The New York Herald Newspaper, March 27, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. odiew. Xork, Sunday, March Stcamship Columbia, When we last heard from Boston, per 4 Se Co's express, this steamm@hip bad not arrived tere. She had then been tw “on yS at sea. Apprehensions begia ti be {if for het gafetyg, the more particularly pow, wube-large icebergs are floating over the northern Atlantic. We think her safe enough,however, and her news tuay be here to-day. The, Mexican Jawvasion of Tex*s. The invasion of Texas by the Mexican troops— the-patticulars-of-which we give to-day at great leagth—is the mest important event that has taken place during the present century—save and except the original revlution that established the indepen- dence of Texas herself. This war is the begining ef a series of move- ments that will never end till the Anglo-Saxon race Waive its flag on the turrets of Mexico, _ At the first onset, the Texians may be driven back, but nothing can restrain the enthusiasm of millions in thie land from joining the Texian cause. . Ln each of our large cities, there are at least, frem ten to twenty thou- sand men that only want time aad opportunity to join the Texian standard and to take up their march to Mexico. This is a most happy and opportune period for the destiny of Texas. The very derangement of financial concerns and business affairs in the United States, will tend to increase the desire to join the Texian legions. In all our large cities we expect wWisee public meetings called—and emigrants enrol- led to visit Texas, in order that the soil there may be properly cultivated and generously watered All emigtation 16 Texas from New York, or elsewhere, must be conducted however, according to law. Re- member that. Never did there happen a more glorious chance for Texas now to begin her march to Mexico. Let the sword that is new drawn never be put back into its scabbard ull the Anglo-Saxon race enter the northern gates of the ‘Palace of Government ” En avaunt. Anaivat —Major General Scott and suite arrived yesterday in the city, and have taken apartments at the American Hotel. Is it possible that the gallant General will take up with the Vice to Mr. Clay ? Albany. LCorrespondenee of the Herald.) AvBany, Mancn 25, 1842. After the reception of petitions in the Assembly to-day, the third reading of bills were taken up, anda large number of them passed, Like every other day on which rel business is transacted, the proceedings have been dull and uninteresting, Mr. O’Svitivan asked that the bill abolishing capital panishment might be taken up, and remark- ed that the state of suspense under which he labor- ed, was’ extremely embarrassing: The Chair de- eided that it required an unanimous vote. Mr. Srersoy said that he had understood that the bill thus far had not had any thing said against it. Mr. S. intimated an intentien todiseuss it. Mr. O’Suctrvan withdrew his motion. A number of two-third bills were then passed. In the afteraoon, the House in Committee of the Whole resumed tho discussion of Mrs Wain’s State Prison Bill, In the Senate, the Tax and Finance Bill was under discussion in committee of the whole, when Mr. Drexrxson offered a substitute for the ‘éntire biil, as follows : See. 1. Im san annual tax of one per ccnt on the. capital stock of all banks, banking associations, insu- ranpce and trust compenies (except mutual inéwran companies) and exempts such corporations and axtocla- tions from all other taxes except the contribution to the bank fund. Sec.2. Act to continue in force for three years from the firat of July pext. Sec. 3. The share of this state in the proceeds of the publie lands, to be received from the United States Trea- sury,and pledged to the payment of the stock debt of the state. Sec. 4. The Comptroller to issue bonds, redeemable in not less than twenty years, bearing interest not exceed: ing seven per cent, to the following amount, and the bonds to be disposed of onthe best terms that can be ob- tained: For temporary loans, $1,544,000; for the Che- mung canal, $150,600; for opening canals, /&c. $200,000; for replenishing general fund, $625,828; for arrearages to contractors, $569,000. See. 5. Appropriates $160,000 for the further shes? tion o! the Biack River Canal, $200,000 forthe Genesee Canal, $750,000 for theN. York and Erie Railroad Company, $1,400,000 for the Erie Canal enlargement; and charges the interest (which will soon be default) of the NewYork and Erie Railroad stock tethe general fund. Sec. 6. Authorises the Comptroller to issue bonds to the amount of $1,250,000 in sums of ten dollars, payable in one year, and @ like sum in two years, at 7 per cent, for the ebjects of the preceding seetion. Sec.7. Authorises the Comptroller to pay said bonds in the stock created by the 4th section. In submitting this, Mr. Dickinson wished to say that this was his individual proposition, and he asked for it no more consideration than should’ at- tach to it in that light. It was not the embodiment of the views of the minority, and he did not wish it to be so regarded. Mr. Paice entered into a review of the ffinances ofthe State, and explained and supported the bill at length. He was followed by Mr. Dickineon. A message was received from the Governor, stating thatthe appropriation for the special mis- sion to Eurepe to explore the hives of foreign governments to obtain information relat the early history of this country, was nearly exhausted. The Senate took a recess until 34 o’cloek, wheu Mr. Dickinson resumed his remarks, and continued uatil 54 0’clock, when he gave way, and the Com- mittee roze. ‘ In general politics here there is but little stir: ring. The Argus and Jourual are at it of course, tooth and nail, and it would appear that there is a most determined effort being made on the part of the latter,Jand its political friends to stir up and ex- cite the feelings of the people onthe subject of di- rect taxation, to the prejudice of the dominant arty, but it will be tono purpose. The honest Whigs concede almost univ ly to the justness The impo ity of avoiding it 'y unpre} it they cannot do otherwise. The matery is, that this law will have the effect to the works of public improvement, and there! ¥ pro- duce a stand-still among busivess men. If they were really sincere in this belief, why did not the to do, Had any of them; while th was in the House, moved,io amend it by increasing the tax to a million anda half, oreven two millions, this desirable ob- ect would in agreat measure have been attained. Mr. Horeman avowed that if amy gentleman would move to increase the tax to that amonnt, heart and soul would he go with him, He warned them, that if they desired the further prosec: of the public works to take this course, but they did not see fittodoso. And the only step that was takea towards it, was a motion from Mr. Simmons onthe night of its pissage. at the last moment, when the only objeet could e been but furth to delay it, moved its recommitment with instru tions to. amend, so as to increase the tax to two and ahalf millions Had t! p been taken at an Under these circumstances, ttempts to make political capital out of it to the benefit of the Whigs will prove failures. Mr. Horrmay’s report is and will be most ex- ively circulated throughout the length aad ‘ve, scnnd and eon- to carry conviction it men of either party. nese has accomplished It has had the effect of aro to the minds of al This repudiation gordatany rate the people to as ot the imminent destruction and disgrace, t ‘new impuise” pt Bak fast ling them to. It will have the effect of imprees- them the wholesome truth, thatthe sure and ely way to Fetain or resuscitate credit, whe- of States orindividuals, is to pay or provide Important from Texas—Invasion of Texasby Mexico. at ken out. largegforce, and se whi ity was thregen a stat theiphiblication off t im feannex all “the la kno from the New Orleans and Texian journals :— By the arrival of the ship New York at N. Ocleans on the 35th inst. the dates-from Galveston are to he 12th inst. The N. O Bulletin of the 16:h says—‘** We learm from the Galveston papers, and from several of the passengers by the New York, that the Mexican Army, ‘under the command of Arista, (and stated The Mexicans have invaded Texas by a " Ti by private advices to be 12 to 15,000 sirong,) was on the ‘miove for the subjugation of the'country. As will be seen from the extracts given, the invaders already occupied San Antonio and Goliad, and were in the vicinity of Victotia, Matagorda, Austin, Wc: The whole male population’ were seizing arms. and organizing for resistance. just arrived from Houston, | we learn that expresses arrived yesterday trom, Aus- lin, dated on Monday lest, ing that intelligence had reached that place that San Antonia was taken by Mexicans on Saturday last. Captain Dotton, who brought the intelligenee trom Austin, states that the number of Mexicans was large, oumbering several thousands. i oy dT, The express which reached here from Vicieria, last night, states that a body of 300 Mexicans, who captured Captain H Ferguzon, and from whom he iescaped, stated that their force on, this side, of the Nueces numbered 800, who were destined for Victo- ria, that 3,000 had uN to San Antonia, and that there were, in-all 14,000 this side of the Rie Grande. Men are turning out rapidly. at Houston. A number of men Jeft this city yesterday for the mae of war, anda company is.expected lo leave to- "Captain L. Wheeler arrived here yesterday morn- ing from; Victoria, which place he left on the Sth. He gives the outlines of the events in that vicinity as substantially theee : LKs Oa the 26th February an express reached Victoria, stating that an attack was expected on San Antonia by 800 men supposed to be marauders, and asking for a doin defending the place. One hundred men im- mediately left Victona in compliance withthe re- juest. 4 On the 7th one hundred men left Victoria, went beyond Goliad, saw no Mexicuns, and returned in consequence of receiving an express giving infor- mation that an attack om Victoria by 800 Mexicans was expected. é Capt, Fergusonreached Victoria the same day, giving information that he had been captured by 300 Mexican cavalry on the6th, and made his es- cape from them at the Mission of Goliad. Capt. F. had Seft Aubrey & Kinuey’s Ranchio on the 5:h, and When a short distance out heard: martial music and the discharge of arms, which he supposed to be from amattack on the Rasche. _ When Capt. Wheeler left Victoria there were one hundred and fifty men under arms there under com- maard of Col. Clark L. Owen—the families were leaving’ town, aud it was determined to defend the place ‘as long as practicable. Sixty men had left Matagorda and expected to reach Victoria on the 9 h. , The news of the abandonment of San Antonio by the whites and its occupation by the Mexica is confirmed. Six hundred Texians were: at Saguine at the last accounts, reinforcements wete going’ in, and they expected to make a stand,there with one thousand men: ip believed’ to, have been abandoned, the families poe to Bastrop, and the men going to Saguine. Gen. Burleson was on his way from trep for the Seat of war with 400 men. . he effect of all this igthat our people are nei- ther dismayed’ or disturbed, but glad. of . an opportunity to avenge past injurios and ‘show ‘to the world their ability to. maintain, their, indepen- dence. Some time may elapse before a decisive battle is had, but when it does come the world will read.a repetition of the scenes of San Jacinto on an enlarged scale. [From the Austin City Gavette, March 2.) Imponrant FAOM THE Wast.—We stop the press to give the following, received from .our estimable citizen, Chief Justice Hemphill, whe arrived: here: thia morning from Seguin, with the news latest from San Antonio. The citizensof San Antonio have been alarmed by reports that the towa was about to be attacked by (according te the opinion of some) a body of ma- rauders to the number of eightor ten hundred men; and, according to the opinion ‘of others, by ‘an ad. vanced portion of the cavalry f 8 large “invading my. The reports are derived from varioug sources are, ag usual, contradictory —and while sufficient- ly alarming, are still inexplicably mysterious. ° It seems that no mcslemenis have been received through our spies from the Rio Grande.oa which these re- orts are founded; but indirectly information has Been received on whicn so much reliance has been, placed-as to induce the Mexicun families to aban- don the town almost without exception, and the American families, according to the accounts from there on Monday night, were preparing also to ef- fect aremoval. Two Mexican spiesthat had been sent out returned aad reported that they were seized by Agaton on the Nueces, detained one day and then ordered to proceed no further, He informed them that the orders to prevent all communication were peremptory, and would be rigorously enforced. Two American spies, Measts. Chevalier and Duan, had also been sent out, but had not returned. The citizens of Gonzales county turned out promptly to the assistance of Bexar county. On yesterday fiftee:, men left Seguin for Bexar, and fifty more encamped ba Geoninio last night, who will reach Bexar to-day. After giving the above account, we leave our fel- low citizens to draw their ewn conclusions, merely remarking that we ourselves are fearful that more or lees credit may be given to the report th n inva- sion isabout to take place and that we should be ready and prepared at a, momeat’s warning for the worst. {From the Galveston Dai EXPRESS FROM THE An express bas just arrived from Austin, announcing the retreat to that place of a f troops who had marched to the aid of the citizens of Bexar. Jt also brings positive intell.gence of the surrender of Bexar tothe Mexi- can foree by abandonment. The proclamation of Arista, also received by the same Express, must remove ry doubt of the most sceptical, in rela- tiom to the invasion and its purport. We are pleased to fearn that the Executive bas at last determined to act in the national de- ence. From the following paragraph, which appears in the form of an extra fim the Office of the 4 jouston- ian, of the 9th inst ; we are glad to find that the official organjof the President is at length awake, and calling out vigorou ‘Advertiser, Mareb 11.) Taken ! ! !—Addi- mn Teceived this morning, leaves no ge Mexican force is within our borders, and have captured San Aatonio and G3- liad, and invaded Victoria. There is no reason longer to doubt. J.D. Mor- ristand Mr. Van Nese are in the hands of the enemy !" News rrom tut West.—Mr. Cleaveland arriv- ed here at 12 o’clock om Wednesday night with news frem Vietoria. Captain Ferguson had been taken by 300 Mexican troops, near Corpus Christi, and escaped. The detachment that took him were joing to Copane to r Ve provisio: ix Vessels ving been sent there with pro’ They re- ported 14,000 troops east of the Rio Grande. At 11 o’clock yesterday, an express from Austin arrived bri the abandonment of 3: Antonio, and its being in possession of the Mexi- ean forces. The expresses came to the President Six o’croce, P. just learned the arrival of an ex, mcuncing that Victoria has been taken by vading army. The Coast Guards will meet atthe Merchant’s Exchange, at 10¢’clock thi ene hundred dollars fer t! A very large publie mee! convened at 8 clock on Wednesday evening, at the Merchant's Exchange, to receive the report of the Committee appointed to confer with the President. J. 8. 8)dnor was called to the Chair, and H. Stu- art, andA J. Yates, Esors appointed Secretaries, the latter of whom took ’his seat. _ Mr. Brown fromthe Committee read the resolu. sed, the. letter of the Committee pe the certain payment of dhbts incurred. Under the practical application of this theory we may hope to see the credit of the Empire fast returning to its former proud state. “ In regard to the local election al ity, aad the note of hand Ward meet! in nomination by the Abolitionis! as they are pleased to style them- Itis understood that the idea of a Tem- perance ticket has been abandoned, and very cor- rectly too, as experience has alwa: the dragging of this cause inte the p consequence. Cave Utctscan. and his reply thereto. The ed with considerabl: 3 on je audience. rt of th following Resolutions ¥ ere adopted: Ist, Resolved, That this morning, aid in the enro! hundr. Meeting will, to-morrow ent and men forimmediate service, “Uurment of two ad, Resolved, That a commit: ip alipenetiont ee of two be a telligence received fromthe West this afternoo also to appoint Gen. A. 8. Jobnet Jor General, to command of the forces raised for the defenc public t 34, Resolved, That lists be now opened for the sub scription of the names of such pereons as wish now to enrol themselves. ath, Resolved, That a committee of ed to solicit contributions from emount of five hundred dollars, for munition. 5, Resolved, That the President be requested to order ef the brig Wharton for sea. 7th, Resolved, That a committee of vigilence be ap- pointed to meet daily, to consult on the exigencies of rt ition, and call s and take such mea sui they may deem n. nd ree ie es jor jh as will enrol themse! r servicwaw hempall- ! oe nt stages by M Bro er, with great effect, and the whole spirit of the meet- ing was characterised by a determination to act romptly inthe defence of our country, and in the infliction of deserved chastisemeatupon the Mexi- sane, whether sanctioned or bie ve; y the Execu- We" were much delighted with the noble of independence which breathed througiout addresses delivered on the occasion. We can- BOtavoid expressing our peculiar satisfaction at the second address of our fellow citizey Mr. Brown. The several.commitiees were promptly appoint- ed by the Chairma’ d we regret“that we have of the names. The meet- at the Merchants’ Exchange, 0th Mareh, 10 o'clock, J.S. Adjourned meetin Thursday morning, i Sydnor in the Chair, A, J..Yates, S-cretary. On motion of Col. Love, Resolved, That the Presi lent be requested to order the preparation of the brig Whartom: for sea. On motion of Co). Potter, the express from Capt. Wm.J. E. Heard, at Victoria, was read. H On motion of the Secretary, the committee ap- pointed by the chairman evening ,were re- quested ‘to wait on the Presidént forthwith, with the forging resolution, and the express just read Resolved That the Committee of Safety bz requested te make arrangements for thedeparture of the steamer New York to New Oflearis, and that a committee’be sent out in her to procure aid. . Adjourned to meet at lo’elock, P. M. Ose o'clock P. M, 10th” March.—Citizens met pursuant to adjourament. Col, Love stated that another ‘express had been received by the President, annouceing the aban- donment of Bexar by ils citizens, and its being in the possession of the enemy. Aiso, that the Pre- sident was preparing a proclamation which would be issued this evening. On motion of Col. Love, Resolved, That the committee of vigilance be re- quested tohave all the horses onthe island driven up, poathees who are about todepart for the army, be sup- plied. Adjourned until to-night at 7 o’clock. {From the Charleston Mercury, Mareh 23 ] Cuancxsron, (8.C.) March 21, 1942. To His Ezcellency Den Antonio Lopez de Santa inna, President of the Republic of Mexico. Sm—Although I have not had the honor to receive in manuscript the letter which you addressed me through the Gazettes of Mexico, under date of the 18th February, I feel too sensibly this distinction not to make my acknowledgementathrough a similar medium. owever grossthe violation of confidence of which your Excellency has been guilty in publishing a let- ter marked ‘confidential, (which seal you have your- self recognised) I will take no exception to your em- ploying the occasion of vaunting your own honesty and catering for a popularity of which you may stand greatly in need. When | offered you an indemnity of five millions of dollars for a pacification and boundary between the Re- publics of Texas and Mexico, I acted under a eommis- sion which was unrevoked by the Goverament of the former, and under which I hed nogociated a treaty of mediation with the Government of her Britannic the. Jjesty providing fer the payment of this sum for the same objects, The supplemeniary offer of two hundred thou- sand dollars for contingencies and secret service were to defray the.cost of running Boundary line, the ex penses of the respecti' jons, and {for seetet service. You are too.disciplined avetran.in the politics of your own country not to know the necessity and value of this last item. Yet you have thought proper it appears to pay yourself the. amen of supposing that I de- signed thet this moncy should’ be insinuated asa bribe to yonrrelf. T'asswre yourexcellency that | am too well aware of the spotless integrity of Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President of the Republic of Mexico, to have hazarded such an experiment on the virgin purity of ONE, Excellency’s honor, If-your Excellency can perceive “impudence and au-: dacit: a friendly pffer of peace, and a'pledge of my exerti ve millions lo induce a gallant people to pa of dollars for @ Realm Ly i Pod alcondy wen by every title which a.justRevolution and.a victorious sword could confer, | am @ content to suffer under the rep-oach of having less modesty then yourself. After thus discorteously disposing cof myself, your Excellency is pleased to lavish upon thé people, to | whose mercy and magnanmity you owe your life, the rossest abuse. Inthe course of which: you say that there never was a more scandalous rebbery the forcible possession of the Territory of Texasby ‘its pre- sent settlers. Have you forgotten, Sir, the Charter and Guarantees under the faith of which Stephen Austin brought hiscolony into Texas, which, in. life, liberty and property, was so scantlalously violated by your own Government, and this too towards a man who resembled in the purity of his life, and inthe wisdom and modera- tion of his cheracter the venerated Founder of the State of Pennsylvania. ‘These colonies of the Anglo-American Race were introduced to protect your own Merican Set- tlements from the Hordes of Commanche Indians, from | whom, in spite of their vaunted bravery, your troops had so ingloriously ficd. Are you not aware that one of the causes of the Revo- lution of Texaz was yourown Usurpation. Your tyran- ical overthrow of the Constitution of 1823, and with & rtion itronger justi than is to be found in the causes anceof the thirteen North American Colonies to the in- oftheir parent state? After inviting the infant Hercules into your Cape pa attémpted perfidious) to stifle himin his cradle and you have reaped the fu harvest ef the consequences. You say that when you commenced your memorable campaiga, in 1836, it was illustrated by a series of victo- ries until the occurrence of what you are term the unfortunate “accident” of San Jaciato, Your victories, sir, if history is not a greater novelist than the most authentic of your bulletins, consisted in your beleaguering, with a well wppetes ‘army of threethou- sand men, post defended by some one hundred, who kept your entire force for several da; bay, andthe capture of which found every gl usly slaughter- ed at his pest, and in the still more gallant achievement of mardering iu cold blood five hundred brave men un- der the unfortu: Fannin, who had laid dewn their arms toa force ix times their number under the faith of @ cepit i Tartare would hi respect jacinto you were defeated by accident” of your having more thantwo men to one of the band who ‘were led by the benefactor to whom you owe your life, and by the still more marvellous “accident” of his having killed, in your ranks, more than his whole force, and captured an amount of prisoners that outnumbered the victors — These, your Excellency must admit are such remarka- ble accidents that neither Marshall Saxe in his reveries, nor the great Conde in his strategy, has made the slight- est provision for their occurrence. Your Excellency, not content with afurding me the instructive history Wt Aad campaigns, has been pleased to touch achorad which you knew well would vibtate moat sepaitively throughout the, civilized worid, w! you are pleased to announce that one of the objects of your meditated crusade against Te: is to extirpatedo- mestic slavery! Before you commence your march for this purpose, had you not better emancipate the mise rable victims of compulsory labor in ane own country, who are slaves in every thing but in the terms of nemi- nal bondage, and who would be ina condition of qualifi ed freedom, if theyjhad half the temporel comforts of the blacks of Texas? Do you suppose, that when debaueh. ed by power you are riding roughshod over the misera- dle victims of your own ambition andcupidity, you can hood wink end deceive any others than the victims of fa- néticism who frequent Exeter Wall, to be plucked by tex ‘atherers more cormorant than your own exdisemen at ome. This dimey expedient te gain popular favor is really unworthy of the good sense of one of your disei- plined knowledge of the world, and comes with a truly seasonable grace from a man of your known regard to the value of human life and liberty, If your letter, sir, is commenced in the purple light of aurora borealis, it concludes in thunder, darkness and defiance. Texas, with her 200,000 inhabitants, if sh even so many, is threatened with the very extr the vengeance of eight millions of the most g le uvderthe sun. | take no exception to y: Togat- ing fer your subjects, even the title of the vanquishers of the Conquerors of the world, or your disputing with the inhabitants of the celestial empire the largest i ble manufacture of bombast. All that I have to that youy had better make} another experimental cam: Tris and perhaps the “accident” may this time turn he other way. Ifcan assure you, although Texas begins in her successful industry to blossom like the rose, you will find that you have a ™orestumpy road to travel than e@-en during your last t, however much that visit may have been illustrated by a series of brilliant victories ! But laytog dadinage aside, let me in conclusion say ane word to yout Excellency, in sober earnest. You are pleased to say that“ Texns will find great advantage in covering herself with the ican flag"—and that™/, “ who possess the talents of a statesman,” must think se- riously of this step. I thank you, sir, forthe compliment to myself. If 1 could lay any claim to the forecast of prophets, who are so likely nevertheless to beat f. would, in reply, venture to give you counsel: that is, to make peace with Texas with the least possible de- lay. The policy which | have recommended hitherto BSF de country has been pecific, as every public man in Texas well knows. For three years I have stre- nuously 0; ed an invasion of your territory. My treaties in Europe have looked to a guarantee of the in tegrity of your soil under the faith of a pablic compact by which the respective boundaries between the two countries might be clearly rtained. 1 deem this most consistent with the interests of the country that I nd the caus® ef humanity—I desired that hi ft fere tocultivate the erts of ry imaginable experiment in moral condition, | am sure have been content that you tution out of “every pigeon yt we taken @ co! pro should hole of the cabinet of the Abbe Seyes,” from the © dry aciduloue metephysice” of the Gorman’ theorists down to the self beg meted ethics of Robert Owen. For know that, to establish her own institutions and develope her resources, all that Texas wanted was a lit- tle breathing time. Elbow room she has enough. But you seem to willed it differently, aud to have decided that your youn: hbor shell fulfil herdestiny \eme _ years sooner foun the otherwise would ert A response to this deter mination on your ve there but one sentiment inthe country which the prey ‘ion eh, Hesolved, That acommittee be appointed to pro. rs Ms, dash, in. big Letter, and, {paves saoentty Iof, aa as is embodied in the brief dec! —Be itso! 1 moreover believe that the only feeling of apprehension which isfelt at your resolve— d I mention this to you as esecret, in the most {riend- ourinvineibles. Although t) ‘exiens, like yterian fe to beast of,” am sure they will give you a cordial reception, in ion of ' juited claim: ‘! youhave largely in arrear y %, humble vidual who add jitled to thi of eitizenshi ‘exempt is ecessary should speak of my position. Would to God you had accepted the olive branch which asher public minister I offered you, in both the spirit of peace and friendship, and that you hed humanely at- tempted to staunch the wounds of your own country, atevery pore. You have, how this. myteif, andypublic affront to the c You acc: mot the impudence ‘ing offered poe ative i wil not be guilty of the gasconade of ofering you sige). But when fou do. come, pepe may bear the nei; your War steed on the’banks of the Rio Bravo. I e the honor to subscribe myself, With’ due consideration, Your Excellency’s . ‘Most obedient servant. 5. HAMILTON, PROCLAMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS. My Countrymen—Rumors heve been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion. Particulars have not been furnished te the Executive. The facts are suffi cient to justify immediate préparation for defensive war. oy, waste subject to military ony, a gommanded to in readiness to repair, equi ‘to the scene of ac- tion, at the gall af the authori Ret the country. It is ordered that the Colonel of each county, for the present, lay off the county inte company be: ‘and direct the election of captains end subalterns, bers of each ¢ompany inte three the class in whic! ne may draw. When drafts ma: take place, the colonels of the different counties shail have authority and power toaccept effivient substitutes. into service. Each man will be required, inthe event of a cell by the President, to report himself, furnished) with arms, eight days provisions, and ene hundred rounds of ammunition, and ed for three menths service from [pe when thef may repertatthe head quarters of e army. In the event of a formidable invasion, \it is needless to appeal'to the patriotism and valor of Texiens. They have won liberty indendence by their undeunted heroism —they have enjoy ed the blessings of freedom-—they are proud of their mational Character. If invasion should press upen every sacred obligation to family, f1 is repel our invaders with discomfture end diema: ‘us, we will make itjour business, We will be autho: to meet and pursue our enemies with vengeance. They have forgotten the generosity with which they were treated: when they were placed atthe footstool of Texian mercy. They were saved, when even be ney Pheer have justified retributive Should Mexico agaia disregard the exalted civilized and honorable warefare, the: r opprest y- Texienscen and wil be free—they would prefer death to:degrada- tion, or the loss of their independence. SAM. HOUSTON. Galveston, 10th March, 1842. yst0 war should come u ‘ PROCLAMATION. To tHe Aamy anp Citizens ow. Texas, Wheress, the odious practice of indiscriminate im- pressment of individual property; without authority trem the government, and merely sanctioned by private will, and often stimplated by cupidity and dishonesty, has often occurred. Now, therefore, be it knewn that J, Sam. Houston, Presidentiand commander in chief of the army and navy of the republic of Texas, do by these presents direct and command all ns to abstain from the commissien of auch ices, unless it is by the ex. ress order of the government, emanating from lig jepartment, to suci aon or na who may be thorised, serrequicnd t pene gla Baty and inno case whatever shall Bny property: be impressed but when the most absolute‘ n ity of the public service ay require recourse te such an alternative. + I any afficer shall be guilty’ of the offence of impress. ment of property without authority, he shall be dishon: orably. discharged from the serv; and if.a non .com- missioned officer or soldier, he be tried. by s court martial.’ All persons who shall be guilty of a vielation | proclamation shall have their names published as offenders in the newspapets of the. lic. ' a Nothing is better Gulchlated to, gllenate the feélings of| the poople and destroy confidence im. the, government | than the toleratien of such offences. It.is the high and honorable'duty of’ @ soldier to it the lives and pro perty of the Ree and worthy citizens. No man! who feels the holy impulse of patriotiom btt will detest the offence, when he reflects upon the condition of an honest citizen who has been op; by. his country men, because he'wes unable to maintain his rights and preserve his prepsrty, from the hande of violen hi should only be raised against our national oppressors. .., SAM. HOUSTON. Galveston, 11th March, 1642. . a City, Cou. rma Jackson: Sir—In the present e the Bower bf issuing, possible for the see: of war to discharg atthispoint. Yourwill have gat regiment in a perfect‘ state of organization; it will it for you, so far as racticable, to. rely upon the libe: y of thecitizens to Pave the fort at the east end of the island, placed in'en efficient state of defence in casp of a descentof the ene- my by sea. It will be necessary to obtain plank, and have the guns protected by Cover wher mounted. You, are authorised, if baie g? Sed remove any of thé car- ringea or trucks from the Navy Yardto mount guns up- Prepare, at least tnirty rounds of fixed amunitien for 16 pounders,and the same number for the twenty-four. You wilt obtain from the collector the requisite num- berof muskets for such of your command as at re- quire them, for which you will recé¢ipt. You will see that the arms are kept in perfect order. You will place your command in the best possible state for action, if it shouki be necessary to meet the enemy. Ifthe ia- vasion is mere then pemperary, we may look forace- operation by ith the landferces, and this will un- doubtedly be one point of attack; it must be placed io the best state of defence as possible with the means Gaureston, Maroh 11th, 1842. Fone the President exercises el directly to you, on. You will placed atthe disposition of the executive, and such as, the liberality of the citizens of the’ place render.— You must preserve subordination‘and discipline in your comimand,or in case of action there wi!! be but little hope offsuecess or glory for your count tt Texans are obedient io both Jaws and their officers they will always prove inconquerable and victorious. Thave the honor to be, Your obedient seryant, (Signed) 8AM. HOUSTON. Heap Quanters, Brrcaps Tgxas Mititia, Galveston, 11th March, 1942. } ORDER; No.8. The commandent of the Coast Guards will detail eight men from hiscommand to be! in readiness to pre ceed to the Fort, on duty to-morrow, the 12th instent, at 10 o'clock A. M. By order of ALDEN A. M. JACKSON, €ol. Com’g. MARIANO ARISTA, Generar or Diviniox, ComMaspen isCiner or rae Noatneas Aamy oF 748 Reruptic or Mexico to tHe Innamttants OF THE Drrartmen? or Texas. I feel it my duty te address you, 80 e6 you should com. mence to examine into the situation of the country in which you hold properties, some legally, and others by circumstances. \ The Mexican nation will neyer consent tothe separa- tion of thet territory; the ci wars in which she has been engaged constantly have been the cause of your recarious porition, and gave an opportunity for revo- jatrenary men to compel you to constitute yourself as an independent nation, The ents composing the nation of which Texas isan i table property, will neveracknowledge you asfsueh. I the solemnly. declare, in the name of the nation and th preme government, thet she is de- termined to recover her rights through the only means left to her, viz. persuasienor war. Time hes elapsed since | have been in command of th army which defends this frontier; and conduct, v4 doubt, makes it known, thet the war mn end shall be Gérried on, is that permitted emong civilized men; that noble war which humanity and philosophy have modified to distinguish it from that which was carried on by the barbarians of the middle age. ’ Hostilities will be directed, not against all the inhebi- tants of Texas, but only against those who sustain and it to maintain thet nationality, that independence which my country will never admit. No one need fear, every honest and industrious citizen who will submit and obey the legitimate’ Mexican authorities may be ly at ease. He that remains such, and does not take up fo en the Mexicen troops, shall and will de respected, vohe ma guaranteed and defended, his person protected, wit it being molested in the least. Inhabitants of Texas! reflect consider your inter- ests,and examine how colo: nl impracticable is the enterprize.in which you have been led into b; govern you. See the inconvenience, calculate the ele. ments you have and yeu will see clearly your sure rwin, if you continue in that actual state ofthings. ‘exas laying. between the United States of America, an industrious nation, in # rapid progression, and Mexi- co, that wil never permit your emancipation. You shall have to compete on one side with the agriculture and in- dustry of a country abounding in elements to sell cheap- er nthe markets, and, on the other side, the difficulties ofa war that Mexico cannot forbear making against you, ‘until she recovers her rights. How ean you imagineteprogrese thus? In what man- ner, can you secure your tranquillity, without which no enterprise can be carried through, and your hearis can ‘enjoy no peace. juce are sent to the United States market, that you cannot compete with those who immense trade in that country, free of irges, without ay! risk, and respected by’ the other mations. If sent to Europe, still it must come under the same level of prices at which the United States afford to sell. And sre these advantages on a level wivh'the risk that are suffered in Texas the Indian hostilities from excessive contributions, end from the certamty o! hostilities which Mexico will direct against yous ‘de- sireus to recovel| property 7 Hew can you eto establish yourselves ani ress over such a heapof difficulties? Wheat you can will be the ruin of yeur fortanes, see your sons cruel | eri ae the savage, your fellow citizens a the insalubrity of these countries, and in bm he losing @ property, ‘whith is disputed by a powerful with unquestionable ita, and who will, sooner or later, reduce to herobe- dience that department. Many have believed that could obtein force the asknow: it of Texas from the Mexicans; but those who so think,do pot know the elements of wealth and Rey 3 and ‘er of they ealculate thet there wil ciwaye be a concourse of circumstances sueh as those which occasioned the re- treat of the hes | in 1996. Men of sense must know that whatis imagined by thosr is quite impossible. of in terms of the highest persoual indignity to | ighing of union with the Mexican Republic, acknowledging the National Government. : if ‘war that {8 preparing, and }would have | market where to expend you: produce, with which you could make large fortuncs in afw years. Th T farmers sells nd this is the ° could sell it qu the protection of a government acknow- eae nations. They would not be under the ~ She gone: er izte with re- id they only should occupy rg ‘ ~ is “aaa welfare. a nt @ fears which, in 1936, influenc: in Tected ei ees - i gi ‘about wi re aliderat fool leaving hat will rete tee ation full of elements of wealth,’ and :weith all the ‘probabilities of being soon ene sine most powerful lobe. Texas can obtain considera benefits by rejecting the Soparing Meseat wig an independent nation—that luxury which, of iteell, is nothing, eppointiog her de- puties, iasiodeg: that revolutionary govermment, and coming to serve her part in the rege ration of the Re- public,t> derive many rant Owing ‘te her dis- tance, class of popul: and circumstances. Inhabitants of Texas! meditate well, see what, suits you best, aud decide whether you contemn all-blestings, to select all evil, for only the pride and fancy of appear- ing as an independent nation. i Iy conciliatory character is well’ known; the en- lightened century we live im, and, its progress, require that men should be guided by qonviction. The force of armsonly offers lamentable results; but r at sublime gin, that the Omnipotent gave to human beings, allows triumphe, without mourning for the loss of use- ful hands, nor shedding of blood. ‘ These are the tentiments which’ my heart deeply cherishes, and which are, without doubt, engraved on the noble souls of the Mexicans, showing to you the < policy ef the crssent cabinet, who at the same time she tenders the Olive of peace and concord with one hand shall direct with the other, the sword of justiceasainst the obstinate. I request the honestand frugal men of Texas, those who own properties, and those who love their wives and children, to meditate seriously, and to decide their fate 4 @ unenimous act reprovirg actually that governmen', anging for a future positive happiness, tbat despair and sadness which their situation affords to the view. 1 have deemed it convenient to eddress you thris, and offer you to pursue a noble and maga: ous @o i luct towardsthe doci! ‘as -well-as an energetic ‘and constant one towards those who will not understand reason. . otal MARIANO ARISTA. Head Quarters, at Monterey, Jan.9. 1842. Trovsty savour Steam in Sr. Jone; P: R.— The captain of the Henrietta, at Philadelpbia from St. Johns, P. R , states th: lew days previous to his departure from St John rge British steam- er by way of the windward islands, with the mails, was about to eater the pad when: the Captain Ge- neral ordered them off forlhwith, After dying off the port for several hours she was. obli; to. pre- ceed without exchanging the mails either'at St. Johns or Mayaguez, another port in the islaxd ‘for steamers. A small British steamer also arrived off St,Johns fromthe leeward islands, and was treated in the same manner. This matter, taken in conne: with the recent diffieulties'at Havana,: looks as though the Dons were not favorable to royal mai} steamers. It appears that a young man belonging. to an equestrian corps took passage at St. Thamas in the steamerand was landed in come manner ; ing discovered, was ordered.to leave. the isl- The American ‘consul and an American, and be J —We learn from He. vana that the Dee, one of the West India Reyal Mail steamers which, went ashore at Turks Island, last month, will be a‘complete loss. This is a bad beginning: i Surrir’s Exrazss.—We are agein indebted to this axpréss for papers: Smith goes ‘ahead’ with: bis Hartford and Springfield line. # ite Goxz ro Sea —A large fleet of square ‘rigged vessels’ went ‘to sea yesterday. Many’ of them’ havebeen detained for more than a week. What’ if they had some steam auxiliary? - | +'¢ Rascats iy Newaax —Fiveé: or six firés fhave recently occurred in Newark, apd’it is strongly suspected that they were eaused by incendiaries, Recent or THE Univensiry.—David Buel, of Troy, has, been chosen a Regent of the University. in the place-of Washington Irving, resigned. Faesa Srocx-—-Upwards of 40, horses arrived, yesterday. from Philadelphia, being an addition, te’ the already large number now in the employ of Mr. Homamof: the: “ Waverly Line.” Success to the enterprise. , City Intelligence, Po.sce.—Either the anticipation of a preventive Police, or something else, camsed'a perfect stagna- tion of all business at the Police offices yesterday.— Nothing transpire 1 worthy of nete, although several important, matters are in embryo. First Day—Purse $150—Mile eats.—For this je there were entered, by F. P. Gerow, hi r old sorrel mare “Ciarissa,’ own iter to Clarion, by Mammoth Eclipee,dam by Oscar. By Col. Sprowl, Major Ward's 3 years. old bay filly “Miss Jennette,” by Jno. Richards, dam by Diomede. . By Col. J. H. Bradfute, his 4 years old gray horse “Airy,” by O’Kelley. The,race came out as follow: Clariesa,. Second day—Purse $300—2 mi Mr. F. P.' Gerow entered his 5 years old bay horse. ‘‘ Fifer,” Mammoth Eclipse, dam Music by Jno. Richard: is ; By Col J. H. Bradfute, Col. Pittman’s 5 years old chesnut mare “Mary Luckett,” by Marion, dam by Eclipse. ‘The result wa: Mary Luckett d bled, and the opinion was generally entertained among ‘the knowing ones, that if she had been staunch in her underworks, see would have taken the puree. Gol. Bradf $500—3 mile heats. is 4 years old brown horse “Tarqhin,” by imported Consul, dam by Powhat- tan. @Col. Robert Elliott, entered “ Arkaluka,” by ported: Leviathan, dam by Sally McGehee. The rssult as follow :— Terquin,. . Arkaluka, im- im. 208. Fourth day—Pro, ‘or’s Purse, $200—mile heats — best three in five. F. P. Gerow entered hi By Col. Bradfute, hi imported Leviathan, di ort By Col. Sprowl, (Majer Ward’s) bay filly “ Miss Sennette,” by Jno. The result as follow: Fifer. Pione,. Jennette, Time, 1 57— The contest to-day made some amends for the lack of interest which characterised the preceding days, but we are prevented by the necessity of put- ting opt paper to press, from going into a descrip- tion-of it. i Fifth Day—Purse $100—mile heats Col, Riljon, entered «:Arkalake,” by imported ii iam. Lays te gray horse “ Airy,” by Ov- mae Sprowl, e * Oseola.” The resuit w Danse ForGpry.—The Newtern N. C. Specta- tor of the 19th Tact. contains an account of a most daring f rpetrated by an individual calling hrmsclt She pti Y ger im that arrived in the western stave on the 7ib i the day follow went to the branch o/g he Bank of the State, and procured of Mr. Roberts, the Cashier, a check for thirty six dollars on the branch of the bank of the State at Wilmington.— On the 12th inst he left in the western stage, and nothing more was thought of the check until the Mth instawt, when Mr. Koberts received a notice of the receipt and payment by the Cashier of the braneh of the Bank of the State at Wilmington of a check for $6000, drawn by Mr. Roberta, im favor of John Wood, endorsed by him, “ Pay to Nathan Sheppard,” and by himendorsed, “ N. She 1 This was no doubt ame check, with eeption of th from Co ran to ix thousand dollars, whie! . Roberts sold to tye villain im question, The true interests of these who live in Texas, is their | car apy Jacksen, Miss. Correspondence of the Herald.) Jacses, Miss. Feb. 27, 1342. and Dr. Joi.1son—Temperanee Societies. hy respondents whose ns, and add to the DF as myself you will not displeased to find one lo at the head-quar- ters of repudiation. The excitement which that subject has already occasioned, and the indefinite range-whieh the may ums is caleulated to lead the mind imo anxious and prefound reflection. “Already it” is appretieaded that some three or four of our aimter states will bedriven tothe same expedient; Eagland must at sometime or other catch the i ‘ection, from whenee it may spfgad over Europe, thus ine an i \- ant rey, in thejmfatid, and hia| a fundamental rule, that governments, like the Herald, must thereafier be conducted om the eash pricciple, [tis a matter for seriOus. inquiry whe- ther so happy, a termination would not juetify a resort tothe expedi: It may be said that: go- Veraments should pay their debts, and then establish the rule ; but it mist ‘be considered that thei credit would then he auimpared, and thst om a future occasion they might be tempted to use it; whereas by repudiation their credit is destreyed, and they cannot theneeforth be led into temptation... - Near one hundred years.ago, when the natidnal debt of England was comparativély’ small, it was prophesied by Dr. Johnson that ultimately it would berepudiated, giving as hie reason, that the iate-, reat of thousands would ‘not be allowed to destroy the happiness of millions, ‘Th not simply say- ing that the majority will govern, but that it will ‘the horit, b luced bi “anti- vera} about two hundred years ago, wrote’ as fol- , You mistake For J am not the same that I was t) No flesh is now the same ’twasthenin me, And that my mind is changed you plainly see.” M ppi may very trulysay that she is not me State that s! hi wbdery Bhs signed c is ll, but most-especially to Bond. nd as to her citiz to Texas, and the other half are nines a6 the same individuals. aly require great i ity to prove ir pure irfote and profound statesmen succeeded: in on the ground of illegality, ate now busily at wor! endeavering to show that the Planters’ Bank bonds should also be repudiated, on the ground of in¢en- venience. ‘Governor ‘Tucker wrote his inaugural message too hastily, and incattiously admitted their validity, and the: necessity of paying them ; but singe that time, Having been rly rebuked for. hie negligence of true patriotic principles;-be now admits that it would .be highly reprehensible to tax the people for that purpose. 1 was recently of opinion thatthe bands would, be paid at some future time, butd new think they never will with- Lknaw'n out Of pthat can be spied ae ere wr. Adamg, fr his paliar aver ‘had- friends in, thik country; and it fy ‘without feel- ou, mingled’ with ‘disgust ings of great tu and inal tion, that of the tiation mn and Monroe, Whes ¢ither rose to address the House, al! the members simultaneous- ly rose with him, and /femaived standing im: silent ; and respectfal attention when he spoke. What a contrast does Xx-Presiden| Aaime Pram, when rising inthe Hou the signal fon bootings and lentar "4 Fotsialipa anys, Dk, dean lence. em,” AayS, a anit the ‘last resort of a scoundrel.” He who’ his spent 4 long and'labortouv'life of intrigue and ter- giversation in the pursuit of some grand polities) object, and-at ‘length:-finds., himaelf eompletély thwarted, defeated, and exposed, becomes at once: a patriot par ce. “He tells the werld how he Ppepr reek gd ie has sacrificed him: former i be bos eporificon bi pablio’ weall- aad towy-rbes outh and strength areqxhausted in this service of his ee jurn: tobe the subject aside Prana rin a closet. haps, retires im from he eond, OF perhaps, hauste his yet: cemaining sre st ¥ to redeem bis forfeited character,’ grows rage, and strives, with i tent: ah his vengeance on those qwhoin he could his dupes. Many in this guastsg have been di: P jinted in the result of: Colt’s trial. It Gonfidently pre- dicted, after secing the evidence, and before the verdict reached us, that he would be aequitted. It-may be some consolation to the holders of Mis- sissippt bonds, that at length aS Society hasbeen formed here, ward reformation. ‘This appe: resort,” for the! * gallon/law,” Calamnious tonynes, ‘and nae. thrust to wreak not make though not repeal- ed, har, even in its infancy, become obsolete anda dead letter It is traly edifying to observe the Chief Justice of the State, the Governor, and the pagereted ee! Ete taking upo ibosselres the oi mbes. 3 * inds one pres sg neat ges all cae a Ve the lady abbess of a convent ‘in France; ** Ma- jam,”’ said he, “you are not here for the love of virtue, but the fear of vice.” Yeurs, Bera. gear dca Arkgst ¢r THE Rospens or MR. Nicnorson.— On Wednesday hight.police officers Hays, Zell and Ridgely.arrested Wm. Himes, John Purpur, John Sinton and Francis’ Dolphin, all residents of this city, and scarcely at the age of manhood. “As as Himes was taken, he made a full confession the matter—the substance of which was, that Purpur and Sinton had formed the plan to rob Nicholson, and tha watched on five diffe nights before they could accomplish their object, 0 the number of persons in the street when i holson was on his way home. On the night in question Mr. Nicolson was knocked down by Himes ; the money was taken from him by Sinton, and Purpur, according to arrangement, was left on the watch to. see what became of Mr, N.— After dividing the money they agreed to give e portion’ef it to Dolphin, with whom they had pre- viously advised as to the robbery. The amount of money recovered by officers was, in notes $2940, and in gol $316.70,—Balt. Amer. March 25. WE INVITE A IN to the followin; note, particnlerly for famities and al? public pide 4 and institutions where children Or young persons are to be found :— ‘ @ Oldridge’s Balm of Columbia for the Hair.—Its posi- tive qualiti é Ferd Ist—For infants, keeping the causin, rs luxuriant head of bair. 2d—For ladies after child birth, restoring the skin te its usual strength and firmness, and preventing the fall- ing out of the hair. 3d—For any person recovering from any debility, the same eSeot is produced. pa ine Pia] in infancy till a good wth is started, it may be preserved by attention to the latest period ot rh frees the head from dandruff, at the roots, iapert alth and vigor to the circ yD, and prevents the hair from changing color or getting oT —It causes the hair to.curi beautifully when done Ei “night. No lady’s toilet shenld be-made w A 4 7th—Childten who have by any means contracted vermin in the head, are immediately and permanently cured of them by its use. Itis infallible. To be found at 71 Maiden Jane. the police and Viver ad free from scurf, and 0G HAIR—We? call attention’ tothe most beauti- ful and efficientarticle forthe hair ever produeed.gAll families who desire their children to grow a fine and thick erop of hair, and all invalids whose hair is thin or falling. and those who have dandruff, should usefit with- outdelay. Itis the true Balm of Columbia, to be found only at 71 Maiden Inne, and the di tle isa most splendid en, the. Niagara, that is of itself is worth half the price. ie roduces @ luxurious lather fron yang ds Ce bag ef is that notl can &) those selvesior to these who are shay, oy eto _ i ioeoneons will. It hae been tried Hg fm nber of gentlemen, who declare it entirely une- Rrailed, rie trade. will be tupptied ‘cowmteck RCo, wholessle and retail droggists, 71 Maiden Lane, “ What pleasure can exceed The smokingof the weed.” EUKEKA! Affelicions a is}prenounced by ph ers one of the Leeds wed fe. TT il | “ Even Dr. Mott, the learned professor, , (in his new work.) Nox, be it known te the citizens of Gotham, that P. Gilséy, No’s 566 Breedway wnd 824 Bowery keeps a choice selection of Prinéipe and Havana segors to suit all tastes—call and try~we ere satisfied you'll call again. ‘ iating the Union Bank boads j