The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-09-01
From the NJ o. Tropic Extra, of Aug. IA.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXIC0


and arrived here between and o'clock this morn
ing 1t seems that after all the gasconadng despatch
es OF the Mexican Minister, Declaration of war is
now very doubtful.
Our prompt and intelligent correspondent tells the
! whole story.
VERA CRUG, Aug 4, Is45.
II. y. NJ. brig-orwur Persian, arrived here on the
9th ult in days from Galveston, bringing the
news Of the Annexation OF Texas being confirmed by
tho President, Jones-and also that body Of U. s.
troops, say about 900 men, were expected at Gal
weston in the course Of few days.
1t appears Government is in no hurry to declare
against the United States. or at any rate it
seems TO bo the general opinion that she will merely
attempt to conquer Texas without making any dec
laraton Of war OF course the news by the Persian
caused great excitement throughout tho country
The Ministry has presented an act 20 the two Cham
bers for their debcrniion.
lst To declare war against the United States
I'd. Authorizing them TO raise a foreign or national
loan to the amount of fifteen millions ordoIars, which
they consider to be requisite carry on war and re
conquer Texas
The proposals are under discussion in the
Chambers, and Il they get the "Targent" there
is no doubt they will make the attempt to again get
possession though it doubtful whether they declare
against the T. $. or not.
AUG. s. The Water Witch not sailing yesterday,
| open TO say that have no news from the Amer.
lean Squadron, but it is thought here that will
appear 1t is said that the troops now on the road to
Texas, amount to 10 900 men.
The Washington Union of Friday says:-''We
not advised that Government has received
any late dispatches or further information from MeXi-
leo. Oar precautionary preparations still advan-
cling with great spirit
LATER The following information is from the
N. o. Picaune Of Aug, I6
TRooPs FOR MEXICO. The President aud his
officers appear to be taking the responsibility with
vengeance. II will he seen by Second Edition
that the Governor Of Louis lima has been called upon
to furnish 900 troops for tho defence Of Texas
the invasion OF Mexico, hardly tell which
from the information have The troops
mustered on Sunday of last week, and ship had
been chartered TO take them TO Texas speedily
possible. Ten thousand Mexican troops announc
ed as being within about about eight days march of
Gen. Tay!or's Quarters, and it anticipated that
they might he This is interesting news,
and the receipt Of it makes anxious than ever
TO have later intelligence from Mexico.
The New Orleans Courier fihe evening Of the
18th confirms the from the Picayune. 1t says
that Gov. Mou:on has made requison Major
Gen Lewis or the First Division Of Louisiana militia,
for his whole artillery force, and two regiments Of
infanry-lhe latler-t be raised volunteers, and
that Major Gally, commanding the artillery battalion
attached to the Louisiana Legion. having heard that
Gen. Gaines contemplated the calling for two volun-
artillery companies TO reinforce Gen. Taylor's
detachment in Texas waited the General two days
ago, and offered his services TO raise and command
the companies in question, to act in Texas
The Governor has determined to accept the offer,
and with them calls for the remainder Of tho ari-
lery force orthe divisions for the purpose of man.
ming the Notifications in the neighborhood Of this city
The Governor, the Courier says. acceded to the
command of Gaines without hesitation, and arrange
ments will be made forthwith to carry the measure
into effect.
The two regiments Of infantry, called out, will
comprise probably fifteen hundred men. We are
informed whether they intended for active OPP
erations in Texas merely for the defence of our
own forts.
The two Volunteer regiments are 10 be stationed
at the forts and Barracks the Gufsubject 20 the
orders of the Government; and the United States
troops present in garrison those stations are to be
Immediately transferred to Texas The two Compa-
MES of Volunteer artillery will leave Wednesday,
board the steamship .AIsdsma, together with four
companies of United Stat IEspps,t 18th Regiment,ln-
rantry,) two of which expected Tomorrow morn
ing, from Pass Christian, under Captain Moore and
Holmes.
The above information may be relied upon as au-
then,ic.
Ifthe President is not hopelessy committed TO acts
of folly and Madness and means really TO carry on a
war against Mexico, independently of Congress- or
any constitutional power conferred upon him, we en-
trea; him. in behalf Of the commerce of the country,
to make known what his intentions We are in
a fair way 10 find ourselves in the midst of war,
without even a moments official warning that war
is at hand
Our ships may be beset by pirates, and our
citizens by troops, while least suspecting that
danger is at hard. We hope that the Executive, e.
ven in the midst of his hgh-handed and unnecessary
usurpations will condescend to pause long enough,
at lest to give word Of warning to our merchants
md sa,lors IN. Express.
The MaysvilIe. Eagle of Wednesday, goth ut says