The New York herald., 1875-12-20
CONSULTATION UNDER A FLAG OF TRUCE
The Terms Of the Invader Compiled With
Before Withdrawal.
MEXICAN ADMIRATION OF HERolsM.
Sketch Of the Leader and Athlete Who Will
Protect the Ranches.

Ing by Captain McNely the commanding ofcer OF the
Texas State troops:-On the evening Of November 16
Captain Randett Of the Eighth cavalry, then stationed
At Edinburg, Texas seventy miles from Browns
Vie and thirty miles from Cuevas ranche received
information that large party OF raiders had crossed
rrom Mexico into Texas and collecting cattle
TO drive into Mexico. Captain Randlett was
promptly in the saddle, and. with two companies Of
cavalry, tho 18th, in the evening had reached o
point the Rio Grandc nearly opposite the Cuevas
ranch, which is about eighteen miles below Camargo
ion the Mexican sde just the raiders had succeeded
crossing about $50 head of cattle Tho troops fired
upon them from this side OF the river tho thieves
burning their fire and decamping One OF the raiders
who caught this side or the river in state Of
perfect nudity taken possession OF by the ranch
eros and
HANGED THE SPOT
He Is supposed to be the same man who murdered
Alexander Morcl during the present yoar. Captain
Randlctt cncamped his two companies about three
miles above the crossing point Next morning Major
Clendcnnin, of the Eighth cavalry, arrived with
company and Calling gun Captain McNelly alb
from his camp which was then at tho rancho Of
Rhaama, and heard OF tho crossing the morning OF
the 18th, when about thirty miles from camp. After
sending courier for the main body or his company
Captain McNcly Immediately proceeded TO the cross.
ing and arrived there at noon the day, riding
thirty miles in about two hours His company Joined
him at nine O'Clock that night making the remarkable
ride of sixty miles in hours Captain McNery
Immediately communicated with Major CIendennn and
informed him that he had positive Information tho
ihievcs still cncamped the other bank OF the
river the Cucvas ranche and told Major Clendennn
At the same tme that he Captain McNelly) had re-
ceived from General Ord the promise that the Texas
State troops would have the cooperation
OF the federal troops 10 pursue the
lhieves into Mexico. Major Cendennn declined send
Ing troops at that time, but promised Captain McNey
that In his position became difficult hc would then
send troops to help him out Major Ciendennin had
also informed Captain McNely that he had COM
munication TO the caede OF Cuevas rancho demanding
the delivery Of the stolen CATTLE and that
compliance the federal troops would into
Mexico Captain McNely asserts that Captain Rand
lett had orders to that effect. and that no saw the
orders. Captain McNey expressed his determine
ion pursue the thieves that is promise OF sup
port from the federal troops.
CROSSING STATE TROOPS.
Tho crossing was accomplished by one O'Clock
the morning OF the 19th bat owing the boggy con-
don OF the river they unable to land moro than
ave horses consequently leaving twenty lvo or his
thirty foot At the break OF day he threw out
an advance guard and began TO Arriving at the
rancho he thought he directed the advance guard to
draw the nre of the thieves to return 1t and kill
svery one they found with arms in their hands First
Sergeant Hail. in charge OF the guard, executed the
movement meeting on his way picket OF Mexicans,
killing four and fully developing
POSITION ESEnY
II was McNeIlys plan to occupy the two extreme
bouscs OF the rancho and hold them until United
States cavalry his assistance but when on the
point OF executing it he discovered that
hey had attacked the Cucharra rancho, In
stead Of Cuevas, which is about half a mile
further McNelly, rallying his rangers,
then moved upon the Cuevas approaching IL from the
camargo side. The just rising Tho raid
ready receive him, the firing the Cucharra
having given them the alarm. The enemy had 800
men-2oo on foot and 100 mounted, hcNcIy ordered
man out Of every Gvc out skirmishers and
THE FIGHT
was commenced. The mounted Mexicans charged him
and rcpulscd with loss OF three killed and seven
wounded. But the fight was such unequal one, and
the federal forces failing to appear McNcy that he
could not hold his ground He know also that
the raiders were constantly receiving rein.
Vorcements. Moving by tho left flank he
withdrew his under cover OF the chapparai and
made for the crossing The enemy, he was in.
formed by one OF them aftcrward, believing that he
employing TO draw out OF their strong
Slaught did not follow him. After waiting over an
hour they finally scouts to ascertain the stua
son who found that McNely had returned the
Vde. The discovery produced an cxhilaratng effect
imong the Mcxicans, who with shouts and yes asked
10 be led against the Americans. shortly atterward
yards Of the crossing ana 6d at The federal cavalry
,cross the river. The latter returned the nre aud
brought
Into requisiton At this Juncture McNelly's men
charged the Nexicans in their turn. The enemy's
cavalry wavered and broke together with their in
hnlry, and sought cover in the chapparal leaving
behind them the dead body Of their leader Juan Flores
Savas nm acaedo OF Cuevas and carrying or several
wounded IL was at this period that Captain
Randott crossed tho river with thirty dismounicd
men The raiders still under
soyer or the chappara made frequent attempts during
The afternoon 10 dsodge the Americans, but as
frequently rcpulsed and in fact driven some distance
from the river. The Mcxicans whose numbers had
increased TO about 900 men, did great deal or
Yelling but nothing more Matters remained In stotu
quo until about sundown, when
WHITE FLAG
was seen approaching from tho enemy's camp. II
proved to be by acacdes accompanied by Dr.
i.-adlcy, Of Camargo ian American by birth, but
Mexican citizen by adOptionl az Interpreter The al
sacdcs bore letter addressed to the officer OF tho Amcr
can forces invading Mexico, which was rendered 10
Captain McNelly who not only refused 10 receive IL
oul stood aooi and remained passive spectator and
listener. The letter was however, received by Cap.
tain Randlctt IL bore the signature oi the Ayuntam
Of Camargo and us purport Is explained by sub
bis forces the Mexican side upon tho promise that
upon proper application from tho government ot The
United states to that OF Mexico the authorities would
consider whether they should return the cattle. on
tho other hand The Mexican Commissioners agreed
Mat, upon proper proof being made thc
Ghicvcs would be duly punished Captain McSslly
asked whether the terms suited him. lie
replied emphatc1ly that they did not The people of
TeAas had been receiving these promises the Mex
lean authorities for the last years and not single
one % them had ever been kept; that he had come Tor
Ihe stolen cattle which they we're aiding the raiders 20
hold and defend, and he would NOT withdraw without
hem The Commissioners answered. that they could
rive satisfaction that point until the next even
ing At nine O'Clock, and asked for
A SUSPENSION uosTnITTRs