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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-13
The "Aet of sennestration.,

We ask the publication in your valuable paper Oh tne
following article the representation aw," taken from
recent number of the Charleston Courier.
The phraseology used in said act, it will be found on
examination has special reference to an 'aen enemy,
and those words are never varied or changed.
There has been no call made (of which we have any
remembrance by the government OF the Confederate
States that Of any of said States upon their absent
citizens to return to their respective places OF residence
or domcils.
The mere absence of any citizen from any of the
Confederate States at this me lin the United States or
elsewhere does not OF itself any disfanchise
them or expose them to the charge of being allen
enemy" make them ameRablet the penalties of the
''sequestratien act"
To become an enemy within the purview of said
act they must in addition to their residence presence
in Of the United States be guilty of overt
act, and Of character hostile to the government or
people of the Confederate States
To illustrate woman, native OF citizen Of Alabama
possessed of property in her own right, may marry
citizen OF that any other State and under our statue
retain said property her own, Notwithstanding said
marriage.
They subsequently remove northern State, for the
improvement Of health or any other just object leaving
the wife's said property in the State Of Alabama.
The husband acquires citizenship in said northern
State or may previously have been citizen thereof but
has not in any manner engaged in any act of hostility
AGAINST the Confederate States nor has the wife; but
concerned may have espoused our cause.
Does such state Of facts make the wife an ''aien
enemy" and consequently deprive her Of her said pro-
perty within the State Of Alabama?
Ii must be borne in mind that not inquring as
to the title Of the husband but that Of the wife under
the statute Of Alabama which, irrespective OF his mar
ried rights made it the wifes property after the mar
riage as well before, and not subject TO any liability
or penalty to be suffered by the husband
Ii will be observed that the wife has been guilty Of
no act but absence for certain period from the State
Of Alabama which assert could not have made her,
Notwithstanding her marriage either an ALLEN or an
tenemy" and certainly not guilty Of being BOTH which
must be the condition Of the party amenabe to the
penalties Of the act Of sequestration.
The act being highly penal must necessarily receive
strict interpretation and could never have been in
tended to embrace such the supposous one
stated under the phraseoogy Of an 'alien enemy"
It is well known that many southern persons now at
the north find themselves in consequence Of the espo-
mage prevailing there, unable to return to the Confede-
rate States, however great their desire to dose.
We agree with the Interchangeable the article men
toned and consider acouutryman rcountrywoman so
situated the object Of commeratOn, and not of pre-
sentiment and penalty ALABAMA.
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ALGIERs-We are informed, says the Newsboy of
the 4th inst, by commodore Renshaw, that there are
but two vessels of war of the cnemys navy off the
mouth of the river. They do not venture at any time
to come in The same paper has the following
At meeting of the mechanics at Algiers held last
evening it was resolved to demand hereafter four dol
lars in lieu of three per dem in view of the heavy ad-
vance in breadstufs and the other neeessares of life
We we're aware time back that such step was in
contemplation and that it had the approval of many if
not all the master mechanics.
It's for the government for whom the work is to be
done decide the matter, and learn that the com
modore is unwilling to allow advance of more than
fifty cents day, witch he offered yesterday, but the
ourneymen insist on the sum above stated
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The AtaIanta (Ga.) paper of the

REcoNsrRUcrloy.-Tb Atalanta (Ga) paper of the
Sd instant, says:
'On Friday we publisheda news item from late let
ter of "Hermes" TO the Charleston Mercury from Rich
mond which alluded to Mr. Benjamin having been APP
pointed secretary Of war "Hermes," in that letter.
said that Benjamin advocate Of the defen-
sive reconstructive policy Of president Davis"
Eve published it only for the sake of the news it
conained-that Mr.. Benjamin had been made seereta-
ry of war; an chat Mr. Breckenridge would not be.
We had prepared few words of comment to accom-
panv the extract but accidentally it was left out. We
now say that the Mercury and all its correspondents
are engaged in a war on president Davis fierce bit
ter and unrelentng as if he and not Lincoln and the
Yankees, we're our enemy. The Mercury wants John
lington heights take Washington and Baltimore, with
out stopping to count the cost Of such undertaking.
our ability to accomplish it, or the advantages dis
advantages Of the enterprise were it successful We
believe Jeff Davis and his cabinet are as capable Of
conducting the war against yankeedom as the editor
Of the Charleston Mercury-and little more so; we
therefore, trust in our government and do not adopt
the offensive" views Of the Mercury.
But We are astoushed at journal setting up claims
decency fairness and responsibility, when It so far
loses sight of propriety and truth to charge the
president and cabinet with reconstrucve policy in
any way. When a man is led away in his ardor to
sustain cause is good evidence that his conclusions
are not safe to follow. That man is desperate and
should not be heeeded
We make these remarks in reply to note from a
friend who having seen the Mercury article, asked
if president Davis is in favor Of reconstruction? We
say he is not.
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A TEXAN LADY MURDERED BY AN INDIAN.--Let those
who highly estimate the character of Indians and
sympathise with them so much read the following
count Of ,horrid murder" which we copy from the
Paris (Texas) Advocate of the 2ndinstant
'On Monday last MIS- Harris living six miles frem
Paris was found dead in her house. with her throat cut
The perpetrator Of the deed was a Choctaw Indian,
which the ady's husband had employed on his farm
On Monday morning Mr. Harris left home leaving the In
dian doing some work about the house When he return
ed he found his wife lying dead the floor of his house
with her throat cut and the Indian gone. posse of
men started in pursuit of the Indian ana overhaued
him this side of Red River, in the act Of crossing
He brought back, acknowledged the crime, and
Wednesday was hung by the citizens in the neighbor-
hood of Mr.. Harris He acknowledged having killed
a Choctaw woman in the nation, previous to murder Of
Mrs Harris
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THE VERY LATEST FROM GENERAL FREMONT
Beard of St Louis arrived in this city last night hav
ing left Bolivar on Sunday morning at nine o'clock
Gen. Fremont, at the moment Of his departure was
mounting his horse to lead his forces to Springfield He
states that Gen. Fremont undoubtedly entered Spring
field on Sunday night Gen Asboth's division would
reach Springfield yesterday at noon, and Gen. McKn
stry's to-day.
Major Zagoney's hundred and fifty brave men fought
determinedly and unhinchngly for two hours in the
streets of Springfield before finally silencing the entire
rebel demonstration.
Mr., Beard brought to the Chouteau Avenue head
quarters the Confederate flag plueked from the Spring
field courthouse.
Fifteen of Zagoneys understood to be killed
and a number wounded including two officers.
st. Louis Democrat, 29th.
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ARMS! ARMS farms !! I've want arms, guns, shot
guns rifles muskets, and bayonets. Rihed muskets
Minnie muskets any kind of musketS that will do to
shoot and TO kill Dutchmen and Yankees with. With
an advancing foe threatening TO cross our border and
desoate our homes and resides to destroy our prop
erty and lay waste our fields profane affairs and
violate our families; and this foe too armed with all
the modern implements and engines of war, we are
called on to fight with Of the most inferior charac
ter. In the first call for volunteers we furnished
nearly all the best guns in the country. Our brave
men have met the foe and repulSed them with these.
But now the demand is for more men-fve thousand
men for Gen. McCulloch, and ten thousand for zen.
Johnston. We can send the men, but where are the
guns to come from. When we inquire Of the proper Off
GERS for arms he cody replies that he has none, that
we must furnish ourselves. This we would do if we
could. The supply in the country is very nearly ex-
hausted and there is necessity for guns to be
kept at home. Daily we see accounts OF tens OF thou
sands of muskets Enfield rifles, and all other kinds OF
arms arriving and that armores turning ten hun
dreds per day and still none are sent west. Gen. Nc
Culoch ask for arms but he cannot get them Does
the government think that because are out IN the
west that we do not need any arms. Surely the con
test at Oak Hills would give assurance that we some
times find something for our hands to do out here,
There should be fair distribution Of these very neces
sAry articles in fight; and western generals should
be permitted to make acquisitions and draw fair
share Of the best guns If there is not enough for all
divide them fairly. Doubtless soldier would as soon
be killed with a good gun in bis hands in Nilsson
ri as in Virginia but would preterf fighting with good
gun and not being killed in either. Seriously we think
this matter should be attended There will certain
ly he great deficiency Of arms for the new levy, aud
our legislature congress- some other body of great
men should forthwith knock at the right door and de-
mand q fair distribution of the dogs Of war
Washington Ark) Telegraph.
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SrnrMrR Crow Nov 9Th 1sR1

Capt. W. P. WINANs.-Dear Sr:-Through the po-
likeness of Mr.. Heath, acknowledge the receipt of
yours of the 30th ultmo, and in reply am glad to
say in behalf Of company that your explanation is
satisfactory. regret very much if lin relation to
what we considered an unmerited casdgaton.) have
made use of words unknd or expressed thought that
is calculated to wound the feelings of one have al
WAYS esteemed Let US throw the mantle of charity
over them and suffer no light trivial cause to disturb
the harmony of friends. Yours respectfully.
J. B. OGILVIE
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PREPARE FOR NEXT YEAR.-Every planter should
look well to his hogs and see that he has large stock
next year If the blockade is opened, and
not see the distant hope of it, cotton cannot be
sold and but little Of it viii be raised Planters
Of necessity turn their attention the raising of grain
pork, beef mutton Wool sugar. etc. articles that will
sell and enable them to live and pay their taxes
Sheep do well here if they are provided with sheds to
shelter them from the wet in the winter when the fleece
is heavy Take care of the sheep for the wool will be
wanted We must prepare for the next year, as every
circumstance indicates there will be peace until We
conquer the north and that will have to be done by
invasion of the enemys country We must, therefore
be ready for vigorous campaign next year.
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For ExroRTloNERs.-Under this caption will be
found several articles appropriate to the times. We
hope black list will be kept and the Of all per
sons who have speenated upon public and private
wants in the necessaFes Of food and raiment will be
UNANIMOUSLY immoralised with the tories of the ole
American revolution There are times when should
far possible labor to assist rather than plumber
and Cypress one another We observe that the execu
tves of several of the States have brought this subec
to the consideration Of the legislature. We hope Gov
Brown will do the same. There is an abundance o
the necessares in this country, including salt. Let
spectators be made to dsgorge.
Macon (Ga.l Journal.
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MoRE BATrLEs-In another part Of to-day's paper
win Be found al account Of battle fought near Co.
lumbus, Kentucky, in which the Confederaes came of
victorious III another place. will be found that the
federal navy have taken the batteries at Bay point and
Hilton Head and the Gown Of Port Royal The fed
eral forces tho latest date were within ten miles Ct
the railroad connecting Charleston and Savannah g
is said the Confederate loss ha1an 90.
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The Richmond, Va, Wing Of the 18th instant pub
fishes the following, written at Cenrevile, Noyember3d
within hearing Of the cnemy's guns:
To THE EDITORS OF THE WHIG:-GENTLEMEN-N at
tenton has just been called unfortunate contro-
versy now going on, relative to the publication Of a
synopsis Of my report Of the battle of Manassas None
can regret than do this knowledge. The authority
of the president is the sole Judge when and what parts
of the report Of a commanding officer may be made
public. l. individually, do not object to delaying its
publication 50 long the war department thnkit proper
and necessary to thesEccess Of our cause Meanwhile,
entreat my friends not to trouble themselves about
reuting ISLANDERS and caIumnies aimed at me Acibiades
on certain occasion, resOred to extraordinary me
thod to occupy the minds Of his traducers. Let the
synopsis the purpose for in this instance
where certain minds cannot understand the difference
between patriotism the highest civic virtues and Office
seeking the lowest civic occupation. pity them from
the very bottom Of my heart Suffice it to say that
prefer the respect and esteem Of my cOuntymen to the
admiration or envy of the world
hope for the sake Of our and country, to be
able with the assistance and aid Of Providence to an
swer my caumuiaors with victories our ma
tona enemies But have nothing to ask Ofthe country,
government or my friends, except to afford all the
aid they can in the great struggle in which now
engaged. am not and never expect desire to be a
candidate for any civil Office in the gift of the people
executive The aim of my ambition after having cast
my mite in defense of sacred cause and assisted to
the best of my ability in securing rights and indie
pendence a nation, is to retire to private life my
means then permitting never again to leave my home
unless to fight anew the battles of our country.
Respectfully your most obedient servant,
G. T. BEAUREGARD.
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Weunderstand that large contracts provisions have
been made by Liverpool supply the Confederate army
the upward tendency in Liverpool has been the result OF
those Transactions Cincinnati Enquirer.
The SPANISH SQUADRON FOR VERA CRUz-A HAY
ana letter. of October 81, to the Charleston Courier
says:
The Spanish squadron-twelve steam vessels of wal
300 guns and 20o0 troops, leave for Vera Cruz on
the 27th to demand redress and compliance to treaty
obligations which, if not made military possession is to
be taken Of their gulf ports and such other measures
security and the national honor may require.
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The Riehmond corresgondent Of dc ChaEIeston Mer

The Richmond. correspondent of the Charleston Mer.
curry saws:
Evidently, the coming month Is regarded as crit
cal one From this time until winter sets regularly in
the Home Guards, in all parts of the SOUTH may ex
pect a lively time. If the whole country nspr-
ed with the intense military spirit exhibited in
New Orleans it would be blessed thing for the
There, every man is soldier Here, every man is an
ofce-seeker an dler, or swindler with, of course
few honorable exceptions"
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The president Of the Confederate government has
issued his proclamation, recommending that the 18th
instant be observed as day Of fasting and prayer.
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TIE wEArHER-Every body here knows the weather
for the last days has been perfect summer butpeo
pie in other sections O. country may not know 1t.
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The following letters have been handed tous for pub
LEGATION.


CAMP MOORE, Oct 80, 1861.
J. B. OGILvIE, Capt of Summer Grove Cavalry
DEAR SIR: Deprecating the tone of your commuEi-
cation to the Southwestern of the 23d inst | am ga
that you give me the opportunity Of doing publicly
what have done privately ] was unfortunate in the
selection Of words and gestures if conveyed the idea
that | meant any invidous personality to your com
pany, | most emphatcaly discaim such purpose and
regret much that you and Others should have mis-
understood me.
What did mean was to address in succession each
militia company and to say to the young in them,
the words you quote. l began by calling the name
Of your company | turned to the next company on
your left and then turning addressed the Greenwood
company and turning and pointing my finger at
each company in succession until ! had made the en-
tire circuit of the battalion. | called no name but
yours and the Greenwood company, because l could
not distinguish them, not being familiar with them.
never dreamed of calling upon you any company as
company to join me. If l so addressed the Summer
Grove cavalry invoded every other company in the
battalion.
If there was a young man in your company or in
any other company in that review, that remained at
home from slight and trivial cause, cause, 'le
him speak for him have I offended
| regret the irritation expressed in your letter, and
the unkind filings at who has always entertained
the most kindly sentiments towards you and many
members of your company Respectfully.
w. P. WINANS.
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THE Corr EMBAReo.-A report from Columbus, ap-
pareny well authenticated was circulated on change
on Saturday, to the effect that the military embargo on
corn would be raised in few days The report would
have been hailed with more satisfaction if wheat had
been embraced likewise Wheat is much needed in our
market all the mills in the city except one having been
compelled to suspend operations Memphis Avalanche
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The Georgia Republican states that firm in Auaeri-
cus in that State is about to commence the manuae
,ure of shoes with wooden soles. When will the good
naone Of Louisiana commence the manufaetuTe Of ans
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Edward Everett appears in the New York Ledg err in
long review of the letter of sympathy with the
of Russia through his minister addressed to the pres
ident Of inc United States on the subject of war.
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The Philadelphia Ledger says there are thirty five
vessels lying there, captured while trying to run the
blockade.
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The shp-builders and carpenters of Algiers oppo-
site New 0reans) have struck for "a per dav The
government officers refuse to paw more than So so
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IMPORTANT FROM ARKANsAs.-Threatened 1nvssion!-
The following proclamation was issued by Maj. Shall
from headquarters at Pittmans ferry, Arkansas dated
Oct Is:
The militia Of Randolph, Green, jackson and Law
counties will rendezvous, without delay, at Po
cahontas, armed, equipped and ready for immediate
service The militia of Jackson, Independence and
lizard counties viii rendezvous Immediately their res
pectve muster grounds, and await further orders
The invaders are approaching border, and they
must be met and driven back. To the rescue then!
Major Shall also sent the following letter to Gov.
Rector.
PlTTMANs FERRY October, 25.
Gov. REcroR-The defeat Of Gen JEFF. Thompson
by the fedelas near Fredeektown, the 22d inst,
exposes this portion OF our border immediate danger
of INVASION and the large supply of army stores and
ammunition at Pocahonas destruction or seizure by
the enemy From the most reliable information, the
enemy are over 1000 strong at Ironton, aud 1900 on
the road from Fredercktown this place, in pursuit
of the remnant of Thompsons command
The banks of GAINESVILLE (Tenn.) have removed all
their specie, fearing visit from the federal army
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-. Be-. number Of years resided in our
ncghborng State Of Texas. lie was much esteemed BY
his fellow citizens Of that State and elected as mem
Der Of the old federal congress. He is talented IN
assuming--drm and decided He is much calculated
to remind US Of presidents Monroe and Harrison and
the red-vested vicepresident, R. NJ. Johnson. He is
personally acquainted with the larger portion Of the
Southern Cenfederaey therefore fully competent to
decide what mail alterations any, are necessary to
be made He will doubtlessly act independently.
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The CHRISTIAN ISDEZ.--An exchange says: This
time bonored journal Of the baptist denomination in
Georgia, comes to US very diminitive sheet, and
announces It's suspension till January next"
The "Banner and Baptist says it win not suspend
publication if they can possibly get paper enough in
Georgia, to supply them but this is very uncertain.
The last six months have been very severe on news
papers throughout the whole country, andat least two
thirds have been compelled to suspend altogether or
reduce their size Paper cannot be obtained at any
price. Paper that cost Us $l2 per bundle last April
in New Orleans cannot be obtained there for 500
per bunde Paper is resolved to keep pace with salt
and some other articles. Thanks to our stars we had
the foresight to lay supply astus until next June
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The banks of GAINESVILLE, (Tenn.) have removed all
their specie, fearing visit from the federal army
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o4LT.-Ine Jcf9rsa1a IFeHas1 Jal
Instant, says Mr. Ephram Terry Of that place. left thee
the previous Tuesday for Smith county, for the pur
pose Of establishing satworks upon his property there
Mr. Terry has shown Us a sample Of the salt manafac,
tured by him, which IS well grained and Of the very
best quality 1t is believed that 3Ir. Terry make
enough the present season. te supply all eastern Texas
and north Louisiana II some of the New Orleans salt
"extortionistsn don't mind they will be awfully bit
There are salt springs in the lakes in the vicinity OF
Mnden, where much salt could be made by boiling in
common kettles and potts. and we most sincerely hope
that the people in the vicinity Of those salt springs will
Immediately turn thei attention to making salt and
forward to New Orleans few thousand sacks to pur,
chase sugarcoe and tea we can very easily dispense
with-and sugar too, upon pinch'-nik is an excel
lent substitute for such articles.
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The corporation of Alexandra has issued change
tickets from five cents upward