Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-06-02
LMpnRraNT ERnM TEXAS.

| Another SANTA FL ExPEDITIoN-CoM. MooRE
DECLARED A P1RATE.-By the ARRIVAL on the 18th,
of the steam ship New York, at New Orleans, the
Picuyune has Galveston dates up to the 10th inst.
The news will be found Of unusual interest.
One Of the most important items is the published
fact that large force left Texas early in the Spring,
on another Santa Fe expedition, although this
time their object is war and not trade. Some time
IN March, Colonel Snively received a commission
TO raise body Of 300 men in the frontier counties
of the northeast, for descent upon Santa Fe, and
the capture of the tyrant Ano and the traitor Lew
is and further TO inflict suitable punishment for
the barbarous treatment visited upon the trading
expedition under Mcleod and Cooke.
The Galveston Civilian OF the 10th inst, states
that the principal difficulty was not to raise enough
men, but TO keep from raising too many. FIVE
hundred known certainly TO be in the field, and
II is thought TO be nearer eight. The place OF
general rendezvous was Coffee S station, the time
the 18th of April. The men were TO elect their
own commander at the place of general meeting,
aud march Immediately.
The whole thing has been kept secret IN Iexas
and in this the editors OF that country have pur
sued the wiser policy. The calamites which belel
the former Santa Fe expedition, were in part caused
by the too great publicity given Of its movements.
The route taken by the present expedition Is to
the south oi Red River, only crossing that stream
when the road rendered II necessary. Military OPP
erations were TO be exclusively confined to the ter
ritory of Texas and of Mexico. The ST LOUIS
in the territory Of that department.
By far the most important news brought by the
New York. is the fact that Gen Houston has issued
proclamation virtually denouncing Com. Moore
a pirate, and as making war upon the Mexlcans
contrary 10 his (tiouston ~ orders. The Commo-
dorc moreover charged with acts OF disobedence,
contumacy, and mutiny by Houston, is declared
suspended from all command in the navy OF the
Republic Of Texas, and is ordered 10 report forth
with, in person, TO the Head OF the Department oil
war and Marine of that country.
Houston further declares, on failure OF obedience
to this command, on his having gone TO sea, con-
trary 10 orders that this government will no longer
hold itself responsible for his acts upon the high
but in such case, requests all governments IN
treaty. or on terms of amily with that government,
and ali the naval officers Of the high seas, in
ports foreign 10 that country TO seize the said Post
Captain, T.. w. Moore, the ship Austin and the
brig Wharton, with their crews, and bring them,
or any of them, into the Port OF Galveston, that
the vessels may be secured TO the Republic, and
the culprit or culprits arraigned and punished BY
the sentence of legal tribunal
This proclamation is dated at Washington on the
ODD of March, and is signed by Houston himself
and the acting secretary of state, John Hall
From all we can learn, Com. Moore, is acting
under sanction Of Col. Morgan, one of Houston $
commissioners, who has even written letter 10
the effect that he is perfectly satisfied with the
Commodore movements. We also find the fol-
lowing letter Ia the Texas Times of the 10th inst.
from Com. Moore himself, which shows that Col
Morgan fully sanctions tire course he has pursued
Texas sloop- ofwar AusrlS, outside n. +.
Pass, (Alss) Apr 10, lS43.
To The Editor Of TEXAS Times:
In the event Of my being declared by the Procla-
nation OF the President as pirate or outlaw, you
will please state, over my signature, that go
down to attack the Mexican squadron, with the
consent and full concurrence of Col. Jason Nor
gan, who is on board this ship of the Com
missIoners TO carry into effect the secret act Of
Congress- in relation 10 the Navy, and who is GO
ing with me, believing, he does, that il is the
best thing that could be done for the country.
This ship and the brig have excellent men on
board, and the officers and men all eager for the
contest. We 90 TO make desperate struggle TO
turn the tide Of i'll luck that has long been
ming against Texas.
You shall hear from me again possible.
Yours truly, F. w MooRE.
| party of Mexicans, numbering some IL, were
recently attacked by a small company Of Texan
spies, on the Nudces and all were killed. The
Texans were commanded by Capt Wells. Out of
party OF eight Mexicans who were detected steal
ing horses near Seguin, few days since, two
were killed, and two or three more wounded, by
some Texans who went in pursuit.
The report OF Capt. Camerons safe retreat with
portion of the Mier prisoners, is still confidently
believed IN Texas. Many say that he is now
safe among the Apaches, but we can hardly credit
the news.
Gen. Lamar intends TO make Austin his pe-nia-
nent residence.
/ The Texan papers contain a list of the PROPOSE
tons made by Santa Anna 10 the people of that
country. The Houston Telegraph iniimates that
Judge Robinson, the bearer of these propositions,
first addressed note 10 Santa Anna, assuming for
himself the right of making peace, and tina, he did
II solely for the purpose of obtaining his own lber-
alton. We give the 4th proposition of Santa Anna,
promising that the Dictator says that unless it is
agreed To, none Of The others will be entertained
or even listened to:
! 4th That the inhabitants [of Texas] will lay
aside their arms and it is essential and posi-
tive condition that they recognize in Mexico her
right OF property to the territory, and acknowledge
the sovereignty ofthe nation, her laws, ordinances
and general orders.
Houston has issued proclamation, calling upon
oil the armed bands in the West TO dsperse, with
The exception of that under Major John c. Hays,
! of Bexar.