The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-10-22
, NEW ORLEANS:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCT p, 1851
Later from, Texas.

ace, we are IN receiPt OF uaiveston papers u
the 17th inst, and corresponding dates from the
interior. The Mexico made the trip from Calves
ton in thirty eight hours and fifteen minutes.
Military Movement General Harvey, with
two companies Of mounted infantry had left San
Antonio for the Indian treaty ground, on the San
Saba, where large numbers Of the ssvaees are
said to be congregsting.
General p r. Smith. General Smith left San
Antonio a few days since for the Clear Fork Of the
brazos. Il IS stated that he will establish a chain
OF posts, above which the Indians will be REQUIRED
to remain: 1t was said to be his intention to in
spect all the military posts Of his department, with
= view to make such additions or charges a. NAV
be necessary to give the settlements adequate pr o.
lection.
The Indian Wild Cae--Wild Cat and his colony
o, INDIANS and negroes, on the western side of the
MO Grande, are said to have joined the Mexican
troops lately stationed opposite Eagle Pass, and
proceeded towards Camargo, in order to oppose the
revolutionary party. The San Antonio Ledger
states that much anxiety prevails at Eagle Pass in
consequence Of the hostile attitude assumed by
some of Wild Cats tribe. The arrest of Gopher
John, and another runaway negro, at Eagle Pass,
has exasperated them, and they threaten rescue
and vengeance These negroes are now confined
an the American camp.
Hostility Appreciated. The San Antonio Led.
ger announces the arrival Of Gen Cazenesu in San
Antonio, who confirms the accounts of the frontier
disturbances, which are expected TO be much worse
ioeIofe tranquility Is restored.
Robbery and Murder.-The same paper states
that the house Of George Rynes, near the Ciboo
springs, was broken open and robbed on the Both
ult., and that German was brutality murdered on
tne Caioveras, near Centu's rancho, a few days
since.
Pola'cal-senator Rusk addressed the people of
anterior county, at Palestine, short time SINCE
on the leading political topics of the day.
Bnrnt-The dwelling house of Mr.. Peter Willis
In montgomery, was destroyed by fire few DAYS
since. During the fire one Of his children was
thrown INTO spasms, supposed to have been caused
by right and from which he died in short time
Death.-Dr. ]. B. Gardiner, citizen Of Calves
ton tor many years past, and formerly surgeon in
the Navy Of Texas, died in that city on the 18th
instant.
n BaA-A splendid ball was given in honor of
Governor Bell, at the Capitol of the State, on the
Goth ult
The Odd FelLows.-The Order Of Odd Fellows
was rapidly extending throughout the State.
The Termimms.-Powder Horn Bayou on Mata-
gorda Bay has been selected as the terminus Of the
San Antonio Railroad.
From Ell Paso-The Ledger of the 9th instant
informs us Of the arrival in San Antonio Of com.
pahy from FL Paso, consisting Of Judge Ankrim, Of
the Eleventh District, Hon. Rufus DOane Hon. B.
M. Broader, Mr.. A. Morell, and eleven others.
They lett Gl Paso the 18th of September, taking
were un molesled by the Indians. The late dis.
banding of United States troops at several exposed
points IN the Rio Grande, had created much alarm
among, the inhabitants for the safety of the settle
men being thus left exposed to the Indians. The
Apa ches have been committing depredations at diff
ferf mt places, and have stolen the horses, etc., from
me Boundary Commission.
The chihuahua trade is increasing, being chiefly
applied from Ell Paso. The feeling Of insecurity
Is, however, very great
The ella mines are reported TO be very pFoduc.
tive. large party last summer gathered rich
harvest from them and increased emigration is ex-
pected there next spring
party from Alabama, Gen. Davea being of the
number, were met on the Pecos. They had suf.
fered exceedingly.
Schooner Wrecked. - We learn from Captain
Lyons that the schooner Equity, Capt Hays bound
tor New York, is now a wreck ON the bar at the
mouth of the Brazos. She succeeded in getting
over the bar into eight feet water on Monday last,
but before she could get under way, was struck by
severe easterly wind and driven ashore. She had
on board ninety-one bales of cotton, which will
sustain some damage, but the vessel, it is thought
will be total loss. The cotton was taken off by
the schooner q. b. lines. Galveston News.
Threatened Indian Hosfilitles.-We are informed
by Mr.. J. G. Stevens, of Fort Arbuckle, that the
Camanches have recently held council of war in
the vicinity OF the Wichitaw Mountains, in order
to arrange matters for the expulsion of the Fifth
Infantry from their new post on the BraZos. They
10 entice the D-lawares and Shawnees into Their
contemplated fOray. There are about one hun.
dred and fifty men encamped at the Bfazos sta
tion, of whom portion are dragons. [Bonhan
Advertiser.
Crops.-The season had been very unfavorable
10 the sweet potatos, both in yield and quality The
protracted drought seems to have deprived them o
their usual juice and sweetness. The corn crop
on the Guadalupe is so abundant that there viii
hor hu,, al a,J boI.
yield in many portions Of the State has been very
great.
Result of the Election.-The State Gazette O
October 11th says that, Tuesday last being the day
appointed by law for competing the vote taken il
August last, throughout the State, for Chic
Justice and two Associate Justices of the Suprem,
Court; for Commissioner of the Land office anG
two members of Congress, that duty was performed
by the Governor, Secretary Of State and Attorney
General. The vote for Governor and Lieutsnan
Governor will be compared by the Legislature
The following is the official vote for the officer
first above named:
Chief .Justice,-John Hemphill, 1886.
Associate Justices.-Royal L. Wheeler, 18, 229
Abner 5. Lipscomb, 1888; James Webb. 1907
Commissioner Of the General Land c6ice.-Ste
Congress--First District. -Volney E. Howard
640s; Hugh Mcleod, 2S72; G. X. Lewis, 254S
Henry N. Potter. 1928; William Menifee, 209.
Second District. - Richardson Scurry. 1851
WHuidHl ID. Ocniitree, 4Z%S; b. huen wallace
LAG; N. H. Darnel, 532; Geo. w. Wright, 24O
: Changed Hands. The San Antonio Ledge
has changed hands, and is now conducted by Van
dsrlip & Hewett
Government Sale.-A government sale of horses
mules, etc, is to take place at San Antonio on tn
Oh OF next month.
adjourned Ovsr.-The District Court of Bexa
county was to have convened on the 29th ut, bu
in consequence of the Judge being absent tn
Sheriff, after keeping it open for four days, accord
ing to law, adjourned it. The Judge was reporte
sick, at Goliad.
Navigation The steamer William Penn
making regular trips from the Bay to Egans' Land
ing, eight miles below Victoria. The Advocat
says: "The Penn could come up to this place
some more snags were removed from the bed Of tn
river There is plenty of water"
Co., C. A. May.-Ths well known and re
nowne& officer has been ordered to the Depart
ment of San Antonio, and will be stationed a
Fort Mason, the Llano, in command of tina
post.
Arrived-Colonel Emory, Typographical En-
gineer, arrived at San Antonio on the 9th inst, q
route for Ell Paso, to relieve Lieut. Col. Graham
chief of the scientific corps attached to the Mex
can Boundary Commission.
Aequitted-Major P. Morrison, who was coul
martialed on the 18th August last, has been hor
orably acquitted from all the charges and specif
cations, and will leave this city in few days