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

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United States muskes are also reported missing.
AAxRcAN TROOPS THREATENED
An Impression seemed 70 BE- rife, on the morning e
that city, the troops Of Canass those Of Escobedo
70 their retreat should they fall back to the ferry:
whore was laid the pontoon bridge, were made. Lgh
5s Fifteenth ssy was :ao1ss % % c
while the guns Of the gunboat Chinaco manned by 70
hemian OF the TSSne and another Of tho Boston Pos
were pointed in the same direction ready 70 bech forth
their destructive contents upon any force which might
appear in pursuit of the boys in blue Happily there
was no need for the services Of either the battery or tho
gunboat
During n: passage Of the sg Of truce on Tuesday
were concealed in the rife pits Some sixty officers and
men were thus taken in despite Of the efforts Of the
officer bearing tho flag to prevent it.
Upon being informed that the American officer in
Matam0r0s desired 10 communicate with General Esco
bedos Colonel Canales Immediately directed all firing to
cease and permitted the officer to go out without asking
Several American officers were in the Notifications
during the fight Their invariably greeted
hy Visas Ausericanos from the troopa
SPIRIT PRESS
The local press in its comments upon the occupation
of Matam0ros by the Americans has not been compli
nentary to the American commander The following
appears in the Rdchsro Of this morning. and may be
regarded az enbodyng the sentiments Of headquarters
We are furnished with the following particulars,
which our readers can sct down as embodying
the Official account Of the result Of AFFAIRS
" Aatmoros for tho purpose Of preventing bloodshed
for tho protection of the and property Of Ame
structon Of life and property by military operations
necessary drive out Canales He also desired to set
tie the questions upon which the internal being
waged without any aghtng and at the time not to
interfere with the action OF the Juaez government con-
corning individuals His main object was to aid the
Juarez government. Ultimately he succeeded In
snmmatng the objects he had in view.
Tho understanding is that all the disposable forces Of
General Esc0bedo and Colonel Canales will now be
marched to meet the advancing column of General
Mea.
The press the interior comment much severity
upon the conduct OF Colonel Canales in holding Mata
moros in opposition to the authority Of the supreme
government
courier arrived at Escobedo's camp Friday night.
the 30th He brings the following OF interest," addressed
MATEHuALA, Nov. 25, 1861
DEAR SIR-This morning received the following adj
A regiment OF traitors coming from San Miguel Of
Grande the assistance OF this CITY, has
the road The thing has happened with the
balance OF the Empress troops of which the officers
pronouncing and there is hope OF life for the enemy
yeu rejoice in full confidence Of the occupation OF
the capital OF this State by troops The newspapers
announce the departure OF Macmillan and defeats from
all partssuch the surrender Of Jaapa Pachuca and
other small places after the capurc Of Oaaca which
have serious consequences. NY next letter viii be IRON
San Luis am now mounting my horse, which ought
70 have done since yesterday. G. TREVINO.
The garrison Of Durango, consisting OF twelve hundred
French and Mexicans has retired toward Fresno
and Zacatecaa
Interesting Correspondence Relating to the
Movements Of the Liberals san Luis
PolOsi. &c.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. 1896
Central Escobedo has communicated to the Mexican
Minister the following letters received by him through
special courier. His report is dated at Matamoros
the LIST inst
MATEHrAIA. Nov. 25, 1906
DEAR SIR--I have already written 10 yon about my
military operations and the defeat Of The regiment OF
the Empress at BOracas place leagues north OF
San Luis Poosi. The enemy IL concentrating AZ san
Luis Potosi, account Of the heavy blow they suffered
but have reason 10 believe that place will fall into
hands before eight days. The troops garrsoning the
city arc dcsarting and procaning the republic and the
number Of French is not sufficient TO hold the city
They have no hopes OF salvation You rest assured
OF the occupation OF the capital OF this State by
forces. The papers announce the flight Of Naximian
and several defeats sustained by the imperalists such
G. TREvINo, General in Command
MArEHuALa, Nov. %, 1866.
DEAR SIR have received this morning the follow
ing intelligence from San Luis Potos, which hasten To
transmit 10 y0u:-A regiment of imperiaists coming
from San Miguel Oh crande reinforce this city, pro-
claimed the republic on the The commander OF
the regiment OF the Empress after the defeat Of Boracas
oned the liberals, and only the officers were faithful
the Empress
The French were TO leave this city Yesterday bu. at
Meas request they have delayed their departure until
Tomorrow They have made requisition for all the
wagons and means OF transportation.
g. TREVINO, General IN Command.
M.TEHUAIA, Nov 2s 1866
DEAR SR--My next letter will be dated ut san Luis
intelligence from Durango that learning the advance
Of General Azuado with 1000 men, the garrison Of
Durango. about twelve hundred strong with the French
the traitors abandoned city and fed 20 Fresno
ZacateCa9.