The New York herald., 1845-08-07
Very Late from Texas.

Joih NlChllu
The Convention was still in session at Austin All the
members were present, and it probable that the
whole plan ofa State Convention would be soon sub.
mitted twas thought that there would be delay in
letter published in the Gaires,on Neses says that
eacn Of the committees of the conventun industri
OF the members:
have not known any body of men superior to this in
aecorum, ana temperate and conclatory department
eacn other or one that desirous of
DOING their duty honestly and faithfully.
Ihe same writer further says The Camanches have
visited them told that they had forty odd Mexican
women as prisoners and many Of them young and beau
gs forced 10 the embraces of the savage monsters.
what an Outrage upon humanity and how the heart re.
volts at such scenes.
The President has issued his ordering an
of the Republic on the first Monday in September
Gov. Wcklife, Jas. W. Henderson, Charles H. Rayner
The Fourth Of July was Celebrated in great stye
Antonio de Bexar. Buring the day the United States
flag flying from the steepe Of the churcha strange
event in the bloody history Of the at night
There have been no Indian disturbances although it is
thought that the Camanches and other tribes are little
disposed to continue friendly, They will be set right
the borders.
are excellent and that crowds Of emigrants daily
pouring into the country seeking for the best locations
The News Of the 22d says =" Maj. Donelson, the
American Minister, is now at the fremont having
rived from the Convention at Austin by the Spartan,
the Goth inst We believe he considers the measure of
annexation as now virtually accomplishments settled
Gen sarrant and Mr. Howard and the party with them
had all their horses stolen at the Dutch settlement by the
Indians.
In reference to statement in the Houston Star that
800 q s. Dragons had crossed the Brazos Washing
ton the Neos says: gentleman who left Washington
on Wednesday last states that he nothing Of the
troops but that they expected to reach Washing
ton during the present week."
The numerous mills in the lower portions Of Texas
the Telegraph far from being sufficient to sup
ply the increased demand for building materials which
has sprung up within the last three four months
lumber is now being imported from Pensacola in con.
siderable quantities
Newton and his theatrical company were performing
at Houston, apparently with not very great success
II appears by the following paragraph from the Calves.
ton Neps of the 18th ns that the Texans already
laying ont work for the troops.
Information of the most unquestonable character and
from various sources proves that the people of
the West and the southwestern frontiers, have lost
all confidence iii indeed they ever had any in the
raj treaties that have been entered into between this
government and the bordering tribes Of Indians The
Comanches and Lipans, understand now ranging
the western settlements even to the coast under the
sanction Of those treaties sometimes committing acts of
hostility and often insolence almost insuferabe. After
every kind of pacific policy by government, it
to be the settled opinion Of the Oldest inhabitants
the settlements. This is the only security against their
thevish and predatory propensities, and hope the
United States troops will attend to this important duty
as that has now devolved upon that government
The health OF Galveston continues remarkably good.
In fact, literally hear Of sickness The city is in
cleany condition. and no apprehension OF disease ex-
lists
The weather has been unusually dry of late and rain
begins to be needed.
Washington and AUSTIN to Continue during the sitting Of
the Convention.
The Planters Banner published in Franklin in this
State, says, Mr. Martin the Deputy Collector of this
PORT stationed in Vermlon, informs that there
large of Texas cattle ready the ne for
the New Orleans market as soon as the duty is
City Intelligence.
ANorHER Mock AUCTION CAsE-THE TABLES TURN
ED.-Yesterday afternoon about o'clock, verdant
youth from the land of steady habits saunterng up
the shilling side Of Broadway his salutcd by
The cry issuing from auction shop Of Going, going,
his splendid gold watch for only 10 dollars" Thinking
off the watch for fifteen doars-and left the shop highly
elated with his bargain thinking obably Of the dashng
Of Connecticut But while passing out he accosted
by of the lockers on, who informed him that his f
teen dollar watch hardly worth many centstbe
being made of galvanisei tin, while the inner
works would not bear very nice scrutiny. A crowd
Immediately collected who learning the circumstances
entered the auctoneers office masss, and demanded
the restoration Of the money After some shufing on
the part Of the auconeer and Peer Funks, the money
returned and tie verdant youth departed, having
learned lesson which hope he will mpart to all his
neghbors who to New York. intending to get bar
gains in gold watches and other valuabes,
Row on THE PoISrs-An interesting difficulty took
place yesterday in that interesting section Of city
the Five Points, between Louisa Handley, charming
black eyed and black faced damsel and MIR John Roach
the proprietor of drinking establishment in Orange
street. Louisa wished to get bottle filled with the de-
lectabe mixture obtained in that vicinity passing under
the Of brandy Mr. Roach thinking either that she
had already quafed too deeply that she not in
possession Of sufficient of the needful pay for it,
fused to comply with her request Upon this Louisa
drew knife, made furious assault upon Mr. Roach,
cutting him several times upon the erms and breast.
This Of course gathered around large Of the
negroes, loafers, &C. who dispersed by the ap.
OF the star police and Louisa was taken to the
Tombs
WHERE FOUNTAIN KEEPER l-Great anxiety is
felt by the city generally to the welfare and wherea.
bouts OF the fountain Keeper II has been currently
viduals affirm that they saw him fall from the chain
the water sinking so deeply into the mud that it i'm
possible to recover him, even with grapnels. We sim
cerey hope however that this may prove true and
that ere long the maid of the MIST will again be dan
cling merrily to the strains Of her own music.
BoARp OF ASSISTANT ALpEaMEN-Wednesday eve.
ming, August 6th.-The President of the Board and
quorum Of members present special meeting of this
oard called this evening for the purpose Of acting
upon few important documents, viz. report of the
Committee on Police Watch and Prisons, to whom
referred ordnance amending an ordinance regulat
ing the Police of the City of New York passed Board of
Aldermen August 4th The second section specifies
that the police offices shall from April to September
(both ncsve) be kept open for the transaction of bs
from o'clock in the morning until in the evenings
and during the months OF October to March, both nc
sive they shall be kept open from O'Clock in the
msrsrates and Clerks during such hours shall s %
said Offices That the District Head Quarters be de.
clared portions Of the City Prison and Brdewe for de-
tanning persons arrested until they be duly
ned according to law That the Office appropriated for
the Chief of Police shall be deemed part the Mayors
Office. The ordinance passed in the Board Of Alder
men concurred in.
A communication from the Street Commissioner rela-
tive to proposed change of grade Of Broad and New
streets also the cross streets accompanied by resou
ton in favor Of the same passed by the Board of Alder
men, Concurred in.
Resolution from Board of Aldermen in relation to ap
portonment oil expenses incurred by opening Madison
Avenue. Concurred in.
The following resolution fron the Board of Alder
men, then concurred in.
Whereas, This Common Council have entire conf
dence in the present Aims House Commissioner and be-
eving that his management is conducive to the best
interests of the Department under his
Therefore, Resolved, That the resignation Of James
H. Cook ESQ., be not accepted, and that he be requested
to withdraw his resignation.
A communication received from the Comptroller
in relation to Madison Square Referred.
petition was presented from the governors of the
New York City Hospital, for permission TO build a drain
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