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HOUMTIINi TRXAH.
K. E OUIHlne. Editor and Proonetor.
WEDNESDAY. .JULY 23, 1P62
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"The Ma«alfle« t Mir.tiecr of Gra.
Bersai sll Prmlee *
Lse la
This superb enloff, la the telegrams from Rich-
mond, of the 4th, we understand came from tbe
Secretary of State, Mr. Benjamin. Our admiration
forQea. Jo. Johnston is tbe very highest. It was
his plan aad hla firmness, that, Instead of fighting
tbe enesnyoo tbe Peninsula, under oorer and within
easy reach of their gunboats, drew tbem to tbe
farthest point, In order to Inflict tbe severest loss
upon them. He la aeommaader sf the first ability,
gos—sing In tbe fullest degree tbe confidence of
generals, soldiers aad tbe country. He haa done
enough, aad enough remaina which he will do for
hla fbaie; aad wbllat we regret that be waa stricken
down before tbe full maturity of bis plans, we are
yet gratified that It was tbe gallant aoldler, accom
pliahed gentleman, and noble christian. Gen. Robert
K. Lea, who obtained tbe opportunity to win tbe
Dsdeleaa laarsla that now adorn his brow. " The
Immortal names, aot bora to die," whloh the Con*
federate Stales will elevate to tbe Pantheon of his-
tory are already earning their lofty places. We
rejoice that they will aot be few. Ood grant, that
every Southern State will produce its hero In this
struggle apen whose memory State pride and the
people's devotion shall rest through the endless
generations. Aad, proudly, let the old Mother
State not only Sll up those vacant pedeatala around
the statue of Washington in her Oapitol grounds,
bat require larger apaoe, for statues to heroes and
bsnefectors second alcae to him. War !• the moat
terrible of all evlla; bnt, If bravely fought In the
fight cause, It briaga tbe grandeat of all earthly
oompeaaattoas. It may acourge ua a few years;
but what would our independence, our country,
our government, our national character, our btato-
ry, be without the battle-flelda, tbe towering namea,
tbe Immortal memories of tbla glorioua struggle r
Bnt wo have strayed from our purpose, which
waa to oxplala what we understand to hare been
"the magnifioentatrategy of Oen. Lee." When
Stonewall Jaokaon bad routed Banks, Mllroy,
Shlelda and Fremont, Gen. Lee dstermined that
MoClellan'a army ahould have lta Waterloo, and
8tonewall Jaekaoa be itaBlucher. Reinforcementa
of IS,000 maa ware aent to Jaokaon to enable him
to do thorough work, aad hla ordera were to ap-
pear at Old Churoh, la the rear of MoClellan'a
army, ea the 90th day of Jaae, announce his arri
val by signal guns, aad then '• ery bavoe, and let
dip the doga of war.'* In the meantime skillful
steps war* taken to oreate the lmpresalon on the
onemy that Jaokaon'a command waa destlnsd to
IfM McDowell, at Vrederickabury, and move on
Waablngtoa. Oourlera, with ordera and informa-
Uoa to that eflbot, were arraaged to be oaptured by
the eaemy. The same Impreaaloa prevailed
throughout our own army, and exeept with Oen
Lee and those la hla confidence, there waa an anx
loaa waltlag to hear that tbe Intrepid Jaokaon had
overthrown McDowell, and waa la full march for
Washington. No donbt all the calcalatlona of the
eaemy were with a view to that movemeat.
Oa the morning.of the ttth of June, MoClellan
was within three miles of Riohmond, slowly but
steadily advancing his llaea, supported by lm.
mease siege guns, almost reaching the city. The
•til of Riohmond waa as certain to him as amathe
matloal demonstration, the only part of the pro.
| lem unsolved waa tbe capture of the entire Rebel
Ibroes. Clean work was to be made. * Jeff. Davis
might escape through Texas Into Mexico.'* As for
commanders, we were to be reduced to " such fel
lows as Polk, Pillow and Vloyd." How confident
the Grand Army! How the Northern press gloated!
Imagine the Gorilla chief—imagine the lawyer,
Stanton, springing spontaneously from hisoffloe
Into an unequalled military genius, patting an end
to tbe war, as eaelly as he had ever collected a
plain promissory note—Imagine Seward, as hard
la heart, cruel in spirit, and crafty In word and act
as Robespierre| arrogant, too, as was Robespierre,
whoa he deereed that mea should cease to believe
la the God of Heaven, and that tbe symbol of D1
vlalty should be " a womaa of tbe town plying her
avoeettoa," aad he her vloegeroot—imagine tbe
trio I Dismay, we are told, had almost seised
the people of Richmond, tad bitterly did our
soldiers chafe at the eight of the lasolent foe
Tbroaghoat that loag Summer's day, Loagstreet,
Bethel Hill, aad other geaerala, stood with their
anas awalttagtho signs! that Jackson waa In po-
sition. Brents had rendered it lmpoaalble for even
'e<d Stonewall," (perhaps the youngest Major
General la oar army,) to be quite np to time. Aa
tbe son was descending Loagatreet made a fierce
attack aad carried Mechaalesville, which had been
powerArily fortified by the eaemy. The 87 lb of
Jaae dawaed. Slowly,bat gallantly,our mea follow,
ed the attach. They eacouater a greatly saperlor
•tree. By thto time our whole amy know with
electrical affect that the iariaelble Jaeksea wsfi is
ea Sand. They see a eehunn of oar troops aad
thiaklt Jackson's. Butao, tbsy are Longslreet's
men,and, aaitod, thsy push hash the eaeiay. Agala
they eacouater vast odds, commanded by McOlel
isa in person, and are brought to a stead. At that
seoaraat boomed the algaal which told that Stoae-
wall Jaeksea was throwlag hit eetama from Old
Ohursh upon the rear of the enemy. Then the thaa
Sera of hearea and the "harrleaasa, hot with
barst opon.McOlellaa'sarmy. Front,
r, legkns were poared apon him aaere
hntoto tbanOnaar'a, aad drove htm back. Opera
liens were very aetive aad soaessafal the
TIm Wh, (Sunday,) it rained, aad w
i final eonttot. Oa the the 30th
ares drlrea to Ms last aad stroagest en
Whilst ia common with our people we yielded to
the report that the young Napoleoa aad tbe greater
part of his army had been captured, we remember
now, that such an erent, at oae blow, would hare
been without precedent. Of Napoleon's .V O.MOO who
entered Russia, of whom 90,000 csme back to
France; of bis 300,000 which he again aaaembled
at Dresden, aad only brought bock a remnant, some
60,000 to defend Paris, few prisoners were taken «a
masse. It ia dlaeaee, want, deaertion, demoralize"
tlon, the easy yielding to repeated attacks, that
deetroy great armies. Running is a brisk business
to the pureued, stripped to the girth for the race,
and mlnnie rlfies and bloody bayoneta make " too
much weight" behind. We are weak In earalry,
andthia makea ttraUgy essential to resp the har-
rest of preaent death richly. " Ob, for one hour of
Dundee, now," exclaimed Montroee. "Oh! for
one good day of five regiments of Texas Hungers
upon McClellan's rear," we think would hare
been the exact prayer for this occaalon. That hla
army la almoat entirely demoralized, its atorea of
all klnda generally loat, lta preatlge broken, tnca
pable for the preaent of further aggreaalon, and
heavier dlaasters yet Impending; that Lincoln baa
called for 300,000 more troopa, and to the dulleat
mind In all Ihe North, at thia atsge, the Southern
inraelon la a terrible foilure, are obrlous. The
oourae of foture events we may not foresee, but
their end breaks radiant upon the eye. And mean-
time, whatever betide, we tecord our humble judg-
ment that the explolta of Stonewall Jackson com-
pare well with Napoleon's first and greatest cam-
paign in Italy; and that the magnificent strategy
of Gen. Lee Is Indeed beyond all praise.
1T73 Were we to take offence at the card of Mr.
Gilleland in the State'GaieUe, we might render his
last obserration credible. Tbe Jealousy of poets
is proverbial. Mr. O. in addition to his aoknowl-
edged talent and skill, now shows In his card the
greatest Impatience of praise of others. We ut-
terly disclaim all thought of or allualon to him in
the paragraph that has glren him offence. We
nererhadthe slightest ill-will towards him, and
cannot hare now. While generally thanking those
who are disposed to defend ua againat unjust at-
tache, we can but aay that either attaoks on or de-
fence of our character by thoso who know so little
of it, and are so readily brought to change their
views are mattera of no consequence whatever.
We regret Mr. O.'s publication chiefly on his own
account, as we doubt if any person other than him-
aelf, either before or after reading it, can have
deemed that a compliment paid to a young
lady contributor could have been designed aa a
slight to any gentleman. We wonder how the
editor of the Gazette could hare been ao unkind
to Mr. G. aa to have permitted him to make auch a
dlaplay of himaelf.
in* we hare a splendid description of the bat
tie in which the brave Maraball waa killed,
whloh we have not room for to-day. Our corres-
pondent aaya that out of 2100 the Texas brigade
loat 600. It waa a terrible battle. The list of
killed and wounded has not yet been aent na
But our correapondent mentions the following
names. Col. Marshall killed. Col. Ralney and
Robertson both weunded. Lt. Gol. Warwick, 4th
Regiment, killed, and MaJ. Key, (4th) wounded.
Capt. Hutchison, (5th) killed. Capta. Ryan,
Barnea, Winkler, and Owen, and Lieuta. Lambert
and Walah, (4th.) wounded. Lieut. Clute, killed,
and Capt. Clay and Lt. Wallace, (5th,) wounded.
Bealdea Lt. Glute, the Bayou City Guarda lost
Geo. Deleadenter, killed; Sergeant Onderdonk,
wounded In tbe arm; and prlratea J. H. Shep-
herd, F. W. Plumer, Sam Bailey and Jules Robin-
eon, slightly wounded.
stuabth expedition.
Full Account.
ir was npsffvtS for Hood's Toxps
to mats hla with the hay
MtsraaarOa^ thefaastfoesMagoaly, hem
many eeaM be saved, sad which of "the follows"
■net*I ■« «
Columbia. July SO, 1863.
Editor TsLSo**rH.—Dear ?-'!r: It la a ques-
tion much litigated in this county, whether or not
a Brazoria county aoldler In aervice In the county
has a rote for county officers. There are at least
800 voters who are In that fix, and a malorlty con-
tend for the right. It is a question of much Import
to most of the candidates and would be glad If yon
will, In your firat issue answer, emphatically, the
question, as you hare erery facility of finding out.
By conforming to the abore you will confer a great
faror on a CANDIDATE.
Reply.—There ia no doubt whatever of the
right of all citlsena In the Provisional Army of the
Confederate Statea to vote In their State and cour
ty, provided they are atationed there, or can ge
there. ■ \
KT Before starting for the Penlnaula, McClel-
lan had a grand review of the Army of the Poto-
mac, at which he leaned a Napoleonic General Or
der, In which he took occaalon to Introduce the
words: " W have beat our last retreat." These
words have alnee become h Federal watch-word
and motto. We find them on a Federal enrelope
under McClellan's picture, taken at the battle of
Seren Pines. These worda are now peculiarly
appropriate. For if the recent retreat of the Fed*
erals doesn't beat anything else of the kind they
hsre yet attempted, then we are no judge. They
hare certainly tsef* their last and all former re-
treats.
JJj3 For the information of trarelera and the
people, we are authorised to atate, that Proroat
Marshals within the sub-military district or Hous
too, are not permitted to make any charge for
hw^ This district extends from the 8ablneto
Matagorda, and to a line we believe somewhat in
detalto in the interior.
From the Richmond Dispatch.
It being determined upon to penetrate tbe enemy's
lines, and make a full and thorough reconnolssance
of their position and strength, Gen. J E. B Htuort
ordered the 1st, (Col. FU« Hugh Lee,) 9th, (Col.
F. H. Fits Hugh Lee.) and 4th. Virginia cavalry,
(Lieutenant Gardiner commanding.) to bold them
selves in readiness. These regiments, however,
did not turn out more than half their usual strength
the 4th not having more than fonr companies In
the field. The Jeff. Davis Troops were also in-
corporated In the detail, as also two pieces of Stu-
art's Flying Artllieiy—a 12-pound howitzer and a
6-pound English rille piece—the whole force not
numbering more than 1,400 men, if even the total
reached that number. On Thursday at dawn this
column proceeded down the Charlottesville (Brook
Church) turnpike, and had gone some distance
without molestation when the vangnard overtook
some eight or ten adventurous negroes Journeying
rapidly towards the Federal lines. These run-
aways were secured and sent to the rear, and as
night was drawing near pickets and videttes were
placed, and tbe column camped for the night near
Ashland, it being considered Imprudent to progress
further. Towards morning signal rockets were
fired, and answered by onr troops at the Lines far to
the rear, and as soon as day broke the cavalry col-
umn proceeded on Its march. Carefully and cau-
tiously Journeying, the Federal lines were pene-
trated, when horse pickets discovering our videttes
advancing, the videttes hastily retired, according to
ordera, upon the main body concealed by woods and
a turn in the road. Being near Hanover Court-
house, the Federals were wont to pioceed thither
daily for forage, as a captured picket Informed the
.men, but on this occasion had orders to proceed ae
far aa possible towards Richmond- It being
thought possible to capture the whole detachment,
dispositions were accordingly made, but upon the
appearance of the second squadron of the 9th, (com-
posed of the "CarolinaDragoons," Captain Swan,
and "Lee's Light Horse," Lieut. Ilungtrford, com-
manding,) under command of Cautaln Swan, the
enemy's outpost hastily galloped back, and their
main body took to Sight, Captain 8wan's squadron
dashing after them down the road, making a splen-
did race of two miles at a killing paoe. Having
proceeded thus far, and near the Courthouse, the
enemy seemed to have been reinforced, and made a
stand on the road, and in fields to the right and
left of it. Thinking to Hank them, and capture the
whole force, Col. Lee, of tbe 1st, proceeded round
their positon to cut off retreat, but the movement
occupying longer time than desired the 2d squad-
ron ot the 9th prepared to charge. And as they
trotted towards the enemy the Federal leader could
be plainly seen and heard haranguing his troops,
urging and begging them to act like men, and stand
His eloquence was of no avail, and as the 2d squad-
ron of the 9th increased their pace and came nearer
to them with flashing sabres, the Federal officer
galloped towards them, thinking his men would
follow. Not so, however, and as he wheeled bis
horse back again, our men were upon him, he fell
shot In tho head, his men gave a feeble volley with
pistols, and scampered off the field In ludicrous
style, leaving killed and wounded behind, and many
prisoners. Capturing outposts and pickets in great
number, and overtaking wearied horsemen it was
ascertained that the force engaged were the U ■ 8.
regulars, who hud seen hard aervice in Texas and
the Indian countries, and had never refused to
charge before. Their camps were reported to be
adjacent, and proceeding thither everything was
aestroyed and put to the torch.
From several captured in and about these
camps It waa ascertained that several regiments
were waiting for our advance up the road, and as
their pickets were stronger and more numerous
than usual, It waa deemed advisable to halt. The
second squadron of the 9th were dismounted and
thrown to the front, (on tbe skirts of a wood, to
tbe right and left of the road,) to act as skirmish-
ers and defend the artillery, which was moved up
and took position commanding a bridge in the
hollow—the enemy's force and ours being screen-
ed from view by rising ground at either end of
the road—our force being farther from the front
than thelra. Appearing in conaiderable force,
the enemy adrauced In admirable order, but sud-
denly facing to the right about were quickly re-
treating, when the dismounted men poured a gal-
ling roTley into them, emptying man> saddles and
causing much eoniusion. Reforming, they were
a second time reinforced, and came onto the
charge up the riae in splendid style. Burning to
distinguish themselves, the third squadron of the
9th, (composed of the "Essex Light Dragoons,'"
Capt. Latane, and "Mercer County Cavalry,"
Lieut. Walker commanding,) under command of
Capt. Latane, had received orders to charge the
advancing enemy, and putting spurs to their
steeds dashed gallantly along the road, the brave
Latane fifteen paces In front I "Cut and thrust,"
shouted the Federal commander, "On to them,
boys," yelled Latane, and the meeting squadrons
dashed in foil ahock together. The front men of
either column were unborsed, and the fight be
came Instantly hot and bloody. Capt. Latane
singled out the Federal commander, and out off
the offlcer'a hat olose to his head, but the Federal
dodging the cut, rode past, and as he did so dis-
charged two revolver loads at Latane, killing him
Instantly I The enemy rapidly giving way, eur
men shouted iu triumph, and cut right and left,
pistoling the foe with frightful accuracy and havoc,
and seeing the Federal commander in pursuit of
Adjutant Robins, (who was himself In pursuit of
an enemy,) a private dashed after him and clove
his akull in twain! The battle between these
rival squadrons, though of short duration, was
fierce and aanguinary in the extreme. Scattered
in all directions, and apparently paralyzed by the
relentless fury of this corps, the enemy fled in
erery direction—leaving killed, wounded, horses,
accoutrements, dec., in profusion upon the dusty
roads. Successful pursuit being impossible, their
campa were rialted and destroyed, wagons on the
road were orertaken and burned, and the entire
route from Ashland, by Hanover Court House and
Old Church to Station f^o. 23 (Tunstall's, we be
Here,) on the York River Railroad, was naught
clae but a continuous scene of triumph and des
traction. Commissary and quartermaster's stores
were aelsed and burned at every turn, prisoners
and horses were captured and sent to the rear, and
by the time of their arrival at the railway station,
more than 11,000,000 of federal property must
" ', besides s
irisonera riding in the rear I
iryrhe San Antonio Herald says that the hos
Ullty of the Victoria Advocate to martini law has
manifested Itself only since Gen. Bee refused to
appoint the editor Provost Marshal. Whether
this Is so or aot, w«i donbt the propriety of dlacnss.
lng the metier with him, and ao dismiss his re
marks withoat farther notice.
RT'The San Antonio Herald mentions the arri'
val of Gen. Sibley in that plaoe. His arrival was
greeted by a salvo of artillery.
Try Letter ia this oMee for Mis. Jhenser A1
lea.
•ctoto-
Kjr Tbe News wants ftp know whether we lm.
peeeh He veracity. Certainly net, by no means
whatever. We have simply showathat ear aelgh
bor Is quite apt to err ia its statements with tefor
eaea to Mm Telegraph, aad we advise it to he earn
fni. That's aU.
iscores
hare been captured and deairoyed
of prisoners riding In the rear 1
Upon approaching the railroad, cars were heard
adranclng,and the whistle sounded! By orders
ereiy man was Instantly dismounted and ranged
beside the track. Again the whistle blew, and
thinking the force to be a friendly one. perhaps,
the ateam waa stopped, when the Caroline Troop
opening fire, disclosed the ruse; and, putting on
steam again, on sped the train towards Chica-
hominy, and despite heavy logs placed on the
track, made good its escape; but the carriages !>e-
lng uncovered freight trucks, and having soldiers
on them, the slaughter that ensued waa frightful.
Many of the enemy Jumped from the train, and
were afterwarda captured or killed, to the number
of 90 or more. The onglneer was shot dead by
Lieut. Robinson.
Still adding to their conqueets at erery step, a
detachment waa immediately sent to the White
Honse, on the Pamnnkey ; and, discovering four
large transports moored there, and some hundred
wagona or more, with teams, dec., to a wagon-
d, all these were Instantly seised, to the great
jht and astonishment of the Federals, and the
torch Immediately applied to all things combust-
ible. One of the transports escaped and floated
down the rlrer. The contents of the other three
were chiefly valuable commissary and quarter-
master stores, rast quantities of army clothing,
grain, fiuits, and sutlers' stores. Tempting as
tney were, nil things were laid in ashes, the hor-
ses led off, and prisoners secured. Thinking that
the enemy would tend out an orerwhelmlng force
In pursuit, an unlikely ronto was selected, and the
whole oommand proceeded in triumph to New
Kent Gonrt-Hous*. New Kent 0. H. being the
rendesveas. Urn 4th squadron of the 0th, under
oommaad of Capt. Eaight. (consisting of
up his eye-balls in admiration of tbe " Maryland
Cavalry;" well, If we ain't, we soon shall, for
McCUiian and our boys is sure to fptch him."—
others, however, proved keener-sighted than the
negro ; women run to the wayside fcotliige door;
flush of triumph mantles their cheek ; and, us u
the eye kindles Into a flame of admiration, tears
trickle down, aud "OodblcK* you, boys," is all
they say. Now and then an old man is met by the
wayside, pensive und sad; but, recognizing the
horsemen, he stops, looks astonished, ami throws
up bis hat for the " Maryland Cavalry," just arriv-
ed. Others wave handkerchiefs—"tU uselosaness
to deceive them,for women Instinctively discover
friends or foes at sight. " Our cavalry here !" ex-
claim Uiu> In wonder; and with Uands cluspod
upou their breast, mutely, but eloquently, gnze.—
" Take care, men, take care; Heaven bless you ;
but take care—the enemy are every whsro !" Such
is their gentle warning, given to the wear . dusty,
chivalrlc column dashing through the country in
tbe enemy's rea r!
The advance guard having readied New Kent,
and found an extensive sutler's establishment,
some dismount aud enter. Every description of
floods that taste and fancy might require are found
u profusion here. Clothes ot all descriptions and
qualities, cutlery, sabres, pistols, shoes, presrrves.
conserves, boots, stationary, wines, liquors, tobac-
co, cigars, tea, coffee, sugar, tapioca, maccaroui,
champagne, sherry, and burgundy, in great quan-
tity; in tine, all that men could buy for money
was there discovered ; while round the store lolled
Federal soldiers, and the sleek, fat proprietor,
eloquently holding forth upon McClellan's won-
derful genius as a commander, and the speedy
subjugation of tho rebels. Our wearied horsemen
called for refreshments, which the sutler handed
to the " Maryland Cavalry" (!) with great alacrity;
but when pay wus demanded, our troopers roared
with laughter, told the proprietor who they were,
and, much to his surprise and indignation, pro-
nounced them all prisoners of war. As the other
troops arrived, it was found that a magnificent
Federal amhulance had been captured on the
route, containing very valuable modicul stores.
The vehicle and contents were burned where
overtaken ;the driver, good looking, well dressed
doctor, and companions, being accommodated
with a mule each, and were at the moment to be
fouud among nearly two hundred other nonde-
scripts—sailors, soldiers, teamsters, negroes, sut-
lers, &c., &c., in the motely cavalcade at the rear.
Helping themselves liberally to all the store affor-
ded, our troops remained at the sutler's until near
midnight, (Friday,) when- being comparatively
refreshed, and ulf present, the head of the column
was turned towards tho Chicahominy and home I
Champagne, we are told, flowed freely while any
remained—wines, liquors apd cigars were all con-
sumed. Yankee products of every description
were appropriated without much ado, and with
light hearts all quietly journeyed by a lonely road,
near to the main body of the onemy and a little
before dawn of Saturday were on the Chicahominy
bank, ready to cross.
Being far below all the bridges, and where deep
water flows, they knew not how or where to cross!
Here was an awful situation for our gallant baud !
Directed to Blind Ford, It was hfteen feet deep!
The enemy had blocked up all the main roads,
aud had thousands scouring the country, eager to
entrap or slaughter them !—but two miles from
McClellan's quarters, within sound of their horse
pickets—and without means to cross! Quietly
taking precautions against all surprise, strict si-
lence being enjoined upon the prisoners, first one
horseman plunged into the flood, and then anoth-
er, at different points—all too deep; no ford dis-
coverable, no bridge! The horses, it was thought,
would follow each other and swim the stream—it
was tried, and the horsos carried away by the cur-
rent! Breaking into small parties, the cavalry
men swam and re-swam the river with their
horses, and when some fifty or more had been
landed, a strange but friendly voice whispered in
the dark : "The old bridge is a few yards higher
up—it can be mended !" 'Twas found, and mend-
ed it could be ! Quietly working, tree after tree
was felled; earth and twigs and branches were
carried and piled up on the main props—old logs
were rolled and pitched across the stream; yet,
after long and weary labor, the bridge was built,
and the long and silent procession of cavalry, ar-
tillery, prisoners and spoils, safely and quietly
passed this frail Impromptu bridge, scarcely any
sounds being hearii but the ruth of waters be-
noath. Once across and in tbe swamp, all was in-
dustry and expedition. Artillery axles sank low
in the mire—ten Yankee horses were hitched to
each piece, and as the first rays of morning crim-
soned the tree-tops, the long line rapidly sought
the shade of woods away from the Federal lines.
Yet our troops had not proceeded far when the
advance were halted. " w ho comes there 1'' cried
the Federal horseman in the swamp. "Who goes
theret" calls another; and quicker than thought
our advance guard (by order) dash away into the
open ground, the Federals Are half a dozen shots
and rush in pursuit. Into the thicket some half
dozen Federal horsemen dart after our men, and
quicker than lightning are surrounded and prison-
ers!
Once more within our lines, "all went merry as
a marriage bell." Quickly the dirty, weary, gal-
lant band sped along the Charles City road, dawn
revealed them to our pickets, and they entered our
camp faint and famished, but the noblest band of
heroes that ever bestrode a charger, or drew a
battle blade for their birthright ws freemen.
"What, then, was the general result?" asked we
of a wearied, dusty trooper watering hisjaded and
faithful animal by a roadside spring. "The re-
sult," answered he proudly, but much exhausted,
"the result? We have been in the saddle from
Thursday morning until Saturday noon, never
breaking rein or breaking fast; we have whipped
the enemy wherever he dared to appear, never op.
posing more than equal forces; we have burned
200 wagons laden witb valuable stores, sunk or
fired three large transports, captured 300 horses
and mulea, lots of side arms, dec.; brought in 170
prisoners,four officers, and many negroes; killed
and wounded scores of the enemy; pleased Stuart,
and had one man killed—poor Capt. Latane!
This is the reoult, and $3,000,000 cannot cover the
Federal loss in goods alone. As to myself," said
he, mounting and trotting away, "I wouldn't have
missed the trip for fl,t 00—history cannot show
such another exploit aa thia ef Stuart's!" He
spoke the truth, honestly and roughly, as a true
soldier under an incomparable leader. More
words are not new needed—the whole country is
astonished and applauds—McClellnn ia disgraced
—Stuart and his troopers are now forever in his
tory.
frlPPWe publish the following for the informa-
tion of the soldiers:
War Department, )
Adjutant and Inspector General's OrricE,>
Richmond, June 17,1842. )
General Orders No. 44.
******
IV. To prevent misconception in reference to
the discharge of men under 18 and over 35 years
of age, under the Conscript Act, the army is in
formed that only auch persona aa hsre not re-en
liated for three years or the war will be entitled to
their diacharge on the 16th of July next. Those of
the ages abore mentioned who hare so re-enlisted,
whether they are In the twelve months regiments
or war regiments, are not entitled to a discharge
until they hare served out their term of enlist-
ment.
By command of the Secretary of War.
[Signed] S. COOPER.
Ad^Hmid^InsgectorGeneraL
DIED.
In this city on the 17th inst., Dr. N. H. MARSH,
aged 45 years.
— A good man has passed away, mourned by a
large circle of friends. The cheerful countenance
of the "old doctor" wi.l no more be seen among
us. The sufl'erer, languishing on the bed of >"ick-
ness will look In vain for his accustomed vifit.
The wife and little ones, in their far off home, will
never greet the return of the wanderer ; he has
gone to his long home, "Where the wicked eeust*
from troubling, au<l the weary are at rest." Peace
to his ashes. J- G. '1.
At Leon Springs, Wednesday, July 9th, W2,
Mr. Akovmc 2. Kumsev, aged -12 years. During
the past year his sufferings have often been irreut,
yet ne bore them all with true Christian fortitude
and cheerfulness, ever ready to say, "Thy will o
Lord, be done." And as he passed through the
dark valley of death, his trust in his God still re
tuulned firm and unshaken ; happy to go and be
with Jesus, lie was a man of strict integrity, a
good citizen, an affectionate father ami a devoted
husband. lie leaves a wife and two interesting
ehildreu to mourn his loss.
NKW AWVBKTI8BMKNTS.
We are authorized to announce TI1EO.
SE, for County Surveyor^ *
Castor Oil.
HAVING all the machinery for the manufac-
ture of CASTOR OIL, I will pay $3 50 per
bushel for seed delivered to A. Sessuius. Houston.
Any information in saving the crop orpreparing
it for market will be given by applying to me at
Hempstead, by letter.
jya3-tw&wlt S. M. BUSTEK.
10,000 PIECES OF
AND GUITAR MUSIC,
PIANO
CONSISTING OK
Songs and Ballads,
OPERA MELODIES, VARIATIONS,
Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Marches,
QUICK MTEPS, DANCES, MAZURKAS,
ltcdowai, Choruses ,&c.,&c , fit
ALLEN'S BOOK STORE,
Houston, Cutter's Building,
Cor. Main and Franklin sts.
jly23-wtw2-exlt
POUND.
A BUNCH of TRUNK KEYS, which the owner
can have by calling at this office, proving pro-
perty and paying the cost of this advertisemeut.
jy ai-tw2t
R
LIST OF LETTERS,
EMAINING in the PbBt Office at IIou«ton
July 15th, 18C2:
Gentry Miss C
Hall G
Hockdoi.er G
Howard MrsS L
Hubbert ColC C
Hancock Win
Alden Miss L
Alexander Col
C II
Arto John
Buche Sergt C
Blessing J F
Bond Miss F M Hall G G
Bryan Miss L A Hlgg O B
Brown A B Hartley Mrs SC
Bass Capt A T Hinghman H N
Brodac Thoa Hart Miss E
BarnyMrsE IskyMrs
Brown Miss MB Jones JM
Burke D Jones Mrs C A
Blanks Dr J (i Johnson AfrsM
Butler Geo P
Barefleld L John N N
Bays Mrs Susan KorcherMrsM
Callalalian Mrs Koch W C
M King Miss M A
Chambers Mrs King G B
E Low J G
Con nick H A Lague J P
Caluwell H N Lockmann R F
Corlise R Lathrop A S '
Clark John LindseyLW
Corsh C Lindsey Lieut H
Carton Wiu Love Isaac
Crantford .1 W Martin J S
Dallas Miss M Mathews Miss S
Darragh Judge McNair Mrs C L
E
J L
Dun am Mrs M
Davis Jas
Door Mrs R
Dolsen Mrs J
Evans Mrs N A McLaughlin Ed
Evans J L Monwell Mr
Persons calling for the above letters, will pleas*
say they are advertised. O. L. COCHRAN,
Postmaster.
AUCTION
— BY —
nOHENTHAL & RE1CIIMAIV.
Main street, Houston.
On WEDNESDAY, July 23d, 1862, at 9 a. m.,
A STOCK of goods which rerommends itself
particularly to dealers, being well assorted,
and the goods superior to the general run of Auc-
tion Goods, viz:
200 lots of superior Clothing,
100 lots of seasonablr Dry Goods ;
100 lots of Millinery and Fancy Goods;
100 lots of Perfumery and Soaps, &c.,&c.
Also,at the same time :
A fine DOUBLE BUGGY, with double Harness,
Shaft and Pole. Terms CASH.
HOHENTHAL & REICHMAN,
July21-tw2t Auctioneers.
TJBXA8 AUD NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD
CHANGE OF TIME.
ON and after Monday, July SIst, 1862, the pas-
senger trains on the T. and N. O. R R. will
be run In connection with the steamer Florida as
follows: Leave Houston Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays at S A. M., and arrlre at Orange, Or-
ange county, at 6:03 P. M. in time to take the stea-
mer Florilda for Nlblett's Bluff the aame evening.
Time of arrival at Nlblett's Bluff, 9 P. M.
Leave Nlblett's Bluff on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays at 3 a. m , and arrive at Orange In
time to take the cars for Houston at 6:30 a. m.
Time of arrival at Houston, 4:48 p. m.
Passengers going east will get their supper, and
those going west their breakfast, oa board the
steamboat-
Fare through, 97 50.
„ _ w A. M. GENTRY, President:
W. W. Morris, Gm'lSup't. jy9i—twawim.
Minen F
.McCarthy A T
Mathews T E
Moble C
Merriman F
Evans Miss J
Evans J F
Eley CN
Farish O
Foster Dick
Morris Mrs M W
Miller P S
McWhorther vv
B W
Mitchel Mrs M
GarzaRaflde laMcGee J P
McFarlin Mrs M
Neamon II
Neil D
Neal n S
Owens John
Osterman H
Pelton A D
Penvonka J
Reeves H D
Robinett Mrs
Roberts Mr
Fichter Carl
Rich Lt C
Smith Miss L T
Simnis Miss A
Stlners Miss 1)
Soders W D
Simmons A J
Sexon W M
Schirmer C
Sanderson It B
Spuight A W
Smith J D
Scheesh L E
Smith John
Smith M L
Schorragger C
Seal Miss H A
Sea W H
Taylor J B
Turner J H
Thompson C W
Whorton Mrs l<
Willi.ms A
West Mrs R A
Weir .1 T
Williams Mrs B
Williamson W M
Whitney George
Wilbanks A L
Yarborough Geo
W
Young Mrs E
Zinke C Z & Co
H U AD4t uak'l'KK ,
Military Sub-District of Houston, (
Houston, J uly 5, 1862. 5
Special Order No. 53,
ALL officers and men of Col. Flournoy's Regi-
ment Texas Volunteer Infantry, now absent
tromthe Regiment, detached or olhtrioitr, will re-
join the Regiment at Hempstead immediately.
-All persons absent on sick furlough, who are not
Sole 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-Dist.
R. L. UpbHAW, A. A. A. Gcn'l . jly7-tw2w
Mabbhal's Office,Brazoria County, \
July 14, 1-62. j
IN compllsnce with General Order J o. 41, lstufd
by General P. O. Hebert—I hereby summon e\ery
white male person above the aae of t-lxieen yearn,
being temporarily or otherwise within ti e lln its of
Brazoria County, to appear i romptly at tble office In
Columbia, and register tbelrnamet* and occupation,
and furnish such information as may be required of
them. GKO. W. McNEfcL,
July 16 tw lw Provost Marshal.
J. S.& J. B. SYDNOR.
W EVERY TUESDAY.
E WILL, when desired make Full Cash
Advances on consignments of Merchan-
dise, Country Produce, Real Estate, Negroes,
Horses, Carriages, Furniture, dtc.
Oar Hale TU END AY, July , 10 A. M.,
will be exclusively a large invoice of t
BADDLEBY HARDWARE,
Being a fresh Stock, and perhaps tbe only well
assorted Stock of Saddlery now in the Confederacy.
It consists of over 1,000 gross Buckles,all kinds in
erery day use Breeching Rings, Harbings, Halter
Rlncs, Ring Snaps, Run Snaps, Cut Tacks, Lace
Tacks, Carpet Tacks, Curry Combs, Haines, Stir-
rups, wagon Whips, Whip Stalks, Carriage Bolts,
Saddle Nails, Irory Head Nails, Plush and Dam-
a-k Linings, Coach Lace and Housings, Bock-
skins, Fringes, Brass Tacks, Oil Cloth, Riding and
Harness Bttts, complete Setts Mountings for Har-
ness and Innumerable other articles wanted and
now In demand by Saddle and Harness-makers.
Jlyl8tw3t J.S.di J. B.SYDNOR.
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