The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-19
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. .. 1854.
The Kasamsras PiomeersEsccps IF Bdrorsna dssd z'r
-Choyyes mode Observation-Disclosures Of tho troops
and Avtillery Commumcation Bstpeen Broensve1e ard
Nasamorus-DcaA Of the Commander Of a Money H.
eoy4-7hs In,esfmet Of Yioria-Prospets q tie Insay-
gents
The present stirring events among revolutionary
neghbors the opposite side Of tae Rio Grande may
make lettes to tho HERALD from this section Of the
eonntry Of interest To its reaes, and consequently
will furnish you With brief account o. what has taken
place the defet Of the government forces near
Matame ras the 18th of last month.
During the night of the Goth utims Coicnels Barbe
rena and Zena made their escape from the guard that
was conducting them from Mata to this mouth of
the river there be put board of Mexican vessel Of
war for the purpose Of conducting them to the Castle Of
San Juan de Uloa. They had been kept in solitary coa
nenent for forty days, the charge Of being In
with the rebels A that time this side
OF the Although the charge not suSstanAted
the officer nevertheless, who had them In charge, had
secret orders shoot them their way to the vessel
or after they board. OF this fact both were
aware before they left Matamoras and both gentlemen
are now mailing this place their temporary homo. On
the very day after their arrival here Santa Annas Paoha
In Matamorss General woli, tent ,omrsttee to
offer Them, If they would return free pardon under
his own and his masters signature; and this inon Of
power had the modification Of knowing that his generous
offer had been oontemptuousy declined
The endorsements that last week arrived at Maamo
ras from Vera Cruz and Tampico under the command
of General GalIoso consisted OF rank and Gle
accompanied by over one hundred women and the cor
responding number and other dogs that always
The inseparable companions OF the standing army OF
Mexico
General Cruz left Matamorss last week for Victoria
with 800 and two pieces Of artillery for the purpose
Of persing the rebels and was remarked that not
single OF the frceaters imported from Europe by
Santa anna accompanied hin, nor aid any one among
them do the 18th Of last month, wnen the " un.
dicpiined rabbe" soundy thrashed poor Cruz almost
within sight of Matamoras Up to yesterday morning,
Cruz yet within forty miles of Matamoras which fact
il presumptivr evidence that he is in NO hurry about
neetipg with these he has been sent to chasise This
proves him to be a man Of more than common sense.
On Monday of last the ferry boats, running be-
oreer Of General Vol, commanding in Matamorss,
although one was aware that state Of Wat existed
between the United states and Mexico The non inter-
between the two places only lasted two three
hours and the greatest momentay excitement prevailed
when the ferry line let loose this side and coiled
up the ether under the immediate supervision of the
guard there stationed. The furious General thought
better Of it, and IS understand, the high mandate
countermanded through the Intervention of Captain
J. Diegsp. the American Vice Coasu in Matamoras.
IT must have been highly pleasing to the Chevaher OF
the national and distinguished order of Guadalupe Don
respectable ctisens here highly approved Of the steps
taken by him respecting intercourse bet ween the
two nations and let in all kindness hope these sym
patbzng gentlemen may receive al letter OF
thanss from his Most serene Highness himself.
few days sgo ulpany Of seventy dragons, under
the command Of one Pauline who conducting some
five thousand dollars from Tampco, for the troops In
Mstamoros were attacked BY small party Of the rebels
and completely dispersed The bloodthrsty Pauline
captured arr made to suffer death on the spot.
The forces that invested Victoria sisted Of some
LOO men, and eleven pieces Of artillery, under the
deTs of Cen Parrod and the rebels in the place fell
for nearly three days when their ammunition having
given out they abandoned the place with all their
and equipments except two heavy pieces of artillery,
which they spiked, they had means Of removing
them. The loss sustained BY the beseged four
teen men, ar the nskaiants three hundred Ia
killed, wounded, and put hors du combat. The forces
that under GautieI Cspstran and Garcia were advano
ing from this line to support their friends in Victoria,
could not reach them time but formed junction with
them some thirty miles from the city Victoria is said
to be in ruins.
The nsugents in guerilla parties of from fifty to two
hundred strong watch every military post in ramaupas
present already force OF 1850 Their object
for the present. In being divided into many PARTIES 10
in order the better to obtain subsistence
" Is now agreed by all the knowing ores that Gen.
Vol viii not venture cut TO try his hand in person
against what he and his fellow iDiOns insoenty call
the "unosciplined rabble" and rest assured that all
present weak and contemplate government Of Mexico
feel 6dent of ultimate aud in higher
and better spirits than they were wien the ball was
opened.
camps Of the insurgents you may feel confident that
he revolution in Temaulipas will not be put do by the
efforts of either Santa ADpa or any of his slaves.
On eide Of the river, at present. things quiet
account Of What is taking place among neighbors
the other side Of the river
Tie mail is about to close, and viii only add
RIO BRAVO.