American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-25
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE ARMY.


The New Orleans papers are filled with a
variety of letters from Matamoras, from which
we make some extracts. A correspondent of
the Bee says
Several rows have occurred in this place du-
ring the last few days, which have compelled
Gen. Taylor TO resume strict measures again.
Several Mexican have been killed and others
wounded. Those of our men who engage in
these broils are bad men-who come to town
and remain hereabouts during the day, in con-
nection with some rangers of similar character,
but am proud TO say, for the honor Of the SER
vice, they are few in number.
There are, and have been for ten days. set
of Mounebanks here performing on the tight
rope and cutting "lantastc tricks before high
heaven About haitian hour before the com
mencement of their performances they mount
each mustang, and preceded by base drum
and clarionets, parade through the principal
streets-dressed in their performing costumes,
and followed by all the juveniles Of the town,
They are natives, and style themselves, "COm-
panic Del Norte." have not had the courage
to visit them.
When the guns from the battery to-day fired
their salute at l2,o'clock, the cannon from the
church was also fired, and their bells peaed
out a merry chime. | began to think they
were joining US in our celebration, but soon
learned it was the fete day of the patron saint
of Matamoras, who like the Fourth of July as
the lrishman says, was person of some impor-
lance. My informant told me that on this day,
heretofore, the Public Square is filled with per-
sons, tables and mats are covered with refresh
ments, and alter the solemnities of the church
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indulge in the enticing game of monte.
BY the way, speaking Of monte, | was much
amused few days ago at scene | witnessed
in a school room. There were some so boys
and girls seated on their mats when first went
to the door, and they were laughing and talk
ing as much as our children when at play
The teacher was seated Oh a place something
like a pulpit, and every now and then he
would call one Of them to him, ask a question
and send him off again. Then looking up the
room numbers were seen playing monte, betting
checks, and making as much noise as you ever
heard about Ronda table in New Orleans.
There was another arrival from Monterey,
last night-but little comes by it worth retail.
ing. A Mexican citizen of this place came
down in six days. The few troops left Lnares
about Is days ago aud went to Monterey,
where, he says, they have been put to work on
the Notifications. He heard something of sol
diers steering this way, but did not believe it..
Many of the citi gens about there and Saltllo
did not seem TO care much which of the armies
reached it first Our troops were in good
health at Reynoso. Nothing of the movements
OF Arista.
A correspondent of the Commercial Times
says:
We are not accurately informed as to the
movements and intentions of our enemy. Re-
port has it, that Parade>, (Which word, by the
bye, signifies a lOali, a tortifcatiOn,) is con-
centrating, with force of twenty-five or
three thousand, at Monterey, where he will
fortify himself and give US battle, if we march
upon that point. We shall see; and if such is
the fact, there will be some fighting yet.
1t is understood that as soon as transports can
be procured, all the volunteers from Louisiana
constituting Gen. Smiths Brigade, will rem
devious about l6 miles above this point, and
there tarry until we begin to move upon Mon
terey. All is quiet about Matamoras; the old
HERO, like lion in his lair, seems to slumber,
but when the moment arrives, he will act, |
trow. We have, in this region, the tiger, leo
pard, and few other Of the feline race. few
days since | saw, in the chappare a fornda-
BILE specimen Of the latter, whose feet and
claws dreaded more than the Mexican lance.
This country abounds in poisonous insects. A
few days since, witnessed the effects Of bite
of the tarantuta, in the ear of poor fellow OF
the Montezuma Regiment. His sulferngs were
indiscribable; spasm succeeded spasm in rapid
succession, and left him lowering between
life and death
To-day the steamboat Aid left for Camargo
carrying the 18th Infantry. This is the first step
to complete subjugation of the whole of the
Northern Department. Tomorrow our two
regiments take up the line Of march and "Old
Rough and Ready" says he will not suffer ms
to encamp this side Monterey. So from this
day forth, you may expect to hear OF stormy
times. Authentic rumors reached Matamoras
yesterday, that Paroles would certainly be at
Monterey, to avenge the defeats Of the Sth and
9th inst. He is brave man, enterprisng,
stubborn, and with much ofthe prestige belong
ing to high personal proves in the field
He is a natural son of Nina, by priest, who
shone both in field and church as a man of
courage, genius, and resolution of purpose, in
| the war of 1919. He has transmitted most OF
these virtues to his SON. and if he ever finds
himself at the head of abody of Mexican troops
he will give us battle.
| Provision FOR THE Jews IN RUSSIA. The
powerful Autocrat of Russia has just published
new ukase, ordering all the Jews in Russia to
place themselves before January l., 1850, in
one of the four following classes: l. Amongst
the burgesses Of town, by the purchase of a
piece ofland or house. 2, In one Of the three
corporations of traders. 8. In corporation Of
artisans, after having given the proofs of abili-
ty required by law; and A. In the grand body OF
tile &c the earth, whether in their own prop
erty or under another owner. Such Jews as
| have mot nlacad themselves nv the aDDointe ted