The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-12
Interesting War Intelligence.

NEWS FROM THE RIO GRANDE.
Through the courtesy OF fellow citizen have re-
ceyed n cow of the Matamoros Flag of the 26th mir
but IL partic uarly barren of intelligence The steam
boat Laurel arrived on the 10th at Matamoros from
Reynosa with three companies of the I'd Illinois Regi-
| ment (Co Bsselps) The remainder Of the regimen Mt
was expected down the following day.
The acalde of Reynosa has reimbursed the money OF
which four u the Illinois volunteers had been robbed
after being lassoed. have already mentioned.
| The Rio Grande is still very low, the rains not yet
having set in.
The Flag represents that Carvaal-or Carrabajal al
his is often gven-was a few days previous In Vic
tora consultation with the Governor of Tamaulpas
and other influential of the State, a subject
vital Importance the future destiny Of several states
Of Northern Mexico-uo less than separation
from the Mexican conederacy and tho OF
independent government. Carvajal has been alive
to this subject for says the rag and will let
opportunity to accomplish his cherished purpose
Now he thinks is the proper tme and the Flag thinks
there is great prospect of his success
The Flag thinks the country in the vicinity of Mata
quite free from robbers &C. and in proof of this
adds
eve have recently with gentleman who has
been securing the country in all directions purchasing
mules who tells that he neither met could hear
of any hostile Mexcans the road or any Of the
chos which he visited. With companion he ira
versed the couRtry far beyond San Fernando and
turned with large drove Of mules, without being
Tested II is to the interest OF certain people In this
to create impression that the roads bcsct by rob-
bers-they make money by the fears they inspre-and
we advise that little heed be given to the bugbears which
every day raised up"
We had occasion expose the simple credulty of the
Mexicans about their saints The Flag has article on
Mexico Is prolific Of saints she is of insects and
thornsand by far the major portion Of the population
believe in their pretended supernatural powers. We
had opportunity few days since, of Witnessing the
extent to which the delusion prevails among this
stious people. An indiscriminate of Mexicans,
of all ages, and conditions, rushing from every
quarter of the city drew in with Others to
the of commotion. The crowd, with devout and
elongated faces surrounded the building In which thew
affirmed female saint guard ed at the
door prevent disorder and she visits from the
city priest several citizens The woman was brought
"A ulyAa useI dan tl,I.x
exposure to cold and dampness The warmth from the
bed which she placed restored her. and bel ng
asked how the cure was wrought, she replied II was
through the agency Of an aunt who a saint, aud
who had endowed her with power penetrate the veil
which shuts out from human vision the future This
story the simple-minded natives, who trouble
themselves to search out natural for every
religousy believed She has been removed from town
by order Of the alcalde There many such wizards
scattered through this country and to saw
tain credence from persons who otherwise
OF sane minds.
MEXICAN NEWS.
IFrom the New Orleans Delta, July 81
III Naciopai comments with some severity the
promptness with which Gen Worth has the Judgments
OF his Courts Martial executed Sergeant MckeowD Of
company i, ". Y. Volunteers, recently tried at
Pueba on two charges-Ist for conduct subversye Of
good order and military discipline I'd, for robbery
The specification under the first charge that said
Mckeown, the 10th May little more or less, loco
menos) entered sword Ia hand the house Of Don
Jose Santa Cruz Polanco and threatened the said Don
aud his family with violence The second pecihcation
was that said McKeown robbed the said Don OF guam,
tity money The sentence Of the Court that said
MoKeown should pay fine Of fifteen dollars, for the
benefit of the nbe imprisoned for the time the regi
ment should remain In Pueba exceeding thirty days
and be reduced TO the rank Of private soldier.
The same Court tried and convicted soldier by the
name of Patrick Crumain, Of company II, ~ Y. Voun-
taers on similar charges, and imposed similar fine for
the Dons benefit and sentenced tho criminal to fourteen
days imprisonment.
IL Naciomal after publishing the charges, specihca.
lions, Judgment &C. thus comments; From the fore.
going document readers may form idea Of the
promptness with which the American terminate
criminal case condemn the accused and execute judg
ment but at the time II will be observed that all
this exaggerated rigor OF punishment is nothing in
reality IN order to condemn the robbers Of Polanco
the sergeant TO fine Of fifteen dollars cnt
thirty days and deprivation Of rank and the SOL
der TO similar fine and only fourteen days inn
prsonment-there II indeed, no need OF foinis aud
delays, by which the accused may have access TO
the means which justice furnishes for self-defence
BY our laws, American soldiers subject TO them would
have suffered at least four years imprisonment vet
the whole process would have been suf
ncently long to have every matter Involved completely
investigated and only when the crime and the partici
patton Of the accused should have been rendered as
clear AS MONDAY would they have been for
our laws respect whatever due to the person OF
Our invaders however Who pride themselves 20 muah