American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-18
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ZEN THE TEXAN RANGERS, UN-
& CAPT. WALKER, AND THE
GICAN TROOPS-3OOO MEXICANS
THE AMERICAN SIDE OF THE
GRANDE-GEN. TAYLOR SUR
INDEED.
he Southern mail of Saturday evening,
eived extras from the New Orleans Tro-
d. Bulletin, containing one days later
tom Point Isabel, which we Immediately
in an extra. 1t will be seen that the in
hce is very indefinite.
rom the New Orleans Tropic, 9th inst
schr. Mary Clara left the Brazos on the
1t. and reports that Capt. Walker with
of the Texan Rangers were nearly all
8 and taken prisoners on the 2Sth ult., a.
0 miles above Point Isabel, by superior
pc Mexican troops, amounting to about
,ousand five hundred.
S.-Since writing the above, we learn
apt. Walker, with three men, succeeded
ehing Point Isabel at O'Clock, p. M, on
tn ult. and Immediately applied to Maj
as for four men and announced his deter
ion to proceed to Gen. Taylor's camp or
the attempt.
MORE PARTICULARS.
gentleman, passenger in the Cla-
orms us that Gen. Taylor on the Goth,
1Iy six days provisions. The Mexicans
i Capt. Walker and three men wi thin a
! pf Point Isabel.
probabilities are that Point Isabel has
into the enemy's hand. Major Monroe
stinguished himself by his prompt man
making such defences as were in his
Mexcans can by planting ten pieces 3
II at Brasos Bar, command the entran ce
mt Isabel. The Augusta was met going
i it'll troops. The Cage and Florida were
Point Isabel loaded with goods.
Ia night previous to the Ellen and Clara
Eng an attack was expected on Point Isabel.
s expected that Gen. Taylor would cut
by through and come to the relief of Point
From the Bulletin, 9th inst.
l the arrival of the schooner Ellen and
Capt. Griffin, from the Brazos St. Jago,
Eints from Point Isabel TO the morning of
10Th ult., have been received.
be fact, however, that communication had
Eeen had for three days between Point lsa-
bid the Camp of Gen. Taylor, is alone suf-
Il to keep anxiety on tip-toe.
Re learn from Capt G. and DR.. Briggs, a
4enger, who has been several months with
alrmy, that Capt. Walker, formerly of the
i In revenue service, who has been stationed
cen Point Isabel and General Taylor
with company of twenty-iour Texas
5gers, found several of the teams which had
ed from the Point for the camp were return
land reported that the Mexicans were on
Dad. He started from his camp on the 28th
his whole force to reconnoitre; and If pos
open communication with Gen. Taylor.
had proceeded as far as about midway be-
fn Point Isabel and the camp when an over
Inning Mexican force appeared very sudden
IA portion of his troops were raw recruits.
Instructed them to keep on his right, and
3 orders to the whole to retire under cover
chapperaE in view. But his raw troops,
&c stricken, scattered in confusion.
/ he Mexicans advancing with overwhelm-
numbers, he was compelled to retire. lie
| followed until within mile of Point lsa-
where he arrived with only two OF his
b.. Six others subsequently came in.
|.apt. w. estimates the number of Mexicans
Encountered at 1900, and he supposes that
east thirty of them fell during the fifteen
Lutes which he engaged them.
K'he force is supposed to be portion OF that
Ech had at last accounts crossed the Rlc
knde some 90 or 25 miles above Matamoras
which is estimated at 5000 men. 1t is be-
Jed that they had taken a circuitous route
1.-THE eastern side of General Taylor's camp
|Che post is very strongly defended, thank;
|he exertions of Major Monroe and Saun
5. With 500 men to defend the post, it is
leved it can be made good against 5000
|xcans. There are now about 5000 Mex
|is on the American side of the Rio Grande
|elhalf above and one half below Genera
|ylor's camp.
no communication had been had with Gen
[ylor, at Point Isabel, for three days pre-
bus to the departure of the Ellen and Cha
At the last accounts it was reported tina
Fhad but ten days provisions. Captain
|alker, Immediately after his arrival, gal
htly rendered his services to Major Nun
h, the commander at Point Isabel, if fou
Ia would accompany him, TO make his wa.
Gen. Taylor with dispatches, or die in tn
Fempt. His offer was accepted, and accor
ugly he starred at daylight on the mornin
the 29th.
During the nights-.of the 9th and 2sth, thu
oops at Point Isabel were in constant expee
tion of being attacked, and dispositions wer
Jade accordingly. The masters and crews {
essels in the harbor were called en- the 2stf
nd spent the night under arms. On tina
.ght, 500 men were furnished with arms, {
|hich about SO were seamen.
The works were as perfect as it was possibl
, make them under the circumstances, and
,as generally believed that should but fiftee
undred Mexicans attack the place, they coul
Q at least held at bay until reinforcements ar
wed. Messrs. Munroe and Saunders, 1T
lated, deserve great praise for the manner
,hch they have fortified Point Isabel.
Capt. Griffin and DR.. Briggs informs us Thu
he officers of the army speak of the Mex
ans, as being in a very high state of dsciplir
the cavalry particularly. Besides the 500
Who have crossed the Rio Grande, it is intim
ed that there are about 5000 at Matamora
nd it is supposed that the Mexican gener
las not yet displayed his full strength, but h
,apt . laroe reserve back of Matamoras