Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-17
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SElGE OF MATANIORAS.
BY the arrival Of the steamship Fanny.
Capt. Aud, from Brazos st. Iago tho 3Oth
u't., with 26 passengers, $3l, ,4Sl, y . learn
that Carbojal was still fighting in Ma,amo-
rns, having been engaged since the 2lst.--
lie had taken The west side Of she town
and was within four blocks Of Gen. Avalos'
quarterct IN the plazar, which is strongly
fortified with eight pieces Of cannon so az
ranged as 10 protect each other. Il Is
supposed that Carbajal could have taken
the place ina few hours,but his object was
to save citizens and property. and from
that COZ aoeraton, the serge hus been pro-
tractcd much longer than was anticipated.
On the 23d a fire took place in the large
building known us the "Delurio," and dcs-
iroyed everything before il, as far Us tho
Cus,om-housc, which was likewise, CON
sumed with all tb, goods. On the night
OF the 25th iha large store of Mr.. Lopez
took fire and was consumed. The whole
building and goods in the store. amount
ing To fifty or sixty thousand dollars, be-
longing to Mr.. Delson and others, were
laid in ashes.
Gen. Avalos on the 23I ult issued or
dcrs for every American seen il the street
to he shot down. The Mexican war steam
er Neptune, arrived at Brazos on the 29..
with i5a men nl under rsaiaies aai@rsi' steamer Men,o.
lid, having received orders from Captain
Phelps. in command at Fort Brown to re-
cclvc the troops on board, 10 take them 10
Matamoras, she proceeded as far as the iul
side Of the mouth Of the Rio G Grnndc, when
she received orders lorctun to Bruzos aad
re-cmbark the troops on the Neptune
General Carvajul had protested to Cap
tain Philips against such proceedings
Mr.. }. ii. LongstreIh, respectable mer-
chant of many years standing in Matamo-
ras. was shot through the body while stand
ing on the rooloi his house, and died Of his
wounds on the 23rd
The American Consul j. f. Waddill,
received u shot in the check, while mt tho
fire above stated. Captain Ford was also
wounded in the head, but is is supposed
that he will be able to take his comnand
in few days. The report up to the last
date was that General Carbajal's loss was
three killed and fifteen wounded. He hns
but ono piece Of artillery and Is compel.
led To do the lighting with small guns.
The loss on general Avalos' siJo was
$50 killed und wounded. Avalos also
wounded in the leg, while in the act OF
jumping through window.
The Congress was at last account en-.
gagged in the discussion Of bill to admit
various articles Of which the introduction
had been previously prohibited.
Mr.. Lctchcr arrived in the city Of Mex.
leo, on the sth nit. The Government hud
demanded authority from Congress 10
raise and transport $500 national guards to
the theatre Oft the Camargo revolution. Il
is opposed by the press on the ground, that
twolhirds Of the men will desert before
they reach Matamoras.
There is not much news in the papers
The Government seems almost at stand
still, paralyzed by lack Of means and en-.
crgy. The Treasury is empty and tho
councils Of the State dscordsnf. We have
neither time nor space to publish oil tho
minor details Of intelligence in onr fles,
which by the way, do not contain any thing
Of marked interest.
| Don Jose Julian Reyes, Governor Of
San Louis. has been irnpesched for uncon.
stltutionally dissol,ing the State Lcgisla.
ture.
! The Chamber Of Deputies have author.
ised the Government to poy the loan con.
tractcd by Senator Payne.
| The cholera has disapprnrcd from Gu.
dalojara.
We give The following letter from well
known and gallant gentleman and soldier
oftliis city. who left this place some weeks
ago, with small band. 10 take part in tho
struggle Of the Libcrators. against tho
weak and imbccilc Government Of Mexico,
MATAaonAs. Oct. 27. 1861.
| Eds. Delta: Veni, Vidi--wou that
could conclude the memorable despatch
in this brief notice to you. Gen. CarvaJal
is now within four squares Of Gen. Ava
las-his troops. &c. occupy the Marka
Square.
i We have been fighting now ten days "a
enemy wecouidhavebeatcn in ten piinuies,
but our noble General, true to his pljnci,
pies. is not waging a war against the pe6-
pie, but for them, and the National Guard
being with Gen. Avnlos, be wishes 10 con-
eIliate them and is now in treaty with ibem
We have had only three men killed and
fifteen wounded. The enemy have Iot
I75 killed and wouudcd--Gco. Avalos ~
the leg. Col. Quintera in the leg; NJ
5 Langsworth, the brother of Mr.. Ralyn",h'
] former partner, was accidentally hiied,I
/, Mr.. WaddelI was also slightly wounded
: in the head. Mr.. Thomas Lawiop an4
Mr.. Robert Harris, who were "'th me =
: 6pbts. upra Yesterday, when My. Harris
was slightly wounded in the inot-Mr.
, Lawton accompanied him to Brownsyills.
5 They both behaved most handsomely.--
Send US some heroes-we want them bad.
: ly General carvajal viii " elcomc them
With open arms. He was edncsfed IL
Lexington. Kentncky. and has ahs isoul y
1svow and defend, 10 his own country, lhe
! principles WHICH DO has eeD developed