Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-20

ssas.,,S 5 bo uarti,s Now rccollect what was said
on this subject in or conference Of the % e
last month"; aud admit that the dssTe OF 'ns 70
ment is most Just; il cannot be oticr 'aoh t'c ~I "
the MEXICAN Government. The only p"t"t on w"ich
should BE- happy you would inform ms IL oeef taat
all proceedings in this affair should be cohEueIed W'S
sclcarness and perfect , ouo,ss ,hove
doe. ibe Executive these United States perchance in
trnd 10 convey the idea, that he recognises limits, which
arenot those expressly determined in the second article
of the treatyIbetween the two countries?
think, sir, you will see that am induced to put 'hs
question: by the interest which take in preventing apy
equivocal false Interpretation, which might ieao !"
disturbance of the friendly relations between 'he CIV
Governments.
l am, sir, with due respect,
Your most obcdent servant, ", ,Nz.s
J. n. DE CASTILLO LANeA''
@ Translation .ssu.,s
n n, HIM thu Forsyh serretarycf State Of the T. j.
~ "'' 1io" '0'' Y.sHlsoroN, April q, 1886
r.,:,,d Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
plcnoo,en,iarS Of the Mexican Republic, has read with
49,; r 5000 cf the newspapers published in Tennessee
and Kentucky, that Felix Huston, ESQ., OF Natchez is &C
tuay engaged the former OF those States, en''stins
cIo,b;,r and arming, at his expease, corps vi
von,,cers the number of which rs expected to be no
less than Ave hundred with whom he proposes 10 march
10 Texas the beginning Of the ensuing month OF May,
in order to increase the forces of the rebel coons
Such at least is the deduction to be drawn from let
ter Of his published in several Of TIE newspapers, OF
which the undersigned has the honor to send one to The
Honorable John Forsyth, Secretary OF State OF these
United States order that having it, the Federal
Government may take such measures as, in Its conccP
ton, may appear sufficient 10 arrest the plan when
Huston proposes to carry into execution iii Contempt OF
the laws of the country ITSELF well as of the most o.
vous and acknowledged principles OF international law
The undersigned might also denounce to MIR. Forsyth
other Of tho nature which now in progress
in the said States OF Tennessee and Kentucky in con-
sequence doubt of the sort of crusade which has been
preached there by persons calling themselves commits
Texas:
company at Nashville at the expense OF the ladies OF
that city. But TIE undersigned has had the satIsac'
ton of knowing that some OF these acts have ALREADY AZ
traced the notice of the American Government, and
have mered its disapprobaton he does not consider
necessary 10 spend time at present in ennmeratng
and planning of evils which may perhaps have been
already, in great measure, acknowledgements to the
equity and foresight of the Department of State.
the undersigned Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentary Of the Mexican Republic, avalls him
self of this opportunity to repeat to the Honorable John
Forsyth Secretary of State CT these United States, Tile
assurances of his esteem and high consideration
M. E. DE GOROSTIZA.
Printed enclosures in Mt Goros,zas note Of April
1886. (Fro.s the kcnsueky Gezstss1
The following is an extract OF letter from Col Aus
tin dated Nashville, and which has been politely handed
us for publication: The greatest enthusiasm pervudes
all ranks and here in favor of the cause OF Texas
The ladies' of Nashville have offered to furnish the means
Of armnG and transporting company OF volunteers TO-
Texas it is now raising and will soon be ready. This
generous and disnterested act of patriotism worthy of
Imitation and will fill abrigh page in the brilliant record
Of female magnanmity and devotion to the cause OF IL
berry, of philanthropy, sndelgon. Sceh'is The cause
of Texas; contending for the right Of selfgo
vernmen and Of worshpping God according to the die
tate5 efour conscience. Our object is Independence.
hope that the great andatrotic State OF Kentucky will
Join her sister Suites ofthe South in aiding fine
field presented for the entepsng This contest once
over and it will soorbe oycr and Texas will rise aad
prosper very rapidly
The following m extract OF letter from Felix Hus
H.. - ptr,oN
for the Texan service MIR. Hasten, who has been for
years eminent and successful lawyer OF Misss-
sipp was born and educated in this State, where he was
distinguished for his talents, his lofty sense OF honor,
and his bold and chivarous daring If any OF our friends
are DESTROYS Of going Texas to aid in the struggle for
independence, they cannot 90 under Drawer and
accomplished leader. We particularly arite the aten.
ton Of emgrants to an article under the head OF Tex.
as" in our paper of to-day 1t from of
unques,ionabe authenticity, and the information
tanned in it may be Of service.
NarcHEz, March 4, 1886.
DEAR SIR: You will be surprised probably TO hear
that going to Texas, but such is the case con-
template starting about the first of May, and expect 10
take with me about 500 emigrans. am making Prera.
ration for arms ammunition, unifosns &C., SC. at an
expense of $4,000, and shalt haze rendezvous and
begin TO send on snPrlos by tho 6r,t of May.
wish TO get some men from Kentucky; should find
difficulty in getting many as want here but he,e
will be more difficulty in rejecting those do not want,
and who will not suit me, than in obtaining offers
intend to and uniform the well, aud provide
supplies for IL months and wish not to risk my fortune
my life, and my honor, with whom cannot rely
Such 60 with must be willing cheerfuy TO under
the hardshps and priTaons incidental TO such enter
prises, and preserve strict discipline.
wish 10 get hardy, active, and enterprslng men, who
have made up their minds and will abide BY their reso-
luton. am making arrangements to obtain advantage
terms those who emgrate to Texas with me, and
shall, in few days, have an agent at the Convention
which is sitting.
will communicate to the public the terms which
- I.It Of,
is now certain: they will be favorable those who 60 to
Texas this year will readily sind employment good
terms Your friend, FELIX HUSTON.
[Translation.]
Reply of the undersigned Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza
to the communication made TO him verbally by MIR
Forsyth, in the conference between them, held the
Goth April 1886, at the Department Of State; of which
conference he received memorandum from the said
Department, on the 2lst of the same month.
In the conference Of the Goth of April Mr.. Forsyth
thought proper to communicate TO the undersigned,
certain measure which the American Government pro-
posed to take respecting the affairs Of Texas and the
Immediately considering that communca.
ton of great importance, frankly acknowledged his i'm
perfect acquaintance with the English language, and
quesed Mr.. Forsyth with view to prevent any misun-
Outstanding the part of the undersigned, do him
the honor to repeat to him in writing and form of
simple memorandum, what he had just communicated !
Mr. Forsyth acceded 10 this request with his accusnm
ed poleness and the ensuing day sent 10 the under
signed the memorandum requested.
From this memorandum, it appears that Mr. Forsyth |
stated to the undersigned at the said
in consequence Of the contest in Texas the aoveseu.ts
of citizens of the United States the Red river
and apprehended hostile Intentions Of the Indians in Meg
leo against the u States and OF the Indians within the
United States against Mexico, orders would be given to
General Gaines to take such position with the troops
of the United States would enable him to the
territory Of the United States and Mexico from Indian
outrage and the territory Of the United States from any
violation by the Mexicans, Texans, Indians, during
the disturbances unfortunately existing 90 at qusrte
that the troops of the United States would be edered
protect the commissioners and surveyors of the Co
vernments whenever they should meet to execute the
sructons to be prepared under the treaty Of limits be-
tween the United Suites and the United Mexican Sates
that should the troops, in the performance Of their duty