Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-21
Houston, TIxAs, Nov. Esd. I
via Summit Dao 10 I

Houston, TIxAs, Nov. Esd,
via Summit, Dec. 10
The following is the latest reiabi. intelligence re-
ceived here from the VISIT IL is taken from the HOus
ton Telegraph Of this morning:
The expedition under Gen. BInks is believed to be
about 900 strong composed of the divisions OF Gems.
Dana and Vandevere They lost three steamers and
four schooners, well a considerable amount Of
stores munitions Of and horses while the way,
and in landing. About half the command are black
troops Davis with bis regiment about $50 strong and
Haynes, with a Federal commission Colonel of the
I'd Texas cavalry, but wi no troops along with the
expedition. They have large supply Of arms and
horse equpmen g. I'd design to enlist Mexicans the
Rio Grande, and negroes in the interior, they pro-
gress. As soon as information of Banks having landed
successfully be conveyed TO Franklin, he and Ord
are 20 enter TIss nom BsrWck's BaV. The forces
to meet and sweep the country Nt6 devastation far
they car, sparng neither Unona; or Secetsioniss.
From Brownsville, we learn that Mayor Dye Bigelog,
Palmer and Others who had claimed 70 be god cils-
zens, have taken the oath.
neral Cohes assumed command Of Brownsville af-
ter we left aad claimed to give protection to the people
against laWlessness DE accompanied the Mayor 10
meet Banks. After giving in t1eir submission 10 the
FEDERAL queror, Cohes crossed the river, and pro-
nounced against CortinaE, overthrow hs government
and held the rens OF power for twenty -four bours al
the end Ct which time Corlinas shot him in the Plaza
sAL1RIA Nov. lS-The Yankees are advancing in
this direction and gained foothod ct Aranas Pass on
the Rht OF the 10Th. They landed force, supposed
to be 900 strong the lower end of Mustang leland
ard marched foot TO the Pass These troops we're
conveyed in Ave sailing vessels (transpors) Ca the
morning of the l7ih they made attack with their
force five steamers from the sea CO operating. The fort
was defended by three small guns and about hun
bred men, most Of whom were STATE troops. The en-
gsgement lasted two hours aAd twenty-five minutes,
when our troops surrendered, being overwhelmed wi
numbers. Their loss is not known. The attack began
about daylight. The plan Of the enemy appears to be
10 take sucn poiats he along the coast, with
view OF getting base his proposed field OF opera
TORS There can be no doubt that he meditates the
conquest OF the State.
HoUsroS, Nov. 2S.-Tne Legislature Of Texas have
refused to pass resolution recommending Congress to
declare Confederate Treasury notes legal tender
The Lgslature Is believed to be under Conservative in
Auence though dsvot TO the Confederate cause. Gen.
eral augher, Of Mobile, is in this city, with bis staff
Indian depredatons the frontier are frequent and
alarming lean hat the Indians are armed by the
Yankees aud upon the defence frontier to Law il
The small pox has made its appearance in this
city.
General Walkers division Is now on the Mississippi
river, pegging away. They have already sunk one
transports ald burned another. They have also sunk
four barges, aud burned the large transport, Black
Hawk Nothing can pass their batteries unless lvoyed
by ironelsds and ewes then, we hear of much anen-
tattoo board before they get out Of reach guns
Quantrell 10 10 SnreveporG. Official information has
been received tina: Corr Christi is in the hands of the
enemy.