The New York herald., 1846-03-26


News from Mexico and Texas.
On the 18th alt. the Legislature adopted an act
providing for the election of members of CopQress-
cond bc, COMPOSED s o sSs oIo.ius
named counties; [of ali the other counties arc
in the First District VI, Robertson Bs.S' Montso
da Jackson, Victoria, Austin, Colorado, Fayete Con
zsies. Travis. Bs.trop. Washington, Bexar Gelsd Re-
fugio San Patricio and Milan GaiUeson Civilian.
GALVESTON, March l4th 1Ss6-Our distinguished hero
and statesman Gen. Sam Houston, recently elected Al
State leaves here to-day the steam packet Alabama
via New Orleans. for Washington city was present
and heard an address he delivered the city hs1stSn
felicitous in his speech. His remarks on the Oregon
question were listened to with uncommon interest.
preference for peace zealousI aud feelngy avow
ed by the orator. but at the time he declared un
willingness to yield inch Of the just rights Of his
country in her claim Oregon large majority Of the
people Of Texas have entire confidence in the wisdom
and patriotism Of General Houston will acqusscs In
whatever course the honor and interests OF his country
may cause him feel called upon 10 adopt At certain
periods during the negotiations and legislation
that Gen. Houston opposed to the measure. was
Of that number but am now satisfied that my opinions
were erroneous. As you are aware, was charged -
diplomatic agent with the hrst negotiations that sub
ject, and do know that there not jealous
advocate for the Of the negotiation in out Of
Texas than General Houston.
believed at the time Gov Henderson was appointed
to join Mr. Van Zandt at Washington City in lS43 to
that 1ssn Houston was onpo.ed 70 Il and Wrots 10 nv
deceased friend Gov Gmcr to that effect and stated 70
Gov. Henderson that ! had thus written Gov. Hsndsr
assured that had done Gen Houston injustice;
that he could assure that Gen. Houston q ZEAL
advocate Of the treaty and Of whersupen
Cow Giimsr The treaty x.s made TSe action Si the
Senate fthe United States upon its ratification matter
as President the Republic Texas to the
rejection Of heresty again led nae to believe that he
ns hi. Se.f % some o
friends in this country and the United States; but being
now satisfied that his running opposition was for the
ect and that he has been sincere IN his wishes and
ertions for feel that doing only act
ted States N sspscsy soss who like yourself. have
warmly defended him, to correct any erroneous
opinions against Gen. Houston which may have. in
'''' MEM Z al RGSST
SAN ANroSro March 5-The Apaches and Camanchss
have completely raked down the Mexican frontier,
rying their ravages far into the interior They indeed
occupy at this moment some of the most valuable Ase
s1 y ss ss lat a
this and also says that there are no troops Of any
consequence on the frontier and that large portion Of
American force on the RIO Grande- Correspondence G
N. o. J.fsrsonian.
W. copy the following cat.loeu. Of report:
mostly founded upon doubtful authority though the best
totally without foundation They are ALL perhaps, st
best greatly colored and exaggerated from the distant
and yei they all probably have foundation in fact
however slight il may be in most Of the GASES How.
ever, the GaSees reservations are. suhicent without
There are numerous reports which have been brought
in from towns the Rio 0rsnde, within the last four
days, for the truth Of which cannot they
made by Mexicans, some Of whom known to be
hostile to the United States and Texas. And are
bound to state that in the absence Of official nforma
ton the subject, induced to notice these
ports, simply because Mexcans who friendly to the
Of Mexican affairs believe them to be substantially cor
rect We give them without other confirmation, and our
M b. .r. ,.
q Osusrsi1 Msja ana Orcia sshsy are srsesags
the Salt Lakes at the junction Of the roads which had
Nuecc about onehrd Of the distance from he former
to the latter place with about 400 under his
position on the Sal Colorado about midway between
San Isabel and the Salt Lakes whore the road connect
haa been appointed by Psredes commander in chief oi
the Army Of the North and that no had left San Luis d
Potosi and was expected to arrive on the Rio or.nds
somewhere about the LIST of March II 10 reported that
he is making forced marches, and has under bis com.
mand from three to four thousand troops, infantry,
s Monterey for con.rso with 1000 men, and % va: daily
expected at the latter place. and II Is also said he would
join Cen Canaes at the Salt Lakes II il also reported
that the time Capt Hardee at opposite Point
Label some two or three weeks since there was about
The
the object Of the Mexican Government posting Cen
erals Meja, Garcia, Canales, and Col. 6averiego
negotiation with the United States showing that they
had military occupation Of the territory betwesnth:
been forced retreat before or had been driven west
from the Rio Grands by the advance Of the United satss
But Il is also thought by others that the march Of the
Generals Ampudia and La Vega indicates q dstsrmina-
on this side Of the Rio Grands with the view Of disputine
the advance Of the American Army and that battle will
ensue whenever and wherever the opposing forces meet
II ra0a tha apta of fhn
troops these the reports made by traders and
travellers from the towns the northern frontier A
accuracy, but I'VE believe in the posability and even
probability of their being substantially true. should
paper goes to press, ex will be issued, announcing
what we know to be facts.
in general circulation in Mexico Texas and the United
States z-that the Northern States Of Mexico, consist
ing Of Tamaaip,s Nuevo Leon CGshuia and portions
about to declare their Independence Of Mexico and Ike
Yucatan form separate indsPsndsns nation. with r.
have hitherto rsainedI from making any direct sllusisp
to this subject, not because ignorant Of its
70 carry out but because were anxious not 70 Con.
promise the the individuals who principally inter.
ect That such report was founded in fact there never
did exist doubt Whether tho Northern States have
declared their Or not We hay: yet 70 learn
or occasion delay the event has taken placs We can
not however but be aware that the prssence Of Gene
rails Ampudia, La Vega, and Wo upon the Rio 0rands
with 5000 regular troops may have postponed this IN
tended movement Not knowing what eject may havs
been produced By the presence Of this force have
thought just toward all parties to ssfsin from giving
publication to the Proclamation" and tho "Ordersb
which accompanied IT, until the next arrival fron Tie
frontier The best possible evidence Of the existence Of
these documents to be found In the fact that
printed copy Of them In our posssssicn Gsicssfo~ c.
rition, l4fh inst
From the New Orleans Picsyuns, March III
We learn verbally that Mexican who wss the bear.
sr Of Gsspstches from Mr. schassli st Msssncras %
said that 5000 Mexican troops stationsd there
There was rumor in town Yesterday TO the sot that
undoubtedly took its rise from the above should Il
turn out that Mr. Schatzel hss really been ncarcsuted
at Cen Taylor cannot the vicinity q
that city with too great speed We have heard Of several
overt acts committed BY the Msxicans Of lats-ons Of
which was the shooting Of young Ancricsn trader,