enthusiastic Meeting)-in the afternoon. Mr. Higgins, the old gentleman they went lo see, was in the chair. Mr. Bryant mentioned the arrival of Col. Lewis and moved that a Committee be appointed to call on him-invite him to allend the meeting. He came accordingly his presence gave greal spirit lo the occasion. He addressed the audience and gave a clear exposition of Texas affairs. Perfect silence and attention prevailed. He occupied all the time. Several gentlemen were prepared to speak. Among them Mr Wiggington of Louisville, brother to him who started two days since with his company of volunteers. Mr Bradford, Mr Ferguson, and Gen: McCauley meant also to address the house. Some excellent resolutions and a memorial to Congress, prepared by Mr. Martin, passed unanimously and with great applause. Never was anything done with more unanimity-more harmony. An Irish Catholic attempted to make some objections on the ground of Committing the Govt etc; and was instantly hissed and hooted down-=-with take him out-take him out etc. Col: Lewis was presented to me at the close and I attempted to thank him for his fine Compliments. I expected him here this Morning, but learn he is occupied with visitors. Gen: McCauley just called. says they will have another meeting to night to obtain subscriptions, a chance for their cul and dried speeches. You see we are doing well. There is great spirit now. You began it,-by a little here and there we have kept it up, and Col: Lewis has fixed the matter. I find you get news from Texas within two days as soon as we do. I hope anxiously for something encouraging. I had liked to have made a speech myself last night. What a theme it is for eloquence. Col: Lewis appealed to my testimony as to the character of the Texians, in reply to some slanders-and with effect if these people have any pride. I almost rose from my seat to say that it was my proud distinction to be able to testify to the truth etc. The Mail closes- Love to all friends. Let them Have your portrait to be lithographed. M.A.H. [Mary Austin Holley] [Addressed:] Gen. S. F Austin New York
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