Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-02


icans---Furfher Particulars Of the
Capture Of Observation-Disclosures and
Ladies KfHIed--.-A Negro Hung.
We have received copies of the Matamoras
Raachero, of the 9th and 9TH, containing
full accounts Of the occurrences at Bagdad.
Those contained in the paper of the 9th,
have already been published; those of the
7th are fully confrmatory of them:
The Ranehero says, on its Spanish side,
that il has taken pains TO sift all the infcr-
nation received. and givesonly that which is
most reliable.
1t also furnishes on its Spanish side, the
information that CO... Canales has issued a
proclamation to his soldiers, advising them
q to submit to the Imperial authorities rather
than mite in fllibustering expeditions with
Yankee 1t also adds that Canales has
more prudence than the other malcontents,
and has read in the book of the future that
the Empire is founded on the nationality Of
Mexico, and that the Monroe doctrine aims
at the conquest of Mexico and the disappear
ance Of Mexico from the map Of the world.
The further news about the Bagdad affair
is given thus on the 9TH:
From gentleman who left Bagdad at
nine o'clock yesterday morning, we obtain
some additional particulars of the surprise
and capture Of that place. Our account be-
fore published il mainly correct.
The Captain Of the post was taken pris-
oner by three American officers while asleep
in his room.
The commander Of the post, Mr.. LeGrand,
and Mr.. j. Cooper were missing, and their
whereabouts unknown.
The negroes remained in possession Of
Bagdad until after daylight yesterday
morning, when they recrossed to Clarks-
vile After which Cortina's men crossed
and took possession of the place and held il
up 10 the latest advices.
Mr.. Castanares, collector of the port Of
Matamoros, with his son, were on their way
10 the city OF Mexico, and made their escape
across the river to Brazos, by tying white
handkerchief around their hats.
Every species of movable property were
crossed from Bagdad to GAINESVILLE. Even
iron safes were crossed and their contents
rihed on the American bank, in full view
of United States troops and citizens.
Seventeen dead negroes were found in the
lie Grand warehouse, which shows how
well the Antonio did her work.
DIR. Rance, of this city, with his family,
were at Bagdad waiting an opportunity to
embark for New Orleans. Their trunks,
fourteen in all were rified of their contents
by the negroes, leaving the doctor and his
family with nothing but the clothes on their
backs. Many others shared. the same fate.
The Sheriff of Cameron county, Texas,
crossed to Bagdad yesterday and hung a
negro-cause unknown.
When our informant left it was positively
ascertained that Mr. Alonzo, the Alcalde of
Bagdad, and Lieut. Delmontes, were killed,
and Capt Gomez and Lieut. Castro wounded.
Two American ladies are also reported to
have been killed.
Two children being met going to market
by negroes were murdered by them and then
robbed of their market money.
Several Frenchmen, citizens of Bagdad,
are known to have been assassinated. Four
wounded imperial soldiers were at Clarks-
vile.
The negroes are imprudently parading the
treets Of GAINESVILLE, displaying whatever
they may have taken from Bagdad.
A large amount Of property which the
filibusters could not take with them they
destroyed.
The Imperial troops in Bagdad after their
capture were quartered in the old St.
Charles Hotel as prisoners.
All persons found parading the streets of
Bagdad are shot down.
The gunboat Antonio arrived up from
Bagdad yesterday morning, with good
sized shot hole through her between wind
and water.