The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08
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Trip with General Sheridan Down
the Rio Grande.
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General HamiltOn's Arrival at
sa9 Galveston.
AFFAIRS IN THE INTERIOR.
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
xBH HvBREAAx11g0 MICRO.
The Proclamation Of Provisional
Governor Hamilton.
GEN. MERRITT's CAVALRY At AUSTIN,
&C., &C., &c.
The Proclamation Of Provisional
Governor Hamilton.
GEN. MERRITT's CAVALRY At AUSTIN,
&C., &C., &c.
Our Galveston Correspondence.

Our Galveston Correspondence.
GALVESTON, Texas, July 20, 1886.
On the 2eh inst the steamboat Cora bearing General
Sheridan the officers Of his departmental staff and your
correspondent, moved out from the dust and dirt Of
Brownsville past the graves Of the heroic Brown, the
nrst victim Of with Mexico and the murdered
Montgomery who sleeps at the foot Of the flagstaff
from which the banner he died TO Defend adown
the snuous Rio Grande route for Brazos Indianola
and New Orleans
passage down this river boat not designed for
passengers, but for cotton-a long, sternwheel
craft, with insane tendency into the bank
every Of the nnumerable Of the stream which
tendency only combatted by the energetic Of poles
In the hands Of dozen noisy negroes and Mexcansis
mot agreeable at the bes but when is added to this
heavy showers OF rain a intervals Of fifteen minutes,
and an army Of vicious, bloodthirsty mosquitoes
at no intervals at all, it becomes positively
uncomfortable. The best accommodations the boat
afforded were rendered the gallant General from which
he emerged after hours contest with the detestable
insects, for the first time acknowledging himself
vanquished. But all things terrestrial have end.
After miserable night passed In low backed chairs the
morning found at Clarksve, where ambulances
waiting to carry the General his Brazos
where the steamer Crescent awaited his arrival.
BRAZos
The heavy Of the past few days had flooded the
Island 70 great extent and the water does sink
into the ground, but remains upon the surface until
evaporated by the sum- Of the buildings and all Of
the 'encampments were completely surrounded The
coored soldiers had erected small platforms upon which
their shelter tents pitched, protecting them par
TALLY from the wet, though it was impossible to
out from them without wadng ankle deep in the water
The negroes with happy adaptabity to circumstances
seemed to enjoy the thing, and were moving through
their company streets in high gee Upon his arrival the
General Immediately proceeded on board the steamer
which after moved out from her moorngs bound for
.3 ISDIANOLA,
which place reached without incident the morning
OF the 2sth. Indanola before the war; was small vii
lage Of five hundred inhabitants, situated the
low sandy coast one hundred and fifty miles from
Galveston deriving its importance from the fact Of ts
being the nearest seaport to San Antonio the largest city
In the State, situated about one hundred and foryive
GUS, enterpsng and versatile, evidenced by
sign still remaining upon one OF the deserted buildings
pianos carriages and harness. eggs and corn, could be
found upon appl cation within With the war and the
resultant blockade came deatlblow to Indianoa Its
stores aud residences after the other deserted
until upon the recent arrival of our troops scarcely
family remained. Even now the buildings are only
occupied by government officers or the ever present
suffer- and walk through its single street disclosed not
. female or child. AS the site Of the village IL nearly
upon level with the sea- is impossible to dig wells for
water which was heretofore furnished the inhabitants
through the Of cistcrns These have almost with
out exception now become useless and both the water
and the wood used by soldiers brought distance
OF twenty-five miles. The place is only occupied as
base Of supplies for the troops in the interior brigade
Of the Eighth United States heavy artillery (colo
stationed here. We remained here but a few hours,
during which time the condition Of the Aduant Gen,-
rails the Quartermasser and Commissary Departments
were inspected by the General and his s when we set
sail FOR
which, although but small place. contained before the
war three thousand Inhabitants, yet being the natu-
outlet for the cotton and other products OF the ne
rior was prior 10 the war, one Of the most important
towns In the state and, although showing the dapida
lis Intimate connection with the interior Is such that il
s already rapidly recovering IFS pristine importance and
In the course Of a. few months will show but few evi-
dsnces OF the suerngs has undergone II was here
that the organization OF troops commenced after the
passage OF the ordinance of secession the people, with
suicidal natuaton contributing literally Of their
and men 10 the support OF the rebellion, which soon
after depopulaed its shops and residences, and caused
the @ grass q 70 grow in It's once busy streets
Until the recent change by which the military division
Of the Southwest was discontinued, Galveston was the
headquarters Of the troops in Texas, Major General
Granger commanding General Moweris at present in
command Of the troops stationed here consisting Of
portion Of the thirteenth corps
PROVISIONAL GOVERNOR,
General Hamilton, arrived here the 21s and his
proclamation q copy OF which forward you, was H.
sued mt this place.
unpopular with the OF the people Of Texas
who were bitter secessioniss and efforts made
prevent his appointment delegation of leading Texans
having waited General Sheridan with that end IA vew
and urging the appointment Of Hancock, scmi rebel
ms bettr calculated To please the people and render the
task OF reconstruction and pacincaton the more easy
The delegation failed TO accomplish its object however
and, since the issuing Of General Hamions proclama
tion, decided reaction has taken place. and all parties
seem desirous 10 lend willing aid 10 the Governor his
efforts 10 restore order and the execution Of the
Prior to the Generals arrival at the capital the of
Austin, with much unanimty, rendered him public re-
cepton, which he forced Decline his time was
TOO much occupied to permit Of an acceptance
PUBLIC uHTiNGs.
meeting recently held at the Court House OF
Basirop county az which the following preamble aud
resolutions we're offered and unanimously adopted
whereas, the war that has long existed bctweeu
The different sections Of the United States has been
brought TO close, and federal authority reesabshed
throughout the land and whereas We DO rtion OF the
people OF Texas, dcsirous Of having law and order
again restored and our State occupying former posi-
tion in the American Union; therefore be II
Resolved, That Ia the present circumstances in which
the people of Texas placed and irrespective Of past
political differences, wcregard the rcsumpt on Of our po
itical and civil relations TO the United States govern
rs the proper mode for restoring our IN
happy State peace law order and good government
under the federal constitution aud laws.
Resolved, That we regard " our duty people de-
string 10 promote the best interests and future prosperity
of the state OF Texas conform promptly and good
fath 10 fhe changed condition OF political relations;
10 aid In she restoration of federal authority and 10
maintain, an every way In our power the jurisdiction
and laws ~ both the State and federal governments.
Resolved THAT earnestly urge our sister counties
70 hold mecfirgs and obtain expression ~ public
sentiment on ot'r present condt ION
These resouto ms be regarded ne fair inder OF
ihe feeling throue the state doubtless to great
Bxtent melted by the fact that nothing less
st for the people 70 do, yet indicative Of desire TO pur
sle with cheeriulness the only course left.
NEGRO
the one great and absorbing theme with every one,
. .ale cr fcmsle. What 90 the government intend intend
,cns Burean n this State questions continually
Sksd mo very general desire r. expressed for the
ssahlishnent OF bureau at funt w the interior
s"d - NO State thste perhaps greater necessity for
" whe Tor The present. the negroes have FOR the most
r continued their nbcrs under The fsuasoDs Of their
'oner masters and the a,yce OF the military authorities
wv Tue panteIs, rVal<inl how btue control ley have