The American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1 Monday, July 27, 1846 Page: 3 of 4
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OCT A Mexican boy abeut ten years of age, I Theatrical...-The pfcrforamces at the Ma-
of very respectable :pafnntage4n this city, liv-j tamoros Theatre continue to increase in attrac-
ing with his uncle, who keeps a grocery store
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was despatched last Sunday, on liorseback, to a;
Rancho about twenty, five miles from1 town, to
collect a small amount of money, On his re-
turn home on Monday, about a mile and a half
*< ' »t i
m from town, he was attacked bv some Meiican
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robber, his arms tied", and was robbed of every
thing he had, including horse and saddle, and
tiien stabbed twice to thri h<Bnrt. His return be-
ing delayed, his mother and family became anx j
fiotis and sent his brother in search of him. An
American who chanced to be passing along the
road saw the dead body of a boy and came in
and reported it to the Alcalde, who, accornpa-j
nied by the Bscribano (Notary Public) went out
and brought the body to town, which w is re-
cognised to be the bey alluded to by the hat
which he wore, the body being in a perfect
tate of putrefaction.
Pretty Women.—Who says there are nd
[pretty women in Matamoros? No one will dare
issert it, who has ever stood in front of the Ca-
jthedral of a Sabbath morning and seen the
swarms of dark eyed brunettes as they modestly
iass out from their devotions. Their long black
eyelashes shading orbs of piercing brightness,
|tht)ir beautifullly chiselled features, defying the
fairest conceptions of the sculptor's art; the
jlear, almost clarified appearance of their skin,
is it is brought to view through the shillings of
the graceful rebosa; their delicate taper waists
ind beautifully rounded shoulders; from whence
the eye must pass to the feet, and oh such feet,
such beautifully tiny feet—not cramped in in -
fancy as is the case with the Chinese women,
i)ut formed by nature small, and encased in slip-
pers so neatly fitted that every line or muscle of
the foot is shown; their walk, too, is far more
paceful than the motion of the young fawn, dis-j
>layirjg at every step an ease and grace which
jelongs solely to their race. There is no stu.
llied art in their movements, their every action
|s nature, and nature is ever more beautiful than
irt. The eye loves to linger upon their move-
ments and the senses are enchained by their
dovelike gentleness and surpassing beauty.—
Da returning from Mass yesterday one of them
Jent us in a plate of delicious fruits, covered
gvith a delicately worked and embroidered nap-
kin, a-specimen of her own needle work. We
pissed it and ate the fruit, witch was rendered'
laore delicious from the knowledge of whose
■lands culled them.
tion, and little Miss Jefferson nightly adds to
the number of her admirers. She is a charming
little gt?l, and is the attraction of the company.
Mrs. Hart, iu Colin, is well worth looking at,
and when impersonating (lie rustic youth would
overthrow all philosophical ideas. We would
like to see some masculine individual in the
"breecHea" Miss Bradley occasionally dons.
She is better calculated to delineate the softer
feelings of our nature.
00"Two deserters from Deshea's company of
Mobile volunteers, arrived at Mobile on the 10th
inst, and were immediately arrested, a letter
from here arriving on the same boat with them.
O-^We have received the following addition,
al military appointments which are confirmed
by the Senate, in accordance with the act of 2(ith
June, Tnomas L Harney of Ohio; Jos. Lane,
Wlwdiana; James Shields, of Illinois; Thomas
Marshall, of Kentucky; Gideon J Pillow, of Ten.
nessee, and John A Quitman, of Mississippi, to
be Brigadier Generals in the serviced the U.
States.
Thomas L Hamer. we believe, is now on a
visit to this city.
Lieutenant Lincoln has been nominated as
Assistant Adjutant General, with the rank of
captain.
Movements of Santa -Anna....The New
Orleans Picayune of the 13th has late advices
from Havana, from which we learn that it was
the general belief in Havana that upon the ar-
rival of the English steamer of the 9th inst. for
Vera Cruz, Gen. Santa Anna would leave at
once, with his friends Almonte and Rejon, for
Mexico. This determination on the part of the
ex-President has been formed upon his receiv.
ing assurances that the Castle of San Juan de
Ulua would upon his arrival declare in his fa-
vor. Gen. Santa Anna expressed himself free-
ly in regard to the war with the United Stales,
and avowed his resolution to prosecute it vigor
ously against us. This is in fact the only coarse
which he can pursue under the circumstances
iu which Mexico is placed, for so inflamed is
the animosity of the Mexicans at present against
the United States that it would be fatal for a
public man directly to attempt to stem the cur-
rent. From all that we can learn of the tone of
fueling in Mexico, the two great departments of
Very. Cruz and Tamaulipas have f r some time
been ripe for throwing off the yoko ofParedes
and placing Santa Anna in power. Intelligent
gentlemen hero, familiar wi;h the politics of the
country, anticipate confidently that the next ar-
rival will bring us news that Tamaulipas has
already revolted under Gen. Parrodi, who is a
fast friend of the ex-President. Our previous
advices from the Departments on the Pacific,
and the latest message from Paredes himself,
have shown us how extensive is the disaffection
there. Wo look then for the downfall of Pare-
des at an early day. In the words of the Cour
ier des Eiats Unis, "It will not be Paredes in
our opinion who will sign a treaty of peace with
the United States; it will be his successor,
whether this successor be Alvarez, Almonte or
Santa Anna.'*
It was the general opinion in Havana, and
circumstances seemed to warrant the supposi.
tion that Santa Anna would sail for Vera Cruz
in the English brig of war Oaring; but Capt.
Howard doubts if, under the circumstances,
| Expedition to California.--It appears
from paragraphs in the New York papers, that
the report that an expedition was to start from
jthe city in a sh >rt time for the Pacific via Cape
Horn, to conquer California, is not without
foundation. The command of the expedition
has been given to Jonathan D. Stevenson, Esq.
jarid one thousand able bodied men are to be
'mustered for the service by the first of next
month.
Military..—Tho steamer Grace Darling
landed at New Orleans, on thft 10th instant, the
first regiment of Indiana volunteers.
| At an election of officers of the Indiana troops
G P Drake was elected colonel of the first Regi-
ment, James H Lane of the second, and Joseph
Lane, of the third.
BANK NOTES IN NEW ORLEANS.
Louisiana—Improvement bank, 37 cts. on dol.
Citizens', : 92 do.
Orleans, : 91 do.
Consolidated, : 95 do.
The Exchange and Atchafalaya are not on sale,
j the others, not mentioned, are at par.
Mississippi—Northern bank is worth 98 cents;
i Com. Rail Road, 85.
Banks in tho North worth about 98 cents.
NEW ORLEANS WHOLESALE MARKET
July 11th. 1840.
Sugar, extreme prices, from 4 to 0 1 4 cents.
Molasses, 15 to 21 cts per gallon; Flour, 3 75
to 4 25 per hbi; Pork, different qualities, from
7^ to 9 dolls, per bbl; Beef,, 4 75 to 9dollars;
Bacon, shoulders and sides,*2 1-2 to 5 cts.; can-
jv&ssed hams, 5 cts; extra cured do, 7 to 9 cents
per lb; Lard, 4 to G cents; Whiskey, 16 to 17
cents per gallon; Corn, 30 to 35 cts per bushel;
Coffee, 6 to 6 1 4 cts per lb; Rice, 3 I 2 to 4 cts.
MATAMOROS THBATRE.
W. R. HART, Manager.
lO" There is an opinion generally prevailing
|a the United States, that Mexico has no Iron
dines and very little Timber, Having taken
pine pains to ascertain the facts from natives
|>! intelligence and standing, we are satisfied
■hat the Republic of Mexico abxinds with Iron
tunes, and that the Cierros back of Durango, are
>y productive in that mineral. The ore is
|wud in one of the streets ot the city, where
"9 several large.foundries—all held by natives
f old Spain.
limber of different kinds-and qualities is
Iloundant, and to prove this assertion we will
Tate from good authority, that General Arista
mS a saw mill in operation on his plantation iu
ie vicinity of Monterey. Mahogany is plenty,
M of a better qualify than the San Domingo
bowdi. The French population of the city of
l/CXico are lavish in the use of furniture (r imed
I'Om this luxurious wood. Iu f »ct, Mexico pro-
Puces an the products whirh civilized nations
*eqmre for comfort and happiness, and only j the commander of that vessel would assume the
n f n • ,i i • • .. / ■ I .. ...
This Evening, Monday, July 27, will be pre-
sented the Comedy of
THE WEATHERCOCK.
SINGING AND DANCING
By Mrs. HART and Miss JEFFERSON.
The Farce of
NO SONG NO SUPPER.
^ li ' •/ j I VI mil, iccotl " '/UiU c O u 11J u llivj
a&a.'its a reform in the administration o( the gov. j responsibility of taking him to Mexico. Should
1,® f l'n m nr. t 1. 1 'a .1 1* /» . I • . • I . • ®
i wftnient to make it the paradise of this Conti
raB^nt.
CO" The weather continues warm and sul'ry—
he
&
arise
no on the steamer, another question would
, whether commodore Conner should allow
mm , _ — — — — — ■ j him to land, his purposes being declared of tak-
[ "a Ice cannot be obtained here at any price. ing an active part in the prosecution of the war.
n|lO GENTLEMEN OUT OF EMPLOY-
I B MEN i—1 wish to hire two industrious
men to' work in my stable. Those who have
no business of their own, that car. work without
getting drunk and obey instructions can obtain
immediate employment and good pay by appiy.
' ing in time to ISRAEL 15. B1GELOW.
Matamoros, July 24, 1846.
NEW7 GOODS.
ING MAN & FELLOWS, late of Mobile,
- respectfully inform the inhabitants of
Matamoros that they have just opened a large
'assortment of Clothing suitable for this climate,
consisting of Cottonade, Gingham, Gamboon,
Summer Tweed, Brown Linen, Printed Linen
and Chinese Gingham Frock and Dress Coats;
Cottonade, Gamboon and White Linen Pants;
white and col'd Shirts of all descriptions; Cot-
ton and Merino under Shirts; ccJton Socks, Sus-
penders and cotton Drawers; palm-leaf Hats;
.spool Thread; printed Muslins and ladies white
cotton Hose. Also, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes,
Needles and Pins. All of which they offer a
wholesale or retail, cheap for cash.
| Store on the Square, next door to the Ameru
can Flag Office.
| Matamoros, July 21,181(5.
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Fleeson, Isaac Neville & Peoples, John H. The American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1 Monday, July 27, 1846, newspaper, July 27, 1846; Matamoros, Mexico. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth478586/m1/3/: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.