The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-04

TIE DrNouMESr.
On Saturday night Burch visited the headquarters Of
Escobedo and had long consultation with him, return
ing To his command In time for roll call al early morn
During the morning he rode down TO the city and as 10
the plaza he saw Norris standing in front OF the palace
In close conference with Mcja the Commander in Chief
AS snch sight is unusual In te Mexican service, he I'M
mcdatey suspected that they betrayed and, Norris
coon after approaching, he accused him OF IT, Norris
made no response and Burch with not loud but
deep, hastily mounting his horse rode down TO the fort
and acquainted Ghoson with the facts That officer
seemed siupehec and unable TO believe them glance
ao~h nS broad street leading to the fort revealed ABOUT
ing Pointing them out Burch endeavored to prevail
upon Gholson drs 10 open the guns charged with grape
and canister upon then and refusing this to make his
escape; but purpose Seeing that further efforts
TO his friend useless Burch finally lcaped over
the cmbankment across the dtch and plungin into the
river, which was close at hand. across without
casting of either his boots his pistols shot or two
was fired at him, but unavangy. Gholson arrested,
tried and shot, and IL at time confidently stated
that Burch had suffered the penalty. brother OF
Gholsons, supposed to be implicated is still in connne
ment
An attempt has been made 10 show that the plot
discovered by the sagacy shrewd the secret
police and that ncaded the assassination of General
Meja and general pillging OF the city, but these non
sensc statements have their origin in the barrooms OF
the city, or in the brains OF lying editors OF papers pub
and contempt from both liberal and imperialst Burch
holds appointment lieutenant colonel In the liberal
army, and most OF the men who accompanied him 'nso
the country now hold commissions He states that Nor
rs received twenty thousand dollars and lieutenant
colonelcy as the price Of his treachery.
BROWNSVILLE Texas Nov. 3, 1885.
The condition Of affairs has not materially changed
since the date Of my last despatch. Aoonstan skrmsh
ing has been kept up outside of Matamoro and the be
rails have dropped occasional shell into the city, but
material damage has been done.
RErsFoRcRxESrs Expected
yesterday informed by siaf officer of General
Escobsdo that the liberal chief awaiting reinforce
ments, which were confidently expected last evening
He earnestly denied the rumors which have been pre-
vaen for the past few days that the liberal force
about to be withdrawn, and enthusiastic in his assur
ances that the city would be eventually taken.
THE HOSPITALS
established for the of the liberal wounded
in full operation, and every attention paid their
wants The Mexcans this side Of the river who are
all republican in sentiment are contributing supplies
and delicacies for their use.
RUMORs
There have been the arrival OF French troops
at the mouth Of the for the past three days. and
Of the Matamoros journals have been loud in their
assurances Of what would he accomplished when they
reached the city. gentleman who reached here last
evening from Bagdad that such troops had
and transports were in sight Tho libesals who
usually well informed laugh at the idea OF the mpe
ralists receiving from Vera Cruz or else
where.
OF two three thousand dollars has been levied all
persons engaged In business in Bagdad. II Is alleged
money Is Ieveu the purpose OF paying
troops, who il appears notdspossd TO night for he
empire, y without pay, and vast apprehended tha
unless was forthcoming, revolt would take place.
As protection from forced loans Is one among the
strongest arguments used by the supporters Of Maxi
milan. 1t is presumed the money Will be paid with but
poor grace. .0
General Escobedo has received communications from
President Juarsz Of the date OF October 2 Hc had
established his government Paso del Norte, and calls
upon all good citizens to acknowledge him the head OF
tho republic Of Mexico He announces his intention to
continue tho contest until the French expelled and
liberty and republican institutions established.
FROM THE INTERIOR.
despatch from Colonel Trevno to General Escobcdo
says that portion OF his command, under Captain d.
Jacinto Fragoso, recently encountered force OF the
Francora at villa de Garcia, tho road between
Ceralvo and Monterey, and routed them killing num-
Der and capturing five prisoners The fight was hand
to hand contest In the streets Of the village.
The same party surprised force Of tho mperasis at
Heslla, and captured their and horses
Colonel Trevno holds the road between Monterey and
Matamoros and has SUFFICIENT force prevent reinforce
latter even though they could be spared for that pur
pose.
BROWNSVILLE, Nov. 4, 1895
LIBERALS IN WANT or AnxuSIros
am reliably informed this morning that the liberal
forces in great want of ammunition, and that the
delay in attacking the town is owing to that crcun
stance Moreover the troops said to be In bad cond
tion, owing to the recent "norther accompanied Il
was by cold, chilling rain.
TIE PRosesm
The friends OF the liberal cause hers and they CON-
prise the great bulk Of the population, zach day
growing less sangune OF Escobedos in capturing
the city Had the attack been made Immediately upon
his arrival would doubtless have succeeded but this
long continued delay he's enabled General MejistO In
and strengthen his fortncasons has given time
for the organization and drill Of Abe French and
other foreign residents and above all has given courage
and confidence TO his troops, until noe II will be
tremey dcut matter 70 overcome these various means
sim ali hope for the success Of cause which appeals
TO our best sympsthes a. against Power established
upon the ruins OF doctrine closely cherished by every
True American.
mAnP rAHKn .s
small steam vessel recently arrived from Tampco
with sapp,iss for me imperialiss AZ she was sailins
under American colcrs NO opposition sas made 10 her
pa.sass mp The river By NE bssA Arrived .. the evee
Yankee immediately sold her 70 the inperai author
ties, who eoevefted her into gunbeat The name q
abba 70 hod him MP 70 the gaze Of an adlssag world
~ TEE CITY
svsTy>htng remains quiet. Dusinsss v entirely sus-
pended and the citizens sughingy stale that they
enjoying long holiday Drinking and feasting the
order. Anapprehensions have been dismissed and al
pack up hcr slender material and withdraw which II 10
confidently expected they will soon do.
BROWNSVILLE, Nov. !, 1885,
Al Close my despatch there material change in
tho condition or Affairs There has been slight skrmsh
DR uurin8 INC past Two oayS sno HttI0 Atisfy pfhc
tee, but nothing Of moment.
STEAMER CAPTURED.
The steamer Rio Grande, owned by certain parties In
Bagdad captured BY the liberals between here and
that place the 5th Application has been made 10
General wetze by the captors 10 be permitted 20 bring
the boat here The Generals decision has yet been
announced.
wEATHKR.
The cold north wind Of the past few days has ceased
and the weather Is now warm and comfortable
General Escobedo has received q despatch from thu
commander Of the liberal forces In the vicinity Of Mon
terey stating that that city had been evacuated by the
French troops who had marched 10 the interior Tam
pco closely bcsegcd by the liberals and the news
Of evacuation rs daily expected.
AROUSED.
General Jackson, commanding Second division,
Twenty .nfh corps headquarters at Rnggold Barracks
reached this city this evening He states that troops
moving down reinforce the liberals before Matamoros
vnd that the farmers throughout the country bringing
down cattle and other supplies In large quantities.
BROWNSVILLE, nov. II, 1895.