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Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-21

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Young man having some knowledge
Of the business. Apply Immediately
Shreveport daily news., 1861-08-21
Linc07a's Gua- Boats-The Tyler

Liuco1u's Gun- Boats.-The Tyler,
Lexington and Corestoga. the ole
Cincinnati tubs fitted up regard
less of cost, and armed TO the teeti;
for the purpose Of clearing away amy
obstructions that wvuld impede the
passage Of the transports containing
the grand army of the West during
their triumplsal progress down the
Mississippi to Memphis and New
Orleans. were due last evening at
Cairo, and doubtless have arrived
there, as the Ohio was in fine boa
ting order. A gentleman who had a
good look at them the other day.
saws he would like to take con
tract to sink a hundred a day Of just
such boats, with the batteries at
Randolph, providing they did not
take the MANASSAS fever and
would keep within decent cannon
range.
Memphis Appeal.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

NJ. D. U. F. & BAT a regular stated meet
ing of the Morocco Dressers' Union of Friendship
aud Benevolence, held on Saturday evening, June
-osn, Wy ioiioM.ns peIsons M9re e'ec'eu ON
.ur sse Vi eea Sauiuet NJ
San'.. is,i ~ $50 c WI, otySer ~
S.o ~ oon" W ~. oHiey 9e0 q oales penuet''
WIN Nv u MesSenger-Nm'
T Da,sy, ' S'I Da,eY, VIM SryIyr'
raSs' Hor;ai u p.i T r.1' '1nh W.
,ci;a,n,. n;ai q Dei NV u luYu'ry'
wv o''''''''' D@"''' ''s'' VIM N''nuioi'"
MEETINGs.-A Unconstitutional Union Meet
ing was held in the city Hall on Friday even
ing; and an " unconditional Union Meeting
was held at the same place, on Saturday even.
ing. Both Meetings adjourned to meet again in
the Hall, this evening, when it is expected thai
an amalgamation of the two wings will take
place, for the purpose of earring the approaching
o.y .ieoe.o a,; ouiV" 's'''N''"' "s'' "'Vp'eu
Nv Jun "''''s''
HORRIBLE Accidental horrible acciden
occurred on Tuesday morning last on the farm
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16
TWO RELIGIOUs PAPERS.

The editor Of the Catholic Herald, sort Of
third common compromise sheet, published in
Philadelphia, has been overhauled by the Bishop
of his Diocese for having written and published
a dish of political partizan trash not i'll accord
ance with the spirit of the times. The editor
most obsequiously acknowledges the reprimand
and begs oil. So down-hearted does he appear,
that he does not even venture to express an
opinion on the Presidents message, which is
found in fill in his columns.
| On the other hand, the New York Tablet, a
Catholic paper of a much higher grade of politi-
cal morality, is delighted with the patriotic tone
of the message; and speaks of it in praise. Next
to his religion the editor evidently loves the
American Republic, aud is not disposed to bring
disgrace either upon it or himself by joining in
the sickly cant OF peace in the midst of fierce
and savage rebellion; but very plainly tells bis
/ readers that mo good citizen can be neutral in
struggle between his Legitimate government
and its would he desroyers, There is no fence
to stand on between Union and Dsuuion, he
tween loyalty and treason"
In speaking of the message more particularly,
he says:-
eve believe the entire people of the loyal
| States will be fully satisfied by the Message,
aud we also believe that it will bring confidence
and an assurance of restoration of their const-
tutional birthrght to many loyal hearts through
out the Seeded States.
The Message is evidently written by the Pre-
sident HIMSELF it bears the stamp Of his style.
No flowers Of rhetoric strew the path Of the
peruser. The President is plain, strpight-
/ forward man, and "the style is the man." lie
sees the point he wants to mike and he marches
straight towards it by the shortest line, descrh
ing no graceful ourviluear sweeps for the mer,
sake of elegance, and regardless whether or no
be drops occasional rhetorical nettles to slim
, the sensitive taste Of those who are accustome
to drink at the well of English undefled. MI
Lincoln has an unerrng iacultyo hitting straight
he may not WELD the hammer with MS much grac
as other folks, but he never strikes wide, an
they often do. He hits the nail squarely on til
head every time. lie wastes no words, mn nd
9 mrablc quality in President nowadays
Three lines place him in mediaS Fes'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16
UNION MEETING.

MN frionls ofti,n IFninn irroennrtivn ~ unr-
~ ,''e''n' w.
w he'u meeting Ill Tue Oi'y nan OH oaluru"y
evening last JOHN II. ADAMS was called TO
the chair, William ii. England was elected
vice President and Edward I McN,rns s.c-
rss1s, v..,,a,,,.,. .,'.,1 Nv. .,.,..,
re'ary' '"n'eS "o"tso'lerS S'A'eu Tue OBJECT
of the meeting to be the formation OLA Union
party, composed of voters without distinction
nrnartv. and an his notion q cou,,nitt.. of
II,
tue io'iow'"s se"','''''' "v''"l'i'o'"'V" 10
pare business for the meeting james Mont
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

About a year agu United States Senator
moved, doubtless by some personal experiences
stood up in his place and set forth the "Bar-
barism of slavery" Ills speech as all who rtad
it know was filled to the brim with facts and
arguments of the most undeniable character.
lie made the ghastIy and brutalizing character
of that unnatural system glare out in very un-
seemly proportions and fortified NIL his positions
by liberal quotations from slave-laws, slave
masters aud slayehoding Senators and Repre-
senatiyes, until his auditors alternately groaned
and raved.
The line Of his remarks was somewhat new
and startling. Slaveholding gentlemen and Hon,
orable statesmen had never before been SO pluin.
ly told that their pet system is mot ouly barbar-
Gus, but that it is barbariaing all the Southern
States. Many conservative people, who had
never thought very deeply on this matter, we've
sorry that Senator Sumner had put it quite SO
strongly, although they more than half believed
it was all true.
But year has brought about some strange
revelations. Who now doubts the "batbarisin
Of slavery? 2" Who now thinks that the Hon.
oenalor uePloteu IT'S uhtuTe III luo WIN colors
How many are now ready to say, "the half has
not been toli2" The barbarsm of slavery il
now showing itself to the world in this villain
GUS rebellion against the Government Hitherto
the most revolving TEXTURES Of this bestinlizinl
system have been prudeutly kept from the curl
Gus gaze of the world. Not even "South sid,
view writer's were permitted to look in upor
the mysteries of savedom But now the tru,
temper of it is coming out
If we are to judge of the Southern people b.
the tone of their leading newspapers, we mus
believe them animated by the most blood thirst,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

spirit Of revenge. The proclamation OF beau
regard, to the people of Virginia, was one oil 'ns
most infamous papers ever Issued among u
nominally civilized people. The manner III
which men aud women are treated who aee'ale
their attachment to the general Government IL
essentially barbarous.
The pratical proclamation of Jet. DAVIS 1t
barbarous and esteemed so by other nations
The guerilla warfare inaugurated IN Nre'n'
and Missouri is barharous. The murderous ITO
in Baltimore, and the assassination OF EIlswor'i
were the cropping out of the baibarlsm oil IN
Southern rebellion.
The entire Southern Coufederacy is started u
the spirit of slavery, aud aims to make ina
curse universal A new edition Of Senator SUN
ner's speech of June 4th, 1860, would doubles
be read with more general credulity than til
first.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

About four hundred men of Colonel McNe'Ia
Regiment Reserve Corps, visited the ST. Louis
State journal office, early on Thursday morning
and removed the type, paper, SC, and read an
order from General Lyon, prohibiting the further
publication of that sheet. Col. Mcneil publishes
proclamation to the people of Missouri stating
that the suppression of the State Journal was III
consequence Of its giving aid aud comfort to
those in active rebellion against the authority oil
the United States Government, encouraging tue
people to take up arms against that authority
to commit acts of violence aud oppression against
loyal citizens and by fabrications of false reports
respecting the United States troops, also melting
disafIected citizens to the commission OF overt
acts and treason, with a view of entirely sub
verting the Federal authority in the State
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16
CHANCE OF TUNE.

The Charleston (South CarolinA) Courier, in Il
recent issue, opens m editorial in the following
lugubrious strain;
ave should prepare for defeat In the con-
ilence of our might and courage this admonition
may appear unnecessary, and, in calling to mind
the dsgraceful behavior of our enemies in recent
battles, it may strike us as ridiculous. But it
is IL needful and wholesome caution, and we urge
it with sincerity and earnestness.-0 enemies
are mastering in large numbers; they are armed
with the best weapons they have been under
the instruction Of competent officers, and each
body is strengthened by the presence Of the old
United States regulars. Some of their Generals
have abilities and resources. And, in addition
to all these considerations, battles are not al.
ways decided by strategy, or even courage A
single mischance may turn the tide of success.
A circumstance in itself insignificant may snatch
victory from an army when it is about to GRASP
the glittering prize
This is really something new to hear from
South Carolina. Preparation for Defeat Why
such thing was never heard Of in the I'M
comparable kingdom before. The perpetua
refrain heretofore bas been South Carolinl
against the Unon-South Carolina against III,
universe. But nevertheless, it's good advice I,
the chiyalry at present to-prepare for defeat =
Ne1o York Times.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

EEurloNs.-Th officers of the LIST Delaware
Regiment elected c. Rodney Layton, Major on
Thursday last. Maior Layton was Captain Of
Company O., II lawyer by profession and is we'll
skilled in military tactics First Lieut.. D. W.
Maule, your correspondent "Billy," was mani
mously elected Captain of Company q. Clpt
Maule is a Physician He performs double duty
in his company, that of captain and that of sur
geon. Hrs letters from camp are read with great
relish by his numerous friends. Company @. is
one of the best drilled in the Regiment His
men are orderly, aud as true soldiers never com
plain at the hardships and privations of soldier
life. Nearly all of then will enlist for three
years, and / predict that both they and their
officers will do themselves credit in Sine field. B..
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

TmE FATHER or RIVERS, = Tho Mississippi
Riyerextends 200 miles from the frozen regions
of the North to the sunny South, mud with the
Missouri River is $500 miles in length. Itwould
reach from New-York across the Atlantic Ocean,
or from France to Turkey and the Caspian Sea
Its average depth is fifty feet, and its width over
half mile. The foods ore more than month
travelling from its sources to its dela. The
trappers can exchange the furs Of animals caught
by them gu the Upper Mississippi for the topical
fruits gathered on the banks below, The total
value Of steamers afoat the river and its
tributaries is more than $50. 900, 900, numbering
1000 boats, with more thnn twice the steamboat
tunnqge Of England. 1t drains an area of / =
100000. square miles, and washes the shores OF
twelve powerful States. In one single reservoir
at Lake Pepin, between Wisconsin and Min
nesotn, $500 miles from the sea, the nayies Of
the world might all safely ride at anchor.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

Three companies sent to the relief Of Col,
Smith, at Monroe, Missouri, returned on Thurs
day, to Hannibal. onarriving at the hitter paee
they formed a junction with Col. Smiths force,
which was entrenched in the Academy buildings.
The rebels, 1900 strong, were grouped over the
prairie, out of reach Of Col Smiths rifles. They
had two pieces of artillery, which were brought
to bear, but the distance was SO great that the
balls were almost spent before reaching cur
lines. Col. Smiths artillery was oflonger range,
and did considerable execution. The eight LASTED
until dusk, and the last shot from our side dis
mounted one of the enemy's guns. Just at tha
moment Governor Wood, of Illinois, fell on their
rear with the cavalry sent from Quincy on We'd
nesday, and completely routed them, taking "a
prisoners, one gun and large number Of horses
About 20 or 80 of the rebels were killed. Not
one man on our side was killed, although several
were severely wounded.
Col Smith is determined to shoot some Of the
most prominent rebels.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The ship Mary Goodell, Captain Mcailvery,
from New York, bound to Buenos Ayres, arrived
at Portland, on Friday, and reports that she was
boarded ON the 9th, in lat so deg. long, 81 deg
by full-rigged pirate brig, which released Inc
former after putting on board Captain Enhelu'
Of the BRIT John Walsh, of Philadelphia Cap
tain Smith, of the schooner IS. j. Warning OIL
Brookhayep aud Captain Devereaux, OF ih'
schooner 'Enchantress,' of NewburypOrt' whici
had been taken that week.
The priyateer brig was evidently inc atn
Davis. The cargo OF the GOOdell being pr'''si
property, she was released but the pri'a'Os'
took from the Goodell five of her crew and sup
ply of water.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

To ConRRspoNDssTs. The commuuieationand
subsequent note Of "B." have been received
We decline Publishing the communication Ter
the reason that we believe its sentiments cannon
be productive of the desired results i'll the pre-
sent condition of the public mind, when whole
nation is in arms determined 10 tread the terrible
path of war as the only hone of securing per-
manent peace We like the spirit and temper
in which the communication is written, int
think it should be addressed to the Southern dis
turbcrs of the country'a peace, aud not to those
who arc manfully defending that peace in the
North,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

Another engagement is reported to have taken
place on Thursday, near Monroe, Missouri, on
the Hannibal Railroad. Intelligence reached st.
Louis that Colonel Smiths encampmcut at that
point, number six hundred men, was attacked at
O'clock Z. NJ, by a body of sixteen hundred
Confederates, uuder General Harris, and repealed
the assault, driving back the enemy, killing four,
and wouuding and capturing several of them.
Gen. Harris reiterated to Monroe, which is about
thirty miles west Of Hannibal, where another
skirmish took place, with n similar result. Col
Smith then took up position, where he wa.
soon surrounded by large Confederate force
Subsequently he received reinforcements whel
he attacked and dispersed the Confederatcs
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The public will be glad to know, says the Phil
adelpbia Press, that the veteran SCOTT is ia ex-
celent health. Close application to business
gives him buoyapcy of spirits, and is evidently
favorable to bis health, both of body and mind.
settle the secession question by rigid enforce
ment of Federal obligations, has he been more
thoroughly convinced of tho wisdom Of this
course than at present. lie believes that the
war will be short, but thorough, without a great
loss of lfe but resulting in complete restoia-
ton Of the Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

Many persons, after ordinary meal, eel ssngs q
weight and discomfort in the region Of the stomach tn
sign Of an imperfect digestion, and probably III,
iorerunnsr Of fetled dyspepsia. Nothing will relley,
this oppression like the Peruvian Syrup by tue stimulus
1t gives to the digestive powers.
kev. Arthur b. tuller Of Boston, says: zone yOun,
man, who has been for " SUFFERER aud has heretofore
found no remedy eiiicatious, Whites thus III am
thankful for your omendatlOn Of the Syrup, which,
am confident bai done me great good, have been re
eved almost entirely Of dull headache, usually eonlnl
Immediately al eating. and ofa dry, parched ften
IN my lips lie ao says tblta very great
and debility, great that at times he 'iet weak
Peruvian Syrup
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The steamer James Guy arrested man at
Port Tobacco, on Friday, named Tallatfero, a
sonin-law Of ex Senator Mason, charged with
being spy He was taken TO Washington. A
large bundle of letters, addressed to prominent
citizens of the South. was found upon HIM also,
plans of tue locations of our camps in and around
Washington.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The Roman Catholic Sabbath School, of Iaun-
ton, Mess, had n picnic on Thursday last at
Myrick,ille, and quite a number who ate ice
cream have since shown symptoms like those
exhibited by persons poisoned with arsenic. One
physician has visited ten of these sufferers in one
house-They have all been taken with vomit-
ing, and with many Of them there has been a
swelling OF the face, such as would be likely ta
result .om the action of arsenic.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

10 the House of Representatives on Saturday,
Mr.. Blair offered preamble and resolution to
expel John b Clark from bis seat in the House,
for holding commission in the rebel army of
Missouri, and acting under in the late engage
ment at Boouville After debate it was adopt
ed nv % to 40.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

A letter from Captain Wilson, Of the Quaker
City, to the President of the Commercial Mutual
Insurance Company. New York, states that the
rebels have rendered the passage of vessels from
the Capes to Baltimore exceedingly dangerous. -
There are no less than five vessels of various
sizes ashore between Cape Henry and Cape Hat
terns
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

FuRTHGn FROM Missouri Capt, Smith, from
Springfield, on Thursday morning, gives further
particulars of the hattie Mt Carthage Ben. Me.
Cnllough was in the fight with his Arkansas
troops. Gov. jackson and Gen. Price were pre-
sent, hut took no active part. Gen. Rains son
was killed. The Rebel list of dead will be be-
tween six and seven hundred. detachment of
100 of Siegels troops left at Neosho had been
captured. The State officers wanted them shot.
to which Mccullough would not agree.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The French war-steamer Cabinet, with Al
miral Renaud on bonrd, arrived at Halifax on the
sth of July and awaits the arrival of five or six
other French men-ot.war, which was shortly ex-
pOcted, when the fleet will depart together for
Southern waters.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

unite TO oyerpower me. The behavior oil the
troops in the action and towards the prisoners
was admirable. (signedl g; MeCLnLLAs,
Surrender of co., Pegrdms Command near
Beverley, IN Western Virginia,
WASHINGTON, July l1.-The following de-
spatch has been received Mt the Head quarters
Of the army here -
Report OF Gen. Mcclellan to Lieutenant Gen
cral scott dated Beverly, July IA have
received from Colonel Pegram propositions for
his surrender, with his officers aud the remnant
Of his command, say six hundred men. They
are said to be very penitent, mud determined
never again to take up arms against the General
Government.
III shall have nearly nine hundred or one
| thuueand prisoners 10 take caro- Of when Pegram
cones The latest accounts make the loss OF the
Rebels in killed and wounded, some one hundred
aud fifty"
Despatch from General Mcclellan
wAsulNaroN, July 18.-The following des-
patch from General Mcclellan was received to-
dry nj the Army headquarters -
BEVERLY, July 18th, 1861.
COL. g. d. TOWNSEND, Washington, u. G. -
The success of TO day is oil that could desire.
We captured six hfass caunons, of which one Is
iiil9l all the enemY's camp equipage and trans
portalion, even to his cups. The number Of tents
will probably reach two hundred, and more than
sixty wagons. Their killed and wounded vii.
amount TO fully $50, with 100 prisoners, and
M re coming in constantly. know already OF
ten officers killed and prisoners Their retrea'
is complete.
occupied Beverly by rapid march. Garnet
abandoned his camp early in tue morning, leaS'
lug much of his equipage. lie came wilhlh
few miles of Beverly, but our rapid march turned
, him back in great confusion, aud he is now nc
treating on tho road to ST. Georges. lav'
ordered Gen. Morris to follow him up closely
/ have tclegrAphed for the two Pennsylvania
, Regiments at Cumberland to join Geaernl Hill a
!, Ruwlesburg. The General is concentrating nj
his troops ut Roweshurg, md will cut oil Gar
@ ncit's retreat near West Union, or, if possible
II at st George,
/ may shy TINT we have driven out some te
ii thousand troops, strongly 'nIrenehed, with til
4 loss of eleven killed md thirty-tiye wounded
=, The provision returns here show Garnetrs fore
~ to have been ten thousand men, They wer
Ia Eastern yirgiuians, Tennessecans, deorgiHn'
aud. | think Carolinians. To morrow en-
"A give full details as to prisoners, etc
5f Trust TINT Gen Cox has by this time drive
no Wise out of the Kanawha Valley In TINT cnS
M shall have accomplished the object of liberatn
m Western Virginia.
y hope the General in-Chief will approve
10 my operations
re- (Signed) g. u. MeCLELLAN,.
~ Mai Den commnnli ling the Dept. of Ohio,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16
valuable Farm FOR Sale.

- WILL. DO soil At Private Sale valuable aud
fAN highly improved Farm, lying within three and
XXX half miles Of the City Of Wilmington, Della
lssas ta ware containing lG3 Acres, less, 1t
izzA@fszfhas been thoroughly drained with Me and
stone, and enriched with lime ashes barnyard mnnuro
and other fertilizers, II IL divided intn 10 IL fields
we'll watered we'll fsneed25 OF 80 acres are in tlry
woodland of average quality
The improvements consist Of stone and frame Dwell
LING HOUSE with cellar in good order, and suit
allie and convenient for farmer large stone aud
frame arn, erected In the convenient manner, With
C0rnUihs, ovcrshoot. Harm yard enclosed with sub
Hantial wall Root house. Wagon house, &c. Also
three Tenant Houses, and other out buildings The pro
perry is desirable one, suitable Tor milk dairy 81
grazing and truck farm The situation is Of the most
healthy IN the State. The terms will be made easy
slOnNO may remain lien 1t, and the residue may 10
pad ia cash-serure1 othor property; good pro
poty in city county would be taken At fair price, fol
The residue or part thereof, Price per acre 500
Apply 70 JOHN higE,
Executors of Samuel MeCaulley, decd
Wilmington, June "a, 1861.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-07-16

The following curious passage occurs in the
eighth chapter of Isaiah;
"l2. Say ye not, A Coptederacy, to all them
to whom this people shall say, A COnfederacy ;
neither fear ye their fear nor be AFRAID.
"lS sancii,y the Lord of hosts himself AMI
and let him be your Seor, and let him be YOU
dread,
"l5. And many among them shall stumble
and fall and be broken, and be shared, and b'
taken"