The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06
FROM M ExIco.
AMERICAN VIOLATIONS OF NEUTRALITY.
General sodEwick's Occupation of Mata-
RAOras - Ho SustRins CanNles EscO-
bedo'a Attack on the CITY,

RAOras - He SustRIns CaMNles- Esc0-
bedo's Attack on the city
BROWNSVILLE, November 30.-American neu-
trality on the Mexican border has again been
facrthced, but this time, instead of on the side
Of Juarez and justice, as under gallant but too
tmpetuous Weltzel, it has been prohtuted to
serve rebel and mutineer, as Servanda Canales,
the userper OF Matamoras, is to our Government
ae much an outlaw as Mejia, the Imperalst.
The9ormer lacks the personal claims that en-
tilted the gentlemanly commander and sober
representative OF MaXimilian to respect and
consideration.
The mistake of General sedgwick, therefore,
in interfering in favor OF Canaes, is both
diplomatic and moral blunder. On Saturday,
the oath instant, Escobedo, with about 2700 men,
beng expected to attack Matanoras, Canales
expressed a desire TO surrender the place to
General Sedgwck, alleging, as an excuse, that
he could not control his command, winch, ne
said, unless restrained, would resort to pIage.
His request and reasons for this having been
stated In writing, General Sedgwick responded
by Immediately crossing a detachment OF the
4th Cavalry Of the 18th s. Colored Infantry,
the former under Brevet ColonelJ Mcintyre and
the latter under Colonel Perkins.
Colonel Perkins, with his colored troops, took
station at Santa Cruz, which is at the ferry aud
about two miles from the city. Mcintyre went
into town, and the next Sunday morning
published an order assuming command of the
surrendered city by virtue of rauk; forbidding
any but United States soldiers to carry arms;
forbidding soldiers 10 pass or repass without
authority; and requiring foreign citizens to
register themselves at their several consulates,
and 10 pass goods, If subject to pass, from head
quarters OF the American occupation. This
order was counteImanded and taken down by
Colonel Perkins, sustained by General Sedg-
wick. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Randall, First
United States Artillery, soon after succeeded
Mcintyre in command.
Thus, while the city appeared nominally sur
rendered TO the Americans, not only were
,Canales' troops permitted to retain their arms,
but lett fee to occupy in full force che fortidca
tions against which Escobedo was to move.
Late on Sunday evening meeting between
+ Fscobedo and Canales was arranged BY Brevet
Brigadier-General SedgwIck, to the end of an
amicable settlement, which, of course, was i'm
possible, Escobedo, justly offended at the new
attitude OF affairs, and the moderate support
rendered by Americans to the cause of mutiny,
refusing to accept anything less than uncon-
ditiona surrender for Canales, at the same time
demanding the withdrawal of the q. s. troops
except 90 men, TO n main for the protection of
American Interests, which demand was agreed
to by General sedgwlck; but he failed to comply
with it.
Instead of 60, 800 Americans were retained in
the city, tor which General Sedg frlvalous
excuse is that it subsequently appeared that that
additional number OF Americans were abso-
y lutely necessary as a defense against an up
rising of the citizens so OUTRAGED by such ill
timed Intervention. To American flag or
truce sent out on the morning of the attack to
inquire W hat would be the attitude Of the as
sailants towards he5Americans, Escobedo re-
turned q curt reply that, as the stipulations had
been violated his own course would be guided
by circumstances. At O'Clock on Tuesday
morning Escobedo attacked In full force, with
about 2700 infantry and artillery.
The attack was begun upon che le't, 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 Lon
neeanega assaulted, but his bridge prepared for
the trench proving too short, IN the delay en- su
ing the point OF attack was reinforced and
rescued. The final assault upon the usurPer, on
the upper or west side of the city, by the GAIA.
bores and two squadrons of cavalry under Col
onel Flores, was also successfully Tepeed by
the lll-timed intermeddling of Americans, Ca
males being enabled to swing his whole force
from side to side as needed, without fear OF a
The following from The Rdnchero of the 29th
is represented TO be Escobedos general order
extraordinary
General Orderffor the Night orthe 28M of Novem.
command orders that tomorrow Matamoras be
attacked by the forces under his command For
this the following columns Will form, to which there
Will be gwen suitable positions ;-lhe first column
shall attack Fort Freeport, and will be commanded
Dy Colonel AlonZo Flores, and 1t will be composed
Of the battalion of Cazabores and the squadrons OF
Fernau dez Garcia, and Perezvidareal. The second
column shall attack Fort Monterey. 1t will be COM
manded by General Lorenzo Viga, and will be COM
posed OF the Coahuila Battalion, company of the
Fo egn Legion and free corps of the frontier. The
distance between these columns will be covered by
the tn corps corps OF y, explorers. under the command
mand o., this line of attack. The re.
ard two of cavalry. On their fanks the first will
be composed of the battalion of sappers miners
AlblDo Espinoza and his subordinates. composed of
the bodies which form the Light cavalry Bngade,
under command of their chief Colonel AdoliO
Cara The artillery will give three pieces for the
fltt column of attack, Six for the second, and
establish us respective parks in convenient posi-
tons. The Train General will ST. uate himss slf
according to instructions of the Provost. Ihe
N. Corttnas, will attack the Notifications of the line
which to-day covers and comprises from Fort San
Fernando to lhe Rio Grande. bv the Oriental part
OF the city. The point po nts Win III ought to be
attacked IS left TO his discretion, but on his most
stllct responsibility he Is ordered 10 commence
attack as soon as the line which attacks
west of the city opens artillery. He Is also ordered
within hall an hour of the broken Ere, to execute
tie assault on he fortidcatons which he attacks
General Cortinas will make boundary in order TO
take possession Oh the enemy's first fortified line
quickly, without continuing the attack to the nte.
rlot OF tue city, till headquarters give him proper
Instructions in order to avoid O meeting OF mis-
90 umn and the columns OF attack General Cortinas
IL be careful to give quick notice to headquarters
SAs soon as he VIII have taken possession of the
eLemys hrt fortified llne and hold 1t at all hazards
The Iorces which attack the place will for watch
word "Oajaca," and for the countersign Duran CO.
and hey will carry tor distinction green leaf of any
kind OF plant. The troops will immediately prepare
themselves to march to their respective positions.
IN rs to the Commanding Generals chief ofRcers
ard soldiers who compose the forces which 20 10
attack MatamoTas that they will be strict and active
IA in discharge OF duties, which are more important
II than ever to free themselves. The Aforesaid Gene
raj in command is convinced that each and every
one OF the eshzeLs who make up the forces with
whose command he is hOnored under tands vary
well the object OF the affair which to-day Is con6ded
10 their vaOr military skill. 1t is as lmporiani
ard glorious as ii II tIeated of some national indie
pendence, v co is the prncipalObjeet ofthe endea
Headquar, ers front of Matumoras
BY order OF the General in command,
FELIPE BENvozAsEL, AdjutantGenerai.
Escobedo's loss is rumored to be about 400