[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH
July 1862 - December 1862
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Bleached Longcloths.
10,000 yds. Heavy 4 ¼ Bleached Longcloths, just received via the West
Indies, and for sale by
Henry Sampson.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Let
there be a grand rush to Perkins' Hall this evening, to witness the
performance of the Ethiopian Minstrels of Brown's Battalion.
The nett proceeds of the evening are to constitute in part a hospital
fund for the Battalion. We hope to see every seat occupied, there can be no better
way to celebrate the glorious Fourth of July.
Amusement and charity combined, let one and all be present.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
Col.
Reily, of the 4th Texas Cavalry, wants 300 recruits for his regiment.
He also wants 800 shirts and pantaloons.
Some of our readers must help furnish them.
Get them ready at once, and advise him at San Antonio of the fact. This is now a veteran regiment.
It has distinguished itself in two battles and deserves the best
consideration of the country.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Perkins' Hall.
The Minstrels are Coming!!
The Ethiopian Minstrels of Brown's Battalion, will give a Grand Entertainment at Perkin's Hall,
This (Friday) Evening, July 4.
The proceeds of the evening are to constitute, in part, a hospital fund
for the Battalion.
Seats
reserved for ladies accompanied by gentlemen, if application is made before 5
P.M. on Friday.
Admission,
$1 00—Gallery 50 cents. Children
and servants half price.
Doors
open at 7, performance to commence at 8 o'clock, P.M.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Bastrop, July 2, 1862.
We had
a terrible conflagration here last night. The
destruction of property was immense.
Three
blocks were totally destroyed. The
fire originated in the store of Louis Eilers.
His clerk, a German lad, was burnt within the building.
The gun manufactory is destroyed. Fire
supposed to be accidental.
Enclosed
please find list of sufferers.
Yours respectfully,
Jno. B. Lubbock.
[list]
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
Donations.
Received at the C. S. General Hospital, Hempstead, for the month of June:
From
the Ladies' Aid Society of Courtney, several valuable gifts of butter, eggs and
chickens.
From
Messrs. L. H. Wood & Co., Houston, 18 doz. spoons and 3 doz. knives and
forks.
From
the Hempstead Aid Society, through Mr. N. W. Bush, an assortment of crockery,
tin ware, and domestics.
From
Ladies of Huntsville, a quantity of clothing, sheets, towels, pillows, pillow
cases, and twelve ½ bottles of blackberry wine.
From
Mrs. Col. L. W. Groce and other ladies of Hempstead, many welcome donations of
articles of diet and comfort for the sick soldiers.
Wm. R. Robinson,
Surgeon General Hospital.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Piedmont
Springs, Grimes Co., Texas, }
Nine miles from Central Railroad,
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July 4th, 1862.
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Readers
of the Telegraph.—Feeling much in need of rest, recreation and sulphur water,
that would be alkaline in its character, and contain 112 grains of solid matter
to the gallon, and yield free sulphuretted hydrogen and carbonic acid gases, the
same to consist of alkaline sulphurets, sulphates and muriates, of lime and
soda, together with smaller quantities of a salt of oxide of ion, I accepted the
generous invitation of Leander Cannon, Esq., the proprietor of the
"Piedmont Springs," and left Houston at 12 ½ P.M., the 2d inst., for
a few days.
The
cars made a quick trip to Navasota, but I held on to them and arrived there as
soon as they did, or at 5 P.M. Jumping
into an ambulance belonging to the proprietor aforesaid, I reached the Springs
at 7 P.M. Time on the route, seven
hours.
On
arriving we were welcomed by a magnificent landlady and her beautiful daughter.
Finding myself somewhat exhausted I took a drink of "sulphur,"
and retired to a comfortable room where I spent the night without seeing or
hearing a single flea or mosquito! I
deem this worthy of note, for I had supposed that no place in Texas was free
from these plunderers.
Next
morning, bright and early, I left my room in search of ore "sulphur."
Being alone, I walked a gallery about the length of Main Street, before I
found a place of descent. Down I
went one flight, and came to another gallery, which seemed longer than the
first. When I reached the third
seeing others below me, I hailed a servant and enquired how much lumber there
was in that house? He said there was ordinarily 600,000 feet, and that the walls
of stone were somewhat extensive. I
concluded I would "strike across" and see if I could not reach the
ground by "shorter cuts." In
this way I got things somewhat mixed. First
I found myself in a ball-room 90 feet long, then in large and elegant parlors,
then in enormous bed-chambers, all well ventilated, and finally brought up in a
dining saloon 126 feet long. After resting a moment I rushed past the barber's shop, the
"wine store," bath houses, ten-pin alley, store houses, and about a
dozen other houses for guests, of various sizes, in pursuit of more "sulphur"
from the fountain head.
After
imbibing a few quarts from "Upper Spring," No. 1, I came to the
conclusion that, in times past, I have visited many of the most famed and
popular watering places in the North and South, and never had seen one that
offered so many attractions to the invalid, or those in search of health and
recreation, as "Piedmont Springs."
Here
are accommodations for 600 persons, and nothing has been left undone that can
add to the comfort of visitors. Situated
in an elevated district, and surrounded by an atmosphere as pure as any in
Texas, it is bound to remain free from malaria, and consequently healthy.
An
abundance of cistern water can now be had for those who do not choose the spring
water. The hunter and angler can
find in this vicinity an abundance of game, and all can find whatever the lover
of innocent amusement could desire.
The
Hotel proper is four stories high, all told, and one of the most
commodious and well ventilated buildings in the South.
It is well furnished and managed. Nothing
occurs to mar the pleasure or comfort of guests.
The larders are crammed to overflowing, and the table is as well
furnished and supplied as any in the State.
If such accommodations do not attract visitors, and eventually render
this one of the most popular resorts in the Southern Confederacy, this writer
will doubt his ability to guess or foretell with any degree of certainty
hereafter.
The Springs Themselves.
There is no longer any doubt respecting the curative properties of these
waters. Their merits are now
acknowledged by all who have tested them.
But I
seldom rely on the testimony of others, so I am experimenting with them myself.
One
gallon drank before sunrise caused me to speak the truth all day, to recollect
many things I had forgotten, and to guess right every time.
Two gallons drank during one hour, set me to thinking—caused the scales
to fall from my eyes, and gave me a lucid view of all the world.
Others
were affected in a more remarkable manner.
Old "stumps" held in these waters twenty minutes will shoot out
to their original proportions. The
ugliest looking men and women become perfect beauties in three days from their
use, and they cause scolding women to become perfect patterns of meekness and
docility in the same time, consequently they should be bottled up—the waters I
mean—and kept in every family, for frequent use. The waters in spring No. 1, are so strongly impregnated with
sulphur or brimstone, that I have been afraid to explore it, not knowing where
it might lead me! I am not anxious
to come in contact with a pair of cast off hoofs.
But
our limits are limited. Not so,
however, with the waters of the Sulphur Springs; and I advise all ye who thirst
to come here and try these waters. Come
on ye blind, halt and lame, and my word for it you will go away rejoicing at
your cure. Come on, fair maidens
and brave men, and you will leave none the less pretty or valorous.
H. P.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Hospital Fund.
Our fellow-citizen, Dr. L. A. Bryan, who returned home a few days since,
after a two months sojourn in the Army of the Mississippi, has been appointed by
Gov. Lubbock as Hospital Agent for the Texas troops in that army.
It is known that $150,000 of the fund appropriated by the State last
winter for hospital purposes is still unexpended.
One third of this amount has been placed in Dr. Bryan's hands, with power
to use it for the benefit of the soldiers at his discretion.
It is
Dr. Bryan's intention to establish a hospital at some convenient point
accessible to that army to which all the sick and wounded Texians may be removed
from their present uncomfortable and over-crowded quarters.
In
case of an engagement, Dr. Bryan will establish a temporary hospital near the
field of action, where the wounded Texians can be cared for and made comfortable
until they can be removed to the permanent hospital.
At the permanent hospital everything that can be done or procured for
them will be provided.
Dr.
Bryan informs us that there is no little difficulty in organizing such a
hospital in a country where the supplies have been so much exhausted as in the
State of Mississippi. The fund,
though large, is limited, and private contributions may be made, to be added to
it, with great propriety. We would
advise the people of the State to put whatever money they may be able to spare
to this use, feeling assured that it can not go in any channel by which it will
more directly reach the object. There
are some 20 regiments of Texians in that army, and very many of them are sick.
If we estimate the sick at 5,000 it will be observed that $50,000 furnish
only $10 each for them. Our soldiers should not be permitted to suffer when sick and
wounded, even though their comfort costs us stay-at-homes every dollar we have.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Sometime
ago we published a letter from a Mr. Standifer, of Lampasas, giving a
description of a new steel-pointed bullet that had been invented, and claiming
Jno. Weaver as the inventor. We are
just now in receipt of a communication from Major Isaac M. Brown, of Lampasas,
who assures us that the invention belongs to Mr. Alfred Freeman, and he is
entitled to the name of the ball. This
bullet is remarkable for its penetrating qualities.
At ten paces distance it was shot through ¼ inch slab iron, the ball
penetrating one inch into the wood. At
fifty-five steps, one of these balls penetrated seasoned burr oak 5 ½ inches.
It is believed it will pass through the steel breast plates used by the
enemy without difficulty. It is a
great invention. Any one can make
it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
A lady
writes us as follows:
I have
two sons in the army. I have not
heard from them since the battle of Chicahominy [sic]—only once since the fall
of New Orleans. No one can tell the
anguish of a mother's heart. If I
could only hear from them it would be such a source of gratification to my
feelings.
I know
they are brave boys, and calculated to make good soldiers, and I want them in
the army. All I have are gone, and
I often feel sorry I have no more to brave the conflict.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Editor
Telegraph—Dear Sir:--Having received funds for the purchase of Medical Stores,
and also a large supply of Hospital Stores, principally for the use of the 2nd
Texas Regiment, I would say that after much trouble, fatigue and delay, I
succeeded in reaching Corinth, on the 19th of May, and I am sure it
will be a source of gratification to the donors to know that the supplies thus
forwarded were most opportune, the Surgeon of the 2nd Regiment being
entirely out of a large class of medicines, and in consequence the sick
suffering. On my arrival, I found a
large number of sick in the tents, hardly one but had its one or two sick
inmates, independent of a very large number in the hospital.
To such an extent had sickness, &c., prevailed, that I was informed
less than two hundred effective men were fit for duty.
It was my intention to have purchased medicines on the road, but failed,
being only able to purchase a small supply, and as the Surgeon of the regiment
required considerable more, I got a list from him of all he wanted, and went to
Memphis where I obtained a good supply. I
therefore had the satisfaction of seeing the regiments as well supplied with
medicines and other hospital stores as any in that army.
On my return from Memphis it was suggested that I could perhaps be of
service by visiting the different hospitals, and see the state of the sick.
Considering that any funds applied for such a purpose would meet with the
approbation of the donors, I visited nine, some of which I will name:
The first, was that of Okalona, where I found a large hospital well
supplied with most things necessary, and the Surgeon in charge fully alive to
the importance of his trust and anxious to relieve the patients as much as was
in his power. I found that any
donation to the hospital could only be used in a general way, and as the Texas
troops were but a very small fraction of the aggregate, I did not see fit to
leave any funds. The above remarks
will apply to most of the others. I
found that of the 2d Texas Regiment, who had been there, 54 returned to duty, 31
died and 19 still in the hospital and on furlough.
The system adopted, is that as soon as a patient does not require any
particular treatment, to furlough him to some family in the country till fit for
duty.
Nearly
all the hospitals have been got up in a very hasty manner, and in consequence
are very imperfect, and it appears to me that having commenced on imperfect
principles, they still continue the erroneous course to the great detriment of
the patients. The hospitals at
Jackson have some large rooms, but as the buildings were never intended for
hospitals and no alterations having been made, the patients do not recover as
well as could be wished, and the mortality is large.
At Hazlehurst where the most
of the 2d Texas wounded was sent after the battle of Shiloh, the system adopted
is to place a few a few patients in a house, thus avoiding the evil consequences
of numbers being thrown in one room. The
management there appears to me to have been most favorable, and the mortality
small. The Texas troops are there
together. I found two very sick,
who I am afraid will die. There was
a want of little things which very sick persons require, and as the Surgeon
informed me that anything left would be applied to their relief, I felt
justified in leaving fifty dollars for that purpose. Of the 2nd Texas, I found 9 died, 7 discharged,
still in hospital and 41 on furlough. Many
of those will have to be discharged as unfit for further service.
There was at the different hospitals quite a number of patients from the
9th, 6th and other Texas regiments.
But to conclude, I would have given a more extensive sketch of my trip,
but deem the above outline sufficient. Herewith
an account of disbursements.
Jas. Cowling.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
We are
indebted to Rev. J. W. Shipman, of the Methodist Book Depository, for a copy of
Florence Nightengale's notes on nursing. It
is an excellent work and should be in every hospital.
Mr. S. informs us that he has a few copies which he will donate to such
hospitals as desire them.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
We
expected Col. Carothers would have had the State artesian well finished by this
time, and a paper mill at work; but the dear soul has not yet been able to cry
'Eureka,' though it is not for want of trying.
The paper maker was found, but he was disappointed as well as us; and
unfortunately we mislaid his letter, and had to fail explaining matters to him.
We hope to see the well finished and the mill in operation before another
year rolls round.—Huntsville Item.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 9, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Camp Hubbard, near Tyler, Texas,
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July [sic] 23d, 1862.
Editor
Telegraph—Dear Sir: Col.
Hubbard's Regiment of Infantry was organized on the 17th instant, and
thinking it would be of interest to your readers, I give you the result:
For Colonel, Richard B. Hubbard, without opposition; for Lieut. Col., E.
E. Lott, of Smith county; for Major, the following vote was polled, to-wit:
Lt. J. J. Canon, of Polk county, 435; Capt. Jack Davis, of Cherokee
county, 217; Capt. B. F. Parks, of Anderson, 93.
The
following are the staff officers as far as appointed:
Quartermaster,
F. N. Gary, of Tyler; Adjutant, William Masterson, of Brazoria county; Surgeon,
A. L. Patton, of Wood county; 1st Assistant Surgeon, Wm. M. Hamilton,
of Polk county.
The
Commissary and other staff officers will be appointed at an early day.
This is a fine Regiment, and by the time the line of march is taken up
will consist of over 1000 men as recruits are continually coming in.
Yours truly,
A Volunteer.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
Passing
Through Winchester.—The Bristol "Advocate" publishes a letter from a
soldier of South-west Virginia, now in Jackson's army, descriptive of the defeat
of Banks' army. The following is an
extract:
I
never expect to witness another such scene as when we passed through Winchester.
No pen can describe it. The
utmost confusion prevailed. The
ladies came from all parts of the town with water, bread and meat, hallooing for
Jeff. Davis, General Jackson, Colonel Ashby, the Southern Confederacy and
"the boys." We drank, but
told them we had no time to eat. They
even patted us on the backs and told us to go ahead:
and with such incentives we "fairly flew," every man for
himself.
We
pressed the Yankees so hard that they threw off knapsacks and coats, and took to
the fields and woods, scattering guns and cartridge boxes all over the fields.
Our company armed itself entirely with long range guns of different
kinds, but they have since been taken away from us, it being difficult to get
cartridges to fit.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
We had
the pleasure Wednesday of meeting Capt. Gustave Cooke, of the Rangers, who is
just enough recovered from his wounds at the battle of Shiloh to return to his
command. At the battle of Sunday he
was surrounded by a number of the enemy, all of whom he fought at once and
whipped them off, but was left with a severe wound in the leg.
He still limps somewhat from it, but thinks he will be well enough for
active service by the time he will reach the regiment. Captain Cook is one of
the most gallant men of that splendid regiment.
He went off as Orderly Sergeant and returned as Captain.
We wish him further promotion according to his deserts.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
We
acknowledge receipt of some bandages, lint, sage and hoarhound from Mrs. Dunman
for hospital use. We received,
sometime since, a bag of sage and ten pairs of socks from a lady, whose address
we have not. Will she please write
about it? Mrs. Dunman can
accommodate a small family at Dunman's Landing, Cedar Bayou.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 11, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
The
present circulation of the Tri-Weekly Telegraph is just 2400, being by far the
largest circulation ever attained by any paper published oftener than weekly in
this State.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
High Private's Certificate.
Piedmont
Springs, Grimes co., Texas, }
July 9, 1862.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Having
acquired the reputation of being an acute analyser of character, truth and
mineral waters, I entered upon my duties a short time since, and having
investigated the matter, beg leave to submit the following:
The
waters of the Piedmont Sulphur Springs flow from natural apertures in the earth.
The supply is continuous and abundant.
The odor arising from the waters is peculiar, and can be compared
to nothing else in nature. Comparisons
are odious. On testing these
waters, with the "anglogosometer"—an instrument of my own invention,
I found that they contained 117 3/5 grains solid matter to the measure. This matter consists of hydro carbo-sulphurated alkaline and
muriatico oxide of nitro lime of soda. Some
traces of iron and magnetico smel-li acid were also detected.
Hence, their medicinal virtues must be powerful in the extreme.
I have
satisfied myself from close observation, ocular demonstration, and extensive
experimentation, that every ingredient now used by Allopathic, Homeopathic,
Hydropathic, Electropathic, and Eclecticopathic practitioners is found in these
waters; and that they may be used with a certainty of success externally,
internally, nocturnally, diurnally, eternally and infernally, on account
of their sulphurous qualities!
When
applied to the head persistently, each hair becomes a roll of brimstone, and the
beard, if long, soon resembles a bunch of spangled coral.
For reasons above stated I feel certain that the sulphur waters of
Piedmont Springs will completely cure all mental, moral, or physical
infirmities, such as cutaneous rheumatism, clarified dropsy, abdominal irites
and spontaneous combustion. They
will elevate low spirits, and depress high ones; cure the pip in horses, and
blind staggers in hens. They will
make young maids more modest, and old ones less garrulous.
Wives under their influence lose their fondness for scolding, and
husbands their stay-away-from-home-ativeness.
They will cause eye-teeth to cut, and hair to grow on bald heads and old
saddles. Editors become less
quarrelsome, lawyers more truthful, divines less doctrinal and physicians more
sensible, when saturated with these waters.
Taken in one gallon doses they produce a reverie that is truly
delightful. They invigorate the
aged, produce a healthful glow in youth, and poison all vices that now
predominate in society.
These
waters should be used on the spot where they first come to light, and dipped
from the spring by some one of the fair sex—I will not say which one—in
order to be fully estimated.
High Private.
Sworn
and subscribed before me,
Big Dipper, Jr.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Now is
the time to be preparing winter clothing for our troops. Texas has 50,000 full suits to furnish within the next four
months. Harris county must provide
for about 1,750 of her citizens now in the army.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 14, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Castor Oil Beans.
I have 20 acres planted that look well, and are ripening. Wish to sell the Beans or have them manufactured into oil on
shares, as I am in bad health, and have no machinery, press, &c.
Can deliver on Railroad or elsewhere.
Persons wishing to engage as above will write me.
Ira M. Camp.
Navasota,
Grimes co., Texas, July 11, '62.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
This
town was much startled on Saturday last by the arrival of this
"local." We came from
"Piedmont," where we have been rusticating, masticating and
sulphurating to such an extent that we feel like a bright, shining roll of
clarified brimstone. The beauty
congregated at the Springs from Plantersville, Anderson and Hempstead, nearly
swamped our admiration, but we have providentially been spared to return to our
duties, where we hope to be able to chronicle such facts as may enlighten and
purify our readers "that their days may be long, &c.
We
left the Springs with regret, for a more delightful place cannot be found in
Texas.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Capt.
B. H. Andrews, who is now in camp on the Bay, near the mouth of Clear Creek,
will give a ball at his camp this evening.
Those who desire to attend should take the cars for Clear Creek Station,
where they will find carriages in attendance.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
editor of the Item discourseth thus:
We ran
down to Houston, on Friday last, to avoid work for a while and see how the land
lay; and were not much disappointed in our expectations. *
* *
"High Private" was at Piedmont Springs; thus we had no chance
to crack jokes. He is one of those
we were glad our presence ran off; for he is fast robbing us of our fame—his
gills never being used in vain, while we, though ever on the strain, only bring
forth with labor and pain. By the
way, speaking of the Piedmont, we saw Dr. Cannon, ex-editor, and now owner of
these Springs. He is a good humored
fellow, and will make the sulphur of Beelzebub more profitable than the pinions
of the eagle.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Thirty
or forty individuals will leave Houston, this week, for Piedmont Springs.
There is room for at least six hundred.
Turn out, all ye invalids and lovers of pleasure and recreation, and
visit the springs for a month or two; and, our word for it, you will never
regret it. You will there find more
luxuries than this city can boast of at present.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
During
our late trip we saw many short ladies and received many short answers, when we
ventured on the subject of domestic relations, but the shortest thing we saw was
a breakfast at Navasota. Eight
passengers who came in the stage from Huntsville, had just seated themselves at
the table, when along came the cars. Just
as they and [sic] taken seven mouthfuls and a half, toot!
toot! said the engineer.
The hungry ones made a rush and so did the landlord.
They had time only to reach the train and throw overboard one four-bit
shinplaster, before distance was lending enchantment to the view!
How uncertain are human transactions!
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
In
spite of all bristling and squealing, the four legged swine of this city have
been compelled to succumb. No more
do they enliven the streets with their presence.
Retired porkers, adieu. Enjoy
within your prescribed limits, with a grunt of satisfaction, all the pleasure
you can, and never again aspire to that "area of freedom" to which you
are no longer lawfully entitled. Here
endeth the swine question.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Matches
are now selling at two bits per box, or nearly one-half cent each.
This is caused by the absence of so many of our young beaux.
We venture to predict that when they "return from the wars,"
matches will be as plenty [sic] as Garibaldi hats.
Keep up your courage, young ladies.
There is a good time coming.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
A Nut
for Old Abe to Crack.—On Saturday night last, the negroes of this city gave a
ball for the benefit of sick soldiers. The tickets issued read as follows:
"GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL, AT TURNER'S HALL.
Sam Bowman has permission from Messrs. Geo. W. Frazier, t. W. House and
Frank Mathews, to give a ball at Turner's Hall, for the benefit of the soldiers
in the Hospital.—Admission, one dollar. Sam
Bowman, Proprietor."
They
were disappointed at a late hour in not obtaining the Hall, and were obliged, by
permission of the Provost Marshal, to go to the Court House; consequently their
receipts were comparatively small. Although
much disappointed, they have paid over to the Mayor $51, to be applied as above
stated. It is said that the ball
was conducted with the utmost propriety. Put
that in your pipe, Old Abe, and you blockaders who "read the
Telegraph."
By-the-bye,
how do you feel out there on your prowling mission, during this weather?
If you had wool on your backs instead of bristles, you could not feel
more sheepish when you read such accounts as the one given above.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 3
A Tribute to the Memory of Miss Eva Harris.
Rarely has it fallen to the lot of a community to mourn the untimely
death of so choice a spirit, and so perfect a character as hers, over whose
mortal remains the grave has just closed. Death,
with unsparing hand, has snatched from a wide circle of friends one whose life
and daily walk have been a worthy commentary on her profession. A native of Texas, her early life was passed in the country,
and in the dawn of womanhood she came to reside in this city.
Possessing excellent mental abilities, and a taste both correct and
refined, she was in a measure self-educated.
She had seen enough of the world and its society to estimate it at its
fair value, and though sociable in her feelings, and possessed of charming
powers of conversation, she did not consider human life was bestowed merely for
purposes of amusement or enjoyment. She
thought it incumbent on her to do all the good in her power to accomplish; and
she visited the sick and sought out the poor and friendless, and many an eye
will now be moist with sad memories that used to glisten with joy at her
approach.
Last
winter, among the various claims pressing for attention and relief, she thought
the case of the sick soldiers in the hospital, one of the most important.
Many were sick, numbers had died, and there was a lack of medicines and
those comforts so essential to the sick. She,
and a few others, undertook to procure means and see them properly applied.
This involved not only time and labor, but no little exposure and
hardship. Malignant colds were
prevalent; she contracted one, and, with characteristic magnanimity, she
neglected herself to attend to the wants of others, till she passed the life of
relief, a rapid consumption set in, medical aid proved unavailing, and after a
few months of prostration and suffering, she left us here, bereaved of her happy
and cheering presence, but stimulated by her noble example in every good word
and work.
Rest,
sainted spirit! May the turf lie
green and softly on your quiet grave, and may the sweet example you have left
behind you animate and encourage others to "go and do likewise."
"Aye! thou art for the grave;
thy glances shine
Too brightly to shine long. Again
the spring
Shall deck her for men's eyes; but not for thine
Sealed in a sleep that knows no wakening.
The trees for thee have no medicinal leaf,
And the vexed ore no mineral of power,
And they who love thee wait, with anxious grief,
Till the slow plague shall bring the fatal hour.
Glide softly to thy rest, then; death should come
Gently to one of gentle mould, like thee;
As light winds wandering through groves of bloom
Detach the delicate blossom from the tree.
Close thy sweet eyes calmly, and without pain,
And we will trust in God to see thee yet again."
Houston,
July 12, 1862.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 1, c. 5
What Means Subjugation.
If any one has his doubts of the result of the subjugation of the South,
let him read the following true copy of a letter, found upon the battlefield
near Corinth, which was left behind by the author in his swift flight from the
scene of conflict. Its contents
serve to show the spirit by which the agrarian hordes of the North are actuated
in countenancing and supporting this war upon us:
Hamburg, Tennessee, }
April 27th, 1862.}
My
Dear Sue: I wrote to you a few days
since. Fearing, however, that it
has been miscarried or intercepted, I write again.
We are at this place, and expect to move forward in a short time on
Corinth, a distance of sixteen miles. We
are expecting a hard contested battle, as we learn the rebels are in large
force. Well, when that time comes
up we will make the rebels feel the weight and power of our steel.
I have seen many of the natives of this country.
They present a woe-begone look. They
look like they never had any advantages of an education.
I noticed some of the women's dresses.
You ought to be here to take one gaze at their huge appearance. Their hoops are made of grapevine and white oak splits.
I feel sorry for the poor ignorant things.
Well, we will teach them, in a few days, how to do without white oak and
grapevine hoops. They are now the
same as conquered, and one more blow and the country is ours.
I have my eye on a fine situation, and how happy we will live when we get
our Southern home. When we get
possession of the land we can make the men raise cotton and corn, and the women
can act in the capacity of domestic servants.
The women are very ignorant—only a grade above the negro, and we can
live like kings. My love to all the
neighbors. Kiss all the children
for me, and tell them pa will come back again.
Adieu, my dearest Sue.
James Donley.
Mrs.
Sue Donley, Mount Vernon, Illinois.
By the politeness of Mr. Allen.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 16, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Marshal's Office,
Harris County, July 14, 1862.
All
persons requiring Passports are hereby notified that the same will be issued
from this office between the hours of 8 o'clock A.M. and 12 o'clock M., and from
2 o'clock P.M. until 5 o'clock P.M., and on Sundays from 1 o'clock P. M. until 5
o'clock P.M.
And no
Passports will be granted unless applied for at the office between those hours.
G. W. Frazer,
Provost Marshal.
Marshal's Office.
Harris County, July 14, 1862.
Non-residents
of this county arriving in the City of Houston, are hereby required to appear at
this office and register their names. Parties
failing to appear in compliance with this order, will subject themselves to the
use of compulsory measures to carry out the same.
G. W. Frazer,
Provost Marshal.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
The
ball given by Capt. Andrews, at his camp last Wednesday night, was a recherche
affair. There was a large number in
attendance. The music was fine, the
soldiers gallant, and the collation prepared was ample and elegant.
We enjoyed ourself hugely—at home!—for when we arrived at the cars,
the inspector demanded our "pass," which we did not happen to have.
Rather than go for one, we quietly returned to our sanctum.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
The
very nicest present of the season was received by the editor hereof, yesterday,
in the shape of a Confederate hat for his little boy. The hat is made entirely of corn shucks; and, really, we
don't know when we have ever seen a prettier child's hat than it is.
It shows most elegant taste as well as a great deal of ingenuity.
It is, indeed, a beauty. It
was made and sent to us by our gifted correspondent, Kate Crayon, who thus
atones for her long silence in these columns.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
We
congratulate our friends John T. and Wm. Brady on their success in running the
blockade, having sent out two vessels with cotton and got back two return
cargoes of such goods as are most needed, including some 35,000 lbs. of
gunpowder, a lot of arms, army clothing, writing paper, etc.
They have undoubtedly made a good thing of it, and we are glad of it, for
a more worthy firm, and one more attentive to business, cannot be found.
They have evidently filled the bond in their return cargo, and are
entitled to full credit for it.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 18, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
The
Officers and members of the Ladies Hospital Association are requested to meet at
their Office at 5 o'clock, Monday, July 21st, 1862.
Mrs. Robert Brewster,
President.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
That
most enterprising of all caterers for the public, Leander Cannon, Esq., the
proprietor of Piedmont Springs, has opened a good road from his Springs to
Millican. The distance is only six
miles. The break-neck places on the
road from Navasota are now avoided, and the distance nearly semified.
(See Webster.)
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Gen.
Bee has matters fixed up with regard to passes.
If you, planters, have to go beyond the county line, in sight of your
house, in search of cattle, you must first pay one dollar each for a
"pass" for yourself and servants!
You may be an old citizen of Texas.
You may have risked your life in the Mexican war.
No matter. You must stand
the "dollar." With all
due respect we pronounce this thing absurd, and take the chances.
"Local."
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Exorbitant
Prices.—This "local" may be somewhat peculiar in his notions of
justice. No doubt he is; he never
presumed to be otherwise than peculiar in every respect.
He is very peculiar, for instance, in his notions respecting the present
exorbitant prices charged for the necessaries of life, by retailers in this
city. Goods purchased before the
blockade, at the old prices, are now sold at the most extravagant prices ever
heard of.—Shoes, for instance, which never cost the retailer over $3, cannot
be bought of him for less than $8. Boots
which cost him only $7 cannot be bought for less than $18 or $20.
Dry goods are now sold at a profit of from five to fifteen hundred per
cent.! There may be justice in such
transactions, but we are so peculiar we cannot detect it.
Hence, our opinion is that such prices should not be tolerated where
martial law prevails. Luxuries
should command such prices as those who choose to indulge in them can get them
for; but the necessaries of life, while our people are so much oppressed as at
present, should be sold at a fair profit to the seller.
If the law will not protect the buyer, we advise all to purchase nothing
that they are not obliged to have, as long as the present prices are
asked. Do not gratify and enrich
exorbitant dealers with one cent more than you are compelled to shell out.
If we
had a stock of goods worth, say, $100,000, purchased before the blockade, we
would sell them out at the old prices, and then close our store until the end of
the war. We would then resume
business, and sell more goods than any other five houses in town, for we would
have the sympathies and gratitude of the people in our behalf—and a clear
conscience night and day.
If we
mistake not, one of the first questions that will be asked of the retailer at
the day of judgment, will be—"What profits did you ask for goods during
the war?" Then there will be
some blushing and squirming—if not damning—we fear; there will be if we are
called as a witness. Seriously,
without wishing to dictate, if we were Provost Marshal, but few persons should
pay $8 for shoes that never cost more than $3, &c., &c.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 3
Young Ladies' School, Houston.
Directress—Miss M. B. Browne.
Assistant in Senior Circle—Mrs. Cunningham.
Assistant in Junior Circle—Mrs. Giraud.
The
examination of the Young Ladies attending this School, which came off on the 14th,
15th, and 16th, inst., was of the most satisfactory
character. The pupils acquitted
themselves admirably, manifesting a thorough proficiency in their studies.
The course pursued is not of a superficial kind.
The young ladies are instructed in all that tends to make them sensible,
instructed and good.
We
attended the distribution on the 17th, and were truly gratified at
hearing the correct recitations and observing the modest and amiable demeanor of
the scholars.
Miss
Jessie Briscoe, (who was crowned for success in her studies and lady-like
deportment) recited eloquently and appropriately a piece entitled "Our
Flag"—the flag being held by a lovely child, the daughter of the late
lamented patriot, Col. Thos. Lubbock.
Were
we not afraid of overlooking merit, where there was so much excellence, we would
enumerate the names of many of the scholars, whose talents and amiability
favorably impressed us. They are
the children of our best citizens both of Galveston and Houston.
After
the recitations, singing, and some performances on the piano, under the
direction of Mrs. Blakeman and Mrs. Giraud, the most meritorious received
premiums.
It is
pleasant and hopeful, amidst the clash of arms, to behold the youth of our
country, her future support, educated at home in so thorough a manner.
With an educated and moral people, we will surely perpetuate our free
institutions—without them, never!
At the
close of this interesting celebration, the young ladies presented a valuable and
very beautiful piece of statuary to the Directress.
The presentation was evidently unexpected, but must have been most
gratifying to Miss Browne. It was a strong proof of the affection existing between the
scholars and their teacher.
A Friend.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
For
the information of some postmasters who don't know better, we will state that
the postage for a single letter, to any place in the Confederacy, is 10 cents,
whether the distance be 5 miles or (if it could be) 5,000.
Other postmasters who are in the way of sending soldiers' letters to us
to be sent East, are informed that it requires a Confederate postage stamp to
pay the postage, and it must not be erased either.
Their own stamps won't send the letter a mile beyond the Mississippi.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
G. A.
Jones, Esq., will leave on Wednesday for Richmond, and will take letter and
small parcels for soldiers. They may be left at this office.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
The Charge for Passports.
We suggested a doubt the other day, about the right of the Provost
Marshals to charge a regular fee for passes.
A correspondent has sent us the following General Order by which it will
be seen that we were mistaken in our supposition:
Headquarters,
}
Sub-Military
District of the Rio Grande, }
San Antonio, June 25th, 1862.
}
General Orders, No. 18.
I.
Provost Marshals throughout the limits of this Military District, are
hereby authorized to charge and receive the sum of one dollar, for each passport
issued by them.
II.
When the passport contains more than one name, but one charge will be
made.
By
order of H. P. Bee, Brig. Gen.
Official
E. F. Gray, Maj. & A. A. A. G.
We
confess that when we first heard of the charge being made, we regarded it as out
of character and unjust in the extreme, imposing a per capita tax upon all
travelers which could not be justified by any principle of law or right.
We had traveled all over the Confederacy, as had thousands of people, and
had taken passes at all important points, and this was the first time we had
heard of a fee being demanded for this sort of thing.
We presumed it was done through ignorance and spoke of it in that way.
We
supported the demand for martial law in the State at large, regarding it as a
great public necessity. With the
orders of the commanding General, except only this, we have been entirely
satisfied, and have sustained them. And
we trust that the law martial will continue to be used for the benefit of the
public, and not for their oppression.
It may
seem a slight thing to many of our readers to pay a dollar for a passport.
Very many will not feel it. But
there are thousands all over the State who will and must feel the tax.
Suppose a case. The wife of
a soldier desires to visit her friends. If
she crosses a county line she must pay a dollar for the privilege.
Suppose
another. A soldier takes his thirty
days' furlough. He has not been
paid off, and has no money to visit his friends.
He may desire to go into a dozen counties, but a dozen different bars are
put up to stop his progress and a dozen different dollars called for from his
depleted pocket before he can go his way. He
will doubtless feel like thanking the law that thus impedes him in the enjoyment
of his hard-earned furlough.
Suppose
another. A stock-driver passes
across the county line in pursuit of his stock. He pays a dollar for the privilege. Is it right?
What
is the object of the charge? Obviously
to pay the expenses of Martial Law. For
whose benefit is Martial Law declared? Is
it for the benefit of travelers? Hardly;
it is for the advantage of the public, and there is no more justice in making
travelers defray the expense, than there is in making Jones cut down a tree in
Smith's yard because he had enjoyed the benefit of its shade.—Everywhere else
in the Confederacy the Government pays the expenses of Martial Law; but if the
expense is to prove too much for the Government, by all means let the people be
taxed for the purpose.
Is it
said that the Military has no right to tax the people? It is to be replied that it has equally as little right to
tax a class of the people. The
General commanding has issued stringent orders against the impressments of
private property. Now, on the plea
of necessity, an impressment is made of the privately owned dollar from each
traveler. The same plea would
justify the opening by force of every merchant's and planter's strong box in the
State.
Gen.
Bee is one of our ablest citizens; he knows the temper of the people with whom
he has to deal. He is a man whose
devotion to the best interests of the country no one can question.
He is also a man of the strictest integrity and honor.
His judgment is not often successfully impeached.—May he not have erred
in this matter, however?—May we not hope that reflection, as well as
experience in its operations, may lead to countermanding the order?
We certainly hope so for the sake of the people who suffer by it, as well
as of the cause which it is calculated to create discontent with.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction
by
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor,
Every Tuesday.
We will, when desired, make full cash advances on consignments of Merchandise, Country Produce, Real Estate, Negroes, Horses, Carriages Furniture, etc.
Our Sale,
Tuesday, July 22, 10 A.M.
25 doz. Summer Hats,
10 "
Summer Pants,
10 "
Summer and Winter Vests,
150 Prs. Carving Knives and Forks,
75 doz. New Razors, (new goods,)
25 doz. Pocket Knives,
10 "
Scissors—Rogers and other best manufactures.
38 Pkgs. Lawns,
10 "
Fine Organdies,
47 Dress Patterns, (Robes,) elegant goods, cost from $10 to $20 each.
17 Ladies' Saddles, several of which are very superior quality.
Invoice of $1,750 Embroideries, viz: Ladies
Hdkfs., Undersleeves, Collars Bands, &c., &c.
250 Gents Silk Hdkfs. Also,
sundry assorted Merchandise, and other articles not enumerated.
At Private Sale,
A few thousand good Cigars at $50. Double
and Single Harness; 28 Crates Crockery; 6 Anvils; Log and Fifth Chains; Nails,
4's, 5's, and 20's.
J. S. & J. B. Sydnor.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Auction,
by
Hohenthal & Reichman.
Main street, Houston.
On Wednesday, July 23d, 1862, at 9 A.M.,
A stock of goods which recommends itself particularly to dealers, being
well assorted, and the goods superior to the general run of Auction Goods, viz:
200
lots of superior Clothing,
100 lots of seasonable Dry Goods;
100 lots of Millinery and Fancy Goods;
100 lots of Perfumery and Soaps, &c., &c.
Also,
at the same time:
A fine
Double Buggy, with double Harness, Shaft and Pole. Terms Cash.
Hohenthal & Reichman,
Auctioneers.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
When
we consider the state of the times, it is somewhat surprising that so many
improvements should be going on, as at present in Houston.
Building after building is going up, and everything wears a healthy
appearance. How do you get along
with your subjugation, Lincoln—and how are the blockaders?
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
Baylor University, July 2d, 1862.
Soldiers of the Southland Braves.
Desiring to express our interest in the noble cause you have espoused,
and wishing to evince our appreciation of your gallantry, we present you this
flag, feeling assured that its folds will ever wave where
"Lofty deeds and daring high,
Blend with the notes of victory."
Hoping
that you may return safely and speedily to your homes, crowned with the laurels
of victory, we are your very sincere friends,
Ella Tryon,
Mary Mason,
Clara Mason,
Nannie Houston,
Kate Clark,
Dora Pettus.
Camp Waul, July 3d, 1862.
To Misses Ella Tryon, Mary Mason, Clara Mason, Nannie Houston, Kate Clark, Dora
Pettus.
Fair
Daughters:--In behalf of the "Southland Braves," we tender you our
utmost thanks for the presentation of one of the most beautiful Confederate
Ensigns that has ever been thrown to the breeze upon our tented fields.
The interest ever manifested in our cause by the fair daughters of our
dear sunny land, will create the Archimedes lever with which your oppressed
brothers will over-turn the sable shrine of Northern despotism, and roll back
the tide of inhuman invasion, or with their bayonets, dig for themselves and
their sisters, their own graves by the side of those of their mothers and
fathers, now sleeping in Southland. But let us hope with you, that we may return in safety and
victorious; and also hope, that we may be able to present you the same beautiful
ensign, baptised in freedom's blood—consecrated to the God of Liberty, and
forever embalmed in woman's patriotism.
We
have the honor to be your kind friends and defenders.
W. R. Sullivan,
Captain "Southland Braves,"
Waul's Legion.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 1, c. 4
Keatchi, La., July 6, 1862.
Editor
Telegraph: Many of your readers
might be interested to hear something from the Carter's Brigade of Texas
Cavalry.
We
have been in this vicinity for some days, busy in making our tents, shoeing our
horses, and preparing our arms the best we can for the campaign.
Since
we have been here, Col. Wilkes has had several cruises up and down Red River,
and they have, in the main, been successful.
Several parties have been trying to open up the trade from New Orleans,
and some of the munitions sent up from that city out of the way of the Feds
have, it appears, fallen into hands not very friendly to us.
Against these have the expeditions been sent, and the result has been
5,000 lbs. powder, 10,000 lbs. lead, 15,000 pair cotton cards, 6,000 yards
jeans, 2,000 yards Lowells, with quinine, caps, quicksilver, coffee, salt,
&c. and the great bullet-moulding machine.
We
will give you a little incident of the Colonel and one of his captains, Taylor,
and the Governor of Louisiana. It
appears that the Governor had purchased ten sacks of the salt illicitly
introduced,--Capt. Taylor getting wind of it, went and took the salt.
There was considerable opposition, but the stern Captain was not to be
put off, so the salt had to come.
Yet
another. In one of these excursions
a French company was sent for to prevent the taking of some of the stores.
The Texas Captain had only 20 men, but fell in with Lt. col. Walker of
Terry's Regiment, who had a few men with him.
The gallant Colonel told Capt. T. he would send him a few hands in the
fray if needed, but when Capt. T. saw the Creole company, he sent the Col. word
he could whip them with his 20 Texians; but no fight took place, and Capt. T.
carried off the store.
The
Committee of Public Safety have powerfully seconded Col. Wilkes' efforts to
break up this Federal trade. . . .
The
citizens of Louisiana treat us like true friends, and with a high-souled
hospitality that has won all hearts; and the ladies, God bless them, by their
kindness and solicitude for our well being, have made many a Texian's heart and
arm stronger for the conflict.
You
may hear from us again.
Yours truly, &c.,
J. E. F.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 2, c. 2
For
the information of travelers and the people, we are authorized to state, that
Provost marshals within the sub-military district of Houston, are not permitted
to make any charge for passes. This
district extends from the Sabine to Matagorda, and to a line we believe somewhat
indefinite in the interior.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 23, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Castor Oil.
Having all the machinery for the manufacture of Castor Oil, I will pay
$3.50 per bushel for seed delivered to A. Sessums, Houston.
Any
information in saving the crop or preparing it for market will be given by
applying to me at Hempstead, by letter.
S. M. Buster.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
From
present appearances our soldiers now in the field will require to be clothed
during the coming winter, by those who remain at home.
When we consider the immense number to be looked after it will readily be
seen that extraordinary exertion can alone meet their necessities.
Every blanket and every kind of material now in the State, which can be
used for soldiers' clothing, should be secured at once.
If this cannot be done in one way, it should be done in
another.—Societies for its manufacture should be immediately organized all
over the State, and no means should be allowed to slumber a moment longer, which
will advance the soldiers' interests, or relieve his present or coming wants.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1
All
the auctioneers in town seem to be doing a smashing business lately.
Every body—except editors, of course—seem to have plenty of money,
and there is much alacrity in bidding.
[HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, July 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
Editor
Telegraph: It is but due to the
citizens of Liberty, to acknowledge their kind attentions to the sick of Company
D, Col. Griffin's Battalion, and to thank them for the same, during the short
sojourn of that company at this place. We
had as high as twenty odd sick in the hospital at one time, and but for the
prompt and kind attention of the citizens, but more especially the ladies, our
sick would have languished for want of the many delicacies which can only be
prepared by woman, and by no one else so soothingly administered.
To designate persons by name would be invidious; but suffice it to say,
that all were in the good work; and for the company, as well as for myself, I
return them our most unfeigned thanks.