Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-22
LATER FROM TEXAS.

NEW ORLEANS. April S.-Nc have been requested ny
our news collector to state that several gentlemen direct
from Texas confirm the statement previously made by
him of powder kegs being found in the nur barrels OF
the schooner P,.cann. Re states that one gentleman
AYERS that he himself saw :}G0 Of the krgs Doubtless
this was without the knowledge or consent OF Lachare
* Co., who forwarded the flour.
The rumor that had been current in The city Tor 4
couple Of days, confirmed BY the arrival last eve
ming Of the schooner Equity from Brazoria Capt Mar
tin of that schooner states that Col Tanning PTcirfring
TO Join the Texan Army then concentrating nj Monte
yuma on the Colorado river had blown up the fort at
Goliad where he was garrisoned, and completely de-
nolishcd the With The 500 troops under his com
rnand he then cnt his way through the Mexican army,
cncamped in the shborhood, and effected junction
with the Texans under General Houston. A decisive
action was daily expected between Santa Anna and
Houston The Mexican army amounts to nearly hnHo
men, infantry and cavalry the Texans to about 2'Oo
more determined than we'll cquipt.
Santa Anna has prosecuted his intention oil cxtern
mating the TEXANS Amrccably to his positive and per-
sonal orders, none are exempted from slaughter, n any
sex or are over ten wears. Several and children
la We therefore been brought hilhcr in the Equity.
refuge from destruction. All the Texans capable OF
bearing arms have volunteered been summoned 10 the
conflict but Houston and his forces are anxious Tor
vengeance as we'll victory. he has resolved, If posi-
bic TO bring The 10 speedy issue; and cXPe the
invaders from the country.
Previous to blowing up the fort at Goad, the Odd
March, the Georgia volunteers, consisting Of 40 men
under Col Ward, attacked body Of GOO Nlexcans at
Reurio - OF whom are reported 10 have been Killed
and the rest routed. 1t is also stated Tint on the 2th
u Gen Houston attacked The advanced guard Of the
Mexican army, which rcpcled on the main body;
and some prisoners were TAKEN among whom were two
spes Of the enemy.
It is also stated that the brig Privilege which sailed
hence with provisions for the Mexican army, had been
captured by the Texan cutters.
It had been rumoIcd that the Aex;cans had captured
MaIagorda; but this is doubted
may be we'll that citizens should reflect that the
rplat of
declaration OF independence by the TEXANS. Previous
TO that doubts ght reasonably have been entertained Of
the proprriy n Interfering consequence OF The ALI
ance treaties between the United States and Mexico
This position has been totally altered by Texas being de-
clacd free and sovereign people so that Texas is now
placed in the position with regard to the Aerl-
can Union, the Contcderacy OF the Thirteen Uni.
ted States with regard TO the nations OF Europe,
after our Declaration Of Independence had Gccn pro-
claimed. Before that event, the Continental nations
of Europe doubted the prcprlcy OF interference, IN
consequence of their treaties with Engand but aer
it, France and Spain willingly and openly conntenanc-
cd and supported our Revolutionary struggles The
United States, dissoving their connection with Great
Britain became sovereign nation: Texas having dis
solved her connection with Mexico, has become dis.
tnc nation. Any support consequently given TO Texas,
cannot he considered given against Mexico, accord
ing TO international lawTcxas being no longer an in
trgGal part of the Mexican empire.
If we were anxious that Revolutionary struggles
should be supported well countcnanccd by France
Texas which we desired and required when placed in ST.
miIar circumstances Where would then be- the mag
nannlly and spirit of Liberty among The citizens Of the
American Union :-B0e.
PROCLAMATION.
Citizens of TEXAS But recently called 10 discharge
the Executive duties Of your Government II is with IN
exprcssibe regret that observed the slightest indica
ton Of alarm among TO provide for and protect
our wives and children, is sacred duty, prompted by
nature and sanctioned BY every manly feeling. But
in the manner of dschargng that duty we may com.
nit many and fatal errors. The best security for
families is 10 BE- found in gallant bearing before the cne
my Our army is in the field, and preparing 10 meet,
and it ever Inns DONE TO rePe! that enemy General
Houston calls for rcnoGcrmcnts small accession TO
his noble band, will enable him 10 advance and specdi
" chaslise the presumption Of the invader. Rally,
then, fellow citizens, TO the standard Of freedom
Let not every idle rumor circulated perhaps by tho artl-
fees of the enemy 10 para your hands or divert your
thoughts from grand purpose, the Independence
of Isras. By an unbroken unanmity Of voices, you
hay declared that Texas shall be free, sovereign and
independent" Let US, with equal unannlty resnlve 10
sustain that dcclaation TO raiy 1t with ourhearts and
if need be- seal it with blood Our fathers achiev-
ed their emancipation, and abundanty rewarded
for their tolls But they perscvered through many reYer-
ses; surmoun,rd many disasters and gorously triumph
cd We have sustained no reverscs he 1ali OF lie
Alamo is the surcst guarantee Of our ultimate success
That Spartan band, who so nobly pcrtsheo there,
have queathcd example which ought and will
be initiated; and have inflicted on the enemy terror
and loss that is equivalent 10 de!cat Rally then,
fellow citizens to the standard Of your country. While
the army between your families and the enemy they
are safe reinforce and sustain that army, and our wives
and children are secure from pollution. i he govern.
ment will remove 10 Harrisburg but that removal Is not
the result Of ay apprehension that the enemy are near
US 1t was resolved upon rs measure conducive 10 the
common good before AIRY such report was IN circulation,
and it has no, been expedited by such report
Again, | conurc you, fellow citizens, listen not to
cvpry rnnor that runs trumpet-tongued through the
country. The governmen, is periectlng arrangements
as rapidly possible to insure the transmission OF oiI'
caI intelligence. which they and you may rely win
confidence.
Let us acqu ourselves like grid up the IONS OF
our minds and by one united, prompt and energetic e1'
erlion turn back this impotent invader; and planting
our standard upon the banks of the Rio Grande dictate
TO him the terms of mutual recognition
DAVID S. BURNETT.
aE tEE Coli, I'M