The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-17


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look for her news tomorrow and in all probability
she will bring Bulwer's new novel of the Last of
the Barons
Highly Important From Mexico--Wsr
against Texas-Her Conquest almost Ger
tain.
The Bark Eugenia Brlscoe arrived on Saturday
night from Vera Cruz having sailed from that port
hel6th ut In this vessel have arrived passengers
the celebrated Col Almonte, who was in the battle
OF San Jacinto--and also his brother, accompanied
by a suite of aids and officers large amount of
specie belonging to Mexcans, part probably to the
government has also come, consigned 10 the COM
meIcial house of Hargous Il Co.
BY this vessel we have private intelligence, and
private correspondence, from Vera Cruz and Next
co, Of the highest importance to Texas, and the
future destiny of that country We have now
certain and positive information, on which we can
rely, that the Mexican government, or rather Santa
Anna, will soon invade Texas if she is not already
invaded, by a large army and navy both by sea and
and--the army to be led OH by British otficers-and
the navy by the same. The Mexican feet already
numbers three iron steamers two gun briggs, and
three schooners The following is a letter.
[Corespond Of the Herald.l
VERA CRUZ, Sept. Is, 1912.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD
Ihave Just recei sed the annexed statement from
one of the crew OF the Guadalupe, the war steamer
arrived from England.
q shipped on board the steam irlgate Guada-
loupe, Capt. L. Charlewood, at Liverpool, at
the close of June last, as | thought for China
-,
engineers, fremen, &c. The day before the
steamer LEFT Liverpool, all called aft,
when Capt Charlewood read written agreement,
without a stamp and drawn up by himself Ii
stated that he wished all hands go with hlm-that
he ignorant of the destination of the ship-and
that we must ask no questions. We were to re.
y officers rated according to rank. We sailed
from Liverpool on the 4th of July. Two days
after, ! noticed in the Liverpool Mail, of
the End, that the Guadalupe, had cleared
tor Coruhna. On the 7th we called at Cork Or
ders then sent on board for the captain to go
ashore and report the ship Immediately. He there
upon piled on sail and put on steam, and we soon
left old Ireland in the rear. On the 10Th we touched
at FanchaI, took in Goals, and left the 18th
Shortly after the Captain ordered the boatswaln to
pipe all hands 10 quarters. We were arranged on
both sides of the deck. Captain c., then said
Well, men, it is my intention TO inform you what
my business is. | was ordered not TO tell you be-
fore. am bound to Vera Cruz in Mexico That
place is blockaded by set OF half Yankees,
break myself through. / am well convinced that
you are all a set of picked men. We have good
shp-with 26S plvots, and we shall no doubt take
plenty OF prizes
1.-TWO DAYS after we saw the Mexican coors on
board, much to our surprise From that day
constantly drilled at the big guns and small
arms. II was laughabe to see the tlremen, all so
very green, handling the muskets. We were pped
TO quarters whenever vessel hove In sight. On
the 25th of August we reached Vera Cruz. On the
10Th all hands manned the yards and saluted
~. thar. mad
tiers, and Captain c. again spoke "a Well, men,
wish TO inform you that this ship is going to ex-
change flags, that OF Mexico will be hoisted to-
morrow morning. II any, OF you have anything
TO say now is your time Hereafter you must hold
your tongues" Several declined serving under the
Mexican flag, and wished to leave. Four were
permitted TO go. The others were told that they
must remain, as the Mexican Government Were
anxious for English saiors-so much so, indeed,
that the wages OF the warrant officers were raised
We were then informed that Captain q. would re-
ceive $50 per month"; the first lieutenant,G. Wright
Sl50 Doctor Clemenson $50, under purser and
clerk each $50 and after the capture OF Texas,
they are TO receive three hundred dollars, to pay
their passage homeland poor Jack but $25 All
those who should lose arm, IN eye, or leg
were TO receive EGO, and f3O Tor tnger, toe, or
for any scar. This is list of prices adopted by
Santa Anna. He lost a leg, which was probably
men refused to comply with these regulations and
serve in the steamer. They were consequently
thrown into prison and confined three days with
out any food. The British Consul refused 10 offer
them any aid"
II these men should fall what will become of their
poor wives and families Will they get any mo
neyl No thoughts of this enter the minds OF the
Mexcans. All they care tor is the taking OF Texas
IN SIX months, with feet of three steamers one
Is gun brig, one 10 gun brig, and three schooners
This expedition, it will be perceived, was orga
nised in Londoa, under the patronage OF the Mex
lean merchants and landh elders in that quarter.
The force already in motion will be sufficient to
overwhe'm Texas, and TO drive every Texan out
of that smiling land. The Texan navy, at the
last accounts was laid up and useless, for want OF
funds. The Mexican navy is in full force-with
three iron steamers and plenty of men and am
muntion TO cooperate with their army. We ex-
pect that decisive blow will soon be leveled at
the independence Of Texas. The arrival Of Col.
Almonte, as Mexican minister in this country, is
probably intended to preserve the peace Of the
United States of the north and Mexico. Almonte
s man of superior talents great address, perfectly
acquainted with our language and institutions.
The British asccndancy in Mexico is now com
plee. Unless the French and American govern.
nents in,erfere the existence of Texas as a nation
is gone for ever. Nothing save the new repub-
he, but such an Intervention. Will il be extended
10 the Anglo Saxon race in Tcxasl Well see.
On the whole, we begin to see some mighty results
growing out of this new invasion OF Texas. Will
u not lead TO union between France and the
United States to prevent England and Mckee from
destroying independent republic on this continent
Nay not the attempt TO annihiate Texas lead the
great maritime powers into war the ocean
Are We not in the beginning Of q new crisis in hu-
man affairs
NJ : FOR WALI-sTREET. The nominating COM
mittee tor this district stands thus Aaron Clark,
II; John G. Hamilton, 10; James G. King, 1 !;
Reynolds, Il J. p. Phenlx, l. There will be a
warm contest, and Wall street goes for Jem King.
the prince Of brokers. So do we.