Important from Mexico.
the Revolution in Tamaulipas — the enemy Approaching Matamoras — the black flag Raised — Quazi Recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
From the Browns (Texas) Flag, of the 14th ult., we gather the following important intelligence from Mexico:
‘ The Crinolines of Matamoras are making strenuous efforts to protect the city from the approaching Rojas, by batteries and barricades. The Progressista of the 12th announces that the black flag waves over the town at present, and that under its sombre folds the Crinolines intend to fight without asking or giving quarter.
All the people are at the fortifications working with might and main.
Gen. Guadalupe Garcia is said to be on the march from Tampico to Matamoras, with his cavalry, three rifled cannon, and 400 infantry.
Gen. Carabajal is said to be outside of the city of Matamoras, at the distance of a day's march with 600 to 2,000 men, and heavy artillery in proportion.
Dr. Bowie, a gentleman from up the river, reports that the force at Reynosa left that place three days ago for Matamoras, under Gens. Aldrete and Treyino.
The utmost secrecy and discretion governs both parties, and we can therefore, give but little correct information as to the movements of either armies. Much bitterness prevails. However, we are assured that the difficulty will be ended within a week as far as Matamoras is concerned. Quien sabe?
By a private letter from Monterey, under date of Nov. 11, we learn that President Juarez has made a demand upon Gen. Vidauri, of Nuevo Lesn, for the deliverer of Gen. Comfort to the authorities in the city of Mexico, and that Gen. Vidaurri has refused to deliver Comfort up. Comfort has published a manifesto declaring his intention to remain in the country, despite ‘"my lord Cardinal"’ Benito Juarez.
The matter threatens a difficulty, if Juarez had any force, but he is at present shut up in the city of Mexico, surrounded by Marquez, Meja, Zuloaga, and Cajigas. If he sustains himself at home, he will do well.
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Recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
By an arrival from Tampico, the Flag, of the 14th ult., was also put in possession of the following official document from the custom-house at Tampico:Maritime Custom-House, Tampico. Tamaulipas.--Republic of Mexico, General Treasury of the Nation.
First section--The chief officer in charge of the Department of Finance, communicates the following superior order to this General Treasury:
In an official communication dated the 4th inst., his Excellency the Minister of Relations and Government informs me of the following: His Excellency the President ordains that the vessels of the Confederate States of the South shall be admitted in the ports of the Republic, subject to the same restrictions and under the same regulations as the vessels of other nations. I transmit this to you that you may circulate it to the Maritime and Frontier Custom-Houses for the fulfillment of its purpose.
I hereby communicate it to you that it may be so done. God and Liberty. Mexico, May 11, 1861 John A. Zambrano.
