The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-23
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 25, 1896.

RECONNoIsSANCE or TIE POSITION.
The forces Of Escobedo in front Of Maamoros.
Canaes st. Rosalia last evening" but he has doubt
less come up this. During last night there
occasional shot along the lines and at early hour
this morning brisk firing OF musketry heard inter
mingled with the of the artillery. Although
scarcely daylight the banks Of the river lined with
people in incredibly short Time and II confidently
anticipated that the attack had commenced The firing
continued for three hours with or less in
tensty. Is desutory and uncertain character however
rendered i evident to he practiced ears Of the old
soldiers of me West and Of the Army OF the Potomac that
little than reeonnossance taking place Ths
only thing inconsistent with this idea the prolonged
and heavy firing al point below the CITY, and not far
From the best authority have received the following
explanation of the anair:Genernl Escobedo had formed
his command and issued the requisite orders preparatory
rounding the city Feints 70 be made at different
points, but no attack the only object being TO feel the
enemy and learn his strength and position.
CHARGE LIBERALS on A FORT.
General Hinojosa, who was in command south OF the
city, inexperienced his instructions and charged upon
the fort In his front The charge was led by number
Of Americans who went over the embankment In a
twnkling, driving the imperiass from their guns and
capturing them. The gunboat Paisano mentioned in
my last despatch, was stationed in the river within easy
range and Immediately opened on the fort; and AZ no
arrangements had been made for his support Hinojosa
was compelled to fall back. He wounded through
the leg Escobedo after drew in his lines and the
the affair commenced The liberals represented US
In good spirits and confident
the IMPERIAL GUYBoATs soLDERs
During the progress OF the affair q number OF solid
shot from the gunboa passed the heads OF sol
diers, who standing in large numbers the banks
of the river watching the fight and al times cheering the
liberals. These shots supposed fall upon tho
American side account Of bend in the river that
point but II Is confidently stated by both officers and
men that the gunboat deliberately fired several shots
| them General Weitzel has ordered commission to
examine into the affair." and should the statement prove
| true lie will demand the captain of the gunboat
LIBERALS
| In killed and wounded will reach about fifty men, have
this from the official report of Escobcdo.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct 2e-5PM.
APPEARANCE MATAMoRos.
have just returned from visit TO Matamoros Most
Of the streets are barcaded with cotton bales pressed
hay and other materials particular reference being had
to the holding OF the Plaza which, in the numerous
contests In Mexican cities has always been the principal
point Of attack. This work has been performed by a
body Of citizens organized for the defence Of the city
They number about hundred and Afy and for
the most part Frcnchmen No Americans have joined
| them. me streets are almost entirely deserted,
| and though some few of the stores have their
man main door open no business is done Not a
soldier ~ seen save now and then cavaryman.
They all within and outside of tho forts The peace
and good order Of the place attended TO by the c
zens.
| OUTSIDE
| Considerable diminishing has been going on outside
during the day The administers could be plainry seen
from the house tops TO which assembled al some rsr ~
bullet the srctest orders have been issued against
any such indulgence In curiosity, and the patriots Are
upon those seen there
| APPLICATION FOR rxSrs
General Escobedo this morning sent application IA
General Weitse for tents FOR the use Of his wounded
The request granted In the interest Of humanity
| THe LrBERAL WOUNDED
are for the most part this side OF the river having
been crossed over above and below the city. Our su