The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-08

From ou rrssnondents from letters kindly placed at
our disposal aud from information s.sSas sSs
The Rosk with the schooner shark arrived on bIazos
s.ntago Islsnd thursday morning. 2lst INST ABOUT en
o,ccS Te trim WAS made without accident or trouble
The steamship Arizona was INSIDE snS Gay pno.
Thornaon limited States Army, with Eighteen or twonty
men was on the island with three pieces OF artulery-a
, twentv four. FOUNDER forty two FOUNDER howitzcr
,f rass n,ece-Ioaded and pointed 70 command
he landing, and that he would resist any
attempt Of he Volunteers w.Ss =. ana y, WALTZ, ana Can
Mcleod went ashore leaving instru that II GER
tain flag hosed the Arizona the Rusk at once
| to enter the bay and come up 70 the Brao Island
| wharf
about an hour the signal given from the Arizo
about mile and half from the Island proceeded on
way, entered the bay and slowly approached tho wharf
The volunteers immediately landed, marched up and
drew up in line. Lieut.. Thompson received the new
comcrs courteousy. The United States flag saiuted
by The latter with the battery found in position As the
last was fred the United States lag was hauled down
amid deep silence, Lieut. Thompson being evidently much
moved. He simply babe the officers farewell, and ct
rapidly the tag Stairs summit, and greet
ed with cheer upon cheer by the battalion until the close
Of the Texas national salute Of twenty-five guns
ThetToops took possession of the r00y barracks and
then went 70 work dschargng their stores, baggng,
equipage, &c from the Rufk.
Il In the afternoon Col Ford Gen. Nichols and Mr..
Waller proceeded TO Brownsvilleabout twenty eight
miles up the river by land, We beevewith the nten
tiop of having interview with Capt. Hill, who
men.
place tho park Of artillery carriages shot, &C. on the
and the slO0p battery Of field artillery had
been removed by Capt His orders few days before
The battalion arrived just in time to prevent other orders
he had given being carried out, 70 destroy the gun
carriages munitions and other artillery stores and
equipage which abOunded at BRACES st. ag0 party Of
fifty their way from Fort Brown TO carry
this project when met by Lieut.. Thompson and his
party on their way to Fort Brown
The Rusk, we learn, brings up four "twenty fourn
long guns, two "forty twoh brass howtzers and two
mcrtaIs, with equipments complete, and 600 cannon
The shark, which will be up in day or two has five
Of the twenty four FOUNDERS and two howtz
ers, with carriages, munitions, &c.
six Of ths twenty fe ur Founders, two mortars and
full supply OF shot, powder &c, were left with the bat
On saturday evening General cIeod returned TO the
Island from Brownsville and informed the battalion that
there probability Of the United States troops at
Fort Brown coming down 10 attack them. The re-
ceived the information calmly and with evident de-
termination TO resist any such attempt to the last
tremity.
Guns placed at the outposte extra guards posted
at every available point, and all slept their arms
ready for instant service TO the Galveston Artillery
conceded the post Of honor. The Fort Bend Rifles
were detailed as pckets
The same routine Of duty was performed on Sunday
Gath.
On Monday, the engineers, Messrs. Iauton and Chpp
mNe survey Of the position with view 10 the making
Of entertainments, which were 10 DO at erected.
On Sunday Gen. Nichols and Col Ford returned; and
Monday at p NJ, the Rusk left for home-it being
understood that Gen. Nichols going for reinforce
ments.
We have not yet Gen. Nichols but we learn that
Capt Hill received him, as Commissioner the part Of
the State most him and his
one further avowing his intention TO have the General
arrested by civil Officer saying he would send for the
city, and march down and take back the island aud the
federal property.
view.
One Of the officers Of the expedition writes us:-wc
know nothing yet Of what has occurred at San Antonio
W. Tvg nd the INIT
GERS at Fort Brown-those who are chatty-say that
Capt Hill will not obey any order Gen. Twisgs might send
him TO turn the fort over to us and the country
We will await reinforccmcnts here. II attacked
the fight will be desperate Our are ready for it,
command lie in excellent condition TO health and dsci
pine. The Mexicans on the other side look eagerly
Their h men q property az are with u.s. 80 %,
sion. The Judges were particular that but those
having right should vote. At Point Isabel the
10, all told, and all for secession At Brownsville 122
The Galveston Civilian of the 9th Gays
II Is expected that the Rusk will leave Galveston to-
night with company from this city cSs from Houston
one from Liberty and one from Fort BtnA county.
With these achievements II is thought the demands
Of Texas may be enforced without the arrival Of
volunteers from other counties should the order Of the
United States Commander of this military department be
dsregarded by Capt. Hill.
1t is sincerely hoped that the first boodshed win not
occur in Texss.
PREPARATION TO DEFEND THE FRONTIERS.
HEADQv AErERs MIDDLE DIVISION, I
SAN ANToaIo, Feb. %, 1851
MFSRs FnuoRsPlease publish the enclosed circular,
the object Of which Is TO have every prepared for
the service who wishes to for twelve months If
discharged. The federal troops aban
donDg the frontier posts and their places be
pied by these Of Texas possible Your ODE
Rem MoCULLoCu, Colonel Commanding
CIRCULAR.
To THosr WHO WISH TO ENTER rmg srgaylcEor THE srArr-
Our frontier must be protected Let not be said that
Texas defend herself she did in the days OF
republic Two regiments of Rangers win drive the Indians
from borders and make them beg for peace have
.nn az. 6aNlf lto rtn
Convention will doubt do soon as 1t assemblies.
Let the gallant young men OF fexas RESPOND 70 the call
good horse, Colts pistol, and light rite or double
barrelled shot gun that be used horseback,
the best arms Tor such service. The Camanchcs well
know 1.-THE Ranger is at Home on the Prairie" again.
BEN McCUILOCH, Colonel Commanding
THE GALVESTON Posr OFFICE.
We received sunday morning the following despatch
There danger Of the Post Office at Galveston being
l abolnhed on statements made by Mr.. Hamilton Is the
Office in the hands Of Revolutionary commteeS Is pr
vate correspondence volatedy Has Mr. refused
70 surrender charge Of the officer LOUIS T. WIGf,IIA
To which three queries, after showing the despatch q
Mr. Root the Postmaster, we replied By telegraph, via
New Orleans, "ko.n
Washington despatch of TIE sd, published in the
Special agent has ssep seSe On 10 Ee charge OF
Galveston Post ONCE.
GOVERNOR HOUSTON GOING TO RESIGN.
General Houston has been soJournipg seyera days IN
this city, Gays the Houston DlapA Of lie 2lst ut in
the PLEASANT enjoyment Of social intercourse With Ls
freLds We regret to notice that bis iamens from his
use a crutch II, walking. We informed that 10 says
he has done all he can fer bis country, and shall resign
in March The people, he s:rs, can never have his
services again, except II be poegbly - make treaty
with the Indians. We told be left yes.erday Ter ce
dar Point We shall be glad when he takes up his III
deuco there and shall hope 10 more OF him than in
our own Few men have the faculty OF rendering ther
-. YES, soSAy more agreeable than General Houston
TEXAS LOSSES BY TIE INDIANS
Mr. rovon,a go Of the comm ssic1ers appointed
By The Governor receive .eslrony 10 regard e loesss
su.sa b frontT citizens :. rsvas ron I.aaa dcp.e
dations for tie last 'ourteen ycqxe and H,S oe1'sn
se and ages Of persona hled by indians n -
counties Of Atascoso, Medina, uvalae Bandora Kerr,
Gillespie, H1nco and Bexar, has furnished tho following
ezyRsi q biz general ren2rt V the San Arsonio Ledger
Total nu noef Of horses stolen anu te2 by Indians In
olg 41,og r n,is ma,es and col.s, al.
v,gi, % ~ cattle killed ard stolen, including
"rr ~, , oxen, ~ valr ID Il 90 0sl 60.
trl,tn. b =. ~ gus damages suffered 10 the district
To,.i s,yanvt .rces killed By Indians. s5,346 10.
Te'si n,soi Il lostcB Tor tho district, s9l .s33 10
oofs ~ er Of persons KILLED ia The distsnt SO FAR "a
won, -eccrtaned BY the board. b. lacladiug mon,