The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-23
M e K I co.
Details Of the Siege and Assault
on Matamoros.
Conspiracy to Surrender the De-
fences to the Liberals Dis
covered and Frustrated.
Contemplated Assassination Of the I'm
perial General Mejia.
Trial and Execution Of the
Chief Conspirator.
An Imperial ounboat Fires on
Our Soldiers for Cheer
ing the Liberals.
Tents Furnished by General Weitzel to the
Liberals for Their Wounded.
Bagdad Reported Besieged by the
Republicans.
&c. &c. &C.
An Imperial 0unboat Fires OF
Our Soldiers for Cheer
ing the Liberals.
Tents Furnished by General Weitzel to TIL
Liberals for Their Wounded.
Bagdad Reported Besieged by the
Republicans.
6c, &c. &c.
Our Brownsville Correspondence.

Our Brownsville Correspondence.
BROWNSVILLE Texas, Oct. %, 1895.
As stated previous and hurriedly despatch
the liberal forces this frontier having concen
trated Camargo under General Escobedo up the
line Of march the 14th for Maamoros, intending to
reach and attack that city the 10th Goth
Information has been received here that heavy rain
had retarded the march for two days. and it is
pected that the attack will take place either to-day or
Tomorrow
News Of the advance to have reached General
Mea at an early hour. This officer is regarded among
She Aexcans among the bravest and most vigant
and the present occasion he seems displayed
these qualities in high degree.
The city Immediately secured for laborers upon
che Notifications The lines closed that might
escape and large force at work with picks and
shovels upon the works, which had already reached
formidable strength and proportions.
The ferry way has since been opened through under
careful restrictions; the object being to prevent STAN
pcde TO this side Of the river usual in such cases. and
which s calculated TO have most demoralizng tendency
upon the troops defending the city.
THE FoREIGN RESIDENTS
have however, come over in large numbers and every
room in town is filled TO repetion. Many families intend
proceeding Galveston and other places in the inte
ror New Orleans until the troubles shall be finally
settled.
ARRANGEMENTS DEFENCE.
Meanwhile the authorities manifestng the utmost
energy in their preparations for defence. The city
situated the mouth Of promontory formed by bend
in the river and is protected by Gordon Of forts ex
tending from side to the other For two or three
miles beyond the city the jacals-Mexcan houses-have
been burned the chaparra and underground cut down,
and every thing removed which afford
ceament to advancing force large plain extends
beyond the city which called the lgund having
been covered by water. This for the most part
impassable marsh at present. and the city is only ap-
proachable in the present OF the ground by few
roads These have been strongly fortified and
artillery placed In position to cover them.
By order from General Mejia dated on the 18th, the
towns Of Matam0ros and Bagdad declared in state
Of siege The streets Of the former place strongly
barcaded, and the natives together with goodly
armed for the protection Of property and the presea-
ton of good order
STEAMER TAKEN
A small British steamer, owned by Milmo " Co., has
b. TAKEN it is said by consent Of te and
yered into gunboat, and will operate up the river
Quiet Efforts were being made yesterday TO organize
force on this side 10 capture her.
CONSPIRACY DISCOVERED.
sre - .s ann BODY 81
or Texans and desertes from white regiments the
borderwild, reckless adventurers Of the character
ready at all times to adopt any mode Of life which
promises excitement or gain They number from three
70 Eve hundred
officers turn this command to the liberals Two
Of them-one named Burch and the other Ghoeon--
have been summariy tried and will be shot this even
rebel service and served for some time the staff Of
John Morgan The necessary steps have been taken
The Affair has created the ntensest exctemout through
cut the CITY, and the prophecies not few that mono
Il wen understood that one Of the native regime nis in
che city cannot be trusted and has not up TO this time
been placed IN any responsible position As the garrison
ing men, Of OF the troops can spared
the liberals have at least three thousand men, add
ton 70 the volunteers which have joined them in con-
THE TROOPS FROM BAGpAD,
numbering about two hundred and 6fty men, have been
marched up to Maamoros reaching that city during last
night.
ANTICIPATED RErSpoRcRxKSrs
II has been confidently stated that renorcements
rapidly approaching from Monterey, but am well salts
ned that this incorrect gentleman reached here this
morning from that city, bearing a letter to General
Steele He states that he met 'crowds Of liberals
his way, and that no imperiasts we're moving In this
direction Again. was this evening permitted TO read
despatch from Colonel Trevno, commanding the finest
body Of troops In the liberal army, and tho best fighters
Al the time OF writing he the road between Ceavo
and Monterey and he Gen. Escobedo that he
and viii attend TO any force which General Jeaunengos
In command at Monterey, send towards Matamoros
The despatch was dated the 18TH The Colonel had
fight few days previous with small party of imperial
sts under ouiroa and routed them with great slaughter
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct 4-lI A. NJ
THE CONDITION OF CITY.
] passed the day in Matamoros yesterday.
and from the housetops the encampment
of the liberal forces, three miles from the city
The streets present the appearance OF beseged town.
being almost deserted few OF the public places
where groups Of men collected discussing the condi
ton Of Affairs. There is no business DONE although the
stores for the most part remain open all await
ing the anticipated attack.
FLAG oy TRUCE
AZ about O'Clock yesterday morning flag OF truce
charge OF Colonel Roche old and honored officer Of
the Mexican army, serving under Escobedo, appear
cd before the CITY, and conducted with the usual for
malites and precautions the headquarters OF General
Mejia It's object demand the surrender Of the
place. The liberal General after the usual high flown
compliments peculiar to his race, calls upon Mejia to
surrender and thereby spare the eson Of the blood Of
Mcxicans by Mexicans The tenor of Mcjas answer is
not known though he refused surrender and patient
~ awaiting the attack While considering the message
Of Escobedo Mea sent the bearers under charge OF an
officer Of high rank TO restaurant where an excellent
breakfast prepared for them The utmost courtesy
was manifested on both sides
LIBERAL FoRcEs
From all can gather am satisfied that the liberal
army is larger than was at first supposed and that adj
ditions are constantly being made from among the
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