Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-04-29

~ eIr d.uity take up the subject and have
dnae no less than TO rcrnand The co;nbatanls Mr.
hynun aPfrarS since that memorable evening TO have
been more upon the reserve, and u have given trouble
TO the House. But M. Wise still, continues to rave,
Fcci'e, and madden round The land.
TEX4S
letter from Natchcz, in the u States Telegraph)
states that "the Hon. Wm. S Archer, and DR.. Cooke
OF Virginia, Mr.. Ross, Mr. BIackiord and several other
young gentlemen also from Virginia. Kentucky and
Tennessee, accompanied Mr.. Quitman and Gen Felix
Houston will follow in the in the course Of
two weeks.
IN our preceding columns. we received BY ycster.
day mn further accounts from The theatre of war
Among these is the Louisiana Advertiser or the 18th
April, which states that Captain Horton left Goiod
on the 18th ultimo, informs us that Colonel Fannn
having taken his line Of march that day. at the
head Of SEC men, was attacked by the Mexican army
consisting of from 1900 TO 2000 about nire miles from
Golad. Our informant commanded tho advanced guard
consisting OF only % men, which off from the
main army; they remained in view of the battle for about
h:ccu'tls OF hour, and hearing Of it for about
two hours. During the time they were in view the
Mexican cavalry made two unsuccessful charges Fan
min army the Mexcans, lie thinks, must have los.
least half their number in these charges The attack
was made about o'clock in the evening, and continued
about hours and half {Ie is unable 10 state par
cu!ary how the battle terminated; he cncamped within
SIX miles OF the battlefield that night and heard the f.
rim. of cannon next morning Having remained ten DAYS
within shout 10 miles Of the place where the battle
fought he unable during the time to get any correct
account Of lis result Capt ii. had two skrlnshes with
tie MrXc1nS about 80 number, the Gay previous to
the attack Col Fannin They could observe three Of
the Mexican horses going oil unniounted-Capt II. s
arce III lhrsc skirnshcs consisted of about TO five
Col. Ward despatched on the 9TH ut with mis-
sion, (uny % men, about 90 miles from Goi:ad to the
relief Of Captain King who had bcen taken prisoner BY
the Alrxcans with % OF s men, (sx being kIIled) An
engagement took place on the ll,h-Co. W. was at.
tackled within % miles Of the mission by 1900 Of the
Mexcans lie rcreatei into the Mission without the loss
of man 81 Of the !'leAcans fell He fought them
from half pas. Z. M till nine Of the evening
Ward then rct!cated towards Copano. The latest ac
counts from him stated that he making his way i'll.
To the settlements between the San Antonio and the
Guodauupc rivers, towards C1p.nn On the night,
i'll the town Of Waloorc three nf cur citizens
dcrcd By the Mexican citizens Dr. Harrison (snn Of
Gen. w. Harrison Of Ohio, was unong The number 0!
these unfortunate victims.
We find in the Columbus (ticorgia) Herald of the
l9' letter from Cen Bathune, board tic Drhab.
the Mississippi river the 7rh inst which gives the
following disastrous accounts Of Fannins fate -
tannin sustained great many charges in quick sue.
ccsson, sustaining some damage, and doing much
cuon; and kept etieang during the fight, which last
ed the greater putt OF day. until he gained some pos.
oak woods when the Mexicans ceased their charges, but
closely invested The place all sides Here annn
ceiYcd propositions from the enemy and capitulate up
the pro.Hsc Of the Mexicans, that they should be
treated prisoners Of Their were immcGi-
aely secured and the morning they all shot,
SAGE Mc NFce tcNO FanDin alliNtu
in Texas, but not in time 10 see her husband
This breach of faith is horrible and speaks Santa Anna
The greatest assassin Of the age. Ii is said tina, this
ster is moi sparng Of usf the following account
may be depended on:
(from tire Louisville Journot)
!Col. Lewis, Commissioner from Texas, has stated to
US fact. which, when known, will show the Pr"v" Of
the United States that portion OF them; even n"", are
secure from the Vaccinations Of Santa Anna, the
Mexican butcher. few weeks ago, Col. NANNY. com.
mander OF the u. S. garrison at Fort Jessup. situated
about 20 miles from the Sabine accidentally learned that
influential Mexican, living or ~ miles from that
place, had received tion Santa Anna important com
munica,ion Gel NJ, suspecling mischief and resolved
exercise the utmost vigilance, Immediately sent cut
or under his command, who had the good
fortune obtain possessu OF Inc original letter In Santa
Annas hand writing, which they placed IN the hands
Of their commander. The letter urged the Mexican 10
the Indians in his vicinity against the lexians
and to promise them, if necessary The full possession
Of all the Texan lands alter the determination OF the
inhabitants. Another Injunction was, that he should,
by himself, through emisSaries: excite the slaves OF
Louisiana rise up and cut the Threats of their masters
and then under the promise OF unlimited rewards, 10
jnn the Indians in laying waste the TeXian country.
Col Nj having read the letter, instantly despatched it
TO the Government. Of the United States at Washington
There can be mistake TO these facts. Col. NJ
stated them in pei son Geo {. Childress, the Minis
ter from the Texian Convention 10 Washington city and
Mr. Childrcss stated them 10 our informant, Col Lewis
We refer also TO the letter from member Of Congress
in Washington this days Enquirer, for additional items
about this Mexican cut-throat.
Tic insulting 7yrant-S2N'I.3 .9N.N.3.
To the Editors. "WAsHINGToN City, April 2t.
congratulate you the result of the Virginia Elec-
lions. Notwithstanding the various influences cuculat-
ed excite prejudice, the triumph of Democracy is
certain and the friends Of the Administration may
sonably anticipate decisive triumph in the Pre-
sdcnlai election, when the popular suffrage will con-
verge single question Coming events cast their
shadows before the and think the signs Of The times
cannot we'll be mistaken, and that is, that the party
which Processes be united only in object that Of de-
feang the election Of the "magieian, will itself be de-
cisirely ovehrown and scattered into It's original rag-
ments. ,-;..-
:: Rumors are thick as to event, in Texas, and Of
the designs of the arch Tyrant Santa Anna. 1t is said
that Col Fannin with his corps Of about 800 men had
surrendered, under promise that they should be en-
a1ged their parole of honor not to serve again
during the war, and then murdered in cold blood
this however wants confirmation. 1t is also said
that a correspondence has been detected, IN which
Santa Anna was attempting to engage numerous Indian
tribes unite with him against Texas, under promise
of besowng that Province upon then-and that he was
attempting through agents excite the Louisiana slaves
10 insurrecton under promise to bcslow That State
upon them, and maintain them in possession of it. l
doubt the latter as think Santa Anna has too much
sense to enter upon such enterPrize-Tbe:e Is no
doubt that he has said he could plant the Mexican flag
upon the dome Of The American capitol at Washington;
and ii is said he has grossly nsulted the American Con-
sui at Mexico. Ever nee the Texan revolution COM
menced. have feared thei American Government would
ultimately be involved in it. think that true policy
would be non-nterference yet if in the vlcissitudes
of war, neutrality shall not be respected il may
become necessary TO teach the gnsconading Tyran,
that there much greater probability of the Stars and
Stripes being planted the ba,llements Of Mexico,
than the Mexican flag being planted on the dome al
/ Washington.
"There has nothing TRANSFERRED in relation to any
collation. for the purchase Of Texas which authorizes III
Various newspaper statements and specuat"ns upor No
subject | am inclined 10 the opinion tiiat tn ,Lc,e
negotiation on foot, and think it dot prOt,h the Ter
will be, ii Santa Anna succeeds soPp,e, 10 far he will
ian instruction. as there is tease ,nna1rnlv