The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-20

the direction Of Matameras Capt walker was again dis
patched Immediately to ascertain the cause.
This brave man again succeeded In reschipg he camp
finding Gen. Taylor absent from the camp and his forces
divided. took the opportunity to open their battery at
Maamoras the camps and those the eastern bank Of
the Rio Grande, of the same tme made attack in the
M
opened upon Matamoras The Mexican battery was
slenced in thirty minutes, number Of the houses in
Mat m % Ana the On the
But one American killed. and none wounded
What number of the enemy was killed or wounded; Is
as many as 100 werc killed and that sudieient number
of houses not left standing in Matamoras to afford
The ultimate result has yet to be known however
the firing continued at intervals up to the time Of the
departure of the New York from the Brasos on the eth
Gen Taylor was preparing to return that day with
supplies He expected to be attacked on his march, and
was fully prepared to meet the enemy II supposed
that he would take with him the regulars sent down BY
the Now York all Of whom were landed in safety on the
As to the number Of Mexicans either side Of the
Rio Grande, 1t is still in great measure matter oil con-
lecture Those on this side Of the 0 Granae have tb az
they would cross with much smaller force They arc
now estimated at 5000. The number on both sides Of
by many II is believed be high 900 30 000
Santisgo and Point Isabel under martial law, and
every man capable Is required to bear arms
We regret to hear that but little has been done in the
way Of Volunteering in Texas In fact do not hear
of any having been taken to comply with the
We understand that Col Hays, Of the Rangers, mms-
datey hearing of Gen. Taylor's position marched to
his relief with 400 men, determined 10 iorce nus way
through the Mexican lines.
Gen. Taylor after his arrival at Point Isabel despatch
Renshaw of tho United States brig Lawrence. to Vera
Cruz, is believed with orders TO the American squadron
In the skirmish which Capt Walker had with the
Mexcaus previous to the departure Of the K4ap Clara,
it is known that not even the remainder have
turned into camp safe
Tho bodies of Ave of them havo been found but owing
to the shocking in which the Mexicans have mu.
tlated them Capt Walker recognised but two McClis
ter and Radcliffe.
Tho U. s schooner Flrt was to leave tho Braps in
day or two with dispatches for New Orleans The u s.
brig Lawrence still at the mouth Of the Rio Grande,
enforcing the blockade All well on both vessels Steam
Aransas for the purpose Of bringing every man capable
Of doing military duty to the camp at st. Jago.
From the New Orleans Pcayune, May ~
With great pleasure II mentioned in the BSI-
etin that the commander Of the United States schooner
Flrt having observed small encampment OF Mexicans
the island at the mouth Of the Brasos Santiago and
the harbor being in possession Of the Mexicans landed
with his and dispersed the camp The reader will
recoec that the utmost fear felt that the Mexicans
might ortify position here which would command the
approach TO Point Isabel
The steamship Alabama left Galveston the morning
Of Saturday the sh about twelve hours after the New
York. and arrived early Monday morning. She brings
ing been further arrival from Brasos Santiago.
The Anticipated Great Battle with the
Mcxicans.
From the Galveston News, May 81
addition to the following from extra yesterday
will state few other particulars, for which we
indebted principally to Capt Phillips Of the steam ship
When Gem Taylor left Point Isabel there was the
slightest doubt entertained that he would have to cut his
beers of the who were known to posted in large
forces among the almost impossible thickes Of chapor
the road with determination cut him Off If posi-
ble In his attempt regain his other forces The
Der Of the Mexicans is entirely vague and uncertain
les. than ten thousand while many accounts put their
numbers at fifteen to twenty thousand All accounts
also in stating that the Mexican forces were rapid
ly hocking in from all quarters How many had crossed
the river could not be told though seems but
able to that large part Of their force will be
Taylor. They could not but see the Importance Of cut
ting him of, and would doubtless employ all their advan;
their acknowledges stratagem accomplish
their object Gen. Taylor anticipated formidable and
complish it perish. 1t seems therefore, every way
reasonable suppose that decisive and bloody battle
anxiety 10 hear the result by the arrival Full many
gallant Texan will now envy the few brave spirits
70 saa and sp
cruelties inflicted upon their country
Omcial Account OF the Fight between Capt.
walker, with his Texan Rangers, and tho
\ Mexican Army.
We are greatly indebted to a friend in Frank
ford for the following letter written by the indefn-
tigable Capt. Cartett to Lieut.. James V. Hudson.
1t gives q list of the deserters from the American
army, and semi-official account Of the desperate
fight between the brave and indomitable Captain
Walker and the Mexican army.
POINT ISABEL, Texas April q, 1886
supposed you received my last favor from
Camp near Matamoras. Twas sent to this place
the same day wrote you. promised to give
you the names of the deserters which went over to
the enemy.
In the first place have sons bad news for you.
On Monday morning, about sunrise, Capt. Walk
and General Taylor's camp, started for the camp
with supplies, under an escort Of twenty-three
Texan mounted rangers, when he was attack
ed by force of the enemy, amounting to about
one thousand men. His men were mostly raw
recruits and fed in every direction not, how
He was followed with two men to the advanced
picket, and afterwards four others of his mon
came in.
Gun give you the names Of the Texan
Rangers, under Captain Walker, who Were either
taken by the enemy on the 9th, or killed Capt
Mexcans. Out of twenty-four men but eight re-
turned safe. give their names from the roll;-
I. William Riley, daring fellow, known A. Count
Rilcy"-supposed killed
D Blight Ws1,.1 missing Natives of Ireland
I L. w. Backward, missing.
.. Charles Carter.
.; George Mitchell, belongs TO Burlington, N j..
7. Austin Concord. seaman.
Robert Myers.
9. c. w. Civet
10. w. B. Hall
II. George Brown This brave fellows horse became
unmanageablo the first he and the whole distance
10 pat.r Eorovro0e native If Franco