The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-08-03
Texas. The New Orleans ps
July l3, furnish variety of pa
respecting the affairs of Texas.

July l3, furnish variety of pa
respecting the affairs of Texas.
The general indignation agains
Anna is so strong that his guard
Capt. Patton, had to watch contir
prevent an assassination. An inc
intending to shoot him, fred at A
who narrowly escaped--the ball pas
or three inches above his head. #
son fired had lost one of his dearest
The prisoners are treated humanely
isbed with every thing comfortah
have the liberty of walking alb ,ut.
are coufined at plane one mile
from Columbia. Santa Anna saw
not afraid of Texans; but he does
to be visited by people from the
States. lie wishes to be taken to
gustine, near the Sabine.
The Texan Cabinet is continually
ed in business. Colonel SomerviiI
had just taken his place in the Co,
tried soldier, and very popular.
The crops on the Brassos are fine
is exl ected that more corn will be
this season, than ever before. Tex
said, has furnished beef enough for
and the Mexican army, and has pie
1t is ascertained that the Mexic
universally raising and forming for
pose of proceeding to Texas. The
force is estimated at about 5000 me
from the number of volunteers flocF
particularly from the western and 50
states, 1t was presumed that, in few
1t would be augmented to 5000 men.
and other officers, with about 400 or
gre at Galveston Island. Ii is sale
the intention of The Texans, in c.
Mexlcans attack them to put all tn,
oners to the sword. The Mexican.
strong, under the command of G..
were at the Nuces, waiting reinforce
Gen. Houston had not arrived. .
Lamar, who was appointed comman,
chief during his absence, would res
was supposed, on his return.
The New-Orleans Courier SAYS =
1t is rumored that Santa Anna hal
ten to Presiden Jackson, asking h
the Government to be his security fo
treaty which lie may enter into WI
Texans. lie is said to have informed
that they have no reason to apprehe
attack from his countrymen, as he
issue proclamation that would induc,
TO evacuate, without striking a single
The Texans, however appear to pla
little confidence in his word, and are
pairing for every exigency. They ar
supplied with provisions and munitis
of war, and we are informed wonld
fight than not.
President Burnet is getting unpo
and DIR. Archer is confidently spoI
as his successor.
An individual, by the name of Bart
at Columbia few days before the d.
ure of the vessel which brought the pI
lug intelligence. The general presun
was, that his real name was Bartov
Cashier of the Albany Bank, who al
ded some time since, in consequence
depredations which he committed
cashier of that institution. He had
possession fifteen thousand dollars.
Important from 7ieras.-Gen. Gain
crossed the Sabine. This news re
New Orleans July 18th, and was conf
by :he arrival Of the Caspian the san
from Natchitoches. The General exI
to be joined Immediately fy 6 compal
infantry and 8 of dragons, from Fort
son. The only object Of this movem
to keep in check the Indians on that
tier.
Gen. Gaines having passed over tn
blne all his military stores and proyisi
was believed he would take Nd bis 7
for Nacogdocbes.
The Louisiana Advertiser Of the Is
ly states that by the Cboctaw steamer
Natchitoches, information was recei
the expected arrival tber in a few d
3OOwell equipped volunteers from Ma
There had already arrived, within .
days, $50 from the upper country, ,
was confidently believed, by a gent
just arrived from the Texan army, I
would soon be quite capable, from the
reinforcements it received, tn cope wi
Mexicans.
The Texan army was encamped Mt {
Point, $500 strong. The Mesicans n
ported 10000, and within a days ma
the former.
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