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Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

Memphis, Oct ia duel was
fought to-day in Arkansas, opposite
this city between Messrs. Lake aid
Chambers, Mississippi candidates for
Congress-, with rifles. at fifty PAGES
Three shots were exchanged. At
the third fire Mr.. Lake was wounded
in the head, supposed mortally.-
Chambers was uninjured. The diff
Guilty occurred during the canvass.
Great exertions were made by friends
to bring about a reconciliation.
Richmond. Oct 14-Twelve Yam
kee prisoners reached here to-day,
,aken by scouts belonging to Cobb's
legion, near Newport News. They
belong to the 10th New York reg
iment.
Indications here point to stirring
events at an early day.
Nashville, Oct 14-A special dis
patch to the Union and American
from Bowling Green to-day, says
that owing to misconstruction of
orders, one of the pickets at Green
river destroyed part of the railroad
bridge yesterday.
Memphis, Oct 15-The ST. Louis
Republican of the 10th, has informa-
ton from Lexington to the effect that
fMcCulloch was ut Johnston with
Prices army, which was marching on
Sedalia, where Seigcl had $1,000
troops Prices army was advancing,
not retreating.
A special Washington dispatch,
Of the Sth, says the Fremont-Blair
embroglio remains statu quo. Blair
was still under arrest.
The Potomac was greatly sw-tled,
preventing the passage of the rebels.
Federal reconnoisances report the
rebels at least $50 strong, occupy
| ing their former positions.
| Gen. Smith advanced from the
Chain Bridge, occupying Lewis
vile.
Nashville, Oct. 15.-The Louis
vile Courier to-day confirms the re-
port of the destruction Of two spans
of iron railroad bridge over Green
river, from misapprehension Of Or
ders to the officer in charge; any
movement forward that may have
been contemplated by our forces is
necessarily delayed by this inexcu-
sable blunder.
Lincoln's force at Smithland is re-
ported to be about 400. The Lin
colnites destroyed all the water craft
Of every kind on the Cumberland
river, as far up as Ross Ferry, a dis.
tance of twenty seven miles, and re.
turned.
Parties from Western Virgins di
rect report that Rosencranz- has gone
to Kentucky.
The Louisville Journal Of the 9th
reports the capture of New Orleans
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

On account of the heavy rains, the
roads are almost impossible. The
stage did not make it's appearance
yesterday until about two o'clock in
the afternoon.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

The kentucky Legislature has
passed resolutions instructing BrecA-
inridge and Powell to resign their
SEATS in the United States Senate.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

Bishop Early will preach at the
Methodist Church tomorrow (Sun-
day. at 104 o'clock, A. NJ, and DR..
K. II. Read, at night.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce
DR.. w. BUTLER, as candi-
date for the State Senate, for the
Parish of C;.ddo. Bossier, Sabine 4
Nathitoches. paid.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19
The Fight on santa Rosa Island
Authentic Account.

Through the politeness Of our fsl-
low citizen w. Hecox, we are ena-
bled to place the following letter be-
fore our readers, which was received
last evening
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorised to announce.
IT. ii. PITTS, as candidate tor re-
|elcction, for the Office OF RECORDER
Election on the first Monday in No
|vember.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

All yesterday the rain continued
% fall. We report a rise in the river
at this point.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce
DIR. w. w. GEORGE, as a candi-
date for Il seat in the lower branch
of the Legislature, OF Louisiana, at
the election in November. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce
PETER III. CROCkER. as Il can
didate for the office of Assessor, at
the ensuing election, III November
next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

Weave authorized to announce
Prof. w. II. n. MAGRI DER, OF
Baton Rouge, as candidate tor the
office Of Superintendent OF Public
Education.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorised to announce the
name of J. II. CUNNINGHAM,
Esq, of Natchitoches, as a candiaa1s' ,,a'm
for the Office Of STATE SENAIOR
for this district.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce the
name of II. White Esq. us ncandid:.te tor
reelection, to the Legislator, Tor the Parish
Of Caddo. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE II. CHILDERS, for the
LOWER BRANCH OF THE LEGiSLA-
TURE, for this Parish. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce L.
Il. CRISP, the present incumbent, AZ
Ea candidate for reelectionto to the Office
Of ASSESSOR, ut the ensuing cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

Weare authorized to announce Mr.
THOMAS X. SIMPSON rs a can
didate for the Office of SHERIFF, at
the ensuing election. pald
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19
1 1'IChNDgDAyES.

We are authorized to announce
RICHARD Il. HACkETT, rs II
candidate for SHERIFF, OF the Pa
rish Of Caddo, at the election in No
vember.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorized to announce
ISRAEL w. PICkENS, as a cam
didate for the Office Of Sheriff. at the
ensuing election. pa'a
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

We are authorised to announce,
NJ. Il. J. ALSTON, as a candidate
for the Office of Sheriff, ut the ensu-
Ing election. pan"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

i. ARISH SCRIPT, (OrginaD No. 1857
Alrawn.in favor of j. X. AshmOrc, for the
'saussef $50. ID, and bearing date june 9TH
1861. The aaidsr. will pleaser leave the
same with me at the COffee
House.
oct3-lw 3. g. HEAD.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

The First Telegram from the Pacific.
New York, Oct. %.
The first telegraph message from the
Pacific to the Atlantic, was sent by Chiei
Justice Field OF California to the Presi.
dent as follows: ~
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 24-7:40 P. NJ.
"To abraham Lincoln. President of the
United States:
"In the temporary absence Of the Gov
ernor of the State. l am requested to send
you the frat message which will be trans
mitted over the wires of the lightning line.
which connects the Pacific with Atlantic
States. The people Of California desire
to congratulate you upon the completion
of this great work.
They believe that it will be the means
of strengthening the attachment which
binds both the East and the West to the
Union, ard they desire in this, the first
message across the continent, to express
their loyalty to that Union. and their de.
termination to stand by the Government
in this. its day of trial. They regard
that Government with affection aud will
adhere to it under all circumstances.
STEPHEN j. FIELD,
Chief Justice of California"
This message was received at Washing
ton by the President, at ll:30 P. II. o.
the 25th.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

The ELEcTIoH.-Tuesday was the most
quiet election day we have ever witnessed
in Kausas-if anything, it was distin-
guished for being duller than other days.
There having been no opposition to the
regular Union ticket, except for two OF
three offices, no interest was manifested.
There was not half vote cast at this pre-.
cinct, the number being only So. The
result was as follows:
Gouernor-George A. Crawford, 3;
S. L. Jennings, l.
attorney General-S. A. Stinson, a.
Treasurer Of State-H. R. Dutton, Al
District -Aaorney-J. F. Babbitt. 46.
State Senator-X. X. Stout, 81; Chas
Burckhalter, l. ~ .4.
Representatiyes-Sol. Miller, 46; Ed.
ward Russell, 46; Joseph Penny, AZ
Franklin CRUDE, 46.
County Commissioners-E. McClel-
land. LIST District, 46; David Lee, Cd
District, As; Ab,a6am Bennett, Sd Dis.
trict, 46.
Shsr1-Wm. D. Beeler, 40; james
w. Galloway, 2.
PROBATE Judge-Jss. B. Maynard, 46
District Uerk-Henry Boder, Jr., a
County C2erk-E. ]. Jenkins, As.
Register Of Deeds-Benjamin Harding,
A; Leonard Smith. 2; Isaac Powers. l.
County Ireasurer-E. 8. Davis, As.
County Assessor-W. 81. Hanson, 46
County Surveyor-Henry Wilson, 46
Coroner--D. B. Jones, 46. e,
State Capital--Lawrence, 40; Tope.
ka, 8. .r7ss a..." .na .v ae
For Banking Lay, Al.
For amendment Of Section I, Artiel.
Ii, Al.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

Gen. Fremont at Boliuar-Dstails Of
Zaqoni's Charge-Preparotions for TIE
Investment of Sprinafeld-Ihs Order
of March.
CAMP RICHARDSON, Bolivar. Polk Co.,
Oct. 26.-Gen. Fremont and staff arrived
at Bolivar, Polk County. l6 miles from
camp Morrisey, and encamped this even
ing in the outskirts of the town.
Bolivar. like nearly all the towns in
Southern Missouri, is almost entirely de-
serted, the stores being all closed and
many of the houses abandoned. 1t Is
now ascertained that the loss Of Fremont's
body.guar,i in the brilliant charge at
Springfield was six or eight killed end
some Is to 20 wounded.
A number of most brilliant instances OF
daring we're shown on our side. One
sergeant had three horses shot from under
him, and rebel placed pistol to "a
goni's breast. and was in the very act OF
firing. when the Major severed his arm
from his shoulder, and laid him dead at
the horses feet.
Col. Carn's Third Illinois Cavalry and
Major Holman's sharp shooters have left
here for Springfield. and one regiment Of
Sigel's division will march there at mid
night. Gen. Fremont and staff and SigePs
division depart, by forced marches, for
Springfield at daylight tomorrow morn
ing, and will probably arrive there in the
evening.
Gen. McKinstry was two miles North
of Warsaw last night. Gen. Pope was
this side of the Usage. and Hunter in ad,
vance of him. all marching to this point
understand, that in the forthcoming
battle Lane and Sturgis will have the LEFT
wing. Hunter the right. Asboth the main
column. and McKinstry will form the
reserve-Sigel taking tho advance.
There is nothing further from Price,
and no news of Mccullough.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

NEws FROM THE SOUTH WEsr-PRIcE
EN- ROUTE FOR CowsKIN PRAIRrE-THE
CoNFEDERArEs WILL MAKE A. STAND
Private advices from the South w est rep
resent Price as still retreating in south
westerly direction towards Cowskin Prai.
rie. 1t is reported that the Arkansas
troops have been throwing mp extensive
Notifications in Mcdonald County and
will there fight to the last. Their pickets
are said to extend for ten miles northward
from the entertainments. within which
are mounted some heavy guns. J.
A large number Of Cherokee Indians
are with Mccullough. who has been
experimenting the Notifications since the
fight at Springfield. The army is well
supplied with provisions from Arkansas
and the Indian country, and 1t is believed
in some localities that the Confederats
forces will number nearly II not fully
100. 900, which We may we'll believe Il
they have concluded to make stand.
We do not know how much confidence
to place 10 these reports: bat they have an
air OF probability. in view of the mystery
which has surrounded the famed Texan
chief since the fight at Springfield II,
in reality. the rebels have entrenehed
Themselves in this position. it will need
ell Fremont's strategy and force to 'tiis-
lodge them.-Leaseseorfh Times. 30. 1C
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

Gen. Fremont at Sprinsfeld-He Ocea.
pies the Town without Opposition
The People RejOiced-Additi0nal De.
tails Of Zagoni's Charge.
FRKNoNT's HEADouARrERs, CAMP LYoN, !
SrRINerIELD, Mo-, Oct. %.
r Gen. Fremont and staff arrived here yester-
day, and the Benton Cadets, Col Cars Caval-
~, Major HoIman's Sharp Shooters, and Gen.
seigel's command at different periods during
the day, finding no professed rebels in the place.
Our troops were received with delight, the stars
and stripes being displayed at numerous houses.
and men, women and children waving hanaker-
chiefs from almost every doorway.
Major White of the Prairie Scouts, whose
command started with MAJOR z ,goni for Spring
field, had been quite i'll and was captured by
the rebels while riding in a buggy, and after
the fight taken several miles out Of town by a
guard Of twenty rebels, but was rescued by n
party of Green, County Home Guards. and is
now here. The loss Of Fremont's Body Guard
in their desperate charge of Friday last was
fifteen killed, twenty three wounded aud TWEEN
ty-six missing. Three of the wounded have
since died, and doubtless many of the missing
will soon report themselves. The rebel loss is
stated at from ffty to sixty killed and forty to
fifty wounded. The rebels were commanded
by Coloncls Johnson, Fraz; =. Pricc, and Tsr-
ner, the latter two Of whom are said to have
been killed.
Gen. Fremont will probably remain here until
the other divisions Of the army arrive.
Gen. Price is still reported 70 be in the vi
cinity of Carthage, but nothing definite is known
of his whereabouts. ara.I-.
This, however, can only be true in part, as
Gen. Seigels Division was in Springfield on
Monday last.
If fight has taken place at or near Bolivar,
it must have been with some of the force be-
longing 70 Gen. Asboth's division. as,g
Gen. Prentiss has gone out from here on an
other secret expedition.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

FREMoNT.-This officer has OF length
been superseded. and ordered to Wash
ington. Gen. Hunter takes his place.
At last accounts. his entire force was at
Springfield. embracing the divisions Of
Lane. Sturgis and Siegel. The army
some 10000. The enemy's
forces, embracing the commands of Nc.
Cullougb, Hardee and JEFF. Thompson,
are at Wilson's Creek, where another
battle is anticipated in few
days. The Union troops are greatly dis.
contented over the removal of Fremont.
Laboring under this feeling. and with
The odds against them to the number Of
20, 900, news of the battle will be looked
for with the deepest anxiety.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

In FOR THE WAR.-Howard T. Combs,
of Oregon. Holt County, is raising COM
pany for six months service. Having
spent four years at the Kentucky Military
Institute. he is we'll qualified to take COM
niand, aud should have no trouble in
forming splendid company. Mr.. Combs
is the son of Gen. Leslie Combs, the com.
panion and friend of Clay and Crittenden.
and one Of the noblest patriots Of old
Kentucky.
bolt County has many good and brave
Union men within its boundaries. Now
is the time to show their colors. Let them
rally around Howard Combs: they will
have leader as gallant as ever drew q
sword in defence of his country's honor
and q peoples liberty.-&. Joe Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

LEONARD ScoTr & Co.'S REPRINTs.-
In this number of our paper will be found
the advertisement Of Leonard Scott &
Co.'s reprints Of English and Scotch pc.
riodicals. embracing Blackwood's Maga-
zine. and the Edinburgh, Westminster.
North British, and London Quarterly Re-
views. These publications have long
since occupied the front rank in literature,
and are offered, separately or together, at
the lowest possible prices.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07
Important from the South.


Dr,. CArrarx.-Anosher specimen Of the
"contraband of war" came over from Pensacola
last evening. He says the enemy are very
much in want Of ammunition and provisions.
About two hundred Of them deserted yesterday.
There is no business transacted in Pensacola.
People are tired of war, and very much afraid
that We will burn their town down. You killed
thirty of them the other night, principally with
the canister-"smashed them all up" to use
the original expression.
Some troops. here have gone to Richmond.
They dont say anything about fight at Wash
ington; but talk of "therc going to be"-a little
at Richmond. should not be surprised If tie
famous adpsnee o. Wsshington should preOe 70
be nothiaq more tksa . thia esrtsis Of troops
spread out ia front of eur lines to eooer the re-
n,ousl Of their material ssd ,efscgads "oU'"enf
to,card Richmond. ..-r.
Most of the people over the way are tired Of
the ror and rant peace on say terms. Very few
troops or ammunition at New Orleans. All the
young men have gone to the war. Please send
US the latest news from the West. Cone ashore
and dine tomorrow.
Yours, truly, J. VooDEs.
Capt. T. BAILEY, U. s. N.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

PRoMoTroNs.-We wish to urge the
claims of Hon. Geo. Crawford As Major
General of the Western Department when
it shall have been created. 1t will be
much better. George, than the Guberna-
torial chair, even il You should get seat
in that mythical piece Of furniture, which
We very much doubt. George has . new
system of promotions. and IS We may be
obliged to Ego soldering" some day, we
want position, and under his mode we
couldn't get less than "Corporalty. /"
He says every man in the army should
be advanced at least one "peg," which
would make about two hundred Major
Generals, Eve hundred Brigadiers, Col.
onels and Majors I'D libitum, about Is, 900
Second Lieutenants. with 10000 Ser
geants, with upwards Of 500. 900 Corpo-
rails. Well. perhaps Corporals will fight
as well as privates, and We don't know
as the addition Of two stripes on the coat
sleeves of each man would the least lessen
the efficiency of the army. If George
carries out his theories when he gets to Be
Governor, We should like the Job of print
ing his blank commissions. Leoye.wortA
Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

( ELECTION RETURNs.-We cannot hear
a word from this County. from any source.
but guess the regular Union ticket is all
elected. Leavenworth elects part of the
Union and part Of the Democratic ticket.
and gives about $50 majority for Law
renee. Wyandotte elects Democratic
County officers. Douglas County is re.
ported 1000 majority for Lawrence.
This is larger vote than the County has
ever pollsd before, and savors loudly Of
"frod."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

ExBARao.-We learn that a very large
amount of goods have been stopped by
the Marshal of Illinois at Quincy that
were en- rosts to Missouri. The informa.
tion We have is. that list of all secession
merchants in Missouri and other places
West. is in the possession of the Marshal.
and that no goods will be permitted to
60 forward unless to loyal owners. Messrs.
Nave. McCord d Co.. of this city and
Omaha, we understand had some goods
among those stopped at Quincy.-iS.
Joseph Journal. a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07

IMPORTANT CAPTURE! A. B. MrLLER's 8
FREIGHT TRAIN !-Some time since, A.
B. Miller. well known to our citizens,
dispatched from Denver City large train.
1t was supposed to be destined for the c.
S. A.. which it would strike somewhere
on the Arkansas line or the Cherokee
country. it being even there supposed that
John Ross would yield to tho outside
pressure and go over the falls Secessia.
Well the train didn't get there-Mr. A.
B. Miller didn't succeed-but the freight
was captured. together with near five
hundred head of oxen and twenty-one
wagons. The captor was Capt. Morton.
Of Southern Kansas, who, fearing an at
tack and "replevin." sent to Major Cloud
for aid. The Major went down, with a
small force. and brought the train up in
to Madison County. where he left it under
a sufficient guard. Some misunderstand-
ing arising as to the disposal of the prize
Capt. Morton favoring delivery to
Lane. while Maj. Cloud wished to bring
it to the Fort-the former gave way to
the Major. who now holds the train. sub.
ject to orders from the proper quarter.
Major Cloud arrived here yesterday,
bringing with him three men, bearing the
cognomens Of George Harvey. Hickory
Rodgers and Sam. Storton, respectively.
The first is nephew of Gen. Harney,
while Rodgers insists that he is part owner
of the train. The political status of the
men will probably be in some manner
ascertained. and if traitors, they must be
dealt with as such. Further develop.
ments will doubtless transpire to-day
Ledyenworth Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-07
Re.ap,.rs Of Lexi.gte..

RC( aDtuHO Oh ASA1uBsOos
From the St. Louis Evening Democrat, 2sod.!
LEXINGTON, Oct. IL.
DrAa SrR: As suppose you will be g'ao :"
hear some Of the particulars concerning the res
cue of Col. White, CO.. Grover. and others OF
our gallant wounded at Lexington, take a
snare moment to send you line BY ny Ade
taut Who accompanies Col. White.
Al I vas on the point q leaving for sns
Osass. messenger from Col White, lying
wounded at Lexington, was net BY Col. ho'ey'
e4,h Indiana, who commanded q Geosgesovn;
the messenger saying that the rebels we're kil-
;ne our wounded and consisting the noss
fearful depreda.ions. Col. White wrote that il
he vas not rescued from their hands within "a
hosrs, that be and the other oficsrs would be as
sass:nated. tst
had but l6O men with me. Bat this mo-
ment COL Eads. who had few men under his
command, nobly came forward and offered the
services Of eighty Of his men, inan hour pfeps'
rations were complete, and late at night, in the
midst of . terrible rain, started. Col. Eads
accompanied rs. Our total was not more than
22O.
We made forced march, and passed through
q country filled with guerilla bands, successful
" reaching the rebel pickets around Lexington
early the next morning. Our advance guard
under Capt. Kehoe, charged CALAMITY upon the
pickets and drove them into Lexington. He
captured more than twenty secessionists in his
march, and so complete was our surprise, thas
the rebels in Lexington 6ed in every direction.
We took possession Of the town, and camped on
the site of Prices headquarters on the Fair
Grounds
at the door of the house where their husbands
lay nearly dying, the scene was most affecting.
We seized the ferry boats, and this morning
sei.ed the steamer Florence" Co'onels
White and Grover were placed on board, and in
few minutes will start for home and safety.
Lexington for the last few days has been in .
terrible condition. Shelby and Martin two cut
throats. had their troops in town till their gno-
miuious fight al our approach. Mr.. White,
a wounded prisoner, was taken by Martin, from
his bed, shot in cold blood. and his body left on
the road until eaten by the hogs. His wife res
cued his remains. But for our arrival, CoIonsls
White and Grover would have met with like
fate.
Thank God the American Gag is again aoat-
ing over Lexington.
We made thirty prisoners, recovered some
of Msrshall's horses, and captured 6ftecn to
twenty guns.