The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-10

LATEST PROM MExIco.-An arrival at New Or
leans, on the Both ult, brought four days later from
Iampco Great preparations were being made for
sending an overwhelming force into Texas. They
are increasing the navy, and daily augmeRtng the
large military force already under arms. All classes
OF citizens are made to bean part, either actors
or contributors IN the affair. Contributions le-
wed, taxes imposed, and men drafted-ln short,
every step is being taken TO supply both men and
money for vigorous and formidable campaign
against the rebelious Texans
FROM TExAs-The Picayune has ived a late
number of the Houstonian, from which the follow
ing intelligence is cleaned. The Texans were an
ticipating formal recognition by Great Britain Of
the indepe ndence of Texas by the former power.
The declaration that the blockade of Mexican ports
would be respected, and the tone of the British Mi
nisers reply, afford sufficient grounds for this sup
position.
The volunteers left in command of Captain Allen
at Carlos Rancho, were recently dsbanded at Egypt
on the Colorado. Most of these men, finding their
services no longer required, instead Of returning to
the United States dissatisfied and in destitute con-
dition, have dispersed throughout the country and
engaged in farming.
Regarding the Santa Fe prisoners, the Houstoni-
an, OF the 10Th, says the remainder of them had not
arrived at Galveston.
The Austin mail is again discontinued; the con
tractor finding it impossible TO defray his
penses at the present rate of compensation in Exche
quer bills The eastern mail failed too, last week.
and is probably discontinued also.
The Mexlcans will continue to harrass the from
tier settlements una favorable opportunity for in
vaslon Is presented. Their movements, however,
will be closely watched, and reinforcements sent
there whenever necessity requires their presence
Col. Cook, at the head of about 1000 citizen voun
teers, is already on his march to the frontier.
New cotton IS comlng"ln daily; we expect to
export 2OOO 600 bales the coming winter Ex-
chequer money is advancing-it is now quoted at
90 cents.
p. Edmunds, Esqr, late Consul for New Or
leans, is appointed Collector for the port of Calves
ton.
The Sabine Advocate says--We are informed that
the freebooter Jim Strickland was shot through the
head few days ago, by company of gentlemen
negroes decoyed offby Jim his brother Henry, and
another individual, belonging to the Strickland
gang, one of whom they killed. The company have
gone IN pursuit of said Henry, who has the negroes
hid out.
The bill for the relief of the Santa Fe prisoners,
passed by the late Congress OF Texas, was lost be-
fore 1t received the signature OF the President
consequently has not become a law. 1t author
lzed the President to sell 100000 acres of public
lands, and apply the proceeds of the sale for the
relief OF the Texan prisoners detained in Mexico.
ner furnishes few scattering returns. In the towns
heard from there is small Wing gain as compared
TO the election OF 184l.
Wing Representatives elected--Bennington
Woodford, (gan) Arlington Castleton.
Locos-Pownal, (gain) SALISBURY, Glastonbury
people. This year there are three candidates for
Govenor-Pane, Wing; Smile, opposition, and
Williams, abolition. For Lieutenant Governor
there are two candidates, Ranney, Whig and Bar
ber opposition The latter is also supported by the
abolltionists.
The last Senate stood, 20 Wings to 10 Locos;
House l39 Wings to SO Locos and one aboli-
ZIONIST.