Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-01
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The Galveston NeloS, of the 18th Of August says
The war steamer which appeared in our harbOr
few days ago has gone away. She doubtless came
to bring supplies to the South Carolina.
The blockading schooner Dart, on Sunday morn
ing last, on her wsy up from her regular trip to
San Luis Pass, sent small boat close in shore
about sigteep miles from the city, and one of the
ere thereof waded ashore He approached the
residence of Mr.. Collins, and, informed sta
ted the object of his visit to be to purchase some
milk and vegetables. Mrs. e. refused to sell him
anything and he finally retired
Some came to the city in great haste to report
this alarming invasion" and soon rumor had it
that itty men had landed, and were committing
general devastation A number of mounted volun-
started for the of horrors but of course
had to return late at night without any prison rs
or plumber" These alarms, when made so ibiudi-
ciously, are apt to DO more harm than good
The Ke1os also learns that the forts at San Luis
aud Yelssco are now put in complete state of
defence
The Ne,os also learns that Federal war steamer
is stationed of Sabine Pass for the blockade of that
harbor.
The Ne1s of the 18th, has the following
A schooner came off yesterday early in the day.
and anchored near the South Carolina Supposed
to have brought supplies to the blockading squad
ron. steamer (side wheel) also hove in sight at
y o'clock, probably another supply vessel. The
bark previously reported is still in Company with
the rest of the blocka1ing vessels. A small vessel,
deeply laden, supposed to be with coal for the
blockading steamer, came in sight on Thursday
and has held communication with her since.
The NscOgdoohes Chr5BicJe says Capt Benton's
company, of San Augustine, has been received into
service in Virginia for twelve months, and will
leave in few days.
Capt. Raguet Of Nacogdoches has gone to Austin
to get his company Of cavalry accepted for imme-
date service in Gen. Sibley's brigade
Capt. P. Ross, of Waco, has organized fine com
pany of cavalry, the flower of the county, for SER
vice in Missouri.
Capt. II. S. Benefits company has gone into camp
near Paris, Lamar county: preparatory to a march
to Missouri
A fine company of cavalry has been organized in
Polk county, under Capt. J. NJ. Crossoa.
Harris county has formed thirteen companies for
active service The Davis Guards, Capt, Oalum, Of
Houston, have been accepted by the Governor for
the Van Dorm regiment
Col Terrys mounted regiment is filling up. IL
is designed to make it the best regiment IN the
Southern army. Every man VIII furnish his own
equipments, rifle or shot gun, and revolver or
two holster pistols. Transportation will be furn-
ished to the seat of war in Virginia, horses will
be fusnished by the Government. Capt. ]. G.
Walker, of Houston, is raising company for his
regiment
The Ns1Os says that in Brazoria county the Con-
federate loan, on the 18th, amounted, in cotton,
gar. corn cash. and beeves, to about $500 0G0.
The NeL1S says the election returns still show
Lubbock for Governor, Crockett for Lieutenant
Governor, and Crosby for Commissioner, ahead of
their competitors
A GALLANT FEAT.-We learn from Chas n. Tay-
lor, ESD that Lieutenant J, G. Stocks, of Captain
Whites Tennessee Rifles, (Of the firm Of Stock &
Taylor, of this city, was on Sunday morning last
sent out in charge of a scouting party of twenty
men from New Madrid. He secuted for two days
in the vicinity of Birds Point and the enemy's
camps in that quarter On Monday night he evaded
the pickes and penetrated to within hearing of roll
call of the garrison at Birds Point. He then with.
drew, unler cover Of the night, to a distance of
some five miles, awaiting the appearance of the
Federal scouts. These scouts. five in number, made
their appearance about daylight, and were charged
upon by Lieutenant Stocks party three of them
were killed and the remainder taken prisoners The
horses of the enemy were also captured, and the
gallant lieutenant and party making forced march
of twenty-five miles. reached camp at New Madrid
on Tuesday night. The feat daring one, but
only such as might be expected from the intrepid
bravery of Lieut. Stocks and his fearless comrades
in arms Memphis appeal dug 80.