New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-05
MEXICO.
TRIUMPH OF THE REvOLUTIONIsTs IN
TAMAUIIPAS

lODONlLR tccOunt OF lue present tl1le Oh n
Northern Mexco:-
As we stated in our lat ssue the COILS of civil
war in Mexico have at last been famed iuto a cea.
sumipg fame, which is sweeping everything before
it. The State Of Tamaulipss is almost wholly in
possession of the nsurgent forces Victoria has been
for weeks held by them, ard popular government
formed under the gubernatOral direction OF Sr. juan
j. de ia Cara. He has been joined by the towns Of
1ula, XiReues, San Fernando, Sofa de la Marina
&c, in the southern portion of the State, and the
probsl iy If that by this date the cities OF Matamc-os
ard Tampico alone hold out faithful for the Santa
Anna admlnistration--tbe former OF which IL even
now being mensced by large and enthusiastic insur-
gent orce rendered confident Of success from the
suit Of signal victory gained over their enemies
the gates Of the city. The State OF Guerrero not
whstanding the busiy circulated rum)rs of the death
Of Gen. Av is in the exclusive possession Of
that intrepid cbieftain and every arrival brings fresh
intelligence Of other outbreaks.
With those of neghbors Immediately
tiguous 10 U.s. the aspect Of affairs IL assuming quite
an interesting shape. On the morning of the 18th
ult. furious and bloody betfe was fought between
the insurgents and a portion Of the Government
troops of Mata,noros, at distance short from the
city that the sound Of the could be distinctly
heard from the plaza. The insurgents force
about 24O strong composed Of undscpined recruits,
picked up from the plow and from mechanical trades
men of all cIasses-fiesh from their pursuits imper-
fectly armed and wholly unsk.o In the subtle art of
war. They were attack q Dy force of l-0 men, of
the regular troops OF Mexico, led by Col. Cruz
chieftan renowned for his skill and his courage in
battle, and he was backed by at least one piece
some say two Of artillery, while the halarmed citi
zens had none. But the result clearly demonstrated
the heroic courage confidence and enthusiasm which
the sacredness Of their cause had inspired They
met their veteran enemies and entirely routed them,
with a loss OF FIVE OF their officers, of whom was
left dead the field of battle two others having since
died and the remaining two badly wounded. The
number Of soldiers killed and wounded in thus engage
ment is not yet definitely known. It has been
til .aiObf
probably the latter number will be found TO be near
est correct. The insurgents lost not man killed,
and had only one wounded.
The fight as we are credibly informed was wholly
unsolicited the port of the insurgents. Their plans
were not TO molest the force garrsoning Matamoros,
for the present but to POSSESS themselves OF the arms
and munitions contained N the Government arsenals
nj the towns Of Reynasar and CamargO which being
done they would then have felt themselves equal to
the contest with the vaorous Gen. Vol, of Texas
memory and h horde of hirelng despots, even with
in the walls OF Matamoros Gen. VOL! has decreed
il otherwise, however CountingOn the easy butchery
Of these patriots which he and even some on this bank
Of the Bravo, where the public expression of sen
timeIt is rightly unresiraIned as the bamy wind
that fans the cheeks Of liberal political praters,
is pleased to designate "a - an unorganlzed pl-
"rati al rabbe," he dispatched force for the
slaughter. Colonel Cruz, the officer sent in COM
mand sounded no parley-Ofered no terms TO
the insurgents other than those which were destined
for them from the mouth of the murderous cannon or
the equally relentless steel OF TIE sword the bayonet
and lance He is said to have ordered the murderous
charge of determination at once. But he was met Dy
those who fought not for "f filthy ucre," the ap-
proving smiles of yrant master but for that price,
less boon 10 the hearts of freementhat lost Liberty,
which had been wrested from them by their oppres-
sors Col Cruz the determined spirit OF the
men with whom heShad to contend and his sef.conf-
dent charges resulted in an nglorious defeat. his
veteran troops driven back to the city III dis
grace and this uDorganized plratical rabbe, being
victorious were left in the quiet possession OF the
ked there to remain or pursue their former plans As
best suited their inclinations
Rumors were current here on Tuesday last that Ca
margo had already fallen into the hands OF the nsur
gents; that il captured by another army OF them
under the command Of Carvai al and Juan Viareal
We know not how true this rumor may prove, but we
place credence in il from the fact that we have posi-
tive knowledge that considerable force has been Tor
some time in process of organization for that object
The insurgents in the battle near Matamoros were
commanded by r. Gauiier Nad0mar a. Commander
in Chief with the cid of Colonel Macedonia Capstran
and his son-n.law, Guadalupe Garcia--the latter OF
whom with the rank OF Commander OF the STAN
and the former that of Colonel of Cavalry. The minor
officers were almost wholly composed ofctizeos of Mat
amoros Since their very signal victory they have
planted themselves in d rancho near Mstsuoros,
where their ranks being hourly augmented with
fresh recruits and it would not surprise US If in our
next issue we were called upon 10 record the TACT OF
their having taken that city. Every thing at present
seems certainly 10 denote their complete success.
The deep osconteDt is general against the existing
Government that its administrators dare not move
the forces which garrison the cities of the Republic
through fear that the inhabitants themselves will rise
against them, 80 soon a. the cause Is removed wnlcn
forces them to subsection.
RumOr was current, day or two since, that Mex
icsn war-ve-sel had arrived at the mouth OF the Rio
Grande with reinforcements IN men and money To
Gen Wol The report turns cut only ~ part true
A small fore-and.aft schooner has arrived with dis
matches 10 the "great commander" but neither men
nor money has he received from that source.
LATEST FROM THE REvoLUTIosIsrs.-We are just
informed that the insurgents are by this time with
their friends at Victoria. Learning that their allies
at that place were about being attacked, they had
set out on forced marches TO join them On Monday
at 10 o clock they were Al San Fernando, half way to
Victoria SO that is probable they united with their
friends on Tuesday.
From The Flag of the 18th ult. we take the fol-
lowing: . .
TBE FIRST FIGHT.-The insurgents had their first
engagement as we learn, yesterday morning Re-
port has il that rancho short distance from ata-
moros body of 30O crossed from this TO the other
bank of the river. On the landing OF the first batch
of these men, thew were attacked by about an equal
number of cavalry from Matamoros. The insurgents
met and repulsed the charge, and entirely routed
their enemies capturing two prisoners IN the engage
ment.
mand of Col Cruz, with piece Of artillery, but
up to the moment of going TO press We nave no rela-
bic information OF them.
TgE REVOLUTION. Mexican revolution is
now in force along the northern frontier OF our neigh
Dor. On Thursday last the 10th ult, the proclama-
ton of the leader of the insurgents, accompanied by
stirring addresses from the chiefs were issued from
,b.ir eamp at "San Lorenzo de la Meza,' and, by
this time they are doubtless in possession Of the arms
and munitions of the garrison of Reynosa, which Is
10 be the first point of attack. The primary object Of
tie revolutionsts is to obtain arms and munitions Tor
their enthusiastic followers. At Reynosa and Ca
msrgo are deposits of and these points, being
the weakest. will be the first attacked by the revolu-
tiopary forces Thence their road will be open for
connection with their friends Of Victoria who re al
ready firmly seated ana rapidly concentrating. -