Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-08-30
LATE FROM TEXAS.

This party is composed almost exclusively of the hos
tile Indians Gazette.
LATE FROM TEXAS.
New ORLEASs, August 1G.-By the arrival yesterday
Of the schr. San Jacinto, days from Galveston we
learn that OIL the Sth of August, the Mexican sChr Ma
tda, which had been captured by the Texan schr OF
war Terrible arrived there under charge OF prize mas
ter She was bound from Sisal to Cnmpcachy, with
cargo Of lines, flour. corn, beans and cigars.
The Terrible had pursued and driven on shore Next
can schr which was lost; name not rccoected.
The schr Urchin, briggs Durango and Good Hope, had
left Galveston for Alatagorda with Texan troops Three
thousand Texans, under Gen. Rusk marching TO
Malamoras TO take possession thereof.
We have acknowledge the receipt of letter under
date of Galveston July 9, from W. P. Bradburn ono Of
the Kentucky volunteers who left this city some weeks
since in the sclr Flash The volunteers represented
to he in good Spirits and resolved Fever to see the lag
presented them Ly the ladies of Kentucky in the hands
of,be .:boody Mcxicans" Most Of the information which
this letter contains in relation Texas, had been antc!
raled by previous arrivals. 1t is sad: however, that
Gen. Houston is spoken Of as the next president
True american.
TrxAs-Through the politcness OF Capt. Lawrence
of the Texan army, (ate Lieutenant Of the buckeye
Rangcrs we have received New Orleans papeLs OF inc
Cd of August containing intelligence that will be found
in another column
Capt h., who is about returning TO Texas. states that
81 present. all is qiiet in Texas. The Texan army,
about three thousand strong, continually and rapidly
auGmcnting Provisions and ammunition are in great
abundance. and the army in high spirits. ltiscxpcctcd
that the army in few days will march for Mcamoras,
where the Mcxicans arc 5000 strong
The Buckeye Rangers under Capt Allen, had arrived
in Texas and were in fine spirits. They highly
compmenlcd by President Bnrnct and other officers OF
the government.
FOR TExAs.-We understand that a large majority Of
the Jefferson Grays volunteer company raised in pur
suancc Of the rcquison of Gen. Gaines, have deter
mined the Sabine in the character OF cmgrants
10 Texas if they cannot obtain leave to march 10 that
river, under the flag of the United States 1t expect
IL. thn
forms have been made, and transportation will be pro-
yidcd, trust difficulty will be experienced in pro.
cnring the requisite aid equip them for residence in
the republic. II would he pity the young
gentlemen 10 be disappointed They "turncd out for Il
fight, and they ought to have it. We learn the conpa
ny will consist of about sixty mounted men" as good
ever futtered. "-Louisrile -2dcertiser.
(FrOm The .Nrac Orleans Bee Of .qusust ~
The San Jacinto from Galveston: August 9th, brings
information that Mexican schr. called the Matilda ar
rived IA. Galveston prize to the Texan Man-of War
Terrible. She captured at Sisa bound to Cam
peachy--Cargo; lines, -four, corn, beans, DC. The
Terrible had chased shore and destroyed one other
schooner (namc not rrcollectcd)
The Trxian army commanded by Gen. Rusk with
5000 men had marched for Mutamoras.
LATER FROM TEXAS.
slip from the Naclcz Free Trader Of the 9Th inst,
confirms the following letter from VIM. Parker, Esq, OF
that place. just arrived there from Texas. 1t confirms
the intelligence previously received, of the arrival OF
Gen Gaines with U. S. troops at Nncogdochcs:
NArcHEz August 9Th.
Dear Sir: left Nacogdoches on Sunday morning the
23d ult. Previous 10 my leaving there, four compa-
mics Of United States troops, dragons, from Fort Tow.
had arrived; six companies Of infantry would be in
Nacogdoches the next day. making in all ten companies
Gen Gaines thinks with this force he will be able 10
keep the Indians quiet think il doubtful, and should
not be surprised if the Sabine should be the seat of an
Indian war.
Many afoat regards the Indians inten.
lions. One thing is certain-Bowes, the Cherokee Chief
says he is Colonel in the Mexican army, and will obey
their orders. Speaking Of the u States sending troops
across The Sabine, he says that Gen. Gaines dare not
cross the Sabine that he, Bowcs, knows the treaty
we'll as Gen. Gaines does.
The day previous to my leaving, four companies left
Nacogdoches for the Texan army; two of horse from
Red River. and two Of infantry from Kentucky,-jud
ing from their appearance, think they intend to play
The game out-they were all we'll armed and equipped
Two gentlemen came in from the army previous my
leaving bringing the that Com Gen. Lamar had
sent companies for Santa Anna 10 bring him to head
quarters they say, to try him for his life; the general
opinion is, however, that it is TO keep him safe. Gen.
Houston has written 10 the Commanding General, pro-
testing against this proceeding, and states reason,
that they had entered into treaty with Santa Anna;
that this treaty has been sent to the city of Aleyco that
Commissioners had also been sent 10 the United States,
neither of which has yet been heard FROM and that
he thinks in justice TO Santa Anna, they should wait
their decision.
Previous TO these gentlemen leaving, there appeared
10 be some misunderstanding as 10 the intention OF the
coonsis in appointing Lamar, not knowing their views,
whether he was to be commander Chief pro tenn
In order put the question al rest they took the vote;
when there appeared for Houston 1900 and for Lamar
300.
| have seen many from the army, friends of Houston
as we'll as enemies, and they all agree that man can
get the command from Houston and that it was never
he intention of President Burnet that any should
supersede him.
The Texan army is at Victoria, and the Mexican in
the neiehborhood of Matamoras, 300 miles distant
spent some time with Gen. Houston-his wound is heal
ing FAST and the Doctor says he in better health than he
has been for two years past He in fine spirits, and
told he would start for headquarters about three
weeks
slept at Gen. Gainess camp few hours-The old
hoe from