Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-10-13
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

FROM THE RIO GRANDE.
Movements of Cardenas and AIrelos-M Murders,
de-, dc.
The steamship Yacht, Capt. Thompson, ar
rived this morning from Brazos Santiago, the
l4th ult. She brought $53,S97 in specie.
The only paper we have received is copy OF
the Brownsville American Flag of the 4th ult.,
from which we learn that the excitement in
Matamoras, in consequence of the recent usur-
patton of Cardenas still continued. The con-
stituents of Sonora Rodriguez ond Vacez, eec-
ted 20 represent Maamoras in the State Legis-
latuie, do not recognize the right Of Cardenas
to expel them, nor will they acknowledge the
latter as the legal Governor. The National
Guard of Matamoras, composed Of 400 men,
have declared their determination to sustain
their representatives and Senior Prieto for Gov
ernor.
The Flag says that this guard recently left
Matamoras for Victoris, but, for some cause not
stated, returned, and took up temporary resi-
dence on the American side of the river, and
were maintaining correspondence with the
military commandant of Matamoras. The Flag
adds that the principal cities of the State have
pronounced against Carcenas, and within a
week some interesting scenes might be expect
ed IN Tamaullpas. The Flag warns the Next
cans, however, that it is violation of the laws
Of neutrality to use our territory as recruiting
place.
Gen. Avalos has issued proclamation to the
people of Matamoras, from the tenor of which
we should Judge that he intends to support Car
denas in his usurpation. He warns the inhabit-
ants against taking hostile attitude toward
the Governor of the State, and says that if dis
satisfied with the result Of the election, they
have legal recourse before the national repre-
sentation. He learns with regret that some
misguided persons are assembled at the Rancho
Falcete with hostile intentions toward the State
Government, and entreats them to return to
their duties secure of amnesty for the past
He appeals to them by the dangers they so he
roically passed through in October last, and as
sures them he is sincere friend, only solicitous
for their welfare and that of the frontier.
Circumstances have recently transpired which
lead to the belief that there has been foul play
with the stock drivers on the road between this
place and the Nueces.
A short time since, Captain Shannon of the
Custom House in this place, received letter
from two drovers, to the effect that they had
picked up near Santa Gertrudes, a drove of
some fifty animals, supposed to be those of
Mr.. Lemuel Taylor, who was one days march
ahead of them with about that number of ami
mails, and who they suspected had been murder
ed. Being in possession of this information,
Crpt. Shannon was on the look out for the re-
turn of the men who set out with Mr.. Taylor,
and few days since encountered one of three
who accompanied him, an old Mexican, named
Justo Lopez, whom he caused to be immediate
ly arrested.
On examination it was found tina. this Lopez
had rode in the saddle mule on which Mr.. Tay-
lor left this place, and had, besides several pie
ces of gold, supposed to have belonged to Mr..
Taylor. Lopez could give no satisfactory rea-
son for being in possession of this property,
and was accordingly committed to prison. Mr..
Taylor had not been heard from, and as the
=" cavalada" has been recognized as his, there is
little doubt but that he has been murdered
Mr.. Taylor was from Austin, where we learn
his family now resides.
Wearing apparel, corresponding with that
worn by Mr.. Catanet, has also been found on
the road between this place and Corpus Christi,
which leads to the belief that he also has been
murdered.