of New Orleans-and gives a horrid picture of the Massacre of Fanning and his Men. The particulars as given by him were published in last Evenings Star. I sent you a paper in todays Mail Care Mr Bryan. I also enclose the Statement Cul from the paper. It Should be translated into Spanish for the special benifit of Santa Anna and his officers, for if they have any feelings, which we must very much doubt that they have of humanity-This bloody affair as related by Sophan is Enough lo Make their hearts Sicken and give them little hope of MP.rcy al the hands of the Texians, but a proof that too much has already been shown them.-The Packet brings dates from the City of Mexico to 26th June and Vera Cruz lo 1st July, At which time there does not appear any revolutionary Movements lo any Extent, but from private-letters was hourly looked for. I will cut out of the papers and Enclose such news as I think will interest you. I also forward you files of papers Via New Orleans. Some of Which May reach you. A dinner was got up here a few days since in Very handsone Style, by the friends of Texas in honour of the Honble: Col. Preston; Genl. Hamilton-of South Carolina-Gen!. Ripley of Louisiana, and other distinguished persons, invited as guests, who have taken a Conspicuous Stand in favor of the Cause of Texas- The first were very Eloquent and Col. Preston gave it as his opinion that the lndenpendence of Texas would be acknowledged on the opening of the next Congress and that il would become annexed to the United States, For said he fate has so fixed it and Man Cannot Change it. He further stated that had he not been Confident Gel. Jackson would have brought forward the Subject of Independence the last session he would have moved its acknowledgement and insisted upon Yes or No. elc etc etc.- I wish you CouId have heard him he was all in all for Texas as well as Genl. Hamilton who was ready and offered up himself should the Cause require it. Col. Lewis Can give you particulars which can best interest You. He addressed the Company Much to the purpose as also did Genl. Swartwout-the tried friend of Texas, who presided. In fact there was best feeling and the party was large-I should think al least One Hundred, and that feeling all for Texas-Our Mutual friend Treat will no doubt write you fully and give you Much interesting informations.- Your friends here are all well and hope the time may not be far distant when they will have you again among them. My wife is on a Visit lo brother Dall's Bait imore to attend the
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