The true Democrat., 1854-09-20
From the Brownsville Flag, of Aug 18th. Highly Interesting from Mexico.

Idmauhpds an Arms-I Terrible Battle near Mo-
 tamoras-Great Loss on the side of tue Gove,7a-
 me'at Troops-None on that of tbe hasurgents-
 Glorious Factoay to Me Llberators.
 ! As we stated in our last issue the coals of c- vii war ln Mexico has at last been famed into a consuming fame which is sweeping everything before it. The State of Tamaulipas is now almost wholly Tn possession of the insurgent forces Victoria has for weeks been held bv them and popular government formed under the gubernatorial direction of San J uan J de la Garza. He has been joined by the towns of Tula, Jimenes, San Fernando, Sota de la Mari na, etc., in the southern portion of the State, and the probability Is that by this date the cities of Matamoras and Tampico alone hold out ! faithful for the Santa Anna administration-the former of which Is even now being menaced by a large and enthusiastic insurgent torce render ed confident of success from rhe result of a signal victory gained over their enemies near the gates of the city. The State of Guerrero, notwithstanding the busily circulated rumors of the death of Alvarez is now in the exclusive possession of that intrepid chieftain, and every arrival brings fresh intelligence oi other out breaks
 With those of our neighbors immediately contiguous to us, the aspect of affairs are assum- lng quite an interesting shape. On the morning ot the 18th instant, a furious and bloody battle was fought between the insurgents and DOT ton of the government troops of Matamoras, at a distance so short from the city that the sound of the cannons could be distinctly heard from the Plaza. The insurgent force was about 24O strong composed of undisciplined recruits, picked up from the blow and from their pur- suits; impertectly armed and wholly unskilled in the subtle art of war; They were attacked by a force of l6O men, of the regular troops of Mexico, led by Col. Cruz, a chiettain 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 half armed citizens had none. But the result clearly demonstrated the heroic courage, confidence and enthusiasm which the sacredness of their cause had inspir- ed. They met their veteran enemies and en- tirely routed them, with loss of five of their officers, one of whom was left dead on the field ol battle, two others have since died and the remaining two badly wounded. The num- Der of soldiers killed and wounded in this en- ga5ement is unknown. It has been variousv estimated from three to forty -eisht-more pro- bably the latter number will be found to be nearest correct. The insurgents lost not man ! hIlleu, dlu liu Ouly Oue WOullQeQ.
 This fight, as we are credibly informed, was wholly unsolicited on the part of the insurg- ents. Their plans were not to molest the force garrlsoning at Matamoras, for the present-but to possess themselves of the arms and muni- tlons contained in the government arsenals at the town of Reynosa and Comargo; which be- ing done, they would then have felt themselves equal to the contest with the valorous General Woll, of Texas memory, and his horde of hire ling despots even within the walls of Matamo- ras. General Woll has decreed 1t otherwise. however. Counting on the easy butcherv of these patriots, which he, and even some on this bank of the Bravo, (where the public ex- pression of sentiment Is rightly as unrestrain- ed as the balmy wind that fans the cheeks of the 'liberal' political praters) is pleased to de- signate as "an unorganlzed piratcal rabble!'' he despatched a force for the slaughter.
 Col Cruz, the officer sentin command, sound- ed no parey-offered no terms to the insur gents other than those which was destined for them from the mouth of the murderous can- non, or the equally relentless steel of the sword. the bayonet and lance. He is said to have or dered the murderous charge of extermination at once But he was met by those who fought not for " filthy lucre," or the approving smiles of tyrant master but for that priceless boon to the hearts of freemen--that lost liberty, which had been wrested from them by their oppres- sors. Col. Cruz soon saw the determined spirit of the men with whom he had to contend, and his self confident charges resulted in an ingo- rious defeat. His veteran troops were driven back to the city in disgrace, and this "unorga- nized piratical rabble," being victorous, were left in the quiet possession of the field, there to remain or pursue their former plans as best suit ed their inclinations.
 Rumors were current here on Thursday last, that Comargo had already fallen into the hands of the insurgents-that it was captured by another army of them under the command of Carvaial and Juan Villareal. We know not how true this rumor may prove, but we place credence in it, from the fact that we have positive knowledge that considerable force has been for some time in progress of organization for that object.
 The insurgents, in the battle near Matamoras, were commanded by E. Gausier Valdomar, as commander in chief, with the aid of Col. Ma cedonia Capistrain and his son-in-law, Guada- lupe Garcia; the latter of whom with the rank of Commander of the Staff and the former