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The events daifr transpiring in the United
States, and tiwjwtgiviugs of leading speak-
ers and .writers, are ominous of the future of
that country, and forebode anything but the
continued enjoyment of that freedom of
thought, speech, and action, which has hith-
erto been the proudtst boast of the American
citizen. The speakers and writers seem to be
laboring incessantly and untiringly to mould
the public sentiment and prepare the public
• mind for a change in the form of Govern-
ment ; and a change, too, by no means for
th? better. Our readers will remember that
a Senator, (Mr. Baker, of Oregon,) in his
place, on the floor of the Senate Chamber,
said that no one was so good to conduct the
war to a successful termination as a. Dictator ,•
and this sentiment was received with ap-
plause. Another high public functionary—
Mr. Welles, Secretary of the Navy—at a
public dinner party, in the course of a speech,
said that when this war was over, there would
be but one consolidated GovernmentState
rights would no more be heard of; there
would be no Virginians, as such, nor South
Carolinians, but all Americans. So, too,
have 3poken the most influential of the North-
ern journals, all of which have, from time
to time, clamored for a stronger and more
, absolute Government. The following ex-
tract from an editorial in Harpers Weekly.
' one of the most influential papers of the
North, embodies and expresses the sentiment
often expressed by many others:
There is bat one way to peace in thig emergency,
and that is to establish the national supremacy a hun-
dred told more absolutely than ever before. All other
notations are simply anarchy and war. This alone
is permanent peace.
A people who will not only quietly submit-
to, but applaud the trampling under foot of
their dearest and most sacred rights, and
who, themselves, eagerly join in upholding
the usurpations of power by their unscrupu-
lous rulers, will not need much argument to
induce them to acquiesce in tfiese sentiments.
It will be aa easy matter to make them be-
lieve that all their trouble and suffering ari-
ses from the weakness of the Government,
and when this is done, it is but a short step
towards a monarchy, either limited or abso-
lute—most likely the latter.
Every effort of the abolition press seems
turned in this direction. Not only do they
enijeuvor to prepare the public mind to re-
ceive such a change, but they bring every ar
gSnKftt^to-bear on the Administration to
urge it to "adopt' that conrse. Their ambi-
tion, their cupidity, and their fears, are suc-
cess vely appealed to. As an evidence of
this last, we again quote from Harper's
Weekly.
That paper says:
At the game time it may be well for the members of
Mr. Lincoln's Administration to read the histories of
Rome and Greece. They will there discover that re-
publics are vindictive as well as ungrateful, and thai
the anger of the most despotic monarch is light and
trivial in com parison with the wrath of aa outraged
and betrayed democracy.
Thus indirectly is Lincoki advised to
strengthen his hands, and prepare to resist
when the day of reckoning comes. He has
been given every power necessary to main-
tain any position he may see fit jo take.
With an army of half a million, he may rivet
his chains firmly, and levy such contributions
on the people as he may choose.
This, however, is not the only dement of
danger with which the Northern people will
have to contend. The London Times con-
siderately joints out a danger to them, in
the following significant words :
The best wish that we can suggest for the great re-
public now entering on a straggle more desperate
than any which has tested its strength since the War
of Independence, is, that it may find it as easy to dis-
band its volunteer army as it has been to muster it.
We shall not re-iterate the common-places about
standing armies, but we think it worth while to point
oat that American society may be soon exposed, al-
most for the first time, to a class of temptations
which have turned the heads and ruined the liberties
of some of the greatest among nations.
On this point, we cannot do better than
copy the remarks of the New York News.
That paper says:
It r qn.ed ad thn patriotic se f abaegatisn of Wrsh-
ingion.an i *il ni stern deter ..Luti _>a t > pi event the
omcers an > troops wuo achieved American ln-
d-pei'dencf f.ouj turpstiug int. his ha.ius the g-v-
erii-u-n of the people he b-d feed from tue uncou-
*t tuiional 4fre*4t'>cs of tie British King and
ftunUment l'tie FeUera ljtts of ta.it Uay. Use tbe
Section titats and their hupes ■ f oar own, w*re eager
to aetrure a t iovemiuen'. ai.-J a atr^ug on-. W'a- biug-
tou. h « ever, was *quany nreat aud ja<t. *nd n«
related th*attempts ot hi -en,*ra;s and victorious
troops to fo re? on hi id a ki'jgly crown, an-1 finaity
•tvVQj-■<* i i i a u i.on of trie States In accordance
whftih'Iriur'laiabMd sovereignties and Inherent
right* uy the C n-Htutlon tieal l:i framing.
Have *re more vl t«e than u e men of tae Kevolu-
t!o i# ani w.il oar julittary lea-leis— the McCieilans,
the Fremont*. a:nl the B itier*—who aspi e to the
comma ><1 <>f • n'a mies, 4 safety i ;e umu.--r*ttou and
these fcuBUot of th ILustri. u, Father of his Cunn-
try ? It m iy be so, Uu: we snoaid t«e ie.-s su«-pnred f
the 1'iriti getdus of a- oiht-r 3Upoleo>i shout-* flash
ovt-r th.- Amerh aa hjttie-fteH'* thau tnat the yu e
and !% t:c oev tlou of Wasm «ton shmid br
eoiUl ited by the succ.->stul tomn>aii<i*.r What We
:ear—t e hitbverstou of o«ir :n*iltutt< n«, the con-
so Ida tion of our poetical system,aiid the inbst itutlon
of a nuhtary ^e po U««i—aiaj not tike i>utc-*; th*
arms may be >t" td in V e ar.-e as. «n-< the soldiers
wao jh.w near them may be reabsorbed Int. the c->m-
mun ty witbo-it such a caUotiopbe as ad g /Od laen
w. u;d depiore.
II .w will uie v Jdi-r. be (inailOed to assume the
du iesof pe ctfal ciVxeut, aud h«.\c >^aiJ they b-
provided tor* Me c;iti >ur.*,jN ^ emb'r<,:tipa of C« i-
g'e-sf. r fie Coi« nr{> and 12a? r ./ disbanded
tftDf, thetf n-ral' will f««m *.ne staff o «t o$ wbtc i
to select candi«tat5*s far th Pre- d i cy,n>t iha « ap-
talus und -uoaltei ns ma3 t> s* ti i e■: smbje porta at ti.e
rec-lpt of C isronn, o In ih^ r.tner t>r«nch ■ of the
t i * II ervice of the en.try. But th m<>-t literal
scale of (MifUcrtipIO)BmQ( would not s uhceto fu -
rd>H bre vt for to* rank and filv: of the enhr, wn- m ill
be om^e'led to drpeni ou their exerti/nsfor their
daily ?ub-!-t ncc.
At the end 01 the R-votnL'onsn1 4tru?gleltie dr-
cu u-ta> ces of the c*'mi try w-re such a% g..ve an op-
l-ortu dty fir th * matrria1 of which tne a'tuy w«b
composed io rxparid an«t ulffaselt-e.f over a vast a; '
anoccupsed teriit ry at.d Utera iv v. tutu their
wwoio* Into plowfhare*. A lar>:e pod ion of th« <*
who wilt enlLst and hare es^afKd «ctlv -iy fn the
present strturcle, e?i-eclaiiy mi trie ^Me i f the Nor.h-
err S a ef, <ie qoalit:e<l Ifltlw {>y previous h-oits
nor hy choice rar th- labors of the pioneer nl hu—
harnimai>. a maj« rity 01 t eni w'll prefe- to cocect
In thnjpr-at t IMe , at«d there form a imputation,m*nv
of them ml-erah! * th-•myelve* and the fraltia> c tis#
ot ai>p*«ben^on to other-. Thtlr vices wll jnnlsh
themseive*, their tuibu-euce -nay dlstnib society,
smlttiov may c«e te the >; aierial lor future political
dlrtarbanr -ff. Gn . t cities hav- been aptly ' escribed
by Mr. jert-tvon as sores oh th- do y politic ; and
esoectallv, £•* tney beo>n>e v* w her> the muret * f an
Idl^ and d-tmr*ii*>i «o!d!ery are fluug lutol thew'to
fester ani connpr.
Cspt.StrobePs Company.
The first company cf Terry's Regiment
of Texas - Rangers arrived in town on
Wednesday night, on their way to Virginia.
The commissioned officers are LouU M.
Strobel, Captain; W. R. Jarmon, 1st Lieu-
tenant; Phocian Tate, 2nd Lieut.; Wm.
Tats, 3rd Lieut. Capl. Strobel is a worthy
officer. Though a native of South Caro-
lina he was raised in Texas. His educa-
tion was military and was received under
the gallant Ranso^ who fell in the Mexi-
can war, at the heaJ o;f his regiment while
storming Chapu! tepee.
His company numbers one hundred and
four n eo. Every man is armed with a
double-barrel shot-gun, a six shooter and
a "Texas toothpick." This last is a two
edged pointed knife, 2-1 inches long, and
weighing about three pounds, and a man
using it could cut another's head off and
not half try.
Every man in this company is more at
home on horseback than any where else.
We see accounts in the Richmond papers
of " astonishing feati" of Texas riders
who pick up a loaded pislol from the
ground at full gallup and fire it off under
the horses neck. This is no uncommon
thing in Texas, and we speak within rea-
son when we promise that half of Terry's
Regiment will do it when they get to
Richmond. Two thirds of Slrobei's com-
pany will ride in'o an ordinary cavalry
regiment and dismount half their men
without touching band or weapon to them.
These boys are all splendid shots, not a
man but would be ashamed to belong to
the company if be could'nt hit bis mark
with arevolver at 80 yards.
They are all picked men, aged from
20 to 30 years, ai d with muscles like sieel,
and every inch gume as a fighting cock.
We promise President Davis that they can
whip three for cne of aoy number he will
pit tbem agains-t, and not get in the least
excited about it.
Terry's whole regiment will be made op
of tfce same slock, and it will be worth any
three regiments that were ever got togeth-
er before in America. Victory go with
tbem! Victory will go with them where-
ever they go, let it be Washington, Balti-
more, Philadelphia, or to Maine and back
agaio.
Northern Mercenaries.
The pay of the private soldier in the U.
S. army has been increased lo fifteen dol-
lars per month. This is at least two dol-
lars per month better than the average for
farm laborers throughout the North. In
addition to this, a bounty is given to each
soldier wh3 enlists. If he-belongs to aregi-
ment just being mustered out he gets thir-
ty dollars bounty. If his whole company
re-enlists he gets forty dollars, and if the
whole regiment re-enlists he gets fifty
dollars.
Thus the U. S. Government is now wa-
ging a war with an army made up of mer-
cenaritt. So large a price was never be-
fore given to soldiers. In the Mexican
war the Government paid only, seven
dollars per mon'th. At tbe breaking out
of the present war they paid eleven dollars,
and'now fifteen/dollars. The Northern
soldier fighta for pay.
If he gets his pay he is satisfied. But
to him, personally, the only difference be-
tween victory and defeat is that the one
secures his fifteen dollars per month and
the other lakes it from him.
What a contrast does our army present!
Tens of thousands of our soldiers have
volunteered for the war wiih the hope of
no other reward than to secure their liber-
ties. They have gone to defend the soil of
the South from the mercenary invader.
They have gone to secure a name, and to
make a nation, which shall preserve their
rights. They will stay there though they
do not receive a dollar of their pay, and
though they should have to depend on their
relatives at home for their food and cloth-
ing till the object is accomplished.
Let Lincoln hurry up
regiments. Let him fill up his army to
half a million, with his troops. We will
be ready for him, and if ere long our inde-
pendence is-not allowed, our brave col-
umns will thunder the war into the North-
ern cities, and carry to the people there
the horrors they have sent to us.
UP
Tha Northern telegraphic dispatches
state that, at the affiir at Fort Fillmore
there were 3000 Texians and but' 600 Feder-
als ! This is a sample of the intelligence
that reaches the Northern people. We
may judge Fremont's official dispatch of
the baitle of Springfield by^ihe same rnle.
The actual Texian force at Mesilla was
400. That of the United States, 11 com-
panies of regulars numbering 780 men.
Freuont reports Lyoc's force at 8,000,
and McCullech's at 23,000. Averaging
them by the Fcrt FUlmore account, Lyon
should have 12,000 and McCnlloch 4000.
The actual force ot McCuUoch was about
the same aa Lyon's, but McCulloch's camp
was surprised by aid of a deserter.
St. We take pleasure in acknowledging
ottr indebtedness to the officers of that ele-
gant boat, the Florilda, plying _ between
Beanmont and Niblett's Bluff, for numerous
favors. The accommodating clerk, Mr. J.
S win ford, has been especially obliging, and
w« can only partially repay bim for his
kindness by recommending passengers to his
ELECTION RETURNS.
Death of Thomas Z mmerman.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the de-
cease of Thomas Zimmei man, a citizen of this city
and a member of the Bayou City Gaard. When his
company was ordered into active service, Mr.
Zimmerman was one of the most eager to he on
the march ; and when attacked by disease was
most relactant to succumb. We learn from Dr. J.
Auerbach, who returned with him, that he was
attaeked kt Beanmont with gastro-billions fever.
Hewssthen advised to return, bu^ refused. He
went on with his company to Xib'ett's Bloff, and
was t'-ers expos9d to injlement weather, causing
his disease to assume so serious a character, that
Lieut. Sellers peremptorily ordered his return
home, and detailed Dr. Auerbach to attend him.
They arrived here at 4 o'clock Faturday morning,
and at 10 o'clock he expired. He. was turied,
Saturday afternoon, with maaonic and military
honors.
.Mr. Zimmerman came to this city some three
years ,ago, /rem Georgia; snd his many admi-
rable traits of character soon won for him hosts
of friends. Be was universally esteemed and
honored, both as a good citizen, and as an upright,
honorable business man. We have seldom heard
such general sorrow expressed at the loss of a
private citizen, as*when the iatell'gence cf his
demise spread o\er the city. It was an evidence
of respect and a tribute to his memory which bore
high testimony to the nooility of his character.
We are requested by Dr. Aaerbach, to return sin-
cere thanks, in behalf of the Bayou City Guard,
ani we may add the thanks of this wholecommu.
nity, to Oapt. J. J. Price, and Clerk J. £winford/
of the steamer Florida, and to Mr. G. M. Fiazell.
Assistant Superintendent of the Texas & New
Orlean*Railroad, for their unremitting kindness
and attention to Mr. Zimmerman during his ill-
ness on his return home. The officers of the stesm-
er m vie'every exertion to mitigue his suffering
and add to hi^c^mfort. No request was made by
the Doc or, in his behalf, that was not willingly
and cheerfally granted ; and all, both on the boat
and railroad, was done wi.hoat money and with-
out price. Thoagh offered, not one eent was ae
eepted, either for passage^ extra comforts, or med-
icines . Sach conduct to a sick soldier and such
an one, will long beremembere 1 by oar eltilfens.
and will not go unrewarded. We are glad to be
ab'e to pat this on record, and to assure Mr.
Zimmerman's friends, that he lacked no attention
or comfort that could po ssibly be afforded.
We .«aid after tbe battle of Manas-
sas, that the backbone of coercion wa9
broken, and that henceforth the war Would
be carried on for the advantage inihe trea-
ty. As we were somewhat taken to task
for saying that, we ask our readers to
bear nfin mind. It will be seen in future
years, that the battle tof Manassas was the
the most important engagement that lias
oeen fought in the world for forty years.
It was second only to Waterloo of the great
Letting battles of this ceatury.
Skeleton regiments are being hur-
ried to Washington. Forty regiments
should hare 40,000 met}, where t^rey only
have 15,000, It shows that with all the
^bounties, high wages, and other induce
menta held out by Lincoln, that the enlist-
ment of troops in the North is no easy
matter to accomplish. In eighty regiments
reported, there are not 30,000 men engaged,
Cameron begs the Governors of the States
to hurry up the troops. The war is getting
on slowly for the United States.
We are informed that, notwithstand-
ing the heavy roads, and continuous rains,
the stage from New Iberia to Niblett's Bluff
has not yet made a single failure, in coming
through on schedule time. The steamer has
only failed once, and that was when taling
six hundred volunteers over. The stage
brings large loads of passengers and is pre-
pared to tasce all that offer.
9(& Peel & Dumble, of this city, are
doing quite an active ^business in the corn
trade. They have received and sold, du-
ring the past three weaks, about four thou-
sand bblg., most of it from Washington co
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We give all the election returns yet re-
ceived.
LUBBOCK. CHAMBERS CLARK.
Austin, off
Anderson off
Atascosa.
Bell, off ....
Brazoria off.......
Bexar, off ....
Bastrop, off........
Burnett-..
Bosque,2 p'cts.,..
Burleson, off......
Caldwell
Comal, off
Collin, off
Cherokee
Calhoun, off
Chambers
Cameron
Colorado, off
Dallas, off
De Witt, off.
Ellis, off
El Paso, maj
Fayette off.
Freestone
Fannin, off.
Galveston,-
Gonzales, off
Goliad
Guadalupe, off...
Grimes, off
Harrison, off
Harris, off.
Hardin .....
Hays
Houston, off.
Hopkins
Hill, off
Henderson, off...
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Kaufman off
Kerr
Liberty, off
Limestone ...
Lamar off
Leon, off
Lavaca, off........
Marion
Montgomery off.
Mi!anj;&F.
McLennan, off...
Matagorda, off..
Nacogoches, off.
Navarro
Orange
Palo Pinto.
Parker, off
Polk off
Panola off
Red River
Rusk, off
Smith, off
San Augustine-
San Saba
Sabine
Shelby, off
Trinity, off
Travis off
Tarrant
Upshur
Victoria .....
Washington, off.
Williamson . .....
Wharton
Walker "...
Wilson
Wood, off
Will some body in Brazos, Falls,
Madisun, Montgomery, FoK Bead, Tyler,
Jasper, Newton, Angelina, and Tne other
35 counties we have not yet heard from,
please send us the official vote of .those
counties ? There is some curiosity in and
about this office to know who is to be the
next Governor.
TEXAS ITEMS.
The Columbia Democrat says the late
rains and the warm weather have improved
the cotton somewhat in that county.
The Indianola Courier learns that print-
ing paper can be found in Matamoras. We
advise the Courier not to risk anything on
its information. We have reason to doubt
it.
The Crockett Printer says that by com-
mon consent, no criminal cases were tried
at the District court in Houston county.
We note suggestions in the Rusk Enqui-
rer and many other papers, that the ladies
set about knitting woollen socks for our
soldiers at once, so that they may be pro-
vided for the winter.
The Quitman Herald subsides. We re-
gret to loose the company of our friend
Sparks.
The Marshall Republican airs an absurd
report about Galveston and the South Car-
olina, for the purpose of showing how re-
diculous it loobs in print.
The Centinel says the Milam county
court appropriated $650 for the Milam
county Grays.
S@*Capt. John C. Walker's company of
rangera, for Terry's regiment, was orga-
nized on Sunday last by the election of the
following officers: John C. Walker, Cspt.;
A. W. Morris, 1st Lieutenant; Wm. H.
Thomas, 2nd Lieutenant; S. P. Christian,
Junior 2nd Lieutenant; J. M. Hottel,
1st ■ Sergeant. The other non-commis-
sioned officers will be appointed by the
Captain. The company numbers 112 of as
fine looking, hardy men as has ever been
gathered together. Their officers may
well be proud of them. Should they ever
have a chance, they will doubtless do some
responsible fighting.
Texas Salt.—One thousand bushels of
Texas Salt were received in this city on
Saturday last. It wa3 brought frr.m the
Laguna Madre, near Corpus Christi,'by
Capt. Parker, who run the blockade. He
left Corpus, came roui.d the coast and en-
tered the mouth of the Brazos. The salt
waa thence taken to Columbia, and broi^it
by railroad to this city. It is as good io
appearance as tha best Turks Island salt,
and we are told equal in quality. IVe
hope Capt. Parker will find the experiment
sufficiently profi'abe to induce him to re-
peat it.
Schoosik Ansa Rtak Burned.—A tel-
egraphic dispatch from Galveston states
that Capt. Alden, of the Galveston block-
ade, set fire to and burned t>\e Anna Ryan
at 10 o'clock Sunday night. This schoon-
er was one of the vessels captured by the
South Carolina in violation of the laws of
nations; that is, without warning, and
previous to any notice of the blockade be-
ing given. She had been lying idle some
six weeks.
From the March.
Ox the Ro*n, Aug. 23.
Houston Tkligraph Mr. Cushing— Sir—i
have delayed my second communication longer
than I anticipated. The constant rains have been
the canse. On Funday the 18th inst , we left
Niblett's Bluff at 9 o'clock, aud marched 8K miles
and camped for the night. The contractor not
furnishing a sufficient number of wagons, press-
gangs were sent out, but with little success.
At 1 o'clock, as usual, we had divine service,
and I am exceedingly pleased, as you and all our
friends will be gratified, to learn that the meD, al-
though they have become soldiers, are not un-
mindful of the fact that they are dependent upon
the strong arm of the Mighty God, for success,
when the day of battle shall come ; and I find a
grenter disposition upon the part ef men inclined
to skepticism, to acknowledge the great doctrine
of special providence than ever before. All arc
ready to admit that unless God assist ns, our
cause is hopeless. And all are equally confident
that he will shield their heads on the day of bat-
tle. They,many of them, iove to join in our eve-
ning songs, and participate in our devotional ex-
ercises. Those that were Christians at home, are
willing to be known as such in the army*
Monday, 19.—The day was spent in gathering
teams and preparing for the trip. When the citi-
r«?ns learned that we were pressing, they .ran their
teams and wagons off, so we could not find them,
and one man stole his team and rnn it off, after we
had it in camp. *
Having procured enough trains to venture out,
the commander, Capt. Key, issued orders in the
evening to pack up and be in readiness for march-
ing.
Tuesday, 20.—Everythng wr?s put in mo-
tion—marched ten miles and hafted—tremendous
rain. Moved fire miles and camped—another
tremendous rain at sunset.
Wednesday, 21st.—Raining again. Ordered to
march at 9o'clock. Arrived at Calcasieu River,
distance 14 miles, and there camped for the night;
it was showery all day. The trains cane up at
dark, and were crossing until 2 o'clock next
morning. The ferry boat was a sorry one.
A*ter we crossed the river, some of us begun to
feel hungry altera wet breakfast and no dinner.,
and we began to enquire for something to eat, and
we found a Mrs. u'ros, who commenced with four
or five hands and large stove, to making biscuits
and coffee,and they worked faithfully until night,
giving to every one that came ; and she said she
fished she had a hundred barrels of coffee and a
pound cake as big as a ten acre field, she would
give it all to us, and Mr. Gros, was as clever as he
could be. He furnished beds for all the sick and &
greatmany rthers. And they told us if we did
not flog Lincoln, we had belter not come back this
way ; and a Mr. Sellier sent us a beef. May God
bless them and all other good peop'e that love our
Confederacy, and have mercy on all that hate ui.
Thursday, 22.—Raining again this morning
and we are told that we have just got to the worst
part of oar road. This makes the boys feel a little
badly after wading through one hundred and one
sloughs, ponds and branches the day before.
Marched at lOo'cfock, and sure enough we had
to wade from the word go ; and a number of times
we were into it waist deep, and after a march of
eight miles, we pitched our tents for the night, and
amused ourselves as best we could. x
Wet and tired, there were but few of the boys at
divine worship. The cold ponds and drenching
rains had somewhat cooled their zeal. But I a'm
sure they will be all right when the sun shines out
a^ain.
Priday,23.—When we waked up this morning,
we found the creek still up, and we did not move
nntil 3 o'clock, P. M., with a view of crossing and
pitching cur tents on Fine Island, distance 6
miles.
We are fortunate today. We now have wag
ons enough. Yesterday we met a company of
110 men on their way to Calcasieu Pass, to pre-
sent the seamen of the blockading vessels from
committing depredations on the citizens. They
have been landing there and gathering such pre
visions as they wantid, in defiince of the unarmed
citizens. And when they reached Lake Charles,
near where we camped the night before, they took
the steamer, and their wagons returning reached
our camp to-day ; and divining the loads with
them, we moved this evening with a hearty cheer,
although we did have to wade as on the two past
drys. The boys are now in fine spirits and look-
ing forward to a long march on to-morrow, orders
having just been issued to cook a dty's provis-
ions, and the wagons to start at 3 o'clock in the
morning, and the troops to begin to wade at daj-
break. But we are told that we will ha^e to wad e
only six miles, and then our road will be much
better. The sick are nearly all well. No deaths,
nor accidents. N. A. B.
VIRGINIA IN THE WAR.
Three Thousand mobs Troops from
Texas.—By reference to the OoTernor's
proclamation in to-day's paper, it will be
seen that Texas has been called on for
three thousand more troops. Two thou
sand are to go into camp, and ten compa-
nies of infantry and four of artillery to go
on the coast and Rio Grande. We believe
al! these troops are designed for serrice. in
Texas.
And Still Another.—Capt. Riordan in-
forms us that bis company of Cavalry
has been acoepted for the war, and is to
be stationed at Galveston Island. We be-
lieve it is not quite full as yet. We doubt
not it will be ready for serrice by the end
of the week. This makes eleven full
companies besides parts of several others
from Harris county.
We refuse over fifty new subscribers
every week, because they do not send the
money in advance. Cash is indispensable-
to this papzr, and if the paper is not worth
the trouble of getting three dollars, it is
not worth taking. Persons wishing io sub-
scribe will make a note.
f@TWe have received three different
statements of the offioial vote of Trinity
county. Wi'l some friend in Sumpter go
to the county clerk and get the correct
statement ?
S&EF The announcement of Col. Upshaw
for elector, appears in to-day's paper. The
people of that District could not fiz upon
a better man.
I®* The dwelling house of John B. Lub-
bock, Esq., of Bastrop, was struck by
lightning on the 26th, and somewhat dam-
aged. The family were absent at the
time.
From the Kxatniner, of the 16th, we take the fol-
lowing :
The State of Virginia has furnished the Confeder-
ate service 7o0 companies, uniformed and equipped,
according to the law The average number ot men
these companies,is "3 men to each. They make an
aggregate of 55,250 volunteer soldiers from the
Slate of Virginia, now in the ranks of the Confed-
eral''army and actually in the field. They are
divided into fifty-thiee iegiments of infantry, five
regiments of artillery, and seventeen bodies of
mounted men. Besides this corps, this State has
fuinished the temporary service of large masses
of militia.many thousands of men f"r home de-
fences, find a great number of persons who have
employed themselves in euerilla warfare, and in
tending the woandi:d, who are not numbered on
the roll of the army. The actual number of Vir-
ginia troops on those rolls, we repeat, are neither
more nor less than25.250. prira'es and officers.
So much of manhood. In money the Mate has
not been less libenU. The Convention appropriat-
ed the *um of 7,000,000 dollars to the public defence,
and 6,000,000 of dollars have been actually ad-
vanced by the State Government to the Confederate
service. Such is the official statement.2 The con-
tributions of the various counties and of private
individuals cinnot b* state i with the same accura-
cy. But they are sufficiently well known to enable
us to gtate.with authority that they exceed 4,000,100
of dollars.
But while the State of Virginia has thus magnifi-
cently justified her great renown, and made these
munificent contributions to the Confederate ser-
vice. they are the least of her sacrifices to the
war. This State de iherately made itself the chop-
ping-block of the North md South, the cock pit of
contendingnations, the Flanders of America. The
scenes of warfare always scenes of desolation;
the countries over which armies march and fight
ore ever reduced to misery ; in all wars the fields
will ever be ravaged, the cattle aud wealth of the
land will always be seized and used by both pp—
t ei,the houses be plundered, the town burnt ^
poor be harried the rich ru-ned. Such .is the
perience of all time. The proverbs of every J
pie express these truistns, and every man. wc
and child in this State of Virginia was well r
of the terrible f::ct, that when she left the i
Union and placed herself,between itand the t
ern Confederacy, her soil must be the buttle
of a con.inent, and that all the real suffering
war would cause piust be borne by her devott
citizens. They have borne them. They do endur%.
them. 'And if the Southern forces prove the
weaker, a catastrophe will befall the people of Vir-
ginia unknown to modern times. The alternatives
were before the eyes of all—to stay in the Union
and share the security and the iufamy.of Kentucky,
or to Irave it and encounter these certain evils
and tliis scmbre chance. With this knowledge, t
the first threat pf the Northern usurper, this old
and haughty nation, proud in arms, stept boldly
into the place of danger and the post of honor.
McDowell's Order of Ruttle.
The following is McDowell's order of
battle, as published in the official reports :
Headquarters Department Army Kastlrx Va.,1
Lextrlville, July 20. iSSl. j
The enemy has planted a bat;eiy ou tli • \\ arrenmn
turnpike to •'efeEil the passage of Bull Hun : has
seized the Stone B.lcge and ma Je a h *avy abatis on
the ri^ht. bank, to oppose our advance in that «iirtc-
tlon. Tbe ford above the biidge is also guar.'td,
whether with artillery or not Is not positively known,
but every indication tavours the belief thai he pro
poses to defend the pa*sut:e of tbe stieauj.
it is inl<nded to turn the position,torcethe enemy
I'ora the road that it u ay be ;eopened, and, it' possi-
ble, destroy the railrcal leading f am M .tiaras to the
valley of Virginia, here the enemy tuis a la'Re force.
As this may be icri-ted by all the force Of the enemy,
the troops will be uisposcd as follows:
The fir.-t division. General Tyler's, with the excep-
tion of .Richardson'* brigade, wU\ at h.ilf-past two
o'c ock in the morning precisely, be on tha Uarreil-
ton turnpike io tin eaten the passage of the btidge,
but wiil not op*Mi fire until TuT da* light.
The secend division (Hnnter's) will move from its
camp at two o'cloi k in the mo ninif precisely, end,
led bv Capt. >Vooubury, oi the MiKlneers, wil. after
iu>sinpCnb Bun. turn to the right and pass the Bull
Run stream above the lord at. cud ey's Si ring, and
then turning down to the left, descend the sireum
and clear away the enemy who may be Mia'dlnc the
lower ford and bridge. It will then bear «tf !o the
right and make room for the succet-dine division.
Tne third divi-ion (Helntzeiman's) will march at
half-past two o'clock in the morning, and follow the
roa l taken by the :>ec"iid divislo-, tut will cio^s at
the lower ford after it has been turned as a* ove, and
then, going to th? left, take place between the stieam
a: d second divl-ion.
The tif b di • islou (Ml'es) will take position on the
Ceutrevilie lit i^hts. Rich ird.-on's bripa :e will.-for the
time, f .rui j art of ihe rtith rfivMon.and will continue
In its present position ) One b-i-ade wi 1 b* in the
village, ami one near the present sta'ion of Richard-
son's brnzade 1 his division will threaten the Black-
burn ford, and r« m. in in reserve at Cent eviile. The
c mmander wid o,-en tire witha-tlllery only, and will
bear in mind that it is a demonstration only be Is to
• make, lie will.cause such d f-nsive works, atutts,
earthworks, Ac., to bf thiown up as will strengthen
his portion. L eut. Triiue, of the Engineers, w id be
charged with Ihe duty.
Tuese mov ments may lead to the gravest results,
and commai'ders oi divtsons ai d brigades should near
in mind the fcomense consequence-involved. There
must be on tal'ure, and every eflo.t must be nit.de to
prevent stravg ing.
No one must be allowed to leave the ranks without
specialauihority.. Atier comnletii.g the movements
oid,rtd. ihe troops mu-1 be held in order ot battle,as
they may be attacked i>t any moment.
Dy com mat 11 of lft*i. ader General McD0\J"ELL.
James is, *ky. Adjutant General.
Condensed Correspondence.
Mauisokvill*, Aug. 27.—Tour Tri-weekly often
fails to reach here at all. • Last week your Weekly
for Anderson came here, when it should have turn-
ed off at Hollandale to Anderson. J S. G.
Will the Post Master at Hollandale please keep
an eye on this matter, and oblige us ? We do our
best to get papers through. If we could go to the
house of every subscriber and deliver his paper
with our owr hands we shou'd make a sure thing of
it. This office makes no failures.—[Eo. Til.]
Hillsboro, Aug. 25.—JVe have had g*od rains
here. Farmers are very busy preparing their
ground for a new crop. M. E.
Hockley, iug. 27.—As a substitute for Quinine
the following receipt is founded on experience:
Take dogwood, hutton willow and ild pcach
bark, and s&rsaparilla root, each 3 ft,bruise and
boil in 12 gallons of water till it is reduced to
gallons, aad 1 gallon goo i whiskey, 1 ounce ext
bark, and 1 ounce nitric acid. Dose from a tea'
Ipoonful to a table spoonful. As an anti periodic
25 drops of laudanum, or 2 tea>pootful of pare-
goric, taken an hour before the chill, followed by
a hot cup of sage, ginger or pepper tea and a hot
rock to the feet, will be found advantageous:
J. M. B.
Wilt ow Springs, Aug. 25.—If you would give
some directions as to how letters for the volunteers
are to be sent to you, and the transmission of the
postage, it would be of assistance to those ho wish
to avail themselves of your kindness, and if in
addition you would give a list of the letters you have
forwarded it won d be a great satisfaction to those
who h&v<s ssnt/ M. C. A.
Address your letters and enclose them in an en-
velope to us. The postage is a small matter, and
you need not trouble yourself about that. We will
pay it cheerfully when we forward the letters by
mail. Hereafter we will publish a list of letters
received and forwarded for volunteers.—[Ed. Tel.]
Letter from the Frontier.
Littl* Wichita, Clay Co., Texas, j
August i5th, I8til j
(Nearest Post Uffice Montague C. H )
Mr. Ccshiro:— Col. H McCulIoch's regiment
stationed along our frontier have suffered some
lately from Indians. Maj. Burleson, in command
here, is now in the Indian country with 3 iOor 400
hundred men, has been absent about three weeks
Since he left about 40 Indians attacked 10 men,
returning to a back station after escorting a train of
wagons to this post on, Red Biver; chasing them
nearly to their poBt, killing one outright and
wounding eight, some of tnem badly, and again
about a week after attacked a train of provision
wagons, following about a mile in the rear of Capt.
Barry's company—killing three men outright,
stripped and scalped two of them before Capt.
Barry got back to beat them off. He run thfem till
he and several of his command killed their horses<
and saw on a distant hill about 50 more Indians
whom he supposed intended to cut him off. They
are becoming very bold. There were four white
men seen with these Indians, and a very significant
fact is thst our men were killed by Minnie balls and
bullets instead of arrows. They are thought to be
Kioways and Comanches, and are well mounted
and^rmed and outstrip ou r rangers in the racing-
do far, bat one Indian killed to four white men.
They have also killed and scalped Mr. Courtney's
son, near Fort Cobb, almost in sight of 300 men.
Tbe little boy was coming from a spring; they
rushed on him, one of them seizing j(rkcd him up
before him on his horse, gashed him, took of his
scalp, and threw down the body without checking
the speed of his horse. Mr. Courtney run out with
his gun and killed one—a Kioicay. It is thought
these Indians have besn armed and sent in from
Kansas. Without ample protection our frontier
will have to recede several counties back. Impress
this on the authorities. Very truly,
BEN HUBERT.
JfagT* We had the pleasure yesterday of
meeting Lieut. T. P. Ochiltree,aide-de-camp
of Gen. Sibley, on his way to Richmond.
He informs us that the cngade already
consists of 33 full companies. We are
gratified to learn from him that our friend
and fellow-citizen, Col. James Rei'y, is
Senior Colonel of the Brigade, and Col.
Tom. Green is Colonel of the second Regi-
ment. Col. Reily, also informs us in a
private letter, that he is rapidly bringiog
his regiment to an effective organization.
He would have been gratified t« have had
Harris county represented in the Brigade
We can assure him that however agreeable
it would be to us to see a company from
Harris county under so worthy an officer,
we are proud thift our city and county are
already so well represented there. Col.
Reilj will winlaure'.s in this war and we
shall be glad of it. No more worthy officer
or gentleman has gone into the serf ice.
The Houston Telegraph has now the
largest circulation of any paper in the §tate
of Texas. It gives as much reading matter
as any other two papers in the State. Tlje
Tri-Weekly Telegraph has a larger circula-
tion than all the other Tri-Weeklies and Dai-
lies in the State put together. The Telegraph
pays more for correspondence and news than
any other two papers in the State. We make
these statements for public information. amP;
not for the purpose of boasting.
pSf The fare from Houston to New Or- !
leans is thirty dollars. The time, at pres-
ent, is about sixty hours.
I'roclnrantion by the President.
Whereas, The Congress of the Confederate
States of America, did, by an act. approved on the
8th day of August, 1861, entitled " An Act respecting
Alien "Enemies," mate provision that, proclamation
should be issued by the President in relation te alien
enemies, and in conformity with the provisions of
said Act:
Now, therefore, I, jefferson Davis, President
of the Confederate States of America, do issue this,
my Proclamation; and I do hereby warn and re-
quire every male citizen of the United States, of the
age of fourteen years and upwards, now within the
Confederate States, and adhering to the Government
of the United States, and acknowledging the author-
ity of the same, and not being a citizen of the Con-
federate States, to depart from the Confederate States
within forty days from the date of this Proclamation.
And I do warn* all persons above described, who
shall remain within the Confederate States alter the
expiration of said period of forty days, that they will
be treated as alien enemies: Pr:n:idrd. hoiqever_
That this proclamation shall not b? considered as ao-
plicable, during the existing war, to citizens of the
United States residing within the.Confederate States
with intent to become citizens thereof, and who shall
make a declaration of such intention in due form, ac-
knowledging the authority of this Government; nor
shall this proclamation be considered as extending to
the citizens of the States of Delaware, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri, the District of Columbia, the
Territories of Arizona and New-Afqxico, and the In-
dian Territory, South of Kansas, who snail not~be
chargeable with actual hostility or other crime against
the public safety, and who shall acknowledge the au-
thority of the Government ot the Confederate
States.
And I do further oroclaim and make known that
I have established the rules and regulations here-
to annexed, in accordance with the provisions of
said law.
Given und*r my hand, and.the seal of the Con
federate Stites of America at the city of Rich-
mond, on this 14ih day of August, A D. 1861.
By the President,
ISitali Jefferson Davis.
R. M. Hunter, Secretary of State.
regulations respecting alien enkmies.
The following regulations are hereby establish-
ed respecting alien enemies, under the provisions
of an act approved 8th August, 1861, entitl|fl 4iAn
Act respecting Al en Enemies."
1. Immediately after the expirstion of the
term of torty days frcm the date of the foregoing
proclamation, it shall be ihe duty of vhe several
District Attorneys, Marshals, and other officers of
the Confederate States to mike complaint against
any aliens of alien enemies coming within the
purvirw of the actaforesaid, to ?he end that the
Beveral Courts or the Confederate States, and of
each StHte having jurisdiction, may order the re-
moval of such aliens or alien enemies beyond the
territory of the Confederate States, or their res-
traint and confinement, according to the terms of
said law.
2. The Marshals of the Confederate States are
hereby directed to apprehend all aliens against whom
complaint may be made under said law, and to hold
them in strict custody until tbe final order of the
Court, taking special care that such aliens obtain no
information that could possibly be made useful to the
enemy.
3. Whenever the removal of any alien beyond the
limits of the Confederate States is ordered by any
competent authority, under the provisions of the
said law, the Marshal shall proceed to execute the or-
der in person, or by deputy, or other discreet person,
in such manner as to prevent the alien so removed
from obtaining any information that could be used
to the prejudice of the Confederate States.
4. Any alien who shall return to these States dur-
ing the war, after having been removed therefrom
under the provisions of said law, shall be regarded
mid tieated-as an alien enemy, and, if made prisoner,
shall be at once delivered over to the nearest military
authority, to be dealt with as a spy or as a prisoner
of war, aa the case may require.
A ST KONG DOCUMENT.
It will be remembered that after the
battle of Manassas it was made to appear
that Gen. Scott was forced iota,the battle
by Lincoln and his Cabinet, who, in turn,
were forced by public opinion, aroused by
the Washington correspondent of the New
York Tribune. It is now made public that
Fitz Henry Warren, a leading Iowa Black
Republican, was the author of the letters.
He has come out in a card acknowledging
the authorship, which card was refused in-
sertion in the Tribune, since it has changed
its policy. We copy a portion of the
card.
"I was not long here before I saw that
under this appearance of doiog, nothing
was being done. There was no order and
no system. Troops came, and marched in
review before the President, and went sup-
perless to bed. They were stowed away
in public buildings and private halis, with
no regard to health oi> the modified com-
fort of a soldier's life. They were neither
instructed in the art of war nor made to
understand the discipline of tbe camp.
Week after week no provisions were made
•ansportation or for the material
Arms were pressingly wanted,
s were bought, nor, so far as I
, were efforts made to buy them
sre offered in uncounted thon-
refused. Next to getting an
ring the acceptance of a regi-
i highest eflort of strategic
domatie capacity.
. spent more hours in walking
Tom the War Department, and
there to urge the requisition of
nts, than I have in writing letters,
■days and weeks I spent my strength
jught. I asked, over and over again,
why temporary hospitals were not erected
fo- the care of the wounded, as we must
h j them, but without reply. Even then,
the infirmary, so called, was filled with
the sick; and some of those who would
have been now living, if left to the sun
shine and dew, are in their graves from
tbis walied pest-house. Not tSfc boards
have been nailed together, unless since
this battle, to shelter these unfortunates.
Some of the saddest recitals of these sad
dest of days have been those of maimed
men who had to bide the peltings of the
pitiless •storm of Monday, untended and
uncovered. I pray God to spare me; in
His mercy, any repetition of the humilia-
tion and shame, and the grief and indig-
nation, of the last five days.
"I cannot enter into details of the last
two months. But what shall I say of sen-
ding twenty-five thousand men into the
tnassacre of Bull Run ? Whose conscience
doos this blood incarnadine ? No one knew
the force or the position. There was no
reconnoisance. Men marched into bloody
graves as they walked into the doors of the
homestead.^. Batteries blazed out at their
feet of which none but the enemy had tbe
slightest knowledge. Cannon volleyed and .
thondtred from uuder tbe foliage of the
forest into which soldiers were ruthlessly
marched, where lio messenger should have
been sent, except shot and shell. Within
thirty mile3 of Washington the officer and
private braced up nature for close encoun-
ter, with ship bread and water. One half
of the men engaged had nothing to eat
for supper the night previous. Many of
them marched at double quick for ten
miles, and were under fire for hour after
hour, so exhausted by hunger that they
could.bardiy stand, and so parched with
thirst that their tongues could hardly be
kept in their mouths. .Nay, individuals
whose words cannot be doubted, saw many
lolling like dogs. Artillery horses, too,
were so weak from want of forage, they
would not be beatan into a trot. Do you
wish more ot this damning testimony to
imbeciliiy ? If you do, you can have it.
"Now, I am expected to know all this,
and say notsing. I must be stopped for
continuing to tell the truth because the
World abuses, and a grass fed clergyman
writes a remonstrance. Where is the edi-
tor of the World, and what is he doing?
The terrestrial globe is wide enough for
him and me, and he can rail until his
tongue is as swollen as the soldiers' whom
the men thpt he praisfe sent into tbe wind-
ing Sheet and the burial rites of a brute."
From the Richmond Examiner, Au?, 16tb.
The fol'owing private letter we take the
liberty of publishiug, hoping that it may
prove of interest to the community.
The general substance of the missile
will.testity the locality from which it was
written:
"Neae Cevterville, Aug. 14.—Being
delayed by a heavy sliower, I did not reach
my camp until Saiurday. The wagon con-
taining my baggage was upset in Bull's
Run, and bat for the vigilance of a mem-,
ber of the let Va. regiment, I should have
been to-day without a clean outfit. As it
was, my blanket was stolen by one of the
myriads of worthless prowlers who infest
the neighborhood of Manassas. The tenis
of Col. Peudleton's canrp correspond pre-
cisely to the representations we received
in Richmond, except in these lew immate-
rial particulars—lhat they are of very bad
quality, of very bad shape and distress-
ingly IVw in number."
In a postscript of the above letter, we
find the following, which, we lh:nk, will
be of interest to every one in the commu-
nity. It may be well for us to state that
the writer of this letter is a young gentle-
man of uncommon intelligence. This is
the postscript:
"Activity prevails around us in every
direction. Regiment alter regiment has
pasted us, leaving us entirely in the rear.
The men of our brigade do not know
what to make of it. Whenever a chink-
hole of probability appears in the future,
I shall immediately write you all the facts
that are obtainable. Yours, &c.
Rowdyism in Baltimore.
HONOR TO TILE BRAVE.
From Washington Republican, (Lincoln Organ.)
Mr. Cox, of O-iio, trapped the Republi-
can members of Congress -handsomely, in
inducing-them to adopt his resolutions ap-
proving the conduct of the army, without
observing that, among much that was cor-
rect in thought and expression, there was
also one averment which amounts to a con-
demnation of the Pres'dent and of the man-
agement of the war in a vital point. We
refer to that part of the resolution which
affirms that victory was snatched from us
at the battle of July 21, by "overwhelm-
ing numbtrs." If this is tifll^the Presi-
dent ought to be impeached and General
Scott ought to be dismissed from his office
without a single day's delay. There can
be no excuse for Mr. Lincoln, if he has
allowed himself to be "overwhelmed" by
"numbers," within twenty-five miles of the
Capital, in the fourth month of the war,
and with unlimited power of assembling
troops here. Nor can there be any ex-
cuse for Gen. Scott, if b? ordered tbe ar-
my to attack "overwhelming numbers,"
wnen reinforcements were so easily to be
had.
But the truth is, the President and the
Lieutenant General are not justly amena-
ble to the censure so artfully wrapped up
io the phtaseology of Mr. Cox's resolu-
tions. Great exaggerations of the entiny's
numbers, commanded credcnce in the first'
few d*ys after the battle, but it is now
known that, numerically, we were at least
equal to them, looking eiiher to the troops
actually engaged or to those held in re-
serve.
After this, what becomes of that part of
McDowell's report, where he says our for-
ces were greatly superior in numbers ?
Fhom Manassas.—The Picayune's cor-
respondent writes as follows, under date of
the l°2th :
The greater part of the army has been
daily moving forward beyond the Run, to
a couniry lar betier supplied with forage
and water. These movements were
such as the plans of the campaign demand-
ed, so that two very important objects have
been attained by tbe advance—the im-
proved healtn of the army and pressure of
the enemy into closer quarters.
Notwithstanding the extreme hot
weather, indeed,eve'ything is in a better
condition than before the. late engage-
ments. The two afiairs of the 18th and
21st ult. have done much for us. in the way
of improving our discipline and perfecting
our organization, as it did for the demor-
alization of the .enemy. The stern reali-
ties of war were, on those glorious but
bloody days, brought home to each and
all of lis personally, and the necessities of
its iron rule are now more clearly seen
and confessed. Tbe men are, in conse-
quence, more obedient to discipline ^ or-
ders are belter obeyed ; the many hard-
ships of the camp are more cheerfully sub-
mitied to ; our army of volunteers was,
indeed, by those two engagements, conver-
ted into an army of veterans, submi sive
to every rule, discomfort and necessity of
war. Ten weeks of diligent drill and two
battles, fought snd won by the patriotism
of the South, have given to General Beau
r gard an army of which Napoleon would
hav« been proud.
Except the changes alluded to, which
are consequently going on, the army is at
present in a quiet state. There is constant
skirmishes all along the line of the Upper
Potomac, especially at Leesburg, as be-
fore tbe battle; but at Falls Church op-
posite our centre, and on the railroad which
runs through our righl, there is nothing
doing. Latest reports from Falls Church
say the enemy are aga:n moving in that
direction, but they are not credited. At
Alexandria and Arlington Heights they
are as still as death, as also ail along the
Lower Poiomac so far as our lines extend.
And on tbe Upper Poiomac, I imagine,
their activity is only the result of a change
of commanders. Like all "politician"
generals, Banks is reported to be some-
what fussy, and no doubt moves his army
daily, up and down the other side of the
river, for want of something better to do.
. TEXAS ITEMS.
The Hempstead Courier urges the claims
of W. L. Yancey to the Vice-Presidency.
The Centreville Times makes mention
of Mr. F. Sartani, an Italian from Tus-
cany, who has gone into wine making in
Leon County, to some extent. We trust
he will succeed. If he beats Gouvea's
Port, he will need no bush over his door.
The Kauffman Democrat says that Cel
Stone's regiment is full, and will be at
once mustered into service.
The Democrat says that an abundance
of rain ha3 fallen there. The ground is
perfectly saturate 1.
The Huntsville Item says :
We understand it is seriously contem-
plated to bring in a bill al the next sass-ion
of our legislature, changing the name of
Col. Terry* to Col. Terror ! He struck
such sucli a feeling of dread into the minds i ti.. h- v: . . , , „
, . i. „ *• .i i i -* "he Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
and bouies 01 the LiocolmteH, thut they Exchange says Mr Faulkner, upon being arrested,
bad not recovered sufficiently lo act like was thrown into the common Jill, and confined in
men.at Mana s f. What wiih Ben. McCul- ' a ,fluh-v cell, full of vermin, without even straw t«.
i u -j v | tr .. , , sleep upon. He was detained in tb*« loathsome jail
lOCu aD(l t tank terry, the xankees have a ; for two or three days before h*r was removed- A
hard row to hoe. I Republican writer from Washington saja he was
: treated thus shamefully in retaliation for the im
Tbe Item says that the ranging compan- ' P'isonment of Arnold Harris and the felio.v >la-
ies in Walker couniy were much disap- ! D,lta' •
found there was no' Terry's regiment commences mov-
SQJ- Capt. John A. Wharton, of Bra-
zoria, arrived here Monday, with his Com-
pany, the Archer Grays, for Terry's Regi-
ment. This is a noble company of young
men and they will make their old county
proud of them we doubt not, when they
get to the seat of war. Their Captain is
a gallant officer, and we'l Worthy to com-
mand so splendid a company.
8©" Tbe Picayune of the 21st publishes
some private letters from Arnold Harris,
which go far to show that he is not the
traitor he was represented as being. The
Picayune looks for his telease.
Insult to Hon. John C. Hrccklnriijce.
The following is the account of Ihe dis-
graceful scenes in Baltimore, on the occa-
sion of Mr. Breckinridge's vi^it to tliat
city, telegraphed to the New York papers:
Baltimore, Ang. 9—Midnight —Messrs.
Breckinridge and Valiandieham partook of
a grand dinner at the Eutaw House, this
eveniug, given them by tbe Baltimore Se-
cessionists, and at 11 P. M. they were ser-
enaded by the band of the Baltimore
Blues.
M*. Breckinridge is now endeavoriug to
speak in response to tbe calls of his friends,
but is constantly interrupted by cheers for
Crittenden, Scott, and the Kentucky elec-
tion. There are several thousand persons
present, a majority of whom are Union
men. They call on the band for the Star
Spang'ed Banner. Y'ankee Doodle, &c., but
can get nothing from them but the Mar-,
seilles Hjmn, and Dixie. All attempts to
quiet the row are met by cries of "Re-
member the 19th of April i Remember the
week of Terror!"
Mr. Breckinridge said that he desired to
speak for the poor and the weak, and not
for the rich and powerful. He was inter-
rupted by a powerful voice, With "You
He : you know you do."
Mr. Breckinridge inquired of those who
manifested a disposition not to hear him,
why they were present if they did not de-
sire to hear him 1 This Question was fol-
lowed by loud cheering aud counter hisses
A violent commotion was now observed
to take place among the crowd, and tbe
clubs of policemen were seen being applied
with vigor upon the neads of those who
were resistitg.
Mr. Breckinridge, speaking amid the din,
said that those who interrupted him with
opprobrious epithets and with hisses, were
poor fellows, who were tightening the de-
grading fetters which bound them.
The cheering was renewed, instantly fol-
lowed by a renewal of violent disturbance.
Mr. Breckinridge said, "Y'ou, poor fel-
lows, may hiss now, but your children will
bless me."
A Voice.—"Oh, go to South Carolina,
and be damned to you."
This was met by vehement chjpring, and
a rush was again made by the police upon
the crowd.
Mr. Breckinridge—If you do not in-
tend to allow me to*speak then disperse
the crowd. I did not. volunteer to address
you, remember. If I did not kuow that
tbe squad of i len dislurfcing this assem-
blage were no exponents of the sentiments
of the people of Baltimore,. I should des-
pair of your city. (Cheers for Jefferson
Davis and Gen. Scott.)
Amid frequent interruptions, the speaker
proceeded to say that since the time when
Constitutions had been designed as limits
to despotic power, nothing so outrageous
as the acis of the Administraiion had ever
occurred. Liberty, he said, existed beforo
ihe Constitution was formed, and whenever
the issue was presented between that on
the one hand and a mere form of govern-
ment on tie other, the forms would perish,
but the principles would survive. (Hisses,
groans and cheers.)
Me. Breckinridge—I feel personally
responsible for the poor fellows so rudely
treated. I grieve to think any one should
be hurt on my account.'
Cries of " go on," and cheers for Jeff.,
Davis and the Southern Confederacy.
Mr. Breckinridge—It is evident that
the disturbers are few in number, as they
fear to face me. Do I speak the truth?
The inquiry was met by a renewal of
epithets directed against the speaker.
Voices.—Oh, never mind, they are just
from the jail and alms-house. It is only
the Dodge police, &c. .
This was replied to with "You had us
on the 19th April, now we've got you."
Mr. Bteckiuridge. after several vain ap-
peals to those whom he called " the squad
of men on the right," to desist from their
disorderly conduct, said: "I have atten-
tively watched the faces of those around
me to-night, and I feel bound to say that
this disturbance has been occasioned by a
handfull of men carrying clubs, and wear-
ing brass badges."
Voices—" They are the Dodge police—
damn them!"
Mr. Breckinridge, am:d incessant cheers
for himself, Jeff. Davis, and counter hiss-
es, said: "Here, as in the Senate, I will
enter my protest against the usurpations
of this Administration. He trusted in God
that the day was near .at hand when the
evil career of these bad men would receive
a summary check."
Here the yells, groans, and hisses be-
came so deafening, that Mr. Breckinridge
retired, and the multitude began to dis-
perse.
Mr. Va'landigham was called for, but
had disappeared. [After Mr. Breckin-
ridge's experience,. Mr. Vallandigtiam
deemed it useless to attempt - to adJress
the crowd.—Ed.~\
About twenty persons were taken to Ihe
station house, charged wit.:i acts of vio-
lence in endeavoring to resist the disturb-
ers of tbe meeting, who, undou'.tedly,
had the sympathy and countenance of the
police with them.
f
Stgar Land, 17th Aug., 1861.
HIk. Editoy :—On the 0th August, 18G1.
our fiiend and neighbor. Col. B. F. Terry,
reached heme from the battle field of Man-
assas, anu being desirous of gwing a slight
manifcsialioB of our personal regard for
Col. Terry, and the estimation in which we
hold the gallant and dying deeds perform-
ed by him upon that immortal-field. The
following note was addressed to Col. Terry.
alkkr s Station, 1
August 6, 1S61. /
Colonel B. F. Terry :
We, the undersigned, your neighbors
and friends, wishing to show our high ap-
preciation of the chivalry and heroic
deeds performed by you in the recent vic-
torious battle in Virginia, in defence of
Souihern rights and Southern institutions,
propose to give you a dinner, at sach time
and place as best suit your convenience.
Y'our friends,
J. R. TETERS,
0. W. BUCKLEY",
PAT PERRY.
HENRY DUNLEYY.
W.\l. FREEMAN, JU,
and many others.
To which, the following reply was re-
ceived :
Sugar Land,
August 12, 1861.
Mesfrs. J. S, Peters, C. IT. Buckley, Pat
Perry, Henry Dunlevy, Wm. Freeman, and
others:
Gentlemen :—Your kind and valued let-
ter of the oth iftst., inviting me to partake
of a dinner, is received.
It is gratifying to know that my efforts
to serve my country—humble and unim-
portant as they were—meet the approval
of my friends and neighbors
While I would gladly av.oid any demon-
strations of this kiodj calculated to mis-
lead you as to the extent of my services,
(I was onlif one among many thousand
ready and anxious to serve our beloved
South) yet I cannot deny myself the pleas-
ure of meeting my friends on this occasiom
and wiil join you any day this week you
may appoint, and at such place as best
suit your convenience.
Y'our friend,
B. F.' TERRY.
Upon the reception of this note the
neighbors all joined and got np to-day a
splendid barbecue, to which came all the
ladies asd gentlemen of the neighborhood
and many from a distance.
It being the regular drill day of Capt.
C. W. Buckley's Home Guard, the first
thing in order was the exercise of the c.m-
pany. Soon as the drill was over, by re-
quest, Judge C. W. Buckley delivered an
address, upon the causes of the present
sfcaggle, and our glorious victory at Man-
assas, iad dwelt particularly upon the gal-
lantry'dr Col. Terry on that memorable oc-
casion. The Speaker called upon tbe young
men to witness the reception that awaited
the return of our chivalrous soldiers from
the war, and urged them to respond to the
call oi their country with alacrity, and
never fo be found laggards, &c. The ad-
dress was well received by the ladies and
genilemen. ^
After the address, all partook of a sump-
tuous dinner, prepafed under the superin-
tendence of H. Dunlevy, Esq., a good ca-
terer. The day's entgrtainment was conclud-
ed with a dance, in which all who felt in-
clined joihed; and, in good season, afier
the most agreeable, harmonious and pleas-
ant days enjoyment I ever witnessed, each
and every one tended his way home a
happier and better mortfcl.
• _ SUGAR LAND.
PROCLAMATION
To the .People of Texas.
From Brownsville Flag, Aug. 22.
Very Important from Mexico.
Last week we published a meagre ac-
count of the withdrawal of the French,
English and Spanish Ministers from Mex-
ico, and of the consequent suspension of
diplomatic relations between the four
countries. The matter is kept profound-
ly quiet by the Mexican press, but from
what we have learned from private sources
we understand the difficulty to have
resolved itself into the following form.
The retiring Ministers left for Vera Cruz,
and immediately gave orders to the naval
squadrons of their different governments
to concentrate at that place and at some
point on the Pacific side, when it is de-
signed to seize all the Mexican custom-
houses and appoint officers to conduct
them for the different nations claim-
ing debts from Mexico. Under the
stipulation entered into between Captain
Dunlop of the British Navy, and the Con-
stitute nal governmt-nt of Yerp Cruz,
Great Britain is entitled to a certain per
cent, of the revenue derived from customs
at Vera Cruz and Tampico, and it is in-
tended now to apply this arrangement to
all the ports of Mexico. Iiis not intend-
ed that Mexico shall have more than thir-
ty per cent., we believe of revenues, which
are to be collected and managed by
European officers.
G^n. Ortega, whom we noticed last week
as being on the march af«er Marquez, is
reported as having come up with his oppo-
nent near Cuernavaca, an J to have beat
him in a pitched battle. We doubt the truth
of the report however.
Rumor says that 3000 Federal, or rather
United States troops have been landed at.
San Bias, or at some other point on tbe
Pacific coast of Mexico, lor the purpose
of marching across the country towards
Tucson, and forming a junction with the
troops in New Arizona and Mexico, and
theu enteriog Texas by way of El Paso.
If such is the case, they will probably be
surprised to learn that their friends have
been captured, and that they will have to
meet 2. strong Texas force instead of a
strong body of Federal friends.
The election in the State of Tamaulipas
for Governor, having resulted, as the
friends of Serna aver, in their favor, it is
publicly announced that a small revolution
wiil have to occur before Mr. Serna can
reap the fru«s of his victory. We know
nothing of this matter more than we are
told, which is that Gen. Garcia says he
does not intend to allow the successful
party to take office. Gen. Garcia has a
btrong force to back him, and it is probable
that he may keep his friends in power.
Gen. Saas, an old retired Mexican officer,
has been in Matamoros the past week, and
it is thought that he is havipg a hand in
the row which is brewing in Tamaulipas.
Items from Mesilla.
We have the Times of the 17th, from
which we take the following :
The U. S. forces are reporled to be con-
centrating at Fort Craig, iu large num-
bers. Four companies were t.o arrive
there on the 14th inst. The Fort was be-
ing fortified.
One hundred men left Fort Fillmore on
the 17th inst., on a scout iu the direction
of Fort Craig.
Lieut. Co™Baylor left on the 11th for
Richmond, Virginia, via San Antouio. lie
has been tendered by Geu. A. S. John
son, a position in his staff, which we are
informed he will Drobably accept. Ihe
Col. wil! carry with him, wherever lie may
go tbe high regard and well wishes uf the
people of Arizona.
Major Edwin Waller is lelt iu command
of the troops in Arizona, and ex-officio
Governor, lie has delegated his civil func-
tions to Samuel S. Jones. Major Waller
is deservedly very popular in the territory.
FAX-MN house.
THIS old E-tablbhrd FIouso having been temjwiTiTv
closed for reralrs. and bavin- been
Thoroughly Itfiiovatfd,
ihe prupr!* torshlp ot th'-- under
solicits the |.a*ron«Ke offo*
JAS. W. SCOTT
wtwly
Whebeas, A requisition has been received
from Ihe Secretary of War of the Confed-
erate Stales to the allowing -effect:
"Your Excellency will receive, for the
war, two thousand men, by independent
companies, each company to be composed
of one Captain, one 1st Lieutenant, two
2d Lieutenants, four Sergeants, lour Cor-
porals, two Musicians, and from sixty-lour
to-one hundred privates. For tbis pui-
pose yon are authorized to organize two
camps of instruction, at accessible points,
where yott will ort^er the companies to
rendezvous, and where they will be mus-
tered into service, by companies. These
camps will be under the control of this De-
partment, and the Piesident will assign
competent officers to take charge of th;m,
the object being to drill and discipline the
men. From time to time the President
will organize these companies into battal-
ions, or regiments, as he may prefer, and
will appoiut the field officers aud the staff.
It will not be a pre-requisite in accepting
these companies, that they shall come
armed."
Now, therefore, I, EDWARD CLARK,
Governor of Texas, do hereby call upon
th% people of this State to organize them-
selves into companies, for the purpose of
complying with the above requisition.
You require no appeal to animate your
patriotism. You know that you must be
drilled, before you will be prepared to meet
a well disciplined enemy. You know your
Government calls upon you. Then, go en-
ergetically to work, and form companies
in accord nice with the preceding instruc-
tions, and report them promptly lo the
Adjutant General. As soon as the compa-
nies are reported, they will be ordered to
rendezvous at a healihy and sccessible
point, where they will be mustered into
service, and dulled until tbey are fitted to
act their part in the great battles that are
yet to come. .
And, whereas, an addifional requisition
has been made upon me by the General
ccmmanding ihe Department of Texas, for
ten companies of Infantry, to be employed
on the lower Rio Grande, and for four com-
panies of Artillery, for the defence of our
sea coast, I further urge upon you to or-
ganize, without delay, and report for this
service.
Its terms are the same with the Confed-
erate service, above staled. Those com-
panies which require arms and clothing,
will receive them at San Antonio. These
troops are designed for the defence of our
own soil, and should be reported to the
Adjutant General with the utmost alac-
rity.
The Executive again invokes you, through-
out the State, to organize into companies,
and to offei your services to your country.
You are now engaged in a struggle for your
liberty. Of its propitious termination,
there can be no doubt.; but in order to
make the contest decisive, and of short
duration, it is necessary that ypur most
powerful energies should be called forth.
Then should every man be up and doing.
If you want a speedy peace, you must
prepare to conquer it.
Gfven under my hand and Ihe Great Seal
of the State, at the City of Aus-
tin, this 26th day of August, A. D.
Ihtji, in the year of the independence oi
Texas, tha twenty-sixth, and of ilie Con-
federate States of America, the first.
By the Governor:
EDWARD CLARK.
Bikd Holland, Secretary of State.
Fro in Davis Goarus.
JTDCE J. H. DRU.
Judge Bell of the Supreme Court, made
a speech in Brazoria the other day, which
is published in a supplement to the Gal-
veston News. We regret that we have not
space to copy it entire. We give the con-
cluding portion, and we have no doubt it
will be read by every one with gratifica-
tion. Judge Bell it is well known was op-
posed to secession, and opposed to the
convention. He, however, submitted to ths
inajoiity, and a? an officer of the State,
took the oath of allegiance.
Here is what he says: *
I sincerely hepe tb*t we may never have
to mourn over the referse of our arms; but
it would be k miracle, if is a great con-
test with twenty-millions of people, we
should meet with no disasters in the field.
Lei us make up our minds then, liow that
the irrevocable step has been taken, to de-
vote ourselves without any manner of re-
servation to the support of our Govern-
ment, rejoicing in her success, and und s-
mayed when reverses shall come. It is
not in the career of victory that a people
show themselves to be truly great. It is
when gloom and disaster come upon them.
Look upon Rome for an example. She en-
joyed a long career of success, but she
never appeared so great as when pressed
to the last extremiiy by her gr^at rival,
Carthage. It was when Hannibal had cross*
ed over from Africa into Europe wlth'fhat
•great army which had been disciplined for
years for the express purpose of breaking
the power of Rome—it was when he had
pas?ed the Alps and descended with that
terrible army upon the plain; of Haly—
after he had destroyed one Consular srtny
ou the banks of. the Trebia, and another
by the Lake Thrasymenus, and slain sev-
enty thousand Romans on tbe field of Canse
—it was alter all this, that the Roman
Senate roused themselvrs to the display of
the True heroic spirit, decreed thai they
would not despair of tbe Republic, and
voted'thanks to ihe Consul who had lost
the most disastrous battle in the Roman
annals, because like a gallant soldier as
he w b, he had taved all that could be
saved of the wreck of the army.
When did Athens appear greater than
at any other period in her long and illus-
trious career ? It was not when she was
pursuing the path of easy conquest. It
was when the armies of Persia covered
all her shores, aed when Pereian ships
whitened all her sea«—it was then lhat
the valor of Miltiades, the constancy of
Aristides, aud ihe genius of Tbemistocles
saved their beloved country from the ter-
rible danger that seemed about to over-
whelm her; drove the invader from her
soil; and inscribed on the page of her his-
tory the imperishable names of Marathon
and Salamfi. If, in the Providence of God,
disaster shall come upon these Confeder-
ate States, let her sons emulate the exam-
ple of Rome and Athens, and let their de-
votion be most conspicuous when the ne-
cessities of the country arc greatest. The
Spartan who went frrth to batlle and re-
turned victorious, was esteemed fortunate;
but if he returned wounded from the field,
he was estet-med still more fortunate; and
he was esteemed most fortunate of all who
lost his lite in the defence.of bis country.
So let it be with.us. I have read that there
was in the army of Napoleon Bonaparte, a
French soldier, who was a descendcnt of
the celebrated Marshal Turenne. It was
this man s ambition ttibe the bravest gren-
adier in the French army, and it was his
pride to refuse all promotion, which was
repeatedly pressed upon him. He became
renowned for deeds of heroisiA, and won
by the general consent of his comrades
the appellation of "the first of the gren-
adiers." He was killed inone ofthe great
battles of the empire. When the army was
got together, after the batlle, and the roll
of his company vvas called, at the sound
of his name, an oid moustache responded,
"dead on the field of honor."—The officer
ordered that the gallant soldier's name
should be retained on the roll of the com-
pany, and regularly called as during his
lifetime, and it was made the duty of a
sergeant or corporal, whenever the name
was called, to respond, "dead on the field
of honor." Let the sons of the South
catch this high heroic Spirit, ani esteem
it the happiest fortune that can befall
them, to.lay down their lives, if need be,
ou some field of honor, in defence of their
country's liberty.
I will make but one other remark, and
that is, to invite attention to the impor
tance of maintaining the civil government
of the couiitry in its efficiency. Let the
laws be respected and leiprivate rights be
heldsacied. Let us look to the govern-
ment as the instrumentality by which tbe
liberties of tbe people are to be pteserved.
Nothing great can be accomplished
through individual and divided efforfg.
Let us look to the civil government as the
source of authority. Let the people clothe
it wiih power and arm it with means and
make it responsible for the exercise of its
powers-and the use of the means which
are placed at its disposal. If tbis be done,
the government will respond lo the wants
of the people, and the great struggle in
which we are engaged, will be carried on
io a successful and honorable result. But
if we suffer ourselves to forget that regu
lated liberty is the boon for which we are
fighting, and permit our civil government
to float, carelessly along on the waves of
war an.i revolution, without feeling its
respoirtibiHty to the people, we will find
ourse'vs at the end of the war, under
government not worth the sacrifices which
have been made, and the blood that has
been shed.
These views lead me fo conclude as
began, by declaring that in my judgment
it is the duty of the Southern people to
forget past differences of opinion, and to
unite in the hearty support oft he Govern-
meni in tbe prosecution of the war in
which we are engaged. For one, I do not
wish, because I have differed from the ma-
jority, to b.e deprived of the privilege of
testifying my devotion to my country by
any service that I can render. I am wil-
ling to give to the utmost of my ability, to
meet the wants of the Government. I am
willing to serve in a civil capacity, or if
need be, to take my place in the r£nks as
a common soldier. Iam not in the habit,
as you will a!l allow, of boasting. I am
not a man of blood or of strife; because,
although my walk has been devious, I have
for some years endeavored to regulate my
life in accordance with the precepts of
that philosophy which leacheB us, as far
as may be possible, to live peaceably with
all men. But when I heard the report
which reached this place yesterday eve-
ning, lhat four Tessels-of-war had reached
Galveston and were firing upon the city,
I could hardly repress a thrill of joy tbat
an opportuniny might be offered to me to-
day or to-morrow, to meet the invader of
my State, on the sand beach in front of
that beautiful cttv, and perhaps to wash
out wiih my heart's best blood any suspi-
cion which may exist, if any does exist,
of my fidelity to the cause of Southern
Independence. This is the feeling which
animates my bosom, whether my old
friends believe it or not. 1 am willing to
sacrifice my life at any moment in the de-
fence of Texas, or in any quarrel which
she makes her own : ani I doubt not that
every one ot her sons will be found ready
to do likewise. If so, we can never be con-
quered.
NEW ADVERT1
,=
McClelland
db.it
Fine
H notv oi««. 1
| signed, who respectfully
a|d y '6'
pointed when thpy lound there was
room for them in Terry's regii ent.
i ing next week.
RUNT.—A comfortabe d well I • g—one block
4 f.-om M«ln htreet, and convenient toJht* I'Ualnea*
j ortion of the«. I«y, II E.N RY SAMPSON & CO
mg Ito
Galveston", Aug. 28lb, 18G1.
Rev. Messrs. Auyusiin Dc Aasti and Felix:
Gbxtlbmes :—We have been empowered
by the members of the "Davis Guards" to
return you our. thanks, for the interest you
have manifested in our behalf. You have
put yourselves to great inconvenience by
giving us the use of your house. You have
encouraged and cheered us through all our
difficulties You have proven your patriot-
ism to your adopted country by arousing a
military spirit among your fiocK. In a
word, you have done your duty as lovers
of liberty and justice. We hope that we
may seme day be able to manifest our
gratitude to you in a more tangible shape,
but till then accept our best wishes, and
be kind enough not to forget us in your
prayers. We hope that our connection
may not end here, but tbat you will, ai
your convenience occasionally visit us.
We remain, Rev. Fa'hirs, yours sin-
cerely. F. If. ODLUM. Capt. G. D.
K. W. DOWLIftG, 1st Lieut.
W. P. CUNNINGHAM, 2ddo.
p. W. HENXESSY, 2 do. Jr.
From liio Itivis l.uurds.
Oalvesiox, Ang. 28th, lsfit.
Ma. KdiT'>b:—Iu writing to yon oa yesterday, we
tnadveriaiitly nc.ilected t > mention the names of
several genilemen to whom tbe Davis Guards re In
d-.-tjted tor acts of kindness and iiberaltly in prep&rinK
f ir tbe service of our country. We therefore begti
mention the names ■ f Jt.hu Coltins, T W. Vhitnra-sh,
Col. A. M. Gentry and Gen. W. p. Rogers, as gentle
men lo whom we desire to tender oar thanks.
Respectfully,
MLMBERSOP THE DAVIS GUARDS,
Hutchins' New Building,
HOUSTON,
Fcpts.'ei,
ATTENTION!—CAVALRY.
IAM authorised by the Governor to ral e« <
I ny ot 0*r«lry for immediate wivlce, on
L-hftd, d' nog tee w.ir. un'e^ eooaer at.s.;h*rsed. and
invlttr persons « ho desire u> eit£*x«* hi the wm to
cull on n-e * I hQut d-lay. As moo astiw- Cotupanr
tsfullthrj win b* turiilaV-d wiili Clo'h'ng. Arms.
C-m;> Equip .ge, Hor*e.% and uaiifpoiiaT'on free of
icba ge io Galveston. £. KIO«i>AS
n« w«-ton. 4. It
DJSALKKS IU
FINE
CUT
BRUSHES,
TEXAS.
Xoiice
Stewart Mrs M A
ricklai j<1 MissJ
i.er Mm L C
Tacker Fuller
rner J C
Wrlaht r
Collection
IH CAN iren^rally make rollections in WH*'AT to the
upper country, at sue?, pric* as to dc-ltot
«fl«t article Of fl«mr lo Houston at Sc. Partle* way
6eitd daiius to me at Huisboro, Hflt Co. Vy romjni,-
.kI n8 lor cullerare tpn per cent. bu^il« 'R,*
will be confltiedtoth<>couriti> f.Gf illU,Navarro,
Johnson, Parker, Tarrant aud Dallas.
j it. T.Tuns
CLASSICAL,
-AN D-
Mathematical School,
PlantorsviUe, Grimes Co-. Texas.
sept 4,'CI wiwly JAMEj. Prtict p-1.
LIST OF LETTEKti,
JJrat*ranK in the foetoOUe at Houston,
ENGLISH,
> Sept. 1st, 1861.
Aid rich O C
Aoiott Jno
All is *n K F
Allen Ml-s F
Alien Mr* AM
Brown MLx F
Bsllig A
Bow a an LC
Brovn Mlas M
Bidden W A
B.-rry T A
Hrow nJ W
Brockley . as
Broduck Ch-s
Bl 'ssoni W
Baknr A
Btackly FT Q
By on> N T
Bac h*n*n W L
Brown Thos
Blake iy Jo
Blake W H
Bto\rn J F
Ban ilck Mrs L A Kellum S &
Bos«einood Jas Kyir- T M
Bowers J Lasdelonp C
Oassa'layWP Livingston Jno
* hapman Mrs F. Lawrence Lt J
Chapman Mls« E Line J O
CrawfrrdMrsN B Lunelln C A
C«ld*e<l J M
PelcbartW Reblfre Louis
Fenn O *en Bowaki W J
FredilcksW Rove B ¥
Green way Mrs M Howe Ml<£ T2
E Bekba dt E
GlidingsG A Sburaer J& ob
Gotzmaun Felix Mugleton Mrs £ A
GalilcberGG Smith Mrs*
Gildam Rev W H Swain J M
Graves Rev P Fcbln* V H
* l.*t Scoit C W
Ga dnerJu'la SellmanMrsM
HUon>ky Mrs F Shaw Sot
Heine H hnmmercJ S
liable G Sbnmacb^r M &
Jlar i n.mMlssA Sanders BB
Behe Eg.m Stewart Mis? T
Ho want Pryor SliTinws W J
* _ £jte]terMa Amui
&*re-traan Tbos
Sfaiier W
Sanderson Mr- E
Strickland MJv
Irven W L
Kyv§ T *1
Kolman L
KhbTM
Kirk Jno
*' otce J B
Caffey MrsJ
Cawler Msf E
Crawford Kd
Croler Dr
Choice J B
Dowdy Mr
lmrdln L
Beatorn J R
Dli kard Jno
Donoli >e Lewis
Demuth Ang
Dunn J
DaviaPM
Po wns Miss N
Dyer J
DemlcberL
Ellis Jno
Evans A
Fegline H
Force fl B
Fred ricks W m
Ferguson L C
Fox H
Fowler SS
Lord C
Lamb J J
McBiroy Mrs L
WcArthor G
Modinger T
Munger Mrs M
MassonH
Moore 8 A
Wor la*onC
Mvon Mrs CM
Morton Mr® M
McNelly M
M*rr J A *
McLin K W
Nard Ml«s L
Kettles Jerry
Nettles Wm
Nell Tbos
0-ote"s;de W
OttFil
Pal ry Jno
Parkins Jno
Ph-lps Wm
Bacieve Wrs
Ramond Miss M
WBH*
Wolford Miss 1
Walk Jo
WlMcox Jas
Walter*
Wickson Cymi
Willlam-son Mrs P
Wrivh'J P
Wile >x W H
Persons callias for the above letters win please «av
L. C ^RKAV. P. M.
thev «<iv rtls«'d
BAPTIST STATE CO*
nPrtE Baptist State Convention
A In the Baptist Cimrch !n fc x
clng gaturday before the fourth Sabbath in <
next. The und rsicne 1 have been appointed * t
mittee by the Huut viUe Baptist Cba-ch to t *
and apnoii
Some of the
delegates at Use 1
tie delegates and brethren, aud spootbt 1
ifllieC
. - .
M. li,. the Eutaw House, and at the house of the
during the Convention,
be found on the arrival of tbe
Pastor.
s pt a.
S G^ OVERTAX,
W. A. ARLStf,
li. M. WJLTKtHflL
A. M. BOWKN,
J F. RHODES,
B. w. wnoDes,
A. M. BAKbR.
* i
)I BSOLtTTIORT.
will attend to the aetilemect of th*-1 _
HENRY SAWPFON.
Houston, Sept 1, wtwlm BtSNJ. A. bOTTb.
Dressed Mobile Pine Lumber.
OA AOll Pensacola and Mobile Dressed
OU UUU Flooring and Celling,
grooved, superior ouaJty, for 6ale b!
aud
S PARSONS.
Lost, stolen or mi>l a id -
C««re e. Halt. January 15, !86t,1n favor cfCLfiT.
New hard * Co., f#r t«r toun-ired and seventv^tivedot-
lars, payable 6) duj> af er date, wfth interest
afW 6J da; s until p*fd. I be eby forwam all persons
f rum trading Tor said note as payment ha b^-n sic* ueu
■-ept -2 tw4t * C C. N ' WM4Bl
NEU HKItit HKL FKOUt
WMEHOySE
w. b. viKCSirr.
VIPfCENT
A OWENS.
LixcoLS'i Loan.—The Picaynne thus
explains tlie patriotic (I) offer of the North-
ern banks, lo take S150,000,OOOof Lincoln's
loan -
The banks of New York, Pbila Vphia
and Bo6ton are said to be willing io lend
the Government $150,000,000, ou certa.n
hard terms.
One of them is that the interest shall
commence immediately, and the loan to be
advanced in four quarterly paymeats da-
ring the year, the favored banks being
made depositors for the public money.
The effect of the first condition will be
to avoid the condition of the act which
limits the interest to seven per cent., and
forbids the negotiation for terms below
par. By slipuiating to draw the funds
only quarterly, the banks have an average
of half ihe loan on deposit during the
whole year, while'ihe Government pays
th m interest cn lie whole amount, say
$10,500,000.
The Government will therefore pay an t
average of 101 per cent, on all that it re-
ceives during the year. The banks w;ll
have the use in their business o $75,000,-
000, for which the. Government is paying
7 per' cent, interest. This may be called
borrowing at 7 per cent., Sbt under pw;
but put into figures, it is the allowing of
certain banks a bonus of $5,250,000 for
taking a 7 per cent, loan at par I I
Our old uncle must be hard up when he
consents to these term*, and the banks
uiust be very scary of their own solvency,
or lii.-', if^ihey do not snap up the bar-
gain.
(Successor, to Vincent k Flitter.) "
COTTON FACTORS
STORAGE. FORWARDING
And Commission Merchants,
Honaton. Tezai.
teg' Will receive and store, forward er
sell Cotton and other produce, agreeably
to order.
■^.Orders for Plantation supplies
promptly responded to, when accompanied
with Cash or Produce. den22. '60.ly
Mclihenny, Willis & Bro
(Successors to W. J. Hutchins, at bis Oid Stand)
Main Street, Houston, Texas
I WHOLESALE A RETAIL DEALERS IN
STAPLE 110 FA10Y1Y IBS
o 1 o t bin St
BATS & CAPS, BOOTS &
GROCERIES.
Plantation Supplies, Hardware,,
Iron and Steel, Castings, Nails,
Blacksmith Tools, Bugging & V.ope
WINDOW GLASS, OILS, k PAINTS,
LIME ANU CEMJiNT.
To w*lch we invite the attention of country
me chants and planters, who will find a *toecfc well
adap e<i to tnelr anis.
PS" Cotton 6ent to U6 for 6ale o'- sb"<pn,enf, win re
ceive our best attention, and liberal advance made on
the smne. J ■ 14 'y
w. l. macatez. i. o- st api old. 5 s. fc. h.carbuol.
Macatee, Stafford & Co,
(Successors to T. W. WMtmarsh*)
COTTON FACTORS
AND GENERAL
COUMIOS AND FORWARD®;
MER CH ,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Particular attent on srt'en to the Belline, Sh tr
pine and Storage of Cottcn, Wi Hides.ani %1? Ut
of County Produce. Notrayace on Ooitdc.
of County
sitoie 1 to ns for sale.
di«n«trb.
t rayase on Goiiao,
Mt_rehai_<Hse forwarded
l^lv s.
Wm ^
STUART'S CELEBRATED STO^IS
WANTED. LOST & FOUND
\\T ANTED—1Two ladle?, one having been en 3god!n
teaching dortKK tb< I st lrn \t-ars III Ahtba'n*.
Mlssl>s«ppi. ai.d lexas, wishes u situation a& teacher
either li a schofl or piivatt* fluuily.
The ctb«-r haii ha I Mfvernl yean, experience In the '
ma >i'£.-mctit of ilie Stewarue-s Dep«rt|neutof an In- f
-titute, and would like a similar a tuatiun; or wcu.d ,
take c arge ot a prl-aie f.imiiv.
Ihe best or reterem-ts itiven bv both ladles, and i
further itdoruiatioxi bi audre^inc
jttly 31w3«r '-EMPLOYMENT."
WavArlr" W#l"r r On t \ns.
aNT^DTO lilitK —A n«gru woman orvlil, f*r
a nurse, an.l to do lbcbt h.<use wurt—<>ne with-
out bustMtn I «>r ihildien.h'Jtiert, trnstyano tidy, n^ne
other need apply. Apply at Jhla office. July29.twlt
W
SPEAKS for Itself and is rapidly dfap&ri,
jtJia-< no superior—combines all c '
oi a Cooking Stove. For sale by
f.00F>*,
SPRKG
ISTEW
A\i) St'MMFB
BOY'S CLOTHtKG, ETC..
. Just Received, ;in i Belling Low for Cart *y -
s. n. MARKS
V«n AlstJTie"*Ho*, Main Btnwt, *
DEALER IN
Fine Clothing and Men's Furnishing Goods.
HATS. TRUNKS, «TC.
Honeton, Jnlj IS, ,,
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