Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-03
J. AD. RoziER, Esq.
Prom The New o,lran. Times, Oct. 81.

Matanoras Flag OF the 10Th contains a sensible
article in regard 10 The concliiat'ng policy oil The
United States Government. This policy, the ed
itor saws, serves but 10 make The MeXicanS
more insolcnt, and offers them stronger induce
ments 10 continue The war, for il is enrlchins them
al The expense of our own citizens. The enemy
are enjoying privileges denied 10 our own people.
They accept our favors-laugh al our stupid pol
icy, and assassinale us at The first opportunity
But, make them suffer The eriis, instead ei the
blessings OF war, by making them support our
army, instead Of supporting theirs, and then they
will probably soon sue tor peace. IL riGicules The
"liberal policy" as ii is called, towards the enemy.
During The suspension Of hoslililies they have a
~first-rate opportunity 10 prepare Tor another
brush. "Their officers are allowed the freedom
OF orr camps. They can come 10 any Of our
posts, examine our strength and means oil de-
fence, lay plans for their capture and inci'e their
counlrymen 10 resistance"
DUELS.-We are sorry 10 find tha, some dill
~ficullies have broken out amongst a lew OF our
officers connected with the army at Camargo.-
II is a pity that any American blood should be
spilled by American hands, in an cnemy's coun-
Try, and after events so glorious 10 our arms
The Galveston .NerS, Of the 18th, contains The
following:
AFFAIRS OF HONOR.-We learn That
Gen. A. S. Johnson, and others, would have
cam by The Galveston, but were detained in Ca
MARCO BY an unfortunate occurrence. A mi>un-
,lerslandins has arisen between Col. Marshall,
Of Kentucky, and Col. Baltic Peylon, Of New
Orleans. The former, we learn, had very freely
ccnsuIei Gen. Taylor for what he deemed 10 be
bad oensralship or culpahle neglect. He was de-
tended By Col. Peylon. The language finally be.
came So warm that a challenge was given and
accepted, and The parties were 10 meet with their
friends the next morning (asI Sunday and settle
The difference By combat, Gen. A. 5. johnson ac-
ting as The friend OF Col. Marshall. The officers
now here left Camargo on Saturday evening be-
fore The duel. On the same morning another du-
el was 10 be fought between Capt. ShivoTs, who
was mustered into the services from Texas, and
Capt. Mousson, Of New Orleans. The cause OF
this is said 10 be The insulting department Of
Mousson towards Shiyors' company. II was
supposed that Mr.. Kendall, OF the Picayune
would act as the friend Of Mousson, and Lieut..
Jacobs, as the friend Of Shivors.
STORES, MUNITIONS, &c.-A long train
OF wagons, over a hundred, arrived al Malafno-
ras on The 9Th inst, from the mouth OF the river,
under escort OF TWO companies OF Indiana Volun-
teers. One company, a fine looking body OF men,
and having The appearance Of being well drilled,
preceded The train, displaying a beautiful banner.
The other company followed in rear Of The train.
Altogether IL had a very imposin: appearance
Tn. train ,i ucceu- on up 10 CamarSo, Goin theuCe
10 Monterey. A new escort accompanies II from
Malamoras, and The Indianians return 10 lheir en-
campmenl below that city. The whole body Of
Indiana troops expect soon 10 he moved M, and
are daily looking Tor the order To march. Unless
Uncle Sam intends quashing the proceedings, the
Hoo.hiers and Suckers will be in al The taking OF
Saltillo. They want 10 be Cup and al them"
The steamer Maj. Brown has reached Mier on
a voyage OF reconnaissance, and has met with no
obstacle in the river. Her destination is 10 pro-
coed 10 The head OF navigation, wherever II may
be, with a view 10 open a route for The transport
!ation OF supplies 10 Gen. Woods army marching
from San Antonio into chihuahua. The Flag,
in relation 10 this enterprise, says: An officer
was on board TO survey the river and select The ex-
IRENE nayigable point. Il Yankee never finds
The head Of navigation until he finds The head OF
a river-so there is no knowing where the Brown
will stop. Iithey.can only jack her over The falls,
which 10 some places are over one hundred and
fifty feet perpendicular, we may expect TO hear OF
her at Santa Fe, or somewhere in the neiShbor-
hood.
A train of over 100 wagons arrived in Mata-
moras from Brazos Island on The 9th inst, and
left again for Camargo on The 9th under a strong
escort.
Three companies OF mounted rifemen arrived
in Malamoias on The 10Th by The steamer Rough
and Ready. One Of these companies il is said, is
10 be commanded by Capt. Walker.