The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-03
Affairs In NIatamorns.

IRON the Matamor1s Republic, June 10
The general health of the troops still continues re-
marka5ly good-we hear of very little sickness of
any kind prevailing in the army. The weather is plea
SAINT during greater part of the day. and at night the
covering OF blanket is found oppressive parcu-
larly when sleeping out in the open The houses in
Matamoras cooler than in New Orleans at this sea.
of the year. and all things considered unless they
have to march into the interior which is by no means
cetan there is not much likelihood that the volunteers
will have 10 undergo any greater hardshps than that
10 which tney are necessarily subectedby strict mill
tary discipline
othaving an opportunity OF winning some glory with
which to help their suit with fair damsel at home
Have little patience, boys; there will be something for
you to do yet Keep quiet and for Heaven sake Keep
out Of the filthy guard house which you can easily do
by keeping sober observing discipline. and behaving as
becomes peaceable and orderly American citizens The
express commands of the general that the Mexican
citizens OF Matamoras are in wise to be molesed
insuIted They are in your power now, and i would
be humanity and ungenerous insult their misfortunes
In one brief word be Americans.
Large quantities Of arms aud ammunition have been
erreted out from secret Mexican repositories in the city,
in some cases buried deep beneath the ground all Of
which being government property are seized by order
of his raSns ono Fday n sne mans
about two hundred stand otower proof muske all in
complete order, with considerable quantity of
milton.
Volunteers still continue to pour in from all sections
of the United States Every city, town and village in
the American Union teens with valiant souls ready and
anxious to lend free heart and willing hand in defence
of the rights of their country What an Indication doe
this give to the world of the mighty power Of gov.
eminent Without force coercion millions would fy
TO arms to sustain her rights and defend her institutions
What American heart but must feel proud witness the
spirit which animates his country What better evi.
dence could be desired that Institutions and our laws
are the best the wisdom Of has ever invented or
that they will be as enduring time
The Mexican ladies are fast becoming reconcled 10
our people, and begin 10 believe we are at least degree
removed from caDnibals
Mr. Palmer, (daguereotypist.) late from New Orleans.
has located himself in this city and prepared TO take
xenesses in the latest and approved stye of the
art He invites the ladies and gentlemen of Matamoras
to call and examine his specimens His rooms are on the
second floor OF the building known az Arsta'u head
quarters, fronting the main square
!, ON sunday morning at O'Clock died Capt; Jose A.
Daragan, oil the Mexican army wounded in battle on
the 9th Of May. Capt Bargain was brave and merito
nous officer and behaved CALAMITY the field of battle
He was much esteemed by the American officers aud re-
ceved from them every respect and attention.
Peter Carera the Herr Cline of Mexico. throws him
self upon generous public he expects to throw him.
self upon the tight rope and invites all those who have
leisure hour to visit his Olympic Arena which will be
open upon Sunday. 2st inst The entertainments to
conclude with Theatrical Extravaganza Spanish Sole
ros or Cschucss, ETC. For particulars small bills