Litchfield enquirer., 1836-07-28
hSom ne LOui.,dha Advertise, JSIys.

TExAss-By gentleman who arrived yes
terday evening in the schr. Col. Farming,
days from Velasco, we are Informed that the
Mexican forces on the Rio Grande, amounts
to 10000 men, and that the Texan army were
at present quartered at Labordie, to which
place they had retired for the purpose of COL
lectIng the remains of the murdered men be-
longing to Trainings detachment, and giving
them decent interment. This thew effected,
much to the qualification of the surrounding
inhabitants and volunteers.
The captive, Gen. Santa Anna, Gin irons)
has been removed from Columbus to Labor
die, where the main body of the army are
stationed. The cause of his removal was
owing to the late proceeding of the Cabinet,
which was to the effect that he should be dis
charged, but it was counteracted by the peo-
pie. There was also a rumor very current
at Velasco, that the Mexicans intended to
make descent by sea upon Velasco to secure
Santa Anna at all events, If retained there !;
but, as our informant states, if such be their
intentions they will be frustrated by the
above removal.
Through the politeness of Capt. Mather, of
the steamer Privateer, arrived on Monday
last from NatchitocheS we are put in possess
sion of the annexed letter, from Gen. Hous-
ton to R. G. Dunlap, of Nashville, Tennessee.
NEAR SABINE, Sd July, 1886.
To General Dunlap
Your favor of LIST of June, reached me last
evening. Iregret so much delay will neces-
sarily result before you can reach us. We
will need your aid, and that speedily: The
enemy in large numbers are resolved to be
in Texas. Their forces are estimated at from
to l2,OOO-it is impossible to ascertain it {;
but think it somewhat exaggerated. We
can meet and beat them, with one third their
number. The army with which they first
invaded Texas, is broken up and dispersed
by desertion and other causes. If they get
another army of the extent proposed, it must
be composed of the new recruits, and now
pressed into service. They will not possess
the mechanical efficiency of discipline, which
give the Mexican troops the only character
they have. They will be easily routed by a
very inferior force-for a portion OF that force
we are compelled to look to the United States.
1t cannot reach us too soon. There is but
one feeling in Texas, in my opinion, and that
is to establish the independence of Texas,
and to be attached to the United States:
The war has assumed most deplorable
aspect. Priestcraft and fanaticism has been
united against all liberal principles to estab-
fish and maintain this, it is necessary that
despotism should be created. The God of
Liberty will erase it !; liberal principles will
triumph, and Texas must be free. March as
speedily as possible with all the aid you can
bring, and doubt not you will be gratified
with your reception and situation. Come by
the most expeditions route, and do not en-
cumber yourself with baggage. Bring with
you arms, and forward such aid to Texas as
you can. The troops who were driven from
Texas, l understand refuse to return under
any circumstances. They returned howev-
err, miserable, naked, and despicable. For
minute particulars of our situation, and much
important intelligence, Irefer you to the Rev.
s. Jason, the bearer of this, who has been ac-
lively engaged in the cause of Texas.
The path to fame and wealth in Texas is
open to the patriot and chevaliers.
am your obliged and friend,
SAMUEL HOUSTON.