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HEADQ’RS IRAKS-Mtss. DEPARTMENT,
Shreveport, La., May 22,1864.
General Orders, No 27.
II. All officers and men of Pyron’s and Brad*
ford’s commands, absent on leave and furloughs,
will immediately report for duty to their respec-
tive Headquasters, via Columbus.
By order of
Brig. Gen. THOS. F. DRAYTON.
Respectfully yours, Ac.
A. JERNIGAN.
tary.
After the appoi
by the Chair, tl
GEO. BARNARD,
Treasurer McLennan County.
Sheriffs of Courts actually in session, are also re
quested to report to Gen. Wayne, with the least
possible delay.
As notice of the existence of this order, each
newspaper in the State is requested to give it one
insertion, JOSEPH E- BROWN.
ing year:
Clerical—Rev. Messrs. L. P. Rucker, President,
J. M. Goshorn and John Owen.
ing were elected the
Diocese for the ensu-
All letters for officers or soldiers of thearmy in
Louisiana, addressed to the care of this office, will
be forwarded free of charge. C. O. CLUTE,
jun9-3t Capt., A. Q. M. & Ch’f Gov’t Ex.
E. News copy twice and send bill to Express
III. One ration a day in kind may be pur-
chased by an officer not in the field—who is upon
duty under orders from this office or from any
District commander, at cost, including transpor-
tation .
IV. Officers allowed to purchase or draw ra
NOLINNAN. COUNTY TREASURY WAR-
IVI RANTS.—Holders of Treasury Warrants,
or change tickets, of th coun ty.are notified that
unleu they are present ed to me for payment, on
or before the 20th day oet June next, they will be
barred, by order of the County Court.
HOR HIRE by the month, a negro man, tolerable
I carpenter, and good hostler, apply to
Junel3d4t W. O. O. DRISCOL.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF THE G. H. A
Al H. R. R. Co.—An installment of three per cent,
specie on capital stock is due and payable on the
20th Inst., at the office of the company, in Galveston.
J. M. BROWN,
President G, H. A H. R. R. Co.
I hereby require all Commissioned Officers of
the Militia of this State, including District Aid-
de-Campe. to report immediately to Maj. Gen. A.
C. Wayne, at Atlanta, to receive further orders,
and to aid during the present emergency, in driv-
ing back the enemy from the soil of this Stale.
Neglect to obey these orders promptly, will be
visited by appropriate penalties. All Civil
Officers, except those of the State House,
the Penitentiary, the State Road, the Judges of
Superior and Inferior Courts, Or-
Telegrams from May 19 to 24th.
The following dispatches, though not as late as
some already published, will rid the reader in
understanding the situation.
RICHMOND, May 19 —The enemy’s gunboats
shelled Port Royal on the Rappahannock yester-
day.
Last night, the 8th, a force of Yankee cavalry
made a raid on Guineas’ station, and burnt the
buildings at that place.
It is reported this afternoon that Butler’s
troops are leaving Chesterfield, and embarkine
on transports.
Col. Scott attacked the transport Mississippi on
the 13th, opposite the mouth of Red River, strik-
ing her twelve times, a gunboat shelling our
forces at the time. The'damage done the Missis-
sippi was unknown, but there was great confu-
sion on board.
A cavalry dash was made on & plantation ad-
joining Port Hudson A stockade fort, garrison-
ed by negroes, sixty-five mules, and some
shoes and clothing, were captured, and a mill
burnt and twenty of the enemy killed.
Brig. Gen. Gordon, of North Carolina, died
yesterday, from the effects of a wound received
at the battle on the Brooke road near Richmond,
The Second Annual Council of the Protestant*
Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, met in
Christ Church, Houston, on Thursday, the 9th
inst., at 10 A. M., the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg,
D. D., Bishop of the Diocese, presiding, and was
opened by Divine Service, a sermon by the Rev.
L. P. Rucker, and the administration of the Holy
Communion.
The Rev. W. R Richardson was elect.d Seere-
clothing and subsistence may be paid for with
certficates of indebtedness, payable two years ar-
terpe ce, in gold, with interest,payable semi-
annually, in coin. The value to be fixed at rates
of the year I860.
Hanover Junction, May 23—Latest information
represents the bulk oi Grant’s army near Milford Dev
pot and Bowling Green, with pickets some five or
six miles this side.
The impression is that there , is no chance of an
immediate collision. Grant will probably require
some time to get ready to move upon us.
All was quiet at 12 M.
Richmond, May 23.—Gen. W. S. Walker acciden-
tally rode into the enemy’s lines during the fight of
the 20th, and was fired upon. His horse was killed,
and he was wounded in the foot, which required
amputation. _
gUUK LAKE SPRINGS FOB RENT.—Will re
O rented from the first of May next, the abov
named springs for the season ending November firs
Bathes and use of minerals for guests, (except th
cottage and grou nds occupied by the resident pat-
ner.)
This is a good chance for a person who understands
the business. If the place is not rented by the first
of May, cottages and water privileges will be let to
samiuea or individuals by the month or season.
Apply to «EO. H. BRINGHURST, Houston.
mar2veolm
of importance took place that day, our troops
moving down to Kingston, and pushing on to Cass
Station,six mil:s south of Kingston, and to Cass-
ville, two miles south of Oass Station. The enemy
infantry. A considerable fight ensued, and at one
our line of skirmishers had possession of
____demy’s wagon train, but were compelled to
relinquish possession of it, not, however, until
we had sent and brought some off. The fight lasted
until9 ‘o’clock at night, when Ewell fell back to
his original position, having lost in the engage-
ment about 150 wounded, 30 killed and a few miss-
ing. Prisoners report the enemy’s loss much
heavier. We captured about 100 prisoners.
. Not a gun has been fixed to-day. It is supposed
Grant la awaiting reinforcemente in Order to ro-
1 K REMS CAP, LETTER AND NOIE
I • v Paper, extra quality, English and Amer-
ican. 100 grots Steel Pens; Memorandum Books,
00:&c. Lowest market price for $100 Confed-
EUN DnI• a---- —---------- ------
Wanted.—For Sale, for Confederate notes of
me denomination of one hundred dollars, Con-
federate seven per cent. registered bonds, and
cerificates for similar bonds, of various denomi-
nations from five hundred to five thousand dollars,
with interest from 1st July, 1863, the principal
payable in five or thirty years at the option of the
Confederate States. These bonds will not be sub-
ject la the hands of the purchaser to the Confede-
rate tax for 1863 and 1864. The sale must be per-
fected before July 1st, 1864. A portion of these
bonds to the amount of three thousand dollars, is
deposited in Columbia, S. O. This presents a fa-
vorable opportunity of transmitting funds to the
east of the Miesiasippi. Written proposals can be
addressed to THOMAS C. REYNOLDS,
cjane3-d3ws _______ Marshall. Texas.
Lay—Messrs. W. J. Hutchins and J. H. Hutch-
igs. Secretary.
Deputies to the General Council of the Church
i tha Confederate States: Clerical—Rev. Messrs.
my rations and the privilege of purchasing
clothing from ’he Quartermaster’s Department.
The Congress of the Confederate States of
America do enact, That from and after the passage
of this act, all commissioned officers of the army,
whilst on duty in the field, or in the naval service,
whilst afloat, of the Confederate States, shall be
entitled to one ratich in kind, each, in quantity
and quality, the same as are now allowed by law
to privates, and shall draw and receive the same
under such regulations as may be prescribed by
the Secretary of War.
Sac. 2. All commissioned officers of the armies
of the Confederate States shall de allowed to pur-
chase clothing and cloth for clothing from any
Quartermaster at the price which it cost the gov-
ernment, all expenses included : Provided, That
no Quartermaster shall be allowed te sell to any
officer any clothing whieh would be proper to is-
sue to privates, until all privates entitled to re-
ceive the same shall have been first supplied :
Provided, That the officer offering to purchase
shall give his certificate on honor that the articles
are necessary for his own personal comfort and •
use, and in o case shall more than one suit per
annum be allowed to be so purchased by any offi-
cer : Provided, That no law or army regulation
shall thereafter be construed to allow an officer
to purchase or draw from subsistence stores morej
than one ration a day, or for less price than the
cost thereof including transportation.
II. Rations in kind, the same in quality and
quantity as are now allowed by law to privates,
will be issued to regimental commissioned off-
HOUSTON, WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 1864.
HEADQUARTERS, DIST or Texas.)
New Mexico and Arizona, {
Houston, June 12th, 1864. )
Special Orders, No, 165.
V. Paragraph IV, Special Orders, No, 157, from
these Headquarters, prohibiting the exportation
of Cotton beyond the Rio Grande, until further
orders is hereby revoked.
By commat d of
MAJ. GEN. MAGRUDER.
Stephen D. Yancey, Capt. and A. A.G.
June 14 d2t___________________________________
Headquarters. 2d and 3d Mil. SUB.Dtsr'se
Columbus, June 11th, 1864. j
' On Tuesday, May 19, we fell back to Adairsville, io,
)ulne miles from Calhoun—Dibrell’s Cavalry, tm.;
holding the enemy in check two miles above Ad- tneene
airaville, on our extreme right. Our cavalry
charged the enemy gallantly, when an obstnate
fight ensued without result, and with considerable
loss on both sides. Lieut, Hudson, of Wheeler’s
—
A * -
2 A
staff, was wounded.
Our infantry commenced skirmishing at 3 p. M.,
J. K. Jackson’s brigade being heavily engaged,
mnd at sundown we shelled the enemy furiously
At 10 p. m., we commenced withdrawing from
[Adairsville, the last train leaving at 2 a. m.
' Wednesday, May 18th, the enemy advanced at
87 a. m., and occupied Rome on our left, sixteen
> miles west of Kingston. No infantry skirmishing
Treasury A GEMor, Trans-Miss ., Dep’t, ?
Houston, June 9,1864. $
Collectors of Customs on the Rio Grande fron-
tier will be gover ned by the regulations estab-
lished in General Orders, No. 35.
P. W. GRAY,
lions by the preceding paragraphs will also be
permitted to purchase one ration a day in kind,
for one servant, upon his certificate that the ser-
vant is actually in his service.
V. When supplies on hand will permit, Dla-
taict Commanders may ’
In the House, Mr. Rives delivered an argumeut
in support of the suspension of the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus.
The galleries and aisles were crowded by Sena-
tors, ladies and others.
Mr. Baldwin continued the debate on the other
side.
RICEMOND, May 20.—The Petersburg Express of yes-
terday says:
Gen. Ames was killed in the fight of Monday, at
Chesterfield.
Baldy Smith lost a foot.
Butler remained on the Greyhound with steam up
to the top of the guage.
The Washington correspondent of the New York
News, writing on the 11th says:
The simple truth is we have yet gained no vic-
tory and have suffered terrible loss in ailed and
wounded.
Richmond, May 22.—List night the Yankees
made an assault on our right towards Petersburg
to retake a position andb’ttery lost by them on
Friday. They were easily repulsed with heavy
loss.
Hanover Junction, May 22.—Grant commenc-
ed swinging his columns around on our right on
Friday.
Yesterday morning Grant’s forces occupid Mil-
ford Station and Bowling Green.
Yeaterday evening about dark Gen. Wilcox, in
front of Spotsylvania O. H., threw forward a
portion of his forces and entered the breastworks
fighting.
The westher is warm and the roads are fast
dENSjOHNSTONS ADDRESS TO THE ARMY.
Headquarters Army of Tennessee, ?
Cassv ille, Ga., May 10th, 1864. 5
Soldiers of the Army of Tennessee : You have
displayed the highest qualities of the soldier-
firmness in combat, patience under toil. By your
courage and skill you have repulsed every assault
of the enemy. By marches by day and marches
by night, you have defeated every attempt upon
your communications.
Your communications are secure. You will now
turn to meet his advancing columns. Truly con-
fident in the conduct of the officers, the courage
of the soldiers,! lead you to battle. We may con-
fidently trust that the Almighty Father will still
cheraoyetE'M'egjvAnA ble8aths Ratriots
ginid, and beyond the Mississippi ,our efarts will
equal theirs. Strengthened by His support, these
efforts will be crowned with like success.
JOS. E. JOHNSTON, Gen.
[Signed] KINTOCK Falconer, A. A. G.
Atlanta,May 23.—A reporter left the front at
noon to-day.
There has been very little skirmishing for two
days, and that mostly on the left.
The main body of the enemy seems to have
abandoned the line of the railroad, and to be at-
I gagement can occur
11 There has been no skirmishing during the past
—8 two days.
. A portion of the relief committee that were in
the rear have returned to Atlanta. '
Headquarters Trans-Miss. Dept.,)
Shreveport, La., June 1st, 1864. j
To the Citizens of the Trans-Mits. Depart, t
I have deemed it my duty to issue a General
Order, directing the purchase, and, if necessary,
the impressment of one half the Cotton in this
Department, to supply the pressing wants of our
armies in the field.
Your soldiers are the sole reliance for the des
fence of the country from invasion and desola-
tion. They have recently furnished you a signal
instance of their willingness and ability to de-
fend your homes. Without munitions of war,
clothing and medicines, they cannot be hept in
the field. These articles can be obtained only by
importation. Cotton is the sole means of pur-
chase. In the same lofty spirit of patriotism,
which leads your sons and brothers to offer their
lives for your protection, will you not sell to the
Government the only product,by which their val-
or cn be made effective against the public
enemy 3 . ‘
The impressment of Cotton will be avoided, if
possible. But supplies for the army must be had.
It is left with you to determine, whether, for the
preservation of your homes, you will force the
Government to resort to impressment! u'
E. KIRBY SMITH, General Com’d’g-
Headquartes,Trans-Miss. DEPT,;
Shreveport, La., June 1st, 1864. .
General Orders No. 34.
__Tha pressing necessity of the armies in the
enment OuIC use VuU-8II vi vuU UOLUUI nnas
Department, for the purchase of naval and mili-
tary stores, required for the defence of the coun-
try.
Discreet and proper bonded and commissioned
officers have been selected, who will purchase,
if possible, the amount required.
If it cannot be obtained by purchase, they are
authorized to impress it, in strict accordance with
the terms of the Impressment Act, and the Gen
eral Orders issued on that subject.
District Commanders will furnish them such as-
sistance as may be needed in executing this or-
der.
Any attempt at illegal Impressment will be
promptly punished, on being reported, with satis-
factory proof, to District or Department Head-
quarters.
The following officers are charged with the ex-
ecution of this order:
Maj. A S Cabell, Maj. W P Baughn, Cart. F J
cpE.k’APi B shropshire, Capt. W W Barrett,
All cotton procured by them in Texas, will be
placed under the control of Lieut. Col. W. J.
Hutchins, who will use it solely in procuring ar
my supplies. By command of
Gen. E KIRBY SMITH,
S. S. Anderson, A. A. G.
[Official]___L. G. Aldrich, A. A. G.
JAMES M. PUTNAM WM. HENDERSON.
DUTNAM Henderson, General Commission,
A Receiving and Forwarding Merchants, Eagle
Pass, Loredo, Piedras Negras and Monterey.
Have connections with well established and res-
sponsible houses in Matamoros, Liverpool and
Havana.
my3-d*4m
Office Chief Insp’r Field Transp., Dist.I
Texas, &□., Houston. June 13, 1864. $
Fifty more men are yet wanted to fill the newly
erected Workshops of Capt. Wm. G. Thomas, A.
Q. M,, at Rusk, Texas. Twenty Blacksmiths and
Thirty Wheelrights. Persens belonging to Re-
serve and other corps desiring details will for-
ward names, company, regiment and brigade, to
me at Houston,or to Capt. Thomas, A. Q. M.. at
Rusk, Texas, ED. A. BURK,M, j. and
June 14-d6» Chief Insp’r Field Transp.
ANNOUNOEMAN’RS*
SUPBEME COURT.
Chief Justice—HON. O. M. ROBERTS.
Associate Justice—Hod C W BUCKLEY
Associate Justice—COL. JOHN SAYLES.
an...... R- a. RELVES.
Attorney General—B. E. TARVER.
FOR DISTRICT JUDGES.
FIBSTDISTRICT-MAJ.HIRAM WALLER.
“ •• HON. G. W. SMITH.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Seventh District—COL. JOHN G. WALKER.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Harris Co.-sterling fisher.
FOR ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
HARRIS Co.—R. N. PRYOR.
FOR COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.f
MAJOR WILLIS L. ROBARDS. ju4*
For Sheriff of Harris co.—B. P. LANHAM.
" " * ED. RIORDAN.
« T. M. HOGAN.
For Ch’f Justice Harris Co.—HY. BRASHEAR.
For Dbt. Att’y—1st DIst -EDWARD BAILEY.
Wharton, June 3,1864.
Editor Telegraph:—In a list of deserters pub
lished by Capt. W. W. Williamson, company G
under date 27th ult., I find the name of my son,
A. J. Jernigan. ,
In connection with this publlcatlen I wish to
statethe following facts, viz: My son, Andrew
J. Jernigan, was born on the 4th of December
1848, and is consequently not yet 16 years of age.
Sometime in November or December last, before
he was 15, he ran off from home, during my ab-
sence, and joined Capt. W.’s company of cadets.
On my retain I wrote to Oapt. Williamson, re
fusing my consent to his jolr ing him, and request-
ing him to dismiss him and send him home. I
also advised Gen. Magruder, by letter, of the cir-
cumstances. H e has remained at home by my ex.
press orders, and against his own wish to return.
He cannot be a deserter, for without my consent
he had no right to join the company, nor Captain
Williamson any right to receive him. I hope this
statement will meet the eye of Gen. Magruder,
and that he will oraer his dismissal.
enemy-
Yesterday evening there was some cavalry fighting
near Guinea Sta>ion, but it amounted to very little.
To-day matters have been quiet.
Yesterday Meade sent a flag of truce to Gen. Lee,
thanking him for sending him Gen. Wadworth’s
body, lor which he applied by flag of truce during
the Wilderness fight.
Meade on the 13th, issued a congratulatory order to
his troops. He claims that Lee has now abandoned
his last entrenched position, tenaciously held, suffer-
Inga loss of eighteen guns, 24 stands of colors and
8 000 prisoners. Meade further says the fight is not
over, and that he (Meade) expects reinforcements,
which Lee cannot possibly get.
Up to three o’clock to-day there had been no
OFFIOE CHIEF INSP‛& FIELD TRANS.. )
District Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. F
Houston, June 3d, 1864. )
WANTED.—Wanted at the public workshop at
Hempstead, Texas, ten No. 1 blacksmiths, wheel-
wrights and saddlers. Persons belonging to the Re-
serve corps and regular service will please forward
their names to enable me to procure their details.
Major ED. A. BURKE,
----- Chief Insp, Field Trans.
Army of Tbn N., Cass Station, )
Six Miles South of Kingston,
May 19th, 1864, (Thursday.) )
The enemy having sacceeded in crossing the
Obstanaula in large force west of Calhoun on
Monday, our troops gradually withdrew and
formed in line of battle three miles South of
Calhoun, where we skirmished with the enemy
until dark.
of the enemy and found them held by a line of
skirmishers.
Grant’s whole army being rapidly in motion on
our right flank, necessitates counter movements
on our side, and the abandonment of the battle
ground in frort of Spottsylvania O. H.
Grant seems to be manoeuvering for a position
nearer Richmond.
The enemy is reported to have cut loose from
Fredericksburg as a base, and to have established
depots at Port oyel and Tappahannock.
European advices to the 2d received.
Earl Russell has again defined his position to-
wards the two contending republics in America.
He expressed himself as having but little sympa-
thy for either, on account of their treatment of the
negro.
. The Confederate steamer Georgia has sailed from
France.
Atlanta, May 21.—By the train from the front this
evening, we learn that a column of the enemy cross-
ed the Etowah river, 8 miles aoove the railroad bridge
yesterday, marching on Marietta; and Gen. McPher-
son, with 15,COO men, crossed the night before 12
miles below Etowah station, to flank our left. These
movements made a change of position necessary to
our army, in order to preserve its communications,
and the line has slowly fallen back along the line of
the railroad.
Etowah bridge was burned last night.
The advance of the enemy in force is becoming
more slow as he recedes from his base.
. Several days may elapse before a general en-
I. The following act of Congreee is published the Supreme, Supei
for the information of the army: d naries and Sollcit
An Act to allow commissloned officers of the ar-
cers, whilst on duty in the field, upon Provision
Returns, approved by the commanding officer of
the regiment, and to general and staff officers up-
on their own certificates.
PIEDMONT SPRinGB, •RIME3 COUNTY- TMPORTANT NOTICE — for June 24th,
J. Visitors received on and after the 15th A Large catalogue sale of the most valuab
June. ______Tlunell-dim L. CANNON. —---------------- -
W. T. D. Dalzell, S. D. Davenport, John Owen.
Lay—Hon. P. W. Gray, Maj. s.Maclin and E.
G. Benners.
Trustees of the University of the South—Rev.
L. P. Rucker and Hobs. P. W. Gray and C.W.
Buckley.
Jasi H. Raymond, of Austin, Treasurer.
The Bishop then read his “Fifth Annual Ad-
dress,” showing, notwithstanding the dark and
perilous times through which our country is pass-
ing,a marked advancement in the Church.
The Rev. Messrs. Owen and Rucker, and Messrs.
Maclin, Buckley and Perkins, were appointed a
committee to report upon that portion of the Bish-
op’s Address relating to our late wonderful vic-
tories in Louisiana.
The Committee reported as follows:
“The Special Committee appointed in relation
to our late victories in Louislans, as suggested in
the Bishop’s Address, deem it a just and proper
tribute due to the kind and merciful providence
of God, that this Council should formally acknowl-
edge and record their profound obligation and
praise to the God of battles for the lengthened
series ot victories which have so wonderfully
signalized of late the Confederate arms, especially
in Louisiana.
The importance of these victories to us cannot be
fully estimated; by tbetr means the ruthless invading
foe was expelled from our borders, who had volun-
tarily come to ovarwhelm our State with barbarous
devastation, dismay and ruin. Let the grateful sen-
timent of our hearts be united and one, "not unto
us oh Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give the
praise for thy truth and mercy’s sake.”
Your committee also deem it a duty to express the
high estimation in which this council holds the re-
nowned patriot soldiers who so bravely fought our
battles; and the deep spmp thy which is felt for the
bereaved iamllles of those valient officers and pri-
vates who tell victims to the hateful sword of the
enemy, and willingly sacrificed their noble hearts’
life blood on the sacred altar of their country. May
they rest in peace, and may their childrens children
call them lieseed. JOHN OWEN,
L. P. RUCKER,
SAQKFIELD MARLIN
C. W. BUCKLEY,
E. S. PERKINS,
„ • Committee.
A. S. Richardson, of Houston, was elected Treas-
urer of the Council for the enstivg year. The Rev.
W. T. D. Dalzell was appointed to preach the next
Council sermon and the Rev. J. Bl. Goshorn h is al-
ternate. The Council then adjourned, having been in
session three days.
A most, appropriate and interesting conclusion
to the labors of the Council were the services of
Sunday last. Diehop erggs preached in the morn-
ing from I Tim iii, 15, last clauze, “The church
of the Living God the pillar and ground of the
truth.” In the afternoon the Rev. Mr. Daven,
port preached the “Missionary Sermon” from
Markxil, 44. “ For all they did cast in of their
abundance, but she of her want did cast in all
that she had, even all her living.”
There were four Baptisms (three adult) ; and
a class of twelve “ children of the church” re-
newed their baptismal vows before God and men
in the Holy and Ap, stolic right of confirmation.
The case of one of these was peculiarly inter-
esting, The frosts of seventy-five winters were
resting upon her brow, which more than a half
century ago hed been washed with the waters of
baptism at the hands of the venerable Bishop
White, one of the fathersof the American Church.
The next Annual Council will be held, D- V., in
Chri t Church, Houston, on the Thursday after the
second Monday (being the 15th) of June. A. D ,
1865 CLER1CU8.
on Thursday last.
Richmond, May 19.—Dispatches to the Secre-
tary of War from Gen Lee, dated at Spottsylva-
nia C. H, on the 18th, 7 p. m.. state that the ener-
opened with his batter es on a portion of Ewell’s
line and attempted an assault, but failed. He was
easily repulsed. Subsequently he cannonaded a
portion of Hill’s line under Early. Casualties on
our side very few.
Richmond, May 19—The Senate to-day con-
curred in the House joint resolution from the
Committee on Military Affairs, instructing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire what further legis-
lation was necersary to prevent the publication in
the newspapexs of information in regard to army
and navy movements. It was adopted after a brief
discusslen.
WOR 8ALE,-A fine yoke of Work Oxen and
I Wagon.pply to J. G. Tracy at this office.
________Je6 3i*
gon PAIRS of English made Brogans in
□VW American pattern; 500 pair of heavy
gray blankets { 6000 yards flannels assorted co-
lors ; 2500 lbs. fine English harness leather;
1200 dosen English (Ashworth) spool cotton ;
8000 800 yards of brown drill;
10dozen fine French linen shirts; 100 dozen
English socks ; 100 dozen heavy wool socks; 50
sacks of Havana coffee ; 3000 yards India bag-
ging 12000 lbs. Manilla rope ; 2000 lbs. Mexican
rope, imported and for sale by
myl9d2w__J.T.&WM. BRADY
R e,tawkr, Houston. I. H. cox, Laredo.
P AW LEY A COX—General Commission Merchant
I Houston and Laredo, will give prompt attertic n
to all consignments. may 7 twlm®
HEADQUARTERS, TRANS Mss. Drpt., 2
Shreveport, June 4,1864. i
General Order, No. 35.
1. The following regulations of the overland
trade to Mexico are published for the Informa-
tion of all concerned:
Sko. 1st- All cotton, tobacco, military or nava I
stone, sugar, molasses or rice, inten ed for ex-
portation overland to Mexico, must be entered
and registered with the Collector of Customsst
atone of the established ports of entry, and re-
ceive a permit from him ftrr payment of export
duties.
2d. Such permit shall only be granted by the
Collector upon the certificate Issued by a bonded
and commissioned officer of the Government, to
be hereafter designated, and atetioned at San
Antonio, Texas. Such certificate shall be issued
upon an affidavit of the party applying for It. ac-
companied with a sworn list of the articles to be
exported, atating the point of exportation, to the
effect that the articles so to be exported are the
sole and exelusive property of the Confederate
States Government, or of some State of the Con-
federacy, and are to be exported on the sole ac-
count of said Government or State, and that no
third party has any pecuniary interest therein,
except for freight wages, the amount of which
shall be stated in said affidavit, which said affida-
vit and list shall bellied and preserved among
the records of such office, and a duplicate of said
certificate and list, ts be forwarded to the Col-
lector of the point of exportation for his iufor-
amation.
3d. Any peraon violating the above will be lia-
ble to the penalties declared by law.
4th. All persons introducing machinery and
mechanical and agricultural implements in the
Confederate States, upon making proof to the
officer at San Antonio by the certificate of the
Collector, of the introduction of the machinery,
&c„ into the Confederate States or its arrival at
the port o f entry, that officer will allow a sufficient
quantity of cotton to pay for the same to go for-
ward to tie port of entry.
Sth. All persons to whom the Government has
furnished any of the articles named in the first
section of these regulations, in exchange for army
supplies already delivered, or who have actually
delivered to the Government, by purchase or
otherwise, any of the articles above named, will
be allowed a permit to export tbe articles so fur-
nished by the Government, in exchange for army
supplies, or to export a like amount of the article
so delivered to the Government. The permit of
sue Collector to be based upon the certificate to
that effect of the bonded and commissioned officer
at Bau Antonio, which mid certificate shall be
based upon the receipt in the first instance of a
bonded and commissioned officer, that the army
supplies were actually delivered to him for the
Government, and in the other, that a like amount
of the article to be exported had actually been
delivered to him, also for the Government.
It. The Commanding Officers of Districts will
furnish, on the application of the officer at San
Antonio, and the Collectors of he different Ports
of Entry, such mounted force as may be necessary
to ensure a compliance with these regulations.
III. The Chief of the Cotton Bureau for the
Trans-Misslesipp! Department is charged with the
exportation of all cotton belonging to the Con-
federate Government, and the introduction of
supplies for the use of the Department.
IV. Major a sa H. Willie, C. S., P. A. O. S., will
be stationed at San Antonio, Texas, and charged
with the duties prescribed in the above regula-
tions. By command of
Gen. E. KIRBY SMITH,
S. S. ANDERBON,Ass‛t. Adj’t. Gen’l.
tempting to mass on our left, to support the flank-
ing column under McPherson, moving on Dallas.
The development of the enemy’s plans renders
necessary further changes of position on our part.
These have been made, so that Johnston remains
master of the situation. There is no straggling.-
The troops are in fine spirits and confident.
The Mayor has issued a proclamation for all cit-
izens not in some military organization to report
for orders, and advising non-combatants to leave
the city.
Richmond, May 23.—The Senate passed two
bills amending the act imposing restrictions upon
foreign commerce, one giving the same privi-
leges to owners of cargoes belonging in pars, to
any State that they would have if the Oonfederate
Government owned a share of the cargo.
Last Friday the House passed a bill increasing
the pay of soldiers seven dollars a month.
J. T. Leach, of North Carolina, introduced re-
solutions for the appointment of Commissioners
to negotiate for peace on the basis of the indepen-
dence and sovereignty of the States. Laid on the
table.
A communication was received from the Secre-
tary of the Treaeury recommending a modification
of the impressment laws, so that transportation.
new the attack.
Spottsylvania. C.H, May 19, via Chesterfield,
May 21.—Yesterday morning about day light the
enemy, with a considerable force of Pickett’s
force, assaulted our left wing. The attack,how-
ever,was quite feeble,, and we readily repulsed
it, with slight loss on our side, but with consid-
erable slaughter of the enemy. The fight lasted
about one and a half hours. During this engage-
ment we captured about sixty prisoners; and the
enemy left over 200 dead on the field. Last night
the enemy retired from our left, leaving their
dead unburied. They seem to be massirg on our
right, either for the purpose of attacking us again,
or to fallback. Alter the fight of yesterday on
our left the enemy opened a vigorous cannon-
ading on our right wing, to which we responded,
and a fierce artillery duel was kept up two hours
_____, —7 ightly. Our
men"to-day are busy collecting arms on that part
of the field abandoned by the enemy. Many arms
are being obtained which were buried by the
A DMINISTRATOR’SNOTICE.—AttheSeptem- .stream.
A berTerm, 1863, of the County Court of Ellie Richmond May 20.-The bridge over the Staun"
county, Texas, the undersigned was appointed ton river on the Danville Railroad is repaired.
Administrator upon the Estate of C.T.F. Lea, de- The Piedmont Railroad connecting Danville
r-vy;-* -* -p2ez,eJi parsona 1 with Greensboro 18 compiesed
ed by law. G. 0. PARKS, Adm’r1864 Richmond. May 20—The Senate passed Te
apl9-w6t Waxahachie, April 9th-. House bill authorizing commissions for regiments
Office A. Q. M. * Sum Gov’t Expr’s")— of cavalry. A iso, the Senate bill providing f or
Houston, June 8th, 1864. Ihe appointment of general officers instead of as-
An army mail, carrying letters for Aoldiere in oignment by the President, to command any
the army of Louisiana, wtll leave this office every torces in a disrict or department, but said officers
Monday and Friday mornings, at 7 o’clock. All are to resume their original rank at the will of
communications should be handed in by 5 o’clock • - rr--n‘’ -
P. M. the day preceding the departure of the
mall.
1864.—
-- -—„—- =- muule lot of
goods, we have ever offered in Houston. Also about
2100.000 in 8 & 7 per cent, bonds and interest notes,
25,000 acres land scrips, and about 12,000 acres land
on the Navasota, sold to Day a Judgment in Confed-
erate amount. Also 10 or 12 likely negroes and lots of
other things. We assure our friends in the country
that this will be in every respect the meet attractive
sale we have ever had—the goods embracing main
every immaginable discription of staple dry goods,
boots, shoes, sc., also 30 sacks of coffee.
Junel3dllt _________J. ». & J. B, SYDNOR.
RICHMQND, May 21.—In a message from the
President to the House, yesterday, in response to
a resolution doubting if the public safety requires
the continuance of the suspension of the writ of
habeas corpus, he says :
“ The reasons given in my special message last
session exist with undiminished force. The pres-
ent juncture especially requires the continuance
of the suspension.
The effects of the law have been most salutary;
and to that law, in a considerable degree, are we
indebted for the increased efficiency of military
r reparations, which,have enabled our gallant ar-
mies, under the providence of God, to beat back
the invading forces still threatening us."
Richmond, May 2L—A telegram from General
Beauregard, dated at headquarters this morning,
says: “All was quiet last night. We remain iu
possession oI the enemy’s rifle pits and the ground
gained’in yesterday’s fight, which was quite se-
vere during a part of the day, especially near
Ware Bottom Church, I; reget to say that Gen.
W. S. Walker is missing. It is feared he fell in-
to the hands of the enemy, whilst galantly lead-
ing his troops into action.”
Richmond, May 21.—The Senate passed a bill
to establish a Bureau of Foreign Supplies.
Also a bill amending the act allowing rations
to commissioned officers of the army and navy.
Also a bill authorizing the appointment of
Chaplains to battalions. All Senate bills.
The death of Mr. Currin was announced,, and
appropriate rosolutions adopted.
Army Northern Virginia, May 20 —Up to 3
o’clock yesterday nothing of interest occurred —
About that time Gen. Ewell moved forward in
force, on armed reconnoissance, towards the ene-
my’s right flank. About 5 o’clock, our skirmish-
ers engaged those of the enemy a little west and
north of the road leading from Spottsylvania
C. H., to Fredericksburg.
The enemy soon brought up a heavy force.con-
gisting of Hancock’s 2d, and a large part of Burn-
side’s 9th corps, and heavy artillery troops drawn
from the defences at Washington and armed as
ocxaptemingsgonthuisht;,; Wheeler’s cavalry
obstinately engaged the enemy two miles north of
Cassville, on our right, and our troops formed in
line of battle two miles in front of Cass Station
Heavy skirmishing and artillery firing continued
all day up to 5 p. m., the closing of this dispatch
All our trains have been sent across the Etowah
river, seven miles from Gass Station.- it is our inten- uuusx-----21, •20’ -c
tton to fight the enemy north of the Etowah river, and a fierce artillery duel was kept up
which is surrounded by high rocky cliffs, from which —our aide, however, losing very slig
the river takes its name "High Tower,” south of - " - 1---------
which runs a chain of ridges called the Altoona
mountains, forming innumerab’e valleys. This po-
.0. .. sition occupied by us, checks the further flanking
a hand will permit, DU- movements of the enemy, and secures our communi-
y order limited amounts of cation; if he will meet us squarely face to face, the
subsistence stores to be sold to the families of great battle of Etowah will soon be decided. We look
officers and soldiers who may be in indigent cir- for a general eugaeement Saturday or Sunday—but it
cumstances isimposible to count oa the enemy’s movements.
A Al ordere conflieting with the above, gfesurcmwreh illUTo
whether issued from Department or District Head &rant; put this is all speculation, and without even
Quarters, are hereby revoked. probalility.
By command of Our troops are full of confidence, and rely ful-
Gen. E. KIRBY SMITH. ly on the God at Hosts to give us victory and in-
S. 8. Anderson, A. A. G.—nel0-dt dependence.
----------------------------------=——’ Atlanta, May 20 —A press reporter who left
Circular. Cais Station last night brings intelligence of
Office Chief Quartermaster, ) heavy skirmishing near that place, which con-
District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona,) tinned till night.
Houston, June 3, 1864. ) Our loss was comparatively small. Gen. Cle-
All Quartermasters, Assistant Quartermasters burne’s division held the enemy in check.
and Acting Assistant Quartermasters, and other Report says Fighting Joe Hooker was killed,
officers of the Quartermaster’s Department on duty and his body fell into our hands.
in this District, and officers who have received Gen. Johnston issued his battle order yesterday,
Government Funds from this Office, will deposit in which he tells the troops our communication
with any Confederate Depositary of the Treasury with the rear is no* safe. He asked them to em-
ail Government Funds in their possession on the ulate their brthren in Virginia and Trans-Mis-
1st of July, 1864, taking duplicate receipts for sissippi.
the same as their vouchers. It was received with the wildest enthusiasm.
B. BLOOMFIELD, Oar forces are in line of battle just beyond the
Major & Chief Quartermaster. Etowah river, with their left resting on that
In the House, Hon.H, 8. Foote made a lengthy
speech in favor of the repeal of the act suspend-
ing the writ of habeas corpus. Hon. W, C. Rives
has the floor for to-day.
Proclamation by Joseph E. Brown, Gov-
ernor of Georgia.
Executive Department, ?
Milledgeville, May 18th, 1864.1
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