The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08
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Defeat OF Cortina by Lopex-Resels En-
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IFrom ths Monitor Of the Frontier July 22
Az readers will remember the brigade Of General
Lopoz left our city on last Saturday forenoon.
o'clock, having in guard convoy destined for Mon
terey. lfn
Cortina, who had previously been informed Of the
matter and, doubt surmisipg that the convoy
tanned large amount OF specie, spared no exerons In
making preparations to overpower and make himself
master Of the train
The imperiasts had proceeded many leagues from
the city when they came upon portion Of the enemy,
who harassed their march, and skirmishng commenced
These skirmishes continued more or less on the way
when our troops finally attacked by the enemy In
force numbering six hundred men, who made several
vehement charges that part Of the brigade covering
the convoy. The bandits were, however bloodily re-
pulsed Finding all their efforts TO capture the convoy
frutless the rage OF the bandits became ndescrbable,
and having succeeded in rayng part Of the scattered
leaders made anoth desperate dash the ran which
again proved failure the bandits being this time more
severely punished than before
After this last attack the forces Of Cortna became ter
hed and being seized by panic they broke ranks and
fed In all directions, endeavoring II possible to save
themselves from being captured.
The loss Of Cortna his several charges not less
than hundred Those Of the bandits who fell into
the hands Of troops alive indscrminatey shot
The loss 70 the imperial foces during the whole Of this
time only I've or six wounded, most Of them slight
ly. None we're killed.
Lieutenant silysn Of the imperial army who was so
unfortunate become separated from the rest Of his
companions fell into the hands OF the bandits and
murdered In most unmercfu manner.
The report circulating In our city the past few days
that Corna had with him nine hundred negroes, four
hundred OF whom had either been killed captured Is
mistake 1t is gratifying to state that such negroes
participated In the engagement
The bandits commanded by General Cortina
Colonels Canales and Cerna.
The forces Of Cortna having been thus enectually
routed apprehension felt for the safety Of
the convoy, which continued its way to Monterey
having been placed by General Lopez in charge OF the
troops commanded by Colonel Finsjero and Lieutenant
Colonel Monteano.
After these for the safety Of the convoy
had been completed the remainder Of the troops under
General Lopez recommended their march Matamoros
arriving In our city yesterday at noon
FUGITIVE REBELS.
From the Matamoros Ranchero, July 49,
large number of distinguished rebels have already
passed through Monterey for the city OF Mexico Among
those steering for the capital Generals e. Kirby
smith, Price, Wilcox, Magruder, Walker, King Preston
and Leadbctter; Colonels Flourhoy and 0Bsnnon Gov
ernor Allen apd Ex-Governor Moore.
Still at Monterey Generals Shelby, Bee and Hind
man Coonels Luckett Broadwell and Ridley Governors
Reynolds Clark and Murrah te latter very sick), and
Majors Watkins and Russell.
GOVERNOR MrRRAH DANGEROUSLY I'LL.
We regret 10 announce that the talented and gifted
lawyer Pendleon Murah, late Governor Of Texas,
Saturday lying ut Monterey dangerously ILL.,. Those
with whom conversed had very little hope Of his
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