The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-20
war Mattets In Mex,co.
Special Correspondence of the New Orleans Times
CITY OF Mexico. June 10, 1865.

CITY OF MEXICO. June ~, 1860.
To the Editor of tie Ne,c Orleans Times
The movement Of Gen. Negrele against
Matamoras tailed on account OF the hos
tile demonstrations of the Confederates,
who, undoubtedly, were in combination
with Gen. Mejia, the commander of the
Imperialists in Matamoras. Negrete fell
back on Monterey, and hearing of an
advance of the French from San Luis, he
occupied the renowned pass of Angos-
tura, known in your country by the name
of Buena Vista Here he offered battle
to the French commander, Colonel Jen-
nygros, who declined it. There were
some cannon shots, which caused the
French some loss.
Col. Jennygros was awaiting the arrival
of another column under Gen. Brincourt,
which was to have taken the Liberal
forces on the flank, and column OF Me-
jas forces which was to have attacked
Negrete in the rear. They occupied Moa-
terey already, and thus could have en-
closed him in a trap
On the night OF the 9th Negrete aban-
doned his position and reti.ed to, Men
clora, where he divided his forces, giving
Gov. Escoredo two thousand men, who
marched to Galeana, whilst Negrete with
two thousand six hundred men and six
teen pieces OF artillery, took the road to
Lampazos. Thus Marshal Bazaine's com
bination, which was to have terminate
the war, was frustrated. AS you can see,
the accounts OF Negrete's defeat and
utter annihilation before Matamoras, l.
all bosh. 1t Is amusing to read in the
correspondence OF papers friendly to the
Empire, how often poor Eegrete has been
defeated, killed and taken prisoner. The
same with other Liberal commanders
they are perpetually cut up, and yet by
some means 6nk nown to us, they always
come to lite again, and as strong as ever
| The tactics Of the MeXicans is evidently
with the object of firing out the French
| uniting to strike blow, dividing when
too holly pressed, always harasslng
marching between the Imperial columns
occupying every place the moment the
French leave j. attacking their conveys
destroying tbs iP for 'ge.
In the State oil M choacan the war be
comes every day more serious, and t was
1 found necessary to protect Morelia, the
capital of tn State, to send one thousand
men from here. This force has no.
pacified anything yet, as even the mai
| does not come from that city. Coun
| Potter, the former commander has beer
| recalled, and severely reprimanded be
cause he was defeated by Regules: the
same with Col. Pauline, who also suffered
q disaster.
The city of lula, in the State of Ia
maulipas, has been taken by Mendez, o
the Liberal party, utterly roating thu
garrison of GOO mon.
The town of Matehuala. also, wa
sformed blythe Imperial troops statione'
at Ceanal. They pronounced against tn
| Empire, and killed nearly 900 Frencl
soldlers, who were in garrison at the for
mer place. No quarter was asked o
| given.
The States of Guenero, Chiapas, TahTs
co. and the greater part of those of Vef'
| Cruz and Vaiaca are in the hands Of tia
Libers. In Chihuahus, President Juare
10 in uudisturbed possession, anythin
written 10 the contrary notwithstanding
In Sonora, the French are accumulatin
troops to a large amouns but more TO
the object Of protecting OWNS emigra
ton projects. He leaves in week L
take possession Of his post as Directo
General of Emigration.
Confederases continue to flock to Mex
leo by every steamer. Mostly otfice-see ker
they are looked upon with great jealous
by the Austrian, Belgian and Frenc
adventures who crowd the capital. Al
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