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R. H. CYI8BDNI. Kditur and Pronnetor.
MONDAY...
..JULY
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7, 1862.
ID* Advertlaiug in tho Telegraph, 85 cents per
line for ouch Insertion. The space advertisements
occupy is worth more than that to our readers.
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IIOSPITAU FIJND.
Our fellow-cRhun, Dr. L. A. Bryan, who return-
ed home a few days since, after a two months so-
journ in the Army of the Mississippi, has been
appointed b; Oov. Lubbock as Hospital Agent for
the Texts troops in that army. It is knows that
t l.r>0,(Mi<l of the fund appropriated by the Bute last
winter for hospital purposes Is still unexpended.
One third of this amount has 'men placed In Or.
Bryan's hands, with power to use It for the benefit
of the soldier* at his discretion.
Itis Dr. Bryan's intention to establish a hospl-
tal at some convenient point accessible to.that army
to which ail the sick and wounded Texlansmay be
rmoved from their present uncomfortable and
over-crowded quarters.
lu case of an engagement, Dr. Bryan will estab-
lish a temporary hospital near the field of aotlon,
wln rc the wounded Texians can be oared for and
mad* oomfortahle until they can be removed to
the permanent hospital. At the permanent hos-
pital everything that ean be done or procured for
them will be provided.
Dr. Bryan inform* us that there la no little diffl-
outty in organising 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 limltedi and private contributions may be
mode, to be added to it, with great,propriety. We
would advise the people of the State to put what
ever money they may be able to spare to this use,
feeling assured that it can no! go In any channel
liy which it will more directly reach the object,
There are some 30 regiments of Texians in that
army, and very many of them are sick. If we eati
mate the slclc at 5,000 it will be observed that §50,-
(too furnish only (10 each for them. Our soldiers
should not be ' permitted to suffer when slok and
wounded, even though their comfort oosts us stay
at-homes every dollar we have.
Tho Texas Troops.
We have had the pleasure of meeting with Ool.
Webb, Inspector General of the Military Depart-
ment of Texas. He was just returned from in-
spectlng Elmore's Regiment and Waul's Legion.
Col. Webb, being an old officer, and a man of a
tfreat deal of experience, is qualified to jndge
well of what he saw. Although 09 years of age,
he is more active and observant than the majority
of men at 40.
Tho Colonel professed a great deal of gratifica-
tion with his inspection. The commands are in
line order, subordinate and progressing well in
drill. .The command of Col. Cook, consisting of
his and Floumoy's regiments, are already soldiers.
Col. Klmore's Regiment, composed of 1000 of our
best citizens, were unsurpassed for their orderly
conduct and strict subordination.
Oen. Waul's Legipn, about 8000 strong, is very
nuborditfate and well drilled for the time in ser-
vice. It is well supplied with everything exeept
n few arms. When they are luppliod, the Legion
will at once take up its line of march.
Col. Webb saya a finer body of men than all the
Texas troops be has visited, never existed.
JJjp Sometime ago we published a letter from
a Mr. Standifer, of Lampasas, giving a descrip-
tion of a new steel-pointed bullet that had been
Invented,*nd claiming Jno. Weaverasthe inven-
tor. We are just now in receipt of a communica-
tion from Major Isaac M. Brawn, of Lampasas,
who assures us that the invention belongs to Mr.
Alfred Freeman, and he is entitled to the name of
the ball. This builot is remarkable for its pene
tratingqualitios. At ten paces distance it was shot
through X inoh slab Iron, the bail penetrating
one inch into the wood. At fifty-five steps,one of
these balls penetrated seasoned burr oak 5X
Inches. It Is believed it will pass through the
steel breast plates used by the enemy without diffi-
culty. It is a great invention. Any one can
makoit.
• — ' > ' i 1
ITyOur friend Mr. tie Chaume, of this city, ha*
plaeed upon our table a most beuutlful bunch of
Fontalnblen grape*, swoot and delicious as nec-
tar. Why don't everybody have grapes in their
gardens 1 They grow well, look wsU, are whole
some and delightful. Let ua all plant seeds and
cuttings next winter. Mr. De Chaume will give
the seeds of the fontalnbleu to those desiring
them. It fs one of tho finest grapes that grow.
P. 8.—Wo had hardly got the above written,
wh«n a sable youth eamo inarching into the office
with a basket containing four bunches of most
elegant grapes, froiiv Mrs. Flake. The basket was
fall, and the fruit delightful. Many thanks for the
kind remembrance.
Jtj* A lady writes us as follows
I have two sons in the army, 1 have not hoard
from them since the battle of Ohicahomlny—only
once since the fell of Mew Orleans. Mo one can
tell the anguish of a mother's heart. If 1 could
only hoar Trom them it would be such a source of
eralilcation to mv feeii
1 know the/ are brave boys, and calculated to
make good soldiers, and 1 want them iu the army
THE MENDACIOUS GENERAL.*.
We have had somewhat to say before of the men-
dacity of the Federal generals, llalleek's late
reports of bis operations In Mississippi bave
proved him to be the prince of liars. But McCiel-
lan beats Malleck. All his reports provs this.
Hlg report ofthe battle of Chicahominy, or Seven
Pine*, or Pair Oaks,or whatever It may be called,
is of a piece with the balance. It will be remem-
bered that our forces attacked the advance of the
enemy, drove litem from their lntrenchments,
took their tents and camping grounds, 36 pieces of
artillery, 700 prisouers, and killed and wounded,
by the enemy's own subsequentacknowledgment,
10,000 of bis men. Our loa* was about 100 pris"
oners, and, by the highest estimate given by the
Richmond papers, 8,360 in killed and wounded*
The highest estimate uny where given Is $£00
men. The following is McClellan's official report
of the battle.
FislD or Battle, 18o'clock, June 1st.
Qok.K.M- Stabton,Secretary of War—
We have had a desperate battle in whioh the
oorps of Sumnrr, Heiniselman, and Keves have
been engaged againit greatly superior numbers-
Yesterdny at I o'clock the enemy taking advan
tag* of a teriible storm which had flooded the
Valley of the Ohtoahomiay, attaoked our troops
on the right branch of the river. Casey's divis-
ion, which was the first line, gave way unaccounta-
bly and discreditably. This caused a temporary
confusion, during which some guns and baggage
were lost, but Helntceiraan and Kearney most
gallantly brought up their troops, which checked
the enemy. At the same time, however, General
Sumner sucoeeded by great exertions in bringing
across Sedgwick's and Richardson's divisions,
who drove back the enemy at the point of the
bayonet, oovering the ground with his dead.
This morning the enemy attempted to renew the
conflict hut was everywhere repulsed.
We have many prisoners—among whom are
Gen. Fettlgrewand Col. Lorlng. Our loss is very
heav y, but that of the enemy must be enormous.
With the exoeptlon of Casey's Division, our men
bohaved splendidly. Several fine bayonet charges
have been mads. Tho 2d Excelsior made two to
day. v
(Signed) W G. B. McCLELLAN,
General Commanding.
Time was when lying helped the Federal cause
among its own people, but that tjime Is rapidly
passing away. The people of the United States
are beginning to open their eyes to the facts as
they exist, and to estimate these high-sounding
reports of Federal successes at their real value,
nalleek and McCiellan are already estimated at
their proper value by many, and it will be bat a
short time before the whole of that people will see
what sort of reeds they are resting. Let
MoClellan be defeated, as in effect he already is
before Riehmond, and hi* star goea down indark'
ness. It is to be hoped that the stair of attempted
subjugation will set at the same time. It lit not
impossible.
Tbe Caanaltlea of the Battle.
The carnalities of some ofthe regtments tn the bat-
tle of Ohtckahominy show that It was one of tbe
the details ate yet Im
record.
and It is Impemflb'e to Judge of tee whole.
bloodiest fights on
perfect
an alabama brigade.
Total officers killed .„
Total privates killed
Total killed 239
Total officers wounded.., 85
Total privates wounded „ AM
Total wounded 730
To at kll'ed and wounded 3d Brlsr . .958
In five of tbe Richmond Hospitals there were over
800 wounded. There are several other hospitals from
hlch no lists are given In the Richmond papers.
Tbe total number of killed and wounded in all di-
visions, Is estimated at 2 600.
The following l i copkd from the Dispatch of the
«th nit.
Tb
All I have
no mora
ne, and I often feel sorry 1 have
[ve the conflict.
tOT Wo lean that a large portion of Halleok'*
army ha* gone off towards Chattanooga. The field
of important operations seem* to have moved Itself
oat or tbe State of Mississippi. Some fears are en
tsrtalned that Grenada might fell into tjhe pos-
session of the enemy. We think It Improbable.
Letter fiom Louisiana.
Monsok, La., June2Hth, 1803.
EoiToa TKLSoaafH I am now on my way
home to Texas, having received my honorable
discharge for disability ; and believing a letter
will reach you sooner than I can travel, I send
you tbe news—or as much of Has would be pro-
per to publish. I left the 3d Texas Regiment on
the 81st inst. Everything remained quiet; the men
were lu good spirits, and were being drilled daily.
1 send you the following list of those known to
have died since my report of the 10th; the list ex
tends up to the 80th :
Company A.—John M. Teal, Gentry. Texas.
Co. E—Corp'l J. L. Yardley, J. V. Warren,
R. C. Reed, K. P. Rice, all of Robertson county.
Co. 1).—G. W Brashear,Houston.
Go. ft.—Edward Emissirllers, Burleson county.
Co. H—Henry Morse, Burleson county.
From Hon. W. B. Ochiltree, whom I met yester-
day, 1 learn that Sam Houston, jr., has arrived
safely to his regiment. Since I left, he made his
escape from bis captors This may be deemed re
liable, and Sam will no doubt give much informa-
tion in regard to his missing comrades ; and your
readers will doubtless soon hear front tho regi-
ment.
Mr. Ochiltree was in Richmond during the great
battles, and is only seven days from there now.
He is conldent the Confederates cau hold Rich-
mond, and whip any force McCiellan can send
against them. McCiellan wu about to fall back
for fear Washington may he attacked. A general
panic exists among the Federals in and about
Washington, and they are concentrating large
bodies of troops, militia and regulars, near the
city. Our troops are euthusiastic. and confident
of future success in repelling McClellun's " on-
ward march to Richmond." The whereabouts of
Stonewall Jackson was not known wben he left
Richmond ; but it is known that he is not remain-
ing Idle ; and in a short time the Yankees will let
us know where u Young Hickory's " camp is
pitched.
We crossed the Mississippi river at Vicksburg,
directly in the face of a large Federal fleet; but
by skillful management we escaped their clutchcs.
We counted twenty-seven vessels—inortars, gun
and transport boats—at anchor about two miles
below tbe city. Com. Davis' fleet, from Memphis,
was hourly expected, and then the bombardment
of the city will begin.
Old Buffalo Head is confident in the belief that
they will never take Vioktburg but by a protract-
ed aeige. In my opinion the mortar boat* may
possibly oause our troop* to fall bock a short dis-
tance behind the hills, but they will never surren •
der. The citizens expect every brick will be lev-
eled to the ground, and they have made prepara-
tions accordingly. But few people, exoept sol-
diers, aro now seen in the streets of that once
busy city,
I believe that Yioksburg is the Gibralter of the
Misilaaippi valley. Shot and shell have but little
effect npon those at the batferies. We shall yet
conquer. From a gentleman who run the gauntlet
from Mew Orleans, I learn that a few deaths of
yellow fever have taken place. The Federals are
alarmed exceedingly, and a short time will bring
abpot many case*. Mo oonqueror, that history
tell* Of, grinds down the people with more sever-
ity than Butler.
Mr.'pcblUree Informs me that at Richmond he
ha* often heard the 2d Texas regiment praised for
gallafntry Ob the field of Shiloh, and says that the
Texas delegation felt proud to hear it.
he Whig, of ye^terdey, says ahat only 20,000 of our
men fought, whtl the enemy deployed a force of
80,000 against us. From ottursourceswe are Informed
that we had 33 000 men. while the enemy had 65,000
on the field. From all the information we can gath-
er, It seems certain that they were nearly, if not
quite, two to one. Now, while we can hardly ap-
>laud the tactics which, with so great a force as we
lad, allowed the euemy to be superior on the im-
portant point, we have learned a most important
secret from these bsttles. We can beat him two to
one. If he come with only equal numbers, as he will
be compelled to do hereafter, we can annihilate
him. It must be recollected that our brave boys not
only drove him from the field, but stormed his en
trenebments with the vigor and impetuosity of vet-
eran soldiers. T e Imperial Guard of Napoleon, or
the 4Jd regiment* of Scotch Highlanders, could noi
have acted more courageously.
Negroes and deserters escaped from their lines say
that the enemy buried four thousand.
At least they say the officers told t hem so, and the
wounded ex ceded calculation. Killed, wounded,
prisoners and drowned, we bave not the least doubt
that this buttle cost them at least 10,000 men.
ty The celebrated George Robinson of the Item
is sojourning in the city. Mot having sent erocd la
advance of his visit, no preparations were made for
apeblic reception. Mone the lets glad to See him
however en that account. He is el way* welcome.
tar Wanted, a tow bbla. of hydraallc cement.
Any person in tbe country havihg any, will oonfer
a flavor by Informing the editor of the Telegraph,
amount and price.
OUT The competitor* "of the Telegraph tender
their thaaka to Mr. Robinson, or the Huntsvllle
flm, far hit ''generosity."
To tbk Patriots op Oai dwell, Austin, Gom-
kal.es, Victoria, Gaui.ai.upe, Milam. Nacos-
dochks, ArosMna, Chkxokee, Folk, and Hous-
ton Coumtiis: Your fellow-citisens, after having
made a campaign of unsurpassed oourage, priva-
tion and victory, are on their^ong and weary
march to this place. Thev deserve and need your
sympathy and assistance, being on foot, and when
they reach this point will have marched a* Infan-
try nearly 1500 mile*.
After the battle of Vaiverde, tn order to render
tbe Army of Mew Mexico effective—equip the Ar-
tillery, and re-mount the men of other Regiment*
they patriotically dismounted. To bring home
the "Vaiverde Battery," they dragged It with their
ow* hands over mountain heights and through
mountain passe*. There was no p«rll they were
not ready to brave, and no labor from which they
reootled. Such men are not only an honor to the
eonntle* from whence they come but to the Con-
federate State*. Braver men never fought, died
or conquered. thau the Soldiers of Sibley's Brig
ade, and of whioh your kindred and friend* made
the *t Regiment
0 their behalf 1 ask that eaoh county immedl
ately take step* to prepare clothing, sqppliea, and
*«lset and establish a healthy and comfortable
location where eaoh company can rendesvous un-
til recruitsd and agsin ordered luto service. They
need everything their (ellow-ottiaenacan fbrnlah.
They moat have transportation to reach their
home*. Let horse* and wagone (each wagon thould
hav«;one «wod water barrel), be *ent to meet these
returning heroes as far on tbe .road aa possible,
Let the Western eonnties anticipate those of the
Maat, and loan to the Companiea from the Saat
transportation for their own men. I suggest this
courtesy beoauae the tranaportation from Eastern
Texaa will havs ao many more mile* to meet the
troop* than (hatfrom the We*t.
1 feel confident that thla appeal will not be made
in vain. Then let immedtate aotion be taken to
greet not only with warm hearts, but with aub-
■tanti tlaid the survivors of the eoldler* of a Reg-
ment whoae valor and patriotism bave added lua-
tre to the atara of that dig under whioh they
fonght and coopered JAMBS RBILY.
Ool let Reg. Sib. Brig., 4th Beg. T. M. V.
Ban Antonio, Texas, June 87,1MB.
of 1st
Addreaa "Officer in eoaamand of let Reg. Sibley
Brig., 4th Reg T. Ml. Army or Mew Mexico
lan Antonio, Texaa.'1
I am no lob1
In itrwelfa
proud to hear It, Although
ne of its members. I feel pride
shall cast all slanders, come
from whit source they may, back into the teeth of
those who utter them. One)of,*our brave'men's last
Words were, (4Say to my friends at borne that the
soldiers of Texas dit all that was expected of
them, and rendered the name of Texlan respected
everywhere.'* Yours for the War,
SIOUX.
mh* :
Headquarters, 4th Rest. T. M. V., I
Franklin,Si Paso, Texas, May 18, 1863.)
General Order, Mo. 36.
The campaign of Mew Mexico being finished,
you are now ordered by the General Commanding
to take up the Una of march for San Antonio.
A* your Colonel, I congratulate you on the high
reputation you carry with you to ycur homes.
Your neighbors snd fellow-oititens will welcome
you with warm hearts, and listen with untiring
interest to the recital of the privations you en
dured, and the victories you gained.
Whilst narrating your own deeds of daring and
suffering, I know you will not forget to speak in
proper terms of the achievements of those brave
officers and brave private* who sleep in heroes'
graves far, far from kindred and friends.
Capt. M. Von Hoeuvel, of Company G, who was
killed in a charge at the bead ot his gallant Ger-
mans, you left in his grave on the bloody field of
Vaiverde This noble officer, a Belgian by birth,
and who had fought on many a field in his native
land, cheerfully devoted bis life in defence of
Southern right*. He wa* a scientific soldier—a
fine disciplinarian, and readily yielded that obedi-
ence, whioh he himself exaoted. His name should
be revered by all Texians, whether European or
Amerloan born. By his death the oounty of
Austin has lost one of Its best and bravest pa-
triots.
Capt. Charles Buokholts, of Company B, died
in a hand to hand contest with the foe. The green
laurels that he won and wore so nobly at Vaiverde
were reddened by his own heart's blood at Glori-
etta. The oounty of Milam cannot do too muoh to
perpetuate the fame of a citizen so devoted, and
an officer so heroio. He is bnried near the spot
where with his own hand he struck down the
enemies of hi* country.
And at Giorietta too, fell " in the full royalty of
his manhood," the ohivslrou* Major Henry W.
Raguet, the pride of the regiment. The severe
wound he reoeived in the battle of Vaiverde did
not prevent him from being foremost in the charge
at Giorietta. Hi* lo*a cannot be repaired. Had
he lived he would have oarved his way to the
highest military distinction. He was cool though
daring, and his eagle eye as it glanced over the
field of battle, caught in an instant tbe point to
stlke. An aotive and ardent soldier, he was
obedientto discipline, and conscientious in the
dlsohargo of every duty. In the fall of Major
Raguet the Regiment, the State, and the Con-
federate Government lost a most, high minded, en-
lightened officer. He wa* a man without reproach,
a soldier without fear; and hi* integrity *tern
and lofty aa the *now-capp«d mountains that look
down upon hi* tomb.
Lieut. D. R. McOormick, of Company F, per
Uhed in the fearle** discbarge of hi* duty. Hi*
memory i* dear to hi* comrade*. The regiment
knew and appreelated hi* worth.
You will alway* bold tho name* of these and
other officer*, and many brave private* that could
be mentioned, in higheat respect. The recolleo
tlon of their deed* and oharaoter will nerve aa an
additional incitement to yoa in your future career
of danger and glory. Whenever your oountry
calls yoa will be ready for the foe. and wherever
you maroh, or upon whatever flelda you fight
vindicate by your heroism tbe right to have it said
of you,Mat the lit Regiment tea* al%oayt hailed at the
guarantee of good outer, discipline and victory.
By order of JAMBS RBILY,
Ool. 1st Regt. Sibley's Brigade, 4th Regt. T. M. V
John Rbily, Adjutant.
ThsLossin General
'BANX3'
Arht.—The Albany
(N. Y ) An-ns says;
The losalu the disastrous defeat and flight of Gra.
Banks will it la fbarod, prove very heavy. Mo offi-
cial account can yet be obtained, hut by roundabout
ways something of the extent or the loss can be gath-
ered. A dlsuatch sent to Montpeller, V t., states three
hundred of the Vermon* cavalry, mostly from that
leighborbood, an missing, including Major Collins.
0.8. ARKT, TupMo, Mil*.. June 9.1882
Nditort Mobile Reouler and AdverUterYou will
oblige by sutler tn your popular tournal that
nous ofthe Proprt tor*, Bdltors or en>]
fetched to the New Orleans Delta 'Mtore
the city, are now hi any way oannected
paper. It was conuscated inconsequence of
ly defence of Southern Rirhta, and is now o
the notorious Butler. c«<t is probably edited by
■ubaervtent aboUtioalst imported tor that '
Aa ite baste*** manager and principal Prop
several years, I desire, through yoar coium
pra*ent owner, and ,
sentiments ho a tiers thro
ki,prove very heai
be obtained, but by
he extent or the loss
ntto Montpeller, Vt.
non* cavalry, mostl;
— hissing, including Ma,-.
Capt. Bean, and Lieutenant Ward and Dauforth. In
Company A, Cant Piatt.Me men only have etenped.
Those ore Capt. Piatt. Lieutenant Bawanls and Cor-
i«<v mc vapos a. w ve. iiiwiMii
rala Groat. Reynolds and Whipple,
■ of stores will also ptove to hi
The Pittsburg Chronicle
pori
The loss of
gteet. Th« _
amount to at least two mfilton*
all officer*
igve been very
leant that it win
of dollars. It* cor
hehaytol*
RY J. LBOVY.
respondent write* a private letter: -There has been
an Immense loss, bat It will n- t do to pat It on paper.
A portion of the anpply train wa* cat ok, wagon*
burned up on the road, large quantttiraof (tores and
count* are received, the fight andean mow and more
disastrous to Bib and property.
The* took of cotton at Liverpool on the ifith May.
The Spring that Rleomc i nnd DUmI.
liY Miss MOLLIS E. mo«ORK.
The Summer Is young and fair,
And her flowers wmir many a. hue.
Hit gnrmouts urt< l-roldt<r«d with fairy crt-.-u,
And her ski(-s are the deepest I till'*;
But there's a yearning in my breitst,
The undertone of its pride,
That whispers how rost-u wero fairer yet,
lu the Spring that bloxnouied uiid died.
Tbe Summer is blithe Hud you ok
And proud lu her beauty's glow.
But still there's a shade in my iuui</Ht soul
Thut hauuts me and will not go.
That haunts me and will not ^o,
And its workings I cannot hid'',
For It tells of aspiritthat wandered forth.
With the sweet Springtime and uled.
Of a glance like the evening1 star,
Of a voice like a sweet bell's chime,
Of a face that smiled on the earth uwhiiw
And faded with sweet Springtime.
Of feet that pressed the paths
Where the forest violets hide,
And wandered away to the " other shore."
With tbe Spring that bloomed and died.
Oh ! Summer is warm and gay,
And the birds rhaunt blithe and light.
But a wail comes up from my troubled breast
And sobs in the hush of night;
And sobs in tbehuBh of night,
In spite of the Summoi's pride,
And my thoughts go back with r. wistful cry.
To the Spriug that bloomed and died.
The fern waves green and cool
At the foot of the locust tree,
But a heart is still, and a form is cold
That stood there last with me.
And the lillies dip up and down
Where the crystal waters glide, [waned,
But their beauty went out and their freshness
With the Spring that bloomed and died.
The forest depths are sweet
With tbe echoes of rosy morn,
And the grass is cool, aud the breezes sleep
In the shade of the waving corn.
But a lightsome voice Is missed,
The murmuring brook bpside,
For a heart is atilled, and a form grown cold,
' With the spring that bloomed and died.
' . i " ;
The berries are ripe again,
Where the blooms of the hawthorn fall,
And the thorny vines allrioh With fruit
Trail over the old stone wall.
* -
But sadly thoy wither and fall,
Untouched, by tbe streamlet's side,
For the hand* are gone, and eyes were closed
By the Spring that bloomed and died:
•' 'VV, nl ,•*
The hazels wave in the wind,
And the aider* are clothed in snow,
The laurels sleep in the silent glen|
And the maples are all aglow;
h f. '"'jj/'v!vi'-">••'..? wi i ■ "*'vr'v
But a gloom has settled down
And a change, like a funeral pall,
And summer may smile, and her birds may sing
But a blight is over all I
Oh, 8ummer i* blithe and young,
And her melting skies are bright,
But my heart goes back with a wayward cry,
And sobs in the hush of night.
The wind with a hollow aound,
Like the moan of the restless tide,
I* singing a requiem sad and low
For the Spring that bloomed and died.
Mourn ! mourn I mourn !
For the flower that knew decay !
For the season that waned when Summer
came
And sank In the Past away I
Alns ! for the restless heart!
'Tis a grief that it cannot hide !
For a star went out and a gloom came in
As the Snrlhgtime drooped and died !
Houston, July Sth, 1862.
Editor Telegraph—Hear Sir:—Having reeeiv
ed funds for the purchase of Medical Stores,
and also a large supply of Hospital Stores, prin-
cipally for the use cf the 2nd Texas Regiment, 1
would say that after much trouble fatigue nnd de-
lay,! succeeded in reaching Corinth, on the 10th
of May, and I am sure It will be a source of gr tl
fioation to the donors to know that the supplies
thus forwarded were most opportune, the Surgeon
of the 2nd Regiment being entirely out of a lai ge
class of medicines, and in consequence the sic
suffering, On my ariival, I found a large num-
ber 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, 6tc., prevailed, that I wa* informed less
than two hundred effective men were fit for duty.
Itwa* my intention to have purchased medicines
on the road, but failed, being only able to pur-
chase a small supply,and asthe Surgeon of the
Regiment required considerable more, I got a list
from h'm of all he wanted, and went to A.cmphis
where 1 obtained a good cupply. I there.'ore had
the satisfaction of seeing the regiment as well
supplied with medicines and other hospital stores
as any in that nrmy. On my return from Mem
phis it was suggested that I could perhaps be of
aervioe by visiting the different hospitals, and see
the state uf the sick. Considering that eny funds
applied for such a purpose would meet with the
approbation of the donors, 1 visited nine, some
of whioh I will name : The first, was that of
Okalona, where I found a large hospital well sup-
plied with most thing* necessary, and the Sur-
geon in oharge fully alive to the importance of his
trust and anxious to relieve the patients an much
a* waa in hi* power. I found that uny donation to
the hospital could only be used in a general way,
and as Ue Texas troop* were but a very small frac-
tion of the aggregate, I did not see lit to
leave any funds. Thcabove remarks will npply
to moit of the others. I found Uiat of the 2d Tex-
as Regiment, who had been there, 54 returned to
duty, .11 died and 19 (till lu the hospital and on
furlough. The *y*tem adopted, is that as soon
a* a patient does not require any particular treat-
ment, to furlough him to *ome family in the coun-
try till fit for duty.
Nearly all tbe hospital* have been got up in a
very hast? manner, and in consequonoe are very
imperfect,and it appears to me that having com-
menced on Imperfect principles, they still con-
tinue the erroneous course to the great detriment
of the patients. The hospitals at Jackson have
•ome large rooms, but as the buildings were never
intended for hospital* and no alterations having
been made, the patient* do not recover a* well as
oouldbe wished, and the mortality 1* large. At
Haalehurst where !be most of the 2d Texas wound-
ed waa aent after the battle of shiloh, the sys-
tem adopted is to place a few patients In a house,
thuaavoiding the evil consequences of numbers
being thrown in one room. The management there
appeara to me to have been most favorable, and
the mortality small. The Texa* troop* are there
together. I found two very alck. who I am afraid
will die. There wa* a wan* of little thing* whioh
verv aick peraon* require,anS a* the Surgeon in-
formed me that anything left would be applied to
their relief, I felt justified in leaving fifty dollars
for that purpose. Of the 8ud Texas, I found 9
Hod, 7 discharged, *till)in£hoapitai and 41 on
furlouth. Many of those will have to be dis-
charged a* unfit for further *ervice. There waa at
tho different hospitals quite a number of patients
from the 9th. 9th and other Texas regiments. But
to eenolodo. I would have given a mors extensive
•ketch of my trip, but deem the above outline
•aSsient. Herewith an account of disbursements.
J AS. COWLING.
Medicine* purchased of Mr. Morse
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Kliot
Qeorge to
DividiLn
McLellau
do. do. do.
Drayage. Suudrim
Bad money
KxpenKes on extra baggage from llous
ton to Corinth
M'dicint-a furcbased on the road
Furcha ed iu .Memphis
Rx'j'tftue* t" Memphis and on boxes....
•to. in visiting hospitals
l ora ion to hoM'itxl at Haal«*hur i....
IWurneil to Laiiics' Hospital Society..
Cash in hud
« S3 2 0
Hi 00
21 75
1 3ft
I "1 S
I .',ti
Kin 25
53 50
2< 3 55
21 33
37 00
5*1 till
20 00
107 :>5
« 1,100 tu
JAP. COWLING
;>IAKIUKD,
At the resilience ofthe bride's lather ill Velaaco,
on W ednesday evening, Juno 25th, by J. 8. Rojr-
crs, Esq-, Air. N. C. West to Miss Ei.i.kn Tamnkii,
Mt,ep and adopted daughter of Wiu. N, Paynt ,
Esq., all of Brazoria county.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NKiJKOKS WANTKD.
A ROOD Cook Washer and Ironer, and three
or tour reliable NEOUO MEN to with ilm
arinv as metis servants. Kor suiia'iltt Negroes, n"<
above, a good price will be paid by the under-
signed. ~ .1. T. CVYRITS.
July 4— tw-'it*
NOTICE.
PROPOSALS will be received until the '20f.i
inst. for the building of a Draw llridge ucro&s
Buffalo Bayou.and the Grading, t'rosstioing and
Track-laying of about 1 % miles of Hail Road,
agreeable <o pluns and specifications to be seen at
the office of Galveston & Houston Junction It. K.
Co. iu Galveston.
Proposals will bo received for the whole, or any
portion ofthe above work. J. JVl. BKOWN,
[jy7 twGt.j President.
AUCTION SAIjEI I
By IIOIIISIVTIEAIj & REICII1UAN.
ON WEDNESDAY, July 9th, commencing at
9 o'clock, a. m., we will sell at our store on
Main street, a large variety of Goods in great de-
mand, in lots only. Purchasers will find it to their
interest to attend this sale. The following is a
brief catalogue from our invoices :
lOO lots seasonable DRY GOODS.
IOO lota seasonable CLOTHING.
5 cases RUSSETTS.
ISO GUN CAPS.
IOO lots of FANCY GOODS.
SO boxes ASSORTED LIQUORS.
HARDWARE,
STRAW HATS,
MILLINERY.
OIL PAINTINGS,
CIGARS. NOTIONS, &c.&c.
Terms—Cash.
IIOnENTIIAL & REICHMAN,
[july 6-tw2t.] Auctioneers.
$20 IlEYVAKli.
RAVAWAY from the subscriber on the morning
of the 3d July, inst., twenty-miles from
Houston, on the ftan Philipe road, my NEGRO
bOY llenry. He is also known by the namo of Bill
Cowling, (I having purchased him of Dr. Cowling,
ofiHoustou,) anilanswers'to either name. Said boy
is dark colored. about5 feetC or 7 inehea in height;
weighs about 140 lbs.; is marked on the bteastby
scar* : wften he left took u brown horse, saddle
and bridle. The horse is about 14 ban.Is high,
rather tliiu, and is branded C. K. on the right
side of the n,ck under the mane. I will pay the
above rewaad for the apprehension of said negro ,
either on his delivery to me at Houston, or at any
jail so that I can get him.
July 7—t«2t&wlt* JAMES A. MASO*.
HUADQUAltTEItS,
Military Sub-District of Houston, t
Houston, J uly 5, 1862. }
Special Order No. 52,
ALL officers and men of Col. Plournoy's Regi-
ment Texas Volunteer Infantry, now absent
trom the Regiment, detached, or otherwise, will re-
join the Regiment at Hempstead immediately.
All persons absent on sick lurlough, who are not
able to move, will forward certificates of the fact
from some respectable physician to the Adjutant ot
the Regiment at Hempstead.
By order of COL GEO. FLOURNOY,
Comd'g Military Sub-Dlst..
R. L. UPIHAW, A. A. A. Gen'l. jly7-tw2w
AIT0TIO3ST,
-BY-
J. S.& J. B SYDNOR-
KVKRY TUESDAY.
CASH ADVANCES made on Merchandise, Ooun-
try Produce, Real Estate, Negroes, Horses,
Ohrrlagee,Furniture, &c.
Tuesday's sale tbe 8th July, we Bell :
14>a dozen Calf Skins,
I dozen Kip Skins
i dozen Green Morocco Skins,
10 kegs Nails,
Invoice Hardware and Cutlery,
do. Farcy Notions,
do. Country Stock of Good*,
do. IdO dattlne Frock Coats,
(to. 100 Alpaca do. do.,
do. 110 pairs Summer Pants,
do. 100 Assorted Shirts,
and one Parlor Sett Mnhogany Furniture, new;
one Parlor Sett Rosewood Furniture new, and a
variety of other Household and Kitchen Furuiture.
ALSO—Invoice Organdies. Lawns at d 4-4 white
Goods, Enameled Linen Cumhrio, Handkerchiefs,
DaoiRHk Table Cloth*, Hosiery. A'c-
jly 7 J. 8. & J. B. SYDNOR.
Serious Klieetn of the Conscription Law.
EniTOR Texkokaph—Dear Sir: Yon ielng once a
resident of old Rrav.iorlaconnt.v, I thoughtyou would
Ilk" to bear of the home patrioti sm In tnis e< nut v.
Wo have any quantity of candidates and office
seekers notwithstanding the war, nearly all yout g
liieu subject to the conscript act, that Is i age, but,
there Is u dlseas broken ont in this connty of late,
since this act bas been passed, never heard ot lief are,
aud it Is most fatal on the you< g men. it is exiled
hernia, so If yon have auy truss makers !n your town
lease say to them thev can tlnd Immediate sale, per-
aps, fot «ome "f those articles In this county, won-
der If It is the con-ctlptlon law that acts on the par-
ticular parts ot the human nnitomy, or is It an ertor
of the moon I believe it Is Gemini or Ca1 cer that
sometimes affects or governs certain ports of anlmalB.
I certainly think they are an object of our deepeat
conimlsseration, 1' wo believe in divine authority,
for Instance the 23d chapter Duteronomy. I recollect
when a buy. 1 otten rmuurd myself by blowing, up a
bladder with a quill. Wonder If this ceuld not b
done to other parts ah well, and thus baflle the skill
of medical Jurisprudence. However we have pitted
those young men. as some ot them are now candl-
date«. and we have no hospital In this county. We
are determined to supoly their places with old men
as candidates, that th< y may go to ^the w r and
there find a hospital. Those men we may call drones
to society. ' fls true they have the shape of man. and
stamped with the Imago of God, but when anallznl
found to be a mere drop upon creation's bos-oa. We
have prevailed on three old men to till some ofthe
offices. Old Si>mnel Hlnkieas our Sberltf, Thos G.
Jdjistereon as Chief Justice of the county, and F. W.
T. liarris^n us As essor and Collector. It was as
much as we could do to prevail ou F. W. T. Harrison
to come ont. but I think tf there Is a man In Brazoria
county that deserves to be helped, it Is him. for he
bas been In four campalgus lu Texas: was o<ie of the
Mler prisoners; and drew a whlta oeau and was saved,
while his companion, that was handcuffed with him,
drew a black and was shot. He was confined In the
tllthy dungeon of Pcrote for months. All this he baa
suffered lor the liberty of Texas—has a large family
and noot, and yet has never called on tho citizens of
old Brpsorts tor an office. He Is now forty-two or
forty-five yesrs of age, and now serving his country
like a faUhful servant. . He has seventeen families,
under bis charge to feed—faithful sodlers' families
that are now tin tbe tented field of battle. His good
qual tles need not be enumerated, for although a
man he has an angel'* heart wrapped In a human
hide. All that know him love him. One righteous
Latsaved Sodom. VBRlTAR.
Columbia, Brazoria to . June 30 '62 tw 2t
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Cushing, E. H. The Tri-Weekly Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 48, Ed. 1 Monday, July 7, 1862, newspaper, July 7, 1862; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth236397/m1/2/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.