Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-06
DOMESTIC.
From ths Na,chez Courier
LATESH EROM TEX As.

Dear Sirs-l have received letters iiom Capt Quit
man. and several persons in Texas containing the latest
news.
There two rumors in relation 10 the issue of the
battle between Colonel Fonnn with about 500 men and
the Mexicans with about 1000 al LeLahia (Golad)
One states that Labahia taken, and Col Fanmin
retrea,ng with about $40 men holly pursued by the
Mesicans The other repost states that Col f. cx-
presses TO Gen. Houston that he in position where
he could defend himself for twelve months if he had
ammunition and provisions. should not be surprised
if Col Fannin and his men were entirely cut OFF but ay
yet In doubt 1t is certain that he and the Mexcans
And he has aien It was when his brave men DIS
those of the Alamo, out by continued resist.
ance OF superior numbers.
Ii Col Fannin has been defeated, the Texans have
iost on the frontier about COO men, and gained months
delay; and the Mexcans have lost at least OUO men
and must by this time be convinced that they will be
defeated whenever the TEXANS NEE, them in force
rs yet me strength 81 1ezas IS touched. And the
exicans have lost at eas, oneourth OF force with
which they marched into the country
1t appears that General Houston has been opposed 10
risklng such small forces far the frontier lie is
tne most prudent commander in Texas and his present
plan Is wise and udicous and will ensure certain suc
cess fe does not intend assume the Offensive or risk
the tate OF the country general battle until he col
iects and concentrates all the force of the country He
~h ioruty ms camp skirmsh and If needs be, retreat
,li near Inc hrst OF June, by which time he expects
be able N go akcad."
hope by that time Mississippi will have 3 or 4 hun
dTed uonnted riiemen in the field Such force is more
needed by the Texans than any other and has this
advantage that he brought the scene OF
action.
Captsir Quitman writes me that there is no DANCER
OF molesiaton from the United States troops under the
command of Cen Gaines, nt Fort Jesup Also ilere
is ample supply of corn and provisions on The ronte
to the Colorado, where the Isxian army now is ex.
that he VIII select position the where
corn and provisions can be had and await my arrival
tntend 10 have rendezvous of those who Join me
on the 2lt at this place. and have chartered for
the ga insian-lhee hundred horsemen find
modations
Yours respectfully,
FELIX HOUSTON
GEs. GASES AND THE WEsTERS lSDlAHs.-The Mo-
bae Chronicle of the 18th inst says-'We publish the
letter OF Cen Gaines calling upon the Governor of Ioui-
for two three bataons of volunteers tn
the inc1rsons of the Alexcans and American Indians
upon the people of Texas This one of the stipua
TONS the treaty between Mexico and this Government
and trust that Cen Gaines will maintain lis faithful
observance IT need be- at the point Of the bayonct The
Aexicans aeendeavourng to the aid of these sa
wages against the people of Texas in violation of this
treaty Santa Anna has dispatched agents to urre them
10 JON IN this neiarons attempt exteinate
Citizens who have emigratcd to Texas The letter it.
seq WIZ explain The grounds upon which the call has
been made We understand that same rcouisition has
been sen, the Governors of Mississippi and this State
The Mobile Advertiser of the 18th inst saws; we nm
Ss@ fumes has sfR4aea e AaI HskfGk
Indians fIom this side the boundary line between the
United States and Texas, assist him the war he is
waging with the Texans He goes of course with the
flag of The w. States protect HIM Should thai not be
respected, Santa Annas days will he numbered and
their sands but few.
Tie New Orleans Bee Of the 18th inst saws: {. A Ger,
tieman, Capt Rogers, Of the u 5. Army, stationed in
camp Fort Jesup, part of the command of Gen
Gaines, called upon yesterday and informed snat
that station TO the Texans altogether Incorrect
Capt H. states that none but six eight recruits
had deserted"
The troops in fine health and waiting the orders
of the Government. Cen Gaines had established his
head quarters at Nachitoches, where lie arrived on the
9th inst.
LArg FROM TExAs-We copy the following from the
New Orleans Advertiser OF the goth inslant
We learn by the steamer Levani, arrived here yes,er-
day, that there about 1900 Indians aud Mexicans
within 80 miles of Nacogdoces and an express which
arrived at Nachtoches the evening before the left
stated that the American inhabitants of Nacogdochcs
burnt the town to ashes, to prevent IFS falling into the
hands OF the invading army Gen Gaines Nutchi-
teches when the express arrived, (hayng been invited
10 pubic dinner at that place but receiving the in
teigence he immediately took up bis line Of march for
the Sabine river hen Cen Gaines advanced towards
Fort Jesup, the garrison honored him with a salute
from their guns being the first time they had seen him
since his return from Florida The citizens Of Naco.
ches Immediately called meeting for the relief of the
women and children at Nacogdoches upon hearing of
the destruction Of the latter place. and subscribed $1,000
Our informant states the Sabine river to be between
and miles wide OF present. and the whole of the ada
cent country to be completely inundated consequently
Tue removal OF the Texan families rendered extreme
iy difficult and hazardous Gen. Gaines has taken up
s quarters on the banks Of the Sabine river aud will
prevent all Indians within his jurisdiction from joining
the Mexicans.
MOBILE, April 20, I536.-By the New Orleans mail.
which arrived about to-day have the following dis
tressing from Texas received by the Levant
We learn, that the Mcxcans haze landed at the sa-
bne and that the frontier settlers including the whole
population OF Nacogdoches, fleeing for their lives
The Indians the Frontier have broken out into
open warfare, and Gen. Gaines has against them
g NArcHirocnEs April rs, 1886
Since my last have been back to the Brassos
escaped captivity, and perhaps the honor of being shot
by desperate effort. The whole Of Texas is broken
up The human misery have cannot be dcscrib
cd. The fugtyes crossing tile Sabine but I,
fear many families in the must be off lousto1
is cncanped by the last intelligence in the Brassos bog
tom, 20 miles above San Felipe. fIe has $500 men, AID
is daily receiving achievements The feeling of te a.
my is good and doubts his success (senehI
GaiIes marched yesterday for the Sabne-Rsgisferf
TEXAS.
The information from Texas, il calculated TO etitc
approximations that the forces of the United States I'd
frontiers may be involved in the contest IL seemst That
the Mexican emssaries alluded in General lfnes
despatch TO tie Governor Of Louisiana (Which - pub
shed tuesday, have succeeded n arousing .action
the Indians within Western limits and accfding
the Generals construction Of the treaty betaten The
United States and Mexico, given in that dcspatcb
he feels himself called upon to interpose % prevent
these Indians from taking part in The war; General
Gaines states that his orders from the Ifesident re-
qnire him 'fO remain entirely neurai and Hat
neutrality To be respectful" But IT, to e9tct this Oh.
jet, be deems 1t duty oppose the employment Of
the Indians within ir0ners and has narchcd the
Sabine, the eicr from Fort Jesup w editor Of the
Bulletin indicates, to arrest the progess the Indians
Ia that quarter there is great likelihood that wal ia
Western border has been already commenced the
close Of which cannot be certainly OWNED We trust
that however strong synpalhcs in avr Of our Country
who emgrauts in Texas maj be, nothing vii
be done by American officer 10 tsfhsh the high cha
racie Of The United States for natons proby aud good
faith GiOIc
BY the I.evan we have information that the Indians
the Mexican frontier have risen IN great force that
American had been killed and al was terror and
fusion in the country. General Gaines had advanced
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