The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-07

We have Galveston papers to the Tain ult., and .
number Of eur exchanges nom other parts Of Texas.
The Democratic Convention, which assembled at
Washington the 18th alt. was but thiny attended,
the democracy 6 The Etate generally, It appears be-
ing willing TO leave an open 6eld for al asprants TO
Eu. Tsn s,
nominations for public Offices were made, though
resolutions reitersting the principles Of the party
were adopted The proper steps were also taken to
TRs Hxs oa1dss. or Congress z he 'n Western sss
District Is announced. The Bastroy Advertiser an
nounces Col. s. C. Blanton, and the Galvsston Jour
nal announces the Hon. B. T. Caruthers, Of Travis
will be made between the friends Of these gentlemen
by which one Of them win be withdrawal from the
canvass. eN Mt ni9
The steamer Star State, which took fire and was
her trips between Galveston and Houston.
The Galveston News, Of the Gath ult., furnishes
the following paragraphs
We learn nom the Southeastern american, that a
of Austin. They had gone to that place in search Of
work which they obtained; but after their arrival,
numerous petty thefts and other offences induced the
citizens to notify the whole Of them to leave, which
About twenty immigrants from Cardiff Wales, via
New Orleans, went by the steamer Perseverance, ON
their way to the Nuecea Valley, where they have
purchased lands. Most Of them have means, and
chased q thousand acres of land.
From previous statements, we had supposed that
Gen. Rusk was by this time on his way to Ell Paso
but the Chronicle Of the l4th ult, Informs that
be would Get out In week or two and the editor Of
the CAwca,cle, J. G. Harrison, Esq, was to accom-
pany him. 81 se
They appear to have had nne showers lately in
many parts Of the West, where vegetation was pre-
vioully suffering greatly. There rains have given
ur farmers new encouragement.
The Austin Gazette Of the 18th ult. says the Colo
RADIO rose some six or seven feet during the early
part Of that week, and continued up. The rise was
the summer or ''red RISE"
The German ship Hampton. Capt. Ariensen, ar
rived at the bar on the 22d inst, forty-nine days
from Hamburg, with enc hundred and fftyseven
The sawmills of Bastrop are kept busy supplying
lumber for the western counties.
Plentiful rains have restored the prospects Of the
crops IN BastroP county;
The Indianola B.llsti~, Of the 2lst ult., has the
following paragraphs
We regret to learn that Capt. John Tomlnson, one
of old and faithful rangers died recently at his
residence. near Yorktown, Dewitt county.
The company who went from Indanoa to the
mines about six weeks ago are now arriving at homo,
crowned with failure From Mr.. d. s. Woodward,
one OF the party we learn that they found beauti-
full country, but no gold.
Quito number Of German emigrants arrived by
the Mexico and more are expected They are hasten
ing to the interior with the view Of opening farms.
Mr.. j. X. Murray a printer who Is well known In
this city, having worked here many years. regret
10 learn sustained serious accident at Columbia, on
the 20th which rendered amputation of his left arm
at the wrist necessary. The Columbia Democrat, OF
the 2lst, gives the following account Of the acci-
dent
Yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. K. Murray printer
and until recently foreman of the Democrat Office,
met with very distressing accident In attempting
to discharge rife that was badly loaded, the gun
burst in bis hands; the fragment carrying away
almost Inc ,S whole o. MS s1s wrist me Injury was
amputation. The operation was sklfnlly performed
by Drs. Davenport and Davis, the patient being put
under the influence Of chloroform. Since the ampu-
tation the patient is doing well
The heat Of the weather furnishes topic for q
paragraph to many Of the Texas papers.