Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-22
LATER FROM TEXAS

NEW ORLEANS, April S.-We have been requested by
our news collector to state that several gentlemen direct
from Texas, confirm the statement previously made by
him OF powder kegs being found in the flour barrels Of
the schooner Pelcano. He states that one gentleman
AYERS that he himself 800 of the kegs Doubtless
inns was without the knowledge of Zachare
~ Co, who forwarded the flour
The rumor that had been current in The CITY for n
couple OF days. was confirmed by the arrival last eve
ning OF the schooner Equity from Brazoria Capt Mar
u, OF mat schooner states That Col Tanning prerrring
10 JON the 1exnn Army, then concentrating Monte
yuma on tho Colorado river had blown up the fort at
eoad where he was garrisoned, and completely de-
noshed the town With the 500 troops under his CON-
mand he then cut his way through the Mexican army
encamped in the neighbohood, and effected junction
with the 'Texams under General Houston A decisive
action was daily expected between Santa Anna and
houston: The Mexican army amounts to nearly 5000
men, infantry and cavalry the Texans 10 about $500
more determined than well equipt.
Santa Anna mas prosecuted his intention Of exterm-
natng the Texans. Agreeably his positive and ne r.
sona ORDERS none are exempted from slaughter of any
sex or age over ten years Several omen and children
have therefore been brought ther in the Equity as a
refuge from destruction. All the Texans capable of
bearing arms have volunteered been summoned 10 the
oonlct but Houston and his forces are nm xons for
vengeance as well victory, he has resolved if posi-
PIE TO bring the war TO speedy issue and expel the
invaders from tue country.
Previous to blowing up the fort at Goliad on the Odd
March, The Georgia volunteers consisting of $50 men
under Col Ward, attacked body of 500 Mexicans at
Seiuglo, 2oO OF whom reported 10 have been killed
and the rest routed II is also stated that on the 2b
ut Cen houston attacked the advanced guard of the
Mexican army, which repealed on the main body :
spies of the enemy. -
1t is also stated that the brig PRIVILEGE which sailed.
hence with provisions for the Mexican army had been
captured by the Tcxian cutters.
IL had been rumoed that the Mcxicans had canturcd
Maagorda; but this is doubted
may be well that our citizens should reflect that the
relations OF this country have been altered by the o
ascarato OF Independence by the Texans. Previous
the propricy of interfering consequences of The ali;
ance treaties between the United States aud Mexico
This position has been totally altered by Texas heinz do
ia 1exa
placed IN the same position with regard TO the Amer.
can Union, as the Coniedeacy Of the Thirteen Uni
yea states was with regard 10 the nations Of Europe
alter our Declaration of independence had been pro
claimed Before that event, the Continental nations
oil Europe, doubted the proprety of Interference in
consequence OF their treaties with England but after
H. France and Spain willingly and openly countenanc-
ca ana supported our Revolutionary struggles The
United States, dssovDg their connection with Creu,
brian became sovereign nation: Texas having dis
solved her connection with Mexico has become dis
unct naion Any support consequently given Texas
cannot DC considered as given against Mexico accord
ing to International aw-'Texas being no longer an in.
tegIal part of the Mexican empire.
II we were anxious that Revolutionary STRUGGLES
should be supported well countenanced by France
and Spain, shall we fail in conceding that support 10
Texas which we desired and required when placed in ST.
miiar circumstances? Where would then be the mag.
nanmity and spirit Of Liberty among the citizens Of lie
American Union Bee
PROCLAMATION.
Chtzens Of IerGs But recently called TO discharge
the Executive duties Of your Government il ia with IN
expessble regret that observed the slightest indca
ton OF alarm among us. To provide for and protect
our wives and children, is sacred duty prompted by
nature ana sanctioned by every manly feeling. But
IN the manner OF dischargng that duty we may com.
mt many and fatal errors. The best security for
amcs to be found in gallant bearing before the enc.
my Our army is in the field, and preparing TO meet
and as 1t ever has DONE 10 repel that enemy General
Houston calls for reinforcements small accession 10
ms noble bnnd will enable him advance and speedi.
" chastise the presumption of the invader Rally
them fellow citizens, TO the standard of freedom -
Lei not every idle rumor circulated perhup by the arl
noes OF The enemy TO pafayze your hands or divert your
thoughts rom our one grand purpose, the Indegeadence
nave declared that Texas shall be free sovereign and
independent Let US, with equal unanmity resolve 10
sustain That declaration; TO ray it with our hearts, and
u nced be, TO seal II with blood Our fathers achiev
cd their emancipation, and were abundanty rewarded
Tor teir tolls But they persevered through many rcyer
ses' surrounded many disasters; aud goriousy triumph
a. we DaVo sustained no reyerses. The fall Of the
mamo IS the surest guarantee Of ultimate success
mat Spartan band, who nobly persisted there
nave De9ueathed TO as an example which ought and "
Oe initiated; and have inflicted the enemy terror
ana loss that is equivalent 70 a defeat Rally then
czens to the standard Of your country While
the army IS between your families and the enemy tbev
are sale reinforce and sustain that army and our wives
and children are secure from polIution Tho onoco
mcnt will remove to Harrisburg; but that removal Is not
the result OF any apprehension that the enemy are near
US III was resolved upon conducive to the
common good before any such report in circulation
and y has not been expedited by such report
Again, conjure you, fellow-c citizens listen not 10
every rumor that runs uumpcttongued through the
country. The government is pesicctng arrangements
as rapidly as possible, TO insure the transmission Of Off.
clui in'egence on which they and you may rely with
Let acquit ourselves like men ird up the lons Of
our MINDS aud by one united, prompts aud energetic ex
ei'on Turn back This inpOient invader; and planting
our standard upon the banks Of the Rio Grande dictate
TO MN TIE terms Of mutual recognition.
DAVID s BURNETT
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