The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-20
TEXAS.

The rumors afloat relative TO an invasion from
Mexico, originated from some spies who discovered
near San Patriotic body of several hundred Next
cans. Their horses cropped close four of grass
each night Each encainpmeat exhibited marks of
about hundred fires. They had five Wagons and
possibly some cannon.
1t was generally supposed at San Antonio, that
they had been sent out TO protect the herdSmen who
are driving in cattle from the Rio Grande,"
The following report Is in circulation, but We
think i, less entitled TO confidence:
A passenger in the Cons tuition reports that much
excitement prevailed in Houston on account of
recent engagement with party of Mexicans near
Conception in which the Texans under the COM
mand Of COL Karnes, Obtained the victory
The amount of Treasury Notes now
issued, Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
The amount shortly due Government for
Lands, and which must BE- liqnidated
at the notes maturity, or the lands are
forfeited is 10 exceed .......... 100000
The amount Of Port Duties per quarter,
about. ........ ............. l5uOJO
All Of the above must b, paid in Treasury Notes
Of the Government or gold and silver Were these
facts generally known, the Texas money would now
be al premium; as it will appear evident, enough
OF i cannot b. had to satisfy the actual demands
The Land Bill has become law by vote of two
thirds OF The members Of Congress, thereby passing
it over the Presidents head giving the old General
a severe rebuke. This makes the third time he has
vetoed the Land Bill
Cry OF HousroN, Dec. l. 1887.
To General Nj. B. Lamar:
Dear Sir: In our anxiety to select the most Sua-
bic person TO fill The office OF President of the Re-
public, after the expiration of the term of General
Samuel Houston, We are satisfied from knowledge
of your character civil and military that you will
be the most appropriate successor.
We respectfully request that you would inform us
if you viii permit your to be used as candi-
date for that high office. In making this request,
are confident and happy in the belief that express
The wishes of large majority of our fellow citi-
Zcns.
s. IL. Everett, A. G. Horton,
J. s. Lester John Dunn,
/. w. Burton, S. G.. Robertson,
WIN. H Wharton, G. w. Barnett,
Edward t. Branch.
HousToN, 1th Dec 1887.
GENTLEMEN: have received your very polite note
of the Isl instant, in which you desired 10 know if
would permit my name TO be placed before the peo-
pie as candidate for the next President of this
Republic. ! cannot be inSensibe. gentlemen 10 the
high compliment which this kind expression of your
confidence conveys; and | feel more grateful be-
cause il proceeds from those over whom 1t has been
my duty as Vice President, TO preside and to whom,
OF consequence, am intimately known, ] can only
say in answer, that / came 10 this country for the
sole purpose of subscribing the great objects of The
revolution until these objects are fully achieved,
do not feel myself at liberty to decline the duties of
any station, however high honorable to which the
voice Of my fellow citizens may call me. With the
best wishes for the welfare Of all
Your obedicnt servant
MlRABEAU b. LAMAR