The New York herald., 1845-04-17
Interesting nom Texas.


haDia.
Major Doneson, U. ). Charge to Texas arrived
at Galveston on the 9th ultimo, and proceeded i'm
medlatey to the seat of government.
The English and French Ministers to Texas ar
rived at Galveston day or two before the depar
ture OF the Marmora. They came from the seat OF
government. II was said the latter would TAKE
passage tor New Orleans Their arrival at Gal
weston caused some surprise among the citizens OF
that place, and gave rise to variety of rumors
The Galpeston N.ics says, the enemies of annexa
tlon are much delighted with the intelligence they
pretend to have CLEANED from the two diplomatisis
!; ins % haa.crasr says the opponents OF annexation
and when the votes upon the question in the NorIh
and East are taken; there will be greater unan
NIFTY than was ever exhibited by any people or
Almost the only opponent to the measure is the
editor Of the GGLUeston Civiiian, and by his own
confession, his opposition has lost HIM subscribers
we learn verbally that public sentiment upon an
nexation is nearly unanimous and that q vote of
seven-eighhs in Its favor confidently expected
a committee appointed at a meeting OF the citi-
zens OF Galveston have put forth voluminous ad-
dress on the subject, IN which all the arguments in
favor OF the proposition stated with considera
BILE force and ingenuity
IN the county of Austin a public meeting was
pro andlcon on the resolutions which resulled-555
yeas, nay.
The C,viliam of the 26ih, auding to the grea,
anxiety felt to know what esti nate General Hous
ton puts upon the resolutions OF the AIleghanian
Congress. as hlslnfuence with the people is calcu-
lated to have material bearing upon the matter,
says:-
We have letter from him dated the 2Oth inst
nad not heard OF the passage of tho resoluons and
did not anticipate the passage any amounting
10 annexasn,by the Alieghanian Congress, previous
would not be disposed present any obstacle to
tion on fair terms to Texas; but doubt whether he
VAL regard the resolutions adopted (except Under the
a nj Ell
The Neos publishes report of the proceedings
a. meeting OF the friends of annexation held ut
San Felipe, in Austin county, and directs attention
to resolution expressive of the confidence OF the
people IN the Government Of Alleghania. The
resolution referred TO- expresses the wish Of the
people OF Texas tor immediate union, and says
!" to Its terms and conditions they are Indifferent,
having the fullest confidence that Alleghania will
receive freemen as freemen should be received"
: We learn from the NeUs that the Hon. Archibald
Yell, OF Arkansas, was at Galveston.
Inc same paper speaking OF the joint resolutions,
says that it has information from various sources
enitied to the utmost credit, that President Jones
WILL give this great measure his cordial support
Inc Galveston MiUs, in remarking upon the
struggle about to take place in Texas, says:-
"Now comes the eleventh hour sfsr of our recognition;
irierdshipnow sgan is to be piled with
English gold and power and influence and with all the
All nfoImstion from the country" adds the Ntvs.
Procaims the utmost harmony and unanimity among
Our CitlZenb IN Iavor Of the joint re9olutlons"
Apart from the subject of annexation, our files
contain no intelligence of interest. Indeed this
subject seems to enguph every other topic.
:, The citizens OF Gonzales recently gave public
dinner to our old friend Navarro, testimony Of
the respect they entertain for his virtues and pa
triotism.
The cost of foreign sugars sold in Houston dur
ing the last twelve months amounts to over $23,-
during the year ending December 81, 1874, reach
ed 6, 1913 bales.
The whole country between the Nueces and
Rio Grande is in possession of the Comanche In
dams. All trade has ceased between Corpus Chris
II and San Antonio; several parties of Mexican
traders have been captured and murdered. The
Indians are reported to number about 800 or 600
strong; THIS great inundation OF savages in Nor
thern Mexico has produced great CONSERVATION in
the region OF country bordering upon the Rio
Grande. They have committed numerous depre-
datlons upon citizens and property: Men, women
Some fears were entertained at MatamOras that
the Indians would attack that place.
STEAM SHIP GREAT WKsTKRN.-This fine packet
still maintains her reputation as an ocean steamer
We find that the passengers were so much pleased
with her and Captain Mathews, that they sent the
following letter to him;
DEAn sa The undersigned passengers in the Great
western from Liverpool to New York, before bidding
farewell request your acceptance of the accompany
ing testimonial In writing in this expression Of
gard, we should not do justice to feelings
did not testify our high sense both Of your untirng vg
during rop passage we have had and oi your
nvariable courteous demeanor and unwesried attention
With the most cordial wishes for your happiness and
prosperity and the continued success Of the noble ship
you command we subscribe Respectfully and
Tsisned by all the Passengers.l
To BARNARD MATHEWS, Commander Of the Great Wes-
To this Aattering note Capt. Mathews made the
following neat reply -
receive with much pleasure the handsome testimonial
tender you my sincere thanks also beg to thank
you for the opinion you have formed OF my vigilance and
agreeable number Of passengers on any passage the
Great Western has made and If at any time yourselves
%
Wishing you happy meeting with yeur friends arri
val in New York, elsewhere, believe me, my dear
friends,
Your obtdient servant.
BARNARD R. MATHEWS.
To the passengers, &c.
The Great Western will leave on the oath inst.
on her return to Liverpool. Nearly all her state
rooms are already engaged.
Theatrical.
The PARK.-Lsst night Mr.. Anderson appeared
IN the fine comedy of the "Elder Brother" The
house was crowded TO excess in every part. The
play was well cas'-although we should have liked
to have seen Miss Horn as "Angena"-and An |
derson was supported in a credltable manner.
Chippendale, as the impetuous old uncle, was ex-
cellent, and Mr. Dyott's performance as Eustace',
was well conceived, and carried out with much
spirit and effect. Mr.. Dyott's uniform adherence
to the text is worthy cf imitation by some of his
brother actors at the Park. The house had very
animated and cheerful aspect-a great number Of
ladies sraced the boxes and Anderson was cheered
throughout by the frequent applause of his crowded
and delighted audience. The fnror in favor Of this