The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-13

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THE LATE EXPEDITION TO THE RIO GRANOE.
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Eull Particulars OF tho Capture OF BrazOs
Santiago by the Texans-Evacuated ny
the United States Troops-COnference by
the Texas Commissioners with Captain
Hill at Fort Brow Col
loqUy between Them.
The Galveston Ne,os OF February 2S contains fun
report OF the Incidents connected with the expedition TO
the Rio Grsnde up to the time General Nichols, of
the State Commissioners, left Brazos, which was on
the 25th utmo From this report we take the
following account-The expedition consisted OF
the Rio Gande regiment, COL John s. Ford and Lieut..
Col Hugh Mcleod commanding and consisting of about
500 men-in the following companes-Fort Bend Rifles,
Capt Dan A. Conner; Coast Guard, Capt. Davis Milan
Rifles, Capt. VIM Edwards Davis Guard, ICapt. Odum;
Lone star Rifles Capt. Redwood, and Galveston Artillery,
Cept II. Van Buren--the Milan Rifles and Davis Guard
from Houston Artillery Lone Stars and Coast Guard
from Gaveston-left Galveston on board the steamship
General Rusk Capt lem Smith, and the schooner Shark,
crossing the bar Tuesday, February 49, at midnight,
and arrived off Bazos santiago Island ut half past nine
O'Clock A. NJ Thu sday, February II.
The trip over was a pleasant one, however, the
men being cheerful and cOntented, though very a:h
crowded. All the reports, private and official concur
in sa,n that the men are well provided for; with
few exceptions in robust healsn all cheerful and
friendly, laboring actively and zealousy in the
various duties of their position. Though I'm
formed of the probability Of being fired into in crossn.
the bar, Capt smith eager and ready to do 50, his
Only trouble beng TO who would pay for the steamer
should the shot strike and sink her.
On arriving OF the island the Rusk was boarded by
pilot Lewis who gave information that Lieut.. Thompson,
United States Army, in command OF the post, with ~
men, bad received information Of the expeditions
coming and was prepared to give it warm reception
hree pieces Of heavy artillery planted ana shoted
ana bearing the bar 20 rake and sink seriously
cripple the Rusk Gs she came in.
II detern ined to keep the steamer and schooner
out Of the range OF the guns; Gen. h. Nichols Com
missioner for the State with Mr. Waller his Secretary,
and Col Ford went ashore, to seek an interview witn
Lieut. Thompson, and tndeavor to induce him not 10 op
pose handing the troops aud TO give them posses
without enuson Of blood
In the meaDtme TIE on the steamer aud schooner
To load their guns md placed at quar-
te,s under Lieut.. Coz 1cI.eod's command
Lieut. Thompson received his visitors in an excited
liz sail he WAS placed there to guard AMI pro-
the govern nopt property against any unlawnl
petition Upon q demand for its surrender, he said he
would not give up unless Cen Nichols and Col Ford
pioe Authorized 10 receive II. Those gentlemen
poduced Their author, ty from tue State Convention and
the Committee of Pubic Safety appointed by that body
Iuey SHOW ed the Lieutenant tho folly of his small force
les,sibg toe large one under their command He re-
piled that his nc conceived that he
required resist ouly flbuser expedition Ho could
regard ths that Light cesides he could not hope
10 Dc so CESS al ia Ies-tibe hhu ~olu horeoe eiVc
the poet anu retire ard give the Commissioners pos
session.
Ihe, said that 4 he wished is the regiment would
salute his lag when il hauled down; TO which he
Piled tina, he would be pleased II II bat that
they could prcscrba tier own terms as he had rot the
On given sic nal the vessels aud anchored in
the harnor, Syoney sherman, Jr (son of the veteran
General then came ashore, and as Ensign of the Lone
Star Rifles planted the Lone star flag the soil of Brazo
Santiago.
The Rusk then came up to the wharf, and the regiment
disemba kedbc Fort Bend Rifles nrst, then the Coast
Guard Lieutenant Stanhopc commanding, Captain Davis
being dangerously my, the Milan Rifles lone Star Rides,
anu Galveston Artillery Possession was at once taken of
all the fecera oper and the interest ng ceremony of
lowering the Uneo States dag and hosting that Of the
Lone STAR the same flagstaff, sue through WITH
The regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Mcleod commanding,
formed for dress parade The Galveston Artillery, using
the battery In POSITION reG salute OF thirty three guns
in honor Of The United States flag which was then
lowered IN silence The Lone flag was run up amid
the enthusiastic cheers and huZzas OF the Texas troops
accompanied by the old Texan national salute OF twenty
two guns
The supplies for tho regiment were then landed from
the steamer with expedition; and Lieut. Thompson and
his cemmar d, with their small arms aud ammunition,
tcck their departure The Commissioners rendered him
au TO that end viii he declined not neeiing it, He
expressed he qualification at tho courtesy shown him
hioughout, left more Ia sorrow than in anger.
The regiment were then assigned to their quarters in
the barracks NJ the post, ano Gen Nichols, Mr. Waller,
Col Ford Lieut. Colonel Mcleod sailed for Point lisa
bel where they landed in the night OF the 2st, ntend-
ing 10 proceed at once to Brownsville There was
convey ance tc be had at the moment, but lion 4. W
latham oxsrtcd himself TO forward their wishes and
they enabled TO start at dayg accompanied by
him
ed aud short time after Gen. Nichols sent, by Mr.
Waller, brief letter TO Capt r. u Hill, L s. A., com
mandng Fort Brown, to the effect that as Commits
a toe state Of Texas be delegated TO have
interview with Capt Hill touching busncs Of Importance
between Texas and the United states government lie
wished 20 have speedy interview with Capt HUI, when
the object OF his mission wou Il be revealed and Capt
Hill was requested to appoint the time and place Of
Mr. Waller delivered this letter in person Tie says
that Capt Hin asleep when he called, and boxed,
when he saw him, as II n had b. sleeping on The ef
fartc NJ (N.nt
teously that Gen Nichols would find him Ut his quarters
at any hour that evening, night or next morning and
Geo. Nichols could call and him at any time IL he
General Nichols somewhat netted At the tone OF
the message ami the style in whco IL gvcn bu he
desired to accomplish his mission peacefully AMI con
cluded lot 20 take notice Of the slight but to wait till the
next morning in expectation that Captain ds sense OF
propriety would iDduce hun 10 send written reply.
10 the meantime, General Nichols, Colonel latham and
Mt Waller paid visit TO Ma;amoros explain the object
the expedition to the MeXcles who, undcrst
the object of IT, were much excited, the Next
10 Brownsville concerning H. AS we have already
stu co the Leading Mecans favor the cause Of texas
AT mopieht on Friday General Nichols wrote aaoiher
letter to Captain B Informing the latter that report
had reached him (Gerc al NJ that an immediate
attack designed by Captain II. AMI his troops
the force Mt BRACES Santiago General n. avcftcd
TO The consequences OF such an nc against tho
reRuty o the State The fate OF individuals on either
sido would be matter 81 little moment pared with
the national resultscivl would inevitably
Gen N. intlmated tuat his own immediate c)arse Of
action depended the tenor Of Cap. reply and he
AK for IL at cnce, and IN writing.
TIE Go nmssoncfs then placed two reliable where
they could note every movement OF Capt Hills to bc
ported TO them tine instant any movement OF troops
red. None took place aud all the In the fort
the png up Of cannon balls the river bank
At Gay light saturday, 23d inst, Lieut., CooU Nc.
Lcod started for Braz santiago, 10 ory tho post aud
be in reaomess TO repel any attack Capt I'LL might make
We have already published the effect tns had
on the regiment, their calm determination and readi
nees 70 meet any danger, and the active steps trcn
at and continued In the subsequent days to forti
~ The position and keep vi{lant watch. The mon
hs ard subsequently that Capt H Ind General Nichols
arrested and informant says they were all to
proceed at 10 the main hnd and march up 10
Brownsville TO rcscus him Mt all hazards
At A ON saturday Genera al Nichols despatched
NJ. Waller 10 Capt. Hill with his second letter. anove
noted. About reply received, 10 which Cipt
Hill repeated. between quotation marks, the leading
points q, neral n letters, aud then said he knew of
matters Of busnoss' between the federal govern