“News from Mexico

Date

6-10-1812

Newspaper

The Georgia Journal

Page and Column

Page 1, Column 4 and 5

Newspaper Location

Milledgeville, Georgia

Serial Number

612

Abstract

Possible article from John Robinson, possible source on the New Madrid earthquakes. Talks of events in Texas in 1812.

Transcript

SOUTH AMERICA. New Orleans, Oct. 3. NEWS FROM MEXICO. From the RED RIVER HERALD, printed at Alexandria, [Louisiana.] Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability, in Nacogdoches, to the Editor, dated Aug. 13, 1812. "We are now in the peaceable possession of Nacogdoches-the inhabitants receive us with open arms. Col. Bernardo commands here-We have as many men as we could desire for the present-In a few days we will probably move on further, as our forces increase every day, almost incredibly-Sambrano has retreated to St. Antonio, it is said accompanied only by two men-His wool is here, and his mules and horses will probably fall into our hands in a short time." A letter to a gentlemen in this place, dated Nacogdoches, Aug. 13, 1812. "My dear friend, "This is the first moment that I can catch from the various and interesting duties and occurrences, since my arrival at this place. We crossed the Sabine on the 9th, and turned our faces towards the setting sun. Our march was conducted with great order and regularity, and unmarked by any event of moment. We arrived here the 12th. We were met and embraced by all the inhabitants. They are full of confidence and gratitude, and animated by a generous and noble ardour in the cause of their country. There is no distrust, no jealousy, all is harmony and concert. We have explained to them the nature and object of the revolution, and the extent of our views. We have assured them that private property will be as sacred as their temples-that opinion will be free the laws inviolable; and religion venerated -that we came to break the chains of the enslaved Mexicans, and to leave them as free in the establishment of their mode of government, as in the worship of their God. The whole party appear inspired with the most disinterested attachment to the cause, and fully impressed with the magnitude of the enterprize. Col. Bernado is animated with the noblest enthusiasm and purest patriotism that ever glowed in the bosom of man-he firest and inspires. Col. McGee who commands the troops unites to a handsome person, engaging manners and the most conciliatory address. He is a gentleman of education and very considerable military acquirements. He is accompanied and aided by his friend Mr. Murray, who possess all the qualities that constitute the soldier, and is every way worthy the esteem and popularity he enjoys amongst the troops and inhabitants. Capt. Kemper is engaged in scouring the country, and will probably advance as far as the Trinity. This place contains 60 or 100 houses, is situated in an open and elevated country, with a beautiful undulatory surface, and delightful prospects,--the land rich and the climate healthy, but every thing bears the marks of the wretched policy of their government. The people are every where, we are informed, ripe for the revolution, and wait anxiously our approach, to flock to our standard, and hail us its deliverers. We shall rest here some time for the arrival of our friends on the way, who are hourly joining us-we wait also the arrival of the press, the books, charts, &c. which we trust are now on the road; In looking back to the country of my birth, I cannot avoid feeling the honest solicitude for its fate amid the mighty conflicts that seem preparing over Europe and America. I am animated with a hope that we shall live to see the latter entirely disengaged from the former.-I shall be sufficiently rewarded if the adventure in which I am engaged shall eventually have some effect in this great work. You will hear from me again in a few days, when I have more leisure. It is painful to cast a parting look behind, and to repress, as a soldier must all the tender recollection that rise on the mind and swell the heart. But adieu-I'll look forward "to laurel'd victory, fame, and freedom." To day and forever unalterably yours." Alexandria, August 29. We have little additional information to present our readers this week, on this interesting subject. We learn since our last advices, that the wool and mules bro't in by Sambramo have fallen into the hands of the republicans. There were between five and seven hundred sacks of wool, and between eight hundred and a thousand mules, which it is said are very valuable. Query-might not those sacks contain SOMETHING more valuable than wool. These are at Nucogdoches five companies completely organized, order the immediate command of col. McGee-The number of troops at this time is 300, and recruits arriving almost every hour. September [unreadable]. Two companies of the troops lately at Nacadoches have been ordered on as far as Trinity, to possess themselves of and occupy that place until the arrival of the main force. From this place they will proceed with all possible dispatch to St. Antonio. The party increases every day, and the most sanguine hopes are entertained of complete success. Gen. Ryan's force in the vicinity of Mexico amounts to between 15 and 20,000 men--and it is supposed an attempt, if not already made, will very soon be made on this last remaining prop of decayed a monarchy in the west. Mexico taken, and the republic triumphs! A quantity of the wool taken from Sambrano passed this place a few days since for Natches. It is, we learn, to be exchanged for arms and other military stores necessary to the more complete equipment and accommodation of the republic party.

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