Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-20

during lie past summer seen the different gangs Of
grocs taken from the plantation Of Major Ierriot De.
peys;er and Crugcr, that they have been kept in the in
terror and have never been the coast, does he
know o! Any negroes having been bartcfed Tor Powder,
as -Has suppressed, that few deaths had occurred amongst
them and those mostly children and negroes of Col R,
One Of Estate Of Woodruff was drowned in June last,
willie crossing TIE 81. John from Spring Garden Plan
taon which the Indians frequently visited for supplies
Of sugar and potatoes, that they made frequent
cnlsions h !1s" aces when provisions could be OBJ
l"ilct.'
TEXAS.
(Ffum Ike y. Orleans BUiiciia Sip rf tic l!h)
SANTA ANNA At Liberty!
BY the arrival last night OF In. scnr. Texas. from
Ecasco) Capt. Parker We learn that Gen. Antonio La
rra &c Santa Anna who has h.en prisoner Of var 10
Tie Texans since The memorable battle Of San Ja:Tt",
set al liberty tic 2t uno az Columbia, by or.
der OF the TeNian government, and Immediately proceed.
ed 10 NacOrd0ches on his way the city OF Washing
What disposition has been made Of his officers and
soldiers who were captured with b We were unable 70
learn Further particulars will be given Tomorrow.
BY passengers board the brig Eycine, from la
vana, information has been received that al expedition
consisting oil 5000 men, fitting out at that place, 10
sail lli Dec 10 accomplish! which, men were pressed IN
every direction and forced into Tie army. All the
steamboats, and Spanish vessels OF detained Tor
the purpose Of conveying tie troops 10 their place vi
Observation-Disclosures By the way, kept profound Sc
cret. RumoTs aluat in the city, that this eXpctii-
lien YVES destined for ST. Jago de Cuba, and again, that
4 Mexican minister had arrived from Vera Cruz, with
dispatches to Gov. Tacon from the authorities At that
port stating that Vera Cruz and Tic country round about
was ready declare in favor of the Government vi Old
Spain--lhe latter is doubted.
In connection with tits subject lay before Tie
fcader the following article from the Philadelphia m
gu!rrr:
n gentleman in this city on Wednesday, stating that
Santa Anna lad been liberated on the condition Of pay
Ing ScQJ,0U0 out of lis private fortune 10 the Govern.
rncnt of Texas conducting the Mexican troops oa' Of
Tie New Republic, and acknowledging her IndeFend nee"
The letter further remarks, that Santa Anna had placed
bonds in the hands Of General llouslon 10 the above
amount.
frUBIsC nOCrMENT.l
"WAE DEraErMEST, Cuiumbia, Nov. so: lcIU.
"GESERAL QGnJEs.
It has been reported 10 The PrsiCentby General Felix
Houston commanding the army Of Texas that the Mex
leans are engaged in active n;:G "rnidabe preparations
for tho immediate invasion Of Texas. 1t Is stated That
Cen Bravo left Alexco fifty days since. in command of
the army Of Operations Tor the dcslruco" OF the lcSl-
ans Such information is calculated 10 awaken ic ap.
prrhcnsion Of those who have suffered from {
people who alike inseustle 10 national as well ~
the humane obligations q! society.
Il am directed by President Samuel Ho&st1n: 10 order
that every alhpI.ioI subject 80 m!!!!aE! service.
shall provide himself with good ri;e gun, toS ser
vice and 100 ruauds o! ammunition. VIA! good horse
if lie can be- procured. This Stale preparation IS
nounccd that every Trxian may be prepared 10 rally to
the standard Of lis country al moments waning. !
ain directed 10 say, that call val b" made upon Tie
force o! The country Until the Necessity IS urgent anu
ABSOLUTE.
awe must be prepared 10 meet tiIc enemy. We know
tier are mnlacahle IN their rescnmcus: and rrecon.
cilcabe in their hatred towards We must be pre-
pared TO them, and act i'll future their own pFn-
ciplcs Of warfare
s.e immediate organization Of the militia Of the cnun
try is ordered: and each company is to consist Of iiy.sX
men rank aud i!c with captain one first and second
lieutenant.
':A hose who have an interest in the country are re.
qred 10 be il readiness 10 defend it with blood and their
lives if demanded by necessity
Bv order Ct tic President.
WM. G. COOKE.
1ciiyr Srrr:urY 0f HGT.