Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-01-22

The WAR ON THE Rio GRANDE,
AND DEFEAT OF THE INSURGENTS AT
CERRALvo.-The American Flag, a
newspaper published at Brownsvilles
on the Rio Grande, furnishes news
from that quarter to the 10Th ult.,
by which we learn that Carvajal
and his band Of insurgents have met
with no better success in their de-
monstration against CeTralvo than
they did at Matamoros. They have
been compelled to raise the seige and
retreat to the American side of the
river. The Flag says that General
Harney has returned TO Ringgold
Barracks, and is determined to en-
force our neutrality laws so far as
may be in his power. The Flag is
opposed 10 the revolutionary move
ment 10 Northern Mexico, of which
!; speaks in condemnatory terms.
,enouncing those engaged in it. ad-
vising all Americans TO obey the law
Of their country, and predicting for
Carvajal a speedy overthrow. The
following is the latest intelligence Of
the operations Of the antagonist
forces:
The steamer Comanche arrived
here late on Monday night, bringing
accounts of the recent battle at Ger
ralvo between the forces OF Carvajal
and those of Gen. Jauregui. 1t ap-
pears that Gen. Jauregui had 220
men and two pieces Of artillery,
while the forces under Carvaial
amounted to $50 men without can
non. Carvajal charged the guns Of
Jauregui, and succeeded in driving
him from his position, capturing
much Of the ammunition, and many
horses, saddles, wagons, and small
arms belonging 10 Jauresui's camp;
but from some unaccountable cause
failed in securing the large guns.
JaUregui took shelter in a large stone
house near the edge OF the town
with his cannon. There he held
them at bay for two days, using
small stones instead OF shot, with his
large guns. At this juncture, Carva-
jal received Information of the near
approach of large detachment Of
Gen. Uraga's force, and he at once
broke up and commenced a precipi-
tate retreat.
We are Informed that his forces
became much scattered in their stam-
pede, but the most of them, with their
leader, reached Guerrero, and imme-
diately crossed over the Rio Grande,
thus putting that river betwixt them
and harm. They are thus driven
out OF Mexican territory, and have
found refuge on American soil.
All accounts agree that the late
battle at Cerralvo was very severe
one; that Gen. Jauregui's men fought
with as much determination and
vaIor as could be expected from any
people fighting for their homes and
their country's honor. The little
band under Carvajal charged the
shotted guns of their opponents with
the bravery and perseverance char
acteristic of veterans, and in a good
cause would have deserved, as it
most likely would have secured. sue
cess. But their victory will prove
as disastrous as defeat could posi-
bly, be.
We believed this abortive and i'll.
advised attempt at a revolution TO be
well nigh ended. Unless large rein
iorcements are speedily received
from Texas, nothing can help them.
The last accounts from Capt. Ford
were not encouraging TO the hopes
of the invading forces. He was
about leaving San Antonio for Aus
Tin, to try what might be effected in
that quarter. We are happy in re-
ceiving the assurance that Capt.
Lewis will have nothing TO do with
the affair. AS we can see nothing de-
sirable 10 be effected in so hopeless
struggle, we sincerely trust it will
proceed no further.