Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-02
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TALLanAssEx Nov. l9-The National Inlel1igencer
says, that pcrempory order has been sent to the War
Department, requiring Gen Jesup 10 assume the com
Dand in Florida We have the hi, hest opinion of the
military talents and energy OF Cen and have doubt
that lie will exhibit The prompness Of action which
led to such happy results in the Creek war. AT tho
time it is but justice 10 Gen. Call, TO state, that
most Of the difficulties which have heretofore retarded
operations have been surnountcd Gen Read has sue
cceded in passing The rapids the Wthlacoochee. This
is most important point gained, as II ensures regular
supply of provisions a, the very point where they are
most wanted. The country is much indebted TO him as
well rs Col. Wood, who had the management Of the
Steamer Henry Crowrll, for the accomplishment Of an
enterprise which seems guaranty of future success
F2Oridian.
SrnixoLE WAE.-A report has JUS, reached this place
that Gen. Call has had another engagement with the In
dams in which about 81 of the enemy were killed. The
army posted TO cnt off the retreat Of the
my, and waiting the arrival of the Alabama roun-
teets.-U.
WILLIAM ?. DrvAL, Esr, formerly Governor Of this
Territory arrived here in the brig Tallahassee from PEN
sacoa. The friends Of this gentleman will be glad to
learn that he returns 10 Florida with his family and VIII
settle permanently in Tallahassee. The services rem
dercd By Gov Duval 40 this Territory, while in its in
fancy, generally acknowledged by many who
assailed his motives and his administration of laws,
while filing the Executive Chair. lie was induced 10
visit the Western country last winter, account Of the
distressed situation Of bis family growing out OF the in
cidents Of The Texian war; and had made arrangements
for the raising of large company OF volunteers destin
ed by the fanEe the part of the Texan authorities
furnish the necessary for their equipment and sub
sistence.
An offer was made by The Governor, 10 the President
Of The United States, 10 march 10 Florida with 200
Kenuckans, which not accepted under the belief
that the Tennessee volunteers with the regulars and
Floridans, would be enabled 70 bring the speedy
conclusion
Governor Duval merits and will receive wherever he
goes, The kind greetings Of his numerous friends.
s. Joseph Times
FROM MEHlCO-7noihcr inra9ing army for Tc1aS
BY a6gices from Mexico, received through the New
Orleans paper TO the Ilib inst, learn that division
Of the Mexican army Ien Mexico for the invasion Of
Texas Oct 18th, accompanied by large number of sap
pers miners pioneers, &c. The Texans are anxinu,y
awaiting them and viii doubt give them, sbould they
be bold enough 10 advance towards the Colorado, such
another taste of the San Jacinio tactics will convince
them Of the olly and rashness of their attempt, Sap.
ping and 'neeTing PoweIless and antquaed modes
Of Woytare against The long shot Of The deadly rife
The close grapple Of the Bowie knife.
Some apprebe nsions entertained in Mexico, that
the departure Of the troops would lead of violence
in the lnlab ants towards the American residents.
Several expresses had arrived a, Tampico previous 10
the sailing Of the schr. Lady Hope from that place for
New Orleans. These messengers brought information
of the approach of the above mentioned invading iv
sion (about 3 900 strong) 10 within few leagues of Tam
pico. 1t was believed that Gen. Risk would mmedi-
atey march 10 Maiamoras and take possession Of that
place.
Abonl 50 cities, towns and seaports of Mexico have
voted contributions Of supplies of money, clothing &c.
to the invading army.
Tranquility and patriotic resolution to put down
the Texan rebels said to reign in Mexico.
The Indians in Chckua and the insurgents in Flaxca-
Ia have been subdued.
brig called the Privego has been sent in chase of
the Texan corsair Terrible
The Mexican brig of war Alamo, brigantine Urren,
and schr Bravo, 4 cruise.
Gen. Bravo commands the army-a second division
was about leaving the capital.-Jf. Y. Star.