The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-07-26
LATE NEWS.
The SOuthyyest--ExOdu OF Texas
Rebeis--AccumuIa Of Old
Cotton.

Cotton. i
NEW YORK, July 15.-Matamoras ad-
vices of the 9Th, from Imperial sources,
states that the Mexican Republicans un-
der Nagrete had finally been efectually
scattered, that they had disbandsd, and
that the greater number OF them had
sought refuge in Texas.
The indications of approaching trouble
between our forces in Texas and the I'm
perialists were increasing. 1t is reported
that Cenpina, without mention of whose
name no story from the Rio Grande bor-
der would be complete, had established
his headquarters onsthe Texas side Of the
river, and that at the urgent solicitation
Of Maximilian's followers on the other
side he had received notice from the
American commander to leave.
1t is also said that Cortinas had recent
ly captured two steamers on the Rio
Grande. which playful little freak of this
lively genius has led to an interview be-
tween the American and Imperial com
manders. with what result was not known.
Guerrillas still swarm around Matamo
ras, and rebels from our Southern States
continue to arrive in Mexico in large num-
bers.
The Herald's Galveston correspondent
gives additional accounts of the exodus
of the rebels from Texas to Mexico. The
rebel General Shelby, with 5000 of his
followers, and accompanied by ex Cows.
Moore and Allen, of La, and other extin-
gu;shed political !uminaries of the late
Con!ederacy, were on the way. They had
transportation and supplies for six months
and all were armed with the weapons
which they faithlessly failed to surrender
| to the national Government in accordance
with the terms of Kirby Smiths capitula-
ton. They professed, though, that they
were merely going to Mexico as emigrants
and not to fight for either Republicans or
Imperialists. Many Of the Texas people
who choose or are compelled to remain in
against these fugitives. and especially the
leaders iwho flew from the troubles into
which they have succeeded in getting
their helpless dupes. Those who stay
behind are deeply engrossed and agitatcd
Just now over the reconstructlon,a amnesty
and free labor questions. and are casting
about for the ways and means of sur
mounting the general prostration in which
the war has left all manner Of industry in
the State.
1t is estimated that there still fenain
in Texas from 100, 600 to 100000 bales of
the old crop of cotton, while, owing to
various unfayorable circumstances. it Is
thought this years crop will not exceed
SO, ,0GO bales. 1t is also calculated that
there are within the State, accumulated
during the war, 5,000,000 pounds OF
wool
The streets of Houston are cnlivened
by many visitors from the interior. Many
OF the largest and most respectable plan
ters are taking the oath of allegiance. A
small garrison of Union troops occupy
Houston.
! Wigfall's family had arrived at Mar
/ shall.
/ A food in the Rio Grande had swep
away 1900 bales of cotton stored on tn,
Mexican side of the riyor. The create
portion, would be saved.
i Jayhawkers infest middle and western
Texas, robbing the inhabitants and stag
/ passengers. Governor Murray had beer
robbed of 81, 200. The citizens are pray
4 ing for Union troops to reach these local
tiles.
Parties are preparing to ship cattle Il
i New Orleans. Beef is seven cents pei
pound. White labor is in Immediate de-
mand in the wheat raising region.
Gold and silver abundant, but the in
hux of greenbacks is replacing the metal