The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-11-14
South .4ne,1cu.
NEw OnLKANs, Oct. 5
NEWS FROM MEXICO

respectaoility, IA Naeogdociies to the Editor, da-
" We are now in the peaceabie possession of Ma.
cogloches-the Inhabitants receive us with Omen
arms Col Berna,o commands here-We have MS
many me" as we could desire for the present--Iu
atew days we will probably move ON further, AS
oar forces increase every fsy, almost Incredibly
Sambrsno has rctreated to st. Antonio, IL il said
accompanied only by two men--His wool is here.
and his mules and horses will probably tall into our
hands IN short t'me. ..,
II letter to a gentleman in this place, dated Ma
eesd.ehes, ing IS, 1871.
I" My dear iitemi, 80 ~
IS This is the first moment that can catch from
the var'ons and interesting duties and occurrences
siece my arrival at this place. We crossed the Sa-
b'ne on the 9th, and turned our faces towards the
setting sun. Our march was conducted with great
Drier aud regularity, aud unmarked by any event
OF momcnt. We arrived here the eth. I'VE were
met aud embraced by all the inhabtants. They
are full of confidence and gratitude. and anu,sts,
by generous and noble ardour in the cause of
their cOantry. There IS distrusi, no jealousy
all Is harmony and concert. We have explained To
them the nature and object of the revolution, and
The extent o orr views. We have assured then,
that private property will be as sacred AS their
templesthat opinion will be free, the laws inyiola
pie, and rehgioa ycnersted--that we came to break
the chains of the enslaved Mexie-ns, aud to leave
them as Tree IN the establishment OF their mode of
government, as in the worship of their God.
10, The whole party appear Inspired with the NEST
dianterested attachment to the catise, and fully
Col. Beroado is animated with the nobest enthus
and purest nal riot ism that ever rlowed in the
bosom, OF man--he fires and inspires. Col. Niece
who commands the troops uhitcs to handsome
person, engaging ruannets aud the most coucisto-
ry address. He is gentleman of education and ye-
ry considerable military requirements. He is ac-
companied and aided by his friend Mr,Murray,
who possesses all the qualities that constitute the
soldier, AMI is every way worthy the esteem and
popularity he enjoys amongst the troops and nnab-
itarts. Al.t .@.-e
Captain Kempsr il engaged ia securing the conn.
try, and will probably advance far as the Trim
ity.
This place contains so or 100 houses is situated
IN 2n open and elevated country, with beautiful
mandatory surface and delightful prospects,-the
land rich and the climate healthy, but every thing
bears the marks of the wreched policy of their 20
vernrient. The people are every where we are
informed, ripe for the revolution, and wait auxi.
ousiy our approach, to flock TO our standard, and
hail rs as deliverers. We shall rest here some
time for the arrival Of our friends the way who
are hourly joining us-we wait also the arrival of
the press, tn books, charts, sc which we trust are
now on The road. La looking back to the country
of my birth, cannot avoid feeling the honest solicit
tade for It's f.te amid the mighty conflicts that seem
prep ring nvei Esrope and America / am anima-
tel wa hope t.iat shalt live to see the latter
entirely disengaged from the former.-I shall be
sufficiently rewarded if the adventure in which
anu engaged shall eventually have some effect in this
great work
You viii hear from me again in few DAYS. wker
have more leisure 1t is painful to cast parting
Hook behind, and to repress a soldier must Eli
the tender recolectons that rise on the mind and
swell the heart. But sdieu-i'ii look forward {" to
laureiPd victory, fame, & freedom"
Today and forever unslterably yours"
.7(esn,liria, August 90.
We have little additional Information to present
our readers this week, on this Interesting subject.
We learn since last advices that the ,pooi s.
nRter brought in by Samlrano have fallen into the
bands ot the republicans There were between five
and sevsn handre'l Sacks of WOOL and between eight
hundred and thoas and mules which it is said are
very valuable. Query--,oight not those sacks con-
tain something more valuable than WOOL,
There are at Nscosdoc'ies five companies COM
pletey organized, under the Immediate command
of col. niece The number of troops ri this time
is 500 and recruits arriving almost every hour.
September Two companies of the troops late
Iy at Sfseogdoches have been ordered on as far as
Trinity, 90 possess themselves of and occupy that
place iintIl the arrival OF the main force. From
this place they will proceed with all possible dis
patch 20 st, Antonio The party increases every
dsy, ard The most ssngune hopes are. entertained
Gen. isynn's force in the vicinity of Mexico a
Irqfl11s 10 between Is and 10000 men-and it is
siplfaaed an site'apt, if not already made will very
sgpp NC pade'oR this last remaining pron of deeay-
ed raousvehy IN. the west Mexico taken. and the
Isyni,tc tf1pnphs !
a qIsntify 81 the wool taken from Ssmbrano pas
SCI this place few days siHce for Watches, 1t is
We teor1 be exchanged for arms aud other mill
t'ry stores necessary TO the more complete e.
qWpment and accommodation of the republican
party
The following is che Address nv ProcIamation)
OF Cot 8ERyE1RDO 60 the Republican Vol
uDteers az Nseogdoehes.
fe[LoSr- Soldiers g Volunteers in the Mexican
Cause.
Il desire you TO receive from me the tribute of
my private feelings, and also as the agent of my
Mexican Or thren, my warmest aud most sincere
thanks Tor tie activity, zeal, prompdtude and eour
ase that you have shewn in the obedience OF those
ORDERS which you have received from your officers,
seting under my command and Gatter myself
Ntt TIE IDEA, that the line OF Conduct, which YOU
have hitherto observed will be continued in, TO the
diseo ffare " tyFaAts to the characterization of the
-4Ic'ef61ns, and TO the complete of the en-
terPrise you have undertaken, which viii crown
your exertions with glory, honor and fortune. The
consolation of the justice Of the which you
support, Of tue fame aud Immortality which awaits
your success; the idea that all the civilized nations
OF the world look your actions with admiration
and good will; the reaeeton that che future happi-
ness ~ misery of large portion of TIE hsbable
globe is now III your hands viii, am certain,
prompt Won on, y slew your enemies, e. the enemies
ofhherty ia every part of the world, that the spark
which lighted tue Rsne Of Independence in the nor
uiern parts OF Nnesea is not extinct in the bosoms
OF the descendants OF those who fought bled and
prevailed over tyrants ; and will at the time
establish, beyond the possibility Of doubt your in
dvidua liberty, Tor the attainment of which for 9TH
eFs, you have volunteered your lyes, your property
and sacrificed oil your social connexions.
You are now, Fellow Soldiers, in peaceable pos
session OF one Of the out-pos,s established by Euro.
pcan tyranny the more efiectuslIy to ensave the
Oppressed MeNcans This possession has been eb.
taiued without bi0o1sbed on your part, from con-