New-York tribune., 1866-12-06

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disorders whenever required by the Constitutional Gov
enment of Mexico or her authorities without proposing
90 interfere any manner whatever IN the domestic d-
ferences of the country.
| RUMORED DEFEAT OF THE LIBERALS - MONTEREY IN
DANGER.
Adyices received here from the City Of Mexico say
that Mea left that city October p with orders 10 march
on Matamoros with al speed. Another report says the
Liberal force under Qucvro, Narano and others, we're
completely routed at the Hacienda de los Bocas near san
Luis POOS Quiroga le the main army with ,OOJ cav
airy and marched upon Monterey, which had been left
without defense.
| GEN TAPIA'S DEATH-PRoCLAMATIoN ISSUED BY GEN.
CANALES-SK FINISHING BETWEEN THB BBLLIGER-
NTS-CORTINAS LOYAL TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or
TRADE-BsCOBEDO EXPECTED WITH TRoOPS-A
UNITED STATES GUNBOATFOR TAMPICo-A BATTLE
| IMMINENT-BREA RFASTTO GIN. SEDGWICK-FlGHT
BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND LIBERAL FORCES.
From Our Special Correspondent
BROWNSVILLE Texas Nov. l3 lsG6.
From the time of closing my last letter up to the 7h
inst Gen. Tapa had been in almost daily correspondence
with Canales cndcavorng 10 bring about Peaceu settle
mcn Of the difficulties which have long been pending
in and around MaamOro but had not reached the desired
goal when he suddenly stricken down with sickness
which eliminated in his DEATH On Thursday night 18th
nst Gen. Tapa was seized with what proved TO be
the cholera The line surgeon attached 10 this command
did all in his power TO stay the disease, and finding his
patient rapidly sinking sent to the city for medical assist
! ance
DR.. Spohn attached the post Of Fort Brown at
responded 10 his call but arrived az the Generals head
hnd could DC OF aFall,
! and at lO4 o'clock on the night OF Friday NOV. y,
the sOu Of MajOTcn Santiago Iapa took It's flight TO
the spirit land and his manly form lay silent in death.
Thus died one of MeXcOs best Generals; man devoted
10 her best interests unsesh in all his acts and intense.
ly loyal 10 his Government who lost his life IN en-
dcavOrng TO the lives Of his fcowcOuutymen ior
be TO attacking latamoos and shedding inno-
cent blood But being ordered to enter the city be was
determined TO exhaust all peaceful attempts before he be-
gan the struggle with arms On Saturday his body was
brought 10 this place and laid IN state Con- SedgTlek
ordered the entire military force under his command TO
parade in honor Of the memory Of the deceased but be-
fore the hour for the funeral 10 take place the friends Of
the late General learned tba, ii his body inferred
here il must remain year before u could be removed
therefore IL taken back 10 his camp 10 be sent 10 Mon
torey, buried there until it could be taken info Mata
moTos under these circumstances the orders for The mill
tary procession were cOuntemandcd
CaaeS hearing Of his DEATH sent word that if the body
would be sent 70 Maiamoros he would have II inferred
with a honos This was of course Indignantly refused.
The death Of Gen. Tapa is severely felt here well as
in Mexico. He was universally beloved by all who knew
him.
Canalcs, on Sunday issued proclamation in which ho
stated that, Now that Gen. Tapa the legally appointed
Governor Of Tamaupas had died. he should retain CONF
mand Of the State un such time as President Juarcz AZ
pointed successor" Did ever one hear OF such impu-
dcnce
We have had several sharp skirmshes Of late one Of
which lasted several hours and came near bringing on a
general engagement fougiug party went out from
MatamOTOs under Col Rios and fell into ambuscade.
C0nas surprised them completely and captured 60 stand
Of anus six officers and 80 men, completely routing the
party Reenforcemens were sent ont IN hot haste and TIE
Cortinas took the first advantage and held u until
they forced the Matamoos boys bchiad their ntrench
ments Col Rios was sentenced to be shot for his con-
duet.
Rumors have prevailed here to the effect that Corinas
not 10 be trusted in the coming attack, but AN
cTedby Informed that there foundation for such r.
ports but on the contrary the best feeling exists between
the corps Of the late Gen Tapa and the noble chcftan
o. Monday he visited the headquarters Of the army Of the
north and was cordially received and entertained.
Cortnass forces occupy position TO the south Of the
city and have closed up the roads leading 10 mpco san
Fernando and Bagdad Taplas army lies OF the north side
gEd have cut OIL all communication with Monterey, Car
NrgO and the western routes, while tho mud and water
ureycgi any a5SSh from he western quarter the river
forms lhe tqqt 1iockan1 o the city 50 that halamoos is
city IN state Of Siege ana Martial lay 7evui, therein
All trade aid comWeTee Is suspended, not boat tous
a 1e city, and INC ierr Is constantly kept in equisoh
mefhans who are fleeing from the ruins OF their once
large fortunes. -
Escobedo is houry expected with 200 troops when it
hoped that something will be done 10 settle the vexed
question. In the mean time BreyeGen. Lorenzo Veger
is in command Of the outside forces. This officer was
formerly the Of the late Cen lapa andis
said TO be clever officer and fine gentleman. On Mon
day four companies Of the llth United States CooIed
Troops left here for BIazOs.
The United States gunboat Paul Jones touched at |
Brazos this week for Iampco where she goes 20
keep an eye open upon the movements Of the Imperial
and French naval forces, and to prevent any injustice
being done 10 American interests. She will probably
visit Vera Cruz before returning to the headquarters OF
the squadron TO which she is attached
The reports which have been put in circulation IN refer
ence 10 the disastrous havoc by cholera among Gen /,
Tapias troops has no foundation IN fact The health of
the troops is excellent.
In this department everything is very quiet yet il is
surmised it only "the calm which pecedes the storm"
Those who do know anything arc very rcticent while
those who do not have the means Of finding out anything
are at loss what 70 report so VIC can WTle all quiet on
the Rio Gmnde'
The gunboat Chinaco still remains at the lcyee Within
few days Capt OsbOn has obtained permission TO clean
her up aud put her machinery in good order as crcum
wi
the order comes for her release.
Nov. 2OThe dispatches ofthe Backbird bring us very
important Mexican news, which you have received ere
this via New-Oeans. Escobedo is expected to-day ana
IL is thought he will begin the assault sOOn He VIII de-
nand the gunboat Chlnaeo, which wll now De gwen up
% AlW, ard Capt Osbon will command her, ana take
prominent part IN the fight II 1t docs really take place
RUmorsts think and say that there viii be nonc Whie
have il from several Generals IN the Liberal army that
Escobedo intends giving Mr. Canacs sound hmshing.
Ortcga still pines for freedom ana the pTesidency at
Brazos Arrangements were made ior him to come up
here but were suddenly stopped
one hundred cavalry recruits arrived here yesterday and
into quarters at Fort Brown. Troops are daily ex
pected here.
preparing tor the assault They only awaiting Esco
bedo's order to begin the attack.
Nor 22-War has been declared The last of the letter
writing between Escobedo and Canales has come Weare
10 have fight. Escobedo only waits the Chnaco Capt
Osbon is busy fitting her mp. crew was put on board
TODAY her fuel gotten ready and the protection 70 the
eunnefs perfected She viii 60 up the rvcr IN few
Eours and Join Escobedo at his camp, provided Mr.
Cauaes does not sink her en- route She has only few
Guns 10 obstruc her passage but probably she will get by
I'm right She will probably embark 500 troops and attack
the upper forts, while Escobedo and Cortnas attack
simultaneously from the outside. Should the plan laid
down succeed few hours will decide the tate Of Mata-
mOT0s.
The event Of Yesterday at Matamoros breakfast
given by Escobedo and his officers Brcvet BrgGen.
Sedgwick commanding the Sub-Disrct of the Rio
Grande, aud a number Of officers and citizens from this
side in the camp Of The foms, Tie party sat down soon
before them passed hour Offering patriotic senti
mepts and expressions of good will TO the respective
tries represented. The utmost good feeling prevailed.
I,non clnsnr Cen EscobedO asked the party 10 beak