American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-10-30

one ton inch mortar, and Our whole force Is q
ven. This shows disparity OF more than
three to one, and vast advantages against on
army in position, fully to the inequality II
numbers.
DeSerters From every source we hear o.
the admirable skill with which the MeXlcar
artillery was served at Montery One circum
stance is related which is calculated 20 excite
Indignation. Two mon wRo distinguished
themselves by the manner 10 which they served
| Mexican guns treTe GcSerierS from our .f"ttUery
They deserted at Fort Brown. One Of them,
an lrishman, is named Riley; the name of the
other has escaped our informant.
Conciliating the EEsmy, The Flag Of the
| 10th contains sensible article in regard 20 the
consolidating policy of the United States Gov
eminent. This policy, the editor says, serves
but to make the Mexicans more insolent, and
offers them stronger inducements to continue
the war, for it is enrching them at the expense
Of our own citizens. The enemy are enjoying
privileges denied to our own people! Tkey
accep; our favors-laugh at our stupid policy,
and assassinate us at the first opportunity, Bat,
make them suffer the eUiLs, instead of the bless
ings Of war, by making them support our Amy,
instead of supporting theirs, and then they will
| probably soon sue for peace. 1t ridicues the
"liberal policy" az it is called, towards the
enemy. During the suspension of hostilltss
they have first-rate opportunity to prepare
| for another brush "Their officers are allowed
the freedom of our camps They can come to
any OF our posts, examine our strength and
means Of defence, lay plans for their capture
and incite their countrymcn to resistance"
attempt TO LaSSo Boy. The steamer Cor
vctte, OIL her trip down to CamaIgo, stopped
/ for the night at q rancherO on the river, aud u
small boy attached TO the boat, went ashore,
and slrayed some distance from the bank. lie
was cspied BY u Mexican who thought to en-
trap him with lassO, and drag him of. The
Mexican was, no doubt, expert in the use OF
this weapon, but somehow, he was not quick
enough in his movements. He succeeded in
encrcling the boy with the moose, but before he
cOulu throw him from his feet, the youngSter
fred two pistol balls into him, which hurried
Mr.. Mexican off, no doubt, qnite sick at the
stomach. The boy was not over thirteen years
Of age. The McX'cams must think the Yankees
are "born veteran" pistol shooters.
Prospects Of Trade 1t expected that the
trade OF Matamoras will assume great impor-
tnnce, from the result Of affairs at Monterey.
Our merchants are already advancing the price
OF their goods in anticipation Of a brisk busl-
ness. The Mexican merchants are likewise iah-
ing advantage OF the times, and supplying
themselves with an abundant stock. Thea
Of trade has been enlarged, and the whole
country between Matamoras and Monterey
: will be Supplied with goods from the lorme
place. There will be some handsome fyrtuno!
made.
.Navignl;on 10 .Nier. The steamer Maj
Brown reached alIer on a voyage of Tccogn
zauCe, and has met with no obstacle in The riv
or. Her destination is to proceed to the head
ofnlvgatiun, wherever it may be, with view
to open road for the transportation ofsuppleI
to Gen. Wouls army, marching from San An
tonic into chihuahua. The Flag, in relation
to this enterprise, sayS:-An officer was or
board TO survey the river and select the ex-
treme nnviguble point. A Yankee never find,
the head Of navigation 1ntil he finds the head
of IA river--so there is no knowing where the
over the falls, which, IN some Laces, arc over
one hundred and fifty feet perpendicular, we
may expect to hear Of her at Santa Fe, or some
where in the ncighborhood
Stores, Munitions, etc. A long train of wa
CONS, over d hundred, arrived at Alatamoras or
the 9Th inst, from the mouth Of the river, IN,
der escort oftwo companies of Indiana volun-
tecrs. Onc company, a fine looking body o
men, and having the appearance ofbeIng vel
drilled, preceded the tram, displaying beau
tifal banner. The other company followed in
rear Of the train. Altogether II had very i'm
posing appearance. The tram proceeds on ~
to Camargo, from thence TO Monterey. A new
escort accompanies 1t from Matamoros, and tht
ludanians return to their encampment below
that city. The whole body Of Indiana troop,
expect soon to be moved up, and arc daily
looking for the order to march. Unless Tn
Gle sam intends gushing the proceedings
the Hooshers and Suckers will be in at TIL
taking Of Saltllo. They want to be cup ant
at them"