Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-07
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Further Partieulars Of Gen Seex wick's
Moyeme ut-HSs Re mosol

Further Particular, Of Gen Seex wick's
Movement-His Removal.
BRowssvILLE, Nov. 3O.-oa saturday. the
2&th instant Escobsdo, with about 2,5t1 men,
being expected TO attack Maiamorce, Capales
expressed a desire 60 surrender me place TO
Colonel Sedg wick, alleging, AZ his escuse, that
ne could not control his own command, when
be SAID, unless restrained. would resort 10
pillage. HIS request and reasons for this hay-
ing been stated IN writing. General Sedgwick
responded oy lmmediahl ly crossing detaeh-
ment of the 4th cavalry and the Ieh United
States coiored Infantry, the former under
Brevet Colonel Mcintyre and the lastsr under
Colonel Perkins. Colonel PerkinS, with has
colored trosps, took station At Santa Cruz,
which is at the terry and about two miles
from the city. Mcintyre went into town, and
assuming command OF the surreaderpd csty by
virtue of rank; foroidding any eat United
States soldiers TO carry arms; forosddinG
soldiers 10 pass or repass without authority;
and requiring foreign citizens TO register them
selves at their several consu .ates, and 20 pass
goods. IL subject TO pass. from headqsarters OF
the American occupation. This order was
taken down by Colonel Perkins, SUSTAINED by
General Sedewick. Brevet Lieutenant Col.
Randall. LIST United States artillery, soon after
succeeded Mcintyre in command.
Thus, while the city appeared nominally
su RENDERED 10 the American, not only were
Canales' troops permitted 10 retain their arms,
but left free TO occupy in full force the FORUM
cations against which Escobedo was 70 move.
Late Sunday evening a meeting between Esco-
hedo and Canales was arranged by Brevet
Brigadier General Ssdgwick, 10 the end OF
amicable settlement, which, of course. was
impossible, Eseobedo. Justly offended az the
new attitude of affairs and the moderate sup
port rendered by Americans to the causs OF
unconditional surrender for Canales, At the
same time dem anding the withdrawal o< the
United States troops. except nifty men 10 re-
main for the protection of American interests,
which demand was agreed TO by General Seug
wick, but he failed to comply with ~. Instead
OF rfty, three hundred Americans were re-
tanned in the city, for which General Sedg-
wick's excuse is that IL su bseq uentIy Appeared
the additional rumber OF American were alb
solufely necessary as n defense against an
uprising OF the citizens SO outraged by such
iIl-timed Intervention. To an American nag
OF truce sent out on the morning of the attack
10 inquire what would be the attitude of
the sssallants towards the Americans, rs
cooedo returned curt reply that, the
stipulations had been violated. his own course
would be guided by circumstances. At i've
o'clock on Tuesday morning Escobedo attacked
in full force with scout 200 infantry and
artillery. The attack was begun upon the left,
the east or lower side Of the city, by Cortinas
who was repulsed; next at Fort Monterey, at
The back OF the city, on the Monterey road.
General Lonneganega assaulted, but his bridge
prepared for the trench proving too short, an
the delay ensuing the point OF attack was rein
forced and rescued. The final assault upon
the usurper. on the upper or west side OF the
city, by the CaZZadores and two squadrons OF
cavalry under Colonel Flores, was also sue
eessfully repelled by the lll-rimed intermed-
ding OF Americans, Canales being enabled to
swing his whole force from side TO side as
needed, without fear OF a distracted rear
Escobedo's loss is rumored TO be about 400.
HIS night bower, General Espinosa, lice NOR
tally wounded, shot through both thighs a
prisoner in Matamoras. This gallant young
chleftain, a native OF San Louis Potosi, al
ready has no less than a dozen scars. Gen.
Zenvando Canales. youngest brother of NJ Ca
males, was killed. and another brother, Tris-
tame, seriously wounded.
The American flag is reported by Browns
willie papers OF the 29th 20 be still floating over
Matamoras, supported by a garrison OF about
fifty men. Canales, 'emooldened by success
and backing, still holds out and, doubtless
to the increased irritation OF Escobedo, con-
descends 10 offer an arrangement for peace.
Canales aolufant general is a Confederate.
Major Foster, a New orker.) who is saId 20
have remarked Of the American flag raised
over Matamoras, that he had fed >, ,U6O miles
In vain 10 escape Its shadow.
tuesdays struggle lasted two hours. A
pontoon was laid across the river near the fer
~ on Saturday. and Colonel Randall, sensi-
tive OF his ticklish position, had his two bat
teries drawn mp on the American side in
readiness 10 cross. A regiment Of volunteer
militia was raised for the defence OF
Brownsville, and was commanded by the no.
torlous fllibuster and Confederate, Colonel
Ford.
BRewNsvILLE. Dec. Upon the demand OF
General Sedgwick the city of Matamoras, with
the fortihcations and troops. were surrendered
to the United States last evening. The troops
are 10 be treated as prisoners OF war of the
United States. Their lives and property are
fully guaranteed. The city will be turned
over 10 Escobedo. he is reported IN posses
sion.
GENERAL sEDGwICK ORDERED TO WASHING
TON
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-ien. Sedgwick has
irande. The order for his removal is said 10
have been forward 10 Gen. sheridan from
Washington by Gen Grant. He will probably
report at Washington.