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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21
WigfalI's Battalion.

While in Richmond, We had the pleasure
Of frequent visits TO the encampment of the
Texas Battalion, now under the command
of Gen. Wigfall. This command consists
of eight companies from the counties East
of the Trinity, and under the leadership Of
able and efficient officers.
They were encamped at the New Fair
Grounds, near Richmond, one of the most
beautiful spots around the city. Every at
tention was bestowed upon them, and it
was>evident that Wigfall's Battalion was
a general ~favoritc md 4 pct among The
citizens.
Con. Wigall deyotca himself with an
,qrnta,ueas 50 ti,c di-tiplino INA welfare q
lis command thai is truly c~ommcndablc,
and undo his a%utiring efforts, they are fast
becoming the best drilled company we saw,
Among them, we had ,he pleasure Of Sec
Ing many Of cur old a~cGaaintanees, Matt
Dale, and Capt. Rainey, of Anderson; Hep
perla, Burns, Baxter, Taylor, Capt. Bass
Clark and Capt. Woodward, and many 9TH
er true hearted Texans, all ready and will
ing to be engaged in the deadly strife.
The command was ordered to the Potomac
and left on the 7th inst, for the %neighhor-
hood Of Manassas. They will be expected
TO perform an important part in the next
great battle near Washington.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21

JoHy c. BREcRINninGE.-Thc position
and policy of this gentleman in the U. S.
Congress, seem to be little understood or
appreciated in the South. However repug-
nant it may be to the feelings Of Southern
4ers. TO see one Of their advocates in the as
scmb1y of the eacny, it must be admitted
that the circumstances forcing Mr.. Brock
inridgc to this course, are peculiar and mr.
gent. Surrounded by enemies and standing
in the midst of the most intolerant body
that the world has ever seen, lie has met
them with a holiness that is calculated to
asteGish, andcommand ieepest. Before the
Battle Of Manassas, ;fiere rere bai few WHO
dared 70 liut AZ peace or eoAP ionise, but
after rho spoeches of Bioekinridse and Val
laHligham and toe result ofthc victory, tie
friends o. tic pace prepesiacn ~numbesed
THIS accession is duein q great
eoarse Pagsiel By Bfeckin-
; If 10 distract tic Gown
Cab c sul g i'ala Up
rec be
He
resct
agqesied !
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21

The following in an extractfrom a Wasl-
ington letter to the st. Louis Republican
To-day | heard u Colonel of one of IT,
New York regiments threaten to s%urrourl
the House and make prisoners oil all IT,
members. The men, too, talk in this woy
We are fast drifting TO the devil, and notA.
n-., will coya Ys
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21

e&g~Wa deem it Unnecessary 20 occupy
our spaec viA u thl@ ofnte rctyns of tho
election spF State officers. So far as We
iMyc returns, lubbock is ahoad some l,50o
for Governor. Tho contest viii probably
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21

ANOTHER RRGIMgST.-Cul. NJ. I. johnson
has been authorized by the Secretary OF
War to raise II regiment Of men for immo-
-aiatc service. The commission was order
cd with the express sanction and approval
Of the President, who remembered tho gal
liant behavior Of Col. johnson during the
campaign in Mexico. He spoke in high
|icrms. orhim us an officer, and expressed
himself warmly in his behalf. Col. john
son, we learn, will proceed at once to the
duties al'ottcdt to him, and organize his reg
in'ont ny soor ~ possible. Iie may be eX-
pectci in nadlss in > short time, 10 carry
out tAe wishes Of. ilr2 Department
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-08-21
EIlls C%ountI-Omelal.

d. T.. Hawkins, ksq, County Clerk, has
orr thanks for the following official vote Of
Ellis county;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-07-03
Battle Of Bethel Church.
OFFICIAL REPORT.

IIos. j. W. ELLIS. GoU'rof North Carolina:
SIR ~ have the honor to report that ia
obedience to orders from the Colonel Com
nlanding, | marched on the 9th inst, with my
Regiment and four pieces of Maj Randoiphs
battery, from Yorktown, on The Hampton
Road, TO Bethel Church, 0 miles from Hamp-
ton.
We reached there after dark, on wet
night, and slept without tents. Early onthe
morning of the Tth, made reconnaissance
of the ground preparatory to fortifying. |
found a branch of Back River in our front
and eneircling our right flank On our left,
was dense and almost impossible wood, ex-
cept 100 yards of old field The breadth Of
| the road a thick wood, and narroW cnltiya-
| ted field covered our rear The nature &C the
ground determined me to make an enclosed
! work, and | had the invaluable aid of Lieut.
Col. Lee, Of my regiment, in its plan and
construction. Our position had the inherent
defect Of being commonded by an anamenst
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-07-03

ward the newly welded couple, gave them
his hsnedction, but was lost in the crowd,
and vspished before anybody could recog-
nize hin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
Heavy Burglary I'm Broadway-Arrest or
One or the Alleged Burglars.


During the past two months the lower portion OF the
city seems TO have been invested with gang Of daring
burglars but, through the management Of Mr.. Fouche
Kennedy the facts Of these robberes have been with
held from the public. There has been 10 the extent of
nearly $4,000 worth Of goods carried or in the lower
wards, and within the above period but the parties who
have met with loss have been lead 10 believe that II
nothing was said their property would be
recovered and the guilty parties arrested. II
but week ago, or about the same time that the dar
Ing attempt was made 10 rob the New York Exchange
Bank that large wholesale house almost adjoining the
Fifth ward station house, was broke open and about
GOO :, wV5n ,r Of goods s.,sd s on y Tns police knew
known 70 them their loss the following morning The
facts might be expected, werc suppressed, and
that Il they say but little about il they viii recover
their goods Yesterday another heavy robbery was
m.sd in the same ward and had not been for the
Valuable goods Il that between eleven and sweye
ing tSroush worth street. he observed we'll Known in
dividuai, named Johnny Bender, q Jew burglar
SSm9s @ Ons 'ne corns rs G0os wo the opang
seemed az II be had larger amount Of cloth ns on
than uual, and startled somewhat when he observed
officer Keefe seized him, and with the assistance OF de-
tective Poole, who also hsnd, took Bender into
custody On examining him. there found over 81 600
worth Of rich heavy sces embroderies vevets ami sk
ribbons wound around his person and In hs pockets.
Most Mos. Of the the scods were however, found around hs
work In the building and on going up 10 the second
floor OF the above building found the establishment
OF John Palman Co., manufacturers and importers
Of embroidercs laces and silks broken nto, aud The
whole place rsnsacked Bender had undoubtedly
an sccompicc, who succeeded in making good his pc
BY jumping over into the hospital yard. Near the door
were two large bundles, containing embroderies sces
&c 70 tho value Of over ~ 900, which Benders accom-
plce Immediately dropped when he saw his companion
arrested. The burglars forced their way through two
DOORS with the aid Of set OF burglar tools which were
found on the premises one OF Tho doors being covered
with heavy sheet iron. The prisoner was last evening
locked up AZ the police headquarters About $50 n s
YER was found on his person. which had taken from
one Of the drawers Of desk IN the store
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

PARIS, March 16-P. M.
In todays sitting Of the Corps Legisa.i NJ Barouche
declared that f IT became necessary 10 later day
than LIST October for the execution OF the treaty Of
with England, the Chamber Of Deputies win be
called upon 70 decide upon the matter consequence Of
this declaration Deputies from the manufacturing do
pArtments their intention Of preventing an
amendment, and the paragraph was adopted by the
Chamber.
In ~ debate on the address In the Corps Lcgis
latif paragraph 10 was adopted by the Chamber. NJ.
Barlon maintained the necessity for voting the budget
by chapter and not by ministry Otherwise, he said,
there s real control He also maintained that with
out different resources, which he styled expedcnts,
the budget Of 1891 would show dehcit OF 10 900
francs, and not q surplus Of 100000 francs
N. Deprcck then explained his amendment, stating II
was desirable TO vote tho budget by chapter He
planned Of the insucency Of tho information supplied
TO the Corps Legislan respecting the budget and said
the Corps Legisatif is not sufficiently informed on the
means resolved upon by government for creating financial
resources. Government have recently contracted loans
for important amounts from the Credit Financer. He
maintained that should the Corps Iegsaif be deprived
Of having the right Of voting the budget by chapter they
had isss rshts than the General Council or even the
Municipal Councils. He concluded by saying q 60
venussnt promised 10 take the question Of votA the
budget by chapter into serious consideration no would
withdraw hh amendment
N. Darimcu mid-ln that case ! win take II up.
NJ MaSue stated shst he would reply on behalf Of the
governments on Monday.
The Psw ssssss MA Count Rechbcrs has arrived In
Paris.
Renes closed % g. Or ve censmes higher than yestcr
day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

[Frcm the London Times, March IA
The last steamer from New York left the States the
Of cventful day. In twenty -four hours the
President o the Northern Union would succeed TO tho
chief mngissracy OF tbs republic at Washington. No
more critical time has been recorded In the history
|pf any nation. The southern federation was making
strenuous preparations for and the derry spirits from
M parts of The cotton states cckpr 10 the eaports
n expectation cf night. Major Anderson expected 70
c attacked IA Fort sumter Immediately after the naugu
Patton VI the new rres lent At Noble and New Orleans
much agitation prevailed from the report that the WASH
ngtcn government about 10 enforce the collection or
EcuHtoms All over tho continent ramors OF plots aud
pxepIaoles we're abroad NOW II was plan Of the Viz
iuiAns and k,rylxnders 20 seize Wash ngton nov Il
res band of dsspcradces from the Confeisrae States
were 70 sssMsinste President Lincoln on the steps OF
PC cphoL whstevcv may be shc folly Of the alarm or
nc a9sutuy q inc rfpofts " cannot DO question that
ne excfoment was general, and that every Icoke
ish ceaseA snxeiy 70 the hrst scs or the incoming
Resident
su', sf'drcs % edy, Re Irnsidsu has Cs vet 0ipxp
\. rDW W sss sHsfrs policy IN eAu country ne
- fo nrh yrticrwc> An EaJfish
At#~ ca1cd n dsrsrse AZ inien
r ltt - ron. on the hustinFs or soras
*@Nf ore an audience OF rough ooun
| ~ t~ntHs IL meeting OF his sgpnorters IN
~. ON, be declares openly what arc
~ eF8N W be VIII apply them IN tho rovera.
W. The nstffutons ~ Tho unlted
~ crate DO not iefnand this pubI,cIty
rfesieo1t " an elected Gcspot Tor
nee chosor nc may at least leav, M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
yU ouru.sx.~ Moxrf, Qv


The Secretary Of the Navy ia arranging the prelimi
for the construction Of the steamers
The total failure In the construction Of the Pswnee
stesner, BY Grths, who received the job special
favor from hts friend rouoey will be warning against
allowing either Of the soops recently authorised
10 be constructed outside Of tho yards Of the govern
ment especially since the constructors belonging 70 the
navy are admitted 10 be the best naval architects lhe
world Three OF the sloops win undoubtedly be built at
the New England yards--tvo at Ktery and At Bes
ton, vice versa.
It s said that no uneasness Is felt by the Confederate
states Comm ssioncrs either In regard TO tho evacuon
of Fort Sumter the reinforcement Of Fort Pcksus
and that they are satisfied on both points
Senator Fessenden leader or the Senate, and mouth
rece Of the President In that body c here for Maine
10 day.
Mr.. otero. the delegate from New Mexico, left here
10 day Tor that Territory He was provided At the war
Department with an order upon Gen. Harnsy command
inn the department OF the West Tor an escort Of the
United States troops across the plains.
The Domingo embroio win come before The Cabinet
tomorrow.
Anths members u tho Cabinet paid Official calls 70 The
rresdent today. Mr. Seward spent several hours with
him.
relegraphIc sdvioes represent the election or n A.
parros and Gen Lane - United States Senators mon
me feeling against the new tariff Is steadily growing.
yesterday. that shc New York merchants unanmousiy
favored m speeiy repeal and that the new loan would
probably sudsr from the opposition 70 a.
q me say win n6s sscsp. 1Gss sds nss or ,ns me
loan unless within small fraction q the far mssksS
rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
THE INDIANS IN TEXAS.

WARRINGTON, March u, 1851
The Indians exhibiting increased hostile feeling
towards tho whites Intelligence from Toxas, through
private dispatches 10 gentlemen Ia this city show con
clpsively that the Camanches Indians viii make despe
rate warfare upon Texas the moment they are satisfied
that the United States troops have left that State. The
camanches have many grievances against the Texans,
and are brave and desperate. Their movements are
very sudden and 10 warfare they mercess Corti.
mas the Mexican bandit, win also assai the Texans
the south. ~
One despatch says that IN tho iuten.
tion OF Governor Houston 70 let the Texans
have enough Of Independence, with Cortnss on one
side and the Camanches on the other, and nc
troops with which to protect themselves until they are
compelled 10 appealt 10 the United States for protection
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

WAsHS0ros, March 81, 1851.
0cia dispatches have been received here dated 1sth
inst IRON The cty Of Mexico and aIst from Vera Cruz
he constitutional government is now recognized By all
the foreign Powers except spain which has no Minister
there Senior Mata, late Minister 70 the United statcs,
has been appointed Minister 10 England. Gen Ursga,
recently sccreded 70 this government, expected 70
arrive by next steamer. Returns from the States OF ia
sco Sonora and snaloa show majortes Cor Jusrez
President, and decide the contest In his favor, The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

from inc LONDON keWH, March To-
The following Ia TRANSLATION Of letter addressed 10
the President Of the Roy Asatic Society py his Excel
lercy Mira Jaftr Khan Ambassador from hts Majesty
the Shah Of Persia 70 the Court OF St James
From the circumstance that this well wsher passed the
spring time Of bis life In this island received that
time numerous marks OF friendship and Kindness from
great ard small among the natives Of this country, he
has therefore always been animated with desire for the
welfare and advantage OF the British nation.
Al this present moment, by reason OF the events oc-.
currng In the United States OF America great deal ON
anxiety and discussion In 70 be observed prevailing
among the owners of cotton mills Some have recon
mended 1anRuobar Austrslia others, aglin, India
and various plces, most NJ for the cultivation OF
that most useful product but this well wher takes the
present opportunity 10 demonstrate his friendly feelings
by suggesting 10 the President Of the Royal Asiatc %
ciety tnat the province OF Khurisn known by the
of Persia Arabia s from the circumstances OF s
vicinity 70 the sea- the fertility Of lie son. the number OF
rivers FOR instance, the Kerkha the Karan (Karun
the Jcrrah Behbehan, better adapted than tue
aftrenamcd countrcs-that IA 10 say, In fact the very
best place for the cultivation OF cotton. From
the foot OF the mountain ranges OF Luristan,
Arabisfan, and Behbehsn, ~ far a. the shores OF
the Persian Gulf and OF The shsttce Arab extends
cornry the greater part Of which capable beog
cultivated o. 10 produce any required quantity "
eetton sugar, opium or indigo Even A. things are AZ
present, IN spite OF the want OF capital and OF special
kno~edee the Inhabitants OF those parts, Npos
ton OF the cnds in questcn cultivated near Shster
II IS related BY The Arabian historians that al the
time whcn the dyke Of the Karum, near Aliwss formed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
Markets.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.

FhlDkY EyKMN0, March 10, 1891.
The EneIish funds opsocd this morning Al Improve
nent o. an eighth, and subsequently showed further
advances, which, hgwsver was not maintained Cousols
FOR money were nrs< quoted ok 70 o. and they
ed 20 that point amer having touched p2k For the
Bspk Of France rats a discount 70 per cent
cause Of the tendency 70 nrmness and such IN the ecs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
---~~~-~------~~~~~~~~~~~
THE FOREIGN APPeIsTNENN.
The Policy Of the Administration.
Hostile Attitude Of the Indians
i'm Texas.
An Extra Session Of Congress
Inevitable.
OFFICE h0lDERS AND OFFICE SEEKERS,
&c., Co., 60.
OFFICE HolDERs AND OFFICE SEEKERS,
AN EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS INEy-
TABLE.

WASHINGTON, March 81 1861
am certain that the Presdant and majority OF tho
Cabinet satisfied that extra session Of Congress
inevitable, and have TO believe that tho Pres
dent win issue proclamation in few days summoning
Congress to assemble allowing the legal time Of sixty
days to intervene between the date Of the proclamation
andthe meeting Of Congress This is not only deemed
necessary by the demand Of the great nerca inter-
ests in consequence Of the dssatisf growing
OF the construction Of the Morrill, tariff, but
in consequence Of the contemplated operations Of tho al
miAstraton in evacuating Fort Sumter aud reinforcing
Fort Pckens at Pensacola both Of which he determined
upon, a. well as the collection Of the revenue
The forts at Tortugas and Key West having already
been reinforced with troops from Texas much to the
prise Of the Commissioners and other secessionss now
here the administration policy TO be TO follow this
work up by throwing troops into Fort Pcens at Pensa
cola without delay, which will be done at whatever
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

The amount OF notes IN CIRCULATION fIg 03b 3JU beng
decrease Of &26T $40 and the stock Of bullion in both
departments 10 f12 32o, ,t42, showing increase Of
The following is the official return OF the imports and
ports Of the precious metals for the week ending the 18th
OF March,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-01

plan Of secession proposed BY The Governor Of ousretsro
having been rejected by tho Governors Of the othsr
States. subsequently withdrawn, which leaves she
country in state Of comparative political quietuds
Tho church party has no regularly osganised
army Several rowing bands have been committing de-
predations in various parts Of the country some Of
which have already been dispersed, and the rest ara
being pursued tho liberal forces and win doubt soon
be brought into subsection
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10
Legislative Summary.

TUESDAY, May Z, 1861.
SENATE.-The Senate met at 2 o'clock. p.
N. The House concurrent resolution, pro-
viding rooms for the judges of the Supreme
Court was adopted. The bill for the re-or
ganization of the military was taken up,
and consumed the remainder of the after
noon without any final action.
HoUsE.-The House also met at 2 o'clock.
pursuant to adjournment Mr.. Dobbins
presented a petition from Martin county.
praying for protection from maraud;ng par
ties, which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary. The Senate Joint resoIu-
ton, authorizing the employment by the
Governor of medical aid for the troops, was
adopted. The treason BILL the deputy bill.
and the act supplemental to the act author
izing the construction of levies and drains,
were passed to the second reading and re-
ferred. A bill was introduced by Mr.. Fish
er, providing for Board of Subsistence
Commissioners, and passed to a second read
ing.
Mr.. Packard introduced a series of reso-
buttons to raise committee to INQUIRE into
the origin and acts of a vigilance committee
in Indianapolis, which was laid on the ia
bic after discussion by Mr.. Hunter SIR.
Packard, Mr. Crane, Mr.. Dobbins, and Mr..
Wood.
Mr. Veach introduced a bill fixing the
term of the Superintendent of the benevo-
lent institutions.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10
WIaV Presemta9Ior.

The ladies of this city have prspaeed
beautiful silk flag, which they will present
to Captain Thompson's company this after
noon at o'clock, from the portico of the
Court House. The young ladies will pre-
sent the flag, the Star-Spaugled Banner,
and other patriotic songs will be sung, and
other interesting ceremonies will take place.
OF course, it will draw together an immense
crowd. 1t is possible part of the zOuave
Regiment, which was to-have arrived this
morning, may be present, Capt. Thomp-
sons company leaves tomorrow, and we
should, this afternoon, give them an enthusi-
astic and fitting farewell.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

LOUISVILLE, May 9th.-River rising, with
IL feet in the channel. Weather clear
Mercury go.
PITTsBURG, May 9th-River 10 feet, and
falling. Weather clear and mild.
CINcNNATI, May 9.-River risen q feet.
Now $50 feet in the channel. Mercury $50.
1.-The weather was fine yesterday
1.-THE river is rising fast at this point,
with a good navigable stage out.
Our exchanges say business is at stand
still everywhere.
-" Business at this point is still about
at stand-still. We have no arrivals OF
consequence to note outside of local packets,
and they are not much more than paying
expenses. No freight is coming out of Wa
bash, and if it were not for the tobacco
trade the Green, Cumberland, and Tennes-
see river packets might as we'll lay up.
I've clip the following from the Lou
isville Courier:
THE BoDY OF CAPT. LAMB FoUND.-We
learn by dispatch from Carroll McGill, from
Unlontown, that the body of the lamented
Capt. Lamb of the Pacific, had been found
about half mile below the scene of the dis
aster. 1t will be recollected that the Pa
cIfc was destroyed by fire at Uniontown
last winter, and that Capt Lamb was
drowned. The body will be forwarded to
his family in this city.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

FLAG PREsENTATIoN.-The volunteers of
Indianapolis had lively time on Tuesday
last, in the way of presentations and pre-
sentation speeches. Two beautiful Ameri-
can flags were presented to the 18th Regi-
ment (Zouaves) by the ladies of Indianapo-
lis and Terre Haute, and one by the young
ladies of the former city to Capt. Howard
company in the Eighth Regiment. After
the presentation ceremonies, Col. Wallace
entire regiment knelt down and took an
oath to protect the American flag, and
avenge the wrongs done Indiana volunteers
by jeff Davis in the battle of Beuna Vista
In addition to these flags, the ladies o
Aurora, Indiana, presented a silk flag tc
the 7th Regiment-Col. DumOnt's.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

INVENTIONS OF WAR WANTED IMMEDIATE-
LY.-Thers is demand for simple, efec-
tive machine for cutting out bandages and
making lint for army purposes. flexible
india-rubber tube, fitted with metallic
mouth-piece, with some substance like
sponge, or what would be better a compost
ton OF porous carbon placed inside, at a
point near the end, to be placed in water,
would be very useful for soldiers ia hot
weather The proposed composition would
filter and purify the water, and regi-
ment of soldiers marching could Stake their
thirst with fresh water at every running
brook without the danger of swallowing
tadpoles or lizards.