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The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
TUESDAY APRIL 16.
The Meeting.

On yesterday morning, pursuant TO
public notice, Il meeting OF the Caddo
l;revs and Caddo Rifles was held
at the Gaiety Theater, for the pur-
pose of aflording all chance of en-
listing who might feel so disposed.
The meeting was called to order
by j. S. FIournoy, Esq. who was
appointed Chairman. After which
Mr.. f, delivered ashort pithy address.
Loud calls were then made for Messrs
Austin, Hodge, Battle and Landrum.
Hon. Jno. Landr,un, having taken the
stand, proceeded to address the eassen-
blage, in u discourse, second to none
that it has been our good fortune TO
hear. He stated that the call for
volunteers, by the President of our
confederacy, in his opinion was, ''for
a peace conference" that president
Davis wished to let Lincoln know
that we arc prepared" Mr.. Is re-
marks were to the point, and the eli
feet was depicted on the countenances
Of all. He ended amid immense
cheers, by stating that ''it is no time
to make speeches; it is the hour for
action. MIR. Austin being then called
for, arose, and in an easy, graceful
manner made his bow to the audience.
Every word uttered by him seemed
to have an electric effect upon his
hearers, he stated that he had always
been in favor of the Union: that he
did battle against secession: but nov,
as every true patriot should, he had
taken the opposite ground, and that
bis voice was III favor OF the South
ern Confederacy, and as her lot was
cast. so was his.
Mr.. L.. ID. Marks, one of the officers
Of the Greys, was then called to the
stand, amidst great cheering. He
spoke as soldier; told the members
of the respective companies what they
were to expect; how they should feel,
departure from our city. His re-
marks were stirring, and different
from most of orators, he exhibited
the dark side Of the picture to the
gaze OF his auditory, III its poorest
aspect, and ended by calling upon al
patriotic men, to sign the list oteither
company.
A. Boarrnan, Esq. next took the stand
amidst great applauding, and pro-
ceeded to address the people. in quite
an interesting speech.
Next followed Messrs. Pollock
Newton, 4. Wright, Sewen and
Capt Beard of the Greys.
The mornings proceedings ended
by reading the following pledge:
Whereas, the war so long conten-
plated, between the Northern and
Southern States has, at last, com
1ncnced and as it is the imperative
duty of all true Southern men, who
can possibly do 50, to rally imnedi-
ately to the defense OF their native
land. We, the undersigned mem
bers of the Caddo Rifles, hereby
agree and bind ourselves to go where
ever and whenever>our services are
required by the Confederate States
and it is our wish that our Captain
should tender our services imiuedi-
ately to the government OF the South
ern States, and that the company so
soon ;,s it shall have obtained sixty
men or more depart instantly fot
the seat of war.
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Tho New York Journal of Com
nrrce. in surveying the Republican
pro@rammy-Grst, the Morrill, tariff,
10 enforce which at the South. Con
..rc~- has to he evoked in extla-scs-
sion: secondly, port Of entry to he
abolished at the South, and goods
made contrabaud when attempting to
ent"r-Tcmarks
such piracy viii never be submit
ted To by the other Powers. While
We have the undoubted right to regu-
late the commerce in places which we
are in possession, by establishing,
abolishing, or changing our ports of
entry, ii would be an assumption of
power quite intolerahle, should we
undertake, by our mere dict,m, to eN-
clude from the ports of two thousand.
miles of scacoast upon the Conieder
ate States the commerce essential TO
the trade, productions aud prosperity
of millions Of people in both hemis-
pheres. Such apolicy viii never hc
submitted to for a moment by Eng
land, by France, or by any nation
which has the power or spirit toresent
it. Whatever may he the anticipa-
tions of the Administration at Wash
iugton respecting the recognition of
or tn. refusal to recognize the Com
federatc States, We may rest assured
that such an outrage upon commercial
and maritime rights as ths proposed
plan would involve will not commend
I
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w, are Informed 10y the telegraph
operator at Nirkshrrg, 'hat Ia" oPer-
ator at the head OF the main line, says
there is runor tina, n fight was going
on at Charleston. this Saturday
morning, between the |. S.war YES
sells and the South Carolina forts and,
thar Fort Sumter was ON fire. The
agent Of the associated press, who
makes up the news reports. has, how
ever, sent no such dispatch as yet.
ED!ToK Vino.
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Tue CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY.

Tue CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY.
One OF the editors ofthe New York
Day Book, writing from Charleston.
$ C., speaks in the following terms Of
the men who have enlisted In the
Confederate States Army;
The recruits for the regular army
of the Southern Confederacy are
generally d much better class of men
than those heretofore enlisted for the
army i'll Northern cities. AT Mont
gomery ! saw a company of recruits
embarking on the river boa, for Fort
Morgan, in Mobile Bay. The men
Were mostly from Tennessee. They
were stalwart handsome fellows, and
had Intelligent faces. The farm hands
drayers, and tiatboatmen Of the inte-
riorare always ready t, enter the army
when there is aprospect Of stirring
times. With six months drilling, they
will make the best fighting material
in the world
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the President, in fact he is nobody,
and Of no account. Mr.. Seward is the
true head Of the new administration
He also is to dictate it's policy and
shape its destiny. Dir. Lincoln has
nothing to do but receive his salary,
entertain guests at the White House,
and obediently sign the DEGREES which
Mr.. Sewrrd directs to be prepared
and laid be fore him"
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
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Tns RGvENaE OF "BlG NosE."-


THG REvENGE OF "BIG Nose. -
At one OF the demi-F'rench Reunions
not long since, little scene occur
Cured which amused the few who
Witnessed it. About ten O'Clock a
moaSicur entered, Very correct in his
getting up" uneArcptionablo in his
tenconor, OF fur fgure---aitogeth
er an accomplished gentleman but
= gentleman gifted with a very CON
siderable nasal organ. The old pro
verb SAYS: "a large nose never
spoiled handsome face and the
stranger justified the proverb, Adj
yaucing TO the mistress of the house,
he made the formal reverence which
/ ceremony requires on II first visit;
then, taking Il more familiar tone, ne
said
IT has been very happy to accepr
Your invitation, madame-;n honor
of which ii Is quite unworthy"
This wis said in a low voice. but
so distinctly nrticuiatrd that it could
he understood by those who stood
near. I he lady, who though very
! dtatiRgnc person, is somewhat timid,
/ because sill Young, was somewhat
embarrassed at this address, and
thinking she had misunderstood him,
replied:
/ "Excuse me. sir, you were say
iug--'
/ II said. madane. slat ii was very
grateful for the invitation to your
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

TUE TABLES YuRNEp.--Betore the
election manufacturing nabobs of
Philadelphia discharged all their
workmcn that refused to vote for Lin
coin, and now they ara amusing them
selves by turning ont of employment
all who did vote for him.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

In the town Of Concord, Mass, ac-
cording to the recent census returns,
there are annually manufactured 100,
600 pals and $4,000 tubs, worth S9I.
900; 2,90O gross OF pencils, worth
$4,000; 1000 packs of gold leaf.
worth 81 1000.
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CANT THE SurTH SUPPORT \ Gov

CANT THE SorTH SUPPORT Gov
ERNMENT ?-Eliphalct Case, in an
able communication to the Boston Post
fully answers this question, as follow:
Now, there Is nothing that puzzles
the radical Republicans so much as
the difficulty the South Will have. in
raiSin" Il revenue to carry onthcir gov
ernment. Did il ever occ;r to them
that ten per cent. on this OF"
article, of export duty, would raise or
$3.50 100000. 2j.O0e,O0O, and that
this would not exceed one cent a pound
on the entire cotton crop! Then sup
pose the south should conclude to tax
the products OF the Northern States
ten per cent, and the shoes, hats and
other imports from the free States east
Of the Alleghnny mountains ten per
cent, this would Yield ut least so,
OO0,O0O, more. Then an import duty
Oh all other imports from al Other
parts of the globe would make an IN
come OF $4,000, 900, more-SG0, ,o0o.-
600, in all The South is rich in aii
the resources that - to make the
wealth and power Of great nations ;
and can easily, withinits present Ter
ritory, support two hundred millions Of
people.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
THE WAR BFGGNt!!


cmAnLEsroN April 12.--Gcn.
Beauregad, at Charleston. ON the
oth, dispatched to Mr.. Walker. Sec
retarv OF War. that Lincoln notified
Coy. Pickcns and himself, that pro-
visions would hc sent to Fort sum
ter, peaccahly or otherwise.
Mr.. Walker. ut Montgomery, on
the Iurh responded by ordering Gen.
Beauregara to demand the evacwa-
ton oi the Fort, and if refused TO
proceed to reduce il.
Gen. Beaurc@ard, on the same day.
replied that the demand would be-
made the next day at II o'clock.
sECuNs DISPATCH.
Mr.. Walker, on the 1oth, SAYS to
Con. Beauresarl, that unless there
are special reasons connected with
your condition, it is considerea pro
per that YOU make the demand al an
early hour.
G,en. Beaurc@ard replied ,hai the
reasons were special for twelve
o'clock. He SAYS ,hc demand was
sent ii, , o'clock, and H. was allowed
till 6 to answer.
Major Anderson replied that his
sense of honor and obligations +" his
~ovcIument prevented his compliance
He added that probably he would
await the orders of the President, and
unlcs, they were battered to pieces
they would be starved oui IN a low
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
REAL ESTATE IN New IuRK.-l

EEAL F.sTATE II NEN lWNk.--IT
is said that real estate has depreciared
SO much in certain portions Of New
\ Iork, that a mausiou III Fifth -Avrmuc
valued ut Si5 900, WAS sold Il few
DAYS ago. for $4,000, and one of the
most magnificent stores. recently cree
ted on Broadway.with the expectation
of being rented for from $4,000 to
S4O.OHO, will not command $4,000.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
A member of the Rifle Conpa,

A member of the Rifle Company
in our city, was severely injured on
Saturday evening, while engaged in
loading a cannon which was being
fred on the levee. There were 50
many contradictory reports, that ii
was impossible TO ascertain the par
ticuIars. So far as we have heard
the unfortunate man had several fin
gers blown off and one or both of his
arms badly broken by the premature
discharge of the cannon. OF late
such accidents are of common occur.
reu0e, and should be guarded against
Letthis be warning to our inexpe
rienced artillerymen.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

JOY i l.eiehtgncl by eNtltant
strains Of music, bu, ggiet Is ya-rd on
~ hv luw One. " \ sweet. sad utra~-
urn iS the hahs of a wouHdrd -nir-
r.. Music li-h-ru- toll I.c sniior
paiI~ .n.ro chreriiy ior ir'~ song"
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

JUDICIAL ELECTION IN OUACHIrA.
Hon. Thos. L. Land received 4o4
votes in this parish for Supreme
Judge. r. w. Richardson received
466 votes for Judge, and Q. Mayo 4.
Morehouse parish, as far as heard
from, 1873 majority for Richardson's
boxes to hear FROM Monroe Reg.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

timore. who are now giving listless
obedience to the Federal Government.
would soon rally TO the rebel flag.
Nothing short of the continued pre-
sence in Washington of IN adequate
force viii quiet aprrehensions.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
The late News.

Our city was thrown into consid-
cradle excitement on last Saturday,
on receipt of the intelligence relative
to the commencement of war on the
part of the present Administration,
upon the South, our gallant military
spirits, showed themselves. ready TO
raise arms in behalf OF the independ-
ence of their soil from the contani-
mating rule of Black Repuhlicanism
The Caddo Greys made their appear
ance in the street, and marched to the
Gaiety Theater, where they endeav
ored to enroll new members. The
Caddo Rifles turned ont in the even
ing, and while firing the cannon, as
stated elsewhere, one Of their number
was seriously injured.
The appearance of our town is dull:
all that is thought or spoken OF, i
war; the bands OF music Tor the past
few days have been Parading the
streets, issuinr forth marshal music.
Captain Johnson, Of the steamer
Louis Dor has generously rendered
to oar volunteer coropoairs free pas
sage 20 New Orleans, hr viii leave
ito-day.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

ESCAPE or \ MrRDERE.-TheA Api-
lachicola Times says that James
O'Couuor, who was convicted of the
murder of his wife, at the spring term
of 1888, aud afterwards tried and sen
fenced TO bc hanged, made his escape
from Jail on Tuesday. O'Connor was
closely confined and heavy ironed to
the floor of his cell, nevertheless with
the aid of a knife he succeeded III
cutting the two bolts which secured
his irons. This being accomplished.
the bolt of the lock of his cell door
was next forced aside and hi-
escape was easily effected.
In the cell was found note. writ
ten by O'Connor- certifying that he
had received no assistance from any
one-that he had effected his escape
by the use of knife he found in a
chink in the walls of his cell.
This convict made a similar es-
cape last August. and after being At
large two months, returned to the Jail
and asked to be again placed in his
old quarters.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

The following is, the result of the
election so far as heard from for Dis.
trict Judge, of the ninth District:
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

We havcsrcceived the Weekly
Delta in exchange. Judge ". ac-
eept our thanks for the same BY
the way Judge, why don't You send
us the Daily?
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

From an Extra OF the Nicksburg
Whig; we get the following:
Affairs at Charleston.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

1l.c result or he late Erection for
Judge of ,he iOlh Judicial Diftrict
resulted =, follows.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22

We wrrr visited by quito a heavy
rain on >;undt, night. Tho weather
yesterday was iamp and cold: the
river j. on u stand.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-04-22
NEWS.
THE WAR BEGUN.
CHARLESTON, April ., 1861.

The aim of the expedition just fit
ted out at the North by the Lincoln
administration is now fully manifest
ed, and at the same time the duplicity
and treachery of the Washington
government is revealed.
The pretenses of an intention to
evacuate Fort Sumter We're nothing
more than feint to lull the Confede-
rate States into security.
This morning several war vessels,
bearing the United States flag, ap-
pearcd off Charleston harbor. They
are now outsid. the bar, waiting for
the flood tide, TO enable them to- come
up.
They viii probably make the a.
tempt tonight.
This demonstration has produced
the most umhounded excitement in
Charleston, and has excited the mill
,urv enthusiasm of our people to the
very highest point.
All the reserved CITY forces were
called out and ordered to, the batteries
aud forts al midnight.
The country regiments hay" been
summoned by telegraph, and viii :r-
spond to the cali with alacrity.
They are now pouring into the city
by every train. BY tonight We shall
have SIX thousand men under arms.
The authorities here have received
an official notification that For; Sum
ter will he provisioned. pcace:shly il.
possible, but to,cihly il necessary to
use force tor the purpose.
The warhas actually begun. Every
body i preparing to:- the conflict.
We shall give the enemy hot recep-
tiun.
We ruterfain no doubt that we shall
rcprl the attack Gen. Braurcgard's
arrangements nre admirable.
Meeting ftheCabinet at Montgom-
cry.
Special Dispatch to The Delta.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 9.
The fullest information is now
brought to the Government here of the
hostile designs Of the Lincoln Ad-
miuistration.
The Cabinet met Yesterday, and
on receiving the information before
it. came 20 the unanimous opinion
that war Is inevitable.
In consequence of this opinion ar
Immediate requisition Vas advised for
a draft of volunteer troops from the
Confederate States.
The best evidences are brought 10
bear that United States war vessels
have departed for certain Southern
ports.
1t Is stated that fort Pickens is one
Of the points of destination for these
vessels
But il they attempt to land troops
at His port, Gen. Bragg will, with his
troops. now being daily increased, fire
int" the enemy, and make a vigorous
attack upon them.
Our Commissioners at Washing
ton have announced to this Govern
nent their rejection, and intention to
return home at once.
ESCAPE or \ MrRDERE.-IheA Api
i Al
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oscunnnon Id Fors PuIasl1I.

Al sight O'Clock Yesterday morning the
steamer Sampson left with a detachment f9l
Fort Pulaski, Col. Henry r. Jackson, aid to
The governor, accompanied By Major II. NJ.
Davenport, bad preceded the companies, and
had demanded OF Mr.. Thonai Hennassy
to resist, promptly delivered 70 the authorized
agent Of the governor Of Georgia.
When the boat reached the landing at Cock
sper island, the troops were debaTksd and
marched to the fort, which was taken posses
sion Of, 10 pursuance Of orders Of the governor
Of the State, by Gel. A. r Lavton, command
ing officer, Capt. +. S. Barlow, Of the ogle-
thorpe Light Infantry acting as second In com
mand.
On the passage down the Sampson passed
the revenue cutter j.. G.. DObbin, with the Uni
ted States colors Union down, and the Pal
mettc flag flying at hs= peak.
Shortly az er the arrival Of the steamer at
Cockspur, a party OF gentlemen presented
themselves at the fort and made a tender to
Col. Lawton, Of the cutter, which they had
eaptured, and which wGs then aground. Col.
Lawton, not recognizing the unlawful capture
Of the DobbiR, authorized Captain S%criven, Of
The Savannah Volunteer Guards, to take pos
session of her in the name Of he State Of
Georgia, with instructions to turn her over te
the governor, which be did.
The occupation Of Fort Pulaski, by au-
thoritv Of the governor Of the State, was a
prudential measure, designed to guard against
The commission Of any laNiess act BY an ex-
asperated people, and at the same time to pre-
vent its occupancy by forces hostile to Us, and
il Hill be sustained by our people to any
amount OF reinforcements necessary to hold II
against attack from any quarter.
The steamer Sampson will leave Charleston
wharf this morning at 10 o'clock, for Fort
Pulash.-SarGRRak Ne1s.
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tie purpose Of expressing oar i~ndigaaIiaI

for the purpose Of expressing orr indignation
or Andy johnson, hang him IN efigy.
Resolrcd, That the Hon. ". ". Guy, cur
representative from q is county, In tbs legisla-
ture Of Tennessee, be. and he is hereby re-
quss'ed to offer a bill before the legislature, in
Extraordinary session assembled on the It'll
day Of January next, instrueting Mr.. Andrew
Jobfson out Of the United States Senate.
RseIged, That a copy Of these resolutions
be s,nt, with the man OF rags BY "a hung in
REPRESENTATION Of Andrew johnson, TO Mr..
Coolt, Of the city Of Washington.
Rssolrtd, That We bail With emotions Of
pride sad satisfaction, each movement having
FOR its object, resistance 10 northern aggression
and the safety Of our homes aud property.
Raiolred, That while we desire and conf
IDENTIFY expect the united cooperation Of the
slave States, 10 maintaining southern rights
and s,uihsrn honor, that we would sooner be
sunk INTO the " ocean deep . than % utter one
word ,f ~reproach against South Carolina for
her act Of SECESSION, and that our hands and
arms sre now ready to defend her.
Resolved, That the papers Of Tehnesses be
requested to eepy tbese resolutions.
N. u. pEwITT, Chairman.
VIZ IrrRrNe. SecrStarV.
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We clip the following from the Mobile
Register, Of Friday:

We clip the following from the Mobile
Register, of Friday:
NOZZLE HARBoR.-A corps Of observation,
consisting Of three companies Of the First
volunteer regiment Of Alabama, took a pleas
ant trip down the bay last night, leaving at 10
o'clock. II is supposed that they have gone
to inquire whether there are any cool and
clever officers Of the United States army about,
ready to practice strategetical warfare and to
bleek up the only port Of the commonwealth
after she shall have declared herself " out0 Of
the ring Of Black-Repuhlican Administration
We have no official information on this sub
iect, but circumstances lead US to believe that
the rumors alost in relation TO il are true.
After Fort Sumpter experiences, it is quite
nutursl that it should Be true. Mississippi,
Louisiana and Florida have some 'strategi-
cal" points on their coasts, which it were
cheaper to look after now than hereafter,
After the horse has escaped there Is no call to
shut the stable door.
Since writing the above, rumor has it that a
trip to the Mount Vernon arsenal, in Wash
iBgton county. forty-fve miles above the city,
has been projected and was executed last
night detachment Of three companies, to-
wit the "Mobile Rifes,n Capt. Woodruff,
the washington light infantry,n Capt. Ora
Gle, and the "Gardes Lafayetle,o Capt. Bel
loo, was detailed for this service, and en-
barked Oh board the steamer Selma late last
night.
The companies detailed for Fort Morgan
were the "Csdets," Capt. Sands, the "Fusi-
~liers,n Capt. Steinberg, the " Independent
Rifles" Capt. sIkes, aRd the "Artillery,"
Capt. Ketshun.
Runoi further saith that these movements
are by order Of the governor Of the State, and
that be is acting in concert with the executive
OF Georuia and Louisiana. aud laat uighf tras
the time agreed upon for taking possession Of
all positions in these three States watch might
be made to follow the fash en- set BY Fort
SumntR-.