The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-14
LATER FROM TEXAS.

The steamship Palmetto, Captain Smith, arrived
last night from Galveston. To Captain Smith we
are indebted for files of Galveston papers to the I'd
instant from which we CLEAN the folowing.-M o.
Crescent, 9Th Instant.
CHOLERA IN WESTERN TExAs.--'rhe News learns
from gentleman direct from San Antonio, that the
cholera had broken out in New Braunels, twelve
deaths occurring from II on the 25th ult That paper
adds The people were flying from town, panic
stricken. Tho principal portion Of tho population
of New Brauniels is composed OF Germans, who by
their industry and enterprise, have built up thriving
town.
AZ San Antonio the cholera had greatly a6ated,
and longer bd said TO prevail in an epidemic
FORM Tho deaths were, as near as we can ascer-
tained, about four or five day.
The disease had attacked tho Sd Infantry, and
about forty soldiers fell victims TO its rayages leaving
the regiment in II very weak condition.
Austin and Fredericksburg had, far escaped chol
cru, and the towns and settlements near the coast
were quite healthy. A gentleman who has resided
long time In San Antonio and who witnessed the
late epidemic in that place informs us that the water
Of the San Antonio river which is celebrated for Its
purity, and could at any other time be used after
standing several days, was unfit for use during the
prevalence of the cholera, when kept few hours
In less than half day vessel filled with water from
the stream emitted an offensive smell similar to bigo-
water The rain-water, TOO, that collected In pools
In the street would be covered with agreen scum tho
day after il FELL In addition to this singular pheno-
menon, which We leave to the learned on such sub
air was filled with light substance similar to the
down Of THISTLE which could easily be discerned
with the naked eye by looking toward the Sun. The
PARTICLES when examined disclosed minute green
specks covered like the seeds OF some plants, with
substance that gave them buoyancy. These facts,
however strange they may appear, arc from reliable
authority; and however ehectually the animalcula
doctrine may have exploded there Ii, inihs instance
a seeming connCyion between the cholera and the
phenomenon to which we have alluded which merits
investigation tsI a#
ExrEpIrIos TO FL PAso.-The wagons for
the expedition to III Pasu were being packed with
all possible despatch and would, II was thought, BIO
ready on the list instant, The expedition will be
composed Of the 3D. Infantry, under command OF
Major Van Horn. #&#
PRo1EGTioN or THE FRoRrIER.---Li Lieutenant
Goodall, late Of Captain Snlton's company Of Ran
gers has been authorized by Governor Wood TO ruse
volunteers for the protection OF tho frontier against
the Indians and is instructed TO report to Col Kin
ney at Corpus Christi
KILLED BY LIGnrNlso.--The Bonham Advertiser
states that II Mrs. Cheshire and Mr. Crawford,
both residing about five miles above Dallas, were
killed by lightning on the night of the 4lh ullimo.
Cnops.--The Huntsville Banner of the 18th ult,
represents the crops in that section as having been
greatly injured by recent rains. Both corn and cot
ton will fall short Of an average crop.
The Galveston News learns from Polk county,
that the early crops in the Trinity valley have been
materially injured by the heavy rains they have had
recently in that section The early corn il Is est-
mated will not exceed thirds Of an average crop
The cotton planted late will be much better. The
cotton in consequences Of the rain, cannot be work
cd, and it is in rather precnrous situation; but
with favorable weather may yet tnrn outa moderate
fair yield The Trinity river continues In good boat
ing order, but has not oycrtlown Its banks, as has
been reported. &ts ,s# HEN
PollTIcAL-G General Mcleod Is n candidate for
Congress in the Western district. He was the lender
Of the Mier expedition. The citizens of Nacogdo-
ches county, at public meeting, passed a series OF
resolutions complimentary 10 General Rnsk, and also
rendered him public barbecue.
TEXAS CATTLE FoR New ORLEAss.--The Calves
ton News noticing the arrival at that place Of sever
al head ofiat cattle, intended for the New Orleans
market, observes " They were shipped by Mr.. Fos-
ter Of Indian Point, who has entered into business
extensively. Should the exporting OF cattle prove
sllred that their market will be abundantly supplied
from the thousands that multiplying and fatten-
ing on our prairics."
HEALTH OF GALvEsroS.-The News says: THE
shows four Deaths all children the Oldest being two
years Of nge. II almost needless to say that our
city enjoys excellent health.n 4
RouTg ny Ell PAso Del NoRTE.-The Topographic
ical Engineers, who were despatched to mike re-.
connoisance OF the route to Paso Del Norte, and
who were reported TO have been killed by Indians,
have returned to San Antonio and reported prac.
ticable route TO Col. Harvey for the contemplated
march Of the troops. The Rio Grande, If they can
extend the navigation of that river 1t Is said present
superior advantages al all seasons of the year.
FRoM CuRAcoA.--By the brig Reindeer, Captain
Doye which arrived yesterday from Curacoa, whence
she sailed on the 9th ult have received the fol-
lowing letter from our correspondent :--Ne,o York
Herald 18Th inst.
| CURAcoA May III lS49.
The latest accounts from Venezuela state the affairs
Of that Republic to be in very gloomy situation,
owing to the misgovernment that has oppressed il
for the last eighteen months. Monagas has alienated
the people by his tyrannicai acts, some of which
have struck ut the root Of oil commercial and agr
cultural prosperity and they look forward with con
denco for the restoration of legal order under Pace
| Throughout the country his cause is gaining con
stanty and the people seem to await his arrival there
to rid themselves of tho government which SO OPP
presses them Gen. Paez Is still at this place. Many
are the reports in circulation Of his leaving for Vene
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The United States sloop-of-war Germantown is
now at Porto Cabello is reported bya Dutch man
Of war recently arrived from there's and the steamer
Scourge is to have an entirely new trial; and the
brig Mount Vernon is to be restored TO the captain,
with Sl2, 900 damages.
| Tho Germantown is expected here to-day, and
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