The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-11
Mexican Affairs.

NEW ORLEANS, April 10.-A Browns
vile special to the Galveston Nelrs says !;
The taking Of Matamoras by the Diaz
party, thereby placing them in possession
Of the whole Mexican border, leaving few
or no Federal troops nearer than Monte
rey, causes dearth Of revolutionary
news. Diaz maintains the strictest order
in the city, and on last night shot three
soldiers for insubOrdination. He has
made new appointments to all muni-
cipal officers, but no Prestimos us yet.
He seems to be backed principally from
outside: sources. He is strengthen
ing his position, and accumulating arms,
ammunition and stores. 1t is probable
that he will soon organize force and
make move in the direction of Monte
rcy. Fuers is said to be there with only
about 700 men. A letter says that Tre-
vino met and routed 0rdinez ut Ana.
quita with 600 men, 200 Of whom turned
over to Trevino.
The report that Cortina has been shot
lacks confirmation.
A special to the Galveston Ncrs says:
Laredo, Texas, April 10-There is great
excitement here, caused by the arrest Of
Mr.. Diamond, an American Citizen, in
New Laredo, Mexico, by Pueblo Quintano,
commander Of the Federal forces in
Mexico. Quintano demanded money from
Mr.. Diamond, who refused, when he was
imprisoned with the assurance that il
the money was not forthcoming he would
be shot. Diamond sent for the Counsel
Agent, who protested against such an
outrage, but without effect. When he
crossed TO this side and reported the facts
to Major Merriam, commanding this post.
Major Merriam, with the U. s. CONNER
ciai agent, crossed to New Laredo and in
teryiewed Quintano, who stated il Dia.
monds store was broken open
and robbed he would be re-
ponsible. Mai. Merriam asked Quintano
II he stated that officially or as a threat.
Quintano replied that he did not want to
talk about It. Merriam told Quintano
that he would have his command in
readiness TO protect American citizens.
Quintano said, do as you damn please.
Diamond released, the revolutionary
party made move on New Laredo and
attacked Quintano at day break this
morning, and after fighting two hours
were repulsed. They renewed the attack
and we now can hear the continued roll
Of musketry and see dead sldiers lying in
the streets from this side Of the river.
Stray bullets coming to this side have
wounded three American citizens, one
man and two women. The fighting is
still going on, and the wounded are
crossing to this side.
While writing! !another American was
wounded here. Major Merriam, COM
manding officer at this point. is ttailing
guns preparatory to. shell New Laredo.
AMERICAN TWELVE FOUNDERS orEN ON
THE MEXICANs.
LAREDO, TEXAS, via GALVESTON, April
l0.-A special to the Galveston NeuSsays:
At the request OF special deputy U. S.
Marshal, Maj. Merriam planted a twelve
FOUNDER on the bank Of the river this
morning and at o'clock this afternoon
the Mexicans opened hot fire from New
Laredo on our guard at the ferry and
they were compelled to withdraw. The
fire was then concentrated on the gunners
whereupon Col. Saxton threw two shells
into New Laredo, Mexico, from his twelve
pounder, which silenced the Mexican fire
on our soldiers and American citizens.
Two men and three women of this city
were wounded badly.