New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-28
WnrlIke Rumors from Mesico-Removnl of
the American Forces to san Isabel
Tenn Immigration, &c.
Correspondence OF Tie Irlbuht
Coarrs CHRISTI, Texss,> FEB. 10. 1916

Core spOndeDce OF Iae tribune.
CORPUS CHRISTI, CTexas> FEB 10 le+6
The late news from Mexico is Of q threatening
character, and il is reported that 1900 troops are
marching TO Matamqras for the purpose OF opposing
an- movement that may be made by our i rmy in
tha. direction Other rumors say "a many as 1900
troops are coming 10 the Rio Grande. Very little
confidence can be placed in these reports as doubt
less many of them circulated Tor the purpose OF
delaying or preventing the departure Of the Army.
Although we give lille credit 10 these reports, still
it is highly probable that there will be difficulty Oh
the boundary Mexico is in q very unsettled state.
rent and torn by faction and engaged in civil war,
and her whole history shows that such has been her
state, except occasionally when some impending
storm threatened the whole nation, and then there
has been temporary fusion OF the elements. and
universal arning for the rescue May not this ma
tiona fusion again take place, when our bayOnets
cIis,en on tue banks ofthe Rio Grande Can we
suppose that seven millions OF people are going 10
look quietly upon the performance OF an act which
they consider national robbery? lsit possible there
can be no patriotic men in Mexico 20 resist what
they consider foreign invasion w . VIII not SHOCK
the common sense OF the world by so TAR under
rating the Mexcans. as TO suppose they will leave
any stone unturned for the maintenance oil their
national honor You have doubtless seen the an
nouncement in the papers OF the immediate removal
OF the Army Of Occupation 10 SIM ISGbeH; This
position is about twenty miles below lHdf0morHS on
the Rio Grande, and is at present occupied by small
Mexican force. The work is nirenched and armed
with some heavy guns. AS they are known TO have
some fine ArtillerV and Cdroiry YOU may look out
for squalls from this quarter in March Better
troops than ours went into the field and they
will give good acdount OF themselves.
Our little town is still in aourishing condition
mn ;.,.nI "a ~ ct
Mexican rade any criterion by which to judge of its
prosperity, il must continue 10 flourish The trade is
very valuable and is the increase Notwithstanding
all the efforts of the Mexican authorities for its suppress
sion Their armed posses are constantly securing the
prares in pursuit of the traders who obliged to go
in bands of % 80 armed capaps TO resist their at
,acks Should our Government retain the sovereignty Of
the country North of Rio Grande of which there ia
no doubt) this trade will receive new impulses since
the facilities for successful smuggling will be much
HANGED The unsettled state OF affairs in Mexico, the
frequent overhrows of the Government the stringency
of the Tariff the abuses Of the Custom House officers and
the growing dsloyay OF their subjects ali tend to swell
this rade the greater portion o. which be enjoyed
by place because Of its favorable position aud local
advantagcs
ApreseD tho town is deriving benefit from the stay of
the army AMI the floating population which always fol-
lows in train Upon the sudden departure of these
5000 persons business will sustain temporary check
but it will prove apparent not real injury. It's pros
ed with region, possessing soil unsurpassed in
richness and climate unequaled for its ssubrity which
in few years will TEEN with industrious population,
who will contribute by their wealth and their intelligence
to make Corpus Christi large and populous city. second
to none in Texas The American Eagle standing on the
Capitol with the tip OF one wing resting on the Aroos-
took having recently transferred the tip OF the other
from the Sabine 10 the Rio Grande eiIrants have
tlred 10 in md settle under il, and the region
about the FUeces is rapidly filing up with honest
aud industrious class OF persons body OF Ger.
man mi near a .Pw
tince their way TO settlement which they
making about 100 miles up in the country. They sp.
pcared to be intelligent and possessed ot business
like habits, and will doubtless prove valuable citizens.
Emigration would be much more rapid ii these lands
the property of the Government, or il there was
feeling confidence in reference their titles Every
foot OF soil in Texas has ca. half dozen Of claim
ants Some claim under Mexican and others under Tex
grants and ihse lands having been sold and
by their respective claimants, there will be endless
amount OF litigation aiordng plenty OF food and fun for
lawyers These difficulties may retard hut cannot check
the hood of emigration which is rolling westward, and
destined overflow California and the isles OF the Pa
c6c Clouds of uncertainty may pale the Lone Star for
short lime, but cannot cxtinguish it, The enterprise
AID intelligence of her people viii soon dis pate Tie
darkness which enveops her and she will break forth
with redoubled eiulgencc, illuminating the fogs and
mis,s of Mexican superstition.
Our winter has been mild and pleasant All cur incla
Inent weather 10 have been condensed hto the
month of November, md from the heavy rains. fors,
nis;s and colo winds, which then prevailed we are in
duced TO think that the balance OF our winter will be dry
Der with It's occasional comfortably cold days and mod
crate showers Of rain Eewiehr's was charming day.
and the VIII ie month Of January lovely. The wea-
iher was dry clear and warm; The mercury being ne
high as S47 in the shade several times Tue elasticity
of the air the mness of the brceZas and the appear
of vegetation much the same as you are To-
vored with in your lar famed month OF May
The lovers OF good things have been engaged IN the de-
lie.fli occupation of gardening. during the last TWO
three weeks ana from the fresh appearance OF the
rs,shes lettuce and other vegetables we much
couraccd the results Of our Hoors With rich
soil and warm sun ought excel the HoOsiers and
Indiana Bog Tr0terS in the way of producing garden
monsuosites (; but fear shall not be able to COM
pete with them giving the statistical accounts to the
public. IT, however, we find any oil our squash vines
running into treo by way OF Expresses, near of the
Mexican alInics making OF them for bridging the
Rio Grande will keep you informed Yours, &c
P S Several Military Engineers have just arrived for
the purpose OF examining the coast OF Texas, with
view the selection Of sites for the erection Of perma
nent Fortihcatons. party making an examine
ton of Matagorda Bay under the charge of Capt Mans
field Capt Hsrdie I'd Dragons. returned On Saturday
from of exploration and left again the next MORN
ing with another command He started for Brscos
Santiago.