The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-23
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Der. %, 1865.

stated.
BROWNSVILLE Texas, OcT 2s 1865.
The liberal forces moved forward last night and are
now within two hundred yards Of the enemys outer
works, rifle pits They intrenched and this morn
ing successfully resisted effort Of the mperasts to
dislodge them. But little firing is heard.
PERSONAL
met Senior Simon de la Cara Melo liberal Governor
of Nuevo Leon, this morning. He came in from the
liberal camp last evening He informs that the liber
ais are well supplied and in good spirits
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
The following is translation of the correspondence
which passed between Generals Escobedo and Mejia,
under the flag of truce demanding the surrender of Mata
moros-
MEXICAN REPuBLIc, DIVISION THE NORTH, GENERAL-N-
CHIEF
GESERAL-Nearly four years OF bloody contest to
pei the form Of which the French invasion
is trying TO establish sufficient to convince you that
1t is not possible TO give country peace under the i'm
peria government which has been established in
OF our principal cities. We Mexcans who fighting
II are using our rights, because want for our
country true Independence and sovereignty and not the
simulated represented by the Austrian Archduke
MAMMALIAN Using his sacred right, am about mill
tariy TO occupy this place Matamorosl But consider
ing that those who form Its garrison also Mexcans,
think my duty to invite TO listen to the voice OF
your country calling upon you to your cooperation
in its abasement and prosration by the rule OF foreign
monarch
know that this proceeding is foreign to the usages
established in this war; during which time Invitation
Of this has been extended the part of the i'm
perasts but fulfil my duty in order that the respon-
sibilty may fall upon others. God and history will
Judge the Mexlcans who In this war have defended
causes so opposite.
Do me the favor General, TO answer this communca-
ton within two hours and accept the assurance Of my
consideration. ESCOBEDO.
INDEpESDENcE AND LIBERTY CAMP, IN slGHr)
OF MATAMoRos Oct. %, 1865
To General THOMAS MEJA, commanding garrison IN
Matamoros
IMPERIAL MEXICAN ARMY,
DIVISION, MsJIA, GENERAL IN CHEF.
GENERAL have received by your two pdrldnseadrios
(bearcrs Of flag of truce your letter dated today,
which in summary contains invitation for me to sur
render this place to the forces under your command
Although could not reckon upon the elements which
now are more than sufficient to defend it, yet as a SOL
der 1t would be my duty to die after having exhausted
all my means Of resistance, and my obligations as Mex
lean to sacrifice myself and soldiers for upon
which depends, according to my sincere convictions the
salvation of my country But hold in my hands re-
sources sufficient to defend It, and hope to defend myself
with complete success. You commence your opera
tious you think convenient The response
bility will fall upon him who shall have provoked the
occurrences Accept, General the assurance OF con-
sideratiOn. Tl1OS MEJIA,
Commanders in Chief Of the line OF the Rio Grande
To General MARIANA EscoREDo, before Matamoros.
The following communication addressed to General
Steele by General Escobcdo the day Of its date, and
before the former had turned his command Gen
eral Wetzel-
MEXICAN REPUBLIC \
DIVISION NORTH, GEsERAI-iS -CmEy,
SANTA hOSAi1A, Oct ~ lSo0
GgNERAL-As II is difficult for me to direct official
communication TO the Consul Of the United States
credited to my government in the port OF Maamoros,
have the honor General TO write to inform you that
within few days, shall commence military operations
against that place. occupied today by forces hostile to
the legitimate government of my country. All tho
pacific inhabitants without distinction Of nationality,
will be protected IN their persons and property as far AZ
the exgcnces OF the will permit and assure
you General that IT, unfortunately, any disorders should
be committed, they will be severely punished beg,
General that you will transmit copy Of this official note
10 the Consul OF your nation recommending TO him or
may far tax your kndness that he will give the great
est publicity to its contents among strangers and natives
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MARIANA ESCOBEDO.
To Major General r. STEnE, commanding American
forces the Rio Grande