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Foreign News May 6, 1836

The Charlotte Journal

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

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Anticipated Indian disturbances on the Texian frontier, incited by Mexican emissaries under Santa Anna, prompt Gen. Gaines to request two or three battalions of volunteers from Louisiana's Governor to prevent incursions and enforce treaty obligations protecting Texas settlers.

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ANTICIPATED INDIAN DISTURBANCES ON THE TEXIAN FRONTIER.

MOBILE, April 18.—The New Orleans mails of Saturday and yesterday brought us no intelligence from the seat of war in Texas.

The state of affairs on the Mexican frontier, disclosed by Gen. Gaines' letter to the Executive of Louisiana, shows the important and pressing nature of the duties there, to which he was assigned by the War Department. It seems that there is danger of a general rising of the Indians, excited by the Mexican emissaries, and that strong measures are immediately required to preserve peace and restrain the Indians. The requisition upon Louisiana, is for a brigade.—Register.

The letter of Gen. Gaines calls upon the Governor of Louisiana for two or three battalions of volunteers to prevent the incursions of the Mexican and American Indians upon the people of Texas. This was one of the stipulations in the treaty between Mexico and the Government, and we trust that Gen. Gaines will maintain its faithful observance, if need be, at the point of the bayonet. The Mexicans are endeavoring to secure the aid of these savages against the people of Texas, in violation of this treaty. Santa Anna has despatched agents to urge them to join in his nefarious attempt, to exterminate American Citizens, who have emigrated to Texas. We understand that the same requisition has been sent to the Governors of Mississippi and this State.—[Chronicle.

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Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Indian Disturbances Texian Frontier Mexican Emissaries Gen Gaines Letter Volunteer Battalions Treaty Violation

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Gaines Santa Anna Governor Of Louisiana

Where did it happen?

Texian Frontier

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Texian Frontier

Event Date

April 18

Key Persons

Gen. Gaines Santa Anna Governor Of Louisiana

Outcome

requisition for two or three battalions of volunteers to prevent indian incursions and maintain treaty observance

Event Details

Gen. Gaines' letter discloses danger of general Indian rising excited by Mexican emissaries; strong measures required to preserve peace; requisition upon Louisiana for a brigade; Mexicans violating treaty by urging Indians to aid in exterminating American citizens in Texas; similar requisitions to Governors of Mississippi and this State.

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