Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-27

rms, 9 900 Of which had crossed over, and
100 hundred more had crossed the Rio
Gran1e al Barita near the Bochachica,
not more than miles from Point Isabel
Gen. Taylor returned 10 Point Isabel at
once, and made preparations to leave the
next day, with such force as were arriy-
ing. The steamship Galveston landed $50
Infantry, (Regulars aud Volunieers;l the
Augusta landed about $50, Capt. Price ar.
rived via Padre Island, from Corpus Christi
with his company Of 70 mounted rangers,
They all reached the Point on the l3lh,
The Telegraph and j. l., Day will doubtless
land their troops, amounting to upwards of
500 at Point Isabel on the l4lh Great
credit is due to Capt. Jeremiah Smith Of
the steamship Cincinnati, and Capt r.
McBaker ofthe Monmouth, for the skill en-
ergy and promptness, shown in the manage
ment of their boats in transporting raops
and supplies across the Bar at Brazos San
dago. Gen Paroles is al the head of 10000
troops on his way to Malamoras. 1t may
possibly he that the fresh troops arrived at
MatamOras, is the advanced DIVISION of his
army No doubt the enemy were fully ad-
ysed that Gen. Taylor had left Tor Point
Isabel, and their plan is to try aud capture
him on his return, whilst a strong force
crossing above is TO come down upon his
army. Gen, Iay Ter appeared highly pleas
ed with the intelligence; for since the war
has opened, and No MISTAKE, the excite
ment and activity attending operations
opens new era to his vigourous achieve
ments, and all have remarked how much
better he looks Than when confined to the
'mastery inactivity OF the Corpus Christi
campaign.
THE FORT.
The Mexicans have continued their fir.
ing into The fort opposite Matamoras near
ly ever since Gen Taylor left The works.
The brave and gallant Maj, Brown died
on---lrom Il wound received in has thigh
by The explosion of one Of the enemy's
shells. His wound was not considered
dangerous, but as he was placed in bomb
proof buTow, modification ensued, from
the want of fresh air. His death is deeply
depIored by the army; his intrepid conduct
in foing every attempt of the enemy, tot
reduce the fort prepared them in a measure
to anticipate the result of these conflicts
with our brave army. The strength Of the
fort and skill with which it is defended, is
incomprehensible 10 the MeXieans, and in
deed well it must be, for they have thrown
upwards of 400 shot and shell into the
works and every morning they present the
same appearance; our loss has been two
or three in the fort, The constant practice
the enemy have had in firing at il, has
taughtthem the proper bearing to give Their
guns, and almost every ahot falls within
the works. The tort is never idle, and
The rmparts and dwellings Of Matamoros
exhibits ruins as plain MS those of hun.
dred Centuries when gaping forth their Ia
menlations Of 10 and behold! what desc.
latI0n is here!
The sloop of war 81. Mary arrived from
Pensacola The llth, the steamer Missssip
pi on the l2th, from Vera Cruz The
cambridge is of the Rio Grande, enlorc-
ing the blockade. The schr FIu sailed
for New Orleans on the 7th
1t is stated that an expedition is 10 be
sent by the boats Of the squadron to take
the town of Barita, 10 miles from the
mouth of the river, where there is military
force.
A letter has been received here by Gen.
johnson, from Gov. Henderson, dated the
9th inst. in which the Governor says that
he was about TO leave for Corpus Christi
TO assume his position, we presume in
The command of the volunteers OF the State
according 10 the resolution of the Legisla-
ture.
From the Austin Democrat of the 9th,
We learn that Gov. Henderson, under in
amctions from Gen. Ia, or, has made
equsitlon upon the militia of the State
brseycn companies of mounted men, in
addition TO the forces before called into
The field 10 operate against Mexico. These
troops constituting a regiment are TO be
sIalioned as fDlows:
Five companies in the vicinity Of San
Antonio, and one at The city Of Austin,
one at or near New BauniIs.
The last Austin Democrat states that
news had reached Austin from good auho.
ny. that the CommaGches refuse to treat
with or met the y. s. Commissioners, and
ho inference is, that these Indians have
'cen ampered with by the Mexican ennis.
f==+s-s1ssS
The G6vT7nor, at the request Of the lie.
gsature, was 10 appoint Commissioners TO
ascertain the deposition and situation Of
ne Indians, while further steps we're toll
.e@ken to protect the frontier settlements
liom their depredations, should they be
opposed 10 acts of hostility.
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We find the following particulars relative
@lbe gallant Capt. Walker and his affair,
III the New Orleans Commercial Times.