Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-06

d;fay the ordinary expenses o lic government, Hi''
l., relieve tic citizens tron TIC bur,hcn "i las"n c;'-
lircy.
TENAS.
We have received some interesting accnun!s-au: We
lay them before readers
iFyam II Sir IF The ~ O5irdns BuYrtiH d MG 1-M)
".y recent information from Texas I,aru. that the
report ol the Comiltrc FrTslgn AIi:a III rciai,'n
Ia the incarceration VI Santa Anna has been adopted b:
the Tryian Congress- and consequently that ::s :r!.
srnmc:!t would be continued The arrival Of The C""I.
ns-ioacrs from Mexico may however, lead 10 change
Of the present policy Of the government 0wa:'$ lht
prisoner and in his release the Independence Of Texas
hecr:" fully recognised b: the Ne: can ."yr!Hu!"nt
''h2 object mf he Commissioners: il visiting lrXas.
must undoiJ!cdY have eyr IN settlement -! ;i d!!'
icul,:cs existing hrtw"rn the two c"unrir: and Tic IL
Aucrcr o. Santa hHna in promoting s!i"i IN adjustment
will doubtless be cx"frd highly iaTorati" to
the Interests; u Tyis T. III" adv ice ct t!c captive BE
MI listened 10 By his coIntrgn"n, They WI! he c"nEc-
e. !llt they r!;arrd n crusade winch must, 10
al probability result in their dr'at aud disaster J.
they suIitr their prliy To r1rdrnina:c, they WI!
abandon further ctirs suh%rann, and allow the Tex
ianS peaccabi" posse of that portion Of their '"ry
which has bccnmc the property 4" brave people, III III"
achievement; Of their independence Of those " no w"ud
haze chained them 10 the car ol military and pF'sty des'
?nIsn.
..From the battle Of San Jarnto have rrolI"s!cd
that not another hostile gun would o. i:rd n lrS7S:
and every day cnnTncrs us that oar prophecy i: liry
IN verified. The pai"r bulletins winch are issuing
''mads dreadful note cf rrrparat"n, will on: p'oTr
precursors 81 speedy settlement {" affairs: ana
bring about This result tia! Mexico Wi! resolve 10 q"
without IL xas, and Texas she has already s!o" mol
nnY t!c disposition, bu The ability 10 iJ without Mex.
icn
Tic 'l:cc Commissioners ram Mexico. [Th0 had
procrr!2G Columbia to Gen. ious0n} were per
United have interview with Santa Anna: ard III
the presence Of Gen. Justin.
(Fr0m slip, from tic nEicc: If Mc 2fa
Iuuiu tr.,,n
which, place she left "Wednesday, 23rd inst. ~
oc:ck. z. NJ, have received lir Texas Telegraph
~ !hc i inst and are hap?y 10 perceive HAT Congress
IS progressing with great harnvny and despatch IN The
.laIzGton "i The gurcraucn aud IN passing such
fundamental Lass are necessary i"r people lhsl
emerged from state Of cDonal vassaI:s" 10 indrp"n-
deuc. and self COVER nIrn The three departments OF
government, wit: the Executive, Legislative" end ia
Iicsl are row in successful operation. When these
facts officially made known L; government, re-
cogni,io a! the independence ofTcx!s cannot w' any
sajrw %! justice Or propr@iy IL longer lsipon"d HE
p!sy steal ability .: the TEXANS ache. their laLcGu
"ace conceded in the report ana resolutions -! .r.
Clay Il the last session: and the President vas enTrT"t
cd 10 recognize their independence Whenever lie %"7 sat
ISL d that IN orderly government was c$tl5'sI"d ''ca.
plbc Of complying with the obligations OF an InG"Rrn.
dent power. THIS proof is furnished 10 the salts.
acpn rt The ucreGuIo'is a: ask a.ain, why
should the recognition of this gallant and c'Igncrug
people be longer delayed:
"'rEc Hon. William II. Wharton. Minister P!cnpo.
Tertiary from the Republic Of Texas to this vcranrnt
arrived on board tic schooner julius Caesar. with lis
family: aiso Colonel j. NJ. Wolfe. his Secretary. They
viii Immediately proceed to Washington City.
Ave understand The Minister Is instructed and cloth
cd with powers To procure the recognition Of tie indie
pcndrnce Of Texas and also her auucXa.iun To these
United States if practicable. We sincerely hope the
same success which Crowned theTannrs Ut Mn wharton:
whilst acling as commissioner during the past winter,
may attend him in ctitcling the above named results.
We have been ohiyin.!y furnished with The follow
ing copy ci letter from the President nt Texas
RErURLlC GF Texas, }
Columbia, N2v.3, Ic&G )
I" id,rari Hal, Esp:
g Deaf Silt gives pleasure to acknowledge the
receipt Of yours Of the l0tl u in which you DO lie
the honor 10 approve the Confidence extended 10 me ny
the people of Texas.
- 1t will indeed he sufficient for conglau.aton,
if those wcighly responsibilities which my ic"wcI!iznS
have devolyed upon me, be ultimately discharged Tor
the general good, without se!shness and without HTo-
r,sn; for those frequently The avenues tn pre-
:rncni, and 10 the pEcrugaLlyrs incident 20 80 high
station.
"Fos Texas Il wise and prudent administration in the
of her national existence, vii! be unTer-
sally cxpeced imposing upon the difficult and deli
cate task of setting in complete and successful operation
political body based upon principles 8" hazirdoGsiy as.
serted aud glorOusly maintained VI me, the world
large will doubtless expect, even more Than my poor
abilities can accomplish; while the friends of liberty and
human rights in common county, VIII lock with
tratenal svcitude to the guardian OF our deaIbough
privileges II will, ticreuTe, become the duty OF my
friends and of the friends OF Texas, TO lend rcncwedly
helping and sustaining hand IN the cause We have thus
warmly espOused.
.:Tlc constitutional Government! is at length farly
established, and have named my coadjutors in lis
management the Hon Stephen +. Austin, Srcrc aTy OF
State; Henry Smith, Secretary Of the Treasury; Thomas
j. Rrsk Secretary of War; S. Rhoais Fisher, Sscreta
~ Of the Navy and james Colliugworh: Attorney Ge
neral These all gentlemen to whom the several trusts
will he cuuidcd, aud thus hope, in the multitude Of
good counseurs be well fortified with those qualities
indIS O Observation-Disclosures,
my, decision, and strength
:: have seen and conversed with MIR. Bryan who is
still at this place and rapidly regalaing his health Ills
accDurs have passed Tie ud!tUrs Office. and believe
able t. adopt liquIdate: and finally settle
his claims
8. 1t will give me great pleasure at all times to hear
from YOU; and when the and almost Incessant Ia
bors Of nv station will admit me- to call 10 mind tho
friendly token OF your personal regard. Mcantmc-
| Ina sc the honor 10 remain,
Respectfully. your obi serv't. and friend.
SAN HOUSTON" /
The Texas graph contains the Inaugural Address
OF President Houston and Vice President Lamar.The
following is from General Houston IS Address: |
ga circumstance Of the highest import will claim the
attention of the court of Washington. In the election
which has recently transpired the important subject OF
annexation to the U. S. Of America submitted 10
The consideration Of the people They have expressed
their feelings and their wishes that moncntous sub
iect They have, with an unanimy unparalleled. de-
cia-ed that they will be reunited the great Republican
family OF the North. The appeal is made by willing
people Will our friends disregard IT. They have al.
ready bestowed upon their warmest sympalhies-
Their manly and generous feelings have been enlisted
in our behalf We are cheered by the hope that they
will receive 10 parcipancy of their civil, political
and religious rights and hail welcome into the great
family Of freemen Our mis- fortunes have been their
misor,uncs; sorrows ton, have been theirs, and
their joy at success, has been irrepressb!e."
Ths Congress of Texas arc anxious for annexation,