Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-15
Important from Texas---ProcIamation
i'm reference TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
troubles on the Observation-Disclosures
of the PeOpIe.

i'm reference TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
troubles on the Frontiers---neetings
Of the People.
We have intelligence, by way of New Orleans from
Houston 10 the I9th and from Galveston the 2st ut
The following Proclamation issued OF the 18th
ut:
| By tie President Of the RepsGlie Of Texas.
WHEREAS since the close Of The last session Of Congress
Joint resolution respecting the annexation Of Texas
the United States has by their Congress been adopt
ed, authorizing the President Of the United States 10
select tile alternative Of two certain propositions cob
tanned In the said joint resolutions the basis for
summaiing the proposed annexation and whereas, the
President the United States has selected the first aud
second sections OF the resolutions such basis and
fi6ed this government thereof.
| [lIere follow the resolutions passed by the United
States Congress for the annexation Of Texas
Aud, whereas, the premises, requiring the solemn deli
beraon and action Of the Representatives of the people,
form extraordinary occasion for conyening the Con-
gress of the Republic,
Therefore be 1t known, that I, ANSON JONES, Pre-
sident of the Republic Of Texas by virtue of the power
vested in by the Const,uon do by these presents,
require Senators and Representatives Congress
of this Republic shall assemble In special session the
town OF Washington, in the county of Washington, on
Monday the sixteenth day Of June next ensuing, them
and there such communications be made
to them and consult and determine such measures as
in their wisdom may be deemed meet for the welfare oil
Texas.
In testimony whereof, have caused the great seal OF
the Republic to be hereunto affixed Done at the
town of Washington this fifteenth day Of April, in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and foriy-6ve, and the independence Of the RePub-
' ANsoN JONES.
By the President.
ERx'R ALLEs, Acting Secretary ofState.
That Texas will accept the propositions of the United
States Government, there can be doubt, II we may
Judge of public opinion in Texas by the resolutions puss
ed at public meetings of the inhabitants
The strongest resolutions in favor of the measure
recently passed a meeting held at the Of Bren-
ham, in Washington county, although the Hon. Ebenc-
of lie and
Secretary of State, spoke IN disapprobaiIon OF the same
MEXICAN DEsPATcHEs.-We learn, says the Houston
Morning STAR of the 19th that government has
ceved communications from Gen. Austin, by way OF
Corpus Crs and Bexar, conveying assurances that the
government of Mexcois disposed to treat with Tex
as upon the basis Of Independence Similar dispatches
we learn were received from Vera Cruz BY the EurJ dice
about fortnight since, and it rumored that the BRUSH
Minister Mexico will induce the Mexican govern
present definite propositions for the adjustment
Of all difficulties between the two countries 1t is rnmor-
ed also that our government has the
cations and the dispatches for this purpose were sent back
Vera Cruz by British vessel. Ii expected that the
final propositions of the Mexican government will be
ceved about the middle Of June, by the first Of July
Information had reached Galveston of the total loss Of
the sloop eli l.. Kinney In attempting to enter the
Passo Cavallo with head wind and heavy sea- she
upon Pelican Island, and became embedded in
the quick sands that ali attempts get her off una
vailing.
This arrival brings additional confirmation of the late
Indian skrmish Captains Hays and Bell returned from
their expedition of Corpus Csi the 2Sih u-three
of their having returned the day before in
quence of their being separated from the main body IN
the pursuit. and being able rejon their companions
IN the night A letter informs that while following
Indian trail the Aqua Duce, Captain Hays fell
in with party ofIndians numbering only ID Supposed
to be a spy pary) The skirmish continued for
eral miles, the Indians etreatng and the Texans pursu
ing
were wounded, supposed TO be mortality and one II IS
slightly wounded in the arm, and MIR. Walker in the
shoulder. II. C. Davis injured in the arm by the
ex explosion of the gun. but seriously. When the H.
l.. Kinney left, it believed that the whole body Of
the Camanches numbering from 600 1000, had left in
small parties for the mountains, but this statement has
been contradiced by later normaton the effect that
the Indians have since come nearer TO the town, and
killed three Mexicans, and carried off number of horses
Capt. Hays left Corpus Christi for San Antonio the
day after his arrival the former place. Notwhsand
ing these difficulties, several trading parties have lately
visited the Ranchj and considerable business is doing
INDIAN SKIRMIsH THE Cross TIMBERs.-We
learn from the Northern Standard that the treacherous
Indians have recommended hosiIes upon the frontier
settlements the Cross Timbers. 1t appears that par
y of savages supposed be Creeks Cherokees from
the United States, made attack upon Of the settle
ments and in the skrmlsh which ensued, old gentle
named Underwood, his little son, and boy named
Price killed. Several Indians were also killed.
MEETING THE PEoPLE-The following noble re-
solutions passed in the town OF BenhaT w ash
Ington county, Texas in large assembly @. the people,
and the sentiments of the Texan natio1 be best
CLEANED by perusal OF them, which carried, al
though the Hon. EbeneZer Allen, Attorney General OF
the Republic and acting Secretary Of State spoke in dis
appreciation of the same.
"Be it resored, That this meeting approves OF the An
nexation of Texas to the United States the basis of
JOINT resolutions passed by the Congress OF that
try.
"Bea resored, That the Executive be requested
all means within his power, effect the annexation oil
Texas the United States, upon the basis of the joint
solutions aforesaid with the utmost promptness.
"Be IL reSOued, That nasmuch as the government OF
the United States has given its ulimatum the subject
that seeresy the part of the EIecuUe tends only
barrass e subject ,cthOut producing any beneficial Effect
''Be 1t resolved, That If The President Of the Republic
does the Congress before the fourth Mon
day Of June merit portion Of the people Of Tsras
commend TO the counties throughout the Republic TO meet
contention 10 yaty said joint resolutions and form State
constitution.
"Be reSolred, That in The opinion of this meeting it
as the duty Of the President OF this Republic, 10
mate the measure Of annexation to the United States, loi
reference to the oiShes of any foreign
or European POtoer."
II such movements MS this the part of the peo-
pie of Texas that probably induced President Jones
hasten his action, and issue his proclamation.
Hon. AsHBEL SMITH.-We learn from the Civilian
that this gentleman, whose arrival here specula
ton attributed various has been re-apponted
Chafge Afaires Of the Repnbiic of Texas England
and France, and journeying thither when lie sailed
from Boston. The office of Secretary or State made
vacant by this appointment filled by the Hon Eben
ezer Allen, now Attorney General and strong oPpo
nent of annexation.
WHAT'S THE USE OF ADvERTIsING.-There is a
great difference of opinion among business men
as to the benefits of advertising. Two establishments
are in the same line; one will say, sour money ex-
pended In advertisements and extra Papers Is the most
profitable outlay we can make" His neighbor
plies swell, have tried it, and cannot see that am