Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-27
WAR In TEXAS


New ORLEAxs Octubrr 1--WE subJoln two docu-
meuls politely furnished by friend, containing the latest
adyices from Texas which is daily assuming more III
teresting attitude for huse OF our citizens VINO are con-
nrctrd with by property friends, by the feelings OF
liberty and generous enthusiasm in the cause Of inde-
pendrncc and prosperity.
We need only stale, that most OF the departments OF
jurisdictions of Texas have elected deputies to the gene
raj consultation to be held in Westinghouse good name
as a remembrancer and incer in the Of rcvolu-
onary indrpendcncc-on the 18th inst; and that their
objects may be OF decisive and determined KIND
than they had been led to suspect. WhL Lavaa anu
Austin at their head the Mex'cans and Americans IN
Texas need appchcud little danger IN their struggle lot
llcrdom and independence.
But shall the citizens Of the United States, in their
individual capacity remain lisess spectators Of event
u efforts like those almost certain to occur IN Texas be-
fore few months shall have elapsed-Bre
To the People IF the Jurisdiction Of Columbia.
WAR is our only resource. WAR is upon It's, so
saws the Committee Of AUSTIN and the fact established
beyond doubt Heretofore difference OF OPINION has
unfortunately existed amongst now the evidence Is so
clear convincing that all honest difference OF opinion
can no longer exist Your committee therefore have no
rsitancy in declaring, that he who says that there Is
no Just cause apprehend danger, and recommends
supne course, is TRAITOR, and such should be
punished. Feluw-citizcns, let not former difference
cause continue an arrangement We have a com
mon cause, interest," and common ior and we
should be united Cen Cos has just landed at CoPeno,
with 400 soldiers and munitions OF war His object is
to unite with the forces at San Antonio and our policy ~
TO Intercept him before the union takes place ny SO
doing, will fall upon the enemy divided, and II we
capture the forces of Cos, Will gain arms and NUM-
lions Of wal and the of Coss defeat will be the
signal for the surrender OF San Antonio into our hands
in addition this, it is better that Should carry the
into the enemy country, Tor then We shall Ce en-
ab.ed to gather the present crop Again, the military,
the tools of the despot have lauly made treaty with the
Cp,nances, and other tribes OF savages and have ell
gagged fight against and should we defeat Cos
before they take the field they will most assurcdy desert
call, al1in NJ HIM
loudly urging strong ly; let us take tho field We
Iln you in the of your country III the name
Of your wives and children in the name Of every thing
that is dear toyou, in the maine OF LIBERTY itself, ter
all immediate, general turn out
Whilst Cos is dscmbarking his troops, whilst he is
sending for teams TO transport his munitions of war,
will have time to take station the road between
him and San Antonio in which event victory will lie
tain. All Texas has been informed Of the plan of war,
and many Of her citizens marching to the prin-
cpal place Of rendezvous (James kprrs the Labacca
large company have engaged TO leave Brazora the
2h inst, which time and place every patriot should
present himself ready for action.
Fellow citizens, we have opportunity Of open
ing the with glorious triumph, triumph which in
ultimate consequences will prove the salvation Of
Texas.
BY defeating Cos, San Antonio will fall as matter Of
coursrand then there will not be formidable division
of the despots troops in thousand miles of Texas
months will roll round they yet here before which
period you will be armed, prepared and disciplined for
war; and in situation to defy any force which the des-
pot send against you.
Feowcitizens, be not mistaken in regard to the
which you have rspoused the foes whom you
opposed Your cause is good one, be better;
il Is Rcpubcanisn in opposition to DcsposI in word,
II Is Liberty III opposition 10 Slavery You will be hight.
iny for your wives and children, your homes and fire
Sides for your country, for liberty Look back upon le
h1rdships the iagres the prvaons and dangers which
you suffered in settling and reclining the wilderness Of
Texas; and say whether you willing TO iorego all the
benefits aud blessing Of civilization and again plunge
ties; consider your present condition and the bright pros
pect before YOU and you prepared to yield all the
advantages which they offer 10 the hlTelng slaves OF
drspot. Behold your wives and daughters you pre-.
pared deliver them up the rude embraces Of brutal
sOdiey if not arise at aud crush your foes before
they concentrate and fnr.ify within your border
Your foes le foes Of Liberty composed of the clcr
gy and military; unhallowed association y headed by
military cleitan, whose character during long
and evcntul career has been marked by every that
characteristics ambitious Chief who to elevate himself
would destroy the liberties his country Such
foes, and such their leader. More than hall of Next
your side, Of her most distinguished sons,
Zavaah, sought sylum in Texas, and will be found
III the ranks with you several others together with the
Vice President have been arrested their way to rxas
The drspo dare himself or send large force
to Irxas for fear the republicans will rise against him
in tho interior thus you perceive our situation will be
far from being desperate the disparity of numbers
would indicate.
Fellow citizens, again we summon you to arms. Let
take the field, defeat Co.'S take San Antonio; drive
every soldier from limits; and thereby place Texas in
situation to become what long she destined to be,
land Of agriculture and of commerce, OF laws and lib
err the pride and boast of our lives, and legacy of
price anspeakabe 10 poserity.
B. T. ARCHER, Chairman.
WM. II. ArsrIS, Secretary.
WAR
Information was received last night By express that
Gen Cos landed at Copeno with 100 men, and
mnnilloI
An expedition is now raising in the lower country 10
take the field ut They called upon TO rendez-
at Leagues old place The Colorado the 2sth
of this month.
Every in Texas is called upon TO take up arms in
defence Of his country and his rights Those who
join Tie expedition tho 2Sth, requested do So;
or they join it at James kerrs the La Vaca which
will be- The principal rendezvous.
A corp of reserve will be formed to march for and
sustain advance. Those who join the advance
requested to unite with the and report them.
selves to the committee of safety in THIS place
1t is expected that each will supply himself with
provision, arms and ammunition 10 march with.
Arrangements will be made for permanent supplies as
possible. ;. +. AUSTIN,
Sept - 1885. Chuir n Of Cum.
CIRCULAR.
From the Committee of Safety Of the Jurisdiction Of fusn.
Information of the most important and decisive cha
racier has Just been received from Bexar from unqucs
tionabe authority which, in the opinion of this commit
tee calls for the prompt enton of the people, The
substance of this information is, that Gen. Cos
pectcd at Bcxar on the 10th Of this month, with
troops that he intended to make immediate attack the
colonies that there plan to try and oment division
and discord among the people, SO az to use part
against the other and prevent preparation and that the
real object is 10 destroy and break up the foreign settle
ments in Texas This committee have no doubt Of the
correctness of this nformation and therefore recon-