Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-24


xrw Outlaws. Jan. sfs--BFownsvills
accoas,a II tl.s i5,h rive, lmssniel1x Cor.
s ,esp ssatem q about he Basd1i sSSir. a
party Of one hundred Bird twenty -three,
mos Of whom were coIdfed zoldien from
18th regiment, under Colonel Reed, crossed
the river At ClarksyiIle, and divided into
three squads at four ON the morning Of the
9Th. The first squad proceeded to the arse
nal, which they captured with about four
pieces of artillery. The second party pro-
ceeded to the ferry, where the Imperial
guard of ten men were stationed. The Off
Ger commanding the guard stood to his post,
bravely emptying his revolver when ne was
shot down, whereupon the others surrcin-
dered One Imperialist was killed and an
other wounded. The third party proceeded
to capture. Gel. Rico, the post commandment,
who escaped while the party was in the
house, but was afterwards captured. A
squad of ten men was then detailed to take
Antonio, fred On her killing sergeant and
wounding several others. The Antonio fired
volley killing two and wounding one.
The party attacking her fred two shots from
the howitzers, one whereof passed through
her just above the water. On the morning
Of the 9Th French frigate lying outside
shelIed the place, and shots afterwards were
freely exchanged between the Liberal howit-
zers on the beach and howitzer boats From
the French frigate no damage was DONE ex-
cept creating panic among the citizens,
who crossed to the American bank.
A detachment of two hundred men from
the 1S0th coIored infantry was sent over 20
protect the American citizens, and remained
until the evening Of the 9TH, when detach-
ment Of the 10th colored infantry relieved
them, with instructions, it is said, to with
draw in case Of an Imperial attack. The
French mail steamer lying outside the bar
left Immediately after the affair, probably
for Vera Cruz
| Bagdad is nearly deserted. Plumber and
piIlage is uninterruptedly kept up, a large
amount of goods CROSSED To GAINESVILLE.
That which arrives at Brownsville is seized
and returned to the proper owners. After
wrangling for several days with Escobedo
regarding the command, Crawford len for
New Orleans, where he has sinse arrived,
after reinforcements and supplies.
| The Liberals are certifying Bagdad with
cotton bales, heavy guns, &c.
Three French transports arrived eit the
the bar on the lath.
Gen. Mejia commenced building earth
works and mounting guns, two of which are
sixty-four Founders, between Matamoras and
the river, commanding Brownsville.
Gen. Mejia notified Weitzel if attacked
from the American side that he will open
fire, and most likely some shots will lodge
in Brownsville. I'D 94itsl'F5aif
/ General Giles A, Smith Immediately sent
over to ascertain Meila's intentions. The
nature of the meeting is unknown, IT IL be-
lieved to be bellieerent.
The ammunition has been removed three
miles from Brownsville, and Weitzel ordered
the rebuilding of old Fort Brown, which is
being mounted with thirty-pounder Parrot
| guns. A large pontoon train is being rapidly
put in good order. a.
Mejia appreheuds another Liberal attack,
and is trying to make another forced loan,
| which betokens much uIeasiness, Several
Of his American contra-gu errilIas, in attempt
ing to desert by crossing the river; were
| drowned.
| The American citizens visiting Matamoras
are looked upon distristfully. Officers and
men were not allowed to cross the river on
the l4th.
General Weitzel reviewed the troops in
Brownsville. All are in good health and
spirits,
| WAsHINeToS, Jan. 21.-Oficial news
from FL Paso, Mexico, up to the I'D Of De-
cember, is received. The French marched
in great force against the city of chihuahua,
and the Mexican government had to abandon
it ON the 9th. President Juarez left
chihuahua with his cabinet and his army
and came to Ell Paso, arriving there on the
18th. The French occupied chihuahua on
the 18th of that month. The Mexican
force, under General Jerrescas, remained
fifty miles from chihuahua, awaiting the
French. President Juarez was very well
received by the people at Ell Paso. The
news from the interior isrepresented as very
good for the National cause. -.