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From the Red River Herald, of March 9.

 Through the politeness of a gentleman at San Augustine, we have received d copy of an express from San Antonio de Bexar, which was received at that place on the 4th inst. bearing despatches containing the im- portant intelligence that Santa Ana had ar rived in person before that place, with an advanced guard of about one thousand men. 4 meeting of the inhabitants of San Au- gustine was to take place on the 5th inst. for the purpose of raising volunteers to pro- ceed to the seat of war.

 The annexed is letter from Col. Ira vis, the commander of the Alemo.

 Commaadaacy qf'tde .4temo, Terus,)

 February 24, 1836. To Fellow Citizens and Conpatriots, and all

 Americans in the world:

 am besieged by thousand Mexicans, and Santa Ana at their head On their ar- rival, they sent and demanded an uacond:- iional surrender of the garrison under ny command, or we would all be put to the sword indiscriminately. l answered their demand with cannon shot. have sas- tained bombardment and heavy cannon ade for the last tweuty-four hours. ! have not lost a man. Fellow citizens assist ne now, for the good of all-for if they are flushed with one victory, they will be much harder TO conquer. l shall defend myself 10 the last extremity, and die as becomes a soldier. Eneyer intend 10 retreat or surren- der. Victory or death.