Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-10

ing the least inquiry even looking once behind Inc
house al which Mr.. Slaughter dined the only occu
pied one in the place. MIR. Johnson (mcrchant of
Nacogdoches) who fed with the rest had particular bu-
sness that obliged him TO RETURN but his approaching
the town. he met with party of Mexcans who eiyiy
accos,cd him. wishing to be shown the way Houston
army, they intended to join him. Johnson did not
wait 10 make reply but took to his heels, and thereby
contributed in great measure 10 confirm The report
previously made. The settlers Of Rnbersons cUlony
represented being in awkward prr,Iicanrnt,
from the circumstances of the Brasos and other rivers
hsi in all unusually swollen state which renders their
removal miracticablc. The Mexican horde are encamp-
cd in their immediate neigbohnnd. while they are left
unprotected, all tl'sc capable of bcaling have
repaired 10 The STANDARD Of Texas, leaving but wo
men and children"
The N. Orleans Bulletin Of the 3d. gives the state
ment of Col Darlington Of A aLama, that Seen. Hous-
tun was encamped the west of B:assos at Cruces
very strong position, With an aggregate force OF about
23OO men, and daily increasing. The troops also
in high spirits. The Mexican army, the I'd Of April,
ut Bastrap the Colorado Texas is broken up,
and all the women and children are fleeing, and in the
most deplorabe condition. The inhabitants Of Natcil-
toches have subscribed largely many supplies
Tor the relief OF the ngilives On the 18th April Ma
coSdoches was safe, but deserted. On the first pr,
COL Darlington left the body of ugtves in The fork be.
tween Navasoto and Brassos in Robinsons colony. The
Indians openly hostile in the neighborhood, and
should the Neraso continue up, the inlabunts are at
the mercy OF the Mcxcans, should they appear the
San Antonio road. Gen. Gaines was encauiped in Will
knsons old camp, east of the Sabine, with force estl-
mated about GOO men, AS to the gathering of the In
dams on the Sabine, COL Darlington says he knows no.
thing, and thinks there is for The destruction
and breaking up Of Nacogdoches." O.
letter from New Orleans Of the 23d published in the
Philadelphia lnquircr States that Gen Ganess has or.
dered up the balance of the troops from Fort Jesup and
all the regiment of Dragons except the detachment
that is serving in Florida. The utmost activity prevails
hare in the Quarter Department; and within
days, immense supplies have been sent up 10 NatchI.
loches among which 5G0OU0 full raons, 1000 tents
I,,,E rT
large supplies Of camp cquipuge, ammunition, &c. &c
and every thing indicates serious campaign. Gen.
Gaines, you will perceive has called upon Louisiana
Mississippi and Tennessee for 10 900 men, each, and he
will have the whole Of them by the lst Of june though
Governor says he has funds at his command for
that purpose, that will not prevent, as both men and
monty will be fnrhcoming.
Our Government are making preparations to meet
any emergency the Sabine. On Friday last bill
reported by Mr. Canbreleng for appropralIng one
million Of dollars 10 the defence Of the Western frontier,
predicaled the following documents
"WAR DEPARTMENT, May 4, 1886.
"SIR-ln January last orders given to Major
General Gaines 10 take measures for the defence Of The
western frontier Of Louisiana. Events which were then
passing in Texas led to the belief that state of things
might arise requiring the nterposon Of the Govern
to protect the inhabitants OF that portion of the u
States from the calamilies Of war.
"Ihere placed, subject TO Gen. Gaines orders
three regiments of infantry and seven companies OF
drauuons and he instructed prevent by force if
necessary any armed parties from crossing the boundary
line into the territory Of the U. States. He also in
formed, that the thirty third article Of the treaty with
Mexico imposes upon both of the contracting parties the
duty of preventing all hostile incursons on the part OF
the Indians into the possessions OF the ote and he was
directed to take the necessary measures Tor fulfilling this
obligation the part OF the United States e was also
instructed if called upon by the civil authority for any
aid towards enforcing the laws having relation TO the
neutral duties Of the u States 10 render such assist
the laws prescribe and he referred to the
district attorneys Of the two districts of Louisiana for
6 Of
his duty might arise. He was also particularly ad.
vsed, that the duty Of the u States 10 remain
trcy neutral and 10 the neutrality to be respected
"By information recently received from Gen Gaines,
it appears that he considers necessary that his force
should be increased, with view 10 afford proper proec
ton the frontiers. lie has, therefore, called upon
each Of the Governors Of Louisiana Mississippi, and
Tennessee for brigade and upon the Governor Of Ala
bama for battalion Of militia; the whole or as many Of
them practicable, TO be mounted He reports that
the Mexican forces rapidly approaching the border
and he anticipates that they have reached The
vicinity OF the Indians, these will Join IN the Contest
and that the Indian force will respect boundary line
And The operations in Texas as described by General
Gaines fail produce unavorablc effect upon
the cruel disposition and predatory habits Of the Indians
80 have, therefore, the honor TO sugges. to the Com
nee Of Ways and Means the proprety of m aPpropria
tion of one million of dollars 10 drfay the expenses al
tending the Gernce of the Western Frontier Of the w.
States be expended under the direction of the Sccretu
~ of War, coniomubly to the provision OF the act OF
April 5th 1882, making appropriations tor the support
OF the army.
81 send, for the information of the committee, q let
ter from the QuartcrmaSter- General
Very respectfully,
Your most ubedient servant,
Lew. CASS.
Hon. G. c. CAMpnELESG,
Chairman Committee Hays and MAINS,
House of Representatives,"
"QuARrERMAsrERG ESERAL's OFFICE,
Washington city, MAY 3, 1886.
"Sin The operations The frontiers of Texas will
require large appropriations have requisition on my
table for one hundred thousand dollars for that service
and have dollar TO meet it. have received lei
ter from the Assistant Quarermasler at Natchtoches
reporting that he had found great difficulty in obtaining
land transportation for five companies The wagons
and horses, as we'll mules for packing, must be taken
from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee. Should the ope-
raons BE- continued through the season on the scale in
dictated by Gen. Gaines acquisitions, million OF dol
lars will probably be required for the service Of this De-
partment alone have the honor TO be, sir,
Your ubedient servant,
TIL. S. JESUP,
Qunrttrmuser- General
The Hon SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington City"
"'WAR DEPARTMENT,
May S. 1886
"srR In consequence of The iu,maton contained in
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