The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-24

News FROM Texas BY the New York Capt Phil
lips, from Gdlvrston we have dates 10 the l2rh inst
We CLEAN fom the papers which she has brought fol-
lowing summary of news
meeting was held at Galveston the lst inst for
the purpose of inviting John G. Calhoun to extend his
visit to Texas. Gen Lamar presided. The meeting re.
solved tina, in the fellow citizens large
we invite the Hon John c. Calhoun to extend his visit
tons, and mingle socially among our people,
We notice lengthy spondence in the Galve ston
tr'ttdn, between committee Of the citizens of Wash
irgton (who invite Gen Houston to dinner) and tina,
gentleman He does not say that he hes been in "a
vor OF annexation but argues that from his public
it il, is evident that be was and must have been
The citizens OF Houston also invited Gen. II to pub.
Lie dinner, which he declined.
On the Both ult heavy thunder storm passed the
hay was seen covered with dead ducks and geese in ali
directions. Thousands killed by the storm. Some
wild geese on the prairie were also killed
Tho Red Lander says: One of those very important
suits the Spanish land claims has been determined
at the recent session Of district II wa, the
Quirk claim for seventeen thousand hundred and
twelve acres ard embraces Re town Of Augustine
and Is owned by Col A. Horton and others. The SUIT
was Alexander Horton, ct al vs. the Republic of Tex
as" The almost entire bar Of Eastern Texas enga-
ged on the side other All questions Of law
critically examined and discussed and much ,ms
was consumed by legal questions. arising the evil
dence, before the submitted to the jury The
jury received the case aud retired or about an hour and
brought into court and delivered verdict in favcr of
the plaintiffs Thus has terminated suit that has been
pending in our court Tor four years
Inc force at San Antonio and at Austin, respectively
is as follows -
Force at San .7ntonio.-Two companies A and g. al
- . Dragons, ana Two companies mounted Rangers
MAJOR Faunteroy, I'd Dragons, commanding
Force at 9usfin.-C Company ii L. 5. Dragons, and
one Company mounted hangers, Capt Cadys sixty. one
men each-Brevet Major u. L. Beal Cd Dragons, ON
manding.
Not half the voters OF any county in Texas attended
the polls to vote for against annexation. Only lew
votes appear against the measure.
Generals Lamar and Rusk the popular candidates
IN the West for Senator's in Congress- when
shall have been copsummated.
Ga the anniversary OF Gen. stephen Austins birth
the Lyceum assembled in Galveston where a a member
"A sd
All appears to be quiet on the frontiers
In Brazoria county, says the Gdtreson Daiiy GLOBE.
not single vote was recorded against annexation.
IL Is estimated that less than 10 bales OF cotton
Will be shipped from Houston the present season.
Our from Corpus Christi direc, is latter than that
received by this arrival
The Houston T.!egrcph cautions emiprants aranat
bringing new furniture with them Mess they
cd to the duties required furniture imported for
sale tappears that the cusomhouse officer Galveston
has assumed the responsibility of constituting the Law
which exempts all furniture brought by emigran,s for
their own use TO old furniture, or that which has
been partially
The Comanches it appears again committing depre
on the Guadaloupe attacked by marty of Ipians
but succeeded in making their escape.
DISK trade has lately sprung up between the settle
ments on the Colorado end Guadalupe and Corpus
Christi Every thing in the way OF provisions at the
West can BIO readily transfo ned into money Corn was
reaoiiy sold at CorPas Christi at 81 IL to 81 SO per
bushel. -
Col Jones has cultivated several acres of tobacco at
his plantation on the Caney about forty miles Mat
agorda and his crop is excellent He has already
shipped several bales Of his tobacco to Corpus
where IT was sold almost it landed. II is
believed that he will make profit Of three or four thou
sand dollars on his crop this year
. great mortality among wild fowls has taken place
the Northern and Western shores of Galveston Bay,
thousands OF which have been swept tho great
satisfaction OF the people the Bay who gathered an
Immense number to obtain their feathers