The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-23
Interesting from the Rio Grnnde.
OUR BROWNSVILLE CORRESPONDENTS.

BRowSsvnLE, Texas, May ., $780,
Anniversary Of the Battles Of Paio Alto and Resaca de
la Pdlma- Desertions Of MEXICAN Soldiers-Repou-
tio,,ary Parties Crossing the Rver-7he Crops de-, dc
Yesterday was the anniversary Of the battle of PAlo
Alto and to-day that of La Resaca, which opened the
doors of the temple of fame and honorable distinction
to mspy daring spirits who had previously lived in COM
parative obscuriy and strange as it may appear not
single demonstration the part OF sovsreigns'
indicates that almost within cannon shot Of the
place that witnessed the daring deeds of many sallan.
men bravpg death for the sake Of inscribng their
IN this country's history.
But as substitute for this lack Of patriotic spirit
city nights ago the Of dsgraceful muir
der and VOL, who commands the way supplies US
with food for talk by launching into eternity or two
geasers per week. No entreates, humble prayers
abject cringing on the part of the ensavei
"vulgar herd,' of any avail, and human
blood 10 be the only nourishment at
all palatabe to this graceless and ungratsful
adventurer His last victim shot yesterday in sight
OF this place. and several others viii share his fate
Conchas administration of law in Cuba the of
democracy when compared with this boodhounds mill
tary despotfm in Tamaulipas.
AS his soldiers continue to desert daily, he has now
published edct providing that for every one OF his
deserving their colors the municipal authorities
of Matamoras shall Fay him at the rate twenty dollars
per head each and every of the wretches de-
sorting The is characteristic Of this man, and
as he ia aware that his masters overthrow his
life would DE in danger anywhere in Mexico he has no
idea of being caught with his pockets empty
The movement of Mexican troops continues on the
hne and the current report that party OF Nre0els
have crossed the Rio Grande some one hundred and
seventy miles above this place accounts for the evie
alarm of Santa Annals minions over the way. They
ehculd not be blamed for they know full well the terri
BILE fate in fer than one of the tyrsnt's,
Pachas in of their opponsnts success 10 the stu
gle currently and credibly reported that San
Luis Potosi and Leon in open rebelon aud hence
the of the movement Of troops from Monterey
and Saltillo for that section Of the country.
The prospect Of good crops on tins line Ia ..tering,
and when farmers secured in this they neither
for Santa Annals despossm for the result OF
the siege OF SebastopoL
Our trade il dull yet and have in other letters
there will be change for tbs better until
change of nagnates in Mexico takes place. So long
the tyrant in power he will all In hs
to cripple the frontier OF tho Rio GIande and retard its
growth. The simple circumstance of the Americans be-
ing in contact With them, will insure his heartfelt
animosity to wards that section OF Mexico.
The numerous exiles from Mexico continue scattered
the total want Of funds Keeps them from again launching
into the revolutionary vortex
The reports from Avarez8 quarters In the South are
of the most contradictory nature and depend ON the
New Orleans press altogether for from that
ter as in MAtamoras to be seen with q newspaper IN
your bands exposes you to be tried by military com
mission, consprAtor against the peace and dignity
of the State
will endeavor TO keep you informed Of what may
happen in this portion OF Uncle Sans dominicps and
win conseau ently try and keep the of afars gone
rally on the line CT the RIO BRAVO.