The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-22

4 have thought il proper TO make detailed report
OF This operation, as being the first occasion on
which the Mexieans have shown themselves in an
attitude decidedly hostile. IL has also furnished an
excellent opportunity for the instruction of the
troops, and for Displaying their discipline and spirit
yhieh, am gralifed to be able to say, were every
thing that could be desired -
am compelled TO remain at this point until
joined by the supply train ofthe Sd brigade, which
nnayodably ia the rear, On the 23d at latest ex.
poet 70 resume the march, but am not fully decided
~ 70 The direction While Matamoras is the point to
ultimately attained, 1t is necessary at the same
Tune, q cover our supplies, which will soon arrive
| From the best information am able to obtain,
the enemy - not IN force this side Of the Rio
Grande. A few rancheros are still on the route
hence TO Maamoras, Its believed that there may
DC nearly 1000 troops IN that place, but what pro-
portion Of regular. troops cannot state with conf
dence. The arrival Of Gen. Ampudia is expected
from the intetor, but the accounts receive of his
movements are quite contradictory. ra " 800
am, SIR, very respectfully, your obedisnt ser
want,
z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. u s. A., commanding.
The ApJurAsr GENERAL ofthe army,
-s,....tas.rtg ..E.E Washington, ID. Q.
HEAp9UARrrns ARnr or occUrArlos,
Point Isabel, March 25, 1876.
morning Of the 23d instant with the entire army from
the camp, near the Colorado in the order prescribed
In my order No. IS, herewith enclosed. After
march Of hteen miles, we reached, on the morning
NJ the 24th, point on the route from Matamoras
to Point Isabel eighteen miles from the former
AMI ten from the latter place. here left the infan
try brigades under Bigadier General Worth, with
Instructions to proceed in the direction Of Matsmo-
ras un al he came to suitable position for encamp-
ment, where he would halt, holding the route in OBJ
seryation, while proceeded with the cavalry to this
point 10 communicate with Transports supposed
10 have arrived in the harbor and make the necessa
ry arrangements for the establishment and defence of
a depot.
While on my way hither, our column was APP
preached by party on Its right flank, bearing a
white flag. IL proved TO be civil deputation from
Matamoras, desiring an interview with me. | in
formed them that would halt at the first suitable
place the road and afford them the desired inter.
view. Ii was, however, found necessary, from the
want OF water, to continue the route TO this place
The deputaton halted while yet some miles from
Point Isabel, declining to come further, and sent
a formal protest OF the project Of the northern
district Of Tamaulipas against our occupa-
ton Of the country, which | enclose herewith. At
this moment IL discovered that the buildings at
Point Isabel were in flames | then informed the
bearer OF the protest that | would answer il when
opposite Matamoras, and dismissed the deputaion.
| considered the confagration before my eyes as a
decided evidence Of hostility, and not willing to
be Tiied with any longer, particularly as had rca
to believe that the prefect in making this pro-
te.t was but tool Of the military authorities at
Ma amoras. .. r. . III -.'
The advance Of the cavalry fortunately arrived
here IN season TO arrest the fire, which consumed
but TIN &c or four houses. The port captain, who
co mmued the act under the orders, IL is said, OF
General M.jia, had made his escape before its srri
val We found two or three inoffensve Mexicans
here the est having left for Matamoras.
n t6ad to ind J,,;N
had exactly answered to our land movement-the
stea mers arriving in the harbor only two or three
hou re- before we reached Point Isabel, with tn,
9TH sr Transports close in their rear The "Por-
poisen and "La wrence," brigs-ofwar, and cutter
NV Oodbury," are lying outside. | have thought
il necessary to order Captain Portcrs company to
this place to reinforce Major Munroe. Our great
depot must be here, and it is very important to Sc
cure II against my enterprise of the enemy. The
engineer officers now examining the ground
with view to ira cling lines of defence and strength
ening the position. r".
As soon as a suffi -ient amount of supplies can be
thrown forward towal de Matamoras, l shall march
in the direction Of that to wn and occupy position
as near it as circumstance will permit. g, .ua
enclose a sketch prepared by my aid-de-camp
Lieutenant Eaton, exhibiting the route of march
since leaving the Colorado and the bearings of inn
portant points. '.a '1, ." o..
am, sir, very respectfully,
Your OBJ ,dsent servant,
Il. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. A., commanding.
The ADJUrANT GENERAL Of the army,
Washington ID. C.. e