Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-04-11
TEXAS NEWS.

The following summary OF Texas items we
take from the Galveston Mems Of the Alb
instant:
The Texas troops, some 400 in number, IN
der Col. Ford, took possession OF Fort brown
on the 18th. The stars and stripes were low
/ cred in profound silence and taken away care
/ fully. The lone star flag was then raised,
amid the enthusiastic cheers OF the troops and
a salute Of sixteen guns.
On the 26th Capt. Edwards and bis company
left Brownsville on the steamboat Jaues Hale,
to garrison Ringgold barracks, at RIO Grande
City. Col. Waller, acting for Gen. Nichols,
state commissioner, and Col. Latham, collec-
tor Of the district, went up Cd the same boat.
Col Waller was on an inspecting tour OF the
forts and garrisOns on the river to Eagle Pass
/ and thence to San Antonio and Austin.
Mr.. We. J. Moorhead, Of New York, died
in Brownsville on the 18th ult. His remains
are to be taken to New York.
Under the United States Government the
losses BY Indian depredstions in the counties
Of Atscosa, Medina, Uyalde, Banders, Kerr,
Gillespie, Blanco and Bexar amounted TO 1884,
1875: while 50 men, women and children
were killed. This is the report made a short
time ago BY Gov. Houst0n's own commissioner,
Mr.. Lorenzo Castro.
The citizens Of Coryslle county have formed
q stock association, the object Of which is to
assist each other in recovering lost stock, de-
tecting stock thieves, prevent. the burning OF
the p~rairies, and to be OF mutual assistance in
the advancement Of the stock interest in
Texas.
Hamilton, in bis first public speech atAus-
tin lately, is reported to have said that il be
bad known Ct bis appointment as one OF the
managers Of Lincoln's Inauguration ball, be
would have remained in Washington city and
aEN1nIna - H unawa 70 he nr0md nf the
honor. We trust Lincoln viii not forget him
in bis appointments. The Comanches need a
dancing master.
Lieutenant Withersl, of Captain stoneman's
command, was accidentally drowned at the
mouth Of the Rio Grande, while on the steamer
Mustang, waiting to 60 out to the Webster.
He fell overheard in the night. After a couple
Of days. search the body was found, and was
Inferred with due military honors. The de-
ceased is spoken Of as an excellent officer and
a gentleman Of fine social qualities.
Five companies Of troops left Indianola on
the 3olh ult., on the steamer Fashion and
schooner J. G. Mcneil, to be taken 10 the
steamer outside the bar, sent out FOR them.
The Goliad Mesienger Of the 3Oth ultimo,
says:
Two companies Of United States troops, c
and K, en- route for the coast, numbering 145
men, eHcamped on the river in this place
Thursday evening last.
The Indianols Courier, Of the 3Oth ultimo,
says
Six Of the companies belonged to the ID cav
airy, and were under command Of Captains
Stoneman, Bracket and Palmer, and Lieuten-
ants Harrison, Jenifer and Chambliss. The
other three companies belong to the lat in
fsntry, under command of Captains King,
Carpenter and Caldwell, and Lieutenants
Mower and Sherbourne. The aggregate force
is 60s-exclusive Of ladies', camp women and
children. It is supposed their destination is
New York. These troops have been in camp
near the city for several days.
Il is understood that ten companies are now
on their way here from San Antonio, two Of
which arrived at the camp this morning. Maj.
Larkin Smith remains at the camp in COM
mand.
The Courier adds:
Major Z. Kirby Smith of the ID cavalry,
passed through our city this week.en route for
Montgomery. He has resigned bis commission
in the United States army, and intends offering
bis sword to the Southern Confedsracy. He
has seen much hard service in Mexico and on
our frontier. Promotion awaited him, but be-
lieVing the South bad a right TO bis service,
like a patriot soldier be ignores self and offers
bis sword to bis native South.
Capt. Shepherds company, 81 infantry, and
Capt. Jordon's company. Sth infantry, arrived
at San Antonio on the 29th, on their way to