Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-04-29

for publication, will interest our readers II
is from Major NoRToN, who, ut the last ac-
counts, was fighting valiantly in the cause
of the Texans -
SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN
March 18th, 1886
From the place where this letter is dated,
YOU will perceive have made some pro-
press towards the interior Of Texas; | shall
leave here tomorrow for Washington, the
seat of Government for this country. The
Convention which is now in session, have
declared for lNDEPEN DENCE. and the
wa,ch.word is, LIBERTY or DEATH.
The whole Mexican force, under Santa
Anna, is now in this country and besieeing
San Antonio dc Bexar,-Goliad, it is expect
ed, will be in a few days in San Antonio
there are 200 Americans, who have sustained
themselves three weeks against a force Of
5000 Mexicans, and who have sworn TO
each other not to surrender while one drop
of blood flows in their veins. Troops are
marching in every direction to concentrate
a, the seat OF war we shall probably have
about 1000 men in the field during the pre-
sent month. Every man who can bear
arms has left his home and family unpro-
tccted, TO fight in defence Of his just rights
and the women and children remain 10 till
the earth. Numerous instances OF female
heroism have presented themselves and one
will relate A Mrs. Allen, Of Sc years
Of age, was applied to for horse and man
TO carry express an order from the Govern
ment the male portion Of the family being
with the army. the old lady volunteered her
services. and after travelling four miles 10
get her horse, conveyed the documents IA
miles without stopping. and delivered them
safely such acts as these would do credit
10 the days Of Sparta. There is but one feel
ing on the subject here; TEXAS SHALL
BE FREE. But to eiiec, it, the u States
must furnish Men and Money do, for the
righteous cause in which we are engaged
lend us your aid call upon the people Of
New England TO come forward and aid
their countrymen and countrywomen, and
tpreserve them from being murdered by The
bloodihirsty enemy they haveto contend with
We have just received the melanc holy in
telligence oil the murder of 25 volunteers
who were cut off from the main army the
commander, Capt. Pearson. (brother Of the
acioI) sued for mercy, but was shot dead on
the spot This act has aroused the Ameri-
can Lion in Texas, and depend upon it, Jus.
lice will be dealt out to our opponents fen
fold All the females and children who
can, are leaving for the u. States, and the
men being engaged in the army it will be
| impossible TO raise one-sixteenlh part of
what will be necessary TO supply the wants
OF the inhabitants we are in danger of not
only the sicord but FAMINE l--Once more.
do arouse the people Of New England to
contribute from their abundance, something
TO relieve the situation OF their brethren here.
am sure no one, possessing one spark of
phllanthropic feeling, will resist the appeal.
forward you file Of papers, from which
you will be enabled to CLEAN more informa-
ton than | can place on paper You shall
hear from me again in few days.
am very much fatigued, having walked
10 miles in l-2 days, and over a rich
prairie country, mud up 10 my knees,-bui
this is nothing feel as though | had EN-.
barked in righteous cause. and my motto
is, On'card. Remember me to my friends
and say am in good health and fine spirits
Yours respectfully, BH.N.
Later from Teras.--By the arrival Of the
schooner Equity at New Orleans, from Bra
zoria, intelligence has been received that
Col. Tanning had blown up the Fort at Go
lad or La Bahia, completely demoishing
the Notifications and town, and with his five
hundred men had cut his way through the
forces of Santa Anna, and effected a junction
with The main army Of the Texans, under
Gen. Houston. A decisive action was ex-
pected to take place shortly between the two
armies, on the banks Of the Colorado-the
Texian army amounting to about $500 men,
while their opponents numbered 5000.
This account also states 1--WE hope /, is not
founded in truth) that Santa Anna has pros.
ecuted his intention OF exirminating the
Texans, Agreeably 10 his positive and per.
sonal orders, none are exempted from slaugh-
ter OF any sex or age over ten years.
Previous to blowing up Fort Goliad, on
the 23d OF March, the Georgia volunteers,
consisting of $50 men, under Colonel Ward.
attacked body Of 600 Mcxicans at Refugio,
$50 OF whom are reported to have been Kill
led and the rest routed II is aslo stated, |
that on the Goth ult Con. Houston attacked
the advanced guard of the Mexican army,
which was repealed on the main body; and
some prisoners were taken, among whom
were two spies of the enemy.
The N. Y, Commercial semurking on