The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-28

drawing and nearer TO the democratic principle
that dresms Of annexation 70 tho United Sta ss
have i had PI proof Of III his s Last
The against the government Of General Santa
Anna st Monterey have declined TO cooperate with Cara
vsjs although the latter haA their aid aud be
bad therefore to quit the country cross the ronsr
with al his 6liousters.
II has been added that the city of Mexico was p,l.vsa
selves TO ene Ing into tho houses II the srs AZ
whom public Indignation strongest; carrying way
nothing stolen Tho conda Of specie belonging 70
the merchants, which left Mckee, arrived 1t Vera
STE ana whole lesse 20 insert this letter your Jour-
nal ana accept the thanks OF your devoted servant
PACHECO, Mexican Minister.
Battle In Mexico Between Texan Rangers and
0ex1calas and Indians.
From the New orleans Picsyune, Oct. III
By the steamship Lousiapa just In from Indianola and
Sunday 14th irs containing an address from Capt Cal
lshsn, Of the Texan Rangers n the people Of Texas
dated Eagle Pass Oct giving among other things, an
with force Of ZOO comp ,sed Of Mexicans iipans and
-emnoles The battle, it sppears, lasted ABOUT three
hours when the enemy retreated Fernando about
twelve miles distant. Four IL Capt Callahsns command
killed and four wounded. About eeh 1--we Of
enemy were supposed to be killed and one hundred
wounded.
tspt. Callahan las we gather from his aadress) was
appointed commander Of expedition to destroy the
'riers Of the tribe. He says:-
On the path Of September was Joined on the lie BY
II. m. s..
Of Antonio, and Nat Benton Of Ssgun and proceed
ed BY regular marches fom hat place after the
arrived on the 18th Of September on the Rio Grsnds,
the mouth of the Los Moros
Here be found Ii next TO impossible to follow the
Indians further account Of the high water Ia the Rio
Grande He waited few days for the water 10 sub,ide
to no purpose and then ched to Eagle Pass with
view TO the river at that point proceed direct
to the camp of the Indians, situated about thirty Ave
miles west of the river the city Of San Fernando
AT Lage Pass he received from the Acade OF iedras
egas opposite that town and from the citizens OF the
Rio Grande generally, the assurances of assist
ance by men and means to effect bis object
On the I'd instant he the river and on the 81
marched toward the Indian encampment Mt the head Of
III rangers and volunteers. Captain Callahan proceeds
a. t0llnws:-
At noon we encamped on a small stream ten miles
west the Rio rande where We refreshed and
horses Up to this time the Mexican authorities AMI
citizens bad shown much kindness and evnced their
COED wishes a. to the success Of the expedition and
many even volunteered to enlist under me, but none
were received. After incoming 1t an hour two, we
marched on tow I'd San Fernando beyond which were
along the highway to the city over witeIy extended
prairie, about in the afternoon, while marching lei
from MOI Of timber about mile to the northward. At
first these men were not noticed supposing to
be Mexican herdsmen, but on their approaching within
two hundred yards Of discovered them to be In
dian eheftsns resdy dressed and painted for battle
and they we're Evidently trying to deeoy us from
road waited for tho enemy to begin the battle
for by this time large numbers Of them had emerged
from the timber seemingly, viii the intention Of
to our right and lett to the amount Of several
hundred horsemen, and commenced to are on u,.
two hundred yards distant and broke leg of his horse
Perceving that the enemy, composed Of both Indians
and hexicsns were trying to outhank U.S. ordered my
men 70 charge, which was executed In fine style and
thirty Of the enemy we're slain. Whilst making our
charge the left flank Of the enemy, whh extended for
half mile, in rear and opened on us
very severe fire. during which four If gallant men
were Killed. The front and right flank, which we
charged, after CALLING Are, fed before u.s. leaving la
NJ he tiorc
determination to gain Then discovered that our
enemy numbeIe some six hundred as all their
fooimen were concealed in the timber, and had not
advanced in view the prairie. My men formed In n
strong position beneath the bank Of a small creek on
which the enemy had been encamned, and their whole
f ice coming up against continued the battle for
about three hours when they fed in the direction Of San
Fernando leaving as beard this evening eighty
five Killed ard with the loss Of hundred wounded.
This we learn from Mexicans who engaged In
III battle and from other since my report his
Excelency tie Hon. T. NJ. Pease. The same Mexicsns
have also informed me that the actual number Of
enemy was $50 men. After the retreat Of the enemy
which was about dark, We supposng that they would
fell back back TO the Rio Grande, where would be
safe from any number Of and any quantity of art
Of iedras Kegas about sunrise, we took possession
the west bank Of the Rio Grande. The men who we're
KILLED q my Command are ". H. Copton and August
Smith Of my company. rangers Willis Jones Of Capt
Hepry's company. ami H. n Holland OF Capt. Benton's
company Of volunteers. The men wounded are John
Gregcr, dangerously of Caot Henrys company Capt
Net Benton Eighty, and First Lieut. Henry 4, King
slightly fatton slightly, and Eustace Benton (moraIly)
ofmy company.
After paying compliments to ,he officers and men
Of the command tor their brave and gallant conduct
capt T. sster hat he Is occupying the OF Peias
Negras, oppoite Eagle Pass and Intends hold the po
si'ioo until enforced from the settlements The Mexi
cans, he says, have basely betrayed his command by
pretending To favor their expedi ion against the lp,ns
and then attempting to draw hem into at the
battle ground which wouli have succeeded but for the
bravery OF his men against overwhelming odds. lie then
proceeds
informed the prominent o. this place this morn.
ing that rid here 20 axht the Mexicans but
To whip sud exermna The Indians and that we do not
yet desire To fight them although they have killed and
wounded several Of our best men, have told them that
they must deliver up TO the Indians oherwi Tex
ans will make them responsible for the murder their
wives and children and the depredatons upon pro-
perry II Il clear that they combine with ani pro
tect the Indians have tried 10 xplan then the IN
stce Of their course and have ADVISED them that we
viii invade their country and burn the last of their
towns they continue to protect and fraternze with
this hand IT outlaws whose hands still reeking Ia the
blood Of innocent women and children beneath the
hawks OF relentless savage We molestei none their
property until found them fighting eide by side with
the Indians whose deponac hands still with the
blood Of Texan women and children. And have since
troubled nothing, what esessary for our own
support and safety. Had supposed the Mexicans
would have united aiih the Indians against u.s. would
never have crossed into their country with number
OF mentut now here, and intend TO hold foot
ing until something II accomplished.
Captain Callahan concludes his address by calling on
the Texans TO come 10 his assistance, remarsing -
W. are well fortified here with for protcc
tion and have support At hand sufficient 10 shield
from destruction till we receive reinfotcements We
have brought all our wounded with US, and they are
web cared Tor at the hospital ut Eagle Pass Our dead
shall be brought In, and receive decent nterment on
American soil We in hourly expcc alton Of an st.
tack from . thousand Mexcans and Indians but we can
whip them Again call you for assistance, for the
sake Of Jour individual protection and that OF your
country. The Indians say they determined TO
k they go, and they the Rio Grande TO- your
settlements almost weekly II not exiermnated, any
hour may ring the death knell Of Of your inbred
and friends. There will be safety for your frontier
settlements hereafter The Seminolcs Muscaeros and
Lpans all determined TO scourge Texas with blood
and outrage 80 long ms they remain unchastisei. We
fought all these tribes yesterday and learn the
celebrates Seminole cheftsin, Wild Cat.
The Right Of BelIigercnts.
The following explanations in regard to the rights Of