Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-13

Se,,es spanst Mexico, orders wouo De give" ~, ~
Gaines to take such position with the rooPs OF m
Suiie' " ID nn,hl. him 10 preserve the territory OIL
III. u 6 md of Mexico from indlah '"'i"s., a Wv
territory Of the U. s. from any Vins'lon ny r,
TEXANS. or indians, during Tie e's>u' o." I 49, &c
s,aI cx;.,;nr in that quarter, ana that 1e uooPs VI
I Il g ,ronId be ordered to protect the commission
ar and surveyors of The two GoTernn'ents whenever
,h bouId meet execute the instructions to be pre-
,sd nndcr the trenty Of limits between the UnIted
S.,os and the United Mexican States. Should the
in the performance of their duty be advanced pe
vond the point Mexico might suppose was WITHIN .ne
errtur; Of the United States the occupation OF Inc
s;tiop was not to be taken indication or any IT,;
feeling, of desire to establish possession
not justified by the treaty Of limits 1he LID be
would be precautionary and provis ions ana ha ue
abandoned whenever One Line 'sIG hat region should
cease, they being the only motive i0' It,
ou,nrres WESTERN DEPARTMENT.,
Nntch;toches, La Sth .3prlt 1880.
r,rrvcd Mt this place on the 4th instant, since
which time have received intofmalion i'oIn 'u''"uS
sources which leaves iouS IN my nS
;,h or territorial limits have gone over to the Texas
hide Of the boundary line between the United States and
Mexico ,
Of this place. that the army of Mexico, commanded by
the President ST. Anna in person. rapidly approaching
in this direction through the centre of Texas; that his
plan Is 10 put death all he finds in arms, mad all who
do yield to his dctation; that as 5000 as he comes 10
ton on the waters Of the Trinidad Trinity river they
will unite with him in his of exlermnsaen ana ina!
no boundary line, such they lind properly guarneo
with an efficient force will be sufficient to arrest the
sanguinary career Of these savascs, cannot OUT ace "
my duty 10 prepare for action , r
For this purpose have requested Of the Governors OF
Louisiana and Mississippi and Tennessee, each abrgadc,
and of tine State of Alabama battalion, making alto
pether three breades and battalion WHOLE a as
many of them as practicable to be mounted to repair to
this place may be convenient by battaions or
companies. .
This force though not equal in numbers to that which
il NAV be nv duty 10 meet in battle, will enable Inc at
least 10 secure the confidence of the frontier settlements,
and keep them at home to plant their crops ana more
over to enable me TO infict summary punishment on
such of the enemy by whom they now menaced as
NAV teach them respect u.s. and in future TO pay
regard than they seem now disposed TO pay our rights
and treaties.
shall in the course of few days. address to each
one of the commanders of the armies in Texas note
calling their attention their duties, and aPprlzing them
of the course which shall pursue towards hen IN oOe
dence to the orders of the President OF the ohitco
States should they approach our boundary, or suffer
the Indians near them to commence hosIiies. have
notified the Governors of the States 10 whom have ap.
piled for force that should the in Texas be brought
to close without The apprehended Indian hostilties,
the volunteers will, in that case, I" be discharged forth
with"
] have the honor to be, very respectfully,
EDMUND p. GAINES,
Major General commanding.
The Hon. LEWIS CAss,
Secretary Of Var, Washington City H.. couor.o.,
P S. enclose copy OF my letters TO the governors
of the States above named E. L. u
fHere follows the call of Gen Gaines upon the Co.
vernors of louisiana Mississippi Alabama, and Tennes
see above alluded to- which was published In the En-
quirer Of the Sd inst
WAR DEPARTMENT, May a, 1886
Sir: have received your letter of the 9Th umo,
md in answer have 10 inform you that the President
r;l he OF whatever
necessary protect the Western frontier Of the United
States from hostile ncursions This Department has
addressed the Governors OF the States OF LOUISIANA,
Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama, re-
ouesng them TO call into service such militia force
YOU may find necessary in carrying into effect the in
sructions heretofore oyou The theatre OF opera
tons distant from the seat of Government that much
must be entrusted to your discretion The two great OBJ
ecs you have to attain are first, the protection Of the
frontiers and, secondly strict performance OF the
neutral duties of the United States the great object
Of sefdefence will permit You will take care, and do
act which give just cause of offence TO any other
Government and the other hand you will not permit
the frontiers to be invaded by any forces whatever.
have to request that the militia you may call out may
not be more numerous than the exigences shall seem
to require. They ought to be called into service Tor
six months, if practicable TO be dsbanded whenever
not wanted; and you will take that all due econo
my is preserved, as well in your disbursements as
in the preservation and accountability Of the public
property. 1t is very necessary that you should com
inuncae freely to the commanding officers Of any mi
ltary parties who may approach the frontiers, and in
form them Of the nature OF orders You Will state
to he that while you have been ordered to that quar-
ter with view 10 the execution Of the neutral obga
tons Of the United States, you have also been instruct
ed to defend their territory from any invasion whaerr
and that this duty will be executed under any ccum
against the employment of the lndisns Although the
dictates Of humanity forbid the Of this species Of
force which cannot be restrained yet the right OF the
United States to demonstrate against Its service rests
hnhIf cnnhd
Of the Indians it is we'll known that the power employ
ing them restrain them within the Legitimate rules
Of warfare IF they approach the frontiers, they Will
PAY regard to imaginary line, but will carry
on their depIedations and massacreS wherever inablt
ants be found and where there force 10 oppose
them. lii altogether idle to expect that ia such state
of things the frontier settlements of the United States
would not be exposed to these calamities. Whoever
calls the Indians into SERVICE and induces them TO ap
proach our border cannot but be Of the conse
quences that must ensue. All this you will represent
to the proper officers, and you will use your best eSer
tons TO keep such force from marching towards your
position; and if they do so, to repel and dispense it.
(Signed) LEW. CASS.
Maj Gen. GAINES, Fort Jesup, Louisiane
Mr. Can,breeng referred to an article in the New York
Courier and Enquirer in reference 10 the reception ia
Mexico Of the official report Of Santa Anna OF the taking
of the Alamo, the rejoicing which had taken place
that account, such the singing Of te Dsums &c. His
object in adverng to this intelligence to show the
increased Mexican force in Texas
Several members called for the reading Of the article
referred to.
MIR. Cambreleng, was not in possession of the paper
A copy of the Courier alluded TO was handed to the
Clerk by Mr.. Gushing, and the paragraphs which had
been referred 10 were read
Mr. Underwood rose to submit proposition which he
thought would be concured in by The committee The
COMMUNICATIONS which they had just heard read were,
his mind, astonishing and he not at that time
prepared to vote the 6il and desired have the do
cuments printed that they might have opportuni.
ty of examining them closely. The motion he in
tended submitting was, that the committee should rise,
and then he would to have the documents printed.
There was another thing which he desired to know lie
wished 10 know what the Mexican minister had said in
reply the statements made to him by the Secretary of
State; and when they got into the House, he said he
would move q resolution calling the Department of