Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-17

Sodiers--I call you TO arms in support of /, tru,v ~,
nona cause. am ordered so to do by he gen, go
vernment and with the greatest zeal comply with such
orders, The supreme government and the whole ma.
sSn wan shortly equip their forces punish those
friends, we must triumph did ,rm rly in anpico
JOSE MARIANA GUERRA.
Matamoras Nov. 12 1885.
The commander -in-chief of Maain,ras has ssaed the
following proclamation
Gsnsrat Gorsrnmens-.yaey md car depart,as,s
FOR long time the unsraiefnl inhabitants oil Texas
had violated the laws of the Mexican nation which had
generously received them and shown them more iyors
than to the native citizens. Takinr advantape of Our
civil discards, aud believing that the repubic Ind moi
strength enough to defeat their criminal pursuits bv
have kept in state of anarchy and have 10 in
suit our national hlg But when il has pleased the AL
mighty 10 reesta !ish peace and order among us they
have treache.ousy submitted laws and our cum
stution until they found proper opportunity to rise
against The government and carry the scanda-
ous contraband trade along the shore of Texas
Noreover they have destroyed our custom houses, and
ass,citeu 'he lew troops which were to protect them
10 those Texian colonisis the name of Mexican is
now anu has always been odous they have insulted
ono aoused our iellow-czens far, that they may
considered as foreigners in their own county For
long time the province of Texas has been refuge for
.e ouuaws OF all nations; they come here and at
rise against The generous people WIN have far olera-
Tea ther arrogance; and wish deprive the republic of
one OF her finest provinces Among those adventures
are some oil the outlaws of Louisiana y who come
here TO kndle the fires of civil war But the civilized
world looks with contempt such infamous proceed.
~ c and ,he supreme government knowing its duties,
III iuihl them The brave republican soldiers SO often
conqner1rs OF the internal aud external enemies of the
republic, are now on their way Texas, TO maintain
the hohoi oi the Mexican htg; to chasse the traitors;
and protect those who remain faithful to their uedues
In sch civil warfare provoked by perdous strangers
we have justice and power on our side and the re-
beis are only attempting 10 vy the republican govern.
mrnt, The more securely to destroy ii.
- But they are deceived in their atrocious de sgns-
nc mexican nation Is and always will be the powerful
nation Q) which knows how avenge her wrongs and
maintain ITS unsuicd honor. Call your soldiers they
VIII show themselves the unconque rable warriors
OF the eids OF Tepeaca Coruora Azeapuzalco Euerta
vera Cruz and Iampico de Tamaulipas
ne general government is convinced that no Mrxi
1 nan worthy Oh hat name, will favor the insurgents
But II unfortunately such were to be found YOU have
the power and it is your duty punish them God and
H'oerV nlexco, October 81, 1885.
(SignedD TORNEIL.
To the communicating chief of Tamaupas
MEXICO AND TExAs.-Texas is rcgenerated if repor,
true; and we have TO believe il is Yesterday
couple of gentlemen recently arrived from Mata
moras and Nacogdoches politely called this Office to
inform form us OF The latest intelligence
The gentleman from Nacogdoches had recently been
In San Felipe de Austin where he had conversed with
part of the affairs of Texas as Austin does the mli,arv
Iavala had addressed letter to the Mexican govern.
ana people, exhibiting the true and cond
uons OF te Texan movements.
Informant was then apprzed of the destitute con-
dition OF Cos and his army, who literally bockad.
eu IN san Antonio de Bexar; and precluded from
all intercourse with the oundng parts of the country
so as to be deprived of assistance or means or aid
in provisions. While remaining afterwards n, Naco1d
ches our informant learned that Cos and his whole for
ces were obliged to capuate and surrender
prisoners OF war All the delegates of the general con.
country rights and freedom subsequently, dod their
haDiiiments OF war; and were repairing 10 Washing.
ton, where the state convention was TO be held wheS
tney can now better adjust all their differences as their
enemy Is Frustrated.
In one OF their primary meetings. the members of this
convention had acted according the vice of Zaval,
annued the sale OF the 400 leagues land which had
gwen SO much cause of offence: and it appeared likely
that they would resolve aepance 10 no form r
government IN connection with Mexico but the Federal
Constitution of 1924.
Almost equally important for Mexico is the intei.
We Ira. frnn.
known that some weeks since General Meha left this
city with band of armed heroes resolved TO CON.
quer ana tat he had previously arranged the terms
ana pan OF his campaign with the friends of federalism
n Texas as well as Mexico. He was to have landed
% tap'cp' and 1t he there found garrison strong
ie was TO have fallen back Matamoras lie had not
aier he WAS i known to aHSe 1iSndsa Al Tan
heo; the presumption therefore, that has made him.
eli master of the garrison and of Tampico where
ne will establish his headquarters and act in conceri
sth me federal Texans north and federal Mexcans
outh of that place.
- And 1t was also told being correctly rumored in
uaamoras when our informant left that several of the
most influential officers of the arny and formery The
most faithful friends Of Sants Anna have openly de-
'ounced centrasm and avowed their determinatfon IN
airport the federal constitutions This announcement,
as produced the greatest CONSERVATION amonp the mem
ers OF the ministry and the late constituent congress-
'oniia has already resigned his Office as secretary for
reign ahairs and cxcd himself under pretence Of an
"lSeassy extraordinary TO the Pope of Rome.
santa Anna is rather peTplexed his mode of con-
nct lie wanted to congegate the disaected chieltans
no lead them TO Texas while his political friends in the
and congress should achieve objects of
rs ambition IN due FORM without his appearing 10 have
iKeh any active part in their movements although he
ght Justly be supposed TO work the wires of such nun.
cts but this design is frustrated The army s want
elsewhere aud Santa Anna himself must now declare
ganst centraiism, or have all his hopes blasted of re.
naming IN Mexico. The army that might have been
ldueed TO fight with him against the TIE xians win mo,
ow support him IN favor of cenalsm against Alvarez
idehia and its other cheitains
Mexico may therefore be redeemed, and Texas rcga
GRATED Federalism must again prevail; and the monks
nd arstocrls be Frustrated. Yet the dupcity of Santa
Anna and his popularity with the army NAV render hin;
once more triumphant umpre.--U
New ORLEANS November 30
LATER FROM TExAs.-A gentleman Just arrived from
iexas states that the 23h OF October james Bowie
'ith w men, being in advance of the main army took
ossession OF church, mile and half from San n
5nlo The Mexcans 400 strong under the command
Il Col Otartacher sallying out from the CITY made an
ttack upon Bowcs forces and after an enlightenment of
nree hours DURATION repulsed with the loss of one
ecc oil artillery and forty muskets leaving 9 men dead
Pon the field. The entire Mexican forces within tle
YAH OF san Antonio, number only 900 while the
texian army without $500 strong we'll armed and
good spirits The garrison is almost without Drov
ons their beeves having been captured by the Texans
thcy are now confined strictly within the walls of the
N.Y. and all their sentinels being shot by The besegng
rny, the moment they venture without declaration
~ rights has been published under the Constitution of
lo24--.N Orleans Post.
NOR SALE-40O acres Of good Land. ON The
n Chickahominy; lies well, eight miles from Rich.
saw.Inill some buildings; and about one fourth Of ,
cleared. uiv -