The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

TO take any part in the controversy however ne m91'
wish TO zee the war ended. and peacc ana inoepeno
ence secured to Texas the convention mad NOT ana
Of Mexico But expresses his readiness TO do all that
proprety would admit to promote the opects the let
Mr. Preston did not know the object of the mover
If the resolution calling for this correspondence but
he would avail himself Of the occasion to advert to the
change of circumstances since the dates Of the cores
| pondence. Gen. Santa Anna was now atiberty and
in this city. The objections therefore 10 treating with
/ him. may be supposed TO be now removed. But be
that as it might he thought it was the imperative
duty of this Government independent of any thing
Gen. Santa Anna might say or do, immedlateyrecog
nize the unconditional independence Of Texas. he
dwelt at some length the subject showing the OBJ
legations under which we laid to do this justice to
Texas, according to past precedens and the law OF ma
| tons
Mr.. Walker said he should not argue the question
now but he thought the recognition OF Texas ought not
to be made to depend on any thing which Gen. Santa
Anna might be thought authorized to do II was pro-
per in ITSELF and warranted by the laws OF naons-
| He read a correspondence between himself and some
| individual whose name was not mentioned gong 10
prove that Mexico had given up the contest and that
the people of Mexico wished the recognition OF the IN
| dependence Of Texas.
| Mr. Calhoun said he never doubted from the first
but that Texas would win its independence. He had
anticipated the present of things He was ready
| 10 acknowledge the independence OF Texas al any
time. 1t was due both to Mexico and Texas. II II
were not DONE the contest would pass beyond the
| Rio Bravo, and shake the Mexican Republic ITSELF
Ii was the interest of all concerned 10 recognize the
independence of Texas, and he was prepared to act
now.
| On motion of Mr.. Preston, the message and doca-
ments were ordered to be printed.
| FREpERIcK, Nd, Jan. III have just returned
| from visit TO Gen Santa Anna He passed few
| hours in social conversation with Major General
Gaines and before taking leave of him. expressed the
warmcst regard and friendship for the veteran and
| told him Through Capt Patton who acts in the abb
sence OF Col Almonte interpreter) that he should
never to remember him, and under any clrcum-
stances whatever, ard at all times, he would feel
proud TO render him anyservlce. 1t was only for Gen.
| Gaines to command" He then embraced the veteran
/ and babe him farewell. General Santa Anna is an
extremely graceful aflable and pleasing man in his
| department and conversation, with a remarkable de-
gree of amiability portrayed in his physognomy, and
excessively plain in his exterior appearance. The Off
GERS Of the Court in due form waited upon HIM IN
sody. The cause of his friendship towards General
Gaines the bearing and result Of several letters adj
dressed in anindVidual capacity TO the President and
Cabinet of Texas in relation to Santa Anna, which,
doubtless, was the principal means of his liberation,
and the subsequent honorable and magnan nous
course pursued towards their illustrous prisoner
| baltimore Patriot
A LIBBL-W. X. Hoyt the mpostor, charlatan and
rogue, who palmed Maria Monk this community,
and who attempted to get interest in keeping the
to write us the following
Dear Sir-Mr. w. X. Hoyt has instructed me TO
sue you for Libel, in charging him with being
| rogue and imposor
Is there any reason why should not proceed or
is there any manner in which you can repair the IN
jury? Yours, &c
II. NJ WEsrERS, Attorney at Law.
/ Jan. Goth. "a Beekman ST.
Mr.. Western, my dear fellow, / 90 not know any
reason that you should not proceed. | should like
you to go on, and will almost fee you with ten dollar
BILL TO begin libel suit against mo This community
very much TO get at the bottom Of the business
which Hoy, and Maria Monk have been engaged in
during the last two years. If Mr.. Western will have
the goodness to bring libel suit against us shall
have opportunity, and shall bring up several hum
bred witnesses 10 prove the charges we have made.
We think this is the best way that the injury will
be repaired to society," and trust that Mr.. Western
will see the prepnety Of the advice now give him
If Hoy is too poor devil to pay the fees, call on
We are getting rich quite rapidly, and would
sooner pay the fees than that il should not go on.
| The SEAMsrREssEs.-We are happy to learn tina,
| the existing Taloresses and Seamstresses Benevo-
lent Society, intend TO extend the purpose of their
labors to the whole class of sewing females and that
a plan will be adopted soon possible, for prov-
ding fully Tor their wants and comforts IN future.
This discreet resolution will obviac the necessity we
trust, of establishing any new society, and thus all
the fluids will be properly applied in one direction.
We have again on hand $40, which we received
from Buffalo gentleman, that we namsd yesterday.
The ladies Of the Society (dear souls) can have the
cash in hand soon they please TO call and
sec us.
/ Itr" Circassian Hair Gil, Doc Stillman's-is to
be the topic Of the next great debate in Congress.
We expect get the speeches by Express. Look out
That great man. Thomas III. Benton, intends to in
sert resolution in favor of the coll in the place Of
the /" Great Expunged." God bless the patriot.
x1rIs not Dinneford worthy Of benefit Let's see.
The Committee Of gentlemen in aid Of the Tailor
csses and Seamstrcsses return to Mr.. Dnneford their
sincere thanks for the Benefit given at the Franklin
| Theatre in behalf of these distressed objects The
Benefit yielded a very slight return-but they feel
themselves less indebted 10 Mr.. Dnnefords chart
| table kindness in afisrding il them.
They have also to express their warmesi thanks to
Mr.. Harrington for his beralty in giving them the
receipts Of his exhibitions for one evening
They are happy to announce that after dcducting
| all expenses this amusing entertainment Welded