Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-08
tribes with whom the United States are in the

tribes with whom the United States are III 'ne
habit Of treating"
The same paper speaking of the bill which
passed our Congress at the lale session, allowing
drawback on all goods exported in their original
packages TO any country adjacent 10 The United
States, remarks, that by this arrangement, many
articles may be afforded to 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 on the Sabine is thus explained
by the Civilian:
at appears that Messrs Clapp 6 Austin have
moved their large mercantile establishments across
The Sabine on The United States side, opposite
Sabine Town. They have ferry free to all
Texans, 10 whom they offer their goods about
25 per cen, cheaper than any merchant on the
Texas side of the river The Star says these
merchants have capital OF about 40, 600, and
that similar stores are scattered from the Sabine
Town 10 Red River just over the boundary
with a capital probably 10 the amount OF $780,
600, furnishing constant temptation TO SNUG
Cling. II our tariff were reduced 10 10 or Is per
cent, most, perhaps all this capital would be re-
moved 10 Texas"
Many people are curious 10 know what is the
amount Of the debt Of Texas Although we can
not give the required information, which indeed
the Texan authorities appear TO be unable 10 do,
vet we can state what il was in December, lSil
according 10 The report of DR.. Chalmers then
Secretary of the Treasury: as we learn from the
Houston Telegraph, the debt al that time amount
ed 10 ST,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 sent dispatches 10 The Texan Government,
By way of Corpus Christi, whereupon the Hous-
ton Telegraph remarks:
"These dispatches probably are quite similar
to those that Arsta sent some years since 10 the
President, requesting our Government 10 co-ope-
rate with him in an expedition against the Com
manches. These Indians have lately become so
troublesome 10 the Mexican settlements on The
Rio GTande, thai 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, Tor The Com
manche Chiefs residing west OF the Colorado
have manifested great hostility TO that post, amt
one Of tie Delaware Indians, named Shaw, who
has visited the western lodges Of those Indians,
has brought information that the Commanchcs
are determined 10 destroy that post before they
unite with Payayuea, 10 conclude general irea-
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 that has recently been seen march
ing towards The Rio Grande."
The Houston Telegraph, alluding to the i'm,
preston abroad, that President Jones is opposed
10 annexation, SAYS ave have information on
which We can rely, that he is warm friend OF an
nexaton, and disposed 10 make any honorable sa-
crificc TO obtain II.
(farther by yesterdays Southern Nal)
The New Orleans Jefersonian gives report
on the authority OF 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. Il was cur
ren,ly rumored that those dispatches contain
cd an acsnow lcdsment Of Texan independence
on the part OF Mexico and further that they en-
close proposition from The British Government,
offering 10 Texas, in case OF her refusal 10 accept
the proposition for annexation, the admission OF
her cotton into British and Mexican ports Tree OF
duty for twenty years, with other commercial adj
yan.agcs, and loan OF 100000 per annum 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
Tie effort is 100 late.
The Houston Star remarks upon the impress
sion, that President Jones is opposed 10 annexa-
lion, and that the Washington Register is regard
ed as utterng his sentiments upon this subject
The Editor says: "ITe have reason 10 believe |
that the articles in The Register are published en-
lreIv Independent, Of him, and without his assent
or dissent, as he troubles himself very little about
the affairs OF either OF the Eiilors at Washing |
ton. We have Information on which we can |
RELY, that he is rarr, friend Of annexation, and
dlsp0sed 10 make any honorable sacrf cc 10 obtain H.
in consequence OF this, we observe that Presi- |
dent Jones has appointed David S. Kaufman, |
Charge TO the United States MIR. Kaufman !
was 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 |
resolutions was hailed with burst OF
enthusiasm by our citizens that has never been
exceeded. The news OF the victorious battle oi
San Jacnto scarcely excited sGch enthusiastic !
rejoicing. The sound OF the drum and other |
musical instruments, The roar Of The cannon, |
the loud shouts Of lie multitude resoundne |
long after midnight, indicated the ardent long
ing of our citizens 10 return once more I'M |
der The glorious asis OF the American Union"
4 nd again The people almost with one voice |
call aloud for prompt and decisive action, and W.
are confident that he Executive will not he found
wanting at This crisis. No mortal power can re-
ssl the decree tina, has gone forth Texas re-
luins ike The lost Joseph 10 the parental bosom
May The Union be perpetual. Lei Us humbly |
hope that tie All-wise Being who has thus far d.
rcced The Lone Star of our country through the
mnrky clouds Of war, has in mercy determined
,ha, il shall henccionh become the bright and glo
rous cmblems of unceasing peace"
THESE indications are decidedly more favorable
than The first accounts we have received from
Texas The signs are now with us. We hail
them with great pleasure. -Enqairer