Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-06
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IENAS-Ihe following important intelligence il from
The New Orleans True American of the 18th ultimo:-
by The arrival OF the schooner Lady Madison Can't
Junford, iIom Veasco whence she started ON the 81 h
ut we are put in possession of late intelligence from
eNas: appears that that country is in of ex-
uraordiary excitement, and the of a revolution
Inc alarming progress of centrasn through the resi- of
The Mexican Republic threatened invasion of San
Ia Anna medated sale of large quantity of settled
errory--the imposition of heavy duties and the arrest
OF the Governor circumstances which have
the people oil Texas to the defence of their rights and to
resist oppression. Meetings have been held in all the
towns and villages Amongst the rest, Columbia Hair
rsburgh, Valasco Brazoria, and San Phillippe have
ADOPTED resolutions expressive of Indignation the pro-
ceed'ngs OF the General Government, and of determ-
nation to resist them convention has also been called
py those meetings. and determination expressed TO abide
oy It's deelsion The convention meet on the llth
OF September, and it expected that il would take
such measures Will excite Santa Anna TO prosecute
his threatened invasion. 1t will doubtless call mon
every Iexonan to resist, by every honorable
circumstances hrst, and arms ailerwards;e usurpa-
ton of ccnra.ism.
ltis stated that all the States of Mexico excep Tex
as nave gwen their assent to cenralism and the do
nnion OF Santa Anna. This system is doubtless the
proper one Tor the Mexican peoples but will do for
the Americans. Texas cannot submit to it--her only
resource is in declaration of indepenpenco IL
the next thing will, doubtless, hear Of
santa Anna is concentrating large force at Saltillo
IL ne moves one step towards Texas it will amount to
declaration of war.
The political military chiefs have issued proclamations
for the purpose of allayng the excitement but thew
little regarded. -
The 1exonians look with confidence towards their fell
oWclZens oil The United States, particularly those of
The Western States, for assistance case of war with
Santa Anna 1t is hoped that they will not be disap-
pointed in this expectation. In fact we believe that Mt
the hrst signal thousands of the hardy of the West
VIII cross the boundary TO join their former fellow
zens IN niaintaining the principles of 10.
Alta meeting OF the citizens of Columbia on the 18th
August, it was
ReSoteed, That committee composed of fifteen yer
sons to be called Committee of Safety Correspond
ence for the jurisdiction of Columbia be elected and
tiat they be instructed TO prepare Address all in
the jurisdiction of Texas requesting them cooperate
with US in the call Of consultation Ofall Texas
The address is well aud forcbly written and bears the
following signatures
b. r. ARCHER, Chairman.
John a. Wharton, Silas Dinsniorc,
l. T. Tinsley, Robt A. Williams.
p. Bertrand, Warren ID {, Han
w. II. Bynum, Henry Smith
VIM. II. Jack, Francis Bingham
John Hodge. WIN y. AUsrIY, Sccretaru
Weextract only passage, which, however ontoins
the pith and marrow of the whole document
"Ihe only instruction which We would recommend 10
be given To our representatives sccurc peace if 10
be obtained on constitutional TERMS and prepare for
iornaton for the truth of which we rouch calculated TO
convince the most incredulous that there is every
prospect OF our being invaded the bare probability
Of which is certainly sufficient make any prudent
people meet together and provide for their protection
Those who in favor of peace as no doubt all of M
are, should earnestly recommend consultation-for
whether tie government is hostile or not many believe
it, and III predict ON that belief such acts Of violence as
will most undoubtedly involve in warm short con-
suailon the only mode Of securing peace promptlv
and pcrmanently-or of carrying efficiently and
SUCCESSFULLY"
similar meeting has been held at Nacopdoches. ION
the 10Th of August) at which resolutions OF very de-
clded character were adopted, expressing the most deter
invasion, and seconding the call for general consulia
ton convention.