New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-02-09

By the arrival OF the steamship Louisiana Capt smith
have dates from Galveston the 4h instant and our
exchanges from tho interior
MoRE KrLLrye-The Galveston News Of the 9Th inst,
says We regret to learn that another ef those Disgrace
fe that have become sf ate quite
not only 10 Texas out in other and cider States
road. two miles from Houston. Mr. Butler peaceable
and worthy young man recently married. shot dad
in open daylight by man Of the name Of Hyde.
It appears that there previously some slight mis-
understanding between the parties and that Mr. Butter
gagged IN repairing fence, when Of the Hydes
approached and addressed him in insulting language Of
which Mr. Butler took but little notice proceeding with
his work brother Of Hydes approached with pistol
and discharged the fatal shot causing the death Of Mr.
Butler before medical aid could be procured.
We learn that Ar. Butler was young man in humble
LIE, but possessed excellent reputation for amabty
and moral worth. Hyde Immediately escaped. and had
at last accounts been taken though ygantly pur-
sued by the civil authorities
The frequency Of Of character similar to
tho ABOVE in STATE is matter Of serious regret
every patriot and philanthropist The practice which
quite too common Of carrying deadly weapons in one
which cannot te too strongly rspTobated.
Would not be Eel for the Legislature to pass strin-
gent laws prohibitory Of the practice
AccfbEvTA Of Mr. David Trainer Of Cibolo creek
Bexa- e9nhty was lately shot while hunting with his bro
ther The ball passed through the right chest but he Is
doing we'll and viii doubtless recover
ACCIDENTALLY KnIF The Marshau Republican re-
ts learn that Mr. David Fisher of Harrison county
fell from his wagon Shreveport and striking biz
breast UPON some part Of the wagon terminated his er
isterce. lie leaves large family to mourn bis death
The following synopsis Of the proceedings Of the Texas
LeIisleture ma IL the News:
Ey several Gentlemen direct from Austin having left
that city Sunday late as to Saturday
night last. The appOrtonment bin has passed both
Houses and was the Governor for his appfovalor
his veto We nderandit does not differ materially from
| the bill Of last session.
Joint resolution had passed both Houses, fixing the
| adjournment Of the Legislature on Monday next
The bill the payment Of the Rangers called out BY
Governor Bell had either passed. was expected to pass,
without much opposition.
Whether the bill viii pass refarring 70 the people the
question for Of the constitution mat
ter Of much doubt
bin for the repeal Of thepEeviou laws relation Ia
Peters colony had passed the Senate by the casting
the Presidents hat 1t is said It could not PASS the lower
: House
Another Bill was before the lower House intended to
secure the rights Of tho settlers in Peters colony
II is thought that bill in relation the public school
system would pass We cannot Learn defditely its PFC
visions.
represented in Austin By agents applying for additional
donations Of land or loans money State credit Thei
success very questionable. Col B. H Payne, in behal
Of the Opelou5as Railroad Company made very eloquent
and able speech in the Legislative Hall We understand
be named several Southern members Congress- in
cluIng one two from Texas who had supported the
= Northern railroad to the Pacific rom ST. Louis He urged
that the South Lculd make common cause in construct
z ing Southern Pacific railroad, Of vital i'm
portance 70 tutu-e prosperity He represented tha
4 the Opeousa5 railroad the commencement Of this
great enterprise which would certainly be pushed forwar
the shores oi The Pacific provided this State would Civ
adequate But lie stated expressly tina
he Instructed by The company to say that the rpa
could never be extended into Texas with anything tes
than twenty sections of land TO tie nile donated by tn
state This informed is also asked for b,
other companies
Wa learn that the Harrisburg railroad company ha
been placed equal feoting with other copan
regards the donation Of land by the State.