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Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
Charleston and the Islands is under

Charleston and the Islands is under
the guns of Fort Sumter. There are
not more than fifteen hundred troops
on Morrissls Island, and the batteries
there are nearly all erected with the
view of sweeping the channel, and
not to prevent an attack in the rear.
The resources of the General Gov
erument are considerable There are
about two thousand troops now at
New York, and other available Nor
thern points. There We're four hun
dred on the Brooklyn. There are at
least a thousand Just withdrawn from
Texas. Now, if the administrator
has been carefully maturing plan Of
operations, and has determined to
make an attempt to relieve Fort Sum
ter, and if all the talk about evacua-
ton has been merely to gain time for
the movement Of troops, United
States fleet, bearing four thousand
soldiers, sailors and marines, may
rendezvous off Charleston harbor this
very night, and landing may be
attempted under cover Of the fire of
the shell guns of the steamers.
Two thousand United States troops
once landed could sweep the Confed-
rate forces from Norris Island, and
taking the Wanted batteries in the
rear, could come into possession of
them at once. The Confederate troops
would he made prisoners of war-and
it would be impossible for all the troops
of jeff, Davist to relieve them, for Fort,
Sumter commands the communication
and would also take care OF Fort Moul-
trie. Then the United States would
command the situation, and Charles
ton could be summarily brought to
terms. Fort Sumter could be fully
yarrisoned and amply provisoned and
provided with ammunition. After
ward, the business Of erecting sand
batteries under its guns would cease
to be practiscable, for it's shots and
shells would protest against such acts
Of war. An attempt by jeff. Davis
to throw his Pensacola army toward
Washington would be Immediately
checkmated by transferring the feet
and army from Charleston to Wash
ington. The possibility of this plan
Of relieving Fort Sumter depends on
the practicability Of landing on Nor
ris Island. Many of them are Ger
mans and Irish. and workmen who
are not in their hearts for the seces-
sion caus. The sight Of the old flag
of the Union, " that banner Of beauty
and glory" might recall them to their
allegiance to the Federal Government
and the fighting might not be remark
able bloody. We shall see in a day
or two for if the blow is to be struck
at Fort Sumter, it will fall speedily.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
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Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19

If Mr.. CHRIS. DRUM, will con-
sent to run for the Office of Trustee,
for Ward No. 3, in the city Of Shreye-
port, at the ensuing election he will
be warmly supported by many friends,
and elected if there is virtue in votes.
MANY VOTERS.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
For Mayor.

We are authorised to announce
JONAS robson, Esq, {the pres
ent incumbent) as a candidate for re-
election for Mayor of the city of
Shreveport, at the ensuing May cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
THE SHREVEPORT
Weekly News,

Published in the city Of Shrcve-
port, Parish Of Caddo, every Monday
morning at the low price Of 50 So
The News will not be forwarded to
any address, until the subscri ption
money is received, as it is published
on the cash principles; and the terms
being put at low figures, will not adj
init of credit.
is the cheapest paper published
in the State, the sheet is "a by 80 in
chcs, and contaius treuty-eigAt co1-
umas IF reading matter, set in solid
tyre. The Weekly News is made
up of the reading published in the
daily, and contains the latest news re-
ccivcd in Shreveport, and well Sc
lected articles. In fact it is one of
the
BEST FAMILY PAPERS,
published in the South.
Specimen copies will be forwarded
to such as desire subscribing.
The columns will contain articles,
selected and original, which willprove
of interest and tend to the welfare OF
its readers. 1t will be devoted to the
interests of the South; and internal
improvements in the Parish and vi
cinity, will receive the undivided at
tention of the publisher,
The colhmns of the News will be
open to every person. Personal arti-
cles will not, under any circumstances,
(either as communications or adver-
tise,nents,) be published.
Correspondence is solicited from all
sections.
JNO. DICKINSON.
Proprietor.
Papers publishing the above three
months, will be entitled to anexchange.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
ELECTION NOTICE.

i HE qualified voters of the town
Of Shreveport are hereby notified that
in conformity of law, an election will
be held at the places designated below
in the different wards in said town, on
the FIRST MONDAY, 9th day of May,
1861, between the hours of 10 o'clock
a. NJ. and 4 o'clock P. NJ, for Mayor,
a Treasurer and seven Trustees for
said town, for and during the term of
one year. One Trustee to be elected
in each ward, except in Ward No. 2, in
which two Trustees are to be elected.
The election will be held for the differ
ent wards at or near the following
places:
In ward No. l, at Gaiety Exchange.
In " 2, at the layers Office,
In i" 3, at Sims stable,
In " " 4, at d. Pobst,
In " II" 5, at the Court House,
In /" 6, at A. Shaffner's.
Now, therefore, the commissioners
are hereby authorized and instructed
to hold said election at or near the
places above specified, for the purpose
Of electing said officers, and immedi-
ately after closing the polls make
theirreturns tothe undersigned. Polls
to be opened at 10 o'clock a. NJ, and
closed at o'clock r. NJ.
JONAS robson, Mayor.
n1-td.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19
Arrivals at the Battle House

Arrivals at the Battle House.
1Nmrsduy.
b A Baker, Texas.
Jas Bray, Caddo.
Miss Allen Spell, La.
w II Brooks, Minden.
Nathan Godbold, Texas.
j w Hu,lnall&Son, Keachie,
Alex + Fiske, N Y.
S A Scott, Keachie.
Chris. Chaffe Mindeu.
Jos, McCreher, Keachie.
Rev. + Mergmans, N Orleans.
\ G Dickinson, i"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-13
For the Reporter.
The First Gun.

The sun arose DER Charleston bay,
Illuming the morn of a glorious day,
The wavelets broke DER spa king sand,
And quiet reigned DER sea and land.
Sumter reposed in misty air
A sleeping lion in his lair
And DER his walls the breeze unfurled
The proudest ensign of the world
Eas:watd the Southern city lay,
Uncurtained from the light of day;
Before her, Pinckney Castle, manned
By traitof flag and traitor band,
While rebel sentries watched the hours
On MoAsiie's and on John 'on's towers.
Treason;as ith guilty, jealous eyes,
Guarded.her plunder frora r'rprise
The'ssntr7es walked the ynaTen sand,
Before her guns on Cummings strand.
A white sail DER the sunny bay
Is gently waited on her way
= A peaceful craft-no portfolios wide
Cape sayagcly from either side;
But quickly as she clears the bar,
The guns are signaled from afar,
And cross her bow ball is sent,
70 warn her of foes intent.
''Up with our flag" the word is given
A standard owned and blessed of heaven,
BY patriot fathers dearly won,
Reyered by every patriot son.
Alas! our flag has lost its charms,
.Eor madness nerves the traitors arm.
FROM Cummings Point, the smoke, the roar
Cur UNION banner is no more
Hethinlts each aero in his tomb,
Was startled by that canon's boom,
And living patriots breathed sigh,
And echo passed the thunder by.
Gsg, treason, for g. while, grew pale,
sEcr' boasted daring seemed to fail
From her, our Tathers' God defend,
For He alone, can mark the end
But be the day to sorrow given,
When civil war Was sent by Heaven!
But be the traitors asamc forgot,
Who fred the first, the fatal sho:
LIVE.
Grand Rapids, Jaly 2nd, Is6l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-13
Presidents Message.

EetlOac- Ctt1zeftS Of the Senate 0n0
House Of Representatives, Having
been convened in extraordinary con-
vcntjon, IS authorized by the Constitu-
ton, your attention is not called to any
ordinary subject oflegislation. At the
beginning of the Presidential term,
four months ago, the fEnctions of the
Federal Government were found to be
generally suspended within the several
States of South Carolina, Georgia, AL
ALBANIA, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tex
IS, excepting those Of the Post OF
tee Department. Within these States
all the forts, arsenals, dock yards, Gus
tom houses, sc, including all the
sneveable and stationary property i'll
and about them, had been seized and
hela in open hostility to this Govern
Eaent, excepting only forts Pickens,
TaNler and Jefferson, in and noar the
Florida coast, and Fort Sumter, Ill
Charleston Harbor.
The forts thus seized have been put
in az Improved condition; 1.ew ones
had been built, and armed forces had
been organized and were organizing,
AK s'o"uuis @ AoF .'ic s"'ie .ios''ie pui
tsSes' ahe torts remaining Ill 'he
Federal possession in and near these
States, were either besieged or menac-
ga ey "a'Eke preparations esPec'aliy
ro'' o",ioes, Whlch Was neails SUI
ROUNDED oy wen protected hos'lle oh'- .
S seaies, WIN suaseq1al IN qua'l'y 70 the .he
pee' u 1ts o"h' s'''o ooChoiiioe'inss 'iio
ia1'et DIS perhaps 'eh 10 one "A olspio-
pot'lo,,a's suare ol Tue eoeral niusAe'S
ana 'ihes hao someno" louna 'helt way
IN these States' ana had been seized TO
DE usea against the government. Ac-
cuInulaIons OF the public revenue, lying
within shem, had been seized for the
same oo]eet. Ihe navy was scattered In
distant seas, leaving but a very small
part OF 1t wlthin tne reach OF the gov
ernment.
Ohcers OF the Federal army h&a re
signed IN great numbers, and OF T'>5e
resisnlng great number hao tak.2 up
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

nA- The President seems to be journeying tc
Washington via everywhere else, and makes speech
everywhere too. He seems to be as humble as Uriat
Heep, and constantly reminds the people that he
knows it isn't Abe Lincoln they turn ont to honor
but the President elect Of the United States.
While old Abe kept his mouth shut we felt some
curiosity to hear him open it. but since he he has
performed that feat we perfectly willing to sec
him "shet up" again, for we have been wofuly dis
appointed in the character of his speeches. All b,
has said has been very poorly sad and he has sale
some verS-silly things. ..,e-
We viii still hope though for something bettci
when he gets to Washington and speaks officially
and upon fuller understanding of the circumstan
ces that surround him.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

Deas- Many of our readers are already aware Of
the burning of the steamer Chdrmer, when near
Donaldsonville on n trip from Vicksburg to New
Orleans. She was one Of the finest boats in the
world, having cost over 500, goo, and was only in
her second season. Most of the passengers were
saved, but some five or six are known to have per-
ished, among which were Ambrose Davie, JI., oil
this county, and his young WIFE. They had been
married only about two months, and were on q
pleasure trip to New Orleans. The announcement
terrible shock to Mr. Davies numerous friends about
here by whom he was held in such warm esteem.
The loss of The Charmer, and her cargo of $500
bales Of cotton total and only partially insured
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22
TRIP TO TENNESSEE RIVER.

The location Of depot at the crossing on Tenn
essse River on the line Of the NJ. G. L. Railroad,
caused the directory to go down in special train
las. Saturday to view the premises. Some invited
kussts went with them, the whoe making party
Of some thirty or forty. OF course all shades Of
opinion were represented, and NIL kinds Of temper
aments. Expectedly, rational affairs formed the
chief topic, and the Union was saved--a peaceable
separation accomplished Southern Confederncy
,sifhou direct tdraoH or Vifh direct tdresor civil
war; with all its glarng horrors, was innugurated,
waged, and concluded beth ways) at least adszen
times on the route All "aboard" kept their tenn
per, and the nterspersed sparks Of wit and humor
kept the cars In a roar down and up. A more
pleasant excursion could not well take place. We
hopeit will occur a. an, as we presume !, willths
Tennessee river being SO high that the only thing
Va could Aetermine two do OF know how IL was
with the nirpctors,) was what point was above high
water uiask-as to how the sites lay with regard to
access 70 the river aud the trade Of The country we
could-not even guess. The road a constructed to
the place where the bridge will be on this side and
only lacks on the other side eight miles Of being
'throrgh to Memphis" An engine nrd dirt cars
are constantly engaged in removing the land slip:
along the cuts-it being cheaper to let the weather
cut the slopes than Trshmen. At Danville, in Ben.
ton county just the river, at the bridge, two
Of our party entered the lists in the ten-pn alley
~ 10 results, enquire at the auction house.
That man who in all the positions in which hi
has vet been tried--whetber as deputy Clerk, law.
yer, Secretary, Recorder, Alderman, or married
man has never failed-tried his hand at lunch, AND
of course il was perfect success.
As the road is now open, and we are nearer thar
any one else--forsy-three mcs-three hours--ou
business men, in the present du!, state of business
had better, we think, 20 Down that way and tie OF
the tobacco, grocery and dry goods business therea
boats to be found, to Clarksylc, before some othe
place reduces the same to possession.
We must say that we hope the Directors will f,
the top hole at the tunnel not to look so dan
gerous. Palmyra did not look as the ancient LatiI
and Greek records say she did, but looks dressed NJ
in modern habiliments and prosperity.
We had race from just below Palmyra with on
Of our crack steamboats,. OF course we beat he
out sight in no time.
The South-sidc is bound to develop and add con
siierably to the wealth of this section.
The road will be through in twenty days, and tn
bridge viii be done by the middle of June-to a
Of which we say amen.
We are under many obligations 10 the officers o
the road for this excursion, and We win mot invd
ously) name in this connection Capt, McReynod.
conductor OF this train.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

HeA terrible and fatal accident occurred on
Tuesday afternoon to named Richardson en-
ployed on tho new telegraph line. Hewas engaged
in distributing poles from the cars while under slow
Roadway, and in throwing of one it knocked him
of and he fell upon the track and five or six cars
ran over his legs crushing them both nearly off,
The accident occurred near Col. Ghosons from
which place the unfortunate man was brought to
this city on the cars. Dr. Johnson was called to see
him, but the case was hopeless and all he could do
was to administer Opates to aIlay his suferings,
which he bore with charitable forttude till death
came to his relief
We learn that Richardson had family, and il
he had it is to be hoped that those in whose service
he lost his life will to their present maintain
snee, at least
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

bfJ= We have neglected heretofore to call atten-
ton to the, statement published by the Lynchburg
Hose and Fire Insurance Company, to be found on
our fourth page. This Company makes good
showing and is Southern Company and ought to
be patfoni1ed III these times Of Southern Rights,
H..H. Poston jsathe Agent, and acan always be
found at his office next door TO Che Northern Bank
ready to give you reliable insurance against loss by
Fire or the damages Of tho sea- or Inland Navigar
ton. lie is also prepared to issue Life Insurance
policy. Give him call when you want Insurance
of any kind.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22
For the Chronicle.
Obituary.

Another bright and beautiful little one has been
taken away Death has torn another lovely child
from Father and Mothers tender guardianship;
and the Angels number another little winged wor-
shipper in the abode of the Blest. Little Stewart
Shackeford is dead OH how chilling to the heart
is the annunciation that so lovely and so loved
has been taken away, never-more to return to us
here. Yet how consoling the thought that, after a
little time of pilgrimage here, we may 60 to those
little ones that we have loved and lost; that He
who took little children in his arms, earth, re-
ceives them to Himself in Heaven, when the Silver
Cord of this life is Embossed. Blessed be the name
of Him who said "Sutfer little children to come
unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heavenl
H.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

BEIy- We have had, thus far, the miliest winter
that was, perhaps, ever known in this latitude
With the exception Of few days of cold weather,
ant Three or four light falls of snow, and two OF
three freezes make up our winter. No ice has been
found over an inch and half thick, aud these free
Ees did not last more than two OR three days. For
tunate, indeed, too has it been for u.s. Had a very
severe winter befallen us, there woad have been a
great deal Of human suffering, and large numbers
Of cattle aud other stock must have persisted out
right, so scarce has been provender for them. In
England, the contrary, they have had one of the
hardest winters ever known, aud it has occasioned
immense suffering throughout the Kingdom.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22
MARRIED.

In this county, on the 10th inst, by James B
Halyard, Esq, Mr.. B. LYLE, and Miss NANCY VI
POWELL, all of this county.
In this county, at the residence of Mrs. E. Bobo
on the l4th inst, by the Rev. l. B. Walton, Mr.. Z
NJ. NOLEN, and Miss LAURA DYE, all of this county
We wish the happy couple much joy and pleas.
ant journey through life, remembering that
Glove gives to natures voice a tone
That true hearts understand
The sky, the earth, the forest lone,
Are peopled by his wand"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22
rts- We, Ncblett 1 Grant, publishers of the he

sss- We, Neblett Grant publishers of the best
piper on the Western Hemisphere, being very mod.
eat men, las the tone Of this squib clearly proves,
have sent a rosc-sccuted prepaid envelope, con.
tanning private epistle 10 all parties indebted us
setting forth therein in plain, transformations en-
phntic and very feeling manner, the exact proper.
zion due from each delinquent. We sincerely hope
trust and will forever pray, that these polite miss
ives will be answered by the ring Of the rhi!o re-
sounding on our desk The attention Of all is re-
spectfully solicited. e.--,hosc whom we honcr
with our billet dur.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

DdS- Tobacco is now coming in freely, and the
sales begin to foot up very respectfully the figures
running up weekly to hundreds of hogsheads. Sales
are now made regularly in this city; at Red river
Landing, and at Tricss: The staple, too, may be
sesn by reference to our reports is bringing very
good prices and yeay fine tobacco will SO higher
yet we think. This is the best tobacco market in
the West, as our figures for years past will show
and II planter wishes to sell his tobacco outside oil
New Orleans the next best place is Clarksye.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

saa- We wish to urge upon the voters of the
counties comprising this judicial district the impor-
lance Of turning out to vote for Judge at the COM
ing election on the 9th of March, 1t is a most i'm
portant duty that of selecting our Judges, and
every man should feel called upon to exarcise his
right of suffrage in such elections. OF tho three
candidates now in the field, either would doubt
less make good Judge, and our only object in this
notice is to call ont full vote.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

p0- We ask of all our subscribers, and others
into whose hands il may come An attentive reading
Of the speech made in Congress, on the LIST inst,
by our Representative, Gen. Qdarles, upon the all
absorbing issues Of the day. It is manly, patri-
otic appeal for Union and peace and yet too, clear
exposition and defense of the rights and purposes
Of the Southern Border States.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-22

DnowNED.--We learn that three negro men were
drowned near New York. Tennessee, one night last
week, whilst attempting to cross the river in a Ca
noe. Two of the negroes belonged to Mrs. Jones,
ing to cross the river to get 70 a trading boat
the opposite side Of the river when the canoe up