The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-08

gin in two days after between Matamoras and the enemy
and your brethren in mpaticntly wait for you to
give to the country the glorious laurels which will
~Dr = - - - PEDRO DE AMPUDIA.
Hacienda de Rnconai March 81, 1896
The business of Vera Cruz is almost annhated by the
unsettled state of the country in regard to its internal
prospects and foreign relations.
From Texas and the Rio Grande.
Matamoras is blockaded by the orders of Gene
raj Taylor. A rcncontre has taken place between
a party of Mexicans and Il few men belonging TO
the American camp.
The schooners Equity and Florida, which has
cleared at New Orleans March o. for Matamoras,
had returned to the former city, having been or
dered off by the United States blockating squad
ron, consisting of brig Lawrence and schooner
Flir 1t was conjectred that these vessels carried
provisions for the Mexican army.
The steamship Telegraph, which arrived at New
Orleans from the Brazos, reports that ON the
18th ultimo Lieutenant Porter was killed, with
three of his men while out with fatigue party
of ten men, they We're surrounded by fifty Mexi-
cans. The rest of the party made their escape, and
returned to camp next day. About fifty Ameri-
cans had deserted TO the Mexicans, some of whom
We're shot while swimming the river.
The army Of occupation was 5000 strong, and
anxious for an engagement The Mexican force
was 1900; and it was reported that Arista was
about to supersede Ampudia.
On the morning of the 10th ult, when Gen. Taylor
found himself exposed to the enemys fire. with his right
of the river he ordered division army to take
position in the bend above and the bend below the town.
while with the main he maintained his first position
wherehe still remains. Gen. Taylor has used all dill
gence strengthen his position by throwing up breast
works, by intrcnchmcnts Notifications &C. and the Mex
can General Ampuda has been equally Industrious in
forying the town deensively keeping his soldiers en-
poyed night and day. Gen Taylors heavy ordinance Of
blank shot of Gen. Ampudas house. in the middle OF the
city, at distance Of 300 yards. Thus, the two armies
have been situated for upwards of two weeks up to
dates neither having committed any positive act
Of hostility upon the other On the 10th inst Col Cross
Commssary General OF the army rode out by himself
about 10 o'clock in the morning, to the house of Ger
man. about two miles from the army, where as after
wards ascerained) he taken prisoner by party of
Mexican Rancheros As he missing, Gen.
Taylo sent detachment of men, who secured the
| try in search of him, but purpose.
Two three days AFTER Capt May, of the and dra-
goons took runaway negro in the ncghborhood of the
same place where Col Cross was captured and from this
negro the above information of the taking of Col Cross
was obtained. Immediately after, Gen. Taylor sent
messenger to the Mexican General requesting nfoma-
The next day Gen. Ampuda sent several officers to the
American camp with the answer that they knew nothing
Of Col Cross but they had made Lieut. Deas prisoner
This officer it appears had previously crossed the river
but without orders III search OF Col Cross lwho was
his particular frend) and had fallen into the hands
misses prevail in regard to the fate Of Col Cross But
the more probable opinion appears to be that his capture
was unauthorized by, and unknown to Ampudia and
to be feared that he has been murdered by the party by
whom he was taken and his horse money and clothing
On the I4th, General Ampuda formal notice to
General Taylor ordering him TO leave his present posi-
ton within twenty four and to cvacuatc the whole ter
rtory West of the Nueccs or that his refusal would be
considered declaration Of war. General Taylor imme-
datey returned for that his orders main
tain his position the east bank Of the river and that he
should do So especially the roads muddy and it
was unpleasant retreating at this Shortly after
the reception OF this answer the Mexican army partially
withdrew from the town. and portion of the troops dis
appeared from the west bank Of the river Thus closes
last act OF the drama far reported that has yet
been performed. This OF the enemy is quite
as nexpcable to General Taylor to every body else
that tho US hso mas
pended till the LIST of June then to be renewed sup
pose, with redoubcd energy and still slaughter
Point Isabel, with steady perseverance
Before he returned the above to Ampudia he
ordered the blockade Of Aaamoras directed the
manders of the Flir and Lawrence cnorc strictly
which was accordingly DONE 4 vessel, with cargo Of
enter the port was the rst to suffer- from this measure
and was compelled to leave the market where -four is
now worth 40 per barrel
ment son of the late Commodore Porc being out with
fatgung party of ten men, (somc of them wearing uni
| camp. Lieutenant Porter and three Of his were
killed in the attack the rest of the party escaping
the Americans were wet and would fire. we see no
explanation given why this party Of soldiers should be
Lieutenant Van Ness informs us that nothing further
had been heard of Colonel Cross up to the 10Th but that
the general opinion is that he is still prisoner though
| not at Matamoras
The following officers came passengers in the New
York steamer at New Orleans -
Gen. Worth, Col. Coffin Col. Fisher, Col Watts, Major
Van Ness Major March, Capt Duncan Capt McLeard
Capt Whitehead and Capt Cobun, Lieut. Root Dr. Robi-
The iron propeller Hunter, which sailed from Brasos
ST Jago IN company with the steamer Col Harvey for
New Orleans arrived off Galveston Bar the 27th ec-
nf Mani and cbnrto h.al
She had encountered very heavy weather having once
been within seventy miles thePas aud obliged 10 put
| back on account Of head Winds
Movements Of Travellers.
The following arrivals yesterday were added TO the al.
ready crowded registers Of the principal hotels AT the
AsroR.-J. Roberts, West Point r. yoris, Sing Sing;
ton; Mrs Gen. Cass and family Washington; Mr.. viii
lard, Vermont; T. B. Pcdham, Utica H. Newcomb, w. s.
A; j. Little, j. r. Widen Pittsburgh.
AsroR.-J. Verpanck, Batavia Rev. DR.. Willis Scot
land; Geo Cornish NJ Y; w. Trevor Canton; r. Smith,
Alexandria; r Parker, Pcnn'a; J. Williams Baltimorei
Grimwood, Albany; N. Carter Manchester, Eng; George
Benedict, Albany; I. Lockwood, Troy; A. johnson,
Utca $. Gray, Boston w. Little Albany; Z. Dale, Bos
ton ). Cooper, do; w. Fay, do; Chadwick, Little and
Smith, do; Mr.. Adams, Massa'ts; Jos. Ruddoch. n p;
Capt Irvine scotland Mr. Morris, do; J. Broome, Web
CRY L. Booiasky Philadelphia; James Annie, Bos.
toni Metcolfe Kenucky Park, Pennsylvania; James
Carter Philadelphia Col Van Courtland, Croton j. Ham
mond Cherry Valley 4 James, 0sdemnsourss T. M ~
COON Richmond Comr Kearney, U. s. Navy; Geo. Fay,
Oswego.
FRssKLrS-Mr Douglass J. Jackson Montreal; j. Van
Dusen Philadelphia; o. Sawyer, Boston; THOMAS w a.
mard Pcnnsy lvania; Thomas Staples Boston; Mr. Bene-
dict Providence. Al Conant Boston; ID. h. Beman Geo;
s. Nj Buckingham Connecticut D: q. Cutter Louisville;
Marshall Strong wisconsin Territory 3 Hall, Con
nccticut; N Cumming Boston; Todd, Philadelphia j.
Moorhcad Washington; Mr.. Graham, do.
How.Ap-C. Buckhot Mississippi; DR. Teller, Toron-
to; l. wilson, ohio ). Ogden Canada; H. Alder Massa-
chu setts; Robert Freeman Albany A. spraguc Roches-
ter; O. Hawkins, Boston; r. Ellis, Boston A. Dys PHI
ladcphia J. Gilman Rochester; w Short, G. w. Thus.
tom kentucky; W, Isaacs, Bsltimore NJ, McIIendrck,
West Point