Alexandria Gazette

MEXICO AND TEXAS.

In relation to the affairs of Texas, the Globe says, that the officers of our Government have "been directed to employ all lawful measures, to prevent the marching of our citizens into the Mexican Territory and that the most scrupulous neutrality is determined to be kept."

We have, in our last papers, some singular reports and rumor relative to the designs of Santa Anna and the condition of things in Texas, which we subjoin:-

The following letter, from New Orleans, is published in the National Intelligencer:-

"The Texas business is making some noise here at this moment. Santa Anna is driving General Houston before him. The garrison of La Bahia, or Goliad, as well as that of San Antonio, have been cut off almost to a man. Houston with a small force, much exaggerated I imagine is falling back. The general opinion is, they will nearly be exterminated. It has become a war of fanaticism, and they fight hasta el cuchillo. At all events, our supply omitted in the contest.- neutrality being come an undoubted truth, that, with an enormous banking capital here, there is less than a million and a half of specie in the city. What do you think of that? 'If Spain acknowledges the independence of Mexico, Havana and Porto Rico will become the great entrepots of Mexican commerce, instead of New Orleans. This will be felt as a severe blow to the commerce of the city; indeed, it is felt already."

A letter from Washington is published in the Richmond Enquirer, containing the following:-

"Rumors are thick as to events in Texas, and of the designs of the arch Tyrant Santa Anna. It is said that Col. Fannin with his corps of about 300 men had surrendered under a promise that they should be enlarged on their parole of honor not to serve again during the war, and then murdered in cold blood. It is also said that a correspondence has been detected. in which Santa Anna was attempting to engage numerous Indian tribes to unite with him against Texas, under a promise of bestowing that Province upon them—and that he was attempting through agents to excite the Louisiana slaves to insurrection. under a promise to bestow that State upon them, and maintain them in possession of it. I doubt the latter, as I think Santa Anna has too much sense to enter upon such an enterprize-- There is no doubt that he has said he could plant the Mexican flag upon the dome of the American capitol at Washington; and it is said has grossly insulted the American Consul at Mexico. Ever since the Texian revolution commenced, I have feared the American Government would ultimately be involved in it. I think that our true policy would be non-interference; yet if. in the vicissitudes of war, our neutrality shall not be respected. it may become necessary to teach the gasconading Tyrant that there is much greater probability of the Stars and Stripes being planted on the battlements of Mexico. than the Mexican flag being planted on the dome at Washington."

"There has nothing transpired in relation to any negotiation for the purchase of Texas. which authorizes the various newspaper statements and speculations upon that subject. I am inclined to the opinion, that there is no negotiation on foot, and I think it is not probable there will be. if Santa Anna succeeds in suppressing the Texian insurrection, as there is great reason to fear he will."

An article in the Louisville Journal says:-

"Col. Lewis. a Commissioner from Texas has stated to us a fact, which. when known. will show the people of the United States. that a portion of them, even now. are not secure from the machinations of Santa Anna, the Mexican butcher. A few weeks ago, Col. Manny, commander of the United States garrison at Fort Jessup, situated about 20 miles from the Sabine. accidentally learned that an influential Mexican. living 9 or 10 miles from that place. had received an important communication. Col. M., suspecting mischief and resolved to exercise the utmost vigilance, immediately sent out some 3 or 4 men under his command, who had the good fortune to obtain possession of the original letter in Santa Anna's own hand-writing, which they placed in the hands of their commander. The letter urged the Mexican to arouse the Indians in his vicinity against the Texians, and to promise them, if necessary, the full possession of all the Texian lands after the extermination of the inhabitants. Another injunction was, that he should, by himself, or through emissaries, excite the slaves of Louisiana to rise up and cut the throats of their masters, and then under the promise of unlimited rewards, to join the Indians in laying waste the Texian country.-Col M., having read the letter, immediately despatched it to the Government of the United States at Washington. There can be no mistake as to these facts. Col. M. stated them in person to Geo. G. Childress, the Minister from the Texian Convention to Washington city, and Mr. Childress stated them to our informant, Col. Lewis."

We refer also to the letter from a member of Congress in Washington, in this day's Enquirer, for additional items about this Mexican cut-throat.

A "letter from a Member of Congress high in favor of the Administration." published in the Raleigh Register says:

"Report says, that Santa Anna has sent a message to Gen. Jackson, that if the Government does not interfere and suppress the War in Texas and stop emigration to that country from the United States, he will create a servile War in the South forthwith.". I do not believe ...blatvithstanha has ever made the threats. or entertained the idea here imputed to him. It would display a reckless fool-hardiness, which is not consistent with his character.

We observe also, a report that Col. David Crockett is not dead—that he escaped from the Alamo.

This is no doubt wholly incorrect.