Texas.
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Galveston papers of the 10Th have been recei--
ed. On the 7th, the Texan volunteers at Camp
Lipantitan under Gen. Davis, 200 strong, were
attacked by Mexican force said to be 700 strong,
viz; 300 regular troops and 500 Rsncheros, all
under Gen Canalcs. The MeNcans were rcpu!s-
ed after contest OF about twenty minutes.


Congress. sill continued in session. The prin-
cipal questions. which have occupied the attention
of the body since its meeting are the Mexican nya-
sion and the replenishment Of the treasury. An
uncx xpectcd difficulty seems to have been started
that threatens very mach to impede the project of
the invasion of Mexico. Under the constitution of
Texas, az il now stands, Congress has no right 70
order draft OF troops for the purpose Of invading
a foreign country. No one can be compelled TO
Join the service. The whole invading army must
therefore be composed Of volunteers. | nder Inc
extreme doubt whether a volunteer force of .uihc-
lent strength could be raised in Texas, The de-
hciency, however, may be remeded BY an appeal
TO the sympathies OF the United States. But what
can any army do without the mean. Of sustenance,
and destfnfe as the government Of Texas now i.
Of the .inews Of war-moHey. Here in few
words is the main impediment, and until Texas
las had time to recover and repair ncr exhausted
resources. we see bat little prospect OF prcsccstag
soon war of invasion against Mexico.


The Brazos Farmer states that the cotton crop
in that vicinity promises well The same is said
obe the case ia other sections.


4 bill has passed the Senate Of Texas allowing
to the officers. seamen and marines of the Navy
the same pay rations and perquisites that are a-
lowed by law to tie officers, seamca and marines
Of the United States.


The Indians are committing depredatioHs in the
vicinity OF Austin