The New York Herald Newspaper, May 10, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, May 10, 1846. ‘The News from Mexico—War at Last. We now publish the most important news tha has yet been received from Texas and the army of oecnpation, It would appear that General Taylor American army are in a most perilous con- and we hourly expect to receive intelli- ® general engagement having taken pi Lhe Mexicans, according to the latest ac. counts, had crossed the Rio Grande, two thou- sand strong, and had taken a position on the road to Point Isabel, intercepting all communication between the American camp and that place. ‘This intelligence is doubted in some quarters, but it seems highly probable, according to all the cir- cumstances known of the affairs on the frontier. It will be recollected that, by the last intelli- gence fromthe army of occupation, the Mexican General had given notice to Gen. Taylor, that ifthe Amercan army did not vacate the position it was in, within a few hours, it would be considered a declaration of war. On General T swer of refusal being received by the ) General, a large portion of the Mexican forces wag observed to leave the position it had occupied at Matamoras. This movement was inexplicable at the time, and it was presumed that a command had been received from Paredes, ordering the troops to the capital, to suppress the insurrection of Al- vares. This turns out to be incorrect, for the object is now plain enough. The Mex- ican General has, according to his announce- ment, taken the refusal of General Taylor to leave his position as a declaration of war, and by tak- ing a circuitous route, placed a part of his forces between the American camp and Point Isabel.— Thus, then, our affairs with Mexico have reached a crisis. War is atlast formally declared,and the Mexicans have taken the first step. The next news will, undoubtedly, bring intelli- gence of an engagement between the two armies, and of either the success or total defeat of the American forces. This condition of things exhibits the vacillation and blundering of our administration, in a fearful light. Here we have the American army inter cepted and surrounded by a hostile force, superior in numbers, and deceitful toa proverb! Already a successful ambuscade has been practiced ; and by a little finesse, the American army endangered. Where is the gallant General Gaines? Ought not the administration to be aroused from its slum- ber? Onght not the President to open his eyes, and despatch that meritorious officer with re-in- forcements, immediately, and extricate General Taylor from his unfortunate position? It may possibly be the case, that General -Gaines, in virtue*of his office as General of the South-west, has already acted as he did on a former occasion, when General Taylor was at Corpus Christi. On that occasion our readers will recollect he issued his proclamation, and levied a body of volunteers to assist him in case an anticipated emergency should occur. He may probably have adopted the same course now, particularly as he was aware of the length of time it would require for a des- patch from'Gen. Taylor to reach Washington, and an answer to be conveyed back. Be this as it may, nothing can excuse the imbe- cility and weakness displayed by the Executive and by the War Department, in relationjto our Mexican affairs. Here we have had a compara- tively insignificant force on the Rio Grande, sent in the first place as a precaution—as an intimida- tion to the Mexicans; and we see how it has ope- rated. Instead of intimidating them, it has in- spired them with courage, and emboldened them so much, that, if the accounts are true, they have actually crossed the Rio Grande, and hemmed in our little army. By taking this step they throw upon Gen. Taylor the alternative of fighting his way through the Mexican forces, and clearing a prssage through them, or else be starved out. Now it is evident that such a contingency could not have happened if prompt and decided mea- sures had been resorted to in the first place. If the President had taken a bold stand at the onset — fhe had taken upon himself the responsibility ‘ opplying for appropriations, and despatching an fteen or twenty thousand men to the Rio de, aud thus put himself in a position to de nce what the intentions of the Mexican ¥0 cruument were—American honor would not be placed in the hazard it now is in. He would then be in a position to insist upon peace; and in case of none being accepted, carry the war into Afri- ca, and compel the Mexican authorities to agree toa settlement at once, and put an end to the farce that has been going on so long. What wili Exsopean nations, and particularly England, think of us aiter such an exhibition of | weaknessfas is here presented? What effect will it have on our} Oregon relations? England, as it is, is like the puffed up frog in the fable, by rea- son of her victories in India, over the Sikhs. As it is, she bids us beware of the retribution she has visited on that unfortunate people. What will she say, when she hears that the pusillanimous, imbecile Mexicans have not only commenced the war, but have intercepted the American army, cut off all access to their provisions, and hemmed it in, so that unless reinforcements be despatched immediately, they will be either routed, or starved to death ? Famtne in Ineuanp.—We would call the atten- tion of our citizens to the lamentable condition of | the Irish people. By the last accounts from that unfortunate country, famine, with all its horrors, was seizing its victims, and carrying numbers of the people to the grave. Unless some relief is af- forded, by more favored countries, we may expect to hear of frightful occurrences shortly. This is the time for the Christians of all denominations, and the philanthropists of every country, to come forward and contribute their share towards ward- ing off the dreadful calamity that afflicts the Irish. The Giver of all, bestowed “the earth and the fruits thereof,” to his creatures. If, there- fore, through the instrumentality of unforeseen and unavoidable causes, one portion of his crea- tures are deprived of their share of those fruits, those having a superabundance are morally and religiously bound to share with those who have none. The agents and deputies of the Christian community are about to assemble and give state- ments of their efforts for the past year, in promo- ting the glory of the Almighty. Can there be a more appropriate time than this to take this me- Jancholy subject into consideration, and devise means for depriving famine of at least a part of its horrors? We would suggest that a public meeting be held immediately, by persons of all countries and religions, and contributions raised for supplying food to our unfortunate brethren. We perceive that a megting of the repealers is called for Wednesday evening, at Tammany Hall, to take this subject into consideration. What is the use of mixing repeal with hunger ? Will repeal feed the starving peasant and his large family?—willr epeal cure the rotin the potato? Will repeal strengthen the mother to suckle her infant? No! Let us have a meeting of our peo- pie, without distinction, to raise money to buy food; and “repeal” can be talked of another time. Our country is peculiarly favored. Our harvests | are superabundant. At present we have more than enough to supply ourselves, and the starving Irish too. Shall we bestow a portion of our boun- ty on Ireland? There is a heavy responsibility at present resting on America in this matter. New York anv Erte Rattroan.—The bill allow- ing this road to construct a portion of its track in the State of Pennsylvania, has passed the Senate, and is ordered to a thir realing in the House. There is no doubt of its passage by the latter, The Hudsoai River Railroad iil passed the § nate, and the amendments proposed by that body have been reported.on "favorably by Mr. Teéft, af the House, i yi | be large, but not so large as yesterday—si | The stock on hand is 234,383 bales. | have reached 2000 bales. From Texas and the Army Occupation. WAR AT LAST. Report that 2000 Mexicans Crossed the Rio Grande between General Taylor and his Provisions, COL. CROSS FOUND MURDERED, Four Miles fromithe American Camp. The American Consul and Citizens at Matamoras ordered into the Interior. MURDER OF LIEUT, PORTER CONFIRMED. A GENERAL ENGAGEMENT HOURLY EXPECTED. Protest by English Merchants against the Blockade of Matamoras. By the Southern mail yesterday afternoon, we received full files of the New Orleans papers to the first of May, inclusive. We give from our New Orleans papers, everything that re- ates to the state of affairsonthe Rio Grande. It will be seen that the intelligence of the Mexican troops: crossing the Rio Grande, was communicr- ted verbally by the captain of a vessel, and that it was discredited by some of the papers in New Orleans. We also received from Philadelphia, at 10 o'clock, yesterday, a telegraphic despatch, with his news from the army on the Rio Grande, which immediately published. Colonel Cross has been murdered, and his body found. ‘Three vessels have arrived at New Orleans, bringing later information from the army. The body of Colonel Cross has been found about four miles from General Taylor’s camp.— From the wounds upon the body it appears he had been killed by a lance. Report says a man in Matamoras has acknowledged the deed. General Taylor had made a formal demand for the murderer. The body was stripped, and in an advanced state of decomposition. . On the 24th ult., an express arrived at Brazos, St. Jago, from Gen. Taylor, stating thatthe Com- mander of the Mexican forces had made a formal declaration that the batteries would be opened if the army of occupation did not move from its po- sition in thirty-six hours. Two thousand Mexicans, according to report, had crossed the Rio Grande near Boretta, eight miles below Matamoras, and occupied a position between Point Isabel and Gen. Taylor’s camp. The Mexican schooner Juniata has been taken by the U. S. schooner Flirt, and sent into Brazos as a prize. The American Consul and residents at Mata- moras have been ordered by the Mexican com- mander to remove into the interior within twenty- four hours. The Mexican troops have captured several wa- gons, belonging to sutlers, loaded with provisions, The murder of Lieut. Porter is confirmed by one of the captains of the vessels arrived. [Correspondence of the Herald.} New Ortrans, May 1, 1846. We received any quantity of Mexican news yester- | day, and highly important from the Rio Grande; ‘and if the news is true, ere this there has been an engagement. At head quarters the newsreceives little credence. Ihave seen a letter to-day, from the Camp, dated 24th ult, which does not allude at all to the report that the Mexicans had crossed the Rio Grande near Baretto, brought by various vessels last evening. Such rumors had reached the camp on the 23rd., but no reliance was placed in them. It is reported that the United States schooner General Worth, which arrived below last night, and was unable to get a tow up, reports that the Mexicans had crossed the Rio | Grande, and had taken a number of wagons loaded with | supplies for our army, and also that our Consul at Mi | moras, and the American residents, had received twenty. | four hours notice to quit. This news cannot be true, or | the letter which I have seen, which came direct from the | camp to an oficial personage here, would have spoken of it. ‘The death of Col. Cross has, unhappily, been confirm- ed. The excitement here runs very’ high, and the go- | vernment is loudly censured for not giving Gen. Taylor positive orders to attack the Mexicans. Considerable xiety is manifested on Gen. Taylor's account; and it once to Gen. Taylor's relief, for fearhe should be over. powered by numbers. We are in expectation, daily, of | receiving the intelligence of a battle. ‘After my letter spatched, yesterday, the sales in cotton were vers heavy, holders submitting to a de. | crease of jc., and the sales of the day reached fully 9000 | bales. To-day, the sales have reached 2000 bales, up to | the present hour, at yesterday’s prices, and the sales will 5000 bal he arrivals, to-day, About 4000 barrels of flour $4per barrel. The weather is were sold yesterday, glorious. Should any further Mexican news come before the mail starts, I will despatch it to you. | [From the N, O. Picayune, May 1. Larter From tHe Army—Cor. Cross Murverrp— | His Bopy Founn—The brig Apalachicola, Capt. Smith, arrived at this port yesterday from Brazos Bay, whence e sailed on the 24th ult, and reports that on the 22d, he left Point Isabel, where Major Th the acti | Quarter Master, informed Capt. Smith that the body of Col. Cross had been found about 4 miles from Gen. ‘Bay lor’s camp on the Rio Grande. From the wounds upon | the body, it seems evident that he was killed by lance. All open communications were permitted to pass. by the Commandant at Point Isabel, between that post and Matamoras. The Mexican schooner Juniata, from this port for Ma- tamoros, was taken into Brazos Bay on the 29d ult. by the pilots—no doubt by permission of the blockading | force. The schooner Cornelia, Captain Stark, from Brazos Santiago, whence she e bout three hours before she sailed, an express arrived that the commander of the | Mexican forces had made a formal declaration to General | Taylor that if he did not move his army from the position | he then occupied within thirty-six hours, the Mexican batteries wonld be opened upon them. The same express also stated, that at that time a body | of 2000 Mexicans had crossed the Rio Grande noar Bo- | retta—a small town about eight miles below Oras, | on the west bank of the river, and taken up a position | between Point Isabel and General Taylor's camp. The | design of this movement is evidently to cut off the Ame- | rican troops from their st plies. A private letter was al- | so received last evening an officer in Gen. Taylor's | camp, confirming in part the above report of the Mexi- cans having crossed the river, but stating the number at 1000only. ‘There had previously been so many rumors | to the same effect in the camp, that little reliance was placed upon this one, which was first communicated by a Mexicén, who was prudently detained by order of Gen. ‘a jor. the Cornelia confirm the melancholy asto the fate of Col. Cross. He was and wounded, as before stated. a letter from an officer inthe camp, ., the postscript to which states, what we had no doubt of, that the Americans “had not retired one foot from the bank of the river, nor does the General mean to do in thing that can look like over the waters of the Rio Grande, battery of 18 pounders that can ‘ moras.” While upon the subject of the army, we may state that the steamer Col. Harney, which left here on Wednesday for Brazos Santiago, took with hera battery of ten long 12 pounders, and a quantity of munitions of war, and that she was totake in more at Galveston for the same desti- nation. The New York, which sailed yesterday for the fame point, had a detachment of 180 men on board for the army, under the command of Lieut. McPhail. Four com- panies of infantry are ex who will be despatched immediately for the same desti The steamer General Worth, twelve hours later from | Brazos Sentiago, and bringing, it is said, one day's later intelligence from General Taylor’s camp, was in the ri- ver late last night, eight or ten mi waiting for a tow.’ It is said a bearer of de General Taylor was on board. Colonel Hi | ly despatched a boat to bring her up. | tached to the American Consulate at joras, is on board the General Worth. There was a rumor brought | by one of the schooners last night, that our Consul at Matamoras, i pomgeen | imprisonment from the Mexi- | cans, had left his post, and repaired to General Taylor's | camp. Tae Axmy—-~-Misarrnennxsion Wonrrn.—Our readers cannot fail to ha the number of officers re) the city, e8 from RRRCTED—GeEN, been struck by rted by the city press to have arrived here on the New York ,on her last trip from Gal- veston. a were rej “aed re fe pe CM regiments. was entirely the result of misapprehen- en. ‘We learn that but three gentlemen connected with th any a in Ey $ yg alo Sag bys Ma ir Van Noss, a . Worth, now nA, ha Yrentantted hie Wi 5 the other | is seriously suggested that a volunteer force march at"| | } | ted here in two orthrec days, | ! | Map Exhibiting the Position of the American Camp, on the Rio \ A. Mexic an Batteries ; BB. Ferries ; C. Pond of fresh water and swamp ; D. American Camp; E pwn a gentlemen named camo here on important business con- nected with the service. We have before expressed the deep regret that would be felt by the nation at the resignation of Gen. Worth.— He has conferred lustre upon our arms by his distinguish. ed services in Florida and elsewhere, and the countr: looked to him as one of the chiefs of the gallant spirits who were to sustain the national fame, should our diffi- culties with Mexico terminate in open war. But he felt himself constrained to pursue the course he did, in con- — of recent decisions of the Executive upon the subject of rank. His resignation was not tendered until all pi ct of an immediate conflict with the Mexicans had passed. After it was tendered, he remained fo: days in camp as a private individual, nor did he le long as there was any probability that his services in eny contingency could be rendered/available, Gen. Worth led the advance of the army across from moras, and hoisted with his own upon the banks of the oe Corpus Christi to Mat hand the American flay Grande, within 350 yards of the Mexican batteries. was the flag of his own regiment—the 8th infent which he had brought with him from Florida, and was the first American ensign hoisted by the army west of the Nueces, and strange to nay, it is the only one with the army on the banks of the Rio Grande del Norte. As a matter of curiosity not without general interest, we have placed in another column an account of a con- yersation held between General Worth and Gen. Vega, the latter being the representative of the Mexican com- mander in chief, and Gen. Worth representing General Taylor. We received it from a correspondent at the camp opposite Matamoras, and full reliance may be placed in its accuracy. ‘Tur Brockapr or tHe Rio Granor.—We learned last evening, that {formal protests had been made before the British Consul, by the English houses which had shipped c m board the schooners Equity and Flo- i latamoras, which were turned back by the brig Lawrence, off the mouth of the Rio Minutes oF ax Interview neTween Bria. Grex. W. J. Worth, Unirep States Army, axp Gen. Romuto Vrca, or THE MextcaN ARMY—HELD ON THE RIGHT BANK OF tur Rio Granpr, Marcu 28, 1846.—On exhibitin, white flag on the left bank of the Rio Grande, a boat with two officers—represented as cavalry officers—with an interpreter—the same who appeared at the crossing of the Colerado—and a fourth person, crossed from the sin 3 bank of the river. cf it was stated through an interpreter—Mr. Mitchell— that a general officer of the United States army, had been sent by his commanding General, wtth despatches, to the commandirfg Generalat Matamoras, and to the civil authorities; and that an interview was requested. After some conversation explanatory of the above, the Mexican party recrossed the river, to report to the com- manding General at Matamoras and retagn with his reply. An open note for the American consul at Matamoras, with an endorsement onthe back, in pencil, was deliver. ed tothe Mexican officer. He replied that he should hand it, to the commanding General. ‘Certainly, of course,” was Gen. Worth’s remark in ag ‘B On the return of the same party, Gen. Mejia sent word that if the commanding General of the American forces wished a conference with the commanding general of the Mexican forces, it would readily be acceded to ;_ but asa junior to the commanding General, on the part of the American troops, had requested a conference, Gen. Mejia could not entertain such @ proposition ; but that an officer of corresponding ‘rank and position, in the Mexican forces, would be ready to receive any communication sent by G the parties was nference was ly, and it was re- iterated that Gen. Worth was merely the bearer of des- itches, with authority to relate, verbally, certain mat- ers of interest to the commanding General at Mat moras. The proposition of Gen. Mejia was then acceded to, with the remark, that this was a mere question of form, which should not be permitted to interfere with any ar- rangements necessary to the continuance of the friendly relations now existing between the two governments. ‘The Mexican party recrossed to the right bank, and after a short absence returned, stating that General Ro- mulo Vega would receive (ieneral Worth on the right bank of the river—their »wn_selection—for the rece} tion of any communication which General Worth might have to make from tle commanding General. General Worth thencrossed the river, accompanied by Lieut. Smitt , aid-de-camp, Lieuts. Magruder, Deas, and Blake, attached to his staff; together with Lieut. Knowltor ns interpreter. On arriving at the right bank of the river, General Worth was received by Gen. Vega with hecoming courtesy and respect, and introduced to the authorities of Matamoras, represented in the person ofthe Licenciado Casares. On the Mexican part were present General Vega, the Licenciado C: , two offi- cers—represented as cavalry officers, an interpreter, with a person named Juan N. Garza, Official de Defensores. ‘After the usual courtesios on meeting, it was stated by General Worth that he was the bearer of despatches from the commanding General of the American forces to Gen. Mejia and to the civil authorities of Matamoras. A writ- tenand unsealed document was produced, and General Vega desiring to know its contents, it was Beal read and” tranalsiod into’ French by’ Licutenant - Kaowk ton, and afterwards retranslated into Spanish by the Mex- ican interpreter. General Vega then stated that he had been directed to receive such communications es Gen Worth might present from his commanding General,. going onto say that the march of the U. 8. troops into a part of the Mexican territory, Tamaulipas, was consider- ed as an act of war. Gen. Wontn— I am well aware that some of the Mex- ican people consider it an aggressive act, but [interrupted by the Mexican interpreter, a: tera slight discussion ofthe international question on the part of General Vi General Worth repeated the above remark, adding that it was not so considered by his government; that the army had been ordered there by his government, and there it would remain; whether rightfully or otherwise, that was a question to be settled between the two go- Yernments, Gen. Vega, still disposed to argue, the me. rits of the case, was told by General Wo: that “he came to state facts, not to argue them.” Gen. Worth then stated that he Itad been sent with de- itches from his commanding General to Gen. Mejia; wat Gon. Mejia had refused to receive it from him per- sonally, adding, with emphasis and some degree of warmth, “I now state that | withdraw this despatch, hav- dit merely as an act of courtesy to Gen. Vega in addition to the written despatch to Gen. Mejia, am authorized to express verbally the sentiments with which,the commanding General proposed to carry outthe instructions of his government, in which he hoped to pre serve the peaceable relations between the two govern- ments, leaving all questions between the two countries to be settled between the two governments ; and if hereafter Gen. Mejia wished to communicate with Gen. Taylor, he must propose the means—assuring Gen. Vega that, should | Gen. Mejia present himself or send his communications by a subaltern officer, in either case, he would be received with proper courtesy and respect. ‘The question of right offterritory was again opened by Gen. Vega, who asked how the United States government would view the mat- ter should the Mexican troops march into or occupy a portion of the territory of the replied that Gen. Vega might probably be familiar with the roverb, " Sufficient for the day is the evil there- that ‘it would be time eno to consider such matters when the act was perpetrated.” This proverb did not appear to have been translated by the Mexicen interpreter, but was received by Gen. Vega with a smile and slight shrug. i the American Consul in arrest or in he now in the exercise ot his proper apparently consulting with the Licen- moment, replied that he was. Gen. Woxtn.—" Then, as an American officer, in the name of my government and my commanding General, | demand an interview with the Consul of my country.” No reply. , Gen. Wonr.—' Has Mexico declared war against the United P nited States? Gen. Worth | Ogden & Cozzen’s store ; F. Captain Lord’s battery of four eighteen pounders. submit the demand to Gen. Mejia, adding that he thought there would be difficulty. This demand was repeatedly made, in the most emphatic manner, and a reply request ed, Gen. Vega stating that the Consul continued in the ex- ercise of his function: d that the demand would be sub- mitted to Gen. Mejia. i ae Here the interview was suspended, while the Licencia- do left the party, to submit, as we understood, the de- mand for an intérview with the Consul to General Mejia. While engaged in friendly intercourse, Gen. Worth sta- ted to Gen. Vega, in an informal manner, as an evidence of the good faith, intentions and dispositions of his com- manding General, that he was well aware of the impoi tance of Brazos Santiago to the commerce and busine: community of Matamoras ;that he would respect their laws and customs, and freely grant entrance and exit to all Mexican and other vessels trading with Matamoras on the same terms as before its occupation by the United States, leaving all questions arising therefrom to be set- tled hereafter by the two governments, At the expira- tion of about a quarter of an hour, the Licenciado return- ed, and reported that Gen. Mejia would not accede to the request for an interview on the part of Gen. Worth, say- ing nothing, however, relative to the question of the Con- sul. Gen. Vega was then again informed that the despatches intended tobe delivered to Gen. Mejia by Gen. Worth in person, would be returned by him (Gen. W.) to his com. manding General, considering any other disposition of them as disrespectful to him, repeating that they had been read to Gen. Vega in courtesy to him, and that General Mejia must take his own means of communicating with Gen. Taylor ; that whether Gen. Mejia sent a superior or subaltern officer to Gen. ig ee at all times accessible, he would be received with becoming courtesy and hos- pitality, presenting, at the same time, a written and sealed document for the civil authorities of Matamoras, which was received by Gen. Vega and immediately transferred to the Licenciado Casares. Gen. Vrca.—'‘Is it the intention of Gen. Taylor to ro- main on the left bank ofthe Rio Grande 7” Gen. Wortn.—Most assuredly ; and there to remain until directed otherwise by his government.” Gen. Vrca remarked that ‘‘we” felt indignation at see- ing the American flag placed on the Rio Grande, a por. tion of the Mexican territory. General Worth replied, “that was a matter of taste ; notwithstanding that, there it would remain.” The army had been ordered to oceupy its present position by its government; it came in’ a peaceful rather than belligerent attitude, with a determi- nation to respect the rights and customs of those on the right bank of the Rio Grande, while it offers protection to allon the left bank within their own bree’ No reply having been received from Gen. Vega rela- tive tothe demand for an, interview with the American Consul, the question was beatin introduced. by~ General Worth, and the demand for the last time reiterated. Gen.'Vxca promptly refused to accede to the demand, replying, without waiting for the interpretation, “No, no.” Gen. Wortn.—“1 have now to state that the refusal of my demand to see the American Donsul, is regarded as a belligerent act ; and, in conclusion, | have to add, that the commanding General of the American forces on the left bank of the river will regard the passage of any it in hostile array, across the \d pursue it accordingly.” The interview here terminated, and General Worth and staff returned to the left bank ofthe river. The above contains the substance of the interview be- tween Generals Worth and Vega, and, as far, as possi- ble, the exact words and expressions used on the occa- sion. Lieutenants Knowlton and Magruder, of the Ist ar- tillery, Lieut. Deas, of the 4th artillery, Lieut. Blake, of the Topographical Engineers, and Lieut. Smith, of ‘the 8th Infantry, were present at the interview. [From the New Orleans Times, Baya We are informed by Capt. Atwell, of the schooner Gen. Worth, who left Brazos, St. Jago, on the 25th, that the day before (the 24th) the Mexican ‘schooner Juniata, was taken by the United States schooner Flirt, and sent into that port as a prize We learn also from the same gentleman, that two thou- sand Mexican troops above spoken of as having crossed the Rio Orande, had captured several wagons, belonging to settlers, londed with provisions for the American camp. The object of the enemy seems to be to intercept the supplies destined for the U.8. troops. It is more than probable that an engagement has taken place before this. From the New Orleans Delta, May 1, Frost Us Rio Det. Noxrr.—By- the tae Apala- chicola, Captain Smith, which sailed from Brazos, St. Jugo on the 24th ult., athalf past 5 o’clock, P.M., we learn from the captain that he was ashore at Point Isabel, and there learned from Major Thomas, acting haar master, that the body of Col. Cross had been found about four miles above the camp, on the banks of the river, and from the appearance of the wounds, it was evident ‘that he had been murdered by a party of lancers. It was also stated that the watch, anda part of tha re be- longing to Col. Cross, had been discovered in the posses- sion of an individual in Matamoras, and that Gen. Taylor had demanded his delivery. It would perhaps have been better had Gen. Taylor opened a cannonade on the town. C Smith also reports that the Mexican schooner port some time since for Matamoras, passed the Brazos bar on the 22d, under charge of the ‘Brazos pilots, and was supposed to have been sent in by the blockading squadron. The force at Point Isabel is about 300 men. Later.—The schr. Cornelia, Capt. Stark, which left on the same day, brings the following most strange report, which we give as it was given to the Captain before he left — “About three hours before the schr. Cornelia sailed from Brazos, an express from Gen. Taylor arrived, which stated that the Mexican Gencral in command had given Gen. Taylor to understand, that if he did not move his army from the place then occupied within thirty-six hours, that the Mexican commander would then fire into him. The same express further stated that 2.000 men (Mexi- cans) had already crossed the Rio Gi , and were sta- tioned between Point Isabel and Gen. Taylor’s army. ‘The Cornelia left Brazos on the 24th April, at 6 o’clock P. M., and had a run of 84 hours.” We do not believe this story—Ist, because Gen. Taylor is not such a fool as to let his communications with his be thus cut off without a struggle; 2d, because ariance with all the accounts which we have pre- viously received; and 3d, we cannot understand how the courier could arrive at Point Isabel when 2,000 men lay across his route. Capt, Stark reports the officers and crew on the U.S. schooner Flirt all well ; the brig Lawrence still blocka- ding the Rio Grande. (From the New Orleans Joffersonian, May 1.) What is to come from the state of things on our Mexican frontier? It seems to be bra sean of Gen. Taylor to construe nothing into a of war, short of an attack upon his camp. This is a rule of construction peculiarly applicable to Mexico.— Our government has given a remarkable example of forbearance towards that power during the whole ty oad of the present difficulty But it is not in he nature of things to permit the American side of the river to be infested with thieving Mexicans, who, under the title of rancheros, rob, plunder and kill our citi- zeus and soldiers whenever occesion offers—and seck safety from the punishment of their crimes by cross ing into the Mexican territory. If the Mexican officers oo put a speedy end to this, it will be ge. Or if, on the other hand, Mexican soldiers in disguise, or at the instigation of the Mexican General, it is a ki of special pleading that ought to be overruled at once. The conduct of the Mexican too much reason to believe tha: claimer of General Ampudia ing the matter up. The cow state of suspense. Why does not Mr. the British Minister at once, ask hi he intends to have these Mexicans do? Stic Later raom THe Axmy or Occoratron.—The schooner Cornelia, Captain Stark, Je! jrazos St. Ja- gro on the 24th April, at 6 o'clock, P.M., and that an express had arrived at Point Isabel, binging n that General A iven General ‘Taylor to rista had g from his position in thirty-six hours, and that he wwould fre at him in ease of "The same —"Then, I again demand an interview with the Consul of my government, in Matamoras—in resence, of course, of these gentlemen, or any other that ling General in Matamoras may be pleased to hat he was in the proper exer» was not in arrest, nor were dn arrest | that he would non-compliance. tated that 2,000 Mexicans had crossed the Rio CRRTete ated wore iationed betwee Polat, Isabel and General Taylor’s army, The Mexican force crossed be- tween Boretta (a small place near Point Isabel) and Ma- moras, low Gen. Taylor's position. be bilowing. vosesls were Ththe port of Brazos 8 ‘The following Jago, on the April i—Schra Southerner, Invinciblo, Alea ale at si aa a Corpus i evening, consisted of “ Wallace,” the “ Brigand | Gaston, N. apRom an THe P, era Crag, arc to April l. At that time the ‘ising before that was com- Sovanndiy 60 guns, ah Conettution, of temouth tof 22 guns each, weiicedenr Rae ye » of 12, The blockade of Mazatlan was not declared—but the authorities were so apprehensive that it would soon take e, that the custom-house was abandoned, and they ad i notice to the merchants that all external trade would cease after the 2d April. The garrison of Mazatlan had also, in obedience to or- ders, retired some leagues into the interior. The town had no means of defence or protection against an assault by the squadron. On the Ist April, the commander of the squadron or dered the Portsmouth andthe Shark to get under weigh, and they set sail, as was su; |, to commence the block ade of some other port on the Pacific, in the expectation every moment to receive news of hostilities between Gen. ‘Taylor and the Mexicans on the Rio Grande. ‘here was great anxiety at Mazatlan in consequence of the appearance of the squadron off the harbor. From the Washington Union, May 9.) ‘The fol ning details, extracted trom a letter received by an officer of the army stationed in this city, from a brother officer on duty in’ Gen. Taylor's army, have been placed st our disposal. ‘The letter 1s dated ‘Camp oppo- site Matamoras, April 22: “The body of CoL Cross has been found, stri all clothing, and was yesterda: place. It will be interred this day with military honors. “ Lieut. Dobbins, 3d iateotey and Lieut. Porter, of the 4th infantry, son of the late Commodore Porter, left this camp on the 17th inst., each with a detachment of two non- commissioned officers and 10 privates, to reconnoitre the surrounding country from ten to twenty miles, in search of a band of robbers known to have been in that vicinity, and who were supposed to have murdered Col. Cross, and also to learn, if possible, something of his fate. The two rties took ‘different directions, it raining hard during e night. The second day after, Lieut. Porter met a par- ty of Mexicans, one of whom snapped his piece at him. In return he discharged both barrels of his gun at the Mexican, who disappeared in the thornyjthicket. Lieut. Porter took from the maurauders’ camp,ten horses, sad- dles, &e. “ vas about noon of the 19th, about eighteen‘miles above Gen. Taylor’s camp, and about six milestfrom the Del Norte. He continued his. search, and about 4§P. M., of the same day, he fell in with another party fot jexi- cans which had been probably joined those whom he had met before. The rain continued. Lieut. Porter's party was fired on by these men, and one‘private of the party was killed. They made an attempt to.return it; the heavy rains caused the guns to miss fire. The Mexicans continued their fire. Lieut. Porter, as is report- ed by his sergeant, made a sign with his hand for the men to extend to the right. The Pasty was thus separated in the thickets. The sergeant and four privates returned to this camp on the 20th, and gave the above account. “A detachment of 30 dragoons was despatched earl: the next morning to reconnoitre the position and to search for Lieut. Porter and those of his party who were miss- -. They returned the same night without having learn- ed anything of them, the thickets being so dense that it impossible for horses to move through them. The’ owever, fell in with Lieut. Dobbins, who said he would continue to look for Lieut. Porter a day or two longer. Yesterday, about noon, the corporal and three men of Lieut. Porter's party returned, saying they feared Lieut. Porter had been killed. One of the men stated thathe saw Lieut. P. fall from his horse. Another said that he dismounted and staggered afterwards ; and that vollies were poured into the place where he was. Lieut. Porter and one man of his party are still missing, besides the man known to be killed. “ Two other companies, of twenty-five men each, were despatehed early this morning to make still further search.” [From the Corpus Christi Gazette.} Description or Point Isanet.—Point Isabel is a high bluff of land, Projecting about one quarter of a mile into the Laguna del Madre, and about three and ahalf miles north of west from Barra del Santiago, the principal en- trance from the Gulf, at the lower extremity of Isla del Padre. The scarcity of wood and water at this place, renders the encampment of a large force wholly imprac- ticable. We dre informed that the main body of General. Taylor's army axe now forming an encampment, about twelve miles in a southwesterly direction from Point Isa- bel, on the east bank of the Grande, opposite toa crossing called Borita. Here the land is a high open prai- rie, with plenty of water from the river, and a sufficiency of wood upon its banks, atno distance from the camp. This place is easily susceptible of being entrenched and fortified, and no time will be lost in ms it impregna- ble, at least against the assaults of the Mexican army. From the Borita ferry or crossing, to Matamoras, is six- teen or cighteon miles, and from the former place to Point Isabel, about twelve miles. The provisions fora great portion of the army, and all the forage and corn for the orses and mules, must be carted over this distance. Whe- ther the American army will be suffered to maintain these or any other positions upon the Rio Grande, without something stronger than a diplomatis remonstrance, co- vering over two sides of a sheet of foolscap, from’ the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, time alone can de- termine. Our correspondent thinks not. There are now but two chances of annoyance to General Taylor. The one isa pitched battle for the purpose of expelling him from the Rio Grande, and the er stealing his mules and horses and harrassing his army in camp, and parties, detached for wood and forage. We apprehend, if this system of tactics should be comme: , it would very soon arrive ata termination. A general action would re- sultin the entire defeat of the Mexican army. Petty at- tacks poaliyectanty provoke General Taylor to re- move his head quarters to Plaz#@e Hidalgo, in the loyal city of Matamoras. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panx.—Knowles’ play of “The Hunchback” was re- peated last evening, withthe cast of the previous evon- ing—Mrs. Mowatt as Julia, and Mr. Vandenhoff as Master Walter. The fact that Mrs. Mowatt’s impersonation of this beautiful conception was much improved from the Previous evening, bears us out in the opinion that we have more than once expressed in regard to that lady, that practice and ae 4 are all that she requires to make her a great actress. e task is an invidious one to talk of faults where there are so many beauties to dilate upon. But yet it is a friendly task, and one from which we shall not skrink. We have very little ‘icular fault to find with her acting of lastevening. Her delivery of the em- phatic “‘ Do it,” which is the by vn’ 3 point of the play, and her delivery of which we found fault with the pre- vious evening, was, last evening, every way up to our conception. There was sublimity in it—the subli- mity of despair. She husbanded her voice most judi- ciously, avo! the error of the previous evening; and the reiterated applause with which the delivery of the passage was received, proclaimed that the point was ap- obs age ‘dy the audience. We do not like Mr Vanden- off’s Master Walter—and if we mistake not, he does not like it himself. He would act either Sir Thomas Clifford or Modus, better. His reading was slightly improved, but still very imperfect. Indeed, we doubt much if he has studied the part much, except in the mere mechani- cal particulars ; for, although the dramatist has left it rather So cpecarity cnt the closing scene of the play, whether Master Walter and Sir Thomas were in each other's confidence, yet Mr. Vandenhoff contrives to make the mystery still more profound, and indeed he acts all ‘th: th as if he were in dow: ht and solemn earnest about his daughter's marriage with Lord Rochedale. We really think the character was irksome to him. He is not, therefore, to be blamed if he did not it with spi- “Thomas was 8 d of noon brought into this rit or with discrimination. Mr. Bland’s more spirited performance than that of the previous even- ing. We see not why he should not make a capital actor, if he were to throw offthat icy artificiality that divests his acting of a great of merit which it would otherwise possess. Fisher's Fathom was such as no other actor that We can think of, could give. It was such as we verily believey Knowles never dreamed that the part could be made. It was, in a word, beyond all praise. Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. Vandenhoff were called out at the close of the play, and warmly applauded. Mrs. Mowatt afterwards appeared in the farce of “Faint Heart never won Fair Lady.” To-morrow evening, “The Lady of Lyons”— Pad Mowatt as Pauline, and Mr. Vandenhoff as Claude lelnotte. Bowsry Turatas.—The performances at the Bowery Monk,” and the “Star Spangled Banner,” all of which were style. On Monday evening the romantic drama of th Sleeping Beauty,’ “ Lafitte,” and the new comedy of “ Hasty Conclusion,” will be performed. A powerful bill. Gneexwicn Tneatre.—The engagement of Yankee Hill closed at this theatre last night most brilliantly, be- fore agood house. Jonathan Doubikins is an exquistely comic character, and Hill does it infinite justice. To- morrow evening comes off the complimentary benefit of Mr. Myers. The grand drama of “ Richmond Hill, or Liberty in Embryo,” will be first produced on this occa- sion in the most agri style ; and from thelocal inter- ests connected with it, cannot fail to draw a large and fashionable house. Mr. Meyers is entitled to great credit for his theatrical enterprise, and deserves, as we trast he will obtain, a most substantial benefit. Cunisty’s Mixstaxis.—This fine Ethiopian compan closed their performances last evel at Palmo’s. No company thet ever visited us has so inated all who have listened to them, as have Christy's Minstrels. They will long be.remomberod by New Yorkers, and will ever receive a hearty welcome from us. They now proceed —. Western tour, where success is sure to greet ms Castix Ganpen.—A concert of sacred music will be given at Castle Garden this e' + The bill contains selections from the composers, and a walk upon the fine promenade, the fresh river breeze, and the dalhteus music, will well repay for a visit. played in usual good ni Great Fire at Sour Hapiey Fais.—We learn by an extra from the office of the Norhae ton Gazette, that the extensive paper manufacturing ¢: lishments of Messrs. Howard & Lathrop and. B. & J Ames, with the grist mill intervening, were entirely de- the bleaching room sreres by fire. The fire broke out in of: Meears. Howard & throp. As near as can be ascer- Howard & tained, it is ostimated tee the loss of Me Lathrop is $40,000—on which there was insured $13,500, Messrs. Ames’ loss It is was about $30,000. not stated whether there was any insurance.— White & Sheffield, of New York, who had recently leased the mill, lost about $1500 in stock —supy to be no insurance on the grist mill, ed to the estate of J. Bardwell, and was va- lued at $3, About 170 laborers, male and female, are suddenly thrown out of employment bj The fire is supposed to originat tar, which a person was preparing over a furnace, in the bleaching room, to use on the bleaching chests. It is conjectured that the tar boiled over, ignited, and commu- nicated the flames to the inflammable particles of cotton waste, which lined the room.—Hartford Times, May 8th. Svictwe.—The Pete cence Mr. ri eee Re a ee out of the Bolingbrook Hotel in that town some time December last, uicide on Mondav on NC by placing his'wack: om the. rails, in” that the train it over him. When head was just MO hus Mr. was Cy feestone ons eng Sreamnoar “ Agiantic.”— nificent wed ob ag the poe 6th street, Hon rr, y A as- sembled to witness the ceremon: when the noble boat glided off the stays, as if to the embrace of the watery element, which isto be her home, shouts of the assembled multitude rent the air, and were heartily responded to by those on board. at the inaetas Si aon nearly to the pe a ne hav the wharf at the festa ok aac aa re she ceremony was concluded, a F od y Ei F BH Com) John C. Hol , Esq., to whose exertions the com) pany are principally indebiba pds which he peta high ‘ , in wi a com ‘anderbilt, Esq., who was forme! line. “ The Press” was among first toasts, and the re- geal the New York Herald a, og pelea @ modest — he was invisible. Mr. urn, of Boston, replied in an priate manner. The Captain jmaite a brisf and pithy speech, and after an hour or so, devoted to Regent champagne, ham and things, the came away, highly asedi With the host and the enter- tainment, The “ Atlantic” is of 1400 tons burthen. Her extreme let is 330 feet, breadth 36 fect, and depth 12. rt She was built for the Norwich and Worcester Company, by, Bisho} herr opie g pn try these bear testimony to the skill of the are tects. Herons We bet and machinery were founded by Secor & Co. dea in ited ‘ork. She Ned up, she wi commanded ‘aptain J.K. Dustan, hone skill and gentlemanly ‘Geportment are proverbial. Bowers Founp.—On Friday afternoon, while some work- men were engaged in removing the house No. 38 Trinit; Place, the bones of a full Person were found in the yard, about a foot beneath the 4 jing. It did not appear as though there had been any , and the body was extended at full length. What the meaning of it is, cannot tell. Cononxn’s Orrice.— Sudden Death—Tho Coroner held or flewlearin Magic peat dae of John 5 in 1, , came to his death by disease of the sttesechiand vowels. Vel accordingly. i Police Int A, May 10.—Arrest‘of a Burglar —Bill was rested last (night, charged with several burglaries, wise with breaki1 with Harrison and ry having eluded the vi of ths police tn lat night? he wes cxcorted beck to his old quarters. Extensive Burglary.—On the 4th inst., the residence of Mr. Daniel Easterly, situated in Exeter Township, Bucks gounty, Pennsylvania, was burglariously entered, and rob! of $av00 in bank bills and » also a silver watch. It is supposed the robbers are now in New Y they having been traced in this direction. A reward $300 is offered for the recovery of the property and detec- tion of the thieves. Inthe case of Mr’ Burtinett.—Another daughter of Mr Daniel Burtinett, was examined yesterday, in the case of incest, before Justice Osborne, name of Annette Pitt, the wife of William Pitt. It appears Mrz. Pitt has been married three years, and is now twenty years of age. Her testimony goes most conclusively to show the Hf fecling which existed and still exists Mrs. Waddell and her father, nor does she co statements in any inst her father. On one occasion she stated to Mrs. Pit, that if her father did not support her, she would go upon the town, and alfo made many threats of violence towards her father and his family, evidently showing that er were any thing else but on friendly terms with each er. Aasault with a Knife.—Mr. Robert Patterson was arrest ed last evening by officer Day, of the Second ward, the exchange office, No. 180 Broadway, for an assault a Mr. Reynolds, cutting a gash in his cheek, tween three and four inches in noe It appears Rey- os ee hie Swe to obtain ext 3 and some altercation taking ties the discount, when Reynolds made a pass at Mr. Paterson, or was about to do #0, which induced Mr. Patterson to strike him across the counter, and is supposed to have had a knife in his hand, from the fact of Reynolds being severely cut on the check. Icynolds was taken toa drug store and his wound dressed, he be- ing unable to speak ; cons ntly he was conveyed home. A gentleman who transaction, made t necessary affidavit before Ju ferritt, who held Mr Patterson to bail in the sum « was liberated from custody. 0, which he gave, and rascal ar [Scone e oat charged wi aloto! corner of Madison and Olive Stealing « Coat.—Ann Lym: ed up for stealing two coats and a i Stealing a Dress.—Nathaniel Holmes was caught in the act of stealing a calico dress, worth $1 50, Margaret Knox, No. 10 Orange street. Locked Justice Osborne. General Sessions. Before Recorder Scott, and Aldermen Brady and Seaman. John McKeon, Esq., District Attorney. Mar 9.—Judgment deferred.—At the opening of court ti ache meant cece nu ofa - img at auction forte which he had hired of Mr. Chambers, of Broadway, was brought into court for sen- tence;—w! apie fo a A. Nash ee Oe eee \dgment, on various ints, which he de! four, however overrults e men ema by Mr. Nash a stay of judgment, and was abou: pass sentence, whee thesg ner arose, and p to address the court with great ability andeloquence. In the course of his remarks, he gave a detailed statement of the circum- stances connected with the hiring and sale of the piano forte, his arrest and imprisonment, trial and conviction. He also took occasion to allude, in the wontiect ot — of ine ad e n him etitan meere ther, the same counsel with hav advised him to pur- chase goods of see - ping which hyo knew could not r. He in appealed court in behalf of ne youee and affectionate wife, who would, in case of his own incarceration, be left praise in the world; that he shortly expected to receive $1500 from his frionds residing in Poland, with which he wo «ld cheerfulfy make the best reparation in his power, and prove, by future good conduct, that the mercy of the court ‘would be duly appreciated and improved. The District Attorney then moved for inve: n to be made in this matter, and for a suspension of judgment during such in- vestigation—which motion was granted. Sentence of Louisa Fisher—In the case of Louisa Fisher, convicted of a grand cong A in being concerned in robbing a Mr. Ephriam Isham, Edward Iishaw, of $479, at a house of ill-fame, in Church street, the court ntenced her to be imprisoned in the State prison for the se term of five years. Sentence of Isaac Wertheim.—In the case of Isaac Wer theim, convicted of receiving a large quantity of valu- able silk Taces, glover, he., stoven trom the store of Jas. Beck & Co., he wi tobe locked upin the city prison for the term of one month, and pay a fine of The court then adjourned until Monday morning. Movements of Travellers. no diminution in the hotels. * $ of re were There was apparently, d rally the case at the — trayellers yesterday, at the principal more pk renters than is end of the week. The following isa American—Messrs. Harrison and J.P. Pechard, Utica; Geo. Patton, C! Calhoun, 8. C.; Messrs. Gordon and 8.C.; OR | Charlotte, N.C.; Rev. Li 9 y moat | Wi rieree, ‘a M. Arden, West Point; J. C.C Ye ‘Aston —Mosers, Chadwicke, Wood and Savage, Bos- ton; J. Trow! , Syracuse; J. McLean, m; C. Loring, L. A Mit KY a. Howard, N. C.;_E. Martin, do; J. Miller, Utica; J. Raymond, Troy; ich; W. Little, “Albany; J. Tye N. O45 J. Mitchell, Philadefphic; J Boston; M. Knowiton, Sing Sing. City—W. Burns, Iphia; H. Hubbard, Middleton; , Maas.; J. Finley, Baltimore; Hon. J. Guy, Ci ; 8. Johnson, Jos. Richards, Boston; Jos. Helm, Kentucky; Thos. Helm, do; E. K. Foster, New Haven; W. Neil, Columbus; W. Blaun, Albany) D. H. Ci , Batavia; A. Donaldson, Ohio; ‘P. Call, P. Fox, 8 Fons, do; E. H. Saulmicr, Vera Cruz E, H. Campbell, Jost Franxiixy—R. Hayes, Charleston; C. Slocum, Worces- ter; Geo. Young, do; James Mathews, Niagara co.; J, A. and 8. W. Loomis, Syracuse; ‘MeNamara, Pa; Messrs. Foster, Phelps and Woodruff, sien) 3 & Prentiss, Burlington; W. Williams, Mass.; W. \y, Bar- badoes; H. Lainener, do. Howarp—J. Magee, hia; C. Stewart, Newark; E. Whitwell, Springfield, W. A. Baldwin, Toronto; Jas. ey, do; 'W. Benyhilo, Va.; Ht. Iphia; . Wi ,N.O.; H. Williams, 8. C5_F. Boyd Roth, Troy; R. Clermont, St. Robinson, Albany; Col. Christy, rence, do; J. Gilmore, Rochester; T. Kim! Deghenson, New York; A. Morris, Thompson, Utica; H. Heath, W. C. Hart, Va. Commoporr Moor bogey Ast mg oo be sevlers. se 4 ia steame: ew day. learn has been Teinstated in his pooper ‘command Life Insurance.—We are that the ‘' Nati Low, Faud Life — London,” to the of Tnpe, and of tn cWfete insarance ‘on tive lished in their. " whole term of with or without ** parti Prot —on payment of half the amount of annual and al: Re HEME the same privilege for fie a loans be rej wheneve eni thd amsured, or, at his nti, ‘may repvain until his death, and ‘be dedu: from the amount of his pole say at 90 years of age, ¢ when they are 50 or of 1. they oie before, ateainine the stipulated is ‘ce at ‘all the payments made by sured ; and he ite diving, at any me act upon sue ‘ment an same ¥ Pyar eas Rate been Placed at the disposal of the Local Board in Ne ‘ork, asa Fageee hg Lowy’ remain ity id, pproved the ry drafts on the London ofl eed nox oxk of this Jasticasion, hao recently 4 SEOaSRS Ti haa ae