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AMERICAN _FLAG.
BY FLEE SON & PALMER.
SATURDAY MORMJW, SEPT. 4, 1817.
FOR SALE.—One-half interest in the Ainencan
Flag Newspaper and Printing Material, will be dis-
posed of on very reasonable terms, 1 he paper has
a respectable patronage and is daily extending its
circulation. The Job Office, attached, is likewise li-
berally patronised. To a Printer, or other person, de-
sirin" to locato permanently in this section of the
country, the purchase would be a profitable invest-
ment. Ill health, requiring a change ot climate and
more active employment, alone induce* me to sell.
ISAAC N. FLEESON.
From a reliable source, wc learu that despatches
for Brig. Gen. Marshall, ordering him to join Gen'l
Scott, without delay, came over on the Telegraph,
in charge ot his aid-de-camp, Lieut. A. M. lienry.
Lieut. 11. was taken ill witn a fever at the Mouth
of the Rio Grande, but the despatches were for-
warded immediately, aud have probably reached
Gen. Marshall at Monterrey. Lieut. Henry arrived
here yesterday, and is confined to his bed at the
Exchange Hotel, but is doing well.
Col. R. E. Temple arrived here on Wednesday
morning last, from Camargo, by land, with iwur
companies of the 10th infantry, leaving one company
at Reynosa. Another compa.iy of the same regi-
ment will arrive here in a day or two, leaving four
companies at Camargo.
The steamer Telegraph left the Brasos for New
Orleans on Tuesday last, having been ordered bac k
by the quartermaster, tor the purpose ot obtaining
transports for the troop3 now on their way to the
Brasos to embark for Vera Cruz.
Drowned.—The body of a man was picked up
by the steamer Lama, some twenty miles above this
place, and buried on the Texas bank of the river. It
was perfectly naksd, and could not be recognized
from the length of time which had elapsed since its
the decease.
Another Train Attacked.—Col. T ibbatts,
who was proceeding from Alier to Monterey, with
C companiee of the lGth infantry, escorting a train,
was attacked by a large party of Mexicans near
Ramos, and succreded in driving them off", with a
loss of two wounded.
Mr. E. B. Lundy and Mons. Montilly, who were
taken prisoners some four weeks since, by Carraba-
jal, have been set at liberty, and arrived here yester-
day. They state that they were liberated by repre-
senting that they were not An^erican3. They were
taken us far as Tula. Mr. L. says that Gen. Urrea
l«ft that place a few days since, with 1200 men, for
the purpose of taking trains or goods between Ca-
rnurco and Monterey. Col. Carrabajal was down
towards Soto la Marina, with a small force. The
following document was obtained from Mr. L. We
{jive it verbatim et literatim :
General Joseph Urrea, [of the .Mexican Army,^ Cem-
tuondant General, Inspector of the Interior Eastern
States, uud in chief of the Division of Observation,
to the American Invaders :
Soldiers and volunteers of the American army! the
war that you carry on against Mexico is the most
unjust and" barbarous that can be conceived. Civili-
zed nations detest it—they do not see in you the de>>
fenders of the rights of an injured country, but mere-
ly the tools ofa man without foresight, without cal-
culation, who, to obtain an unfortunate celebrity,
has not feared seriously to compromise a great peo
pie. Do not dowbt it. Every sensible American
will consider this war one of the most atrocious na
ture—sent by Polk to Mexico, and essentially ini-
quitous, because it is vandalic, and belies the severe
republican principles that you all profess, because it
serves to convert the children of Washington and
Franklin into robbers and assassins.
Sons of America ! Let the world see you in
better light, than in the miserable and odious charac-
ter you mow represent.—Do not serve any longer
the caprice of a man destitute of virtue or good feel-
ing : AWandone his Lines, btcause they are not
those of honorable men—throw yourselves into the
arms of the Mexican nation, who, magnanimous
and forgiving, will forget the injuries you have com-
mitted. Here you will find ground to cultivate, anc
honest occupation whereby to gain the necessaries
of life without great fatigue, You will find the sym-
pathies of a generous people, and the tranquility of
conscience otherwise not to be obtained ; because
the man who attacks and destroys t4ie principle o "
Universal Moral, which brings togethsr Nations as
it does Individuals cannot obtain it.
Soldiers and volunteers! Come to ue, and aban-
done the cause of Crime 1 wait your appearance,
and will receivc von as Brothers. Tula de Tamau-
lipas, August 12th, 1847. JOSEPH URREA
We announce with regrst the death of Brigadier
Gen. Hopping, commanding the Upper Rio Grande
He died at Mier, on Wednesday morning last.
The deceased was appointed from Syracuse, N. Y
Capt. Shever passed down the river with Genera
Cushiiiir, on his way to Washington city. He hopes
to bring out a battery and join Gen. C.'s brigade, in
place of Capt. Deas' battery, which will be retainei
by Gen. Wool.
A detachment of the 4th Ohio volunteers, under
Maj. Young, will leave this morning, on the White
ville, for the mouth of the river, the remainder of the
legiment will follow so soon as transportation can be
furnished them. .
Mexico taken bt Gen. Scott.—We learn from
Gen. Cushing, who arrived here yesterday six days
from Monterrey, that an express from Gen. Wool
reached Gen'l Taylor's headquarters just previous
to Gen. C.'s departure, with intelligence of the capi-
tulation of the city of Mexico to the American forces
after two days' hard fighting at the Rio Frio and
Pehon, between the two armies. The account states
that there was a heavy loss on both sides, and that
Santa Anna's army were allowed five days to leave
the city. It was believed at Monterrey; and we
have no doubt of its truth. No farther particulars
are given.
A schooner arrived yesterday, at the Brasos,
bringing New Orleans dates to the 27th ultimo.
We find very little news of interest. The sickness
is on the increase, and the number of interments at
New Orleans and Lafayette, for August 26th and
27th, amounted to 177, of which more than three-
fourths were of yellow fever.
utoL .a-m- u u?-
Important Mexican Documents.—Scnor Pa-
checo was appointed Mexican Minister of Foreign
affairs early in July. He is represented to be a man
of ability and unquestioned patriotism. The docu-
ment below undoubtedly speaks the sentiments of
Santa Ana and his administration:
M order.—O* Thursday night, the body of a man
by the name of Brady, who kept a tent near the
steamboat landing, called the "Bee Hive," was
tound near the lake, back of our office, shockingly
cut and mangled. The guard heard the cry of "mur-
der," and having proceeded to the spot, found three
or four teamsters about the place, a Mexican hat, a
gun, &c., and lodged them in the guard house. A
woman by the name of Kellogg—better known as
the " Blazing Star," we understand has also been
arrested.
Rio Grande City, August 27, 1847.
To the Editors of American Flag. Gentlemen—
I perceive that Col. Davenport, the commandant of
Matarnoros, has given notice, per Flag of 21st inst.,
that he has established the line of Texas on the left
bank of the Rio Grande. Those who feel interested
in tlus matter can refer to the last letter of President
Polk—he gays the West bank is the line.
A WESTERN TEXIAN.
We have been furnished witn the following Cir-
cular, from the Commissary General of Subsistence
at Washington, which we publish to the Army, for
the benefit of all concerned ;
Office of chief Com. Sub.witk the Army of Occupation, )
Brasos Island, ( Texas,) Sept. 1, 1847. $
CIRCULAR.
The injunctions contained in the following com-
.. . . , f T,. , munication from the Commissary General of Sub-
Capt. Livingston's company from Honda arrived ^™e"Uwill be 8lrictiy observ/d by all Officers
at New Orleans on the 25th ult. Two or three com- j doing duty in the Subsistence Department, in con-
parties of regular infantry had also arrived there, en nexion with the " Army of Occupation."
route for Gen. Scott. Two additional Louisiana . A. B. EAlON,
Chief Com. Sub. with Army of Occup'n.
mounted companies were about being mustered in.
The Tennessee delegation for next Congress
stands 0 democrats and 5 whigs—sam« as before.
The President of Honduras recommends giving
aid to the Mexicans, if it be possible, even at the ex-
pense of their nationality.
circular to the governors ok the states.
Mexico, July 7, 1S47.
Sir: The nomination which his excellency the
President has been pleased to make of the under-
signed to the portfolio of the Secretaryship—in
wnich service he tenders to your excellency his ser-
vices, both to aid in promoting the happiness of this
State, and of yourself individually—is a confirma-
tion in every respect of the programme which has
leen proclaimed by every act of his administration.
Drawn from the bosom of Congress, where he has
constantly advocated and voted for the maintaimance
of the war until a glorious peace should be obiained ;
an influential actor in the movement of August,
which had for its object to restore to the nation its
inssitutions, and to wash out the stain inflicted upon
it by a general who abandoned the cause of our na
tionality; an original supporter of the federative
system, and well known as ths author of various
writings published by him as a private citizen ; over
the exponent of ideas ot liberty and order—the
President has thought favorably of his capacity to
express his orders based upon these views.
One of the weapons which is always employed in
wars of invasion—especially when waged a9 is this
upon Mexico, without a noble aim from a jast mo-
tive—is to sow dissensions among the people which
is invaded; for there is no people, however weak it
may be, that is not strong and invincible when uni-
ted, and in good earnest this infernaJ policy has here
found opportunity to show its efficacy. It had al-
most succeeded, acd it would have succeeded com-
pletely, had it not been resisted by a few—so far as
to deliver over, bound hand and toot, the chief of
the nation into the power of its enemies, accused of
connivance with them, to be sacrificed by them for
having waged war in the name and for the service
of the nation. Is this country destined to present
to the world those examples of conduct towards its
chiefs? Iturbide! Gusrrero! now Santa Anna!
Must this nation shelter in its bosoui men who are
forever to bring upon it the imputation of artifice,
perfidy, and ingratitude ? It cannot be that this na-
tion should be more or less devoted to her own dig-
nity than any other ; aad if an immense majority of
her people are patriots, who would prefer death to
the dishonor of the country of their birth, there are
not wanting, as in every other nation, individuals
who, either cowards or traitors, favor directly or in-
directly the enemy.
With us, men of this stamp have not stopped half
way. With a view to gain a shameful individual
security, they have aimed to disarm Santa Anna, by
imputing to him designs the most improbable. The
more absurd these pretences the more popular are
they. The antecedents of his whole life, the glory
of his name, indissolubly associated with the histo-
ry of this war, and the positions be has occuoied in
the battles be has fought|io person—all these are here
with which a reasonable man should be satisfied.—
Then consider the guerrillas of the State of Vera
Cruz; many of these were early organized by this
same Gen. Santa Anna; were formed from the serv-
ants upon his haciendas, and paid from his own pursa
—one of these is the leader who has most molested
the enemy. But party rancor, fear and egotism, do
not reason ; they continue to impute to the Presi-
dent an understanding with the enemy, and plans
and preparations for making peace; whilst the Presi-
dent, looking only to the dictates of his heart, and
the wishes of the legislatures and governors of the
Statas, will be the first to encounter the enemy at
the head of those who will share the honor, as he
has before encountered them at La Angostura and
Cerro Gordo, and he will so encounter them every-
where. If this nation is destined again to lose her
independence by the dissensions of her sons, the
destiny of Gen. Santa Anna is also fixed. Like an-
other Gautimozin, he will be the last Mexican who
may fight for his country, and should hie evil star so
far prevail that ha survives the combat, like that he-
ro, he will be able to exclaim, " Kill me, if you
would enjoy your conquest. A man like me can on-
ly be followed by Mexicans when he raises to their
view the standard of honor, and he may disturb your
dreams."
His excellency, the provisional President, is also
determined to sustain at all hazards the established
system and the will of the nation, expecting that
their excellencies, the governors of the States, by
their zealous co-operation with him, will prove in
this crisis—the greatest which can ever befall a na
tion—that the federal system is the best calculated
for the great end proposed by all systems—that it
may stand up with all the elements of its strength
nround it, and be united as one man, in the defence
of its independence and dignity
The secondary measures of the administration to
consummate these purposes will be dictated by the
law and in the spirit eminently democratic. Indi-
vidual guaranties will be rcspectcd so far as the forms
of law do not disarm the Government in the pres-
ence of the enemy, and in making use of the pow-
ers with which the national representation has in-
vested it, the executive will confine itself strictly and
religiously to the terms in which the powers were
confirmed.
Such arc the principles by which his excellency,
the provisional President, aims to justify the confi-
dence of his country, and the hopes of those en-
lightened nations friendly to her ; such are the prin-
ciples he has expressed to the undersigned, in con-
ferring on him the highest honor a Mexican can re-
ceive, by associating the undersigned with himself
and this work in the hour of danger; and such, too,
are the views with which the undersigned has enter-
ed the ministry, relying henceforth upon the effi-
the fate of arms may compel him to withdraw fr0ni
the capital, and that he is already prepared for that
emergency.
circular to the governors of states.
Mexico, July 17, 1847.
Excellent Sir. As you are aware the papers which
arrive at Vera Cruz, transmitted by the packets do
not reach the capital. So far a-s can be judged by
the correspondence which has arrived this day, u,e
opinion of civilized people is generally favorable to
the side of Mexico, in the war of defence against
the United States. How ctuld it be otherwise in so
just a cause ? The opinion is equally general that
the United States cannot triumph, except by relying
upon the internal dissensions of our Republic.-^
Governments and people express unanimous wishas
to Bee us united and strong, in order that we may
chastise that abuse of circumstances which art ent>.
my takes when he thinks all the advantages are on
his side. The documents which are to-day publish-
ed in the Diario Official are a proof that those opin.
ions are entertained by foreign nations.
By one of them you will perceive that the Gov-
eminent of her Britanic Majesty, loyal to its friendly
relations with our Republic, has engaged not to re-
cognize any revolutionary government which may
ostensibly be set up in the Republic, but only that
legitimately established, wherever its residence may
be, should the chance of war compel the Govern-
ment to leave the capital.
In the other document you will perceive the hopes
and plans of the enemy, and in another the multi.
plied solicitations to our agents in foreign countries
to be allowed to come and take part in the war in
favor of our just cause. The provisional President
desires me to communicate all this to your excellent
cy, that in like manner you may communicate it to
the worthy pesple over whom you preside ; and ha
desires to conjure the people through me, in ths
name of their country, for their future destinies, and
lor their character among civilized nai ions, that they
redouble their efforts and contribute all the resource
which the State can raise, and arouse the spirit of
ndependence and true federation among their pa-
triotic inhabitants, so as to confer credtt on the sy§-
tem by which we are governed, evten in the midst ot
a crisis such as probably will never again present it-
self.
I hava the honor to repeat the assurance of my
consideration.
God and Liberty. PACHECO.
The following is the first document alluded to in
the above circular. It will not fail to arrest gensrui
attention :
May 31, 1SMT.
The undersigned, her Majesty's Minister of For-'
eign Affairs, has the honor of acknowledging the re-
reipt of the communication, dated the 20th instant,
of Setior Mora, the Envoy Extraordinary and 81 ins
ister Plenipotentiary af the Mexican Republic, rela-
tive to the existing state of affairs between Mexico
and tho United States ; and in regard to the contem-
plated abandonment of the Mexican capital by the
executive, to which Setior Mora refers in his letter—
the undersigned has the honor of assuring Sr. Mora
that the English Minister accredited to the Mexican
Government will consider it his duty to follow the
Government, and maintain his relations with it,
in whatever part of the Mexican territory the Gov-
ernment may fix itself.
Accept the assurance of my distinguished consider-
ation. PALMEKSTON.
To Sr. Joaquin Mora, Minister of Mexican Affairs.
The other documents, says the Picayune, sr« not
worth relating.
An officer of the 2d Regiment Mississippi Volun-
teers, arrived here yesterday, on his way to Saltilln,
with sixty-eight recruits for his regiment.
Capt. G. K. Lewis is reported as having been
killed, at a place called the " Wells," while on his
way from Corpus Christi to Guerrero. Wt cas
hardly credit the report.
Recall of Gen. Scott.—The Northern papers
continue to allude to the probable recall of General
Scott, and that Gen. Taylor would be put in chief
command. Wc place no oonfidence in ths rtimor
Gen. Cushing arrived here yesterday, on the
steamer Whiteville, on his way to Palo Alto, where
he intends to encarop^his brigade until transportation
arrives at Brasos Santiago sufficient to take thern I cure subsistence in any other manner, an agreement
to Vera Cruz. He was accompanied by Lieut. Col.! may oe made for the issue of a ration, but when the
Abbott, Massachusetts volunteers, whose battalion i y^ernentV'iTl not b"TuatLriLdt.°mPenSa
Very respectfully, voor ob't serv't,
Office of Com. Gen. Subsistence,
Washington, Augustlth, 1847.
Captain : Several cases have lately been brought
to the attention of the Department, in which com-
mutation has been paid for Rations to citizens em-
ployed in the several departments of the Army in
Such payments cannot be allowed, and you will | cjent co-operation of your excellency and the State
please take the requisite steps to prevent them in which you so worthily govern; which co-operation
future with the Army of Occupation. j |ie solicits in the name of the country which has been
When it is impossible for these employees to pro- outraged.
will arrive here in a day or two from Cerralvo, by
land. The General has recovered from his broken
limb, and is in fine health and spirits.
[ Signed J GEO. GIBSON, c. g. s. V, s. a.
Capt. A. B. Eaton, C. S., Brasos.
All which, by order of the President, I have the
honor to communicate, offering for myself the assu-
rance of my distinguished consideration.
God and Liberty. PACHECO.
From the subjoined it will appear that Santa An-
na has long ago contemplated the probability that
The 0 La Patria states that proclamations
have been issued by the President of the Htate ol
Honduras and two Generals of division calling at-
tention to the fate of the Republic of Mexico with a
view to aid their unfortunate neighbors. The Patria
promises details in another number. The Picayune
can not account for the interference of any of ths
republics which formerly constituted Central Ame-
rica, in our quarrel, unless they are tampered with
by England with a view to her ultimate interference
to bring about a pacification.
The grand jury of the Conrtof Sessions, atNe*
York, indicted, on Wednesday, H. N. Kellogg, cap-
tain of the steamboat Niagara, and Hosea Birds?!',
the engineer of the said boat, for manslaughter i#
the third degree, ia causing the death of two firemen
of the above boat, and scalding several of the pa?
sengers, by carrying too much steam. Birdsel! has
been arrested and held to bail in $5,000.
The Telegraph.—The posts are up from Mol"'1
to within sixty miles of Montgomery, and !he wircs
will cross the Alabama at Cahawba. Upward*1'
one hundred miles of posts are also up between t f
cities of New Orl eans and Mobile.
A Richmond paper recently stated, that the 'ne
between New Orleans and Washington would Pr®
bably not be in operation before next summer,
want of experienced operators. This, sajs
New Orleans Bee, we are authorized to say,
mistake, as arrangements are making that w iH 0
viate any difficulty on that point.
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Fleeson, Isaac Neville & Palmer, J. R. American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 2, No. 130, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 4, 1847, newspaper, September 4, 1847; Matamoros, Mexico. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth478247/m1/2/: accessed June 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.