Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-08

ne Huinuer OF the mexican troops al ND ne.ir
Matamoras is not known with any degree OF &C
curacy, but We cannot learn of any considerable
augmentation. Indeed, the impression appears 10
be, that they have been diminished OF late, in con-
sequence OF the difficulty OF obtaining supplies.
The two armies are encampcd on opposite
sides OF the river, in view, and within some two
hundred yards ofeach other, and both have thrown
up Qualifications and added 10 the strength OF
their positions
The steamship Telegraph had arrived from n
Orleans with 2U0 additional troops for the army
under General Taylor. She struck on The bar
IN going IN, and driiled over without sustaining
any injury worthy OF note. She is expected here
daily
The weather has been exceedingly ,empestu-
Gus on lhe coast, and fears entertained that
damage has been done 10 vessels in the vicinity.
LATER.-The steamship Telegraph arrived
here on Thursday evening, bringing accounts TO
Tuesday. The only additional intelligence is as
follows: just before The Telegraph sailed, news
arrived that Lieut.. Porter and detachment OF 10
men, who had been sent out on duty not far from
Gen. Taylors encampment, had been fired upon
by 3U Mexicans, killing Lieut.. p. and three OF
his men. The others succeeded in making their
escape and returning 10 camp. Whether the par
| ty which made this attack were soldiers or rob.
bers, is uncertain; but we believe the Mexican
officers say the latter These officers had area-
dy said to some ofours, that every thicket was in
iesied with bandui who would kill man tor SO
cents or his blanket, and that the Mexican com
mander could not think OF holding himself ac-
counlable for any accident which might happen 10
detached parties venturing incauliously 100 far
from camp.
Gen. Ampudia denies all knowledge OF the
tate or whereabouts OF Col. Cross, but, as the
country in The vicinity where he disappeared has
been thoroughly searched, and no information Of
him obtained, il is suspected by many that he
has been sent prisoner ino he interior oil Mex
leo, instead OF having been murdered.
Impressions as TO the probability Of battle are
very much divided. II seems highly probable
that the Mexican army does not contemplate
general attack, inasmuch as II has allowed lavo-
rable opportunities ioT making one 10 go unim-
proved; and in the present position and situation
oil his forces, Gen. Taylor is much stronger than
al any time since his removal from Corpus Chris
Il. He has finished mounting his heavy artille-
~ and fortified his camp completely 80 that an
attack from The enemy would doubtless be the
most welcome event that could happen 10 our
army.
From the Extra of The Galveston News
The following translation OF Ampudia's late
proclamation, together with an extract from
THE Eagle Of the North" Ga paper, as We learn,
published al Saltillo,) has been kindly furnished
us, and no one acquainted with the usual style Of
these documents will doubt that il is true 10 the
original:
PROCLAMATION OF AMPUDTA.
The Generai-in- Chief lie M Military Dirmon.
10 ne inhabitants IF The interior departments "
The East.
Felow-Citzens: My most ardent prayers are
fulfilled and propitious fortune grants me the
pleasure of returning 10 these departments for
which have so much sympathy,
In entering the East, the greatness of the en-
terprse which the supreme National Government
has thought worthy 10 conhde 10 my poor abilities
does not defer me; for your patriotic virtues ana
your courage are doub less superior 10 the auda-
city with which the stranger insults US.
since the cabinet OF Washington removed the
hypocriiical mask which covers its treason to
support with etIrontefy The usurpation of TEXAS,
effected bv her nnorain';i ;nha hans ,.nr ~,,ln.
Miss, my heart possessed with sacred fire, like
that which every good Mexican ought 10 expert
ence, inspired me with lively desire 10 avenge
so great a insult hy chastisng the aggressor and
in March OF the last year, placed M desire in
form before the administration of that time in
order either in my own grade, or that of the pri
rate soldier witt mnsket upon my siouidry, might
be permitted to make that campaign.
II il be well then that publicity was given 10
that proposition through the journals, il is much
more gratifying TO renew it al a time which finds
me among you, and thai al your side shall JOY
ously sacrifice my life upon the affairs OF the
country, it, for the happiness OF this country, so
dear to me, my existence may Gs the victim
which destiny shall mark out.
Neither by any motive shall | be brought 10
forget, nor shall pass in silence The occasion
which is presented 10 me, 10 offer grateful re-
membrance as a tribute 10 the inhabitants OF To-
basco for the honorable demonstration Of their
esteem Tor my person, and the extraordinary ef-
forts which they made that might remain per-
rnanently there bul to the country every thing is
due, and Tor its interest every other thing ought 10
be postponed; the reason why am not still in
the society OF those esmabe fellow citizens.
The worthy Chief Magistrate has conceived
my poor services important 10 the nation, and
came with The greatest pleasure TO besiow them
upon you for the affection, indeed which you
inspire in me; also, indeed, for Inc noble and
patriotic sentiments to whose influence our enc
mics can oppose no resistance they who as you
know, 10 the scandal of the Christian world as
sisl barbarous Indians with arms and munitions,
in order that they may rayage our people. This
ierocious enemy shall be also corrected, and We
will chase him from our frontiers with The great
esl possible brevily.
Nv heart has iell the most grateful pleasure
in witnessing The public demonstrations Of J,y
and genera satisfaction with which The heroic
people OF SatilIo have received the division
which marches under my orders and no one
ought TO doubt that the brave men who compose
il, united 10 our comrades who today are en-
lrenching themselves on the field Of batIle, will
know how to give convincing lesson TO the
enemy who dares TO Insult youi making him
know the rights and power of great md waTllke
people, highly offended in its honor and integrity.
Long live The Mexican Rcpubc!! Long live
the Departments OF the East and its intrepid de-
fcnders!!!! (SisnedO
Satillo, March 21h lS4,.
Tie General in Chief Of The Az Military III
r.sion to The Inhabitants Of The Frontier.
My Friends ! LEI, the village OF -, sick, to
come and participate with you in the labors and
glories to which the hypocritical and daring
North American nSurpeIs invite US, and INF
sianly longed 10 find myself upon The banks OF
the Bravo, 10 salute them with all The eusion Of
my soul | arrived yesterday in This city with
the brigade which The brave General Don Anas-
,asio Torrigon directs Al this moment the Sc
cond is entering, and Notwithstanding The neces-
sty which exists for my remaining in This city, TO
adjust interesting matters, advance, with body
Of cavalry, b. forced marches; Tor, indeed, you
know mel cannot have a moment .. tranquil
~ while am not with you. In the meanwhile,
lei The sacred fire Of your country burn as always
in your hearts, and will answer you with vic
tory.
From the "Eagle OF the North" April 9Th, lsi6.
We have seen with The creates, satisfaction
The manifesto given to the nation by His Excel
lency the President al inicrul in regard 10 the
correspondence relative 10 The subject OF Texas,
held between the Supreme Government and the
Envoy Extraordinary ofthe United States. This
document is as satisfactory a. could be hoped for
alter the sincere offers made al San Lonis Polosi
by The chief Of our deslinies; in il we see ex-
pIiciily treated the difficult question which for len
successive years has beer the pretext for civil
discord, and in it we have safe guarantee that
the existing energetic Government will fulfil
without delay The obligations which it contracted
with the nation in giving The programme, which
unies all divisions, which makes opinion nnani-
nous upon independence, the eliminating point
Of our social exigencies.