The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-10

submit the demand to Gen. Meia adding that he thought
there would be difficulty. This demand was repeatedly
made in the most emphatic manner and reply request
ercise of his functions and that the demand would De SUD-
mitted to Gen Mejia
do left the party to submit as we understood the de-
mand for interview with the Consul to General Mea
ted to Gen Vega in informal manner as an evidence
Of the good faith intentions and dispositions OF his CON-
lance Of Brazos Santiago to the and business
community Of Matamoras that he would respect their
laws and customs and freely grant % ana 70
the same terms before its occupation 6y the United
States leaving all questions arising thercirom to De set
tied hereafter by the two governments the expra'
ton Of about quarter of hour the Licenciado return
and reported that Gen. Mea would not accedc to the
request for interview on the part OF Gen Worth say
ing nothing however relative to the question OF the Con-
Gen. Vega was then again informed that the dispatches
intended be delivered to Gen Mejia by Gen. Worth in
person. would be returned by him (Gen W. to his COM
handing rs pr sny a had been
read to Gen. Vega in courtesy to him. and that General
Mejia must take his own means Of communicating with
subaltcrn officer to Gen. Taylor at all times accessible
he would be received with becoming courtesy and hos
document for the civil authorities Of Matamoras, which
was received by Gen. Vega and Immediately transferred
Gen VEaA-''Isi it the intention of Gen. Taylor to ro-
main on the left bank ofthc Rio Grande 2"
Gen WoRTH.-"MOSt assurcdly and there 10 remain
until directed otherwise by his government"
Gen VEGA remarked that we felt Indignation at Sec
ing the American flag placed on the Rio Grande PoT
ton of the Mexican territory. General Worth replied
"that a matter of taste notwithstanding that there
would remain" The army had been orderedto occupy
peaceful rather than begerent attitude, with deermi
nation to respect the rights and customs OF those on the
to ali on the left bank within their own territory.
No reply having been received from Gen. Vega rela-
tive to the demand for an interview with the American
The cti0pN
Worth, and the demand for the last time reiterated
Gen. vEcA promptly refused to accede to the demand
replying without waiting Tor the interpretation NO.
Gen. WORTHY have to state that the refusal Of
my demand to the American Donsul is regarded
belligerent act and in conclusion have to add that
the commanding General the American forces on the
as 81 on the R
Grande, act of war, and pursue It accordingly
The interview here terminated and General Worth
and staff returned to the left bank Of the river.
The above contains the substance OF the interview be-
tween Generals Worth and Vega, and as far as posi-
sion Leutenants Knowton and Magruder of the LIST
tery Lieut. Dess Of the 4th artillery Lieut ,, Blake Of
the Typographical Engineers and Lieut. smith, OF the
sth Infantry, were present at the interview.
From the New Orleans Times May IL
We informed by Capt Atwell Of the schooner Gen.
day before he aath the Mexican schooner Junata was
taken by the United States schooner Flir and sent into
we learn also from the gentleman that two thou
sand Mexican troops above spoken Of as having crossed
the Rio Orande had captured several wagons belonging
to settlers loaded with provisions for the American camp
The object Of the enemy to be to intercept the
supplies destined for the u s. troops II is more than
probable that an engagement has taken place before this
From the New Orleans Delta, May IL
FReM THE RIO DEL NosTs-By the brig Apala
chicola, Captain Smith, which sailed from Brazos,
learn from the captain that he ashore at Point Isabel
and there learned from Major Thomas acting Quarter
four miles the camp the banks Of the river and
from the appearance Of the wounds was evident that
stated that the watch and part Of tina equipments be-
longing Col Cross had been discovered in the posses
sion Of an individual in Matamoras and that Gen Taylor
better had Gen. Taylor opened cannonade on the town
Capt Smith also reports that the Mexican schooner
Juanta, which cleared from this port some time since
charge Of the Brazos pilots and wa. supposed to have
been sent in by the blockading squadron.
The force at Point Isabel is about 900 men.
LArER-Thc schr Cornea, Capt Stark. which left ON
the day, brings the following most strange report
which give II given to the Captain before he
left -
About three hours before the schr Cornelia sailed
from Brazos express from Gen. Taylor arrived which
stated that the Mexican General in command had given
Gen. Taylor to understand that he did not move his
hours that the Mexican commander would then fire into
him.
cans) had already crossed the Rio Grade and
toned between Point Isabel and Gen; Taylors army
The Corncla left Brazos on the oath April, at o'clock
p. NJ, and had q run of 81 hours"
We do not believe this storylst because Gen. Taylor
is not such fool let his commune atoms with his
supplies be thus cut of without struggle; 3D. because
1t at variance with all the accounts which have pre-
viousy received; and 3D. cannot understand how the
courier could arrive at Point Isabel when 1000 lay
across his route.
Capt Stark reports the officers and crew on the u s.
schooner Flirt all well the brig Lawrence still bocka
ding the Rio Grande.
from the New Orleans Jcfersonan, May ~
What is to come from the state of things
Mexican fronticr' II seems to be the policy Of Gen.
Taylor to construe nothing into declaration Of war,
short Of an attack upon his camp This is rule
OF construction peculiarly applicable to Mexico
Our government has given a remarkable example
OF forbearance towards that power during the whole
progress of the present difficulty But it is not in
river to be infested with thicving Mcxicans, Who under
the title of rancheros. rob- plumber and kill citi-
zcns and soldiers whenever occasion ofcrs-and who
ing the Mexican territory II the Mexican officers
cannot put speedy end to this 1t will be necessary for
the American troops to pursue these deperadoes where
these are Mexican soldiers Disguise persons acting
at the instigaon Of the Mexican General, Is kind
Of special pleading that ought to be oveued at once
The conduct OF the Mexican government Affords too
much believe that this Is the and the dis
caimer of General mpuda assists very little in clear
ing the matter up The country s getting tired Of this
state of suspense. Why does not Mr. Buchanan call on
the British Minister at once, and ask him explicitly what
lie intends to have these Mexicans do J
STILL LATER IRON THE Army or OccurArrcS.-Thc
schooner Corncla, Captain Stark left the Brazos 81 ia
90 the oath April at o'clock PM and reports an
express had arrived at Point Isabel bringing information
that General Arisa had given General Taylor notice to
from his position In thirtysis hours and mat he
would FIRE at him in Of Noncompliance The same
trande and were stationed between Point Isabel and
General Taylors army. The Mexican force crossed be-
tween Borea IA small place near Point Isabel and Ma
tamoras Is miles below Gen. TAylor's position.
The following vessels were in the port Of Brazos st.
Jago on the oath April ,Schrs Southcrncr Invinciblo
Aleste Bella Gel Mar s be sold on aash Aprill Mary