MARSHALL TEXAS REPUBLICAN 1861-1862 [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Enthusiastic Demonstration. On Saturday a public meeting was held in Marshall, at which the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: . . . A committee was appointed to prepare for a demonstration at night, consisting of Messrs. John T. Mills, W. B. Ochiltree, E. A. Blanch, W. P. Lane, E. Greer, A. W. Crawford, John A. Harris, A. S. Bass, and George Lane. Anvils were fired throughout the day, making a report sufficiently loud to be heard at Jefferson, sixteen miles distant. After supper, the town was brilliantly illuminated, and large bonfires of pine, blazed brightly on the public square. A torchlight procession traversed the town, and the "anvilading" was resumed, and continued until a late hour. Between eight and nine o'clock, the large and spacious courtroom, brilliantly illuminated, was filled to overflowing by an enthusiastic audience, including a number of ladies. Rev. A. E. Clemmons was invited to take the Chair, and speeches glowing with eloquence, and sparkling with brilliancy were made by Hon. W. B. Ochiltree, Hon. John T. Mills, Rev. E. A. Wagner, Hon. George Lane, Col. O. Pope, Hon. C. A. Frazer, and Hon. D. S. Jennings. It is impossible to report these speeches. Suffice it to say, they breathed but one sentiment—resistance to Black Republicanism; prompt and immediate secession, by separate State action, Judge Frazer was for resistance. . . . [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, January 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 7 The flag adopted by South Carolina in her sovereign capacity has a red ground, with a marine blue cross, on which there are fifteen stars, the largest of which is in the center; a white palmetto tree and crescent stand in one corner. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, January 26, 1861, p. 2 c, 4 Hung in Effigy.—On Thursday morning an effigy of Abraham Lincoln, duly labled [sic] and covered with various devices, was to be seen hanging upon a temporary gallows within the enclosure of our Court-house square. It was gotten up we presume by some of the "b'hoys" during the preceding night. A bad representation of Abraham; stout and fat while [illegible due to scratch in film] raw-boned, and cadaverous. Thus would the Abolition President himself be served were he to enter a Southern state, and yet there have been, and perhaps there are yet some, who hope to find him a conservative President; the chief executive of the entire Union. Such figures are disgusting and unsightly and ought not to remain pendant for a great length of time. If we had the original we would not hang him longer than half an hour. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Fresh Drugs! J. B. Lancaster & Co., are now receiving, direct from New Orleans, an additional supply of Fresh and Pure Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Fancy Goods, Perfumery, &c. They keep constantly on hand all articles usually kept in their line, a few of which they would call special attention to, such as Paregoric, Laudanum, Castor, Sweet, Lard, Train, and Linseed Oils; Sulphur, Cayenne Pepper, Sulph. Quinine, Morphine, Strychnia; Salecine, Piperine, Blue Mass, Calomel, Ipecac, and Opium. The various preparations of Iron, Iodides, and Magnesia, and Extracts for Culinary, Toilet, and Medicinal purposes. To the Ladies, We would say, Soda, Cream Tartar, Fancy Soaps, Starch, Bluing, and the Spices are on hand and for sale; and the Humming Bird, Kiss-Me-Sweetly, and Lubin's Handkerchief Extracts, we have no doubt will be exhibited with pleasure, by our young friend M., who is always pleased to see the ladies. Don't forget that we have Spaulding's Glue, Hostetter's and Burton's Bitters, Cephalic or Headache Pills, and many of the most approved Patent Medicines. White Lead, Linseed, and Lard Oils, are strickly [sic] CASH! We invite our friends and the public to give us a call. Everything in store is fresh and of the very best quality, and will be sold upon the most reasonable terms. Marshall, Feb. 2, 1861. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Marshall University, A Classical, Mathematical, and Military Insti- tution for Young Men and Boys. The Spring term will commence on February 4. Course of instruction unusually full and thorough, discipline strict. The Institution is well supplied with arms and accoutrements and theoretical, and practical instruction will be given in Military Tactics, at such times as not to interfere with the regular studies of students. F. S. Bass, President. Marshall, Feb. 2, 1861. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 9, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Busted.—The citizens of Henderson, Texas, had a wrought iron cannon made by a firm in that place. On attempting to fire it in honor of the secession of Louisiana, the result, says the Times, "was much like the flashing of lightning—the crash of rolling thunders, and the trembling of the earth by inward commotions. The cannon itself, as a cannon, has not since been heard from. The pieces cleared the corporate limits in every direction. The fragment that went down South street, notified the inhabitants that the thing had busted." Fortunately no one was injured. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 When the news reached Marshall that Texas had failed to follow promptly the glorious example of South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the Lone Star Flag was lowered, draped in mourning, and hung at half mast, to express the mortification of our people at the action of the Convention. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, February 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 New Flag.—On Wednesday the Lone Star flag floating on our Public Square was hauled down, and a new one substituted. It is blue, with six red stars, in the form of a crescent, with a large golden star in the centre. The six stars represent the six seceded States, and the large golden star Texas. This flag is very much admired. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 2, 1861, p. 3, c. 3 Eagle Gallery! Professor Sargeant announces to the citizens of Marshall and vicinity that he has opened rooms over Lane & Taylor's Store, for a short time; where he is prepared to execute all kinds of Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melaineotypes, Photographs, in the best and most approved styles, clear or cloudy weather. Pictures Taken on Paper, Convenient for sending in Letters. Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes Accurately copied, if desired. Breast Pins and Lockets Filled to order. All persons are solicited to call and examine Specimens at my rooms. Prof. Sargeant. Marshall, March 2, 1861. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 9, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 Mrs. Lucy P. Pickens.—On Friday evening last, there was a general and, we might say, a spontaneous call upon Mrs. Gov. Pickens by her Marshall friends, as it was generally understood she would leave in a few days thereafter for South Carolina. The residence of Col. B. L. Holcomb, noted as it ever has been for its genial hospitality, sociability, and attractiveness, never contained a more pleasant and agreeable party of ladies and gentlemen than were congregated in its drawing rooms that evening. We should have called it, perhaps, a levee, but the word carries with it, in our mind, an idea of cold formality; the deference paid to rank or position. No one went to see Mrs. Pickens, as Mrs. Gov. Pickens, as much as they may admire the talent and heroism of her husband; but as "LUCY," whose loveliness, accomplishments, and fascinating manners, imparted a charm to the society in which she mingled, and gave her an individuality of character, for which she was so much admired. Her friends were agreeably surprised to find her the same as of yore; time and absence had worked no perceptible change in her appearance or manners. The evening passed off very pleasantly with conversation, music, and a superb supper. We regret that Mrs. Pickens makes so short a stay at her old home; that she is to enjoy for so brief a period the society of her early, and we are fain to believe, her best friends. She will have the satisfaction of bearing with her to Carolina the kindest wishes of these Texas friends. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 16, 1861, p. 1, c. 7 A wag seeing a lady at a party with a very low-necked dress and bare arms, expressed his admiration by saying she outstripped the whole party. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 7 The Flag is on the High Seas.—We learn that as the British shop Peter Maxwell, which was cleared for Liverpool on the 16th inst., by Messrs. D. Wheeler & Co. with 3680 bales of cotton, passed Fort Morgan on Wednesday last, she hoisted the Palmetto flag and dipped it three times. The compliment was returned by those in command of the fort, by dipping the Alabama flag six times and hoisting the ship's numbers. The Maxwell sailed off with the Palmetto flying at her main. She is the first foreign vessel, we believe, that has crossed the bar with that flag hoisted, since the establishment of the Southern Confederacy.—Mobile Tribune. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 5 For the Texas Republican: To the Marshall Guards. To Marshall Guards, ye Marshall Guards, Away to the wild frontier; Away to the blooming prairie land, Where the red man lingers near. Nerve, nerve your hearts with valor strong, To meet the treach'rous foe; But don't forget, your power lies In the strong arm guarding you. You go, for the land is mourning there, And the helpless bleed and die; For the savage foe, with chilling tones Hath raised his war-hoop high. The White man too, perchance you'll meet, Disguised in the Indian's robe; But spare him not, for his soul is dark, And the innocent heart he'll probe. Then away to the bleeding frontier, away, With brave hearts strong and true; And when 'mid the din of battle afar, Remember we're praying for you. Mat. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 6 The flag of the Confederate States is determined on unanimously. The design was originated by the Committee on Flag and not from any of the models presented. The following is the description of our flag: Blue union, with seven white stars; three horizontal stripes red white and red. The first red and the white extending from the Union to the end of the flag and the lower red stripe extending the whole length of the flag, occupying the entire space below the union. The stripes are all of equal width. It was hoisted on the Capitol at 4 o'clock this afternoon. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, March 23, 1861, p. 3, c. 3 The Lone Star is being raised in various towns and villages in the State of Virginia. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 6, 1861, p. 1, c. 3 What Constitutes a Handsome Man.—In Fanny Fern's way of thinking, "He must have a beard; whiskers, as the gods please, but a beard I insist upon, else one might as well look at a girl. Let his voice have a dash of Niagara, with the music of a baby's laugh in it. Let his smile be like the breaking forth of the sunshine on a spring morning. As to his figure, it should be strong enough to contend with a man, and slight enough to tremble in the presence of the woman he loves." What girl would like to marry a man with "a dash of Niagara" in his voice, and the "breaking forth of the sunshine" around his lips? [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 13, 1861, p. 1, c. 4 "Nice Girls." By a Bachelor. We take the following from an exchange; we have read it with much pleasure, and with true admiration for the delicate, genial taste and heart of the writer: "To my mind, there is nothing in all the world half so beautiful, half so delightful, or half so lovable as a 'nice girl.' I don't mean a pretty girl, or an elegant girl, but a nice girl; one of those lively, amiable, neat, natty, domestic creatures, whom we meet in the sphere of home, diffusing around the domestic hearth the influence of her goodness, like the essence of sweet flowers. "What we all know by a 'nice girl,' is not the languishing beauty, who dawdles on a sofa and talks of the last new novel or the last new opera—or the great giraffe-looking girl, who creates an effect by sweeping majestically through a drawing room. The 'nice girl' does not even dance well, or play well, and she does not know a bit how to use her eyes or coquette with a fan. She never languishes, she is too active for that; she is not given to novel reading, for she is always too busy. Who is it that puts buttons on the boys shirts, waters the flowers, and feeds the chickens, and makes everything bright and comfortable in the parlor? Is it the sofa beauty, or the giraffe, or the elegant creature? By no means. It is the 'nice girl.' And then how neat and cheerful at breakfast every morning. Her unaided toilet has been performed in the shortest possible space of time—yet how charmingly her hair is done! How simply elegant is her dress and plain white collar! What hearty kisses she distributes, unasked, among the members of the family. She does not present her cheek or her brow, like the 'fine girl,' but takes the initiative herself, and kisses the boys one after the other with an audible 'smack,' which says aloud, 'I love you ever so much.' If ever I covet anything in my life, it is one of those kisses from that 'nice girl.' "She is quite at home in all the domestic duties, and all day long she is cheerful and light-hearted. She never ceases to be active and useful until the day is done, when she will polka with the boys, and sing old songs, and play old tunes to her father for hours together, and never tire. She is a perfect treasure, is the 'nice girl.' When illness comes, it is she that attends with unwearied patience the sick chamber. There is no amount of fatigue or risk that she will not undergo; no sacrifice that she will not make. She is all love, all devotion. I have often thought it would be happiness to be ill, to be watched by such loving eyes, and tended by such fair hands. "One of the most strongly marked characteristics of a 'nice girl,' is tidiness and simplicity of dress. She is invariably associated in my mind with a high frock, a plain collar, and the neatest of neck ribbons, bound with the most modest little brooch in the world. I never knew a 'nice girl' yet, who displayed a profusion of rings and bracelets, or who wore low dresses or a splendid bonnet. Nor can I imagine a 'nice girl' with curls—but this may be a prejudice. "I am quite sure, however, that 'coaxers' or 'c-c-c's' those funny little curls which it has been the fashion to gum upon the cheek with bandoline, are totally inconsistent with the character of the 'nice girl.' And if whom I have been disposed to regard as a 'nice girl' were to appear with her bonnet stuck on the back of her head I should cease to believe in her from that moment. The only degree of latitude which I feel at all disposed to allow to my beau ideal—or should it be in this case, belle ideal?—is kid boots with brass holes. There is a nameless charm about tidy feet, which I believe the whole world recognizes. I maintain that a neatly booted foot and a well shaped ankle, in conjunction with a white petticoat and tight stocking will make amends for many other defects. Young men is it not so? Yes, you confess it. "I may say again, there is nothing half so beautiful, half so intrinsically good as a 'nice girl.' She is the sweetest flower in the path of life. There are others far more stately, far more gorgeous—but these we merely admire as we go by. It is where the daisy grows that we like to lie down to rest." Who is there that does not know a "nice girl," that might have been the original of the above? The nice girl is often something more than nice—she has often the most refined intelligence, nobility of soul, and that glorious pride which is the highest attitude of female perfection—but they are all toned down with common sense and warm heartedness, and the gentleness and loving kindness of daily life. God bless all the nice girls! [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 20, 1861, p. 1, c. 6 Revenue Flag of the Confederate States.—We learn from the Montgomery Advertiser that the revenue flag of the Confederate States was adopted on the 2d. The design was furnished by Dr. H. D. Capers, of South Carolina. It is described as follows: Three broad bars, arranged perpendicularly instead of horizontally as in the national flag. The colors are, consequently, blue, white, and red. In the blue bar there are seven stars, ranged in a circle. The flag, with the exception of the arrangement of the colors, very much resembles that of the French nation. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 20, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Interesting Ceremony.—We learn that it is the intention of the ladies of Marshall to present the company of Rangers which leaves town to-day, (Saturday) with a splendid flag, as a mark of their high appreciation of the zeal and patriotism which has prompted them to respond with such alacrity to the call made upon them for their services. One of Marshall's fairest daughters, and it can boast of many such, will make the presentation. The ladies have thus nobly resolved to offer to the gallant Rangers on their departure, a public expression of their heartfelt sympathies for the arduous but glorious cause in which they have engaged. This is as it should be. The love and beauty of woman have always been intimately associated with the valor of the soldier and the sanctity of his cause. In the days of chivalry, no knight went forth to combat whose proud crest did not gleam with the light of some "fayre ladye's" gift. So will our gallant Rangers to forth with the smiles, the tears, and the sympathies of woman to animate and inspire their hearts to nobly perform the arduous task which they have voluntarily undertaken. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 20, 1861, p. 3, c. 3 A Homespun Party.—Col. Donald, of Leake county, Miss., recently gave a novel party to the young people of his neighborhood. The ticket sent to each young lady required that she should come dressed in Mississippi manufactured apparel, in the manufacture of which she must in some way assist. The young gentlemen were also required to dress in the manufacture of Mississippi, made in Leake and Attala. There were near one hundred persons of both sexes in attendance, all attired as specified above. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 27, 1861, p. 1, c. 2-3 Organization and Departure of the W. P. Lane Rangers. Saturday last was an interesting day in Marshall, The "W. P. Lane Rangers," having elected their officers a day previous, were ready to take up their line of march for the State capital, to offer their services to Gov. Clark, and to take what ever position duty and patriotism may assign them. It was the first company raised in this section of the State for the war, and was made up mainly from young men of this county, with volunteers from Upshur, Cass, and Panola. Their ages would range from 18 to 25; young, vigorous, and enthusiastic. A finer body will not be presented to the State. Nearly every family in this community sends a representative in this company. The hearts of our people go with them. The Republican office furnished three of these volunteers, Messrs. Chambers and Elgin, and a son of the proprietor, R. W. Loughery, Jr. The presentation of the Flag of the Confederate States, presented an interesting and imposing scene. The entire population of Marshall, with hundreds from the vicinity, were congregated at an early hour on the public square. The Rangers on horseback, and ready to take their departure, were drawn up into line. The Marshall Guards, under Capt. Bass, a company that expects to take up its line of march for the east in a few days, was marched to the right, fronting the Rangers. Miss Sallie O. Smith, had been selected to deliver the Flag, in behalf of the Ladies of Marshall, and Mr. Theodore Holcomb, by the Rangers to receive it. Miss Smith was beautifully and tastefully attired, and rode an elegant milk white steed. She presented a model of ease, grace, and loveliness, and as accompanied by her escort, she took her position, a thrill of admiration pervaded the concourse assembled to witness the scene. Her address was admirably delivered. Her voice was clear and musical, rendered the more harmonious by the sensibility with which her words were conveyed. We append the correspondence and the address. Marshall, April 22, 1861. Miss Sallie O. Smith: The undersigned Committee, in the discharge of a pleasing and acceptable duty to themselves, and in behalf of the citizens of Harrison county, respectfully request a copy of the beautiful and patriotic address delivered by you in the presentation of the Flag of the Confederate States, to the W. P. Lane Rangers, on last Saturday morning. The Revolution of 1776 was distinguished by the heroism and self-sacrificing spirit of your sex. It is gratifying to know and feel that the same spirit burns in the bosoms of their descendants; and that if the present revolution is to be marked by similar difficulties, trials, and dangers, that the fair ladies of the South will bear a part equally as memorable and glorious. You have spoken for the ladies of Harrison county, and we believe that "the thoughts that breathe and the words that burn" in your address, will find a patriotic response in the hearts of your sex throughout the limits of the State. Respectfully, A. W. Crawford, L. R. Ford, W. P. Lane, E. Greer. Reply. Marshall, April 22, 1861. Gentlemen: Your polite note of this date, requesting for publication the address which your kind partiality prompted me to deliver to the gallant "W. P. Lane Rangers" on the 20th inst., is before me. Under ordinary circumstances, I should feel that a production so hastily written, and prepared amidst so many distractions and engagements as attended the preparation of this, would be more appropriately consigned to the privacy and oblivion of the boudoir, than to the scrutiny of public gaze. But the kindness of your invitation and the courteous and flattering terms in which your request is conveyed, overcomes my scruples and deprives me of option. The address is at your disposal. If this ephemeral, the offspring of a sudden effervescence of patriotic spirit, has to any extent satisfied the expectations of the Committee and will in any degree requite their gallant attentions upon the occasion of its delivery, the highest ambition of the writer will be realized. With very great respect for you, gentlemen, individually and collectively, I am your friend and obedient servant, Sallie O. Smith. To Messrs. A. W. Crawford, W. P. Lane, L. R. Ford, E. Greer. Address. Citizen Soldiers—W. P. Lane Rangers: We come to greet you this morning as the gallant inheritors of the renown and valor of the Alamo and San Jacinto! The tocsin of war again echoes oe'r our vales; again the manes [sic? of slaughtered innocence and outraged humanity invoke your vengeance. The war whoop of the savage and the still more demonic yell of the dastardly Mexican call for retribution. Again the wail of woe breaks upon your generous ears. The tented field is invoked. The morning breeze and the evening zephyr, as they wing their flight from the wilds of the far West, come in tears. Tainted with the scent of blood, they bear the sad tale of conflagration and carnage. To arms! To arms! the patriot heart and the patriot tongue respond. Hail, then, chivalry of Texas! All hail ye brave sons of heroic sires! Our own patriot heart swells with generous pride, as we survey your manly forms, and fancy that we behold a hundred swords buckled to your sides, eager to leap from their scabbards to avenge the wrongs of savage violence, inflicted upon the widow, the orphan, and the patriot. Think you our hearts are untouched by magnanimous, disinterested, heroic daring? Believe it not. Know that beneath these slender forms which ordinarily your gallantry "suffers not the winds of Heaven to visit too roughly," there slumbers no indifference to your fame, your fortune or your achievements. No! no! no! In behalf of a thousand bounding and exultant hearts, in behalf of the tender mothers, wives, sisters, loved,--and it may be betrothed, ones—you leave behind; in behalf of the more than ten thousand female hearts who this day pray God speed your patriotic toils, I come to present you this pledge, a pledge designed by patriotic hearts and wrought by patriotic fingers, that they will neither forget nor forsake you; our prayers and our contributions shall follow you. Through we wield no sword, and direct no unerring ball upon the field of battle, yet, be assured that in our bosoms burn a patriotism as lofty—a courage, in our appropriate sphere, as daring—and a heroism as chivalric, as that which nerves the brawniest arm which wields the battle-axe, and cleaves down the foe upon the field of carnage. I would it were my privilege to-day to buckle every sword to your heroic sides, to engrave upon every blade, "semper paratus"—"always ready," to tender to each of you a talismanic flag, and were I permitted to do it, would say—and every true Southern woman's heart would bound in response to the sentiment—bear this where glory waits you; let no faltering hand or timid heart ere sully its brightness. Do battle under its inspiration, and if you fall, fall amidst its trophies, make its folds your winding sheet, and "look proudly to Heaven from that death bed of fame." Gentlemen, the occasion awakens exciting and spirit-stirring memories and associations. Who has not studied with admiration the miracles of prowess and valor achieved by Texan heroes? They are world renowned. Fame, with her thousand trumpet tongues, has no prouder note to sound. Amid this throng to-day are heroic Rangers, gallant survivors of former cohorts, who endangered life and limb in their country's service. Their scarred and wasted forms point to the death scenes of San Jacinto, Monterey, Buena Vista, Saltillo, and Mexico. Heroic Lane, and your brave companions in arms! Though no sculptured urn—no monumental marble, transmit your names to future generations, still, remember, that when your once stalwart frames and iron nerves shall have crumbled into dust, posterity, as her sons shall again tread the heights of Monterey, Buena Vista, Mexico, or San Jacinto, will regard those grounds as eternal mausoleums, reared by the hand of God himself, as imperishable monuments to your valor and patriotism. Then, the valorous cohorts of Texas went forth under the guidance of that Lone Star which shone so long and so gloriously upon her fortunes, and so triumphantly conducted her to the Bethlehem of safety. To-day, that hallowed luminary, around which cluster so many proud associations, shines in yon political firmament, girdled by six sister stars of the first magnitude. And that dazzling constellation, rising upon your vision to-day, like the seven stars in the celestial firmament, beckons you to the field, and bids you "like reapers descend to the harvest of death." How propitious its rising! Hopeful as the bow of promise which once spanned a deluged world. Rangers, the occasion is suggestive. Omens of fearful portent hourly salute us. Every gale which sweeps from the East is burdened with the machinations and menaces of maddened and discomfited Fanaticism. The Northern Bear so lately startled from his lair, and so recently crouching and growling before the harbor of Charleston, pretending to await the favorable moment to seize and rend his prey, has wisely taken counsel of his prudence rather than his valor, and ingloriously sought refuge under cover of a tempest. In the terror and perturbation of his flight, he abandoned his half-starved bantlings kennelled in Fort Sumpter, and consigned them to the tender mercies of Charleston cannon, shells, and sabres. All hail to the gallant Beauregard! Standing upon the ramparts of Charleston, he showed them, not the head of Medusa, but the still more appalling image of his deep-throated engines of death, gaping wide their hideous mouths charged with ten thousand thunders, and disgorging thunder-bolts, plagues, iron globes, leaden hail, and villainous saltpetre. Astounded and dismayed, they forgot resistance, dropt their idle weapons, and begged for leave to live. Patriots of the Southern Confederacy, sound loud your notes of gratulation— "Raise high your torches on each crag and cliff; Let countless lights blaze on your battlements; Shout, shout amid the thunder of the storm, And tell the dastards what to hope." A brave people take no counsel of their fears. The Leonidas of the South, surrounded by twenty thousand Confederate sons, fearless and determined as Sparta ever knew in her palmiest days, now guards that Southern Thermopylae. On its ramparts waves that seven starred flag, and sooner than it shall trail in submission to the mandates of tyranny, or one abolition track contaminate the soil which it protects, the blood of a hundred thousand Southerners will fatten the soil and dye the waters over which it floats! Nor will the fury of the contest end there. When your strong arms shall all be palsied in death, and your dead bodies lie piled in hecatombs upon the beach there,--and let the Lincolns and Sewards and Garrisons of the day hear it and tremble—then some Southern Pentheailea [?], some Joan—not of Arc, but of Texas; some Boadices, burning with Southern fire, shall leap from her retirement, and full panoplied, like Pallas from the head of Jupiter, shall brandish her sabre and call, like avenging spirits from the deep, another hundred thousand heroines to avenge the wrongs of their brothers and their country. We will not, like Volumnia and the Roman matrons, approach the enemy's camp as suppliants, but rather in embattled squadrons, raging with the fire and fury of desperation, rush with dagger in hand and achieve victory or immolation. Let the world know that Southern fathers and Southern mothers, Southern sons and Southern daughters are not to be enslaved or subdued upon Southern soil, Volunteers of the "W. P. Lane Rangers" accept this Flag. I tender it to you in the name of the fair and the brave. In the desert and on the mountain, in the city and in the forest, let it be your passport and your protection. On the field of carnage, where the roar of battle is loudest may this flag float high and long. And when in conflict with the foe, your gallant leader shall cast his eyes upon those stars and contemplate their import, and his bosom shall kindle with a more generous rage, and his sabre shall gleam with reburnished radiance, may you his brave companions in arms, catching renewed inspiration from the same source, bear it victorious o'er every battlement and fortress which it assails. Follow where those propitious omens shall lead you, and when the renown of its career shall be chronicled, then shall some Southern Sapho strike her lyre and link your deeds to immortality. If in sustaining its honor you fall, as some of you may fall, then, as the young Ascanius during his long sleep was borne by the Goddess of Love and Beauty to Ida's consecrated mount, and laid amidst the flowers and fragrance of that hallowed retreat, so shall your memories be embalmed upon the proudest heights of Parnassus, enchanting minstrelsy shall attune your praises, and poetry and song shall shed immortal fragrance and glory around your names. Our parting injunction to you is, that you emulate the heroic example of the gallant leader whose worthy name you bear. God speed the heroic enterprises of the W. P. Lane Rangers! Mr. Holcomb's reply was warm and glowing. That flag would remind him of home, of kind friends, dear relatives, and warm hearts. Could the soldier look upon a flag thus consecrated, and fail or falter in his duty? They would think of the fair forms to whom they were indebted for that gorgeous ensign of their country and their country's rights, and honor. Never would they sully or dishonor it. We hoped to publish the speech but failed to obtain it. The Rangers were accompanied to the outskirts of town by the Marshall Guards and large number of citizens. A brief, pointed and eloquent address was there delivered by Mr. T. J. Beall, when the Rangers took up their line of march for the west. We have no doubt that if duty calls them into action they will give a good account of themselves. [Roll of the W. P. Lane Rangers] [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 27, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Concert.—On Friday next, the 3rd of May, Prof. Feller, assisted by several of the ladies and gentlemen of Marshall, will give a concert at the Masonic Female Institute, for the benefit of the Marshall Guards, who are expected to take up their line of march, in a few days thereafter, Eastward, to take their position in the Confederate Army. The reputation of Mr. Feller, as an accomplished musician, ensures a rich treat to those who attend. He deserves credit for the proposition. But if it promised to be even a poor concert, the occasion would fill the house to overflowing, even these hard times. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 27, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 The Flag of the Confederate States was raised at Sherman, Grayson county, Texas, on the 9th, and was hailed by the firing of guns, and the general rejoicings of the citizens. Northern Texas is rapidly becoming a unit. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, April 27, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 Military Spirit at Jonesville.—May day Celebration.—One of the finest drilled companies in this section of the State, composed of the young men of Jonesville, has been organized and offered to the Governor of the State of Texas. These are about forty members at present, and it is desired that the full complement shall be raised as early as possible. In accordance with [line lost to scratch in microfilm] will take place at Jonesville on the first day of May. The young ladies of the vicinity are preparing a banner which will be formally presented by one of their number, and an address is expected from a gentleman of talent. In addition to these attractions, there will be a May Day Celebration in which a May Day Queen will be crowned. The Marshall Guards have been specially invited to attend, and the invitation is extended to the public generally. We have no doubt there will be a large attendance, as the Railroad leaves early in the morning, and can carry any number of persons. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Eagle Gallery. Those of our town and county readers who have not recently visited Prof. Sargeant's Eagle Gallery, ought, by all means, to call as early as possible. Besides the large number of elegant pictures of well-known ladies and gentlemen with which it is embellished, they will find several views which are exceedingly interesting. Three sides of the public square are given with faithful accuracy and delicacy of outline. The Adkins House with a number of Stages, and a bustling crowd, such as is exhibited on some busy morning in Spring, is another fine picture. The house of Messrs. Lane & Taylor, in which the Eagle Gallery is located, is also very faithfully given, and is much admired. But the most interesting pictures are the views of the Texas Rangers; first, as they appeared on the Friday before they left Marshall, paraded on the public square; secondly, the scene on Saturday when the flag was presented to them by Miss Sallie Smith. The prominent actors are easily distinguished, and with a large magnifying glass, hundreds of other well known citizens would appear as we see them in every day life. The courthouse, with occupants in the door-ways, windows, and plazas; the scenery around it, and stretching afar off in the distance, the University, the residence of Col. Holcomb, and other stately buildings, appear as if seen in a mirror. Prof. Sergeant has also a very fine picture of Gen. J. P. Henderson. Copies of all or any of these can be obtained at a very trifling cost. If, therefore, you desire to spend a pleasant hour and to learn what photography has accomplished in the way of picture-making, call at the Eagle Gallery. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 3-4 Trip to Jonesville. Those of our home readers who were denied the pleasure of a visit to Jonesville on Wednesday last missed a rich treat. Seldom has an occasion presented itself among the many delightful excursions we have taken, in which there were so many pleasing incidents, and none where all that appeals to the higher and nobler feelings of our nature were more abundantly gratified. It was one of the loveliest days of a most lovely Spring. Nature ever beautiful at this season, seemed unusually prodigal in the rich and varied profusion of its flowers and foliage. "Morning its sweets were flinging, O'er each bower and spray," as with light and joyous hearts our Marshall friends set out for the scene of anticipated pleasure. With characteristic liberality, Mr. C. E. Hynson, General Superintendent of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, not only went to considerable expense in fitting up the cars for the occasion, but in a spirit of true patriotism agreed to transport the Marshall Guards over the road free of charge during the year. He also informed the company at Jonesville that all who desired to attend the meetings at Marshall, on the 4th and 11th, could go over the road free on those days. This we conceive is worthy of honorable mention. Everything was done by Mr. Hynson and the officers, agents, and employees of the road to render the trip agreeable. Several hundred went from Marshall, a considerable number were brought from the Lake terminus and along the line of road; others residing in the country contiguous, in Elysian Fields and Glade Springs neighborhoods, and from other points came in carriages, buggies, and on horseback, and by 11 o'clock there was such a number on the ground as had never before been seen in Jonesville. A spacious arbor had been erected, with seats, in the centre of which was the stand, gracefully festooned with flowers. Between 11 and 12 o'clock the Texas Hunters and Marshall Guards formed into line, and marched under the spirit-stirring notes of the fife and drum, in front of the stand, which, in the meantime had been occupied by a number of beautiful ladies. Conspicuous among this lovely coterie, sat in regal beauty the "Queen of May," the ceremony of whose Coronation was deferred for another occasion. Prayer was offered up by Rev. W. C. Dunlap. And such a prayer! It carried us back to the historic days of the Revolution of 1776. It breathed no spirit of hatred or ambition; it contained no high sounding sentences t please the ear or captivate the imagination. It was the simple, unostentatious prayer of the true christian, who deplored war, and who desired the hearts of our enemies might be changed, and that peace might speedily follow. But if war must come, that in this, "the day of our extremity," we would lean upon the God of our Fathers for support and succor; asking that wisdom, and virtue, and prudence might direct our counsels, and guide and nerve us for the conflict. The prayer ended, Miss Eudora C. Perry, in behalf of the ladies of Jonesville, delivered a rich and beautiful flag to the "Texas Hunters," accompanying it with a speech which elicited the highest admiration. It contained many eloquent passages, and combined appropriateness of thought, felicity of expression, and purity of diction. But if the speech itself was beautiful it was enhanced by the unaffected simplicity, modesty, and depth of feeling with which it was delivered. Mr. Frank Blocker received the flag in behalf of the "Texas Hunters." He is a young man of nineteen years of age, possessing all the glowing ardor and enthusiasm of youth, and we naturally expected his reply to the admirable address of Miss Perry, would present rather a beautiful fancy sketch, than the reflections of a man dealing with grave realities. But we were disappointed. With singular clearness and force, he recounted the history of the agitation which has resulted in the dismemberment of the Union; the sacrifices that the South had made to allay it; the patience and forbearance she had exhibited; the appeals made to the north for justice; and, at last, when forced to a separation, the repeated efforts to render the separation peaceable. There were many glowing passages in this address, which elicited the liveliest applause. His allusion to the flag, and the fair donors was beautiful and impressive. After these speeches were delivered, Messrs. A. Pope, John T. Mills, and John B. Webster, were respectively called out, and responded in patriotic and eloquent addresses. Our space prevents us from noticing them at length. There never was a more united, determined, and enthusiastic people than those of Harrison, and we believe they furnish a fair index of public sentiment throughout the Southern States. After the delivery of the speeches, dinner was announced. The neighborhood of Jonesville has ever been noted for its liberality and hospitality, and on this occasion the spirit of the people was fully manifested. The barbecue was decidedly the best we have ever attended in Harrison county. The meats were admirably cooked, and, in addition, there was a profusion of pound cake, custards, and other delicacies. Such was the abundance, that there was enough left to have fed almost as many more as were in attendance. After dinner, the military companies, (the Marshall Guards and Texas Hunters) paraded in the beautiful grove to the admiration of all who were present. The Texas Hunters are all young, fine-looking men, and we venture to say if called into active service will give a good account of themselves. They are commanded by Captain Winston, of whom it is only necessary to say, that he is eminently worthy of such a company. No incident occurred during the day to mar the pleasure of the scene. The cars returned near sundown, freighted with the delighted passengers, who were profuse in their compliments of Jonesville and its neighborhood. In behalf o those who attended from Marshall, and of ourself individually, we embrace the occasion to express the kindness and hospitality, with which we were all received and entertained. Headquarters Marshall Guards, May 1st, 1861 At a meeting of the Marshall Guards, at their Armory, the following proceedings were had: On motion, Capt. F. S. Bass in the chair, a committee of three was appointed, consisting of K. M. Van Zandt, J. N. Coleman, and G. McKay, to draft resolutions relative to their trip to Jonesville. On motion the Chairman was added to the committee. The committee offered the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, the Texas Hungers, on the occasion of the presentation of a flag to their Company, by the ladies at Jonesville, on the 1st of May, having invited the Marshall Guards to be present on the occasion; and whereas the gentlemanly Superintendent of the Southern Pacific R. R. Co., C. E. Hynson, having presented the Company with a free ticket over the road till the 1st of January 1862, therefore, Resolved, That the thanks of the Company were hereby tendered to the Texas Hunters for their invitation, and the kind and gentlemanly manner in which we were treated on said occasion. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Company, that the material which compose the Texas Hunters, their proficiency in drill, their superior horsemanship, with sixteen shots to each man, render it pretty certain that when called into active service, there will be "somebody hurt." Resolved, That the thanks of this Company are tendered to C. E. Hynson, Gen. Supt., for the free use of the Railroad to and from Jonesville, for the extra preparation on our account, and for his gentlemanly and polite attention to us as a company. Resolved, That the Secretary furnish a copy of these proceedings to the Editor of the Texas Republican, a copy to Capt. Winston, of the Texas Hunters, and a copy to C. E. Hynson. F. S. Bass, K. M. Van Zandt, J. N. Coleman, G. McKay, Committee. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Letter from Dallas. Dallas, May 8, 1861. Dear Loughery: A fearful epidemic has broken out in these Northwestern counties, but as yet, it has not proved fatal in a single instance. It pervades all classes of society—old and young, male and female. . . To be plain, everybody has the war fever. . . . Yours in haste, P. P.S.—The ladies are doing a good work, moulding bullets, fitting out expeditions with clothing, flags, &c. The company from here left with a beautiful banner, with eight stars, prepared by fair hands. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 1 The Centerville Times says, that in view of the threatening aspect of affairs, the ladies of Centerville have organized a company and practice target-shooting regularly with the rifle and pistol. They say that, in order to ensure the success of the South, in the event of an invasion by the Lincolnites, they will undertake the protection of their own firesides against Indian marauders, while their lords and lovers are away administering "blue pills" to those troubled with that most abhorrent of all mind derangements—fanaticism. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 A Trip to the West. Mr. Editor: In company with friend Parry, I recently returned home from a visit to the West, having traversed those rich, productive, and beautiful prairies, selected by nature for her gardens, and which she has so richly decorated with millions of flowers of every shade of color known to the botanical kingdom. . . We spent two or three days very pleasantly in the delightful little town of Waxahachie, the county seat of Ellis county. There is not a town in Texas or the South inhabited by a more noble, generous, brave, and hospitable people. Their hearts are not mere cartelege [sic], but throb responsively to noble deeds. Waxahachie has a well organized, disciplined company, that only waits the call of the country to manifest the patriotism and valor of its members. During my stay this company was presented with a beautiful Southern flag, by Miss Angleman. Gen. Goode, of Dallas, passed through with a well equipped company, with two pieces of artillery, on their way to Austin, destined for the frontier or any point where their services may be considered most valuable. They were kindly welcomed by the Waxahachie company, through Capt. Cook. Gen. Goode responded in an appropriate, patriotic speech. I think we will hear a Goode (good) report from him. . . Yours truly, J. W. Kennedy. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 Choctaw county, Mississippi, has 700 men under arms, and in addition, a company of women numbering some sixty have been armed and formed. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, May 25, 1861,p. 2, c. 7 To Young Soldiers. How to prepare for the Campaign.—"An Old Soldier," in one of our exchanges makes the following pithy hints to young volunteers, and they should be heeded. 1st. Remember that in a campaign more men die from sickness than from the bullet. 2nd. Line your blanket with one thickness of brown drilling. This adds but four ounces in weight and doubles the warmth. 3rd. Buy a small India-rubber blanket (only $1.50) to lay on the ground or to throw over your shoulders when on guard duty during a rain-storm. Most of the Eastern troops are provided with these. Straw to lie upon is not always to be had. 4th. The best military hat in use is the light colored soft felt; the crown being sufficiently high to allow space for air over the brain. You can fasten it up as a continental in fair weather, or turn it down when it is wet or very sunny. 5th. Let your beard grow so as to protect the throat and lungs. 6th. Keep your entire person clean; this prevents fevers and bowel complaints in warm climate. Wash your body each day if possible. Avoid strong coffee and oily meat. Gen. Scott said that the too free use of these (together with neglect in keeping the skin clean,) cost many a soldier his life in Mexico. 7th. A sudden check of perspiration by chilly or night air often causes fever and death. When thus exposed do not forget your blanket. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 For the Ladies. As Col. E. Greer is now engaged (by order of Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War) in organizing a regiment of volunteers, who will leave for the field of battle, in ten or fifteen days; it behooves us all to assist in every possible way those who are leaving all, and risking all in defence of our rights, our homes, and all that is dear or sacred to us on earth; and I would humbly suggest to our lady friends, who are ever ready to encourage and assist in all humane labors, that they meet at the Court House, next Tuesday, at 3 o'clock, P.M., for the purpose of supplying lint, bandages, and all such articles as may be useful to the sick and wounded. Will not some of our physicians be present, as their advice would be useful. W. C. Dunlap. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Don't forget to save garden seeds, for if the war continues, it will be impossible to get them next year. Besides, we must, in any event, learn to live without the North. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Departure of the Marshall Guards. On Tuesday morning last, the Marshall Guards under the command of Capt. F. S. Bass, took up their line of march to join the Confederate army. Capt. Bass is a proficient in military tactics, having for years taught a military school, is a brave man, and will make an excellent and efficient officer. We are not personally acquainted with every individual in his command, but we are satisfied that he has some as good and true men as ever went forth to battle, and we do not doubt that every member will prove himself worthy of the noble cause. The ladies of Marshall, several weeks ago, sent off the money for the necessary materials to make a beautiful flag for this company, but failed to get it. As the Company were about to leave, a number of them prepared a flag with such material as they could get. It was not very fine but the young men will remember the warm hearts of the fair donors, and it will appear beautiful to them. Between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning, the company assembled on the public square, to receive this flag, and the fond "good-bye" of relatives and friends. It was an interesting and imposing sight. War's dread clarion has summoned them to the field, and men resolved "to do or die," may never return again. Hands clasped hands in expressive silence; many of the assembly were melted to tears. Col. Alexander Pope, in behalf of the ladies of Marshall, presented the flag, with an appropriate and eloquent address, in which he reviewed briefly the causes of the war, and the necessity of action; applauded the Guards for their patriotism; assured them that those left at home would sympathise with all their movements; that if they fell, their friends would follow to avenge their deaths; and that if they too fell, the children of the country, trained to arms and drilled for the emergency, would, in turn, fill their places. In fine, that the South would suffer extermination before subjugation. The Marshall Guards, were this reaches many of our readers, will be in New Orleans, and perhaps half-way to Virginia. They carry with them the warmest wishes and highest hopes of our people. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 8, 1861, p. 1, c. 7 At West Point, Georgia, a company of Jews are organized, and an oath taken by the members requiring half an hour in the reading. A splendid banner was presented to the company, bearing the inscription "Jehova nissi"—"God is with us," and the Ensign on receiving it took a solemn oath to plant it on the Capitol at Washington, or die in the attempt.—Baltimore American. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 8, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 The ladies of Marshall, in response to the card of Rev. W. C. Dunlap, published in the last issue of the Republican, held a meeting at the Courthouse on Tuesday. Fifty or sixty were present, who resolved to go to work at once and prepare lint, bandages, &c., for the troops that leave here on Saturday to defend the Northern frontier. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 8, 1861, p. 2, c. 6 Departure of the Marshall Guards. R. W. Loughery, Esq. Dear Sir:--The Marshall Guards, after leaving home reached Swanson's Landing, where they expected to take a boat the same day for New Orleans. They were disappointed, however, and did not leave there until Thursday morning. The steamers Texas and Fleta, were both above, and the company expected to take passage on the Texas; she did not get down until Wednesday evening, and when she came, she refused to land. She had on board Capt. Clopton's company, the Star Rifles from Cass, besides considerable freight. After the Texas left, the Guards, believing that she had other reasons besides that of low water, for refusing to take them, held an indignation meeting, and passed resolutions condemning the boat, and requesting their friends behind to withhold their patronage from her in future. They despatched two messengers that night to New Orleans, with their muster roll, one to go by Vicksburg, the other to go on the Texas. But when they reached Shreveport, they found that it was the intention of the Texas to take them down, and that she would wait their arrival, which she did. The company reached there on Thursday evening on the Fleta. The Guards appointed a committee to wait on the Captain of the Texas, for an explanation, which he gave to their satisfaction—the boat is therefore exonerated from all blame. Our two Texas companies were received by the Shreveport Sentinels, and the three together, marched through several of the principal streets, then back to the wharf where several patriotic speeches were made. Col. Austin and Col. Landrum spoke for the citizens, and Capt. Clopton responded in behalf of his company, and T. P. Ochiltree for the Guards. Tom never appeared to a better advantage than on that occasion. He was loudly cheered by the citizens, and particularly when he alluded to their deserted streets, as the best evidence of the patriotism of their people, and, sir, the streets of Shreveport are deserted; inquire for some friend, and you were told he was at Pickens, in Virginia, or at some other place ready to die for the South. The ladies were present in great numbers, and when Tom concluded his speech, beautiful boquets fell at his feet, from all directions. At 12 o'clock on Thursday night, our company went aboard the Texas, and she left immediately for New Orleans. Our company expecting to get a boat at Swanson's, carried no provisions with them—but several gentlemen of the neighborhood were there, and went immediately home and sent in provisions by the cart-load, and continued to do so until we left. The company wish to return publicly their thanks to Capt. Winston, Levin Perry, Col. Hood, Maj. Andrews and others, for their kind and hospitable treatment; and particularly to Mrs. Mary F. Swanson, who furnished provisions in abundance, and also beds and blankets for the men to sleep on—and before we left on Thursday morning, she presented to Capt. Bass, for the use of the men, a considerable sum of money, and as the boat moved off, three cheers were given to the fair dame, that made the welkin ring. I heard several of the boys declare it would be a luxury to fight, and if necessary to die, in defense of the rights of such people as live in the neighborhood of Swanson's Landing. M. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 22, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Bass Grays.—This company, named in honor of Capt. F. S. Bass, who is now in Virginia, in command of the Marshall Guards, is now fully organized, and will, in a short time, be handsomely uniformed. It is commanded by Capt. K. M. Van Zandt. The material for the uniforms is now on hand. Several of the Marshall ladies have expressed their willingness to make it up for the company, and there are doubtless other ladies who would take pleasure in assisting in this patriotic work. All who are desirous of thus assisting will please send in their names to the committee, composed of Messrs. Pope, Horr, and Talley. The names cane be left at Ford & Horr's, or at Bradfield & Talley's. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 29, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 Artillery Company.—The Germans of Marshall will meet on Monday night, at the Armory, for the purpose of organizing an Artillery Company. Several of these Germans have seen active service, are thoroughly drilled artillerists, and all that can do so, are solicitous of serving their adopted country, in the existing war. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 7 The following was handed us by Hon. W. T. Scott, upon his return from New Orleans. We are also indebted to him for late city papers. Soldiers' Thanks. The "Marshall Guards" (Texas) desire to return their sincere thanks to Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. McCants, managers of the "Ladies Sewing Society," for the Confederate States Army, No. 82 Camp Street, New Orleans. Also to Mrs. H. Parsons, who volunteered especially for the "Marshall Guards." These patriotic ladies have been constantly engaged for the last ten days in making our uniforms, and doing all in their power to equip us expeditiously as possible; none of them have enjoyed the comforts of home during that period, but have been constantly engaged in their noble task, to fit us out for the war. Col. S. H. Peek, (Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines,) was also liberal and generous in his attention to us; kindly giving the use of five machines, and competent hands to the Ladies of the Society, for the benefit of the Guards' uniform. Mr. R. Pitkin, wholesale clothier, Camp St., also desires our thanks for his attention to us while in the city. To these noble, self-sacrificing, and patriotic ladies, Mrs. Stevens, McCants, and Parsons, as well as the many ladies who have assisted them in their laudable endeavors to send us out in "harness" to the battle field, we again return our heart-felt thanks. We will ever remember them, and cordially commend them to the people of Texas. With such heroines inspiring us with their Spartan firmness, and gentle sympathy in the glorious cause in which we are engaged, we cannot but succeed. All hail to the noble matrons of New Orleans. S. W. Webb, C. S. Mills, Adam Hope, James Poague, B. S. Pope. Committee on Uniform. Col. Scott, we understand, contributed $200 to the purchase of the material for these uniforms. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, June 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 5 The Paris Press, alluding to the fact that nearly all the papers of Eastern Texas are out of printing paper, and to the impossibility of getting a sufficient supply during the war, thinks the present a favorable time to establish a paper mill. Our contemporary regards Jefferson as the most suitable place for the inauguration of such an enterprise. Why would not a paper mill pay as well in Texas as in Georgia or Alabama? In both those States paper is manufactured to a considerable extent. Some gentleman who has the means, should inquire into the speculation. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 6, 1861, 2, c. 2 The youths of Marshall have formed a very handsome Military company, entitled the "Davis Guards." The girls, emulating the patriotism of their older sisters, intend presenting them with a handsome banner. The ceremony will take place at the Courthouse on Wednesday evening next at five o'clock. Of course very body will be on hand. These boys want old Abe to understand that they have a little interest in this fight, and expect a chance after a while at his minions. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 A Noble Alabama Girl.—The following beautiful and patriotic sentiments are taken from a private letter from a young lady whose brother is a member of "The North Alabamians:" "May God bless the soldiers of our Confederate States, and may those that fall on earth rise to a better and happier world above. I have a brother among them. Perhaps we may never meet again. His youthful blood may wet the battle-field, and the sun may there bleach his bones, but I know the spirit cannot die, and an ever-watchful Father watches over it. I feel proud that he has offered his feeble strength to the service of his country, and only wish I had more brothers to join. I love the soldiers of our State—every one of them—and wish it was in my power to do something for them. I can pray for them, and I will, with my whole soul, night and day. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 13, 1861, p. 1, c. 7 From the Knickerbocker. Willey's Letter. "Willey Hurbucket's Letter," from Clark county, Alabama, which ensues, is a genuine document, save his name and chirography, the latter of which defies all transfer. It was addressed to a commission house in Mobile. "It displays," writes our friend at New Orleans from whom we receive it, "the characteristics of a class hitherto not described—the small planter of the South, with whom there is a vein of genuine practical piety and kind domestic feeling, which deserves to be appreciated. I have observed that you speedily reflect anything that is thoroughly American; and I am sure that you will see that this letter is, as well as thoroughly Southern, and giving moreover a phase of life in the South not on record." Our correspondent speaks of other letters of "Mr. Harbucket." Let us have them by all means: Clark County, Nov. 16, 1854. Mr. Brown and Johnson, Mobile: Dear Sir: After what is due to friendship I rite you these fue lines to inform you of the death of my wife she departed this Life on wensday mornin the foreteen of this present month in great Peece of congestiv chills. Her funeral is to be preached sunday week at Salem church is the okashin of my riting these fue lines in order you to send me a soot of close and 1 Barl whisky as I want to make a respektible appearans on that solim Okashin. I am five foot 10 and way 155 pound wait you must selekt me a good article yourself close that fit if anything a leetle chunkier. I want Dexter's best at a fair price for my niggers to keep off the chills which is preevalin in this sexshun of country make a strong cup of coffy well biled and strong put in a handful of peper and 1 pint of shisky give every hand a cup ful in proportion going to the field of a mornin before the Jews is off and give your niggers warm close and wol sox nit and chills is no whar let them try this reseet that likes—my wife paternized the Steem Practice and took there medsin the reglar Facilty mout have save life, then agin they mout not God He knose. His will be done. Sarah Jane Harbucket was 27 year nine months and three days old when she departed this life—a good wife and a pius Christian woman likewise a consistent member of the Baptist perswayshin let us all likewise be prepared. She has gone to Abraham's breast There to lay ane rest with angels in the sky unto a long eternity and we are left to mourn and wish our lot was hern leaving a diskonslate husband and three small children all boys—she was also a gradyooate of Marion Collidge and her Diploma sertifying the same hangs before me sad relick of the past and an advantage your humble servant never enjoyed bein raised hard and poor but I am thankful in the fear of the Lord so you must ezcuse riting and spelling whar amiss also excuse feeling on this okashin out of the fulness of the heart speaketh says the Book—but bisness is business crap has not turned gents out what I expect that they would not havin no seczins to make truck grow my crap is 19 Bags with nine grown hands beside childring that help considerable in pickin; however a far crap of corn and no meet to buy. Willey Harbucket my crap 19 Bails Number 1 to 19—Danl Bunn his crap too bales he tuck in trade the 2 Bails marked with a cross make them County Sales to itself in all 15 Bags for J. Shadrack—David Pinkins 9 Bags—my nigger has one bag marked Wiley Harbucket with boys below on the bed Which I want the county sales separate to itself the proceeds sent to me in caliker and things for the niggers accordin to the bil enclosed---Boy Joe has one shar Bob one shar Elijah one shar Nancy one shar and a caliker dress to cost not morn a dollar and a half extra to be charged to my county sales—and the balluns of the niggers bags they wants sent in cotton stockins for women and a peece of crape not to cost too much for the funeral which I am willin to gratify them especially Nancy who is a faithful servant and wayted on my deceased wife faithful—so you will please fill the bill in the shars accordin to the best of your judgment according to the Bill. In regarding of the Cotton shipped to your best care and attention the lint is extra nise all put up to averige 450 to 500 pound and rise at my gin and the nigger bail nigh on to 600 pound not bein enuff for an other bail. Now Gent we ship all to your house and gives hyour house our paternige and we want the biggest dollar our cotton will fetch which is much needed at these presents money bein skase and a short crap and expence hevy at this ritin and not to sackrifise our produse on the first offer and let no man way our cotton but Jim Cooden, which will be satisfactory to all concerned and does us justis in the waits—my naybors has trusted this bisness to me and leev all to your best judgement when to sell and don't set no limit but think prices will go up when fokes come to know how pore a crap is made in this sexshun not haf ceraps and every man his county sales to him accordin to name at Motts Post office Clark county alabama, and the county sales of the 2 Bails seperat and the one Bag of my niggers to me separat to itself. I will send in to the Peach Tree for the close and things ordered—by Friday evening providence permittin—I wanted to go down myself but the Lord has ordered it different. your letter in regardin the war and the money market is reserved also the papers for which you have my best respect—I have not bin abil to consider the subject under all the deep water but the Lord be prased I am supported under this afflixshun and will rite you my idees as requested in a short time the Lord permitten. no more at present from yours to command Wiley Harcucket. [sic] [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 13, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 The "Davis Guards." We stated some time ago that the boys of Marshall, from 14 to 18 years of age, had organized a military company. This company is entitled the "Davis Guards." It is well drilled. Its members go through the various evolutions of the muster ground with the ease and grace of old grenadiers. On Wednesday last this company had a celebration, which was a spirited and handsome affair, and elicited the liveliest admiration. First, there was a banner presentation by the young girls of Marshall, at five o'clock in the evening, which almost our entire population turned out to witness. It was delivered by Miss Cynthelia Witherspoon, a lovely, interesting, intelligent girl of some 12 or 13 summers, a daughter of Mr. John F. Witherspoon of this place. It was received on the part of the "Davis Guards," by Mr. A. S. Taylor, son Dr. Job Taylor. These speeches were well conceived and handsomely delivered. The ceremony over, the company went through various interesting evolutions, after which they called loudly for Col. M. D. Graham, who responded in a very beautiful and patriotic speech. A party at night followed, pronounced by all who attended it, as one of the most interesting and pleasant affairs we have had in Marshall for many years. It was given in the University building. The spacious room, in the second story, was appropriately filled, and radiant with youth and loveliness. We congratulate our young friends upon the taste and spirit with which everything was conducted. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 13, 1861, p. 3, c. 2 From the "Texas Hunters." Dallas, Texas, June 28th, 1861. Mr. Editor: . . . We are Company "A" of this regiment, and considered by many the finest company they have seen in the State, and if I do appear egotistical, I must admit the fact. We possess the handsomest, and the finest flag, and it is admired by all. Every "Texas Hunter" looks upon it as a treasure, for it brings to mind many recollections of the past—of the fair donors, whose hands assisted in making it, and whose hands we grasped with an affectionate "god-bye" when we left those haunts—the dearest spot on earth to us. When we forsake and dishonor this banner, then we may despair of an incentive to arouse the spirit of a "Texas Hunter." . . . [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 13, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 At a flag presentation on the 25th of May, at Bellefonte, Ala., to the Jackson Hornets, the following young ladies stepped forward, one by one, representing the seceded States as they left the old Confederacy carrying with them all those rights and liberties bequeathed to them by our ancestors of the Revolution, repeating the following beautiful, appropriate, and patriotic lines, written and composed by Laura Lorrimer, one of Tennessee's most-gifted poetesses: Miss Matilda Fennell.—South Carolina: First to rise against oppression, In this glorious Southern land; Home of dead and living heroes, South Carolina takes her stand. Miss Lucinda Frazier.—Florida. And I come with greeting sisters, Where, amid her orange bowers, Waves fair Florida her sceptre, Crowned with rarest, sweetest flowers. Miss Alice Eaton.—Georgia: Lo! and Georgia uprising, Burning with the flood of yore, Sends her children forth to conquer Peace from haughty foes once more! Miss Kate Fennell.—Alabama: In the new born arch of glory, Lo! where shines the central star, Alabama, and her radiance, Never cloud of shame shall mar. Miss Connie Caperton.—Mississippi: Sisters, room for Mississippi! Well she knows the martial strain; She has marched of old to battle, She will strike her foes again! Miss Sallie Snodgrass.—Louisiana: A voice from Louisiana, Lo! her brave sons arise, Armed and ready for the conflict, Stern defiance in their eyes! Miss Parthenia Bryant.—Texas: Texas, youngest 'mid her sisters, Joins her earnest voice to theirs; Forth she send her gallant Rangers, With her blessings and her prayers. Miss Sallie Fennell.—Virginia: Wave, wave on high your banners, For the "Old Dominion" comes, With the lightning speaks the thunder, Lo! where sound her army drums! Miss Sallie Carter.—Arkansas: Long Arkansas waited, hoping, Clinging to the flag of stars, Now, she tears it down forever, Ho! away then for the wars. Miss Jennie Armstrong.—North Carolina: Over vale and over mountain, Pealing forth in triumph high, Comes a lofty swell of music, The "Old North State's" battle cry. Miss Kate Mattox.—Tennessee: Last but far from least among you, Spartan band of brave and free; Like a whirlwind in her anger, Wheels in line old Tennessee! [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 20, 1861, p. 1, c. 3 What the Arkansas Women are Doing.—The Little Rock Gazette hopes it will not be considered boastful when it states that the ladies of that city, since the war began, have performed an extraordinary amount of patriotic labor. They have made nearly or quite three thousand military suits, upwards of fifteen hundred haversacks, and probably five thousand shirts, and have also covered over twelve hundred canteens. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 20, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 The "Bass Grays." On Monday morning this company left for Col. M. L. Locke's encampment at the Chalibeate Springs, in Upshur county. On Saturday evening a flag was presented them by the ladies of Marshall, through Hon. C. A. Frazer, who made a very sensible, well-timed, practical, patriotic speech, which was responded to, in behalf of the Company, by Mr. S. Lassiter, whose effort has been highly spoken of by those who heard it. Judge Frazer expressed his gratification at the course pursued by the Governor in ordering all the troops likely to be called into active service into encampments. In his opinion, it was the best and most sensible move that had yet been made. . .. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 20, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 Letters received from Dallas speak in the highest terms of the kindness and generosity of the people of the town and county to the volunteers. The ladies have been particularly kind. Miss E. M. Lane, the Herald states, made a magnificent flag for the Regiment, which was to have been delivered just before it left Dallas. The public square was chosen for this exhibition, and secure and comfortable places provided for the ladies and children. . . . [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 20, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 The Banner of the Texas Rangers in Virginia is a black flag, with the inscription "Texas Rangers" and a death's head, symbolical of the work they came to perform on the desecrators of Southern soil. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 27, 1861, p. 1, c. 4 Mrs. W. H. Stevens, on Monday last, performed the extraordinary feat of ringing the bell eight times in succession, off hand, at ten paces.—Vicksburg Sun. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 27, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 On Wednesday evening, the juveniles of Marshall, ranging from 9 to 13, not to be outdone by their elder brothers, had a banner presentation. It was quite an interesting and pretty sight to witness the little fellows with their wooden swords, and tin bayonets, parading the public square with all the military consequence and enthusiasm of grown men. The banner was presented by Miss Cora Sims, a beautiful little miss of nine or ten summers, and was received by Willie Eaton, a pretty, intelligent little boy of about the same age. The speeches were admirably delivered. The affair wound up with a party at the Masonic Female Institute. The boys and girls had a rare time of fun and frolic. This affair, as little and frivolous as it may appear, carries with it a deep significance. It exhibits the military ardor and determination of the South. Womanhood spoke out in this exhibition as much as to say: "We have given our [illegible line due to fold] when they are exhausted, we shall have a new army to take the field." [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, July 27, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 Female Rebels in Baltimore.—The Baltimore correspondent of the N. Y. Herald, in speaking of the public feeling in that city, says: Women in private life are in the habit of wearing small revolvers, and threatening to kill the Union men who shall show any disposition to resist their insufferable vanity, or even not succumb to it. They are seen stopping the soldiers to lecture them on their duties, and as they even transcend the delicacy of their sex in their objurgations [sic?] against patriotism and the United States. When the troops are passing certain women are seen wearing the aprons of the Jeff. Davis pirate flag, and others parade on the street with rebel badges pinned conspicuously on their bosoms. Ill-bred boys and low-minded men jeer and taunt the passing soldiers, and in some instances, they lend force to their abuse by throwing stones and occasionally firing a pistol. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 10, 1861, p. 2, c. 5 R. W. Loughery, Esq. Dear Sir: I propose through the columns of your paper some reminiscences of the past that has, I think, an important bearing on our present and future destiny as a Nation. . . . I was born in April 1793, engaged in merchandising Spring of 1818, had sold cotton in Augusta for five to seven cents during the war of '12. After the peace in '14, cotton advanced to fifteen and sixteen cents. Up to 1818 I was satisfied that the consumption exceeded the supply, and consequently purchased cotton to the extent of my means. I sold all my cotton at thirty-two cents in August, and had I not engaged it, could have sold for thirty-three and a half. Others did. This advance was owing entirely to the lessened amount raised on account of three years war. Cotton did not fall below fifteen cents until the revolution in '37. . . . There is not a lady in our Confederacy but would wear homespun, do without coffee for ten years sooner than think of subjugation. The first time I ever saw my present precious old wife, was in a large Congregation on a Sabbath in Georgia, 1813, dressed in homespun, of her own make—her father a merchant, and she the acknowledged belle of the neighborhood. I have never seen her better dressed to this day, according to my taste. I recollect distinctly well when the most wealthy families in Georgia only drank coffee on Sunday mornings, and the people of that day were 50 per cent more robust and healthy than they are now. So don't let the idea of privation alarm any one. We have the most self-sustaining country in the world. Chas. C. Mills. August 6th, 1861. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 17, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 To the Ladies of Harrison. The undersigned Committee would respectfully inform the Ladies of Harrison county, that the clothing for the Volunteers has been purchased and is now ready to be distributed among such of them as are disposed to kindly assist in making it up. It will consist of coats, pants, drawers, shirts, &c., together with yarn for socks. The clothing will be cut out by a tailor. Those therefore disposed to assist in this patriotic work, will call or send to the store of Messrs. Bradfield & Talley on Wednesday, or as early thereafter as may suit their convenience. It is desired that it may be distributed over the county, so that every lady may do something. Throughout this war, the Ladies in every portion of our beloved South, have manifested the most liberal, patriotic, and self-sacrificing spirit. Those of Harrison county will not be behind their sisters in other localities. The summer is rapidly passing away. In a few weeks, we shall hear of the first frost of the season in those rigorous latitudes where our soldiers are engaged. They are unprovided with suitable clothing for the severe winter before them. Harrison county is represented in Virginia, Missouri, and on the frontier. And we should send such a liberal supply of clothes, and other comforts, to our brave soldiers as to manifest that while they are making such heavy sacrifices for their country, the hearts of dear friends at home are overflowing with kindness and sympathy for them. Wm. Bradfield, R. Peete, T. F. Kennedy, J. B. Lancaster, T. A. Harris, Marshall, Saturday, August 17, 1861. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 17, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 At the recent public meeting held in this place, for the purpose of furnishing clothing to the Harrison volunteers in the service of the Confederacy, Mr. S. Jacobs offered to cut out a hundred suits of clothes, gratuitously. This was liberal and patriotic. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 24, 1861, p. 1, c. 5-6 Letter from Virginia. Richmond, Va., August 6th, 1861. R. W. Loughery, Esq., . . . Whatever may be our means to buy them—blankets are going to be hard to get for our soldiers next fall. Let me make a suggestion to our ladies. Every household has several blankets, cotton is plenty, and calico is comparatively cheap. Let our ladies go at once to manufacturing "comforts" for home use and send the blankets to the soldiers. If a plan like this be adopted, those of us who will be sleeping under warm cotton comforts at home next winter will feel all the better to know that our gallant defenders in the mountains of Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri have a warm and comfortable blanket voluntarily contributed by our citizens. The Marshall Guards are under marching orders. They will leave to-morrow for the Potomac. They had the high and distinguished honor of having the flag presented to them, made in part by the wife of our gallant President, and presented by him in person to the battalion in one of the most eloquent speeches I ever listened to. After that flag presentation, our boys are bound to figure boldly in the next battle. I have written you very hurriedly and hastily. Yours truly, W. B. Ochiltree. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 24, 1861, p. 1, c. 6 From the "Texas Hunters." Van Buren, Ark., Aug. 2d, 1861. R. W. Loughery, Esq. Dear Sir:--Owing to the many vicissitudes through which I have passed, it has been impossible to send you a letter sooner. One unacquainted with the hubbub and confusion of a cavalry camp life, knows little of the rush and its vexations. 'Tis true, when the toils of the day tempts nature to repose, and all is hushed in camp save the heavy breathings of the weary horses, then I may have written, but then I too am unwilling to forego that sweet repose so necessary for nature's support. At length we left the city of Dallas, Texas, after a delay of nearly one month. The election for Colonel and Major came off a day or two before we left, which resulted in the election of W. P. Lane, Lieut. Colonel, but there being three candidates for Major, no one received a majority of all, and a new election will be held. The battery train consists of six pieces, six and twelve pounders; these with wagons, added very considerably to our regiment, and had they given us good arms, no doubt we would have felt invincible. But unfortunately, we are but poorly armed. The only additional arms they gave the Texas Hunters were double barreled shotguns. The Artillerymen have the Sharpe's rifle, one or two companies the Mississippi rifle, while others have pistols and carbines. . . . We overtook the Indian Regiment, Col. Cooper commander, thirty-five miles of Fort Smith. We camped with, or near them, and many of us had an opportunity of hearing and seeing a real "war dance." Their hideous yells and grotesque maneuvers with painted faces, and fancy dresses, brought vividly to mind all we had read of in the wild western scenes, &c. Here we had the great pleasure of meeting and sharing a camp meal with our friend and late townsman, Thomas Bowers, looking as healthy and robust as if he had lived upon fried chicken and other dainties unknown to a soldier. The regiment consists of some seven or eight hundred Indians, with two Texas companies. There [they?] were then organizing, and will be on in a few days. Some think they will make good soldiers, but I am inclined to think they will be difficult to control when they get into a country where they can procure the "hot water." . . . Mac. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, August 31, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 The Yankee "Spy."—The female prisoner brought to this city Wednesday, proves to be a Mrs. Curtis, of Rochester, N. Y., sister of a member of the Rochester regiment. She is quite young but by no means prepossessing. The sleeves other dress are ornamented with yellow tape chevrons, and the jockey hat which she wears is tucked up on one side with a brass bugle, indicating military associations. She is quite talkative, and does not disguise her animosity against the South. Lodgings have been provided for her in a private house.—Richmond Whig, 3d. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 The New Volume. We commence this week the thirteenth volume of the "Texas Republican." Comparatively, the position of the paper is more prosperous than at any period since the issuance of the first number. Now is the time for new subscribers to enroll their names. The inducements offered are manifold. Among them are the following. 1. While nearly every public journal in Texas and north Louisiana is reduced in size, and contains a very small amount of reading matter, placed, as they term it, on a "war footing," the Republican not only maintains its full dimensions, but contains one third more reading matter t6han in ordinary times, because we know the public mind is more anxious for information at the present time—owing to the anxiety felt for the success of our armies—than at any former period. 2. We have an ample supply of printing paper, and hope to be able to continue a full issue throughout the war. 3. We are placed in a position to furnish our readers with the very latest intelligence. There is at present a direct daily mail line from Vicksburg to Marshall, running through in THIRTY-SIX HOURS! Vicksburg is connected by telegraph with all parts of the country. There are three excellent papers published in that place, to wit: The Sun, The Sentinel, and the Whig. We get these, besides the New Orleans papers, and sixty or seventy newspapers in exchange, from every section of the Confederacy, together with the principal papers of our own State. With these advantages, and twenty years experience, we ought to be able to get up a readable paper. 4. We want to increase our subscription list during the war, to such an extent that, at its conclusion, we may be enabled at once to enter upon the publication of one of the largest weeklies in the South—a paper that will claim an extensive circulation throughout the entire Confederacy, and be everywhere hailed as a proper representation of Eastern Texas. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Bring in the Clothing.—The clothing Committee requested us to state that the clothing for the volunteers is ready to be sent off. They are only waiting for a few suits that have not been brought in, and they desire us to urge the parties who have taken them to make up, to send them in as early as possible. They have a few suits for the Marshall Guards not taken out, which they are anxious to have made up, and they wish the attention of the Ladies called to it. An ample supply of shoes, ordered from the city, are expected in a few days, when the clothing for the different volunteer companies will be forwarded without delay. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 We hope that every family in Harrison county will contribute every blanket they can spare to our noble, self sacrificing, brave volunteers. Supply their places with comforts, and send in the blankets without delay. Winter is nearly upon us, and our soldiers are stationed in rigorous latitudes, where they will need every blanket we can send them. It will never do for those at home to be surrounded with every comfort, and our friends abroad, engaged in the defence of all that we hold dear, to be suffering. Let us make them feel that our hearts are with them and the glorious cause which they are defending, and that all that we possess is at the service of our country. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Picture of Col. James Bowie.—Col. W. H. Tucker, of Anderson county, on Tuesday last, brought into our sanctum, a portrait of Col. Jas. Bowie, by Healy. This picture is a copy from one drawn and painted by Cotant. The general appearance of the figure of Col. Bowie in this picture is easy and life-like. The original is in the possession of Mrs. Resin Bowie, and is said to be the only original picture extant. Mrs. Resin Bowie is living in Claiborne county, Miss., at the residence of her son-in-law, John T. Moore, at present in the Confederate army. This picture will be offered to the State at the next session of the Legislature, and we presume will be purchased, and hung up in the Capitol. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 What the Ladies of Marshall Did. Before Col. Greer's Regiment left Texas, the ladies of Marshall prepared of box of lint, bandages, &c., which was sent with the baggage of the soldiers. The contents of this box proved very valuable after the battle of Oak Hill. Col. Greer, in a private letter thus alludes to it, and to the flag presented to the Texas Hunters by the ladies of Jonesville. "I was in Springfield yesterday, and visited our hospital. Saw Dr. McDougal our regular surgeon. He told me that the box of lint, bandages, &c., sent by the ladies of Marshall, was doing an immense amount of good for our wounded. In fact, he pronounced the box a perfect out-fit for a hospital. He said our dead were buried as neatly as if they had been at home. He said there is lint and bandages enough for a whole army. He has furnished five regiments with material for their wounded. There is scarcely anything of the sort in the whole army. The sheets were the shrouds for our brave, gallant dead. Our wounded have new lint and bandages every day, while the other troops have to wash and re-apply theirs again and again. The physician says anything he wants, he can get it out of that box, from a pin up. "I write this because the dead cannot speak, the wounded yet live to bless the hands that did so much to alleviate their pains and sufferings, and their restoration to health. "This [is] a most destitute army. There is a want of arms, munitions, supplies, clothing, bedding, and almost everything else. "You know the ladies of Jonesville presented the Hunters with a beautiful flag. I would not let them carry it on the field. The Dutch came along, took the flag, and shouted "hurray for the Southern Confederacy." Soon the boys charged and routed them, and re-captured the flag. They rushed into Springfield, and hoisted the Texas Hunters flag; and it was the first Confederate flag that waved over the conquered city." CONTENTS OF THE BOX.—The box mentioned above contained the following articles, made up and prepared under the direction of our physicians, to-wit: 14 lbs. of lint; 6 pr. pillow cases; ___ sheets; 131 assorted cotton bandages; 24 linen bandages; 100 linen cloths; 60 linen compresses; 15 linen towels; 23 domestic towels; 18 mustard bands; pins, tape, needles, wax, flax thread; saddler's silk; spool cotton; pads, hoods, flannel bands; wrapping paper; pasteboard, drawers, Bible and Almanac. Every company ought to have such a box. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 An Appeal to the Citizens of Harrison. Col. Gregg's Regiment will be ready in a few days to march to the seat of war. But one thing remains, and that is the question of arms. No one doubts that the services of these men, and tens of thousands of others are needed immediately, and that unless they are placed promptly in the field disastrous consequences may follow. The Confederate Government has exhausted its supply of arms, and the question is presented, will they be furnished from the private arms in the country? The late inventory of the private arms in the State, instituted under the order of General Clark, has proved conclusively that there are a sufficient number of guns in Texas to army every company that may be sent to the war, and leave a sufficient number behind for home defence. This inventory exhibited what no one would have believed in reference to this county, in which it was found that there were between twenty-one and twenty-two hundred guns, with the number in one or two precincts not reported. Say [illegible due to fold] in Gregg's Regiment get off there will not be over 700 men left in Harrison capable of bearing arms, showing that this county alone can furnish 1800 guns and have enough left to arm every man remaining at home. It is desired, therefore, that every man who has a gun that he can possibly spare, will bring it in without delay, and deposit it at the store of Messrs. G. G. Gregg & Co., or at Messrs. Bradfield & Talley's, where it will be examined, and a fair price allowed for it in Confederate paper. The undersigned deem it unnecessary to make an appeal to the patriotism of the people. Men who volunteer for the defence of the country, ought not to be kept idle for the want of arms, and the man who stays at home, and is unwilling to surrender his gun for such a cause, is, to say the least of it, a poor patriot. But we want our fellow citizens to be prompt so that the Regiment may not be unnecessarily delayed. J. F. Womack, G. G. Gregg, A. Pope, J. B. Webster. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 To the Benevolent. The reputation of Harrison county is pledged to the support and protection of the families of those who have gone forth to fight the battles of the country. Several of these require aid. Besides, there are widows, with large families of children, who have been thrown out of employment by the times, and unless they receive assistance, must suffer. It is our duty as a Christian community to take care of these worthy people, and to see that their necessities are provided for. Articles of food, clothing, or money sent to this office, under the direction of Messrs. Gregg, Pope and Dunlap, will be properly distributed. Our citizens have frequently made up enough for a single barbecue, to feed these families, with their own assistance, for twelve months. Corn meal, flour, bacon, lard, potatoes, eggs, butter, in fine anything to eat will be acceptable. Every family in good circumstances can send something. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 Mail Derangements.—A correspondent writing from Kaufman says: "My paper has failed for the past two weeks. What can be the matter? I know that the mail sometimes fails to come to this office, and, as the contractor, I believe, resides in Marshall, I hope you will urge him to do his duty, for if these failures continue, I cannot urge our citizens to send money for papers they cannot get." We have seen the contractor and he avers that he has never failed to carry the mail. Our friend may rest assured that his papers are mailed regularly, and that the fault is not with us. His previous letter was about ten days in reaching Marshall. The Republican ought to reach Shelbyville within three days after it is issued. Instead of which, as we are informed, two weeks elapse before it gets there. Where the fault is, we do not know. We do know, however, that the office at Henderson is abominably managed, and that there ought, by all means, to be a change of postmasters. We have a daily mail line from Vicksburg to Marshall, but of late, the contractor from Monroe to Shreveport, frequently fails to make the connection, and there are consequent failures. Letters and papers from Richmond, Montgomery, Nashville, and other points that ought to reach us within five days are two and three weeks in getting here, owing to the stupidity and ignorance of postmasters, who either send their mail matter by Galveston or New Orleans and thence by Grand Ecore or Alexandria, on Red River. Where is our new mail agent, Morris Reagan, Esq.? If he has accepted the office in good faith, as we have no doubt, let him go to work and remedy these and other derelictions of duty. We hope never to be humbugged again like we were with such a mail agent as Scott. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 5 The clothing for Harrison county volunteers in Virginia, Missouri, and Camp Inge, in Western Texas, is made up, boxed, and ready for shipment. It will be sent off in a day or two. The goods is of Texas manufacture, and has been made up by the ladies—wives sweethearts, and friends! When our gallant soldiers see these clothes they will think of the cherished hearts at home, the incense of whose prayers and tears follow them, rendering still more sacred the sacrifices they are making for their country. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, September 28, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 Gen. Greer to Eastern Texas. Regimental Headquarters South } Kansas Texas Rangers. } Camp near Scott's Mills, McDonald county, Mo. September 9, 1861. To the Citizens of Eastern Texas: Fellow Citizens—When the State of Texas was called upon to furnish troops for the defence of the rights and interests of the Confederate States, though her interests were not in immediate jeopardy, her brave and hardy sons promptly responded to the call. . . Under such circumstances, I feel safe in applying to their friends at home, to supply them with comfortable clothing, in which to meet the rigors of a winter in Missouri. It will be very inconvenient, if not impossible, to supply their wants in this respect, from any other quarter, before the winter sets in. With warm, comfortable clothing, suited to this latitude, I may safely indulge the hope that the chivalrous spirits under my command will be returned to health, to their homes and families. I send one man from each company to receive and bring such contributions of clothing as you may wish to make, and will suggest that the wants of the soldier will be better met by consulting the following list: 1 heavy Overcoat; 1 Woolen Frock Coat; 2 pairs woolen Pants; 2 woolen Shirts; 2 pairs Woolen Drawers; 2 Hickory Shirts; 1 pair stout Boots; 1 pair stout Shoes; 1 Wool or Felt Hat. . . . I remain, yours, truly, E. Greer, Col. Comd'g S. K. Texas Reg't. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 5, 1861, p. 1, c. 6 A Big Business.—Gen. Dix has ordered the vice police of Baltimore to stop the sale of Confederate flags, badges, and envelopes, and also the likenesses of President Davis, Gens. Beauregard, Lee, Johnston, and all persons citizens of the Confederate States. Persons wearing red and white neck-ties have been compelled to take them off, under the threat that if they refused they would be taken to the station house. One gentleman had exposed in the show case of his store a pair of infant's socks, knit of red and white yarn. He was compelled to remove them, the vice policemen asserting that the colors were those of the Confederates. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 6 Dangerous Fun.—It seems that "the wild man of the woods.," whose appearance has created so much consternation in North Adams, Mass., and in the adjoining towns across the Vermont line, turns out to be a student at Williamstown, who assumed the gorilla guise in a frolic, which might have cost him his life. In Vermont he was pursued with guns, but so frightened his pursuers by his hideous appearance that they could not shoot straight, and he escaped harm. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 12, 1861, p. 1, c. 4 To the People of Texas. Adjutant General's Office, Austin, September 4, 1861. The Secretary of War of the Confederate States, has requested the State Executive to have made up, at an early day, a large quantity of Woolen Clothing, to supply the wants of the army, to be charged to the Confederate Government. The Medical Purveyor has also asked aid from the Executive on a plan to procure blankets for the sick and wounded of the army. he suggests very wisely that almost every family, with little or no inconvenience to itself, can contribute a blanket or comfortable to this Department. Warmly approving these suggestions, the Executive issued his address of the 31st ult., inviting the formation in every county in the State, of a Society or Committee to solicit and receive heavy clothing, blankets, comfortables, and other articles which will be needed by our army during the coming winter. The military stores thus furnished, will be paid for in the bonds of the Confederate States. To effectuate this plan, depots will be established at central points, under the superintendence of the following agents, viz: At Jefferson W. P. Saufley; " Henderson J. H. Parsons; " Palestine A. E. McLure; " Dallas Dr. Sam'l Pryor; " Sherman W. E. Sanders; " Waco J. W. Speight; " Austin W. H. D. Carrington; " San Antonio Vance & Brother; " Victoria Wm. M. Glass; " Houston E. W. Taylor; " Beaumont John J. Herring. They will receive and forward to the proper destination the contributions of the county associations, and of the citizens generally, and, whenever necessary may furnish transportation, and incur other expenses growing properly out of the discharge of their duties, on the faith and credit of the Confederate States. The State itself will sustain that credit to the utmost limit of its resources. All valid accounts for military stores thus furnished, or otherwise contracted by such agent in the discharge of his duties, will be certified by him to this office, where the same will be examined, approved and registered. The County Societies will forward their contributions to the agents at the most convenient or accessible depots. Each of the agents at Henderson, Palestine, Dallas, Sherman, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, and Victoria, will forward his collections to the most accessible depot, either at Jefferson, Houston, or Beaumont, directed to the agent at that point. General depots will be established at the latter points, from which the military stores thus accumulated, will be transported, or distributed under the directions of the President of the Confederate States. The agents designated for these purposes will also receive contributions from the County Associations, private individuals, or any other quarter. The State Executive has received assurances from the managers of the different Railroad Companies in Texas that "they will transport troops and military stores, intended for the defence of the country, free of charge." To give vigor, efficiency, and life to this plan the great body of our citizens must lend to it their persevering and active labors. No appeal can be necessary to arouse them to early and efficient action, to prevent a frequent recurrence among the brave youth whom we have sent from our mild climate, to Virginia and Missouri, of the horrors of Valley Forge. No time should be lost. Winter will soon be upon them. Wm. Byrd, Adjutant General. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 12, 1861, p. 2, c. 4 Removing Sunburn.—If your young lady friends would like to know what will take off tan and sunburn, tell them to take a handful of bran, pour a quart of boiling water on it, let it stand one hour, then strain. When cold put to it a pint of bay rum. Bottle and use it when needed. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 19, 1861, p. 1, c. 7 Ladies in Homespun.—Many beautiful damsels were seen yesterday, on King street, in suits of homespun. We trust the example will be followed; and if our fair ladies know how much pleasure it afforded to the volunteers, and to all good citizens, it would be generally and universally followed.—Charleston Mer. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 19, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 Hon. W. P. Hill has appointed the following gentlemen as Receivers for the Eastern District of Texas, under the sequestration act, passed by the Confederate Congress: Dr. James H. Starr, of Nacogdoches; M. A. Long of Tyler; T. A. Patillo, of Marshall. Judge Patillo's circular will be found in another column. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 26, 1861, p. 1, c. 6 The Petersburg cotton factories are, we learn, turning out large quantities of cotton shirting, sheeting, and tent cloth. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, October 26, 1861, p. 1, c. 6 Soldier's Gloves.—The most convenient glove for a soldier, is one having separate stalls for the thumb and forefinger, and a common covering for the other fingers. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 Abundance of Paper.—We understand the question is asked in several of the neighboring counties, as to when we will be likely to suspend, or to contract the size of the Republican. In reply, we have to state, that our supply of paper is sufficient to last until the 1st of May. Paper has advanced in price since the war, but we have found no difficulty in procuring all we required from Messrs. Stevens & Seymour, New Orleans. Paper mills have been established in many places in the South, and while a large quantity is being manufactured, but little is used at present, the most of the papers having curtailed their dimensions, or suspended. By the 1st of May, there will be a full supply of paper, and we expect it will be sold at fair prices. There will also be money in the country, we hope and confidently expect, by that time. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 Every family in Harrison county requiring assistance, will please make their wants known to the Relief Committee, who will take pleasure in doing all that they can to render their condition comfortable. Let none be deterred by false delicacy, from claiming assistance. The following list of articles will be found convenient to those who are desirous of contributing to the Relief fund, to wit: corn, corn meal, wheat, flour, beef, pork, mutton, sweet and Irish potatoes, turnips, cabbage, peas, butter, honey, eggs, chickens, dried fruit, rice, hominy, salt, sugar, molasses, coffee, tea, lard, fish, pickles, and in fact any and everything fit to eat. Wood is very much needed at this time. Cannot some who live close to town send in a few loads? [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 9, 1861, p. 1, c. 7 A Happy Reply.—An incident is related as having occurred between the officers engaged in the exchange of prisoners at Columbia the other day. After the preliminaries were arranged, a repast was partaken of, during which one of the Federal officers, rising, proposed: "The memory of George Washington." The company instantly arose, when Gen. Polk responded, "The memory of George Washington, the first rebel." The toast, our informant says, was drank in ominous silence by the Federal officers who were present. The story is too good not to be true, or to be lost.—Nashville Gazette. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 5 Peach Leaf Yeast.—Hops cost $2 per pound, leaves cost nothing, and peach leaves make better yeast than hops. Make it thus: Take three large peach leaves and three medium sized potatoes, boil them in two quarts of water until the potatoes are done; take out the leaves and throw them away, peel the potatoes, and rub them up with a pint of flour, adding cool water sufficient to make a paste, then pour on the hot peach leaf tea, and scald for about five minutes. If you add to this a little old yeast, it will be ready for use in three hours. If you add none, it will require to stand a day and night before use. Leaves dried in the shade are as good as fresh ones. As this is stronger than hop yeast, less should be used in making up the dough. I have tried this often, and I am A Lover of Good Bread. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 To the Ladies. We are requested to state that there will be a meeting of the Ladies of Harrison county, at the Courthouse, on Tuesday next, for the purpose of organizing a Ladies Volunteer Aid Society. Every lady, who can conveniently do so, is requested to attend; and those who cannot be present, are invited to send in their names as early as possible. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 1 The enterprising proprietor of the Shreveport News has discontinued his daily and weekly papers, and in lieu thereof will, for the present, publish a semi-weekly. How he has been able to sustain himself in publishing a daily so long has been a mystery to us. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 The Cause of Newspaper Failures.—We regret to learn that the Rusk Enquirer, one of the [illegible] conducted papers in Texas, has been compelled to suspend. The editor says: "We are unwilling longer to labor for nothing. We have appealed to those indebted to us until we are heartily ashamed of publishing dunning notices. We never would have been driven to the necessity of reducing the size of the Enquirer, if those of our delinquent subscribers who could, but would not, had paid us what was justly our due. Hundreds of men owe us, and many of them for five years past, who meanly withhold from us what we have earned, thus preventing us from fulfilling our engagements to others. The scarcity of paper has never been an obstacle in the way of the continuance of the Enquirer—the scarcity of money is the sole cause. We have never yet seen the time that we could not buy paper if we had the means to pay for it. For three months, we have not collected as many dollars, in payment of subscription; therefore, we are compelled to suspend until those who owe us will pay us a sufficient amount to lay in a stock of paper and ink. If the people of this county desire a newspaper, regularly published, they must pay for it." The experience of every newspaper publisher in Texas corresponds with that of the editor of the Enquirer, all tending to show the imperative necessity of adopting, and rigidly adhering for the future to the cash system. Until the war broke out, there was advertising and job work to do, and the proprietors of public journals could collect enough to keep up. But suddenly this, the most certain portion of their business, gave out, and they were compelled to rely upon their subscriptions and outstanding claims to sustain them. The result was, they were compelled to suspend their papers. Newspaper editors and newspaper readers ought to learn a valuable lesson from the present times. Out of 68 newspapers published in Texas, fully one half have suspended, and nearly all the others are publishing half or quarto sheets. We know of but three full sheets, except our own. The credit system has been the cause of this sad havoc, and we think it ought to be abandoned. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 16, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 How to "Finish" a Daughter.—"Be always telling her how pretty she is. Instill into her a proper love of dress. Accustom her to so much pleasure that she is never happy at home. Allow her to read nothing but novels. Teach her all the accomplishments, but none of the utilities of life. Keep her in the darkest ignorance of the mysteries of housekeeping. To strengthen the latter belief, let her have a lady's maid. And lastly, having given her such an education, marry her to a clerk upon $300 a year. If, with the above careful training, your daughter is not finished, you may be sure it is no fault of yours, and you must look upon her escape as nothing short of a miracle." [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 16, 1861, p. 4, c. 1 An Effectual Cure for the Ear-Ache.—Take a small piece of cotton batting or cotton wool, make a depression in the center with the end of the finger, and fill it with as much ground pepper as will rest on a five cent piece, gather it into a ball and tie it up, dip the ball into sweet oil and insert in the ear, covering the latter with cotton wool, and use a bandage or cap to retain it in its place. Almost instant relief will be experienced, and the application is so gentle that an infant will not be injured by it, but experience relief as well as adults. So says an exchange. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 30, 1861, 1, c. 2 The ladies of Clarksville, Tennessee, presented the Texas Regiment a timely gift, while at that place. Nearly all the soldiers were supplied with comfortable woolen gloves, and a number with good blankets. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 2 Those who have made contributions thus far have done so, as a general thing, in a liberal spirit; but we regret to find them so few in number. We naturally supposed that every man in the county, who possessed the ability, would contribute something, without waiting for a personal appeal upon his liberality and patriotism. Surely a worthier cause could not present itself, than an appeal for defenceless women and children, many of whom have relatives in the army. These women, mothers, wives, and sisters—will write to their sons, their husbands, and their brothers, a truthful account of affairs at home. Their letters will be marked by either want of confidence and gloomy despondency, or they will be pervaded with a spirit that will animate our troops to deeds of valor that will carry them triumphantly to victory on every battle field. It was this spirit that impelled our soldiers at Bethel, Bull's Run, Manassas, Springfield, Leesburg, and Columbia, rendering them invincible. Suppose they write: "We are here suffering for the common necessaries of life, and without prospect of relief. We would gladly work upon any terms, and at any price, but there is nothing for us to do. Even the little that could be done, such as work for the soldiers, is monopolized by ladies who have abundance at home, who, in their ardor to do something for the army, fail to reflect on the defenceless condition of those who are dependent upon their labor for subsistence. With a few honorable exceptions, the community is cold, selfish, and parsimonious. Business men are endeavoring to extort the last cent that can be obtained, while speculators are permitted to range over the country and buy up every article of prime necessity, and enforce prices that place many of these articles entirely out of the reach of the poor and needy. A relief committee was started in Marshall, and the ministers of the Gospel enlisted in its support, but whether it was that they did not go to work with their accustomed zeal, or became disgusted with the reception which their appeals met with, the result has been almost a failure. No one would suppose that these people felt that the present war was one in which all that they held dear and sacred was involved, or that they appreciate the noble sacrifices of those who have gone forth to fight the battles of their country." Just imagine the effect of the reception of such letters in the army? On the contrary, let us suppose our soldiers are greeted with such letters as these: "If I had a wish, it would be, if such were possible without detriment to the service of the country, to have you at home for a single week, so that you might witness for yourself the feeling that pervades our people. Not one, but all, from the highest to the lowest, there is but one sentiment, and that is an ardent devotion to country, worthy of the best days of the revolution. They are prepared to make any and every sacrifice, and, if necessary, to place all that they possess upon the altar of freedom. The liberality of the people is unbounded. Say to the soldiers in the army that they need give themselves no uneasiness about their relatives and friends at home, or to labor under an apprehension that they are forgotten. Everything necessary for their comfort will be collected and forwarded without delay. Providence has graciously blessed the South with overwhelming harvests, and this bountiful yield affords an abundance for all. It is distributed with a munificence that would surprise even you who have witnessed so many noble examples of the liberality of the Southern people. Extortion is unknown. The man who would attempt it, would be visited by such an expression of detestation and scorn as would render his position in the community too uncomfortable to be borne. Merchants and citizens alike conspire to keep down the price of everything to a reasonable standard, knowing full well that Lincoln and his merciless minions have not the power to do the Southern cause half the mischief that could be inflicted by a band of mercenary, consciousless speculators." Consider the effect of such letters, and then reflect that numbers of them will be written, of the one character or the other, not only from Harrison, but from every county in the State. We understand that a number of objections have been urged to this relief fund, and, so far as our informat6ion extends, by men not remarkable for their liberality. To all such we would say, that, for the purpose of keeping down caviling, a book has been opened, containing a list of the articles received, and the manner in which they have been distributed. This list is subject to inspection. We defy any one to look over it, and find a single well-grounded objection in the distribution. So that, in future, if any one possessing the ability is unwilling to contribute to this fund, let him do so upon proper grounds, and not by objections that have no just foundation. The soldiers in the army will recognize their friends, and the friends of the glorious cause of Southern independence, at home, while our columns, many years hence, when these scenes shall have passed away, will show who stood by the country in this trying period of its history. [MARSHALL] TEXAS REPUBLICAN, November 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 3 The Houston Telegraph, the largest and one of the most able papers in Texas, has at length yielded to the pressure of the times. The last number comes to us in a half sheet. It is set up in small type, however, and contains nearly as much reading matter as a full sheet. As an evidence of the scarcity and the exorbitant cost of paper, the editor publishes the following extract from his paper merchants, Thos. H. Shields & Co., New Orleans: "We went you to-day the paper promised you, and it is the last we shall be able to promise for some time. There is not a sheet of newspaper for sale in New Orleans at any price. Common 24x36 news has been selling at $10 per ream, and we could ha