The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-29

periepce Of war which they had had during the few
too, upon the hill known rs the Telegraph, were de-
ncent but 1t should be forgotten that the enemy
did not allow time for the completion Of the works de-
signed and commenced, nor IL possible to complete
them without sufficient laborcrs without tools and
without materials The people did not afford the aid
to the seat of war deserve the which the
Governor Of that State did not spare them
ing his we'll known moderation
Besides the deficiencies above indicated infan-
try Of the line were wanting which 1t was impossible
to procure You viii have noticed that among the few
bodies OF permanent infantry which enumerate there
were only few than 90 men, and Of these
some had just been recruited. Tho remainder enough
bring W the number to little over 5000 men belong
ed 10 the Nstous Guard recently enlisted, and yet o
burn their first cartridge In presence Of the enemy Ii
Is not true therefore, that there assembled there
force OF from IL 900 to IL 900 has been hastily or
maiciousy circulated But there is nothing strange in
the victory won by the enemy If it considered that
their number was almost double ours that they posses
sed all those elements which we were In want Of and
that their courage in the action desperate
would have been their situation II they had lost the
battle Atsone future day, when political passions and
personal rvarles have passed away cntirs justice will
be done those Aexichns who notwithstanding their de
advantages opposed their generous breasts to the
gant invader the 18th and leth of April aud sold
dearly the victory which Was won ON the second day OF
combat
A favorable moment gained the triumph, which was
In measure brought about by the want time TO for
ty our position properyb by the scarcity Of good troops,
by the blamelcss ncxperieDcs OF others newly enlisted
by the want Of laborers and OF the tools Indispensable
for fortcations erecting in haste, and the want OF
other materials and elements which reasonably
CURED to assure successful result.
Nothing OF all this concealed from me nor was my
resolution shaken by When great people Is invaded
by unjust Enemy which aims woundipg Its rights
and trampng its dignity, 1t cannot excuse itself
from night even though t should be unprcpared Tor
thu combat 1t will suffer defeats but weakening the
enemy even In Its own dsasters 1t will require expert
enocand sooner or later IL will extermnate the invader
or at least give him positive defeat In thsoonTction
winch Is deep rooted within have sought the enemy
in every direction and inflicted heavy upon him
IN both the actions which have fought IL Mexicaps
opportunity occurs they will abandon themselves TO
despair, when there abundant for looking
forward to tho happy dsy In which the country may
cure again unfsdlny glory My fnith in her destnies
has never abandoned uiei and leave to others the
pleasure Of exercising their or their envy
whilst strive with all my powers wrSrt victory
the hands OF the enemy, or to meet death--the only
possible term Of my determination with seal aud
loyalty the nation whcn has copstsntyh onored mo-"
The closing paragraph of the report IL n tribute To
those who fell and recommendation OF their families
to the generosity oftbe Republic.
NEWS FROM THE RIO sRAvpE.
The steamship Mary King-land, Capt Davis, arrived
yesterday morning from Bra2os santiago, having sailed
Capt Davis eports that ths Rio Grande was nsviga-
BILE Reynsss for the large class boats while those OF
light draught ascend 10 Camargo.
The steamer Rough and Ready had started with
troops hoard for er where the camp of instruction
had been formed under Cen Hopping Col Belknap act
lug as Inspector.
There was rumor at the Brasos when Capt. Davis
left that Urea with force OF 1000 men was about to
way to the camp Of Instruction. had been aodcda Rey
nosa and the quartermaster was making every prepara
ton to defend The place.
Several bodies VI the enemy have lately been seen on
the river and 1t IL supposed to be Lrreas object TO at
tack some of the depots OF wagon trains between Ca
MARCO and Monterey.
A gang OF dcsperaioes commanded by man named
King, composed OF Mexicans and people Of other
tons has been found the Brazos Some Of the
bers OF the gang have been taken prisoners tho
dispersed. The rancho frequented by them burnt
TO the ground
SO far the report Of Capt Davis extends We turn
to the WafdmoGs Flag Of the 10th inst the latest pa
per which has reached We lind in II no cenfrma-
ton of the rumors about Urea, but others OF very
similar import touching CarvsL Tn. several stories
possess little consistency and dismiss them with much
We Gull the following items from the Flag -
Company Is, 18th Infantry 90 and three officers,
by lst Lieut.. Geo w. Clutter, passed Up
the river on Thursday The men all recruited In
virginia and are noble specimen Vt the cbivalrous
sons OF that ancient State The company has lost but
one man since Its organization, and all In nne
health. Lieut. Clutter IL Fastening his command with
all despatch to the camp Of instruction at Aier, where
three companies Of the regiment have preceded
him,