Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-07-23

pendence would be listened to by the
Mexicans.
Nv this arrival we learn also thatl
1000 Mexican troops were at Meta !
at the Neuces, and 6OOOI
at Saltillo. !
It appears that orders were issued
bv the Cabinet Of Texas, to the army,
to proceed forthwith towards the Rio
Grande, and meet their invaders.
When the Urchin sailed, Santa
Anna and suite were still in confine
ment at Columbia, about 40 miles
from Veiasco, on the Brasos river.
The above intelligence seems to be
confirmed by the following extract
from the New Orleans Courier Of the
afternoon Of the Cd inst.
Captain Reed Of the steamer Cas-
plan, arrived last night from Natchi-
Itoches, informs US that 1000 Mexi-
can troops had marched into Texas,
on the goth ult. and reached Gaude-
loupe. The Texans under General
Rusk had retreated. So there are at
the present time not less than seven
thousand Mexicans in the very CEN
tre of Texas, and other forces are
preparing at Matagorda. Particulars
confirm these accounts. Therefore,
10 committee has been appointed to
receive contributions to assist the
Texans, aud furnish pecuniary aid to
certain volunteers who have arrived
in our city, for the purpose Of trans
porting themselves to Texas.-Louis.
Jour-, July Ii.
| SURVEYING AND EXPLORING ExpEpI-
TON TO THE Pacific OCEAN AND SoUrH
SKAs.-We learn that the President
has given orders to have the explor-
ing vessels fitted out, with the least
possible delay. The appropriation
made by congress was ample to en-
sure all the great objects contempla-
ted by the expedition, and the Exc
cutive is determined that nothing
shall be wanting to render the expe-
dition in every respect worthy the
character and great commercial re-
sources Of the country.
The frigate Macedonia, now under
going the rough repairs at Norfolk.
two briggs OF two hundred tons each,
one or more tenders, and store ship
ofcompetent dimensions, is, we un-
derstand, the force agreed upon, and
to be put in state of immediate prep
aration.
Captain Thomas Ap C. Jones, an
officer possessing many high qualities
for such service, has been appoint
ed to the command; and officers for
the other vessels will be Immediately
selected.
The Macedonia has been chosen
instead Of sloop Of war, on account
Of the increased accommodations she
will afford the scientific corps, a de-
par,ment the President has determin-
ed shall be complete in its organiza-
ton; including the ablest men that
can be procured, so that nothing
within the whole range of every de-
partment of natural history and phi
losophy shall be omitted.
Not only on this account has the
frig.te been selected, but also for the
purpose Of a more extended protec-
ton of our whalemen and traders;
and to impress on the minds of the ma
Itives a just conception of our charac-
ter, power, and policy. The frequent
disturbances and massacres commit
ted on our seamen by the natives in
habiting the islands in those distant
seas, make this measure the dictate of
humanity.
We understand also, that to J. NJ
Reynolds, Esq. the President has Civ
|en the appointment of Corresponding
Secretary to the expedition. Between
this gentleman and Captain Jones
there is the most friendly feeling and
harmony of action. The cordiaIIty
they entertain for each other, we
trust, will be felt by all, whether cit
izen or officer, who shall be so fortu-
nate as to be connected with the ex-
petition.
WAsHINGroN's FAREWELL AppREss.
The long mooted question Of the
writer Of Washington's Farewell ad-
dress, is we have reason to know on
the point of being settled by the pub
LEGATION Of Mr.. Madison's manuscript
writings. At the close of the first
Presidential term Of Washington, he
wrote to Mr.. Madison to draw up for
him his farewell address to the peo-
Mo Of tho Initial SAaAo. I'LL