[HOUSTON]
TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH
1860-June 1862
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 1, c. 3
Gabel's Brewery,
Table Beer, Ale
and Brewer's Yeast.
Manufactured at the Houston Brewery, and for sale by the
subscriber. Beer and Ale in whole,
¾ and ¼ barrels, for larger family use, and the best Brewer's Yeast always on
hand.
feb 4 1y '60
Peter Gabel.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 1, c. 2
Crane's Patent
Burial Casket!
The undersigned has, and will continue to keep on hand all sizes, and will be ready at all hours to go with and seal them up perfectly air-tight. The Casket is the most chaste and elegant Burial Case in use. They are padded, lined inside with satin, and furnished with a
Fine French Plate Glass!
which extends the full length of the Casket, giving a full and perfect view of the quiet sleeper within.
They are Well
Adapted to
Tombs, Vaults,
&C.,
as well as the best ever offered to the public for
transportation.
We can be found on corner of Milam & Franklin Streets, north-east of
the Kelly House, in J. F. Cruger's building, sign of the Burial Casket.
All orders will be addressed to J. F.
Cruger, Houston.
M. A. Graves,
by L. C. Graves, Agent.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 1, c. 2
A Whitaker &
Co.,
Wool Factors,
and
Commission
Merchants,
And Dealers in
Hides, Pecans,
And All
Descriptions of
Texas Produce,
A. Whitaker,
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R. Whitaker,
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Houston,
Texas.C. Whitaker,
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[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 1, c. 3
Louis Pless,
Cotton, Wool and Hide Buyer,
and
General Commission
Merchant.
Houston, Texas.
Office and Warehouse in New Brick Building Commerce Street,
opposite T. M. Bagby's.
All orders promptly responded to when accompanied by cash
or produce.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 1, c. 5
J. H. Dance &
Bro.,
Patent Portable
Corn and Flouring
Mills!
Patented May 29th,
1860.
Manufactured in
Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas
For all infringements, the maker or purchaser will be held responsible'
Prices & Capacity---Horse Power
18 Inch German Stone, capacity 5 bus. [? per] hour price
$120
20 "
" "
" 6
"
"
" $125
22 "
" "
" 7 "
"
" $135
24 "
" "
" 10 "
" "
$150
For Steam or Water Power.
30 Inch German Stone, capacity 20 to 30 bushels per hour,
width of band 12 inches, price $250
36 Inch German Stone, capacity 50 to 60 bushels per hour,
width of band 15 inches, price $300
For Grinding Wheat,
30 Inch French Burr, width of band 12 inch, price $325
36 "
" "
"
" 15
"
" $40
All orders sent to our address, or to our Agent in Houston and Galveston
will meet with prompt attention.
Terms Cash, or undoubted Acceptance, and all Mills Fully Warranted.
For further particulars send for a Circular
Agents,
Houston—Wm. Brady & Co.
J. H. Dance & Bro.,
Columbia, Brazoria Co.
These Mills will remain on exhibition at the offices of our Agents, where
persons desiring to see them are invited to call.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Judge Watrous
Again, and His
Impeachment.
We think that the people of Texas have much cause of complaint against
the Government of the United States for its delay in bringing to trial this
notorious judicial offender. For
more than ten years, the press, the Legislature, and the people of Texas, have
endeavored, in vain, to bring Judge Watrous to a trial at the bar of the Senate
of the United States for the crimes, the corruptions, of which he stands
charged. thus far he and his
confederates have baffled every effort to procure even a hearing of the
complaints of our Legislature and our people before the Senate.
Can it be said that our State has in this particular been treated with
decent consideration by Congress? Let
us suppose that the Legislature and the united voice of the people of New York,
for example, had preferred the same charges of corruption against a Federal
Judge of that State, who can believe that he would not have been brought to
trial long ago? The theory of our
Government is that the States have equal rights but we may ask is that the practice?
The character of the charges are such as would naturally make Congress
solicitous to have the matter finally determined.
It has been charged that Judge Watrous has been secretly engaged with
non-residents "in speculating in numerous tracts of land within his
judicial district, the titles to which he knew were in dispute, and where
litigation was inevitable."
Second: That he prostituted
his own Court to aid himself and his partners in this unprincipled speculation.
Third: "That he sat as
Judge in the trial of cases where he was personally interested in the questions
involved," and that he participated in the improper procurement of
testimony to advance his own and partners' interests, and that this was all done
to despoil many of our citizens of their homes.
Fourth: That Judge Watrous
has sought to establish the fraudulent land certificates, and so rob the State
of twenty-four million of acres of her public domain, when he knows that these
certificates were based conclusively upon fraud, forgery and perjury, and that
he prostituted his own Court for their establishment.
5th. That he has
been engaged in buying and selling these fraudulent land certificates whereby he
became liable, under our law, to the ignominious punishment of thirty-nine
lashes on the bare back. That by
false statements, he procured a Grand Jury of his own court to sign and publish
a report, to the effect that he was innocent of this charge; when there has
since been discovered what is deemed the most conclusive record evidence of his
guilt. It has been strongly
insinuated that Judge Watrous and a former officer or receiver of his court,
have divided up a large fund that was in litigation in his court and that the
United States District Attorney has, term after term, vainly endeavored to
procure from Judge Watrous an order to compel this defaulter to pay over the
fund or any part thereof. Many
confidently predict that Judge Watrous will never make the order. It remains to be seen whether he will try the motion made by
the District Attorney at this or at any future term.
It would seem to us that a Judge who was innocent of these damning
charges, would himself demand a trial. By
using their efforts to defeat one, do not he and his friends, (or those who are
charged with being his confederates,) go very far towards an acknowledgement of
this guilt? While such charges are
pending, who but John Charles Watrous would ascend the bench to try causes
between honest men? What other
people would have borne with him so long as have the patient and law abiding
people of Texas? But forbearance on
their part may cease to be a virtue; particularly when it is remembered that he
had the insolence to say in his answer before Congress, that our only cause of
complaint was, that he was a Judge too honest for the people of Texas.
What matter has ever been before Congress which was of more importance
than that of keeping pure the judicial ermine?
What has been more neglected? But
it is a consolation to know that Texas will shortly be delivered from this
judicial monster.
What with the treatment of our petitions for frontier defence; the
treatment of our petitions for the trial of Judge Watrous; the wrongs done us by
anti-slavery raiders; the total neglect of the coast defences of this State; the
abuse heaped upon us by northern agitators, is it any wonder that the people of
Texas are dissatisfied with their connection with the United States, and are
willing to untie under the old flag of independence again?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
1
Theatre.—La Senorita Maria.—The largest and most fashionable audience
of the season assembled at the Theatre to witness the so highly praised
performances of little Maria, the Spanish dancing prodigy.
From the notices of the Galveston and New Orleans press we were prepared
to expect something more than ordinarily good, but confess to have been
surprised to see a beautiful little fairy, lithe, elegant and accurate in every
step, self-possessed and fascinating, even as a child.
Of course, she was compelled to repeat every performance so enthusiastic
was the applause and so imperative the encores of the audience.—The number of
ladies in attendance must have been truly gratifying to the worthy manager, who
has labored so earnestly to make his theatre a place of fashionable resort.
To-night La Senorita Maria will appear in favorite Spanish dances, one La
Tarantula, in which she is said to excel, was the favorite and most attractive
of Lola Montez, when she starred the States a few years ago.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Frontier Aid.
In response to the call for aid to the Frontier, the committee have had
forwarded to Weatherford, via Navasota and Dallas, addressed to Messrs.
J. M. Lucky, A. J. Ball, and Robert Carson, who are the Committee of Supplies
selected at the mass meeting at Weatherford, 6th inst.:
14 revolvers, 10,000 caps; 1 doz. holsters and belts; 1 doz. powder
flasks; 575 lbs. lead; 10 kegs powder; 6 half kegs powder; 289 lbs bacon.
It is confidently expected that all who desire to aid their distressed
countrymen, women and children, will speedily do so by calling on some one of
the committee and handing in their mite.
C. S. Longcope,
Secretary and Treasurer of Committee,
City of Houston.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
1
An enthusiastic meeting was held recently at Belleville. The secession spirit was strongly in the ascendant—so says
the Countryman.
The ladies of Marshall are soon to hold a fair, to raise money for
charitable purposes.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
2
The Lone Star flag was raised, with appropriate ceremonies, at Crockett
on the 8th inst. Speeches
were made, and an ode, composed for the occasion by Jas. A. Beveridge, Esq.,
editor, pro tem., of the Printer, was set to music and performed by Prof.
Hicks and an excellent amateur band.
The East Texas Times devotes considerable more space to Amthor vs. Evans,
than they deserve. The sooner such
men are run out of Texas, or otherwise more summarily disposed of the better for
the State and its citizens.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
3
A correspondent of the Huntsville Item has been seeing sights at the
parade of some secret organization. His
description of what he saw is graphically indistinct, and it is not altogether
certain that his glasses materially aided his wandering eyes as visuals.
We learn from the Gonzales Enquirer that mass meetings of influential
citizens have been held at Hopkinsville and Thompsonville, recently, and that
each unanimously passed resolutions scouting at the idea of submitting to Black
Republican domination.
Grand times were anticipated at the military meeting at Salado, Bell
county, on 15th inst. A
company was to go from Belton accompanied by fifteen young ladies, on horseback,
each bearing a flag with the name of a Southern State.
Of course, all went merry as a marriage bell.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Lone Star Club, of Fort Bend
county was held at Richmond recently. The
minute men of that county are organizing as mounted riflemen, and are rapidly
preparing to do good service in the cause of the South.
The Dallas Herald says that heavy rains have recently fallen in that
neighborhood. A large, enthusiastic
and very harmonious meeting of the citizens of Dallas county was held at the
Court House on the 1st inst. It
was unanimously resolved, that "the people of Dallas county will not submit
to an administration of the government by Abraham Lincoln, and we (the citizens
of Dallas county) call upon our State to declare its independence, and prepare
to defend the liberties of its people, and further, that Abraham Lincoln is a
fit President for a community of negroes or their equals, but can never preside
over freemen, the descendants of those who burst the bonds of British tyranny
and gave freedom to a world."
The Herald will please accept our thanks for its kind notice of our
traveling Agent, B. F. Davis, Esq., and of the Telegraph.
Our readers are already aware of the high estimation in which we hold the
Herald, and therefore we need not reiterate its merits. The Herald recommends the citizens of Dallas to arm, in order
to give Montgomery, the Kansas robber and ruffian, a proper reception should he
have the temerity to cross the borders of Texas.—Montgomery couldn't possibly
come to a better place to obtain his deserts—short shrift and a strong
rope—than Texas.
We learn from the Messenger that a splendid company of minute men,
numbering over fifty members of the right kind of men, has been organized at
Goliad.
Alex. M. Reaves, an estimable young man of Tyler, was shot dead while out
pigeon shooting, by the accidental discharge of his gun.
The Sentinel carries at its mast-head a five-pointed star, with the
words: "The Lone Star—she
will never submit to Black Republican rule."
The Tyler Reporter has hoisted a "Lone Star," with the words:
"May it never grow dim." The
Reporter says that two military companies, one cavalry and the other infantry,
are being organized at that place.
The meeting of the people of Milam county, opposed to submission to Black
Republicanism, held at Cameron on the 5th inst., was largely
attended, and was very decided in its expression of feeling.
The Kaufman Democrat has also hoisted the "Lone Star," with the
sentiment "May it never submit to Tyranny."
The Democrat men do themselves proud by the republication of over a
column of complimentary notices from their cotemporaries of the Texian Press.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 7
Bastrop Military Institute.
Course of Study Collegiate, and unusually full.
Instruction thorough. Discipline
strict.
Eighth Semi-Annual term commences on 21st January.
Institute charge for Board add Tuition $115, to be paid or satisfactorily
arranged at the time of entering and never refunded except in case of casualty
or prolonged sickness.
Address at Bastrop, Texas.
R. T. P. Allen,
Superintendent.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 7
Christmas Tree
Music!
And Supper.
The Ladies of the Episcopal Church, will give an entertainment at the
Academy, on Christmas Eve, to which all are invited.
Admission..............................................................$1
00
Children half price.
Doors open at 7 o'clock.
Tickets may be had at J. H. Evans, Darling & Merriman's, or at the
door.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Letter from up the Hudson.
From our special correspondent.
Riverside N.Y., November 24th, '60.
. . . There seems a general disposition on the part of the
ladies to economize—less than the usual extravagance in dress.
Bonnets are made mostly of silk and velvet together, quite large, and, as
in the early fall, projecting in front; cloaks are worn large—some with plaits
to the waist, and a small cape, some fitting the figure in front and loose
behind, others the reverse.
Nets for the hair are now confined to home wear, while wreaths or half
wreaths are worn with evening dresses. In
one of my letters, the fashionable color which I had described as "mauve"
was printed moir, and the error resulting from illegible writing is
mentioned, lest my authority in these important matters shall be doubted.
Lucy.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Pianos, Melodeons,
Sheet Music, Music
Books, &c
For Sale By
Miss K. Payne,
At her residence,
Milam Street,
Articles of best
quality and on reasonable terms.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Encourage Home
Manufacture
Houston Soap
Factory!
Near M. Flock's Brewery, are Manufacturing a superior
quality of No. 1 Soap and equal to any manufactured at the North, and sell at
the same prices:
No. 1 at.....................5 cts.
| No. 2 at..........................4 cts.
Delivered at any part of the city free of charge.
All Fancy Soaps made to order.
All orders left or addressed to McLelland & Co., Druggists, Hutchins
new building, will be promptly attended to.
Beaumont & Co.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 6
Arab Cloaks & Jeddo Wrappers!
Also, a large stock of Velvet Cloaks, just received at the
Green Store, by
Wm. Clark.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 5
To the Ladies!
New and
Fashionable Fall Goods.
Misses E. & S.
Behrman,
Invite the attention of their patrons generally, to their
beautiful and fashionable assortment of Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers,
Rushes, Laces, Head Dresses, Hoods, &c.
All orders from the country promptly attended to.
Store on Main Street, opposite the Old Capital, formerly occupied by Mrs.
Nelis.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 8
Handsome Women.
To the Ladies.
Hunt's "Bloom of Roses," [illegible]ch
and delicate colour for the cheeks and lips, WILL NOT WASH OR RUB OFF, and when
once applied remains durable for years, mailed free in bottles for $1 00.
Hunt's "Court toilet Powder," imparts a dazzling whiteness to
the complexion, and is unlike anything else used for this purpose, mailed free
for 50 cts.
Hunt's "British Balm," removes tan, freckles, sunburn and all
eruptions of the skin, mailed free for 50 cts.
Hunt's "Imperial Pomade," for the hair, strengthens and
improves its growth, keeps it from falling off and warranted TO MAKE THE HAIR
CURL, mailed free for $1 00.
Hunt's "Pearl Beautifier," for the teeth and gums,
cleanses and
whitens the teeth, hardens the gums, purifies the breath effectually.
PRESERVES THE TEETH AND PREVENTS TOOTH-ACHE, mailed free for $1 00.
Hunt's "Bridal Wreath Perfume," a double extract of orange
blossoms and cologne, mailed free for $1 00.
This exquisite perfume was first
used by the Princess Royal of England,
on her marriage. Messrs. Hunt &
Co., presented the Princess with an elegant case of Perfumery, (in which all the
above articles were included,) in handsome cut glass with gold stoppers, valued
at $1500, particulars of which appeared in the public prints. All the above articles sent FREE by express for $5 00.
Cash can either accompany the order or be paid to the express agents on
delivery of goods. Hunt & Co., Perfumers to the Queen, Regent Street,
London, & 707 Sansom Street, Philadelphia.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 4, c. 2
Bastrop Military
Institute.
A College Charter
with University Powers.
The Governor is ex-officio Inspector of the Institute. The usual degrees conferred by a Joint Board, composed of
Trustees, a Board of Visitors on the part of the State, and the Visiting
Committee on the part of the Texas Annual Conference.
Course of study unusually full. Instruction
thorough. Discipline strict.
The Annual Session commence on the first Monday in September, and
continue forty weeks without intermission.
Vacation during July and August.
The charge for tuition and board, including lights, fuel and washing,
will be $95 per term of twenty weeks, for those pursuing the elementary English
branches only. For all others $115
per term. The charge for tuition,
alone, being $50 for the latter and $30 for the former.
The Institute charge for Board and Tuition must be paid, or
satisfactorily arranged at the time of entering.
For further information, address the Superintendent, Bastrop, Texas.
R. T. P. Allen,
Superintendent.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 4, c. 5
Encourage
Southern
Manufactures!
Eliot's
Texas
Family Medicines.
Prepared by W. E.
Eliot.
Houston, Texas.
Eliot's
Hygienic Panacia.
Anti-Bilious
Pills.
Fever & Ague
do.
Cough Mixture.
Diarrhea Do.
Healing Salve.
Pile Ointment.
Texas Vermifuge.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 4, c. 7
Musical
Instruments.
Pianos, Guitars,
Violins, Accordeon
Flutes, Fifes,
Drum
&c., at
also,
Sheet Music.
New and Popular
Music and
Instruction
on books at
Forsgard & Norton's.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, December 20, 1860, p. 4, c. 7
Rusk House,
By Mrs. C. Hulbud,
At the Old Stand,
Corner Franklin
and Travis Streets,
Houston, Texas.
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[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 1, c. 7
Texas Penitentiary.
Huntsville, Oct. 23, 1861.
The Texas Penitentiary is now supplied with Cotton, and no more will be
taken at present.
The public are notified that all goods hereafter made are by order of the
Governor, subject to the requisition of the Quartermasters of the Confederate
States of America and must be so applied.
A fair price will be given here for WOOL, as we have determined to drive
the Woolen Machinery all the time.
M. C. Rogers,
F. Agent Texas Penitentiary.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 1, c. 7
Barley.
600 Bushels of Heavy Seed Barley, a fine substitute for Rio
Coffee. In Store and for sale by
Henry Sampson.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
2
Save your okra seeds. Okra
is the best substitute for coffee that is known.
Besides this, the okra plant will kill out noxious weeds, even coco,
better than any other known means. The
okra plant makes a shade so dense, that nothing will grow in it.
Gardens that have been allowed to go to weeks have in this way been
cleared of them. Fields may be in
the same way. An acre of okra will
produce seed enough to furnish a plantation of fifty negroes with coffee in
every way equal to that imported from Rio.
The green pods taken from an acre of okra and dried, would furnish the
best thickening for soup in the winter, that could be made.
Okra is the most valuable plant that is raised.
Save your okra seeds.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
We acknowledge the receipt of nine pairs of wool socks from Mrs. F. E.
Tom, of Mill Creek, Washington county, for the army.
They are subject to the first call of those that need them.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
2
About the Palma Christi beans, our readers will excuse us if we urge
every one of them to gather up all they can, and put at least five acres of
their fields into a crop of Palma Christi this winter.
They will find their account in it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Hospital Fund.
We acknowledge the receipt of the following for the Hospital Fund:
W. P. Ketchum, proceeds of the Concert in
Houston...........................$289 50
Previously
acknowledged......................................................................347
50
Total.......................................................................................$637
00
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
3
Corpus
Christi, Texas, }
September, 21st, 1861.
}
My Dear Cushing-- . . . In our city the ladies are well up to their
work—nobly doing their part in that cause which calls into action every nerve,
sinew, ligament, tendon, bone and brain of the Confederate States of America.
Under the name and style of the "Ladies Aid Society," they are
raising funds in considerable amounts with which to purchase such things as
soldiers may need to protect them from the inclemency of the approaching season.
Besides, the needles fly in nearly every house, and one is almost lead to
believe that the city is little else than an immense sewing machine, working at
a time, a thousand needles. Last
week a concert was given by the ladies to a crowded house, and gave unbounded
satisfaction. Your correspondent
was presented with a complimentary ticket, a front seat reserved for him, and a
lady—a perfect beauty—appointed to wait upon him home.
Such, friend Cushing, is the high estimation in which they hold people
here who write for the papers.
This week we had an Ethiopian concert.
At an early hour Zeigler's Hall was overrun and ran over; the braves and
beauties were all out. Old and
young alike congregated to swell the throng and contribute to the Ladies Aid
Fund. The music was good, acting
good, jokes good and seasonable, singing first rate, and the satisfaction given
was general. So says the public, so
say I. At the conclusion, one of
the merchants, Mr. Ohler, was so well pleased with the entertainment that he
threw his hat upon the stage, saying, "that hat will be redeemed at my
counter to-morrow, where it is worth twenty-five dollars."
Saying which he went home to bed, minus his hat.
The receipts from these concerts amount well nigh to two hundred dollars.
. .
Your correspondent,
Rebel.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
5
The Concert.—At the suggestion of Mr. Jas. H. Perkins, one of our most
public-spirited citizens, and who furnished and lighted his magnificent Concert
Hall for the purpose, the amateur musicians of Houston gave a concert last
Tuesday night, for the benefit of the Hospital Fund.
The Concert was got up under the supervision of Mr. A. A. Aday, who was
assisted by the following singers: Mrs.
Goldthwaite, Mrs. E. F. Gray, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Col. Waters, Mrs. Chew, Mrs. Adey,
Mrs. Skiff, Mrs. Castleton, Miss Hadley, and Messrs. Otis, Congreve, Paul
Bremond, Tenney, J. Whitaker, and Benchley.
We note the names from memory, and there may have been others.
The performances were in the highest style of the art, and entirely
satisfactory to the large audience assembled.
The array of talent was such as is rarely brought upon the stage, and the
people appreciate it.
The house was filled with the beauty and the fashion of the town.
Quite a number of ladies interested themselves during the day in the sale
of tickets, among the most successful of which were Miss Anderson, who sold $53
50; Miss Bell Hopson, $25; and Miss Rose Stevens, $26.
Never were the smiles of beautiful women devoted to a worthier purpose.
The result was a success for the purpose, the net proceeds having been
$289,50.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
5
Five companies of Texas volunteers belonging to Col. John Gregg's
regiment, passed through Vicksburg on the 23d, for Memphis, where they are
ordered to report to Gen. Johnston. They
were in command of Quartermaster Wm. M. Bradford.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, November 1, 1861, p. 2, c.
6
From the Nashville Gazette.
The Texas Rangers.
The gallant regiment of Texas Rangers, under Benjamin F. Terry, now
encamped at the Nashville Fair Grounds, is drawing largely upon the confidence
and admiration of our city, and the hundreds of anxious spectators who daily
call to witness the wonderful exploits. Each
grand performance excited new wonder.
The lasso, made of horse hair, which is of great strength, is thrown with
great exactness a distance of ten or twenty yards, the greater the speed of the
horse the greater is the distance it is thrown, and the more certainty in taking
the object sought. This will be an
object of terror to the running enemy, whether on foot or horse.
Another performance is the taking up of an object from the ground by the
rider, when the horse is at full speed. Another
is the springing from the saddle to the ground and into the saddle again, the
horse at full speed. Another is the
hanging on the side of the horse, hiding the vital parts of the rider from the
deadly weapons of the enemy. A
still more exciting performance is the breaking of wild horses to the
saddle—horses known to be so wild and unmanageable as to be unfit for
use—horses which Rarey, the great horse tamer, had failed to break, were
blindfolded, saddled and rode, both single and double, in an incredible short
space of time.
I was most agreeably surprised to find in this regiment many men of fine
intelligence, polished manners, excellent moral character and good fortune. This was not a matter of so great surprise, when we learned
that these were picked men, and picked, too, by a man no facile in the judgment
of human character as their commander.
This is, indeed, a model regiment, in reference to physical,
military and moral cultivation. We
hope soon to see them on the best horses of our State, flying with their lassos,
sabres and double-barrel shot guns after Lincoln's intruders upon Southern soil.
J. P. C.
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Sibley's Brigade.
Camp Leona, Oct. 23d, 1861.
Our regiment is now encamped at this place for the night. We broke up Camp Sibley this morning. After the line was formed, Col. Reily ordered the regiment to
form into close column of squad rows, and then, after a few impressive words,
read in a clear and distinct voice the prayer of Bishop Gregg, to be used during
the war. It was a solemn spectacle
to witness nearly 1000 men with their armor on their persons and banners
floating in the breeze, setting on their horses uncovered, and in reverential
silence, listening to every word of that beautiful prayer.
Not a word was heard in the whole camp, but the tones of the reader, and
every one seemed to feel the solemnity of the occasion.
We reached San Antonio at 1 o'clock, P.M. and were reviewed by Gen.
Sibley, who addressed the troops, and who responded with three enthusiastic
cheers for their gallant general.
Just as the command, forward, was about to be given, Capt. Rusk,
son of Gen. Rusk, and now commanding Company H., of Nacogdoches, came to the
front, carrying a large and beautiful silken flag, and presented it, in the name
of his company, in compliment to Col. Reily.
Gen. Sibley made a most beautiful response.
After which, our Colonel thanked them for the honor paid him as an
individual and as an officer. The
flag was then placed in the centre of the column, and the regiment defiled past
the line and took up its line of march westward. No better regiment ever marched from San Antonio.
It is composed of artillery lancers and gunmen—all mounted.
We are now here, and to-morrow shall move forward.
God protect us and bless those we leave behind.
We are gratified to learn that Rev. Mr. Jones, of the Episcopal Chu7rch,
at this place, has accepted the appointment of Chaplain, and joins us tomorrow.
Our men are brave and strong; our arms are good; but we depend on the
blessings of God.
San Antonio, Oct. 25th, 1861.
E. H. Cushing, Esq.—Dear Sir: Col.
Reily's regiment leaves to-morrow. You
missed quite a treat by not being here. Two
days since, the Colonel marched his regiment through town, halted them on the
Plaza, and read a prayer to them, which was a very solemn and impressive scene.
He was also presented with a flag by the Nacogdoches company, and made a
very able and patriotic speech in response.
Gen. Sibley also made a very elegant speech to the companies, and gave
them good advice. I think Col.
Reily has the star regiment of the Southern Confederacy.
He is proud of it, and the regiment is proud of him.
Night before last it rained incessant.
Gen. Sibley's Brigade is filling fast, and will be a fine one.
But little sickness.
Yours truly, in haste.
J. F. M.
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Virginia Point, Oct. 31
Friend Cushing.—Our command is in need of lint, bandage, cloths, etc.
We have a great many Houston men with us; will not the ladies of Houston
help us in this respect with any other article needed by sick in hospital?
Call the attention of your lady readers in the country to our
necessities. Will you take charge of them?
W. H. Gant, Surgeon,
6th Regt. T. V.
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The Obsequies of Col. Terry.
Saturday was the scene of the honors paid by the city of Houston and the
military to the remains of the late Col. Terry.
The display was of the most imposing character.
The remains arrived by the train from Beaumont at an early hour in the
morning and were taken charge of by the Houston Home Guard, who as a guard of
honor escorted them to Academy Hall. At
10 o'clock the people and military began to assemble, but so large was the
procession that it was not fully formed before half-past 11.
First came Holland Lodge, No. 1, of which the deceased was a member.
This was followed by
The body of the deceased, with twelve pall bearers.
Terry's horse led by his Body Servant.
Relatives of the deceased.
Colonel Moore's Regiment as Military Escort, preceded by the Regimental
Band.
Houston Home Guards.
Houston Turner Rifles, Lone Star Rifles, and detachments from Nelson's
Regiment, and Cook's Artillery, all under command of Lt. Col. Massie, preceded
by the Regimental Band of Nichols's Regiment.
Soldiers of the Texas Revolution, Judiciary and Bar
Corporation of the city of Houston.
Hon. R. C. Campbell, Eulogist.
Clergy.
Citizens on foot and in carriages.
Captain Mechling's Battery of Artillery.
Detachment from Col. DeBray's Battalion comprising
Riordan's company, and a portion of MacGreal's company.
Col. Parson's Regiment of Cavalry.
The procession was formed at Academy Hall and marched to solemn music,
and the Military with arms reversed up Caroline street to McKinny, down McKinny
to Main, and down Main to Franklin, when the civic bodies and citizens filed
into the street in front of Perkins' Hall, filling the entire street, whilst the
ladies occupied and filled the large Hall.
Here an eloquent prayer was offered by the Rev. Thos. Castleton, from the
balcony of the hall, followed by a eulogy, by the Hon. R. C. Campbell, which for
eloquence, pathos, and appropriateness we have never heard equalled.
The procession was then formed again, and marched up Travis street to
Lamar, and down Lamar to the Tap road depot, where the lamented dead was left in
charge of the Masonic Fraternity, by whom it was taken in a special train over
the Tap and Harrisburg road to the plantation, and buried with Masonic honors.
Such, in brief, are the outlines of the honors paid to the lamented
Terry. He died as he would have
wished to die, and he was buried with all the honors an admiring multitude of
friends could to pay. No one could
do too much. Every store and office
in town was closed, and no person was wanting in respect for the dead. the procession with the military, marching by sections,
occupied twelve squares and streets, and was, by far, the most imposing ever
seen in this state. Every soldier
in the ranks even seemed to vie with his neighbor in circumspection of bearing,
and in exhibiting the best of military appearance.
We are promised the eulogy for publication in our next issue.
Thousands who were in the city who could not hear it as well as all the
people elsewhere will read it with interest.
We are informed a more extended account of the deceased than we have been
able to give, as well as the obsequies of Saturday will be prepared ere long for
publication.
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From Sibley's Brigade.
Fort Davis, Head of the Limpia, }
500
miles West San Antonio, Dec. 6, '61. }
Gen. H. H. Sibley, Commanding the Confederate Army of New Mexico and
Arizona, arrived at this post yesterday evening, accompanied by the following
members of his Staff, viz: Tom P.
Ochiltree, Aid-de-Camp; Alex. M. Jackson, Adjt. Gen.; Surgeon Edward N. Covey,
and Volunteer Aids Col. Willis L. Robards and Capt. Jos. E. Dwyer.
The escort of Gen. Sibley and Staff is composed of special detachments
from Capt. Campbell's Company of the 2nd Regiment, and Capt. Adams'
Company of the 3rd, all under command of Lieut. Haly [?].
Gen. Sibley is hastening on to take command of his army (which is en
route also to New Mexico.) The mail which arrived here last evening from the
[illegible—Mesilla?], gives us later news from Col. Baylor's command, Lieut.
Hunter, one of his officers, was passenger on the stage.
He informs us that Col. Roberts of the U. S. Mounted Rifles, was in
command of Fort Craig. Baylor's
scouts had penetrated within ten miles of this post, and report that they are
entrenching themselves to resist the advance of Gen. Sibley's Army.
Rumors also abound to the effect that Col. Canby would reinforce Roberts,
in fact that he had ordered all the troops in from Forts Union, Defiance, Santa
Fe, and other posts for the purpose. Lieut.
Hunter also reports that a spy had arrived in our lines giving information to
the effect that a regiment was coming from Denver City to the assistance of
Craig. The whole Federal forces now
in New Mexico, are variously estimated at from three to five thousand men, half
of whom are old U. S. regulars and the remainder volunteers.
Capt. Adams of Ford's Mounted Rifles, in command of this Post, received
an express a few days ago from a reliable gentleman of Chihuahua, says
that Gen. Sumner of the U. S. Army, had landed at Guyamas [?] with seven
thousand men, and that his object was to form a junction with Canby and Roberts,
to meet the Sibley Brigade. This
gentleman also writes to Capt. Adams, that positive arrangements have
been entered into by the two Governments, United States and Mexico, giving the
former Government the privilege of marching troops through Mexican territory to
invade us of Texas.
Gen. Sibley will never allow old Bull Sumner to reach our soil,
with the bold Texans under his command he will make them think that we
"Come as the winds come
When forests are rended,
Come as the waves come
When navies are stranded."
What a glorious sight, a whole army of cavalry, and all
Texian cavalry. I can [illegible]
the old fool giving another such an order as the one issued by him lately in
California, did you see it? It is
typical of the man, here it is to the best of my recollection:
Special Order No. ___.
Headquarters, San Francisco, }
__ day, _______, 1861.
}
No United States soldiers will ever surrender to rebels.
E. V. Sumner, Brig. Gen'l.
I think his order will be a little changed.
I will wait for it, satisfied that the reality will be other than
anything I could imagine. We will
reach El Paso by the 16th. I
will write you from thence. You may
expect stirring news from our army.
Truly,
Amigo No. 2.
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General Order No. 3.
Headquarters, 1st Detachment
}
Moore's Regiment,
}
Camp Moore, Dec. 26, 1861.
}
The commanding officer announces the death of Col. B. F. Terry, a Texian.
He fell a few days since while gallantly leading a charge against the
enemies of our country. In an army like ours, where gallantry belongs to all, it is
unnecessary to speak of this element in the character of the deceased, although
possessed by him in an eminent degree.
In the death of this gallant officer our loss has been great, and is
deeply felt, and perhaps the more so that such a man should fall by the hands of
adversaries so contemptible as those against whom we are contending. Thrice honored by the memory of the gallant dead!
By order of
W. P. Rogers,
R. D. Haden,
Lt. Col. Commanding.
Lt. and Adjutant.
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Bastrop Military Institute.
The Tenth Session will commence on Monday, Jan. 20, 1862. Special attention given to the Military Department.
Institute charge, $115. No
extras.
December 27, 1861
R. T. P. Allen.
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[Correspondence for the Telegraph.]
Velasco, Dec. 26th, 1861.
Editor Telegraph: The
fortunes of war having brought me to this point, I have concluded to scribble
off a few lines for the perusal of your readers.
You are already aware that Col. Bates' Regiment is stationed in this
region. Col. Bates is a whole-souled
man, and enjoys the confidence of his command.
Lieut. Col. Brown is also very popular.
All the officers are beloved by their men, and when a regiment have
confidence in their field officers, they can do deeds of valor on the battle
field.
This is an important point. Here
is the garden of our State. Here
nature rewards the planter bounteously for his labor.
The men composing this regiment are nearly all native-born, and I would
say that better material for an army cannot be found.
They have furnished their own arms, and, as yet, have had no clothing
found them by the Government. . . The troops here are reduced to the necessity
of substituting corn for coffee. They
have no tea. I trust those
merchants who have such large stocks on hand will not forget the soldiers on
this coast. . . .
Yours for the war,
Sioux.
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Concert for Nelson's Regiment.
Anderson, Grimes County, }
January 7th, 1862.
}
Editor Telegraph: On
Wednesday night the ladies of Anderson and vicinity gave a concert for the
benefit of the poor sick soldiers of Nelson's regiment, now stationed, I
believe, at Virginia Point. The sum
of one hundred and four ($104) dollars was raised, and handed over to Dr. J
[illegible] Kerr, of the medical staff of said regiment, to be appropriated by
him as above. The concert was
really a grand affair, and decidedly the best entertainment ever enjoyed by the
citizens of Grimes, and we all hope the money may do the recipients of its
benefit a thousand times the good that was experienced in contributing to the
object of the concert, and that was no little.
I might add much more about youth, beauty, chivalry, music, &c., but
this tells it all, and your columns have no room for long communications.
The pleasures of the evening ended, with three cheers for the
Confederacy, and the ladies who gave the concert; a cheer for Mrs. Tufler [?]
and one for Mrs. Kerr, and one for the "bonnie blue flag that wears a
single star!"
Yours, J. H. W.
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Spicy Interview
Between General Dix
and a Lady of
Baltimore.
A Mrs. W., Baltimore, about to pay a visit of a few days to the country
to some relatives, was driving through the city, in her own carriage, with her
trunk strapped behind. Suddenly the
vehicle was stopped by a policeman, who assured the lady she was under arrest
and would be obliged to repair immediately to the office of Provost Marshal.
Mrs. W., somewhat indignant at the request, refused to go, alleging as an
excuse, that such a public place was unfit for a lady to frequent; she said that
she would go to the commanding General, Dix, at Fort McHenry, but if the
policeman attempted to take her to the Provost Marshal, she would shoot him.
The miserable hireling, cowed from fear of an armed woman, said very
humbly, "As you please, madam; I will get into the carriage and go to the
fort with you."
"You are mistaken," replied Mrs. W., "this carriage is
mine, and if you attempt to get into it, I will immediately fire upon you."
The Lincoln policeman, again cowed, obeyed Mrs. W., who ordered him to
take his seat with her coachman, in whom she now confided as her protector.
Mrs. W. told him to drive to Fort McHenry.
Reaching the Bastille, she sent for Gen. Dix, who, always disconcerted
when visited by ladies, was peculiarly so on this occasion—seeing a lady with
baggage, as though she were a "state prisoner."
Advancing to Mrs. W., he said: "Madam,
I do not know how to address you."
Mrs. W.—It is time you did, sir, as I am arrested, I suppose, by your
authority.
Gen. Dix—Madam, you look wearied, walk into my office, (Ordering some
regulars to bring in the trunk and search it, he remarks to Mrs. W.)
this is a military necessity, madam.
I would these things were not, but the Government must be supported.
"United we stand," you know.
Madam, have you any sons in the Confederate army?
Mrs. W.—I have three, sir.
Gen. Dix.—Did you aid and encourage them to enlist in that service?
Mrs. W.—Gen. Dix, are you a married man?
Gen. Dix.—I am, madam.
Mrs. W.—Then ask your wife what she would have done under similar
circumstances.
Then was heard from one of the General's satellites, "The rebel
spirit of the Baltimore women! It
will never be extinguished!"
Gen. Dix.—Madam, you look faint and weary; let me order you some
refreshments.
Mrs. W.—What, eat here! I,
a Southern woman, break bread with the Yankees!
Never while they are the miserable foes they have proved themselves. Every
day I see more clearly the necessity of an eternal separation.
And where the dividing line is fixed, I want a wall built so high that a
Yankee can never scale it.
The trunk breakers having satisfied themselves that nothing objectionable
to the Administration could be found, reported the same to Gen. Dix, who,
consulting with the above satellite, (brilliant aid, no doubt,) determined to
have the person of Mrs. W. searched. The
gallant General remarked:
"Madam, it is a necessity now that your person be searched; you will
not object, I hope."
Mrs. W.—Oh, no sir!, if the person to perform that ignoble office is a
female.
General Dix.—Oh, yes, madam, a lady, quite your equal.
Mrs. W.—Sir, you are mistaken; not a lady, nor my equal. Were she either, she would not do the degrading work you
assign her.
Mrs. W. was taken to a private apartment, and the search was begun.
Finding the woman was delinquent, Mrs. W. threatened to report her if she
did not perform her duty more faithfully. "Pull
off my shoes," she continued, "look well into them; make a thorough
search, and see if you can find a combination of red and white, or anything
inimical to the Union savers; look well, or I will report you."
The woman finding nothing treasonable upon Mrs. W. returned with her to
the gallant General, telling him she would not search another lady for five
hundred dollars; that such a persevering character she had never encountered.
Gen. Dix, shocked, no doubt, at Mrs. W.'s agitated appearance, again
proposed refreshments: "Madam,"
he said, "do have a glass of wine."
Mrs. W.—Only on the condition, sir, that you will drink with me to the
health and success of General [illegible several lines] You thought to find the Confederate flag in my trunk or on
my person; indeed, you are not good at hide and seek. Your soldiers are too little interested in your
righteous cause to serve you faithfully. They
searched my house a fortnight since for the flag.
Both you and they have been foiled.
I sent the flag to Virginia ten days since, under a load of wood; it now
waves over the glorious Confederates at Manassas. Sir, it seems the Yankees' peculiar pleasure is to try and
frighten women and children. They
cannot win battles, so they revenge themselves in this ignoble manner.
And now, sir, I imagine you have done."
Gen. Dix—I regret, madam, that we should have met under these
unfortunate circumstances. I will
detain you no longer.
Mrs. W.—Sir, I demand one thing of you before I depart. I have been arrested on suspicion. I desire now an honorable discharge.
Gen. Dix—Oh, madam, that is unnecessary; it is a mere form and
therefore entirely useless.
Mrs. W.—I like forms, General Dix, particularly when connected with
official documents.
The General, seeing Mrs. W. determined, ordered the secretary to write
the discharge, and handing it to Mrs. W., said:
"Madam, I believe that is all."
Mrs. W.—No, sir; not all yet. I
wish your name added. I believe
that is essential to such a document.
The General, more reluctant to sign his name than to grant the discharge,
was finally brought to the point.
Mrs. W.—And now, Gen. Dix, do you know what I intend doing with this
discharge? I shall send it to my
sons at Manassas, and, if they have any of the spirit of their mother, they
will, one day, make you rue this encounter.
After Mrs. W. left, they say, the General vowed he would not see another
woman for three years, three months, three weeks, and three days, calling no
doubt to mind, Richard Coeur de Lion's famous truce with Saladin.
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Texas Port Wine.
We some days since acknowledged the receipt of some wine from our
friends, Col. Holland, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Gouvea, all of it being Gouvea's
fine port. Since it has been
received, we have tasted it, and are prepared to pass judgment on it.
Our readers will remember that we occasionally spoke of this wine last
year as being by far the best we had ever seen of Texas manufacture, and as
comparing favorably with the best wines from the South of Europe.
That opinion we still hold, and we further say that we believe a year's
age will make this vintage of '61 wine better than was that of '60.
It is indeed a very superior wine in all respects.
The name of port is given to it because it approaches more nearly to rich
port wine in its character than to any other.
It is, however, still a wine of its own kind, and is destined to
establish a character for itself that will eventually give it a home in even
foreign markets. This wine is so
far superior to all the various Mustang wines we have ever seen, good as many of
them have been, that it must always class by itself.
We commend it to the lovers of good wine as well worthy their attention.
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We learn that Prof. W. E. Anderton, well known to the lovers of the drama
in this city, will, with the aid of the Confederate Minstrels, give a dramatic,
poetic and musical entertainment in this city, on Wednesday evening, for the
benefit of the Hospital Fund. For
particulars see programmes of the day. We
bespeak for Prof. Anderton a full house.
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We acknowledge the receipt of fifty dollars from Mrs. P. W. Gray for the
sick Texians in Nashville; also, twenty-five dollars from Mr. A. Krochmann,
Gonzales, for the same purpose.
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