Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-17

e1 fhs dscussou, The Mexican Commissioners ar
rived at the seat Of Government (Coumoa') VIII
or to make friendly arrangement with tne ie*as uo
vcruuent The said commissioners were mol from ''e
Mexican Government but from private quarter not
mentioned. ., c,h;,
mac Tia, Santa Anna was allowed to leave his prison to
th. first fine and take two three foIrenuoeS III inc
open air. 49,, , -,,,o an,
dences with the Cabinet and Win san'a an"aI u" Ht
i. !, ,uncars was delighted learning the object n,
their mission and shows desire 10 enter INFO any ar
ranucmenl tending to release h'm from hls cafuFy'
Tbr morning after their arrival, they called TO see
Santa Anna accom- panied by Col AUSTIN ana remained
with him two hours 1t is supposed that iresii hpgoc'
lions have begun r the release Of the prisoner "Ech
must he the result of the various lie WIS
allowed TO send To the government OF hieSGo Fesprc"s
the termination of difficulties with that hepnpc
The people of Texas, with the exception OF 'e" LUZ
buent sprits are decidedly in favor Of The annexation
10 the United States We grulied to perceive, lhal
the talented and cstimube Colonel Wa; II. "harton
has been appointed commissioner TO washington, anu Is
dailv p1ppctcd there The excuses committed by some
Of the soldiers had been such, that Brig General fe'x
Houston under the necessity OF H"ggns uie"' anu
exeeag them from The country
Var;nns important measures have been introduced,
but were as vet undecided. A direct tax on land and
cattle has been proposed. The reorganization OF the
military forces with the establishment Of regular army,
is under consideration. .
By decision of President Houston, the bloc ade
of the port or Mlt1molds, comprising TIC ""u'" VI
the Rio Grande, The Brazos Of Santiago, and also
all the ne,s esluares and passes east OF IT. has been
rascd thus leaving free all foreign vessels the Trade
with those ports provided they do not carry the enc
nv arms, ammunition and other wurllke stores. But
the exian Navy WILL Of course, continue lis operations
against all description of Mexican vessels.
About 80 hexicans detached from the Presldoes, or
military stations OIL the frontier Of the country nhablt-
ed by Indians, lately entered Bcxar and pIundered the
poor UNPROTECTED Mexican Inhabitants who had return
ed to their homes after the battle OF San Jaclnto'
party of 50 Texan cavalry was detached to Bexar to
punish the bandltl
There being accommodations at Counoia lot the
Cabinet and great number Of strangers ocking there,
il was believed that the Seat Of Government would be
removed to Brazoria.
is said that the Cabinet is acting with hbeaiiy as
regards the recognition Of titles especially with those
that have rendered services 10 the OF Texan In
dependence.
The national domain Of Texas in the report Of their
Committee on Foreign Relations, above mentioned, is
estimated at 100000 square miles, and the population
100000.
From Mexico we have advces through Havana 10 De-
tober 22d which represent the affairs OF that country IN
as disastrous position those of Texas appear to be
hourishing There was no President, 10 Ministry and
no Congress legally elected the whole government OF
the country being in the hands Of Tornc and few un-
prnciped military leaders. The nertness of the peo
pie was such, that they would indtercnty receive as
their supreme chief dictator either Bustamene Bra
vo or Santa Anna. The long talked OF expedition
against Texas postponed 10 the Spring. on account
Of impossible roads, want of money and navy.