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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 23. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.25 (search)
the reception of the news of the appearance of the Clarence-Tacony on the coast there were thirty-two armed vessels out on the high seas in search of north; longitude 71 degrees, 29 minutes, west, he captured and burned the bark Whistling Wind, of Philadelphia, bound to New Orleans, with coal for Rear-Admiral Farragut's squadron. This vessel had been insured by the United States Government for $14,800. On the 7th of June he captured the schooner Alfred H. Partridge, of New York, bound to Matamoras, Mexico. As this vessel was loaded with arms and clothing for citizens of Texas, the captain's bond for $5,000 was taken as a guarantee for the delivery of the cargo to loyal citizens of the Confederate States, and she was allowed to proceed on her journey. On the 9th of June the brig Mary Alvina, from Boston to New Orleans, loaded with commissary stores, was captured and burned. From the prisoners and papers of the Whistling Wind and Mary Alvina, Read gained information which convinc
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), M (search)
VIII., 59; activity in recruiting, VIII., 72; exceeds quota asked for, VIII., 74; uniform of troops, VIII., 78; soldiers visit Richmond, X., 138. Massachusetts Historical Society, Proceedings of, I., 90. Massachusetts,, U. S. S., VI., 310. Massannutten Mountain, Va.: I., 308; III., 162; IX., 87. Massa's in de Cold, Cold ground, S. C. Foster, IX., 346. Massasoit,, U. S. S., VI., 175, 265. Master, M., VIII., 115. Masterpiece of tactics, II., 285. Matamoras, Tex., I., 94. Matapony, Va. (see also Thoenburg, Va.), II., 320. Matabesett,, U. S. S., III., 318. Mathias Point, Va.: I., 348; VI., 96, 97, 308. Mattapony River, Va.: I., 282; V., 260. Matthews, B., IX., 158. Maull, J. F., VII., 147. Maumer,, U. S. S., III., 342. Maurepas,, C. S. S.: I., 366; VI., 218. Maury, D. H.: II., 150, 332; III., 328, 344; quoted, IV., 278; VI., 258, 260; IX., 247; X., 251, 278. Maury, I., I., 14.
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 1. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book I:—the American army. (search)
one hundred and fifty leagues, they encamped near their comrades at Saltillo and Monterey; but their term of enlistment having expired, they proceeded towards the Rio Grande; and, unmolested by any enemy, they went to embark in the vicinity of Matamoras for New Orleans. On their return to Missouri they were discharged, having travelled more than two thousand leagues during their one year's service. Like those torrents which rush down from the Rocky Mountains in the neighborhood of Santa Fer his best soldiers to form the principal nucleus of the new expedition. These preparations occupied a portion of the winter, and at the beginning of 1847, nearly all the regular troops that Taylor had under his command were proceeding toward Matamoras, where they were to join the fleet, which had left New Orleans, and embark with General Scott for Vera Cruz. In the mean time, the Mexicans, under the pretext of a political revolution called federalist, had called into power a soldier, the
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 1. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—the first autumn. (search)
e frontier of Texas and Mexico comes down to the sea. It was only at this point that the neighborhood of a neutral State could offer an always open breach in the blockade. At the entrance of the river, on the Mexican side, is the small port of Matamoras, where foreign vessels could land their merchandise under the very eyes of American cruisers. These goods, for their better safety, were then taken up the Rio Grande, or crossing the river directly were accumulated in the little American town stingvessels, that State had remained entirely without roads, and the journey from Brownsville to the Mississippi, being too difficult for any extensive trade, reduced the breach to the proportions of a mere fissure. The maritime blockade from Matamoras to the Potomac completed that immense circumvallation. Its first object, leaving out of consideration the obstacle it placed to the egress of Confederate privateers, was to prevent the exportation of cotton in the interest of the Richmond gove
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—the Third winter. (search)
everal sailors. On being master of this point, Banks ascends the river with a portion of his troops, and on the 6th takes possession of Brownsville, in front of Matamoras. On the 8th the occupation of Point Isabel, a landing-place situated on the lagoon of the Madre and connecting with Brownsville by a railroad, completes this opossession of that part of the coast of Texas most important to them. In fact, masters of Brownsville, they completely intercept the traffic which, by the way of Matamoras, supplied the Confederates with articles contraband of war. This traffic was thoroughly organized, and had as accomplices, it is sad to say, quite a number of Noid not hesitate to enrich themselves by supplying arms to their own enemies. It was pursued on so large a scale that a whole cargo of armywagons had arrived at Matamoras from New York, and had been delivered to the Confederates a short time before the occupation of Brownsville. The right bank of the Rio Grande being then almost
The Daily Dispatch: March 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fort Brown. (search)
ested by Capt. Ben McCullough, with 1,500 Texan troops, is memorable in the Mexican war. Its siege then is thus described by a correspondent of the New York Commercial: "The American army of occupation under General Taylor arrived opposite Matamoras, on the Rio Grande, between 11 and 12 o'clock on the morning of the 28th of March, 1846, and eight days afterward, where had previously been erected a staff for the American ensign, the fortifications of Fort Brown were commenced. This extraor "The fort was planned or carried out with a most extraordinary expedition, under the supervision of the then Captain, now Major Mansfield. Approaching it from Point Isabel, the American side, you perceive the tops of the highest houses in Matamoras, which is on the opposite side of the Rio Grande river. The visitation of the Fort is on a point formed by the remarkable and numerous bends of the river, consequently it is actually surrounded by Mexican territory, as at the time it was occup
The Daily Dispatch: may 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], How stands the West? (search)
ere seized, with some beeves and horses. Capt. Montgomery had evacuated Fort Ouchita, and was on his way to Fort Arbuckle. Gen. Young had determined to take possession of Forts Cobb and Arbuckle. Galveston, Texas, May 16.--Strong batteries cover all the approaches to the channels, and are capable of resisting an attack. Capt. Reynolds. U. S. S. M., at San Antonio, had resigned. The officers taken by Col. Van Dorn are on parole. Information has been received that Cortina is rapidly preparing for another raid on the Texas settlers on the Rio Grande. There is another statement that Cortina, with a large force, is moving up the left bank of the Rio Grande. Recruits are pouring in from all directions to join Cortina, and it is believed a formidable force is already concentrated on the river. Six recruits from Matamoras, en route to join Cortina, were arrested. Col.Ford is preparing to give the enemy a warm reception. Fort Brown is in a complete state of defence.
The Daily Dispatch: July 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Southeast Missouri preparing for the Fray. (search)
popular in this region, and has many friends on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. I understand that his personal influence with the authorities and people of Matamoras has had a good deal to do in making a friend and ally of the neighboring State of Tamaulipas. The election held recently in that State has been in favor of Senontioned is commanded by Theodoris Tamora, the second in command to Cortina. He was, about twelve days since, at the Mesa Rancho, forty-five or fifty miles above Matamoras, and on the main road to Camargo, and had about forty men. The marauder, Cortina, is said to have one hundred thousand dollars furnished him by an agent of Lincoln. The political chief of Matamoras has received an official communication from Reynosa confirming the above, and stating that Cortina was on the Rio Grande, above Edinburgh, endeavoring to enlist men, buy horses, saddles, &c. All concur in saying that Cortina is on this side of the Rio Grande. Fortunately, Col. Ford is
The Daily Dispatch: August 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], $100 reward. (search)
Important from Mexico. --Some weeks since we stated, on the authority of a Cincinnati paper, that a letter had been received from Corwin, the Federal Minister to Mexico, stating that he had obtained from the Mexican Government the privilege of marching Federal troops through its territory for the invasion of the Southwestern portion of the Southern Confederacy. The subjoined extract from the Mexican paper at Matamoras, El Noticioso, seems to be a confirmation of the statement. The Houston Telegraph, (extra,) of the 17th inst., from which we take the translation, remarks editorially: From the Matamoras Noticioso, of the 2d inst., just received, we take the following extract from a journal published at the city of Mexico. The Noticioso doubts its genuineness. We do not, however, for reasons we have twice given before. Corwin is carrying out his mission as sure as fate, and has thoroughly involved Mexico in his plans. Our belief is that Texas is to be invaded both b
The Daily Dispatch: September 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Federal movements in the Southwest. (search)
Federal movements in the Southwest. --The Noticioso, of Matamoras, announces the arrival of an American schooner, which brought as passengers two officers of the U. S. Army, who forthwith proceeded to make a reconnaissance of the country lying along the Rio Grande. Whereupon the Houston Telegraph remarks: This is another step in the progress of affairs in Mexico. We urge and warn the people of Western Texas to be preparing themselves for the approach of the invading foe.--As sure as they live, it is the intention of the Lincoln Government to make an inroad upon them with a view of conquering all Texas west of San Antonio, and embracing the county of Gillespie, and thence West and North. They will land on the Southern coast and in Mexico, and throw several columns upon the country. Of course, we shall beat them back. Let us see to it that they don't get any foothold whatever on our territory. If they land in Mexico, let us fight them there. If Mexico is an ally of the
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