The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
Our Texas Correspondence.

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, Dec. A, 1850.
| Ssgns Of Repointtow-Por. of Matomoras-CG
n0tGs-Mordis and Lai0-Losses of Merchants-
Postmaster at BraSos-Elsctions, &c, &c.
few lines from this place, the principal city OF
the Rio GIande, and on the frontier, will not prove
trust, uninteresting to you.
On Sunday night last the greatest excitement
prevailed at Matamoras, and revolution was ex.
pected. News having been received favorable to
the election Of Arlsta President the indignation
of the masses was visible, and II became necessary
30 call out the military. Loaded cannons, strongly
guarded, were placed on various corners, and N
the plaza. The outskirts of the city were strongly
guarded, and the soldiers were under arms all
night. But il was all smoke, and peace now once
more prevails in our sister city.
The authorities at Matamoras have closed the
port, SO that tor the present no goods can be I'M
the authority which the military commander,
Noaes, had heretofore exercised, of giving permits
tor the introduction OF goods, on the merchants
paying him the money, which he appropriated to
his own use. The authorities no longer recognise
his power, and will seize, or not permit any goods
to be brought unless the full amount of duties is
paid at the Custom House:
Canales, the great Mexican r0bbcr commander,
who so much harassed our troops during the war,
is now at Mafamoras The purpose of his VISIT 1t
is supposed, is to find out the opinion OF the people
on the merits OF the candidates Tor the presidency
He is to be stationed at Camargo, as commander.
He will have to keep bright lookout, and not cross
on the Amerdan side, tor there are many Texans
In that neighborhood, who were prisoners at Mer,
and who will pay HIM off for the very kind treat
ment they received at his hands.
l am pleased to state that the morals OF our city
are improving, and we are becoming civilized. Our
District Court is now IN session, and busy trying
criminal cases. Already three persons have been
found guilty of murder in the first degree. There
are many prisoners who have been In jail tor more
than fifteen months. improvements rapidly
going on, and the foundation of large market Is
about being laid. Brownsville can now compete
with any city in Texas, though It is but two and
a-half years since the first building was erected
here.
OF late, our merchants have suffered some severe
losses. Some 100000 was lately seized in Mon
terey, San Luis, Saltlo, and other ports the in
terror, the goods being introduced in conraventi0n
fall on the merchants here. The loss Of one dry
goods firm Is estimated at $50, 900, and another's
$4,000. -.
was seized while on the road from one port to
ther, has not been decided The Supreme Court
has it before them.
Some attention is beginning to be paid to agricul-
ture in this section of the country, and the enter.
prsing men who have engaged in the business will
reap a rich harvest. The soil is capable of pro-
ducing corn, sugar, tobacco and cotton.
The river is rather low, and business is dull,
prevent smuggling. We have now six boats lying
at our levee, portion Of which Gave not moved
for six months.
The steamer Yacht, on her last trip. experienced
very heavy weather, and was two days beyond her
usual time in getting in, owing to the Violent
northers that have prevailed lately.
The injuries sustained by the mercantile COM
munity of this place, through the caprice of the
postmaster at Brazos, cannot be imagined He
detains the mails at Brazos for week after the
arrival of the steamer, notwithstanding the dis
lance is only twenty-eight miles, and We have
daily stages from Point Isabel A petition has
been got up and signed by nearly every man. for
the removal of the old stubborn official.
The Herald is much sought after here, and is
looked upon as the best and most independent
journal in the Union.
This is a great city for elections. Scarcely two
weeks pass without an election being held. Oh
Monday next we are to have an election for mayor
and councilmen. Already the excitement has
commenced, and whskey is abundant.
The city, as also the garrison, is very healthy
not case Of sickness to be heard Of. The wea-
ther is cool but pleasant. CHAPPARAL.