The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-04

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miles from the landing, some a the trznsporH hid V
return TO New Orleans the mouth Of me nn~ss rpi
river for water for the troops and coal lot ms Trans
At grazos Santiago the wharf had been destroyed and
many Of the difficulties occurred here, and some
Of the transports had also TO return 10 New Orleans and
the mouth OF the Mississippi for supplies Of coi
and water The troops on this line we're extended up
the Rio Gande as far laredo aud this Inc much
the largest number Of troops placed. wharf bad
to be built at Brazos and at FIRST the troops up the RIO
sent TO that RIVER bu, he dicuss o. entrance 1, The
mouth of the Rio Grande made this line OF supply very
dangerous and precarious for the supply OF the troops rs
sometimes transport could not the bar at the
mouth OF the rivcr for pne or ton DAYS therefore
ordered the building Of railroad from Brazos 70 White
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tn railroad afterwards sold about $40 600
the actual expense Of construction. All these difficulties
In the movement Of troops were overcome and IN short
period Of tme
THE EFYEcr OUR rRoors aRASDE
The effect Of this large movement Of troops on the
destiny OF imperialism in Mexico has not been fully APP
preciated by our people II is Lo sever well known
that while we were struggling for republican existence
against organized rebellion and when nearly all the
heads OF the governments Of Europe except Russia
wished, and did believe, that repubcanism was not
success the Emperor Of the French undertook the bold
expedition TO subvert the republic Of Mexico There
no territorial question TO DO settled and History win mot
the attempted annilliiaton OF nation the
plea Of payment Of million or two Of, debts due.
There good excuse for this attempted violation OF
rights, and the history Of imperialism IN Mexico only
the history OF the buccanneer Morgan . more
extended scale Who a. one time captured and held Pan
ANA on the isthmus, until be could hold II NO longer
So that when this movement of our troops TO
Texas and the Rio Grande took place We found the
line of that river and all northern Mexico in the hands
OF Imperialism; government which collected no taxes
had no system Of government and supported its part
the poor inhabants but the appearance Of troops
and the knowledge that friends the border went
like electricity to the homes and hearts of the Mexican
people The rebels who had escaped from our country
received sympathy and In less than year this hardy
people, without money, without arms and munitions Of
Camargo, Preside de- Rio Grande, ianpisas Monterey
Saltilo, Moncova, Durango, Chihuahua and, In fact
hold nearly all Of the country, putting the invaders on
the defensive and combining them 10 the valley Of Mexico
with fair prospect OF their speedy determination
l have felt much interest In this event, because
part Of the rebelion and believing that the contest
in own country for the vindcaton OF republ-
canism did not think that that vindcaton would DO
complete until Maximan was compelled to leave.
Tho course taken by nearly every newspaper in the
lately rebellious States was sympathy for Maximiian
and The sentiment Of large portion Of the population
was likewise and so determined was this on Inc part OF
thousands Of advenurers that the Cordova emigration
scheme cotton up, and had, think for its object
the formation OF q Maximian- Americ party, CON-
posed Of Confcdeates entertaining antipathy towards
our government MANY Of these, having no means,
70 take strong grounds against this and finally
broke II up by refusing TO permit omigrants TO embark
from the ports within the limits Of my command.
The effect Of the presence OF troops In Texas and
the Rio Grande, alluded 10 heretofore the des
tiny Of imperialism was great. II had not friend
among the officers or men, from the highest TO the
est graz nd d0pr8ggln0 n
much that am inclined TO believe that had de-
mand been made for the withdrawal Of the imperial
troops the ground thai the invasion Of Mexico was
a part OF the rebellion, II would have boon granted
and the mseries of that country for tho last year
avoided.
While the imperial troops hold the line Of the Rio
Grande, the strctest neutrality was preserved. Since
they were driven away the same honorable neutrality
has been preserved towards the liberal government
The lumber of troops sent Texas about So 000
Shortly after they had arrived and become somewhat
settled orders for the musterout Of about 900
OF this force, and the mustcr-out was carried on
gradually and In accordance with cur ability 70 bring
them back that the movement may b considered as
equal 70 q continuous movement OF over 90 900 men
the difficult line Of operations which We have
in the country. l make theee remarks because was
General did not fully understand the magnitude OF the
movement tho natural obstacles in the way Of its ac-
complement and we had TO struggle for six months
without funds, the plea that the Brazos Railroad
constructed without authority and tho public service
made 10 suffer punishment by this denial Of funds
believe Quartermaser General Influenced In this
by the representations OF Incompetent inspectors
sent out TO make reports
CONDITION or cIvn AyFArRs IN rExAA
The condition Of civil affairs In Texas was anomalous
singular and unsatisfactory. j found the Provisional
Governor, backed by small portion Of the population
had for his standard OF loyalty abhorrence for the
actual Governor had for bis standard OF loyalty pride
In rebellionthat IL VAS righteous, but lost cause
being overpowered by the federal forres.n Both Of
these representatives Of the civil law entertaining op
postc standards for the loyalty Of their Subjects
required to support and did II TO the best OF my ability
l<~~~ <s~s al.
Hamilton, the Provisional Governor, clamorous or
more troops; and in sevcnl communications to me- as
serted that me cyii law could nos % carried OUT that
the slate without military supports which gave when
ever It was possible. Governor Throckmorton, the
present Governor wants all Tho troops moved from the
settled portions or the Ssate asserting that the civil
law was all rights that justce would be done 10 freed
men, Union men and our soldiers in the courts But
two soldiers shot n BRENNAN. Texas, about two
months ago; they wero unarmed and offered provo
wouId.be asassins but found bin against Brevet Major
Smith, Seventeenth infantry for burglary, because he
broke into the house OF some citizen In his attempt "a
Nv own opinion Is that the trial Of q white man for
tho murder OF freedman In Texas would be farce and
In making this statement make 1t because truth com
pcls mo, and for no other reason-
INDIAN DKYREDATIoNs
Inc as 81 =. mSn'I: on indian have
think that The Governor extent been innu-
stances by frontier people 70 get market for their pro-
dnce and In other instances BY army contractors "a
make money
have ordered two regiments Of cavalry TO the from
tier and placed regiment Of infantry Al Austin, 70 b
moved IL necessary.
II IL strange that white killed by Indians
on an extensive frontier the greatest excitement will
lake place: but the killing Of many freedmen IN
the settlements nothing Ia dine cannot help but
this, ana / cannot help but tell II to my mpenors, nc
matter how unpieanni s may be to the authorities Of
Texas.
will esablh the frontier posts in Texas in the early
spring II mot done heretofore account Of hav-
ing available regular troops and 10 have attempted
with volunteer troops. desrous OF returning TO their
homes, would have involved expense which did no,
like 10 put upon the government
CONDITION. or AyFARs LOUISIANA.
In Louisiana there about as much, n moi more,
anomaly In civil ahARs than in Texas.
A. the time Of my arrival q New Orleans, NJ before
alluded Co. the civil Affairs much mixed up. Gov
ernor J. Madison Wells legtmately holding tho
position Of Governor; but election was TO occur
In the summer or fall and although from the
dents Of the Governor who supported the federal
thori,y, had reason To- expect good Judgment
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