New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-04-30
From the Texns Army Direct.
Correspoodence of the Tribune

Correspondence of the Tribune.
ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
CAMP NEAR MATAMoaAs, April II. 1s46.
Meesrs Greedy & MeEhoth
General Taylor's army commenced its movement
towards the Rio Graade on the 18TH by the ad.
vance Of Col. Twigg's cavalry, and Major Ring
COLDS artillery. The first brigade of infantry.
boring about 1000 men, and Lieut.. Duncans Bate
ry of artillery left on the 9th, under the command
of Brigadier General Worth. The second brigade
of infantry under Col. Macintosh eft on the 10th.
Gen. Taylor's staff left on the 18th in company with
Col. Whistler's brigade and Lieut.. Bragg's battery
of artillery. Our train consisting of between 800
and 400 wagons, had supplies of provisions and for
age for about IS days. and the balance of the public
stores were shipped for Brazos Santiago. Major
Munroe's company of artillery went by water TO
Point Isabella, and arrived there the day that
Gen. Taylor took possession. The army reached
this place the 2sth in good health, having march.
ed les miles over poorly watered country, with
out having lost a man. We were very fortunate in
every respect, and especially in marching at the
time we did, for we had little rain, and found the
prairies in favorable condition for crossing But
few parties Of Mexcans were seen, and they fed as
we advanced few collected at the ford OF the
Colorado and appeared disposed 10 dispute our
crossing They informed US that the frs, man that
stepped into the water would be fred upon. When
our advance guard plunged in, the Mexicans forgot
TO fire and fed like lightning The river is 90 yards
wide feet inches in depth, and It's banks are
bold The scene was very exciting. and all eX pect-
ed 10 be fred upon, and the crossing was military
performance highly creditabe 10 our army Doubt
less some OF your correspondents have favored you
with fnD nj nf mi feat
Mstamoras is old Spanish city containing
about 1000 inhabitants, and is beautifully situated
on the Southern bank of the Rio Grande, within
its folds 20 that its front and both the
river Seen from the American side, it has every
appearance Of being an American town. The
streets iniersec; each other right angles and ap-
pear 70 be lined with many varieties Of shade trees
which give the town air OF GOODNESS and rem
der its appearance very inviting. Many Of the
buildings built OF brick and in the modern style
of architecture. The Cathedral, Market and build
iugs occupied by the Military. among the finest
The dwellings OF the poorer classes are constructed
with caaes brush, mud and the like materials, and
are essentially Mexican. The Town formerly con-
tanned double It's present number Of inhRbitnn Is,
and was place Of some importance. This rapid
decline is owing 10 their internal connections and
the growing Incidence of the people. The citizens
are all under the rule of the Military, and are
obliged 10 provide for them. The Military is So-
preme and the orders Of their General tMelIb are
Law.
The CITY has several Notifications, armed with
guns OF different calibres and force OF or 900
men is kept ia them constantly. Since our arrival
thew have increased their force nearly 5000 men.
and have been working night and day upon the de-
fences OF the place They have thrown up several
batteries which bear upon our Camp. and we are
quietly waiting fer them 10 give Ball. Should
they favor we shall return the compliment with
series OF them. for the Spanish are very particular
in ms,ters OF etiquette. Our Camp is directly OPP
posi,e the town, and 500 yards from ;heir bal.
teries. We are engaged IL throwing up field
work, constructing gun bsiteries, and taking such
precautions are necessary 10 enable 10 main
tain cur position. This seems important since cur
intercourse with them is entirely prohibited by the
Mexican authorities, and their attitude is decidedly
/ hostile Gen W orth held conference with Gen.
! La Vegs on The day OF arrival. the Mexican
shore and the latter said thar our advance upon the
Mexican soil and especially the hoisng Of the Sisrs
and Stripes (which were raised during The couver-
sation. and aoated on, upon the breeze accompan-
led by Yankee Doodle snd other appropriate airs
were acts which his nation regarded IS hostile II
their conception ADD warlikc in their execution
| We have their Generals authority, and thousands
OF other proofs 20 the effect thar are unwelcone
visitors Wheeler they ike or dislike their new
ueishbors, fancy they will Snd II 6itscni under
| taking, 20 get rid Of as Yours. &c.
| P s Ripe blsckber.ies are abundant in market
a, present A little Cream woGld not be oelec-