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Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Treatnsst Of tho state Prisoners.

The tender-hearted people Of Rich
mond should reflect upon the man.
ner in which the Lincoln Govern
ment is treating its "prisoners of
State" Their condition is thus
faithfully depicted by candid New
York journal:
We learn, upon undoubted authori-
ty, that no person lis allowed to com,
municate with what may be called
the prisoners of State,' now incar-
cerated at Fort Lafayette, in our har-
bor. No visitor can see them; no
letter can reach them; they are not
permitted to communicate with their
friends, or to have an interview with
counsel f; and, for all purposes of par
ticipation with the world outside
their prison walls, they are dead and
buried, while living. Citizens of
New York, this is the condition OF
men who were like you, born free:
men, and who now are incarcerated
within sight of the Battery! 1t is
not of Austria, or of Naples, that we
are speaking; these are not victims
Of the Spanish Inquisition or priso'
ners of the dungeons Of Spielbers, but
the month of August, 1861.
Old personal friends of these gen
tlemen, who had known them in Bal
timore, and who had been requested
to act as their counsel, proceeded OF
Saturday to Fort Lafayette and re-
ouested permission from Col. Burk-
the same officer whose refusal tc
obey Judge Belts caused the latter
hastily to abdicate power and declare
his Court unable to enforce its owl
process-to allow them to see the
prisoners. The capacity in which
they came was clearly stated. The
officer perhaps we should say
the iailor-was courteous, but firm
His idea of military duty was stric
obedience. He replied that he wa
not authorized to allow any perso1
! y, latever to see the prisoners. Witt
itnis information the friends of thos
who are there incarcerated We're oh
liged to depart.
The Constitution of the Unite
State s, before it was suspended b
the arbitrary authority of Mr.. Lin
coin and his military satraps, pre-
vided:
"In all criminal prosecutions tn
accused shall enjoy the right to
, speedy and public trial by an in
! partial jury Of the State and distri'
wherein the crime shall have bee
committed, which district shall HAY
been previously ascertained by law
: and to be informed of the nature an
: cause of the accusation to be col
: fronted with the witness against him
to have compulsory process for o'
= tanning witnesses III his favor, and
have the assistance of counsel e
:. his defense.'
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Shreveport Gully 9f'rs'
TNO. .DICKINSoN
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Thursday. August %, 1851
Job Work must be paid for on de-


AGENTS.
Mr.. JOHN W. TARER, is our authorized
agent in Natchitoches.
Mr.. D. ID. O'BR1EN, No. 6, Exchange
Place, New Orleans, is our authorized
A gent for that city.
MR.HC. CLARKE, Bookseller, is oar au-
shorized agent for Vicksburg and Natchez'
Mr.. H. LOTION, is our agent at Belle
yue, Bossier Parish.
Mr.. A. L. HAY, of the News Depot, IS our
authorized agent in Jefferson, Texas.
We will be pleased to receive e"ntrlbu'
,ioas from our friends, in and around Shreve-
mort. An occasional article from oar arplanters'
relative to the crops, will be very acceptable.
In fact, we desire correspondence from
svery section of the States.
Personal articles will not be published
e;theras communications or advertisements
Those friendly to our undertaking, who
may hear of any local, or other items, tina,
will prove of interest to our readers, viii
favor us by handing in the same at the office
the. News.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

Scott's Geegraphy.-On the large
map which Gen. Scott is continually
studying are many points of interest,
bnt the veterans attention is partic-
ulary directed to Davis Straits
Nea0 York Herald l7M July.
Wonder if the. old veteran didn't
find Davis Sound on the 21st ulto.! !!
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

Miss Lula Mackie, as will be seen
by reference to her advertisement, is
giving instruction in the Fine Arts,
without knowledge of which no
1ady's education is complete.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
FINE AR rs.

MISS. Lula Mackie will take plea
sure in giving instructions on the
Piano Forte, in Drawing, Painting OF
various kinds, Embroidery Wax
flower making, Leather-work &c.
Those wishing to. take lessons in any
of the branches mentioned, will please
call and sec Miss. M. at the residence
Of Mr.. III. w. Rhodes.
a9-4t.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Let US to Business.

AS often as we have alluded to the
propriety of home manufacture we
have heard of some grand project on
foot, and in a few days We hear no
more of Independence. Is this the
way that we contemplate being rid of
foreign manufacture Is this the
way we build our new Confederacy ?
We are but to fearful it is. Let the
blood of shame tinge your countenan-
ces, and hide your faces, oh, ye boast
full people. Why are we such lag
CARDS about building up in our midst
manufactures, the main prop of every
country in the world. The lack of
means and talent is not the drawback.
In our humble opinion it is this, and
we are sorry to own it, the Southern
people, unlike the Northern, look ON
all attempts to establish anything
among themselves as e.rtra haSardous
and therefore have no confidence in
each other. Heretofore, (and mark
us it will be the same again) what
ever was manufactured in the South
was pronounced inferior, and the pre-
ference given to the Northern make,
though there would actually be nc
difference. The establishment of q
literary paper has been ventured time
and again in the South, but with nc
success. Manufactures innumerable
have from time to been attempted, but
for want OF proper patronage had te
cease operations, making bankrupts
OF the patriotic persons engaged i,
them. In the course of our travels il
the Southern country, we have otter
been saddened to see the ruins O
some once great undertaking. Th,
New Orleans people talk of establish
E ing a paper mill, why did they not kee]
the one in operation which they ono
had? the crumbling ruins are still
visible.
Southerners to your duty! LIE
there be manufactures erected, an
do not permit them to cease opera
tions for want of patronage, and tn
: way to do this, is to extend all you
: orders only to Zone institutions.
7 The Shreveport Rebels, Capt. E
Hunsicker, have joined the 18th RI
giment, and will proceed to Virgins
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

% We learn from private let
ter from New Orleans, that a Wig
lance Committee has been formed in
that city, whose object is pa rticularly
to prevent remittances to the North,
and to punish treason summarily.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Keachi Female College,

HE Fall Session of the Keachi
Female College, will open on the
1st Monday in September 1861. Eff
ficient Teachers for all departments
have been engaged.
Send in your daughters and
Wards at the beginning of the ses-
sion.
For particulars & Catalogues ap-
ply to
J. II. TUCKER,
President.
Keachi, La.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Restaurant.

TENHE undersigned would respect
i fullyinform the citizens of Shreve.
port and vicinity, that he has opened
a REST1 URINT on Texas street,
near Market, where he is prepared at
all times TO satisfy his friends and
customers, from O'Clock, A. NJ. until
IL, p. NJ, with warm or cold meals.
Iy7To Boarders by the month or
week, liberaldeduction will bemade.
vln54-6m y. "A. JEfllIE,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
20 POstmasters are requested To
net as agents for the Neacs, and re-
e1;n ten per cent from e0aouatforacarded.

We take pleasure in stating that
Mr.. j. II. Reid, Of Natchitoches, is
endeavoring to form a company OF in
fantry or cavalry, to be composed of
citizens from the different Parishes OF
this district. He proposes that ten or
fifteen enlist from each of the parishes
and this will answer. We wish Mr..
r. success, but have our doubts on
the feasibility of the thing.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

See advertisement elsewhere of
Maps for sale. These war times a
map is a geat requisite.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

The Shreveport Rebels, Capt. H.
Hunsicker, have joined the 18th Re-
giment, and will proceed to Virginia.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

A very heavy rain fell yesterday
causing the streets to be anything but
pleasant to pedestrians.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
Candidates.
ron IHE lEGlSLkTUkE.

We are authorized to announce
DIR. w. w. GEORGE, as a candi-
date for seat in the lower branch
of the Legislature. of Louisiana, at
the election in November.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

Weale authorized to announce
Prof. w. II. n. MAGRUDER, OF
Baton Rouge, as a candidate for the
Office Of Superintendent of Public
Education.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

Wantcd-A good printer, or a
young man having some Knowledge
of the business. Apply Immediately.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

We are authorised to announce.
Il. III. PITTS, as candidate for re
election, for the office of RECORDER
Election on the first Monday III NJ
vember.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

~ Candidates.
~ FOR IAE lEGlS[kTURE.
WE are authorized to announce
GEORGE II. CHILDERS, for the
LOWER BRANCH OF THE LEGIsI.As
TURE, for this Parish.
We arc authorized to announce the
name of II. White Esq, as candidate for
reelection, to tho Legislator, for the Parish
of Caddo.
We are authorized to announce
DIR. w. w. GEORGE, as candi-
date for seat in the lower branch
of the Legislature, of Louisiana, at
the election in November.
We are authorised to announce.
Il. II. PITTS, as candidate for re
election, for the office of fRECORDER
Election on the first Monday III NJ
vember.
We are authorised to announce,
N. II. j. ALSTON, as a candidate
for the office Of Sheriff, at the ensu-
ing election.
Weare authorized to announce Mr..
THOMAS r. SIMPSON as Il can
didate for the office of SHERIFF., at
the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce
ISRAEL w. PlCkENS, as a can
didate for the office Of Sheriff, at the
ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce l.
Il. CRISP, the present incumbent, ak
candidate for reelectionto the Office
Of ASSESSOR, at the ensuing cleo
ton.
Wem me authorized to announce
Prot. w. II. n. MAGRUDER, OF
Baton Rouge, as a candidate for the
Office Of Superintendent of Public,
! Education.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22
M a p = i.

NJ d =
MONKS Large American Map
with the States of the late Union
laid off in counties. Also Mexico
and Central America, can be found
for sale at Hyams', Ball & Dashiel's
and II. II. Morris for less than origi-
nal cost, having been purchased at an
auction. Price 50. v2n1O
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

We are authorised to announce,
N. Il. j. ALSTON, as a candidate
for the office OF Sheriff, at the ensu-
ing election.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

We are authorized to announce l.
Il. CRISP, the present incumbent, as
a candidate for reelectionto the Office
of ASSESSOR, at the ensuing cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

We are authorized to announce
ISRAEL w. PICKENS, as can
didate for the office Of Sheriff, at the
ensuing election.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

Weare authorized to announce Mr..
THOMAS r.. SIMPSON as Il can
didate for the office of SHERIFF, at
the ensuing election.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-22

The reason why the pangs OF
shame and jealousy are so sharp is
vanity gives us no assistance III
supporting them.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

Potosi, Mo-, Oct 10.
We have the following account Of the
attack on the Big River bridge: Yester
day morning the enemy was discovered
approaching the bridge, about I o'clock.
by German picket, who gave the alarm
to our troops, numbering between 40 and
%, who instantly prepared for action, and
although the force against them numbered
somewhere about GOO, under the lead of
JEFF. Thompson himself, they stood their
ground, and from stone plies and other
places Of shelter, did good execution.-
They were finally surrounded, however,
and Obliged to surrender. Their loss is
one killed and six wounded. The rebel
loss is five killed and four wounded
Immediately after the surrender the Fed
eral prisoners were sworn by jeff. Thomp-
son not to bear arms against the Southern
Confederacy and released. The rebels
then burned the bridge and speedily re-
tired. JEFF. Thompson said he had 5000
mounted men in the vicinity; that he in
tended to burn their bridges on the road.
and that Pilot Knob aud Ironton would
soon be attacked and captured. All the
troops along the road have been ordered
TO lronton by Col. Carlin, commandant ut
that post, III anticipation OF an attack -
4 strong force Of rebels is said to be In
that vicinity, threatening our force at the
terminus Of the road. Col Carlins force
consists of the 33d and 3Sth Illinois, 2lst
Indiana and detachment Of Indiana cav
airy, which, with our strong Notifications,
is considered sufficient to repel any force
the rebels have In that section until re-
inforcolnehts, nov Oh Tic waay, car reach
them.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
New York, Oct. 16

4N&W Ioihy MI. III. M
The Panama Star d Herald of Aug.
1st says the z. S. steamer Saranac was
yesterday taken to Tobaga. in order that
the damage recently sustained by her
grounding during the late gale may be
more fully ascertained prior to her leaving
for San Francisco.
Fairly this morning u. S. gun boat
left this port in pursuit Of the Nashville,
which is reported to have run the block.
ade at Charleston on the 18th inst.
The Surveyor seized this morning the
ship Maid Of Orleans, just arrived from,
Liverpool. The vessel is partly owned in
New Orleans
The Bremen, which arrived last even.
ing, brought several cases OF arms and cav.
airy swords for the Government.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
from Ne W. MExGC0.
Washington. Oct. 16

The Indian Agent for New Mexico has
just arrived here direct from that Terri
tory Previous to his departure all the
principal men Of the Navajoe Indians
came to Santa Fe and made treaty of
peace, with the exception Of those Of Ari-
zona, where small force of Texans have
possession through the treachery Of Col.
Lonng.
The Federal force there under Col.
Candy, who cammands that military de-
partment, is from ! 200 to 800, while
tic citizens have raised three FALL regi.
ments. Mr.. Stock reports the people as
loyal to man. The object Of the rebels
is represented as being to seize Govern
ment stores rather than conquer the coun-
try. There were mo disturbances on the
plains, and when Mr. Stock was passing
over them the Indians were in the best
possible humor from the fact of their re-
ceiving presents and annuities
Walton j Smith, son of the Secretary
of the Interior, has been appointed chief
clerk of that Department.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
GilERIFF7 ) SALE.

SIATF OF IOWA. rEE Corrry. Ss
by vIrtar q special execution To directed. is-
sued by the Clerk at the District Court OF county
In favor Of Hiram Barney and against r. n W right.
(and also decree against John Dmand. Frank
Schpnck, John s. sebett. r. G. Moses, j. II .wardlow,
John II. hhuEfuan. ct al. / have levied upoa and
VIII sen io the hehe II bidder. at the door Of the Jerk
pncc OF the District Court of Lee County low
heokut in sad county, OH the l9th day OF November
IN fhSf, between the hours of ac-cluck n m aud 4
ofsi'sSk p In. of said dsy, commrncinE at O'Clock
p. the oio wing property 10 Wit All afbloek lis
cantanrnE II TITS from 10 10 Inclusive Ia The City Of
htoknk, Ice county Iowa, io be sold In the following
manner, VIZ Lots ii and Il in said block shall he
oaered and Sold. that lots T. 2, - O. aud 10 In said
block be next sold aud lastly that lots g. T. snd In
said block De sodor That macy OF said lots I'm the
order aho,s~ses1 In lee county, Iowa, shall be
eesaary. be sold.
Taken, iss upon aud 10 be sold by order OF Court
10 satisfy said mrit execution.
heoknA, October ilth l-di
III. VI. GRIFFITH,
oFtf1dtd Sheriff of Lee County,
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

STATE OF IOWA. LEE Corsry:-Ss.
bs sirtne ot "a special execution reeted, is
sued by the Clerk of the District Court sid COUNTY
III favor OF Henry v r. Block and against s. ~ Billing
afd alec R. H.. Carr against >. \ Billings b
IN ssd case and Joseph Manning also obtained fudg
nent against B. A. iiams bill In sm1d case
sba comma1ded have levied upon. and will sell O
the highest bidder al he door Of the CLERK Office
the Dstric tIourt of lee County Iowa at keoknk In
said county an the i1th day Of November. A. -. ir6l
between ihe honrs 81 po'eloek a. aud O'clock a..
~. Of said day, commencing nj 2 o'elt ok p. m, the
Toll Wig property to-w he south quarter of
the southwest quarter Of the north quarter and
the eas bali Of the hall Of the nth west quarter
81 section fourteen II all In township [b6
hafth, range ave Il vest, in Iet county, Iowa,
hls@s twenty TO feet Of lot four "A sdioIn.
Ing st three Is agd Len l0 feet Of ~ lot four "a
joining lot Eve p alt IN block hun red aud hir
tyeight - ana thirty five * feet of the side
ofioi i've n IN block one hundred and thirty eight
1881, ali IL he0E uk. Iowa and The north half Of the
south half 0f e north half OF section twenty eIrh es
in township siNit SIX G5] north, range Eve . west
IN lee county. Iowa; and twenty feet 2ul out lot
Ne. four IS IN block one hundred ana thirty ght
ffc AM htll five IS feet on of the ends uf lots
five an six 5and 81 IN block fony nine sol in the
city al ksokgk, Lee county. Iowa.
Taken, lestd epon and t9 be soidby order of Court
10 SATISFY sald Htt ~ execution.
keokAk. October 10. 1851.
III. Nj. GRIFFITH,
sherin of Lee County.
oeti23sa by. II. kNIenT, Deputy.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17


DA captain, with some 60 or 20
men, recruited in this State for service in
another State, attempted to take them
down TO st. Louis on Tuesdsr Colone
Hills. Governors Aid here, acting under
direct and imperative orders from the Ad-
jutant General, in pursuance of orders,
as published in this paper, respecting en-
listments of Iowa soldiers in other States.
served a notice on the captain, forbidding
him to take the men to ST. Louis, aud OBJ
tanned his promise that he would not take
them on the packet.
1t seems that the Captain then went
through the form Of disbanding his men,
and told them to go where they pleased.
Singularly enough, they all pleased to &c
on the St Louis packet, and started down
the river with him.
Learning this fact, Col. Hills imme-
diatcly telegraphed to the Commandant at
Quincy to have the officers arrested when
they arrived there. This was done. and
the three offcers-captain and lieutenants
were brought back on the Quincy pack
ct yesterday morning. Having been ad.
vlsed to do so, the men returnediwith them
The steamer JEANNE Whipple, which
had arrived here, was immediately taken
into Government service, and the men,
with the officers, put on board Of her un
der orders for Davenport, to report to the
Adiutant General.
Welearn that both officers and men now
express desire TO return again and ioin
Col. Reid's regiment here. Perhaps this
arrangement may be made.
At any rate, it will be seen that the
Order about taking recruits for other
service means something and will be en-
forced
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
Gen. Anderson ns Camp DICK Rob-


Camp Dick Robinson, Get 13
Gen. Anderson, instead of going to
Washington, arrived here yesterday even
ing Gov. Johnson and Horace Mavnard
of Tennessee are also here. Gen. Mitch
ell is expected here on Tuesday, to take
command Of the column. Simon Cam
eron is expected TO visit the camp At the
same time.
An advance l.as already been made by
the 18th Ohio, which is near twenty miles
down toward London from Richmond, and
it begins to appear that the movements on
this and the Louisville column are to be
simultaneous.
Len. Harris Second Ohio has gone to
look after Breckinridge's, forces on the
Big Sandy
Briefly. such are the facts hereabout. -
Let speculation await developments that
these facts would indicate as speedily ap-
preaching g Cor. Gin Gazette.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
4 TTENTlON, CITY RIFLES. .

AIMoRy Cry RIfLFs, Oct Ii, Ie6l.
You are ordered 10 appear al the Armory Thurs
day, Oct. 18th, In uniform, with gloves al p'Goek
m for The purpose pi visiting Cam y Rankin In com.
pianee th the quest VI COL Bussey aud the officers
of t1e hlrd Regiment Iowa Cavalry.
Every member who possibly turn out Is expect
ell 10 lie present
BY order Of Capt Belknap.
HOWARD. TUCKER,
Oetl6d2t Orderly Sergt
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

VI ashineton. Oct. l6

II is rumored that the order in regard
to the exchange of prisoners which has
Just been issued from the headquarters of
our army, viii speedily lead to the dis
charge Of all prisoners of war held By our
Government and the rebels.
Sir james Ferguson and Mr. Burke, VI
T., arrived here to-day from Manassas
under a flag of truce.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
B@r~ While the Jenny Nhipple lay h,

sD- While the Jenny Whipple lay here
under Martial Law" yesterday morn
ing, Mr.. Heaight, the st. Louis Packet
Agent, had occasion to 20 aboard on bust
ness When he came off, the guard
stopped him. Some little parieying en-
sued, IN the course of which, another ruard
on shore, discharged his carbinc at Mr..
Heaieht. The ball passed close to his
head, but no injury was done. As far as
we learn, nothing more was done about it.
Ii seems to Us that If had we been in Mr..
Heaight's place We should firmly believe
that guard may be altogether too hasty
at shooting.
Since the above was in type. we are as
sured on good authority that the carbine
was fired up in the air.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17
III. r. REL
Colonel 18th Reg. Iowa Volunteer,
u "A knL. Nct ln lsEi.a
S0LDlERS WANTED.
FOR CDI, H.T. RFID'S REGIMENT.

The undersigned are authorized To raiscs Company
fr Col. keies lsth Iowa Infantry Regiment.
Volunteers desiring y join this Company will re
port themseives,e MM. J. COCHRAN, near Boston,
Lee county. lowa, or 10 JOHN BRUCE. 40 Keoknk. at
the ofaoe oi MeCrary 4 bIuee, Third street,
II Men will be mustered into service All subsisted
Ut once il desired.
Fellow citizens yonr country asks for your services!
shall size ash in vain
Ever, is interested In making The a short
one 7 O thst cad numbers are necessary;
The mpany Will be under a strictly moral infu.
anee NM.J COCHRAN.
octl6d JOHN BRUCE.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

GENERAL ORDER No. 81.

ADs'T 1EshsAL's otfieE 90 1as stats ~ Iowa
HAEANreRr, OCT 1d, leGI. 4
Intorms ton has been received this ofsee that
sons claiming to he recruiting offers from other
states 4fe al various osHls m ihls stale or
Ing ts epsi etl1eas State TOR Military service
in otaeT States These pefsans are holding out 10
dacemenss i hlgber ~ and higher boanues than
ia prosldcd hs las, and either inducemcnts as of
clo thug, arns, Ac.. s d: which are false and IN
founded. By means - these p4etenees citizens Of
state led 10 abandon lhe service Of their own
STATE thns heiFsinE themscl'e ~ TIE support of the
State ala tbs stated her services The citizens Of
ec l. military duly are warned not 10
anaer any sach rersois ard a saet lsfsens are here
by sfFiety Forbidden continue sWth eAlisnents At
their peril. The officer al Dubuque ebtisung one
company for tie sLyon Regiment il net embraced Ia
this order
By order of the Gonmsnaer-lD Chief
y. h. BAKER, AdJ't Gent OF Iosa
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

New York, Oct. 10.
The Express states that the following
vessels have sailed: I S. frigate Wabash,
gun boats Florida, Augusta, JAS. Adger,
Unadilla, Ottnmwa and Seneca. They
compose The fleet that has been lying off
the Battery for the last week. The Pow
haitian is still anchored, but will probably
leave to night
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

arrived at 3 p. m. yesterday
Major Caldwell, of the Sd Iowa Caval-
ry, returned, bringing no special news.
Packet brought up | box Of mcrchan-
die not described, ? bales Of blankets, 3
packages medicines and boxes saddlery,
for Sd Iowa Cavalry.
Major Caldwell did not make arrange
ments about musical instruments for the
Reg. Band, as that VIII be left to their
leader.
The daily Gate City., 1861-10-17

The Navy Dept is satisfied from official
information in its possession that the
steamer Saranac is at San Francisco un-
dergoing repairs. 1t is therefore untrue
that she was recently lost off the mouth of
the Mississippi in storm.
Sec'y Cameron has telegraphed that he
will return to thiscity by tomorrow morn
ing.