Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-31
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FROM TEXAS
NEW OR1rAys Dec. IA gentleman from Texas,
states that; before he left the 9th. Cos had M"
rendcred-but the garrison reduced 10 the necessity
of eating their mules The soldiers and inhabitants
were leaving the place to avoid sarratlon and about
200 Mexican soldiers chiefly dcscrcrs were then in the
! Texas company.-True .3asrtc4n.
t. %; New OELEASs. Dec II.
MExco.-By the brig Romeo from Vera Cruz
in possession Of journals of that place 10 The S and
Mexico TO the l1r uit; but being without private advi
cess information is OF nugatoTy or cquivocul nature
Is the press is under the ban OF espionage.
From IL: coa:tts Of these Journals are led 10 con-
lecture the truth rather than from what Is actually rs.
serted They affirm that all the ncighborng states are
quiet and disposed in favor Of cenraSn; but the des-
patches and facts incidentally conveyed tell different
tale. Vera Cruz itself has made no display yet for or
against centralsm, but it is under the power Of Santa
Anna. No notice is taken of Tamaulipas except in
extract Of merchants letter from ampico, which states
that city to have been tranquil, without, however, aI!ud-
ine to lIchia nor is il certain that any knowledge
had Of his movements.
Mexico is stated to have been ranqu the llh,
hut the journals Of that city contain dispatches and
other letters showing that meetings had been held at
Pucbla, Tuuca. Niichucan and Oaaca. 10 demand Of
Congress preserve the federal constitution OF Sl
he Diaro del Gobcrno states that all was tranquil IN
the neigborug states yet by the dispatches FROM the
Governors Of those satcs the Executive authorities
compelled to be unccasng in their efforts to ep'ess tie
revolutionary spirit daily mantrsting itself
! The middle and northwestern states are still the
prey of TIE Indians in their incursions which mark
ed by murder, plumber and desolaon; through Chhua-
huaA, Sonora and Duransoyct the governors OF these
states obliged to resort to ProclanaonS IN their de-
fence; and 10 animate the courage OF their rllowciti-
zcns that they nv!ncibe-only they don't seem to
know or think SO bee.
New ORLEANS, Dec. l5.-By the arrival Of the schr
IIacyon yesterday, informed that the armed
Mexican schooner Mont,Zuna had captured the Hannah
Elizabeth off the bar Alaag orda; but that company Of
ifcmcn of that place shortly afterwards captured her
, from the Mexican.
VICE VEnsA-One of General Mehias company ar.
rived here yesterday BY the Ialcyon from Tampco-
lie states that the ship in which Mcha and bis forces
dcbarkcd hence, was wrecked IN the river near Tampcn
but that being saved, they succeeded IN obtaining pos
session oil the Tort, "5r""d upon Yet when at night
he made attempt the town lself he was repuscd
with the loss Of several killed and - taken ."ners-
when he and the remainder fled for refuge to Brazora.
Since writing the above acquired more minute
details Of the landing and attempt OF Mchia 1t appears
tina, the schooner Mary Ann, in which he had left New
Orleans had been lowed into the river by Steamboat,
and pur pcsrly stranded. Still this did not prevent the
mcn from landing; bat Meha had become
of tho fort he resolved to become master OF the
+ NJ. he led them TamPco where they arrived
perfect strangers and gnideless about H. and without
knowing we'll where 10 attack they exposed 10 the
fire Of the inhabtants-who finding armed band un-
invited gave them warmer reception than anticipated
Our fcow-czens stood their ground for long nc till
they found resistance Intellectual for their gunner Mex
can, had charged The with ball first and pow
after; and their General knew not how act. Messrs
Grod Lambert and Mrrcicr succeeded in capturing and
J spikng -picce-N1r. Blaaclet killed. and MIR.
Dumousant taken prisoner
The invaders having returned to the fort, remained
.herc org days, when they embarked on board the Hal
cyon for Brazoria whence they all-wh the exception
OF few that returned 70 this cy-went to Join the army
Of the Texans bczleglng San Antonio where they shall
have greater success.
We confess that do not regret the fate of this c9
petition: for it that should ever hay been pro.
jected; and whose results (as regards the commerce Of
, this country might have been decidedly injurious.
n Bee
l. STILL LATER FROM TEXAS.
From the Nutchsz Couricr.l
The following news reccivctrfrom Nacogdochcs
: direct I: will be perceived that the people Of Texas
have made Declaration, which, although not extend
ing to independence, will inevitably lead 10 that result
Letter to the Editor Of the Natchez Courier
: NAcoGDOcHEs, Nov. 20, 1885.
= Dear Sir:-Permt me to Introduce to your acquaint.
, ance, the bearer -, who will hand you Off
ca documents relative to Texas. which ask of you az
J a friend to Liberty and Texas, to publish. Air. -
will give correct information about affairs. His
statements you, can publish as truth have just ar
rived after tedious and harrassng Journey owing TO the
bad weather. and sickness of some Of my company.
/ start for Antonio in tho morning. and hope 10 be
there b. the time the baering arrive from New
Orleans. We want all the guns, ammunition and
you send. The Volunteers received with open
by the people, and you by the proceedings Of
the Convention properly noticed. The Americans
within four hundred yards Of ST. Antonio and are
waiting until cannon, &c. shall be received The Tex
ians: you will see, have made Declaration of nde
. pcndence-lt amounts TO a declaration, although not
Wnrurd IN TIC same manner as Old Tom Jefferson
The State of Assiss pp must send forth her gallant
10 aid US Many have come-God bless thein-like brave
descendants of worthy srcs They must not let Louis.
ana bear away the palm. We look 10 Mississippi par
culay for aid in this crisis; she stands high in the es
nation OF the people of Texas for patriotism and ibera
ty and do not let her fall below the mark if your cxrr-
: tons can prcventt Your sincere friend,
+ ..,:'' ca Parker
: NEW ORLEANS. Dec 1--WE have received the copy
. | of letter from Mr.. VIM. Fl Wharton 10 Dr. Archer
President of the Convention of Texas transmitted by
the latter gentlemen from San Felipe the I'd inst to
the Editor of the Texas Republican, published Brazo
, rain which Mr.. Wharton declines being commits.
sioner TO the United States. He thinks the consu!la.
ton had no authority 10 appoint commissioners; that it
should have made declaration not Of dependence
but in favor of the Federal Constitution of iS24 that
the consultation could not legtinatey be considered the
representatives Of the people Of Texas many districts
had not sent delegates; and that declaration such as
had hccn made cacuacd to njurc rather than bcne-
fit the of Texas-for it would combine both the
federal and central parties the Mexican States against
Texas while il could afford sufficient basis for loan
from the United States.
He therefore suggests that convention of all the p.o.
pie should be beld the 18th Of January declare alb
solutc independence. if necessary sell the country TO
the Unsd States, if desirable; and in short 10 adopt
such may be deemed proper by the repre-.
sentayes Of all the people Of Texas-while meantime
the provisional government should exercise its functions
in protecting the integrity Of the commonwealth, by
marshang and supporting army and attending chief.
" to the defence Of the country
He adds that intercepted letters from Santa Anna and
others to Cos, speak of reinforcement of from to
10000 men being sent against Texas-and that the Tex
ian army arc greatly in want of provisions and ammuni
| tion.-Bcc.
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