Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-12
WEST BANK OF tn. RIO GEASpE, !
MATANeRos, NAV %.

MArAAeRos, May 2s.
Col. Twigg's Head Quarter--Mexican Traders.
their Dress-Hetreat OF the NE xicnns toward.
monterey-Arista's Fate-Mes ican CrueItie.-
Wall nag Lost-sPocuIation-MaiI Rav Found
Unfortunate Mistake.
write from Col. Twigg's head quarters. Perhaps 4
description OF the scene before me will be OF
every thing about me. double having hall between
reposng the shade Of small willow the governors
house IL Is situated the bank OF the Rio Grande above
the Ot Maamoras and the same side oC ,b
Just IN front OF me Is small group tonts which upon
snquiry learn is the head quarters Of the "CommanJng
Chief" number OF baggage wagons are scattered
about between which be innumorabo tents in
the front OF which are senunels, some looking like
others Teposng ia picturesque case Hpon their muske
he brave Colonel Is before me; he is a Rrayhaired
markably stout, and a perfect military looking ms, U,s
face almost covered with tremendous ,yLi.Lsrs
together 10y musache that looks exceedingly e.
very like old Butcher. There has Just STONED in he 80
bringing the latest news. They are dressed IN a,ge MI
metIo hats covered ws glazed CLOTH and o.namon,ed h
bands OF most Tremendous sige, and silver xin, ON ,
side that resemble the knob of an old fashioned
Ihe waits are encTcied with gay belts and their pnnto
looms tanned deeTkns, and open on the outside
tho hip down. exposing their white linen drawers, ALTO
gether they Mexican, and very pieu,rs.o ns
Their 'punder, for this is the word tina, suits the easo
exactly for 1t IS presumab!e they stole their goods
OF timely tanned deerskins Gay onamented coas and
falcons, brides loaded with silver and b,I,a,. - @
| hair. ~
Colonel Twiggs seems to be very little disposed 10 pur
chase goods from the Moxcans but much disposed n cain
\ lhoIHluhOn An immense talking OF Spanish going "a,
the result OF which Is as follows: The flying MeIesn'
are progressing towards Monterrey "seven DAYS 900 ,h
were forty leagues from this place" Ampudis al ~
MeNicans heard, had gained the ascendapsv IN The A.
and had Arsta as prisoner. This Ampudias efTor
from the instant he reached Maamoras-After the h,,
OF the 9 he being the Tst leave the battle field in
the retreat and beioo arrived his quick heels
ted that Arsa had betrayed the Army the Americans
This report he spread along the road towards Monterey
and no doubt the troops have gladly taken advantage nj
SUCH an idea, TO themselves from the shame of
| of Tho
corn can DO ,ennd in the country tho road 10 MONTEREY
and cattle enough TO feed million il wanted" "WIi
the Mexican Army como back horel" asked Col Twiggs
II would make the fortune OF actor II he could imta
the expressions and action Of the Mexican IN his repy OF
"No! never came back" They move away to offer their
60 ods elsewhere, when another Mexican presents bs.
with clay jar shaped exactly like those found in ,hs
graves OF the ancient Moxcans only of more rude style
Of pottery.
The morale Of the report OF the latest news from the
interior OF Mexico is, shat Paroles at tho head OF
an army approaching this place. and that Anpuda is not
as has boeu reported 100 miles from hero "onnenehod
on the contrary, lie flying the interior and will mos
likely paTaySo the people he progresses by news of s
defeat OF 1.-The grand army Of tho Mexican nation"
These MeHienns went into battle with horde Of un-
paid sodo IN their rear who had the prospect Of plum
der held out to them reward for their services Arts
ias aid, Capt Nagree told Col Twggs that these unpaid
sodioy pundered aer own dead after the battle Of the
9Th. Tho ibtOats Of our dragons who foil in that battle
were al, cut after they doad aud otherwise utla
ted IN their bodies. Lieut. lnge stripped and tnuta-
ted FoT the cause Of humanity relate that the gal
his remains. Military officers Of an aTry -fe responsible,
Tor tho conduct OF their mea, and those Of Mexico de-
served the eEeopio3 OF every civilized nation, and tn,
cononpi Of every christian people than hos ylados
IL Is time these MoHicans wefo be.or informed IN In,
most simple procopts Of civilization.
day or two since, ,he mardos horse from Point Isa
bel ca0e into camp tho side Of tho RIO Grand,
without rider brides Of course great speculation follow
ed. Yesterday, Capt WALKER with two or hros men s,ng
ted Of 10 look into the no returned unsuccessful
few moments ego, Capt May, with two Dragons pas
| I'D by on his way " Seen Tayors Head Quarters. h,
having starred o irom Point Isabel on similar expedition
Oapi, May had the mail. The rider got drunk left IN,
road, lost his bag and lhon wandered indefinitely
and when he 10 HE Senses ho could not veil where "h
| had been within eight miles"
Capt Mays sword cauo out IN the James l.. Day, ant
was taken back the city such caesssness highly IN
fortunate, a. the letter accompanying the sword wa. dull
| delivered
! must conclude this hasiy wtIion hotter, with ho 70
mark, that have boon received with distinguished knd
ness by tho oficors of the Army wherever have me
with thom, aud shall be ahlo give of letters
ue hrst ol which will send Tomorrow that will interest
nos Tor their style other artificial merits, bot beeaus
hoy will contain believe, truthful statements Of this "
resng country, and spssk Of the exciting scenes psse'
and now going on before me. r.