The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-01
latest from Ell Poso

PROCLAMATION OF THE MEXICAN GENERAL TRIAs.
Judge Hopkins and Mr.. Daguere arrived at San
Antonio Texas, on the Sd instant, from Ell Paso,
making the trip in twentysix days.
The San Antonio Ledger of the 9th instant con-
tains the following news:-
The up mail train was met on the 73d ult. at Live
Oak Springs Smith and Halls trains were met ON
the 18th. Two days previous they had been attack
ed by either Apacha or MuscaerO Indians, who
ceeded in stampeding sixty.fve animals, among
which were some very fine American horses. Mr..
train was met on the Sabinal en- the 3lst ult
Wentworth, with his drove Of CATTLE he'd reached the
Rio Grande. They met Bennett and wife and Nit.
chell on the 18th, at Eagle Spring. This party, we
and had met with no accident. On the 10th they
met Ned Hollis party, on the way 10 Preside del
NOrte, near Escondido Springs.
From the intelligence received by this arrival
there is just grounds for fearing troublesome times
at FL Paso. The action Of Governor Lane in regard
to Mesila territory has got up cons derabe excite
ment and illfeeling, which will be very apt owing to
the unprotected condition of the American side O
the river to lead to serious difficulties. Gen. Tras
with seven hundred troops, and dozen or NOR !,
pieces Of artillery, were quartered at III Paso. A
portion of his troops are ruthless savages armed
with their usual implements of warfare-the bow
and arrow. Should these get to drinking no power
control them and the result will be depredations
and outrages upon our settlements. The citizens Of
McGovinsville are in constant dread of incursions
from the FL Paso side About one hundred Indians
are incorporated in the regular army at that place
which increases the force to seven hundred. A
general feeling of insecurity pervades that section
of country. There have been some massacres of
Mexcans.
The following is the proclamation of the General
in-Chef of the Trias brigade to his subordinaes =
Fellow soldiers Know that the Governor of New Mexi,
has declared that the colony De la Mesilla which
is situated Mexican territory, belongs to the United
States.
This act which he intends to accomplish even by force
is outrage upon the honor Of the public and which
L ust lot BE- tolerated by hexcans
Ny desire is, by everl peaceable compatible
with honor 10 avoid collision, but If the Governor of New
Mexico egsress of the rights reserved the by
the constitution of the United States should persist 1t is
duty to resist and sacrifice yourselves necessary
in the defence 4 your country.
Fellow sodiers-I satisfied that prem ptness of
ti0n and discipline the of victory there
fore show fmmutable resolution and will conquer
your enemies. 1t is certain that shall triumph.
Live free die Ia the only alternative left us ;
and proud with the belief tina. there Is single
Mexican who does not prefer glorious death to life Of
infamous slavery.
Asr victory you may expect the benedctions of your
fellow citizens and the thanks OF your country.
But should you be conquered, you will everywhere
meet with humiliation and aronts, and lead miserable
life
Many Of your fellow citizens are disposed to
you, should you succumb participate In your victory
The wants and miseries you may undergo in conse.
quence Of ths event. should not arrest your determi-
nation.
Fellow toldiers depend that in your prvations and
dangers you will always have BY your side your COM
Panion and friend ANGEL TRIAS.
chihuahua. April q. 1e53.