The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-05
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From the Washington Texas) National Register July H.
THE CONVENTION.
We have letters from Austin to the 18th instant.
In correspondence will be found the chief pro-
ceedngs of the convention. That body has now
disposed of all questions of contested elections, &C.,
and the appropriate committees are diligently
gagged in draughting several portions ofthe new con-
stitution They have not yet reported and, until
they do the journals Of the convention cannot fur
nish much matter of general interest.
Hon. w. b. Ochiltree has been declared entitled
to his seat in the convention deputy from Ma
cogdoches, by vote of36 to 10.
The additional members sent from Galveston, Sa-
bine, and Bowie, have not obtained seats.
We are happy to learn that commendable spirit
Of industry and accommodation pervades the con-
vention.
P. S. Since writing the above, the Hon. W. B.
Ochiltree has arrived in town from Austin. He
left on Monday morning The committees have not
yet reported and we are consequently in possession
Of no further intelligence of the progress Of the
venton.
The Hon. David S. Kaufman, who was some
time since appointed charge d'affaires to the United
States, has signifed his acceptance of the appoint
ment, and proceeded upon his mission. We learn
that Mr.. X. was detained by sickness few days at
Crockett, but are happy to be assured Of his re-
covery, and that he is prosecuting his journey in
good health, and we trust without further interrupt
lion, to the city of Washington.
Kinney, Of Austin county, was lately murdered by
Indians near Corpus Christi. We ere told he lett
home for Corpus Christi about the lst of June Upon
his return, (about the 14th,) when the mouth
of the Nueces, he was attacked by party ofIndans
and put TO death, with every attendant circumstance
of cruelty incident TO Indian barbarity. His body
was conveyed to Corpus Christi by the citizens, and
buried with many manifestations of regret for the
untimely fate of young man, who, we are told,
was of great promise and universally beloved
We are happy to hear that Major Donelson has
reached Austin in renovated health The sad fatal
iy that has attended his predecessors in office, in
this country, has caused his place to be looked upon
by many as one embracing more than the usual
hazard Of life and although such feeling is pure
y superstitious, the power Of association is such,
that many cannot wholly dismiss its influence, who
know that it is totally unfounded in reason.
Gaipesion Civilian, July 10.
From the N o. Pcayune, July 20.
From TExAs.-By the arrival, on Sunday even
ing, of the regular steam-packet McKim, Captain
Phillips, we have Galveston dates to the Oath in
slant. %ae
The Hon. C. A Wicklffe, late Postmaster Gem
eral, arrived by the McKim. He has travelled
far Austin and, we learn, expresses himself high
ly gratiied
Galveston on the oath instant.
The fourth of July was celebrated in great style
Mt San Antonio de Bexar During the day, the Uni
ted States flag was flying from the steepe of the
church-a strange event in the bloody history Of
the place--and at night grand ball was given.
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 when they the United States dra-
goons and other troops upon the borders.
A letter published in the Galveston News says
that each Of the committees was industriousy dis
charging its duties, and the writer thus speaks of
the members:
81 have not known any body of men superior to
this in decorum and temperate and conciliatory de-
pertinent towards each other, one that seems
more DESTROYS of doing their duty honestly and
faithfully"
The same writer further says:
"The Camanches have left their station above us.
trader who had lately visited them, told me that
they had forty odd Mexican women as prisoners,
and many of them young and beautiful girls, forced
to the embraces Of the savage monsters. What an
outrage upon humanity, and how the heart revots
at such scenes"
Above we have given every item Of the least in
terest. All accounts agree that the prospects of
good crops are excellent, and that crowds of emf
grants daily pouring into the country, seeking
for the best location.
FRoM PENsAcoLA.-Our correspondent, under
date of the 18th instant informs that the sloop-
of-war Falmouth, Commander Sands, sailed on the
25th instant, with instructions for the ST. Mary,
which went out TO convoy the troops that lef this
city recently for Texas. The remainder the squad
ron are momentarily expecting orders to sail; but
the Somers will remain until her new commander
(Engle) arrives.--.N o. Jefersoniar, Jufy29.