[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH
July 1862 - December 1862
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Bleached Longcloths.
10,000 yds. Heavy 4 ¼ Bleached Longcloths, just received via the West
Indies, and for sale by
Henry Sampson.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Let
there be a grand rush to Perkins' Hall this evening, to witness the
performance of the Ethiopian Minstrels of Brown's Battalion.
The nett proceeds of the evening are to constitute in part a hospital
fund for the Battalion. We hope to see every seat occupied, there can be no better
way to celebrate the glorious Fourth of July.
Amusement and charity combined, let one and all be present.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Col.
Reily, of the 4th Texas Cavalry, wants 300 recruits for his regiment.
He also wants 800 shirts and pantaloons.
Some of our readers must help furnish them.
Get them ready at once, and advise him at San Antonio of the fact. This is now a veteran regiment.
It has distinguished itself in two battles and deserves the best
consideration of the country.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Perkins' Hall.
The Minstrels are Coming!!
The Ethiopian Minstrels of Brown's Battalion, will give a Grand Entertainment at Perkin's Hall,
This (Friday) Evening, July 4.
The proceeds of the evening are to constitute, in part, a hospital fund
for the Battalion.
Seats
reserved for ladies accompanied by gentlemen, if application is made before 5
P.M. on Friday.
Admission,
$1 00—Gallery 50 cents. Children
and servants half price.
Doors
open at 7, performance to commence at 8 o'clock, P.M.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Bastrop, July 2, 1862.
We had
a terrible conflagration here last night. The
destruction of property was immense.
Three
blocks were totally destroyed. The
fire originated in the store of Louis Eilers.
His clerk, a German lad, was burnt within the building.
The gun manufactory is destroyed. Fire
supposed to be accidental.
Enclosed
please find list of sufferers.
Yours respectfully,
Jno. B. Lubbock.
[list]
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
Donations.
Received at the C. S. General Hospital, Hempstead, for the month of June:
From
the Ladies' Aid Society of Courtney, several valuable gifts of butter, eggs and
chickens.
From
Messrs. L. H. Wood & Co., Houston, 18 doz. spoons and 3 doz. knives and
forks.
From
the Hempstead Aid Society, through Mr. N. W. Bush, an assortment of crockery,
tin ware, and domestics.
From
Ladies of Huntsville, a quantity of clothing, sheets, towels, pillows, pillow
cases, and twelve ½ bottles of blackberry wine.
From
Mrs. Col. L. W. Groce and other ladies of Hempstead, many welcome donations of
articles of diet and comfort for the sick soldiers.
Wm. R. Robinson,
Surgeon General Hospital.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Piedmont
Springs, Grimes Co., Texas, }
Nine miles from Central Railroad,
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July 4th, 1862.
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Readers
of the Telegraph.—Feeling much in need of rest, recreation and sulphur water,
that would be alkaline in its character, and contain 112 grains of solid matter
to the gallon, and yield free sulphuretted hydrogen and carbonic acid gases, the
same to consist of alkaline sulphurets, sulphates and muriates, of lime and
soda, together with smaller quantities of a salt of oxide of ion, I accepted the
generous invitation of Leander Cannon, Esq., the proprietor of the
"Piedmont Springs," and left Houston at 12 ½ P.M., the 2d inst., for
a few days.
The
cars made a quick trip to Navasota, but I held on to them and arrived there as
soon as they did, or at 5 P.M. Jumping
into an ambulance belonging to the proprietor aforesaid, I reached the Springs
at 7 P.M. Time on the route, seven
hours.
On
arriving we were welcomed by a magnificent landlady and her beautiful daughter.
Finding myself somewhat exhausted I took a drink of "sulphur,"
and retired to a comfortable room where I spent the night without seeing or
hearing a single flea or mosquito! I
deem this worthy of note, for I had supposed that no place in Texas was free
from these plunderers.
Next
morning, bright and early, I left my room in search of ore "sulphur."
Being alone, I walked a gallery about the length of Main Street, before I
found a place of descent. Down I
went one flight, and came to another gallery, which seemed longer than the
first. When I reached the third
seeing others below me, I hailed a servant and enquired how much lumber there
was in that house? He said there was ordinarily 600,000 feet, and that the walls
of stone were somewhat extensive. I
concluded I would "strike across" and see if I could not reach the
ground by "shorter cuts." In
this way I got things somewhat mixed. First
I found myself in a ball-room 90 feet long, then in large and elegant parlors,
then in enormous bed-chambers, all well ventilated, and finally brought up in a
dining saloon 126 feet long. After resting a moment I rushed past the barber's shop, the
"wine store," bath houses, ten-pin alley, store houses, and about a
dozen other houses for guests, of various sizes, in pursuit of more "sulphur"
from the fountain head.
After
imbibing a few quarts from "Upper Spring," No. 1, I came to the
conclusion that, in times past, I have visited many of the most famed and
popular watering places in the North and South, and never had seen one that
offered so many attractions to the invalid, or those in search of health and
recreation, as "Piedmont Springs."
Here
are accommodations for 600 persons, and nothing has been left undone that can
add to the comfort of visitors. Situated
in an elevated district, and surrounded by an atmosphere as pure as any in
Texas, it is bound to remain free from malaria, and consequently healthy.
An
abundance of cistern water can now be had for those who do not choose the spring
water. The hunter and angler can
find in this vicinity an abundance of game, and all can find whatever the lover
of innocent amusement could desire.
The
Hotel proper is four stories high, all told, and one of the most
commodious and well ventilated buildings in the South.
It is well furnished and managed. Nothing
occurs to mar the pleasure or comfort of guests.
The larders are crammed to overflowing, and the table is as well
furnished and supplied as any in the State.
If such accommodations do not attract visitors, and eventually render
this one of the most popular resorts in the Southern Confederacy, this writer
will doubt his ability to guess or foretell with any degree of certainty
hereafter.
The Springs Themselves.
There is no longer any doubt respecting the curative properties of these
waters. Their merits are now
acknowledged by all who have tested them.
But I
seldom rely on the testimony of others, so I am experimenting with them myself.
One
gallon drank before sunrise caused me to speak the truth all day, to recollect
many things I had forgotten, and to guess right every time.
Two gallons drank during one hour, set me to thinking—caused the scales
to fall from my eyes, and gave me a lucid view of all the world.
Others
were affected in a more remarkable manner.
Old "stumps" held in these waters twenty minutes will shoot out
to their original proportions. The
ugliest looking men and women become perfect beauties in three days from their
use, and they cause scolding women to become perfect patterns of meekness and
docility in the same time, consequently they should be bottled up—the waters I
mean—and kept in every family, for frequent use. The waters in spring No. 1, are so strongly impregnated with
sulphur or brimstone, that I have been afraid to explore it, not knowing where
it might lead me! I am not anxious
to come in contact with a pair of cast off hoofs.
But
our limits are limited. Not so,
however, with the waters of the Sulphur Springs; and I advise all ye who thirst
to come here and try these waters. Come
on ye blind, halt and lame, and my word for it you will go away rejoicing at
your cure. Come on, fair maidens
and brave men, and you will leave none the less pretty or valorous.
H. P.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Hospital Fund.
Our fellow-citizen, Dr. L. A. Bryan, who returned home a few days since,
after a two months sojourn in the Army of the Mississippi, has been appointed by
Gov. Lubbock as Hospital Agent for the Texas troops in that army.
It is known that $150,000 of the fund appropriated by the State last
winter for hospital purposes is still unexpended.
One third of this amount has been placed in Dr. Bryan's hands, with power
to use it for the benefit of the soldiers at his discretion.
It is
Dr. Bryan's intention to establish a hospital at some convenient point
accessible to that army to which all the sick and wounded Texians may be removed
from their present uncomfortable and over-crowded quarters.
In
case of an engagement, Dr. Bryan will establish a temporary hospital near the
field of action, where the wounded Texians can be cared for and made comfortable
until they can be removed to the permanent hospital.
At the permanent hospital everything that can be done or procured for
them will be provided.
Dr.
Bryan informs us that there is no little difficulty in organizing such a
hospital in a country where the supplies have been so much exhausted as in the
State of Mississippi. The fund,
though large, is limited, and private contributions may be made, to be added to
it, with great propriety. We would
advise the people of the State to put whatever money they may be able to spare
to this use, feeling assured that it can not go in any channel by which it will
more directly reach the object. There
are some 20 regiments of Texians in that army, and very many of them are sick.
If we estimate the sick at 5,000 it will be observed that $50,000 furnish
only $10 each for them. Our soldiers should not be permitted to suffer when sick and
wounded, even though their comfort costs us stay-at-homes every dollar we have.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Sometime
ago we published a letter from a Mr. Standifer, of Lampasas, giving a
description of a new steel-pointed bullet that had been invented, and claiming
Jno. Weaver as the inventor. We are
just now in receipt of a communication from Major Isaac M. Brown, of Lampasas,
who assures us that the invention belongs to Mr. Alfred Freeman, and he is
entitled to the name of the ball. This
bullet is remarkable for its penetrating qualities.
At ten paces distance it was shot through ¼ inch slab iron, the ball
penetrating one inch into the wood. At
fifty-five steps, one of these balls penetrated seasoned burr oak 5 ½ inches.
It is believed it will pass through the steel breast plates used by the
enemy without difficulty. It is a
great invention. Any one can make
it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
A lady
writes us as follows:
I have
two sons in the army. I have not
heard from them since the battle of Chicahominy [sic]—only once since the fall
of New Orleans. No one can tell the
anguish of a mother's heart. If I
could only hear from them it would be such a source of gratification to my
feelings.
I know
they are brave boys, and calculated to make good soldiers, and I want them in
the army. All I have are gone, and
I often feel sorry I have no more to brave the conflict.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Editor
Telegraph—Dear Sir:--Having received funds for the purchase of Medical Stores,
and also a large supply of Hospital Stores, principally for the use of the 2nd
Texas Regiment, I would say that after much trouble, fatigue and delay, I
succeeded in reaching Corinth, on the 19th of May, and I am sure it
will be a source of gratification to the donors to know that the supplies thus
forwarded were most opportune, the Surgeon of the 2nd Regiment being
entirely out of a large class of medicines, and in consequence the sick
suffering. On my arrival, I found a
large number of sick in the tents, hardly one but had its one or two sick
inmates, independent of a very large number in the hospital.
To such an extent had sickness, &c., prevailed, that I was informed
less than two hundred effective men were fit for duty.
It was my intention to have purchased medicines on the road, but failed,
being only able to purchase a small supply, and as the Surgeon of the regiment
required considerable more, I got a list from him of all he wanted, and went to
Memphis where I obtained a good supply. I
therefore had the satisfaction of seeing the regiments as well supplied with
medicines and other hospital stores as any in that army.
On my return from Memphis it was suggested that I could perhaps be of
service by visiting the different hospitals, and see the state of the sick.
Considering that any funds applied for such a purpose would meet with the
approbation of the donors, I visited nine, some of which I will name:
The first, was that of Okalona, where I found a large hospital well
supplied with most things necessary, and the Surgeon in charge fully alive to
the importance of his trust and anxious to relieve the patients as much as was
in his power. I found that any
donation to the hospital could only be used in a general way, and as the Texas
troops were but a very small fraction of the aggregate, I did not see fit to
leave any funds. The above remarks
will apply to most of the others. I
found that of the 2d Texas Regiment, who had been there, 54 returned to duty, 31
died and 19 still in the hospital and on furlough.
The system adopted, is that as soon as a patient does not require any
particular treatment, to furlough him to some family in the country till fit for
duty.
Nearly
all the hospitals have been got up in a very hasty manner, and in consequence
are very imperfect, and it appears to me that having commenced on imperfect
principles, they still continue the erroneous course to the great detriment of
the patients. The hospitals at
Jackson have some large rooms, but as the buildings were never intended for
hospitals and no alterations having been made, the patients do not recover as
well as could be wished, and the mortality is large.
At Hazlehurst where the most
of the 2d Texas wounded was sent after the battle of Shiloh, the system adopted
is to place a few a few patients in a house, thus avoiding the evil consequences
of numbers being thrown in one room. The
management there appears to me to have been most favorable, and the mortality
small. The Texas troops are there
together. I found two very sick,
who I am afraid will die. There was
a want of little things which very sick persons require, and as the Surgeon
informed me that anything left would be applied to their relief, I felt
justified in leaving fifty dollars for that purpose. Of the 2nd Texas, I found 9 died, 7 discharged,
still in hospital and 41 on furlough. Many
of those will have to be discharged as unfit for further service.
There was at the different hospitals quite a number of patients from the
9th, 6th and other Texas regiments.
But to conclude, I would have given a more extensive sketch of my trip,
but deem the above outline sufficient. Herewith
an account of disbursements.
Jas. Cowling.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
We are
indebted to Rev. J. W. Shipman, of the Methodist Book Depository, for a copy of
Florence Nightengale's notes on nursing. It
is an excellent work and should be in every hospital.
Mr. S. informs us that he has a few copies which he will donate to such
hospitals as desire them.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
We
expected Col. Carothers would have had the State artesian well finished by this
time, and a paper mill at work; but the dear soul has not yet been able to cry
'Eureka,' though it is not for want of trying.
The paper maker was found, but he was disappointed as well as us; and
unfortunately we mislaid his letter, and had to fail explaining matters to him.
We hope to see the well finished and the mill in operation before another
year rolls round.—Huntsville Item.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Camp Hubbard, near Tyler, Texas,
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July [sic] 23d, 1862.
Editor
Telegraph—Dear Sir: Col.
Hubbard's Regiment of Infantry was organized on the 17th instant, and
thinking it would be of interest to your readers, I give you the result:
For Colonel, Richard B. Hubbard, without opposition; for Lieut. Col., E.
E. Lott, of Smith county; for Major, the following vote was polled, to-wit:
Lt. J. J. Canon, of Polk county, 435; Capt. Jack Davis, of Cherokee
county, 217; Capt. B. F. Parks, of Anderson, 93.
The
following are the staff officers as far as appointed:
Quartermaster,
F. N. Gary, of Tyler; Adjutant, William Masterson, of Brazoria county; Surgeon,
A. L. Patton, of Wood county; 1st Assistant Surgeon, Wm. M. Hamilton,
of Polk county.
The
Commissary and other staff officers will be appointed at an early day.
This is a fine Regiment, and by the time the line of march is taken up
will consist of over 1000 men as recruits are continually coming in.
Yours truly,
A Volunteer.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Passing
Through Winchester.—The Bristol "Advocate" publishes a letter from a
soldier of South-west Virginia, now in Jackson's army, descriptive of the defeat
of Banks' army. The following is an
extract:
I
never expect to witness another such scene as when we passed through Winchester.
No pen can describe it. The
utmost confusion prevailed. The
ladies came from all parts of the town with water, bread and meat, hallooing for
Jeff. Davis, General Jackson, Colonel Ashby, the Southern Confederacy and
"the boys." We drank, but
told them we had no time to eat. They
even patted us on the backs and told us to go ahead:
and with such incentives we "fairly flew," every man for
himself.
We
pressed the Yankees so hard that they threw off knapsacks and coats, and took to
the fields and woods, scattering guns and cartridge boxes all over the fields.
Our company armed itself entirely with long range guns of different
kinds, but they have since been taken away from us, it being difficult to get
cartridges to fit.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
We had
the pleasure Wednesday of meeting Capt. Gustave Cooke, of the Rangers, who is
just enough recovered from his wounds at the battle of Shiloh to return to his
command. At the battle of Sunday he
was surrounded by a number of the enemy, all of whom he fought at once and
whipped them off, but was left with a severe wound in the leg.
He still limps somewhat from it, but thinks he will be well enough for
active service by the time he will reach the regiment. Captain Cook is one of
the most gallant men of that splendid regiment.
He went off as Orderly Sergeant and returned as Captain.
We wish him further promotion according to his deserts.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
We
acknowledge receipt of some bandages, lint, sage and hoarhound from Mrs. Dunman
for hospital use. We received,
sometime since, a bag of sage and ten pairs of socks from a lady, whose address
we have not. Will she please write
about it? Mrs. Dunman can
accommodate a small family at Dunman's Landing, Cedar Bayou.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
The
present circulation of the Tri-Weekly Telegraph is just 2400, being by far the
largest circulation ever attained by any paper published oftener than weekly in
this State.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
High Private's Certificate.
Piedmont
Springs, Grimes co., Texas, }
July 9, 1862.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Having
acquired the reputation of being an acute analyser of character, truth and
mineral waters, I entered upon my duties a short time since, and having
investigated the matter, beg leave to submit the following:
The
waters of the Piedmont Sulphur Springs flow from natural apertures in the earth.
The supply is continuous and abundant.
The odor arising from the waters is peculiar, and can be compared
to nothing else in nature. Comparisons
are odious. On testing these
waters, with the "anglogosometer"—an instrument of my own invention,
I found that they contained 117 3/5 grains solid matter to the measure. This matter consists of hydro carbo-sulphurated alkaline and
muriatico oxide of nitro lime of soda. Some
traces of iron and magnetico smel-li acid were also detected.
Hence, their medicinal virtues must be powerful in the extreme.
I have
satisfied myself from close observation, ocular demonstration, and extensive
experimentation, that every ingredient now used by Allopathic, Homeopathic,
Hydropathic, Electropathic, and Eclecticopathic practitioners is found in these
waters; and that they may be used with a certainty of success externally,
internally, nocturnally, diurnally, eternally and infernally, on account
of their sulphurous qualities!
When
applied to the head persistently, each hair becomes a roll of brimstone, and the
beard, if long, soon resembles a bunch of spangled coral.
For reasons above stated I feel certain that the sulphur waters of
Piedmont Springs will completely cure all mental, moral, or physical
infirmities, such as cutaneous rheumatism, clarified dropsy, abdominal irites
and spontaneous combustion. They
will elevate low spirits, and depress high ones; cure the pip in horses, and
blind staggers in hens. They will
make young maids more modest, and old ones less garrulous.
Wives under their influence lose their fondness for scolding, and
husbands their stay-away-from-home-ativeness.
They will cause eye-teeth to cut, and hair to grow on bald heads and old
saddles. Editors become less
quarrelsome, lawyers more truthful, divines less doctrinal and physicians more
sensible, when saturated with these waters.
Taken in one gallon doses they produce a reverie that is truly
delightful. They invigorate the
aged, produce a healthful glow in youth, and poison all vices that now
predominate in society.
These
waters should be used on the spot where they first come to light, and dipped
from the spring by some one of the fair sex—I will not say which one—in
order to be fully estimated.
High Private.
Sworn
and subscribed before me,
Big Dipper, Jr.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Now is
the time to be preparing winter clothing for our troops. Texas has 50,000 full suits to furnish within the next four
months. Harris county must provide
for about 1,750 of her citizens now in the army.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Castor Oil Beans.
I have 20 acres planted that look well, and are ripening. Wish to sell the Beans or have them manufactured into oil on
shares, as I am in bad health, and have no machinery, press, &c.
Can deliver on Railroad or elsewhere.
Persons wishing to engage as above will write me.
Ira M. Camp.
Navasota,
Grimes co., Texas, July 11, '62.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
This
town was much startled on Saturday last by the arrival of this
"local." We came from
"Piedmont," where we have been rusticating, masticating and
sulphurating to such an extent that we feel like a bright, shining roll of
clarified brimstone. The beauty
congregated at the Springs from Plantersville, Anderson and Hempstead, nearly
swamped our admiration, but we have providentially been spared to return to our
duties, where we hope to be able to chronicle such facts as may enlighten and
purify our readers "that their days may be long, &c.
We
left the Springs with regret, for a more delightful place cannot be found in
Texas.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Capt.
B. H. Andrews, who is now in camp on the Bay, near the mouth of Clear Creek,
will give a ball at his camp this evening.
Those who desire to attend should take the cars for Clear Creek Station,
where they will find carriages in attendance.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
editor of the Item discourseth thus:
We ran
down to Houston, on Friday last, to avoid work for a while and see how the land
lay; and were not much disappointed in our expectations. *
* *
"High Private" was at Piedmont Springs; thus we had no chance
to crack jokes. He is one of those
we were glad our presence ran off; for he is fast robbing us of our fame—his
gills never being used in vain, while we, though ever on the strain, only bring
forth with labor and pain. By the
way, speaking of the Piedmont, we saw Dr. Cannon, ex-editor, and now owner of
these Springs. He is a good humored
fellow, and will make the sulphur of Beelzebub more profitable than the pinions
of the eagle.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Thirty
or forty individuals will leave Houston, this week, for Piedmont Springs.
There is room for at least six hundred.
Turn out, all ye invalids and lovers of pleasure and recreation, and
visit the springs for a month or two; and, our word for it, you will never
regret it. You will there find more
luxuries than this city can boast of at present.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
During
our late trip we saw many short ladies and received many short answers, when we
ventured on the subject of domestic relations, but the shortest thing we saw was
a breakfast at Navasota. Eight
passengers who came in the stage from Huntsville, had just seated themselves at
the table, when along came the cars. Just
as they and [sic] taken seven mouthfuls and a half, toot!
toot! said the engineer.
The hungry ones made a rush and so did the landlord.
They had time only to reach the train and throw overboard one four-bit
shinplaster, before distance was lending enchantment to the view!
How uncertain are human transactions!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
In
spite of all bristling and squealing, the four legged swine of this city have
been compelled to succumb. No more
do they enliven the streets with their presence.
Retired porkers, adieu. Enjoy
within your prescribed limits, with a grunt of satisfaction, all the pleasure
you can, and never again aspire to that "area of freedom" to which you
are no longer lawfully entitled. Here
endeth the swine question.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Matches
are now selling at two bits per box, or nearly one-half cent each.
This is caused by the absence of so many of our young beaux.
We venture to predict that when they "return from the wars,"
matches will be as plenty [sic] as Garibaldi hats.
Keep up your courage, young ladies.
There is a good time coming.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
A Nut
for Old Abe to Crack.—On Saturday night last, the negroes of this city gave a
ball for the benefit of sick soldiers. The tickets issued read as follows:
"GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL, AT TURNER'S HALL.
Sam Bowman has permission from Messrs. Geo. W. Frazier, t. W. House and
Frank Mathews, to give a ball at Turner's Hall, for the benefit of the soldiers
in the Hospital.—Admission, one dollar. Sam
Bowman, Proprietor."
They
were disappointed at a late hour in not obtaining the Hall, and were obliged, by
permission of the Provost Marshal, to go to the Court House; consequently their
receipts were comparatively small. Although
much disappointed, they have paid over to the Mayor $51, to be applied as above
stated. It is said that the ball
was conducted with the utmost propriety. Put
that in your pipe, Old Abe, and you blockaders who "read the
Telegraph."
By-the-bye,
how do you feel out there on your prowling mission, during this weather?
If you had wool on your backs instead of bristles, you could not feel
more sheepish when you read such accounts as the one given above.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 3
A Tribute to the Memory of Miss Eva Harris.
Rarely has it fallen to the lot of a community to mourn the untimely
death of so choice a spirit, and so perfect a character as hers, over whose
mortal remains the grave has just closed. Death,
with unsparing hand, has snatched from a wide circle of friends one whose life
and daily walk have been a worthy commentary on her profession. A native of Texas, her early life was passed in the country,
and in the dawn of womanhood she came to reside in this city.
Possessing excellent mental abilities, and a taste both correct and
refined, she was in a measure self-educated.
She had seen enough of the world and its society to estimate it at its
fair value, and though sociable in her feelings, and possessed of charming
powers of conversation, she did not consider human life was bestowed merely for
purposes of amusement or enjoyment. She
thought it incumbent on her to do all the good in her power to accomplish; and
she visited the sick and sought out the poor and friendless, and many an eye
will now be moist with sad memories that used to glisten with joy at her
approach.
Last
winter, among the various claims pressing for attention and relief, she thought
the case of the sick soldiers in the hospital, one of the most important.
Many were sick, numbers had died, and there was a lack of medicines and
those comforts so essential to the sick. She,
and a few others, undertook to procure means and see them properly applied.
This involved not only time and labor, but no little exposure and
hardship. Malignant colds were
prevalent; she contracted one, and, with characteristic magnanimity, she
neglected herself to attend to the wants of others, till she passed the life of
relief, a rapid consumption set in, medical aid proved unavailing, and after a
few months of prostration and suffering, she left us here, bereaved of her happy
and cheering presence, but stimulated by her noble example in every good word
and work.
Rest,
sainted spirit! May the turf lie
green and softly on your quiet grave, and may the sweet example you have left
behind you animate and encourage others to "go and do likewise."
"Aye! thou art for the grave;
thy glances shine
Too brightly to shine long. Again
the spring
Shall deck her for men's eyes; but not for thine
Sealed in a sleep that knows no wakening.
The trees for thee have no medicinal leaf,
And the vexed ore no mineral of power,
And they who love thee wait, with anxious grief,
Till the slow plague shall bring the fatal hour.
Glide softly to thy rest, then; death should come
Gently to one of gentle mould, like thee;
As light winds wandering through groves of bloom
Detach the delicate blossom from the tree.
Close thy sweet eyes calmly, and without pain,
And we will trust in God to see thee yet again."
Houston,
July 12, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
What Means Subjugation.
If any one has his doubts of the result of the subjugation of the South,
let him read the following true copy of a letter, found upon the battlefield
near Corinth, which was left behind by the author in his swift flight from the
scene of conflict. Its contents
serve to show the spirit by which the agrarian hordes of the North are actuated
in countenancing and supporting this war upon us:
Hamburg, Tennessee, }
April 27th, 1862.}
My
Dear Sue: I wrote to you a few days
since. Fearing, however, that it
has been miscarried or intercepted, I write again.
We are at this place, and expect to move forward in a short time on
Corinth, a distance of sixteen miles. We
are expecting a hard contested battle, as we learn the rebels are in large
force. Well, when that time comes
up we will make the rebels feel the weight and power of our steel.
I have seen many of the natives of this country.
They present a woe-begone look. They
look like they never had any advantages of an education.
I noticed some of the women's dresses.
You ought to be here to take one gaze at their huge appearance. Their hoops are made of grapevine and white oak splits.
I feel sorry for the poor ignorant things.
Well, we will teach them, in a few days, how to do without white oak and
grapevine hoops. They are now the
same as conquered, and one more blow and the country is ours.
I have my eye on a fine situation, and how happy we will live when we get
our Southern home. When we get
possession of the land we can make the men raise cotton and corn, and the women
can act in the capacity of domestic servants.
The women are very ignorant—only a grade above the negro, and we can
live like kings. My love to all the
neighbors. Kiss all the children
for me, and tell them pa will come back again.
Adieu, my dearest Sue.
James Donley.
Mrs.
Sue Donley, Mount Vernon, Illinois.
By the politeness of Mr. Allen.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Marshal's Office,
Harris County, July 14, 1862.
All
persons requiring Passports are hereby notified that the same will be issued
from this office between the hours of 8 o'clock A.M. and 12 o'clock M., and from
2 o'clock P.M. until 5 o'clock P.M., and on Sundays from 1 o'clock P. M. until 5
o'clock P.M.
And no
Passports will be granted unless applied for at the office between those hours.
G. W. Frazer,
Provost Marshal.
Marshal's Office.
Harris County, July 14, 1862.
Non-residents
of this county arriving in the City of Houston, are hereby required to appear at
this office and register their names. Parties
failing to appear in compliance with this order, will subject themselves to the
use of compulsory measures to carry out the same.
G. W. Frazer,
Provost Marshal.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
ball given by Capt. Andrews, at his camp last Wednesday night, was a recherche
affair. There was a large number in
attendance. The music was fine, the
soldiers gallant, and the collation prepared was ample and elegant.
We enjoyed ourself hugely—at home!—for when we arrived at the cars,
the inspector demanded our "pass," which we did not happen to have.
Rather than go for one, we quietly returned to our sanctum.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
The
very nicest present of the season was received by the editor hereof, yesterday,
in the shape of a Confederate hat for his little boy. The hat is made entirely of corn shucks; and, really, we
don't know when we have ever seen a prettier child's hat than it is.
It shows most elegant taste as well as a great deal of ingenuity.
It is, indeed, a beauty. It
was made and sent to us by our gifted correspondent, Kate Crayon, who thus
atones for her long silence in these columns.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
We
congratulate our friends John T. and Wm. Brady on their success in running the
blockade, having sent out two vessels with cotton and got back two return
cargoes of such goods as are most needed, including some 35,000 lbs. of
gunpowder, a lot of arms, army clothing, writing paper, etc.
They have undoubtedly made a good thing of it, and we are glad of it, for
a more worthy firm, and one more attentive to business, cannot be found.
They have evidently filled the bond in their return cargo, and are
entitled to full credit for it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
The
Officers and members of the Ladies Hospital Association are requested to meet at
their Office at 5 o'clock, Monday, July 21st, 1862.
Mrs. Robert Brewster,
President.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
That
most enterprising of all caterers for the public, Leander Cannon, Esq., the
proprietor of Piedmont Springs, has opened a good road from his Springs to
Millican. The distance is only six
miles. The break-neck places on the
road from Navasota are now avoided, and the distance nearly semified.
(See Webster.)
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Gen.
Bee has matters fixed up with regard to passes.
If you, planters, have to go beyond the county line, in sight of your
house, in search of cattle, you must first pay one dollar each for a
"pass" for yourself and servants!
You may be an old citizen of Texas.
You may have risked your life in the Mexican war.
No matter. You must stand
the "dollar." With all
due respect we pronounce this thing absurd, and take the chances.
"Local."
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Exorbitant
Prices.—This "local" may be somewhat peculiar in his notions of
justice. No doubt he is; he never
presumed to be otherwise than peculiar in every respect.
He is very peculiar, for instance, in his notions respecting the present
exorbitant prices charged for the necessaries of life, by retailers in this
city. Goods purchased before the
blockade, at the old prices, are now sold at the most extravagant prices ever
heard of.—Shoes, for instance, which never cost the retailer over $3, cannot
be bought of him for less than $8. Boots
which cost him only $7 cannot be bought for less than $18 or $20.
Dry goods are now sold at a profit of from five to fifteen hundred per
cent.! There may be justice in such
transactions, but we are so peculiar we cannot detect it.
Hence, our opinion is that such prices should not be tolerated where
martial law prevails. Luxuries
should command such prices as those who choose to indulge in them can get them
for; but the necessaries of life, while our people are so much oppressed as at
present, should be sold at a fair profit to the seller.
If the law will not protect the buyer, we advise all to purchase nothing
that they are not obliged to have, as long as the present prices are
asked. Do not gratify and enrich
exorbitant dealers with one cent more than you are compelled to shell out.
If we
had a stock of goods worth, say, $100,000, purchased before the blockade, we
would sell them out at the old prices, and then close our store until the end of
the war. We would then resume
business, and sell more goods than any other five houses in town, for we would
have the sympathies and gratitude of the people in our behalf—and a clear
conscience night and day.
If we
mistake not, one of the first questions that will be asked of the retailer at
the day of judgment, will be—"What profits did you ask for goods during
the war?" Then there will be
some blushing and squirming—if not damning—we fear; there will be if we are
called as a witness. Seriously,
without wishing to dictate, if we were Provost Marshal, but few persons should
pay $8 for shoes that never cost more than $3, &c., &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 3
Young Ladies' School, Houston.
Directress—Miss M. B. Browne.
Assistant in Senior Circle—Mrs. Cunningham.
Assistant in Junior Circle—Mrs. Giraud.
The
examination of the Young Ladies attending this School, which came off on the 14th,
15th, and 16th, inst., was of the most satisfactory
character. The pupils acquitted
themselves admirably, manifesting a thorough proficiency in their studies.
The course pursued is not of a superficial kind.
The young ladies are instructed in all that tends to make them sensible,
instructed and good.
We
attended the distribution on the 17th, and were truly gratified at
hearing the correct recitations and observing the modest and amiable demeanor of
the scholars.
Miss
Jessie Briscoe, (who was crowned for success in her studies and lady-like
deportment) recited eloquently and appropriately a piece entitled "Our
Flag"—the flag being held by a lovely child, the daughter of the late
lamented patriot, Col. Thos. Lubbock.
Were
we not afraid of overlooking merit, where there was so much excellence, we would
enumerate the names of many of the scholars, whose talents and amiability
favorably impressed us. They are
the children of our best citizens both of Galveston and Houston.
After
the recitations, singing, and some performances on the piano, under the
direction of Mrs. Blakeman and Mrs. Giraud, the most meritorious received
premiums.
It is
pleasant and hopeful, amidst the clash of arms, to behold the youth of our
country, her future support, educated at home in so thorough a manner.
With an educated and moral people, we will surely perpetuate our free
institutions—without them, never!
At the
close of this interesting celebration, the young ladies presented a valuable and
very beautiful piece of statuary to the Directress.
The presentation was evidently unexpected, but must have been most
gratifying to Miss Browne. It was a strong proof of the affection existing between the
scholars and their teacher.
A Friend.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
For
the information of some postmasters who don't know better, we will state that
the postage for a single letter, to any place in the Confederacy, is 10 cents,
whether the distance be 5 miles or (if it could be) 5,000.
Other postmasters who are in the way of sending soldiers' letters to us
to be sent East, are informed that it requires a Confederate postage stamp to
pay the postage, and it must not be erased either.
Their own stamps won't send the letter a mile beyond the Mississippi.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
G. A.
Jones, Esq., will leave on Wednesday for Richmond, and will take letter and
small parcels for soldiers. They may be left at this office.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
The Charge for Passports.
We suggested a doubt the other day, about the right of the Provost
Marshals to charge a regular fee for passes.
A correspondent has sent us the following General Order by which it will
be seen that we were mistaken in our supposition:
Headquarters,
}
Sub-Military
District of the Rio Grande, }
San Antonio, June 25th, 1862.
}
General Orders, No. 18.
I.
Provost Marshals throughout the limits of this Military District, are
hereby authorized to charge and receive the sum of one dollar, for each passport
issued by them.
II.
When the passport contains more than one name, but one charge will be
made.
By
order of H. P. Bee, Brig. Gen.
Official
E. F. Gray, Maj. & A. A. A. G.
We
confess that when we first heard of the charge being made, we regarded it as out
of character and unjust in the extreme, imposing a per capita tax upon all
travelers which could not be justified by any principle of law or right.
We had traveled all over the Confederacy, as had thousands of people, and
had taken passes at all important points, and this was the first time we had
heard of a fee being demanded for this sort of thing.
We presumed it was done through ignorance and spoke of it in that way.
We
supported the demand for martial law in the State at large, regarding it as a
great public necessity. With the
orders of the commanding General, except only this, we have been entirely
satisfied, and have sustained them. And
we trust that the law martial will continue to be used for the benefit of the
public, and not for their oppression.
It may
seem a slight thing to many of our readers to pay a dollar for a passport.
Very many will not feel it. But
there are thousands all over the State who will and must feel the tax.
Suppose a case. The wife of
a soldier desires to visit her friends. If
she crosses a county line she must pay a dollar for the privilege.
Suppose
another. A soldier takes his thirty
days' furlough. He has not been
paid off, and has no money to visit his friends.
He may desire to go into a dozen counties, but a dozen different bars are
put up to stop his progress and a dozen different dollars called for from his
depleted pocket before he can go his way. He
will doubtless feel like thanking the law that thus impedes him in the enjoyment
of his hard-earned furlough.
Suppose
another. A stock-driver passes
across the county line in pursuit of his stock. He pays a dollar for the privilege. Is it right?
What
is the object of the charge? Obviously
to pay the expenses of Martial Law. For
whose benefit is Martial Law declared? Is
it for the benefit of travelers? Hardly;
it is for the advantage of the public, and there is no more justice in making
travelers defray the expense, than there is in making Jones cut down a tree in
Smith's yard because he had enjoyed the benefit of its shade.—Everywhere else
in the Confederacy the Government pays the expenses of Martial Law; but if the
expense is to prove too much for the Government, by all means let the people be
taxed for the purpose.
Is it
said that the Military has no right to tax the people? It is to be replied that it has equally as little right to
tax a class of the people. The
General commanding has issued stringent orders against the impressments of
private property. Now, on the plea
of necessity, an impressment is made of the privately owned dollar from each
traveler. The same plea would
justify the opening by force of every merchant's and planter's strong box in the
State.
Gen.
Bee is one of our ablest citizens; he knows the temper of the people with whom
he has to deal. He is a man whose
devotion to the best interests of the country no one can question.
He is also a man of the strictest integrity and honor.
His judgment is not often successfully impeached.—May he not have erred
in this matter, however?—May we not hope that reflection, as well as
experience in its operations, may lead to countermanding the order?
We certainly hope so for the sake of the people who suffer by it, as well
as of the cause which it is calculated to create discontent with.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction
by
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor,
Every Tuesday.
We will, when desired, make full cash advances on consignments of Merchandise, Country Produce, Real Estate, Negroes, Horses, Carriages Furniture, etc.
Our Sale,
Tuesday, July 22, 10 A.M.
25 doz. Summer Hats,
10 "
Summer Pants,
10 "
Summer and Winter Vests,
150 Prs. Carving Knives and Forks,
75 doz. New Razors, (new goods,)
25 doz. Pocket Knives,
10 "
Scissors—Rogers and other best manufactures.
38 Pkgs. Lawns,
10 "
Fine Organdies,
47 Dress Patterns, (Robes,) elegant goods, cost from $10 to $20 each.
17 Ladies' Saddles, several of which are very superior quality.
Invoice of $1,750 Embroideries, viz: Ladies
Hdkfs., Undersleeves, Collars Bands, &c., &c.
250 Gents Silk Hdkfs. Also,
sundry assorted Merchandise, and other articles not enumerated.
At Private Sale,
A few thousand good Cigars at $50. Double
and Single Harness; 28 Crates Crockery; 6 Anvils; Log and Fifth Chains; Nails,
4's, 5's, and 20's.
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction,
by
Hohenthal & Reichman.
Main street, Houston.
On Wednesday, July 23d, 1862, at 9 A.M.,
A stock of goods which recommends itself particularly to dealers, being
well assorted, and the goods superior to the general run of Auction Goods, viz:
200
lots of superior Clothing,
100 lots of seasonable Dry Goods;
100 lots of Millinery and Fancy Goods;
100 lots of Perfumery and Soaps, &c., &c.
Also,
at the same time:
A fine
Double Buggy, with double Harness, Shaft and Pole. Terms Cash.
Hohenthal & Reichman,
Auctioneers.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
When
we consider the state of the times, it is somewhat surprising that so many
improvements should be going on, as at present in Houston.
Building after building is going up, and everything wears a healthy
appearance. How do you get along
with your subjugation, Lincoln—and how are the blockaders?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Baylor University, July 2d, 1862.
Soldiers of the Southland Braves.
Desiring to express our interest in the noble cause you have espoused,
and wishing to evince our appreciation of your gallantry, we present you this
flag, feeling assured that its folds will ever wave where
"Lofty deeds and daring high,
Blend with the notes of victory."
Hoping
that you may return safely and speedily to your homes, crowned with the laurels
of victory, we are your very sincere friends,
Ella Tryon,
Mary Mason,
Clara Mason,
Nannie Houston,
Kate Clark,
Dora Pettus.
Camp Waul, July 3d, 1862.
To Misses Ella Tryon, Mary Mason, Clara Mason, Nannie Houston, Kate Clark, Dora
Pettus.
Fair
Daughters:--In behalf of the "Southland Braves," we tender you our
utmost thanks for the presentation of one of the most beautiful Confederate
Ensigns that has ever been thrown to the breeze upon our tented fields.
The interest ever manifested in our cause by the fair daughters of our
dear sunny land, will create the Archimedes lever with which your oppressed
brothers will over-turn the sable shrine of Northern despotism, and roll back
the tide of inhuman invasion, or with their bayonets, dig for themselves and
their sisters, their own graves by the side of those of their mothers and
fathers, now sleeping in Southland. But let us hope with you, that we may return in safety and
victorious; and also hope, that we may be able to present you the same beautiful
ensign, baptised in freedom's blood—consecrated to the God of Liberty, and
forever embalmed in woman's patriotism.
We
have the honor to be your kind friends and defenders.
W. R. Sullivan,
Captain "Southland Braves,"
Waul's Legion.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Keatchi, La., July 6, 1862.
Editor
Telegraph: Many of your readers
might be interested to hear something from the Carter's Brigade of Texas
Cavalry.
We
have been in this vicinity for some days, busy in making our tents, shoeing our
horses, and preparing our arms the best we can for the campaign.
Since
we have been here, Col. Wilkes has had several cruises up and down Red River,
and they have, in the main, been successful.
Several parties have been trying to open up the trade from New Orleans,
and some of the munitions sent up from that city out of the way of the Feds
have, it appears, fallen into hands not very friendly to us.
Against these have the expeditions been sent, and the result has been
5,000 lbs. powder, 10,000 lbs. lead, 15,000 pair cotton cards, 6,000 yards
jeans, 2,000 yards Lowells, with quinine, caps, quicksilver, coffee, salt,
&c. and the great bullet-moulding machine.
We
will give you a little incident of the Colonel and one of his captains, Taylor,
and the Governor of Louisiana. It
appears that the Governor had purchased ten sacks of the salt illicitly
introduced,--Capt. Taylor getting wind of it, went and took the salt.
There was considerable opposition, but the stern Captain was not to be
put off, so the salt had to come.
Yet
another. In one of these excursions
a French company was sent for to prevent the taking of some of the stores.
The Texas Captain had only 20 men, but fell in with Lt. col. Walker of
Terry's Regiment, who had a few men with him.
The gallant Colonel told Capt. T. he would send him a few hands in the
fray if needed, but when Capt. T. saw the Creole company, he sent the Col. word
he could whip them with his 20 Texians; but no fight took place, and Capt. T.
carried off the store.
The
Committee of Public Safety have powerfully seconded Col. Wilkes' efforts to
break up this Federal trade. . . .
The
citizens of Louisiana treat us like true friends, and with a high-souled
hospitality that has won all hearts; and the ladies, God bless them, by their
kindness and solicitude for our well being, have made many a Texian's heart and
arm stronger for the conflict.
You
may hear from us again.
Yours truly, &c.,
J. E. F.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
For
the information of travelers and the people, we are authorized to state, that
Provost marshals within the sub-military district of Houston, are not permitted
to make any charge for passes. This
district extends from the Sabine to Matagorda, and to a line we believe somewhat
indefinite in the interior.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Castor Oil.
Having all the machinery for the manufacture of Castor Oil, I will pay
$3.50 per bushel for seed delivered to A. Sessums, Houston.
Any
information in saving the crop or preparing it for market will be given by
applying to me at Hempstead, by letter.
S. M. Buster.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
From
present appearances our soldiers now in the field will require to be clothed
during the coming winter, by those who remain at home.
When we consider the immense number to be looked after it will readily be
seen that extraordinary exertion can alone meet their necessities.
Every blanket and every kind of material now in the State, which can be
used for soldiers' clothing, should be secured at once.
If this cannot be done in one way, it should be done in
another.—Societies for its manufacture should be immediately organized all
over the State, and no means should be allowed to slumber a moment longer, which
will advance the soldiers' interests, or relieve his present or coming wants.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
All
the auctioneers in town seem to be doing a smashing business lately.
Every body—except editors, of course—seem to have plenty of money,
and there is much alacrity in bidding.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
Editor
Telegraph: It is but due to the
citizens of Liberty, to acknowledge their kind attentions to the sick of Company
D, Col. Griffin's Battalion, and to thank them for the same, during the short
sojourn of that company at this place. We
had as high as twenty odd sick in the hospital at one time, and but for the
prompt and kind attention of the citizens, but more especially the ladies, our
sick would have languished for want of the many delicacies which can only be
prepared by woman, and by no one else so soothingly administered.
To designate persons by name would be invidious; but suffice it to say,
that all were in the good work; and for the company, as well as for myself, I
return them our most unfeigned thanks.
Thos. A. Stanwood,
Medical Officer.
Liberty, July 22, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 28, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Reliable
parties inform us that one ounce of catnip added to one gallon of melted tallow,
will effectively remove all gas and other foreign substances from the
same, and thereby prevent that snapping and spluttering too often found in
candles.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 28, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
There
were no less than seventy-three fresh arrivals at Piedmont Springs on Wednesday
last.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 28, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
We
learn from the Union that 298 persons claiming alienship and foreign protection,
have recorded their names in the office of the Provost marshal in Galveston,
since May, viz: 133 Germans, 43
Englishmen, 62 Frenchmen, 5 Spaniards, 37 Portuguese, 2 Italians, 7 Danes, 2
Belgians, 3 Swiss, 1 Dutchmen, 2 Hungarians and 1 Swede.
This represents nearly one-fourth of the population of that city.
It is a heavier proportion than we thought existed in any city in Texas,
of people who have no part nor lot with us, except a mere temporary and
unattached residence amongst us. Many
of these men, if not all, are believed to be well affected to our cause.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 28, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
We, in
common with many of our friends, are under obligations to Col. Wilcox, S. S.
Perry Esq., and Lieut. J. H. Evans, for taking about a thousand soldiers'
letters across the Mississippi. The
obligations will be extended in a day or two to G. A. Jones Esq., and other
gentlemen, who, in the course of the present week, will take at least a thousand
more.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 28, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Letter from Galveston.
Galveston, July 25, 1862.
Editor
Telegraph:--The Island City remains in the same latitude as when I wrote you
last. However, there has been some
moving amongst its inhabitants; almost every day brings a loaded train of the
returning families, who seek once more the sandy shore and cool sea breeze, to
the uninviting chills and attendant fevers of a country life.
The
blockaders lay dormant outside the bar, swinging lazily at their anchor, and
scarcely draw the attention of the citizens.
The
health of the city is good—never better at this season of the year.
The sexton can be seen at most all hours of the day, scaning [sic] the
news, and giving in answer, "No one buried to-day."
We
were somewhat put out, several days ago, by the stoppage of the gas,
which has closed for want of coal; however, the deficiency is made up by
candles, at 50c per pound, and lard lamp-oil, $2.50 per gallon. The motto is now, "Early to bed and early to rise,"
&c. . . .
H. C. B.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
negroes had another Grand Ball last Saturday night, for the benefit of sick
soldiers—Sam Boaman, manager. It
was conducted with the utmost propriety and decorum. The Marshal speaks in the highest terms of the negroes of
this city. Receipts handed over,
amounted to more than $40.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
One
thing is certain—either our sidewalks should be widened or our horses made
shorter. As they are now
constructed, one cannot go the length of a block in any direction without
finding his progress impeded by some horse, with his tail against the building
and his head against a shade tree. Ladies
are hourly compelled to leave the sidewalk and go around these privileged
animals. A "horse-block"
is a fine thing when in its right place. Common
Council, &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
stray dogs in this town begin to tremble in their shoes. There is something up, and they have got wind of it.
Their tails droop and they eye each other with compassion.
"Dog days" are numbered! The
cur-few is tolling!
Why
are the hogs of this city like ghosts? Give
it up? Because they have become night
prowlers.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
List of Patients in the General Hospital at Houston, in Charge of Dr. Riddell,
July 29th, 1862. [list]
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
On
Monday last, Clung McKean and _____ Hord were brought to this city as prisoners,
having been arrested on the Rio Grande by Capt. Benevides, while attempting to
cross the Rio Grande. These
parties, we understand, were fleeing with Jack Hamilton and a portion of his
gang to Mexico, the first acting as guide.
Hamilton and eighteen of his traitor gang escaped into Mexico only half
an hour before Capt. Benevides's force arrived. It is said that Hamilton and his party passed down from the
mountains above Austin early in July, passing through San Marcos, crossing the
San Antonio a few miles below this city, and striking the Rio Grande about
twenty miles below Laredo, where they crossed.
They traveled only in the night, lying up in the day.
Of course this disproves the story that Hamilton and 40 of his followers
had gone to Kansas.—San Antonio Herald, 26th.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 30, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Circular Order.
Headquarters, Sub. Mil. Dist.
}
of the Rio Grande,
}
San Antonio, July 21st, 1862.
}
By virtue of General Order No. 7, from the Headquarters of the "Trans.
miss. District, South of Red River," bearing date July 8th,
1862, as follows:
Headquarters Trans. Miss. Dist. }
South of Red River,
}
San Antonio, July 8th, 1862.
}
General Order, No. 7. . . .
The
Provost Marshals throughout the State of Texas, are hereby directed to observe
the following regulations: . . .
Passports.
7. Provost Marshals may
issue passports to loyal citizens, who have taken the oath of allegiance, to
pass and repass within the limits of the State, at discretion.
They are not authorized under any circumstances to grand passports
to persons liable to Military duty under the Conscript Law.
No
charge will be made for Passports.
Officers
of the Confederate Army traveling under orders, and showing them, will not
require other Passports.
Form of Passport:
THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.,}
Jurisdiction of ............................County, Texas.
No. ....
These are to request all persons in authority, and all others whom it may
concern
To let
............................................... a citizen of
....................................... and a resident of
........................................., going by
.............................., to ............................, about
.............................. affairs, pass safely and freely on said route
............... without giving him any hindrance, but, on the contrary,
affording him all manner of protection, so far as necessary.
Witness
my hand, at my office in .............................
this .............. day of .......................... 186
..........................................................
Provost Marshal.
Signature
of bearer:
.............................................................
DESCRIPTION:
Age ..........., Eyes .............., Face ................., Height
................, Nose ................., Complexion ................, Weight
................., Mouth ......................., Peculiarities
...................., Hair ..............., Chin .......................
8.
A monthly return of the disbursements, all accounts for expenses, and all
requisitions for funds to defray them, must be sent to these Headquarters for
approval by Brig. Gen. H. P. Bee.
There
is neither rank nor pay attached to the office of Provost Marshal, but the
actual expenses will be paid.
9.
The Governor of the State having placed the State troops at the
disposition of the Confederate authorities, Provost marshals are directed to
call on them to assist in the discharge of their duties, when no Confederate
troops are in the immediate vicinity.
10.
Provost Marshals are to exercise a wholesome and efficient serveillance
[sic] over all travellers—to see that they are provided with proper passports,
and to hold all persons without such evidence of their loyalty, to a strict
accountability.
They
will regulate the sale of all intoxicating liquors whenever the latter becomes
necessary.
They
will regulate and establish a tariff of prices on all articles of prime
necessity, whenever the disloyal and avaricious render this course necessary by
exorbitant charges.
11.
When travelers present themselves before a Provost Marshal within this
State, it is not necessary for a new passport to issue.
The Provost marshal will simply endorse the old passport.
Should
it, however, appear that the first passport was issued without the oath of
allegiance having been administered, the Provost Marshal will administer the
oath, register the party, and issue a new passport.
12.
A register of all persons who have taken the oath, and all to whom
passports have issued, must be kept by the Provost Marshal.
Said register will show: Place
of birth, place of residence, age, occupation, general description, and State or
country of which a citizen.
13.
By General Order No. 45, Department of Texas, all officers commanding
troops are required to comply with requisitions made upon them for aid or
assistance by the Provost Marshals. This
does not confer authority upon the Marshals to order any officer.
The officer is himself responsible for the mode and manner of complying
with and executing the requisition.
14.
Provost Marshals will exercise their authority with judgment and
discretion, and with the least annoyance possible to good and loyal citizens.
No arbitrary or tyrannical acts of Provost Marshals will be tolerated,
and upon proofs being furnished of the same, the Provost Marshal go offending
will be summarily dismissed and otherwise punished under the law.
By
order of
Brig.
Gen. H. P. Bee.
E. F. Gray, Major & A. A. A. G.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 1, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Something must be done to stay the present stampede from this town to
Piedmont Springs or soon there will not be a corporal's guard left. The cars are daily crowded with Piedmontese.
All you who have hot coppers should bear in mind, that the ice will be
out by next Saturday or Sunday. So
cool off while you can, Icelanders.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 1, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The Provost Marshal of Arkansas has not only put prices on all eatables,
but affixed prices upon dry goods, medicines, &c.
From the manifest disposition of the people to extortion, we think the
measure perfectly correct. An
extortioner is a blood-sucker, and a greater enemy to the South than Lincoln
himself. Flour is limited to $8 per
hundred; hams, 30 cents per pound; shoulders, 27 cents; sides, 30; corn, per
bushel, $1; corn meal, $1.20; chickens, per dozen, $2.40; eggs, per dozen, 20
cents; salt, per sack, $8; peas, per bushel, $1.50; chewing tobacco, 25 per
cent. on cost and carriage; smoking do., the same; dry goods, the same; spun
cotton, 20 cents per pound; all other merchandize, 25 per cent. on cost and
carriage. Quinine not to exceed $10
per ounce; castor oil, $5 per gallon; Epsom salts, per pound, 60 cents; Dover's
powders, per ounce, 75 cents.—Shreveport Southwestern.
If our Provost marshal would do the same thing he might save the day.
One righteous man saved Sodom, hence we do not believe that Houston is
beyond redemption. We do not refer
to the redemption of shinplasters, for ten righteous men could not redeem all of
these now in circulation.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 1, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction
by
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor,
Every Tuesday.
We will, when desired, make Full Cash Advances on consignments of Merchandise, Country Produce, Real Estate, Negroes Horses, Carriages, Furniture, etc.
Our Sale,
Tuesday, August 5th,
10 o'clock. A.M.
Will be as
follows:
One Piano,
Three Drays and Harness,
Two Young Horses,
One Parlor Sett Furniture,
One Large Cooking Stove,
Invoice School Books, valued at $600; 25 lots of Sundries,
each lot valued at about $50—to consist of Tapes, Scissors, Thread, Buttons,
Hair Brushes, Combs, Embroidered Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c., &c.; to be
sold, one lot with the privilege of the whole. Sample lots will be exhibited at
any time before the sale for reliable calculation of their value.
4, 5, and 20 Nails and Spikes,
250 Misses' Straw Bonnets,
400 Worsted Shirts.
Also,
Hardware,
Cutlery,
Two Double-Barreled Guns,
Crockery Ware,
Dry Goods,
Hats,
Shoes, &c.
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Look here, barbers! Why do
you stick to your old prices for shaving and hair cutting, while your neighbors
are selling a paper of pins for six bits and a yard of calico for one dollar?
Why not charge everybody—except editors, of course, forty cents for
shaving, and one dollar for hair cutting, and thus keep up with the times?
If shaving is to be the order of the day, certainly you ought to
dignify your profession by coming in for your share.
Others are charging as long as they can hold their breath, why do you not
do it so long as you can hold a man by the nose!
"Diamond cut diamond" should be your motto, and if you are not
as sharp as others, use your strap. Pile
on the "soft soap" if it is cheaper than hard, and in all
things strive to preserve the consistency which should prevail in any well
regulated community. Do not any
longer shave ten men for a sum just sufficient for the purchase of a picayune
yard of calico! So shall your days
be long, &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
On Thursday evening last, the "Miser of Marseilles" was
performed at Perkins' Hall. It was
the best thing of the season. The
audience was large and highly entertained.
As this is written at 3 P.M. Saturday, we cannot, of course, say anything
about the performance which will come off to-night.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Our friend Fabj did not put Athens in the centre of Greece, but he is
putting a lot of wicking there, and furnishing the whole country round about his
neighborhood, including a portion of the army, with excellent candles.
He is filling moulds and orders at an unaccountable rate, and is daily
extending his candle-area.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
This "local" wants to purchase a set of Daguerrean Apparatus.
Reason why: We would like to
have our "picture" taken, and the artists here are not willing to risk
the only set of instruments they have in the enterprise.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Our correspondents must be
patient. We have now enough
communications that we would like to publish, on hand, to fill the London Times.
It is a misfortune to us, readers, writers and editors, that our paper
will hold only just so much, and when the printers say, Hold, enough!
we have to stop. Oh!
for an abundant supply of paper!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
The undersigned has as many Palma Christi seed as he wants.
S. M. Buster.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction
Sale!
by
Hohenthal
& Reichman,
Wednesday, the 6th inst., at 9'clock, A. M.
A Large and Desirable Invoice of Goods,
Consisting of
Russet Shoes,
Boys' Boots & Shoes,
Ladies' & Misses' Gaiters & Buskins,
Organdies,
Muslins,
Jaconets,
Spool Thread,
Shawls,
Mantillas,
Gloves,
Hosiery,
Embroideries,
Coats,
Pants & Vests,
And a Variety of Other Goods.
Also
at the Same Time,
4, 12 & 30 penny Nails, several cwt. of Castings, White Lead, &c.
Terms
Cash.
Hohenthal & Reichman,
Auctioneers.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Messrs. Hainess & Pearsall, Weiss's Bluff, have handed us the finest
sample of rosin, of their own manufacture we have seen for a long time. They
have fitted up a distillery, and are making both turpentine and rosin in
sufficient quantities to supply the State.
This is a new enterprise for Texas, but thanks to the blockade, it is
bound to be successful. All eastern
Texas is covered with pineries, which are capable of supplying the world with
pitch, tar, turpentine and lumber. Messrs.
H. & P. are entitled to the credit of opening this vein of domestic
industry.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
We are writing with some elegant ink, manufactured by Capt. J. R. Ware,
of Galveston. It flows finely, is
of good color, and in all respects is equal to the best Northern ink we have
ever seen.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
See card of Dr. Kellum's Springs. These
celebrated Springs have long enjoyed a high reputation in Texas. We need only say that Dr. Kellum is prepared to entertain his
guests in a style unsurpassed in the country
Kellum's Springs, Aug. 8, 1862.
E. H. Cushing, Esq.:
Sir—I am informed that it is reported through the country that this
establishment is closed. It is
totally untrue. We are now, and at
all times, open for the reception of company.
When the contrary is the case, the public will be informed of the fact
through the Telegraph and other papers. To
avoid disappointing any, I deem it proper here to state that we are neither
giving or indulging dancing parties, nor shall we do so while our country has so
much cause to mourn.
Very truly,
N. K. Kellum.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
At the Springs, }
August 8, 1862. }
One might suppose that a "City Itemizer" would find but little
of interest in the country. So far
as this writer is concerned, such is not the case. . . .
You visit a "watering place," for instance, a place sought for
by those in search of health or recreation.
If all had a proper regard for the feelings of others, all might find
what they are searching for—happiness. But,
alas! they search in vain under the
present order of things. We will
say nothing of the scores of noisy children found at such places, who are
permitted to range and racket over the entire premises, completely unrestrained,
instead of being limited to nursery quarters some portion of their time, at
least, but will speak of those who claim to be adults and "white men,"
yet who disturb all within hearing, at late hours, when others are seeking
repose, by their boisterous talking and heavy trampling.
They seem to have no regard for the presence or feelings of others at
such times.
An Indian when he finds his fellows sleeping, treads lightly, and speaks
softly, but these "whites," who always abound everywhere, are more civilized,
and happy than he!
Again, visit our hotels when the bell rings for dinner, and see the
rushing and scrambling, and jostling, and crowding, and pulling and
hauling—like a crowd at a post-office when exciting news arrives—each
striving with might and main to obtain the first and best seat, regardless of
the comforts of others! A tribe of
Indians would, under similar circumstances, "fall in," and march in
single file, orderly and quietly, and each take his seat in a respectable
manner. But then, they are not civilized!
The result of such rushing is, the lover of order and decorum, whose time
is valuable to himself and others, falls back, and gives place to a set of
crowders, whose time generally is of but little account to themselves or others.
connected with hotels, is another instance we will overhaul in a day or
two; we mean the "feeing of waiters."
A thousand other breaches of decorum, of a similar character, might be
given, all of which go to make up the sum total of human existence and comfort.
It is useless to say that the above only applies to a few individuals in
the community. These complaints
will apply generally, and the consequence is, uncomfortable people.
Who then, would not occasionally, at least, like to tear himself from
"society," and seek repose where creatures of instinct alone would be
his companions? (We do not include
those who always eat with one foot in the trough.)
Never, so long as we overlook these little decencies, can we relish a
meal or enjoy a night's rest, in a crowd; and hence, so far as eating and
drinking are concerned we cannot be a happy people.
The same truths apply with equal force to every other department of life,
and they are worthy of the consideration of every seeker after comfort and
pleasure.
When this war is over, and we have time for reflection, it may be well to
consider these matters, and if we find ourselves in error, endeavor to reform
ourselves and others.
Yours respectfully,
Local.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction
by
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor,
Every Tuesday,
We will, when desired, make Full Cash Advances on consignments of Merchandise, Country Produce, Real Estate, Negroes, Horses, Carriages, Furniture, etc.
Our Sale,
Tuesday, Aug. 12th,
10 o'clock, A. M.,
Will be as
follows:
Dry Goods,
Cutlery,
Clothing,
Hats,
Yankee Notions.
We will sell particularly—
100 pcs. Fine Lace Curtains,
50 doz. Leghorn and Panama Hats,
100 doz. Ladies' Hose,
8 bxs Champagne, guarant'd.
Also, Two Fine Pianos.
Next Tuesday
We will sell Messrs. Howard & Burkhardt's Entire Stock of Assorted
Dry Goods, &c., &c., at our store.
J. S. and J. B. Sydnor.
N.B. Do not forget the Real
Estate Sale on Tuesday, August 26th.
See Tri-Weekly News.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
We learn by Mr. Rouff, who has just returned, that Tampico is blockaded.
He went in there having run out from the Texas coast, and after obtaining
a return cargo, was taken by the French blockade outside, and sent to Vera Cruz.
When the French became satisfied of his destination he was released, and
made his way back again, how and by what route this deponent forbears saying for
prudential considerations.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Montgomery, July 22, 1862.
Mr. Cushing, (not Mr. Editor)—I have thought several times since the
frigate Santee blockaded our port, of writing to you, just to tell you what a
good thing it has been for us all up here.
You have long since heard, through your correspondents from various
places, what a change has come over the spirit of the ladies—I mean of
Texas—since Old Abe (I like to have written old Satan) took possession of our
waters, but I do not remember to have seen any account given of the industrious
wives and ingenious daughters of Montgomery.
Now, as they will not speak for each other, I will invite myself to let
out some of my pent-up thoughts relative to their rapid improvement in the way
of learning how to live. I think
the aforesaid old and young folks have distinguished themselves in this simple,
but grand and indispensable art. I
think, also, they have agreed, with one accord, to dispense with dear bought
luxuries, and content them with Confederate comforts.
I think, too, that Yankee commodities will forevermore be minus about
their premises and dwellings, as every body seems to have found out a way
whereby they can be free and independent. Oh!
if you could only spare time to make a visit to this section, your eyes
would be gladdened by the sight of many good and substantial articles of home
manufactory. Why, the ladies are
making nice cotton and wool cloth, genteel bonnets and hats, comfortable shoes
and hose, good fitting gloves and durable fans, besides superior starch and
efficacious medicine, strong bridles and rope girths, round buttons, excellent
pens, black ink, &c., &c. Then
you could feast on fresh home-made cheese and other cheap necessities.
I could tell you many things about the economy of us "rebels,"
but that would make my letter too long. The
fashion leaders, even, are at home this summer, as warm as the weather is, and I
hear no talk of their ganging to Newport, Saratoga, or Niagara.
I say again, the blockade has been a good thing for us all in Montgomery
town and county—yes, it has been good for everything, especially for the
money-purse and Bacchanalian devotees. Good
night, Mr. Cushing.
Votre amie,
Texas Rustic.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 2. c. 4
1000 Head of Sheep for Sale.
I wish to sell 1000 head of sheep, mostly Ewes of different grades, in
lots to suit purchasers.
I will sell on accommodating terms.
I will take good notes at 10 per cent., negroes or Confederate money for
them.
Wm. McIntosh.
Boonville, Brazos Co., Texas, Aug. 4, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 3, c. 1
Our Late Trip.—Feeling sub-furious the other day, on account of the
continued drought, dust and solar heat, which for the last two months has
prevailed in this city, beyond all meter or measure, we obtained permission to
visit the Springs. The Provost
Marshal gave us a "character," provided we would not lose it before we
returned. This we promised, with a
mental reservation. Our esteemed
citizen, W. J. Hutchins, Esq., next supplied us with a "dead head" carte
blanche, an article which "conductors" call a "slider,"
on account of its open sesame qualities. So
far so good. Leaving our deputy,
the Mayor, in charge of the city, with strict injunctions that no rain water be
allowed to accumulate in the cisterns during our absence, unless prices should
fall, we went boldly to the railroad. There we found steam up, the passengers waiting impatiently
for our arrival, or for the machine to start, which, we could not determine.
Seating ourself by the side of—our carpet sack, which contained one
spare shirt and a tooth-brush, we looked defiantly at all surrounding
objects—and there were several on board.
David Crockett's "hell in harness" gave two snorts, and we
started. On we went, for a few
miles, when we met a set of running gear similar to our own.
Inside were encased three or four scores of victims, all rushing to fill
the vacuum we had left, just as one set of sinners step in the shoes another has
left.
The first town we arrived at, the passengers called Sigh-press. having no sigh to suppress at this stage of our journey, we
passed on—not, however, without hearing an old lady say, that, a few years
since, all the inhabitants of that town, except fifteen, died of the yellow
fever! On, on we went, from town to
town, from watering place to wood-pile, until at last we arrived at Millican.
Here we disembarked, and re-embarked for the Springs, six miles distant,
over a road so new that it was not, as yet, out of danger, although it had
safely delivered a multitude of stumps.
As we have in times past given a minute account of the Springs, and
everything which has sprung up around them, we will not weary the reader with
another description of them. There
they are, let 'em boil.
Finding ourself so far from home, unprotected, and surrounded by so much
beauty and gallantry, we felt timid and diffident, and anxiously looked for some
quiet nook where we might remain unobserved.
But whichever way we turned, dimity and domestic, silks and satin,
furbelows and flounces, paint and powder, curls and crinolines, fans and
Fannies, met our gaze, until at last we sank down through fear, admiration and
exhaustion, by the side of the belles and beauties of that enchanting place.
There! What followed for the
next two days we hardly know.
At the end of that time, however, we began to realize the danger and
temptation with which we were surrounded. We
then searched for our "character," and finding it safe, turned our
attention homeward, where we arrived in due season, a wiser if not a better
adventurer.
We can scarcely recall the ordeal through which we passed without a
shudder, but like the ship-wrecked mariner, who, when he has regained a place of
safety, is anxious to "try it again," so we, with all our past
experience, are willing to risk another edition, revised and corrected, of
course.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 3, c. 1
Green tea is now selling at $13, and no signs of rain yet.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 13, 1862, p. 3, c. 1
If any person thinks we are not a church going people in Houston, let him
visit the African church on a pleasant Sunday, and witness five hundred
individuals congregated in and about a church that cannot accommodate but two
hundred and fifty. And if he thinks
we are not a democratic people, let him notice on Sunday, white men driving
negroes about in carriages. We
have seen this done in the North, but we never saw it done in any other city in
the South, except Galveston.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 15, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Peaches are now selling in market at five dollars per bushel, or two bits
a dozen. We have often seen them
sold for a picayune per bushel.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 15, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
A friend has laid on our table a hank of cotton thread, spun by Mrs.
Doctor Porter, of Columbia, Brazoria county, which is certainly the best article
of the kind we have ever seen. At
first sight one would suppose that it was a superior article of flax thread; but
the evenness of the strands is such as we have never seen in any quality of flax
thread sold usually by our merchants. The
thread was spun for plantation purposes, and is far better than anything which
we formerly imported from Yankeedom. Mrs.
P. is also spinning thread, as fine as ordinary spool thread, and that made of
silk cotton is very beautiful. And
thus it is, while fathers, husbands and brothers are far away on the battle
field, the mothers, sisters and wives are plying their fingers at home,
determined to be self-reliant, and by their own industry supplying those
necessary articles which hitherto have been brought from the North, or were
imported from foreign countries.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 18, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Wanted for This Office.—One dozen pairs of cotton socks, which were
knit in the country. We want them
open at the top and no where else.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
About 75 horses are wanted to complete mounting of the Rangers of Terry
& Lubbock's Regiment. It is
suggested that they presented to the Regiment by the people of the counties from
which it was drawn. Say eight
horses for each company. The idea
is a good one. Who will be the
first? Persons thinking well of the
idea should write to Z. L. Nevill, La Grange, a member of the Regiment, who will
give all information desired.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 20, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Coffee is selling at $2 per pound, and one dealer is asking $3! and no signs of rain.
Still Later—6 P.M.—It is actually raining in Houston once more.
Reason why, Messrs. George & Davidson came forward and pledged
themselves not to charge, henceforth, more than $5 per gallon, for turpentine,
and T. M. Ragby, refuses to take more than twelve and one half cents per pound
for sugar, at retail, although others are asking fifteen cents at wholesale.
A shower was a natural consequence.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 20, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Tobacco is now wholesaling at $3.50 and $4.
We always inclined to the belief that chewing tobacco was a filthy
practice. Now we are certain of it.
Chewers should es-chew it altogether, until prices are reduced.
Renovator.—We need in this town a renovator, who can renew our old
clothes, and make them look like new ones.
In these times, we should economize, wear out old "duds," and
if we have money to purchase new ones, divide it with our brethren who are in
the field, and who will be suffering next winter for clothing.
Messrs. George & Davidson, have on hand a supply of Quinine, which
they are selling at $25 per ounce; also English Calomel, at $13 in bulk, or $16
in glass. Turpentine they are
retailing at $5, and wholesaling at $4.50.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 20, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Col. Parkhurst, Colonel of the regiment of Federals at Murfreesboro',
stated that he had fought the whole regiment of Texas Rangers, and when told
that Col. Wharton had engaged him for four hours with only 120 of the Rangers,
he remarked he thought, from the way they fought and fired, that there was at
least 1,000 of them. We are
indebted to Emmet Jones, Esq., who had the conversation with Col. P. for this
item.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 22, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The baggage master of the Central railroad is certainly becoming more
stringent than ever. He has now
limited a lady's baggage to two trunks, two band boxes, one large looking glass,
one yellow dog, one Canary bird and cage, one terrier dog, one mocking bird,
seven loaves of bread, one bag containing a cat and kittens, fourteen small
paper packages, one flower-pot and plant, one slate, one small chest of drawers,
one basket containing sundries, and one black dog outside the car trying to get
on board.
Certainly we ought to have an opposition road, so that people would be
accommodating.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 22, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
A block of stores will soon go up in town, which will require in their
construction, no less than 1,000,000 bricks.
We will notice their progress.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 22, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Winter Clothing for the Army.—Fall and Winter will soon be upon us.
We have an immense army in the field to be supplied with suitable
clothing. This clothing in a great
measure, must be supplied by individual enterprise.
The government can do but little, if anything, in this matter.
It will not answer the purpose, to wait the nearer approach of winter,
before taking steps to accomplish this important object.
The time is now at hand, that active measures should be instituted.
Rusk county has as many troops in the field to be supplied as any other
county. A large number of these
will be furnished by their immediate relatives at home.
But there are a great many who will have to be supplied otherwise.
Some have no relatives here, and the relatives of others are not able to
make the necessary outlay. These
classes must not be neglected, and in order that they may not be, an
organization ought to be effected, the special object of which should be to see
that no soldiers from this county shall want for a sufficient supply of winter
clothing.—East Texas Times, Henderson.
We are pleased to see our suggestion, some time since, endorsed by the
Times. The editor is on the right
track. Let him turn neither to the
right or left in this matter, but push ahead, and receive the gratitude of many
soldiers and others.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 22, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Bro. Cannon has employed two musicians to enliven the visitors at the
Piedmont, that are fond of the "poetry of motion."
The ladies are very solicitous for Mr. C. to get up a military ball,
before the regiments, that are now in camps, leave the State.
We think this a good move, and one that would meet the co-operation of
our gallant volunteers.—Texas Ranger.
A good thing. Tell him to
have it come off when we editors meet there, about the 1st of
October.
La Grange True Issue.
This "local" will be there about that time, our
"Chief" and Divine Providence permitting.
In the meantime, we will endeavor to perfect ourselves in the art of
dancing.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 22, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Sour Lake Springs.
This well known watering place will be kept open until 15th
October.
Good hacks always at the station to convey passengers and baggage.
Nelson Shields, Proprietor.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 27, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The loaves of bread now sold by the bakers resemble in length, breadth
and thickness, a "butter bean." A
small dog grabbed one he found in the street the other day, and a large dog put
after him. Small dog lost it, but
it was so small he was not certain whether he had dropped it or swallowed it!
It yet remains a matter of doubt with him.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 27, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The following is the retail market price of necessaries in Houston:
Flour—per 100 lbs., $15
Eggs—per doz., 30@50c
Bacon—per lb., 23c
Cotton Cards—none
Lard—per lb., 23c
Nails—per 100 lb., $30@50
Salt—per lb., 12 ½ c
Corn Meal—per lb. 2 ½@3c
Coffee—none in market
Texas Sugar—per lb, 10@12 ½ c
at any price
Tea—per lb. $5
Louisiana Sugar—per lb., 14@18c
Butter—per lb., 35@50c
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 27, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Clothing for the Army.
We have received several letters from friends in the country, seeking
information about getting clothing to the Texas troops across the Mississippi.
We cannot tell how this is to be accomplished, but are of the opinion
that what is to be done, must be done by private enterprise.
We would suggest that neighborhoods club together and make up a wagon
load, and send them well boxed by a wagon to Alexandria, and thence if expedient
to some point on the river, where they can be crossed.
We presume the troops will be provided with winter uniforms by the
Government. What they will most
want will be under-clothing, socks and blankets.
No time should be lost in preparing a supply of these things to all our
regiments, whether in Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi or Arkansas.
They will suffer before relief we shall prepare for them can possibly get
to them. Cold weather begins where
they are in October. Let there be an organized effort at once made in every city,
village and neighborhood in Texas. We
have now upwards of sixty regiments to provide for, which is about a regiment to
every thousand votes in the State. The
people of each county can readily perceive what their proportion is.
The wealthy counties must do more than their share, or the troops will
suffer. This city and county have
now, we believe, about twenty companies, or two regiments in the field.
We must provide comfortable under-clothing for 2,000 men.
The ladies will see that they have no time to lose.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 27, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
We some time ago suggested that "hog, hominy and homespun"
constituted the actual necessities of life.
Some of our friends in the city smiled incredulously at the idea, and
others called it impracticable. We
made use of the expression understandingly, and that too after seeing a
practical illustration of it in other parts of the Confederacy.
The people of the interior of Texas have, since then, begun to put it
into practice, and it is well they have. At
the present moment there are not enough imported goods in the State to clothe
one-fifth of its people, and not enough imported provisions to feed one in a
hundred. The time must come in
the progress of events, and that too very shortly, when the amount of dry goods
in all the stores in Texas will not clothe one in a hundred of the population.
What then? Homespun; and the
sooner people learn to make it, the better for them.
Hog and hominy—a rough expression for home produce—we have all come
to. Let the people put into
operation practical independence. If
the country will not subsist the population, it is not worth living in. We are not worthy our liberties if we cannot conquer
them—the country is not worthy of us if it cannot support us.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 27, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
High prices of necessaries of life are to be met with high prices of
labor. These things regulate
themselves according to supply and demand.
When last year coffee was a dollar a pound, the price attracted
importations, and it fell to 45c.—Quinine, a month ago, was $32@40 per oz.;
the Government refused a quantity on Monday, we are told, at $15.
Eggs, last fall, were 50c, but in February fell to 12c.
Scarcity made high prices; high prices invited a supply, and the matter
regulated itself. Butter is now worth 50c.; we expect in a month to see it at
30c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, August 29, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Glenblythe, near Brenham,
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August 25th, 1862.
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Editor Telegraph—Sir: I
was induced, by his letter published in the Telegraph, to open a correspondence
with Mr. Z. L. Nevill, of La Grange, on the subject of sending horses and a
supply of clothing to the Rangers.
Mr. N. has since then spent a night with me, and the matter was pretty
fully talked over.
He fully endorses all the accounts we have had of the great value of the
services rendered by the Rangers, and the incessant toil and hardships they have
under gone. If the army found quiet
and rest in front of the enemy, it was because the Rangers were on duty as
scouts; often for days and nights together, without once unsaddling.
When literally worn out by incessant toil, they and their horses, they
were ordered to the rear to recruit, they had scarcely began [sic] to enjoy
their rest before they were again ordered to the front, to relieve the army from
the anxieties and unrest of false alarm. Again
and again have they been complimented by the officers in command of the army,
with the remark that, "with the Rangers on scouting duty, the army felt at
east."
The result of all this has been that the horses are so worn down as to be
scarcely fit for duty; and, from one cause and another, some 80 men are without
horses. The men themselves have
either worn out or lost, or left behind in their rapid movements, the bulk of
even the light clothes they had for summer wear; and now that winter is at hand,
they must be well clothed, and have good, stout shoes or boots.
They are now in a cold country, unaccustomed as they are to such a
climate. If not well provided for,
and that right soon, the army will be deprived of the services of this most
valuable corps, or our brave boys suffer beyond conception.
Mr. Nevill returns to the regiment, and hopes to be able to induce the
people of Texas to send horses enough to mount, at least, those now afoot; and
which horses he proposes to take charge of, and has aid enough of servants he
will carry on, and of recruits to the regiments to enable him to do so.
He thinks that each horse will cost from $25 to $30, in feed, ferriages,
&c., and I proposed to him that to raise this fund those wishing to send
clothing &c. through, should pay at the rate of half a dollar per pound for
a package not to weigh over 30 lbs., two of which could be strapped on to each
horse. Every package should be done
up in a compact form, two and a half times as long as it is thick, and enveloped
in a bit of oiled cloth or tarpaulin.
There are [sic] no doubt those who have sons or brothers, &c., in the
regiment to whom they would be glad of such a chance of sending a fresh horse,
the more as it is positively found, that a stout half or three quarter bred
Texas horse, at least six or eight years old, is worth two Northern bred animals
for this service. Those who thus
receive a fresh horse would hand over the Government horses to those who are now
on foot, and would then be entitled to extra pay, having their own animal.
Mr. Nevill seems confident that in his own immediate vicinity, eight or
ten will be furnished. I will exert myself, and do my best to induce others to do so
in this county, to raise a like number here.
I have one to send to my own boy and a 30 pound package of clothing, and
will moreover pay for another like package to aid any deficiency and will be
glad to correspond with any who may wish to join in the movement.
Mr. Neville will make Glenbythe a stopping place as he passes, when he
will receive every assistance that can be given him in fitting out the trip.
We were so well satisfied that you would do all in your power,
that we scarcely deem it necessary to ask it of you.
Nor of your neighbors of the News, to whom I would also write, if
I had the leisure. Will they favor
the cause by copying this?
The only hope of carrying out Mr. N.'s plan is by those who may favor it,
all over the State, taking the thing at once in hand, without waiting further
discussion; advising Mr. Nevill at La Grange, you, or myself of what they have
done, before the middle of September, as Mr. N. proposes starting before the 1st
of October, which will be quite late enough.
A few pieces of strong, warm clothing, and a pair of stout shoes are all
that should be sent; enough, and no more than enough, is all they can
carry with them in their rapid movements.
Yours, &c.,
Thomas Affleck.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
1
The last Victoria Advocate resembles, in appearance, a blurred surface
interspersed with straw.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
1
The new "Town Clock" got in a rage last night and commenced striking,
right and left. The following
soliloquy is all that was overheard.—"How long, oh time, must I lie
hidden from the public view! when
will this war end, so that a Market House can be built, on which I am eventually
to repose? One, two, three years,
perhaps. Rust, rus-tick,
rusticity! Give me oil, or give me
elevation!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
1
There are in this State about two thousand wheat growers. The crop this season is a plentiful one, and yet flour is
worth $30 per barrel. Now, with all
due respect—which simply means our own interests considered—we propose to
drop wheat-raisers, wheat-grinders, and wheat-ground sellers, for the present
altogether. In other words, we
propose to discard the use of flour, and use as a substitute corn meal.
In view of this fact, we will send the Weekly Telegraph one year to the
man, or his friend, who will tell us the greatest number of ways that corn can
be served up, as an article of food for man, not in figures only, but in living
examples. Tell us all about corn
meal, hominy, fritters, &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
4
Andrew Jackson Hamilton, and seventeen misguided noodles, with revolvers
and bowie knives worth more than the renegade tribe, made their appearance in
Matamoros on Sunday, and were very promptly disarmed and put under surveillance
by the authorities. Hamilton is a
big man, physically speaking, and has a big head, phrenologically measured, but
he was miserably spoiled in having his unwieldy parts put together; for he
certainly lacks that amount of common sense which ought to have been dished out
to as much meat and bone as walks about under the respectable plagiarism called
after the hero of New Orleans and the author of the Federalist.
Hamilton was spoilt in his early youth, was badly educated at school and
finished off his tuition with intolerably bad whisky at a country doggery.
He thus came into possession of a huge pair of lungs, a brawling oratory
and a remarkably brazen face, all of which were tremendous aids to political
preferment in the days when Yankee nincompoops made fast time in the race for
high preferment. He claims to be an
Alabamian by birth but the claim is unsupported by any evidence except his
daring and his honesty; for Alabama is prolific in patriotic men with logical
minds, cool heads, and chivalric principles.
Our subject is one of the monstrosities of Southern society, and we
foresaw his fearful fall when he strayed off after Squatter Sovereignty and its
owner, the Little Giant. No honest
man could endorse that fallacy and be profound; and no profound man could
support it and be honest. He next
attempted to blow hot and cold on the resistance subject, and for months his
position more resembled the acrobatic performances of Ravel, that [sic] the
statesmanship of either Jackson or Hamilton, for his friends and enemies alike
doubted on which side of the rope he would come down.
Fortunately he fell over Martial Law, and politically speaking, broke his
neck. He is now buried from the
sight of Texas in Mexico, where we are willing to leave him, with a hope of his
speedy translation to Yankeedoodledom, where his services will be more in demand
than they would ever be in his own country.
Travis county is certainly undergoing a most wholesome purgation, for
with Norton and Hamilton out of the community, the bowels of the social system
will recover from their inflammation.—Brownsville Flag.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 2, c.
5
Galveston, August 29th, 1862.
Editor Telegraph.—The Island City during the last ten days has enjoyed
a series or [sic] truly refreshing showers, sometimes pouring, at others steady,
motherly sort of rain. No local
news of great importance; all that we can brag of is we still continue to
"face the foe," although the streets look deserted (the trades
people having gone). The market
looks lively in the morning, much like olden times.
This morning there were nineteen butcher stalls, two fish do., four
vegetables, and two coffee stands, all doing a good business.
I give a list of prices, so that our citizens residing in the country may
judge how far we are behind the times. Beef
steak, 20 cts. per lb., roast 8 do., pork, 12c., mutton 12c., veal, 12c., fish
in abundance and cheap; vegetables scarce, and of course demand high prices;
peaches $3 per bushel; butter 50c., eggs 45c; groceries—coffee $1.50, tea $4,
sugar 15c, flour $14 per hundred, bacon 22c, corn $1.30.
As to clothing, boots, shoes, or in fact anything in that line, 50 per
cent cheaper than in Houston. Drugs
and medicines 100 per cent do. This
is the actual state of the markets here. One
of the speculators from your city visited us several days ago, and tried to buy
up goods at wholesale, paying retail prices, but he could not come it, and was
obliged to skedaddle.
All of the bounty money is expended, and Galveston is quietly settling
down into her old quiet ways, from which she can only be aroused by the landing
of the enemy, summons to surrender, or the order for the removal of the bridge
into the interior, (which we expect every day) in that case you may expect to
hear from us, "we are not dead, but sleepeth."
Health of the city good, doctors and sexton being idle, not wishing them
any bad luck, we wish that they may remain so.
There has been a little change here with the military.
Col. Cook has gone to take charge of the troops in your city, whilst
Capt. Odlum, of the Davis Guards, has charge of this post.
H. C. B.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 1, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
We will thank any merchants in the interior who have any quantity of
wrapping paper, from a ream up, that they are willing to dispose of, to send us
samples with size and price marked. Light
manilla preferred, but we can use light straw, white or brown tea, or even dark
manilla. Let us know what it will
cost laid down at a railroad depot. We
are by do [sic] means out of printing paper as yet, but we may be, and wish to
provide against contingencies. Any
persons having a ream or more of printing paper to dispose of, can command a
high price from us for it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 1, c.
4
For the Houston Telegraph.
An Appeal to the
Ladies of Texas.
By a Texas Lady.
Ladies of the Lone Star State:
You who are never to experience the hardships of a soldier's life, and
who have never yet suffered from the icy blasts of a more Northern clime than
this—think of the thousands of your fathers, sons and brothers soon to feel
the bitings of the unpitying storms of winter amid the mountains and vallies of
Tennessee and Virginia—men unused to the rigorous season which, in these
States, prevails from November to April. How
are these Southern-born and Southern-reared men to stand the severities of such
a climate without good, warm, winter clothing?
Our young Government—young in years but old in achievements—cannot
now accomplish this object. It
remains for those left behind in each State to furnish these indispensables to
their brave soldiers in the army.
Ladies of Texas you should take the lead in this matter.
Work early, and late, and at all times to manufacture comfortable
articles of clothing for your heroic defenders in the border States.
Oh! how it gladdens the
heart of the weary, toil worn soldier to hear from home, and how much more it
comforts him to receive an extra blanket, a bundle of socks, or probably an
overcoat made by the hands of the loved ones at home, who are thinking of the
"soldier in his blanket on the cold, cold ground."
Think of the weary sentinel as he treads his solitary rounds on the
mountain side or peers through the thick darkness in the valley, knowing not
what thicket, bush, or tree may conceal a deadly enemy and the next moment be
his last. Think of his torn and
tattered garments—proud mementoes of hard-fought battles and long, wearisome
marches—all that he has to protect him from the piercing winds of winter.
We, of Texas, have never seen our borders overrun, our flourishing fields
and quiet homes laid waste and desolation marking the progress of the invader,
in this war. This is now the case
with those as devoted to the glorious cause of Liberty as we are. Before the ides of November roll round, however, we may
awaken to a full realization of such dreadful scenes.
How can we avert these dangers from our midst? By clothing those brave Texians who have gone to relieve our
suffering brethren on the border and to hurl back the tide of invasion.
Let every one of you, old and young, in the State, contribute according
to her means in furtherance of this praiseworthy object.
Provide the Texians in the army with good cotton and woolen homespun
clothing this winter, and you increase the number of effectives 20,000—leave
them as they are, almost destitute of any kind of wearing apparel, and the sad
list of mortality will be swelled to an alarming degree, the hospitals crowded
with soldiers dying from cold and exposure, and the way comparatively left open
for our foes.
Ladies of Texas, take hold of this matter.
Let this great object of your Aid Societies receive the attention it
deserves at hour hands—let your meetings be more frequent and energetic, and
those who cannot labor should unloose their purse strings in the good cause.
Give all you have to spare, and give freely.
Remember, the Northern hirelings will spare neither age, sex, nor
condition. They have failed to subjugate us, and they would now wage a
war of extermination and desolation throughout the length and breadth of this
Heaven-favored land. Would you
avoid the direst calamities that can befall a civilized nation?
Then clothe your defenders—send forth your strong arms and stout hearts
encased in the handiwork of your own nimble fingers—strive to emulate the
example of those noble Roman matrons whose glorious patriotism has been the
theme of admiration of all patriotic hearts from that day to this; and let that
be seen in your self-sacrificing devotion to country which will elicit the
undisguised plaudits and enlist the generous sympathies of all Christendom in
our behalf.
Now is the time to inaugurate this noble work.
Weave, knit, and sew blankets, socks, and coats, and the heart of many a
suffering soldier will, here long, swell with gratitude and in praise of the
willing hands and patriotic hearts of the dear ones left behind.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 1, c.
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Mr. Cushing.—Flax thread, suitable for use in the manufacture of shoes,
leather harness, &c., has been sold here at enormous prices.
It is said that Government Agents have paid as high as $40 per pound for
it. The price of shoes manufactured
here is predicated in part on the high price of shoe thread.
There is no necessity for the continuance of this burthen on the public.
An old citizen of this county, experienced in leather work, says that
cotton thread is as good for the purpose as flax thread; and for the manufacture
of leather harness he prefers it as more durable.
The plain single twist thread, as it comes off the spindle is used, the
only draw back being that there is a little extra difficulty in fixing the
bristle. He mentions a fact which
is perhaps well known to old spinners; that the cotton before being spun should
be washed in soap suds and dried, thereby insuring a smoother and more tenacious
thread.
Houston. Sept. 2d, 1862.
S.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Hempstead, Aug. 7th, 1862.
Mr. Cushing:--Dear Sir—I send you a sample of homespun, manufactured by
me. Do you think any Yankee girl
can beat it? I feel as proud of my
dress as though it was a first quality Moire Antique.
Very respectfully,
A Texas Girl.
Yes, and we feel prouder of the "Texas Girl," dressed in her
elegant homespun, than we should if she was Queen of France.
Will she intrust [sic] the editor with her name not for publication?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
Soldiers' Wives, who wish assistance from the county, are requested to
make their applications to B. A. Shepherd, A. J. Burke, Abel White, C. F. Duer,
or the undersigned by the 15th instant.
T. B. J. Hadley.
Chief Justice Harris County.
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Lindo [sic], Aug. 31st, 1862.
Ed. Telegraph:--My Dear Sir—I have understood from various sources,
that there are reports in circulation, that my family have frequently been
insulted by soldiers as they travel about camps, or from home to Hempstead and
back. I feel it my duty to correct
all such slanders against our soldiers. I
have from first to last had some 7000 men camped very near me—beginning with
Parsons's regiment in October to the present day, and in justice to them I say
all such reports are without foundation—not a cross word even has ever been
spoken by one of them to my family or myself, and I have a higher regard for
Texas soldiers than to think any of them would by [sic] guilty of such conduct.
Yours truly,
L. W. Groce.
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Ed. Telegraph:--Sir—In nearly every paper, I see attention called to
the importance of providing winter clothing for our troops.
It is a subject that every one should think and act upon and if every
family would do but a little, the result would be an ample supply of warm
clothing for those who are defending our country and are unable to keep
themselves. I would suggest that
every family through the country do what they can that Houston be made a central
depot where all could be sent. Say
before the end of September, that a committee be appointed to receive all that
is sent in, then have it properly packed and a competent agent sent with them,
light wagons could be engaged at Niblett's Bluff, for Alexandria, and from that
point the best route selected. I
cannot think there could be any difficulty in the way but could be surmounted
with ordinary energy.
Respectfully,
C.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
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Lieut. R. B. Harvey, of Col.
Garland's regiment, is now in this State, on his way to San Antonio, and from
thence to the counties in Texas where companies for that regiment were
organized. He is on detached
service, to obtain clothing for the soldiers under Col. Garland's command, they
being at present in great need. Many
of the men have no shoes, and several are reduced to the greatest extremity for
the want of clothing. All those who
can furnish aid should have everything ready when the Lieutenant comes round, as
there is no time to spare. Prepare
and send anything in the shape of clothing, warm and comfortable, for coming
winter. Send blankets, comforts,
&c.
Mr. J. R. Crew, of Victoria, will assist in collecting this material.
The regiment has had much sickness, but nearly all have now recovered.
Only three have died since it left the State.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 3, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Sword Factory for Sale.
The subscriber having engaged in other business, offers for sale his
Sword Manufactory, together with a good stock of material and work (finished and
unfinished).
The Blacksmith and Finishing Shops are well stocked with tools, patterns,
&c., and the whole business is in successful operation.
J. C. Wilson,
Main street.
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1
A firm, not more than half a thousand miles from this burg, is now
manufacturing a goodly number of six-shooters, army size, that are pronounced by
good judges superior to Colt's best. They
will kill a Yankee every pop, unless you hit him in the conscience, which is
ball-proof. They are for sale in
town at $65—a price the manufacturer will not deviate from, although they were
offered a few days since $75 by a speculator for all they could make.
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Quinine is gradually coming down in price, although there is a limited
quantity in market, and no prospect of immediate "reinforcements."
This proves that the general health of the community is comparatively
good. There are no signs of yellow
fever in this town up to this time, and we have yet to see the first person who
desires a more intimate acquaintance with the intruder.
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Vicksburg, June 30, 1862.
Dear Brother: I received
yours, and read it amidst the roar of Yankee artillery and the explosion of
bombs—keeping one eye on the letter and the other on the hurling messengers of
our hell-inspired invaders, which were thrown alternately at the batteries and
the city all day on Friday, the 27th. . . .
The sun was now risen. I sat
on my horse and gazed in mute astonishment while bombs and balls rained and
fragments flew nearer and nearer, indicating the fact that part of the fleet was
ascending the river. I removed a
little farther and saw from this point the public roads lead out of the city.
They were crowded with the flying citizens in the utmost confusion and
alarm.
When the Yankee fleet first arrived below they demanded the surrender of
the city. This was simply out of
the question. The hills above and
below the city had been taken by the Confederate army and fortified.
The commander of the department declined a surrender.
The Mayor did the same. Then
notice was given to clear the city of women and children.
The destruction of the city was a sheer purpose of barbarity.
They could have fought our defences six months without damaging more
perhaps than half a dozen suburban residences, and could not have sent their
deadly missiles into the city proper only with special aim and intent.
I saw the first gun aimed at the city.
The conical ball entered the Methodist Episcopal Church.
It was a fair target. They
owed that Church a very heavy debt.
But, I was going to tell you how so many came to be flying from the city.
On the demand to "clear the decks," the Mayor, Hon. I. Lindsey,
had advised the citizens to leave. General
M. L. Smith, commanding, suggested to those who could not otherwise escape to
take a few days' provisions into the vicinity, and they accordingly camped out.
Hundreds of poor families took to forests, fields, glens, cow sheds,
carriage-houses, shanties—any place, every place for shelter.
A sheet, a blanket, a quilt, stretched over their heads for a tent, was
all hundreds had to cover themselves with; and often over these poor shelters
the proud symbol of Secession—the little flag of the wronged and outraged
South—waved, and the people took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, if the
sacrifice might help the cause. But
weeks of privation were endured, and no bombardment came; only the occasional
attacks on the city, which at length ceased to create emotions of alarm.
Many fell sick, many suffered from hunger, the weather, the rain, the
want of water—the want of every comfort finally led hundreds to return,
shelling or no shelling.
But on the morning of the 28th, whatever could move or be
moved fled. Every passway from the
city was full. Women,
terror-stricken, ran as they left their beds; the children were screaming and
crying, separated from their parents, and lost in the mass, the clouds of dust
and general confusion. The sick
were borne along in the arms of such as could give assistance; while horses,
mules, cows and dogs hurried in mute amazement into the country, as if a burning
prairie were driving them before its devouring flames.
Even the birds, startled by the sound, fled from the groves and took
refuge in the deserted habitation of the "fugitive rebels." . . .
But, here, alas! I am
reminded that one of our most excellent women, Mrs. Gamble, living in the North
part and on the margin of the city, was killed.
She was a widow, and leaves several little children.
Among the most excellent ladies of our city who have been active and
laborious in ministering to the suffering soldiers, she was always
distinguished. . . .
Yours truly,
C. K. Marshall.
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The want of garden seeds is seriously felt by the people.
It will be a good business for some person in Bell, McLennan, Ellis,
Dallas or some other county in that range to open a seed garden for the supply
of the State.
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1
We have heard various charges against the business management of the
penitentiary, some of which bore the evidence of prejudice and falsity on their
face. We are enabled to say on good
authority that no speculator can purchase goods at the penitentiary. Previous to the 1st of April, exchanges were made
for such supplies as were required, and in some instances people got goods in
that way to sell again. Since then
the interest of the consumer has always been protected. The only way any one can get goods there is by filing an
affidavit that they are not for sale, barter or speculation, but for the
immediate use of the family of the applicant, when if any are to be spared at
all from government orders, whey are sold at the regular price.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 8, 1862, p. 1, c.
1
By referring to the proceedings of the City Council, it will be seen that
they have repealed the late "hog law."
Again the porkers are at liberty to run, riot and root.
All you who have gardens, and no fences, will have a good time making
them, while nails are cheap.
The hogs may thank the farmers for their liberty.
Scarcity of corn in this market enabled them to squeal out.
As the hogs come out the dogs go in, unless they supply themselves with
"rings" before the 15th inst.
One dollar for males and two for females!
How ungallant! But then the
councilmen are all married men, we believe.
How uncertain, &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 8, 1862, p. 1, c.
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"Fun, Fun, Fun."—The Confederate Minstrels have reorganized,
and will give an entertainment at Perkins Hall, tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, for
the purpose of aiding in the purchase of clothing for the army. The object is certainly a meritorious one, and no doubt the
hall will be filled to overflowing. Clothing
must be had, if we have to sing our last song and fiddle our last fiddle, and
hop our last hop to get it. Performance
certain, weather or no weather.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 8, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Corn Meal.
In reply to the offer of the Weekly Telegraph to the person who would
furnish us with the greatest number of ways that corn meal can be served up as
an article of food, we have received the following, and a young lady in
Independence gets the "Weekly." Who
will now say that we cannot dispense with flour altogether?
Corn Crisp.—Take one pint of meal, one table spoon of lard, a little
salt and water—spread it on a board thin, and bake it before the fire; turn it
with a string or knife.
Ash Corn Cake.—Mix up meal with water and a little salt; wrap it up in
corn shucks or a collard leaf, and bake it in hot ashes.
Hoe Cake—Mix up meal and water, and bake on a hoe.
Corn Meal Ginger Cake—Take one pint of meal, three eggs, one cup of
molasses, one table spoon of lard or butter, and ginger, or any other spices to
suit your taste.
Johnny Cake.—Take equal quantities of sweet potatoes (boiled) and corn
meal—mix with salt and lard—and bake it over or on a board before the fire.
Corn Meal Cakes.—Stir to a cream a pound and a quarter of brown sugar,
a pound of butter, beat six eggs and mix them with the sugar and butter; add a
tea spoonful of cinnamon or ginger; stir in a pound and three quarters of corn
meal—bake in small cakes and let it remain till cold.
Corn Cakes.—One quart of milk, one tea spoon full of saleratus, two
eggs and corn meal sufficient to make a batter of the consistence of pan
cakes.—Bake quick—pans buttered and eat warm.
Corn Bread.—Take six pints of corn meal, one table spoonful of salt,
four pints of water, mix with the hand and bake in oblong rolls two inches
long—make half an hour before baking—use hot water in winter.
Light Corn Bread.—Stir four pints of meal in three pints of warm
water—add one tea spoonful of salt, let it rise five or six hours, then stir
it with the hand and bake it in a brick oven.
Another method is to make mush, and before it grows cold stir in a half
pint of meal—let it rise and bake as the first.
Corn Cakes.—Six eggs well beaten; one pint of milk; one teaspoonful
salt; two pints of mush, almost cold; two pints of meal and three tablespoonsful
of melted lard; grease the oven; put one large spoonful of batter in each cake.
Do not let them touch in baking.
Corn Muffins.—Made in the same way as the above.
Grease the muffling hoops, and heat the oven slightly before putting in
either corn cakes or muffins.
Butter or Corn Cake.—Beat the yolk of three eggs very light; add one
pint of milk, two pints of mush almost cold; one teaspoonful salt; three
teaspoonsful of melted butter. To
be well beaten together. Before
frying them, ship the whites of the eggs to a strong froth, and stir it
thoroughly in the batter. For
frying all kinds of batter cakes, use no more lard than is necessary to make
them turn well.
Mush.—Two pints of water in a pot to boil; then take one pint of cold
water and mix smoothly into a pint of meal.
When the water in the pot boils, stir this well into it and let it boil
for ten or fifteen minutes, or until it looks clear.
Virginia Corn Bread.—Dissolve one tablespoonful of butter in three and
a half pints of boiling milk; into this scald one quart of corn meal; when cool,
add a half pint of wheat flour, a little sugar, a teaspoonful of salt, and two
eggs well beaten, mix well together, and bake in two cakes; tins well greased or
buttered.
Brown Bread.—Mix three parts of corn meal and two parts of rye flour;
sift and wet down with sweetened hot water; a little saleratus and yeast; work
into a stiff pudding. Bake with a
steady strong heat until well done.
Corn Bread.—To three pints of milk add as much corn meal as will make a
thin batter, three eggs, two tablespoonsful of butter, a teaspoonful of
saleratus, and salt to suit the taste. If
not to be had, the bread is good without the eggs.
Corn Oysters.—Take three dozen ears of large young corn, six eggs, lard
and butter in equal portions for frying. The
corn must be young and soft. Grate
it from the cob as fine as possible, and dredge it with flour.
Beat very lengthy the six eggs, and mix them gradually with the corn.
Then let the whole be incorporated by hard beating; add a teaspoonful of
salt.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 8, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
The Penitentiary.
We mentioned something in our last of the reports flying about the
country concerning the management of the Penitentiary.
That there has been a wrong somewhere, we think quite likely, but that
the wrong has been committed by Gen. Besser, we regard and always have regarded
as next to impossible.
Not long since the Governor addressed a letter to him regarding the
disposition of the goods manufactured there, urging him to devote them first to
the soldiers, secondly to their families, and thirdly to the people.
The letter was published in the State Gazette of last week.
It was referred to the Board of Directors, who control this matter. The following was their response:
Huntsville, August 25th, 1862.
So varied have been the interests that the Penitentiary officials have of
late felt it to be their duty, to try to subserve, that perhaps a word from us,
at this time, to the public, may not be out of place.
It is well known to all, that the Penitentiary has not the ability to
supply all the people of this State, with the quantity of cloth they will
require. Like his Excellency, the
Governor, we feel that our first duty is, to supply the soldiers, and next the
families of soldiers that may be destitute at home—after these wants are
supplied, the people at large, throughout the State have a right to come in for
the remainder.
This is the course we shall recommend to the
General Agent to pursue. Whether
or not he can adopt a course more likely to prove satisfactory to the people
than the one now pursued, it is hard for us to determine. His duties, under existing circumstances, are very hard to be
performed. This would be the case,
if from no other reason than because there is a continual clash between what his
duty sternly demands and the pressing necessities of the people.
He4 has but one course to pursue, and we verily believe he has never
wavered in the performances of his arduous duties, and we confidently believe
that when "cool reflection" has had time to operate on the minds of
the masses, but one sentiment will occupy in the minds of a generous people, and
the honest officer will be greeted by all with the plaudit so grateful to the
heart of "well done, good and faithful servant."
Most respectfully,
B. W. Walker,
} Directors
I. S. Roe, }
Texas
Ben W. Robinson.
} Penit'ry.
It will be seen this response coincides with the views of the Governor,
and we are enabled to say that Gen. Besser heartily approves of the views
therein expressed. And he further
says that, were he blest with the gifts of omniscience, not an individual
remaining at home, or our colored population, would get one yard of cloth from
the Penitentiary, after our soldiery were supplied, until their families were
amply provided for.
For articles needed at the Penitentiary goods will be given, when there
is a surplus, to the extent of the family requirements of the purchaser, and on
his affidavit. Every one will see
at once that this is just and fair.
We have also been permitted, by General Besser, to look over his annual
report of the financial condition of the Penitentiary.
We make some extracts.
The annual expense account is as follows:
Penitentiary, $8,920.26; Transportation Convicts, $4,000; cash to
Discharged Convicts, $820; Escapes, $22.95; Artesian well, $2,261.75;
Provisions, $14,395.70; Clothing, $3,525.41; Medical, $714.79; Cabinet Shop,
$205.91; Guard Service, $13,292.90; Stationery, $209.78; Factory, $23,843.87;
Employees, $6,544.59; Cotton, $107,635.63; Wool, $19,583.13; Interest,
$12,095.67; Total, $217,472.44.
The total sales have been $346.777.27.
The surplus of sales, or in other words (nearly) earnings over expenses,
has been $129,304.83.
The cash receipts for the last three quarters, being those in which Gen.
Besser has acted as agent have been $260,842.03.
The cash paid out has been 189,845.69, leaving a balance on hand of
$70,996.34.
The amount of merchandize made at the penitentiary for the three last
quarters has been 843,048 yds. Osnaburgs,
valued at $122,151.10; 160,954½ yds. of
cotton Jeans, valued at 28,298.20; 57,095½ yds.
White Plains, valued at $21,051.53; 94,021¾ yds.
White Kerseys, valued at $43,390.43; 2,454 yds.
Sheeps Gray, valued at $2,454.25; 4,574 bunches Warp, valued at 3,659.20
and 329 lbs knitting Yarn, valued at $158.55; of these there are now on hand
1,271¾ yds. Osnaburgs; 13,536 yds. Jeans; 6,103¾ yds White Plains and
3,187 yards White Kerseys. The
Bills Payable and balances against penitentiary of the account stands at
$7,101.19, and the Bills Receivable and balances due at $76,491.95.
The actual working balance in favor of the penitentiary is $200,973.58.
This account speaks well for the condition of the penitentiary, and
compares quite well with the condition of things in past years.
Of the goods sold during the year, the following have gone to the
Quartermasters:
Cottons
Woolens
Maj. Maclin
3,000 yards.
_______
"
Moise
160,064 "
32,729
"
Minter
127,461 "
61,506
Sundries
122,282 "
18,945
J. Morgan
164,669 "
11,320
Total
577,477
124,501
This is four-fifths of the woolens, and a little more than half the
cottons manufactured.
The public talk is, that not all of these goods have gone to the army.
Whether or not this is so, of course no one knows; but the matter should
be investigated, and public satisfaction had on the subject, and we trust it
will be. In justice to the
Quartermasters we will say that if any malappropriations of goods has taken
place, Gen. Besser does not know it. It
is doubtful if the public talk is not altogether formed in slander.
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1
Capt. H. C. Bacon, of Galveston, sends us a bottle of elegant black ink,
the materials for making which he has enough of for ten barrels.—We advise him
to make it up, for it is elegant ink, and is bound to command a ready sale.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 8, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Fun! Fun!! Fun!!
Confederate Minstrels.—this Troupe having reorganized under its former auspices and desirous of raising a portion of the funds so necessary for the clothing of our soldiers this winter, propose giving their first
Grand Musical,
Comical and Burlesque
Entertainment.
On Tuesday Evening, Sept. 9th, 1862, at Perkins'
Hall. Cards of admission, $1;
children and servants, 50 cts., to be had at Messrs. Darling & Merriman, A.
Blum & Bro., Lippman & Lopperl, A. Sachtleiben, and principal Hotels.
Doors open at 7 o'clock, performance commences at 8 precisely.
For particulars, see small bills.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 15, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Sacrifice for the War.
We make the following brief extract from the letter of a gentleman in
Butler county, to the Mobile Tribune:
It is into the country you must go to appreciate the sacrifices the
people are making for the support of the war.
Here's an old man with grown and half grown daughters and one son. That son is the main stay for the crop. He has long ago volunteered, and the old man and woman labor
in the field with the daughters, under this broiling summer sun, ploughing,
hoeing, and soon they will be reaching up after the corn blades for fodder. A
widow has three sons and daughters; the boys are in the army, save one, the
feeblest and youngest, who with the sister's help carries on the crop.
Here a man with no son or other male help.
He is and has been for months in your Fort Morgan, handling cannon and
cannon balls—a volunteer. His
daughters work the field. These,
and sights like these, I witness frequently, Mr. Editor, and don't have to go
far from my cabin to see them. Many
a weary furrow has been ploughed by women this year in Middle Alabama.
None of these people to whom I allude own slaves.
But they are Southerners; they hate the Yankees, and love their liberty.
One of these soldiers returns home discharged for sickness or honorable
wounds got at Shiloh or Richmond. Ah,
here's the rub. No flour, no sugar,
no salt in the house, no tea, no coffee, and none to be had.
How can even woman's kindness prepare a meal for them? Yet from none of these have I ever heard the first hint that
they wanted the war to close before the South had obtained all we went to war
for.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 15, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
A Timely and Patriotic Contribution
The history of the siege and bombardment of Vicksburg furnishes many
commendable instances of self-sacrificing patriotism, but none more so than the
general conduct of the ladies. One
of the many acts of devotion they exhibited has just come to our knowledge,
which is certainly worthy of record.
The gunboats were at Natchez and our troops were looking for them daily.
Twelve good guns were in battery below the city, and everything ready for
action except cartridge bags for the 10-inch columbiads.
The cartridge bags have to be made of flannel.
The commander sent messengers to all the stores in town, but could not
find any flannel. It had all been
used in making shirts for the many volunteer companies that had left the city. He then sent messengers on the streets to appeal to the men
to give their flannel shirts for cartridge bags.
The ladies heard of his appeal and the absolute importance of the
cartridge bags. In a few hours from
the time he made the appeal, no less than five hundred cartridge bags were
deposited at headquarters, made of the flannel petticoats of the women of
Vicksburg.
They were sent to the batteries, and when the fleet did arrive, were used
in defence of the place. The
cartridge bags used by the 10-inch columbiads in the bombardment were made of
the flannel petticoats of the women of Vicksburg, to whom be all honor and
praise.—Memphis Appeal.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 15, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
The Penitentiary is supplied with Lard and Bacon for the present.
No more will be purchased until further notice is given by the Financial
Agent.
Thom. Carothers.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 19, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
[Advertisement.]
Public Resolutions
of the Council of
Hempstead.
At a meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Hempstead,
held on the 4th day of Sept., 1862, the following preamble and
resolutions were passed:
Whereas, Self-preservation being the first law of nature, we, the Mayor
and Aldermen of the town of Hempstead, taking into consideration the fatal
ravages of the yellow fever, introduced into our midst from Houston and
Galveston, in the fall of 1859, believe it to be a duty we owe to our fellow
citizens, to enact and enforce such sanitary resolutions as will prevent a
recurrence of the same.
1st. Resolved,
That the town of Hempstead, from and after the 1st day of October,
1862, until these resolutions be repealed, be declared to be under quarantine
law, and that a yellow flag be placed at the town limits of the town of
Hempstead, to designate the same.
2d, Resolved, That the introduction of enclosed box-cars into the
town of Hempstead, be prohibited from and after the first day of October, 1862,
until the same shall be repealed.
3d, Resolved, That the introduction of woolen goods, from any
yellow fever district, into the town of Hempstead be prohibited from and after
the first day of October, 1862, until the same shall be repealed.
4th, Resolved, That any person or persons, from any
yellow fever district, be prohibited from remaining in the corporate limits of
Hempstead over three (3) hours.
5th, Resolved, That the H. & T. C. R. R. Company be
forbidden from landing any sick person or persons from the cars in the corporate
limits of the town of Hempstead.
6th, Resolved, That for any infringement of these
resolutions, a fine of not less than twenty or more than one hundred dollars be
levied.
7th, Resolved, That the town constable be required to
employ two deputies to assist in enforcing the requirements of these
resolutions, and that he draw on the treasury for compensation of their
services.
8th, Resolved, That after the expiration of the first
of October, 1862, when these resolutions shall take effect, that should there be
satisfactory information received that no yellow fever exists in Houston or
Galveston, they may be suspended from day to day, until the yellow fever
actually does exist in said cities, when they shall be strictly enforced.
9th, Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be
sent to the Houston Telegraph, with the request to publish the same, for the
space of one month, and that fifty copies be printed for distribution.
Attest,
W. C. Knox, Mayor.
W.
Ahrenbeck, Secretary.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 19, 1862, p. 2,
c. 3
The readers of "City Items" must dispense with them for the
present, for two reasons—First our space is so limited that we must devote all
the room to the important news now crowding upon us; and second—our
"Local" is now actively engaged in securing the latest news from the
battle fields. When the rush of war
news is over, "City Items" will receive due consideration.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 19, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
The ladies of Houston, Galveston and the State at large, are respectfully
requested to contribute any amount of bandages, lint or other hospital stores
they may think proper to donate to Baylor's command which will be thankfully
received and duly appreciated by both officers and soldiers.
Deposit at Wm. Clark's, merchant, Houston, Vance & Bro., San Antonio,
or Diffan, druggist, Austin.
J. F. Matchet, M. D.
Medical Director and Purveyor,
Baylor's Command P.A.C.S.A.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Soldiers'
Clothing—Domestic
Industry—Independence.
We have before said something about providing warm clothing for our
troops for the winter. For the
purpose of keeping public attention alive to the matter, we refer to it again.
A plan has been suggested by which the patriotic industry of the ladies
may be turned to good account. It
is for the Quartermasters into whose hands any large amount of cloth may come,
to apportion it out to such neighborhoods or associations as are willing to
undertake it, to make up into the clothing needed. In this way all the cloth that can be obtained may very
speedily be transformed into clothing without expense to the Government.
It is to be presumed that the clothing for a large portion of our Texas
troops is now being prepared by the domestic industry of the country. In nearly every house in most parts of the State, the
cheerful hum of the spinning wheel, and the noise of the loom, is heard from
morning to night, week in and week out, and the amount of good, serviceable
cloth thus being prepared is indeed immense.
It is a good thing for any country when it learns to live within itself,
and the present war has taught us this lesson.
The revolution of '76, the prototype in so many respects of this, though
on a far smaller scale, found the people dependent on England in a great
measure, as we have been on the North for their clothing, their implements,
their luxuries, and a market for their raw products. The war threw them on their own resources, and the rapid
prosperity of the people for a generation afterward not to speak of the purity
of morals and manners was no little due to this independence they were obliged
to establish.
And if now our country can be brought to entire self-dependence, it will
make us utterly unconquerable though the combined world should precipitate its
hosts upon us. We glory in the
noble women of the country who have thus betaken themselves to the loom and the
distaff. They are the worthy
mothers and wives and daughters of freemen, and the men of the country in making
themselves the worthy protectors of such women because worthy the highest
earthly boon that man can have.
Let our women, then, redouble their energies, and prepare the fabrics of
the country to clothe its defenders. And
let the people not wait for some way to be provided to get the clothing off, but
as fast as the supplies for a company are made up, fill up the wagons and start
them towards their destination. Everything
now sent to the Mississippi river can now be got across; and our troops there
are all marching into the teeth of the cold Northern blasts.
so in Arkansas; we can certainly get all the clothing we make to the
twenty thousand Texians now in that State.
We repeat, no time is to be lost. Our
armies are now making superhuman efforts to drive out the invader.
They are everywhere active and they must be sustained.
Every man, woman and child at home can do something.
Let none be wanting in this extremity of the country.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2,
c. 1
We should have stated in our last, that the 18th was observed
in Houston according to the President's proclamation, as a day of Thanksgiving.
Places of business were closed. Public
services were held in the churches, all of which were fully attended.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2,
c. 1
The "Confederate Minstrels" have handed over to the Mayor
another $40. Good for them; they
should be encouraged in the good work towards which they have turned their
attention and efforts.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2,
c. 1
Leander Cannon, Esq., writes us that "Piedmont Springs" are
closed for the season, and will open again on the 1st of next June,
rejuvenated, renovated, and rendered more attractive than ever, by extensive
improvements.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Army Clothing.
Mr. Editor: I wish to ask
you a question. Why is it that
cloth cannot be obtained from the vast amount manufactured at our penitentiary,
and distributed among the patriotic women of our State, and be immediately made
up for our soldiers?
The ladies of Prairie Lea organized themselves into an Association, and
offered their services to Gen. Bee, to make soldiers' clothing, without charge,
if they could be furnished cloth from the penitentiary.
They were politely informed that it was Mr. Quartermaster's business, and
that he receive pay for their gratuitous work any how!
And of course they did not want to work for Mr. Quartermaster.
Why cannot the penitentiary goods be distributed among the counties and
made up without cost, when our glorious women are so anxious to contribute their
labor in that way?
Are army contractors to be enriched and our soldiers
freezed?
Vindex.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 22, 1862, p. 2,
c. 5
Waco, September 15th, 1862.
Mr. Editor—It may not be generally known to your readers that the seed
of Chinese sugar cane makes an excellent drink in place of coffee.
It should not be prepared like coffee, with sugar and milk in it;
it looks and tastes too much like chocolate.
Would not some establishment in Texas for the manufacture of soda,
for baking purposes, make a fortune and be of vast benefit to the public at
large?
Respectfully,
D. W.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 24, 1862, p. 1,
c. 4
Sisters of Charity Hospital,
}
Richmond, Va., August 25th, 1862. }
E. H. Cushing—Editor Telegraph:
. . . The 4th Texas has recently erected, at its own expense,
a large and comfortable Ward at this Hospital, securing thereby the services of
the Sisters of Charity as nurses. And
you may assure the friends of this regiment, at least, that their sons and
brothers want for nothing which kindness and prudence will allow.. . .
Respectfully yours,
4th Texas.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 24, 1862, p. 2,
c. 2
We have once or twice published the process of making saltpetre from
under floor earths. As there are
now two or three powder mills in this State, and all of them wanting saltpetre,
we urge upon the people the importance of going to work and supplying them.
With a little effort, enough saltpetre can be supplied by the domestic
industry of the country to keep all these mills employed.
The present price of saltpetre makes its production exceedingly
profitable.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 24, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Clothing and
Horses for the
Rangers
Mr. Z. L. Nevill, of La Grange, will leave that place on the 1st
of October, stopping at Mr. Affleck's in Washington county, and at Navasota, and
will take to the Terry & Lubbock Rangers all horses and packages of clothing
that may be left at these places for them.
He writes us that he already has quite a number of horses, and there is
no mistake about his going.
Persons desirous of sending horses must have them on hand at the time and
places. They must, also, provide an
amount of money necessary to pay the expenses of the horses for the trip of
probably 25 or 30 days. Those
wishing to send clothing must have it well packed in packages of 30 lbs., and
for every two packs, a pack-saddle must be furnished.
It is thought that perhaps a contribution of say one dollar per pound for
the packs will about pay the expenses of the horses.
We would suggest that horses and packs should be sent to some reliable
merchant in Navasota. Mr. Nevill
undertakes to go through with the train without charge for his services.
Those who desire to avail themselves of this opportunity, should make his
trouble as little as possible. We
have no doubt the will have a very good caballado by the time he gets to the
Trinity.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 26, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
The ladies will give a Tableaux and supper at the Frost Institute, Fort
Bend county, on the 3d day of October next, to buy winter clothing for our
soldiers in the service from this county.—Those wishing to spend the night can
do so with neighbors living near. Those
fond of good living, looking at intelligent and handsome young ladies, and
assisting our needy soldiers, can have an opportunity of doing so, as 17
turkeys, 11 shoats, 2 muttons, &c., are subscribed; also a handsome sum in
money.
S. M. F.
Richmond, Sept. 24th, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2,
c. 1
Dried Red Fish.—If planters who desire a good change of diet for their
negroes occasionally would take a few of them to the coast at this season, and
camp for a week, catching red fish and drying them in the sun; also mullet, and
pickling them, they would be astonished at the result.
A week's fishing with a good seine ought to produce a ton of dried fish.
Nothing is more excellent or, when well cooked, more palatable.
If fishermen on the Bay would dry red fish and bring them to market, they
would do a very profitable business. Will
not some of our Baylanders or Bay-shore-men try their luck this way?
We have a hundred luxuries of this kind within reach if we will but
stretch out our hand to get them. Once
introduce the use of dried red fish into the interior, and many, many tons would
be demanded by the people. If it
were prepared and furnished once a week to soldiers, it would prove a most
grateful change from their unending beef and "Old Ned."
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2,
c. 2
Gordonsville, Sept. 10th, 1862.
Special Correspondence.
Dear Telegraph:--The joyful tidings of another and apparently decisive
victory has by this time reached you. . . The result of the fighting may be
summed up as follows: 2 batteries
(8 guns), 3 stand of colors, with pretty mottoes, eagles, stars, etc., and
several hundred prisoners. The
glorious flag was that of the Lone Star, the battle flag being in Richmond,
having the names of former battles placed upon it; the flag was pierced by 28
bullets, bombs, &c., the staff was shot in two places, and seven standard
bearers were shot down, from this you can form nearly an adequate conception of
the fire. . .
I remain yours,
*
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2,
c. 2
Dr. Matchett has shown us a box of splendid lint and bandages prepared by
Mrs. Labadie, of Galveston, for Baylor's Brigade.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2,
c. 4
The Georgia people are doing wonders in the way of clothing for the
entire army; as we are informed by Mr. W. L. Hilton, an intelligent gentleman,
late from that State. His opinion
is, that the entire Confederate army need entertain no apprehension respecting
clothing, except the army in Arkansas, perhaps.
Blankets, however, will be very scarce.
This gentleman is now purchasing wool in Texas for Georgia.
Hides, which are frequently thrown away in Texas, are worth 40@50cts dry
in Atlanta.
Large quantities of candles are also manufactured.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Great Attraction!
Confederate
Minstrels!
Last Night but
One.
Singing, Dancing and Burlesques, at Perkins' Hall, Tuesday evening, Sept.
30th, 1862.—First time in this city of the popular after-piece
entitled the Spectre, the great burlesque of Julien's Opera Troupe.
Cards of admission, one dollar; gallery 50c. For particulars, see small bills.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction!
by
J. S. & J. B.
Sydnor
Every Tuesday.
. . . Sewing Machines—2.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, September 29, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Peach Trees, Peach Stones, &c.
Wanted.—1000 Seedling Peach Trees; one bushel Peach Stones; 5 bushels
or more Button Onions (small).
Address, Houston P. O., or Editor Telegraph.
P. J. Mahan.
Houston, Sept. 22, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 1, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Navasota, Sept. 27, 1862.
Editor Telegraph—Nature in her munificence, has planted this town along
side of the Central Railroad, and bountifully supplied it with goats, pigs and
milk cattle (see hotel bill of fare). Art
has embellished it with innumerable "signs," which serve only as
ornaments, as they indicate nothing else, at present. The side walks are for "daily walk and
conversation" only, for if you try them in the dark, you are bound to slip
up, or down, as you may choose. The
bridges across the gutters are elegant structures, and their foundations sure.
The town is not now lighted with gas on account of some imperfection in
the gas-works. Like the other towns
on this road, Navasota is at present dead—dead, but when peace once more dawns
it will bloom and blossom. No town
has furnished a larger proportion of its inhabitants for the army than this, for
which it deserved much praise.
The principal subject of conversation here, aside from the "war
news," is counterfeit money. It
is universally conceded that the Yankees have followed the directions of their
leader, the devil, so long that they can counterfeit every thing but morality,
and that when they find themselves in the next world they will find no
difficulty in "turning their hand" to whatever work their leader may
assign them. If the hides of all
Yankees killed or taken prisoners were prepared like parchment, and Confederate
notes made from them, the devil's own would not be able to counterfeit them to
any great extent, unless they should skin each other for the purpose.
A Yankee is a mighty uncertain animal.
It is uncertain when he is conceived whether he will turn out a
"he" or a "she"; and after he is fairly born and commenced
his earthly career, it is equally uncertain how he will conduct himself. Finally, it is mighty uncertain where he will bring up in the
next world, and this is the reason he so readily adopts the "doctrine of
election," for he is always ready to take his chances.
If he required a "pass" to get to Heaven, nine-tenths of the
entire Yankee nation would appear at the gates of Paradise with counterfeited
scrolls, signed and sealed, on the most approved plan.
Local.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 1, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
Waco University and Female College.
Waco University, under the direction of the Baptists, opens its present
session with over 80 students—and still they come.
The sons of indigent soldiers are educated free—yet there is room.
Waco Female College, under the control of the Methodists, opens with over
100 students—still they come, and yet there is room. The city of Waco is proud of her literary institutions.
"Stonewall."
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 1, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Camp near Tupelo, Miss., }
September 3, 1862. }
Mr. E. H. Cushing—Sir:--Thinking a few papers would be acceptable to
you to assist you in filling the columns of your valuable paper, I send you the
latest editions received in camps. . . Speaking of cold climates—cannot our
friends at home send us a few blankets, and thereby enable us to get through the
winter; for we are very near destitute of such things as blankets and
underclothing, in consequence of our retreat from Corinth, and have not been
supplied by the military authorities. I
will continue to send you such papers as I can get from time to time, as long as
the way for communication is open. More
anon.
Yours for the war, H. W.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 3, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
We learn from the Penitentiary that the applications for cloth are filled
in the following order: first, the
army; second, families of soldiers; and third, the people. At present there are unfilled requisitions for the service to
a larger extent, and for 500 families of soldiers; and besides these 30,000
applications of the third class are awaiting their turn.
People can see that the prospect of getting anything is very small.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 3, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
Speaking of corn, Mrs. Dr. J. L. Bryan, of the Bay, has placed us under
obligation for a slice of the best and most toothsome pound cake we have seen in
many a day, and it is made out of corn meal at less expense for other materials
than is used in making flour cake. It
is certainly very nice.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 3, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
Our friends Phelps and Yerby inform us that the Rangers, near 800 strong,
are now in excellent health. Cols.
Wharton and Walker and Major Harrison are looking particularly well.
The regiment is now in Kentucky.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 3, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
A Texas Gardner
[sic] at Work, and How he
Does It.
Extract from a letter from T. Affleck, dated 20th
September, 1862:
The long summer's drouth had so thoroughly dried the soil that no
preparations for Gardening could be made until a good rain should fall.
And it was late before this neighborhood was thus favored.
Then, by the time the ground was manured and thoroughly plowed, the
surface was too dry for small seeds, and we have had no good rain since.
But a fine bed of the white shalot was planted.
Beds of beets, turnips, mustard, radishes and peas sown, and doing
finely. Seed beds of lettuce,
cabbage, and Texas kale sown and doing well.
A good lot of cabbage planted and not doing very well.
A lot of beet roots transplanted to produce seed.
Some El Paso onions which I received lately were subdivided and
planted. I find in these an old
acquaintance which I have not seen before in many years, and though slightly
differing from, is the Egyptian or ground onion, I think.
I consider them quite an acquisition, and am taking pains to multiply
them. The matured bulb is large,
flat, and silvery white, very solid, yet formed of a number, say six to the
small bulbs, crowded up into one, and are very sweet, crisp and mild.
Tomato plants were closely pruned, well worked, and bushed up like peas,
and are now large, healthy looking plants, full of young fruit. Even should they not fully ripen before frost, they will be
lifted each with a ball of earth, the ball enveloped in moss and suspended in
the cellar, where the fruit will ripen through a great part of the winter.
Okra was also pruned closely, well ploughed and hoed, and is now yielding
abundance of pods.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Galveston.
The following from the News of Saturday, gives a good idea of the
condition of Galveston at the time of the attack.
The editor left the Island the morning before it was attacked.
["] We have just made a visit to Galveston for the first time in
near six months, a longer period than we have before been absent from that city
for nearly 20 years. During these
six months we find some material changes have taken place.
Even before that, the business of the city had been entirely prostrated
by the blockade. All incomes from
rents and all other sources had ceased, all trade had departed and the poor
laboring man could find no employment to support his family. But still the inhabitants had no other home, nor property or
means of support any where else, and this made it necessary for nearly the
entire population to remain there as long as possible, or as long as they could
do so on their previously accumulated means, for as long as these means lasted
they could live there in some degree of independence, while by removing their
means would soon be exhausted by the increased expenses, and many would be
thrown upon the charity of strangers for a support. It was natural therefore that they should desire to continue
in possession of their homesteads in Galveston as long as they could do so in
safety, though most of the people had removed their most valuable furniture,
&c., to places of greater security. But
few had therefore abandoned the city at the time we were compelled, by the loss
of our office, to make our residence in Houston.
Soon after that came the threat of bombardment and a notice for the women
and children to leave the city within four days.
. . . After spending several months in different parts of the interior
many families commenced returning, after having encountered almost ruinous
expenses and losses, and many having suffered severely by sickness, owing to the
change of climate.
In many instances their return has been rendered necessary pecuniarily,
as they can live there at their own homes at less expense than elsewhere.
We therefore found a large portion of the families once more at their
homes in the delightful island city, and others are returning almost daily, so
that the city no longer presents the deserted appearance that has made it so
desolate during the past summer. We
found the markets in each of the three wards thronged almost as much as in
former days; for although the place is still destitute of business, yet the
people must have the means of subsistence as long as they have anything left to
pay for it, and they can buy most of the necessaries of life cheaper in
Galveston than in many places in the interior.
Vegetables are becoming there quite abundant and cheap; while fish and
oysters were never better or cheaper than now; and all fresh meat can be had as
good and at as low a price as in this city, though corn meal, flour, bacon,
lard, butter, &c., are somewhat higher.
We found a few stores of dry goods and family groceries open with small
stocks to support the gradually increasing demand as the people return to their
homes, but all the large business houses on the
Strand and on other streets are closed and must continue so until the
blockade is removed. Perhaps the
most prominent feature of Galveston consists in its beautiful gardens of flowers
and shrubbery which are found at every residence in all parts of the city, and
which presents a most attractive appearance to the stranger from the taste with
which they have been improved. During
the absence of the proprietors, these have sometimes been depredated upon as was
to be expected, and grape arbors have often been damaged, and many of the
oranges, lemons, bananas, &c., have been taken in an unripe state.
The shrubbery is generally so hid in the more neglected gardens with the
luxurious growth of grass and weeds that it can hardly be seen. However, we find these gardens in a better state of
preservation than we had expected.
Among the vegetables we noticed sweet potatoes, butter beans, snap beans,
cabbage and mustard greens, okra and eggplant in abundance, 20 or 30 cents will
buy as much as most families want. In
the fish market there are croakers, sheephead, shrimp, &c., and a
shinplaster dime will buy a mess of fine panfish for a family.
The meat market is well supplied with excellent beef, veal, pork and
mutton, the price the same as formerly, that is 5 or 6 cents for beef, 8 cents
for veal, and 10 or 12 cents for pork and mutton, the present currency buying
just as much as gold and silver formerly. And
yet the butchers have probably suffered more than most others, as, at the time
of the threatened bombardment, their cattle were driven from the Island to the
main land and have since been scattered all over the surrounding country, and
they will probably never be able to get half of them again.
Numbers were also killed in the effort to drive them away, yet still many
remain. . . .
During three nights in the week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the
military band assemble upon an elevated platform erected in the center of the
spacious public square, and discourse most excellent music with a very large
variety of musical instruments, that can be heard nearly all over the city,
especially in still nights.
We notice a decided improvement in their performance attributable to
their constant practice during the summer.
Indeed, notwithstanding their misfortunes, the people of Galveston have
many sources of enjoyment left in that city.
In our visits to Chief Justice Cole, we found him employed just as we
left him six months ago, namely, furnishing the means of subsistence to the many
poor families of absent soldiers. The
amount disbursed in this way by the county since the commencement of the war has
fallen but little short of $1000 per month.
As yet Galveston is one among the very few counties that has never issued
any shinplasters—neither have any been issued by the city.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Notice.
On and after the 1st day of October, the price of board at the
Fannin House will be three dollars per day.
W. P. English.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
The Relief Fund.
Houston, Sept. 30, 1852 [sic]
Ed. Telegraph—Dear Sir—You will be conferring a favor by having
inserted in the 'Telegraph', the card of the Committee and Treasurer's Report
Relief Fund.
Referring to balance on hand this day, it will be seen that the amount is
$1,783.50. During this month,
September, the expenditure was $1,096.75. For
the following month, October, it will require an additional sum of at least $365
for wood, these two sums, making the sum of $1,460.75 needed for the month,
leaving a balance of only $322.77, to which add, say the monthly subscriptions
due 18th proximo, of $695; total amount $1,017.75, which will leave a
deficit for the month of November of $79, providing the subscriptions, monthly,
are not increased, and that our list of beneficiaries are not increased also
with this statement.
I remain your friend,
C.
S. Longcope.
Report of Committee.
Whilst presenting the report of the Treasurer, we take occasion to say,
that the families of our brave soldiers, numbering seventy-three on our list,
require wood for the winter; this will increase the outlay for the month of
October considerably. By reference
to the receipts for the month of September it will be seen that there is a
decrease in amount, partly owing to a misunderstanding, which the card of
yesterday (in the Telegraph) of Judge Hadley, will we trust remove. To us it appears that all should feel alike on this subject.
Let it not be said, that Harris county failed or fell short of doing her
duty—her whole duty; nor is our receipts confined alone to Harris, but many
citizens of Galveston now residing here have contributed liberally.
M. VanAlstyne,
M. E. Bremond,
Committee Relief Fund.
[Treasurer's report]
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
"Victory or Death."
Mr. Editor:--In ordinary times the above caption might probably have been
looked upon as insignificant and out of place, but at a time like the present,
when we are engaged in a bloody and desolating war with the minions of a tyrant,
who would bring us under bondage to an infamously corrupt and rotten Government.
. .Our purpose is merely to inform you that the above caption is the motto upon
the beautiful banner that floats at the head of the "Southland
Braves," of Waul's Legion, and was selected and beautifully embroidered
there by Miss Fannie Rogers, the accomplished daughter of your gallant
fellow-citizen, Colonel W. P. Rogers. We
would let our fair friend be assured, that the banner bearing the glorious old
motto of her choice, shall never be disgraced, but shall be committed to worthy
hands, with the injunction to bear it aloft in the thickest of the fight, and
should he fall, to hand it to his nearest comrade, and bid him carry it on to
"victory or death."
Capt. W. R. Sullivan,
Lieut. A. S. Ryan,
Lieut. J. M. Presler,
"
W. H. Togsden [?]
M. A. Yorall, Sec'y, "Southland Braves."
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Fresh Importation.
Just Received.—An elegant assortment of English 4-6 Prints; and a large
assortment of Embroideries, viz: Skirts,
Night Gowns, Collars, Hdkfs &c., &c.
For sale by
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 8, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Navasota, October 6th.
We saw in the cars, yesterday, a beautiful maiden, just blooming into
womanhood. Oh, she was beautiful.
Dark, curling locks waved upon her snow white brow, and ringlets of the
most glossy hue rested gracefully on a neck as faultless as a fairy's; clear,
sparkling eyes, and a mouth that an angel might covet, were hers.
While gazing at this angelic creature, emotions of the most tender sort
flitted through our mind. We were
in ecstacies, and wondered how this rough world could produce so bright a
flower. when nearly lost in
rapture, we saw that she was about to speak to a lady friend, near her.
Leaning over so as to catch the notes of her sweet voice, we distinctly
heard her utter these words: "Look
here, Sal, where is the snuff? I
han't dipped these two hours!" Geewhillikens!
Whew! Reader, when friend
Cushing doubles the present size of his paper, and the war news will permit, we
will endeavor to give you some facts and speculations concerning
"dipping." It is not now
practiced in perfection, for since the price of snuff has "riz" the
fair dippers are obliged to lengthen out its sweetness, by mixing it with
saw-dust, soot, or anything else they can pulverize.
Besides, timber is getting scarce in some sections.
New corn is now being delivered at the railroad in this section at one
dollar per bushel.
Local.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 6, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Grimes County, Sept. 28th, 1862.
Mr.
Cushing.—Dear Sir: You
spoke of the ladies making clothing for the soldiers.
The ladies of Grimes would be glad to make the clothes for their sons,
husbands and brothers if they could get the cloth. Couldn't you see the Quartermaster and get some cloth for me
to make clothes for my sons in Arkansas? The
penitentiary will not let us have any. I fed and clothed my children till they went to Arkansas out
of my reach. What are we poor old
others to do? I suppose we can
cry—that is a mother's relief. What
else can she do? They talk about
beauty at the spinning wheel. Mr.
Cushing, spinning wheels are of no use without cards, and we haven't got
one-third enough cards to do us. We
can't do anything, and our children will suffer and die this winter without
clothes. What shall we do?
Do tell us.
A Mother.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 10, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Clothing for Arkansas.
There are now over 20,000 Texas soldiers in Arkansas.
They left here last spring with clothing, etc., adapted to a summer
campaign. Of course they could not
take more. Winter is now
approaching and it finds them almost entirely unprepared for its rigors. Many, very many of them are destitute of shoes, coats and
blankets. So great is their
destitution that the ladies of Arkansas have taken up their carpets from their
floors and made blankets of them. Thousands
have been thus supplied. But many
thousands are yet to be supplied.
An organized plan to collect and forward supplies has been adopted by
Gen. Holmes, who has sent Col. Purvis of his staff to Southern Texas for the
purpose, Col. P. has appointed H. D. Taylor, Esq., of this city, agent, and will
appoint other agents in Austin, Hallettsville, Huntsville and Jasper.
The counties of Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Fort Bend, Austin and
Liberty will send their contributions to Mr. Taylor here.
What is most wanted, is undershirts, drawers, shoes, socks, blankets,
etc., and for anything sent a fair valuation will be given and payment made.
Now to the ladies of Texas we come at the request of the government
officers, and beg them to renew their exertions in behalf of their brave
defenders. Here are our own Texas
soldiers exposed to frost, sleet and snow.
They have gone out at the call of their country.
The government has not the means to clothe them.
It appeals to you to furnish the clothing as far as possible, agreeing to
pay for all furnished. The appeal
will not be in vain. We know it
will not. Every household in the
country will furnish its share.
What is done must be done quickly. No
time is to be lost. Let the
packages of clothing be made up and sent forward at once.
The ladies have been appealed to before in this way, and to their
everlasting praise never in vain. This
appeal we are sure will be met with equal promptness.
For their devotion to the cause of the country everywhere exhibited God
will reward them with protectors now and for the time to come, with a gloriously
free government, established through His blessing by the valor of the brave
heroes now fighting their battles.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 10, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
We are paying high prices for all kinds of wrapping paper that can be
used for printing. Send in your
samples with size and price marked.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 10, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
A Heart Rending Casualty.—About one year since, a young professional
man, in northwestern Texas, married a beautiful lady, and in a few days
afterwards started for the seat of war. He
there exhibited great bravery and won the praises of all by his gallant
exploits. Having obtained a
furlough, he returned home a short time since.
On his arrival his young and beautiful wife did not perceive his
approach. Softly he entered his
house, and going up slyly behind his busy wife, clasped her by the shoulders.
She gave a shriek, and turned to see who the intruder was.
As she did so, the husband leaned forward to give her a surprise kiss,
when the point of stick which she held in her mouth entered his eye and let its
contents out! The concussion forced
the other end of the stick into the lady's throat, together with a spoonful of
snuff. This so strangled her that
she burst a blood vessel and died before relief could be found.
Her sudden death, together with the loss of his eye, brought on
inflammation of the brain, and in a few hours, he, too, died, and was laid by
her side. They were both buried in
the same grave. The stick was
buried with them; and all those "up to snuff" witnessed the final
ceremonies.
Local.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 10, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
To the Citizens of Southern Texas.
I have been appointed chief agent of the Army in Arkansas, to procure
clothing, blankets, shoes, socks, and hats for our suffering soldiers. I appeal to the patriotic citizens of Southern Texas,
particularly the ladies, for these articles.
Your own husbands, fathers, brothers and sons are in this army.
It is clothing for them I am after.
There is not a family, much as they have given, but can spare a blanket,
shirt, pants or coat. Even little girls can knit socks, and of these we want not
less than fifty thousand pair.
While you are in your comfortable homes, many a soldier is lying on the
ground without covering. While
thousands of you are treading upon carpets, your brethren in the field are
freezing, and the ladies of Little Rock have stripped their houses of carpets to
make blankets for them. Will you be
behind your sisters in Arkansas?
Our soldiers will winter in Missouri.
How much they will suffer I know, for I was there last winter in the
swamp with Gen. Jeff. Thompson. Our
men are unused to such climate. Already
are the cold blasts upon them. They
must be supplied, and that soon.
All contributions will be gladly received, and everything paid for if
desired. Mr. H. D. Taylor will act
as agent at Houston, and agents will be appointed at Austin, San Antonio,
Hallettsville, Huntsville and Jasper, as soon as I can visit them. Let contributions be forwarded at once.
J. R. Purvis, Col. C. S. A., Agent.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 13, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
Executive Department,
}
Austin, Texas, October 7, 1862.
}
Whereas, Gen. T. H. Holmes, commanding Trans-Mississippi Department, has
assumed direct control over the contracts made by the Directors of the
Penitentiary with Quartermasters within the State of Texas, and has also
requested of me that the products of the Penitentiary for the present, be placed
at his disposal for the proper clothing of our army, mostly Texians, west of the
Mississippi, I have this day directed that the entire products of that
institution be placed at his disposal for that purpose, reserving only a moiety
for the indigent families of those in the service.
It will therefore be useless, until further notice, for other
applications to be made for cloth either through me, or at the Penitentiary.
F. R. Lubbock.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 10, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Wanted.
A Lady to work a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine.
Enquire at this office.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 15, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Sandy Creek, Bastrop Co., Oct. 10, 1862.
Editor Telegraph—Dear Sir:--Having the greatest desire to have our
troops comfortably clad during the ensuing winter, I have thought the following
hints might be conducive to that very important object.
I have noticed some articles in your valuable paper, recently, on the
above subject; but it seems that the writers thereof take it for granted that
the country is well supplied with cards, (an indispensable article in the
manufacture of cloth) which, by-the-by, is not the case:
for there is a lamentable deficiency in this, Bastrop county.
There is not a sufficiency of cards to more than supply the home demand;
and in a very short time the present meagre supply will be useless, from the
fact they are generally in the hands of new beginners, and of course not being
expert in their use, they soon fail—and when a chance presents itself to
purchase, the price affixed by the speculator is so exorbitant that a large
majority of the operatives are unable to purchase.
I have thought that probably the surest way to clothe our armies would be
for the Government to procure cards sufficient for the demand, and to establish
depots at the county seats, under control of reliable agents, and furnish them
to the families at a reasonable price, so that all could be supplied—and, my
word for it, our brave boys would not suffer for the want of good warm clothing.
The same difficulty exists with regard to salt.—there is but a tythe,
in this county, to the amount necessary to put up the pork that will be made;
and the price is so high that many, I fear, will not be able to get enough to
put up the pork necessary for the families.
If the wagons that are in the Government employ, hauling cotton west,
would bring return loads of salt from the lakes, the country could soon be
supplied—which would enable the farmers to put up a vast amount of pork, amply
sufficient for home consumption and a large surplus for the army. I consider, Mr. Cushing, that under existing circumstances
cards and salt are articles of prime necessity; for with them our armies can be
clothed and fed. To make our armies
efficient, we must clothe and feed them well.
If the above suggestions meet your approbation, I feel confident your
great desire for the welfare of our troops will cause you to promulge them among
the proper authorities.
Very respectfully, &c.,
Old Texian.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 15, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
We are pleased to learn that Col. O. Young's regiment, now in Arkansas,
will be abundantly supplied with clothing, such as coats, pants, &c.
Shoes are now being made for them.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 15, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Friend Cushing.—Major General Holmes, commanding the Trans-Mississippi
Department, has made a requisition for all the goods made at our factory, and
endorsed by the Executive with a
reservation for the three Regiments composing the "Sibley" Brigade,
and the indigent families of our soldiers in the service of the
Confederacy.
By giving notice of the fact through your "Telegraph" it would
render a service to our citizens, who may be expecting goods from the
Penitentiary.
Respectfully yours, &c.
John S.
Besser,
Financial Agent of Penitentiary.
Huntsville, Oct. 10, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 15, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
Ed. Telegraph.—If a few wool carding machines had been brought to
Texas, your urgent calls for winter clothing for our troops could have been more
than fully met. The Penitentiary is
so pressed for woollens that it cannot furnish us with warp, and our wives and
daughters cannot card and spin both cotton and wool enough to clothe our
soldiers and our little ones at home. Cannot carding machines be obtained?
M.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 15, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Theatre.
Perkins' Hall.
The Dramatic Association will perform every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday to aid the Soldiers' Hospital Fund, giving an entire change every
evening. Admission $1; upper tier
50 cents. Doors open at 7, commence
at 8 P.M.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 17, 1862, p. 1, c.
5
Editor of Houston Telegraph.—Sir:--Two letters of your
"Local" have within the past few weeks appeared in your paper
ridiculing and execrating the habit of "dipping snuff."
I do not pretend to excuse or defend a practice which is of no earthly
benefit to the ladies who indulge in it, although it is said that it preserves
and purifies the teeth. But I
should desire to know what caused the virtuous indignation of "High
Private" or "Local" to vent itself of a sudden on "snuff
dipping." "Local"
can see the motes in the ladies' eye, whilst he is not aware of the beams in
those of the gentlemen. Before
preaching to the ladies, Mr. Local, you ought to reform the gentlemen first; but
chewing tobacco is, undoubtedly, in Mr. Local's opinion, a necessity of life,
whilst "dipping snuff" is a nasty, filthy habit. You are aware, Mr. Editor, that smokers find solace and
comfort whilst smoking, and ladies ease their mind in the same manner by dipping
snuff; it is very hard not to allow them one bad habit, whilst gentlemen have so
many. They are denied the privilege
of going on little sprees and then excuse themselves on coming home late at
night to their husbands that they have been to the lodge. I, therefore, would suggest that all the ladies who wish to
indulge in "snuff dipping" be permitted to do so peaceably and without
any interference from the male population, and I am backed up by the opinion of
a married friend of mine, who says the only time his wife doesn't quarrel with
him, is when she has got her tooth-brush between her teeth.
Mustachios.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 17, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
Our Local has got us into business.
He called for corn meal cookery receipts the other day, and then left.
Since then we have received over a hundred. What
shall we do with them? If we had
paper to spare we would publish a cook book.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 17, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Notice.
Notice is hereby given to the members of the Hebrew Congregation, that
Dr. J. Anerbach will deliver a lecture (German language) at the Synagogue, in
Houston, on Friday, the 17th inst., at 10 o'clock, A.M.
L. Rosenfield,
Secretary.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 20, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
Mr. Cushing.—I am led by reading in your last paper, an appeal to the
Ladies, in behalf of our needy and well deserving soldiers in Arkansas, to make
a few remarks, and propound one querry [sic].
May not a lady use the general privilege of making enquiries of Editors
without offence?
Willing hands and anxious hearts have awaited impatiently, and in vain,
the response to "our call" for material upon which we might employ
"fairy-like fingers" in "plying the polished shaft" and
burnishing knitting-needles, (that rust for lack of yarn) in the service of the
South's favorite sons!
Why cannot the "Ladies Aid Association" become a contractor to
the Commissary, and distribute to the poor the work without profit or cost to
the Government, other than that paid to the laborer?
A young lady who has supported herself by her needle, was surprised a few
days since, on opening her bundle of work from the Quartermaster's, to find the
thread and buttons wrapped in a bill of contractor or agent, by which she
discovered enormous profits on the labor of the poor, many of whom are
wives, mothers and daughters of our gallant soldiers! The ladies give to our brave soldiers their smiles, tears,
deepest sympathy, and all we could spare, and prayer and why not let them have
our labor without deducting a profit? The
Ladies' Aid association is composed of Houston's choicest pearls, and will
gladly enter into an arrangement with the Quartermaster, thus saving to the
Government the profit which the contractor makes.
X.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 22, 1862, p. 1, c.
2
For the Telegraph.
From the various enquiries of mothers how to clothe their sons in the
army and children at home, I will remark that, any man who has nerve enough or
can divest himself of his prejudices sufficiently to put one hundred bales of
cotton in the city of San Antonio, that he can have in return, in six months,
spinning machinery sufficient to make yarns enough to clothe citizens of two of
the largest counties in the State, and keep them clothed.
Beauty at the spinning-wheel—such dogmas!
Beauty in the South should trip the damasked halls of wealth and
intelligence. There are no people
on the globe who know so little of their great wealth and power as the people of
the Confederate States.
Relief.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 22, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
The condition of things at Galveston is such as to render it probable
that quite a number of families, most of them the families of soldiers, and all
of them without the means of support which they have had, will leave that city
soon, and be transferred to some point or points within our lines.
The city of Houston is already full.—There is not room here for any
number. Our friends in the interior
must make provision for the shelter and comfortable support of these people.
They are entitled to it; it is their right; there is no charity about it.
Let those who can, at once correspond with the Mayor of this city; and
when these families arrive they will at once be assigned to homes.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 22, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
Correspondence of the Telegraph.
Camp
Hope, Arkansas, Sept. 29th, 1862.
. . . We have an abundance of fine artillery.
The men in the ranks have had placed in their hands the best firearms
known in modern warfare—Enfield Rifles, with bayonets attached.—These guns,
I am assured, came across the waters and I believe there are none better.
They take the place of the double-barrelled shot gun, a weapon of no
account in the hands of infantry soldiers.
While all these things have been accomplished, the troops have been
drilling constantly, and have been complimented several times by the Major
General on account of their proficiency. . . .
What this army most needs now, and will need hereafter, is clothing.
To the end that this great want may be as nearly supplied as possible,
the chief of the Clothing Bureau of this department, has detailed Capt. A. N.
Wright, quartermaster of the 17th regiment, to go to Texas, where he
will present the matter to the people in a proper form.
He will establish his headquarters at some central point, and being fully
authorized, will purchase the raw material and cause it to be manufactured into
clothing. Capt. Wright is a
thorough business man and will, I have no doubt, do the government much service.
His extensive acquaintance and established reputation, will prove
valuable auxillaries in his labors. It
is to be hoped that the people of Texas will extend to him the aid so necessary
in the successful prosecution of his business.
The soldiers in this department do not expect even the comforts of life
in the way of clothing, but what is necessary for their existence they
must have. Let those who are left
behind enjoying the comforts of their homes, not forget those who are undergoing
the hardships of a campaign in a cold climate. . . .
More anon.
SEE.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 24, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Died.
At the residence of her father, in Colorado county, October 9th,
1862, Summerville Thatcher, daughter of Geo. W. Thatcher, in the seventeenth
year of her age. Her disease
originated while at boarding school. She
went in blooming health, but returned a pale sufferer doomed to early death.
She lingered for several years, but a fond mother's anxious care, the
devotion of her family and friends and the best medical skill were all
unavailing to stay the steady progress of her decline, and having passed in
great feebleness through heat of summer, she fell like a frail and tender flower
at the first rude blast of autumn. All
who know her loved her and mourn her loss, but as she was patient in death, they
"mourn not as those who have no hope."
The writer saw her a few days since for the last time in life.
She lay calm, cheerful, beautiful, knitting socks for the soldiers.
She had knit several pair, but that on which she was then engaged she
never finished. She worked thus in
weakness and almost to the last for the brave defenders of her home and
country's rights, and rests now we trust in Heaven.
W. G. F.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 27, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Friend Cushing:--As you are disposed to publish a "cook-book,"
provided you can "get paper," please insert the following in that
publication. . . .
How to Keep Long Hairs from Getting Into the Pudding.
Prevail on all white cooks to keep their heads trimmed close, like a bob-tailed horse, or a modern belle.
How to Make a Minute Pudding Resemble in Color a Side of Sole Leather.
Induce the cook to "take snuff" moderately.
It will have the desired effect. We
have seen it done. . . .
Local.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 29, 1862, p. 1, c.
2
Fort Henry, Virginia Point, }
October 27th, 1862.
}
Mr. Cushing—Sir:--Permit me to request through the columns of your
paper, a contribution of Lint and Bandages for Cook's Regiment of Artillery, at
the hands of the generous ladies of Houston.
Very respectfully,
Thos. C. Cook,
Act. Surgeon, 1st Art. Reg't T. V. P. A.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 29, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
Don't forget the soldiers on the Texas coast.
They want socks, shoes and clothing badly. The materials for making shoes are all in Quartermasters'
hands, except upper leather. Any
tanners having upper leather to sell, will help the cause by informing Capt. E.
C. Wharton, Quartermaster of this post.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 29, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
We regret to learn that there is great difficulty experienced in the
several manufactories of arms in the State in getting hands to do the work, from
the fact that they are in the service in the field, and commanding officers
refuse to detail them to the manufactories.
We think this unwise. However
much we want men in the field, it is certain good and well-skilled mechanics in
pistol factories are worth ten times as much as in the field.
So of carding and spinning machine makers.
We hope commanding officers will consider these things, and when they can
help the factories out let them do it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 29, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
To the people of Houston—
I appeal to you who are lying snugly in your beds, and enjoying the
comforts of home this cold wintry night, to take into consideration and relieve
the wants of your sentinels, who are posted on the outer wall, without blankets,
shoes, socks, and nothing but a few well worn rags to protect them from such
weather as we have experienced for the last few days.
We have been posted in face of the enemy now a year, and have during that
time, received no assistance outside of the command.—The Government in unable
to supply us, and if you wish to prevent further levies of men, the best and
only way is to keep those you have in the field out of the hospital and grave
yards. I need say no more, except
that I want blankets or comforts, socks, old winter clothing and under clothing,
shoes, &c. Mr. Merriman, of
Darling & Merriman, will receive whatever you have to spare, assisted by
Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Jno. Brashear, and they will immediately forward them to
us.
Very respectfully,
A. Whitaker,
Comd'g Houston Artillery Co.,
Fort Eagle Grove, Galveston Island.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 31, 1862, p. 1, c.
1
Richmond, Va., October 8th, 1862.
"God bless the ladies of Virginia!"
Such will be the prayer of the mothers, wives, sisters and sweet hearts
of the Texas Brigade; for when the gallant wounded were retracing their weary
steps from the bloody battle-field of Sharpsburg, Md., across the river to
Shepherdstown, the ladies in the vicinity came out into the public streets with
wash-bowl, soap and towel, and there, before high Heaven, exhibited that
peerless nobility of washing and dressing the wounds of our soldiers. Again I say, God bless the ladies of Virginia!
A. H. E.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 31, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Clothing for the Soldiers.
We have made several appeals to the people to provide clothing for the
troops against the cold weather. We
have received a great many letters from the people on the subject, all declaring
an eager desire to do something, but all complaining of a want of means.
"We want," says one, "looms, spinning wheels and
cards." "It will take a
long time," says another, "to learn the use of spinning wheels."
"Why will not the Government let us have cloth from the
Penitentiary?" "Why will
the Quartermasters not issue us cloth to make up?"
We could give a hundred such replies as these.
We have ourself tried a dozen plans to do something, and found to every
plan an insuperable objection. Our
plans having been direct mostly to the government officials, have been
frustrated by a net-work of "red tape."
The quartermasters and agents are all tied up to system which is
necessary to keep them honest. Human
propensity is so strong to steal from the Government that no one can be trusted.
Nobody, we are told, knows how this is till they try it.
We are willing to take the observation for granted.
This system is red tape, and to follow one of these red tapes, let us
find a cloth factory—stop, let us find a sheep pasture.
Shearing comes on, and with it comes somebody who "has got a
contract" to buy wool. It
passes through his hands to another who "has a contract to transport the
wool." Now, after a long
journey, most of it from Western Texas to Georgia, it goes into the factory and
comes out doubtless by contract. It
now reaches the quartermasters. Of
course they cannot keep a factory and a hotel both, so they issue the cloth to
contractors, and they to sub-contractors, and they sometimes to poor women, who
sew for next to nothing and board themselves, and sometimes to their shop-hands
who are exempted from military duty, and it is made into clothes.—Back it goes
to the quartermaster, and off by another coil of red tape to the soldier.
The result is, the clothing costs so much that the soldier is stinted at
best. The quartermaster has more
business than he can attend to, and does nothing.
The contractors, some of whom are now debarred by law from making more
than seventy five per cent on their capital as often as they can turn it
over, which may be in two, three, or ten days, live at ease, are well fed and
clothed, and have their pockets well stuffed, while the soldier is fed on husks
and clothed with-------
RED TAPE. And it is not the quartermasters' fault either because they
obey the army regulations, and that is all the law, gospel, patriotism or common
sense they have, or have any right to have.
What ought to have been done was to have imported, during the last
summer, a million pairs of cards, even if we had to buy them of old Abe himself,
and pay him in good middling cotton. Government
should have done this. Blockade
runners should have done it. Everybody
should have thought of it. Some
people did think of it, but not enough. Thirty
thousand pair of cotton cards will go but little way in clothing half a million
of people.
But what is now to be done? Nothing
but to make the most of what we have got. Let
all the cloth that we have, that will keep out frost, be made up for the
soldiers, regardless of appearances. If
we haven't woollen, take cotton, double and pad it. If we haven't cloth, take the sheets, and sleep in the
blankets; or, if these are sent off, sleep on the floor, with the feet to the
fire. This will be better than the
boys who have gone to Missouri will get.
No time is to be lost, and we must do the best we can.
Let us not stop to complain of the agents and quartermasters, and all the
rest whose duty it is to clothe the soldiers, but whose business it is according
to law and practice, to keep them from having clothing, but let us make up all
we can, and dispatch it with trusty agents, not subject to conscription, for the
army regulations wouldn't care if they were taken and their loads of clothing
left in the mud; and let us see that our poor boys, who fight for patriotism,
and not for army regulations, are clothed, whether the regulations will permit
it or not. In other words, let the
people clothe the army this winter by going straight to work for that purpose.
Perhaps the clothing the regulations are now preparing for the troops
this winter may be ready for them by the next war!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
We are informed by travelers that the railroad fare from Shreveport to
Vicksburg is as follows: To Monroe,
110 miles, $18; Monroe to Tallula, by rail 55 miles, $8; Tallula to Vicksburg,
25 miles by stage, $7 to $9. The
roads are said to be very good. Most
of the travel is soldiers on furlough. The
prices look rather steep.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
It is said that when Jack Hamilton went to Congress he got in love with a
pretty woman in Washington, and notwithstanding his family at home, behaved very
foolishly. It is thought that this
woman has more to do with his treason to Texas than any love he had for the
Federal Government. To such small
causes do great men often owe their bias.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
Grenada, Miss., Oct. 19th, 1862.
Editor Telegraph.—Friday (17th) we spent in Holly Springs,
roaming through the pleasant camp of "Waul's Legion," passing a few
pleasant hours among old friends and familiar faces.
The cavalry have not yet arrived, would probably arrive yesterday—they
passed through here several days ago, and "were the observed of all
observers." . . .
I do sincerely hope the good people of Texas will go to
work at once and make up warm under clothing for our soldiers up here.
The Government is now making several hundred thousand warm, serviceable
uniforms; but it will be some time before the men up here can be supplied.
The 2d Texas is bad off for under clothing.
Please call on the ladies of Texas to knit socks and make up warm
over-shirts. Let subscriptions be
raised to make up 1,000 pair shoes at once, and forward them immediately. . . .
Rover.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 3, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
Summary: Relief
Fund, Treasurer's Report for month ending Oct. 31, '62.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 5, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
. . . But we are met with the objection that our views tend
mainly to the freedom of heartless speculators, who are fattening on the blood
of the people. We deny it.
But suppose it were so, can restrictions, either legislative or
arbitrary, be put on speculation? Does
the Constitution of our country, in its spirit, admit of such enactments?
What has been the result of them in Texas?
Not eight months ago, coffee was selling in Houston at 60@75c per pound.
It had run the blockade, or had been brought from Mexico, an was plenty.
An attempt was made to put it down to 45 or 50c.
To-day it is hard to find at $2. Cotton
cards were then worth $8. The price
was put down to $5, and now people are glad to get them at $20.
Admit the prices fixed were high enough in all conscience. The fixing of these prices unsettled the trade, and the
people, for whose benefit they were fixed, are now the sufferers.
The only remedy for speculation is to encourage it.
If made free it will regulate itself.
Laws never can prevent it, because universal assent makes it subject to
no law but its own success. If
speculation is successful it invites competition, and that regulates business. .
.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 5, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Capt. J. H. Beck, A.Q.M. 5th T. M. V., now stationed at
Brenham, informs us that he has funds to pay off the regiment, and requests all
members of that regiment to report immediately at headquarters and receive their
pay.
He also states that he has secured material sufficient to clothe the
entire regiment, and all the ladies in the country who wish to aid in making up
this material can now do so.
Those who desire pay for their services will be paid liberally.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 7, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
For Sale—100 dozen Knitting Needles, at
R. R. Franklin's.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 7, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
Twenty women and children came over from Galveston yesterday, to Virginia
Point, with three car loads of furniture. They
will be up today by the train, and must be provided for. They are mostly soldiers' families.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 7, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
To make old cotton cards serviceable, take them to the grindstone, hold
the card handle up, teeth to the stone, press lightly and turn a few times to
the card.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Supplement, November 7,
1862, p. 2, c. 4
The Tyler Reporter mentions the arrival there of Dr. R. T. Lively, Dr.
Underwood, C. C. Wood, B. W. Stidham, W. O. Stidham, H. L. Cook and John
Stanley, as prisoners from Grayson Co. suspected of connection with the secret
organization there. They were
arraigned before B. L. Goodman, Confederate Commissioner.
Their case was set for the 13th of November, and the parties
were admitted to bail in the sum of $200. This
bail is exceedingly insignificant if there is anything in the charge against
them. Have we been sold again by an
unfounded alarm in Northern Texas?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 10, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
The Bombardment of Lavaca.
Lavaca, Nov. 3d, 1862.
Editor Telegraph: On the
morning of the 31st October, the Yankee steamers appeared in sight,
and after much manoeuvering, arrived abreast of the city and came to anchor
under a flag of truce. . . Much other conversation took place of no material
interest, the result of which was that one hour and a half was only given for
the sick, women and children to leave the town.
This brutal and inhuman order produced the wildest confusion, and the
whole town was immediately in commotion, endeavoring to remove the sick, and
what few bed clothes they made up. . . A complete stampede now took place, and
the women and children, together with the sick, were placed on the cars and
taken from the town. . . . About
twenty minutes or so after the time had elapsed the vessels opened upon the town
a murderous fire of shell and shot, which crashed through the houses, shattering
and tearing to pieces costly furniture of every description.
Many women and children were still in town, it being impossible to get
them all out at so short a notice, and it is a miracle that none were killed or
wounded. I saw one poor woman
scampering up the street in the wildest flight, a shell having exploded about a
block from her. Soon the streets
were cleared with the exception of the soldiers, and few citizens, whom Mayor
Shea had selected to assist him in various duties necessary on the occasion. . .
The scene was now grand beyond description, shot and shell falling into the town
in every direction, shattering houses and tearing up the hard and flinty ground
as easy as a gardener's spade in soft soil.
Great holes are in every street, and the houses are in a dilapidated
condition, still they kept up a continuous firing, and did not cease, until
night put an end to the conflict. . . After the fighting was over, to the
surprise of the [Confederate] officers they found an ample repast prepared for
them at the hotel, of which Mrs. Capt. Chesley is the proprietress.
This gallant lady, assisted by her accomplished daughters, and the noble
Mrs. Dunn, remained a part of the time under a galling fire, and cared for the
wants of the tired soldier. Thus,
when the town was entirely deserted by the citizens, did these noble ladies have
in view the comforts of those who were battling for the rights of society, and
the defence of their homes and firesides. Can
our country be conquered when we have such mothers and such daughters?—Never!
. . .
Carlos.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 12, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Houston Price Current.
A Houston price current is called for by the people of the interior, to
save themselves from imposition. We
give the best we can, but business is so small as hardly to justify its
publication:
Cotton 20@22c.; Corn $1.30@1.50; Lard 28@32c; Bacon 28@32c; Molasses
$1.10@1.50; Sugar 13@20c; Butter 45@45c; Flour $20@21; Turkeys, per doz.,
$18@24; Sweet Potatoes $2@3; Barley per lb. 7@10c; Eggs, per doz., 37@45c;
chickens, per doz., $3.50@4.00; Tobacco, per lb., $3.50@4.00; Gunpowder,
$4.00@5.00; Salt per lb. 10@12c.; Cotton Cards, per pair, $25; Coffee, per lb.,
$1.65@1.75; Rice, per lb. 36@40c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 12, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
The following is well known in your city, but may be new to your country
readers; I know it is to a good many in this section:
To make Coffee.—Take a teacupful of green coffee; parch and grind in
the usual way; take a quart of molasses and burn it (or candy it) till every
particle of molasses taste is burnt out of it; then set it off the fire and let
it cool a few seconds until the fiery heat is gone; then stir your ground coffee
into it well, and pour out into greased plates to cool.
To make coffee, a piece of this substance about the size of a thimble
will make a strong cup of coffee by pouring hot water on it and letting it stand
for a few minutes; or, take a piece of it about the size of your thumb and make
in the usual way, and it will do a small family one time.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 17, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Garden Peas Wanted.
I will pay $10 per bushel for Marrowfat, Early Washington, or Blue
Imperial Peas; delivered by 15th December.
James Burke.
Houston, Nov. 17.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 19, 1862, p. 1, c.
5
Waco, Texas, Nov. 7, 1862.
Mr. Cushing.—The scarcity of Castor Oil renders it important that a
substitute should be obtained for that valuable medicine.
And I am happy to be able to inform the public through your paper, that
the oil of Hogs' Feet, obtained by boiling them, answers all the purposes for
which we use the Castor Oil. The
dose should be about the same as that of pure oil.
Besides its efficacy as a purgative, it does not nauseate the stomach or
taste so bad as the Castor Oil. It
being near the time when hogs are killed for bacon, it would be proper that
every family should be furnished with the Hogs' Feet Oil for future use.
Very respectfully,
W. E. Oakes, M. D.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 19, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
The issue of the Telegraph is now 4,000 tri-weekly and 4,000 weekly.
We last week issued 4,000 supplements, and shall do the same this week.
This makes 20,000 sheets issued from our press per week, to say nothing
of some thousand of Extras, and is about as many as, if not more than, the issue
of all the rest of the papers in Texas put together.
No one can tell the difficulty we have in supplying paper for this
enormous issue. We have dispatched
messengers to Georgia, to Matamoras and to foreign ports.
We have bought entirely regardless of cost, all the paper we could find.
We are now using quarter sheets of paper, 24x36, which has cost us over
thirty-seven dollars per ream. The
same paper laid down here in peace times, ever cost us over $3.50.
Our readers will, we are sure, not think hardly of us if with every
effort, we may fail to always give them white paper.
We shall do our best, but white or brown, or yellow or blue, our press
shall not stop while it is capable of serving the country and supplying the
people with news.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 19, 1862, p. 2, c.
5
A Milliner Wanted. Apply to
Mrs. Schermer & Sister.
Nov. 19.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 19, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Ladies' Shoes.
Fox, Jacobs & Co., wish to inform the ladies of Houston and
elsewhere, that they have received, direct from Matamoras, 3,000 pairs of all
sorts of Ladies', Misses, and Children's Shoes, which will be ready for
exhibition day after to-morrow.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 24, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
Confederate Minstrels.—This truly popular and artistic troupe is with
us once more, and will perform at Buckner's Hall on tomorrow evening, and we
hope to see the hall crowded.
This troupe has just completed a short tour in the western part of our
State, and we see by the press, who praise them very highly as gentlemen and
artists, that they have contributed very liberally to the destitute families of
San Antonio and Austin.
We understand they propose donating, as before, a portion of the proceeds
to the support of the needy soldier's families of our city. This is certainly meritorious, and we feel assured our
citizens will not forget them on their opening night.
They will be assisted by Prof. Smith's brass band of ten performers.
So we say to all who wish to see a good performance and laugh their fill,
go and see the Confederate Minstrels to-morrow night.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 24, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Socks! Socks!!
$12 per Dozen for Knit Cotton Socks, and $15 for woolen, if delivered
soon.—Also, Wool and Cotton Yarn wanted—any amount of either.
Wm. Clark.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 26, 1862, p. 1, c. 3
Advertisement.
Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 11th, 1862.
Editor Reporter: In your
issue of the 19th of August, I observe quite a number of names
published as deserters from the army of the Southwest, and among them, I am
surprised to see one evidently intended for my own.
I take great pleasure in referring to it, merely remarking that the
publication must have been made through ignorance or maliciously, and is a
lasting dishonor and disgrace upon those who are responsible for it; while it
can never injure me:
Army of the
Confederate States.
Soldier's
Discharge.
I certify that S. H. B. Cundiff, a private in Captain Noble's company,
(A) of the 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry Volunteers, C.S.A., was
enlisted by Captain Thos. J. Johnson, on the 1st day of February
1862, to serve one year. He was
born in Hamshire county, in the State of Virginia, is 26 years old, 5 feet 10
inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes and dark hair, and when enlisted, was by
occupation a practical printer.
Said soldier is entitled to his discharge under the "Conscript
Act," by reason of his being a Printer and actually engaged in the
publication of a newspaper at the time of his enrollment.
S. M. Noble,
Commanding Company.
Discharged this 16th day of June 1862, at Brownsville Ark.
Jas. R. Taylor,
Commanding 17th Reg't Tex. Cav.
This is all that is necessary for me to do at the present. It shows that I was legally discharged on the 16th
of July. In this unpleasant matter,
at some future time, when all men are free and equal, I shall take the matter in
hand again, and will fix the responsibility on some one, and then brand it, if
necessary, as a lie, in his face with steel, or his back with lead.
Other men who are there published as deserters, had their discharges
authenticated at least 15 days before the publication was made.
Who is responsible for this? I
refer to Mr. Pleasants and Geo. W. Bartin of Nacogdoches.
Very respectfully, &c.
S. H. B.
Cundiff.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 26, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Donations for Soldiers.
We observe a good deal of patriotism is being displayed by the noble
women of the country in making up socks, flannels, etc., for the army, and
donating them to the Government. We
trust they will pardon a suggestion from us, and if it is worthy heed it. We presume they desire to do all the good possible.
Now the Government is bound to furnish clothing for the soldiers, and is
perfectly willing to pay for it. If
the ladies will sell socks, flannels, blankets, etc., to the Government agents,
and take the money in payment for it, it will do the soldiers fully as much good
and besides force the Quartermasters to a rigid account of every article they
get. If a Quartermaster is not
honest, and he receives donations, there is no check on his charging the
Government for them and putting the proceeds into his own pocket.
We don't say this is done, but we do say it can be done.
But the Government does not, and cannot adequately provide for hospitals
for sick soldiers, and it makes no provision whatever for the poor families of
soldiers. Let these articles
intended for donations, then, be sold to the Government and the proceeds be
donated to these other worthy objects.
The Quartermaster at this post, Capt. Wharton, wants 50,000 pair of
socks. They are worth a dollar and
a quarter a pair. The hospital of
Dr. Brian, for Texas troops in Mississippi, needs $50,000.
Now, let our generous women make up 50,000 pairs of socks, sell them to
Capt. Wharton, and donate the money to this hospital.
1st, the soldiers will get all the benefit of them they would
if the socks were given.
2d, the hospital would be sustained, and many lives saved; and
3d, the people would scarcely feel the effect that would be required for
both.
So of all other articles. There
is not a county in the State but that might in this way add four or five
thousand dollars to the donations to the worthy sufferers from the war with but
little effort, and nobody at all hurt by it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 26, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
We have been shown a donation of 31 pairs worsted socks, 50 flannel
overshirts, 2 undershirts, and 6 pair flannel drawers, for the soldiers, made by
a lady and her two daughters, in Grimes county.
The flannel was all of home manufacture, and the best article of the kind
we have seen in many a long day. This
donation is worth at least $75, probably $100.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 26, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Dyer.
Silks, Woolen or Cotton Goods dyed any color desired and returned in two
weeks. Leave them at Wm. Clark's
store.
W.
Lackenmacher,
Spring Branch.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 28, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Wanted Immediately.
The Confederate States Packing House Company, now established at New
Iberia, La., wish to purchase FOR CASH any number of FAT HOGS, delivered at the
packery. The highest market price
will be paid. Address
Geo. W. Morris & Co.,
New Iberia, La.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 28, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Dr. Bryan's Hospital.
Dr. Bryan's Texas hospital is located at Quitman, Miss., 109 miles north
of Mobile, and 30 miles south of junction with the Jackson Railroad. In the hospital proper he has accommodations for 450
patients, while at Artesia Springs, three quarters of a mile distant, he has
nine dwelling houses capable of accommodating one hundred and fifty more.
Mr. Cone, who visited the hospital on the 13th inst., reports
that at that time there were on the register 475 names, and that from the 6th
of September to the 13th of November the total number of deaths had
been six—the smallest number reported for any army hospital for the same time
in the world.
Dr. Bryan's well known energy, as well as kindness, was a guarantee that
he would introduce great improvements into the hospital under his charge.
He has found a most efficient and energetic coadjutor in Mr. G. M.
Frazell of this city. The hospital
has thus far doubtless saved many lives of the noble men who have gone forth
from Texas to fight the battles of their country.
This hospital has been established by the hospital fund of the State, and
is used exclusively for the benefit of the Texas regiments. That fund will be insufficient to keep it up during this
winter, and at least fifty thousand dollars should at once be raised by private
contributions for this purpose. Will
not the people of Texas come forward and pour in their offerings for this noble
work?
Dr. Bryan, as we have before said, is engaged in a labor of love.
He works without the hope of fee or reward, other than the satisfaction
of having done the most in his power for the good cause in which we are all
engaged. Let him be sustained by
the people—let the merchants of Texas who have made large sums since the war
began, give of their abundance—let the planters who are selling cotton at 25
cents, and sugar at 20 cents, remember those who are fighting to secure them in
the ownership of their property—let the noble women of the State, as we
suggested before, make up clothing, sell it to the army, and send the proceeds
to Dr. Bryan's Hospital; let us make an effort to keep this institution up, and
we shall make it successful.
Will not our brethren of the press lend a hand to arouse public attention
to this important matter?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 28, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
We have already told our readers of the gallantry of the rangers at
Bardstown. It was undoubtedly the
most brilliant cavalry dash of the war. The
boys gained the greatest praise on that occasion.
We have now in our office one of the trophies from the field in the shape
of a silk flag taken there, which has been sent by Col. Wharton to the Governor,
by the hand of Dr. Staton who has kindly left it with us a few days for
exhibition.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 28, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
The San Antonio News makes mention of a company of soldiers—home
guards, we take it—in that city, whose captain is an Octogenarian, and the
majority of whose members are over 50 years of age.
Among them are men of San Jacinto, of the Santa Fe expedition, the
Mexican war—men who have been captains, colonels, judges, senators, members of
Congress, and who have sons and grand-sons in the army—all standing side by
side, going through the drill of the soldier.
The Tyler Reporter says that of the prisoners from Sherman accused of
disloyalty, and who were put under bonds to appear and answer, only two came up
at the time, to-wit: Dr. Lively and
a Mr. Wood; both of these men were cleared of all suspicion.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 28, 1862, p. 2, c.
5
Fresh Garden and Flower Seed—from New York by way of Matamoras.
Just received, a general assortment.
James Burke.
Houston, Nov. 18th, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
3
The Gonzales County Court has appropriated $1100 for the purchase of
cotton cards for the poor of that county.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 1, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
If it is a fair question, we should like to ask how many "Chief
Agents of the Clothing Department of the army in Arkansas" there are now in
Texas? We can count several.
We suppose their appointments are of course all right, but the number of
"Chief Agents" in a field justifies a question.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 1, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
High Prices
Ed. Telegraph—Prices of the various necessities of life, in this
market, are advancing at an alarming rate, and bid fare unless something
interposes to check them, to cause incalculable suffering among a large class of
our population. . . . There might be some sense in this if mechanics' wages had
advanced in a proportionate degree with the prices, but that such is not the
case requires no great effort to demonstrate.
The average income of clerks, mechanics and others who work for a living,
will not exceed $3 per day for each working day.
Now what proportion does this bear to the cost of living?
Let us see. Go to the
market, pay 40 cents for a roast, 30c. for steaks, 25c. for suet and 10c. for a
soup bone, and you have spent a dollar and five cents for meat; then, if you
want vegetables, you pay 10c. for two turnips, 10c. for a mouthful of peas, 10c.
for greens, and 30c. more is gone, making the marketing alone $1.35, under the
closest management for a family of four or five.
Twenty-five cents in ordinary times would buy as much.
Add to this 50c a day for wood, 50c. for flour, 25c. for meal, 50c. for
house rent, and your salary is done before your expenses are half paid; and this
leaves out of view another very large class among us, viz: the wives of soldiers who are compelled to earn their living
by sewing for government contractors at starvation rates.
If the wages of the working class were double what they now are, they
would not then be in proportion to the enormous advance in the price. . . .
Yours, Junius.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 1, 1862, p. 1, c.
5
50 Dozen French Corsets, assorted sizes, for sale by Edmondson &
Culmell.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 3, 1862, p. 1, c.
4
Summary: Relief
Fund. Treasurer's Report for month
ending Nov. 30, '62.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 5, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
Capt. H. E. Loebuitz, A. Q. M. of the 4th Texas Cavalry, Col.
Riley commanding, informs us that his regiment is much in need of blankets.
He is willing to purchase, but can find none for sale in this
neighborhood. He desires to
acknowledge the receipt of several blankets from C. S. Longcope, Esq., made from
carpeting. We are authorized to
state that other donations of a similar character would be joyfully accepted by
the troops. The Captain is now in
town, and anything left with Capt. Longcope would be thankfully received.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 5, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
The proposition of Junius, in to-day's paper, is a good one.
The plan has been in successful operation in San Antonio some months.
We propose a joint stock association, at $25 per share, and where
families of soldiers, or others, are unable to take a share, to permit them to
purchase at the association store. We
doubt not a stock of ten or fifteen thousand dollars can very readily be
obtained. This amount would ensure
flour to consumers at a saving of at least $10 a hundred on present prices.
Who is in?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 5, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Clothing for the Rangers.
Many persons have been seeking opportunities of sending clothing to the
Rangers. We are at last able to
assure them of a chance to do so.
Mr. William Nance, a reliable and energetic man of Brazoria county, is a
discharged soldier of that regiment, and has offered to take clothing through to
the boys, provided the expenses of the trip shall be paid.
A careful estimate of the expenses shows that they will reach nearly or
quite $2 per pound of the clothing sent. At
any rate, it is thought best that $2 per pound be paid into the fund, and if
there is anything over, it can go into the hospital fund of the regiment.
Each package should be put up compactly, about three feet in length, and
plainly marked with the name of the sender and the person to whom sent, and sent
to Mr. Nance at Brazoria, or at this office.
He will leave about the 20th inst.
Let the packages be promptly forwarded.
The boys are deserving an outfit; let us send them enough to keep them
comfortable.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 1, c.
4
The Dallas Herald opens upon its 12th volume, with a good
prospect of keeping afloat during the war.
It is almost the only paper left in Northern Texas.
It always was the paper in all that region.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
Another of those elegant Concerts, such as proved not only so delightful
to the public, but so profitable to charitable objects last winter, will be
given at Perkins' Hall, under the management of Mr. Otis, on Friday evening.
We can promise the people a rich treat, and we hope they will turn out en
masse to it. It is for the benefit
of Bryan's Hospital. Let it be a rousing benefit.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 2, c.
1
Butter is now retailing in this market at $1 per pound; eggs, 75 cents
per dozen; lard ;75 cts; bacon, 75 cents; suet, 25 cents; sweet potatoes, $3 to
$4 per bushel; flour $31 per hundred; sugar, 25 to 30 cents per lb; corn meal,
$2.50 per bushel, and milk 25 to 40 cents per quart, etc., etc. This is the time for the producers to make their fortunes,
and as it will not probably last always, it stands them in hand to make the most
of it, as they seem to know very well how to do.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Bryan's Hospital.
The necessity of providing means for the support of the Texas hospital at
Quitman, Miss., will be apparent when the necessary expenses of such an
institution are considered.
There are now at the hospital about 500 patients.
It is not likely that the number will be decreased for some time.
These patients cannot be supported at less than a dollar each a day.
The State funds taken by Dr. Bryan, amounted to $50,000.
This we will suppose provides for the hospital 100 days.
It will be seen that this money must be very nearly exhausted by this
time, and it is of the utmost importance that the people should come forward at
once and pour in their contributions on the most liberal scale.
Let some person go around in every city, town and neighborhood of the
State, and take no refusal or excuse, but insist upon something from every man.
This fund must be supplied in no driblets, but with a full stream.
People who are able must give in hundreds and five hundreds, instead of
fives and tens.
We must raise fifty thousand dollars to supply this hospital on the most
economical scale this winter. There
is no time to lose about it. Our
Texas boys are now suffering, and they deserve better things than we can
possibly do for them.—Let them not have it to say of us that we neglected
them.
Where is the noble soul that will lead off with a contribution of a
thousand dollars for this hospital?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
Houston, Dec. 5th, 1862.
Editor Telegraph: In your
to-day's paper, you desire information in reference to tanneries and
manufactories of homespun goods in the country.
I have just arrived from Robertson county, and can perhaps give you some
information in regard to the latter, at this extreme cloth crisis.
In Robertson county, the ladies, little girls and negroes—with few
exceptions—are industriously engaged carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving
various styles of cloth. There are
some very serious drawbacks in this branch of home industry, one
especially—the great scarcity of, and exorbitant prices of cotton cards.
The ladies sold linseys for 50 cents per yard, and colored jeans last
year when cards could be bought for from $4 to $5 per pair, and factory thread
for the same per bunch. This year
they have been asking $1 per yard for linseys, and $2 per yard for jeans.
Lately, however, cards have gone up to from $25 to $40 per pair and the
makers of the articles, in self defence, are asking $3 to $5, and even $6 per
yard for jeans. And who can
reasonably blame them? No one.
Now, if the merchants put their cards and coffee (you know the old ladies
who weave in cold weather must have coffee) down to the old prices, the ladies
will do the same by the homespun, which are the best goods yet for the army, or
I will be responsible for the assertion that I will find ten ladies at least in
Robertson county who will each give five yards of good jeans for one pair of
good cotton cards. The ladies do
not wish to sell homespun for money, because they cannot buy the wherewith to
manufacture more, with the money. But
let speculators who pretend to want jeans so much come up to the proposition,
which is too liberal, five yards of jeans for one pair of cards!
Yours,
M.L.T.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 8, 1862, p. 2, c.
4
To give our readers an idea of the enormous quantity of beef and other
meats consumed in this city, we have compiled the following facts. There are in the market 12 stalls, at which meat is sold.
Three of these stalls average two beeves, two veals, and three muttons
each daily. The balance of the
stalls, nine in number, sell on average two beeves, one veal, and two muttons
each, making a total of 65 animals disposed of and consumed in Houston in one
day. In a year this would amount to
20,090, or about two animals for every man, woman, child, negro, and dog in the
city. Rather carnivorous!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 10, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Tailors Wanted.
I am preparing to establish a Government Clothing Manufactory at
Huntsville, Texas, for the purpose of making the material obtained from the
State Factory into soldiers' clothing, and will need the services of two or
three good Tailors to cut out garments. Those
who may wish to get employment of this kind, can do so by calling on me at once
at my office in Huntsville. Constant
employment will be given, and liberal prices paid for services.
By order of
Jno.
B. Burton, A. Q. M.
Chief of Trans-Miss. Clothing Bureau.
James T. McCown, Agent.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 10, 1862, p. 2, c.
5
30 Gross Wax matches for sale by
Wm. Clark.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 12, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
To knit heels to socks double, so that they may thus last twice as long
as otherwise, skip every alternate stitch on the wrong side, and knit all on the
right. This will make it double,
like that of a double ply ingrain carpet.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 12, 1862, p. 2, c.
3
Two of Singer's sewing machines sold in Houston on Tuesday last, at
auction, for $225 each.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 15, 1862, p. 2, c.
2
The gross proceeds of the Concert, on Friday night, were just $1600.
Of which the following was donated, viz:
A friend 50, Kyle & Terry 100, J. S. Vedeer 20, Mr. Eck 20.
The expenses were $159. The
net proceeds to the Bryan Hospital Fund were $1441.
The net proceeds of the concert proper, were $1251. This is a 50 per cent larger house than was ever gotten
together in Houston before. All
the credit of the outside management is due to two ladies, Mrs. Van
Alstyne and Mrs. Bremond. These ladies have done more actual work for the soldiers and
their families than any others we know of.
Day after day, for months have they continued in their errands of
mercy.—Much of the good they have done never has and never can be published.
It is only in these public displays that their names can appear.
Their reward must be in the gratitude of hundreds of soldiers here, the
approval of their own conscience, and the "Well done" of a Saviour in
accordance with whose Gospel they have thus nobly devoted themselves to charity
and good works. We understand they
are getting up another concert for Christmas Eve, for some of the home
charities, of which more anon.
We ought not to close this article without a reference to Capt. C. S.
Longcope, who as business manager of the many charities of these ladies, has
added much to their efficiency. No
man in this community has done as much for the cause of the soldier as Capt. C.
S. Longcope. God bless him.
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We have often heard of the good things done by the ladies of Tyler for
the soldiers. We learn that the
Ladies' Aid Society of that place have furnished tents for three regiments of
McCulloch's brigade, made up vast quantities of clothing, contributed several
hundred dollars for hospital purposes, etc.
The noble women of the Confederacy are like the woman in Scripture, who
anointed the Savior's feet with costly ointment.
Wheresoever the gospel (history) of this war shall be proclaimed, shall
these things be told in remembrance of them.
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The Houston City Council, at its last meeting, appropriated $500 for the
Galveston poor. If any responsible
citizen of Galveston, or any lady will take the trouble to go about this city
with a contribution paper for these poor, we will guarantee they will have no
difficulty in collecting whatever amount they may find necessary to relieve
these persons, be it even $10,000. Let
the amounts be taken to be paid monthly.
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The Concert.
The concert advertised for last Friday evening at Perkins' Hall, came off
at the time and place. Although the
weather was very unfavorable, the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity.
The military was well represented; and the beauty and chivalry of Houston
turned out en masse. Several
strangers of distinction, from all sections of the State, were also present.
This concert was got up for the benefit of the sick soldiers of Texas in
Dr. Bryan's hospital, in Mississippi; and the proceeds amounted to $1,441.
When this fund reached its destination, it will cause many tears of
gratitude to fall from the soldiers' cheek and the moistened eye, which speaks
louder than words, will betray what the heart cannot conceal.
Mr. Theo. Stadtler presided at the piano forte, and Messrs. Chas. Otis
and J. F. Loudon were musical directors. The
programme was as follows:
Part I.
1. Overture, by the brass band of Col. DeBray's regiment. 2. Vocal Quartette—with flute obligato, from the opera of Preciosa—"The Enchanted Flute," Mesdames Goldthwaite and Tracy. Messrs. Loudon and Whitaker. 3. Cavatina, from the opera of La Sonnambula—"As I Viewed These Scenes so Charming," Mrs. Manly. 4. Glee, from the operetta of the Doom Kiss—"Give me a cup of the Grape's bright Dew," Mrs. Tracy, Messrs. Loudon and Otis. 5. Cavatina—"I'll follow Thee"—H. Farmer, Miss Van Alstyne. 6. Duett for Flutes, with accompaniment of piano forte, Messrs. Gonzales, Otis and T. Stadtler. 7. Irish Melody, "The Harp that once thro' Tara's Halls," Mrs. Tracy. 8. Cantata—"The Maniac," H. Russell, in character, by Mr. Benchley.
Part II.
1. Overture, by the Band.
2. Comic Song, "The Old
Irish Gentleman," in character, by Mr. O'Flaherty.
3. Duett, from the Opera of
don Giovanna, "La ci carem la Mano," Miss Van Alstyne and Mr. Otis.
4. Ballad, "The Coming
of the Flowers.—Wallace, Mrs. Goldthwaite.
5. Duett, from the Opera of
Lucia di Lammermoor—Soffriva Nel Planto, Messrs. Loudon and Otis.
6. German Song, "Die
Schonaten Augen"—Stigelil, Miss Mary Allen.
7. Comic Song, in Costume.
Mr. A. Straus. 8.
Duetto, from the Opera of I Vespri Siciliani—"A Gleam of
Rapture," Mrs. Goldwhaite and Miss Van Alstyne.
Morgan's War Song—With Grand Chorus—"Cheer Boys, Cheer,"
Miss van Alstyne and Chorus.
On account of the illness of Mr. Benchley, who was suffering from acute
bronchitis, Messrs. Ruthven, Otis and Loudon volunteered in his stead, and sang
much to the delight of the audience, "Willie Brewd a Peck O'Maut."
Master Smith, a lad of ten years of age, and son of one of the members of
Col. DeBray's brass band, played on the violin, "Gems of the Ocean,"
in a very creditable manner. "Morgan's
War song," mentioned in the programme, was as follows:
Cheer, boys, cheer! we'll
march away to battle—
Cheer, boys, cheer! for our
sweethearts and our wives;
Cheer, boys, cheer! we'll
nobly do our duty.
And give to the South our hearts, our arms, our lives.
Bring forth the flag—
Our country's noble standard,
Wave it on high till the wind shakes each fold out—
Proudly it floats, nobly waving in the vanguard;
Then cheer, boys, cheer! with
a lusty, long, bold shout,
Cheer, boys, cheer! &c.
But, as we march with heads all lowly bending,
Let us implore a blessing from on high;
Our cause is just—the right from wrong defending,
And the God of battles will listen to our cry.
Cheer, boys, cheer! &c.
Though, to our homes we never may return,
Ne'er press again our loved ones in our arms,
O'er our lone graves their faithful hearts will mourn;
Then cheer up, boys, cheer! such death hath no alarms.
Cheer, boys, cheer! &c.
We trust we will be pardoned for offering a few remarks concerning the
performance of the members who tendered their services, in the order they
appeared. The band, which was
complete, satisfied the audience that no pains had been spared in its training.
The instruments were in capital order, and each member seemed complete
master of the part he had to perform. With
brass instruments there can be no clap trap, no deception; if the player is not
well trained, he cannot disguise the fact.
The "Enchanted Flute" was very well performed, but had no
striking features. It was, however,
a good beginning. "As I view
these scenes so charming: was sung by Mrs. Manly with fine effect. Her voice has been well trained, and her singing can but be
admired. "The harp that once
thro' Tara's Halls" Mrs. Tracy sang beautifully. She has a musical, well trained voice of great compass.
She need not fear criticism. Her
"Annie Laurie" was much admired.
Miss Van Alstyne "brought the house down" when she sang
"I'll follow Thee," and the audience would not be satisfied until she
reappeared. She then sang "Her bright smile haunts me still,"
with great effect. We have heard
this sung by Prima Donnas in three zones, and we never heard her style of
singing it surpassed. She warbles
like an enchanted bird. Her voice
is now powerful, but sweet and beautiful in the highest degree.
"The coming of the Flowers," by Mrs. Goldthwaite, perfectly
entranced the house. We never saw an audience more completely enraptured, and no
wonder it insisted on a repetition. There
is an extraordinary similarity between her voice and Miss Van Alstyne's.
Miss Mary Allen was somewhat embarrassed at first, but before she had
sung half a dozen strains, she regained her confidence and astonished the
audience by her vocal powers. She
is, certainly, a most charming singer. There
is a peculiar sweetness in her voice that cannot be described.
It is all melody.
Mr. Otis has a barrytone [sic] voice of great compass, and he has
cultivated the "oratund" to such an extent that his bass notes are
sounded with a fullness, roundness and smoothness seldom acquired by an amateur
vocalist. Mr. Loudon has a
remarkable voice. His is, strictly
speaking, a tenor voice, but by skillful management and much practice, he has
completely blended the tenor with the "chest voice," an acquirement
seldom obtained. The two gentlemen
may be set down as first class amateur vocalists.
Maj. Straus must have swallowed half a dozen lager beer Dutchmen, and
allowed them all to sing at once, himself being the organ, for we could not keep
up with him.
But the most beautiful part of the entire performance, was the
"Vespers," or "A gleam of Rapture," by Mrs. Goldthwaite and
Miss Van Alstyne. They warbled on
as if they belonged not to this world. The
tones were so sweet, the melody so exquisite, that even when they had closed it
seemed difficult to break the spell which enchained us.
On the whole this concert was the grandest affair of the season, and it
will, no doubt, be a long time before this city will again be charmed with so
delicious a treat.
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Tobacco in Texas.—Texas is paying millions for the tobacco she is
using, and the prices are becoming so enormous as to place the article out of
the reach of many persons so long addicted to its use as to render them almost
miserable without it.
Why shall not Texas produce her own tobacco?
Her soil is said to be admirably adapted to it.
The experiments already tried give much encouragement.
For the coming year she will have to produce it or go without.
For smoking and the common chewing purposes, the leaf each garden may
produce will answer as a substitute. The
crop in Virginia and North Carolina are less than half a crop for this year; and
enormous as the present prices are, they will be doubled within a year.
Raise your own tobacco!
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Tableau and Concert.—The ladies of Galveston are determined not to be
outdone in patriotism or enterprise, so with the assistance of the Houston
ladies they have decided to give another concert next
Friday night at Perkins' Hall for the benefit of the soldiers.
The concert will be interspersed with tableau exhibitions.
The parties interested in a sufficient guarantee that it will equal if
not surpass in attraction the concert of last Friday night.
The cause is a highly meritorious one, and our word for it a rich treat
will be given. Let us all enjoy ourselves while we can, and at the same time add
to the comforts of those who are risking their lives in defence of our
liberties.
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Tobacco Seed—Virginia, Havana, Creole, in papers of fifty cents, one
dollar, two dollars. The season for
sewing [sic] is December and January. Sent
by mail free of postage.
James Burke.
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2
We acknowledge from Mrs. Susan E. Lewis and Mrs. Laura Scott, of Waverly,
12 pairs wool socks.
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Just Received.
215,000 yds. Brown and Bleached Domestic.
15,000 yards Sponge Prints; 1200 papers Pins. 50 lbs. Flax Thread. 500
Corsets. Merino and Cotton Hose.
Darling & Merriman.
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Dear Cushing—I hope you will not deem me an old critical faddledadeen
for finding fault with the beautiful compliment and well deserved tribute that
you paid to two benevolent and patriotic ladies of our city in your last
Monday's paper; for really to criticise anything so good, would seem to savor
more of the ill nature and punctillio of the carping Persian than otherwise.
But I do want to object to one sentence—that "those ladies had
done more than any other towards the good cause."
Now I fully agree with Mrs. Marplot, "that comparisons are
odious," and never should be made. Among
the noble band of self-sacrificing ladies here, those degrees of more and
most should not be mentioned, when all, every one, we believe has
done all that she could. But as you
have made the assertion, justice demands we should correct it. There are other names that would head the list, if the
soldiers, like Dorathy's beneficiaries, could exhibit their good works.
Mrs. A. C. Allen would never forgive us for mentioning her name; so keep
ours a secret. But we will say,
none can show a nobler record than she. As
Vice President of the Soldiers' Aid Society, her attendance for months and
months, staying all day long, laboring assiduously, at that time, too, oppressed
by such ill health, that ninety-nine persons out of a hundred would have felt
themselves honorably excused from all work.
Then in the hospital, I am sure Dr. Oakes could tell volumes of her noble
charities. This fall, carpets have been taken up and converted into
blankets, her blankets into under-clothing, and almost her whole income has been
expended in the purchase of materials which have been manufactured into warm,
substantial clothing for the soldiers. Mrs.
Hadley, Mrs. Sophronia Cone, and fifty other bright and shining examples could
be given. We do not wish to detract
from Mesdames Van Alstyne and Bremond; they have done noble, faithful work, as
every man, woman and child in this city can testify, who has seen them in their
buggies every day since Moore's regiment left this city, going in every
direction soliciting contributions for the destitute families of our noble
defenders; and the concert they gave was a grand success, and will cause, as you
remarked, the soldiers' eyes to glisten with grateful tears.
Let us love and reverence all this band, and never again "make
comparisons."
Amicus.
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On the 12th of January, the greatest Concert ever given in
Houston will come off for the benefit of Terry's Rangers.
We give this early notice that the people of the surrounding counties may
make their preparations to be here. We
expect to secure $2500 by it for that noble regiment.
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Mr. Nance will start next Tuesday, 23d inst., for the Rangers, and will
take such packages of clothing, etc., as may be left at this office for members
of that regiment. In order to
secure the transportation, people must furnish with their packages, $8 per pound
freight. Should this prove more
than enough, whatever is over will be handed to Rev. B. F. Bunting, chaplain,
for the benefit of the sick. It was
deemed best to put the freight at a figure that would secure the expenses of the
trip beyond contingency. Several
hundred pounds of freight have already been brought in, and there will be no
doubt of the success of the matter.
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We are informed by the Surgeon of Col. DeBray's Regiment, now at
Harrisburg, that its hospital there is in great need of covering for the sick. The regiment appeals to the ladies of Texas, whose enterprise
is proverbial, for relief. Can not
this emergency be met? This
regiment has never received a dollar, as yet, in the way of donations.
Any contribution can be left at the store of our Mayor, T. W. House.
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1
How to Make a Good Article of Coffee.—Take coffee grains and popcorn,
of each an equal quantity. Roast
the same together. The corn will
hop out, and what remains will be unadulterated coffee.
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In Camp, 4th Texas Cavalry.
Capt. Longcope—I acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of nine
blankets, made by the ladies of the Methodist Church, at Richmond, Texas, out of
the carpet of their church.
The charity which thus clothes the soldier, is akin to the religion they
profess. Will you thank them in the
name of myself and brave men.
Yours,
Jas.
Reily, Com. Brigade.
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We take the following from the Times:
We regret to learn resistance is being made to the conscript act, in the
county of Angelina. The number
engaged n this resistance is said to be about twenty.
They fired upon the enrolling officer in his carriage a few days ago, but
happened not to hit him. At our
latest advices they were still in rebellion to the law, and were giving
protection to some deserters from the army, who had been secreting themselves in
the Angelina swamps for some months. The
people had taken the matter in hand, and were determined to bring the recreants
to a sense of their duty.
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1
Capt. Good desires the assistance of about fifty patriotic ladies in
making cartridges, at the Court House. Who
will volunteer?
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1
Our hotels are now charging travelers $5 per day, and yet in spite of
their utmost exertions they are daily compelled to refuse several who apply for
accommodations.
Cotton cards are now selling for $35.
The Concert to-night promises to be the best yet by far.
The programmes are already in the street. We need only say that the opera songs will be performed by
Mrs. Butler, Miss Van Alstyne, Miss Allen, Mrs. Manley, Miss Fisher, Mrs.
Goldthwaite, Mr. Loudon, Col. Manly, the songs, etc., by Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Mohl,
Mrs. Tracy. The comic songs by Miss
Perkins and Mr. Benkeley, while Mrs. Maltby, Col. Jno. R. Baylor, Col. Geo. C.
Baylor, and Col. X. B. DeBray will display their extraordinary talents on the
piano, flute, and violin, to assure the public that the performance will be just
the best thing possible. All the
best performers are down in the bills, and that, too, in their best pieces.
Secure reserved seats at Darling & Merriman's from 2 to 4, p.m.,
to-day; but whether you get a reserved seat or not, don't by any means fail to
be at the hall.
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Houston, December 26th, 1862.
Ed. Telegraph: Permit us,
the patients at the Houston hospital, through your paper, to tender our
heartfelt thanks to the ladies of your city for the bounteous Christmas dinner,
prepared by them for us. This is
the only token of our gratitude, whilst in our present condition, we are able to
return for so much kindness; but we sincerely hope that we soon will be in a
condition to show, on the battle field, how a Texas soldier remembers those fair
ladies who comforted him on his lonely bed of sickness, and how ready he is to
fight for their homes and for their happiness or die in the attempt.
God bless the ladies of Houston!
The Sick at the Houston Hospital.
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We also notice that during these holidays several small boys have single
barrelled pistols, which, for the sake of the report, they often load to the
muzzle and fire in the streets. Their
parents are probably not aware of this fact.
One or two explosions may open their eyes, however.
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The ladies of Hempstead will give a Concert on New Year's Eve for the
benefit of Green's Regiment. People
of Houston are invited to go up. We
will guarantee it will be worth going up for.
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Army Hospital.
Wanted at all times, for
the use of the sick and convalescent at the General Hospital at Houston,
turkeys, chickens, eggs, butter, etc., etc., for which cash will be paid on
delivery. Country agents, who may take the trouble, will be properly
remunerated.
W. P. Riddell,
Surgeon.