Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-11-02
Important from Texas and Mexico.
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

LATEST FROM TEXAS.
The schooner Henrietta, Captain Hurd, ar
rived at New Orleans on the I7th ullimo from
Galveston. The Henrietta brought dates from
Galveston to the Slh, and from Houston TO the
Sd. The rumor of the burning Of Austin by the
Mexicans is erroneous. The last accounts
from the west represent Gen. Wol as retreat
ing from San Antonio, but report further stated
that he fell back TO meet reinforcement oil
fifteen hundred men. Gen. Burleson, (VIce
President) had issued an order calling on vol
un,eers TO Join him on the lines. Captain Cald-
well, in his official account Of the battle already
reported, confirms his singular success, and
saws he is able 10 maintain his present position
till reinforcement came to his aid. Gen.
Woll has published an order to the Mexican
troops, calling upon them in the true style ol
Mexican grandIoouence and bravado, TO march
onward, onward $50 that the "bail" Is now
considered omen, and it is with both parties
war-war to he knife, and the knife 10 the hill.
The Texian citizens taken prisoners al San
Antonio. numbering one hundred or Whereabouts,
have published an address TO the people OF
Texas, saving ,ha, they have been treated with
great leniency by Gen. Woll-lndeed, as Prls-
oners of war Two men were shot at the time
of the capture, but Van Ness was not among
them, nor does it even appear that he is one OF
the prisoners. The Texian spies report hav-
ing seen several prisoners taken out to be shot,
but were at too great distance TO Distinguish
persons, but think that Mr.. SmIhers and John
w. Smith were Of the number. Galveston is
fully prepared for any emergency that may hap
pen Colonel Hockey is in command, and he
is assiduously engaged in making preparations
10 give the enemy warm perception, should
they visit the coast Six hundred men are
under arms there, and if the war cry is but
heard, two thousand men will, within lhirty-six
hours, rush 10 the defence of their country, and
the protection of The single star banner.
Texas is "righ, side up" She is uncon-
quered and unconquerable. Slumberlng, and
as The lion, she is passive--awake, arouse her,
and as the lion she is invincible.
LATEST FROM MEXICO.
The steamship Neptune arrived at New Or
leans on the 18th inst, from Havana, bringing
papers which contain News from Mexico 10
The Is, ult The New Orleans Crescent gives
the following translation.
Official information had been received in the
city of Mexico, that Gen Woll had captured by
surprise, San Antonio de Bexar, in Texas, Ia
ken 60 prisoners, among whom were all the
Judges of The Supreme Court, and also various
flags, munitions of war, &c. This feat was
celebrated with pomp and ecat. AS many as
eight failures among business men, had lately
been declared in Vera Cruz. President Santa
Anna does not intend 10 assume the command
of the army against Texas. He intended 10
leave the city of Mexico on The lst of October
to spend some time at his country house, near
Vera Cruz. 1t is believed that the cabinet will
accompany him. 1t appears 10 be the fixed
determination of the General 10 increase the
army and navy about 10 operate against Texas
We see lille mention made of the new consii
tuition, bul that its discussion was 10 commence
in Congress on the lst insi Considerable pc.
cuniary embarrassments were complained o.
by the people in all The large towns. A brigade
of $500 regulars had marched from the city o.
Mexico towards Xalapa, where il is said they
would replace a corps of 5000 men, intended c
invade Yucatan Much enthusiasm prevails
among them. The expedition was TO sail from
Vera Cruz The day following the arrival Of the
troops from Xalapa, which will be about the
5th or 9Th of October On the 2lst, two bat
lalions ofinfanrry left the City of Mexico for
| Vera Cruz; they numbered about 1000 men,
ana nave some me pieces ol allllIeTy WIN iheiH
A Mexican General was about 10 leave Vera
Cruz on special mission 10 Yucatan. He was
instructed 10 bring about reconciliation and
union between Mexico and Yucalan. Should
he fail therein he was 10 take command of the
5000 men from Xalapa, and sail with them in
the feet for Campeachy. The Mexican squa.
dron has received no reiniorcemenls Of la;e
from Spain or England. Ii consists Of two
steamers, Two brigs, and three schooners, with
provisions for three months, designed 10 cruise
before the ports OF Texas, should their efforts
IN Yucaian be crowned with success. The
port of Vera Cruz is closed until the sailing oil
the expedition.
A Word fG The MiIIerifes.