The southern press., 1852-01-13
Rio GRANDE Cry, Dec. III, 1851.

The steamer Corvette, Capt. Ben Moses, ar
rived here on the 7ih, having on board company
X, 4th artillery, under command of Lieut.. Glib
bons, who is accompanied by Lleuts. Holmes
and DUNCAN. This company is destined to re-
leve Capt. Prince, who is now at Belleville, op-
posite Guerrero. | understand that it is Gen
Harneys intention to recommend this rs par
manent post The Corvette also brought up
another company, commanded by Major Has
kns, with Leuts. Slaughter and -- as subal-
terms, who were left AT Edinburgh, opposite Rey-
nOsa.
On the 9th the Corvette proceeded up the
river to Roma, with Gen. Harney and staff on
board. Roma being nearer the centre of oper
ations at present, Gen. II. has determined to 10
cate himself there until the present disturbances
on the other side are brought to a final close
On the 10th Lieut. Gibbon and party marched
for Belleville.
Nothing certain has been heard from Carva-
jail, but it is supposed that he is still on this side
of the river. On the 9Th he was at a rancho
called Aqua Nueva, about fifty miles from Ro-
ma, but | have not heard what force he had with
him. His men are to be found in all the little
towns and ranchos on the river between Guer.
rero and Rio Grande City, without any apparent
organization, but every squad or party accom-
panied by an officer. 1t is evident that but lit
tie time would be required to concentrate his
scattered forces on any given point, and all ap-
pear to be anxiously waiting the arrival of rein
forcements from the interior of Texas. All sorts
of rumors are ahoat as to the movements of Col
Ford, but the most definite intelligence have
heard is contained in a letter from Austin, re-
Gently received here, dated the 26th ult., which
states that Ford was in high spirits, and rapidly
recruiting men.
A Mexican who arrived day or two since
from San Patricio reports that two bodies OF
men passed through that place the day before he
left, the first consisting of about eighty men and
the second of thirty The latter were guarding
three wagons containing two pieces of artillery
and ammunition. Both parties stated they
were on their way to j,in Carvajal. He did not
learn the name of their officers. This man is
known here and his veracity vouchcd for--but
quien sdbe
One thing is certan unless reinforcements
arrive soon, the affairs may be considered as
closed. Gen. Uraga is stationed at Mier with
620 men and four pieces Of artillery. There
are also about 800 at Camargo, and guards
at Reynosa and Guerrero. Uraga has sent all
the wounded to Cerralvo, with sufficient guard.
Canales is at Guerrero, where he met with a
sorry reception from the citizens, who refused
to furnish his troops with the necessary provi.
sions and forage. Report says that this officer
is again in correspondence with Carvnal propos.
ing to join him with the National Guard of the
State of Tamaulipas, on certain conditions
which are variously stated Should this be
true, Carvajal may again be enabled to take
the field, with better prospects of success than
before.
United States troops are now stationed at all
the crossings or ferries between Guerrero and
Brownsville, but this would be no impeachment
to any party of armed men wishing to cross, a,
there are plenty Of places where the river coult
be forded, and provisions, ammunition, &c.
could be crossed in n canoe
Brownsville Dec. Is Report says that thu
military authorities across the river declared
Matamoras to be no longer in a state of siege
and hauled down their flags, on the l4th. The
proclamation of Uraga prohibiting the crossing
of foreigners, with or without passports, excep
at certain designated places, still remains il
force however.