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few days since with small detachment, and expected to be joined by the young warriors of some friendly tribes of Indians. This is the only true intelligence which could have reached R. Smith. No recent excitement has induced the organIzation of the militia of Texas. As early as last spring, an order was received by the Pollii- cal Chief from the Supreme Executive of Coahuila and Texas, directing hlm, and through hitn, the subordinate authorities, forthwith to organize the Civic militia ot the Department of Nacogdoches, which em- braces all the country laying between the Trinity and Sabine rivers. Owing to va rlous causes, aud among others, the chan ges daily occurring in the interior, prevent ed the organization being completed bnf so far as 1t has progressed it has been by authorities of the country and not by indIvl- duals.

 The situation of Texas has been pecu- liar, though. at this moment, l think her traaquii, and it is to be hoped we shall have no difficulty. The number of Federal troops within the limits of Texas (proper,) does moi, presume, exceed 500 men, fans and file; and these troops are stationed ex- clusively within the Mexican population.

 If is impossible 10 conceive any plausible pretext for the ipraSioa of Texas by Fede- ral troops, inasmuch as her citizens have maintained, at all times, their integrity to the laws and Constitution of the Repubic.! :!

 It has been, to some extent, unfortunate for Texas, that individuals have passed through her territory, and on their return to the United States, have, from ignorance or other causes, misrepresented the feelings and disposition of her citizens. These things have induced speculations upon the present and future political retafioas ot fer- as- when expressed in the newspapers oI ! the day, were well calculated to efnbarrass the true interests of the people of Texas, i accredited by the Supreme Government O Mexico, and on its part induced suspicion anG vigilance towards the North American population n Texas.

 am, with great respect,

 Your obedient servant.

 SAM. HOUSTON. To the Editor of the Red River Herald.