Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-11


orders 10 march upon the Dutch insurgents to day;
and if they should reach the farms Of Rensselaer,
wyck, all the pigs will sqaeal; al the hens out Of
the coops will run away, and the chckea in the
coop will halloo! Bat we prophecy that there viii
be more brandy than blood split before the small
potatoe war 10 ended. Tomorrow we shall give a
complete history Of the whole Rensselaer, family
from the great privateerng Kilian down to- the pre-
sent day.
The Invasion Of Mexico by soldiers from
Texas.
The accounts recently received from the south, in
relation TO tine capture Of Maamoras by the soldiers Of
Texas under Colonies Karnes and Ross, in conjunc-
ZION with the Mexican Federals forces, involves too
many important, consequences and considerations 10
be passed over with slight notice
That part of Mexico, or the territory Of Coahala,
which lies between Texas and Mexico proper, has
been invaded by the men under 4 arnes and Ross,
we think there is very little doubt, even before the
confirmation Of the first accounts had been received
and we arrive at this CONCLUSION from survey Of the
past history of the republic of Texas
Sometime during last winter, the Fedcrslsts Of
McKee, Chat parry which adhet.s TO the Constitution
OF lSZ4) alter various alternate successes and re-
verses, sent delegation 10 the seat of government
IN Texas. The object of this mission was plan
and important oAe II was neither more nor less
than 10 ask the government OF Texas 10 MD tacm
with troops, In Their cnaeavors TO overthrow Central
ismin Msxic,, togelher with Santa Anna, Bustamen-
te and the whole OF the then triumphant party Ia
Mexico. The Fedcrasts were strong the northern
per''on OF McKee, in Coahua, in the important town
OF Durango, Saiulia, Monterey, and other places
But II was necessary for their ultimate that
taey Should have possession of one two seaporls
such as Matamoras, or Tampico. Without these
they knew that they could not long sustain them
selves against the power OF the central government
add these. they concluded, could not be obalncd
without the assistance of soldiers from Texas. To
procure these therefore, the object Of their mis-
sion TO Houston last winter.
Ia order 10 understane the result of all this il is
necessary q review the state of parties IN Texas,
Thre is not probably male in that country capable
of exercising his reasoning powers, who does not,
heartily desire 10 the whole OF Mexico subj cied
by and tributary 10, the Anglo Saxon race. There
~ not white man IN Texas whe would not do all
in his power consistent with the laws Of naons) 20
effect the subiugaiion of Mexico ard there s ma
lorty of men IN Texas who Will, IN spite of the laws
oil nations, do all that they can 10 bring about the
desired altimatum. Under this state Of things, there
fore, is not 10 be wondered at that the request Of
the FederalIsts met with warm support from many
prominent men at Houston. Felix Houston, tall,
gaunt spare, light haired man. once Brgadler Gene
raj IN the array (but never in any batle) was in "a
vor OF raising men Immediately and marching on
Matam0ras. He IS bel5, daring, restless, amb-
iisus and someii imprudent man, ready fer every
enterprise or adventure, matter how fraaght with
danger may be; IN the July after the battle OF 81
Jacinto, ho led tue whole cavalry Of the army Of
Texas TO within 30 or 40 miles Of the RIO del Note,
with the intention Of planting his STANDARD on the
other side OF the river; and ony frustrated By
the horses giving OUT. In the camp the whole oil
that SUMMER his voice. with others, was raised in the
army for an invasion of Mexico Nei,scr was he
alone IN his desire TO comply with the request of The
Fedora delegation. Karnes, who had suffered long
imprisonment at Maamoras, and many injuries from
the Cenlfslists, has long burned with desire for
revenge, BY invading Mexico. Karnes, htreni
altogether ~ personal appearance from Felix Hoss-
ton has much more prudence, and, II possible, thrice
much oa.lna, energy, and cos courage; brave, TO
n fault he is the very soul Of gallant enterprise and
IS yet stranger 10 fear.
What wonder then, thar these men, and others
whom they controlled and Influenced, were for an
instant invasion Of Mexico But the more cautious
and moderate men in power al Houston refused The
CURED assistance; they had strong q desire rs
the others TO Mexico subjugated but they argued
that the delicate negotiations then going on between
them and France and England, would all be frusira-
It'd by any such movement cmanaHg from them -
they Judged rightly that France and England would
10Th have their jealousy reused towards the young
public should the latter by such hsstle means, &C.
cure any considerable addition sf territory and would
:pnst quenly refuse 10 recognise them. They argued
urther, that they already had great extent Of
territory as they wanted "a much they could con-.
venienty defend and that nothing bat self protection
could be reserted t. ny the people OF Texas for the
present This reasoning prevailed, the cid required
refused, the delegates returned 10 Coahris and
there the matter apparently dropped.
Tie idea, however, fnce started, wosttl nourishcd
by Karnes, Ross Houston and others; the same love
OF adj venture that has always characterized The Anelo
saxon race still prevailed with their descendants ia
Texas; the same spirit that caused the dsmember.
ment and conquest OF Texas row prompted 10 the
4 smembermea, and conquest OF Coahuis; and when
X unes and Ross were sent after 10 the from
TER with troops 10 protect the border settlers they
held secret negotiations IL ~ understood with the
Federal chiefs IN farherance Of the original des IN
and therefore ii s bat reasonable to infer - the result
OF this thu, they marched upen The Of Mehia and
Natinoras. az reported by the vessel Of war nj the
mouth of the MIssssipp. That Ma,amoras was IA
Ken, IL Krr % and Ross led body CT Anglo Saxons
~ their descendants against H. We no more doubt
than we do that we are living and therefore we IN.
ein- - tho lief that they are no masters If that
ace whicn 10 the key to the whole Of @ lahuia and
~ direct stopping stone to the conquest OF all Mex
leo.
karnes and Ross, IL is said, put the Federalsts'
prop siuons 10 Their men, NJ to marching on Ma
tau,oraa aid II was carried by acc an alton this
mode VA aicp'ed by II iustop IN the army OF the
banks o'thr GJed luute IL July, 1886 with n SIM
lar resl And The Silence of he Tx an ,vernment
IN h. srhstt Their ndeavor 10 veil ths Whsle affair
mysery. a thar sen line Kornes an Ross to the
Ion Ter w'th 'ro"ps ri such peculiar mncture, com.
pei 10 ole ~ TIA the who affair has NOT oai y
be, dune y IN Their sanction but In obedience 10
,h,rp iyes nj sc e. ordtrs on h subject. Every
uiau erms 10 confirm this vew q the subject: thu
Texan 90 ess has inst as enbIcd AMI we fnd IN
n mr. fnAI Az .