take the matter in hand, they will probably &c
eomPsh one Thing towards regenerahng Northern Mexico
ANfUpiA WISHING TO LEARN.-General Ampudia eX-
pressed himself anxious learn thing of the Ameri
and said he could do he thought he could make
his soldiers fight better. The American officer to whom
he spoke delighted with his enqung mind, asked him
what he much wished to learn. lie replied with great
simplicity learn those big words the Americans
talk at their soldiers"
TEIm CAvALRY.-Ws were informed OF Galveston that
Texas would send fifteen hundred mounted men 10 Mat
amoras Three weeks ago, gentleman travelling in Fay
cite and washington counties, in journey Of fifty miles
met over five hundred men, This fifteen hundred does moi
include seven companies the frontiers. Texas has
now twentyiou hundred in the field Some of
the mounted gunner from Eastern Texas have had TO
march over seven hundred miles 10 reach their place Of
destination.
TEXAS NAVY.
The ship Austin, 90 gunsi brig Archer Is guns; schoo
ner ST. Bernard, OF guns; port Galveston have
boon examined by Mr. Denny, very able and o1perien-
ced shipmaster directly under the superntendencc of
Capt Randolph u s. NJ, and their bulls were found TO
be in excellent condition. The rigging sails and upper
works were found much decayed from their exposure in
climate, but their lower works were found to be
in such good condition. that they be probably put in
ORDER adding three desirable vessels from their adap
taton the Mexican coast, gallant little navy We
graiod at this result; it will be Just compliment to
Texas that her national vessels incorporated in the
navy OF the Union, and feel assured that the Austin
Archer and ST. Bernard will again show their toeth along
the coast Of Mexico, they wont to do in times
past, with increased power demand justice for wrongs
inflicted by peThdious nation
The ship Austin has heavier battery for her drnught
than any other vessel in navy. She draws three feet
less than any Of our sloops Of
The brig Archer 10 gun brig, and draws two feet
and half less every thing board than largest class
OF sehOoners The vessels Of superior model possess
fine sailing qualities and the very best kind Of sea
boats, as has been proven IN their cuize in the Gulf
From the ST. Louis Republican Of June 10.
THE AFFAIR AT PALNYRA.-So many and variant were
the stories in circulation Monday, In regard 70 the
fatal tragedy at Palmyra Saturday night last that we
fell into IN stating material fact The parties 10
the dreadful affair should. assured be made to
change positions. IL Buckner, and not Glover who
armed with sT5auel sol. lie fred the pistol the
ball from which hit Glover in tho abdominal region, and
caused his death few hours afterwards AftcTroceiyng this
ound Glover wronohed the pistol from Buckner's hand
fred him, and the ball passed through his heart killing
him almost Immediately. IL was dreadful tragedy not
likely, sorry TO hear, end with this sscri
hco. The principals in the duel Of which this affair
had is ouginMess'rs Broadus and Toylor-went out on
Sunday last to settle their difficulty by mortal combat
The terms proposed for the first meeting were savage
enough and agreed upon in the second, must have ter
minaicd IN the death Of one both Of the parties We have
not yet heard the result.
The Rev. Mr. Broadus Of KY father Of ono Of tho par
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