INDIANOLA [TX]
COURIER
1859-1861
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 1, c. 2
Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Mrs. Campbell would respectfully announce to the ladies that she is now
opening a select assortment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, comprising every
article necessary to a lady's wardrobe or toilet—of the latest and most
approved styles.
She
invited their attention to her stock, and solicits a share of patronage.
Store
on Main street, opposite Labe & Rouff's.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 1, c. 3
Lumber! Lumber!
Just received—per schr Benj. Strong—a well assorted stock of Rough Lumber and 50,000 feet Dressed Flooring & Ceiling.
--also—
10,000 feet 4x4 cypress Fence Posts—14 feet long,
100,000 superior cypress heart Shingles.
For Sale by
Henry J. Huck.
[and other lumber ads]
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Mr. R.
B. Moore has presented us with a bunch of fine celery from his garden, in which
his good taste and careful culture produces a variety of the choicest
vegetables.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Bath
House.—Mr. Rook has commenced the erection of a bath-house for the
accommodation of the public. It
will have five or six compartments all of which will be fitted up in good style.
This will afford a convenience that has been long desired and Mr. Rook
will be liberally patronized.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
The
Gonzales Inquirer says that the late heavy rains have done wonders in that
county. In several fields the
squares have formed on the cotton. The
crop of the county from present appearances is estimated at 15000 bales.
The corn which escaped frost is in silk and tassel.
The Inquirer says that the people of the counties west of there are
making two dollars a day, by skinning the deer that have died with black tongue.
The disease has appeared among the stock, but is not of a fatal
character.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 2
Southdown
and Leicester Sheep for Texas.—A New York paper says Warren Leland of the
Metropolitan hotel has shipped to his brother William, in Texas, forty
pure-blood Southdown and Leicester sheep, which were raised upon his farm at
Rye. William Leland has established
a great sheep ranche, like that of George W. Kendall, on the Guadalupe river,
and this shipment is intended to improve the breed upon that farm.
The Tribune asks:
["]When
shall we have fresh, fat Southdown mutton from Texas served up daily upon our
hotel tables? For to that
complexion, we suppose we shall come at last.
We have had fresh mutton in this city from Algeria, in Africa, and by the
same preservation we can certainly have it from Texas.["]
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 4
New
Orleans Post Office.—The general delivery has letter clerks 3; newspaper clerk
1; ladies department 2; box delivery 4; newspaper distribution 3; letter
distribution 5; stamp clerk 1; mailing clerks 7; registered letters 1; papers
received 1;--total 28. One
Postmaster, one deputy Postmaster, one chief clerk, one boy,--4, total 32.
The
clerks are required to be at their posts at 6 a.m., and the office is closed at
6 p.m.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 6
Millinery.
Mrs. Rook respectfully announces to the ladies that she is about opening
a select stock of Millinery and Toilet Articles—to arrive per schooner
Passport, from New York—which she will be prepared to furnish at very
reasonable prices, for cash. Particulars
given upon arrival.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 2, c. 6
Light—Cheap Light!
Everybody in the country or city can have a good light, equal to any gas
light or ten candles, by using Bateman's Patent Safety Gas Lamp and Bacon's
Fluid Gas, warranted not to explode.
For
sale at the Gas Lamp Depot, formerly News Depot, Main street, Indianola, Texas.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 5
Maupay's
Garden Seed, growth of 1858, for sale by
Wood & Davis.
Northern Potatoes—Just landed ex schr Anthem 30 bbls Pink Eye and White Potatoes, for sale by
Wood & Davis.
German Prunes, to arrive from Bremen per brig Indianola, for sale by
H. Runge & Co.
Gunny Bagging, for sale by
H. Runge & Co.
Corn—200 sacks best White Corn, for sale by
H. Runge & Co.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 5
Protect Home Manufacture.
We have been appointed agents for the sale of the "Star State Mills Goods," manufactured at the Texas Penitentiary, and have on hand a superior article of No. 1 Osnaburgs, made from the best of Cotton, which we will sell low, and invite the public to test the quality.
H. Runge & Co.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 5
Garden Seeds.
Just received by bark, Cavallo, a large assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, from Garretson's celebrated Nurseries, at Long Island, which are offered for sale at the usual prices. Also, a choice lot of Flower Seeds.
J. M. Reuss.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 6
Casimir House,
Indianola [Powderhorn Wharf] Tx.
This large and commodious Hotel, situated near the steamship landing, at
Indianola, has gained a wide reputation throughout the country as one of the
most popular and well regulated homes in the State.
Passengers waiting for the steamers or the stages will find it greatly to
their advantage to stop at the Casimir House. The rooms are large and airy, and the table will always be
supplied with everything the country can furnish.
Indianola,
April 21, 1858.
C. Villenuev.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 6
Carter House.
Corner of Main and Cross Streets, in front of the new Wharf, Indianola,
Texas—Joseph C. Carter, of Kentucky, Proprietor.
N.
B.—Baggage conveyed to and from the boats, free of charge.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 3, c. 6
Green Tree Tavern.
The undersigned having thoroughly renovated the above Tavern, situated on
Powderhorn Bayou, and close to the steamship landing, most respectfully solicits
a share of public patronage. His
terms are as follows, viz:
Board
per month, with Lodging
$14
00
"
"
without Lodging
12 00
" Day
75
Single
Meals
25
Families
and servants boarded as per agreement with proprietor.
J. Kelly, Proprietor.
Indianola,
Texas, May 1st, 1859.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 21, 1859, p. 4, c. 5
Market House.
W. Volk, wholesale and retail dealer in Beef, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, Pork, Sausage, Game, Fish, Fowls, Vegetables, etc., etc., is prepared at all times, or upon short notice, to furnish the very best quality of the above named articles, and at the lowest prices. Steamers and sailing vessels supplied expeditiously and according to order. His market-house is open throughout the day for the accommodation of Families, Hotel keepers, and others.
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The undersigned also buys and sells Gentle Work Oxen, Wild Steers, Work
Horses, Riding Ponies (of which he always has a stock on hand for sale)—in
short anything in the animal line, from a humming-bird to an elephant.
Domestic
Fowls, Butter, Eggs and Vegetables bought and sold at fair prices.
Jan.
22d, '59.
W. Volk.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 1, c. 1
Lessons in Drawing.
Mr. Otto L. Schnaubert respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen
of Indianola, that he is prepared to give lessons in Drawing, and solicits their
patronage. He will call at the
residence of pupils to give instruction, if desired. The charge will be Fifty Cents for each lesson, or Five
Dollars for a course of ten lessons. Mr.
S. can be found in the boarding house of Mrs. Meyers, where he will exhibit
testimonials of his skill.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Off
for Europe.—Mr. Casimir Villeneuve, proprietor of the Casimir Hotel in this
city, and the French Consul for this port, leaves us to-day on a trip to
"La Belle" France, his native country, to be absent several months.
We wish him a pleasant, safe and prosperous voyage.
Mr. John Rogers will manage the business of the hotel for the time being,
and we intend to hold him personally responsible for the slightest falling off
in the reputation of the house, during the absence of its popular founder.
It is entirely within our province, as the Casimir House is the pride of
Indianola, and we are the watchman on her towers.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 3, c. 1
The
retail market is generally well stocked with family supplies, though fresh
butter and eggs are scarce and command high prices.—Chickens are selling at $2
50 to $3 per dozen; geese $1 per pair; ducks 50 to 75 cents per pair; no turkeys
in market. Fresh country butter is
in demand at 25 to 30 cents per lbs; eggs 25 cts per dozen.
The
market houses are kept well supplied with good beef at 4 to 5 cents per lb., and
mutton at 8 to 10 cents. Fresh fish
are very scarce in the market.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 3, c. 1
The
late rains have secured to Gonzales county an average yield of corn, which, with
a good supply of last year's crop on hand, will give her a large surplus, and at
prices ranging from thirty to fifty cents per bushel. One of our farmers offers three thousand bushels, of this
year's crop, at thirty cents per bushel; and we have the authority of a number
of our planters for saying it will not be worth over fifty cents at the
outside.—Inquirer.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 3, c. 1
A
wagon loaded with bananas, plantains and limes, arrived in Gonzales, last
Wednesday, all the way from Mexico. Of
course they found ready sale.—Gonzales Inquirer.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 3, c. 5
City Bath House.
The undersigned respectfully announces that the City Bath House,
adjoining Spark's Wharf—just erected and furnished with all the necessary
accommodations—is now ready for the reception of visitors, and will remain
open for the season. Particular
attention has been given to the apartments for the ladies, to secure comfort and
privacy, and regulations to preserve order and decorum will be strictly
enforced. Tickets will be furnished at the following rates:
Single
Bath for
25 cents.
A
package of 6 tickets for
$1
00
Single
Season Ticket
10 00
Family
Season Ticket
15 00
Thos. Rooks, Proprietor.
Tickets
can be obtained at the Bath House, or at the Casimir House.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 4, c. 1
Plain
Hints on Personal Behavior.—A well-bred lady is always known by her perfect
ease and tranquility of her manners. These
points are to be carefully cultivated. Acquire,
if possible, an easy confidence in speaking, so as never to appear abashed or
confused, taking care, however, not to fall into the opposite error of
forwardness or presumption. Persons
moving in the highest circles of society, seldom, or never allow themselves to
appear disturbed or vexed, whatever occurs to annoy them.
Perhaps there may be an affectation of indifference in this; still, their
conduct is worth admiring, for everything like fidgetiness or boisterousness of
manner is disagreeable to all who witness it.
Everything
like the following will, of course, be carefully avoided by a real lady, in her
personal behavior. Loose and harsh
speaking; making noises in eating or drinking; leaning awkwardly when sitting;
rattling with knives and forks at the table; starting up suddenly, and going
unceremoniously out of the room; tossing anything from you with affected
contempt or indifference; taking anything without thanking the giver; standing
in the way when there is merely room to pass; going before any one who is
looking at a picture or any other object; pushing against any one without asking
pardon for the unintentional rudeness; taking possession of a seat in a coach,
or place of public meeting, which you are informed belongs to another; intruding
your opinions where they are not wanted, or where they would offence [sic];
leaving acquaintances in the street, or a private company, without bidding them
good-bye, or at least making a bow to express a kindly farewell; slapping any
one familiarly on the arm; interrupting any one in conversation with you;
telling long and tiresome stories; whispering in company; making remarks on the
dress of those about you, or upon things in the room; flatly contradicting any
one instead of saying, 'I rather think it is otherwise,' 'I am afraid you are
mistaken,' &c.; acquiring a habit of saying, 'says she,' 'says he,' 'you
know,' 'you understand,' &c.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, July 30, 1859, p. 4, c. 1
The
Memphis Appeal says the amount of beer daily consumed, in that city, is
estimated at fifty casks.
To
speak harshly to a person of sensibility is like striking a harpsicord with your
fists.
Intellect
is not the moral power; conscience is. Honor,
not talent, makes the gentleman.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 1, c. 4-5
Letter From Texas.
[Correspondence of the Picayune.]
Central Nurseries,
Washington Co. Texas, July 14, 1859.
Messrs.
Editors—How are the crops, say you? Bear
in mind that Texas is a country of vast extent; an extent almost as great as
that of all the other extreme Southern States together.
Over such a range, there must inevitably be great diversity of season, as
of soil, surface, &c. And hence
it is that the climate and seasons are greatly misrepresented in another draught
in Texas! So it may be, and that in
a range of country equal to the entire States of Georgia and Alabama; and yet
over double that range there may have been favorable seasons!
And so
it generally is. The severe frost
of the last of April was felt all over the South.
In some portions of this State it cut down corn and cotton, and damaged
the small grain crops. So far as I
have learnt, they were most seriously injured in the valley of the Colorado,
from about Columbus north, and there, and there only are crops stated to be
decidedly short; as no rains followed the frost in time to bring up the newly
sown seed. But elsewhere there
seems to be entire content with both the harvested crops of small grain, and the
growing ones of corn, cotton, &c.
Wheat
has given an immense yield. Even
thus far south, it has been very good for the breadth sown. Mills and railroads only are needed to enable Texas to supply
the entire demand of our own South, and of Central and Southern America, with
flour of the very best quality; and which, being unusually rich in gluten,
will keep longer and sweeter in a southern climate than the more starchy
and whiter flour of the North. This
part of the State is now fully supplied with a very superior article made in
Dallas county, put up in sacks, and hauled all the way here by wagon, and
retailed at $4 50 per 100 pounds. But
mills are being put up nearer home. I
look almost daily for a complete one from your neigbor [sic], S. H. Gilman.
Corn
is generally a fine crop. Immigrants
coming in this fall will have no cause to complain on the score of supply or of
price.
Cotton
is an excellent crop, thus far, and I think the yield will be great.
The
grazing is good, though kept very short in this part of the State.
We are overstocked; yet all kinds of live stock look well.
The
health of the country is good. An
occasional case of chills, from undue exposure, bad water, overeating of melons,
clabber, of some other luxury, perhaps, but, unlike the three-day ague of
the Northwest, is easily broken up, and is rarely accompanied by anything like
congestive or bilious fever, &c.
The
days are warm; but I do not think they are as much so as in Mississippi at the
same season. A breeze, so pleasant,
blows so constantly that the heat is greatly ameliorated.—Then, the nights are
always so cool that one rises in the morning completely refreshed.
I find a thick linen sheet always necessary, and a thin blanket, towards
day, no unpleasant. And we have nare a mosquito!—What do you think of
that? Those of you penned up in a
city, breathing its foul airs, and both hands busily employed all the evening
long in fighting off mosquitoes, can scarcely form an idea of the luxury of an
evening passed in the sweet, cool breeze of the prairies, with neither mosquito,
that nor fly to disturb or annoy.
I have
been experimenting in fruit-growing here, pretty largely as to variety, for
three years—this is now the third season.
My
location is in a beautiful valley, studded with groves, and noble, wide spread
single trees of live oak, water oak, pecan, elm, ash, hackberry, persimmon, wild
plum, &c., with an occasional cotton wood and cedar; all more or less
tangled over with immense grape vines, most gracefully festooned from branch to
branch, and from tree to tree; here and there are clumps of under brush,
comprised of dogwood, live oak, &c., &c., and down the valley but in a
deep, though wide and spreading ravine, runs what is now a streamlet, though
until these three years of comparative drought, a bold spring branch, one of the
main sources of New Year's creek. That
ravine I intend to fill with water to the brim, by a few judiciously placed,
substantial, concealed dams; when it will form one almost continuous sheet of
water, a full half mile in length, and from one hundred and fifty feet wide,
with a depth of from five to twenty feet. And
as it winds hither and thither, with groves and clumps of trees intervening, the
glinting of the water will blend pleasantly with the deep, dark shadows
cast over the prairie, by the densely clothed live oaks, in the morning and
evening.
But—hold
up! what about fruit growing?
well, it is here, in this pretty valley and the slopes on either side,
that my experiments are being carried out.
The slopes have an inclination of from one foot in fifteen to one in
twenty, for from a third to a half mile on each side, swelling also at intervals
in the other direction, producing a pleasant diversity of surface, without being
sufficiently great to interfere with the cultivation of the land either way.
The soil is that known here as stiff black prairie, occasionally with a
spot of heavy, rich "hog-wallow," and gradually running into the
lighter black sandy soil of the prairie, and here and there a patch of that
shelly soil in which cotton dies out in a wet time, and now and then a pile of
limestone rock crops out. From this
the denizens of the prairies will understand what the soils are.
Everything
in the shape of fruit bearing tree and plant, except the mustang grape, thrives
and bears best on the lower slope of the valley, in the rich, stiff, black, deep
soil but the peach, nectarine, apricot, almond, pear, grape, blackbury [sic],
strawberry, &c., all do passing well on the black, sandy land.
The apple and quince are there so subject to be attacked by the borer
that they should be confined to the stiffer soil.
We
have, this season, a very fair crop of most excellent peaches; not a worm to be
seen in any of them.—Last season, we had a fair yield of nectarines.
The pear trees are young to come yet into bearing, and especially when
growing in the soil, where they were originally planted, which but a few days
before consisted of prairie sod turned under with a spade a full spit deep.
Yet a good many have fruit, and that very fine.
A few apple trees were planted at the same time, and on these, too, there
is fruit. Quite a variety of the
finest European grapes have scattering bunches of fruit, ripening finely.—The
American sorts are also, of course, bearing.
Almonds produce freely. We
had fine strawberries up to the end of June, and the New Rochelle blackberry is
in bearing yet, having yielded its rich berries for some two months or more.
Although
we must necessarily have much of experience to gain of soil and climate, I have
not a doubt of ultimate full success in fruit-growing.
Yours, T.
A.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 1, c. 5
It is
better to love a person you cannot marry, than to marry a person you cannot
love. This is a short text for a
long sermon, which human experience will continue to preach "until the last
syllable of recorded time."
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
The
printing machinery for the San Antonio Herald has at last been started on its
way. The difficulty has been to get
teamsters who would haul the "heavy stuff" at any price.
We hope Logan will now breathe freer.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
The
Helena (Ark.) Democrat says that the free negroes of Arkansas who are required
by law to leave the State before 1860, seem generally to have selected Kansas as
their future home, and intend removing there at an early day.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
An
"Italian wife" who begged for a living in Cincinnati, recently ran off
with another man, because his "professional skill" in the art of
begging was greater than her husband's. She
took about $1000 with her. The
husband expresses profound regret as she was one of the best beggars he ever saw
in Europe or America.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 3, c. 1
Wood
is selling at $5 50 to $6 per cord, and the supply is fully equal to the demand.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 3, c. 1
Arrived,
Saturday night, the 6th inst., brig. Wm. M. Rice, consigned to the
Texas Ice Co.—The Wm. M. Rice is loaded with ice, and her arrival at this time
was very opportune for the consumers of this desirable commodity, as the supply
on hand was nearly exhausted. So
anxious were the Company to keep up their reputation, that they dispatched the
steamer Union some ten miles to sea to tow her into port.—They have another
vessel now loading in Boston, and are confident that they will be able to fill
all orders during the season.—News.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, August 13, 1859, p. 3, c. 4
[From the Brownsville Flag, 4th inst.
We
learn that Fort Mason is to be re-established—one company garrison it.
Camp Radziminski is abandoned. Two
companies of Cavalry and two of Infantry are on the march to escort the Reserve
Indians from Camp Cooper Reservation to the Washita region.
This is opposed by a party of Texans now organizing to prevent it.
Gen.
Twiggs is slowly recovering his health.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 1, c. 6
It
takes four things to make a thorough gentleman.
You must be a gentleman in your principles, a gentleman in your tastes, a
gentleman in your person, and a gentleman in your manners.
No man who does not combine these qualities can be justly termed a
gentleman.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 1, c. 6
A wag
has invented a new telegraph. He
proposes to place a line of women fifty steps apart, and commit the news to the
first of them as a secret.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
We
were pleased to meet with Col. Leach, Superintendent of Transportation of the
Southern Overland Mail Route to the Pacific.
He arrived last night from California, 19 days from San Francisco, and
inside of 9 days from El Paso.—Taking passage on steamship Matagorda to-day,
he will reach New Orleans in 21 days from San Francisco.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Among
the passengers by the steamship Texas, on Wednesday, were the lady and daughter
of Capt. A. W. Reynolds, U. S. Quartermaster at this post.
They were passengers by steamship Tennessee, from New York to New
Orleans, and arrived here in eleven days from the former city.
We trust it will not be the fault of our citizens if the Captain and his
family are not contented with their new locality.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
There
are about fifty vessels—steamboats, schooners and sloops—engaged in the
trades between this and tributary bay and river ports.
If they would all advertise in the Courier, the people would know
something about the trade, the vessels, and how to time them; and besides they
would be contributing their share of patronage to what we have sufficient
egotism to style a very useful home institution.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 2
The
Matagorda Gazette says that fishing was never better on our bay than at
present.—Red fish, trout, flounder, and all the other varieties are caught in
great numbers. The shrimp fishing
has about closed. On this side the
bay our sportsmen have been equally fortunate, and besides a constant supply of
the dainty luxuries mentioned they have had abundance of stone crabs.
We notice, however, that jew-fish, the best of all, have been rather
scarce this season. The oyster
season has fairly commenced and the market is well supplied.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 2
The
Matagorda Gazette notices that some of the planters of that vicinity are
desirous of establishing a race-course near that place, for the purpose of
running home-raised stock, and the editor thinks "it would be a good idea,
provided the determination to keep off gamblers and racing-men, is strictly
adhered to." Yes, but can that
be done? Are not the ideas of
"race-tracks" and "gamblers"—"fast horses" and
"fast men"—inevitably associated?
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 2
A new
company of Minute volunteers has been organized in Belton.
They are called the Belton County Rovers, and "their resolution is
to send out a scout of ten men for ten days, so as to cover the light of the
moon." John Henry Brown, has
been elected Captain; R. M. White, 1st Lieutenant; S. G. Davidson, 2nd
Lieut.; and Benj. Cox, 3rd Lieut.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 3
Four
fast young ladies—so the Crescent describes them—took a round the other
night in New Orleans, in tights, (we mean breeches and the other tights too),
and amused themselves with practicing the vocabulary which they supposed
pertained to their costume. They
were fined five dollars apiece for it.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 3
The
Colorado Citizen says that sixteen men from Gonzales county, armed with
double-barreled shot guns, passed through Columbus a few days since, on their
way to Richmond, to take Neill McCoy, who killed Baltzell, some time since, in
Gonzales. The Houston Telegraph
says:
"We
hear rumors of some serious disturbances of the peace at Richmond, within a day
or two, but not having the particulars with sufficient distinctness to give an
account of it, we await further news."
We
presume this notice has reference to the same affair.
The
News of this city says:
Private
letters have been received from Richmond, to the effect that a part of about 20
men arrived at that place, on Friday night, from Gonzales, with a legal writ,
demanding the person of _____ _____ Blakely, who is implicated with Neil McCoy,
in the killing of D. Baltzell, about two months since, in Gonzales.
It seems that Blakely was in the Richmond jail, and that a part of the
people of Richmond resisted a compliance with the writ to deliver him to the
Gonzales party. Both parties are
said to have been armed. some time on Friday night, Mr. Jesse H. Croom was shot in his
abdomen, and letters dated on Saturday, state that he was then on the point of
dying.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 3
Texas
Cattle Troubles in Missouri.—It appears that the Missourians are determined to
prevent the driving of Texas cattle through their State.
Another drove, consisting of 1,100 belonging to Messrs. Hubbell &
Parsons, were recently overtaken in Clinton county, by about 40 men from Clay
county, and ordered to return, or they would stampede and shoot the
cattle.—The cause assigned for refusing to permit the passage of Texas cattle
through their country is the fear of spreading the Texas fever.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 22, 1859, p. 1, c. 4
The "IE" in Girls' Names.
We find the new fangled notion of turning the last syllable of female
christian names into "ie," thus cunningly hit off in the Philadelphia
Evening Post:
Fallen from grace old names come down
And dressed in tatters roam round town;
Falling, they've grasped and tried to clench
At fading beauty in "Bad French!"
Magdalen penitent, oh what a fate!
As Maggie thou must navigate.
Agnes deprived of nes is Aggie,
Looks like a leg of mutton scraggy.
Nancy, poor girl, is now a Nannie,
Frances flounts all round as Fannie.
Mary, sweet name of grace, is Marie,
While Caroline falls down to Carrie.
Stately Cordelia walks as Delie,
Matilda writes her name thus, Tillie.
Martha descends to simple Mattie,
Harriet is better known as Hattie.
Emily, faith her name is Emmie,
Jane has become an errant Jennie.
Elizabeth dances up as Lizzie.
Betsy as Bessie is as busy.
Gertrude, oh horrors, shines as Tudie,
While Julia (black haired), beams as Judie.
Louisa only known as Lulie,
Helen as Nellie wants to fool ye.
Rebecca as Beckie signs her name,
Susan as Susie does the same,
Bridget with truthfulness is Biddie,
Lydia contents herself with Lydie.
While glorious Sarah makes a Sallie,
And Alice lives all round "Our Allie."
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 22, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Go to
the Victoria Fair—Nov. 2d.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 22, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Coming.—A
gentleman informs the Belton Independent that on his trip from Red River to that
place, he passed three hundred immigrant wagons and 50,000 sheep, on their way
to the western part of the State.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 22, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Our
city has grown to such importance that new comers have difficulty in finding
localities, and draymen and others can no longer be directed as
formerly:--"next door to Mr. A," or "the old B--- house," or
"just this side of the Court House," or "the new house opposite
the old F--- store-house, brought down by C---."
It is time now that some better method should be adopted.
We suggest to the city authorities that it would be a great convenience
if they would cause the names of the streets to be put up at each corner.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 29, 1859, p. 1, c. 5
A
traveler stopping at one of the hotels in Minnesota, recently saw the phrase
"Fried Water Chickens" on the dinner bill of fare. Desiring to know what this meant, he sent for a dish of water
chickens. They came and sure
enough looked very much like the smallest and whitest of spring chickens.
He tried them—found them excellent—recommended them to the rest of
his party, ladies and all. All who
tried them liked them wonderfully; and so nearly all of them became frog eaters
almost without knowing it.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 29, 1859, p. 1, c. 6
It is
estimated that the tobacco crop of Connecticut this year will be worth one
million dollars.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
A few
cases of yellow fever have been reported at Hempstead and Hockley, towns on the
railroad out from Houston. At
Cypress, the first station, the disease became epidemic, and more than half the
population were down. The fever had
also made its appearance at Montgomery.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 1
Fine
Stock.—A lot of fine stock imported from Kentucky was brought over by the
Orizaba on Monday—1 stallion, 1 jack, 26 merino sheep and 11 durham [sic]
cattle. They were for the Messrs.
Weisiger, of Mission Valley, and will be exhibited next week at the Victoria
Fair.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 2
The
Gazette says that the walls of the State Capital are defaced by unseemly
hieroglyphics and cautions the ladies not to scrutinise them. Our Court House is in the same fix and our County Clerk don't
like it, either, as we judge from an advertisement over his signature offering a
reward for the dirty scribbler. We
hope he will be caught and punished severely.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 1, c. 5
The
Nacogdoches Chronicle says that the late accounts from Natchitoches Parish, La.,
speak of an actual state of starvation among the poorer classes in that section.
Their crops were an entire failure, and Red River, by which the country
is usually supplied with necessaries, is dry.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 1, c. 5
Our
schools are enjoying a very gratifying prosperity.
The number of students has been gradually increasing since the opening of
the session. Aranama has, we
believe, a larger attendance than at any former period of its existence; and the
Female Institute, under the management of the Rev. R. H. Belvin, assisted by a
competent corps of lady teachers, has a large attendance of pupils, and the cry
is, "still they come"—and we will add, "and yet there is
room"—let them come along.—Goliad Messenger.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 1, c. 6
Sisters
of Charity.—The Buffalo Courier has the following:
Sisters
of Charity!—Pale angels standing between the love and justice of God, to
interpret the first, and with soft, cool hands and low, comforting voices,
soothing the pain of the penalty! Yesterday
we followed the hushed but firm tread of one of these tender-hearted, ministers
of piety, over the great hospital, and saw the sweet, quick look of human
sympathy pass from eye to eye, and the glow of tender affection from the warm
heart beating from our side, touch the wan face upon the scarce whiter pillows
until they look radiant with gratitude. The
man who faces death unflinchingly once in a lifetime, for the honor of his
country, is lauded and crowned, and the world is abashed at his very presence,
and stands aside to let a hero pass; but these women walk by us in the sublimity
of continual self-forgetfulness, and the heroism of a lifetime of perpetual
danger, and there is scarce a thought given to the grandeur of their
fearlessness. Verily, 'we do
entertain angels unawares,' or rather, we permit them to entertain themselves.
No man
or woman, at least no human man or woman could visit this institution,
where the unloved are nourished and the lonely and friendless find a helping
hand extended in unquestioning loving kindness, without turning back to the
other world, thanking God for this positive testimony that Christ's precepts
have a few followers, albeit, like His truest earthly followers, they are only
women.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
number of arrivals at the Casimir House during the month of September was two
hundred and forty.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Messrs.
Morrell & Bell are making excellent photographs and ambrotypes at their
Gallery, corner of Main and Fannin streets.—Among a host of pictures is a speaking
likeness of a distinguished member of the legal fraternity in this city which
attracts admiration for its perfect execution.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We
understand that Father Orr is still in debt several hundred dollars for the
material in the new church erected mainly by his efforts.
We trust that the liberality of our people will soon remove that weight
of care which must press heavily upon the good old man.
We suggest that a box be placed at the polls on the day of election to
receive contributions for the benefit of the church, that each voter may have an
opportunity of contributing a mite to this worthy object at the same time he
contributes to the success of his politics.
A handsome sum might be realized in this way, for the promotion of a
worthy cause, the relief of a good man, and for the credit of our people.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Arrest
of an Alleged Murderer.—The Picayune says the Chief's special officers
arrested, Saturday morning, at the stock landing, parish of Jefferson, a man
named J. B. Bauhus, who is charged with being a fugitive from Hopkins county,
Texas, where he was indicted for the murder of Wm. Scott, in the month of May,
1858. The officers had some trouble
in arresting the prisoner, who resisted them, but their trouble will be repaid
as there was a reward of $500 for the arrest of Bauhus.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Correspondence of the Crisis.]
Anti-Wide Awakes.
Saluria, Texas, Oct. 10, 1860.
Messrs.
Editors:--Feeling a deep and abiding interest in the wellbeing of the South and
its institutions, and the perpetuity of the Union—hallowed by so many glorious
achievements—founded upon integrity, honor, and a just regard to the equality
and rights of the several States constituting it, and the feelings and
prosperity of their citizens; entertaining an abhorrence of the rapine, murder,
insurrection, pollution and incendiarism which have been plotted by the deluded
and vicious of the North, against the chastity, laws and prosperity of innocent
and unoffending citizens of the South; and regarding with irrepressible
indignation and contempt, a threat conveyed in a speech recently delivered by W.
H. Seward, of N. Y., in which he exults in the early advent of the
"irrepressible conflict," (of which he is the arch instigator,) which
he declares to be already on hand; congratulates the "Wide-Awakes"
upon their timely organization, and exhorts them to maintain it until after the
election; and believing that Lincoln is the chosen champion for this conflict
and this organized Northern canaille for "repressing" and degrading
the South; the undersigned respectfully submits to his fellow-citizens of Texas,
the following propositions, commending them to the true men of the North and
South.
1st.
That in the event of Lincoln's election as President of the United
States, in November next, the undersigned will contribute one thousand dollars
towards arming and equipping the first company of anti-Wide Awakes, of one
hundred men, that may be raised, officered and uniformed, in the State of Texas.
2d.
That he will give said company, or any other of like character that may
be raised in Texas, one hundred dollars each, not exceeding ten in number, who
may expel from this State any appointees, who may accept office under Lincoln.
Believing them to be the most dangerous enemies to the peace, prosperity
and continued Union of the States.
The
above propositions are separate and distinct, and I ask you to retain this, my
obligation, and deliver it to the company or companies entitled to its benefits
and who claim its execution. To the
fulfillment of which I hereby pledge my sacred honor; and solemnly appeal to my
fellow citizens, whether the times do not call for action, not resolves, when
four hundred thousand Northern bayonets are bristling, ready to be plunged into
the best blood of the South?
Hugh W. Hawes.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
The
False and Genuine Man of Honor.—The distinction, says the New York Saturday
Press, between the genuine and the spurious "man of honor" is simply
this: That the latter is watchful
let you in some way injure, insult or defraud him; while the former is
watchful lest he in some way injure, insult or defraud you.
Hence, the one has all the sensitiveness and delicacy of a gentleman,
while the other has all the coarseness and heartlessness of a bully.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Fresh
Matagorda Bay Oysters!
Hermetically Sealed.
The undersigned intend going extensively into the business of putting up into hermetically sealed cans
The Finest Oysters
that can be found in Matagorda Bay, and which are justly
celebrated as being the Largest and Best Flavored Oysters in the World.
These
Oysters, when put up in this way, can be carried to all parts of the Globe, and
be as fine-flavored and Twelve Month Fresher than those imported from the
North, and will be
Sold at New York Prices.
Will be ready to fill orders about the 15th November.
Orders
may be addressed to Barney Mooney, Lavaca; or, Robert F. Clement, Indianola; who
will always be prepared to fill them.
Barney Mooney, Lavaca.
J. J. Harrison, Indianola.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
City Livery Stable!
The undersigned respectfully announces that he has extended his business,
by purchasing the stock of Dudly Shultz, and making other additions and
improvements, and is now prepared to accommodate the public in a satisfactory
manner, and on the best terms that can be afforded. My stable is on Water Street, centrally and conveniently
located. My charges will be as
follows:
Saddle
Horse per day
$1 50
Buggy
ride—on beach
1 50
For
double Buggy
2 00
Hirers
will be held responsible for damages to horses or vehicles, while in their
possession.
A. Murdock.
Indianola,
March 24th, 1860.
Notice!
From and after March 1st, 1860, the following shall be my
charges for feeding horses:
One
Horse—board per month
$20
"
"
" "
week
6
"
"
" "
day
1
The
above rules will be strictly observed and carried into effect, except other
arrangements are made subsequent to this date.
Adam Murdock.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Harrison's Fresh
Green Turtle,
And Turtle Soup,
in Hermetically Sealed two and six Pound Cans
Warranted
To Keep in Any Climate.
The undersigned, exclusive agents for the United States and Canadas,
being now prepared to receive limited orders for the above celebrated
preparations, desire to call attention of Hotel proprietors, Grocers and
Caterers generally, to the superior excellence of these articles, which after
years of labor and the expenditure of many thousands of dollars, have been
brought to their present state of perfection.
It is
a well known fact, that Green Turtle after being brought alive to the North,
are, in many cases, utterly unfit for use, as a great portion of the delicate
flavor is lost by being kept for days, and sometimes weeks on shipboard without
food, and exposed to the many changes of heat and cold consequent upon a voyage,
where they are deprived of their native element.
In Mr.
Harrison's preparations this drawback is entirely obviated, as from having
established his manufactory at a point where the Green Turtles abound, he is
enabled to take them from the spacious "pens," in which they are fed,
and in a few hours convert them into savory Soup or concentrated Stock, ready
for use, and Imperishable.
They
are now extensively used, and with the entire satisfaction, in the most
fashionable Hotels, Restaurants, and Private Families in this and other cities.
Eminent
Physicians recommend them to their patients—and when simply prepared, they are
peculiarly well adapted for Invalids or Convalescents.
For Sea voyage they will be found invaluable.
Among
the many other important advantages possessed by these articles over the usual
mode of preparation, the undersigned would call particular attention to the
consideration of Economy; the Hermetically Sealed goods being furnished at
nearly Half the Cost of the article as heretofore in general use, being
concentrated.
All
orders addressed to
Harrison & Co.
Indianola, Texas,
will receive prompt attention.
December
16th, 1859.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, October 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 4
Lumber!!
Lumber!!
Sash Door and Blinds!!
Shingles
and Plastering Laths
I have now on hand a heavy and well assorted stock of building material
consisting of
7/8
Dressed Ceiling.
1¼
" Flooring.
Rough Lumber!
Weatherboards and inch boards,
1x4,
1x5, 1x6 and 1x7 Fencing,
1¼x4,
1¼x5 and 1¼x6 "
1¼, 1½
and 2 Wide Plank,
2x3,
2x4, 3x4, 4x4 and 4x6 Scantling,
4x8,
6x6 and tx8 Sills,
2x5,
2x6, 2x8 and 2x10 Joists.
Sash Glazed & Unglazed
8x10, 12 and 15 Lights,
10x12,
12, 15 and 18 "
10x14,
12
"
10x16,
12
"
12x16,
12
"
12x18,
12
"
12x20,
12
"
Blinds For
8x10, 12 and 15 Light Windows,
10x12,
12 and 15 "
"
10x14,
12
"
"
10x16,
12
" "
12x16,
12
"
"
12x18,
12
"
"
12x20,
12
"
"
Pannel [sic] Doors!
2 ft 8 in. by 8f 8 in White and Yellow Pine
2 ft 10 in by 7f
"
"
" "
3 feet by 7f
"
"
" "
3 feet by 7f White Pine & Juniper Half and Full Moulded,
3 feet by 7f 6 in, White Pine and Juniper Half and Full Moulded,
Single
and Double Sash Doors.
Shingles,
Juniper and Cypress,
Plastering Laths,
which I will sell low for Cash!
Henry J. Huck.
Indianola, July 28th, 1860.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 3
Ice Cream Saloon!!
Confectionery and Fruit Store
on Main Street!
Louis Preisig respectfully announces that he can accommodate the public
with Ice Cream, and the usual summer beverages, and solicits a share of
patronage.—Parties supplied and orders filled on short notice.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
Houston Telegraph says that there is not a single alms-house in the State of
Texas, nor any actual necessity for such an institution.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We are
authorized to state that a box will be placed convenient to the polls on
election day to receive such contributions as may offer for the benefit of the
new church. We trust that offerings
will be liberal, and that each voter, no matter what his political or religious
predilections, will give one vote for the venerable Father Orr, that he may be
relieved from the burden of debt (contracted in building the church) which has
been added to his weight of years.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
A Good
Man Gone.—The painful duty is imposed upon us this week of recording the death
of Mr. John Schwartz, an old and highly esteemed citizen.
He died on Wednesday night last, (October 31st, 1860,) within
two days of his 79th birth-day, at his residence in this city,
surrounded by his devoted family and grief-stricken friends.
The deceased was the oldest inhabitant of Indianola, being the first
settler on the present site of the city, where he built the first house, which
he occupied up to the hour of his death. He
came to the bay, we believe, in December, 1844, when there was not another
living soul where now stands the flourishing city which sprung up around him.
As a husband and father he was affectionate, kind and devoted; as a
friend, steadfast, firm and true, and in his relations with all men he was
honorable and just. His habits were
quiet and reserved, sober and industrious.
Thus qualified he could not have been other than a respected and valued
citizen, whose loss is keenly felt. He
was buried on Thursday, being followed to the grave by a large concourse of
sympathizing friends. He leaves a
large family to endure their most afflicting bereavement.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 1, c. 5
The Lone Star Flag.
We were asked by a friend, yesterday, what were the colors of the Lone
Star flag. Not being able to answer
at the moment, we have though, perhaps, a correct answer would be interesting to
a great majority of our people, who never saw it.
The first revolutionary flag raised in Texas was, if we are correctly
informed, the celebrated flag of Independence, at Goliad, by Capt. William
Brown, 1835. This was a white arm,
in the act of striking with a bloody sword.
Its significance was, that the white man should rule where that flag
waved. In the same year, a company
of volunteers was raised in Harrisburg, in this county, and presented, by Miss
Sarah R. Dodson, with a flag of white, red and blue, and with a white,
five-pointed star set in a ground of red. This
is believed to have been the first lone star flag in Texas.
In the same year, as Col. Ward was marching with his command from Macon
to Columbus, Ga., on their way to Texas, a daughter of Colonel Troutman, of
Knoxville, presented a flag of white silk with an azure star in the centre, for
the company. The inscription on one
side was, "Liberty or Death." On
the other, the Latin motto, "Ubi Libertas habitat, ibi nostra patria est," "Where Liberty dwells, there is my country."
This flag was unfurled at Velasco, in January, 1836, and floated from the
same pole with Captain Brown's flag of Independence, which had been brought in
from Goliad.
The
Lone Star was adopted as the national standard of Texas by Congress, then in
session, at Columbia, December 10, 1836. We
copy the description from the Telegraph, of December 22, 1836:
"Be
it further enacted, &c., That for the future there shall be a national
flag to be denominated the National Standard of Texas, the conformation of which
shall be an azure ground, with a large golden star centered."
"Be it further enacted, &c., That the national flag for the
naval service for the Republic of Texas, as adopted for the President at
Harrisburg, on the 9th of April, 1836, the conformation of which is
Union blue, star centre, thirteen stripes prolonged, alternate red and white be,
and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, and adopted as the future
national flag for the naval service for the Republic of Texas."
The glorious flag of the Lone Star is dear to every Texian.
It waved proudly over a free country, which true men wrested from the
dominion of the savage. Tears
flowed from eyes all unused to weeping, when it was hauled down from the flag
staff at the Capitol, on the consummation of annexation.
It may yet be raised again. If
so, it will not be dishonored. There
are many of those sturdy spirits still left, who gloried in that banner.
Thousands of others have been attracted hither by the history o this
country, by the unexampled advantages, by the love of liberty that dwells among
our people.—Many of them love the Union, but all of them, we believe, love
Texas more. Whatever may be the
action of Texas, whatever steps she may take, whether to stay or go, that step
once taken, will be supported by a united people.—Houston Telegraph.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
City of San Antonio, according to the late census, contains 7,685 white
inhabitants and 314 slaves. Total
7,999.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
A few
days before the election a liberty pole was raised in Gonzales and the Lone Star
flag was run up to its head. Lincoln
was burnt in effigy.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Our
readers will not forget that the Victoria Fair will be held during the coming
week, commencing on Wednesday. We
hope that our city will be represented by a large delegation.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We
learn that upwards of fifty dollars were raised by deposits in the contribution
box placed at the Court House on election day, for the benefit of the new
church.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
An
installment of about fifty of the German emigrants, lately arrived at New
Orleans for Texas, came over on the Matagorda last Monday.
They left the same day for their future homes on the Coletto.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Large
droves of cattle continue to pass through our streets almost daily.
It has been estimated that between twenty and thirty thousand head have
crossed the ford at this place within the last six weeks.
The larger portion of them are from the counties North of us, and are
going West in search of winter range. Some
five or six thousand head have been taken out of this county.—Gonzales
Inquirer.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
A man
by the name of Richard Putney (not our talented friend Richard J. Putney,
Attorney, Columbus,) was brought before the Grand Jury here and indicted for
uttering Abolition sentiments on the streets of Columbus.
He is now in jail, and we suppose will stand his trial at the present
District Court. He was, we learn, a
stage driver about twenty years ago at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
He has been living in this country for some time, engaged, we believe, in
overseeing and raising stock. The
words he used were to the effect that the country would never see any peace
until all the negroes were set free and sent out of it, that then the country
would be settled up with farmers and be at peace.
Judge
Smith, we learn, for we did not hear his charge, charged the jury particularly
with regard to the statute concerning such cases. He expressed himself opposed to Lunch Law, and said if the
Grand Jurors would take proper cognizance of these matters, there would be no
necessity for vigilance committees and a visit to Judge Lynch.—Colorado
Citizen.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 10, 1860, p. 4, c. 1
A
Western Camille.—The Cleveland Plain Dealer tells the story of a woman,
"still young and in whose face traces of former beauty were
discoverable," who was sent to jail in that city as a common
vagrant.—According to the story, this woman, five years ago, was a school
teacher in a small town in the State of Michigan.
She was pretty, educated and captivating in manners.
But she had an uncontrollable passion for dress, and was one day detected
in the act of stealing a costly silk from the counter of the village store.
She was arrested, but under the promise of leaving the village and never
more to return, she was spared the pain and mortification of a public trial for
larceny. She traveled west, and
encountered a southern planter somewhere on the route, who employed her as
governess in his family. She
accompanied him to his home in the far south, where she succeeded in captivating
him—causing his wife to sue for a divorce.
After
thoroughly ruining the planter and scandalizing his friends, she eloped with a
mulatto, the most valuable servant in the planter's collection, and went to St.
Louis. There, becoming sick of the
mulatto, she sold him for $2,000. She
is next heard of as manageress and leading actress of a strolling theatrical
company in the interior of Missouri, playing star parts on the stage, and
"doing" susceptible grain merchants off. The St. Louis papers last spring contained numerous reports
of her dashing swindles along the Missouri river.
She ran a wild race in Chicago, and brought up in Bridewell, where she
served out a short sentence for theft. She
reached Cleveland in the course of time, hopelessly dissipated and shattered.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
There
was a lively "hop" at the Casimir House on Tuesday evening last.
We hope they will be frequent during the season.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We are
requested to state that Prof. Whitehead, the accomplished musician and maitre
de danse, will shortly return to the city for the purpose of opening a
dancing school.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We are
informed that not a single Mexican vote was offered at either poll in this
precinct at the late election, though there were quite a number of cartmen in
the city.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We are
indebted to Gen. Nelson Shields, now on a visit to his old home, for a bottle of
Sour Lake Water, from the celebrated watering place at which he caters for the
public.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Lone
Star Flags have been hoisted at so many places in the State since the election
that it would be a difficult task to enumerate them.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
Ranchero says that in seven precincts of Nueces county no polls were opened at
the recent elections, and that owing to the late judicial election difficulties
not a single citizen of Mexican origin would even offer to vote.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
A
number of our citizens were in attendance at the Victoria Fair last week.
They returned with a good report of the manner in which the exhibition
was conducted, and brought away a good share of the premiums.
We expect to give a full report next week.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
"Christmas
is coming and soon will be here." We
are reminded of this fact not only by the little boys with their fire-cracker
nuisance and the bigger nuisance of pistol-shooting by the bigger "b'hoys,"
but by the scarcity and increased price of the "chicken fixins" which
are usually held back for that hucksters' millennium.
Eggs readily sell at 40 to 50 cents per dozen, and are scarce at that,
while country butter and domestic fowls are about the hardest possible things to
find in the market. Wild fowls are
abundant in the air and on the fields and lakes, but their savory odor rarely
rises from the tables of those who have no leisure for hunting them "to the
death."
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
Waco City Council has made an appropriation for the erection of a lone star
staff and flag in that town. The
South West mentions great military enthusiasm in Waco and the neighboring towns.
On the 3d inst. Mr. Parsons addressed the people of Waco on the subject
of forming military companies for fireside defence.
A company of 126 was enrolled, each man furnishing his own breech loading
sword bayonet rifle. The sum of
$1224 was also subscribed for arms. Waco
will organize two corps, a light infantry with artillery drill, and a cavalry. They intend to send for a six pounder, and a twelve pound
howitzer. At Bosqueville a light
infantry company is organizing.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The
Huntsville Item says the barbecue at Huntsville on the 3rd was a
magnificent affair. At night there
was a splendid torch light procession. The
transparencies showed the following mottoes among others:
"We
had rather be widows of State Rights patriots than the wives of submissionists."
"William
L. Yancey, the Patrick Henry of 1860."
"Give
us independence from Yankee oppression, or give us bayonets."
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Grand Mass
Meeting!!!
The Sovereigns in Council!—The
Voice of Calhoun!!
The Lone Star Flag again Unfurled!!!
The People Rally around it without
distinction of Party!
The largest and most enthusiastic meeting ever held in Calhoun County
assembled in the Court House in this city on Wednesday evening last (the 21st)
for the purpose of expressing the sense of the people of this county as to the
course of action which the sovereign State of Texas should pursue in view of the
recent decisive expression of a determination on the part of the North to wield
the powers of the Federal Government for the subversion of Southern
institutions, by the overwhelming majority it has given in favor of the
abolition candidate for the Presidency.
A
large procession was formed at the Casimir House, and preceded by a band of
music marched to the Court House. At
the head of the procession was a Lone Star Flag—presented by some of the
patriotic ladies of this city—which was saluted by enthusiastic greetings of
applause. A number of
transparencies were borne in the procession bearing inscriptions and devices
which imported the feelings and sentiments which prevail in our community.
We copy them below:
"The
Time has Come!"
"State
Rights!"
Device—Lone
Star!"
"Room
for 15!"
"The
Issue is Upon Us!"
"Voice
of the People!"
"Calhoun
County is Ready!"
"Union
Only with honor!"
"Who
is not for us is against us!"
"All
welcome to our ranks!"
"The
first 300!"
"The
2d of March!"
"Revolutions
never go backwards!"
"Millions
in number—one in sentiment!"
"Cotton
is King!"
"Crocketts
and Bowies not all dead!"
"None
but slaves submit!"
"No
room in Abe's bosom for US!"
"Texas
is Sovereign!"
"The
Alamo!"
"The
North has broken the symbols of Union!"
"Goliad
and Gonzales, 1835!"
"Storming
of Bexar!"
"21st
of April, 1836!"
"No
Submission!"
"True
to Ourselves!"
"We
are with South Carolina!"
Device—Lone
Star in centre surrounded by 14 other stars.
The
procession was marshaled by D. S. Woodward, Esq., assisted by A. H. Phillips,
Jr., and W. H. Woodward. the flag
was borne by Mr. Sam McBride.
The Meeting!
The immense crowd assembled at the Court House and a meeting was
organized by the appointment of the following officers:
President—Judge
J. J. Holt.
Vice
Presidents—Capt. John R. Baker, J. R. Fretwell, Esq., D. E. Crosland, Esq.,
Judge H. W. Hawes, and A. H. Phillips, Jr., Esq.
Secretaries—Col.
John B. Burke, B. A. Whitney and Wm. T. Yancey.
Upon
taking the Chair the President made a short but forcible speech upon the subject
matter the people had assembled to consider, clearly setting forth the causes
and the necessity for action.
The
band then played the inspiriting Marsellaise Hymn—at the conclusion of which
on motion of Hon. F. S. Stockdale, a committee of five was appointed to draft
and present resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting.
The committee consisted of Hon. F. S. Stockdale, C. M. Coen, J. D. Braman,
J. R. Hubbard and H. W. Sessions, Esqs.
The
committee having retired Geo. P. Finlay, Esq., was called upon to address the
meeting, and he responded in an able and eloquent speech which elicited rounds
of applause.
The
committee through their Chairman, Hon. F. S. Stockdale, then presented the
following
Report:
Believing that the non-slaveholding States have, in casting their votes
for electors pledged to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency,
considerably and definitively declared their purpose to use the Federal
Government for the destruction of the institution of African Slavery in the
South, and the subversion of the rights and sovereignty of Texas, in the
Confederacy; the Citizens of Calhoun
County without distinction of party in Mass Meeting assembled, declare:
1st.
That Texas, with a proper consideration for her honor, equality and
sovereignty, and the rights of her citizens, ought not to submit to the rule of
a Black Republican administration; and that she cannot do so without sacrificing
the glorious renown she has won in her past history.
2d.
That the Chief Executive and all other State officers should facilitate
the sovereignty of Texas in the expression, in regular form, of its judgment
upon the grave question presented by the present state of affairs, through a
convention, of the people of the State: to
which end his Excellency the Governor is hereby requested to convene the
legislature at as early a day as practicable; and that our representatives in
both branches of the legislature are instructed to support an early call for
such convention.
3d.
That until there is some action, deemed authoritative upon the question,
we request the Federal Officers in the Revenue, Post Office and other
departments to retain their offices; to be resigned, however, instantly when
State action shall have been taken.
4th.
Asserting the right of Texas, upon her own sovereign judgment, to resume,
peaceably, the powers she has delegated to the Federal Government, when they
have been or are about to be used to her injury, we look for no unconstitutional
attempt at coercion by the Federal power; but being determined to resist force
by force, if our State commands, we recommend the organization and equipment of
one or more companies of Minute Men in each of the towns of this County.
5th.
That the President and Secretary forward a copy of these proceeding to
the Governor and have the same published in the public journals.
F. S.
Stockdale,
J. D. Braman,
C. M.
Coen,
J. S. Hubbard,
H. W. Session.
Col.
Burke moved to amend the second resolution by inserting the words "and
required" after the word "requested," so that it would read
"the Governor is hereby requested and required to convene the Legislature,
&c. After some debate between
Col. Burke and Wm. Tate Esq., in favor, and Mr. Stockdale against the amendment,
a vote was taken and the amendment lost.
On
motion of Gen. Wm. H. Woodward, the report of the committee was then adopted by
acclamation.
Messrs.
Stockdale, Tate and A. H. Phillips, jr., then successively responded to loud
calls made upon them and sustained their reputation as able and eloquent
declaimers. The sentiments of all
the speakers were fully up to the point of resistance "at all hazards and
to the last extremity" to Black Republican domination, and were greeted by
hearty, earnest and enthusiastic rounds of applause in manifestation of the
entire satisfaction with which they were received by the enthusiastic multitude.
Men of all parties participated in the demonstration, and all seemed to
be impressed with the truth of the sentiment blazoned on one of the
transparencies, that "The Time Has Come!" and they were ready to meet
the issue. Hearty cheers were given
at every allusion to the Lone Star Flag, which had been manufactured and
presented by the ladies, and which occupied a prominent position upon the stand.
A
resolution was passed that five hundred copies of the proceedings of the meeting
be published and one forwarded to each county in the State.
By
request, Mr. Finlay read to the meeting an article from Lincoln's Chicago organ,
edited by John Wentworth, in which the purposes of the successful fanatics with
regard to negro slavery were declared and the southern people reviled, their
courage sneered at, and dared to attempt resistance.
The article excited no other feeling than contempt.
As the
meeting was about to adjourn Col. J. H. Duncan appeared upon the stand and
announced that as Representative of this county in the Legislature, he would
favor an early call for a convention of the People.
The
meeting then adjourned.
J. J. Holt, President.
J. B.
Burke,
}
B. A.
Whitney,
} Secretaries.
Wm. T.
Yancey,
}
To his Excellency,
Sam Houston, Gov-
ernor of the State of Texas,
The undersigned, citizens of Calhoun county, Texas, in view of the
election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency of the United States, as the
representative embodiment of the Black Republican principles, do earnestly
request your Excellency to convene the Legislature of the State at as early a
day as possible to consult and act upon the present condition of the country.
[list of names]
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
New Orleans, Nov. 14, 1860.
. . . But in the South, from Maryland to Texas, a fever of indignation has
seized upon the great heart of the people, and never, since in 1815 the foot of
the invader left our shores, has Southern blood been so heated with the sense of
wounded pride and insulted dignity. We shall shortly see what this labor of the political
elements will bring forth. Verily
the martial music that every breeze brings to our ears must mean something.
Why, even here, in our Union-loving city of New Orleans, the blue rosette
and red ribbon that you see pinned to the coat lappel [sic] and streaming from
the button-hole of every third man you meet speaks volumes; while meetings and
caucuses of our citizens are being daily and nightly held and our orators and
statesmen proclaim that the day of secession and dissolution is at hand.
That
hitherto most popular newspaper in the South, that has been so universally read
by hundreds and thousands of our population, in every city, town and
neighborhood throughout the land—"Harper's Weekly"—like the
stamped paper in the days of our colonial existence, has been made a public
bonfire of in one of our principal streets, while the venders were threatened
with a hempen neck-tie should they persist in offering for sale
"Harper," or any other such obnoxious publication.
In Royal street, a few days since, a youth who was suspected of vending
Lincoln medals, came near losing his life through the medium of a rope and an
awning-frame. And so we go.
That man who has the temerity, even in jest, to "hurrah for
Lincoln," is hunted and shot at as would be a mad dog or an uncaged hyena,
and the stern and thoughtful countenances of our business men, of all callings
and grades, indicate that the pent up opposition, indignation and wrath that is
fermenting in their breasts will soon burst forth with a fury that can only be
subdued by the inhalation of that free and healthful political atmosphere which
the equal representation and equal rights of a Southern Confederation promises
to vouchsafe. . .
"Hard
times and worse coming" is now the complaint and expectation of our
citizens. At no time since the
financial crisis of '56 and '57 has money been so scarce and hard to obtain, and
those who have it seem unwilling to make investments or expenditures until they
see the position that Louisiana will take in the National Union, a Southern
Union, or a separate and independent nationality.
Our
city is, as it has been, to an unprecedented extent, during the past year,
blessed with health and although business of all kinds seems to be retarded,
and, in a measure, lost sight of by the all-absorbing questions raised by the
recent campaign, still citizens and transient sojourners appear to retain all of
their passion for and pride in dramatic and operatic displays and performances,
as evidenced by the crowded benches and aisles of the St. Charles, the Academy
of Music, and the two Opera Houses.
"Where
will Texas stand?" is a question often asked upon our streets by heated
disputants upon the question everywhere under debate; and the opinion
almost universally held is, that she will go back to her whilom proud existence
as the "Lone Star Republic of Texas." God speed the day, say I.
C. C. B.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
K's.
G. C.—Gen. Bickley, at last last [sic] dates was in Marshall, Harrison county.
He has delivered addresses at many of the leading towns in the western,
central and north eastern part of the State, organizing "castles," and
producing quite a sensation.
The
general headquarters of the order, we see, are now located at San Antonio, to
which point are to be directed all letters asking for information.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
The
Castle of the K. G. C. at this place is steadily increasing in numbers and
popularity. It now has some 60
members, among whom the most respectable and enterprising of our citizens may be
numbered.—La Grange True Issue.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, November 24, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
We
have observed, for a few days past, a number of blue cockades, surmounted by
metalic five-pointed stars, worn on the hats or coats, of many of our citizens.
The
cockade is the badge common to the citizens of the Southern States.
The star is peculiar to Texians. The
combination of the two emblems seems particularly appropriate to the times.
Doubtless this badge will be adopted through Texas by those favoring
resistance by State action to the principles of the Black Republican party.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, December 1, 1860, p. 1, c. 4-6
Report
of the Proceedings of the Gulf Coast
Fair Association at Victoria,
November 14, 15, and 16, 1860.
On account of the great drouth which has prevailed in this region during
the past season—the exciting election returns that were crowding in upon us,
the apathy of the part of many of our citizens, and the discouraging state of
the weather on the morning of the 14th, fearful forebodings as to the
result of the fair might have been heard in all directions.
Yet in spite of these the late exhibition may be regarded as a decided
success.
It was
estimated by competent judges that on the first day at least 1200 persons were
present, on the second day 1500 and on the third 1800.
Too much credit cannot be awarded to Messrs. Dr. Cocke and Robert Clarke,
for their untiring exertions in perfecting the arrangements on the fair ground.
Also to Madam Cocke for her extensive picnic supplies which were so
generously bestowed during the entire fair.
But
our limits will not permit further preliminary remarks, consequently we will
proceed to give a list of the premiums and certificates awarded:
. . .
Ladies' Department.
Best 6 lbs. Tallow Candles, certificate to Mrs. A. Borland.
"
Quince Preserves, certificate to Mrs. Sanford.
"
Plum Jelly, "
"
"
"
Cotton Quilt,
"
" "
Best Worsted Quilt, certificate to Mrs. Emison.
"
Table Mats, cotton cord premium to Miss Florence Ray.
"
Pearl Bonnet, white paper, premium to Miss Angeline Phelps.
"
Basket, premium to Miss Mary Phelps.
"
Worsted Comfort, premium Mrs. J. Hoard.
"
Ottoman Cover, premium to
"
"
"
Worsted Quilt, lambs wool, premium to Mrs. J. H. Stanley.
"
Jar Brandy Peaches, premium to Mrs. J. Weisiger.
"
3 Tumblers of Jelly, premium to Mrs. J. Weisiger.
"
Sponge Cake, premium to Mrs. Joseph Weisiger.
"
1 Fruit Cake, premium to Mrs. Joseph Weisiger.
"
1 Jelly Cake, premium to Mrs. Weisiger.
"
1 Loaf Bread, flour, premium to Mrs. Jos. Weisiger.
"
1 Piano Cover, cloth, premium to Mrs. E. Keyser.
"
1 Pair Wool Socks, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
1 Fruit Cake, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
1 Loaf Bread, flour, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
1 Pound Cake, plain, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
1 Jar Preserved Peaches, premium to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
1 Child's Trimmed Dress, premium to Mrs. Brightwell.
"
2 Pieces Embroidery on cloth, premium to Mrs. Brightwell.
"
1 Child's Embroidered Dress, certificate to Mrs. Cochran.
"
1 Jar Orange Preserves, premium to Mrs. L. Arnold.
"
1 Fly Brush, premium to Mrs. A. Sampson.
"
Gourd of Lard, premium to Mrs. Venable.
"
Bacon, premium to Mrs. W. G.
Venable.
"
Mustang Vinegar, premium to Mrs. Venable.
"
5 lbs Lard, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
Bacon, certificate to Mrs. J. R. Cocke.
"
Jar Butter, certificate to Mrs. P. R. Rose.
"
1 Cake of Marble Soap, certificate to Mrs. Shirly.
"
Wax Flowers, premium to Miss Mary Cunningham.
"
Fancy Coral Basket, premium to Miss Hattie Cunningham.
"
Zephyr Worsted Basket, certificate to Miss Alice Kibbie.
"
Crape Flowers, premium to Miss Zilla
Rose.
"
Alum Basket, certificate to Miss Mary Beaty
"
Calico Quilt, premium to Mrs. M. Jenkins.
"
Crochet Tidy, premium to Mrs. Solaire.
"
Crochet Bonnet, certificate to Mrs. Solaire.
"
Quilt, premium to Miss C. Garrett.
"
Pr. Thibet Cushions, premium to Miss M. Marion Goodwin.
"
Gents. Shirt, premium to Miss Hanover.
"
Worsted Emb. Table Cover, certificate to Mrs. R. Woolfolk.
"
Specimen Silk Embroidery, premium to Mrs.
R. Woolfolk.
"
1 Crochet Chair Tidy, premium to Mrs. R. Woolfolk.
"
Woolen Heart Rug, premium to Mrs. J. R. Sanford.
"
1 Calico Quilt, certificate to Mrs. Sanford.
"
Jar preserved Citron, premium to Mrs. M. E. Harrison.
"
Oil Paintings, premium to Mrs. Jamieson.
"
1 Pair Ladies Gaiters, premium to Miss Bettie Troupe.
"
Pair Ladies Buskins, premium to Miss B. Troupe.
"
1 Pair Gentlemens' Buckskin Gloves, premium to Miss Bettie Troupe.
"
Landscape Drawing, premium to Miss Bettie Troupe.
"
Gents. Shirt, certificate to Mrs. Cocke.
"
1 Pan Honey, premium to Mrs. Ragland.
"
Jeans Cloth,
"
" Scott.
"
1 Fly Brush Peacock Feathers, premium to Mrs. J. C. Scott.
"
1 Jar Pickles, premium to Mrs. E. Kay.
"
1 Jar Pickles, certificate to Mrs. E. Kay.
"
2 lbs Fresh Butter, certificate to Mrs. Tippett.
"
1 Cheese, premium to Mrs. Tippett.
"
1 White Quilt, premium to Mrs. Tippett.
"
Chair Tidies, certificate to Mrs. Tippett.
"
Fresh Embroidered Collar, premium to Miss Sarah Tippett.
"
1 Hem Stitched Handkerchief, certificate to Miss Sarah Tippett.
"
1 Jar Wild Plum Preserves, certificate to Miss Sarah Tippett.
"
1 Jar Quince Preserves, certificate to Miss Sarah
Tippett.
"
Childs' Embroidered Dress, premium to Mrs. M. L. Evans.
"
5 lbs. Starch, premium to Mrs. Slaughter.
"
½ lb Indigo, premium to Mrs. Slaughter.
"
1 Pr. Yarn Socks, "
"
"
1 Doz. Candles,
"
"
"
2 Pieces Worsted Embroidery, premium to Miss M. Dunbar.
"
White Counterpane, (magnificent) premium to Mrs. P. R. Fleming.
. . .
Thus
we have attempted to give a correct list of the Premiums and Certificates
awarded at the late Fair. If our
limits would permit, we would speak at length of several features of this
exhibition which enlisted our admiration. We
will only add, however, that the excellence of the music, as performed by the
Hallettsville Brass Band—the delightful condition of the weather after the
first few hours of the Fair—the universal cheerfulness which prevailed among
all classes, especially the ladies, the absence of all rowdyism, which too often
mars the pleasure of similar occasions, the character of the addresses, and the
superiority of nearly everything on exhibition, all combined to render this Fair
one that will long be remembered.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, December 1, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Gen.
Twiggs.—This distinguished officer accompanied by his staff, arrived this week
on the Matagorda, en route for San Antonio, to resume command of the Military
Department of Texas.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, December 1, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Minute
Men.—A company of Minute Men is being enrolled in this city and a subscription
is being raised to purchase arms. Both
lists are filling up very well. We
understand that a similar movement is on foot at Lavaca.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, December 1, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
We
understand that there was a live abolitionist in town the other day.
He came in a hurry from the interior and took passage by the first
steamer for a colder climate. It is
rather tropical here for birds of that feather.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, December 1, 1860, p. 2, c. 5
Senator
Toombs and the Ladies.—The Columbus (Ga.) Times, of the 30th ult.,
says:
["]Senator
Toombs wore in the streets of Columbus, Saturday, the "blue cockade"
given him by the fair ladies of Montgomery.
God bless them! We are for
them and a union with them, where love, harmony and good feeling exists, but are
opposed to any other sort of Union.["]
The
night that the Senator spoke in Montgomery many ladies wore the same badge of
secession.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
During
the Christmas holidays quite a number of parties were given and the enjoyments
generally participated in Prof. Whitehead's dancing school was closed on
Wednesday evening last with a pleasant soiree at the Court House.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Senorita
Maria, the world renowned little danseuse, gave a couple of entertainments in
our city last week. She is
certainly a graceful little fairy, and wonderfully well-skilled in the
"poetry of motion." With
proper adjuncts she cannot fail to draw largely and give satisfaction to her
auditors. Her faultless execution
of the most difficult dances and the sylph-like grace of her movements cannot
fail to excite admiration.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Education—The
especial attention of our people is directed to the card of Mrs. Ocie Willis, an
accomplished instructress, who has opened a school for young ladies in our city.
This lady's testimonials as a teacher are of the very best class, and we
congratulate our citizens upon an acquisition of so desirable a nature.
Mrs. W.'s school will supply a want which has long been felt in our
community, and we trust it will be liberally patronized.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
Methodist Church was the scene of a very pleasant entertainment on Christmas
Eve. A Christmas Tree had been
erected and its branches were loaded with handsome ornaments and toys designed
as presents for the children of the Sabbath School. A large crowd were gathered to witness the display.
The little ones were delighted with their share of the varied products of
the beautiful illuminated tree, and their satisfaction gave pleasure to those
who designed the agreeable project.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
More
Fine Sheep.—By the steamships Matagorda and Orizaba, of the Berwick Bay route,
the large lot of sheep belonging to Messrs. Campbell, Forney and Christian,
heretofore mentioned as on the way, arrived this week.
They number about 2,150 of the fine French Merino stock, and are
accompanied by a lot of trained shepherd dogs.
They were purchased in the neighborhood of Steubenville, Ohio, and, we
believe, are destined for the neighborhood of San Antonio.
Mr. Christian presented us with an engraving of a couple of the finest
specimens of these sheep, and several samples of the wool, for which he has our
thanks. If anybody can show
anything finer and prettier than our samples we should like to see it. Accompanying the lot were also three fine Durham bulls,
purchased in Kentucky. The
gentlemen named are entitled to credit for these valuable acquisitions to the
State.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Wm.
Thielepape, H. Lungkwitz, and Wm. De Ryee, the celebrated Artists, on their
return home to San Antonio, from a successful journey through the East, will
give next Monday and Tuesday evening two grand exhibitions of their brilliant
Stereomonoscopic Dissolving Views and Polaroscopic Fire Works at the Court
House.
To
give our readers some idea of the magnificent entertainment, we copy the
following editorial notice of the St. Louis Daily Republican, of one of their
performances at the St. Louis Opera House, where the exhibition was repeated
before crowded houses during 23 nights.
"The
lovers of the beautiful were treated to a surfeit well nigh last evening, at the
St. Louis Opera House, as the magic exhibition unfolded the long and
surpassingly brilliant display—There is a large curtain with a circle of black
around it—the inside white—which is first wet, and then come from the
stereoscope and polaroscope by some to us unknown science, a succession of
pictures of Kings, Captains, Actors, Actresses, Candidates for President,
Temples, Cities, Shipping, a Strip and Houses on fire, the Seasons coming and
going, Water-falls, snow-storms, and all the wonders of a modern dioramic
display. When the fine thoughtful
form of Garibaldi came on, there was loud greeting of it by the audience—equalled
by nothing that was exhibited but the wild greeting which was given Breckinridge
and Douglas in turn.
The
drop curtain of the several parts was original indeed, it being the unfolding of
polaroscopic Miracles, by a succession of unfoldings of wheels within wheels,
such as Ezekiel's vision, speaks [sic?] of which dart off into diamonds, stars,
&c.—advances and recedes—folds in and rolls out and over, generally in
Hogarths line of beauty—the circle—often in other forms, but always in such
a magic wonder that the effect on the house is a continuous expression of
astonishment. The music behind the
curtain was very pleasant, and occasionally accompanied by a rich and practised
voice. Go, See, Hear and Wonder!
For
particulars see programmes.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, January 5, 1861, p. 4, c. 3
Great Attraction!
The undersigned having made effectual arrangements to keep constantly
supplied with a full and miscellaneous assortment of all the popular Newspaper's
[sic] and magazines now extant during the present winter, takes this methal
[sic] of informing the public generally, that he has done this with a view of
the present want of the people, during the cricis [sic] of political affairs in
this country, and extending many thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
enjoyed, hopes to merit a proportionate amount in the future.
The
following is in part a list of papers and Magazines of which he is in regular
receipt.
New
York Ledger,
Harper's Magazine,
New
York Weekly,
Gody's [sic] Magazine,
Weekly
Herald,
Leslie's Magazine,
Harpers
Weekly,
Peterson's Magazine,
Leslie's
Newspaper,
Eclectic Magazine,
London
News,
Nick Nax,
New
York News,
Yankee Notions,
Day
Book,
Budget of Fun,
Welcome
Guest,
Monthly Novelette,
Saturday
Evening Post,
Monthly Waverly,
Philadelphia
Evening Post,
Harper's Weekly,
Dollar
Newspaper,
New Orleans Picayune,
New
Orleans Delta,
New Orleans Crescent.
Beadle's Dime Novels and Song Books always on hand!
A choice selection of Piano Music arriving every week!
On the 10th of January a large assortment of Sentimental,
Juvenile and Comic Valentines will be offered to the Public.
A variety will be placed at Mr. Milby's and Labe & Rouff's stores for
the accommodation of the Ladies'. [sic]
Dec.
15—1m.
W.
N. Bryant.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 1, c. 1
Paper
is scarce and we print only half a sheet to eke out our little stock on hand.
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John
E. Garey, Esq., returned home yesterday from San Antonio.
He brings the good news that four pieces of artillery are on the way here
from Fort Clark; but the roads are so bad they must come very slowly.
Crops fine.
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A
percussion cap factory has been started at Raleigh, N. C., and a powder mill is
soon to be put in operation. Similar
establishments are [illegible] operation at Nashville, Tenn.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Coast Defence.
We are pleased to meet with Capt. Dan Shea, who arrived yesterday from
San Antonio, where he had gone to participate in the expedition which resulted
in the capture of the last body of Federal troops in our State.
Capt. Shea comes with authority to enroll a company of one hundred men
for the term of twelve months. We
learn, that he is authorized and directed to take position at Pass Cavallo, and
proceed to the erection of such fortifications as may be practicable and
necessary. His company will be stationed there. Capt. Shea brings information that four 24 pounder guns are
on the way from Fort Clark and will be put in battery at the Pass as soon as
they arrive. Capt. Good of the Dallas Flying Artillery, with a full company and
complete battery, has also been ordered by Col. Van Dorn to this part of the
coast, and may be expected within a few days.
The force thus provided with the assistance that can be obtained at short
call, will be ample to keep off or whip out any force the Abolitionists can
spare in this direction.
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Attention
Companies!—We have been shown a letter from Adjutant Generaly Byrd to Col.
Stapp of this city, in which it is recommended that our coast companies,
including those of this county, Victoria, Jackson and Matagorda, should be
organized into a Battalion. It is
also intimated that this force will not be expected to engage in service
elsewhere, but should remain for home or coast protection. We trust that this suggestion will meet with prompt
concurrent action and that a full battalion will be organized as soon as
possible and the muster rolls sent forward.
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Drilling—The
importance of thorough training to render a corps efficient in action is too
well understood to need remark, but it cannot be too strongly urged upon our
whole male population. Every man
capable of bearing arms should be willing to devote himself to daily exercise in
their use, and also to acquire proficiency in the manoeuvres requisite on the
field. We would recommend to all
who are not members of organized companies to attach themselves to those of
their vicinity as reserve corps for the purposes of drill and general military
instruction.
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Indianola
Guards.—This company continues to improve by constant exercise in their school
of instruction; but we are sorry to see that the daily drills are not as largely
attended as they should be. We
would remind those who seem to be growing indifferent that they have engaged in
no holiday sport. The cause of our
country needs the support of every arm, and it is the duty of every individual
to make his support efficient. This
is best accomplished by practicing the use of means prescribed for the purpose.
Even in time of peace every Southerner ought to be a soldier.
Practice makes perfect, and constant drilling, throughout the South, will
make it invincible against a world in arms.
D. G.
Beaumont has been elected Third Lieutenant of the company, and its list of
officers is now complete.
The
guns recently stolen from the armory have all been recovered and the supposed
thief is in jail. The arms were
traced to Saluria and Lamar, at which places they had been sold by the party
arrested. The company and the
public owe to the perseverance and energy of Capt. Sam McBride, the recovery of
this property.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
Marines.—The suggestion concerning the organization of a marine corps in this
city has been gallantly responded to by our sturdy boatmen.
We learn from Capt. McBride that a considerable number are already
enrolled, and a full company will no doubt be soon organized.
We regard such a corps as our best arm of defence, and our citizens
should lend it every encouragement and support.
With this company afloat and the Indianola Guards ashore we will have a
nucleus around which a splendid little army could be gathered from the
surrounding country at the first sound of the tocsin of alarm.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Richardson
& Co., Galveston, have issued a military manual, embracing the tactics,
taken from Gilham's "School of the Soldier."
The retail price is 25 cents. We
notice that members of the Indianola Guards have provided themselves with copies
of this useful little book; and a few more are on sale here.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Hardee's
Tactics are being republished in nearly all the cities of the South since the
shipment of them from the North was prohibited. The Yankees are continually "biting their own
noses." By stopping supplies
to the South they are kept only to moulder and rot while their owners might have
been jingling Southern cash in exchange.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
A
brilliant party, complimentary to Col. Van Dorn was given at San Antonio on
Thursday evening of last week.
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Northern Frontier of Texas.
We had a telegraphic dispatch recently showing that the people of
Northern counties apprehended some difficulties with the U.S. troops at Fort
Washita. some very exaggerated
reports seem to have grown out of the affair in Eastern Texas.
The N. O. Picayune of Sunday was informed by passengers by the steamer J.
M. Sharp, from Jefferson, Texas, that news reached that place Tuesday last by
express, in a letter to J. M. & J. C. Murphy, that Montgomery, of Kansas
notoriety, at the head of 3000 men, had taken Fort Washita.
Messengers had been sent to Marshall and other places for men, money,
guns, powder and lead. The same reports had reached Shreveport, La., and volunteers
were turning out there to march against the marauders.
A
letter from a gentleman from Texas, who visited Fort Washita about the 1st
inst., says that he found Col. Emory, U. S. A., preparing to evacuate Fort
Washita, saying that his intention was to concentrate all the U. S. troops of
the Chickasaw Nation at Fort Cobb, and then move for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
At the suggestion of the Texas Commissioner, Governor Harris of the
Chickasaw Nation, made a requisition, in the name of the nation, upon Colonel
Emory for all the arms and ammunition under his charge, saying the withdrawal of
the troops from the nation was a violation of the treaty, on the part of the U.
S., and he demanded the arms, ammunition, &c., turned over to the nation,
for their defence, and offered to insure Col. Emory from attack in the nation.
Col.
Emory refused, and a call was made for volunteers from Texas to enforce the
demand.
Advices
from the camp of the Texas volunteers, north of the Red River, say that Fort
Washita was found in charge of a sergeant and a few men.
A large quantity of provisions in it was seized by the Texans.
It is now known that there are only 450 U. S. troops, including all that
occupied the three posts on the frontiers of Arkansas, Texas, and the Indian
Nation.—The Arkansas Gazette, of the 27th ult., said:
["]The
troops in the whole Indian country are dependent upon the Arkansas river for
their supplies of provisions, &c., which are now cut off; and it is a fact
within our knowledge that the supplies now in possession of the U. S. Army, are
only sufficient for their subsistence for a very limited time.
Therefore, the U. S. troops will be compelled to abandon all places in
the Indian country now in their possession and go North for their supplies.
A pursuit of them would be a fruitless and useless waste of men, time and
money.—Civilian["]
Still Later.
We copy the following from the Austin Gazette of last Saturday:
["]Texas
Troops and Our Northern Border. We
learn through letters received by Gov. Clark of a late date, that the Texas
troops under col. W. C. Young have possession not only of Forts Washita and
Arbuckle, but of all the other forts in the Indian Nations north of Red River,
and that the United States troops have fled to Kansas.
They threw away large quantities of baggage in order to enable them to
move more rapidly.["]
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Nuisance
Abated.—The Alamo Express, a Black Republican paper, published at San Antonio,
has been "squelched out." The
greatest objection to the proceeding is that it was done too late.
The editor has gone to Mexico. The
Austin Intelligencer appears to have
moderated in time to save its bacon.
We are and always have been opposed to unlawful violence—but tories
must be dealt with.
INDIANOLA [TX] COURIER, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
The
State Gazette strongly urges the necessity and importance of establishing
throughout the State temporary "camps of instruction," in which our
volunteers could perfect themselves in company, battalion and regiment drill.
A very excellent suggestion.