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of the United States on its part did not manifest what were its ulti- mate sentiments nor designs upon the existence of this establishment, founded upon a territory which it claimed as making part of Louisiana. Such is the history of the famous Champ d' Asile, which is ·taken from u work worthy of credence in all respects.- The fate of the "proscribed re1inited1i," in the Land of Refuge, had so vi\'idl_y excited the interest of France, an<l principally that of the soldiers and liberals, that it was made a party affair- poets sang of the "land of rcfu_qc·' .: engravers delineated the rising tow11; at last when it was known to_ what persecutions the exiles had been subjected even in Texas, a national suhscription was opened, the proceeds of which being a considerable sum was sent to them, I ought to add that haYing myself questioned one of the officers who made a part of the ·Colony (the Champ d asile) upon the object which they proposed, he assured me that it was their intention not to settle definitively (or finally) in Texas: that they intended to collect many Frenchmen, and chiefly the old Soldiers, in order to make an attempt to rescue Napoleon from St Helena. 'l'heir <lispersion caused this scheme to vanish, and it will doubtless appear to have been no more than a dream." Translated from the 4th volume of the "History of France" by Anquitel, continued by Le.onarcl Gallois." 10 li. J. JEWETT. [Endorsed:] · L'Alaman's settlement in Texas No. 93. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN TO JOSE ANTONIO NAVARRO [Translation from the Spanish] MY VERY DEAR FRIEND, Before returning to the country home where I have passed most of the time in the past two months, and receirnd your esteemed letter. I have nsked every one for the tobacco seed that you ordered,- but I am Yery sorry I haYe been unable to find it, but will continue to look for it and shall send it to you hy first opportunity. Mr. Royall left here six week~ ago for that place and I suppose that vou have seen him. • I cannot write to you a long letter now on account of the mail leaving Yer_y soon, and for having my head a little out of order, with pain. I have not had l{Ood health siuce last year. I send my friends my mrn,t expressiYe thanks for the manifestations- of friendship given to me and l hope that I shall live in orclcr to giYc some proof of my gratitude towards all the inhabitants of Bexar. Here everything is peace and tranquility It appears by the order of his excellency the Yic:e Presir1ent that the integrity of this part of the republic i;: in danger. I do not lmow what part or power they fear will he attaekecl- lint let it be what it may I am surr that the 'rexans will defend the land and rights of Texan~ a~ainst e,·cry enemy as much as they possible can. ••Anqu<-til. Louig Pierre. llistoire de .r,·a11ce depuis les C:aulois j11sc111.'a ,i la mort de Louis XVI. <:011tin11ee depuis la 1·cvol1ttion de 178!). par Leonnrd Gallob. Nouv. ed., Paris, 18-HI, 5 mis.
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