The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-01


Via BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 80, 1872.
There are innumerable rumors in circulation
regarding the recent battle between the gov
eminent troops and the rcvolutionists near
Zacatecas, which is said to have resulted in
the disastrous rout Of the former, the capture
of their commander, General Rocha and the
retaking of Zacatecas by the revolutionists.
1t is, however, difficult to say whether these
rumors be true or not.
The revolutionary General Quiroga repeats
the report, professedly received by reliable
courier, Of Rochas complete defeat by the
combined forces of the revolutionists, under
Martinez and Donate Guerro without giving
details of the battle and its alleged conse-
quence-the recapture of Zacateras. The re-
is yet unconfirmed, and is probably an ex-
aggeration.
PROBABLY AN ARTFUL DODGE.
All these rumors are doubtless spread by
the revolutionary chiefs to counterfeit Rocha's
herents, which has been at low ebb since the
defeat of Trevino and the loss of Zacatecas.
By awakening new hopes the revolutionary
leaders expect to gain facilities for obtaining
men and means to enable them to, continue
the struggle. They are straining every nerve
to raise money, without which their cause
will soon be lost. AS the required funds are,
however, not forthcoming voluntarily, the revo-
lutionists levy forced loans everywhere, COM
polling foreigners as well as natives to pay the
sums demanded of them.
oUTRAGEs ON AMERICANS AND NO PROTECTION.
The United States Consul and other Amer
leans in Monterey who refused to pay, and
whose stores were forcibly entered and robbed,
were enjoined by instructions from Washington
not to pay towards the support of the revolution.
They sent a copy of these instructions to the
Rebel government and it was treated con-
temptuously.
commissioner delegated by the American
residents has also arrived to represent affairs
to General McCook in Brownsville and to ask
protection against the extortions of the Mex
lean leaders. General McCook as situated at
present, is, of course, poweIless.
THE REvoLUTIoNIsTs DEMoRALIzED.
The commissioner also reports general de-
moralzaton among the revolutionists. Their
forces mainly consist Of men forced into the
ranks. The chiefs cannot attract any more
volunteers. The mass OF the people oppose
the revolutionists, but the leaders of the
latter, though without means, are de-
termined to starve rather than be
beaten or acknowledge defeat. They
announce their intention to declare Repub-
lie in the Sierra Madeira, to call in Glibustering
Americans and ask for annexation to the United
States. They have already established re-
cruiting Offices in Texas, where they mean TO
enlist Americans by promises of rich bounty
and the prospect of annexation.
TIE STRUGGLE IN TAMAULIPAs.
There are small bands in the State of
Tamaulpas fighting with varied success but
with no important result to either the govern
ment or the revolutionists. General Canales,
the Governor of Tamaulipas, is still unde-
cided. He remains neutral, awaiting events,
and will probably join the side which is
likely to be successful.
The revolutonists again promise an early
attack on Matamoros.
The bonded goods recently sent by steamer
from Brownsville to Camargo for the revolu-
tionists have safely arrived in Monterey.
The clearing of vessels from American ports
for Mexican ports which are held by the revo-
lutionists causes great exultation among the
latter, though it is thought to be useless, the
| river being now 30 low that navigation is
impossible.
Trcvino and Quiroan Preparing 10 Move ON
Camarao-Thc RObber Cortina in n Critical
| Position.
| MATAMoRos, March 81, 1871
Via NEW ORLEANS. (
| Advices from Camargo to the Goth inst report
| General Treyino at that place, preparing, in con
junction with General Quroga, TO move on this city
| with 1000 men and six pieces OF artillery.
| General Cortina. after his defeat al Barqueria
| being unable to reach Reynosa attempted to Join
| the government troops in the interior, with what