The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-23
From the Standard.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 25. The schooner Colonel Tanning arrived last evening from Yelasco.
 In the Texas Telegraph of the 9h inst, it is stated that company of Mexieans have made ncursions irl- 10 San Antonio, to obtain forage and annoy the resi- dents of that place.
 It IS stated that the cargo of the last prize taken hy the privaeer Tom Toby, consisted of sugar. coffee and flour; and was very valuable
 The Congress was engaged in discussing among other bills one granting bounes of lands to voun- teers ; and anotherto charter Bank of Commerce and Agriculture A compensation bill passed both houses.
 he same paper contains the inaugural addresses of President Houston and Vice President Lamar-That ot General Houston is brief and happy in it's express ion; but we regret that the late hour at which 1t was received prevents giving 1t entire
 lie commences with aluson to his being elected president at such time, when Texas as country is ot peculiar interest in the eye of foreign nations A spot oi earth the says, almost wholly unknown to the geography ot the age, almost destitute of resources comparatively few m numbers--we modestly remon- straed against oppression and when invaded by nu- merous host, We dared to proclaim our independence and to strike for freedom the brest of the oppress ns. We are only in the outset of the campaign of liberty. Futuflty has locked up the destiny which awaits our people.'
 He recommends treaties to be immediately made with all the Indian tribes the froners and having shown the necessity of vigilance in being prepared to defend ther country he nsinuates a comparison be- tween the honorable conduct of the Texians towards theT enemy, winch the Mexicans repaid with savage ferocity and national villany.
 Having noticed William Chrsty Esq within ,he bar. te said, sIhere sits gentleman within my view whose personal and political services to Texas have been n valuable lie was the first in the U. States to espouse our cause. Ills purse ever open to our necessi- tles. Ills hand was extended to. OUT aid His nre sence among us and his return to the embraces of his friends will inspire efforts in behalf of our cause Houston then spoke highly in favor of annexnr Iexas as soon as possible 10 the American union.
 In resighng hts sword as geaerassimo he seems to have studied appropriate effects for having paused for few seconds Tn his discourse, he disenoaged i, and sad, It now becomes my duty to make presen- alton of this sword the emblem of my past oficep He paused again, firmly grasping the sword with both hands, while he eyed it with farewell yet not despon- oing iook and concuded-sI have worn it with some humble pretensions in defence of my country; and should danger again call for my services, expect to blood and my lfe.' T From the New Orleans Standard.
 CABINET OF TEXAS
 honouraee Samuel Houston, President.
 stephen F. Austin, Secretary of State
 M. E. Lamar, Vice President.
 Henry smith, Secretary of the Treasury.
 Thomas J. Rusk, Secretary of War.
 B. Rheads Fisher, Secretary of the Navy. l James Colngsworth, Attorney General
 William Il. Wharton has been appointed Commis sloner to our Gevernment, and take passage in the Juiius Caesar, to sail in few days. for this port. 4 Rsroeot'oa q Blockade by ths Presdent ot Tsros
 whereas 1t hath heretofore been soIemnly proclaim ed and published, under the authority and by the ae, o the Government nd nter;,, rr ,b., )n,,hfc y - '