The American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 21, 1846 Page: 3 of 4
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Louisiana VoLUNTBERs,«.We were inform-
d yesterday by an officer of one of the Louisi-
na regiments that the volunteers from that
tato were to bo immediately disbanded, leaving
optional with them to go home or to enter the
ervice for 12 months. This is a move we have
ng anticipated, and suppose it would have beet
one sooner had not Gen. Taylor desired to
how them an opportunity for a fight before dis-
harging them. They were the first at the
eat of war after the call was made, and the ala j
rity with which they turned out has no doubt
een a source of great pleasure to the old hero,;
nd could he, consistently with duty, send them
oto the interior he would certainly do it; but the
aily arrival of 12 months men, and the scanty
neans of transportation make it encumbent upon
iim to dismiss them, however much his wishes
ight prompt him to the contrary. Louisiana
is done well in sending out her troops and their
eparturefrom the field now will bj a s >ur :e of
nuch regret, particularly to the commander, j
Since writing the above we learn th it Gen.i
aylor has received orders to disband all thei
ix months men, and that the regiments below
re to proceed immediately to Point Isabel for
ransportation to their several homes. Those
bove here will leave about the first of August.1
We have received a letter from a correspond,
ent at Camp Bona Vista. (Smith's command,)
ated the morning of the 20th, before the writer
ad been advised of the later order, in which he
ays the men were mustered together and an
rder read from Gen. Taylor, asking whatnum-
er of men wished to be discharged at the expi.
ation of three months, and that a paper was
inded around for signatures, when a general
isposition to leave manifested itself. Several
ump speeches were made, and Col. Marks ad-
ressed the soldiers at considerable length, tell-
ig them that if they did go home he would tear
phis commission, strap a knapsack on his
loulder, and go into the ranks until his bond
rith the government whs cancelled. He con-j
udes, "Marks is a soldier- about as brave as
1 ;
an generally get to be, and about as humane as
irave
CO"The business appearance of Matamoros
ontinues to increase, and ere another month;
ills around can be emphati ally set down as a1
lacs. Several merchants, with ample stocks of
ooJs, have arrived, and we also notice some1
•w gentlemen who Used to summer it at the;
Altering places. To one of them we are indebt;
d fur late Orleans papers.
Hunting Partv.—Captain Platt with forty
(' his men, left Burita the other day to take a
unt, and net being aware of the nature of the
)untry which they set out to scour, they- were
sd into the swamps which the overflow cf the
iver has filled to a considerable depth with
Mer, and some of the party tell us, that be
idea finding no game they were sometimes of
opinion that their "last hunt" was tip, as the
''iter for a considerable distance over which
tty had to travel took them up to the arm-pits,
nd for two days they had to wade in water
nd mud up to their knees. They managed in
leir hunt to find Matamcros, and a majority of
company being from Mobile, it chanced that
'e had several acquaint linces among them, and
fter taking a hearty laugh at their plight, we
rank with them to "better luck next time."—
^ptaia Platt is a gentlemanly officer, and his
en will follow him through ten times the d;f-
-ulties thev experienced on this hunt, without
[he first man flinching. The party started again
°r their encampment at Burita yesterday.
Captain P- informs us that his men have en-
pyed excellent health at their encampment, as
0 also all the troops encamped at Burita and
r4so3 Island. All are in good health and spirits
03^ An American was liberated from the
Mexican prison in this city yesterday, whose
confinement there seems to be involved in some
mystery. Tho Mexican authorities state that
he came here whilst the American army were
encamped at Corpus Christi and was thrown in.
to prison as a spy. They represent that his li-
berty has been tendered to him several times,
which he has refused to accept, even at the so-
licitation of the American Consul who is said to
have interfered for his release. We believe
that until yesterday, no one belonging to the U.
S. army, had any knowledge of his being in
confinement, and that accident alone has placed
him at liberty. He was discovered in the prison
by some Americans who were examining the
different apartments, and when found was seat,
ed upon the brick floor picking a bone; a ft w
filthy rags of clothing hanging about, him, co.
vered with vermin, and took no other notice of
their intrusion than by giving them a vacant
stare, evidently betokening insanity, brought on
probably by long confinement and suffering.
His release was demanded from the Alcalde,
which was immediately complied with, and he
was taken out and a subscription raised amongst
the bye standers to clothe and feed him.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
the person alluded to is named John Ross, and is
a deserter from the United States army short-
ly after arrival at Corpus Christi last summer.
His imprisonment has been entirely voluntary
since the occupation of Matamoros by the Ame-
rican army, fearing the punishment due to de-
sertion. He has been in prison for six months.
0^7*A gentleman arrived yesterday from the
mouth of the river, informs us that there is a
large quantity ot goods at the mouth, belonging
to private individuals, for which it is impossible
to find transportation up the river. All the
boats plying on the river are in government em-
ploy and are rot allowed to transport private
property. One or two independent boats could
do a lucrative business on the Rio Grande. Some
of our enterprising steamboatmeu on the Missis
sippi had better see to it. Will not some of our
New Orleans brethren warn them.
Walkir's Rangkr*....This company now
under the command of captain Wells, was
mustered out of service on the 16th, their term
of enlistment having expired. A reorganiza-
tion of the company is about taking place, and
we understand there are verv few if any of the
old command but what w^ll come into the new
organization. They will still hold their former
independent position, and mostprobbJy be re-
tained in the immediate service of the comrnan-
der-in.chicf. It must not be supposed that this
company will be rendered one whit less efficient
by tho change of commanders, for all who know
Jog Wklls, know that what Walker did do,
Wells is every way competent to undertake.
Theatre. --This evening the Matamoros
Theatre opens, under the management of W. R.
Hart, with the comedy of the Dumb Belle and
the farce of rhe Spoiled Chill. Hart is an old
manager and will no doubt conduct this estab
lishment in a style te merit public favor.
A Good Gutss or Indian Presentiment.—As
the Santa Fe troops were marching on their way
to the city of Mexico, thny passed an Indian
village called Pueblo; the Indian women came
out and gave the prisoners some corn bread and
pumpkins. One of the Mexican officers seeing
it, asked why they did not give the provision
to the suffering Mexican soldiery who were up.
on nrduous duty. The Indian women replied,
"that they had given that small pittance to the
white man, because at some future day those
men wrould have to give their children bread.n
large number of troopsl^Bkbe daily
looked for at the Point, as we seel^^k New
Orleans papers that four ships, besW* the
steamboats already employed, have be
tered to transport them. Indiana, Illinois,
a part of Kentucky and Ohio have their qu
ready for transportation.
RELIGIOUS NOTICE. -Rev. L. L. Allkn,
)y request, will preach in the American Hotel
on to-morrow evening, the 22d instant, at half
past seven o'clock. Seats will be prepared for
ladies. The public are respectfully invited.
MATAMOROS THEATRE.
W. R. HART, Managkr.
This Evening, Tuesday, July 21, will be pre-
sented the Comedy of the
DUMB BELLE.
SINGING AND DANCING
By Mrs. HART and Miss JEFFERSON.
The Farce of the
SPOILED CHILD.
COLISEO DE MATAMOKOS.
W. R. HARTy Director.
Este tarde, MARTES, Jnlio fcl, «e presentara
k eomedia de la BELLA MUDA; Cancionea
y Piezas de Vaile por la Senora Hart y Se-
norita Jefferson; dando conclusion con la
Farsa del Nino Hechado d Perder.
I' OST OR MISLAID, from on board the
Ji steamer Big Hatchee, a small pine box,
about 16 by 14 inches, marked on the lid "Cap.
tain R. W. Stewart, 5th Regiment Louisiana
Volunteers,n supposed to have been taken off the
boat by some person through mistake. Any one
returning the box to this office will confer a great
favor on the owrner.
Matamoros, July 21, 1840.
ENGMAN~dT FELLOWS, late^fMobUe.
respectfully inform the inhabitants of
;Matamoros that they have just opened a largo
assortment of Clothing suitable for this climate,
consisting of Cottonade, Gingham, Gamboon,
Summer Tweed, Brown Linen, Printed Linen
land Chinese Gingham Froi k and Dress Coats;
Cottonade, Gamboon and White Linen Pant?;
white and col'd Shirts of all descriptions; Cot-
ton and Merino under Shirts; cotton Socks, Sus-
penders and cotton Drawer*; palm leaf Hats;
spool Thread; printed Mu&lins and ladies white
cotton Hose. Also, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes,
Needles and Pins. All of which they offer at
wholesale or retail, cheap for ca^h.
Store on the Square, next door to the Ameri.
can Flag Office.
j Matamoros, July 21, 1846-
RENCH "RESTaURAT.—The under-
signed have juot opened on the Calle Teran
a splendid EATING HO US 10, where at all
times can be tound every delicacy that the mar-
ket afford;?. Active waiters are secured and
prompt attention will bo paid to patrons. Winca
furnished at moderate charges.
SIMON CO.
Matamoros, July 21.
F
7$y"OT1CE.— The copartnership existing un«
ll! der the name and firm of AUBREY &
KINNEY is this day dissolved by mutual con.
sent, and the names of the firm willhereafter be
used onlv in liquidation.
WM. P. AUBREY,
K. L. KINNEY.
Matamoros, July 19, 1846.
0i7~We are prepared to print neatly and at
short notice any kind of blanks for the army.
0^7" Company "Morning Reports,M have been
printed oft', ana are ready for sale st this office.
(grSutlcrs' orders for pay and luc bills ar?
jfurniahed by us at a reasonable pri t.
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Fleeson, Isaac Neville & Peoples, John H. The American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 21, 1846, newspaper, July 21, 1846; Matamoros, Mexico. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth478317/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.