The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-15

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Colonel Bandoi was entirely Ignorant
The order y attack enaanatiny from Escobedo was
csp'rrsd upon the battle ted ard was first published in
Colonel Canales OF the impression that the main
attack Of Escobedos combined forces would be made In
were ssncentraied there; Yors Montey ana Frespost
are IN close proximity, and at the time the column
under Cen Vega charged upon the former there wsro
works. allowing tho assaiants TO up to tho ditch
outside without shot beng fred The bridge which
- be too short and upon being thrown across it fell
into the water Meanwhile the attack below from Cor
the ss and caus the Of
affairs hurricd hs forces TO Fort Montey, whore they
arrived just in time and opened fre upon Vegas men,
who just outside, probably specializing the best
means Of remedying the defect in their hrsdge They
immediately broke and The artillery opened upon
woxnded. Iris, in reality, comprised all the lighting
which was DONE although desutory firing was keps up
Modesto Canaes, brother Of the Colonel was killed,
and General Espnosa, commanding column under Els
cob.do, was mortally wounded He was picked up
on the ned by the inside party andaken INTO the city,
where he has since died.
FLAG TRUCE
AT noon firing had mostly ceased, and Colonel Randol
sent out flag OF to Escobedo announcing to him
that the city was in possession of the American troops
locations he would be required not to pass beyond them
into The city until he tEandol) had been notified. In
response General Escobedo stated that the American
commander had broken his promise to retain but fifty
mea In the plaza and that he should be guided by cir
cusances after obtaining possession Of the outworks
IL will be borne mind that Colonel Rando had not
been informed of the arrangement referred Upon
ceivng the response OF Escobedo Colonel Randol mme
diaely communicated IL to Colonel Sedgwick who re-
spOnded that the city had been to him.
that he would have many troops IN 1t as he chose He
at the same time directed Colonel Randol ,n
fire upon the troops OF Escobedo.
Of the course pursued by the American commander
cited the bitter feelngsn the minds OF Escobedo
and his follows Their defeat attributed to the
presence OF tho American forces who, In carrying
the provisions Of the treaty. compelled the troops Of
happened 10 BIO going on there was mere incident and
did not affect the question at all. Again, the general
impression that the American troops would assist
them II needed, and at one time frightened subatern
galoped furously TO tho plaza and requested Colonel
Randol 70 send up renforcements at once Antlcipat
ing, Escobedo lad done both councnace and assist
ance from the American commander tho result OF his
course, different from what expected sxcited the
most intense dissatisfaction.
TROOPS WITHDRAWN
On wednesday evening the cavalry was withdrawn
Of fifty men, who remained the plaza were stationed
at the ferry Colonel Randol also crossed side
and did not return. Thursday, the 18th, passed IN
quiet.
NEW PROPOSITIONS FOR yEAcE
In the morning Colonel Canales made attempt
ut peace, sending out commissioner with the follow
ing propositionsfor settlement the rights
OF lamaupss relative the nomination Of its autho-
rites, would not be violated. Second-Fuu guarantee
of lives and positions OF tho under his COM
mandi Third-That all compromise contracted by him
for the support Of his troops would be recognized and
guaranteed.
IL would perhaps DO difficult give an explanation Of
the first Of these propostons nor is necessary 70 do
so, % they were not accepted by Escobedo. In his
thai oniecr after the usual of supcruous
matser mostly Of personal character submitted
following :-Firs,~From the rank Of captain your on
will keep their positions; the fes will be ncorpo
rated with my command sccondThc rest q the chief
tans will place themselves AT my disposition, TO be
marched where the supreme government shall be- TO
Tor their conduct Third-Regarding the
ployes and funct oparies Of the State, Of which /
have the appointment win give tho preference with
equal titles to the OF Taaupas, VINO did take
part in The rebellion Fonrth-Reiatve TO the financial
contract by you made for the support Of troops,
arrangements will be made to submit Thorn to the
supreme government
the impression that his action had not been such
especially to enhance the interest OF Jaarez determined
u. IL.
sheridan, brother Of General Sheridan, here to
HKAuouARTTRs B-DisrMcr RIO GRANDE
BROWNSVILLE, Texas Nov. 30, 1865. (
The bearer OF this Mr. sheridan, is fully authorized to
arrange the premlnares for the rendition OF yourself
and your officers and troops under your command
to the authorities Of the United States Very respect
fully' your ooedien' servant TA,ouAs spnow,cx
Colonel OF One Hundred and Fourteenth United States
colored troops, commanding
PROPOSITIONS
FirstColone Canales shall render the forts and mill
tary works, with their armaments in order that they
may DO occupied by the troops OF the United States
Second-Tne troops OF Colonel Canales will march
plaza such other point be designated to them
The officers VIII keep their arms and personal property
the troops their private property Colonel Canales and
his troops will be taken OF to the United
states and will DO respected and protected such until
instructions are received from the supreme authority OF
An answer is required at hcadauarters sub-disrcl OF
the Rio Gsande, at nine o'clock in The morning. Decem
Realizing at once that his position as a prisoner or
war to the United States power recognzne Juarez as
dsagrecabie one, Canaes Immediately opened cores
pondencc with Escobcdo.
A the result, tho forces Of Escobedo occupied the
place at four O'Clock on the morning Of the LIST Of De-
cember.
The surrender practically unconditional his
said Canaes win report TO Juarez for trial. but this
not probable; may be agreed upon and nothing more
The debts contracted by Canales will BIO referred to the
supreme government IL 20 be hoped, for the sake of
the innocent people who have been compelled advance
their money, that |. viii be refunded.
Upon taking command, General Escobedo issued the
following pfocamation:-
MARIANA Escongpo Gcueral Of the republic, and In
command Of the army OF the Ncr'h to the inhabitants OF
the state Of Tamaulipax
CrIzKSs--Upon taking possession Of this heroic city
feel positive satisfaction in addressing word 10 you
The strict and impartial executor Of the OF
the supreme government ol the republic am also its
true interpreter 70 assume here AS In every part where
duty calls me, the security OF the and cilxen as
well the good order Of society.
Nothing Is more painful to me than TO employ force
in oppressive sense nothing grateful than 10
improve In order TO recstabish peace aud confidence
of the people.
To complete this mission shall not omit any means
spare any efforts. fater myself with the hope or
fulfilling II quickly; aud srdentiy desire H. 50 much
that am likely to understand that the presence OF my
troops and those which your patriotism wishes to re-
unite with them, ~ OF great Importance, which
already approaches 70 decisive In rs development, In
the national contest
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