Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-27
AFFAIRS ON TUE RIO GRANDE

AEialfso yin LIE R1O GRA NDE.
The New Orleans papers of the 18th instant contain
uil advice from the Rio Grande, brought by the
steamship Fanny, from BRACES Santiago The news
corroooraes the Geographic Intelligence published by
us few days since, relative 10 the failure of Carvaal
to carry Matamoros by seige storm, and the eubse-
quent discount ure of the insurgents in attempting 10
fall back upon Reynosa.
| The force of Carvajal consisted of about 800 men
and single six pounder-the'Mex garrison COM
prised about 600 men, with nine pieces of artillery
The Mexicans planted their guns in barricade bate
ries so as to command all the approaches 10 the main
Plaza In this position they awaited the assaults OF
the Insurgents, and effectuay repused them at every
point. After succession of assaults and skrrnishes.
lasting seven eight days. Carvaal found it to be i'm
possible to make any decided impression without an
addition to his artillery he therefore, on the morning of
The Both October, determined to retire short distance
from Matamoros, and recruit his forces for another
assault
Carvajai arranged his retreat in buuglng man
ner as to separa his orcespacing five miles between
the main column and his guard. Whilst thus separa-
ted squadron OF Mexican cavalry numbering 300
bounced down upon his rear guard causing the larger
portion OF them to throw down their arms and seek
safety by an ingorious flight. The few ing in
surgents however, rallied around their gallant Captain
IA Texan Ranger named Wa.ker-aud finally sue
ceeded in repulsng the Mexican cavalry.
With view to facilitate the retreat OF his column
Carvaa ordered his men to cast the only piece OF ord
nance he possessed into the Rio Grande
Vigorous efforts have been made to reunte the scat
tered forces Of the insurgents, upon Reynosa, where
it is said Carvaal is strongly posed. Recruiting is 90.
ing on both sides of the Rio Grande and for tina
purpose, some of the American officers. attached to
Caryajal's forces are endeavong to raise leves
at San Antonio and other points within the jur,dic.
lion the United States. In the meantime the Mex
leans are not idle. The Rancheros who were with
Carvaja, to the number of 200, are with Avalos the
Mexican commander at Matamoras Gen Unaga,
with force of regu lars, estimated variousy from 400
to 1900, marching to the frontier to aid Avalos.
He Yves believed to oe at Victoria, in Tamaulipas.
The disastrous retreat of Carvaja clearly shows
First that he is wholly Incompetent for the position
he occupies; and, secondly, that his cause receives
little aid or comfort from the inhabitants of the coup
try. Should he again take the field certain defeat
awaits him, because the Mexicaus have not only
sreng hend their position, but added largely to their
effective force.
MIR. WlllisP. Bocock spoke in Petersburg last mis- h.
(mstead OF Wednesday evening first announced.)
MR. TnRAsHER The following is The letter of this
gentleman, which is published by tho N. Y Times
INPRsoN, HAVANA, Nov. II, 1851.
SIR In consequence of the thousand false reports
thar circulated in regard to myself would request
among my papers any letters documents that COM
promise any one in any manner, hatever, not even
myself, il | am allowed the advantage of defence
| refrain from further remark lending my trial