Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-16
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

We have received to-day from gentleman Ia lcHas
letter dated the 9th Of September giving the import
mt nelliocncc that Convention to be held on the
10Th of October composed of five members elected from
each jurisdiction of the Province, to consult on the pub
lie safety and ntmatng That one OF us aciS would DC
Declaration of Independence. Inc following arc
o.,,.o,.. 1PhHad. Gn-ctiG.
The state Of our affairs, which have been for some
time extremely threatening to our new settlement has
Al last come to such pass that leaves alternative
but to Weld our brilliant prospects with our hard earn
nps obtained ut the sacrifice of exile from our beloved
country the United States to the heXlcans, or to cxpe
them BY force of from Texas. our adopted country
This we will do or die in the attempt. We occupy
country which but for our presence would ever have
NAMED Wilderness because the Mexicans were AFRAID
to OCCUPY country inhabited by so many Indians; and
these numerous tribes which are settled about US ia eve
~ direction they are by spies and emissarcs trying TO
raise 10 strike the first blow the American settlers OF
Texas and inbrue their murderous tomahawks in the
blood of our dcfcncclcss women and children.
Our particular location is exposed than any other,
the ncighborhood having setlcnentS OF N: AMERICAN in
dams no having become dissatisfied in The 81 came
hero several wears ago. They consist principally OF Che.
rokecs Shawnccs, kckapoos, Drlawarcs Oosalocs ana
Alabanas and there besides numerous small Spanish
tribes all of whom reside within % to 90 miles OF Nacog-
d,cbcs. and the first two cnonrd, who are The most Hu-
mcrous within 25 to IS miles Some OF these Indians
are visiting US daily trade Sixty horses were counted
the other day in the town These lhuiahs always nave
been friendly with u.s. and would remain So were II not
for the infamous overturcs made to them by the Com
andan of the Mexican army, who has taken possession
of San Antoine, distant from us $40 miles, situated IN
the direction in which our neighborlng lholahs 30 10
bs dcsperatc state of affairs will oblgc inc TO change
my MANS have it in contemplation to take my family
for immediate safety to Fort Jessup and leaving them
there for short time have sevcra! friends IN e
garrison till more healthy season to descend ed NJ
Yer and ascend the Mississippi where, in case our troubles
continue they can remain shall not be able TO accom-,
pany them all my future prospects are III ie1S anu
they arc most probably to DC lett 10 Si"'e OF wa'
M. .I,ir,t Itp a
their prowcss the Mexican troops, gives them much
less uncasiness than they have from their more powerful
neighbours the Indians, most of whom we consider equal
warriors TO ourselves, while we Calculate 10 "hp Tic
Mexican troops with great facility.
Enclosed | send YOU the proceedings OF a meeting
at Columbia On the 18th of October general Conven-
ton of Delegates from all Texas will meet, when they
will declare Independent of Mexico. Red River Is
all alive to our interest and offering their assistance as
individuals, we'll Mississippi and New Orcans'
whence we look for considerable aid
FROM FRAxcE-Extract of letter to the Editor Of
the New York American, from lavre, dated Sept re-
ceivrd by the Suly:
slhis is the season when those in the cotton trade
should give orders to purchase your side the water
But we know not what TO be at. The article by the last
advices too high to leave any hope Of profit here
Our prices have fallen lately, but still noInally too
high to give profit to the manufacturer. Sales now
made Il small scale. The planter is making too
much money there is little chance left for the dealers
The number Of ships ordered to LIVERPOOL, which were
destined for this port, has depressed that market also
We pause too another account: the twenty.lv mil
lions-how and when, is it to be settled; We can get
no satisfactory account Of what has been done TO put
this affair rest 1t is not probable your Government
will explain further than it has done, by approving and
publishing the approval of Mr. Lvingslons conduct:
But would appear that MIR. Livingston has displrased
more than Gen Jackson in his message; the piquc is
against him. We are vexcd TO the marked reception
lie has had upon his return home. No wonder he has
been taken eagrppc for he has had the talent 10 place in
strong rct conduct which ca.n" be reviewed with Sa-
tisfaction by the parties concerned 1t is acntablc,
however, to think that the prosperity of two nations may
be compromised, perhaps their peace interrupted b.
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