Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-08


tribes with whom the United States are in the
habit of treating"
The same paper, speaking Of the bill which
passed our Congress al the late session, allowing
drawback on all goods exported in their original
packages 10 any country adjacent 10 the United
States, remarks, that, BIZ this arrangement, many
articles may be afforded 10 the consumer in Texas
at lower prices than in the United States; the
amount received in drawback being much greater
than the duty there.
The manner in which the Texan Tariff is eva
ded By the traders the Sabine, is thus explained
by The Civilian
at appears that Messrs Clapp s. Austin have
moved their large mercantile establishment across
the Sabine on the United States side, opposite
Sabine Town. They have a ferry free 10 all
Texans 10 whom they offer their goods about
IS per cent cheaper than any merchant on the
merchants have capital OF about $4,000, and
that similar stores are scattered from the Sabine
Town 10 Red River Just over the boundary,
with 4 capital probably 10 the amount OF $780,
600, furnishing constant temptation 10 SNUG
Cling. II our tariff were reduced TO 10 or Is per
cent, most, perhaps all this capital would be re-
moved 10 Texas"
Many people are curious TO know what is the
amount Of the debt of Texas Although we can
not give the required information, which indeed
the Texan authorities appear 10 be unable 10 do,
vet we can stale what il was in December, lS4l,
according TO the report of DR.. Chalmers, then
Secretary OF the Treasury: as We learn from the
Houston Telegraph, the debt at that time amount
ed 10 S7,2S2, 7SS 81. What il is now is a secret,
which the knowing ones don't seem inclined 10
disclose.
The News mentions that General Arista has
lately sen, dispatches 10 The Texan Government,
by way OF Corpus Christi, whereupon the Elous-
ton Telegraph remarks:
"These dispatches probably are quite similar
10 those that Arista sent some years since 10 the
President, requesting our Government 10 co-ope-
rate with him in an expedition against the Com
manchcs. These Indians have lately become so
troublesome 10 the Mexican settlements on the
Rio Grande, that they are anxious 10 exterminate
The tribe. This they cannot effect without the
aid OF The Texan Government, as any large
Mexican force would be Immediately attacked
by our western rangers, il it should be found east
Of The Nueces. The settlers Of Corpus Christi
would be DESTROYS that an expedition OF this kind
should be aided BY our Government. for the Com
manche Chiefs residing west of the Colorado
have manifested great hostility 10 that post, and
one of the Delaware Indians, named Shaw. who
has visited the western lodges OF those Indians
has brought information lha, the Commanchcs
are determined 10 destroy that post before they
unite with Payayuea, 10 conclude general trea-
IS of peace with our Government Col. Kinney
and his party are well aware Of their intentions,
and he keeps close watch on their movements.
His spies are out watching the large party OF
Commanches thai has recently been seen march
ing towards The Rio Grande"
The Houston Telegraph, alluding 10 the i'm
preston abroad, that President Jones is opposed
TO annexation says: awe have information on
which We can rely that he is warm friend OF an
nexation, and disposed 10 make any honorable sa-
crifcc TO obtain it,"
(fhrther By yesterdays Southern Mait)
The New Orleans Jefersonian gives report
on the authority OF a passenger in the New York,
that on the eve OF the steamers departure, Bri-
tish vessel of war arrived al Galveston bringing
dispatches 10 the British Minister 1t was cur
rcntly rnmored that those dispatches contain
cd an acknowledgment of Texan independence
on the part OF Mexico; and further that they en-
close proposition from the British Government,
Offering 10 Texas, in of her refusal 10 accept
the proposition for annexation, the admission OF
her cotton into British and Mexican ports tree OF
duiy for twenty years, with other commercial adj
vanagcs, and a loan OF El00000 per amman for
the same period. Upon receiving the dispatches,
the French and English Ministers, who had ia
ken passage for New Orleans, Immediately dis
embarked and started for Washington, Texas
The effort is TOO late.
The Houston Star remarks upon the impress
sion, that President Jones is opposed 10 annexa-
ton, and that the Washington Register is regard
ed as uterng his sentiments upon this subject
The Editor says: 1--WE have reason 10 believe
that the articles in the Register are published en-
tirely independent of him, and without his assent
or dissent as he troubles himself very litle about
m 10 at fhnr of
ton We have Information on which we can
RELY. that he is lrarn, friend Of annexation, and
disposed 10 make any honorable S0e,f 10 05tain IL.
In consequence OF this, we observe that Presi-
dent Jones has appointed David s. Kaufman,
Charge 10 the United States. MIR. Kaufman
was a member of the late Congress- and Chair.
man Of the Senate Committee which reported in
favor OF annexation
The Houston Morning Star observes thus up |
on The news: "The news OF The passage OF the |
annexation resolutions was hailed with 4 burst OF
enthusiasm BY our citizens that has never been |
exceeded. The news OF the victorious battle oil
San Jacinto scarcely excited sGch enthusiastic
rejoicing. The sound OF the drum and other |
musical instruments, The roar Of The cannon, |
The loud shouts of The multitude resoundno !
long after midnight, indicated the ardent long
ing of our citizens 10 return once more I'M
der The glorious ;rgis OF the American Union" |
And again: The people almost with one voice
call aloud ftr prompt and decisive action, and We
are confder, that The Executive will not be found
wanting al This crisis. No mortal power can re-
sisl The decree tina, has gone forth Texas re-
Iurns ike The lost Joseph 10 the parental bosom
May The Union be perpetual. Lei US humby
hope that the All-wise Being who has thus far d.
recied The Lone Star OF our country through the
murky clouds Of war, has in mercy determined
tina, il shall hencciorrh become the bright and go
rous emblems Of unceasing peace
THESE indications are decidedly more favorable |
than The first accounts have received from |
Texas. The signs now with ms. We hail |
them with great pleasure -EnQuirer.