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10 THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. SUNDAY. MAY 11SB7. A Valuable and Interesting Lit tie Pamphlet. A I FROM FIRST HANDS A Cci: plfle Lis! of the Heroes Who Fougl Bli(; and Ditd at San Jacinto--Doubt- fii! Points Cleared L'p HI.VMON.

Misy subjoiao hittcrical documeut at ilil3 period will, doubt. bihiK buck to the mlncts of survlvin. vivlil uml stftrtllag picture ilio botilo oi Sau JucinCo, upon which hun ilcHltik'S ot tho Tuxtis. c-stmctett from ii Jittlo immphlst thn wns priutea in Now Of loans ill tlio yon ivhcn tte hero, General Bnui Houston WHS in that city being treated for wound receiTCd while siillantly lending his amal army ugalnct tho llexie.ui iavaders, led by the roled Gciionil Annn, Th SiftBilihlet is printed almost vorbitlm, in point of orthoprupliy, nuuctuiUlon ftuc ciiiiititllzntloa. It is tao property ot Mrs Dr.

A. J. Uuy of this city, vho wrs former (lie Alextmdcr Ewing, surgoon tho 1'itsticgitaent ot artillery. bnitlf of Stra Jaciuto ho was RCCII-SI m-rnl oJ tho uruiy, and partioipatei in tho plory oi April it, 1SSO Tho itvival oi the contents of ths pampliloi iu a tliut will give It broadcast Hcity, usflst ia rivetiug broken linlcs of history so far as the participants in the battle of SnuJaciiito are concerned. It also be tho means oJ securing initials to names that iippeur In bure torm upon rosters, anil certainly a renewal of tlio k-sbon ot patriotism and sacri3co taugbl many veins (tgo oc a battle-field that is bul lew miles away, smlllug in tho penoaful beauty of the moiita oi May.

The loilowiug is the title p.ago of tho pamphlet, the-projacu and tho body: Dccuuitnls ot Mojor-goneral Sam Houston, comuitn-der-iu-cbletot the Toxlnti army, to Hlii Exct-llescv David G. Biirnot, president vt the KepuVllcof TCXRS; containing a detailed aouoimt oJ tho battle of San Jacinto. Now OrtoftDr: John Cox ifi rrintcrs, Bulletin ofilce, iLxiii. the ofJciiU clociimonts of ilujcr gocetal Sam Kouston, commaad- er-in-t'hleV of the Toxiau -army, together with the uumoeof tho brave men who par- in tte celobrutert battle Bun cliito. Tls but justice thut they should bo published to the world as bright examples to all ihoso who love liberty better than op- prej-i-lon.

Their actions were recorded in. BLUOD--their nauifs should bo written-in to his excellency D. Burnett, prt'tident of the republic of Texas. EcKdiiuurters of tho Army--Sun Jaclmo, April 'Jl, 1 regret extremely tnat lijy fciumtiow tho battle of the has been Htch us to prevent uiy rendering you my ofiiciai report of tLo same iJrovious to this Hire. 1 Lave tbo honor to inform you that on tho evening ot tho IStn instant, after a forced mari-h of titty-tiro miles, which was cfltcrcc! two clavs and a halt, the army arrived opronito H.irrlsbnrg; that evening courier of the tnemy wuj taken, from a that General Santa Auna, with one (Uviaion of his choice troops had niyrCiH'U in tho UivecLioa byuchy's K'nv, on the San Jneinto, burning HnrrU- Lnrg ho passed )OWL Tha army was or- dii cti to lie readiness to march early oa lie nt.M n-oi'iiiup.

TSe main body ellectod iicioeth.i;ovcr JHuffiUo uajon, bolow Hur- rii-biiri', nn tho raorEing of tho Kith, baviuj; lelt tic b.ifgngo the slcf: and a sul'lcient funrd'in the rear. We tho throughout tbo night, making bat one in the prairlo 'or .1 short time (ird rtt'reshmeut. At daylight we rt.si,c.td the lino of march, and in a short scouts encountered those ot the fii'iijy, nnd wo received intormatlou i lit i.oral Santa Anna vras at Mew Wnsh- ii.cicii Ki.d would that day taks up the iir'f- ot ainrch for Acahitr.o, crossing at l.j uiho's Ferry. Tbo TjMiin array halted witluii half a milo oi tho ferry in some timber, Oi'd were engaged in slaughtering bcc-VKS v. hell ttio army of S.iuta Anna wm i i to be noproRchini; In buttlo ar lay, been escaiuped ar poilit, tipht miles below.

wat, made of our forces and propa rhtiun Jor Lis receptiou. Ho took a posl Hoc i his i a artillery lathe center, occupying an isluud of timber, nib oavalry iovtring the left Hank. The artil Jery, of one ilouolo fortified mo ilitm luiss twelve-pouudar, then opened on our tncurjpraeut. The Infantry in colamu iidvaLcid with tho desiga of charging oui liait, but repulsed by a dlscnarge of Rrtipe iinl crtnnistur from our artillery, con- bifttinc two six Tneenerny had occupied a piece of timber within riiid shot iLe It wiag of our tirmy, from nn CCCHSJWM! iaiorchiiEgo ot pmall arms took place between tlio troops, until the enemy withdrew to a position on tho bunk of tho Ssn Jacinto, about three quarters of a mile Irom encampment, and commenced foittficHtinn. A short time before sunset our mounted men, in num tcr, urder the special command Colonel Bhcrmnu, marchefiontfoi' tho purpose of iccoiioitcring tho enemy.

While advancing they received a volley from the left of tho enemy's infantry, nndivfior a sharp ren- counter with their cavalry, in which ours acted titrcinely well and performed tome feata of daring chivalry, Ihey retired in good order, having hud two men severely wonadod, nnd several horsos tilled. In the monatinie the inlcntrv under command of Lieutenant- Colonel Burlesou'sregi- the artillery, had marohed out for the purpose of covering the retreat of tho cavalry if necessary. All then fell hack good order to our encampment about nmset, and remained without any ostensible action until tho 21st, at 'M o'clock, tukliig the tiret refreshment which they hud tnjc-yod for two (lays. The enemy in the extended tho rislu ilank of their infantry so fts to occupy ttio extrt-au) point of a skirt of timbor oil the bank of the San Js.cinto, and secured their Itft by a fortification about five leet high, constructed of packs and baggage, leaving tin opeuirg in the center oil the breastwork in wtich their artillerv was placed, their ciivaliy upon their left wing. About (I o'clock in tho morning of tho 21st the eri-iny wore reinforced by D00 choice Uoopr.

under tho command oE General the previous day had attracted tho admiration of his comrades, and oalled him to that itfttlon), placed on our oxtrama right, completed onr lino. Our cavalry was tlrst dispatched to tho front of left for tho purpose cf attracting their notice, while an exteneivo Island of timber afforded us fin opportunity ot concentrating pur forces lind displaying from, that point, agreeably to the previous design tho troops, Kvpry evolution performed with alacrity, tao wliolit advancing rapidly in line, and through an open prairie without nny protection whatever for our mec. The artillery advanced and tool; station i i 2CU yards of tho ouomy'a breastwork, and commenced au eil'ectivo lire wHh grupo nnd caunister. Colonel iihormnn, with hio iig commenced tho action ujion our left wlrg, tho wholo at tho center aud ou the riiiht, advancing iu doublo-qulok time, rung out tho wur cry "Ktimomber tha Alamo," received the enemy's tire, and ad- vnncjd within point-blank shot before a piece waa discharged from lines. Oar lino advanced without a halt nntil they were In possession of tho woods and f.ho enemy's breastwork, tho right wing of Bjr- k-Eou'a and tho lelt of Mlllard's taking possession of the breastwork--our artillmy having gallantly charged up within seventy ards ot the enemy's cannon when it was tulit'n by our troops.

The laiited about eighteen mln'utes from tiiua of close notion until wo were in possession or the enemy's encampment, taking one piece of cnunon (loaded), four stand of colors, all their camp OQuipage, storois and t'ag- page. Our cavalry had'charged and routed ihiit of the enemy upon tho right, and given pursuit to tho fugitives, which did not cease until they arrived at the bridge which I have mentioned before, Captain Karnes-always among the foremost in danger- commanding thi pursuers. The conflict in the breastwork lasted but a few moments; many of the troops encountered hand to hand; and not baying the advantage of bayouots on our side, our rillemen ntfd their pieces as war clubs, ninny them ofi at the bretch. The commenced nt half past four, and the pursuit by the main army continued 1 un- i twilight, A guard was then left in charge of tte enemy's onomopment, and our army returned with their killed and wonndod. In (he buttlo our loss was killed wenfcded, of whom ir.ortally.

Tho enemy's loss WHS killed, among whom was 1 general oolonnls, lieutenant-colonels, cnptaius and 12 lioutonants. Wounded, of which wore colonels, lleuton- nnt colonels, 2 second lieutenant-colonels, 7 caji'-ntaB and 1 cadet. Prisoners, 7SO: Fresident-geueral Santa Anna, General Cos, -I colonels--aids to General Santa An- iia-- and tho colonel of the Guerrero bat- tullioii, lire included in the number. General Santr.Anna was not taken until tho i'Jd, and General Cos on yesterday, vory having escaped. About COO muskets, sabres nnd.20U jiistols have been collect- i fcince tbo actloL; several hundred aisles end horses were taken, and near in specie.

For several days previous to the nctlon our troops wore engaged in forced marches, exposed to excessive ralas, uad the additional Inconvenience of extremely br.ci roads, illy supplied with rations and c-loihing, yet aroid every diliiculty t'iioy bcre will soon bo reunited iu the gvont causes liberty. Brigadier goiiurnl "Biufc is pointed tocommnud the nruiy for t.le cut. 1 confide in liin valor, his patriotism aud his wisdom. His conduct in the of Sun Jaointo was sul-tlcient to insure yon confidence nr.il regard. The CEOiny, though rctrentloff, aro i within too limits or Texas.

i a being known to you, YOU can not ho tatsn by turprite. Discipline and subordination will reuiler youlnvinclDle. Your valor Ri hcroifm hove proved you not contempt I'or tbn enemy throw you of join-guard. Vlsllancti Is the first duty a toIiJlti-, and elcry tho proudest reward his toils. You have patiently endured privations hnrdshlps and diiYlculties.

Unappalled you huve onconntored odds to one oL iheentmy npoinetyoii.andbornoyoursielvot in tho onset and conUiot of battle ia manner unknown in tlio annilo of modern war fare. While an enemy to our Indeposd ence remains inToxos the work is incomplete; but when liberty is firmly estr.lj lieluid by your patience and yor.r valor, it will be I'anie enough to say, ''I was niem her of the ariuy of Sitn Jacinto." In taking leave of tij brave comrades iu orcis, I can not suppress the of that pride which. I so justly fool ia having had tho honor to command them la person, nor will I withhold tho tribute of my warm- SEC admiration and gratitude far the promptness with, whioh my ardors warn executed end union maintained throughout the nrniy. At parting nay heart embraces yon with gratitude nnd affection. BAM- HourfTo.v, Commandor-in-Ohiot.

'A. LIST of ofilcerE, non-commissioned and privates engaged in the-battle of Ban Jacinto, on thoillst of April, 1.SSU: Major GeneralBauiHouston, commnnder- in-chiel of the Textan forces. Staff--Adjutant General--John A. Whar- tou. Inspector General--George W.

Hocklcy. CotuEiifsary General--Join Forbes. Assistant Inspector G. Coc-L'e. Horton, WlUlum H.

JamCs Volunteer Aides--James H. Perry, K. Eden Handy, M. C'olemnn. Secretary of War--Hon.

Thomas J'. Rusk. William Motley, St. D. I A STATK.

AlexnnderEwlog, surgeon First rdglaiont iirtlllery. acting surgeon goners.1. Daviaeon, surgooo, First rogiaioixt volua- tecrf. Fitzhngh, assistant surgeon, Pirft regiment volunteers. A.

Jones, surgeon, Second regira-ant volunteers. Hooter, assistant surgeon, Second regiment volunteers. Labndie, ufisiftont surgeon, Soconil icent volunteers. AltTILLKllY l.teuteuatt-L'olouol--J. U.

Neil, wounded on thf 20th. Captain--J. X. J'orcland, First Stillwell. Privates--T.

0. Harris, Joo. II. Wade, Hugh M. Swift, William A.

wouuded on the 21st, Thomas Green, ClarK IU. liar the evi-iiirs I ordered tlw oflloers of the Texiiin aiuiytopariulo'thelrirospectivocom- Having-in ine mesntimo ordered the bridge on the'only road communicating with the Brazos, distant eight miles from our encnuipnient, to bo destroyed, thus cut- irg ull poisibility of escape. Our troops paraded with alacrity and spirit, and wore anxious for the contest. Their conscious i a i in numbers eeomod only to increase their enthusiasm nnd confl- Otnce, find heighten iheir anxiety for tto c(rllict. Our- situation afforded mo un opportunity ot matins tho nrrangamoute preiJhrr.tory to the attack, without exposing tho onemy.

Tho First regiment, conimandcd by Colouel Burleeon.was asi.iracU iho center. The SecondregimDnt, iiBder ibe command of Colonel Sherman, foirncd tho left wing of the army. Tho artillery, under the special command of Colontl George W. Hocklsy, inspector-con- van placed on tho right of the First reglrotnt, four companies of infantry tii-der ihe command- of Uontenant-ooloael Henry Millnrd, gustalued the artillery upon the right. Our cavalry, sixty-one in number, commanded by Colonel Ulrabeau Lamar (whoee gallanfand -daring conduct on he cor Hict 1 as-sured'thnt they domeantid itiusftlves in such mmrucr as proved them v.crtty member-, of tbo army of San Jaolato.

Colonel T. Kush, secretary of war, was the Sold. For weeks'his services had highly beneficial to In bat- wus on the left wing where Colouol ht-imKa's command first enconntored and jrovetho enemy; bebc-rohimself gallantly, iud continued bis t.tc-rls and activity, remaining with tho pnrsncrs until resistance ut'ed. 1 have the honor of transmitting a list of ill ihe cflicers and men who were engaged action, which respectfully request to published, nsan net of justice to tho idivldnnlF. For the commanding genera! Mttnipt discrimination as to tho conduct ifcose who commanded in tao action or hose who were commanded would i osMble.

Oar SUCCESS iu the action is collusive proof of much daring intreplditv Lil every ofb'corand man proved nuiself worthy of the causa in which ho milled, while ihe triumph received a lustra tho bumnnity which characterized conduct after victory, and richly on- itles them to the admiration nnd gratitude Their general. Nor should we withhold ho tribute of otir grateful thanks from that i rnles iho destinies of nations, Bd.baa tho time, of greatest need on- Wed- -us 1 to invader vhilst devastating our country. I have tho oner to be, with high consideration, your bcdlent servant, ti.ui HOUSTON, Chief. Iteinrn-of killed and wounded 'in tho actions ot ihe 20Ui and 21st April, 1SSO: lltjor staeriil Sam wonudad se- vtrely. FIRST liUOIMKXT T1CX.VS VOLUXTEEKS.

Coapuny A Georgo tllphtiy wcundcd on the 21st. (ioicpcny B--JaniesCounly, private, b-id- ly woucded on the 21st. Cnropany S. Walker, private, bndly wounded on the 21st. Company C-Captain Jesse Billlngsly, fllghtly wounded the 21st.

company C--Lemuel Blakoly, private, killed on the 21st. Company C--Logan Vandeveer, private, badly wounded on the 21st. Corspsuy C--Washington Anderson, private, lightly woundtd ou tho 21st. Company C--CalviirPigo, private, slightly wounded on the 21st. (Jompauy D--C.

D. Anderson, private, slightly wounded on the 21st. Comnaay D--Allen Ingraham, private, badly wounded on tho "1st. Company Wilkinson, private, sllphtly wounded on ihe21et. Ccmjiany F--James JXalson, private, wounded on the 21st.

Comptiny F--Jsitchel Putnam, private, wonrd-ed on tho 21st. Ccmpany' H--A," E. Stephens, private, wounded on the 21st. Compnry H--J. Tom, private, Silled on tho 2lbt.

H--J. Cooper, private, Imilly wounded onlboilst. Company H--B. E. private, killed on the 21 Total--KillertJ, wounded ID.

SHCOSI) RKC1IMENT TEXAS VOLUXTEXttS. Coinpnny D--Second Lieatena-nt Lamb, killed on the 21st. Company D--G. W. Robinson, private, severely wonndod on tho 21st, Company D--Vv'm.

Winters, private, sey- f-rely wounded on tbC21st. Company D--First Sergeant Albert (Mia- Un, slightly wounded on the 21st. Company E--Wnnhingion private, severely wounded on tho 21st. Company Hector.private, slightly wounded on the 21st. Company F--Alp'jonso Sieel, severely wounded on the 21st.

Company K-First Lieutenant J. C. Hale, killed on the 21et. Company J--Captain Smith, slightly wouLded on the '2Ur. Company J--I'irtt Sergeant Thoma.3 P.

Fowl, killed on (be Sltt. Company J--W. F. James, private, severely wounded on the 21st. Killed 0, severely wounded 5, slightly total 11.

Dr. Wm. Motley, wcunded severely on the 2Jit, died since. A. U.

Stevens, wounded severely oa tlio 21st, died since. Lieutenant-colonel J. C. Neil the artil- leiy. wounded severely on the 20th, Wm.

A. Pork, of tho-artillery, wounded slightly on the 21 st. Dovereaux J. Woodlief. ot tho cavalry, wounded severely on tbe 20th.

OlwynJ. Trask, private ot the cavalry, ounded severely on the 20th. ARMY OKDER. SAN JACIKTO, May 5, Circumstances connected with the battle of the 21ot render our separation for tho present nnavoidable. need not express to yon the many painful sensations Thlch that necessity infllcta npon me.

1 am solaced, however, by the hc-po that vra Hardsell. Asilfttd by tbo following regulars from the corupaniosot Captains Toftl and Turner: Campbell, Milleruittn, Gainer Cumberland of Teal's oompriny. Ellis Benson, Clayton, alerwin HUJ l.agg ot 'I'nrBer's company. Cavalry Corps--Mirubenu B. Lamar, commander; Henry Carnes.

captain; J. 1L. first lieutenant: W.Secretts, F. So- cretts, Allsbury, S. D.

Ke.ives, E. K. Rainwater, J. D. Elliott, J.

P. Davis. J. Neil. Jf.

Sixon, G. Dd-iderlck, J. W. Bontou. Jacob Dnncnn, W.

Hill. P. D. J.a Pierce, King. Thoiuas Blaokwell, Goodwin, J.

Coke, W. B. Sweeney, Lom Gustino (SI. Benjamin F. H.

Smith (cuptnin), HHruesH (second lieutenant), Thos. Kobbins, Elisha H. Henderson, George Johnsou, J. 11- linmson, Wilson C. Brown, J.

Thompson, John Jlobbhis, William F. Young, Jurats Jnlin Cnrpenter, William Taylor, Anthony Foster, Z. Y. Beir.iiord. Speasar Towntond, Jomes Shaw, Wm.

D. Kedd, Cloppor, P. H. Bell, J. W.

ttoblason. Licutcrnnt-colonel Eenry Millard, con- munding. John M. Allen, acting major. Company A--Captula Andrew Brlsooo.

First lieutenant, Martin K. Saoll; sscoud KouertllcClosky: firstRerioant. Lymon F. lionnds; second sergeant, David S. Kelson; third swgfvjt, Daulel JDris- coll; fourth sergeant, Charles A.

Ford; first corporal, Richardson; second cor- oral, Rariy C. Craig; third copora), ear; musician, Flares. Privates--Bruff, Bebee, Boston, Ii. F. Brewstcr, Cassady, Dutcher, Dirrl, KlUott.

Flynn. Farley, Warner, Header- SOD, Lsrbartnre, Mason, Mnrsh, Morton, Patton, Hheiubart, Kniner, Richardoou; Smith, tirt; Smith, second; ytillivan, Snundern, Swain; Tiadall, first; Taylor, Van Winkle, Wilkinson, Webb. VOLUNTEERS. Company B--Cuptaia, A. Turner: first Ik-utensnt, Millen; second W.

W. Summers: lirst sergeant, Charles Stewart; 5-L-rgennt, corporals, Robt. lloore, Tliomas VVHsoa, 11. Snyder. Privates --Bernard, Browning, Belden, Colton, C-illahftn, Harpor, Hofau, Harvey.

Johnson, Kneelsiiid, Ludus, Sniitb. Dal. Mlnnott, Mordoff, MasBle, llooro second; 131gman, Tyler, Woods, WarcirysSi. VOLURTEERS. Company B--Captain, A.

Roman; seoond Xicholas Dawsou; KBrgoacts. James Wharton, A. Mitchell, S. L. Wboolor; corporals, A.

Taylor, J. S. Egbert, W. 11 core. Privates Angell, Brown, Josoph Burstow, J.

B. Bradley, B. Colas, i. S.Conn, J. -H.

T. Dunbar, H. Koman, 0, H. Jolt, Stev. Jett, A.

S. Jordan, B. W. Lsmar, Edw. Lewis.

J.W, B. McFarlane, A. llcSleo, H. Millar, W. G-.

Klch- ardson, D. Tlndale, J. Vinaler. C. W.

Wai- dron. F. F. Williams, James Wilder, S. Wnlker, O'ames 1 Ownby.

Company 1--Captaia W. S. Fisher, Second Lieutenant R. W. Carter, Bergeant Jones.

Privates-George W. LeeV, K. Rudders, J. W. Ehroud, James Sovereign, W.

Sargent. E. J. L. Kesl, Ku'fus Wright, James MpAliBtor, B.

F. Stfirkley. Day, John Morgan, Towister, Slack, K. Bants, J8c. Maybee, Graves, B.

F. Fry; E. G. Koyiie, Keil, J. M.

Shreve, Vf. Paca, Ch. R. Crittenden, Adam Hosier, J. S.

Patterson, Joseph Douane, Georfei W. Masou, Thomas Pratt, E. Milop, Lewellin. Joseph Joslya, W. S.

Ain'or, U. Vr. BriRham, P. Enrfc, H. Boriii, Gto.

VF. Gill, Jo. Slllespie, A. J. Harris, D.

STAFF OF TUl; 003OIASD. Klcbolas Lynch, adjutant; W. II. Carper, furgeon; John Smita, sergeant major; Pii.i;2iey Caldvvell, quartyrnaaster. 1'3'ltST REO1MKXT TKXIAX Colonel.

Edward Burloson; lieutenant colonel Alex. Somc-rvillij; adjutant-, James Tinsle.y; sergeunt major, Cleveland. Compory A--Captain Wm. Wood; socond l-ioitc-nant, S.B.Raymond; "tSret sergouut, Jas. A.

Sylvester; third sergeant, O. T. Brown; fourth sergeant, Nathaniel Peck. Armstrong, William H. Bern bill, Uriah Seymour Bottsfcrd, Lcko W.

Bust, James Cumbo, Elijiih V. Dale, Abnc-r C. Davis, Jacob Eiler, i-Jlaion P. Ford. Garnor, Gilos A.

Jamts Greenwood. Wm. Qriflln, "William C. Hays, Thos. A.

Hivskin, Robert EoweH, Wm. Lockrids, J. D. Lode-buck, Edtcard Miles. Benj.

Osborne, Jas. Hi Plncbback, Jofeph. Rhods, JJohn W. RaU, Ralphs. Sevey.

Mtnassoh Sevy, Edward V7. Taylor, John Viven, George Waters, Jae. Welsh, Ezra. We-stgate, Walter wina. Company C--Captain Jasse Bllliugjloy, Lieutenant Micah Andrews, Second tenact James A.

5FIrst Sergoalit Wm. F. MagiU, Third Be-geiat Campbell Taylor. Privates--L. S.

Coiminguim, -JEohn. Her roE, I'restcn Conly, Juckeon Berry, J'effar- i on Burton, Demry Pace, Lemuel Blakoly, Geo. Self, Thos. Davy, Jacob Standiford, Wnyno Burton, Sampson Conneli, Logan Vnixlervoer. Washington Anderson, TlWm.

Stanford, Wm. BimmoriB, G-oo. Green, Goo. Eratb, John W. Bunion, Wm.

Crlsswell, Sum McClelland, Lewis Goodwin, Jos. QH.T- Cha3. Willinmo, Aaron Burleson, Calvin Martin Walter, (jernelt E. Boon, Robert M. Crnviio, Walker Wilson, Frlor Holdor, Tboc.

Mays, A. n. Highemith, Ja3. Curtis, Thos. M.

Dennis. Jus. Ii, Pace, John Hob- V. M. Balu, Kobnrt Hood, Dugald McLean, Tbos.

A. Graves. Company D--Captain, Moaoloy llakor: first lieutenant, J. P. llorden; second lieutenant, John Pettus; third sergeant, AI.

A. Brynn; llrstsorfeunt-, Joseph Baker; second C. 1'eltus; lirst corporal, Jamee third L. Hill. Pi h-ates--0, l.

B. Alexander, John Benchorn, T. H. Bell, B. U.

lios- tick, Borden, J. Carter, Baraoel Davis, J. 11. Foster, A. Greonlaw, Fowler, Hugh Prdzler, William Isbell, R.

Klebarg, lint. Kuykendall, Robert Moore, Jos. McCrabb, Louis Rorder. V. tiwoarengen, Jos.

Vermilion, I. K. Watklne, A. W. Wolsey.

M. K. Williams, Ellison York, Patrick Osher, J. S. Den lice, Paul Scarborough, John Flick, J.

H. Weppler, John Marshall, William Millott, Philip Strotfc, Andreas Voyol, Nicholas Pock, William Hawklnn, John Duncan, George Sutherland, Thomas Gay, Joseph Miller, G. W. Gardner, William Mock, S. E.

label. McHenry Wlnburn. W. U. Jacknon, D.

D. D. Baker, James Tarleton, Allen Ingraham, cfllcu-rs belonging to tho regular service. Company K--Captain II. J.

Caldor, First Lienu-nnnt J. Sharper, First Sergeant M. A. Birgham. Privates--B.

Erigham, Conner, F. B. C'ooke. T. Cook, S.

Connor, Geo. J. Johnstone, Grnnvillo Mills, Ellas Baker, H. Dibble, T. il.

Fowler, B. Fields, B. C. Franklin, Green, W. C.Hogg.

J. Hall, E. B. Hal- Hesd, J. Hasfel.

W. Lambert, B. Mluis, VI'. llnlr, P. D.

McNeil, C. J. Plun- kbit, W. P. lieese, C.K..

Reese, J.A. Splcer, H.Sionfer, J. Threadglll, W. p. Scott, It.

Crawford, S. B. Mitchell, B. F. Fitch, W.

W. Gant, J. y. Eagar, J. Smith, T.

D. Owon, VI'. Hale, A. G. Bntts, D.

Dedrick, C. Ferris- ti-r, W. K.Uenbum. Company F--Captain Wm. J.

E. Hiard, First Lieutenant Wm. First Sergeant Eli Ucrcur, Secpud Sergeant W'llaon Lightroot, First Corporal Alfred Kelso, Bvcoud Corpornl Elijah Mercer. Privates --Robert McLaugblla, Leroy Wilkinson, Wm. Daniel Miller, Robinson.

Joslah Hagans, John Critb, Maxwell Steel, John Bigloy, Hugh Mt-Kenzlo, Jos. Ellnger. John Efalliit, J. HoWnfon, D. Dunham, Wm.

Passe, James S. Letter, Phillilla Briding, Christian Winner, James Kelson, John Tumllnsoa, Francis Broclcflsld, Chas. SI. Henry, James Byrd, Kalhanlel Reid, Andrew Sennatt, P. B.

O'Conrer, Thos. Ryons, John Lewis; James Highland, Leandor Beeson, S. T. Foley, Allen Jones, Thomas Afams, Mitchell Putnam, T. N.

HardemaE.Chus.Thomp- son, Waters. Company H--Captain Wm, W. Hill (sick), commanded by R. Stevenson; First Lieu- a H. H.

Swlshcr, First Sergeant C. Rnnev, Second Sergeant A. Btevons, Fourtn Sergeant Wm. H. Miller.

Pilvites--E. Whitesides, J. S. Stump, J. M.

Swisher, Moses Davis, John Lyford, John Tote, Nicholas Crunk, Lewis Clem- np, 'Willinm Hawklsa, W. Cannon, Jacob Groco, F. B. Gentry, J. G.

Wilkin- OE, A. Dillftrd. P. Bowen, James Farmer, A. LeSHKfluiu, R.

Dtillls, il. J3, Gray, lames Gray, B. Lljolittxf, John G-ruharn, M. Rill, J. Ingrabam, F.

Hendor- on, Uriah Saunders, John Cmddick, John Sottord, K. David Korneky, -'etty. Jamt-B Everett, ProsDtT Hope, 'owcll, Matthew Dunn, J. D. Jennings cln C.

Hunt, J. Lawrence, A. Carnuhers Daniel McKay. SECOJiD TEXAS VOLUNTEERS. Pidtey Sherman, colonel; Jos.

L. Ben it'J, lieutenant Lyseader Welli nnjor; Edward B. Wood, adjutant; euilcNelly, sergeant major. First Company--Hayrlen Arnold, cap nin; K. W.

Smith, afstlieutosaat; Isaac "dwards, second nontenant. Lolper, Peter W. Homer W. Kincannoa, Johu low--, E. E.

Uamilton, David Rusk, W. Viihams, J. W. McHorse, H. Malena Alrxin.

John Jlsrvey, M. K. Whitufcer ohn Yancy, S. Yarborough, Tbos. Box Box, G.

K. Mercer, Wm. labors Vm.T. Sadler. James Mitcholi, Jamc-s 2ox, Sam Phillips, John B.

Trenoy, Lovj erch, Crawford Gripsbv. John McCoy Jickinson Porter, Jesse 'WulHoJr, J. "nrpenter, John Box, W. E. Hallinask Thos.

D. Brooks, S. F. SpanKs. Howard finiley, H.

M. Brewer, Stephen McLin. Second Company--Captain Wm. Wara First Litatnna-ut Job S. CaHa-d.

Saconc Litutensnt Geo. A. Limb, First Sergeant Albert Gollitin, Second Sergeant Wm. C. Winters.

Privates--J. F. Winters. J. W.

Winters, C. Eilenbnrg, Lewis Cox, G. Robinson, G. Lawrence, Ca.rtwrlgbt, John Kndler, James Wilson, James Deritt Metthew lines, Thomson. Third Company--Captain Wm.

First Lleutonnn: Franklin Harden. Second Lit utenant B. J. Harper, First Sergeant E. F.

BrH.ich. Privates--John Biddlo, J. M. Maxwell, M. Charencan, E.

Bnlllner, P. Bulliuer, John Sleighaton, Patrick Carnel, Win. 11. Smith, David Choat, Divid Cole, Q. Dykes, David Thomas Orr, Luke Bryan, Wm.

Kibbo, E. M. Tanner, II. R. Williams.

Michael Povoto. Lofray Gedrle, Joseph Farewoll, C. W. Thompson, Cornelias Devols, M. J.

Brnkey, Th'os, Belnop, Wm. Dutfie, Joseph Ellender, Wm. Smith, Wm. Robertson, A. Smith, James Call.

Fourth Company--Captain, Wm. H. Patton (before entered as aid to General H.l nrst lieutenant, David Murphy; second lieutenant, Peter Harper; first sergeant, John. Smith; second serceant, Pendlcton Rector; third sergeant, A. W.

Broedlove; tiif corpora), B. L. Bledsoe. Privates--James Bradley, J. C.

Boyd, Kcbcrt Barr, A. J. Beard, Alex Bailey, J. J. Chiles, Halden Denmon, Edward Daist, R.

B. Daist, J. K. Davis, E. Gallagher, James Hlill, J.

M. McCormack, James Haye, Charles Hick, A. D. Kanyon, G. J.

Pickering, St. Clair Pattun, Ciaiborn Hector, Phineas lliploy, Thomas Leveney, J. B. Taylor, L. Willonghby, Wright, M.

B. Atkinson, S. Phillips, Thomas Mcay, J. A. Barkley, Francis fi alnoet, Hinson Curtis, J.

B. Grice, Nat Eager. B. F. Cage, Jiimes Harris, Wm.Bronnan, Wm.

H. Jack, Doctor Baylor, Thoma-s F. Coney, A. Lewis, W. P.

Lane, E. G. Kector. Captain, Thomas H. Mclntiro; first lion- (CEsnt, Jobn P.

Gill; second lieutenant, Ba- zilG. Gians; first sergeant, Robert D. Tyler; second sergeant, John Wilkinson; first corporal, E. G. CofTman.

Privates--William Boyle, Benjamin Boncroft, Gcorgo Barker, William Bennett, John Clarke, J. B. Coliant, John Chevis, fiist, John. Chevis. second.

Thomas Cox, J. Ciiinpbell, Cooper, T. Davis, Oscar Fnrieh, Thomas Hopkins, Jack Lowrie, Cyrus Cepton, Ambrose Moyer, Moses Allison, Placldo HcCurdy, David Oden, G. W. Penticost, S.

W. Pe'obles, Sam Sbarpe, Isaac J'nqnep, Isaac ilniden, F. ilkicson. Captain. James Galaspy; first lieutenant, Wm.

Finch; second lieutenant, A. L. Harrison; firEt sergeant, R. T. Chodorick.

Privates--John Sayres, F. B. Lasiter, M. H. IVobb, John Peterson, J.

Montgomery, T. F. Johnson, nez H.u-ria, W. F. Feirill, Sam Wyloy, Wm.

Fertilan, A. Montgomery, A. Lolison, E. McMillan, S. W.

Scolling, J. Richardson, ObBiiioD, Willis L. Elliii, James Walker, Alphonzo Steel, Johnson. F. M.

Woo- waid, Wm. Peterson, J. C. White, Robt. Henry, Elijah Votan, Crosby, Jonl Dedrick, L.

Raney. Captain, B. Bryant; first lieutenant, John C. Halo; second lieutenant, A. 8, Lewis.

Privates--Wm. Earlo, J. S. P. Irveu.

Situ Hotel ts, Joseph P. Parks, C. Rockwell, R. B. Russell, L.

H. White, A. M'Kenzio. A. Cobble, John F.

Gilbert, D. Roberts, Win. B. J. R.

Johnson, Wm. Pate, B. Lindsay, James Clarke, Hobt. Love. Captain, William Kimbo; first lieutenant, James Rowe; first sergeant, John Hurtnan; second sergeant, Wm.

Fisher; third aer- gcait. Henry Reed. Privates--D. Brown, Wm. Baternan, J.

A. Csfftn. H. Corsine, Joel Crane, R. T.

Crane, Joth Cleleno, W. H. Davis, S. Holeman. H.

Hill. G. D.Hancock, E.O.Lsitrand, D. Lova, D. H.

H'Gfury, Thos. Maxwell, A. ft. JTflow- nu, J. W.

Proctor, Benj. TliomriB, D. Watton, Lewis Wllwortb, Li, -Stevenson- fr. W. JoueP, W.

JB, Uenuett. B. Green, J. Koat, Caddcll, R. Hotchkif Thos.

M. Hughes, A. UufilDgtou, JamoB Burch, it. Barch, A. E.

Mnnuel. Captain, Juan N. Hunuln; Ilm sei'Mant, Majiuel Floreu; focond yorgeans, Antonio Mcnchaeen; first corporal, Nep Fiores; second corpornl, Ambro Rodrige. Cruz, Jose Mocha, Kudnado Samirer, Lucin Ennqm9, Maricio Curves. Antnnio Cnevleu, Simon Ancoltt, Manl.

Tarin, Pedro Henern, Tnom. Maldouurt, Cecarlcn Cormona, Jaciato PcLO, Kururro, Vitrcinas, Miinl. Aroca. riniATA. i-'nge 12, Company A--Read, sor- geat, J.

C. Allison. mirguant, Jaq. A. t-iylvester.

Same company, socond ramp, third column of privates, for JJoba W. Itail read John Rial. Same page, company read: sergeant, Russell B. Craft; Seeconii Bergeant, Wm. H.

Uaglll. Snino compaoy, third uame of the last column of privates, for II Wm, Stanford, Wil- lltm Btanderford. Zeal. There is a suburban churob situated not far from very cttractlve and fashionably patronized slum which maies a practice each Euster Sanday.after the Sunday-school cervices, of distributing the greater part of the flowers that have served in the decora- lion of the church among the poor children of the school. This distribution is almost OB popular with the street children as lathe Chrisimns distribution of gifts and confectionery.

Yesterday afternoon, after tho mass of tho children had been, given a few flowers, the Sunday-school superintendent paw two hoodlnmlsh small boys whom he did not recognize standing by very wistfully, caps in Sand. "Well, boys," said he, cheerily, "wtiat do yon "3'm flowers, mister." "Be-lonf: to the I don't seem to reiaernbor you." "Oh, yes, bir," Bald the of the two; don'r yoa remember? I'm tlie feller ttit run away from the Snnday-sohool last Ken' Year's." "Indeed! And what is tlio connection of your friend here with the "Ob, ne'e the cully that eonxed me to run away'." The superintendent felt that such zaal t-bonld not go unrewarded, and gave ths boys a handful of bright flom.T3. Transcript. CEE NEWS AND THE INDORSEMENTS Uy S'j Iiavo avp.Ue(J of our oJtr. DRILL PARIS, FBOM JUNiE 7tii TO llth, INCLUSIVE.

Programme will consist of Grand Interstate Drill, First Prize, S2000; Second Prize, $1000; Third Prize, S500. 5 PRIZES. First Prize, SIC00; Prize, S750; Third Prize, S500; Fourth Prize, S300; Fifth Prize, S200. INTEESTATE DSILL oi Uniiorm Hack, K. of S500 to the best drilled GE1P-TLLTITQU1WENT Of Twenty-five Knights in Cos- tnme for a Prize of S250.

One oi tho most iateroitiaff (eaturo will bo the STATE in which General D.S, Stanley, TJ S. with three conipaniei oi Sixteenth Infantry, tlio Fly- iig Artillery and tho CalBhratad Eighth Cavalry Sana will participate. Tbo whole to conclude a 1RAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS Very lovr rtoe ot Tare will be made by all eads in Toxas, Heine- Safety Boilers. (or circular to SAFICTV BOILKR Co. METESSEK, St.

Louis, Mo. NJW Oriuau. SANTA FE SOIL is: Ou truclr or delivered. C. J.

McKAE Wholesale and Retail Coal lealors ana GeuoruL Oontractora, 20th St. and Strand, Telephone 108. Galvetton, JMrntmierouo otlior testimonials aro con- X'Cfcdvuji. J. jr.

eh ram in, Spwiiyb Camp, haro huvc puld ae H.K jwior their inachltius.yat It-tjg considered the Arm Ing Machine In equal to tho bust. W. K. TO.T. After ft thorough trial, I lind oi.

i I'ruailuai Sewing Machine la nil you claim lor It, J. P. Jirown, irjiYorly, better fiatisfuctloii than any h.tvo cvw trlod. HI. K.

Col tiavo norcc yet found niiy izacninu that better work. Mrs. Eiiituti onpood, Kountze. cheerfully JccoronK'iifi'IC till wfco utirct miichinc without brvvlui; to iny i'JO to $30 for it. 0111 a nottflve laino for them, I have Singer, Whlto ttitd Vftt- MOii--tho PremiiiHi however excels all.

Mrs. Ella Andi-rnon, Field Greek, fclvcn perfect aiitKfiicriCji In every particular, and Ju RM KOOC! as nay of tho chinos I have HCUC or J. Eos Icy. Brcrcond, do not tato to recommend tho machine to all wlhhljig a iirst-eiasa machine. C.

C. FnmJdand, East Hay. Chatnbcra coua ty, liafs ucriect satlnfacllou, anI IH in every respect you reprcHfcnt-it. F. W.

AbftJ, Bemille, Is mucn bet- i tiifln 1 expected Tor tho My nays tho bett sho baa over sewed oa. IX WlHonS, hsa given, per- iect sotlsfaction. SIv uae niy chine in to own; they nay it. Is the running an.0 t-'ijiobt niHChinu they cveirsnw, and 13 worth uioney charged for It. J.

T. Meek, ridcoik Ranch, lilioa ttio machlno fnx 1 It? simplicity and eato of nnintnjr, bebidna Siio Hlctnrs It iiH ffood, If not fcirpCrlOr, to Olhiir HiSl- iiutChlneSi'aiwf a great deed Oiigftt, WInlreii, am thoroajjU- ly f-atlolloU with It, us well as alt tue nicnts accompanying it. I would not be without It for double the price. Mrs. M.

A. Dunn, given full fciitlslacticB In every pirtlcijnr, Jar superior to any I have seen and I toe tivo ycfti'A for which I p.ilil hui It couid net compare with the one lately cured IroiH you. I candidly consider It che cheapest aiid'best machine In the Goreo, Mldu'ar, jiiiii Premium Hachlnc ordered from yon gtvea pei tatlflfHCtloa. It Is so Blr.ipie anyone tan learn how orcrntc it in.afow mouiensa. Dili).

Delia WolsforU, Minor. can faUj recommend it to all In need of uiuchiui7. E. iL Bound Rock, Ter --Mrd. Toc- nlnptOTi woaid uoi oxchaiigo it for it UomeiUc o'r New Home.

5. i-. can honestly w- comuit-nd it to alt in want of machlna. been inonihd, ata It LJ everything 5 ou claiuj It to be. Birr.

K. Owen, Sirtckllnjr, seut-'d. ou the Singer, Oov nu-f-tic. ond IJome, and Altc the JVc.iia.-n us well a.s nay of C. ATidrous Ulckf, LcOcm, Trlfo is nioie thim tJie You.

no; rccoruuiund It too M. Ua'iJor, ily "wife says 't the champion oi jxaculnos, the most durable uud lightest running machine now on tlK- nuirlrc-t, I win jruamn'et- to one a njachlne tbat will icver regret tna iiiqin-y they invest in one yoc. llupeloy, Ilardomon, tliu prlct poid for It. M. Chumncy, Lake, fflvs entire and Is undoublcdlya most excUlcn: machine.

Ii. li.ilsblii. Davton, Tox. The Prenilun; Scwliip fliiiciihiu is AI--Cfjaul to any iiifc- that 1 st-en, J. J.

Wlisionl, lllnoi 1 wife Is teotl pleased with It thinly It to any liigli priced mochlno. S.C. Ucnsect, Tnx 1 gives por- foct In every respect nutl cosi- fnvonibly with of cue pi'IcflJ muchlncs on the urarket. U. wilo very much iieasf(i with It, H.

Coj, Rivenide, pvo-ved lie all you reeonjuiend and Is well worth the money it cost. H. Comptou, Henderson, vcife la very much with the Premium Arm Stwlnrr Machine. Jt Hgixr, is slmpts and dni-ablc In construction. WIE.

IJniloy. Iitil Elo, 14 much liner than I expected for luo money; ilrst, In second, In running 1 lluht anl easy, and tlilrd, tat best kind ol --orJc. Every bins: Is exact tl at not do other than perform Rood work. I'; is cheap, and ornamental, J. P.

ll.t'nott, II. Xftvosota, machine been fully perigee and is exactly iu you W. F. Carter, Brcnham.Tes.-- I asi highly with it; think It la superior to auy hiph-prlcod lunchlnes and clo not hesi- 1 he High-Ann to any iSixll per, oca in neec: of ona. Mrs.

A. M'a330n "rialty, is very easy tc niaiid.ee, never out ot i order cut! doos chc vt 1-3 best of work. I would not twice the jau for it. Mrj. U- na3 given hotter thaii uiichine formerly by are.

J. Prutt, "Premium Ann Machine la as ns any scwlnjc niachlue I nave ever scon Iu niarkCK J. II. Rouisthcl, pivoa ca- tiro aud I llrinly believe a better machine can not be made lor tho prico they avc to be cbtalncJ foritom you. sirs.

Finis "npsCale, Jacksonville, lias givoi general I lied It to be second to no other, J. II. Temple, ii to bo IJ tlmt you clain: for It and recommoud It to every cut wishing a machine. H. HeuBlpy, Bedlas.

wlto woiiia not Ic for any machine aho haj over used. It is all yon claim for It. J. Frk-dlaiidcr, Br.icSott, Tezu--Tho Ii just what you represent It to be. J.

P. Liberty, wife Id perfectly satisfied with it; It la all and more than yon claim lor It. SlJ3. C. U.

Bcdias. do hesitate to pronounce It tha bedfiScwlug chinc I have ever used. T. TcjapdOy, Edna, dooa bottor work, uml Is a bettormachlno In every than machines sold here for $4G. Sirs.

L. A. Hcblnson, New Cancy, coiiirelentlously recommend It to all In nceo of ft machine. Tho attachments iro the it nest have ever auI give porfoct autislactlon. Mrs.

J. W. H.incocJt, Austin, In every rcspoct aailsluctory, and a ilrst-claaa An.Y Agency Ohftmplon Iron Fsnce Oompaay, KEiTON, cixnorxlyl6 disposGd cU'to hoou-fido subscribers to XHB although old" aa well as "new" aubaci'lbuiit supplied. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: iNVAJtLVELY IK 1 1 Cfl DAILY 3 tlcuths alo.iths (by mall) 5 BO ..12 Months (by mall) JC CQ Months 125 oof ports oi rind CiiuiidiL dclv'ng to procnie Sewing Mnchlno may so byia- I-J In addition to tho amount newtt- to pay lor his or her subscription. Froigfct or oxpress ctavptcs fro-m tho manufactory is-o to feu bomo by pavcbaaer.

To aave ijtrt uJl mnchlney (iru ordered shipped ty fust unless 'vrfi urti ujjcclfilly by tl'o purchasor tc shljj- by cxpruss. Frolct't wbnlU be ra-jch higher. Eeniit by Draft on Gaiveston, Dliaa or New Yorft (wluin pavable at any other point add 33i- 'or collection cIiH.rK 03todco SiouoyOrrtar or Heglsterod letter. If tomKtod In any It will bo at risk remitter. 8.t an leuora.

and. checks an dora payable to A. H. BELO PublisherSi BALVESIOX..

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