The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-13
Texan Affairs.

By the steamship Yacht, Captain Crane arrived ves
terdsy from Galveston have files OF the papers from
that city to the 29th ult inclusive.
Major Bsche has been elected Senator from Galveston
county in the reom Of J. +. Mckinney, resigned The
Legislature met at Austin for the dispatch business
on the 18th ult. Henderson, of Harris was Loot
ed Speaker receiving thirtyour Votes against twenty
four for General Lamar.
On the l4th ult. the Senate organized On the even
ing Of the 18th, the two houses met and reelected Gen
Houston as Senator in Congress for six years He re-
ceved sxtynine votes the balance being thrown of on
various individuals.
General Wood is elected Governor; Mr.. Greer Lieut.
Gov Hsndersons Message to the Legislature is pub
lshed In tn Cohesion Neps of the 25th ult The Co
vernon having fought for in the writes for
which brought about the war he goes on to say:
But why should recur to facts which are fam
nent to justify this war before the people Of Texas
We have all seen and felt the injustice Of Mexico and
fully justify every act of our government towards that
people. If could consent to take any exception to
the course pursued 1t would be against the orbesrsnce
shown hy our government und Its long submission to
the repeated insults offered to ministers sent to
treat with Mexico for an amicable adjustment Of
all disputes between the two nations; q course
which was dictated doubtless by feelings of tu.
maniy towards vain and weak people IL is the priv
ege, and 1t Is the duty Of every citizen to oppose the
commencement or declaration Of q war, which he be-
evil which should be avoided long as fsrbearance
Is not the greater evil but 1t Is the duty of every c
cessty or business of the to give to his government
his support whenever she Voluntarily by compuson
engages in such contest; and sincerely hope and be-
eye that there is citizen of Texas to his
interest and duty or whose mind is deeply imbued
with treason to DO opposed to the vigorous
ton of this war; to refuse to aid in the of
any other which his Government may think proper to
enter into, whether II is waged in defence of his
dividual rights or in the protection of the ming en
MES OF abolitionstsn
After expressing his surprise that communities
in the North, who are constantly and violently de-
Misunderstanding ard denouncpg the executive of the
Union for prosecuting it, and invoking the bitterest
ays Se tS S s~.t S 0r IN
regard to the disposition which shall be made of
the territory which they anticipate will be conquered
and retained by our and that they should
claim the right of apprepristDg territory their
own exclusive use 1t would SEEM he adds to be more
consistent with their expressed feeling of holy horror
this war, If they should declare that they will never
poute themselves by placing their feet upon soil thus
acquired, nor pocket one dollar of its proceeds
What right he again asks has the people of por-
ton Of the States to pass laws regulating aud control
ing the rights Of the citizens of another State where
The South does not ask the Congress of the United
States to interfere directly or indirectly through egs
in any territory All that we ask is at ths repub
oan principle of segovernment shall not be abridged
tramped upon that the people Of each Territory and
taste and happiness restrained far only they have
expressly parted with their political powers by the
stitntion of the U nited States
The goug extracts will give readers Idea of
Governor J Pnckney Hendersons message.
the Inauguration of the Governor and Lieut. Cover
nor took place the 2st ultimo with the usual
monies.
The remains of Capt Walker were expected to arrive
the Legislature 10 make su table arrangements for their
reception with app opriate houor'
The Supreme Courl 10 now in session at Austin
learn that the official returns of the recent
maze the whele population of Texas lao 900
Gen Lamar, who is a member of the House Of Repre-.
sent tives from Lorado has introduced the following
resolu ions before that body
joint resolution protesting against the relinqush
hv IN Of fha Tfni.