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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
New orleans NIarIfots.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. The New Orleans Cres
cent of the 25th gives the weekly bank state
ment 10 the 20d as follows: Circulation
s6.95s 900; deposlts, slS. .4O3 600; specie, $la.-
I'll 900. 6lN tfH Hr4f 8IN
No sales Of cotton or tobacco. Sugar 8 10
sac. Molasses IA TO 2lc. Flour $l1 SO to
Sl2. Corn 81. Whisky, rectlGed, 81 10. Rice
1926. Lard 90 10 800. Beef, mess, $33. Pork
45c Bacon % to 25c. e6
CATTLE MARKEr.-268 head Texas cattle,
500 to $45 per head. Hogs $40 to $l3 per
hundred pounds. Sheep, second quality, 50 TO
S. per head. Veal calves % to $l3 per head.
The Crescent also says the increase in ex-
change Of $274 900 on the week is attributed
to the desire to place funds In England to invest
In merchandise, sterling having been taken
freely at l25 70 1876
We are not aware Of any prospective i'm.
provement In commerce " warrant these fg
rreB, which are much higher than In the bank
rupt era of 1887 and 164O.
Itis hinted about that some parties are plac-
ing all their funds In Europe for fear, perhaps,
Of the highway robbers Of the world that may
penetrate to our good city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Cincinnati Market.

CNcINEATT, Dec. 9.
In the grocery market further advance has been es
tabshed IN Coffee; holders are very firm under the In
fuenee OF light stocks. The range may now be quoted
at l7916Hc. At this rate pton will fall Of ma
eriay and substitutes be sought in parched corn rye
barley, eto.
FLOUR-Drags along with a spiritless market. su
perhne not allowed to go below S4 though 1t coulC
not be sold ct that price.
WHEAT-Was in only moderate demand, and buyer
Prime red was sold at ESQ., though is mostly held at
to Sc above that figure. White was scarce and In sem
request at 90c.
C0HN-Is still quoted, with good market, at CSC.
quote corn and oats so long time at the same rate.
RYE-Is held generally at 4lc'
BARLEY-Has pretty good market at 45@49c; som
dealers held prime at Soc, ss.-ss "a
wHIsKY-Remainss steady, with good market.
-" Commercial,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
From Fortress monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec, S, via BALTIMORE g..
A flag Of truce came down from Norfolk, bring
Ing several Charleston passengers but no news
Of any kind.
Gen. Wool also dispatched flag of truce for
Norfolk, with a number of letters and clothing
for the prisoners at Richmond
The steamer Illinois leaves Tor Port Royal
with troops for Gen. Sherman, this evening.
The Norfolk Day Book of to-day contains a
message from Gov. Letoher, the main points Of
which is his regret that Fort Monroe is not in
possession of the Confederate States.
inst, passed resolution of thanks to General
Sterling Price Tor his active service in Missouri
Gov. Letcher urges a forward movement. He
says the banks of the Potomac are not the place
to fight, but the banks Of the Susquehanna.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Court Of Common pleas.

FRIDAY, Dec. 6.
In the case of Rezin Parker, indicted fol
manslaughter, the jury, last evening, returned
q verdict Of ''not guilty"
In the case of Jones Smith, indicted for az
assault with intent to commit rape, the jury
returned verdict Of guilty" The verdict
VAS set aside and new trial granted.
The trial Of Samuel Gribby, for arson, was
commenced TO day, but had not concluded when
the Court adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
New York kRrkst /.
lREPORrEp FOR rHr ONO srIrrsnIs !

lREPoRTEp FOR THE ONO sTATEsMAs
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.
FL0UR--A shade hrmer with less doing; sales 10 700
bbs at IS q095 40 for rjec ed; S5 40G5 SO for sup
state; S5 6595 rs for extra state, IS zoos so for super
fine western S5 6595 30 for common to medium extra
WESTERN s5 9095 95 for shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio and IS 056 rs for trade brands do market
closing quiet. Canadian -four slightly advanced with
moderate demand sales Of $500 bbis at S5 4595 so
for supefne; SIS 6595 rs for to choice extra
Of $50 bbls at 50 5094 40.
CORN MEAL-In fair request sales Of ll50 barrels at
% IS for New Haven and 50 s71<93 30 for Brandy
wHIsKY-MOrs steady sales Of 300 barrels at aOS
WHEAT-A shade frmer with moderate exp't demand;
sales Of s,600 bushels Chicago spring at 81 209l 25
do northwestern club ct 81 239l 81; $500 Racine
sprine at 2341 26 SO 600 do Milwaukee club at %
al 29k; 1900 do amber Iowa at 81 30Dl 81; 90 coo
do Canadian club at 81 1901 3O 70 900 do winter red
329l 37 900 do amber Michigan at 81 30
al 80; $500 white Illinois at 81 80. 4,500 do white
Michigan at 81 IS.
RYE-steady; sales 4,6oO bushels at sS9e6c.
| BARLGY-Quiet st 709sOc.
C0RNHeayy, closing steady at yesterdays prices 63
for poor mixed western; 63k904c for shipping do 6l
for yellow Jersey; Csc for yellow statej $50 for white
| western,
OATS-A shade esaer; sales at aiQ345Kc for Jersey
| Canada. western and state.
PORK-Quie and without decided changer sales Of 33S
bbls at sl2 509l3 90 for mess; % 25 for prime.
BEEF-Quet and firm; sales OF 90 bbis at "a 0Q1l SC
for country prime IS 0O95 so for country mesp eli So
9l2 90 for repacked meas; SI3 so for extra mess.
| Prime mess beef steady at sl6920.
| BEEF HAM6-Steady and In fair demand; sales ,000
bbls western at SIS 0O9I5 25.
| CUT MEATS-Rnle dull and small sales at previous
| prices.
| SMOKED MEATS-Dull and unchanged.
H0Gs-DTessed; steady at 81 62K94 rs.
BAC0N-Sides 10 moderate request; sales li50 boxes
at 3hc for short ribbed middles.
LARD-Moderate demand at easier prices sales Of soO
bbls at sK89X.
BUTTEK-FIrm; sales at ll@I6 for Ohio; l6923 for
state.
OHEESE-A shade hrmer at 6kc,
o0RFEE-Rioyvery firm with moderate demand sales
Of 1900 bags at l6k@l7c.
| eUGAR-Raw quiet and firm.
M0LAsSEs-steady and unchanged.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Ksntunl1Y Leg,.laturs.

FRANKFoRT, Dec. 6.--In the Legislature E.
F. Barns (Disunion), of Oven county, offered q
series Of resolutions, including demand on
the Federal Government for the return to Ken
tucky Of Ex-Governor Morehesd and other po-
lltical prisoners, and affirming that the Presi-
dents message foreshadows the lmpossibilitY Of
preserving or reconstructing the Federal Union
Referred to committee on Federal Relations.
The Union members tonight are holding a
caucus to agree upon resolutions regarding the
present affairs, which will probably be offered
tomorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
News from rebel sources

BALTIMORE, Dec. Ga dispatch from Savau-
nah In the Richmond papers of yesterday, dated
the 4th inst, says sixteen of the ships of the
enemy are now inside of the bar, and an attack
on Fort Pulaski is hourly expected.
The Richmond Dispatch of yesterday says il
is currently reported that General Floyd's com
mand has been ordered to another important
post
A telegram, dated Nashville, Sd inst, says
that General Floyd hiss fallen back to within
thirty miles Of the Virginia and East Tennessee
raiIroad
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Tho Sumter again.

BosroN, Dec. ga case containing the
jeWelry of Mons Herman, the prestldigitateuF,
which is on exhibition at one Of our iewelEy
stores, was to day BY some means unfastsned
and jewelry to the value OF $l50O stolen, not
Wi.hstandisg the case was constantly surrvund-
ed BY q large crowd d people.
The British mail stssmer from Martinique,
the 9th, arrived at St. Thomas on the 18th, eud
reported the Sumter Of Martinique. The Iro.
quols got up steam aud started In pursuit.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Xhe Vermont 60 be Prepared d for Ser
lfH vice-Sent 60 Fort Warren

BosToN, Dec 6,--0rders have been received
at the navy yard to prepare the line Of. battle
ship Vermont for service at once. tits thought
she is intended to take the place of the Con
stitutlon for the use of the naval school at
Newport, being able to accommodate large
number of pupils.
The following navy lieutenants, recently from
the East India squadron, were consigned to
Fort Warren to-day, charged with dlsloyal-
ty: VIM. F. Glossell Of Virginia, Alex. DeBrac
Of Virginia, Julian Myers Of Georgia, and Dul-
ony A. Forrest Of Maryland.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Firn I'm Naw York.

New YoRK, Dec. 6th.-The building No.
Murray street, occupied by Jas. Casey, dry goods
vanburen J. Terry and l.. Henry, was injured
BY Gre last night, and goods destroyed to the
amount Of $4,000. Fully insured.
Last night man named Thomas McCor-
mick was fatally shot In Q Broadway concert
saloon, by one of the Fire zouaves, named
Thos O'Brien, in dispute about one Of the
~ ttar Uirla a q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
hog Markets
CINCINNATI.

Light receipts Of Hogs fairly Offset the moderatipg
condition Of the weather. and tend sustain the market
at 80 25 to $3 49, with rather spirit than packers
are otherwise disposed to encourage Sellers manage
the mrrket with good deal Of skill and upon sligh,
manifestation OF weakness repress nearly all mRnifesta
tons Of desire to sell. As the market is now working
chances Of future Of the trade until as late
possible, particularly II their hogs continue to thrive
and make good appropriation Of the that is being
fed to them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

BosTON, Dec. 6.-The ship Yorkshire from
Liverpool, reports that Nov. 26th, In latitude
Al deg. IA min, longitude 81 deg, che passed
a steamer, bark-rigged, showing the rebel Gag
She appeared as If she had lost her bulwarks
She was steering southeast.
The steamer Baltic sailed for Fort Pcken
with the New York Seventh fifth Regimen
this afternoon.
The French steam frigates Pomone and Cate
net sailed to-day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Loc,aI Sc, Matte,rl,sI..I j, 81

BALMoRAL sKIRTs.--It will bo seen BY adver.
tlsenent in another scolump, that Headley,
Eberly e. Richards this day received another
large lot Of Bslmoral Skirts, ranging in price
from $3.50 to $s75. They have also just re-
ceived full lire Of Ladies' and GentIemen'a
Furs, Lsdies' Cloth Cloaks, shawls and Bonn
bazines.
HRADLEY, EBERLY g. RICHARDS,
$50 and 252 South High street,
~ Columbus, Ohio.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
A steamer Captured by Robels,

LouIsYIrLE, Dec 6.-The steamer Pinkvar.
ble from here with cotton nill machinery, pro.
ceeding to Nashville under permit from Sec
retary Chase, was seized BY the rebels, and d
now held BY Lieutenant McGayenack in com
mand at Fort Donelson. He was awaiting or.
ders from Gen. Johnson, The machinery wsl
taken to Nashville. is q taEa
the LOuisyille papsrS unanimoualy condemn
the policy Of Cameron In references to tht
emancipation and the prospective arminR o
slaves. The Journal says the President d
equally csnsurable.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 6.-Col. Rankin Of the
Lsncers has been officially advised that the re-
cent order of the Adjutant General, regarding
Cavalry Regiments does not apply to his Regi-
ment Of Lancers. Il will now be filed up from
incomplete Cavalry Companies or Regiments
from other States, and be ready for service very
aO0n
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

NEW Yong, Dec 6-lIho 1teamship Wander.
bilt arrived from Port Royal on tho 81. No
news. The health Of tho troops is good. Beau.
crew Of the schooner Albion, taken in attempt.
ing 10 run the blorkedr. She also brings one
secession spy, taken At Port Royal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

u Dr@Frank Rose, Of West Rushville,
Fairfield county, Ohio, son Of P Rose, Esq, Of
this city, has been appointed Assistant Surgeon
for the Forty.third Regiment, organizing at Mt
Vernon, ~ asSQs = t'aee 9s,ls 3 q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

D Gov. DennisOn has pardoned Cook, who
murdered Kate Beaureau in Cincinnati about
two years since. His friends in Cincinnati, We
understand, are wealthy and influential On
what grounds he was pardoned, we are mol ad.
yised.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

T A.P, Stone. Esq, Treasurer Of State
has purchased the former residence of Gov
Chase, corner Of State and Sixth atreets, and
has entered upon is occupancy. .s.ss. sl,s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Arrival of Arms - Important from
Port ROYal,

Fort Royal
New YoRK, Dec. 6.-The steamer Bavaria
arrived to-day. She brought $4,000 stand Of
arms, purchased in Belgium for the United
States government.
A letter from Port Royal says, the 18th New
York Regiment made reconnaissance toward
Charleston, capturing three batteries and spik.
ing the guns. They returned after having
approached within twenty miles Of Charleston.
A large amount of cotton was found ready for
shipment, but the rebels were destroying much
of H. About 1000 contrabands are about the
forts, and Others are coming in.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

u Rev. H. g. Coningo, well known Pres.
bytsriAn clergyman Of steubenyille, died sud.
denly Of Dypthsria, on Sunday morning, the
LIST inst, .,si. -. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Commercial
oHIoAGo

The receipts Of hogs to day amounted to 1858, and
the market was dull and about So lower, with sales at
81 6092 TAX for fair to extra heavy In consequence
Of the dull state Of the provson market packers bought
sparngly and shippers also held or because OF the de-
lays In shipping through and the extreme cold weather.
Beef cattle were 10 fair demand and steady at 81 500
l 60-the latter price for q lot Of hne steers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
WHOLESALE MARKET.
WEEKLY REVIEW.

WHOLESALE MARKET.
WEEKLY REVIEW.
FtoUR-sales at 81 1894 2S for new red, and 81 50
9i rs for white; market unsettled
WHKAT-at e0995.
CoRR-sales at 200
0Ars-sales dull a. 20c
RYE-small sales i595Oc.
HAY-ssles at s7@8.
PoTAToEs-sales at 35t940c.
BEANs-sales at 67c9Sl25.
sABT-rules at 90 90 per Dbl.
WHITE FIsH-rue at 50 2596 rs per bbl
BucKwHEAT FLouR-at 2k@2iSc o D..
Sugars, Teas and Coffee advancing still.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

Rev. George Parrott. OF the M. E. Church,
was authorized to solemnlze marriages.
ADMINISTRATIONS.
B.H. Taylor, Administrator Of Thomas Len
mons estate, filed his final account
Amsson Webster, Administrator Of Johr
Webster's estate, fled his fret account.
Henry Ridenour, Administrator of Henry
Auchey's eatate, reported appraisepent of rea
estate and no sale for want of bidders. ordei
issued for re app:asement and sale.
dUARDIANsHiP.
James Baker Guardian of Robert Peoples
filed his final account.
James Baker, Guardian Of Catherine, Mari
and James X, Peoples, and Samuel Sharp
Guardian Of VIM. Mason's heirs, filed theil
second accounts.
Ermin Case, Guardian of George w {. ant
Anna E. Ball, fled his first account,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
PITTSBURGH.

The stock Of hogs now in the pens at the AlleghaDy
Drove Yards Is unprecedentedly large being variousy
estimated at from 95,o00 to $1,000 head As yet how
ever but little has been done by any OF packers
the prevailing prices do appear 10 meet their views
At present, they are unwilling to pay than % 500
90 per hundred lbs gross, while sellers demand % 10
as 20, gross, which equal TO 50 654 co. net. The
weather for the past few days teeu all that could
sby be desired for packing and II buyers and selecan
only 10 terms, brisk time In this department Of
trade may be looked for soon.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

Edward Livingston, Trusteeof Jacob Ruse'a
estate, fled his final account. 81
George Taylor, assignee Of Daniels 4 Hoyt
was cited to appear in Court and give security
for the faithful execution Of the trust, a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
columbus Retail Market.

- tN hrHl FRrDkr. December o. 1861.
The following the retail quotations corrected BY
Win. ii. Resieaux, wholesale and retail grocer, No.
LOG South High Street. tl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Sheriff. Sale.

,. NJ Mocuns = Co. o,nr. s,,.,. 3.
Charles Say 4 Bro. ct si)
RY vIRTUE OF A WRIT OF III FA
~ TO me directed from the Court Of Common Pleas Of
franklin county, o., will offer for sale at the Cooper
bnop Of Michael zehnocker, Firat Alley In the city
Of Columbus, o., on
Monday, the 10th day of December, A, D,
~. - ~, 1861, .t.is..
q one o'clock p NJ, the following described properly
1000 saves, 900 Hogshead staves 1000
beer'keg slaves, and q lot OF Lumber.
Levied on ~ the property Of Michael ZehnockeY.
ices 70 90 q. w. HUFFMAN, Sheriff,
dec4-dtd By I'd. Davis, Deputy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

4 aF Dr.. g. =. Boyle, Of this city, Surgeon Of
The Ninth Ohio, returned home few days ago
on leave Of absence. The Doctor looks well
and in good spIrits. The mountain afr seems
TO agree with him. A
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

Laces and Embroideries.
v Lace colars and setI. Frruch, Rrsbsr ana TnrnsA
Lace vels lneR patlernn.) yasDclcnea Thread an, :
Point Laces, Embroidered Coar eetts Trimmipas ana
etissnd cues. Bubrodsrod Collars and Gun u est,1
Balm SON,
No. %, South High niFosa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
Probate Court.

Items Of business transacted in the Probate
Court Of Franklin county, Judge ALBERY, dur
Ing the week ending Friday noon, December 6,
1861;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07
THE CLOSE o. 4nr MARKET.

Wednesddy, Dec. 4.-Rresh arrivals this morning,
with some lots overlooked In the count yester
the plumber OF cattle has grown larger than any one
expected by i've or six hundred and consequently the
market VIII not close az advantageouhy 70 drovers as
Iney anticipated yesterday though think the market
wednesday, and owing to this, and to q shade better
prizes yesterday than last Tuesday and 10 rather better
quality OF cattle On the average, the average Of the mar
ket is advanced one half cent - - -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-07

Only ten Licenses were Issued during the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09

Portable Steam Engines with or
without wheels. Stationery Steam
Engines with double fue boilers.
Circular Saw Mills Of the most mod
ern and improved construction. we
challenge the trade to produce bet
ter or more effective article at a less
price. Cotton Gin and Grist Mill
Shafting.
Circular Saws.
Burrows Corn and FIGURING Mill.
Straub Corn Mills.
India Eobbcr Betting.
Woodwrutl, Planning and Matching
Machines.
Artesian Well Tools and Pipes fur
nished to order.
Steam Guaees, Whistles, &c,
and every description OF Plantation
and Railway Machinery.
Sensl and get an illustrated e;ata
Ilosuc of our Machinery, free by mail
ali we ask is preference at the same
price with equally good Northern
Works.. Addr, IS r.. NJ. l\ENS,
No. 80 St. Charles ST, \. ..
No. 3-ly
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
THE SHREVEPORT ~
Weekly News,

Published in the city of Shreve-
port, Parish of Caddo, every Monday
at the low price of So 5O.-|
The News will not be forwarded to
any address, until the subscription
money is received, as it is published
on the cash principle; and the terms
being put at low figures, will not ad-
nit of credit.
1t is the cheapest paper published
in the State, the sheet is "a by 36 in
ches, and contains t,centy-eight COL
znns Of reading matter, set in solid
type. The Weekly News is made
up of the reading published in the
daily, and contains the latest news re-
ceived in Shreveport, and well Sc
lectcd articles. In fact it is one Of
the
BEST FAMILY PAPERS,
published in the South.
Specimen copies will be forwarded
to such as desire subscribing.
The columns will contain articles,
selected and original, which will prove
of interest and tend to the welfare of
it's readers. 1t will be devoted to the
interests of the South; and internal
improvements. in the Parish and vi
cinity, will receive the undivided at
tention Of the publisher,
The columns of the News will be
open to every person. Personal arti-
cles will not, under any circumstances,
(either as communications or adver-
tisements,) be published.
Correspondence is solicited from all
sections.
JNO. DICKINSON.
| Proprietor.
Papers publishing the above three
months, will be entitled to an exchang,
for the Daily.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
office of Dr.. Leslie,
AT THE LATE COURT HOUSE,
N.IRkET $ I'REET,
Oppoxitc Mr Presbyterian C%~rsA.
Shrcv port, june lily.
VTE MILLS.

New Orleans-Tri-w ekly-Arriv's
Tuesdays, Thursdays and sun
days at = p. III. Departs Mondays
Wednesdays n saturdays at a. III.
Texas Maiis-'Ir; weekly-Arrivcs
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
= days ut 8 p. III. Departs Mondays
Wednesdays aud Fridays at a. H.
Arkansas NIails--Tri-weekl y-Arrivcs
Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
at6p.m. Departs Tuesday, Thurs
DAYS and saturdays at 4 lam.
Monroe Mail-Dail v-.Arrives daily
Il, 7a.m Departs daily at 5 p IN.
Albany Mail--Sr.ni- Nrekly-Ar-
mves Tuesdays and Saturdays at {
i. III. Departs Mondays and Fri
1avS at q d. N.
\,rchitochrs M1ii--Wrrkly-Arrive:
Thursdays at l2m. Departs Thurs
DAYS at y. III. -
Office. kourS-I'roul $ to II a. m; trou
Z tut pm.
sundays, from I" 9 I'm.
il. lIUNSICkER, p. NJ.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
Mans lie Id Female College
'DESOTO PARISH LA


TINhc Fall session Of this Institution
i will open on Wednesday, 2nd
October SCI, , with full and efficient
Faculty. The domestic department.
will be under the immediate superin-
t.nd.ncc Of the President and his
lady, and every effort vii. be made
to promote the comfort OF those en-
trusted to their charge.
Chftou, prorisioms, Cuztcdcrats
Bonds or Treasury mates take" Z" pay.
mcut ot' Bou>I oud Tuition.
For other information. Address.
CUAS. B. STUART, President
Mansfield, La.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
- O - -
SOUTHERN C0NFEDERACY
Ready yProofPress:
Patented .]unc 1st., 1861.
To Country Publishers.

i HE want of cheap proof press
has long been felt by publishers OF
country papers and small job Offices.
I'he undersigned Knowing this from
experience, has invented a press OF
this sort (similar to Hoe Il Co.'S and
offers it to the craft as the cheapest
in the market. Instead of solid
cast-iron cylinder, it is made ofshert
iron al,a filled, being a decided i'm
prcvc,nynt, as it gives elasticity to
TO the cylinder. The cost of an or
binary proof press is so, while this
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
Merchant,
Planter,
Mechanic. &c.

It's columns are not b,lrdencd with
engthv articles, either selected ec
orr sinal. for experience has taught
US that short. pithy articles are sought
after by the appreciative reader, whilS
on the contrary. lengthy articles a.s
treated with contempt, and seldom.
peruSed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-09
NOTICE

no THE VOTERS OF CADDO PARISH.
A FrER an acquaintance of over twenty
n years with the people Of this parish, l
do not believe that they will exact a visit to
cacl, Of them. SO propose addressing you
at the following named places and times, and
respectfully invite my opponents to the hust-
ings. ,s
=. g AP1OINTME
Calvett's Schoolhousc, on Saturday, Oct. St
Taylor's Muster Ground, near w. B. Thomp-
sons, on Monday, Oct 9TH
Bickhams Schoolhousc, on Tuesday, Oct g..
Greenwood, on Thursday, Oct. 10th.
Spring Ridge, on Friday, Oct. l1th.
Summer Grove, on Saturday, Oct. 18th.
shreveport and Rush Island, notice will
hereafter be given.
Respectfully,
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