The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-11
Texas.
Correspondence OF the Herald.l
BAsrRoP, March 10Th, 1912.

BAsrROP, March 10Th, 1872.
DEA BRoTHER:-
hasten to give you some particulars ncerning
our present situation. We are in a state of war.
On Sunday last information reached this place that
Mexican army was within six miles Of San An
tonic The next morning news reached MS of the
taking of that place under the following circum-
stances. About eight hundred Mexican cavalry
surrounded the town, and sent in white flag to
captulate for the surrender of the city, which was
done in this way The Texans, IS in number, the
whole force of the town, and families, were al
lowed to march out Of town with their arms, and
all property they wished to take, which they did.
They also destroyed 800 kegs powder, by break
ing the kegs, and throwing it in the river; they
also brought off SEINE cannon. The Mexcans said,
ali who wished to remain and attend to their bust.
ness and submit TO the Mexican authorities, should
be protected: one or two merchants did So This
conduct on the part the Mexicans created great
deal OF wonder among Texans The commander
who took San Antoine, says they are the advanced
guard of large invading army, which is generally
credited The number is stated, by different
sources, from 5000 to $4,000 men, Since San
Antonio was taken, our spies have been on thu ir
back trail to the Nenaus River, and can make no
discoveries OF more troops. call has been made
by the Secretary of War for troops from the diff.
ferent divisions to concentrate At the city of Aus.
tin, which call is more promptly obeyed than was
ever done in any other country. As the express
travels, they turn out by counties All the men
west of this river is under arms Bastrop county
which gave $50 votes at the last election has sent
upwards Of 300 mounted men to Austin FayiIIe
has done as much; Gonzales more Austin county
convened at San Felipe, and have left enc man
home to take charge Of Two families, and send the
rest to the army. In fact so far as nave learned
there is general turn out of the whole force of
the country.
The families are all leaving Austin, and all tho
families in this county have been recommended to
pack up and hold themselves in readiness 10 leave
for the East, which has been done At home wa
we are all ready; our goods packed, and wagon
and team ready.
This you must believe is serious time We,
many not dollar l have some hope thai Il II
should be regular invasion, that they will tarry
at San Antonio to forty until we can raise to STOP
them west of this river But if their forces are
stop them.
shall remain in this place until the force of the
enemy is ascertained If we have to leave, shall
get imy family in good company; and then go to
be what it may, they cannot take Texas They
may injure this part OF this country. but
they llbe the worst whipped set you ever heard Of
believe, with all their present pretended Gle
mercy will be shown them. Every information
from San Antonio, say that they admit any person
to pass in or ont Of town at pleasure-and many go
and return. Strange conduct this for Mexicans
One Of our spies have jast this moment come in.
and says they are re-buildingsthe Alama with $50
men, and expect 500 more in day or two, which
is all the Mexican force we can possibly hear Of.
| Our spies say three hundred men from Guadalupe.
and two hundred others will certainly attack the
Tomorrow; and there is doubt as to the result,
un less there should be unknown force near.
| The people believe this to be the commence ms Mt
of an invasion, and will act accordingly. The
Mexicans believe we are dissatisfied with our 90.
vernment, and they think if good terms are offered
we will join in whole or in part but they are sad
| ly mistaken-to man we'll fight, conquer or die
| and any man who will dare to remain, and take
protection from Mexicans. will be certainly shot
The above is all the important intelligence that has
transPred TO this date, snd il you hear more or
worse rumors compare dates, and if later you may
give credt-if not-not