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held on the day Of our arrival, between General
Worth and General De La Vega, the second IN
command IN Matamoras. deemed Il proper and
respectful 10 announce formally the purpose Of our
advance 10 the Rio Grande, and afford AN opportu-
nifty 10 estsbhsh friendly relations, it practicable
You will perceive that tho Mexican authorities per
sist in considering march act war in ITSELF
and believe they would SO treat IT, and attempt to
drive from position If they felt sufficient con-
hdence in their strengths. Nt@ EA
! have very accurate information as TO the
number Of regular troops in Maiamoras, but am
quite confident that il does not reach 1000, and
they of very bad description, and miserably
armed. We hear that General Ampudia is daily
expected, and that they only waiting his arrival
win heavy reinforcements to attack US. The posi-
tion OF our camp is naturally strong, and without
the aid OF artificial defences, | feel quite secure
against any offensive movement Of the enemy
We have no news upon which we can depend
from the interior Of Mexico the last authentic date
being still March 2, from Vera Cruz
/ am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want, l5ayr ar.lu..g .Ia..r ..--.--..s.
no ns. F.a ,-..,, 30. z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. u. s. A., commanding.
The ADJUTAsT GENERAL Of the army,
Washington, d. c.
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IL be cured in one minute by applying Wheeler's
Teaberry Tooth Wash, and still have the tooth pro-
tected from all decay. Soreness Of the gums is al
30 cured by it. Softness Of the gums is cured and
bleeding of the gums is entirely stopped. The teeth,
gums, and mouth, are always kept pleasant and in
the best state of health, by its use.
II cured tooth-ache and soreness Of the gums for
err. s
JULANNE CUTHERAL.
1t cured tooth-ache in his family.
..a. ..-............ FRAs. PROVOST.
Soreness Of the gums Of several years duration
was cured by it for her. ..
~ .N.s. MARY SULLIVAN.
II cured scurf and ulcer Of the gums for him.
E l... n..s. M. CANISTER.
Sold by Fish q Co., Nos. and 9, Browns Ho-
tel principal Office for the United States No. 50
Chestnut street. Phiadelphia.)
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lablished with Mexico, naval vessel Of the above
description be placed under my orders.
! have to acknowledge your communication OF
October 70, with enclosures relative to a charge
against Breyet Major Beall; copy OF your commu-
ncation Of October 2lst to late Lieutenant Quimby,
9Th infantryi certificate Of disability in the OF
Sergeant Branton, company b, ID Dragons; ngen-
eral orders" No. ~, and Especial orders" Nos lOl
and l02. ...-'..- ""
~ .t-... am, sir, very respectfully, ...
,".... Your obedient servant,
..-a. u. TAYLOR,
Breyet Brig Gen. U. 8. A., commanding.
The ADJUrANr GENERAL Of the army,
Warrington, ID. e.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

Opposite MatamorHs, Texas, April 6, 1876.
Sin: | have to report no material change in the
aspect Of affairs here since my despatch of the 29th
ultimo. The M xlcans still retain a hostile attitude,
and have thrown up some works, evidently designed
to prevent us from crossing the From infor-
nation on which rely, these works are scanti-
ly armed with guns of inferior calibre, and would
oppose very feeble obstacles case the turn Of af-
laIrs should carry our operations to the other
bank. ln... .'.a.
On our side battery for four eigbteen-pounders
will be completed and the guns placed in battery to-
day. These guns bear directly upon the public
square of Mstamoras, and within good range for de-
moshing the town. Their object cannot he mists-
ken by the enemy, and WILL think, effectually re-
strain him from any enterprises upon our side of the
river. A strong Fashioned field fort for garrison
Of 500 men has been laid out by the engineers in
rear of the battery, and will be commenced imme-
diately. This work will enable brigade TO main
tain this position against any Mexican odds, and
will leave me free dispose Of the other corps as
considerations Of health and convenience may rem
der desirable ..
The two Dragons that were taken prisoners, as
reported in my communication of the 18th umo,
have been returned by General Mejis, upon my
application; but no further intercourse has been
carried on with the authorities on the other side
since my last despatch. Efforts are continual
w making 10 entce our men TO desert and, regret
70 say, have met with considerable success Four,
however, have been drowned in swimming the river
and two have been killed by our pickets while at
tempting 10 DESERT which has operated check Oh.
practice. A majority Of those who have dessrted
are old offenders. sH sa@.Eat adI .taia5eaoa "a
al respectfully enclose the minutes Of an Interview
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Headquarters ARMY OF OccufArIoN,
Camp at Los PIntos, route to WatamoI
81 miles from Corpus Christi, March IL, 1876

Camp at Los PIntos, route to Matannoras
81 miles from Corpus Christi, March IL, 1876.
STA; respectfully report that the United States
brig Porpoise arrived yesterday off Arkansas. Her
commander, Lieutenant Hunt, has been ordered by
Commodore Conner to communicate with the army
and render all the aid in his power. gladly avail
myself Of this vessel in conjunction with the cutter
Woodbury." to convoy transports TO Brazos
Santiago, and assist Major Munroe's command
in effectng landing and establishing depot in that
harbor.
Commodore Conner writes by the brig Porpoise
from Vera Cruz under date Of March Cd en-
close an extract Of so much Of his letter as relates
to Mexican affairs. | have nothing Of interest to
communicate from the frontier, except the enclosed
proclamation of General Canales, which, so far az
know, had not at the last advices been made public
on the Rio Grande. II was put in my hands Just as
was leaving Corpus Christi, or 1t would have been
forwarded from that place.
The different columns are advancing with great
regularity and without any obstacle worthy Of note
have passed the rear brigade, and hope to encamp
tomorrow with General WORMS, which il nov
fourteen miles in my advance. shall overtake The
cavalry before II reaches the Little Colombo. =
Ihsye TO acknowledge your communications o
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

Corpus Christi, Texas, March 3, 1886.
SIR: respectfully report that the advance of the
army, composed Of the cavalry and Maj RinggoIds
light artillery the whole under the command of
Col. Twggs, took up the line of march this morn.
ing in the direction Of Matamoras, its strength be-
ing 90 officers and 378 men. The advance will be
followed in succession by the brigades of infantry,
the last brigade marching Oh the Ith instant. The
roads are In good order, the weather fine, and the
troops IN excellent condition for service .r,~.
Major Munroe will embark for Brazos Santiago
in season TO reach that harbor about the time the
army will be in the vicinity of Point Isabel He
takes with him siege train and a field battery.
Captain Sanders Of the engineers, the officers of
ordnance, and the pay department, accompany Ma
jor Munroe. .... -.
The movement by water to Brazos Santiago will
be covered by the revenue cutter Woodbury.,
aptain Foster, whose commander has kindly
placed her at my disposal for this service.
All proper arrangements have been made by the
staff departments for supplying the army on the
route well as establishing depot for It's further
wants at Point Isabel. .-'..
have deemed it proper to cause my "orders"
No 80 to be translated into Spanish and crcu lated
on the Rio Grande Sixty copies have already
been sent in advance of the army to Matamoras,
Comargo, and Mier. This form Of giving publicity
to the spirit which actuates our movement in occu-
plying the country, thought preferable 10 procla
nation. | trust the order itself will meet the appro-
val of the department few copies of the transIa-
ton are herewith enclosed. : lG#.
l shall again communicate with general head
quarters before march, and l expect to do so at
least once on the route.
My headquarters will march with the rear
brigade, but will soon pass to the advance of the
army.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want,
u. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. q. s. A., commanding.
The ,ADJuTANT GENERAL Of the army,
Washington, D. C.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Corpus Christi, Texas, Nov. 8, 1S45


Corpus Christi, Texas Nov. 8, 1s45.
SIR beg leave to call your attention to the pres
ent condition of our communications with the Uni
| ted States. .
While in New Orleans represented the necessi-
ty OF despatch vessel--a steamer, If practicable
to ply between our position and New. Orleans. I
was informed from your Office, under date of July
3oth, that measures had been taken to supply the
want, and under date Of August 23d, from the War
Office, that the "On-ka-hy-e," the "Harney," and
the dolphin" would be put into service as dis
patch vessels for the above purpose. OF all these
vessels, the "On-ka-hye" alone has reported to me;
and her degree Of utility for this particular service
may be judged from the fact that she sailed from
Arkansas Pass more than month since. for Mobile
and New Orleans and has not yet returned. In fact
she is dull sailer, and wholly unfit for the purpo-
ses for which she was sent out. By report re-
ceved yesterday from the commander Of the "Har-
ney," it appears that she is wing in the Msss-
sipp river, and that her boiler is in such condition
that il is deemed entirely unsafe for her to go to sea-
OF the dolphin" have heard nothing.
II thus appears that the means provided for keep
ing up a regular and frequent communication with
the army Of occupation, have proved totally made
quate. The necessity Of such communication is
now much greater than when first addressed you
on the subject, aad must respectfully request that
| some efficient arrangement be made by which our
mails may be received and sent with at least toera.
BILE regularity. For this purpose il is necessary to
have a good seegoing steamer entirely under the
control Of the quartermaster's department. IL the
"Harney,"or the General Taylor" which once
belonged TO that department can be returned to IL
again. have little doubt that either Of them would
answer the purpose. New Orleans should by all
means be the port Of departure; and the public
freight which vessel Of the kind could bring would
go far to pay her expenses. ..
| In the event of a forward movement to the Rio
Grande with any possibility Of hostile operations,
| a small armed vessel would be Indispensable to COW
er the depot which would in that be established
at Brazos Santiago, as well as onr landing at that
point And would suggest, at any rate, that, I'M
I'll the most perfect friendly relations are again es-
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4 cation from Commodore Conner, commanding the
home squadron, dated the 4th instant, in which he
announces his intention TO proceed with the squad
ron to Vera Cruz, and desires 10 know in what
way he can cooperate with the land forces under
my command. have informed the Commodore
that | am about 10 move 10 the Rio Grande, under
instructions from the Department Of War, and have
desired him 10 give me the support Of one or two
small vessels 90 assist as, II necessary, in taking
possession Of Brazos Santiago, and at all events 20
cover the establishment Of depot at that point 1
deem this cooperation very opportune and
nv, and am gratihed 20 obtain u. Commodore Con-
nor will be enabled at the time 10 commemorate
directly with me, and furnish the latest intelligence
from Vera Cruz and the city OF Mexico. : o..
Examinations are now IN progress Of the two
routes to Point Isabsl---that by The main land and
that by Padre Island The reports Of the officers
charged with them will determine the route OF march,
Our trsin, which is necessarily very heavy rapid
y organizing, and we shall be able TO commence
the movement about the lst Of March. Ius .H...rE
Many reports will doubtless reach the depar tment
giving exaggerated accounts Of Mexican prepare
lions to resist advance, IL not indeed To attempt
an invasion Of Texas. Such reports have been cir
culated even at this place, and owe their origin TO
personal interests connected with the stay of the
my here. trust that they will reoeSse no attention
at the War Department. Frots The bsst informa-
ton | am able to obtain, and which | deem as au-
thentic any, do not believe that our advance 10
the banks Of the Rio Grande will lie resisted The
army however, will go fully prepared for Of
hostilues, should they unfortunately be provoked
by the Mexicans. .rr.. .sr.'r-... Il
am, sir very respectfully your obsdient servant,
1880. D.. .t... Y. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. s, A., commanding.
The ADJurAsr GEsrRAL Of the Army,
... d.. Washington, ID. c.
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u. s. SHIP FALMOUTH,

OFF Vera Cruz, Oct. "a, lS45.
Vi GENERAL ! hasten to inform yeu that the Mex-
can government has accepted the proposal made by
that of our country to arrange the existing difficult
ties by negotiation. This information left here for
Washington yesterday by Mr.. Parrott and we may
consequently soon expect an envoy to be sent out
from the United States. deem it advisable you
should be thus early apprzed of this change in the
state Of our relations.
No troops have marched towards the frontier for
length of time; and am told by Mr.. Parrot, who
left Mexico few days since, that many Of Arista 8
poverty.
have the honor to be your obedient servant,
d. co >NER,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Brig Gen. H. TAYLOR,
Commanding the army of occupation in Texas
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HEApoUARrERs ARMY OF OCCUPATION,

Corpus Christi, Texas, March ii, lS45
SIR have respectfully to report that the last
column Of the army marched this morning, to be
followed by the headquarters in a few hours
In enclose a field return Of TIE army, exhibiting
its actual marching strength. Major Munroe's
company, which goes round by water, is not inclu-
ded The weather continues favorable, and every
thing promises well for our march.
Please address me usual, to the care Of the
quartermaster in New Orleans.
am, sir very respectfully, your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. s. A., commanding.
The ApJuTANT GENERAL of the army,
Washington, d. G.
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HEApeUARrERs ARsY or OCCUPATION,

HEApaUARrERs ARsY OF 0ccupArIos,
Camp near Matsmoras, Texas, April Is, 1886
SiE have to report that on the llth instant
GENERAL Ampudia arrived al Matamoras with two
hundred cavalry the remainder Of his force various
" estimated nom 1900 TO 5000 men, being some
distance m rear on the route from Monterey. I'm.
mediaiely after assuming the chief command, Gene
raj Ampudia ordered all Americans 10 leave Mata-
moras within twenty -four hours, and repair 10
Victoria, town in the interior Of Tamaulipas He
mad taken the same severe measure at Reinosa, on
his way hitler. On the 18th received from Gen.
eral Ampudia despatch summoning me 10 with
draw my force within twenty-four hours ard To fall
back beyond the river Nueces. To this commune
cati9n replied ON tho l2rh, saying that should
not retrograde from my position. Copies of thia
correspondence are enclosed herewith | consider
cd the letter of General AmpudiR sufficient TO war
rant me IN blocking up the rio Grande and stopping
all supplies for Matamoras orders for which have
been given to the naval commander at BrszOs San
usgo. ....... r...... r...
Notwithstanding the alternative Of war presented
by General Ampudia, no hostile movement has vet
been made by his force Whistler he will feel
strong enough TO attempt anything when oil his
force shall arrive, is very doubtful. Our brgades
occupy strong positions, beyond reach OF hre from
the town. and hold themselves against many
times their number OF Mexican troops. In the
mean time our defsnces here and at Point Isabel arc
daily gaining strength. The latter point is well SUP
attack.
4 regret to report that Colonel Cross has been
missing since the 10Th instant on which day he rode
out alone IN the vicinity Of our camp. All attempts
to trace him have hitherto proved fruitless, and
much fear that he has been waylad and murdered
by bandtu known TO be in our neighborhood. To
day address letter on the subject to General Am
pudia, desiring him to assist in our efforts to ascer-
tain the colonel's fate.
shall authorize the raising of two companies of
Texan mounted men, for service in this quarter,
particularly for the purpose of keeping open on
communication 9th Point label, and relieving the
regular cavalry OF portion of their duties, which
are now oppressive.
Several resignatons Of officers have been tender
ed since arrival here. While regret that such
has been the case have still deemed II my duty to
throw no obstacle in the way Of their acceptance
am, sir very respectfully, your obedient ser
want, h0'gi0.i. .. -
u. TAYLOR.
Brevet Brig. Gen. u. s. A, commanding.
The ADyurAsr GENERAL Of the army
. Washington, d. c.
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HEADQUARrERs ARMY OF OcourArIoN,

Corpus Christi, Texas, January 7, 1886.
SIR: For the information Of the general in. chief
and War Department, make the following extract
from a private letter lately received at this place
from consul at Matamoras, and dated Deem
Der "a, 1645
Our accounts from the interior are, that General Pa
redes at San Luis il about rising against the
1t is given out that he and his party treating
with the United States Our minister Mr. John sIide o
New Orleans has arrived Mexico; So If the
does not break out shall shortly have treaty hope
General Arisa rests quiet to perhaps what
tends General Paredes In this part OF the country
people aru IN favor OF peace and should Judge treaty
with the United states but considerable excitement
been produced by the news from Gen Psredes
"A little schooner he Susanna, of New Oreans has
house and the Aptain imprisoned but released
bail have forwarded some docu nents to Mexico re.
specting her"
We have intelligence from Matamoras as late an the
st instant, to the effect that courier had arrived
from the interior bringing the news that Paredes with
large force, within thirty leagues of the city
of Mexico; that much excitement prevailed in Malta.
moras in favor of Paroles and against Herrera. 1t
is also stated that the officers Of the garrison had
declared for Paroles. look with great anxiety for
further news from Mexico. .." --....
The above intelligence is received from Matamoras
We have many arrivals from other points on the
river, but they bring intelligence OF interest.
recent scout Of volunteers from San Antonio struck
| the river near Preside, Rio Grande, and the COM
mander reports everything quiet in that quarter.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient SER
vant ."
z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen. u. 8. A., commanding.
The ApJUrANT GENERAL of the army, Washing
ton, d. c.
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has won the most favorable opinions from the Off.
GERS here. .s.s. ..N# .... II.
Recent arrivals from the Rio Grande bring no
news or information Of different aspect from that
which reported in my last The views expressed
In previous communications relative 10 the pacific
disposition ofthe border people on both sides Of the
river are continually confirmed. -r-., A.. ..s
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, s I'D u. a.. -. r.f .......,
.,,t u. TAYLOR,
~ Breyet Brig Gen. u. 8. A, commanding
I. The ADJUrASr GEsERAL Of the army,
Washington, ID. G.
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( Extract

CAMP ON THE LEFT BANK OF THE Rio GRAHpE,
Opposite Matamoras, M arch %, lS46.
Sra: have the honor to report that I arrived al
this camp yesterday with the forces Ill der my com
mand, no resistance having been offer ed to my adj
vance to the banks Of the river, nor AM act OF hos
tility committed by the Mexicans, except the cap
advanced guard. deem it possible that these two
men may have deserted to the enemy, as one of
them at least, bears bad character. Our approach
ras and great deal of activity has been displayed
since our arrival in the preparation of batteries.
The left bank is now under reconnaissance Of our
engineer officers and shall lose no time in strength
ening our position by such defensive works MS may
be necessary, employing for that purpose portion
Of the heavy guns brought round by sea.
The attitude of the Mexicans is, so far decidedly
hostile. An interview has been held, BY my direc-
ton, with the military authorities in Matamoras,
but with no satisfactory result. f' 's'l T +,
Under this state OF things l must again and ur-
gently call your attention the necessity of speedi-
iy sending recruits to this army. Oh.
The militia of Texas are so remote from the Dor
der I" that we cannot depend upon their
aid ~. ..'
The strength gained by filling up the regiments
here, to the present feeble establishment, would
be Of very great Importance.
| respectfully enclose field report of the force
now in this camp. '.' .
| am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want,
Y. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig. Gen u. 8. A., commanding.
The ApJUTANr GENERAL Of the army, ~
Washington, d. C..