Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-27
Republic OF The Rio Graude. g.

We have received the Sd No. OF this paper, published
by Gen. Mcleod, Matamoras bearing date 18th III
Its leading article address to the people of
Mexico, printed both English and Spanish languages
by officer OF the army setting forth the causes
OF the and the evils that result the Mexican
people from its continuance. Its design IS course 10
induce them overthrow the existing government Of Mex
co, to compel It to make peace.
The editor gives brief description OF a Feast Day in
Mstsmoras among the natives Ell Dia Corpus which re-
minded him OF the 4h Of July celebrations home THE
caiter OF the bells the loud OF cannon the
shooting OF rockets and the noise OF re-craekers was al
deaieuing. Had MeIican. The says stood by their
in the late battle field and fired they did on this
occasion, the probability Is that Gen Taylor would have
been somewhat longer in making his way into the city,
An American Band played National Ans in the Grand
Square OF The city the night OF Sunday, the 9TH insi
attracting large concourse of Mexican citizens who
ed highly delighted.
The editor admonshes leer-wrers from that region 10
be more careful in their descriptions OF the country. Some
OF them, he says which he has the American pa
Pers "woud almost convince the Oldest aud best informed
residents of the country that they have heretofore
ed in perfect ignorance Of the region which they were
born and raised"
This reminds by the wsy, of the description Of Mon
terey, which has been painted Of earthly paradise
and particularly delightful the quarters u Cen
Taylor The St. Louis Republican tells a very different
story, however, tue authority Of gentleman long re-
sijent OF that place. IL says
Monterey old Spanish city, Of between five and
six thousand inhabitants IL is, was the residence Of
Gen. Aredondo, and there Santa Ana then waywad ca
Diet OF sixteen acquired his knowledge OF military tactics
under the General whom have above named Instead
Of being only lle miles from the camp Matamoras
less than 800. instead Of "beng earthly PARADISE
sterile desolae space Of country. Instead OF 'ryu-
lets Of pure and wholesome water, the principal ryuet
consists Of spring the Of the town. through which
with power enough for mill manuac turing pur-
poses, but Is oi IN rrgatng, and does rrgae
the county around Instead groves Of oranges lemons
figs and pouegranaes,' there comparatively but few
fruits growing thsre-none 10 crafty the appetite Of the
thousands O designed 20 occupy these summer quar-
teTs.'
II admitted by tic Texas writer that the climate il
rather warr' for Northern and our informant
concludes, he says the mercury the thermometer
ranges from eghty-6ye hundred aud five degrees in
the shade He thinks that Cen Taylor should he ever have
thought If this point for his quarters will find that
IS than Matnoras He does not believe the oca
ion proper one, any account summer quarters for
our army"
As ~ companion piece copy the following e1usct
Of letter from officer IN the army near Matamorns
giving eerains very charming description Of this garden
sp0t.
must inform you that this country has greater mum
Der and greater variety Of insects Of al knd- thsn ever
saw m all my life beore-aus, lizards, worms and black
SPIDERS said to be rs poisonous the rattle snake killed
my tent last night But worst Of all are the %
that swarm about For the first time On nv life have
seen fresh meat hy.bOwn in a lew minutes Our Chan
ains horse CALLED his side yesterday morning the
poor tie injured aide q mass Of rnagnt.
man OF the camp went hunting, no returned ,lrnos;
crazy, no hy-bOwn in the ear. Another SOLDIER has
suffered in the way. Wooden blankets are n blown
The wild horses n this part Of the county always dc when
attacked BY the flies"