The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-29

The mail last night brought Galveston papers to
to the l4th and late dates from the interior Of the
On the oath ult., at Eagle Pass, man by the name
Of Clark, belonging to the Boundary Commission,
shot Tim Riley belonging to company F., First In
fantry Clark then crossed into Mexico and shot
another man by the name of James Sullivan. He
was arrested on the Mexican side and is now under
sentence of death by the Mexican authorities. Both
Riley and Sullivan are reported dead.
During the last week or two, saws the Ledger, we
have heard of number Of Indian depredatons,
which believed to be the work of the Lipans We
understand that a scouting party has been, or is
about to be- sent in pursuit Of these marauding par
ties. We hope these depredations will arouse the
War Department to the necessity of change of
policy towards the Indians in Texas The present
policy has been tried sufficiently long enough to sa
tsiy all that it will not give peace to our frontier. If
the general government is really DESTROYS of cooniz
ing the Indians so that they be restrained and
provided for why is proposition not made to Texas
for sufficient amount Of territory for that purpose
before it is all locatedg The government agreed to
protect frontier If this cannot be done without
giving them separate territory, where they can be
guarded and provided for, why has Texas not been
asked to grant bargain SELL or lease portion of her
territory for that purpose
The Western Team says that the Indians are
about, and they kill and rob with impunity.
The Galveston Gazette understands that Major
John A. Williams, chief engineer of the Harrisburg
Railroad is now an exploration of the BraZoS bot
tom fer point Of location for crossing the river
lie is accompanied by Mr.. David Loring, contractor
and we are informed that they will reconnotre the
Colorado valley, as high up as Austin, preparatory
to the company pushing forward this enterprise to
the latter place.
The La Grange Monument states that few days
since Mr. Robert Ligon of Fayette county, found
lying in one of his fence with all the back and
upper part OF his head shot Off his brain having been
entirely blown out of his skull by the effects Of the
discharge OF his gun. When discovered he was eX
tended out the ground with his feet towards the
fence his gun lying near or under him. and guam
tty of blood the upper rails OF the panels nearest
him, indicated that he sitting on the fence when
the gun fired. Circumstances connected with the
affair render it uncertain whether Mr. Lgon to
this sudden and shocking end by accident or by his
own voluntary act
The Neps says that gentleman very we'll known
to the citizens OfGaveston as man of high respect
ability and ample means, has gone on to attend the
present Legislature at Austin, for the purpose Of pro-
curing charter for railroad from Galveston to
Houston. He informed the editor of the Necs that
he wanted no bonus in lands, nor loan of money
any aid whatsoever from the State nor did he want
any monopoly or exclusive privileges. All he would
railroad from here to Houston, which he would give
full and satisfactory security should be completed
within four years, or he would forfeit TO the State the
sum OF $50 600 in case of failure.
The remains of woman, supposed to be Mrs. Man,
was found short time since in creek bottom, in
Burleson county She is supposed, from some un-
known cause to have terminated her existence with
her own hands.
on the boiler OF the steamship Globe, Brazos bar,
which caused her to leak, and obliged her to go into
dock for repairs.
A case OF small pox appeared at Austin few days
since, but was promptly removed from town. Three
cases are reported TO have occurred at Bastrop.
The Journal gives the following items OF news
from the San Antonio papers =
Between San Antonio and the Salado man 5 head
was found IN the road about three miles from town.
We have been unable to find that he has been iden-
titled.
There have been about fifteen horses stolen, with
in some ten or fifteen miles OF San Antonio, within
the past few weeks. The depredators have not yet
been detected.
The lighthouse on Point Bolivar was lighted up
week before last and will continue to be lit up every
night hereafter.
The Huntsville Item says, "On the 3lst ult Hud-
son, accused OF the murder Of DR.. Grant, was ex-
amined on the charge and the LIST instant held to
bail in the sum Of s. 0OO''
The convention Of democrats, held at Galveston on
the 18th instant adopted resolution declaring the
Hon. +. NJ Pease, Of Brazoria, their first choice for
Governor.
The democrats Of Bexar have recommended the
Hon. Volney Z. Howard for reelection to Congress.
Message of the Governor OF Louisiana.
The Legislature Of Louisiana met at Baton Rouge
on the 18th inst and Immediately after the Organza
ton the message Of the Governor was received and
read.
The Governor commences by congratulating the
Legislature on the prosperous condition Of the State
and OF the nation Then referring in appropriate
terms to the death Of Calhoun, Clay, Webster, and
Woodbury. he proceeds to speak of the result of the
late Presidential election as the overthrow of section
al legislation.
He then refersto the late State Convention. and
to the constitution, which was the result of its la
bors. He recommends that the constitution be
amended with respect to the representative basis,
considering the principle of the negro basis contrary
to the spirit Of our institutions, and injurious to
large portion Of the State.
He recommends the establishment of system Of
Probate Courts, and suggests that much caution
should be used in pedgng the faith ofthe State, and
in creating banking institutions But if it be found
that more banks must be had he recommends that
they be instituted on the free banking system
The Governor represents the finances OF the State
as not being in a favorable condition. During the
year. he says the Treasurer has been unable to meet
many just demands. The public works have, how
ever been prosecuted with success as far az means
were provided and he recommends increased appro-
prations for this department.
he suggests that prompt action be taken on
the subject Of preventing overiows from the Mis-
sissippi, and states that the internal improvement
fund will soon be exhausted. The common school
system he represents as needing thorough revision,
and he thinks that the salary of the superintendent
should be increased. He then refers to the asylums
for the deaf the dumb and the blind which are To-
Gated III temporary buildings.
The amount Of money received during the year
from swamp and oyerfowed lands, is one hundred
and twelve thousand dollars.
After referring to several unimportant matters,
Gov. Walker states that he has received letter from
Hiram Powers, the sculptor respecting the statue of
Washington, and suggests that further appropriations
be made for completing that work.
The Governor represents the banks of the State to
be in sound condition. The circulation on the 3Oth
December was five millions four hundred thousand
dollars while the specie in their vaults amounted to
eight millions two hundred thousand dollars.
Referring to the State library, the Governor says
that the French and Spanish historical documents
belonging 10 it ought to be published. He speaks of
the present militia system in state Of dsorganiza
given for the formation Of volunteer companies
The message concludes with few remarks con-
corning his retirement from Office, etc.
Coal NINE on FIRE.-The Broad Mountain
vein. at Coal Castle, which took fire on the 18th of
December thirteen years since, still continues to
pour forth its sulphurous gases, and in wet weather
steam may be seen rising in volumes. For distance
Of half mile, this large vein has been entirely con