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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

LAUDABLE.-The legislature Of Georgia has cnt-down
the salaries Of officers in that State in degree to suit
the times. We shouldlike to see the example adopted
in Louisiana The Confederate government ought to
reduce the pay Of officers fully oneha and then they
would be receiving as much gallant officers got
for whipping the English during the late with that
country.
The Georgia legislature has fixed the salaries Of the
following public officers for the next two years; The
governor o0o judges of the supreme court $4,000;
judges of the superior court $780, secretary OF State
$1,000; comptrollergcneral $4,000; treasurer $1,000;
secretary TO the governor $1,000
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

RIVER BATTERIES.-From our personal knowledge
of the current of the mighty Mississippi river from the
mouth of the Ohio to New Orleans we have consider
ed imperfect built batteries, a poor defence to be
employed against powerful fotiIa Of war steamers
descending the river They might answer wen enough
to operate against fleet ascending the river but dies.
canding is quite different thing 1t is fifty chances
TO one whether single shot at the first fire would
ztr;lso boat before thu 5uts o,.id rrtUaued and
pointed the boats would be out of the range Of the
batteries. Notwithstanding firm il our belief Of the
above position, we should not have given publicity to
our opinion, had not that able paper the Richmond
Enquirer expressed similar views. That paper says:
THE public mind INDUCES, we think, a very exag-
gerated estimate of the accuracy of artillery practice
little reflection would suggest any in the habit
of handling firearms that at such distance
employed for it would be impossible to take perfect
AIM with the finest and best arranged sights and
it would not be reasonable to expect that the best
structed gun would carry far, with entire accuracy
and regularity, even if perfectly aimed The coarse
sights and the rude propulsion Of artillery should GER
tany teach net to anticipate of the handler of a
columbiad the Workmanship Of Kentucky rifcman.
Canpon-f firing with all the skill Of the gunners is to
some extent, series OF experimenting The gun is
pointed according to their best judgment and the fight
Of the ball is watched. If it flies Short wide of its
mark, the position oil the gun IS corrected Many shots
are often lost before the true range" Is obtained II
the object aimed then changes position the process
has to be repeated before execution is be expect
ed 1t was by the prompt moving Of the northern
ships whenever the batteries at Port Royal had gained
their range, that they escaped with 20 little damage in
the late conflict there The introduction of en-
abes vessels to pass battery with much less rise than
formerly. Their rapid motion both disturbs the aim
and lessons the time of firing It would seem cspeci
ally important where batteries alone are'to be relied
upon to forbid the passage Of enemy that the chan
mel should be interrupted BY distractions Of some
sort. The attempt ito remove these would hold the
vessel under fire sufficient long to effect her destruction
But in the ordinary way, and especially at long dis
tances fast may the gauntlet of bate
~ with less risk than is usually supposed"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

SULPHUR SEIZED The last Planters Franklin) Ban
ner says Mr. James Parkerson has had his stock o SUI
phur his chemical works, in Franklin seized by order
of Gov Moore. Ho went to the city last week to see
if something could notbe done to relieve him, but he
met with no success. He was offered $3.50 per hogs
head cash. in New Orleans, but the State will allow
him but $3.50. Mr.. Parkerson states that two bsal-
phe establishments in the city were still in fall blast
nowiths landing the seizure Of his and Nystrauds stock
of sulphur in Franklin.
PorAsH-The same paper informs US that Mr. Irwin
is aboutto commence making potash at Centervlle, in
the parish Of st. Mary, and engaging ashes from
the planters for thatIpurpose
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The London money market review says a very sin
guar rumor has been in circulation during the last few
days, viz that France claims for herself the free nav
CATION Of the Mississippi river under the original treaty
for the sale Of Louisiana BY France in 1903 All VIC
have to say on the subject is, that perfectly
willing that France should attempt free navigation upor
the Mississippi-the sooner the attempt is made the
betCer-it would, no doubt tend to restore harmony
to eur now distracted country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

ALABAMA ACT TO SUPPRESS MoNoPoLrEs.-SEC. l.
Be enacted by the and house Representatives
in general assembly convened That person or per
sons shall buy live stock, any commodity whatsoever
with the intent to produce scarcity in the market so
that by of such scarcity he may obtain higher
price therefor
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted That no persons shall
combine to buy up live stock; commodities of any
kind, with intent to produce scarcity thereof in the
market that by Of such scarcity they may OBJ
tain higher prices therefor and by the word market
in this act is meant not only places where live stock or
commodities are brought together for SALE but any
where in country where such things are produc-
ed, sold wanted
SEC. 8. Be it further enacted That the judges of the
several circuit courts of this State shall give this act in
charge to the grand ures who shall enquire into and
present all violations of this act and any person con-
ycted on Indictment presentment under THIS act
may be fined at the discretion of the jury and impris-
oned not exceeding one year.
Sec 4. Be it further enacted That this act shall be
in force from and after its passage the end of the
pending war between the Confederate States and the
United States. But the termination of the war shall
not abate any prosecutions then pending shall it be
bar to the institution of new prosecutions for any VIC
ation of this acthat may have been committed during
| the war.
u
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The evening Delta Of the 7th says The electors for
president and ycepredent OF the Confederate States
met at the State capital wednesday last. All were
present except Mr. ChambIiss whose vacancy was filed
by the election Of gentleman from his district. The
electors then gave the vote Of the State for Jefferson
Davis for president and Alexander H. Stephens for vice
president and elected Mr. Hackett, Of Shreveport to
bear the vote 10 Richmond.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

ToBAoco-We learn by the Baton Rouge Gazette
that Mr. Umberhagan, of West Baton Rouge parish
has for some years past, produced about oUU pounds
Of tobacco from seed procured from Cuba, which was
manufactured into cigars and sold genuine Havana
Our planters should BY all means raise enough fol
home consumption 1t would doubtless serve well for
ppe-smoking. Bayou Pierre has long been celebrated
for raising superior tobacco.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

LEArHER.-Last week, old friend, Mr.. Flanna-
gan, of Henderson, Texas, brolghtlour wagons to this
place, loaded with leather from his annery at that
place Mr.. F. informed US that he has enlarged his
lanyard and intends putng 10000 hides into his vats
The leather can be perfected in six months. Hides
being 50 plentiful in Texas leather will soon be an i'm
portant item Of her commerce,
Mr. Flanagan purchased in this place large number
OF hides, and took them to Henderson.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

SICK SOLDIERS an NAsuv1LLE-The New Orleans Plea
yune says learns from good information on the sub
iect that the number Of sick soldiers at Nashville up
to within few days past was several thousand, with
but little prospect for any dimunition They com
prise soldiers coming from every State south of Ten
nessee, now represented by regiments at the camps
near Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

Howell, has become disguised With the slow action OF
young America" and determined to erect lanyard
at his springs, adjoining this town Mr. Howell wants
good tanner.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

TELEGRAPH LrNE-Tbe Vicksburg Wing says, we
learn that the Nicksburg, Shreveport and Texas rail
road company have closed contract for the extension
Of the telegraph line from Talua station TO Monroe.
Tie line is to be in operation in ninety days.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The Richmond Enquirer of the 21th ult., says the
convention yesterday % amended the constitution as
to transfer the election Of judges from the people to
the legislature. We hope to see the thing done
in Louisiana and every other State.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

We learn by the Charleston Mercury that Hon. Geo.
E. Badger has introduced into the North Carolina State
convention an ordinance framed to punish the salt
spectators, and founded upon the basis Of the old
English statutes against engrossers and forestaers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

At Richmond, (Va) OIL the md instant, they had a
very heavy snow storm, Of five hours duration. Our
soldiers in tents must begin to suffer, especially at Ma
nassas, where there is no wood.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

During the recent battle Of Belmont, the firing was
distinctly heard at fort McEIenry, distance Of sixty
miles, in a direct line.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

Henry Fay and Jacob NJ. Hensle were hung at Green
Vile Tennessee, on the 3oth ut by order Of the mill
tary authorities, for bridge burning.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

DosAr1oS.-Mr B. D. Moore, of DeSoto parish, has
sent to Mcssrs. Mcclure Smith, merchants of this
place twenty five bushels of peas to be forwarded to
the Confederate army as gift from Mr.. Moore.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

By reference to the advertisement, it viii he per
ceived that Capt Robson's company is ordered to at
tend squad drills.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The legislature of Alabama has passed act which
provides for the payment of the Confederate tax by
tho State
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

A WORD OF CAUTIoN.-While we would by no means
be instrumental in creating useless Alarm yet we feel
L to be duty to urge upon citizens to more
vigilance and strict discipline in regard their slaves
at the present time than has been usually exercised
We are in the midst of great struggle with enemy
who has showed disposition to resort to anything no
matter how unprinciped may be- to subjugate and
it consequently behooves us to be DIR guard From
reliable information learn that insubordinaton ex-
lists to great degree among many of the slaves in va
zoo county, near Benton and the lire in Holmes.
The conduct of the two negroes mentioned in last
who attempted to assassnate their master Mr. BOYD,
with his own gun, is instance. We also learn that a
number of other negroes in the neghborhood
had run away some of them having their masters gun
in their possession. This nsubordnation may or may
not be owing to the wicked Vaccinations Of some viii
lain or traitor in our midst be it it may we cannot
be too well guarded. Much mischief might be done
in an unexpected moment. like spirit manifested on
many of our large plantations in the swamp might be
difficult to curb and overcome. True, we have no di-
rect apprehens0ns. Many masters have entire conf
dence in their seryants-oten justly so-but it may be
abused III time like the present too much latitude
should not be given any. The welfare Of the COM
munity may be endangered thereby. Firearms in ma
nv places left open to the access of slaves and
a general vigilance should be more fully exercised.
We throw these few hints for what they may be
WORTH and we hope they will receive that attention
think they deserve. little caution do no harm
and may do much good. Lex. Advertiser.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The Paris Constitutional, received by late arrival
argues the American question, and says the ngrati-
tude Of America enables France witness the disrup
ton Of the Union with the utmost Indifference.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

WooL-For the last ten days this article has freely
arrived in our town.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

Losses IN BArTLE.-At Austeritz the French lest IA
men out of every hundred; the Russians 30 the Aus
TRANS Al, or nearly one half At Wagram the French
lost thirteen out of every hundred the Austrans
Moscow the French 80; the Russians A. At Bautken
the French28the Russians14. At Waterloo the French
&c. the allies 81. at Magenta, June .4th, 1852 the
French7 AtSolferino the French and Sardinians 10;
the Ausrians s. 1t somewhat remarkablen the last
example that the army which best provided with
rifles arms did less damage than the enc which was
equipped in the old style.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The Baton Rouge Advocate says that the official re-
from the 9TH congressional district elect the Hen
Henry Marshall instead of John L. Lewis.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

Capt Bragg has, for long time, been intimately asso-
cated with -grape," tits nevertheless that officer
in the service is more nveterate enemy to John Bar
leycorn, in every of his protean forms. He has
established an effective blockade upon 'sperrets' all
around the camp, and great has been the ingenuity
the boys in devising ways and means to run it. For
some time they succeeded pretty well, by taking their
guns to town for repairs and bringing back barrel full
of the crayhur That did pretty we'll but soon leaked
out Next they took to Carrying nicely canvassed hams
into camp, and rejoiced their officers for while by
their attention to diet independent of rations but in
little time the cnYassed hams discovered to be too
hard in the rind and too juicy in the CENTRE Lastly
they have been detected carrying liquor into camp an
eztempore hose put around the body after the fashion
Of money belt What next will be tried we cannot
tell, but wonderful is the ingenuity Of man!
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11
SHREVEPORT :

The river opposite this point has risen few inches
from the rain Of Saturday last The steamer Era No.
and Ltrkin Edwards arrived at the falls, after long
and tedious trips
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11
r. NJ. PATTON,
r. NJ, PATTON,
President of the Senate.
w. II. CRENSHAW,
Speaker of the House of REPRESENTATIVES.

Upon the reception Of the news that gov Brown
was appropriatng salt at other points, the article be-
came exceedingly active in this market. 4 multitude
of drays engaged in transporting salt tie other
side of the Savannah. Somehow Gov. B. got mixing
of the movement, and gave orders, by dispatch, to
city authorities, that all the salt in the city the
hands of dealers should be seized Accordingly over
TOO sacks seized at the depot Of the South Caro-
lima railroad Much had, however made its escape to
South Carolina ofreach of the gubernatoral talons
Augusta Chronicle.
EAST TENNEssEE-We learn from the Memphis Ava
lanche that the 2s ult large BODY Of Unionist at
tached inferior force of Confadeates at Moristown
east Tennessee, killing number Of the latter, the bal
being compelled retire before the superorfore
of the enemy, There is intense excitement and it APP
pears as if the rebellion which supposed to be que
led has broken with increased vrulence. Nothing
but Summary vengeance viii repress the Lincoln incen
dinares ofeast Tennessee They possessed with the
demon spirit and eonroedby the evil counsels Of those
arch traitors, johnson and Maynard.
EAST PAsCAGoULA, Dee. 4.-The Florida and Pamlcc
engaged federal vessel off the east end of Horn island
this morning. at O'Clock. The federal vessel retired
About ten days ago body of federal troops at Nor
rstown, east Tenne5s put the Confcderates TO flight.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

CorroS SEED OIJ.-We perceive that iii various sec
tons of the country they are establishing cotton seed
oil mills Here we have thousands of bushels which
is either fed to stock or spread the fields to rot
or wash away Why don some enterprising citizen
start mill? 1t is zaHd the oil makes a spledd light,
and answers well for tanning leather.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The Richmond Examiner contains an article which
states that the campaign of 1851 in Virginia IS viru
tual7 over and calls for regular army drafted by
CONSUMPTION of 500 900 men Some journals intimate
that the article in which this call made has the odoI
ii official inspiration This despotic mode Of raising
ap We think will reyer have to be resorted to by ouI
government. Such armies have always trampled down
liberties. Such an army served Poland Such an army
crushed the liberties Of France and Italy for years
srv -sissd by eonscriptior will never do Tor this
country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

BAcoE, ASHES AND SALT-During the revolution, good
bacon was made with peck Of salt and abundance
OF hickory ashes to six hundred pounds In applying
the ashes it is well to have bucket of molasses and
apply portion with white washing brush to each
joint. When well smeared rub the ashes which viii
thus adhere firmly and make an nnpenetraEle cement
Let the experiment be tried If the consumption OF
salt could be thus diminished, to dsappoint the
expectations of greedy spectators it would be public
blessing. Charleston Mercury
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The steamer Morrison on the s0th ult, landed 900
troops at Columbus, Kentucky.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

About ten days ago body of federal troops at Nor
ristown, east Tenness put the Confcderates 10 flight
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

wesre extremely sorry to learn that there are if-
teen thousand well drilled soldiers in New Orleans with
out arms We don't believe word of it. How could
tbey be swell drilled without arnss
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-11

The governor Of Alabama has issued proclamation,
calling for sixty companies of volunteers to repe an
expected invasion.
The governor after issuing his proclamation for
state troops, received an order from the Confederate
government, expecting Alabama would be attacked
through Kentucky aud Tennessee altered his procia
nation so as to make.it call for Confederate troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
TO RIPEN LATE roxAross.

TEE PuPPr THAT WAS MANUFACTURES BIT
JAMES P."-P-, Of st. Peter has the follow
ing huge story told about him:
While reading his paper, he saw an account
OF how some San Francisco Yankees advertise,
by means Of marking their place of business
upon a white dog, and sending him out into
the streets. As our friend Is proprietor of .
chair factory, the thought struck him that he
might just a. well introduce this cheap and
novel method into st. Peter, by marking a few
dogs with his stencil plates So he caught bis
dog, short-hairsd cur, marked him, and
started him into the streets.
After taking his dinner, while lounging In
the bar-room Of the " American" p
had q great deal to say about his new method
Of advertising. He said that he thought Of
getting a patent for it-providing the San
Francisco fellows hadn't While In the midst
Of this hsrangue In came his dog
There gentlemen, is my persmbulsting
advertisement" " said he pointing to the dog,
which was attempting to hide itself. "Oome
out here, Cessr-let the gentlemen see you"
Cesar obeyed and what was his masters
oonsternation, at reading upon the poor dogs
kids. Manufactured By james p"
The rest had been rubbed OF by some wsg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
pENsIoN OFFICE, JUNE sru, 1861.
TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN.

sd June. 1899 The reissue Of the Land md VI War
at the date following the DESCRIPTION Of saeh War
sued il no vsd objsCticn shall then appeal ear Do i'
No. Sll6, for l69 aores, issued under aot of sxI,
S0mPssy, ssSohs Rss si%sns Of Tennessee inisn.
granted On the a4th day Of January, isSs.-septsm-
No; s. sa, for 80 acres. issued under the sct of
day Of is"ssptsmbe1 a s 1881 ss the s''h
No S $50, for iSo sores, }ssuod ander the .ct of
granted SR the 18th day Of OCTOBER, 1855 NsePtsm-
No II .sas for lso acres. issued under the 40. of
gated on the nth day Of August, ls57Nootober
No: 60, 20. for $50 .ores, unds, 90. Of 1871, and
seSss SR ah5d T
No. % 90: for l2o sores, issued under the aot OF
the sss ss dss of LNoDs
St s :Psd ass:F shs se ss
gISsntsd on the Sd day Of May, is5s-Oo'oGsr Is,
No ss 100, for lso aores, issued under the got Of
m.rss lsSs n the name Of 20 ~ widow o. David
6er 1850 .Novsmhsr Is, ISL ' '''h ''' y o'''sn-
m 40; SO 1S 70, sG aorss issuea under the sot Of
tne name OF Cnr1Gtopher Doug heTty,
November l6 1881.
No, IS sil, for leo acres, issued under the act of
March. isss. IN the name Of Guy Alexander, mi;
srsnted July .. ls6o-November i6, 1851
10, zIeS, ior i6o aores, issned under the act q
granted on the 21th day Of Jsne, iss5 :,
30, % fof 80 acres. lsened under the act O!
March, 1855 in the name Of Reuben Woodruf, and
granted on the s!h day Of May, 1855.
NO. 8o5. Tor $50 aores, issued under tire set o!
March, 1855, in the name Of samuel a Watsrhouse,
anG granted on the 2St day OF May, 1855.
NO. 1y50. for 30 acres, lssued under the act oI
March, 1855, IN the name OF ShslF Downs, and
Es,nssd ,a on the % dag Of Ausust. lsss-SovsmbeI
No Al sse for lso sores. issued under the act a,
M.sSh IN The pane Of Lanes Pray. and
No Is go, for l6o acres, ISSUED under the sot OF
msron isaS. IN the name OF William ~ julius G,
Get, deceased and q rented on the iith day OF Ma
1885 -Noyember q, I861.
No A,sla, for 60 acres, lssued Under the aot al
March, 1855 IN the name OF Getty, widow OF Thom-
a. Elyood, and grant.d the 18th dsy Of Jsnuary
iss1'-Novsinbsr {, 1851 nm . p.,prr
sb-lxw Commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

IL The Crimean war cost ss4, ,OO0, 900, and the
outbreak. In India taxed the Brihsh Govern
ment s36 ,000, 600 The French army expenses
exceed 800 900 600; those Of England nearly
SIS coo 600 annually. The Congress OF the United
States has jost voted $500 900 to prosecute the
existing war
DrMf. Thomas Spencer, Of Cincinnati, has
Invented gubmarine bomb that can be thrown
into the water, and will explode after it is sub-
merged. The attention Of the Government hes
been called 10 this shell.
lrA subscriber TO moral reform paper called
at the post ones the other day and inquired II the
"Friend Of Virtuen had come ssNo,o replied
the postmaster, ssthsre has been no such person
here for long time.n
IL The second New Jersey Regiment have
since thss snlistmeut sent home 70 fheir families
nesfly q, 900.