American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-30

INC louoWlIg letleIs lIOlH WeIl lblOIllleu anu
elligent correspondents in the Army will be
ind interesting, and may be relied on as cor
ct:
= correspondence of the Baltimore Clipperl
isease in the .Merican .army-Deaths and De-
sertionS-.4rriuaL Of VolunteerS-HeaLh Of the
8 IroopS-Ihe neat movement, &c.
CAMP MATAMoRAs, Mex, June 8, 1916.
,MeSsrs. Editors: We have news in camp of a
estilence having taken hold upon the enemy,
mewhere in the vicinity of Monterey, about
DO miles distant, which has already numbered
hong its victims one his of Gems Sc Garscha)
Their names are written as pronounced, not as
Spanish, and that Gen. Terchon, is also,
dangerously ill from the same cause. Their
Pldiers, it is reported, are dying by dozens dali
(which, together with the assertions daily
Aking place, must soon leave the Mexican gov
rnment but poor show for an army. This
ondition of things, if true, will no doubt cause
lem TO treat and make peace on most any
erms. These should be liberal on our part,
hat the world may see the United States are
esrous only of"doing them good"
] Since last wrote you, Populations from sew
raj towns up the river have been here to ca
bitulate.
| Volunteers are pouring in by thousands
Padre Island, opposite Point Isabel, is now filled
with Them am lejoiced to know that Balti-
Inore is ready to send her quota.
1t is likely we are to remain here at least two
Inonths, as the prevailing opinion is that the ar
my cannot stand march to Monterey during
he warm season, particularly as in some dis
riots they would have to march 25 miles with
put water, and then get 1t brackish. For my
bwn part, believe the army will enjoy better
health if it be kept on the go than sitting down
n camp; therefore am prepared to push on.
Thus far the camps have remained exceedingly
healthy. We have had some deaths from dis
|ease-a very small portion, think, for the
Strength ofthe forces now here. The solemn
tones of the bugle and fife, and roll of the muf-
lied drum, with the measured step, is frequent
thing, nevertheless, among us, and as the poor
Fellows are borne along upon the shoulders of
fheir comrades to their last resting place, the
scenes Of the 9Th and 9th Of May come up fresh
Ito view. The banks of the Rio Grande alrea-
|dy bold treasure, in the remains of gallant Of
Ulcers and soldiers, which will hallow it as sa-
|cred ground upon which the feet of freemen
will tread lightly, whilst they look upon the
thick waters of the great river of the North,
and contemplate the fall of their countrymen
in their endeavors to ''eTte1td the area of free
DOM"
You will scarce know me, think, as it has
now been over a month since have shaved
Indeed our camp presents quite patriarchaL
appearance in this particular, and think would
easily pass for the army of Moses crossing the
wilderness.
tpaid visit to town (Matamoras) last even
ing, Sunday and found the fandango in full
blast-market ditto-gambling and grog shops
were all open and the proprietors engaged in
business. These Mexicans are precious set of
fellows Yours, SIC. G.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper.]
Fort BRswN, opposite Matamoras,
W juno s, 1916.
.NeSsrs. Editors: Jour victorious arms now cover
the whole of the Rio CIR nde IN both sides