Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-07-12
II E. Y A S

Cavaierlv as the Texas aud some of the
New Orleans papers are in the habit Of
talking of he strength and security Of that
infan, republic, and much as they rdIcnle
the idea Of an invasion by, or any Sc
rious annoyance from Mexico, we have
before us evidence that the real feeling IN
that quarter, on these points, is far differ
ent from that which is put upon paper for
the public eye. and the information of the
United States and other countries. There
is, we are satisfied, large share Of decel,
prac,iced by the Texas papers. at least. on
the subject; doubtless as much with view
to encourage immigration. and thus increas
ing the numbers and strength Of their popu-
lat,on. as for any other purpose. And we
are constrained 70 express our apprehen-
sons that they will soon stand in need of
all the strength they can obtain, by means
fair or foul.
The evidence above alluded to is letter
from Lieutenant IN the Texan navy,
dated on board the steam ship Zavala,
Galveston, June 9th, to HE cousin, a res.
pec'ebe physician Of This city The
brief extract which we make from il
will show the reader how near Texas is to
blockad,Dg Mexico, as it was few DAYS
since boosted she would do. The Lieu
tenants letter. while it shows the prspos
ferrous character Of much Of the news that
reaches US from Texas. betrays apprehen
sions as to the force Mexico ia about TO
bring to bear against Texas, which, 10 our
estimation, are greatly exaggerated. We
doubt whether. even allowing the most
perfect harmony and union to be restored
between the lately belllgerent parties Of
that country, Mexico could brng into
sctusl service fifteen thousand troops
spoken of by the writer. He says:
IL embrace this opportunity to say to
you, that this may be my last chance of
communicating with one who occupies so
large A share of my affections. You have
probably heard ere this, that | have be
come a citizen of this new republic, which
entities me to 800 acres of land, and the
two soldiers claims which | purchased in
New York, making in all 1000 acres.-
This have. within few days, been called
upon to protect from an invading enemy
The Mexcans, since adjusting their affairs
with France and putting down the feder-
allsts, have sworn to subdue Texas, and
have raised 10000 troops to sail against
the Goth OF this month, 10 blockade our
sea port towns, and as large number to
Join all hostile Indians, to attack US by
land. Our little band of republicans have
drawn their swords. and sworn upon The
altar of our God. never to wear the yoke
OF despo,lsn. Though our numbers do not
equal one fourth those Of the enemy, still
we feel equal to the combat. Our navy
10 vet small. but we duly appreciate lts
strength. Volunteers from the U. S. are
expected. and will be heartily welcomed
ESQ we should think and if they come lr
lime to save our infant republic they WI
be entitled TO home in our Elysian Fields
Although as we before sad, we do moi
believe Mexico could command one hal
Of the above number of troops, stll W.
doubt not that she will embark a sufIiclen
force in this expedition toglve the Texan,
their hands full of business #, indeed, no
sufficient to fully accomplish The object o
the invasion. We have been fully o
opinion, from the start, wlthslandnl
the cry of"peace. peace" which has com,
from that quarter. that Texas would be III,
theatre OF as saDguInary aud desperate
struggle as has ever been witnessed, befor
Mexico would renqush her clam to it
Our belief, it seems. Is now destined to b.
realized and we may shortly expect L
shear thunder" from that delightful bu
"badly Got up" neighbor of ours NJ Y.Sun
New METHOD OF ENGRAvING. -Sidne
f. Morse, Esq, editor of the N. Y. Oh
server, has embellisbed his sheet with
map of Connecticut the first fruits of
new method Of engraving invented by ID
worthy and talented editor. The editor {
the Journal Of Commerce. who appears I
have received from Mr.. Morse cons'derabl
Information in relation to the invention
does not hesitate to express his belief lba
it will revolutionize the business Of eDgrs
wing in several of lis branches, and psrlicu
larry in that Of map making. THE ma