Litchfield enquirer., 1836-12-15
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Il E6UI t6E f4EIIalNTtlIlI8 0Ets ~ MEXICO AND TEXAS G five are tO credit popular rIlmof, tlle par ent country has signifed her disposition to acknowledge the independence of her reffac- tory daughter. Commissioners have arrived t is Said, in Texas from Mexicos with full powers t0 effect the release of Santa Anna, for which purpose they have had a meeting with him, in the presence of General Austin which was very satisfactory to all parties.- The following document has been communi- cated to us from most respectable source ana ls valuable as disclosing the secret arti- cleS of agreement between thelate President of Texas. Burnet, and General santa Anna, for the release of the latter. How our cor. respondent came by it we are not informed, but hlS name IS guarantee for its veracitv.
 Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Command er-in-Chief of the army of operations, and President of the Mexican Republic, soIemnly pledges himself before the established gov ernment of Texas, to the fulfilment of the fol- lowing articles as he is therein concerned
 list. He shall not take mp arms, or influence any party whatever to take them against the people of Texas during the present struggle for independence. .
 2d. He shall dictate the requisite orders, that the Mexican troops should evacuate the Texan territory during the shortest space of time.
 Sd. He will prepare matters in the govern ment ot Mexico in such manner as to insure the best reception to the deputation that is to be sent there by the government of Texas, so that by means 0f Negociation, every thing may be satisfactorily adjusted, and the inde- pendence of Texas at once acknowledged as agreed in the present convention. ra
 4th. A treaty of commerce, amity, and boundaries shall be entered into between Mexico and Texas, but the boundaries of the latter shall not extend beyond the Rio Bravo del Norte. 5Gji. tt
 9th. The immediate departure of General Santa Anna for Vera Cruz, for the full fulfil ment of his solemn engagements, the Texan government shall dispose his voyage without further loss of time.
 9th. The presents being binding on both sides, it shall be signed by duplicate, and it shall remain secrcted and sealed until the negotiations have been carried into effect, when this document shall be placed into the hands of General Santa Anna, it being ul- derstood that no usage is to be made of it un- less there should be an intractiOn by one of the contracting parties. "
 Port of Vclasco, May 14tt, 1886.
 (Signed) ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA,
 DAVID G. BURNETT, President,
 T. CoLLINeswoRTH, Sec'y of State, l D. f1ARDEMAN, treasurer, 4,4-t
 P. H. GRAYsoN, Attorney Genl.
 It is said that both Houses of Congress were opposed to Santa Anna's release, and that up- on more mature reflection, they had referred the matter to the Executive, and it was pre- stunned that he would be let off.
 The Mexican army, remained inactivc- and from all accounts had intention of in- vading Texas-they had as much on hand as they could do, to fight each other. j FROM FLoRIDA-By the express mail we have advices from Jacksonville, via Charles ton and Baltimore, to tho 24th of November The Courier of that date contains a letter from Col. Mills, confirming the accounts re- ceivcd a few days ago, of two actions with the Scminoles, by the forces under General Call. The Withlacoochee was crossed on the 18th of Nov. with the friendly Greeks, commanded by Col. Pierce, three hundred regulars, and Col. Mills battalion of East tachment of the Tennessee volunteers en- countered and defeated the Indians at Warm Spring, not very far distant from the Wahoo Swamp, supposed to be about 400 strong; l9 were md dead after the action. Next day, Gov. Call met, it is supposed, the whole body of the enemy in the Wahoo Swamp, and at- ter short brush, it being night, he thought it best to retreat short distance, to encamp, where he intended to remain until he effect ed a junction with the other division of the army. The whole American force that had left Fort Drane, is 22OO.-N. Y. Star.
 Correspondence oJ the W. Y. Daily Express %2s@a- s4 Ha WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. : An hour and half has finished the Con- gressional labors of the day-bringing to- gether and separating the multitude of Con- gressional law-makers. As usual upon the first day of the session nothing was done be- yond the formal organization of both Houses. The Senators met at twelve o'clock-the two new Senators from the new State of Arkan- sas being among the number. Both were sworn into office, after which solcmnities an interesting game of chance, established by the laws and customs of the land, was play ed by the two Senators. The judge was his honor" the Vice President, and the jurors the remaining Senators. The game was this Two Senators had made their appearance from a new State at the same time. Both were appointed by their legislature to serve for six years. The Constitution of the Uni ted States forbids it, and appoints the reme- dy of drawing lots by the two parties for the longer time of service. Lots, therefore, were drawn, Chree numbers, one, two and three having been placed ill box.) The member drawing the highest number is successful and of course serves for four or six years, q know not which) while his competitor must vacate his seat at most in two years. This ceremo- ny over, letter addressed to the Vice Presi- dent was read, announcing the resignation of MT. Lowry as Secretary of the Senate. MT. Mechan, one of the Clerks of the Senate, was