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The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06

Il Ttt"IfaN.-1'hc Louisville Cou-
rier says that VIM. Davis, of that
city, has recently come into the pos
session of Il great fortune. His
brother died few weeks since in
Mississippi, leaving a fortune of slSO,-
900 to be divided between Mr.. Davis
and his two sisters.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06
NO. 8.

rihed cannon, was organized yester-
day.
The following resignations have
been received: Commander McBlair,
of the Navy; Lieutenants Rennett
and Winder, of the Observatory
Lieuts. Brooke, Powell. Davis and
Simms, of the Navy; and Col
Johnson, Quarter Master General Of
the Army.
The Mohawk put into Havans,
for supplies she sails for Texas in q
day or two.
The schooner Commerce brings
! the crews of several small craft, seized
in York river, Virginia.
Annapolis advices say five more
regiments Of sappers and miners have
arrived.
Philadelphia, April 25.-Schoon-
er Lanas was fired into in Ches.
peake bay, but escaped.
It's reported that 1000 Charles
ton troops are on their way to Wash
ington, n. c. Arrangements are ma
king to bring them to Baltimore.
Boston, April 24.-The steamers
Massachusetts and South Carolina
have gone to the Navy Yard to be
made into war vessels.
Wheeling, April 25.-A strong
Union feeling exists here. $500
soldiers are under arms.
New York, April 25.-1'he steam
ers kindar and Champion have been
chartered by the Government.
Sixteen rihed cannon have been
purchased at West Point for the use
If the volunteers.
The citizens of Wilmington, n. G.
have seized the steamer Georgia.
The Baltic, Columbia, Harriet
Lane and Crusader were seen in
Chesapeake Bay.
1t is reported that the sloop Sun
shine was fred into OF Yorktown,
and capsized in trying to escape
The schooner Alice Ellis was seized.
Norfolk advices say that Captain
Rogers and White are prisoners in
the houses of the authorities.
Of the burnt vessels at Norfolk, the,
Pennsylvania is the only one that
can be made serviceable.
New York, April 25.-It is repor-
ted the secessionists have planted
battery of four guns at Harper's Fer
ry, and are examining the trains
The road for mile is lined with
soldiers.
Louisville, April 25-The Govern
or Of kentucky has proposed to the
Governor of Ohio that the Governor
of the border States offer to become
arbitrators between the contending
parties in the present difficulties.
Louisville, April 25.-A detach-
ment of Col. Duncan's regiment of
about 400 men, left by the Nash
vile cars this afternoon, under Capt.
Desha, for the Southern Confede-
racy.
New York, April 25.-Engraved
plates for the bonds of the Southern
Contederacy have been seized in the
Wall street engraving establishment.
FOREIGN ITEMS.
In the House of Commons Foster
gave notice by motion, that he will
not express an opinion on the new
American Contederacy without secu-
rity for the suppression of the slave
trade.
Lord Russell said that France,
Sweden, Russia, and England had
agreed on Holstein's question, hop
ing for Il peaceable solution.
1t is stated that sixty thousand
troops had suddenly been ordered to
leave Marseilles for the occupation of
SYRIA.
The report that sharp notes had
been exchanged between England
and France relative to Syria was
uncontirined, but caused great I'M
J easiness.
/ Paris borrse heavy.
! The American Minister was in
suited by the troops during the fes-
tivities. He asked for better protec-
ton from the government which was
granted.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06

MoDEsTY-A modest young lady
at the table desiring leg of chick
en-, said I'm take the part which
ought to be dressed in drawers" A
young gentleman opposite, irnmedi-
ately replied: "I'll take the part
which ought to wear the hustle"
The young lady tainted and was car
ried out on salver.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06

To prevent grubs from attacking
peach trees. place around the tree,
above the ground, the saw-dust and
chips Of cedar.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06

prevent Northern or Southern troops
crossing their Territory.
New York, April 22.-The Har-
ders.
Harrisburg, April 22.-Two bat
tallions have arrived here.
New York, April Robustness is
suspended.
The largest Union meeting ever
known was held on Saturday night
1t was addressed by Hon. John A.
Dix, Robert T. Walker, Fernando
Wood, John Coohtane, Washington
Hunt, and others.
The city is unit for the Union.
The steamer State Of Maine has
landed the Massachusetts, regiment
at Fort Monroe. She reports that
the steamer Spauiding was also Ian
ding the Boston regiment there.
The fifth regiment, Il company of
flying artillery and a battalion OF ri
fles have arrived
Harrisburg, April 22.-Soldiers
escaping from Harper's Ferry report
the destruction of arms and buildings
complete.
1000 Virginian's had arrived there,
and more We're expected. They de-
sign invading Mary land.
Louisville, April 23.-The com
munication with Baltimore and
Washington has been stopped by or
der Of the government. No fears are
entertained, it is said, for the safety
Of Washington.
Boston, April 22-Fictcher Web
s,cr, son OF Daniel Webster, address
ed a vast Union meeting Saturday,
and has raised regiment under his
command.
Harrisburg, April 22.-l300 troops,
including 600 from Ohio, have ar
rived.
Troy, April 22.-Gen. Wool leaves
for New ork, to constitute it the
head quarters Of the Eastern depart
mcnt.
Philadelphia, April s2.-Two steam
ers have been taken possession Of by
the government for the Massachu-
sets regiments.
From the Vicksburg Whig-Extru.
Annapolis, April 23.-Gov. Hicks
protested against Gen. Butler of Mas
>achusctts, landing his forces here,
and they We're therefore landed at
the Naval Yard.
Harrisburg, pril ?3.-Calcb Cush-
ing has arrived here. He says Gen.
Lee with 5000 Virginia troops, was
covering Arlington heights.
Lieut.. Jcniter has been reported as
n deserter.
Fort Milling has been garrisoned.
Baltimore, April 23.-Ihc Ameri-
can confirms the report Of the scut-
ding OF the Pennsylvania, Columbus,
Delaware. Raritan and Mcrimac at
the Norfolk navy yard, by order of
Capt. Pendcrgast. The Pocahontas
and Cumberland were the only YES
sells saved to carry away the govern
ment forces. The ship houses in the
navy yard are being torn down, and
! the factories leveiIcd. 1t is their in
tention to fire and abandon them.
The Mayors Of Norfolk and Ports
| mouth sent Il flag of truce TO Fender
grast. He replied. that if he was
fired upon or the navy yard attacked.
it would bc his duty to return the fire.
The women and children are fly
ing, and the men rallvinm TO arms.
1t is expected that the ship-of-lhe-
line New York, on the stocks, will b..
fired before the ward is Abandoned.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-06
SHREVEPORT, La. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1861.

solitary traveller is still pursued at
night by the bowling of the blood
hound,-it is then only that it is pos
sible fully to appreciate the terrors of
the Murder Hole.
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TAs ssIaIsFa g RsIlIm0rs.

From q very pleasant gOasipping letter,
from one Of Durysss Eouavss, located on
Falersl Hill BaltmOre, We take one ez-
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Activity near anrperss Ferry.

Our dispatches from the Vicinity Of Harp
sg's Ferry are intsresling and encouraging,
In the brilliant engagements which ere re.
ported, our troops may find cause for en-
oouragenent and enthusiasm. Our forces
under Col Geary and Major Gould have
dons vel, and Won for themselves high re.
noVh, Al these little Affairs and skir-
smilhes win Do our men good in aocuslOm.
nag them 70 the rush, the excitement and
the labor Of battle. 5
'S Col Geary, who commands the Peunsyl-
vSaia 2sth, has been q prominent man for
years. Hs commanded the second regiment
og PeRnsylvania volunteers In Mexico, ana
Was acted for great hrnnsss and the rigid
discipline 70 which he subjected his men.
when he 6rst went 70 ths war in that un-
fortunate republic he Was Lieutenant
Colonel Of Roberts regiment Of Psnnaylya-
nia volunteers, and ct the battle Of Cha.
Paltspso, Whsre be hsld chief command Of
his regiment vas wounded, but nOtWith-
staading led bis men in the terrible battle
fought at the de Bslen gate just previous
q the capture Of the City Of Mexico For
his gaIlaHtry On that occasion he was pro-.
netsd tOt the rank Of Colonel, his commits.
sion bearing date November 5, ls47, BE
FseeiF6d special mention ct Cerro Gordo.
After the var, in 1s4s, he lived in San
FrancissO, Of which place be vas appointed
Postmaster, and vas sftsrFards elected the
Sr1s Mayor Of the city, holding his office
fsr tWo or Tires terms prior to ihe Organi-
ration e che Figilaaes Committee. BE WsB
afterwards Governor Of KsEsas under the
Buchanan yso,- Y, and after his recall set.
tied al Greenbur,y'' WestmoFelsnd county
Pa in she oOngressi, 'usl district OF John
GQFode. u- Hal ~ ar u. ~
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Tmnense Armies,

There. Is little doubt that the armies now
on the line of the Potomac and It's vicinity
amount to the immense aggregate of near
200, 900 on each SIDE or 4OQ, COO combs 'tsnts.
Whenever a general battle shall occur, 1t
win not only have no parallel on the Western
Continent in the forces engaged, but hardly
one IN the history Of modern Europe TIl
vie with Il The great battles of Napoleon
were generally fought with numbers Tar i'm
ferior TO those now under the walls of Wash
ington. q . VI = r. c'ttti ii,'3iti N-'-t
For instance, at Austerlitz, where Nspo-
leon defeated the combined armies of Russia
and Austria, he had but $4,000 troops; the
allies had 100000, At Jena and Auerstadt,
where be broke the power Of Prussia, his
forces were not over 10000 strong. At
the great battle Of Wagram, fought with The
Austrians on the banks Of the Danube, in
1909, be had but 100, 600 men. At Boron
dino. under the walls of Moscow, he had but
( i2D, 900 to oppose the Russians at Water
loo he did not have to exceed 900 troops.
The only battlefield we now reeouect Oh
where the combatants were as numerous as
those around Washington, was Leipsie, 70
hIB13, where Napoleon had 200, and the
allies-Russians, Austrisns, Prussians, ,SWedes
and Germans numbered $50, ,0O0 Nearly
half million of men took part in this ire
mendous battle, which was known as the
Combat Of the Giants. It lasted three days
and ended in complete overthrow Of Ma
poleon, who was driven into France, whert
I series Of disasters commenced that did no
end until Napoleon abdicated his crown RnG
was exiled 10 the Island Of Elbs, in 1914 =
No battle was ever fought on the sOil Of th
United States where 60, 900 combatants tool
I part in It on. both siles.--- +
From flhess EgbFeB we can judge Of wha
a battle we have reason to expect when th
hostsl Of Mcclellan and lBeauregsrd, NOR
than twice the number Of those OF Napoleo
and Wellington st Waterloo, come into co
lision on the banks Of the Potomac. It vi
be an event that viii be the great militaT
feature vrohably for ages TO cone, Of msrtii
proves in America.
0 Washington never bad thirty thousaI
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From very pleasant, gOssiPping letter,
from one Of DuFysss EOuaVss, located on
Feleral HilI BslhmOre, We take one ez-
tract; E-feag
aut ons Of the prsttiest sights Is thst
when the boys are swimming. A score OF
so are always in the water, and what up.
roarfous fun they do have, aeting for all
the world like 90 many youngsters, while
the SQUADS on Shore in the act Of dressing,
an no the foreground with 8 bright and
vivid colorinR, to use this words Of some Of
the artist critics who argusJ 60 ssgely on
art matters in your city. This bathing
business Is good thing for the hsstLh OF
the regiment, and | think that one Of the
VrincipsI reasons Why our corps have en-
SSged such unprecedented good health IS
tlts taet that both ct Fort AonrOs spa Fed
ar Il kiiIl we have had superior adgantages
as vszards Bathing. During period Of
nes, " ak months service, not single
6eatif has occurred in the Fifth RegimeRt
from IA tursl oausts, and believe the to.
tai pu6lhlr Of deaths during that time do
NOT reach 4 8 far as twelve. 9I -f.s -.z
You asked in a former letter how we were
treated in Bal. imOre, and what was the feel
ing toward the regiment. Now as regards
-t6at,I have but the Old story the Union
people think all th,, world Of Us, and try to
do all sorts Of thine.7 for usin the way OF
civilities and kindneA :nodding to us when
we meet in the street, a. I'd thronging up to the
Bin 10 see our parade, while on the other
hand, the sscessionists are rs afraid OF Us as
the very devil, and you VOL Id laugh as We
do, when walking in the city at the pretty
airs displayed by the petticoatet, rebels, ana
the would be insults thrown IN our races,
such as q sudden tWitch of their dr., 'ssesI Ur
q funny little scOwl and turn up of tn Q NOS g
at our brilliant and flowing breeches> as
for the men, they take deYiish good care 4 OF
to say anything oHsnsive in the presence o.
the boys, for they have an idea that ''it
wouldn't be healthy" as yankee would say.
One thing is very certain, that the Fifth Reg
iment Of New York, have eonTived, by a
strict attention to drill and shff discipline
to esrn an enviable reputation in addition to
the great name accorded to them by their
fellow-eitize Ia New York which viii lead
therny like ahe pillar ol Gre Of scriptnre, on to
deeds ofglory and renoWn, If ever the slight
est chance is afforded them, bIt that the
boys are afraid never will happen.
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VOL.X

our Liberty, and seeking to substitute the
horrld palmetto, rRttle-snake, secession rag
In its place on the very dome Of our ns-
tional eapitol
Meni and wash not away the stain in
blood Your presence here with your gal
liant leader tonight answers MOI Your
6rm, determined tread,-aye, and your
every pulse beats with that Of each mother,
sister, wife and daughter You have left at
home, answers Nol The roll Of tho stirr-
ing drum Indignantly answers MOI Your
brislling bayOnetB Fash back the answer
Noi While from every tent in Camp Ford
comes up the EnsWer Nei Soldiers Ma
pOleOn, when about 10 attack the Msmeluke
tyranls Of Egypt, pointing his legi6ns to
the Obelisk Of Heli0pOlis, that stood out
against the eastern sky, and Ihe far off
Pyramids Of the Lyhian desert, he ex-
claimed HFTem the summit Of yonder Py-
ramids the eyes Of forty centuries lock
down upon you2 II his WatohWord Of Vio-
tory was sublime, yours is slill more So
for not only DO the good and great Of the
past look down upon VOu from heights inf
nitsly higher than the Pyramids, but IN
numbered generations 10 come are looking
up to you and claiming 81 your hands the
unimpsirsd transmission to them Of that
priceless heritage that has been committed
10 your keeping. e' 's,a5 1.1
Capt RakesIraW, your friends esteem Il
duty that they owe you, and especially
the glofions cause In which you are en-
listed, 10 pFssent you with this sWord.-
Take Il is an evidence Of their sympathy
aud regard, believing as they do that the
gallant arm that shall WELD it win never
be palsied by fear, and when once poised
II will never be returned to its scabbard
uhtii IL shah have accomplished that
Whereuato II WAS sent. Remember, that
since the sword famed ever the portals OF
Paradise, until nov, il has been drawn in
no holier cause than that in which you are
now engaged. Remember, too, the millions
Of hearts made desoiGte By this unholy re-
bsllion. Then strike boldly ,StTiks IN the
power, Of tfliA and dItyi Sirike with o
bound and Q shout, knowing that your
blows will fall on Iagratss, Traitors and
PsrieideS, whose motto, "rule or ruin"
would make Of our gOodly land one vast
eolgOtha l5JTJH lEa -i0 EtfF
For the land which your fathers be4ueAthed you
in trust,
For the tonbs where, all haloVed, now slum
bers their dust, -
For the Union they loved, for freedom and law,
For the old flag, their emblem, This sword will
you draw;
And never TN freqson Is crushed meath your
'-- heel, -i.-t' "e'e-.. A-i
Should the rust of the scabbard be fOapd on your
steel, -..ta n -.i.-- u
Nur ths stiffness of peace hush the boom of your
TN the land of your fathers is saved fer yeur
sons 9 aAl y 's ~ ~ Nab ,4A w
Take it, and NAY the God of your fathers
give you the victory,
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OLEVELAND, MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2

concerned 10 find that two British subjects,
Messrs. Patrick and Rahn0, had been sub
jeoted 10 arbitrary arrests, and although
they had been released it could not but re-
gard the matter g one requiring very
serious consideration. Lord Lyons, under
instructions, therefore, felt bound to re-
monstrate against such irregular proceed
ings, as he designated hem, and to say
that the authority Of Congress is necessary
In order to justify the arbitrary arrest and
imprisonment Of British subjects. fd .f
Secretary Seward in the course Of his
reply, after detailing the facts in regard 10
the two prisoners named in the note of
Lord Lyons, says the proceedings which
the British Government complains Of we're
taken upon information conveyed 10 the
President by the legal police authorities Of
the country, and they were not instituted
uutil after he had suspended the great writ
q Z freedom in just the extent, that In view
Of the great perils Of the State, he deemed
necessary for the exercise Of that discre-
zion, he, as we'll as his chief advisers,
among whom are the Secretary OF War and
Secretary of State, is responsible by law
before the highest tribunal Of the Republic
and smenable also to the Judgment Of his
country and the enlightened portion of the
civilized world.
In conclusion, Mr.. Seward remarks:-
The safety of the whole people has become
In the present eXigenoy the supreme law,
and 50 long IS the danger shall exist, all
classes Of society, equally the deniEsn and
the citizen, must oheerfully acquiesce in
tie measures which that lsW presoribes.-
This Government does not question the
learning Of the legal advisers OF the Brit
ish Grown, or the Justice Of the Difference
which Her Majesty pays to them. Never
theless, the British Government will hard
ly expect that the President will accept
their explanations Of theConstitution Of the
United States, especially when the Oonsti-
tuition, thus expOunded, would leave upon
him the sole executive responsibility Of
suppressing the existing insurrection,
while 1t would transfer TO Congress the
most material and Indispensable power to
be employed for that purpose. -'
Moreover these explanations find no real
support in the letter, much less in the
spirit Of the Constitution. He must be
allowed, therefore, TO prefer TO be governed
BY the organic national Law, enabling him
to exercise his great trust With complete
success, and receives the sanction of the
highest authorities Of our own country,
and is sustained by the general consent Of
the people for whom alone that Constitu-
ton was established.
[siguedl VIM. h. SEWARD.
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men In one army under his command !
jackson never bad fifteen Thousand men, and
Scots never before the present yehr hal seen
twenty thousand. troops under his orders
Great Is the ability reQuired 70 man@nvre
and handle such a large body Of men and
bring them into action at tbe proper time
and place. The late battle at Bull Run ex-
tended over seven miles from one end Of our
line 10 another. To know what is going on
in such an amphitheatre, and to be prepared
10 order up reserves and strengthen every
exposed point, requires the highest degree Of
intellect GAsiaHaG KhQuirr.
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IDDHTss BE N. PARK.

NJ Union Oct 16i 1861. :.
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FROM CANADA.

-a-sy TORONTO, Oct 10.
Both the Leader and Globe newspapers
Of to day, devote each lengthy article to
Stewards circular. The Leader says, if
preparations Of this nature ara TO be car
ried on on the South shore, British power
in the North is hOpHd not to lag behind
i cannot be an idle spectator Of works
svoWedly intended to be a menace against
it's dominion.
The Globe says the Federal Government
is exercising . wise discretion, which We
Of the British Empire, considering our an
tecedents, should be the last to impugn.
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This Afternoons Report.
FROM ROLLA.

.alaa FROM ROLLA.
--- RoLLA, No, Oct. IS.
The correspondent Of the St. Louis Dem
ocrat furnishes the following items:
"A scout has Just come in from Che west,
and reports that Price has made standat
Carthage, so miles from Springfield.
The Legislature is to be called together on
The 4th OF November. , aau& Z
The rebels at Vienna have dispersed, q
portion going home and the remainder to
Join johnson. --.s a.- aT
johnson has been placed in command Of
all the rebsl forces in Missouri, and has
issued proclamation forbidding hstrans-
portation Of any more property, meaning
slaves, from the State.
Ills not stated whether johnson super.
cedes Price. ls. .,.-
The following letter is clipped from the
Ft. Smith Times; lla as--
EXECUTIVE DEPARIMEHT,
PARK BILLi Q. n, Aug. "a, 1871 e
Mejor Clark, 4. ON, c. S.A.:
SIR: herewith forward 70 your care
dispatches for Gen. McCulloch, c. 8. A.,
which have the honor 10 request you will
cause 10 be forwarded to him by the ear
liest express, ,---.... ---,--r-r +.
At mass meeting Of about 4 600 Cher
Okees, ct Tahlequs, on the 2lst inst, the
Cherokees, with marked InGnimity, de-
olared their adherence to the Confederate
States, and have given their authorities
power to negotiate an alliance with them
IN view Of this action, regiment oi
mounted me1 will be Immediately raised
and placed under command Of Col. John
Drew to meet any emergency hit=msy
arise. III. 81 Oh u 81 ~
Having espOused the Confederate cause
We hope to render efficient service in thI
prolrscted war which now threatens tht
country, and to be treated with q libsralitJ
and confidence bscoming The Confederate
States. I have the honor to be, sir, YER
l. Your humble servant,
JoHH Ross,
Principal Chief OheFOkee Nation.
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cstaTrRs,-Our mssting this evening is
- Il 1o ordinary import. Our PsloVed
81 ssrStrv 4 sssailed By traitors, Who's very
q, ..s-,Ste g to tear down this Temple Of
fIbsrtv that Wss erected by cur reVplu-
49,, tbeir sacred hsnor and their liVeS, and
oemented -', by their blood. This structure
- sor1uOsed OF Hrst Of thiFiesn original
~ S;jIars. % which have been 9daef others
5sdI thsy nov number thirty-four, s1'
~ ssSdine from tie Atlantic on the east to
-, -. - -. II Paoifo On the vest and from
80 torrid 5ons on the south te TIE itOzen
.7 80 i1Fes q tie north, shsllsfing under ita
lS-osd osnopy almost thirty nilIions Of
- SsssIa. blsessd in ell the sbnnaanoe that
aaaia bonntifuI Providence could pest9F5 the
.s.sSSsS. 9hs adriration Of the Worid. Fol
g eighty Eve years has waved oyss .sls TEN N
80. fiisr a. el6id that Nent beiore our tsther
9 Al yorktown. Monmouth, Coneor4 ans
sag Rr.i-sl 78;li. Bot TIE psTieidai nand
1rossoa 3 tsaFihg % Barsds this eIiAam
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svtI gNU WAsHIEGEONI Oet, 19.
Lord Lyons, several days ago, addressed
9 letter % Dir. Seward, Secretary Of State
in which he says; g -a5fI z.ll ls
Her Msjesty's Government we're much