The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1845-08-16
Latest FROM TEXAS.

LATEST FROM TEXAS.
The following Extra from the N. Orleans JEFF
fersonian contains the latest, and most highly
interesting news from Texas.
SATURDAY, 2 O'Clock, p. NJ, Aug. 9:
The steamship Alabama, Capt Wendell, ar
rived at this por, yesterday morning from Gal
weston. BY her we have received few Texas
papers of the latest dates.
Major Donelson, who was expected TO arrive
here by the Alabama, bad proceeded TO Aran
ces, the place at which the United States troops
are at present quarlered.
The steamer Uadine had arrived at the point
OF deoarcation, st. Joseph's island and lasded
the troops, stores, &c, brought by the Alabama.
The ships Queen Victoria and Suviah had not
arrived when the Alabama left.
A rumor was brought by the passengers OF
the Alabama, that Gen. Taylor had received
information Of the building of fort near Mat.
amoras, on the American side Of the Rio Gran,
de, by the Mexcans, aud that he had deiermi.
ned to enforce its Abandonment, and their re.
moval within their own territory.
Three Of the soldiers on board the Queen
Victoria died at or near the Baxe, on the way
way down to Texas. They had been. sick for
some time previous to their embsrcation.
The steamer Monmouth was run ashore at
the Calcasieu, it having beenmietaken by the
pilot for the Sabine. She was got off with diff
ficulty, but not without having sustained mate.
riai injury. by last accounts ~ = wss lssk'ag
badly; but. noi Vifksta ing sha was 10 leave
the day after the Alabama sailed for Arances,
with Maj. Donelson and 100 US. troops on
board.
The Texan Convention is proceeding rapid
" in its labors 10 form Stale Constitution; the
various committees have already made their
reports, and 1t is believed it will be ready to
adj ourn abou, the 18th inst Az the various
provisions have been framed with view to
avoid debate and to save time, and as they have
already been fully discussed, it is presumed
here will be no material delay in coming 10
conclusion. The instrument, as reported, is
published entire in the Galveston Civilian of
he Both ullimo, and is thoroughly democratic
in its spirit and in most, if not all of its features
The bill of rights, asserts the sovereignty of the
people, their equality of rights, and the freedom
Of opinion, political or religious. The writ of
iaJeaS corpus is not to be suspended, except in
cases OF rebellion or INVASION. Imprisonment
or debt is prohbted-monopoles are forbid
len, and the right OF petition recognized.
The Executive power is vested in Cover.
,or, elected for four years, but not eligible to
reelection within the period ofeight years.
The Secretary of State, the State Treasurer
and Comptroller of Public Accounts are elec-
led by the people, and hold office each for four
years.
The General Assembly shall provide for the
organization of the Militia. The regulations
are similar to those in the State of Louisiana.
The Judiciary is divided into one Supreme
Court, District Courts, and such inferior Courts
as may be necessary. Judges ne appointed by
The Governor, by the advice and consent ofthe
Senate. Supreme Judge TO hold office, first for
four years, and thereafter for seven years; and
District Judges first, for three years. and there
after for six years.
Sheriff, Justices Of the Peace, Coroners and
Constabes shall be elected BY the people-tol
hold Office for two years The Attorney Gen.
sral and District Attornies shallebe appointed
BY the Governor and Senate.
The Legislative power.is vested in Senate
and House OF Representatives,, styled the"Gen.
eral Assembly of the State Of Texas" Men,
bers of the Senate serve for four years, men,
bers of the house for years.
Every free white male citizen of the United
States, twelve months in the State, and SIX
months in the county next preceding an elec-
ton, is deemed qualified elector.
The apportionment of representation shall be
equal, and is based upon the qualified electors.
All elections shall be by ballot.
The fret session Of the General Assembly
shall meet at the city Of Austin, and thereafter
until 1850, and until the Legislature shall other.
wise provide. -
The first election under the new Constltu-
ton for Members of the General Assembly,,
shall be held on the first Monday, and the day
of January next; and shall be governs
ed by the laws Of the existing government reg