Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-23
Extracts from the .uatamoros Repeille.


fallen fully three feet since his upward trip still
there is water enough for his boat, which draws
three and a half feet. The health of the troops
stationed I'm Reynoso was good no cases of sickness
having occurred. except such are necessarily in
cdent To camp life.
The distance from Matamoras to Reynoso, by
the river, is one hundred and eighty miles and A.
bout eighty by land
There is no news from the interior of Mexico.
not even rumor, nor have we received a mail from
the United States for the last ten days. We are
placed In position somewhat similar to vessel in
a dead calm" we feel like sailor does in that
delightful situation, that he would rather he in n
hurricane.
The citizens of NIatamoras are under mistake
when they imagine that every American in citizens
dress is a volunteer A great many of the out
RACES (Which are latterly becoming too Frequently
are perpctraed by individuals who have no connec-
ton with the army at ALL We have witnessed Sc
veral unprovoked and wanton insults to the Mexi-
can people, which will only have tendency to en-
bitter them towards us. The authorities of Mata
moras have the right to regulate the police of their
town, and we have no doubt that they will be sus-
tanned In enforcing the laws against these disturbers
OF the public peace. The laws of the country are
not suspended by the presence of the American
army : the character of the commander in chief is
a guarantee, that when used for legitimate purposes,
their exercise will meet his hearty approval.
We would refer our readers to the advertisement
of Mr.. John Edmondson, published i'm to-days ma
per. lie announces n Grand Dress Ball and Fan
dango, to come off on Sunday night For particu
lars, see advertisement
The road between this place and Point Isabel.
has been made SO bad by the late rains, that the
transportation OF the mail is almost impossble.-
we Will start a mail upon our Gown hook" next
week, and then the readers of the Reveille NAV al
ways look out for the latest news
TO an enquirer, we would say that we are not
skilled in etymology, but we believe that s'Mata-
noras Is derived from two Spanish words, meaning
the death OF the Moors. This name was first piven
to place in old Spain, famous for the slaughter of
these ''heathen."
Master ST. LUKE gives Concert on Tuesday
nght.-Those fond of music will 90. For parti-
culars, see advertisement in to-day's paper.
FOOLISH RUMoRs.-lt is astonishing that men
OF sense Will seize with ayidity upon any foolish
rumor, and spread it about as the truth. few
days since, small party of Texas Rangers in the
neighborhood of Reynoso, came upon party of
armed N!eXlcans and captured some few of them
rom TINS SIMPLE circumstance arose the report of
fight between the American and Mexican forces
near Reynoso, and Of there being some ITO Ameri-
cans kled-but did not take time to enumerate the
dead and wounded Mexicans
1t never rains in Matamoras, but the way the
de,c fell last night was curious.
DISTINGUISHED VIsITERs.-'The following eX-
cellent anecdote of the visit of distinguished visit
ers to the Corpus Christi theatre, is related to us
by one OF our friends attached to the Army of the
Rio Grande.
Durlng the encampment OF the army at Corpus
Chrst, there was theatre in the lower part OF the
town, about the size of 7 by 9 pane of glass It
was, at the occurrence we about to relate en-
gagged by stroling company, and Hanes and John
son, on the night In question, had graced the au
built on the blockhouse principle, square from the
ground up, while from the loss of one nosril (bit
off) and Bowie-knife cut over the left eve, show
ed he was 'born to command" johnson was n
"Major General at large" The house was Jam
med with .'the fashion" of the place The cur
tam had fallen on the first act OF the piece and the
rattlng of chain Ga substitute for belly indicated
Its rise for act second, when Hanes rose, and i'm
stentoran voice ordered sc Stop that curtain 2''-
Inc curtain obeyed the mandate, when Hanes con-
"Adjutant General Hanes and Major Ge-
neral Johnson have got the dryrot they are thirs-
ty and will now Ticker. The performance will
cease until their return; ''the orchestra" turning
TO the negro fiddler with three strngs) evil con-
tnue to play as though we were present the au-
dience will keep their seats. as now placed. until
our return, to avoid confusion in our again procuring
seats"
In about half an hour ''the General and Staff
returned, and the .Adiuant announced ''Adjutant
General Hanes and Major General johnson Ticker
ed ed; the performing FOLKS can now bile ahead''-
Inc curtain rose, the play, the "Two Dromois, -
was finished, and "Adjutant General Hanesu and
"Major Genera! johnson" again lickered
Captain Walker of the Texas Rangers, has re-
celyed his commission as Captain in the u S. Ar
my, Of Company G of the Regiment of Mounted
Rlfiemen. He is instructed, we are informed to
report by letter and not in person, as his services
may be needed here, to Mai. Burbride, Newport
KY, and to recruit his company as speedily, so as
not to Interfere with active duties as possible
All who have attempted to describe Matamoras
nave omitted to mention one popularity which
characterizes twothirds of the houses of the town.
The windows are secured by iron CRATES In the
romances of old Spain we read of balconies and
blinds to screen the dark eyed Senioreas from the
bold gaze Of the passer by. In Mexico you may
least the eye, any nearer approach is only to be
won by breaking ''through bars of brass and triple
steel.D
| say Pat exclaimed ga broth of boy.v who
from appearance had been taking ga drop of the
crethur," cross over the way, have bit OF
question wish to PROFOUND till you, as they say in
the Court-houses.
And what is it Barney, my bow? Can ve toll
me why Matamoras is like my ne,c coat7 Faith
an J can't Barney, for by The cross. never saw We
win new coat, but the old one your father wore
before ye Arrah Pat be asy chin an III tell Won
II IS because tailor CTayor) has possession Of it,
~ s faith and he is as Likely to keep it," esWill
ye drink?"
The Mexican Government have issued decree,
o3oed June 9th, declaring all goods shipped into
Mexico by the way Of Matamoras, previous and
since ITS occupation by the American Army, confs-
Gated and liable to seizure. There is provision
tor the restoration OF those on which the duties
have been paid. This is decidedly rich. If we
are not entitled to the free navigation of the Rio
Grande, Bravo, Del Norte, we don't know who
are.