The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-21

NEWS FROM THE ARMY OF INVASION.
Further Particulars of the Riot at Burita.
THE CHIHUAHUA EXPEDITION.
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From the New Orleans Delta Sept. I2l
The steamboat Sea arrived yesterday morning from the
Rio Grande, having on board portion Of Col Johnsons
Regiment Of Texas Volunteers who have been discharg
ed from service.
The returning volunteers left Camargo on Tuesday of
last week At the time of their departure the army
leaving Camargo detachmens in the direction Of Mon
leroy and Gen. Taylor was expected to start in person
on Wednesday.
We learn that the prospects the expectation of the
General Tor fight greatly lessened. So much So
indeed that it believed that the other Texas regiments
will have leave to return home il they will accept it,
The Texas volunteers generally enjoy good health.
Not death has occurred among those from Galveston
TIE RIOT AT DURTTA.
HEAD-QUARTERs lsr BRIG., 2D DIVISION,
Camp Patterson, Sept L. 1876.
The steamer Corvette lay at the landing last evening"
%ent Of volunteers for csmarTo. About hapas In
the evening, most disgraceful and violent encounter
took place between two Companies attached to the Geo
ga Regiment, the boatthe Jasper Greens, and
ed by Capt. J. McMahan, and Kinesaw Rangers. Tho
melee kept up for over half hour between these
sides doing ali the injury they could with guns knives
and clubs Gen Shields was absent at Matamoras which
encampment was Immediately opposite the boat, about
third of mile from the bank of the river He had just
returned with company of his regiment from the bu
progressing on the boat he ordered this company and
other to follow him to the boat, with view of
attached to tho Georgia Companies en- Engaged in the
melee, at once attacked him with his sword They had
been engaged but few moments, when some cowardly
villain among the rioters fired pistol at him, which
passed through the thick part Of his neck from be-
hind into his mouth knocking out one Of hi: teeth such
Surgeon of his egiment The wound is not this
ing considered mortal although last evening did not
suppose he would be alive at this time He is
Portable than could be expected and entertain
doubtful he will recover In addition to Col Baker,
Capt. Post. Acting Commssary, slightly Sergeant
Helm, Of Company Z, badly ounded-a ball passing d.
iy Private billion mcTtaliy Wounded with s oayons sA
he probably will not live the day out Prvates H. Mar
tin, Stewart Shepherd and Lee, all slightly wounded.
This constitutes far be ascertained all who
wounded in the Sd Regiment OF illinois Volunteers,
and who acted under the command Of Col Baker in the
effort to suppress this dsgaceul and objectionable riot
How many are killed and wounded among the two
panies who were engaged in the riot the Corvette
ascertain with sufficient certainty any
statements But one body has yet been by me,
and several said to have foaed down the river tina,
were knocked overheard during the fight The Of
il was easily was at the hot ON Of
the whole of it. The Jasper Greens an Irish
pany from savannah--the other, company OF Ameri-
cans.
meeting of the Field and staff officers of the two Iii
nois Regiments and one Indiana Regiment, who also
had some the ground has been called, to meet
at these quarters this morning at o'clock, when, with
out doubt, court OF inquiry will be organized and
with the Georgians on board and will remain here until
the investigation is over and the course to be pursued
with the rioters determined upon. strict guard was
kept up during the night although some OF the rioters
escaped previous to the guard being stationed.
DR.. Wood and DR.. Boal, of the Indiana Brigade, at
tended Col Baker during the whole night to whom his
friends greatly indebted for their kindness and aten
ton.
open this to say that it has just been reported
and that the commanding officer Of the Georgia Regt
mcnt stands ready to surrender him.
THE CHIHUAHUA EXPEDITION.
San ANTONIO DE BExAR, Sept. 3, 1876.
will give you hasty note of preparations for the
onward march of the centre division of the army for
Chihuahua and ON some future day fill up the gap.
Gen. Wool, with part of his staff left Port Lavacca
the sth u and arrived at this place on the l4h lea
IN Ds%n Of an accident which bsis him. from Tie
recovered d.
raj Churchill has arrived as also spt Fraser Of the
corps Of engineers; Capt Cross Asst Quartermaster
ordnance deparime nt who compose part Of the gene
rails staff Capt Prentiss, Asst Adjt General, expect
The two regiments Of Illinois volunteers under Coils
Hardin and Bisse left their encampment Placedores
creek on the 18th ult and arrived here on the a4th lea
wing at the 60 Ola dc Aqua" Capt Webb's company, in
charge OF the SICK who learn fast recovering
and will join their regiments in q few days
Consisting of Bvt Mir Bealis Carts Howe and Bakes
companies returned from the Preside dc Rio Grande on
the Goth ul having been absent about one month Since
their return Capt Howes company has been consolda
ted with Major Beall's and Capt Blake's companies
Capt Howe Will probably 70 upon the recruiting service
Eustis and two companies Of 9th Regiment s. Infantry,
the whole under the command Of Major Bonneville left
Fort Smith the 18th July and Brrved here on the 2n
ut, having accomplished march of 700 miles in about
six weeks. Great credit is due the gallant Major and
those under him. in thcperormance of this tedious march
and In bringing their train in such remarkably fine order
The Arkansas mounted volunteers under the command
of Col YELL left Washington, Ark on the 18th Of July,
and arrived here on the 2sth ult
These troops encamped in delightful spot, three
miles above the Alamo bearing the name Camp Crock
prairie dotsed oser with oIumps Of oak % 0
through which, many little streams wend their way to
the clear and beautiful San Antonio river with its banks
Ra hed wi froU Of ha
camp aording the troops abundance of pure water
while the opposite side is bounded by range of hills
stretching to the northwest On the western side of the
San Antonio, encamped five companies OF Texas Vo-
lunteers under the command of Col Young and being
op The w u
of march about the 18th ns and perhaps great
msnt. under the indefsteabIe Captain is we'll
known in the Crescent City, and who leaves nothing I'M
done which possible Ito place. hi: train in proper
state to give efficiency to the expedition.
Gen. Wool is up early and late, and is fast bringing the
volunteers into FORM He is still in town but to-mor-
Camp Crockett, will every officer, whose constant
business does not make il necessary t. remain in town.
of the capital sf Chihuahua some time in the month Of
October The distance TO the Rio Grande is calculated
at about lao miles, and from thence to chihuahua, 400
miles making our march nearly 600 miles, over lovely
The kentucky and Tennessee cavalry it is supposed,
will Join Gen. Tsylor's command They have, as yet,
Gen. wools force will amount to about 5000 men.
SAN Arrorio pE BrSAR, Sept 8, 1876.
Since the Sd inst, Capt. Washngtons company of the
4h u S.Artillery arrived here from Carlisle Pa They
entered the city yesterday and passed through in full
uniform, with four 6pounders and two l2-pound how'll
zers with their caissons travelling forge, baggage train
SC, &c. which made quite formidable appe arance for
this part Of the country and much sstcnished the Next
cans here they never having great artillery
display in army, and believing that nothing could
equal that of the Mexcans They encamped on the San
Pedro, about two miles from the city.
Lieut. Rogers Of the I'd Dragons, (who was left by
Col Harvey with three companies Of Texas troops,
der the command Of Capt Cady, Preside de Rio
0rande and Mr. Callahan arrived this morning and
ported the remainder Of the command at hands their
provisions being damaged ana condemned, 1t became
necessary to procure more-and the inhabitants at
Preside proessed to be very friendly, they sent small
boat with nine men, the river, to bring the articles
purchased After the men had pushed of their boat they
attacked by body Of Mexicans, secreted in the
chaparra the bank Of the river Three Of party
were killed. the remainder jumped overheard and reach
ed the bank this side During the afternoon, the Mex