The Bellville Countryman (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 9, 1862 Page: 1 of 2
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BELLVILLE, TEXAS, AUGUST 9, 1862.
—
the
BELLVILLE COUNTRYMAN
I. P. OSTSBBOUT, EDITOB.
BELL VILLE—TEXAS.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. 1362
Special No tic*
Afterttitf dato niln<«> «dvertUíiii'fDUlntertnfl Inth"
Countryman will t* Twtnty eeull ptr It*1
for the Unit limvrtlnn, uml Ten ttnlt ytr line for
•ach •uliMMjiii'iit liiiurtlnn, Jiftrayr, mlvorllxi"!
by tlic Cui'.uty Clerk, <vlll U> cluinpjd Ttrn Dal
larm for tie' nnlmiil uilvc rllscil May, HI, In/l'J.
The Result.—Tho returns from
all the*precincts liavo not yet come in
Enough has been ascertained, Low
ever, to show that, probrbly, N. W
Bush id elected Representative; J. IT
Oatliu, Chic* Justice; S. Howard
County Clerk; B.F. Elliott, District
Clerk; S. Brewer, Assessor and Cql-
lector; Geo. J). Bell, Sheriff; J. W
Manning, ¿Treasurer. Of the candi
dafes for other office*, we have no
data to atete tha /ote at present. Wt
will.probably 'give it as soon as tin
official vote is^countecJ. There was
probably as ful! a turn-out, for the
number of people in the county, as
was ever known before.
The new Commissioner's . Court
me'jts on Monday, the ISth inst.
The official votó of the county
will bo counted and certificates of
t'leciion given by two of the County
Commissioners, on Thursday, 14th
instant.
BP* The new steamer, "Disappoint-
ment." will start for the headwaters
of Salt river, early in the evening, on
Thursday, the 14 th inst., taking a
large number of passengers from Aus-
tin county, who have already socured
bertha. Both Secessionists and Union
men will probably be on board. All
the state-rooms aro engaged by de-
feated candidates. A few more will
be taken on deck.
t7*Hr. Adolphc F. Trenckman, of tbse
county, now in the army in Virginia write
to hia father under date of 17th Juno last
Mtating that ho examined a letter picked
tip on the field of battl^written to a aoldier
lurried Klein by hii wife at Pittaburg, Pa.,
Ktating that in Pittsburg, prices were an
follow*: Coffee ííóc.; Sugar 35c.; Calico
5it}c. per yard. She receives from the
government $1 CO monthly, and abe had
rarned 31 e. for the last week, and waa
glad to get that much.
CP* There i« nome talk of giving aome
demonstration of a " welcome home," to
the bravo mlnntccrs from Arizona, by the
«•itisem of this county, in the ahape of a
barbecue. We hope this may prove true,
as we doubt not it will bo fiilly appreciated
by those war-worn heroes.
HP Mr. ZenasTjueh, of Sempron-
i us, informs as that yews came down
on the Central train that there had
been another great battle with Mc-
Clellan, in which.lie sustained a still
liore terrible defeat. We give no
credit to this rnmor nntil we see
something in the way of evidoace,
yet hope it may prove true.
HP Next week we will publish
a correspondent of the
lettt*
ton Times, successor to Russell,
is "played out." It is well
Correspondence.
Houston July 28, 1862.
Editor Countryman:
The Gazette, News, Telegraph
and all the big pa iters of tlm State
have their "special correspondents,"
and let uie ask, sir editor, why the
columns of.your own dear Country
man aro not thus burdened with the
inklings of some " reliable gentle
man," of this city 1
Houston, although the great military
depot of the State, is by no means a
lively place. But little business,
other than that of a millitary charac-
ter, is being transacted, and every-
thing and everybody presents'u dull,
monotonous appearance. Dry goods,
groceries—in fact all the necessaries
and comforts of m~n are very scarce
and command most fabulous prices.
For instance, boots are worth £25
per pair, shoes from 812 to $15, and
other uecesary articles of apparel in
proportion, Flow, the best quality,
soil at $12 per 100 lbs., bacou 25cts.
per lb., potatoes $4 per bushel, eggs
50cts. per dozen, etc., etc. No rain
has fallen here for a number of weeks;
Vegetation is literally' "dried up," aud
in many places near the city, the
earth is cracked two and three feet
deep. It ¿i t//-y—whisky is not to
be had, milk is scarce, and water
intolerable. Oh, for a flowing rain !
Let the heavens weep, and invigo-
rate man and beast:
Under the management of Col.
Fleurhoy, our military affairs in this
division a;e-progressing quietly and.
rapidly onWard. As a gentleman,
soldier and statesman, Col. Flournoy
is esteemed by all, and everybody
have entire confidence in his ability
to discharge the duties of his position
with honor to himself and to the in-
terests of tho State.
Affairs at Galveston are in statu
quo. *Two war steamers are off the
jar, and small schooners continue to
aryve and depart almost daily. They
make no hostile demonstrations, and
everything is perfectly quiet in the
city. A large number of the citizens
are returning, perferring their own
dear island homes—in the very face
of the enemy, to high rents and the
pent'Up-utfca" stylo they were com-
pelled to lire in* here.
Concerning our military operations
in Virginia and elsewhere, 1 presume
you tiro posted. The latest dates
we have from Richmond are to the
effect lhat McClellan was "cowering"'
under the protection of his gunboats
on James river, fortifying aud await-
ing reinforcements. Such a terrible
By the Central. Train
if
Houston, August 1, 2 v. m
Col, Baylor arrived to day on this
train and confirms the report of the
battle of Chattanooga, given as ru
mor in our last issue.
He says that our army under com
maud of Kirby Smith at Chattanooga
routed Buell's army and took some
1,400 prisoners besides military storos
Col, Baylor lelt Richmond a short
tiino since and reports the health
spirits aud condition of our army as
being good, our men determined and
confident of victory—McClellan is
still resting under cover of his gun-
boats, and has received reinforcements
but a long time must elapse before he
can recover from his j late defeat,
ever.
Col. Baylor says the crops of
wheat are line in Tennessee. In
Virginia flour is worth only
dollars a barrel.
Them is now a regular stagii liue
through by Alexandria, La., crossing
at the mouth of Red Rivi-r and from
there to the Summit Railroad station.
No news from Arkansas by tli.i
liai'n. A passenger reports that Cur-
tis liad returned to Memphis
Col. Bayloií.—Since the above
was in type from • our reporter we
had the opportunity of getting some
fuller details from Col. B. that will
be interesting to our readers.
Col. B. reports that wo had a 'ku
aud well equipped army at Chatta-
nooga, under Gen. Smith, with rein-
forcements daily comming in, and
every preparation was made to meet
Buell's advancing coijps.
It was not till he had reached
Vieksburg that lie saw a dispatch
eight
informed
▲n editor in
Mm&ln
defeat and complete rout as the 'young
Napoleon' and liia grand army suffer-
ed. will unquestionably hav;.* its effect
upon the minds of the Northern
people.
It is reported that Gen. Hindman
has defeated Curtis, iu Arkansas,
capturing 15,000 stand of arms and
a large nuuber of prisoners. I send
ou the latest papers and extras,
y which you will find that, upon
the whole, we have great cause for
rejoicing. The issuo between the
two sections is by no means a doubt-
ful one. The enemy may tako, pos-
session of all our water courses, and
coast towns, vet when he ventures on
the mainland, defeat is inevitable#
Judi as sure as the sun shines in
heaven, the Confederate States will
finally secure their independenée.
We may,see many a dark day, fight
many a bloody battle, and lose some
of our bravest and best men, yet our
ultimate success it certain. Under
all ohreumstances may God give
wisdom and strength to the brave
dofenders of our sou, and crown our
arms with success.
Adoit. OcTAVirs.
——
lately
y averting,
out of this
announcing that Smith had encoun-
tered Btiell and defeated htm; taking
his artillery and a largo number of
prisoners.
The late affair in Arkansas which
was reported to be a disaster to us
was a mere skirmish.
Col. B. is of the opiuion, from all
the evidence he could gather, that
Curtis has left northern Arkansas
and is endeavoring to reach Mem-
phis.'
lie confirms the report that'Gen.
Magruder is to command all the
troops west of the Mississippi.
Col Baylor, wo learn some time
since from other sources, was hand-
somely received at Richmond by the
President and Secretary of War,
evincing specially their high con-
sideration for his distinguished services
The President refused to receive
his resignation as Governor of the
Teritory of Arizona, re-appointed him
to that position; gave him full civil
and military powers there; authorized
him to raise six battalions of Parti-
san Rangers (who get not only their
w■, but the value of all ihey capture
torn the enemy;) furnished him with
fundB: and in fine, acted in the most
liberal manner towards him.
Col. B. proceeds to San Antonio
on Monday next to take immediate
Bteps to organise his brigade. He
met on his way down many of hiB
'boys,' as he calls them, who are fur
lóughed till September next They
are all willing to follow him anywhere.
He is accompanied by his young
brother George W. Baylor, late Capt
and aid to the lamented Sydney
Johnston. He was promoted to Lieut.
Colonel for gallantry at Shiloh.
Houston, August 9,11. M
A passenger by this train, informs
us that he left Vtcksburg last Mon-
day week. He has been a prisoner
with the Federals and is now released
on parole. Bfe * '
By'the Orange Train.
MURFREESBORO' TAKEN<
Gen'l. Tom Crittenden Captured / .'
By the Orange train we have'quite
a number of Mississippi papers, from
which Ave take the following :—Tel.
The Appeal of the IStli, says :
Ou the 8th inst., the French Con-
sul at Richmond made a large pur-
chase of tobacco on Government ac-
count. A straw, etc.
Mobile, July, 18.—A special dis-
ratch to the Advertiser and Register,
P
dated Knoxville, July 17th, says, we
have positiva information that Col.
Forrest took Murfreesboro', (Tenn.,)
on the 12th inst.
The loss on both sides was^consid-
erable,
Gen'l. Crittenden,"'of the Federal
army, is & prisoner in our bands.
Mobile, July 17th.—The flag of
truce steamer Natchez, from New Or-
leans, reports tlie VicksburgWIoet six
miles below the latter city, repairing
damages, and that it was rumored
there that there would be an evacua-
tion |of what '?] soon.
Butler has issued an order, direct-
ing that parties inore than three, who
are l'ound talking in the.streets ol N.
Orleans, should be arrested.
\dj't-Gen. Howell, writinggto\,the
Richmond Whig on the 9th, says that
8.000 will cover the loss of our army
during the week's campaign.
K:\oxvir.i.i:, July 15.—There wai
skirmish this morning at Wallace's
Cross. Roads the other side of Clinch
river, on the road to Big Creek Gap,
20 miles from this place. A Federal
force, amounting to two full regiments
of infantry aud Rivalry, attacked four
companies of our cavalry, |mder the
command of McLin. -
Our loss was 10 killed and missing.
The enemy's loss amounted to about
the-same. •
From the Planters Banner, of 26tb,
we take tlie following :
Butler, Phelps and Shepley who
hold New Orleans by a sort of joint
but confused partnership, are wrang-
ling about the several authority that
each possesses. Shepjey says that
Butler and Phelps are ruining the
Union cause in this State. The city
papers report that Shepley has gone
to Washington to consult with Lin-
coln.
The Federalists in New Orleans
are much alarmed fit their situation,
and their soldiers much dissatisfied;
all the forces that can be spared have
been ordered up to the city from forts
Jackon and Pike. Phelps'men threat-
ened to stack their arms. They have
to divide their rations with the con-
trabands, who steal from them, are
filthy, and to most of the men dis-
gusting. They have the scurvy, and
the camp will soon be rdined by its
own festering corruption.
Butler, last Thursday week, refused
to let the editors of the city pnUBsh
the latest news firom Virginia.
Van Dora was reported last wéék
to be at Manchac, building a bii
and the Federáis feared that he w<
soon pounce Upon Phelps' camp «nd
the city,
Phelps' chief physician left him
last Thursday week, and went to But-
ler, complaining of the corruption of
the camp, and me filth and disease re-
.uWBgfcm^ch.mht of ue^<wi f
and soldiers.
! The Federals are said to be throw- i
The N.
states that
New Orl
ton Rogue
who paradi
insolently
in tho fací
city, to w
ton factorythis
kind of spiriH^^^^Htien in New
Orleans amonjjH ^^Kdniteeu The
people will get^^^^Bs wida opeu
after a while. the flloveu
foot will soon b^^^Hted in fúH.
Capt. McWatnHPl his RapideH.,
(iperrillas are doing a good work on
the Lafourche and tlie Mississippi.* A
week ago last Friday nigl
crossed the Mississippi in the
of St. John the Baptist, and arrested
a planter by the name of Burbank in
his own b'óuse, rccrossed the river,—
destroyed two Italian trading boats,
and arrested some of the men, killed
others who were onboard and resisted
or tried to escape, and sent their pris-
oners to Camp Pratt. . BurbankV
house has been a general stopping-
place for the gunboats on the river,—
the naval' officers have been feasted
there, and the women, Burbank's wife ■
and others, have stood on the-levee
and waved Federal flags to the gi^
boats as they passed. So we were
last week informed by planters in the
neighborhood. The trading boats—
scores of them on the fiver—are .all
licensed by Butler.. We went abonrd
one of those boats in company with
Lieut. Robt. Saunders, and learned '
these last named facts of tlie Captain.
There were about 250 Federals at
Bayou des AllemOnds railroad cross-
ing at last accounts. They drove out'
the inhabitants, black and white, and
took possession of the dwellings and
tlie place.
- 1 here ate but two planterahetweea
Donaldsonvilleand N. Orleans, whose
fidelity to the South is questioned.—
These are Burbank and May. May
is in New Orleans, aud does not dare
to visit bis plantation.
We saw last week seven or eight
droves of beeves between Donaldson
aud New Orleans, aU of them, so the
planters informed us, intended for the
New Orleans market. They would
ouly sell to the planters atjprices rang-
ing froiu $75 to felOO, We hotioed'
the brands on some of these beeves,
913, 95, OX, 50, M2. Where are
these b rands from ? \ t
Last week some butchers from the
city came outside of the Federal tíñes e
and bought a few beeves at §140 each*. '
They paid $80 for afi old bull, ,
$30 for a yearling. "Hard up for;
meat in jthat eity.
Preparations are'
guerrilla pai
íe
tlansports;
la parties, at
dpgj
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re até no
mi^on the river.
EverWheiB that We
e spirit ol the
It aroused tó |
the Federal hordes that
All
stopped from entering t
They cótftain no many
ters, tht " '
thoughts
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ye to share
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Osterhout, John P. The Bellville Countryman (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 9, 1862, newspaper, August 9, 1862; Bellville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth177057/m1/1/: accessed June 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.