The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-05-19
Texas Items.

Poe AND ROBINSON SENTENCED-0nr readers will
remember the cold blooded MURDER one year ago near
Henderson, Tex of Col w. D. Ward of this place. and
Col Ely, of Shreveport, and the flight, subsequent
arrest and trial at the succeeding of the District
Court of Rusk county, of Willis Poe and Pad Robin
son. of Henderson on the charge of having committed
the revolving deed. These men, it will also occur to
readers, after being convicted OF murder in the
first degree appealed the Supreme Court and were
remanded to the Marshall Jail for Safe keeping until their
cases should be finally decided by that tribunal. At
the late sitting of this Court Tyler, the finding Of
the lower court sustained and the prisoners under
strong guard about week we're taken TO Hen
derson where the District Court then Ia session,
and sentenced, by Judge J. B. williamson to be hung
by the sheriff Of Rusb country, Friday the lth day
Of June next. On receiving their sentences the prs-
were brought back this place. and lodged in
jail. A guard Of soldiers is detailed every night and
stationed at the Jail by Capt Wagner, commanding
post at the request of sheriff L. G. DeLsle.
Harrison Flag, 18th.
MARION CoUNry.-The following items are from the
Jefferson Times of the stb
The cut.worms are still actively ingaged damaging
the crops in this locality; and an old lady friend in
forms that strange kind OF bug-a sort of Vanl-
pyre-has attacked the vegetables Ill her garden They
suck out the substance leaving the sprs parched AID
dry.
Boand Orer.-Two brothers by the name of Brown,
who were arrested in Wood county, the charge of
killing two men named Taylor and Cook, and confined
in the stockade at this place. tried before the
Military Commissioner few days ago. and required
to give bond IN the of one thousand dollars each
for their appearance at the District Court.
Mr.. Weaver, of the stockade prisoners, whom
reported last week as dead, sent word the next
day that he still lived. We thought at the time we
had the information straight; but glad to learn that
our report incorrect, and that there is as yet no
necessity in administering on his estate.
Is i'm havlY ed any of
our Western exchanges. The entire country in that
section must be drowned out.
Drouned-A cattle drover, whose we have not
yet been able to ascertain, thrown from his horse
in the bayou yesterday evening, and drowned At last
accounts lis body had not been recovered.
COLLIN CoUNTY.-We clip as follows from the
Mckinney Enquirer of the sth: ." s-
Our prairies are now covered with verdure the foil
age is fully matured and all enrolled in
her most enchanting gab If any of friends desire
sight of Eden, all that is necessary is for them to-
take drive over our lovely praires
More Ndngsay.- Mr.. Stelzer, OF Pilot Point, Informs
us thatt brothers, named George, overaken
and hung on Polk creek last Monday, by party of
men who had followed them from Hill county, where
they had stole some cattle which found in their
They acknowledged to having been en-
gagged in stealing horses and cattle for the last three
years, but didn't want to hang.
Our fellow citizen, A. j. Tucker happened to a
severe and painful accident few days since by team
taking fright While being unhitched. Mr. Tucker was
sitting in the buggy, holding the horses, when they
their devry. lie held on to them was |
dragged over tile dashboard the ground, and in the
fall of his ribs were broken and other painful i
bruises inflicted. lie is doing well, and will soon re-
cover
Our friend Tom Rector, left yesterday for Kansas
with herd of beef cattle Up to present. we have
heard Of very few droves being taken in that direction
u fact helnp driven all 0ur farmers dis |
posed to keep their cattle and stalfeed them for the
winter markets. +
Oar fellow-townsman, Mr. James Cave met with
painful accident last Tuesday, by being thrown from
forse. His right knee was displaced, cansng great
pain and requiring the of cruches to enable him to
walk. = .s-
This has been the most favorable week of the season
or farming purposes, bright sunshine and pleasant
south winds, extending from Sunday last to the pres
ent writing.