The republic., 1851-11-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
The Mexican Revolution.

The Mexican Revolution.
Progress of the Observation-Disclosures attack
Matamoros-Ihe Fort ifcations-B Bloody Battle eI-
gected- Skirrnishing- -Nurnber of the Killed and
Wounded-4American Troops DESERVING, &c.
New ORLEANS, October 81, lS5l.-The schooner
Major Barbour, which arrived here last night from
Brazos brings dates from Brownsville TO the oath,
and important intelligence relative to the revolu
tonary movement on the Rio Grande Several
skirnishes had taken place between small parties
of the revolutionary forces under Caravajal and
the government troops stationed at Matamoros,
but no regular attack on the city had yet been
made.
The forti6cation of Matamoros progressing
with great energy, and vigorous and determined
defence will be made should the revolutionists
attack it in body, as it was expected they would
on the 25th. There were upwards of two hundred
Texans among the revoluionists, men of nerve
and experience, and desperate and bloody battle
was anticipated
A accommodating party, composed principally
of Texans, met with similar party of Mexican
troops in the vicinity of Matainoros on the 22d,
and attacked and routed the latter, driving them
into the city, and following them as far as the
tom house. The Mexicans were then reinforced,
and succeeded in killing three of the Texans and
forcing them to retreat. The Mexicans lost seven
killed and number wounded.
The revolutionists receiving considerable
reinforccments from the American troops station
ed in the vicinity. entire company having de-
serted and joined them.
A requisiton has been made on the garrison at
this city for more troops to be sent to Brownsville,
but instructions awaited from Washington on
the subject.
The Mexican authorities at AIatamoros bad ask
ed permission to march on the American side OF the
Rio Grande to attack the revolutionists, but this
had been refused them
The steamer Neptune had arrived with reinforce
ments which were transferred to small United
States schooner. body of two hundred Texans
started to attack them, when the men composing
the reinforcement returned with their artillery to
the Neptune.
More Christiana Rioters Indicted.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3l.-The rand jury in
the United States district court this morning
turned thirty nine true bills against the persons
implicated in the Chrstiana outrage; thus making
in all hundred and seventeen true bills against
the prisoners for participation in this affair.
Patent Infringement Case, &c.
ALBANY, October 3l.-The jury in the case of
Mccormick Seymour and Morgan, for the in
fringement of the patent OF McCormicks 3 reapng
machine. have returned verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for ,706. The trial occupied ten days.
Steamer Merlin, &C.
New YoRK, October 3l.-The steamer Merlin
has arrived, with St. Thomas advices of the 2lst
and Bermuda dates of the 9th. Her news is who'll
ly unimportant.
Stocks are steady. Erie 81 United States 6's,
'67, lis offered.
The market for flour, with moderate business,
is in favor Of tho buyer. Sales of 5000 barrels at
$375a SO 81 for State.
Anothsr SaUe Excitement at Syracuse
SYRACUSE N. Y, October 3l.--Our community
has been again excited, in consequence OF a war
rant being issued for the arrest of fugitive slave,
who has escaped. Placards posted on the
walls, pBeware of Kidnappers.'
Sailing Of the Brother Jonathan.
New YoRK, October 3l.-Tbe Brother Jonathan
sailed day for Chagres, with $50 passengers.