Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-27
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

The Northern papers publish the following interesting
despatch:
New OrlEAss THURSDAY, ArGusr %.
Galveston dates OF The lSh 81 jas have been received.
The Legislature met the 18th. The Governors Message.
received Ii proceeds 10 speak nj the unwarantahe
assumption Of power Federal Executive by direct in
with the Municipal affairs OF the Sovere Sute
II pronounces discussion useless no reliance must be placed
the dcsye hope q" justice 10 IeX1s but we must assert
and rights all hazaidS and 10 the last
ucmiiy
The only course LETT is the Immediate adoption nf ncces-
sary Tor the occupation nj Santa Fe with ample
repel arrogant and lehclnus spirit existing.
Should such produce conflict with the present
authorities, unla wully established, aid snukc the Conede
racy lis centre Texas will stand cyoncrated before the
world Authority is asked 10 raise supplies for TWO mount
Ell Regiments for the occupation OF Santa Re, also, for
Military force sufficient 10 enable the civil authorities 10
the laws. 1t says: however wiling Texas may IL
dispose portion of her northwestern territory
p.cae party could accept the propositions embraced in
the Compromise bll but proposition had been Offered 10
purchase that part nch 81 deg iasde, with proper
uaraniee and observance al The rules OF annexation, II
would have been satisfactory.
III. news o the ensrussent Peace's Senate BILL with
the Presidents respecting Gov Bells letter. was
received at Galveston the l7h and produced great dis
satisfaction The papers say the will arouse feet
ings of indignation throughout the State easily ayed
As expected, President Filmoes unfortunate and I'M
wa.rantable message has produced feeling of excitement
and Indignation in eyas In assuming that the territory
ca belong Texas that her citizens should be regard
ed irespassers and expelled by the military force Of the
L. S. Government, the President set himself above the Con-
etitu'on and laws and promulgated doctrines ot 0uuoiv-
refined Federalism in hostility the rights of
reign States As truly remarked The Detroit Free Press
published in distan, Of the Northwest:
This message necessarily lead to violent issue be-
tween Texas and New Mexico. Ii will stimulate New Mex
co persevere in her claim which inlined to be-
leye well founded, and will, Of course enage Texas.
Tie reading OF the will satisfy ali that the Pres
dents opposition the annexation OF Texas in lSii has
much to do in controlling his coarse now"
Governor Bell in his message remarks that Texas would
been satisfied with the disposal of her territory North
of "a deg Mr. Pearces bill is certainly favorable that
arrangcment-and doubt that but for Mr.. Fill
moe's breathing threat il does, Texas would
have accepted the proposition in pearccs BILL Nor how
ever her pride may be aroused and Of indig
nation she may reject that and all adjustments and the
torch of civil may throw its urid and horrd glare
1t is natural admit chat Texas should be excited but
when she comes know Tim, Mr. Fmores odous doctrines
nre rebukcd by large portion of the people, have
still strong hopes thar her love OF the Cnon OF which her
once Lone Starr bright gem will induce her TO for
get the abortive aront and that she will magnannouSy
make little sacrifice of feeling to save the disruption OF
the condeacy Texas holds in her hands the fate OF
the Union-may She while guarding her own honor and
rights be the instrument Of preserving and securing the
Union into which she was so cordially welcomed!