The New York herald., 1863-11-22

Perhaps the most Important war news we have
to-day IL froa the Texas expedition OF General
Banks. The occupation of Brownsville. appears to
have boen dc.a.od by some very urgen. reasons.
An attempt TO rcyolutiouzs the district Of Tamau.
iipas, which includes Matamoros and Tho
mouth Of the Rio Crande, by the Mexica,
chief Mramon handing it over to the French
was frustrated by the timely appearance O
General Banks. The presence Of the Union troop.
drove General Coba1. the ally Of Miramon. to the
other side Of the river. where he Icll into the
hands Of Cortinas. who defeated him. and shot him
asa traitor. Three revolutions occurred in one
week On Tho Mexican frontier of the Rio Grande.
ia The regular Mexican fashion; but the position
whica General Banks now occupies secures to the
United States tho port OF Matamoros withou. en-.
broiling US in foreign war. as might have been
the csso II the Tamarlipas country had been
handed over to French rule
No acco1nts direct from Knoxville, later than
those published yesterday have been received. In
Washington no apprehension is felt for the safety
the. city until relieved 10y General Grant, who,
since the junction Of shermans with Thomas'
force. las ample means at his disposal for 90
doing.
The recent rain storm has extended to Virginia.
aud the Army Of the Potomac is once more stuck
In the mud. Our cavalry occupy Culpepper. but
the infantry have not yet advanced to that
point. Rumors prevailed in the camps yester.
day that Lee had fallen back from the line Of
the Eapidan; there Is no reason, however,
ior VehN.i ing that he has abandoned position SO
strong, both naturally and srtifcially. II is now
ascertained that the parties. deprcdating in the
rear Of our forces are composed Of dcserters from
the Union army, who wsyiay and rob travellers
scrimuately. but pay particular attention
to suffers, pu,ycyors! and others who carry con
siderable Gums Of money.
Large quantities Of provisions and medical
stores have been forwarded to the Union prisoners
al Richmond. and no anxiety need be entertained
"a regards their condition so long as tho rebc
authorities permit The distribution Of the supplies
ssnoug them. There has been some delay In for
warding the stores. owing TO the lack OF trans
portstion from City Point TO the rebel capital; bu
this difEculty We are assured has been overcome.
nrsc1LLANRous NEWS
The latest European news by the Persia state
TIA. the liberal press OF italy cordially endorse
tho prInsiplcs OF Napolcons speech TO the frcnc
Legislature. The Opintonc, OF Turin, support
the idea Of Congress. but adds that Italy. "fore
seeing coming events. mus prepare 20 take u
arms"
Letters from Madeira announce the arrival thcr
Of tac division Of French kon-ciad vessels whicl
h.ely sailed from Brest. During this second tra
those vessels have given the most satisfactory re
suls both a. TO stability and speed, having prove,
themselves faster than the Napoleon and the Tcur
vile. the best steam vessels OF the old feet whcl
Ind been placed at the disposal Of vice Admira
Pcnaud daring this experimental voyage
After prolonged session yesterday, the Boar
or County Canvassers, by a vote OF seven 10 Gve
agreed TO refer back the returns from the Ten,
district OF the Eighth ward for correction. Tn
vote which turned the scale vas that OF the rcpu,
licau member, Supervisor wisenan. This led
The passage OF another resolution, by which ~
Board agreed 20 throw oat the votes for bo
Bosw0rth and McCunn in the disputed distrc
This will have the effect OF procuring the certi
cato Of election for McCu1n by eighty five N
j,riiy.
special meeting of ,h. Board Of co1acilmt