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TELEGRAPH.
COLUMBIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST30, 1836.
We have been requested to announce the following citizens as Candidates at
the ensuing election, under the new Constitution.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, for President.
SAM. HOUSTON, "
HENRY SMITH, "
M. JB. Lamar, for Vice President.
Walter C. White, Senator for the County of Brazoria.
Wjr. H. Wharton, " " " " '
Branch T. Archer, Representative for " "
Wh. H. Jack, " " ' .
John A. Wharton, " " "
J. M. Phelps, " " " 'V
War. H. Patton, " " "
M. C. Patton, " ." . "
A. Somervell, Senator for the District of Austin and Colorado.
Moseley Baker, Representative for the County of Austin.
Jesse H. Cartwright, Representative for Harrisburgh County.
Daniel Perry, " " " "
-Feert Wilson, Senator for the District of Harrisburgh and
Liberty.
A. B. Hardin, " " " " and Liberty
E. T. Branch, Representative for t7ie County of Liberty.
D. Davis D. Baker, Representative for the Countyqf Matagorda.
Thomas Caxce, " " "
Geor6e Sutherland, Senator for the District of Matagorda,
Victoria and Jackson.
J. W. Burton, Senator for the District of Nacogdoches.
Zr. Irvin, " " " "
CJol. R. Sparks, for Representative- " "
JVIaj. Arnold, t: " ' ."
David Hoffman, " " -
H.Edward:, " " " ''
John K. Allen, , ! - .-W
- Chas.S. Taylor," " " " - :
John G. Love, for Senator of the District of San Augustine.
Jacob Garrett," " " " " " "
Samuel Bruff, Representative for Harrisburg.
Communications sent to this paper for insertion, having for object a vin-
dication of conduct, or being manifestations of the views and motives of can-
didates for the approaching elections (excepting a list of their names,) will be
charged at the rates of advertisements, and like them, must be pad for when
handed into the offiee.
We are requested to say, that A. B. Hardin is not a candidate for Senator
for the counties of Liberty and Harrisburg, but that Si. B. Menard is in nomination.
LAND SALES THIS WEEK.
One leagueand a half on Buffalo Bayou; terms half a league for $5000,
.one league at 1 per acre; part cash, part credit.
One .league, Jess 640 acres, situate on the Bernard, for $30,000 terms,
$5000 cash, and Jhe balance-atj, 2 and 3 years.
An officer OftEe United States army bas passed through here, as a bca-
rer-of-tlespfttches from General Gaines, and the principal object of his mission,
it is said, is to claim the deserters from that army.
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Samuel Keesecker, a volunteer, who came out in General Green's Brigade,
was shot in this town, on the 25th instant; but, as heis likely to recover, and
"the party accused is held to bail, we do not make further comments on the affair,
for it is our wish not to pre-judge such cases, or to contribute, in anticipation, to
the forming of public opinion, when ajegal investigation will no doubt be the
result.
T We do not remember to have seen any official or private statement of the
particulars of the defeat and destruction of Messrs Ward and King's respective
detachments; and being desirous of filling up this vacuum, in the story of our
doings and sufferings, we have procured from James H. Neeley, an eye witness
.:2 and an actor in the transactions, the following-narration :
'-- Representations having been,made to Col. Fannin, commanding at Goliad,
that the families rssiding at the town of Mission del Refugio, were exposed to
- the insults and outrages of the Mexican soldiery and " rancheros," he sent on
the 9th of March, of this year, Capt. King, with twenty men to drive off the
enemy and their partizans, for which purpose K.'s party was considered to be
"sufficient. That officer had accomplished his object and was on the point of
returning to Goliad, when the enemy again made their appearance in greater
r numbers and King retired into the church, where he was besieged, but had pre-
viously despatched an express to Col. Fannin for assistance Pursuant to that
request Col. Ward with 100 men were ordered to his aid, and on the night of
their arrival attacked the enemy amounting to about 200, killed 8 or 10 and
compelled them to retreat from their camp. The next day, the Mexicans
; received reinforcements, which made them, as supposed, 1600 strong, and they
began early on the morning of the 11th to attack our men in the church with
cannon and small arms, until mid-night produced respite from warfare, because
rest became indispensably necessary. At this time, Col. Ward and his party
being in want of provisions, water and ammunition, judged it prudent to effect
a retreat, to which measure lie was urged "by other circumstances in addition
to his inability to contend successfully with the enemy. An express from'
Col. Fannin, ordering him to retreat upon Victoria had been taken by the lat-
ter, and was sent in to him as a hint that the order came too late ; whilst on the
other hand, he was deprived of the support of Capt. King and his men, for
previous to the attack of Ward by the overwhelming forces of hisopponcnts
that officer had departed for a ''rancho," (farm) eight miles below Refugio to
dislodge from thence a party of Mexican soldiers and "rancheros," (farmers)
but was prevented from rejoining Ward, by a large body of the enemy, who
had thrown themselves between bim and the town, and had made King and
' eight of his men who had survived, prisoners. At the time mentioned, Ward
had two men wounded, but none killed ; and he had, as well as King, caused
considerable havoc among the enemy. Under cover of the darkness of the
hour, (past midnight) the Texians succeeded in withdrawing f.om the church,
unperceived by the Mexicans, leaving behind them their wounded, who, with
King and his men, prisoners, were next morning taken out by the dastard, san-
guinary foe, tied and shot.
Ward reached Victoria on the 23d, and there fell in with the Mexican di--visionio
which Fannin had just surrendered, and he took to the woods, conti-
Buinghis march until about twehe miles from Victoria, when he found himself
.agaia eBcompaEsed by the enemy. When in this predicament he was informed
Joy onef Capt. Guerra's company (an ex-friendly Mexican, who had joined
the enemy) thatDimmitt's Landing, on the La Baca, was only two miles distant,
and he sent two men to ascertain th& fact, but they were captured and one
was sent back by the enemy to offer the same lermsof capitulation as they had
granted to Fannin. Worn out with fatigue, and destitute of provisions and
ammunition, Ward saw no other alternative than to accept the offer, andafter-
, wards was included with his party n 4he massacre of Fannin and his
division.
Sixteen of Col. Ward's men, who after their capture had been detailed by
the enemy for Jabor, made their escape, of whom our narrator, James H. Neeley
was one. z
Distance from Goliad o " Missiondcl Refugio," in Power's Colon , fifteen
.miles,
Since our first report of the attempted rescue of General Santa Anna, we
have now to state, that the principal agent in that plot, Bartolomo Pages, has
confessed to his share in it, although he denies having any accomplices in this
country; in consequence of which the other parties accused, or suspected hae
been acquitted, or discharged. The crew of the a essel were likewise examined,
but nothing couclushe, could bo gathered from their testimony. Pages ac-
knowledges that he had engaged in the plot, that he tooklcttcrs of recommen-
dation and credit from Santa Anna to the Mexican Consul, at New Orleans,
and to Lizardis &, Brothers; that from the former he received the passport,
stated in our last number, and frcm the latter the funds requisite for the under-
taking; and that he also procured the bottle of opium for the purpose befQjre-
mentioned. But, that his intention was not to carry into effect the plot for
liberating" Santa Anna, but to make believe so, and finally, by disclosing it
to the Texians, be permitted to retain the vessel and cargo, as his reward for
the double transaction. Subsequently to the investigation, Pages has been
sent to Velasco, for trial. That such a plot did exist there is now no doubt,
and further results will appear from the sequel to the cause.
We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the town of
Houston, by Messrs. A. C. & J. K. Allen, who are well known in this country
for their persevering enterprise as business men. From all we can learn, the
locatin they have selected possesses as many advantages as any other inte-
rior town in Texas, and on account of the easy access to Galveston and the
facility in procuring timber, as well as its central position, this town, no doubt,
will be a rival for the present seat of Government of Texas.
Police. On the 25th instant, John G. Dougherty was tried before his Honor
B. C. Franklin and a jury, for larceny, committed on a brother-soldier, John
S. Shuck, taking from him $35, by cutting out his pockets while asleep. The
accused was found guilty and sentenced to receive forty lashes, to stand two
hours exposed to public view and then be discharged on paying costs. The sen-
tence was immediately carried into execution.
.QOHaruNiCATioNs,
To tlie Editors of the Telegrapji :
Dear Sirs, Having noticed a communication in your paper offer
ing at all times to publish any report of officers or agents of this govern-
ment, receiving or disbursing money, &c. and believing that all public
officers or agents are accountable to the government and people for
their public acts, it will therefore at all times afford me pleasure
to lay before the people any part of all the proceedings of this
department. It is not uncommon in a newly established govern-
ment like this, where the organization of each department has
to be made up at once, to find some errors creeping in, and
it is the people's right to require of them frequent expositions, in order
to guard their interest and prcv ent the public from being defrauded. It
affords me pleasure to state that so far as reports have been made to this
Office by Quarter Masters and Assistant Quarter Masters, who have had
the honor to receive and disburse money, that the disbursements have
been promptly -and properly made : owing to some cause (probably that
of the frequent removal of the army) the Quarter Master (at the main
army) has not made due returns to this office, but I trnst he soon will, as
lhave ordered him to do so. Ihis omce has- undergone two strict exa-
minations, one by a board of officers of the army, and one by a committee
of three appointed by his Excellency the President of this Republic, and
I am pleased to state that both Committees agree exactly in their
Reports.
The following is a statement of the proceedings of this Office.
Receipts and disbursements from the first of its operations up to the
first of August, 183G. r
Dr. to cash received ot the Commissioners atJNew
Orleans in 2 receipts $7000 each,
Cash received of Qr. Master Lawrence at Gal-
veston, arising from sales of public property,
Amount of W. Bryants acceptances,
-v-'
$14,000 00
50 00
8,789 60
Cr.by total amount cash purchases 1G,0G9 20
Amount paid by Mrjcryanls
acceptances, S? 8,789 00
$22,839 60
24,858 80
Amount due this Office
$2,019 20
The following exhibits a. list of the appointments in this Depart-
ment, as far as has come to my knowledge.
A. G. Kellogg, Assistant Quarter Master General, resigned.
Daniel Pittman, Assistant Quarter Master General, resigned.
Pinkney Caldwell, Quarter Master.
William Lawrence, Quarter Master.
Theo. S. Lee, Quarter Master.
Thos. Maxwell, Assistant Quarter Master.
A. B. Bodman, Assistant Quarter Master.
Dexter Watson, Assistant Quarter Master, in the place of Capt. R.
Irvine ordered on the recruiting service.
Spencer H. Jack also received an appointment, and did duty a short
time. If there are any other persons doing duty in the army in this
'department, it will be their duty to report to this Office immediately.
Office of the Qr. Master General, Quintana, August 26, 1836.
A. HUSTON, Quarter Master General Texas Armv.
For the Telegraph.
The two fine 6 pounders which told so emphatically upon the enemy
in the battle of San Jacinto, were presented by the citizens of the city
of Cincinnati, in tho state of Ohio. The resolution presented by Robert
T. Lytic, Esq., to that meeting, recommending the generous donation,
designated them as "hotiovc-warc? a very indispensible article in a
new country.
The following letter of thanks was lately transmitted to that commit-
tee, whose gratuitous kindness Texas should long remember. These
things ought to be perpetuated, and tho Telegraph is the best vehicle of
transmission wc have, and in good sooth it promises to be a very repu-
table one. You will, therefore, Messrs. Editors, be pleased to publish
the letter of president Burnet, as subjoined, and oblige
A Subscriber.
Executive Department, Republic of Texas J
Velasco, July 22, 1836.
To Daniel Drake, M. D.; William Cony, .Esq.; Pulaski Smith, Esq.;
Nathan Leamans, Esq., and W. Chase, Esq.
Gentlemen : The two beautiful pieces of " Jiollow-ware," lately
presented to us, through your agency, by the citizens of Cincinnati, as
a free-will offering to the cause of human liberty, were received very
opportunely, and have become conspicuous in our struggle for indepen-
dence. Their first effective operations were in the memorable field of
San Jacinto, where they contributed greatly lo the achievement of a
victory not often paralleled- in the annals of war. I doubt not their
voices will again be heard, and their power felt in the great and inter-
esting cause to which they were dedicated by your liberality, and in the
advancement of which wc are so arduously engaged.
To you, gentlemen, and to the citizens of Cincinnati, who have
manifested so generous a sympathy in our cause, I beg leave to tender
the warmest thanks of a people who are contending for their liberties
and their lives, against a numerous nation of semi-savages, whose cru-
elty is equalled only by their want of spirit and of military prowess.
Should our enemy have the temerity to renew his attempt to subju-
gate our delightful country, the voices of the twin sisters of Cincinnati,
will yet send their rcverbations beyond the Rio Grande, and carry
unusual terror into many a Mexican hamlet. Texas has no desire to
extend her conquests beyond her own natural and appropriate limits,
but if the war must be prosecuted against us, aftei abundant evidence
of its futility has been exhibited to the enemy and to the world, other
land than our own must sustain a portion of its ravages.
Permit me, gentlemen, to tender to you,- and to your fellow-citizens
who have rendered Texas much efficient aid, assurances of my pro-
found esteem. Yourob.'t fcciv.'t,
(Signed) DAVID G. BURNET.
For the Telegraph.
The following account of the " Texian Celebration" in the great city
of New-York, will gratify the feelings of every Texian whose heart
beats in unison with each indication of his country's advancement.
The guests who adorned that " feast of philanthropy and flow- of patriot-
ism," were among the distinguished of that distinguished land. But it
still veiifies the old aphorism, that " every sweet has its bitter." Wc
have long known that many imposters have practised their vile tricks
in our father-land, under the feigned authority of Texas Agents, &c.
&c., but there have been few instances of a more glaring and impudent
assumption, than was exhibited on that otherwise pleasing occasion.
Among the enumerated, and therefore distinguished guests, are " Col.
Lewis and Major Norton, Texian Commissioners," &c. &c.' That our -
worthy fellow-citizen, Ira R. Lewis, esq., should suffer such an imposi- )
tion to pass without an express disavowal from himself, is somewhat T
singular, but it is probable the publication never met his eye. But that
Major Norton, the creature who made himself so conspicuous as the
propagator of false alarms, who frightened some of the children of the v
Brazos, and liked to have scared some of the old ladies, by the report -of
a tremendous battle which he witnessed in the neighborhood of Har-
risburg; that this soi-disant " Texian Commissioner" should presume to
exhibit himself among the distinguished friends friends of Texas, is a " N
mortification not easily to be compensated. Major Norton has indeed'
acquired some celebrity in Texas, but it is one which no.decent man, '
or man of truth will ever covit. We are authorised to say that he did
apply to this government for permission to raise men, but even this'
small application was promptly rejected, and the indefatigable seeker of ,
office, was quasi "nortomVcd." Veritas.
THE TEXIAN CELEBRATION.
A splendid dinner was given yesterday at the American Hotel by the -
friends of 1 exas in this city, to those distinguished strangers in town
from Texas, and from different parts of the United States, who Have
advocated the cause of that oppressed country. -
The number of guests was such that it was impossible to issue as
many tickets as could have been desirable. There1 were altogether
about 100 persons present, among whom was a representative from al
most every state in the union, particularly from the south and west, a. --
section which has constatly manifested such disinterested and personal
devotion to Texas. - .
Samuel Swartowout, esq., presided. The following were guests: "
On tne right of the president sat Gov. Hamilton, of South Carolina;
Gen. Ripley, Louisiana, formerly of the army; the Hon. Messrs. Fey-
ton and Forrester, Tennessee. On his loft, the Hon. Wm. C. Preston, " T
of South Carolina; his honor the Mayor of the city, C. W. Lawrence,
esq.; Gen. Summers, of Massachusetts j IsIt. Calhoun, brother of the- -
Hon. John C. Calhoun; Col. Lews and Majoc-Norton, Texian Com .
missfoners, &c. &c. The vic(Stpresfdents7at the"other extremes of thej -- --
tables, werp Aldermen Stilwcll and Willis.Hall, esq.
Behind the chair of the president was the Texian standard on a.
blood red field with a large white star. On each side of it, in majestic
folds, hung the American colors, to whose beautiful field of azure blue - -governor
Hamilton feelingly alluded in his speech as containing " ample
room and verge " to hold therein another bright star, in the proud con-
stellation which now shown upon it. Tremendous cheers wercelicited A
by the remark. . '
When Colonel Lewis alluded to the names of the brave men who had
been butchered in cold blood by the tvrant Santa Anna, he spoke most
feelingl)'' of young Ripley, and pointed to the silver locks,of the war
worn veteran, whose struggling emotions of the patriot pride of the ,
soldier and the affectionate father, may be conceived but not described. -A
great number of volunteer toasts were given.
To the Editors of the Telegraph:
Messrs. Editors, It may be interesting, to many of your readers
to know that in our Territory at Nacogdoches, there are stationed part of
the 6th andth Regiment, and three companies 1st Regiment U. S.
Dragoons, the whole commanded by Colonel WhislerjJThe. fine appear-
ance oi mese ixoops, ana uieiruiscipiine auu wen Known superiority nap
caused the Indians to remain perfectly quiet, and all fears from that
source are allayed.
In our own Territory the march of troops even of our own sol-
diers has been attended with much loss to the inhabitants the Govern-
ment being unable to pay them for their proporty but Uncle Sam pays
most promptly all demands against him, and if General Gaines sends or,
any more troops, the people of Nacogdoches will be obliged to procure
at a distance their provisions or eat cash and the writer wishes the same
fate might befal the Brazos section of country for provisions will never
fail where plenty of cash exists. Traveeece.
Messrs. Editors, I notice my name announced in your paper as a
Candidate for Senator for the County of Brazoria. I beg leave to with-
draw it, owing to my pecuniary situation, I could not without mji injury
to myself serve if elected, I take this method of returning my thanks to
my friends who have been willing to support me for so important a sta-
tion. P. R. SPLANE.,
Ginplace, 28th August, 1836.
NOMINATION OF GENERAL SAMUEL HOUSTON,
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC Or TEXAS.
At a large and respectable meeting of the citizens of the-
County of San Augustine on Hie 15th day of August, at the Man-
sion House, in the .town of San Augustine,
On motion of Charlton Thompson, it Avas unanimously
resolved, that Wm. G. Anderson be called to the Chair, and on
motion of P. A. Sublett, it was unanimously resolved, that
Charlton Thompson be appointed Secretary.
On motion of Col. Sublett, it was unanimously resolved
that GEN. SAM. HOUSTON, be nominated for President of
the Republic of Texas.
. On motion of Col. Sublett, it was unanimously resolved,.'
that GEN. THOS. J. RUSK, be nominated for Vice Presi-'
klent.
And it was further resolved, that the Chairman and Secre-
tary be requested to send copies of these resolutions to Nacog-
doches, Sabine, Shelby and Jasper, and to Liberty, if possible. -WM.
G. ANDERSON, Chairman.
Charlton Thompson, Secretary.
These Resolutions having been unanimously adopted, and-
various others of a like character, from different parts of the
country, left Gen. Houston no alternative. He has therefore
consented to become a candidate for the Presidency of this
Republic.
These facts are stated, in order that an erroneous idea may
be corrected, and that the people may riot be misled by any
improper representations.
Gen. Houston's election is considered certain, beyond
doubt, because ample arrangements have been made to give
general notice of his nomination.
W. G. COOKE,
A. E. C. JOHNSON.
August, 1836.
extract of a letter from gen. sam. houston,
to a gentleman in the army.
" You will learn that I have yielded to the wishes of my
friends in allowing my name to be run for President. The crisis
requires it or I would not have yielded. Duty, I hope, will not
always require this sacrifice of my repose and quiet.
J HOUSTON."
I hereby certify the above to be a true copy,
WM. G. COOKE,
Assistant Inspector General, Army of Texas.
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