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

and has been ordered TO St. Joseph's to DO OVER
hauled. The great quantity of rain which has
fallen must necessarily delay the movements of the
troops any attempt to transport provisions NUM-
tons OF war, Sc, ON wheels would be attended
with a great deal of difficulty We understand
that the of transportation have been sent S,r
and that some five or six Steamboats, suitable for
the navigation of the Rio Grande, are expected
very shortly.
We are gratified as American citizen At tho
terms in which the conduct and character Of Gen
Taylor is spoken of by the citizens of Matamoros
His remaining i'm camp and sharing all the hard
ships Of the soldiers, during the extremely disa-
greeable weather which we have lately had. At.
tords they say, favorable contrast to what would
have been the conduct of Mexican General, un-
der similar circumstances The latter would have
occupied the best houses in town, even ii they had
to force the inmates into the streets.
The report which was in circulation about town.
mat the Volunteers who had not entered the ser
vice for twelve months were to be dsbanded proves
to be erroneous. We have no doubt but that thew
VIII have to serve out their term but it is extreme
~ problenatical whether Gen. Taylor will enter
INTO what may be n long campaign with troops
whose term OF service is for such limited time
Ihey may DC USED however to garrison the towns
upon the frontier. We speak not with authority.
these are only our own conjectures.
portion of Capt. M'Cuough's COMPANY a
few days since whilst on scouting expedition near
Reynoso, captured two Officers OF the Mexican
Army They are reported to have had Dispatches
from Canales TO the Mexican Army near Monteray
Inc nature OF the communications as matter Of
course has not transpred.
We have heard Of several difficulties and rencon-
tens between individual citizens of Nlatamoras and
some OF the soldiers of the Army Of INVASION In
the instances which have come to our knowledge
both parties have been to blame; but we take this
opportunity of insisting upon moderation on the
part oil the vctors. To insult or Cypress a fallen
zoe Is the act of n bastard and we are convinced
'hat no one who has any respect for himself would
commit deed which would rebound not only 10
,he disgrace OF himself but to the prejudice OF the
body to which he is attached.
we notice that an Edict has been issued by the Mex
ican authorities of Matamoras ON acconnt IF 1.n.
acts OF robbery committed against the sale ~
mules or cattle without strict compliance with The Law
n ,ne vendor 10 get certificate from the proper
ocer that he has right TO sell the property offered
Matamoras.-There has been more rain boro
ths season than usual, and the natives attribute The
wet weather to the arrival of the Americans their
presence may account In many instances for the
hard cases OF ''hcavy wet" which we sometimes
meet In the streets. The progress of the feas does
not seem TO be impeded by the muddy street. and
dogs of every size, ''tlroughout the iye-lonu dav
ana night give particular demonstration Of the
absence OF hydrophobia. Matamoras however ia
Ken as man does a wife for better or for worse ia
pretty considerable of place.
US- Dan Murphy, an old Texian, is now build
ING, splendid Ten Pin Alley'' in this place we
understand that it will be soon completed we
know him, he has seen the ELEPHANT from Goiad
to Santa Fee.
Theatrical Corps is expected here in few
days; due notice will be given of their arrival
we have no doubt that they will be literally pa
tronized, for it does seem to us that some amuse
ment OF the kind would serve to while away por-
ton of the time that appears to drag heavily with
large number about Matamoras.
To-day is the anniversary of the birth of St John
the Baptist, the forerunner of the Savior of man
KIND. The NlasOns as is customary with them are
making preparations to celebrate the event AS
hs Is festival of no inconsiderabIe importance in
Catholic countries, we suppose it will be duly OBJ
served by the church in Matamoras
! We have heard from respe, liable source, that
Camargo has pronounced in favor Of separation
from the Mexican Confederacy. We hope that
every town and department this side the noun
tains may follow her example The people of Ca
marSo boast that their town has never been taken
and ravaged-that whilst almost every one has
been plundered, it has always been able to maintain
itself against the attacks of the Camanches The
cltizens OF Camargo intelligent and high spirit
ed, and we are glad to hear that they either have
or are about taking the lead in this matter.