The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-18

also at Pensacola soon sail cruize to wind
We informed that Capt. w. b. Whitehead, Of the
United States marine passed through this place
pose Of relieving and supesdng Cspt Wnslow Foster
in the command Of the United States schooner Wood
bury.
CAMr, NORTH BANK THE Rio GRANpE,l
TExAs, March 30, 1876.
Yesterday at about half past II, the star spaugled
banner" unfurled to the breeze. was firmly planted
this bank Of the Rio Grande opposite to Matamoros by
the American Army Of Occupation Of Texas" and
around were gathered hs,,s as true o. oss N
the winds no bravado, or shouts or accamaions rent
the air but silently firmly it took its place, while
Yankee Doodle"
When arrived we found the Mexican troops had
retlred-it said that q few days since some 2000
this sideto the city Of Matamoros previously
collecting up the people living on this sds and direct
lies remain. Their boats all the other side,
while crowds Of people lined the opposite bank, and
companies Of mounted men and foot were marching
Behind their fences The bank could discover
pieces of artillery. The Mexican flag was flying from
sappsr snS to. 2sy . When
flag went up it was Immediately followed by the
British and French hags but We looked In vain for the
dag Of Consulhe, doubt, had some good reason
Gen Worth was ordered by Gen. Taylor to cross the
river with dispatches for Gen. Mejia and our Consul
He went with his stan to the ferry Some little delay
occurred before any response wa: made finally boat
camo over and the General crossed but Mea sent Gen.
de Ia Vega to receive him, saying that he Gen. ny be-
ing the chief in command could receive but
chiei in command Gen w. having been ordered to de-
liver his dispatches in person. returned with them and
there, believe all communication yet has ceased
While there, Gan. de Ia Vega remarked to General
that effect; that This army should retire before they
Gen Worth replied to de 10 Vega, and requested the in
terpreter to be particular in explaining his language in
BY which held the north bank Of the Rio Gande
Last night the Msxicans erected small breast work
with bags filed with sand, and the work placed -
FOUNDER This is the Terry crossing The river is
about 100 yards wide, and not fordsble; but don't
to throw up field work here and to morrow sends
Brazos Santiago for six s pounders and the frt act Of
on 6ts"
And now you no doubt will ask" Is there to DO a
tight 2" will answer you candidly-"I don't know"
They have let two beautiful opportunities slip through
their fingers at the crossing Of the Little Colora
derwood growth which extends about four miles from
this along the road a. we approached Matamoras Should
s,s HI. he he give
Mississippi bottoms: The color Of he river water i
like that Of the Mississippi, and perfectly fresh.
HousroN, Texas, April 4, 1916.
ding House, high up the BrazoS with that Gov
Butler and party accompanied by Pahayucahs band Of
Csmanchss would arrive at that station in day two
and that numerous party Of the Rocky Mountain In
with thsm This is to the 26h ul from the trading
different bands Of Indians 10 to be held the 25h
the United States Commissioner anticipating little di
Guilty in coming to terms with majority Of them.
The grand council to have been held at the
Camanchs Peak, but the Indians thought that was
point rather too far within their lines The rascally
thisving propsnsities, may not come in-the other
tribes said to be anxious to como to anicabls
house short distance above the buffalo grounds
and kshal not fail to be there by the 25th inst there
ON % ou
say a. high a. twenty-five this il probably
/ am told-but know not with what tlu,h-that Rice
Garland the runaway judge Of our Supreme Court
seen here day or two since, travelling under the as
sumed name Of Col Talliisr Rumor had him at Ha
vana month or two since.
The badness Of the roads has prevented the returns
the recent election for members Of Congress from com
wi!hssndins the heavy msjority Williams received il
We start for San Antonio Immediately after breakfast
and on 2. ans set Of horses a. you could pick out
again at San Felipe or Gonzalez
Inc following report has been presented and adopted
"A majority OF the select committee, to whom wa,
referred the memorials Of WIN. 8. Whitmore, James
Holford and James Hamilton beg leave to report that
inasmuch the Legislature has manifested Q determi
nation not 70 examine audit psss upon any claims
against the late republic, but to refer them board Of
Commissioner to be organized for that purpose they
OF the same and they recommend that the memoraliss
have leave to withdraw their memorials with the
pauying documents end file them with the Comptroller
Of the Trsesufy that they may be referred to said board
for final Adjustment"
From N. O. Bulletin, April 81
The following letter with which we have been polite.
y furnshsd, contains detailed and authentic information
the movements Of the army the South Western From
tier, under Gen. Taylor = ~
CAMr, OrrosIrE MArAMoRos, March %, 1886
We arrived on the Rio Grande opposite .Matamoros
this morning. without any serious opposition from the
We Hrst met with them at the Colorado and were
told that the first who entered the should be
shot The Dragons and first brigade had preceded US
by day. On our arrival we found them drawn up in
battle array on the bank of the river Rnggod Artlle
ry being posted 30 a. to the passsges The Next
ing, threatening, and asserting that they 1000
strong As he 2j) arrived, the General told
s Of Ss
them showed himself after the passage OF the river
commenced, he would be shot The light battalion Of
the first brigade first entered the stream then the ORA
Z sort Of tide creek and shout eighty yards wide, and
on either bank or course i was the place for the Msx
cans to have shown fight They retired precipitatey
numbers skirns the prsriss as we marched until our
arrival here Their failure to make resistance to-day,
has lowered them very much In our estmaton for the
country passed for eight miles very advantage.
for troops acquainted with the localities having
more less chsparels, with small praries here and
there The Mexcans the river very angry and
will have nothing to say to US General Worth went
over this afternoon but they would not lot him enter the
town, would General Meja out to receive him,
sending Of his officers. Gen. w. took q dis.
patch from Gen. r., but a. Cen NJ would not him he
brought back Gen. NJ says he will only condesesnd
to see Gen Taylor himself In few days expect to
como to q better understanding.
II u said that Gen Ampudia Is daily expected here
with 5000 II ne brings that many will have
our hands full, for number lew 1000 Reports
vary TO the number OF troops in Metaneros
say $500, 1000 The town much superior what
had expected The houses aPpesr to be made Of brick
stone, and quite large IL contains at least
1900 1000 inhabitants We have established our depot
Point