Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-28

that Tornel should desert HE protector and master and
that Crusade should be raised against Santa Anna,
where Is the physical aud moral force OF tic present adj
:nIs'rtiion 10 resist his clans you, that
his mere appearance al Campeachy, Vera Cruz, any
other point would suffice to bring 10 his banners, FIRST
great portion of that army who decst The idea of re-
turning To Texas-nnd next the clerical and monastic
party, if he feels inclined uphold them in their prv
lrers and preservation Of their property; should he
think 1t preferable 10 tenounce his former destc sys
TEN, and adopt such principles would promote the
prosperity OF the Republic and the advancement Of hbc
raj IDEAS, he would still find thousands Of MexcanS that
will carry him in triumph to the city Of hexicn.
Such Is Linz position OF this hitherto singular man
a'i This position cannot have escaped lie penetration IF
GcHrrai Houston, previously 20 his I'D riu lie line Of
policy in regard Ia him, winch he las iuip%cd.
Acc"rding to the Texas Telegraph, 1t appears that
President Houston sent message TO the Senate apprz
i;g them Of the determination To release Santa A ma
and 'eavc hin al liberty Ia 10 Westinghouse which
he asked The advice of that body The Senate,
after debate left the matter in the hands Of the
President, who Immediately released Santa Anna The
latter left after for the United States accompanied
by his Secretary Anone, and escorted by five cuyairy
soldiers TO The American territory. The Senate, sur
prIsed at this hurried procedure, then passed resolution
instrucng the President to explain t., Congress The
sons which had prompted hin! 10 release Santa Anna.
AS Houston enjoys the confidence Of the army and the
people, opposition shown AT Columbia to the
lease OF the prisoner
the Texans wan! their independence 10 be recognize
ed hy the United States and sincerely desire that their
republic should become member Of the grand American
Union, they will procure the recognition vi their nde
pcndence by Mexico in order 10 acquire and previous ~
the asking the annexation. This end Gun be obtained
bette: and sooner b. Santa Anna than any other man or
set Of
There are now about 1900 in camp farming the army
Of Texas, under General Felix Ious,"n bGl this
Der can be augmented in few days 10 4"OO
~ o. Stnn!nrd, Dec. IL
OIe my Shrcwdly suspect That the lle visit OF the
/ Mexican commissioners 10 Cuba their way SPAIN
1 huu q
corporation oil Gen Tacou, with tie forces OF Cuba,
TO acquire The ascendancy in Nrxicn fer Spain will! the
army OF Bravo, armed II against Texas This being
ELECTED, and the Mexican government and authorities
Bang subjected Spain; Texas might then be the "b.
eet Of attack by the combined power Of Spain and her
colonies
! Sisul any attempt under such threatening circum-
stances be made to annex Texas To the United States
: dsagrceuble forced with Spain mi ht he the con-
sequence and should government citizens prove
victorious they might be conlencd without seZn,
Texas, Mexico and Cuba and dcpriving Spain ol all
! her colonial territories in this hemisphere.
~. q Standard: Dec. ID.
| THE LIBERATION OF Santa hSNA--lhe following
count Of The liberation Of Santa Anna by Tie Texan
Government will be read with than ordinary in
terest. The history oil Texas is made up of Wonders
The invasion of Texas and lis attending occurrences
have no parallel in modern history. The battle OF San
Jacno and the capture oil Santa Anna, ex.raordi-
nary that they not beyond doubt: we would irel
inclined to consider t"m fabulous; and his release ot
which we lave Just received intelligence has 10 paIal.
lei in the temporary liberation and mission OF lie
guuS IL remains 10 be seen how history SO singular
ly commenced, will be continued.
The course of the Texan Government IN tins matter
strikes almost unaccountabe. The alleged design
is persuade this Government TO recognize the indie
pcndrnce Of Texas, and admit her into The Union We
how Santa Annas mission will promote tins
end. lie communicate no new iucts his character
is not respected and his will not be be-
licvcd. The whole mission s extraordinary. The man
3 In huta f,.rm
captive, is in the Serricc OF those who vanquIslIed
hn-a willing and tractabe slave There Is want OF
spirit and agnanmity in the conduct Ut tie fallen ~
rant which removes every feeling OF compassion, and
gains for lin unMtigacd and hearty contempt visit
ing Washington in this base and mental capacity: 1t is
not probable that he win any thing but lniany.
Every honorable man will regard him and his applica
ton with feelings Of marked aad contenptlous dsap
prubatGn The Texans would have doEe better had
they left their TO It's own merits ana our oeraity
4 question occurs to every minl-wiI Santa Anna OBJ
serve his treaty with Texas? Will the Leopard change
its spots; VIII he whose whole life has been tissue Of
falsehond and perdy, now with such inducements to
dishonesty, become pure and faithful. He will keep the
treaty nvicatc il his interests dictate tina! policy It in.
ere.l dictate its violation it will be reck!rsSly anped
upon.
to enter Mexico and fUne mt revolution there. This
policy wise and prudent; bot is extremely doubtful
whether Santa Anna, in the first place. will ATTEMPT II,
md in the next place. whether he will succeed. The
Texans cordially hated by the Mexican people, and
Santa Anna would, in any movement favorable 10 Tex.
be regarded the instrument Of that and in
consequence meet with suspicion and dtstrust. But
even he should be placed al the head Of the Mexican
Government, believe. that instead OF recognising The
indie prndencc of Texas he would use all his power 10
revenge his fancied real wrongs; and with his i'm
proved knowledge Of the condition Of Texas. he might
still be found formidable ioe.-Pcnn. Sentinel.