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Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
HE W AR!

The past week has been one Of startling ru-
mors, which have kept our people in a state
Of unpleasant suspense and excitement. As
usual the Geographic reports are so sontradic.
tory that W. are unable to extract from them
anything like a probable estimate of the real
condition Of affairs. We are told that a ten
hours engagement has taken place near Lees.
burg. Va, but though it is said to have hap
pcned five or six days ago, and though the
place is situated on a railroad, we have had
no further news as to the result. As it is IN.
likely that q concentration Of any consider
able force on either side, has yet been made
there, we are inclined to believe that the bat
tie, il there has been one, was simply a Skin.
miSh between advance guards of the two con-
tending armies. That a great battle will take
pace somewhere near Alexandria, in 4 very
short time, seems unavoidable. Our forces
under Gen. Beauregard, are rapidly filling up
their lines between OccoIuan, about fifteen
miles from Alexandra, and Centreville, be.
y OiN IaildA COul biiOuSS, Il WIN IDllk OS-
tween which places the battle will probably
be fought-perhapS atthe railroad depot three
miles from Fairfax Court house. Though we
are in the dark as to the number, condition
and preparations of our army, We have con-
fdencc that our officers will not risk an en-
sagement unless they are prepared, and We
are in hopes that we shall have to chronicle
a brilliant victory in a few days.
We think also that there will soon be lively
times west of the Blue Ridge. 1t seems that
Gen. Johnston, who evacuated Harper's Fer
~, is so extending his lines as to meet Gen.
Mcclellan and Gen. Cadwallader, who are in
command OF tw distinct armies, both Of (which
are approaching our lines. The reports are
so confused as to leave us iu doubt as to the
exact locality of either side; We hope, how
ever, that everything is going on right. In
the meantime, Gen. Wise, the Murst Of the
field, has been sent over the Allegheny to
dispersc the Virginia traitors.
We shall have to suspend our opinion OF
the battle Of Boonv lie, Mo-, until We can get
information more reliable han has yet come
TO hand. We 10 not believe the Black Re.
publican story that Gov. jackson was defeat
ed with the loss of 800 killed; nor can we
credit, on the other hand, the report that Gen.
Lyons boats were all sunk, and that he was
taken prisoner by the MiSsourians. We think
that the MisSourians, probably, otter a short
resistance, retired with little loss, and that
they will for ify themselves at some more de-
fenslble point up the river, in the pro slavery
cOunties-probably Arrow Rock or Lexing-
ton. 1t is said that the MisSourians were
flying TO AIMS, and that Col. IIebert's regi-
lnent would move up from Fort Smith to the
assistance Of Gov. Jackson. II so, some OF
our Iberville boys will have a chance 10 smell
powder.
We hope that this uncertainty will not last
much longer. Before our next issue, we shall
donbtless have aSSed through %evcntful scenes
which will have an important bearing on the
future result Of the contest.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

APPROACHING MARRIAGE OF A DUKE WITH
A ROYAL PmNcESs.-The latest received
accounts from England bring us this in
telligence: ,
The Duke of Newcastle is about to
marry our Princess Mary Of Cambridge.
The Princess is a comely and singular
ly buxom young lady. She is like her
sister the Princess Augusta who mar
ried the hereditary Grand Duke of Meck-
lenburg Strcitz; only the younger
daughter is more lively, looks cleverer,
and is dccidly fattcr. The Duke Of
Newcastle has been married before to Il
daughter of the Duke Of Hamilton, but
the marriage was dissolved at his suit,
as | dare say Your readers will remem-
Der. Nor need | tell you how much he
is esteemed in private life, as well as
in political society, as N of the most
amiablc as well AS conscientious men.
The Queens consent is a mark at once
of her not thoroughly sharing the
spirit of George the Thirds marriage
act. and of her esteem for the Duke,
the guardian of the Prince of Wales
during his visit to you. The Princess
Mary is the youngest daughter of the
late Duke of Cambridge, and is twenty
seven years of age.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

~ After the bombarbment Of Fort Sum-
ter, the Black Republicans succeeded in en-
listing a large number Of soldiers for the war
by Appealing to the people to vlndicate the
honor of tbs Stats and Stripes. Whyn the
Yew York Zoua YES were running like sheep
at the battle Of Bethel, their commander
mounted a fence and endeavored to rally them
by reminding them of the disgrace they were
bringing upon the American flag. His sp-
peals were useless; the Stars and Stripes. no
matter how potent a thousand miles from the
battle field, lose their tailsmanic influence in
the midst OF a shower Of grape aud MIME
balls. The Colonel was killed, aud the Zou-
ayes fled, leaving the Star Spangled banner
waving over a blood stained field The Star
and Stripe dodge IS about played out.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

A Coon MovE.-lt will be gratifying to
to those persons who are in the habit oil pur-
chasing Evening papers from the boats, to
learn that PHILIP HELEN, our accommoda
ting Dep'y Postmaster, has made arrangements
to procure a number Of Evening papers every
day, from the, boats, which he will sell at the
usual price. 1t is to be hoped that this act of
Mr.. Heelein viii be duly appreciated by the
public. - rHtrr
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
A Battle Near Leesburg, Va.
Ten Hours Engagement !
Particulars Not Known.

Washington, June l9.-Leesburg had
not been occupied mp to yesterday
morning.
A battle occurred in hat vicinity,
day before yesterday. lasting ten hours,
but what loss to the Southerners is not
known, and particulars with regard to
the result and Federal loss are suppress
scd.
\ desperate fight between Vienna
and Fairfax Court House is imminent.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
Still Later.

ST.. LOUIS, june 19.--The Democrat
has special dispatches from Jefferson
City, founded upon the report of a man
who reached that place in a skill, to the
effect that the Missourians at Boonville
had been routed with a loss of 800 Kill
led, besides many having been captur-
ed, The loss of the Fedcralists was II
killed.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

~ we learn from the Memphis Avalanche
that a break occurred some days ago in the
levee at Ts.luls, Issaquena county, Miss, and
the water damaged nine plantations so much
so as to prevent any cotton being raised upon
them at all this year. a full crop of corn
will be made. The damage to the levee and
to the planters, it is said, will amount to sew.
ersi hundred thousand dollars.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

A Move ~ THE RIGHT DIRECTION. learn
that Thompson Bird. q wealthy and energetic
citizen Of West Baton Rouge, is now engaged
in gathering all the old hint-lock muskets and
rifles (and there are a great many, in his Par
ish, and is having them cleaned and altered to
percussion lock, at his own private expense.
This is what may be termed substantial patr''
ism
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

but no ono is anxious to be made the victim
Of a false and unjust report, especially when
such reports are gotten up for the express
purpose OF injuring the character of an inno-
cent and patriotic man.
Yours very truly,
OSCAR HEBERT.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
by bis trip 70 Tennessee.

aS@ The citizens Of our town Will be pleas.
ed to hear that their old and tried friend, Mr..
?. L. JEASISGs, has arrived safe and sound
from his northern tour. He will, no doubt,
give us the privilege OF publishing a few notes
by the way side, Of what he has seen and
expericncedduring his visit north, in our next
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized TO announce Col. III. w. Al
LEN, of West Baton Rouge, as a candidate for Con-
rress Of the Confederate States for the Fourth Congress
siOnal District, composed Of the Parishes of West Feli-
cians, Point Cospae, 81 Landry, Lafayette, verm,Ifion.
West Baton Roags, Iberviile, st. Mary and 81 Martin,
Election first Monday m November.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
FOR RECORDER.

Ma. ED'ross yoa viii please announce the name Of
ADOLPHE HEBERT, Esq, as a Candidate for
the odhee Of Recorder Of the parish of Ibcrville, subject
tothe. decision Of the. State Rights Democratic Consen-
tlon
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
Another Southern Tictmv.

Washington, June l7.-An official
report received by Gen. Scott, says that
a train of cars on the Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad, transporting 900
Federal troops, was fired upon as it
turned the curve within a quarter of a
mile of Vienna, by a masked battery of
Southerners, with shell, shot and grape
killing and w~ounding men On the plat
form and cars.
The train stopped m account of injury
to the machinery, which could not be
repaired.
The troops abandoned the train and
took to the woods, where, finding a bat
terry supported by 1900 South CAROLYN
ians, they fell back, throwing out Skin
mishers on both TANKS, and again retir.
ed. The loss on the Federal side
amounted in killed to 5, in wounded, 5,
and in missing, 5. The mel abandoned
many haversacks, blankets and a few
muskets. d.
Among the killed was an editor of
the Cleveland (Q.) Herald.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

~ Those persons DESTROYS of purchasing
excellent table wines, will find a genuine
article at the store Of f. y. LUX, near the
Court House. ~ afr
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

ArcHAEALAYA FoRrs.z, he embank-
ments and all the necessary arrange
merits for cannon at Wax Bayou and
Messy Point are o W complete ; and
we hope by this time the big guns are
mounted and readyVto blow any vessel
to pieces that may attempt to approach
the Bay contrary to orders from the
proper authoritiesyt thesforts Frank
lin Baoner.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
re- The n. Y. Journal Of Commerce

reA- The n. Y. Journal of Commerce
has the following : 20 81
"A singular illustration of the disturb
ed'condition Of trade may be given as
just made known to us by the last ar
rival from Liverpool. The British ship
Geo. A, Holt cleared from New Orleans,
April 7th, with $500 bales of cotton fol
Queenstown and orders. She arrived
at the latter port on the 2lst of May,
hor cargo was sold by sample at l5c.
[of average good middling] to a Boston
purchaser, and the ship is ordered to re-
cross the Atlantic, for the benefit of
Massachusetts, cotton mills. AT the
moment that, a cargo is thus bought at
Liverpool to return from Queenstown
to Boston, another cargo is being made
mp in Boston for Queenstown and-or
ders, and the two vessels will cross
each other ON the way. .' sst1 50,
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
CHOICE GROCERIES.
CHAS. N. ROTH & CO..

~ ESfEL ULbl invite the publc 10 caH
IL aud examine their stock of
Groceries and Produce,
Being satisfied that they can show them a stock
inferior 10 none ever brought 10 this market,
which they offer al Lower Prices than have
been paid heretofore. The following are
among The leading articles generally required,
all OF which ale oi a superior qualiiy-viz
Mess Beef, Hay.
Mess Pork, Flour
Clear Sides, Rice,
Smoked Meats, Coffee,
Breakfast Bacon, Sugar,
Beef, Lard, Beans, Dried Apples,
Corn, Oats, Sweet OH,
Old Burbon Whisky, Oils, Paints.
Old Family Brand'c., &C.. DC, &c.
Besides many other articles too numerous to
m~ention-toseiher with aspendid stock Of Fancy
Groceries.
aP2Ol C. N. ROTH Il co.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
PLAQUEMINE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd. 1861.

- We are happy to inform the readers
Of the Gdsette& Seatinel, that the Editor and
Proprietor Of this paper, will be at his post
next week, ready to greet his friends once
more, and to find himself, no doubt, much
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
Further from Missouri.

JEFFERSON CRY, June lS.-General
Lyons expedition. on two steamers,
proceeded in the direction of Boonvillc.
For several hours ~cannonading has
been heard, but the telegraphic wires
being cut, we arc unable to give partic-
ulars.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
FOR SHERIFF..

Ma. EDITOR: Please snnounce my name in your paper
~ Candidate for the next s~herifaity Of this parish.
BIS ,A7-Ta' GUsTAvE LAVE.
Bayou Gouia, April Is,h, 1861. sa ti8! ora Al.
We are antherized 20 announcc J.. M. mis- a, 4.
Candidsts for sheriff a the ensuing Fall election
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
C0Acentfdtl0n Of Stafe Troops at
BOOnmMe.

At B~oonville there are stationed 200C
Missourians, and OH the Bank opposite
artillery have been placed in such Il po-
sition as to command the river.
Gen. Lyon, of the Federal army, is
waiting information to determine whe
Their to advance by land or the river.
Col. bernstein has bcen.appointed
commander of St. Louis and Cole coun-
ties, and has issued his proclamation.
Gen. Lyon has also proclaimed.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
NsM EMBELLISHMENTS.


State Of LoGisia3a-PariM Of BerrlAs-
4iE-5M Jsdicsdi Dstrist Court. AZ
In Matterof Estate OF Rosalie Melan.
b'aa ; con and Dorville LaCroix. agsut
VNHEREAs. CLEoPHAs BARBAY has
" this day filed in1this Court his final &C.
count OF administration yofths Estate OF Rosalie
Malahcon and Dorville LaCroix, both decd.
Notice is hereby given 10 all whom it may con-
cern to show cause within Thirty days from this
date. why the fnal Tableau of ADMINISTRATION
Aforesaid, should not be homologated and made
a judgement of this Court, and the bond of the
administration cancelled and annulled.
alberviile, June 90, 1861.
ju22 1sna4 NJ. a. ESTEvAN, Clerk.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

n DOLLAR $500 per square Of ten line,, or less, Il
sertion, and Finy Cent. for each sahsronrn, user
tons Abberul discount .hsweycr, on these aies " viii
be made IN advertisements inserted for a longer tmc
than two months. a. foltox.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
LIST OF LETTERS

REMAtNGi in the Post Office at P~Iaquemine,
~ fa,sa o. lb%eryille. La, for the two months
ending May 3lsi. 'lssl.
Persons calling for any Of these letters viii
please say Advertised.,f F
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

Etat deh Louiaane--Payois d. BerriAc-
COur dE 5eme District .Ludiciaire.
Dams Ia Succession de feus a0rk3 ZEE
Resale Melancon & Dorville LaCroix.
ATfENDU que CLEoPHAs Barclay a ce
IN jour enliasse en- cette Cout son Tableaux
hnsl fadministrauon de la succession de tues
Resale Melancon and Dorville LaCroix. b g
Avis est par lie present dome a tous ceuS que
ceia concerne de deduiIe sans trenie jours de la
date de &c present les raisons POUR lesquelles le
dst Tseieaox final ne serait pas homelcque ct
iaa re jadgpent de cette Cour ct lie cartionne-
ment annulle. --NA
~iberville, lie JUN 20, 1861.
lu22. VI. A. ESTEYAN, Grefher.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
KANSAS ARNdINa HERSELF.
Encounter near ST. Louis.
THREE sEPoXs KILLED!
BIOOdy Work Of the Sepoys at 81.
Louis.

LEAvEYwoRTH, June lSth.-The Mis-
sourians at Independence have burned
all the dispatches found in tho tcle
graphic Office at that point.
Robinson proclaims that Missouri ha;
declared wal against the United Statas
Kansas is subject to invasion, and ur
gcs good citizens to organize.
Engagement near ST. Louis.
st. Louis, lS.-TlIc advance guard Of
Federal cavalry encountered quite {
force Of MissouriamS stationed Oh the
hill with cannon commanding the road
and that an engagement cnsucd IN
which three FcdcralIstS were killed.
= The Missuurians arc concentrating a
Blue Mills.
Thirty Missourians attacked the Fed
craIists guarding the bardenec Greek
bridge.
THE BiOOdy affair at 81. LOais.
The Republican, says that immediately
on the accidental discharge, the Federal
troops commenced an indiScriminatc fire
without orders, the slaughtered falling
in every direction. The firing only
ceased when the vicinity had been de.
serted except by the dead and wounded
Seven citizens were killed on the spot
Some were literally torn to pieces by
the Mimic balls.
The firemen are engaged in washing
a.. ll.,1 f.a,n Oh. .tr.,t ,ub,.l $780,.
cnts the appearance of Il slaughter
house floor.
Col. Holloway, of the State troops, i.
reported dead.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04
TO our Patrons.

We will not issue any "extras "af-
ter date on our publication day, as we
hope to be enabled to lay before our
readers in the columns of the" News"
the latest intelligence received TO
do this we have deferred the puhlica-
ton Of our paper until after the arri-
val of the stage. Our subscribers
therefore, need not purchase any ex-
tras, after date. There is now no
necessity for extras, and we presume
our community will not be bored with
them any more. As it is such news
as we at present receive, is not worth
the space is occupies in paper, but
the appetites of the populace must be
appeascd. Should any dispatches be
received on Sunday or Monday morn
ing, which are really important mot
otherwise} we shall place them before
the public.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04

the bearer Of the flag, that you had
four prisoners, to wit: one trooper.
and three citizens, Messrs. Whiting,
Carter, Lively and Merriam, the last
being Il citizen Of Virginia, in your
possession. And YOU state that you
are desirons to exchange them for a
corresponding number of Fcderalist
troops, who are prisoners with me. l
accept your offer, SO far rs the trooper
(who is a videttc) IS in question. and
will send tomorrow. ut O'Clock in
the atternoon,if it will he convenient.
a Federal soldier in exchange for him.
With respect to the wounded, my
first care was to have them attended
to; medical advice and careful nurs-
ing have been provided.
Your dead I had buried on the bat
tie tield,and this was done III sight OF
the conhagrations that was dcvasta-
ting the homes 1t our citizens. The
citizens i'll your possession are men
who, doubtless defended their homes
against a FOE, whr,o their own certain
knowledge had, with or without the
authority of the Federal government
destroyed thc property Of their neigh
Dor, brcaking up even the pianos OF
the ladies', and committing dcpreda
tions numbcrless ana of every de-
scri Hion.
The Federal prisoner. if it suits
you, will be sent to Hampton by a
sergeant, who W III receive the vidette,
Carter, who was captured by YOU,
troops before tn" battle commenced.
I do not think Il more formal proceed
ing necessary. You have but one
prisoner Of mine. and he was not ia
ken in battle. If my proposition, to
deliver one Federal prisoner ct or
near Hampton, by sergeant, 10 be
exchanged for private Carter he ac-
+cepted, please inform me,or the officer
in command at Bethel Church. and it
shall be done. 1t is scarcely ,seccs-
sarv for me to say that the gentlemen
who bore vour flag l.ave been rccciv-
od with every courtesy by cur -itl-
zens, as we'll as by ourselves
| have the honor to be, ve-,T' re-
specttnlly ' yours, &r
j. RANkUEAD MAGRC DER
Col. Commanding.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04
Tablea,lx Niva11ts.

As there will be plenty to see and
do to-day, in the way of amusement,
our citizens must not forget that at
night the benevolent ladies of our city
propose to end the performances of
the day, by an amusing and unique
exhibition at the Theatre. Hold on
to some Of Your change, friends, or it
ill be no go with you. for the sdmis-
n is cash on the spot.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04

This is the Goth number of the
Daily News, and it still breathes.
It has not been ssbursted," yet, nor has
the editor been compelled to box up
materials and leave town. Queer,
ain'tit. Some say money makes the
mare go-so does a whip. Kind
friends do any of you now think, as
before, that WE can't keep, it up
if SO, send us your address, for fu-
ture reference. Patience, persever-
ance, and industry, a ,complishes ma
ny things. Why don't everybody
take the Neu.s /? Can't afford it
lPshaw just deprive yourselves of
only two drinks week, and the thing
is accomplished. Only two dimes a
week.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04

We publish the following rathc,
spicy correspondence between Gen.
Butler and Col. McGruder:
Gen. Butler to Col llcGruder.
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS June Il.
TO the officer commanding the for
ces at County Bridge:
Sir-Capt. Davies and Lieutenant
Potter, of the 7th regiment, New y ork
volunteers, ARE about to proceed to the
scene OF the late engagement, near
County Bridge, for the purpose of
bringing away any dead or wounded
that may have been left behind. l
trust the co,lrtesies Of civilised war
fare will be extended to these gentle
men, as have no doubt they will be.
! have some prisoners, taken with
arms in their hands whom you may
desire, or be willing to exchange for
any persons who may have been so
unfortunate as to fall in your hands.
If you deem such q course desirable,
flag Of truce with a proper cartel
might be arranged, through the bear
cr Of this note. Capt. Davies.
] have the honor to be, most res
.pectfully, your ob't serv't,
BEN. f. BUTLER.
Major Genaral co,nman6ino
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04
The Day We Celebrate.

In times past, the 9TH Of July !;
the old fourth the glorious fourth !;
was day which afforded US an OPP
portunitv, "as local." Of distinguish
ing ourselves among the corps, edito-
rial. Since then dear readers, what
change has taken place in the his
tory of our nation. We hope. and
cannot help but think, it is for the
better. In the ''fourths" gone by we
would grasp the hand Of each other,
with feelings purely brotherly,
whether, in this city. or that.
We would have laid down our lives
in the defence of each other. How
stand we to-day2
Arraved OH the field in Marshal
order, each anxieuslv awaiting the
word of command TO commence a
terrible onslaught, unequalled in
the annals Of history. I'is Well.
How can you celebrate or claim the
Fourth we are asked by by some
who still cling to the wreck Union,
with hopes never TO be realized. We
answer by right and justice, it is
ours we have ever cherished the
events attached to it, and We are to-
day following the example set by
our forefathers who established it, ma
king it. if anything, still dearer to
the offsprings of the brave defenders
of their liberty, now reposing in the
mansion of the Allwise smiling up
on MS with holy love for daring to
attempt sunderins the chains which
bind us, contrary to the Constitution,
which gave lis equal rights, as The
preamble shows:
We, the people Of the United States,
in order to form a more perfect union,
establish justice, insure domestic tran
guilty, provide for the common de-
fence, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings OF liberty TO
ourselves and our posteritv, do ordain
and establish this constitution for the
United States OF America
After reading the above let no man
dare say or think Dat we are in the
wrong, for such a man is a fool OF
knave. We are right, and knowing.
this We follow the advice of that
old hero, Andrew Jackson, know
you're right, and go-ahead." What
the next fourth may bring forth no
man knoweti,, few OF us NAV live to
see it. but we pray to our God, that
all may be in the land Of the living,
if only to know that the stars and
bars, wave
.'Over people brave and free,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-04

Sad esterday after
noon a shed in course OF construction
for Messrs. Howell & Ruckner, in the
rear Of their warehouse, fsll down,
severely i,,juring Mr.. ". X. Harrison
carpenter, and two negroes who
were assisting him in shingling the
roof. One of the negroes was com
pletely scalpcd, and the other horribly
,nangled. The sufferers were doing
well at last accounts The negroes
belong to Mr.. Howell.