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We have seen an interesting statement in print
for the first time, in the columns Of the
Matamoros "Flag," Of the 29h September.
In referring to our brilliant victory at Mon
terey, the "Flag" states that "the hottest OF
the battle was in the streets Of the town. Mex.
leans thought to make il another Saragossa
American vaor finds no obstacles insurm ountabe;
but is alike prepared for battle in the plain or in the
mounain-pass-the seige or the guerilla, if our en-
emes so will it. is understood that .qmpudia, in
his inisrree pih General Taylor gaos hin, 10 under
stand thai commissioners had proceeded TO Washington
and may We not hope there is an end of the spiling
Of bloodi IL is now for Mexico and Mexicans to
say, whether to them disasters and unequal contest
shall continue


This report is not new to us We had a similar
statement thirteen days ago, from very respectable
authority, but not from the official dispatches; that
in the interview referred to, General Ampudia,
stated that commissioners had been appointed to
make peace; but whether by both parties or whether
by Mexico or the United States, our informant did
notunderake to state The Flag" has understood be.
fore this time, that there is truth in the statement
that it proceeded either from the mistake, or the du-
plicity of the Mexican general; and that if more
blood is to flow in the present war, it is not our
fault So far from the Mexican government having
sent commissioners, or expressed any willingness
to receive them it has thrown the responsibility Of
the whole question of negotiation upon the con-
sttfent Congress Of December next,