Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-13
From he n. o. Picayune. OF. 30.
Important from the Rio GranSsc

ti0nisfs.-Ercitement on tie troatier.
BY the arrival this morning ofthc schoon
err Major Barbour, Capt Arnet, from III,
Rio Grande, we have important intclli
gence from the theatre of war on the Mex
ican frontier up to Friday last.
We have no papers by this arrival, and
the information which we have received
Is somewhat ncohcrent, though interesting
1t appears that the revolutionary forces
under Carvajal had attacked Matamoras,
and desperate fight succeeded in enter
ering the city; but having learned that a
small American steamer plying on the Rio
Grande, was coming up with Mexican
troops. a body Of the reSoutionists, consis-
ting of about 200 Texans, was detached
from the main force and proceeded TO at
tack her with the intention of capturing the
Mcxlcans and sciLing two pieces of artlllc
ry which were on board.
The copmander of the steamer having
obtained Information Of this movement, i'm
mediately put about, and proceeding to
the Brazos placed the troops and two pic
ces of artillery on board the Mexican war
steamer Neptune. There they remained
when Capt. Arnet left the Brazos. 1t was
thought that the troops were anxious to
join the rcvolutionists.
The diversion of the Texans from Car
javai, caused suspension of the attack up
on Maiamoras. But the revolutionary
leader was hourly expecting reinforce
ments from the direction of Camargo, and
when rejoincd by the two hundred Tex
ans, the attack was to be resumed with Wig
or. There can be little doubt that Mata-
moras fell into the hands Of Carvalal on
Friday or Saturday last
From verbal reports, we learn that many
of the United States troops on the upper
line have deserted and joined Carnival
We also hear that dispatches have been
received here for more troops
In the first attack upon Matamoras, it
is stated that the revolutionary forces lost
only three men in killed, but the mortality
on the side of the Mexicans was much
greater. We have no particulars as to the
number of troops under Gen. Avalos, but
his men are said to have fought with great
bravery.
When Capt. Arnet left the Brazos, the
Neptune was ready coalcd, and it was
supposed would make for port some $50
miles south The commander of the Mex
leans asked permission to march through
the United States territory,in order to reach
Matamoras, but this was refused. The ap-
pearancc ofthc Texans probably prevent
ed him from going upon the Mexican side.
Our next news from the Rio Grandc,
which will be brought by the steamer Fan
ny or brig Brownsville, we look for with
great interest. The Fanny viii probably
arrive by Sunday or Monday.
TT
BENNETT OF THE HERALD IN TROUBLE
The n. y. Tribune of Saturday, notes the
following curious circumstance, Editors
will have to be cautious how they speak
of the Hungarian hero.
We understand that two Hungarian off
GERS feeling themselves personally injured
by letter abusing kossuth generally, and
especially with reference to his behavior on
bord the Mississippi at Marscilles, lately
published in the Herald, proceeded to the
office of that journal yesterday afternoon
and flung down their gloves before its.cd-
tor, defying MIN to settle the matter
by the duello, according to the princi-
pies of honor and of war We believe
the challenge was given verbally, but at
any rate the challengers were its bearers
The challenged party peremtoriiy dcclin
ed having any thing to do with such prin-
cipies or practices, remarking in substance
that he would "see'em dam'd first"