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Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
Capture of Fort Smith

Fort Smith April 2S.-Fort Smith
in in possession of the State troops.
About II o'clock last night a volun-
tecr force, under the Command Of
Col. Solon Borland, landed at the
wharf on the steamboats, Tahlequah
and Frederick Notrebe. The COM
mand numbered nearly three hun
dred men. About an hour before
their arrival, Capt. Stengis decamped
with his command, consisting of two
cavalry companies. He took away
the horses belonging to his command
and such supplies as he could trans
port. He is falling back to Fort
Ouachita.
The post was formally surrender
ed by Capt. A. Montgomery to Gen.
f. Burgivin, Adjudant General of the
State. He placed Col. Borland in
charge. Capt. Montgomery and
Maj Gatlin were taken prisoners.
They were discharged on parole
There We're about seven hundrid
State troops here to day. They
were passed in review i'll the garri-
son parade ground. The flag Of the
Confederate States CT American was
raised on the boat at II o'clock amid
the firing of cannon and the cheers of
the people. After the review, three
cheers Were given for the Arkansas
citizens soldiery, three cheers for
Gov, II. NJ. Rector The stock of
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
Latest from Norfolk.
PREPARATIONS p FOR DE
FENCE OF THE CITY.

The Norfolk correspondent of the
Petersburg Express, writes on the
23rd {:
On Hospital Point the sand bat
teries are nearly completed, and
seven guns are already in position.
The work is so far advanced that
five additional guns can be mounted
to-day, which, with the iron battery,
materials for which are now on the
spot, viii! complete the defence at
this point.
On the opposite side of the river
from the Hospital, the old United
States will be anchored in a position
perfectly commanding the channel.
She will be taken to the Navy Yard
to- day, and receive sufficient arma-
ment of guns of the heaviest calibre.
Between these two powerful detences,
placed less than a half a mile apart,
it is believed no fleet can possibly
force its way, even though it sue
ceeded in passing the heavy bate
ries now being erected on Craney
Island and at Fort Norfolk.
Proper precautions have been taken
too, to guard against an attack from
the rear, and people here feel now
that their city is safe.
The local journals ofthe same date
have the following:
A,riral Of Georgia 7Ioo's.-Yes-
terday three companies comprising a
body of 100 troops arrived in Ports
mouth on the Seaboard and Roanoke
railroad, and We're Immediately ac-
commodated with quarters in the Ma.
val Hospital, where they are most
agreeably bestowed.
Siaces at Vork.-A large number
of slaves are busily working upon
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07

For professional and business cards, (iI,-
ending the Daily papsrO not exceeding
five lines, for II months, $l3-without
paper, 10.
The privilege of yearly advertisers is
strictly nn!itcd to their own Immediate and
regular business: and the business of an
ADVERTISING firm is not considered as iuclu-
ding that Of its individual members.
Advertisements published at irregular
intervals. : per square for each insertion.
Announcing candidates for District or
STatc Office. $50; for a Parish Office, $40;
tity office, S5-to be paid in advance.
All advertisements for strangers or tram
,icnt persons, to be paid III advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy
tor a specified time. will be inserted till
forbid, and payment eNncted.
Marriages and deaths will be published
news: obituaries, tributes of respect. and
funeral invitations as other advertisements.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
property taken possession of is esti-
mated to be of the value of three hun
dred dollars.
From the London Telegraph


BLOCKADE OF THE SoUTHEN
PoRTs.-With regard to the blockade
question, we have to state that it cannot
be solved by any government in Amer
lea, but must be left to the maritime
powers Of Europe-which, acting up
on the law Of self-preservation, mast.
e course. forbid aAottempts to erclazde
their conamerce from the parts Of the
South the ruin Of which, though it
might crafty the passions, would not
serve the interest of the North.
Such policy of coercion, therefore
would BE- borth shortsighted and. in
etfectual. The new tariff, for which
Mr.. Lincoln is not responsible, though
he will not be unwilling to accept its
consequence, is an unwise measure
on the part Of those who frame it.
President Lincoln
has the interest of the Union to pro-
tect, and Lord Pal,nerston is bound
to defend those Of Great Britain but
tie farmer cannot be ozlowed to block
ude our .t7ag out gf the Southern
l,o1ks. or the latter be stimulated to
any partisan advocacy of Northern
ambition.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
SHREVEPORT, La, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1861.

bidding the passage Of Southern
troops throug II Virginia. A letter
from Fort Monroe, says there is no
danger of an attack; there are two
thousand men there. No batteries
will be allowed to be erected within
range.
Baltimore, May l. After the crowd
left the Custom House, George Le-
mon cut down the American flag, and
was arrested by the deputy sheriff.
Baltimore, May 1.-Three. spon-
taneous meetings were held here last
night; resolutions adopted in favor
Of sustaining the government, and
approving Gen. Scott's determine
ton to maintain the National flag.
The star spangled banner was un-
furled over the house and
postofice, by order Of the new Off
cials, amid great enthusiasm.
Chicago, May 1.-The President
ofthe National Typographical Union
assents to it's postponement.
Omaha, May, l.-Nebraska is a
unit for the Union.
Gen. Black, on arrival Of his sue
cessor, returns to Pennsylvania to
assume important command.
Fort Kearney, May 1.-The pony
express, with San Francisco dates to
the goth, has arrived. The Golden
Gate sailed on the goth with $4,000
in treasure. The gold excitement is
prevailing from reported discoveries
in the mountains southeast of Los
Angeles.
Annapolis, May 1.-Fortifcations
commanding the country for two miles
around have been thrown up. Some
thing important is going on. Orders
We're given yesterday to arrest all
newspaper correspondents.
The California Assembly on the
10th passed the proposed amendment
to the Constitution Of the United
States, 81 against 8.
Washington, May 1.-The report
of an armistice is untrue.
Nearly every portion of the Dis
trict is Geographically connected.
Paris letters received to-day say
the French government is fully posted
on American affairs, and no sympathy
is felt for the Confederate States.
New York, May lien. Scott
will soon change his headquarters to
Philadelphia.
Forty thousand troops are to be
concentrated at Washington.
Gen. Bonham is reported in COM
mand of the Virginia troops. :.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
means Of de-

the batteries and other means Of de-.
Tending the harbor.
Free COzOred Mex.-A list of thir-.
ty-two worthy free negroes of this
city, who have offered their services
in the work of defence, or in any
other. capacity required, has been
sent to the captain Of the Woodis
Rifemen.
Increment Of Ihoops-We learn.
from a gentleman from Hampton that
1000 troops left Old Point yesterday,
and that three ships and two war
steamers, with large number of
troops on board, were off Old Point.
Il Splendid Battery.-The battery
at the Naval Hospital would strike
the military eye as an elegant affair.
A large number of 9-inch Dahlgren
guns are among the "baby. walkers, .
and they would rake the channel for
two miles down., Captain Mcintosh.
and Lieutenants G.. w. Harrison and
VIM. Sharp, all lately of the United
States Navy, are in charge of this
noble battery.
Workmg.-The work of erecting
batteries along the river progress
finely. A large number of hands are
engaged on the breastworks, and al
ready our harbor is we'll defended.
All praise to our brave and patriotic
working men.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07

Liberty-Jeferson-Hanui1ton.-
The first shout Of the American free
men is liberty!' 1t is a talismanic
word. There are scren stars on the
blue field of our Confederate flag !!
Jefferson was the father of democracy,
the synonym Of of true Republican,
ism, and the first President Of the
Confederate States bears, as his Civ
en- name, that Of the great apostle of
Liberty and Republicanism. Hamil-
ton was the chief Of the old Whig
school, Washington's aid in revolu-
tionarv struggles, and Washing
toms friend. Seven stars deck the
flag of the Confederate States. yet-
tcrson Davis is our President, and
Hereunder Hamilton Stephens is our
Vice President. There is a peril
nent omen i'm all this.
-Nutcheo Free Trader, 27th ans1.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
The Virginia Ordinance of Seces-
sion.

AN ORDINANCE to repeal the ratification
of the Constitution of the United States
of America, by the State of Virginia, and
to resume all the powers granted under
said Constitution.
The people of Virginia, in their
ratification Of the Constitution of the
United States Of America, adopted
by them in Convention, on the 25th
day of June, in the year of our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and
eighty-eight, having declared that the
powers granted under the said Con-
stitution were derived from the peo-
pie of the United States, and might
be resumed whensoever the same
should be perverted to their injury
and oppression, and the Federal Gov
ernment having perverted said pow
ers, not only to the injury Of the
people of Virginia, but to the oppres-
sion Of the Southern slaveholding
States.
Now, therefore, we, the people of
Virginia, do declare and ordain that
the Ordinance adopted by the people
of this State, in Convention, on the
twenty-tifth day of June, in the year
of our Lord, one thousand seven
hundred and eighty eight, whereby
the Constitution of the United States
of America was ratifed-and all acts
of the General Assembly of this
State ratifying or adopting amend
ments to said Constitution-are here
by repealed and abrogated; that the
Union between the State Of Virginia
and the other States under the Con-
stitution aforesaid is dissolved, and
that the State of Virginia is in full
possession and exercise of all the
rights Of sovereignty which belong
and appertain to a free and independ-
ent State. And they do further de-
clare that the said Constitution of the
United States of America is no longer
binding on any Of the citizens of this
State.
This Ordinance shall take effect
and be an act of this day when rati-
fled by a majority Of the votes of the
people of this State, cast at a poll to
be taken thereon on the fourth Thurs
day in May next, in pursuance OF a
schedule hereafter to be enacted.
Done in Convention, in the city of
Richmond, on the seventeenth day of
April, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty
one, and in the eight-fifth year of the
Commonwealth Of Virginia.
A true copy. JNo. l.. EuBANk.
Secretary Of Convention.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
Mary Ann.

Two lovers stood upon the shore
Of Massachusetts bay;
Bidding sad farewell, before
Seth tore himself away.
Farewell, farewell, my Mary Ann!
My Mary Ami" said he,
And then they took little smack
And he went out to sea.
Let each one strive with all his might
To be a decent man,
And love his neighbor as himself,
Upon the golden plan.
And if his neighbor chance to be
Apretty female woman,
Why, love her all the more-you see,
That's only acting human.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07

Gen. Buckner says Kentucky is
determined to maintain neutrality,
and would not allow Confederate troops
to cross her soil to invade the North.
nor countenance organizations Of her
citizens for that purpose. s'. !
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
5lEA3GHATpH1Eu

Richmond, April 3O.-The State
Convention has elected the follow
ing gentlemen as delegates to the
Southern Congress at Montgomery {:
Hon. Il. NJ. II. Hunter, Hon. VIM.
G. Rives, ex-U. S Judge Brocken-
brough, Hon. Walter Il. Staples
and Judge Campbell
Alexandria, April 2O-A special
express to the Gazette says that the
long bridge over the Potomac, at
Washington, is guarded on the north
side by a large force of Federal
troops, and on the south side by the
Virginians.
1t is reported that the federal
troops are now in occupation of Arl-
ington Heights also, that United
States steamer is to be off Alexan-
dria, and that all fish caught at the
lower landing on the Potomac are
sent to Washington.
The chartered transport Baltic
passed down the stream yesterday.
Several more arrests Of persons have
been made.
Families continue to leave Wash
ington in large numbers, fearing the
approaching danger.
Among the persons compelled to
quit is Daniel RatcliH, prominent
lawyer.
Gen. Scott is said to be very infirm.
New York, May 1.-The steamer
Chesapeake has returned from Fort
Monroe, after landing $50 barrels Of
provisions.
Washington, May 1.-Col. Ripley
has been appointed to the head of the
ordnance bureau, vice Craig, ordered
to other duty. Lieut.. Ogleshy has
been dismissed, failing to render his
account satisfactorily.
Boston, May l.-Hon. Chas. Fran
els Adams, IS. Ministertothe Court
Of St. James, sails tomorrow for the
seat Of bis mission.
The Vermont banks have rendered
$500. 900 for the use of the State.
Few York, May 1.-The foreign
news reports that Prince Napoleon
would demand satisfaction of the Due.
d'Aumell, for his recent pamphlet.
Frederick, Nd, May l.-Gov. Hicks
has sent to the legislature Il memorial
from citizens Of Washington and
Frederick counties, protesting against
Virginia soldiers invading the soil
of Maryland, and searching private
dwellings,. He disc!aims giving the
Nirginians any such right, and re-
quests the Legislature to act thereon
Trenton n. j., May l.-Gov. Og-
den recommends loan of $4,000
900.
Boston, May 1.-The Niagara sail
ed to-day, but took out no specie. The
Arabia has arrived.
Annapolis. May 1-Thomas A.
Scott, of Pennsylvania, has taken
charge of the military route. Order
being restored transports leave twice
IL day for Perryville.
Montgomery, May 1-Nothing of
general interest. Congress mostly in
secret session. The first battalion of
the third Alabama regiment left this
morning for Virginia. Two COM
panies of Dragons are ready to start
for Pensacola.
New York, May 1T is reported
that the regular trains from Wash
ington northward will commence to-
day; also, that Governor Letcher is
about to issue proclamation for
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-07
New Orleans Cards.
u. ID. OBRIEN,
Newspaper Advertising.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA.
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Bills sent far Collection tIom auy of
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20
Sept. 10, 1861.

REVIVAL, OF BusINEss.-All the indications
around us denote renewal of public conf
dence and commercial activity. That unfail-
ing index of returning prosperity, the adver-
Using business of newspapers, daily exhibits
increasing evidences of it; strangers are be-
ginning to flock into the city, and the hotels,
if not full, are becoming so; our merchants
wear moro cheerful and hopeful faces, and
money is as plenty and as easy as ever, as
we weeks ago foretold would be the case
The loan which is SO rapidly being spent by
our soldiers and sailors, as well as by those
engaged in the industries that have been ere
ated or expanded by the war. These have
given employment to vast numbers Of opera
tives, whose wants have in turn given en-
ployment to others; so that in reality the
condition of the working classes, so far from
being impaired, is much improved. All this
shows the facility with which Americans
adapt themselves to any new order of things
IT, three months ago, any one had predicted
that commercial confidence would be thus
early revived to this extent, he would have
been laughed atlas a fool. Under such cheer
ing circumstances, it is not looking forward
too sanguinely to anticipate lively fall and
stiff spring business.-N. y Herald.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20

SARCASTIC SORROW The Richmond Wing
in an article on the taking of the lIatteras
Forts,in which it severely c,nsures thu rebel
authorities, has the following in conclusion I:
Let us initiate the Chinese, by all means.
The forts have been taken, many hundreds
of men have surrendered, valuable officers
have become prisoners, a large amount of
powder captured, and the gallant North State
is now liable to invasion, still, it is n small
matter; it will take 10000 men to regain the
fort, but that is nothing. What do we want
of it? 1t was built for fun Had we been in
earnest, some notice would have been taken
of the warning given by Northern papers.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20

FREMoNT.-The telegraph few days since
brought the intelligence that FREMONT had
been superseded by Quarter-Master Meigs.
No reason was given, but it was generally
supposed, that if so, it was done on account
of his famous proclamation and having ex-
cecded his orders. Happily for the Govern
ment, and happily for the Northwest in par
ticular, the account was contradicted the
next day. The rumor was long enough
afloat, however, to cause considerable excite
ment, and had it proved true it would have
been heavy blow to the patriotic masses Of
the Northwest. 1t is stated upon good au-
thority, {" that Gen. FEEMoNT's proclamation,
declaring the slaves of rebels to be free men,
was made solely on his own responsibility
without any previous advice from the author
ties at Washington, or consultation upon
the subject. 1t struck the ertire cabinet with
utter amaZcment. he matter was fully dis
cussed, when it was unanimously determined
that the proclamation was just the right
thing, made at just the right time, exactly in
the right manner and by the right man."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20
UNION FOR THE UNION.


g. Newark, j., Sept. 1G.-The Republicans
here have concluded to abandon their party
organization, and take up any good sound
Union man in the coming election.
Possession OF ST. JOSEPH.
st. Louis, Sept. 17.-Gcn. Sturgis with
one regiment Of infantry, twoa companies OF
cavalry, and one of artillery, took possession
of st. Joseph, Mo-, on Friday last. -
IMPORTANT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FROM GEN.
FREMONT.
st. Louis, Sept 16.-Thc following letter
which will be published tomorrow, reveals
the mission Of Captain Kidd, who arrived
some days since, with flag Of truce from the
rebel camp at Springfield, Missouri: 2tae
fsa sr IIEtDorARrsRs WESTERN DEPARTMENT,
r4g ..- ..a ruiE4U q 81. LorIs, Sept. H.
Col. r. Z. Taylor, Commanding atSpring,
Yours of the sth, containing an
erroneous construction of the 30th ult., has
had my attention. understand the object
Of your note to be enquire whether It was
my intention to shoot the wounded who
might be made prisonersby the forces under
my command, the following paragraph cx.
tracted from the. proclamation will be strictly
enforced within the lines prescribed against
the mass of offenders for, whom it was in
tended, viz: 'rl g3E}9$ .ayt ~ @4t4
a5 " Allpcrsons who shall be taken with arms
In their hands within these lines shall b,
tried by court martial, and iffound guilty vii
be shot," The lines are expressed to bt
those of the army in the military occupation
of this State. You have wholly misapprehcn
ded the meaning proclamation. With
out undertaking to determine the condition
of any man engaged in this rebellion, l dc
sire to be clearly understood that the proc
lamation is intended to distinctly recognize
the usual rights of an open enemy in thu
field, and to be in all other respects strictly
conformablc to the usages ofwar 1t is hard
ly necessary for me say that was not pre-
pared with any purpose to ignore the ordina
ry rights of humanity with respect to tn
wounded men, or to those who are humane
ly engaged in alternating their sufferings.
.(signeD .r JOHN C. FREMONT,
Xdior- General Commanding
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20
Will the Army Advanced Forney's
Opinion. ..'' '

Occasional" (Forney) the Washington
correspondent the Philadelphia Press, says:
"Thc impression is general and Occasion
al must confess that he shares it, that before
many DAYS pass away the American army
must either receive blow or strike blow.
Whether Beauregard will give our legions
battle, or whether Mcclellan advances along
the line and points with the finger of victory
to the hills of Manassas, would be an idle
subject of speculation. But whoever gives
the blow, it's effect will only be felt when the
traitors of the South are hurricdly falling
back upon Richmond. Without knowing any
thing more of military plans than you do in
Philadelphia, and only Judging from what |
see and what hear, think battle is i'm
mediate and Inevitable. '"a59 .,.r Es- r.
think it is immediate and inevitable, be-
cause that traitor flagwhich floats from Mum
sons Hill, and within sight of the Capital,
must fall back. 1t flies there perpetual
menace to the people Of this metropolis
Within range of the cannon shot of our for
tfications, with an hours march of Airing
ton Heights, the centre of a rebel camp, and
the type of a great conspiracy, Gen. McClel
ian owes it to the country that it shall be
furled, and never to feat again. But there
are other reasons which leave this impres-
sion upon my mind, and which NAV De more
easily suggested than writtee.,. thir.,n that
our army is up to p .llghly c.mclcnt fighting
point. Row that our men are eager for
the '""ay, ana we arc now on the threshold
Of the genial autumn months, which Nature
seems to have given US for grapes to grow
and men to fight. Our Notifications are
larger, numerous, and well defended in all
the means and appliances of an army we are
unsurpassed, and the people, after the taste
of Hatteras, arc eager to enjoy the fruits of
victory. Is there any reason then, why we
may not look for an immediate advance?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20

TREASURY Notes.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has addressed circular to the As
sistant Trcasurers, advising them of the issue
of five, ten, and twenty dollars notes, and
which will continue to be issued, redeemable
in coin at the Treasury offices in Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and st.
Louis. These notes are intended as con-
venient medium of circulation, and cannot
fail to have an Immediately good effect upon
the business of the country, and especially at
the West. AS they will always be redeema-
bic in coin, they arc as good as gold.-N Y.
Tribune.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-20

THE Treasury NorEs.-At least two humid
red clerks in the Treasury Department are
at work every evening clipping Treasury
notes. They leave their desks at o'clock,
return Immediately after dinner, and use the
shears till 10 o'clock. They receive no extra
pay, but have the privilege of resigning.-
About thirty clerks arc busy signing. The
call fol the notes, both the demand and the
3-10th per cent. is greater than can be sat
is6cd. Numerous officers take thc7 3-l0th
notes in preference to gold or demand notes,
and send them home to their families