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The State guard., 1848-05-02
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AUSTIN, TEXAS. March IT, 194s.
 The present Legislature of Texas is equal in talent to any that has ever. been collected from this State. There is some sparkling talent and much good hard
 sense, but perhaps too much laxity of mor- als. There is not tithe of the disposi- ton inthis body, that there was in the last, to rcpudiatc the public debt, though Iregret that no general laws. have been passed making provision for its payment. Scv- eral projects have been introduced, but none, SO far, seem to have met with suc- cess. The last Legislature would enter tain no proposition of the kind. | think tho next will do what it ought,q judging from the feeling exhibited by this. oe9L
 Austin is one of the most delightful sites in'thc world, and healthy witbaI. Whcth- CT the seat of government remains here after 1850, is question of much moment, undoubtedly, to tho interests of tho city; but in my estimation, Austin will continue to improve in either case. Settlers arc opening farms in every direction adjacent to town, and planting corn, cotton and su- gar cane, all of which produce abundant ly. It is also fine range for cattle and sheep, 4 few years has produced large stocks, that have cost nothing but the her. ding. .4 .......-,t , : There is an Irishman here that, only eight syears ago comnienced with half "a dozen cows. which cost Ss35s Now, he has some 800 head. Many similar cases could be named. There is a man living below, called "old cow Cooper" who it is believed has thirty thousand head of cattle, having commenced less than twenty years back with one cow, Asprudent careful man can't help becoming rich by raising stock in this country. The fact is plain no stalling or feeding being necessary !; neither is the possession of land compuls-
 ory. The free range is open to all. Ear. ming, too, pays tremendously. n It is al- most incredible, nevertheless 2 fact, that here, where corn can be raised with so little trouble-less than'at any other place in tho world-it is worth one dollar per bushel.. Irish potatoes $3 50 !i and are now brought from New Orleans, Flour $l5. Butter 40c., while COWS with calves arc worth ss. Nany other articles of pro- visions, are equally high. Speaking of raising corn, Mr. pcase, one of the highly respectable delegation from Brazora in- formed me that he has two negroes-7man and wife-that raise never less than 1000 bushels of corn each year with, their own hands, besides performing other labor. Although whites are so aversc to labcr in this warm climate, they endure great fa- tigue and cxposurc--camping nthe low ground for months, rather than make a house to sleep in.n Travelling too, for weeks and months, secmsa pleasure, with ont seeing the inside of a dwelling or shcl. ter, other than camp wagons. They learn it from their infancy, as do our Northern people to labor. q There aretwo boys, not l l2 years of age, that ride every twosweelss TOO miles on mules, carrying the. mail from this to the East and back. [,
 The Supreme Court is now in session here in all its dignity, holding its session l ill what was recently a grocery, partly
The State guard., 1848-05-02

AN AccIDExr ALMOST FATAL.-It has seldom been our lot to record narrow escape from probable, if not certain death, than occurred Saturday night at Havrc de Grace, Md. The cars which left Balti- moro at 8 Saturday evening, whether from being behind their time or from some other motive unknown to tho wri- ter, approached Havre de Grace at moro than their usual speed. The locomotive was detached while it was under a power fill head of steam, and before the cars could De arrested they had run three quar- ters over the boat which awaits their ap- proach--and passed their passengers across b the Susquehannah--- and wero within fre feet of it's larthest limits.-- Had the motive power been but a shade greater ono hundred perSons would have been precipated down "a dcclivity thirty feet into twenty feet of. water, with all tho superincumbent weight of four cars, It is not necessary to dwell upon their pro- bable fate. 's1 r. s5sa1,t,e r
 Tho conductor gave tho alarm as soon perhaps as he perceived the danger. The passengers were for most part greatly ter riiied, and looked upon a watery grave as un faa accompli. There was a rush to the doors of the cars, which, by the inner pressure, it became of course impossible to open. Some crawled half way out of the windows, prcfering the imminent dan ger of being crushed to death in the fall to the certain fate that seemed to threaten them if they remained. For a minute life and death were an even chance.- "Then Eshrieked the timid and stood still the bravc." .33tt9A WHA
 Tho cars stopped just in time to avert the awful catastrophe, landthc passengers tulnbled ont with more rapidity than grace. Alterward they "breathed freer and deeper" ..s v ''.3 HA
 The namc of the engineer who per- formed the skillfil experiment of rushing to the very confines of death and still sa- wing life, is Wier. It is to be hoped that some humane society will award him a gold mcdal.-N. Y. Tribune. F.
The State guard., 1848-05-02
Thc dsrcat "EAm.v

Who can doubt, says the Richmond Enquirer, that Nr. Clay still considers himself the great "I Am" of the whiq party--thc 1" first person. on tho list oI whig candidates for the Presidency! I, me- and my is the tune sung more than serenty times in his remarkable letter 'To the Public." Take as a specimen the following paragraph:
 "Sincc MY return home, [ have anx- iolIsly delibcrated upon MY duty to ny sell, to MY principles, to 1NY friends, and above all, to ny country. The con llct between MY unaffected desire to continue in private life, as most congcni- al to -NY feelings and condition, and MY wish faithfully to perform all MY public duties, has been painful and embarrassing. If Irefuse the usc of II Y name, and those injurious consequences ensue which have been so confidently predicted by MY friends, I should justly incur their re- breaches and the reproachcs of .NY own heart and if, on the contrary, should assent to the use of .HY name, whatever the result may be, I shall escape both. l have therefore finally decided to leave to the National Convention, which assem- bles in Juno next, tho consideration of MY name" &c.
 "I am" nowthc candidate-I have spo. ken it; and when I ope NY mouth let no dog bark. h
The State guard., 1848-05-02
Broke Jull.

The negro man belonging to Benjamin Walker, who was tried on lhr charge O numbering young Cooper, at Iilskecga, during week before lest, found guilty and sentenced to be hung on next Friday week, broke jail at that place on last Friday night, by means of burning the wooden portion of the jail door, and made safe his escape. The community hereabouts should be on inc lockout, as il is supposed he directed his course for this ncighbor- hood. D. .st.....
 The above negro is about , feet or ' inches high, we'll made, dark complexion, about 9 years of age, and has scar on his arm, caused by pistol CT gun shot. He wore an old broad brim hat, gray kcr- soy round jacket, dark pantaloons, shoes nearly new and very square at the toes.
 Inc jailor of Macon county has offer ed Sl00 for his apprehension, and we learn that the relatives of young MT. Cooper have also offered n large reward for his detection. It is hoped the community will bc on the lookout for this dcspcrado.
The State guard., 1848-05-02
Celebra ton.

The Wctumpka Lodge No. 9, of ]. O.. o. F, celebrated the Anniversary of that Order on yesterday, by procession and oration. All was conducted with proprie- ty and credit to the Order, which is so fast spreading its principles of "Friendship, Love and T.uth" over the earth.
The State guard., 1848-05-02

H- Within the past week, says the Mobile Herald, we have heard of the per. petration of several robbcries in the city. \ few days ago, near the bridge this side of Toulminvillc, on the St. Stephens road gentleman was seized by two men who rushed from the woods. They threw him on the ground, and, with weapons in thcil hands, rilled his pockets. On Tuesday night there was robbery committed al ono of our hotels. Night before last also a store was entered, the iron chest broken into, and some valuable papers stolen from ;t 8lf a1 4aga ss,f sf
The State guard., 1848-05-02

tT Tremendous excitement prevailed in Washington city on the 10th of April and threats were made to tear down ant dcInolish that abolition print which ha. been published there for nearly year. The proprietors of which refused to re move, one day was given them by the in f,riatcd mass, after which time. no doubl this frc-brand machine received it's jus treatment, that of being thrown into tho Potomac. itl 'lnaf k'I 10 Hj HH4
The State guard., 1848-05-02

7 CoSSrcrlcur.- Tho whigma for Governor isgl50O;s BisselL wiig,A 24, 073; Catlin, dem.s gl,553--scattering, e4f.s ia the Senate the whigs have. l3. and probably one or two more out of the 2l members. In the House, .whigs 05, democrats 70; no choice in IS towns.
The State guard., 1848-05-02

BENEFITS OF ApvERTrsISG.-John Derby, of Ware, Mass, advertised for a wife and received Complications. Some of the applicants pressed their claims with such 'vigor, that poor John, togct out of the scrapc, hung him
The State guard., 1848-05-02
Hail.

Quito hail storm passed over this place on last Saturday evening. The hail stones in many instances were as large as part ridge eggs. We have not heard of any damage being done except to the bludc of young corn. iH
The State guard., 1848-05-02

H Mir. Wv. B. AsToR has increased theoannui'y left by his father to his < dear friend, Frrz GREEN HALLncK," to $l ,O0o per annum during life. The bones of the old gentlemen arc not likely to rest under this impuia.iqn on bis justice or geacrosi.-
The State guard., 1848-05-02

6r The Ladies of Talladega propose giving fair on the 9th of May, for the benefit of the Baptist Church, of that town.
The State guard., 1848-05-02

gT We arc indebted to inc Hon. S. W. INcE for copy of his speech. on "The Relation of Partcs to the Mexican War;" and other important docu nents.
The State guard., 1848-05-02

Democratic Electoral Ticket.
 For hc Sidte d L0rGc.
 NATHANIEL TERRY, of Limestone. t,ICTfARD B. WALTHALL of Perry. l Dist. T. .B.BEFHA, of Wilcox. , JOHN COCHRAN, Barbour 5 J. l.. F. COTTRELL, Lowndes. { q JAS. M. BECKETT, Piekens. D u l.. P. WALKER, Lauderdalc. 6 JAS. W. McCLUNG, Madison. A. J. WALKER, Benton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

SUSPECTED ABoI. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. few days pre-
vlous to the arrival OF the neV steamship Falcon
at this port two anonymous co4mu nil were
oeived from New York, by Mator Crossmsn, to the
effect that several negroes wers coming out In the
steamer nomnally as hands but for the real purpose
Of tampering with such slaves as they could come
in contact With, and inducing them to run away Ono
of the Letters said that the negroes employed
by several abolitionists OF New York. The Mayor
expecting that the steamer would land in the
Third Municipality, informed Recorder Suzeneau Of
the information he had received and instructed him
to send officers board the vessel arrived
The Falcon having passed up and in Lafayette
contrary TO expectations Lieut. BELOW Of the Third
Municipality police, went before Judge McGary OF La
fsyette, (tbe Mayor being abseDt) and made afh
davit the information received by Mayor Crossmau
Warrants were issued and five negroes board the
eteamer were arrested. They were brought before
Judge McGary where the captain and agents appeared
In their behalf After little delay the negroes were
allowed to return ON board the steamer on a bon 4
being given that they would be kept on board during
the stay Of the vessel in port and carried out of the
Stale when she leaves Nosearch made for papers,
and it Is not known therefore whether the negroes
were prepared to carry on operations In the abolition
line or not.-Ner Orleans Pioayune Sept. %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03
Naval Intelligence.

The L. s. steamer Iris, Commander T.. w. Carpenter,
went to sea on the 18th INST, bound to Vera Crux to
bring home our Minister, Mr. Clifford The u. 3. bark
Electra, Lieut.. Comdg. L. w. Brent, sailed the
18th inst bound to New York
The u. s. sloop Of war Germantown Commander
Charles Lowndes late from Vera Cruz snd u. 8. ship
Saratoga Commander w. C.. Nicholson, from Laguu s.
have received their sailing orders, nd will leave in
few dsys-the former on a crus.-to the windward and
the latter in the Gult-Pensgcoo, Sept. 20.
The United States steam frigste Princeton Com
mander Engle, was at Palermo, August 30.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03
AsUNcIoN, CAPITAL DE MARGARrTA, !
August l3, 1913.


Since my communication OF the 9Th instant,
have made trip to the city Of Cumana by the
mail boat; and, on returning by the same craft,
being within two miles of the American schooner
Cecil, Capt. Blnny, of Baltimore, employed In ex
tracing dollars from the wreck of the Spanish
ship San Pedro, we deserted several sail of YES
sells under the Margarita shore, at p. M. on the
9Th inst, and we came TO the conclusion that it
was the squadron of Paez. We endeavored to
get 10 windward of the Island of Coche, but as
the squadron was bearing down for that island,
we bore away TO go to leeward of the island, with
a view to escape, but owing to calm, an armed
boat was despatched after us, and we were soon
n their power with the mails. Being conveyed
on board one of the vessels, the commander OF
The squadron came on board, and on learning that
was an American citizen, told me that was at
liberty to remain on board or 60 on shore or where
chose, and renamed four days on board, until
| obtained fishing boat TO bring me to this
island.
The squadron consisted of ten sail, one bark
with ten carriage guns and one on pivot, the
nine schooners carried each long brass gun ~
or 30 FOUNDER on pivot One OF the schooRers
ment Of Venezuela on the memorable oath OF
January, 1siS but her commander turned over to
the Maracalbo or Pae2 party. She is very hne
vessel, and mounts two brass pivot guns. The
| Vessels are all III gOOu OTueT anu well tpuiPptu.
! General Pedro Maguerza Is the chief in command
/ Of the expedition but Senor Jose H. Garcia,
member of Congress, from Caracas, is the prlncl-
! pal operator. There are about seventy officers
! on board, many OF which are old Colombian Off
GERS, consisting of naval, cavalry and infantry of
! ficers, including two sons Of General Paez, and
one of ex-Presdent Soublet. There are on board
1 $500 muskets, saddles and BRIDES for squadron
OF cavalry with lances and carbnes--with infan-
try and cavalry soldiers. They have an admira-
bly, fine boat attached to the squadron, which they
obtained at Coche she is propelled by sixty short
paddles, and can be moved at the rate of twelve
miles per hour, having brass pivot gun on her
bow, and is capable besides of holding 200 soldiers
The men belonging to this boat in the fishery, all
volunteered to Join the squadron this boat is
structed SO as to land on the beach at any point
where il may be necessary to make an attack.
! On the 10th INST, one OF the schooners as de-
tpatthed for st. Thomas, where General PACE
now is with view to his coming to take com
mand of the expedition, and TO bring some add-
rional vessels which he has ready. / have this
day been sent for by guard of four soldiers, to
appear before the general commanding al this
island, in consequence of having come from
board the enemy's squadron. told the officer
that was an American citizen and would obey
no order of a military chief, that only knew the
civil authorities, and would wait upon the Cover
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

The last Chez okte .7drooafe estimates the number OF
protested Christians among the Cherokees at less
than 2,500-about, more than seve tn Of the
e ntre population .r--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

ANOTHER BARBARoUs MgRDER.-A most ie-
voting and brutal murder was committed on
Sunday last, the body of Margaret Wood daughter
Of Mr. Joseph Wood jun farmer. first conoessisp,
township Of Eramosa-a girl aged ten and a. half
years While her way to the residence of a sick
grand father she was waylaid and murdered The
Guelph Herald says" The neck cut across be-
hind and that so deeply as I'd penetrate the spins
cord the upper portion Of the spine being ary dis
located dark slan as from hand grasp across the
thorax would seem to indicate that the ruffan ha
seized her by the throat with one hand while wi tn
behind the chds thumbs we're both cut appare "
In the impoen. attempt to def-nd her neck from the
butcbering knife To add to tho horrors of this ap
paliDg tragedy it is the decided opinion of the med
cal gentlemen present at the past morton examina.
tion that violation was committed after death" The
coroners jury had not returned their verdict at the
time Of the pu blicaton of the Herald. searching
inquiry was in the course Of prosecution, and one
person had been arrested charged with the commas
sion of the crime -Haniton &C. ~ Gazette, Sept:S.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

MORE News FROM SANTA FE-We take the fol-
lowing from the ST. Louis RepiNe of the 9th ut.
SANTA FE, Mexico. September r. 1S4S.-Hea
Of Santa Fe good. There is trouble among the
merchants about a six per cent sd valorem duty
laid and collected during the war, goods coming
from any where Merchants think, and does their
lawyer that New Mexico is integral portion of
the United States, and therefore the land Of their
birth; that Military Order No. 10, from Head Quarters
OH Military Departmen mt hardly give authority in
the territory Of the United States for the collection Of
a duty goods from the State Of Missouri-a power
which said merchants ind their lawyer do not that
the constitution gives to Congress, but expressly
prohibits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

The New Bedford Mercury states that DR.. Morrill,
attempted to make balloon ascension at that place
on Thmsdsy but, owing to the high wind, which
sway, the balloon to and fro with violence the net
work which cou6ned it gave way at the top aud the
allcon eecsped The siiken bag torn to
cause gas TO escape, and after ascending TO some
distance IL descended into the water aud was secured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

There organizations OF companies in various
tow ms In Kentucky, for emigration to California IL
s supposed that at least 600 will migrate ththsr In
the next year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

OUR Town AND IT'S TRADE.-Several OF our
merchants have been, for weeks, supplied with
their ndise suitable for the season. with the
necessary dages of Northern products, but the
more dull than usual and there is little doing
In any way though the health of the town and
district better for the season The weather
has been lowering since Friday, with high winds at
the n r.. The thermometer has been low, say at 68
to 75 and there has been but little rain, the
naming rice harvest has progressed very well, snd
will be complete in week from ts-da except on the
inlspds and some young rice. There must have been
some heavy winds the coast; and vessels bound
North doing badly. Even coasting steamers from
phavesnot arrived and the river boats, Rich
Ian o and Wateree have not of course come though
they have been ready for week. The steamer Pee
Dee, apt. Coates, left Friday for Cheraw, with
very low river Gsorg etowu IS CT Observer, Sept. II
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

ST, DoMINso.-Captaln Perry, of brig Sienus,
al this port, on SATURDAY., from Cape Haytie Sep
TENDER 10 reports that at he time of his sailing every
thing was quiet there. lrsness was very dull, and
little no coffee com * in. The President
stili at Port au Prince ba deferred for time his
int ded visit to the north the Island, in conse
quence Of the opening Of tn, session Of the Cbsmber
which IT expected would AXE place about Septem
ber - sfou
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

OREG IN BATrALIoN.-A letter from Fort Kcarny,
dated on the 18th ul, states that Lieut.. Craig and
several of his men had arrived there on that dag,
from Fort Childs. They reported that Col Powell,
command of the battalion, had allow ed three compa
MES to return to their homes company c, Captain
Craig, company d, Capt. Rogers, and company com
msnded by Lieut.. Srpitb. They were all directed to
meet at their respective county the 3oth ut
Fort Childs was then occupied by portion of Capt
Sublett's and Capt. McCausland's compa MES, but
they in expectation that relief would be to
them The health of the men excelle Mt and
no danger was spprehc nded from the Indians Col
Powell still kept the principal Pswnee war chief in
custody at Fort Childs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-03

INDIAN WAR.-Thc st. LOUIS Republican of the
9th ult. contains the following
Kansas RIVER, PoTTowoToMIE CoUNrRv, Sept. 8,
1s4S.-As was coniectured, the Pawnees have began
depredations the otomes On the night OF the
10th ut' there twenty three horses stolen from
the upper village of the Pottowotomies They pursued
the robbers for five days until their provisions
exhausted, and returned last evening, after having
followed the trail Qeadng directly towards the Pawnee
village) about 200 miles Thus is fairly begun.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-04

DR. BANNINGS BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per-
~ afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia con
stpaton, and various degrees of local or general debility,
have been relieved by this instrument 1t particularly
adapted ailments prevalent at the sonth to
spinal weakness distortions, tendency Of the body to
lounge and droop both children and adults. BY resor
ing the posture, enarges the Chest so
the subject brcates reer and easier, and thus many
of the chest with attendant affections of the
heart and lungs couneracted, and full play given to
the organs OF respiration, -
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs.
Baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times over the
store of Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below II street,
on the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid adapting those who may call for the pur-
Apple ations for single braces from distances as also
for patent rights mar likewise be directed to Dr. Banning
office, 437k Broadway, New York.
DR.. Banning refer, if desired, to some OF the most
eminent professors medical and surgical science in the
United States as well distinguished ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts of the country
OctI Al
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-04

of the Land Sales the Tndtdapos Fort Wayne, ana
tinaunac districfs in the State of Indiana
NOTICE Ia hereby given, that the saes OF the ans ~
IN the MIAMI CESSIONS, in INDIANA, ordered oy
procl ,atlon the President of the United states
ihe 25h day OF Nav Is47 held the Land Oce at
Indiana polls on the 9th day of September les a, 1
Land Office AZ Fort Wayne, the 20th Septen,oe lon
and =, The land Office al Winamac, the 9th SePien,
her IS47; and which sales by public notice. oaea
the d day OF July Isl7 declared 10 be postponed unl
daysd 10 be still further postponed until and to commence
Mt the land office Indianapolis on inc ss Gay o.
hs XIX day Of May 1885, and the land Office at Winanac
on Monday, The 18th day Of May. lS4S
To1,r,een,h day of July, snno Domini ons Thousand
eight hundred and forty-seven ~
BY order OF the President, w. ~. . $4,000.
u ~ Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Feb 2t-lawSw i