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

mcns politely furnshedhy friend containing the latest
adVices nom Iexas--which is daily assuming more in
ntcted with 1t by property friends by the feelings of
liberty and generous enthusiasm in the cause of ndc-
pendence and prosperity
We need only state that mos; of the ,enort,pcn,s r
jurisdictions OF Texas have elected deputies to the
raj consultation to be held in Washngtona good name
as reneinbranceT and nciter cause of re- yol
tonary ndependence-on the 18th inst and that their
Objects may be of decisive and determined kind
than they had been led to suspect With Zovolo mi
nnsn at Their head, the Mexieans Americans in
Texas need apprehend little danger their struggle for
freedom aud independence.
But shall the citizens of the United S,ot.s !, ,h
navaual capacity remain stess spectators of event
u efforts Ike those almost certain TO Texas be-
lore few months shall have eapsed.-Bec
10 the People Of The Jurisdiction Of Columbia
WAX IS our only resource. WAR is upon us so
says the Committee of Austin and the ~ established
beyond doubt Heretofore difference opinion hus
unfortunately existed amongst MS; now the evidence il
clear so convincing, that honest dercnc. of opinion
can no longer exist. Your committee therefore b1 We mn
hesiiancy IN declarng that he who says that there is
no just cause to apprehend danger and reconmr nds a
snpne course, is n TRAITOR, and as such should be
punished Fellow citizens, let former difference
cause or continue an arrangement. We have n COM
mon cause, common interest," and foe and we
shon.d be united. Gen Cos has Just landed nj Copcno
win 1ou soldicrs and munitions OF His object is
TO unite with the forces AT San Antonio and our n;c 10
To intercept HIM before the union takes place by so
ooihg, we VIII iali upon the enemy divided and If we
capture the forces Of Cos, will rain arms and mimi
IONS OF wal and the of Cos defeat will be The
signal for the ndrr Of San Antonio into or
In addition to this, it is better that We should carry liz
war INTO the enemys country for then we shall be en-
abied TO gather the present crop Again, the military
lne tools OF the despot have lately made treaty with The
Comanchcs aud other tribes of savages and have en-
gagged them to fight against and should we defeat Cos
1oe .ey take the held they viii most assuredly
elT fallen allies All these calling upon us so
loudly urging MS so strongy let take the field We
eau upon you III the name of your country in the name
OF your wives and children, in the of every thing
that is dear oyou, in the of LIBERTY itself for
an Immediate, general turn out
Whist Cos is DISSEMINATING his troops whilst he *
TRANSPORT his IF
WIN have time to take station the road between
nun and san Antonio in which victory will be
'an All lexas has been Informed of the plan of war
and many OF her citizens marching to the min
cPa place OF rendezvous James Kcrrs on the Labacca
large company have engaged TO leave Brazoria on he
present himself ready for action.
enc citizens, we have now opportunity of OPEN
ing tle war with glorious triumph, triumph which in
MS ultimate consequences will prove the salvation of
Texas. ~ "
BY defeating Cos, San Antonio will fall as n matter Of
courseand then there will not be formidable vision
oil the despots troops in thousand miles of Texas
months WIN ron round ere they get here before which
PIou you VIII DE armed, prepared and disciplined for
war; and IN situation 10 defy any force which the des
pot can send against you.
felowcliIZens be not mistaken i'm regard to The cause
Wch you nave cspouscd; OF the foes whom you are
opposed Your cause good one none can be better
- - IN opposition to Dcspolis,n word
10 -ely III opposition to Slavery. You will be fpIt
Ing Tor your wives and children your homes and IRE
sides for your country, for liberty Look back upon the
hardships, the atigues, the privations nd
You suffered in settling and rccanr the Wilderness f
Texas and say whether you wiling TO forego all the
benefits aud blessing of civilization, and again plunge
INTO another wilderness TO the same Difficult
ues consider your present condition and the bright
Pect before you and say you prepared to yield all the
advantages winch they offer to The hreng slaves of
uFSPot behold your wives and daughters are you pre-
pared to deliver them up the rude embraces of brutal
sDu'fy not ARISE at once and crush your foes before
they concentrate and fortify within your border
Your foes Qhc foes olberty) are composed of the cler
gy and military; unhallowcd association headed bv
military ehicftain man whose character during Ian
ii.
chaTacerises an ambitions chief who to elevate himself
would destroy the liberties ofhs country. Such are our
Toes, ana such their leader More than one half of
co Is on your side, of her most distinguished
Hayaah, sought an asylum in Texas and will be found
~ INC RANKS with yom several others together with the
rce resident have been arrested their way Texas
me despot dare not himself send large force
70 ItXAs Tor fear the republicans will rise aeainst him
IN the interior thus you perceive our situation will be
would indicate.
Fellow. citizens again we summon Won to orns L.,
US take the held defeat Cos, take San Anonio drive
every soldier from limits and thereby place re Sas in
situation TO become what long she destined be
land OF agriculture and Of commerce. of laws and Id
cry, the PRIDE and boast Of our lives, and legacy Of
~, - B. r. ARCHER, Chairman.
WAR.
Information received last night by express that
Inuniiion W
An expedition is now raising in the lower country 70
Vous at Leagues old place on the Colorado tie 25th
Of this month.
Every in Texas is called upon 10 take up arms in
delsncc Of Ills country and his rights Those " ho car
join the expedition the 2Sh, requested q, do so
Or they join at James Kerr on the La Vaca which
will be- the principal rendezvous.
corp Of will be formed 10 march for and
sustain the advance. Those who cannot oin the advance
requested unite with the reserve and report them
selves TO the committee Of safety in this place
IL is expected that each win supply himself with
provision, arms and ammunition 10 march with
Arrangements will be made for permanent supplies as
soon as possible $. r. AUSTIN
sept -, 1850. ,... Choicn Of Con
CIRCULAR
From Me Committee If Stey Of tie urisdieiop of s,;a
Information Of tbc most important and decisive cha.
TaceT has Just been received from Bcxar from unaues
tonabc authority, which, in the opinion of this commit
tee calls Tor The prompt attention Of The people The
substance OF THIS information is that Gen Cos vas ex
pected al Bcxar The 10th Of this month with more
troops that ne oondedto make immediate attack on the
ihat There was plan to try aud fomen division
ano olsc9rd among The people, part
against the other and prevent preparations and that The
reai object rs to destroy and break up the foreign settle
incuts ~ Texas This Id dpunt of Tho