The banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1844-1847, 1846-06-17
u We extract the following from
the Correspondence of the New Orleans
MATAMORAS, May 26.

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MATAMORAS, May 26.
Lieut.. Wells, of the spies, informed
me yesterday that Gen. Arista had hal
ted at the distance of 80 miles from this
place, and is receiving reinforcements
quite brislkly. Lieut.. w. with few
men, followed them 60 miles. The
Mexicans say he Arista) will certainly
return and attack us at this place, but
the best informed Americans entertain
no such idea.
If things are left to Taylor's discretion
he will march from this place to Monte
rey-on this river-and if he does, the
Mexicans will give him a hard fight
men will turn out to defend their homes
and property in that section that we
have never had to cope with yet-men,
who, when called on heretofore to put
down rebellion or to invade Texas, have
paid two or three dollars for misera-
BILE substitute, will now take their rifles,
and march to the field of fight; and
these Rio Grande Rancheros know how
to use the rifle too. From the manner
in which they fought on the 9th, you
may safely infer that the next fight will
be a hard one. They will always ma
mage to have two or three to one when
they fight us, and we look upon it as an
equalizing thing, (you think this boast
ing but is an absolute fact.)
An express was sent from this place
to Washington six days ago, and the
general belief is, that we will not move
from here until advised by the Govern
ment to that effect. In such case. we
will drill in the interim, and make pre-
parations for any contingency.
The U. S. Dragons left Yesterday for
Point Isabel, to get their horses shod
they are fine looking set of men, and
did much good service in the field
Capt Walker, (believe now a Major,)
is here with his men. FIe rode by our
quarters yesterday on Tornado, the
horse sent him from New Orleans.
Tornado seems as fond of his hacker as
the hacker does Of him, and they were
the observed of all observers. Walkers
men say he has but one fault, and that
is too brave for his discretion. Cap
tain Price, also of the Texan Rangers,
is here with fine set of men, and is a
rough customer for a Mexican to run
against. Major Hays is occupying the
post at San Antonio by Taylor's Or
ders and will remain there until we
march. We were about issuing an Ar
my Chronicle here, but before we could
get possession of the Office, some one
took it, and paid or agreed to pay the
original owner for the use OF it.
Our troops are in excellent spirits and
long for the moment which will place
them face to face with the enemy. The
two volunteer regiments from your city,
are in particularly bouyant spirits, not
withstandlng their late heavy march.
They have too much pride to complain.
p. S.-Since the commencement of
my letter I have conversed with a gen.
tleman of much intelligence, who in
formed me, that Gen. Taylor would
positively cease offensive operations, un.
i'll he heard from Washington. Hesays
that Matamoras was ia kap without Or
ders, as the commander were emphati-
cally to act upon the defensive, and not
cross the river under any pretence. He
will not be blamed admitting he has
overstepped his orders, for he has done
some good service on the frontier. Un-
less Arista returns to Matamoras, there
will be no further hostillties until Un-
Gle Sam tells his sons to 60 ahead.
NEW ORLEANS, June S.
FROM ToBAsco-VERY LArE.-The
barque Texidor, Capt. Major, from To-
basco, bound to Marseilles, came to an
chor off the Southwest Pass on Monday
last. She sailed from that port on the
2sth ult, having passage of only four
days to the Balize.
From Capt. Major, who came up to
the city to procure provisions, &C., we
learn that great excitement existed in
Tabasco against the Americans. An
order Of embargo on American vessels
was received from the general govern.
ment as he was about leaving.