The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-03-13
Matters in Texas.

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We see much in the radical papers,
from parties prejudiced, Or ignorant,
about the condition Of affairs in Texas.
If some Of the stories are to be believed
Texas is in a bad way, and getting worse,
the rebellion there being still in pro-
gress. But they are not to be believed,
because they are fabricated for a puT-
pose-to feed the radical phrenzy.
Now, here is q statement that is reli-
able. 1t is from a gentleman who
speaks fairly and candidly, and who
has been all over Texas. We copy it
from the Cleveland Herald, which, in
introducing it, says: "Our fellow towns
man, Mr.. S. n. Goodale, has lately re-
turned from an extended Southern trip,
and since his return has been repeated
ly requested to furnish such facts as
came under his personal observation
relative to the condition of affairs at
the South. Business engagements pre-
vent Mr.. G. from complying fully with
this request, but he has reduced TO
writing D few words In relation to Texas,
about which State less Is known, per
haps, than Of any other Southern State,
and we take pleasure IN laying these
views before our readers. Mr.. GOodale
IA many of u readers knows an
observing, enterprising, practical bust
ness mad, holding no political official
position and seeking none
Mr.. G00dale says-Wheu the surrender
took place, seveu-cIghths OF the people Of
Texas rci0iced at their restoration 10 the
cold flag, aud that they were again TO be
restored 90 their former relations, as they
supposed, w.tL cur Government. The first
news was slgualIzei ia the cIty of Houston,
By the most magnificent bonfire ever had,
consisting of a large dry goods box OF Con
tedcrate currency. This occurrence adyer-
tsed through the State the utter worthless
ness OF luuIgIeIat. promises TO pay.
Immediately uIter the -gll.e.s had re-
turned, hustIlItIes ceased, and from every
private with whom talkej-lld they were
not "a tew-Lhe universal expression was
that 'the war hsu been "a poor mans hguL
and "a rich mans war; tuuJ they were at
first -insJgated to enter from patriotic mo-
uyos, to found and perpetua-e a govern
meut more sengsuIal 10 the South, but the
war had not been waEed Two years before
they ala oee.gus satisfied that II such con
iedyrucy was secured, the government
would soon Iuu unto Ga very Insecure one, OF
"a dsspotsm, and thy soldiers were heartily
dad tL4J o. had terminated, with uug
only the loss of the intended government,
but with the destruction of slavery With
the rebel officers and Busues men J cannot
say they SO cordially agQulcsce Iu the sur
render. have talked with men in single
numbers and large crowds, IN forty-iour
different counties Of the State, and cannot
remember of over a dozen who spoke an
vlud.cuye aud hostile terms against the
Government cor the North. Rejecting men
have sometimes expressed surprise thatatter
ihc terms extended by Gen. Grant, which 90
an appearances had been ratified by the
people, the radical element In Congress Is
able % GeLsr from representation iug .a long
"a time, those states which had complied
with requirements OF the Government, and
that such treatment would result more Boo
sguaratiuE than uniting. Very many intel.
Eeyut meu remarked That they did an they
ralli to establish % new government, and
God, for some wise purpose, had defeated
those hopes and pro- poets, aua now they
will. Is Congress extends % them that cone
Gfcuso which they expected after lay ing
down their arms, show as Jealous "a work IN
hufhiiuE up their country t.Um che lgsuIa-
ton aud destruction &C war, and caucedo,
without 90 dissenting voice, that slavery Is
reyyr destroyed. They arc o.. opinion
that cause Tor future difficulties VIII Dee rare.
NU-Ihern men are urgently invited % set.