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

these continually renewed resources on texas 10 sus
win take the liberty to recall 10 your memory how
very different to what is passing here has been the con-
duct OF France which mas Just torn
the American Mon France remained Loyalty neutral.
Ii IL had been otherwisef We had done the one hun
dredth part OF what being done in Brownsville or on
the banks Of the Rio Grande-the American people
would have loudly protested and they would have oeen
right.
The international laws adopted by all civilized nations
obligatory upon all As they bound In honor TO re
main neutral so do they bind also you cannot pre-
tend TO be exempt from rules upon which you have leaned
under pretext that they are now useless
After having presented TO your General the preceding
observations close my letter by protesting in the most
formal manner against the fragrant violation OF neutrality
on THIS nonier, ana particularly in srosnsvile.
accept General the assurance Of my highest esteem
Commanding the Naval Division of tho Mexican Gulf
To the GENERAL Commanding the forces OF the United
states on the Rio Grande.
GENERAL wErrzrLs REsroxsg
HEADQUARTERS, DIsrRIcr OF rHs Rio GRASnK, /
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov TO- 1858
Monsieur G CLour, Commander OF the Naval Division,
Gulf OF Mexico:--
SiR-I have received your communication of the 9th
inst. and return 1t herewith cannot receive docu-
ment 80 disrespccful TO and TO the government, |
have the honor to represent.
II you hnve any complaints 70 make, they viii be
duly submitted TO higher authority, II said complaints
are in proper tonc and coucled N proper language
am, SIR very respectfully, yonr obcdient servant,
g. WEITZEL Major General Commanding
SECOND LErrkR.
Orr THE MOUTH OF THE Rio GRANpr
FRIGATE MAGELLAN, Nov. o. 1865. !
GESKRAI.-I have the honor to inform yon that
snot were nred the American size NJ
OF French marines gong up the river on the steamboat
Antonio.
According to my positive orders the officer command
ing the detachment recommended TO his men not TO
answer act of hostility whatever coming from the
American side. This order was executed and viii con
tnuc 10 be, whatever happens because we understand
our duty AZ beligercnts, and determined not 10
swerve from It, According TO international laws. the
armed Mexcans your frontier should be
rested and disarned With stronger do these laws
require thai you should not tolerate any acts of hostility
coming from your side II s failing in rcspcc;
q mn their
there lire upon our troops without danger
am confident General, that the acts OF hostility
mitted against the Antonio were committed without
your knowledge and certain that 1t Is sufficient for
Inc to have called attention TO such deporabe oc
currences IN order that they be not renewed.
You probably unaware that the assaants OF tho
Antonio communicated with your troops descending The
ASSISTANTS crossed over TO Texas In sight of the An
tonia and were seen raternzing with the United States
soldiers.
had the eonor to write to you upon my arrival N re-
gard TO the grave which taking place
the frontier and would be happy TO learn that you have
received my letter.
Accept General the assurance OF the sentiments OF
| high esteem and consideration with which have the
honor to be your most obedient servant, :, eo,r
| Commanding the Naval Division Of the Mexican Cult
To the GEsEaAL Commanding the Forces Of the United
| States on the line Of the Rio Grande Brownsville
| HEADQUARTERS DrrRIcr TuE RIO GRASDr,
| BROWNSVILLE Texas, Nov. IL, 1861.
Monsieur G. CrouE Commander the Naval Division OF
the Mexican Gulf
SIR have the honor 10 acknowledge the rcceip, Of
Several days ago received from General Mejh on
the subject but before bad received either had
can viii reply 10 General Mejia, as no signs hns IL
and is understood be commander Of the line of the
Rio Grande on Abe other side and because have neither
the time disposition to correspond with two different
commanders on the Same subject. ! am, SIR, very re-
| spectfully, your obcdcnt servant,
/ g. WETTZEL, Major General Commanding
WHEREABOUTS W PxBsfDxyr JUARsx.
| A private letter from Paso del Norte Mexico dated
established ut that place that President Juarez is
snguine and firm In the conviction that the French Wi
| to con troll and regulate their affairs.
Tho official periodical OF the 18th states that forre
| the National Guard had beaten detachment of tie
French at III Parra The latter lost two officers cighefn
killed, eight wounded and twenty four prisoners TIC
liberals lost General Pedro Mecui In hand 70 bod
| contest he killed one soldier and severely wounded
another at the same time receiving mortal wound him
self.
guerillas and Is very insecure. Rnmor has 1t that
Juarcz is at present in chihuahua but II NOT credited
BRowSsvnIS, Nov Is, 1865,
At about eight O'Clock last evening what seemed be
sharp diminishing, with occasional sound Of artillery
heard below this city, and supposed tho oe
passed around Matamoros attacking IL
from tho south side h known that General Meia
had during the day. kept force at work cutting down
the chaparrai outside Of the forts and that enemy
in sight The sound Of the guns therefore, caused
much wondamsat, and many absurd rumors were rife
nysrxRY EXPLAINED.
This morning the mystery explained and In a
manner which has cauaed much merrmcnt and poured
a food of ridIcuie upon the imperialIsts
II that wood boat barge, used in bringing
wood from up the yer for the use OF the government
transports had come down loader during the day. and
had been tied 70 tho bank the town. The current
being very sSong, her fasenngs broken and she
| noated down the stream. The three men upon her.
conrse when opposite Maiamoros she was hailed BY
the gunooas Antonia lying at that point The answer
some diabo.si inventou OF The LberAs, the Antonio
hopened nre upon her, In which the land forces and
guns after joined The captain called cut her true
character at the Of his voice. but 10 purpose aud
onward past the forts nj NE lower end Of tho city moved
ths fearful craft until brought up by sharp bend in the
| river when the demoraizcd bui uninjurcd
ceeded In tying her 10 the bank bullet passed through
the captains hat, but no other injury was done That
isndsncies hopes THAI the Juares viii bear
In mind the precedent established by the United States
In heapng such liberal rewards upon Admiral Fsnagut
for his success In passing forts.
IMPERIAL AcooUyrs
Matamoros journal speaks Of the anair az might
viilc displaying number OF flaming headings, and
complimentng the officers and crew for their gal
behaved with great vaior and determination tho fact
stands out with much prominence that wood boat
ceeded in running by their gunboat and shore batteries
under brisk ire with no injury TO cargo crew boat
THE SITUATION
has changed since the close Of my despatch ycser
day General Meia has issued order prohibiting all
intercourse between the Mexican and Texas shores after
to-day. This 10 done for military and prevent
information TO the condition OF affairs that city
reaching the liberals IL has been inmaed 10 General
Weitzel that this order does not apply 10 American
ofncers, who will be allowed TO pass usual
Il has been surmised that General Meja intends 20
sally out and attack the liberal In their encamp
mcnt but they greatly outnumbcr his own IL II
likely that this Willy Indian will leave tho protecting
shelter Of his forts.
DRAWING
Parties from Matamoros state that General Mon II this
morning contracting his lines, which extended
after the recent withdrawal OF the liberals
MONTERREY.
General Escobedo recently received communication
from Colonel rrovnio, commanding the liberal troops In
the vicinity OF Monterey in which that officer confirmed
the evacuation Of that city by the French with The ur
ther information that the place held 10y i've hundred
native troops tmpuralstsl He also stated that events
had ranspred there which rendered the presence OF the
commanding general Of great importancc-details Of
which he did feel nj liberty " commit 70 paper
Upon tho reception OF the communication General Esco