The enemy, in large numbers, are reported to be in Texas.

* * * * * The army with which they first entered Texas is broken up and dispersed by desertion and other causes.

If they get another army of the extent proposed, it must be composed of new recruits, and men pressed into service.

They will not possess the mechanical efficiency of discipline which gives the Mexican troops the only advantage they have.
They will easily be routed by a very inferior force.

For a portion of that force, we shall be obliged to look to the United States! It cannot reach us too soon.