, 1842-04-02

DeIoW, and rejoice that the Mexlcans will
get their deserts-a sound thrashing.
An extra of the 18th inst, from the Gal.
weston Civilian, brought us Yesterday by the
steamer New York, states that intelligence
had reached Austin of the taking of San
Antonio by the Mexicans.
An-express soon after, at Galveston, from
Victoria, stated that a body Of 800 Mexicans
who captured Captain H. Ferguson, and
from whom he escaped, stated that their
force on this side of the Nueces numbered
800, who were destined for Victoria; that
5000 had gone to San Antonio, and that there
were in all $4,000 on. this side of the Rio
Grande. :.
Men are turning out rapidly in Houston.
100 men Immediately left Victoria for San
Antonio,
On the 5th of March, news reached Victo-
ria of the taking of the hamlet of Golliad
by AZ Mexicans, wearing the uniform of the
regular army.
Capt. Furguson reached Victoria on the 9TH
giving information that he had been captured
by 200 Mexican cavalry on the 9th. and
made his escape from them at the Mission of
Golliad.
When Capt. Wheeler left Victoria, there
were one hundred and fifty men under arms
there, under command of Col. Clark L. Owen
the families were leaving town, and it was
determined to defend the place as long rs
practicable.
Sixty men had left Maragorda and expcc.
ted to reach Victoria on the 9th.
Six hundred Texans were at Sanguine at
the last accounts; reinforcements were go.
,ny in md fha1, ovnoctol - r,olo ,nnl
there with one thousand men.
Austin is believed to have been abandoned
by the families removing 10 Bastrop, and the
men going to Sangnine. Gen. Burleston was
on his way from Bastrop for the seat of war
with 400 men.
The effect Of all this, says the Civilian, is
that our people are neither dismayed nor
disturbed, bit glad Of an opportunity to a.
venge past injuries, and show the world their
ability to maintain their independence.
Houston, in his spirited proclamation, says
that the ne " s received is sufficient 10 Justify
immedi tie preparations for war! He has
directed that every man, in the event of a
call. shall report himself, furnished with good
arms, eight days provision, and one hundred
rounds of ammunition, and prepared for three
months service from the time when they
report themselves at the head quarters of
the army.
Arista has also issued his proclamation, ur-
ging the TEXANS to ''hold STILL" 1t is dated
at Monterey. on the 9th Of January. Well
might our correspondent inform us that so,
900 Texans, were ready TO take the field.
We learn from Capt. Wright, of the New
York, that it is the intention Of the Texans
TO keep dark" until the Mexicans cross the
Colorado, and then give them a San Jacinto
fight, with an army Of from 5000 to 1000
men. God send that they may bayonet eve
nv "yellow belly' in the Mexican army
Wonder if Houston will save Santa Anna a
second time?
We have been politely furnished with the
Galveston Civilian of March 10, by a gentle
man direct from Texas, from which W. copy
Houston's Proclamation.
Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas.
My CouNrRYMEN:-Rumors have been
brought from the southwestern frontier Of
invasion. Particulars have not been furnish
ed to the executive. The facts are sufficient
to justify immediate preparation for defensive
war. All who are subject to military duty
are commanded 10 be in readiness to repair
equipped to the scene Of action, at the call
Of the authorities Of the country. 1t is Or
dered that the Colonel of each county, for
the present, lay of the county into company
Beats, and direct the election Of Captains and
Subalterns, and arrange the members of each
company in three classes, agreeable to the
class in which they may hive authority and
power to accept efficient substitutes into
service.
Each man will be required in the event Of
a call by the President, to report himself,
furnished with good arms, eight days provis-
ions, and one hundred rounds Of ammunition,
and prepared for three months service from
the time when they may report at the Head
Quarters Of the army.
In the event of a formidable INVASION, it is
needless to appeal to the patriotism and val
or of Texans. They have won Liberty
and independence by their undaunted hero
ism-they have enjoyed the blessings Of
freedom--they are proud of their national
character.
If invasion should press upon us we are
required by every sacred obligation to fami-
ly, friends and country, to repel our invaders
with discontinue and dismay. If war should
come upon US, we will make it our business.