The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-04-07
HOUSTON.
Mr.. II, Stua,i.
GALVESTON, Mach 10, 1912.

" "S AUHWo ~ INC GCdyWe:
have only time 10 wire few lines. The
excitement "hlch existed here at The time of
the sailing of The New York, has subsidized
little. Preparations for the war are gong on
with unabaled vigo- Bus mess is entirely
suspended
In Houston, all the stores Texcept one or
Two, which keep open part Of the time, are
closed. About 500 men have left there; abou,
25O left here, and more would have gone if the
President had not opposed any leaving this
place. We have as yet had no positive nfor-
nation that more than 1000 Mexicans came
into the country, although there is every rea
son 10 believe there is large force coming on.
They commenced their retreat from San Anto-
MIA on the l2h or 18th, proceeding slowly, at
the rate OF s miles day, only, some ihous-
ands OF our fellows. in hot pursuit. II makes
no odds whether there be 1000 or 10000
The war cry has gone forth, and the people of
Texas have determined that The question shall
be settled. Thousands are on their way to
the frontier, and they have gone with the res
oIulion 10 return moi, until Mexico shall have
acknowledged the independence of Texas. If
th' Presiden, had any doub!s about the expe-
diency of carrying The war into The enemy's
country, they fed on the receipt here of San.
ia Annals letters 10 Hamilton and Bee, He
has r, solved that as far as he has any inAu-
ence il shall be exerted TO fix The independence
of Texas upon permanent basis. He goes
for an EXCURSION TO the Mexican capital, aid
requests the whole world 10 come on and join
us. In haste
Yours, &C., W.
We have but few other items Of any impor-
lance to add. The Texan force in the field,
was a bou, 5000 men, hourly increasing. Gen.
eraI Somerville was in command Of the army.
The city authorities at Houston had UNDER
taken 10 provide for the support of such famiS
lies as are in need, and whose heads have gone
10 fight The battle Of their country.
MORE BLUNDERS IN THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR AND Score
TARY OF STATE. .o-
We copied into the Statesman, few days
since, an article from the Coshoclon Democrat
in relation 10 The commission for Sheriff and
Associate Judge; The former being returned a
third time, before it was properly made oul,
and the latter beng signed by the Secretary OF
Stale. The Stark county Democrat publishes
the article, and adds the following:
In addition 70 The above we will just state
tha, .e, en- ,u, Of ten Military commissions
which we saw few days since, are incorect>
| ly mace out; and we will add that # the Cover
nor and Secretary Of State would attend itle
mote closely to their official duties would
! practice in Office what they preached when
seeking office, and not be travelling the State
over, interfering in elections. many such err
rors might 5e sa' ed We don' believe il wrong
for office holders 10 have opinions Of their own
ard express them like other men; ~, because
these men were oudesl and longest IN con-
demnng such rse in their political oppo-
nents, and because experience goes 10 show
that those at leas', of The coon akin party who
are in power, are incompetent 10 the discharge
OF Msir official duties, unless they dcrotc their
whOle time to the business and hardly them"
Will The Secretary Of State explain these
thiugs2 He has abundant lime TO 60 so, far we
understand he doe not even profess 10 attend
10 tho business Of his office As soon rs MIR.
Kelley, Governor Corwin's keeper--returns,
we shall look for an explanation from him, III
regard 10 the absolute neglect OF The Co
vernon Such subject would be beautiful
for Kelley to ompAJy upon Statesman.
sUNHoLY ALLIANCE-N would seemb by tho late foreign
news there is understanding between the En-
Es abolonists and Santa Government relative
Texas Mexican bonds have advanced considerably In Eu