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Foreign News
July 19, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Louisiana Gazette reports an expedition against Spanish Texas, with four barges seen as reinforcements heading to Natchitoches from Rapides, and a rendezvous planned 30 miles beyond the Sabine; many at Alexandria discuss joining.
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FROM THE LOUISIANA GAZETTE.
Expedition against Texas.--The following is the first notice we have seen of an expedition against Texas, and we are yet in ignorance of its origin or objects. Alexandria and Natchitoches are towns on the Red River, in Louisiana, and the place of rendezvous is probably near Nacogdoches, in the Spanish province of Texas.
The steam boat Newport arrived here on Saturday, from Rapides. The captain reports, that some time before his departure 4 barges were seen to pass, of 18 oars each; they appeared desirous of avoiding observation, and did not stop at the town. It was supposed they were bound for Natchitoches, with reinforcements for the expedition against Texas. At Alexandria this expedition was much talked of, and many proposed joining in the enterprize. The first place of rendezvous is said to be fixed at 30 miles beyond the Sabine.
Expedition against Texas.--The following is the first notice we have seen of an expedition against Texas, and we are yet in ignorance of its origin or objects. Alexandria and Natchitoches are towns on the Red River, in Louisiana, and the place of rendezvous is probably near Nacogdoches, in the Spanish province of Texas.
The steam boat Newport arrived here on Saturday, from Rapides. The captain reports, that some time before his departure 4 barges were seen to pass, of 18 oars each; they appeared desirous of avoiding observation, and did not stop at the town. It was supposed they were bound for Natchitoches, with reinforcements for the expedition against Texas. At Alexandria this expedition was much talked of, and many proposed joining in the enterprize. The first place of rendezvous is said to be fixed at 30 miles beyond the Sabine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Expedition Against Texas
Barges Reinforcements
Natchitoches
Alexandria
Sabine
Nacogdoches
Where did it happen?
Texas
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Primary Location
Texas
Event Details
The steam boat Newport arrived from Rapides and reported seeing 4 barges of 18 oars each passing, avoiding observation and heading to Natchitoches as reinforcements for an expedition against Texas. At Alexandria, the expedition was much discussed with many proposing to join. The first rendezvous is fixed at 30 miles beyond the Sabine, probably near Nacogdoches in the Spanish province of Texas.