Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-22
FROM THE ARMY.
From our Teas Correspondent.
CAMP AT TRENTON. DE SANTA MABEL.
,asiOn TO regret,
Texas. Nav 5. 1916.

Texas, May 5. 1916.
MY DEAR Sir: Glorious! intelligence has
Just reached US from the works opposite Mat
amoras.
have this moment seen Major Browns Of
fetal report. He says -" About o'clock
on the morning Of the Sd inst. the batteries OF
the town (Matamoras) opened npon ns-thelr
fire was returned by our heavy guns Us ponn-
ders) until we silenced f,ro Of their three bat
teries, and dsmounted all the guns in the lat
ter but one and one mortar. The firing was
continued by them for three or four hours, but
with little effect, as we had but one man "a
sereeant) killed. As our ammunition is not
abundant I directed the firing on one side TO
cease. On the night Of The Sd, the firing from
the town continuing, directed the officer Of
artillery to fire on the town. respecting the
CELLULAR flags. and that nightho shot were fired.
but owing to our want Of furnaces to heat them
properly. little effect was produced. During
the heavy cannonading on the Sd. orr unfn-
ished curtain Ga portion Of the forlifcation.)
,vns completed, and one six FOUNDER placed TO
repel land attack" &c. &c.
This is indeed glorious! news. and every
eye frightened upon its announcement.
In order that you may understand the state
Of things here, must give you an idea Of the
present position of the forces.
The depot of the whole army is at this place.
and upon it, Of courses the Mexicans were ex-
pected to make an attack in force. Gen. Tay-
Tor having completed the Notifications oppo.
site Matamoras, and hearin: that 5000 OF the
enemy had crossed The river nine miles from
this place, he left his camp near that town on
the afternoon of the LIST OF May, and by for
ced march reached thiscamp on the following
morning, leaving Major Brown with the 9TH
Infantry. and Capt. Lords company of heavy.
and Lieut.. Rrage's company Light Artillery,
to defend the works at Ma,amoras.
On the morning Of the Sd inst, the firing
from the town on orr works commenced as
stated above, and was distinctly heard here.
Our scouts reported the chapparel between us
and the Fort, full Of Mexican troops, they
having closely invested the place on this
side before :he firing commenced land our spies
returned and reported that it was impossible
TO reach the Fort. as every avenue to it was
closed by Mexican pckets. Capt. Walker
Of the Texan Rangers. was then dispatched
with orders to reach Maj. Brown, if possiJle.
This morning Capt. W. came into orr camp.
with the intelligence above. and amid the
hearty congratulations Of The whoIe Army. Hr
has indeed performed most valuable service.
and Untitled to the thanks Of every true Ameri
can heart.
The mail gees of in a very few minutes.
hut must stop 10 say what we all fetli is true
that many Of The Texan Rangers are inuaL
liable in this service. They are acquainted
with the country, and having been prisoners
in The hands Of the Mexic ms during the Tex.
an wars, they know the character of that peo
! pie perfectly land rs you may we'll imagine
they have no love fJr thcm-oE the contrary
they hold every Mexican an enemy Of ihei,
race, and act accordingly. Truly yours.
| p. S.-Volunteers from Texas and New
Orleans are expected here hourly. We move
TO the relief Of Maj. Browns command very
soon, and doubtless battle must be fought
in order TO open the communication with him
Judge ye.