The Daily Dispatch: September 10, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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Federal movements in the Southwest.

--The Noticioso, of Matamoras, announces the arrival of an American schooner, which brought as passengers two officers of the U. S. Army, who forthwith proceeded to make a reconnaissance of the country lying along the Rio Grande. Whereupon the Houston Telegraph remarks:

This is another step in the progress of affairs in Mexico. We urge and warn the people of Western Texas to be preparing themselves for the approach of the invading foe.--As sure as they live, it is the intention of the Lincoln Government to make an inroad upon them with a view of conquering all Texas west of San Antonio, and embracing the county of Gillespie, and thence West and North. They will land on the Southern coast and in Mexico, and throw several columns upon the country. Of course, we shall beat them back. Let us see to it that they don't get any foothold whatever on our territory. If they land in Mexico, let us fight them there. If Mexico is an ally of the U. States, as it seems, the fact will be hailed with joy by ten thousand adventurous spirits in this State, many of whom have even now twinges of pain for which they have to thank a Mexican dungeon, and which will never leave them till it is washed out in the blood of those who put the vile chains upon them. Texans, be prepared for the approach of your enemies! Especially guard the Southern coast and the Rio Grande.