The New York herald., 1863-11-17
Newspaper Accounts.


schooner, the Manhasset, with her crew OF
She loaded with coal, and used as a tender to
the biockadng fleet The heavy gale last night drove her
in near the coasr, when she hosted the white flag aud
surrendered. Her stores ire all safe in our hands.
STATE MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
From the State fTexas) Gazette
The Neo learns that the whole number OF State troops
is reported about thousand infantry three
thousand cavalry and that the organization progress
ing fayorably The cavalry said to be well armed and
spenddly mounted The places of redezvous Tor the
fantry are Ailcan's, Nacogdocnes and Bonham.
A FIGHT NEAR SMITH.
The Telegraph publishes the following from Boggy De
pot, C. NJ, under date september 20
mere rs no iate or stirring news mere 10 conmuni-
cate There is, however, one item which. though small
Is cheering. few davs since detachment OF General
Bankhead's command had a Aght nine miles this SIDE OF
Fort smith with detachment OF federals, which for
time very interesting. Lieutenant Colonel Battle, OF
Gurey's regiment acted VI it'll admirable ealantry' as
also Captain PhiTs, Assistant Adjutant General. and
others. Julius Il Brown, and quito YOUTH killed the
Yankee captain who commanded the iederas The result
six Yanks killed. Ave captured but the rest too
who, in the main, had nevet before been under flre
Young Brown is attached to General Bankhead's head
quarters.
The troops in that brigade reported to be in ane
spirits. N4
TO TIE WOMEN OF TEXAS.
come, my country women, with siren song fairy
tale 70 begue your hours of dleness with strains OF
eoquence TO excite your admiration or arouse for awhile
desve dreams OF glory but come to speak Of the stern
realities OF war which upon US, and the relation
sustain to its progress and ultimate results. Wives,
mothers, daughters sisters, the destiny OF q nation
upon you and the closing the momentous
through which passing will reflect the impress
your conduct and sentiments are making upon t. History
may bear testimony indy idua deeds moral
heroism, but every sacrifice made for PATRIOTISM every
sentiment that tends TO foster noble devotion TO
every rebuke given TO the ignomnious slave OF
sell and mammon VIII add stone TO that temple OF
liberty which will eventually beautiful above
wagiug against us.
That will conquer that We will finally overcome our
enemies is inevitable Liberty written on every hearth
stone the booming OF our guns, as they send forth the
missiles OF death through the ranks Of enemy, thun
der liberty the morning aud evening breeze it fans
the brow OF the wearied warrior and desoato widow,
whispers liberty but sothulness and inactivity your
part may add years to the struggle in which
gagged to obtain It, Would that every woman throughout
the concderacy would feel that with her rested the final
result Of this unhoy strife then would the gay, the
thoughtess the maid and the matron direct all the
gcs Oh their ardent nature to that blessing with
out which all others are vaueess priceless liberty Let
the votares OF pleasure and fashion away
and daughters Of ngorious ease forge, for time
the elegance Of the toilet, and the enervatng
come with whatever is dear in life sacred
ton and lay on the altar OF their country and feel that
the Offering is tring if the great end for which many
bravo men have perishcd thereby be secured This
may seem hard thing to do but better this than the
yoke of the despo If by indifference and inactivity the
enemy should finally triumph and the dark, dark night
of oppression should settle upon u.s. then with
will we mourn our folly but will be too late to repent;
when the chains OF the tyran are about regrets will
be useless, and resistance vain
Lot all arouse themselves. Let those who have been
folding their hands in fanced security that all would DO
and eac and every one by self sacrificing devotion
to our csuse evncc to the world that unconquera
ble and, what may, will be FREQ. II adversely
should everywhere attend arms, let us teach our
fathers brothers and lovers to disdan to pur
chase safety by submission, but undsmayed to hold on
their glorious way until the last foe is dsarmed the
last palsed that can be raised to strike for Free
dom. Let soldiers feel from noble generosity TO
them and their loved ones at hone that they have
sympathy aud prayers let their families feel the
comforting influence Of liberalty divide with them
cur last measure OF NEAL We are bestowing charity
when do but dsCharpiuC q sacred OBLIGATION
those who distant fields protecting all from
desoation When are measuring the products OF our
looms to mako comfortable those around fresde,
must not forget the far of sentinel who s keeping his
watch through the dreary hours Of cheeress night,
There s another duty owe country and postery
some among usto their eternal disgrace be it said
btcs Of the war; and avoid the periIs Of the soldiers
liie Against all such let cry shame shame, and
widow or unwedded betrothed OF brave man, than live
to share the obloquy Of traitor or coward Some re-
tired physicians have recently resumed their profession
and are attending with religious care to their planting or
other interests, and refusing, as have known In some
instances, 70 visit the sick families Of soldiers in the
authorize the opinion that they could disarm giant oe
havo suddenly become 0ngfaccd detected invads from
the remembrance OF some inarmity from which they
have years ago recovered Our conscripng officers aud
examining physicians are partly to blame for permitting
this but there is remedy for the evil in most cases.
Men seldom SO lost to every sense Of honor as to dis
regard the frowns Of patriotic Indignation the dis
honoring cpithc Of tory or traitor but lot every woman
and rebellion and that they their countrys curse,
their chldrens shame, outcass of virtue, peace and
lame.
Last but paramount all others this crisis. is tho
obligation under TO aid In sustaining our currency
and save ourselves the infamy OF reputation The de-
probation OF Confederate money from no original
confidence In the government to make II good but has
sprung from that unbrided spirit OF speculation which
rides triumphant In the face Of every rebuke that out
ragged justice upon il. All that could be said
and written 10 exccratc the foul degraded monster has
been and written The only thing that be
tho lawmakin0 take hold
OF it and lay burthens each transgressor grevous
than Egyptian bondage. which would be righteous retr
button for their dshonoring course. Those VINO for any,
thing the necessities OF life the fabulous prices
now demanded are in treacherous to our
opportunity supply by her skill and industry the
scals OF her wardrobe and with Spartan pride the
fabrics created her hands Let her urge the planters
60 sell the product Of their farms only for muneratve prices
TO individuals associations who need the but not 10
the specuator for any price know this war bringing
upon grcvous tax, but resources nexhaust
be and for the OF honorable peace every
man and woman ought chcerfuy TO bear the burden Of
full inheritance Of Reputation Tho financial department
Of our government has probably not been managed with
the greatest ability but now not the time to make CON-
plants. doubtless the assembled wisdom Of Con.
gress this coming session Will place money basis
that cannot be shaken by domestic treason or reckless
speculation In the meantime let urge upon
fathers husbands and brothers 60 sustain our
ment in every extremity with their last dollar and teach
them TO feel individually that their honor is as much
affixed TO every note and bond that has been issued.
The day not be Tar distant when the o. peace
may arise and spread It's glorious beams athwart the
thick clouds and darkness that about but whether
II be or remote let every resolve that where
freedom and God may lead they will follow, and perish
tbcy must they will perish rather than crouch to the
despots sword, leave 10 history the story that
lived and died the slaves Of q mercess conqueror
CECEOLA.
THE REVIEW on TUESDAY-sPEECH OF GENERAL
MAGRuDER-fMPoRrASr DISCLOSURES.
On Tuesday there review OF the Stnte troops AZ
Camp Lubbock, which passed of with unusual spirit The
troops made most splendid appearances and gave prom.
ise OF valiant service 10 the field
Aftor the review the troops were formed In square
under the shade OF the trees where speeches were
called for. Judge Oldham, who was present, first
spoke. He followed by General Magruder, and he
by Col Carter. The speeches OF Judge Oldham and Col
Carter among their best efforts They held their
audience enchancd by their logic and coquence Gen.
Magruders speech most important one from GER
tain disclosures made by him as 70 the discoveries made
In connection with the recent arrest OF certain parties
and their transportation for political offences.
The General said he had been much talked about In the
state and he wished 70 assure the troops that every
charge that mpugncd his integrity was false He adj
dressed them tho OF the citizen sodcry
OF tho state tie assured them that he was their friend
and he wanted their friendship He expected dihcutes
when he came 70 the State, but hc had idea that he
should md organized foe within the State TO contend
with He went on foows--we have very nearly his
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