The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-11
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GALVESTON, April 1O.-A special to the
Galveston Netcs, dated Laredo, Texas,
April 10, says: Great excitement pre-
walls here because OF the arrest of Mr.
Diamond, an American citizen, in New
Laredo, Mexico, by Pueblo Quintana,
commander Of the Federal forces of
Mexico. Quintana demanded money
from Mr.. Diamond, who refused, when
be was imprisoned, with the assurance
II the money was not forthcoming that
he would be shot.
agent, who protested against such an
outrage. but without effect, when he
crossed to this side and reported the
fact to Major Merriam, commanding
this post
Major Merriam,
with the United States Commercial
Agent, recrossed to New Laredo, and
Interviewed Quintana,
who stated that il Diamonds store was
broken open and robbed he would not
be responsible. Merriam asked Qun-
tana il he stated that officially or as u
threat? Quintana replied that he did
| Quintana that he would have his com
mand in readiness to protect American
citizens. Qulntana said: "Do rs you
damn please" Diamond was released.
Attack on New Laredo.
The revolutionary party made move
on New Laredo and attacked Quintana
ut daybreak this morning, and after
fighting for two hours were repulSed
They renewed the attack, and we now
can hear the continued roll OF muskctry
and see dead soldiers lying in the streets
from this side Of the river Stray bullets
coming to this side has wounded three
A M ma ,,I f,,,,,
women. The fighting is still going on
Tho wounded are crossing over to this
side. While writing another American
has been wounded here. Mai Merriam,
tho commanding officer at this post, is
trailing gun preparatory TO Smelling
New Laredo.
The United states Troops Fired Upon.
A special to the Galveston Ners,
dated Laredo, Texas, April 10, says:
At the request Of the Special Deputy
United States Marshal Major Merriam
planted n i2-pounder on the bank Of the
river this morning, and at | O'Clock
this afternoon tho Mexicans opened
such u hot fire from New Laredo on our
guard at the ferry that they were com
PEELED to Withdraw. The fire was then
concentrated upon the gunners, where
upon Col. Sexton threw two shells into
New Laredo, Mexico, from his u
FOUNDER, which silenccd the Mexican
fire One Of our soldiers, and IN Ameri-
can citizen, and two men and three
women OF this city were wounded badly.
GALVESTON April lO.-A Brownsville
special to the Galveston Ne,cS says: The
taking Of MatamoroS one week ago by
the Diaz party, thereby placing them in
possession Of the whole Mexican border,
leaving few or no Federal troops nearer
than Monterey, causes dearth Of reyo-
lutiOnary news.
Diaz maintains the stricteSt order in
the city. On last night he shot three
soldiers for insubordination. He has
made appointments to all municipal
Offices There have been no prcstimos
as yet. He seems to be well backed,
financially, from outside sources, and is
strengthening his position and accumu-
lating arms, ammunition and stores.
1t is probable he will soon organize a
force and make a move in the direction
of Monterey Fuero is said TO be there
with only seven hundred men.
A letter from the revOlutionist Trevino
says he met and routed ArdineZ at Ana
quito with six hundred men, two hun
dred Of whom turned over to Trevino. !
A report current that Cortina has been
shot lacks confirmation.
A Chance for Grant.
A special to the Galveston NeirS from
Laredo, Texas, April ., says:
An American merchant OF Laredo,
Mexico, was imprisoned and his life
threatened last night by the Federal
commander Of Federal troops in Laredo,
Mexico, for hcsitating to contribute his
property and refusing to pay fine Of
hundred dollars.
Col Merriam, u. S. A., demanded his
release, which, after some words, was
complied with, but the Mexican authori
ties threatened to kill our merchant the
first chance, and our soldiers are under
arms.
LATER-A Laredo, Texas, special to
the Galveston NerS says: The Mexican
federal troops opened fire on the United
States Government troops at p. m. to-
night, the United troops returning the
fire with 12-pound Howitzers; shelling
New Laredo, Mexico. A hot fight.