The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-28
Letters from the Army.

ACttCIb AIOun tho army
No. vi.
MATAMoRAs, Mexico, July 10.
Among the proofs of Yankee enterprise m en-
toned the other day, believe omitted the esta-
blishment Of two semi-weeky newspapers in Ma.
tamoras. 1t will be seen that the suggestion OF
the Herald for the conquest has been partially
adopted, and you need not be disappointed to re-
ceive a sheet from some enterprsing printer,
thrown off in the different towns and cities as We
march to the interior. A small paper, entitled
the Republic of the Rio Grande and Friend of the
People, was issued on the lst of June, by General
Hugh Mcleod, OF Texas. The first number con-
tanned powerfully written address to the inha-
bitants of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, New Leon and
Chihuahua, advocating the formation Of a distinct
and independent republic after the great model
at the nsrth All the. advantages were set forth
in glowing language, and in a manner calculated
TO arrest attention even from this sleeping and in.
dolent race. Alter the third number, the editor
was compelled to leave for Galveston, and falling
into new hands, the paper has changed its name
and dropped the ad 'ocacy of the noble work ii
had commenced. For a time the paper was pub
llshed in Spanish and English, but the limited de-
mand for the former has caused that portion
to be discontinued. The differences betw cen the
two republics, is illustrated in nothing more
strikingly than in the estimation oil the newspa-
per. Here, now and then, a Spanard might be
seen spelling out the contents OF the little sheet;
but TO vast majority, to whom reading and WI
ting had not come by nature, they were sealed.
Besides, the natives have been taught to regard
the subjects of laws, and constitutions, and gov
ernments, as quite above their comprehension,
and they are content if they may be permitted TO
sleep away their days-they do not disturb Them
selves with such abstrusltles as "all men are
governed TOO mu.n.' These are left by the
magnanimous nation to tie Santa Annas and
Paredes at the capital. How unlike our own
people, every one of whom is accompanied
to his workshop and office with the ''daily map
of busy life." The difference was illustrated III
the appearance and price of an American and
Mexican sheet, as we'll as in the and
character OF their readers. Before we entered
this city paper was issued here, semi-occasOn-
ally, entitled the Botefiw AqSiia del Norts, such
other name as suited the caprice OF the General
en-geie He exercised a rigid censorship, and 1t
spoke when and what he pleased. Well, this
sheet was on dingy paper, very badly printed,
and by actual meas urenent, just eight by twelve
inches. The price Of single number would buy
the Herald for a whole week, with its volumes
comparatively, of ''news from all nations."-
Several numbers have seen, which exhibit the
general character OF this Mexican newspaper.
Ii is principally made up of items relating to the
movements OF the army, and the edicts from po-
litIcal head quarters; and ! may furnish you
some TRANSACTIONS from its later numbers, show
ing how terribly.the Americans had been slaugh.
tered In their tort, and how complete was their
defeat at Palo Alto.
Within a few days, another paper has been is
sued called the "Matamoras RcveiHe." May it
be the means of waking up the sleepcrs, by its
"ear piercing" and "sprit stirring" notes. And,
to-day, a prospectus announces still another =
But the last is to be in spanish, and published
once "A week. II is urged, that the entire close oil
communication between Matamoras and the in
terror, by order of the authorities OF TamauiPas,
has created an urgent demand for Spanish pa.
M in ma ity Thai IN d9nand about
be supplied 1t promises to support the doc
trines OF republicanlsm, and to oppose the mo-
narchcal and anti-American principles sought TO
be planted in Mexico and it Will, in all proba-
blily, lean towards purer system OF govern
ment than this so called republic has ever known.
Verify, the lsaven 10 at work. Speaking OF news
papers, the avidiy of the intelligent foreigners in
the place to obtain them is quite remarsable-
rest of the world, news from New York in twelve
days, and New Orleans in three, gives them
equal satisfaction and astonishment. fire.
quendy send bundle of papers to an ac-
me with blessings for the Hralds, and Unions
and Pics, which he esteems as priceless rea-
sures Send on your papers literally to the army
Of occupation, and let us convert these oenuies.
There is work 10 be done. The ground Is neither
good" or in in a stste of preparation tor the
4" seed - il is encountered with weeds and briars
and stones yet should the harvest yield no more
than ten-tod TO the labors ofth husbandmasi he
would be richly repaid, in even the partial re-
demption OF this fair portion Of ,he earth.
X.Y.Z.
MOUTH OF THE Rio GRANDE, July 10, lS46.
Gen. Paroles intending to take Dinner in Matd-
noras-Gsn. Taylor Intending to return the COM
piiment-T Troops teaving for Camargo.
Gen. Paredes has given notice that he intends
to take his Christmas dinner in Matanioras, and
wishes it expressly understood that the soldiers
shall have a fine regalia upon American wines,
&C., and that, too free from all 0rf, for the base
insult they have received at the hands of the
Americans. Como on, general we will give you
warm welcome" one of the same sort--we
have a few more left" The news is, rhat Gen.
D. slxr II tba