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THE TRIWEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
VOL. XXVIII—NO. 47
HOUSTON, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1862
WHOLE NO. 3642
FROM NEW ORLEANS*
ANOTHER GL1MMEHIBG OF BECOGNITION
High Price, of Cotton and Gold in New York
MORS OF BUTLER'S INSULTS*
By the Beaumont train last (Wednesday) eve-
ning, we have New Orleans papers to the 94th,
fur which we are ii debted to Mr. Dulauny.
We learn from Mr. Dulanny that on the 24th a
French steamer arrived in New Orleans. On the
day of its arrival, a party of Southern men were
invited on board to an entertainment, at which
an early recognition was declared certain, and
toasts were drank to the success of the new Con-
federacy. This is but another evidence of the
event which will shortly take place. It is gen-
erally believed among the foreign population of
Now, Orl$a.u* that the recognition has alretaly
taken place, or will bo made in a very short time.
Correspondents In Europe write to their friends
in New Orleans to goou and transact business us
usual.
The following new orders of Butler are of in-
terest as showing the bent of his operations. No.
44 is of course a bit of chaff to catch popular favor.
It will not win, though it in much beuiimed with
praise by the True Delta:
HEADRUARTBRSDEPaRTMBNTOF THB GUf.K, )
New Orleans, June -3, 1862. J
Gknhp.al Ordkr No. 46.
All banks in tliis department will make a return
to these headquarters of all sums due to bunks in
euy of the States in rebellion, as the sum stood on
tlio first ot May lust, and also of all charges since
that date and up to the present time. A return of
till sums due the State of Louisiana, or any of the
State cffiueis, will be made in like manner, and
eliecks or drafts thereon, in favor of said State or
said State officers, will not be paid without a permit
from these headquarters.
By command of MaJ. Gkn. BUTI.kr
R. S. Davis, Capt. and A. A. A. G.
lie ad quarters, Department or the Guek,
New Orleans, La.,.June21, 1862
General Order No. 44.
Any vessel attempting to leave this port, and
take away any person of color, who did not come
here on board of her, and has not a pass from
these headquarters, will be liable to confiscation
and her master punished by imprisonment.
No vessel shall so leave the port until the mas-
ter shall take an oath that he has nocauy such
person on board, and will not allow any such to
come on board. By command of
BKNJ. B. BUTLER,
Major General Commanding.
R. S. Davis, Captain and A. A. A. G.
We take the following dispatches from the N.
O. papers which we have not before seor :
Richmond, June 16.—All quiet. The New York
Herald reports gold advanced to 13 per cent., on
account oi Chase's call for $150,(100,000 more
note*. Cotton firm at 36 cents.
from the Mobile Evening News of the 10th.
Chattanooga, June 14.---This place is still
edtobe
Skin's Pefry. Tli y are BB(>poto
BT THE CENTRAL TRAIN.
VICKSBURG BOMBARDED.
Beauregard gone to Richmond*
atl
"be Mitchell's forces. A picket skirmish took place
at that point last night. Col. Starnes of the Third
Tennessee Cavalry was supposed to be cutoff,
but he came In this morning. He had a skirmish
with enemy's cavalry near Murfreosboro'. in
which he killed sight and captured sixty-eight
prisoners.
A battle is expected at Powell's Valley, between
Kirby Smith's forces and Gen. Morgan.
No prisoners were taken by llalleck'sarmy—not
one.
A dispatch from Richmond, received at Savan-
nah, states that Gen. Lawton, with bis Georgia^
brigade, 6000 strong, was to have loft on Wednes-
day to reinforce Jackson.
From the Picayune wo copy the following addi-
tional Virginia news:
From a letter from the special correspondent
Bohemian, of the Mobile News, dated Richmond,
June 8:
Since the battle of "Seven Pines," one week
ago, but little has been done along the lines.
Skirmishes occur daily, but they amount to noth-
ing, the summary of a week's casualties being
three men wounded and a half dozen horses kill-
ed.
1 am afraid, now, that McClellan has us regular-
ly besieged, and will only advance by parallels
and regular approaches. This is a slow but a sure
way of reducing a city, and I sincerely hope that
the Yankee General will not be allowed to get
iiis first parallel this side of the Cbicahomlny
Sebastopol was able to stand this manner of at
tack ten months, and in proportion to the strength
of the two cities, Richmond will hardly stand it as
many days. A city, no matter how strong, can be
reduced to a certainty by regular approaches ;
capture being only a matter of time. * * *
The great object is to prevent the first parallel,
and It seems strange to mo that men who learned
the art of war at West Point, under old Mahan, who
made this subject a particular hobby, should look
on calmly and allow the Yankees to throw up field
works In front of their lines. Possibly the policy
of this course is beyond the comprehension of one
who has attained *no higher military rank than
Captain, and I therefore patiently await its con-
summation, devoutly hoping we may be entirely
successful.
A flag of truce has been sent to the enemy, ask
Ing for the bodies of the AlabamianB who were left
on the field. Sickles, with his characteristic bru-
tality, refused admission within the lines, and there
is now little hope they out be recosarod.
I have Just learned that Gen. Lee has begun
throwing up a Une of fortifications opposite tluf
ftnfi lim 4f McClwii
BATTLE OF SECESSIONVILLE.
ETC., ETC., ETC.
By the Central Train we have a Mobile paper of
the 9th, for which we are indebted to Mr. McLel-
land, of this oity, Alexandria of 25th, etc., from
which we take the following news. We learn
that a large force was. on the 19th, bomlardlog
Vioksburg.
Speoial to the Daily Appeal.
Montgomery, June 17.—Gen. Beauregard and
staff passeu through here this morning en route
for Richmond. Preparations are being jaade for
rapidly transferring a iarge portion of his army
in the same direction. This fact I have from a
source entitled to the highest authority.
•r. n. b
Mojju.;"., j<iue 17.—a special to the Mobile
prats, from M oi it t /v l i i o r.v V d ate rt tlr ]7t>i says:
Gen. Beauregard ami staff arc outiielr way to
Richmond. Wo hear that a large portion of the
army of Mississippi will soon follow the General.
A sufficient force will be left with the invincible
Bragg to check any step toward the interior by the
Vandals under Halleck.
Richmond, June 16.—Wo have had occasional
cannonading ind picket skirmishng along the
lines to-day, and an engagement at an early days
is deemed not improbable.
No news from the valley.
The weather is clearand cool.
Richmond, June 17.—The Foiuesa Monroe cones-
pouiient ot the New York Tribune, says he has been
asfctrea bv a gentleman connected with the mcdlcal
depot of McOlellan's army, thai the Federal loss In
thf battle on the Chicuhoiulny, lu killed, wounded
and uiibSlne, was not kss than ten thousand, lie al-
so write*; "I h ve the namoot a gentleman, whose
veracity cam ot be disputed, that Geu. McOlblwu
satd. "Our loss lu the actions ot the two days, will
cot be less than ten thousand."
The Charleston Mercury of the 17th says tho
Confederate loss atSecessionville'yesterday, was
40 killed and 100 wounded. We buried on the field
140 dead Federals, and took 70 prisoners.
Atlanta, June 17.—Special dispatches to tho
Augusta papers, dated Charleston, June KJ. say:
A severe battle took place this morning on James'
Island, four miles from the cit>.
Five regiments of Federals, reinforced by artil-
lery, attacked the batteriesut Secesslonville. Col.
Lamar commanded the Confederates, and with a
few hundred troops repulsed the enemy three
times, witli groat slaughter. The enemy foughi
bravely, but were defeated. Our victory is com
plete. i
The enemy's loss is supposed to bo about four
hundred, including thirty or more prisoners.
Our loss is estimated at from fifty to onehundred.
Co]. Lamar waB wounded, and Capts. Reed and
King, and Lieut. Edwards killed.
The Cbatanooga correspondent of the Mobile
Evening Nows writes:
The enemy's plans are gradually maturing to
strike a blow for the possession of East Tennes-
see, which will give them tho State, as well as Jeo-
pardize the State of Georgia, if not secure to theiu
the Cherokee portion of that State.
It is reported to-day that a force of the enemy,
about 8,000, is advancing by the way of Pikeville
to Kingston, on the Tennessee river, in order to
fall upon tho rear of Gen. Kirby Smith, at Knox-
ville, and thus unite their forces with tho Federal
troopajvhieli are reported in Powell'* Valley. We
thatthl enemy was "faTlhi
vancing columns from Powell's Valley to Big
Creek Gap, again feariug, it would seem, to risk a
battle'
Thus it would appear that tho force in Powoll's
Valley are awaiting the coming up of the force
advancing on Kingston and Kuoxville, before
risking an engagement. Every measure should
be taken, and every effort made to Secure to our
army success in this struggle for Tennessee, and
no time should be lost in making assurance doubly
sure.
While those demonstrations of tho enemy are
being made toward Knoxvilloand Big Creek Gap,
Mitchell is hovering in our rear, in the vicinity of
Battle Creek, with his mountain bandits and rob-
bers, waiting like a cowardly buzzard to fall upon
lils prey, when he shall feel assured that life is
•xtinct.
Washington, June 8.—Private information re-
ceived at one of the foreign legations at Wash-
ington, states thatrumors are current at Richmond
that letters had been received from England an-
nouncing the arrival, in a short time, of Count de
Persigny in the United States. It was also said
that this voyage was undertaken at tho instance of
the English Cabinet, and that nothing would be
done in reference to American affairs, by ooth
England and France, before the return of the
French minister.
From the Cincinnati Commercial, of tho 9th, a
copy of which has been politely furnished us, we
gleuti the following items:
It is reported that a largo Confederate force is
menacing Nashville, frem East Tennessee. Gen.
Dumont, commanding at Norfolk,believes there
is -<omothing in it
New York, June 9.—The Times, in an editorial,
says : We understand that Rev. Br. Styles, late of
this city, and who has for the last year resided in
Richmond, states in a private letter, recently re-
ceived by a friend in New Ilaven, that the Con
federate army there, numbers 200,000, and that it
is well distributed and determined to make
desperate fight in defence of the city. One or two
rebel officers who have been taken prisoners,are
orted to have made statements to the same
Harrisonburg, June C.—The advance guard of
Geu. Fremout reached Harrisonburg at 8 o'clock
this evening. There was no fighting during the
march. <
Jackson camped here last night and left this
morning.
A cavalry forco was sent on a isconnoisauce
four miles beyond the town,whiqh came ou a large
force of cavalry aud infantry strongly posted in
the woods. Col. Wyndham, wlo had pushod the
reconnoisance three miles ftartfior than ordered,
rashly led forward the 1st New Jersey cavalry,
and was driven back by the infantry iu ambush.
Col. Wyndham is a prisoner, and Captains Still
wine and Halne* killed or severely wounded and
prisoners. Capt.Charles is missing. AH the offi-
cers bravely and vainly eudoavorea to rally their
men. <
Capt. Juneway attempted nVllank movement
which covered the retreat of the 1st Battalion. He
is unhurt. The regiment lost 34 in killed, wound-
ed aud missiug. Gen. Bavard, of the Bucktuil or
Maine Rifles, aud the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry,
aud Chuzeret's Brigade of the 6th (f) Ohio and 7th
Virginia were ordered forward to their support,
and drove the enemy from tfioir position, captur
ing their camp and some stores, with loss. The
Kane Rifles numbered 126, fnd toilful themselves
opposed and flanked in the Voods by four regi
ments of Infantry and cavalry, aud, before they
could'be withdrawn, suffered! severely.
_pol. Kan« Jb Mkyaway wouaJpd, ((Hi a prisoner;
Cttpt.Taylor wad also woutifed and captured;
C'ipt. W.F. Blanchard was wounded. After a
most gallant fight, th Rifiet were driven back,
with a loss of 55 killed, wotrtfled and missing.
Tho rebels brought up thoii artillery and used
it with effect. Jackson Is thought to have loft the
main road, and has either lulled tho main column
for battle, or greatly strengthened his rear guard,
aud posted his trains, whic^aio iu confusion, on
the road.
(^hrevkport, June 25.—Passengers report that
the Federals commenced boiubaning Vicksburg on
Saturday. That the Federate hat fallen back from
Corinth (i0 miles.
inth I have seen but,
acres, while as far as I
ing but waving, hcalt)
will raise ccrn enouf
One planter, who mi
year, has 500 acres
liun. This will stop for a time
the' approach of tnat general, and for some time we
may be regaled with batttes at long taw.
Thtfl morning there was considerable firing on
the part of the Yankees, who advanced to drive
our men from our works. They did not accom-
plish their object; and to-morrow we shall have
a large siege gun mounted. Our artillerists are
confident that they can beat the Yankees shoot-
ing, as the recent trials of skill have invariably
resulted in our favor. /
Our marine column shows that there is a large
number of vessels in the river, near the Passes
awaiting assistance to come up. A morning pa
per puts the number of efficient towboats now
here at only four; and remarks that "some of the
smaller vessels occasionally make their way up
under sail; but the light winds prevailing, and
the strong current renders this a difficult and
ardous undertaking.
Tho Delta has an aceount of (he "Grand Union
Ball." It reports the ladies charming, and the
tables loaded with delicacies, but forgets to say
how many thousands were in attendance
The Bee publishes ft protest of tome of the for'
eign Consuls, including France and Spain, against
the operations of GenerafcOrder No. 41, requiring
certain oaths of foreign residents. Butler replies
in a haughty, supercilious style, closing by declar
ing it is no part of the duties or rights of the Con
sulstoaddreM protests to him and requiring
them to ab«Uin from such for the future.
haz
ect, and, so far as we are able to judge, the
whole testimony entitled to credence says the
rebel army approximates, if it does not exceed
these figures.
Halle k'b JIeadquartbrs, June 9.—The Federal
forcer low occupi Baldwin, Guntown, Jackson and
Bolivar.
Kailioad repairs are progresMng rapiqly.
3W«uoaiy passed Gniitown lattLlKbl, retreating
southward sroiu Bad win.
It I estimated that there have been twent/thou
sand deserters stnee they left Corinth, mostly from
teunessee. Kentucky and Arkansas regiments. All
the regiments-from those States panned down, closely
guarded on both sideB by Mississippi and Alabama
tloops. It Is believed by the countiy people th«t
Beaureg rd cannot enter Columbus with half th<
troops brought awuy from Gorlntu. The whole coun-
try east and north of Baldwin is fall of armed sol-
diers returning to Tennessee and Kentucky
Washington, June 9.—General order No. 59
just issued, reads as follows: " War Bulletin—A
oamp of instruction for 50,0(0 men, cavalry, ar
tlllery and infantry. Indue Toportions—will be
immediately formed near Annapolis, Maryland
Major General Wool, U. 8. A., will command the
oamp, in addition to his duties as department
commander. The ground will be selected, and
th troops, which will be assembled as rapidly at
possible under orders from the War Department,
will be placed In position as they arrive. Brig
Gen. L P. Graham is assigned to duty as chief of
oavalry at the oamp, and Brevet General Harvey
Brown as chief of artillery. A chief of the in
fantry army will hereafter be designated
Nrw York, June 9.—The Fortross Monroecor
respondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer gives
this: "On board tho Stepping Stone, among oth
era who had come down with the rebel flag of
truce train Riohmond, I observe Mons. J. De
Pruyn Keeps,vice consul of the Netherlandaat
Charleston,and his family, and M. le Compte de
Choisenl,French consul at Charleston, and his
wife, child and servant. I made inquiry as to the
reason of their leaving their posts aithe present
moment, when they are so much needed to look
after the interests of their countrymen in secessia
but did not obtain any satisfaction
Lynchburg,
Houston,
Gentry,
Gentry
John White, died of disease,
John Muir, " "
Davis White, " ♦
Serg't. J. K. O'Neal, "
Totaldied,6—tii hospital, 9.
Prisoners of war heard from, company A,—M.
V. Pohnskl, Serg't. Joe M. Wright, Barney Buddy,
■•ieut. 1). Gallaher.
Company B, absent from oamp on detaohed
duty—no report.
Company C, 1st Liout. Woodall Commanding.
i, ... Rbsidbmcb.
K. r. Wasson,died of diBeose, Anderson co.,Tex
" Cedar Bayou, Harris
J. P. Thomas,
A. P. Thomas,
R. Thomas,
Charles Brooks,
C.Ii. Belloh,
J. D. Meeks,
Total died, 8.
Prisoners of war heard from, company C,—Sam
Houston, jr., H. Bartlett, Jas. A. Rhea.
Company 1), Capt. Daly commanding.
,, , BastniNcK.
J C Duncan, died of disease, Houston Toxas.
P Pauski,
*4
44
*4
44
Halletlsvillo Lavaca oo.
Burleson oo., Texas.
liuitt, "
>4 3 > .
John Beilingslea, killed atSMloh, "
James Blaokley, " " V H
W H Caddock, . •• •' •' *5
A Ward, * «« « -Kmf
Wm. Smith, " " " M u
Wm. Veasy, «• « « "
Total died, 9.
Company E, Capt. Hadon commanding.
„ Rmldcnck.
Capt. BBrooks,killed atShlloh, Rob'tson co.,Tex.
Lt. J H Feeney, " " «• *•
G B Singleton, " ,«
Wm. Bample, " '• «♦ «« •
Bon. Sample, " " " « ••
D G Serly, died of wounds, *' "
Orderly Serg't D G Sloan, died of disease, "
Corp'l. W E Gay, tl " n
For tho Houston Telegrapa.
In Cami>, 2i MilbsK^stof Vupklo, Mis*
■June 10, 862.
Mr. Cushino: As Gon. (Beauregard's order in
regard to reporting the mqveinenti of our army is
strictly enforced,! will hiij'e to confine myself to
matters concerning our regiment. I doubt if old
Adara in tliegardeu of Kdtu was more strongly
tempted to taste the forbidden pippins than my-
self in regard to the nuuf interesting Itetus of
movements about mo. Bitt. law is law, military
especially, and I shall obey it as is my duty to do.
Wo are encamped In a pk>sant location, and the
health of the regimont is fery good, taking into
consideration the exposures and hardships we
have lately passed throum. The country herea-
bouts is very beautiful, lijgh and rolling; good
water; plenty of fruit trtfis, and lnaded down.
Indeed I have nover sueta better lands In the
South, capable of prottywipg any kind'of crops in
the greatest profusion. Wheat and oats are a fail-
ure in Northern Miasl&fppi, the late heavyjrains
have caused it to rust :|'<ut I never saw corn look
more healthy and promising. Since leaving Cor-
do field of cotton of ten
eeyo can reach, see noth*
r corn. Mississippi alone
u for the South this year,
es 300 bales of cotton per
nted—no cotton. Ills laBt
year's crop is sfored f temporary sheds removed
from his building,aiJ he will upply the torch if
the Yankees come lit way. I have soon thou-
sands of baled siinilif l.v situated. Old Mississippi
is all right. Did hcr*l ter statos go into the war
as enthusiastic as lief, the Federals would have a
hard road to travel. [ ler people are hospitable;
our sick are scattered it every farm house. I feel
a partiality for old,JMsisslppl. Her sons fought
of Shiloh; and man
gled with that of Ml Pisslppiaus. They helped
us (7th and 9th MispU Ippi) rout tho camp of the
llliuois brigade, an<l tho 14th, Lt. Col. Mason
commanding, and onnelvcs,forced Gen. Prentiss
to surreuder. Our rc inientiu front, they gotou
the enemy's flank, an they soon hoisted tho white
flag. Some of their < Beers pulled off shirts for
truce flags ; Capt. Jtliod, of company E, of our
regiment, taking the Colors from the hands of the
Division Eusign. So le ofouronemlos, actuated
by onvy and malice, lave cast imputations upon
our regiment as to ou conducton the field; but
these men whostartel these slanders wore under
arrest for cowardice. The 2d Texas never falter-
ed. When they werebvdered to charge a battery
Monday morning, tiny were ordered to charge
upon an open field, aid while charging were or-
dered to halt, and rec ived a murderous fire frein
the enemy lying ii ambush. Our loss in ten
minutes was greater than the whole of Sunday.
This Is where the slat Jer started. The pen of the
future historian will ctdo tho Texians justice.
Terry's regiment dit more to achieve tuat vic-
tory than all the coi iter hopper clerks of the
cities together. The Ith Texas, too, won laurels,
and wherever the Tex ins fought they maintained
the honor of their ol State lor deeds of daring.
Had I not been down sick immediately after the
battle, I should have pollen some plain language
in regard to some of tne regiments who claimed
all the honors of tha Hold, and whose paper
correspondents robbol us of the laurels we had
won. I wish to say olio word about correspond
onts for the press, wh# follow the army, ready to
divulge everything tnoy.hoar, and publish it to
the world. An old sujlug is,"Set arogue to catch
one," wKlapx>ly to |i#,for 1 know tho tricks of
correspondents of thejfess.
1 b..y boldly tout munf l th'« class are under the
tbum u of many officer*tobe fi-ed, aud keep them well
supplied with luxuries and money. The cotispquenct
Is tLese oUlcet s figure 14 print, as having greatly dis-
tinguished themselves it action, and oftentimes mer-
itorious officers und pafflots are robDedof the honoi
belonging to thtm t y ihe,-e scribblers. 1 would refei
your re.-.dtrrt to tne letters of many correspondents
who never si eak of othersSthan officers, foi the truth
of this charge. Our reglrfjbnta have not been paid
yet, and long months hivl tne soldiers been without
a cent. Tb<- officers wor* paid several days ago, anu
when we ask Why the iitrvates are not puld, all the
satisfaction we get la, 'po money for the soldiers
yet." Yes, the poor ai/iW, who finds himself far
away from home and ilends, M ho risks his life for
his Country, Is neglectel, lie falls sick, is sent to the
hospital with not a Uinta in his pocket to buy any oi
tbe hlKuilei that a blcg inan requires. Vegeataules
are paraded before him, money, he says, and
turns over and suffers. Week after week he lingers,
and then fills an unmarked grave. Headers, If yon
were evoi In a camp lgfc, you know something oi tbe
hardships of a soldlcrj life. Guard duties, fatlgu
duties, Ac., often b'lng iown'many a proud sulrlt by
d.lease. You c<in easllf see then the Injustice done
thf p'lvaiet-, by puy.ng their officers from $8S to
$130 per moiah regular and baveno work todo, while
the soldiers receive but $11, aud have but this pit-
tance to supply their wants. I say you will agree
with me that a wrong hss been Inflicted on the 2nd
Texas Regiment. Every othor regiment In the ser-
vice have been paid regular every two months as the
army regulations requlrt. Col. Moore hits been pro-
'inoted to Brig, General. Lt. Ool. Rogers to Colonel
of this Regiment; Captain Ashbel Sm.th to Lt. Col-
onel, the Major not * et appointed. Headers, below
you will find a list of a.tthose who are knowu to
nave died since we left Tex is, up to this date. Many
of the names are those of vonr old friends. How dt-
tle did you think a few months ago that such would
be their fate. That crowd of healthy men who left
Texas so foil ot liope araj promise to < sslst In expel:*
outh, arc now sleeping tneir
Tennesa e and Mississippi,
ory. They have fallen—many
d the maturity ot toe bai-
ucted by the exposure* on
after tne battle. Tbey are
Che. Uh I say their meiu-
wero bumble privates In
ortallty will show tbev were
u
4k
J P Anderson,
Johu Burnsley,
Robert Bragllle,
8 O Cobb,
J P Coleman. " * « "
John Copoland, " ti
Wm. Jotton, «• " •« «•
W C Harden, " « «' '
E F Huble, w ti ii •«
°f disease, Robert ion counlv, Texas.
J W Lamb, •• * •• ••
D O Nevlll, " •• •« >•
G V flash, " «• •• ■<
J M Reed, " •• • ••
W F Wise, ,
lotal died, 28.
Company F.
Fred. Lentz,''killed at 8hlloh, 6alveston!I'*Vxas
Serg't Louis Hltifeld, died of disease, " •' '
Senior August Behrman, " •• •<
Total died, 8.
Compart^ G, Capt. Howard in commnnd,
W M Burks, killed at Shiloh, Burleson cauuty/Texas.
J W Joy, died of disease, " " ••
It A Hopi '« «« "
Josse D.miels, " ••
W G Latham, " •• ••
VV N c'ooiogton " " «
H C Burrow, " •< «
J W Randolph, " " «• «
DW Cafes,
J 8 Ryan,
GM Smith, " •' ••
J D Thuim-on, " •' *•
W A Mctiar.v, ' •'
Total died, 11.
Company 11, Capt. McGiunls commanding.
RKsiubMct:.
T G Gardner, (killed at Shiloh,) Burleson comty, Tex.
Fred. Mlnninn, " •' Washington " "
Henry Hilt, wus mortally wounded, Burleson co, Tex.
Winston Fort, (died of disease,) Bastrop county, Tex.
K T Wt^tbrU^ Buf'eson couiny.^Texas.
Letter Arts Gen. BMumguA
For the Mobile Kvenlng News.
Hbadquartbrs Wbstbrn Dsr artmbwt, l
June 17th, W 1
. ; My "tteotion has just bMn called
to tho following dispatch (published In yonriieue
of yesterday) of Major-Gen. Halleck, command-
ing enemy's forces, which, coming ftron such a
source, is most remarkable in one respect—that it
contains as many misrepresentations as tinea:
WASHIMUTON, June 4. 1868.—The following dis-
patch was recoivod this afternoon at the War De-
partment :
" HALUECK'S HcADQUAnTBRS, >
„„ „ „ „ j " June 4,1888. }
{***' ^■ *"• Stauten. Secretary of War :
' ®eD* f'ope. with 40 000 men, is thirty miles
south of Corinth, trashing the euemy hard. He
already reports 10,tMl0 prisoners and deeerters
from the enemy, and 15,000 stand of arme cap-
tured." *
Thousands of the enemy are throwing away
their arms. A farmer says that when Beaurerard
learned that Col. Blilott had cut the railroad on
hi* line of retreat he became frantic, and told his
men to save themselves the beat way they could.
e have captured nlue locomotives and a num-
ber of cars. One of the former Is alread
la running t
inruniiing order lu two or three di
Tho resul
. a already repair-
today. Several more will be
Ire.
Gen. Pope did not "push hard" tUton" .
40,000 m«u, thirty miles from Corinth on
layette co.
u '
Jackson idrytnen
J D Hutson, " "
PJFaukley, " *'
H A Burns, "
E T lisrper, Burleson coutJy, Texas.
Total dleu, 12.
Missing prlsoiiers of war heard from, company II,—
Rkbidsmce.
W R Anthony, Burleson county, Texas.
T D Sullivan, " '* «'
Charles /iOlner, Washington county, Texas,
John Newman, Burleson county, lexas.
Five missing not heard from—two ot them wound-
ed, sixty-nine 1n hospital.
Company I, Capt. Fly in oomtnand.
Rebidincb.
OorpJKC Burton, (killed at Shiloh,) Gonzales co., Tex.
Josiaii Lambf-rt, died of wounds, Gonzales city,Tex.
Sem't. W VV Rluibro, died of disease, *' "
W W Alf'en,
R V Pi-ebles. •' " " "
WSGley, " " Wharton clt.v.
Lt. G W Weekly, " " Gonssates city.
Rrlsonera of war heard from—G W Ritchie, Gon-
zulss.stx misting from field of Shiloh.
Company K,Capt. Goff commanding.
Rbsidkncx.
Capt.C Ii Owons, (kl'led at Shlloh,) Jackson co., Tex.
nlrk ■' "
Fierich, died ofdiseate,
Frothy
Hogati Bi.dy "
W Moor-
Murphy!
VrSS
-llarper,
-Whltmnton "
Total died, 10—9 companies, total, 94
Serg.Maj A.F.Paul, one of the "bravest of
the brave," is on the list of slain at Shiloh.
Tho above is correct up to this date. Many
were sent to the hospital soon after the battle, and
as wo have changed about so much, wo have lost
track of many, and the list of mortality will doubt-
less be increased when the returns all come in.
The wounded are Igaining rapidly, owing to the
care taken of them by the ladles of Mississippi.
The list of wounded and missing was sent for pub-
lication shortly after the battle. This is why 1
huve omitted it here.
I learn that the missing prisoners were kind-
ly treated in the North. But I fear some will fall
by the sudden change of climate, &c.
Prisoners taken by our forces state that all at
tention possible was shown our wounded at Shi-
loh, and ml own observations on tho field Inclines
me to credit this.
Tho boys, in s >ltc of tholr Into hardship!, kr« In
ood spirits. They are anxious to return to Texas,
ut would rather die here thah have a dishonorable
wo shall do our duty when called upon again, and
the slain will be avenged, if possible, before wo
leave tho Mississippi Valley. Let no one feel dis-
couraged. The evacuation of Corinth was one of
the groatsst strategetical movement* of the war,
and boat tho Russians at Moscow 111 breaking up
the army of Napoleon. I will send you, from
time to time, a further list of mortality as soon as I
learn tho facts. Yours, for the war^
iOl]
log the invaders t f the
last sleep in the soil oi
Let us cherish their me:
on the field of 8Utloh
lance from disease* con
that field, and a tew
marti r for tht Ir con nti
ory, and remember tli
the rauks. The list of
e rauL... T...... . .
heroes, aud feci proud,readers, ot them If tbey are
kin to you. Peace to thklr ashes. Tbey have served
mankind on the battle ijelds of their country.
COMPANY A, CAPT«cHr,,ti±n COMPAQ
Nambs. Rbsidbmcb
Oliver White, killed in battle, Lynchburg,Texas
Patrlck|Baml>rlck, " " Gentry,
resn%i *il i could rowlbl,
Major-General Commanding.
ilist.; for my troops occupieTa "d^fauSve IhiV^
rearof-TwentvMile CiW", Imb Smtwen v
tulles from Corinth, until the kh JnrtTwheli th«
want of good wator Induced tne to retire at tn u /«-
jrurs to abetter position; moreover, If Gen. ^epo
had attempted at any time during tbe retreat fro m
Corinth, to pus k hard upon me, I would have
given him such a losson as would have eheoked his
ardor; but he was careful to advance only ^e*
Uon r° e cttch >,,coe8>ive posi-
Tho retreat was conducted with great order and
precision, doing much credit to the officers and
men uudcr my orders, and must be looked uoon
Smumi IK?. """ " "I"1'*1"" E,«
positively never lost thetn; about 100 or 200 strag-
glers would probably cover all U e prisoners h-
da,Uttffed muskots all the arms
lie got, these belonged to a convalescent c&mn a
miles south or Corinth) evacuated during the night
and were overlooked on account of the darkness'
The actual number of printers taken during the
werTSw Ut?qUttl °" sides, aiufthey
Major-General Halleck mustbc a very credulous
man indeed to believe tho absurd story of''that
farmer." He ought to know that the burning of
twoor more curs on a railroad is not sutHcie ft to
r.Ke^eaUrriJ?Urd fra,utic" ^drldlcuttu.Ve
clally when I expect edovery momont to hear of
the capture of his marauding party, whose denart.
m ^TL"^KtOD htt,d ?een communicated to
me the day before, and I had given, in oonse*
quoncc, all necoseanr orders; but a part of mv
I?00"vl'lc hour before the arrival
of C>. Elliotts command, and the other party ar-
rived Just in time to drive it away and liberate the
convalescents captured ; unfortunately however,
not in time to savo four of the sick, who were
barbarously consumed iu the station house!
Lot Col. fclliott's name descend to infamy as the
uuthor of such a revolting deed. Gen. Halleck
did not: capture ntne locomotives, it wus only bv
the accidental destruction of a bridge before some
trains had passed, that he got seven engines, 1 "a
mjTrdere'O" thC huvh,ff beua bu >tby
lti%lndee<l, lamentable to see how little our
ouemles reBJwcl^truth^a^JuatU-e when speaking
with desorvudflitture. ™ "l ll^B-
If the result be all he doslred," it can be said h«
j*| easily satisfied; It romains to be seen whether
his Government and people will be of the llkl
opinion. UKe
I attest that nil we lost at Corinth and during the
retreat, would notamount to one day's expenses of
his army. Respectfully, your ob't sr^t
ti.T.BEAURJBGAKD.
LIST OF LJSTTEBS,
PMoa" " H™"°'
Allenbraau Miss.Giddlngs GII Markman Geo
a?i m t 2ftwlByWm Mather Sam
Adrian co Mrs J Hancock Mrs W Maykowakl Miss
Anderson& Bless- T j]; g
..ln? « « Humphrey Mrs Nicholson J E
B°r.,.n ^ Nonenmacher A
BodinMrs Mary Ilarpor Wm Oliver & Smith
Hcinze bi iss M Palm Aug
Howen A S Perexoy J H
Hill Judge J P Richardson Capt
Harrell Mrs M A Reeves T 8
Harrell J P Rainey John
Harrington J Richardson J D
Haggorty John Richardson Mrs
Bell W
llreltling A
Barrell Miss M
Bowels MrsM
Brown Chas
Barton W K
Baker Dr J C
Blydenburgh B Harrison W H
B
Blanks Dr J G
Biers Mr
Bell C II
Blessing J P
Bwalu Susan*
Benr
Culbertson Dr
Campbell D
Callile Ruce
Chapschek Mr
Cramer Mrs C
Cornwell Miss J Jones Henry
Cook J W Kampe Mrs F
Coombs Father '
Clerk Supreme
Court
Relley Richard
Bailey Jas. A
Riley Mrs M
Rash Albt,
Hartley R K
Harris W H
Hill Dr J M __
Hutfmau Miss S Ruols Mrs'
Hamlin Mrs M S Roach D
Hoffman Jos Randolph N
Harden Lt R D Runule Willis
liAaciui 8am Hoach Caroline
Jackson Dr J T Rancher Miss M
Johnson WR
Jentsck
Jenkins J S
Davis J L
Dr FeofilsSr
Donovan J T
Danagh J L
Darrau Judge
li
])ut«nt Jas B
Doyle Mrs M
Dean Miss S
Koch Ludwig
Kimbro T F
Lookey 8 C
Labudie Mrs 3
Lewis W 3
Loving J B
Lindsey L H
Runnels Capt H
Smith J H
Smith Mrs Jane
Hlem Mr
Saundera Mrs W
T
Skinner C
Southwick 1 Son
Stephens Mrs W
Shearer T O
Smith Josephine
. Josepi
LuelgnltniMrs ASkaggn E H
tory Lt J O
pnaco come. Our rsnks are Indeed thinned, nut Evans J F
" r dntv uhnn mlinrl unnti Rritln. a.ncl Ilr
C. C. BPBEBS.
Ice ! Ice I! Ice!!!
I1GR SALE, At ten cents per pound, at Vincent
1 Ac wens' warohouse. Ice-house open every
morning, from 7 to 9>£ o'clock
Jo25tw.
Last Notice to tax Payers!!
ALL PERSONS in arrears for taxes duo for the
yenr 1861, are hereby notiflod to call at my
office and settle up. Neglecting this Last Noticb,
will subject your property to advertisement and
oalc. G. «. 1IARDCA8TLK,
Assessor and Collector, Harris County.
Court-house, Houston, June 27th, 1868.
jne 30-tw2w.
bleached lonuclothm.
1 A Ann YDS* Bleached Long
I ll.UUU cloths, Just received via the West
Indlas. and for sale by HENRY SAMPSON.
(jutj2-3t0
Livingston Miss
Giwy ,
Lenlx Miss r-
(.ockwood B F
IjBUghlord G L
e S A
r- «.-• J W
mith L D
Sanderson Jas B
Feehtig Dr W C Morriman Mrs F Scoter PII
From Mtsa C McGowau
Gaines Col W P F
Govuanus Miss McKenzle
MHm
elfort W
Ktutes Frank
Rev Shackelford J
Tucker Mrs C D
Tngle Miss C
Tapporweln G H
Tate Miss Mary
Van Sickle Mn|S
Walkers K 8-3
WestWM
Wharton Miss E
M—2
Wvne Miss Ella
_ _ Warren M
MoGallister Mrs Wilson George
Malbssa Mrs Walker Ool 3G
Maltby J R Williams Mis* N
Williams Jack
Persons calling for the above letters, will pie
say they are advertised O. L. COOHRAN,
Postmaster.
A
Garner John
Green Mrs L
Gutbridgu Col
R J
Gilbert Mrs H
Giles 8ergtWM Mims P D
Gay Miss Julia Menifee J V
George J W
Gamer Mrs R
Gordon Geo
George Mrs P
Grate Rev C A
Gibson Mrs C
Goodrich G W
AW-5
Muldy J R
Morton Danl
Mllho Miss It
Moore Sum
Mitchel John
Mohle Chas
Muuwell J W
Maginty Davis
Eitateof 0. W. Shelley, Deoeaied.
NOTICE is hereby given that Henry Uoiise, ad-
ministrator of the Estate of G. W. hheUoy,
deceased, has filed hi* final account, and. that the
same will be acted on at the July Term, 1862, of
Harris County Oourt. All penons interested are
requirtd to appear ami contest (be save if they see
proper. J ■ BR ASHE AR, Clerk,
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