other officers go, as is reported here, they have done one act never tobeforgiven;they will have ten times the work to go over, and Lhe great risk of being co1npletely defeated. Congress will not acknowledge any of his acls, while a prisoner; and his word and honor is not to be relied on at any time. What would l nol give lo • have the disposal of that murder! It is impossible to convey an idea of my feelings. Was not Gen. Rusk crazy, lo supply Gen. Felasola (second in command) with provisions after he had taken Santa Anna? Why did he not cut up the balance of the army, when so good an opportunity offered? He will yet have the work which could have been prevented this time, to go over. What would have been Houston's fate had he fallen into the hands of Santa Anna? Would he have had mercy shewn him? He would have been burned alive, as many were at La Bahia. Do they expect always to gull the people of the United States, by calling for aid and assistance in supplying money and men to be put to death like dogs for their credulity? I tell you these people are determined to go into it stronger than ever and are already raising recrui ls. They learn and see with what kind_ness they are treated-this inspires them with more energy to try it over. Gen. Sesma has returned, and is on his way to Mexico; he is appointed secretary of war. Urrea and Garray are supposed lo be at La Bahia, on their way to this place. General Filasola is at Nueces, on his retreat to Monterey; that place to be his head quarters, until he receives his advices from the general government. Soldiers and officers are coming in daily, apparently worn out with fatigue and hunger, and hide themselves with shame. On their arrival-no firing of rockets, no rejoicing with bells, no balls given, no pomp and parade with escorts into the city-they sneak into town after night in as secluded a manner as possible, as if ashamed of what they have committed. Gen. Ramirez Sesma's visit here, was lo avoid repassing through the towns he had marched before, like one of the "Egyptian plagues" Rubico Blanquea con los ultimas noticias. It is a pity that Santa Anna's saddle, which is shown in New Orleans, is not accompanied by Gen. Urrea's war axe. It is well known, when he left this place, he had a battle axe hung at his shoulder, and that his words were-that his sword was to fight with gentles, but for the brute Americans his axe was good enough.
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