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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

sURuAnISE BArTzRtEs--Ac orresponde.st of the Rich
mond Examiner writes from Norfolk ,Ender date of
the 9Th:
Captain Marry late ST the Washington observatory,
left here this morning It is understood that he has
been planting in the approaches this city of the
most formidable submarine batteries They will be quite
match for any ironpleted ships that the enemy car
bring.
The like are t6 be planted in aiLour rivers, so as to
render our cics and people perfectly secure against any
apprcaches by water.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Col DeRussey so says letter from Richmond, Va.)
to the New Orleans Crescent has resigned as colonel
of the End regiment Louisiana volunteers, and it is
supposed that Harry Marshall Esq, Of DeSoto parish
viii be elected id his stead Col DeRussey goes into
the staff Of Gen. Polk as qudrtermastergc who
&c ASSIGNED to the command Of the Tennessee and Mis-
ssnni troops now stationed at the State line and on
lie river 1t Is one Of the most lucrative Offices in
the army.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

The TIMEs-Do men vet entertain the idea of a
peace without war? Does any vet mag the delusye
phantom Of hope to his BOSOM From the day which
louisiana through her convention withdrew from the
federal Union urged upon people the necessity
for prompt and vigorous action Whenever for moment
entertained thought that national difficulties per-
mtted Il peaceful solution. When men, with whom
the wish father be thought cried OUt that peace
would be declared by the federal congress the 4h OF
july we combattcd their influence to the best of our
ability. Even vet, dispute the power of Mr. Lin
coin and his party raise four hundred millions Of dol
lars or enlist four hundred thousand The north
ern dcspotism will get both men and money, and, if
found necessary double the amount of money and
double the number OF men. W e are engaged in Il
puny power. We are combating rich, powerful and
intelligent enemy They appear slow at first but armies
cannot be called into existence with stamp of the foot
or disciplined and moved by magic. The armies and
the money viii be found either; side and if numbers
could decide the contest our fag would be trailing in
the dust Energy and rapidy OF movement, skill and
endurance Cur part must destroy their numerical
superiority. Our enemies call for short They
mistake their policy. The result of a short war
would be altogether in our favor predatory warfare
their part would inure more than pitched battle.
Their ports OPEN and closed; they have navy
and we have not. By bockading ports, and occu-
pying frontier aiding and abetting the black repub
cun clement in the border States, and always avoiding
an engagement the enemy would either ruin us,
pei Us to invade his territories which would inevitably
weaken Us, aHd strengthen him, in the end. The only
advantage gained III transferring the to your eHemys
territories is that his people injured not yours TO
outweigh this you call into active service thousands OF
men who would have otherwise remained neutral Re
member he effect Of Lincolns proeamatonand invasion
upon the border Statesi Why our armies have long
remained inactive cannot conceive unless states
men anticipate overthrow Of the Lincoln administra
ton in the north. We have men and arms, and few
more steps forward would carry them into Washington
We are afraid that gain nothing by this delay We
arc only engthcning the war 1t should be our policy
to strike otten and early to give the enemy time
to perfect his arrangements to dsconcer him BY series
of rapid attacks to give him but little time his
anew or unite his h0rdcs. n. 0. Mirror
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

TIE STEAMER MEDoRA BURNED.-Thc steamer Medora
was burned to the waters edge at the Jacksonville
Gndana landing about three o'clock on the morning OF
the 4th The fire vas discovered in the after part Of
the boat and was perhaps the result of earecssnes
The boat was ID her fifth season, valued at $1,000
and owned IN ST Louis by captain BeasIey and others
She WIS nartialy insured
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

We are informed that there is a deficiency of funds
IN the hands of the committee to meet the expendi-
lures Of the late 4h July barbecue and it is suggested
that the board bf trustees al their next meeting, sub
scribe for the requisite amount Certainly no more
notriotic use could he made of the money.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Many thanks to our old friend, Mr.. j. II. Dendy, for
the largest and most delicious watermelon we have
seen this season He informs that he has plenty
more on hand to supply customers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

COY. Moore has issued another proclamation calling
for ree thousand men to serve infantry during the
var Another company j. now being made up in this
,Iace for immediate service An invitation scxendcd
to all patriotic Young men of the PARISH to come for
ward and igin. The list is at Smith & Lewis drug
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Tie last Mobile papers announces the arrival at that
place Of quarernasters' steamer, who reported not
ship of the bIockadiDg squadron in sight in Mobile
bay It was supposed that they had suddenly disap-
pcared preparatory toattackng some place in or on
tie gulf or Rensaeola.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Texas aour continues to arrive freely; but we think
it rs held too higb-put it at reasonable price and
tv-;cs the quantity will be consumed-a sure market
established for oil the -four manufactured i'll eastern
Texas, what We do not consume can ship to points
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

TRouBLE al CAMP. LEwrs.-Some few weeks since,
returned soldier from this encampment, informed Us
that it was utterly destitute of discipline We made
ne mention of it at the time thinking that home
-oldie- might be prciudiccd. But late New Orleans
papers nov openly speak Of the fact and say the rigid
relies of military discipline attempted to be enforced
rv Gen Iabu1an 4. camp Lewis have produced spirit
81 discomfort and insubordinate disposition. By a
pubEhe9 order Of she general visitors were prohibited
from visiting the camp except on stated days On
one dav last week, rs we arc credbly informed the
families Of two Of the captains the camp where
= hermit for their admission was sske1.and refused
Tho cantafus then took it upon themselves TO admit
their wives and children without permission and when
subsequently, ali order for the arrest Of the two offend
in cantaus,gas given their companies rushed to arms
for the purpose Of preventing the arrest even if blood
she'd we're to tic the consequence. ! like feeling
seemed to have communicated itself to other compa-
MICS and at once Tic attitude of affairs at the camp
was alarming Eren:gal5 the captains quicted their
companies aud voluntarily surrendered themselves as
prisoners and at last accounts, their cases had not
yet been disposed Of,
Armies never can be efficient without the strlctest
i,sre Camps are not fit places for ladies to visit
-syvss as6 children had better be at home, employ
81 in domestic affairs In time of war, neither eti-
Gems CT strangers should be admitted ITO our camps
sr TURK about .hem
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

By reference to the announcements, it will be seen
that Thomas r. Simpson, ESD, and Col NJ I. D. Al
ston are candidates for the sheralty Of Caddo par
isb nj the ensuing November election.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

On our first page, will be found very interesting
correspondence between the British consul at New Or
leans aud Gov, Moore, Of Louisiana.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

The river opposite this place continues to recede The
steamers Texas and Fleta, from New Orleans, have
rived since our last The weather has been very
-Mohday night it suddenly changed and yesterday
morning it was quite cool
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

On the 18th INSTANT Gov. Letcher, of Virginia. at
the demand of the secretary Of wa fie ea.6erate
government, has published procla aH, -4'ns iato
immediate service ali the militia ii he aHses AtH
of James river, and east of the Bile Ridge sell IS
THE militia in the valley Of the Stats uor q jnes
river This looks Ike preparing Il earm
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Cur town parish and surrounding country continues
perfectly healthy. The corn is made-the cotton grow
ing finely Amidst all the horrors of domestic strife, we
have been truly blessed by kind Providence. little
rain would purify the air.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

MoRE Troops Arrived AT CAIRo.-A dispatch of the
18th says:
The twenty second regiment, Col. DougheFsy, ono
thousand and four strong arrived to-day per boat from
Alton They have taken up their quarters at Birds point
making tlree regiments now at that place Col Shut
err regiment left this evening for ST. Louis, on the
Ctr Of Louisiana.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

ABOLITIONfsTs CoMMTTED.-Me learn by the New
Orleans Bulletin that II. c. PennemaR, Massachusetts,
yankee, and A. forenoon, German, were arrested
recently, and taken before mayor Monroe, charged
with haEing used ncendiary d16litien language. 1t
was shown that Peneman had openly declared that
the south waswFong, and ought to be whipped and the
negroes set free, and that his employers J. A. Mitch
ell Co., of Poydras street, had warned him against
using such; and that forenoon, being asked to con
tribute to the fund for the family Of Jackson, the mar
tyr of Alexandria, said that jackson no better than
j murderer and that he would much rather contribute
to the honor of Col Ellsworth The two raseais were
committed to prison. subject to the orders Of Judge
Morse Of the Confederate States court.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

The Franklin iAttakapds Banner, after enumcHtng
tie great numerical strength the military talent, and
the nexhau6akle fund of money likely to be brought
into equisition to operate against Louisiana in few
months, says:
''When we cast our eyes our parish and take
deliberate view of the condition of this section of the
State and realise what comparatively done prepare
our people to meet the dangers which may in few
months be at very doors it appears to US that
fatal blindness and indifference has fallen upon our
people which should be matter of the most serious
alarm We have in this parish perhaps two hundred
stand of arms such want, and a small supply Of
powder and Iead-a few old hntlOck muskets, some
double barrel shot guns. most of them in bad condi-
ton scanty supply of bucksh0t and percussion caps
few field pieces and some cannon at the forts Should
an enemy approach suddenly from the gulf in force
sufficient to make their way into the parish all would
he confusion and uncertainty We should be compelled
to do the work hastily and badly that we ought now
10 do while we have leisure to do it. and can do it well
at is highly important to the Attakapas parishes
and Tcrrebonue, the Latourche parishes and New Or
leans that no enemy be allowed to obtain foothold
on Bcrwick's BAY So long as the Opelousas railroad
scoutrdled as at present. could rely upeu aid from
New Orleans and they could obtain prompt aid from
us in ease they should need it. And to make every
thing secure and put ourselves in condition to act
promptly and understandings, Il camp of instruction
ought Mt once be established somewhere OH the BAYOU
TeclG composed of from five hundred to a thousand
men from the parishes named above, and they ought
to be under rigid drill for least forty fifty days. And
when they break up in Septemberto go their several
homes each should have his musket or rifle and am
munition complete at all times so be ready to en-
ter the ranks at an hours warning prepared for battle
in all respects We hope to see such a camp estab-
sheG in the country al the expense of either theate
or the parishes, by thcmenth Of August. thousand
men could be easily obtained from this section of the
State to 90 into camp for forty fifty days if the
proper measures were adopted to obtain them. viii
our leading military in this section of the State
and our police uries, upon this matter? If there
is any patriotism and public spirit left among men
in authority" they have suitable opportunity to
exercise those noble qualities
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

ksdispateh to the New York papers say that Com
PrendeEast has gone southwark from fortress Monroe
with the Roanoke and Cumberland, to be ialowed BY
the Daylight She Roanoke will probably become the
flagship Of the West India squadron.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

Our SEABoAED .DEFENCE.-WC are heartily glad to
find that the jackson Missssppian has taken this sub
cct into consideration Few know the defcncelcss
ditiou of the gulf from Pensacola bay to the Rio
Gande river better than those who have for thir
tyfve years lived upon its borders and penetrated
some Of its dark and hidden bayous which take their
rise i'll the murky cypress samps and lakes No doubt
there are many hunters, Gystcr-mcn and fishermen,
who have resided forupwards Of half century in this
dismal region, where the seldom penetrates know
these regions better than ouFsclvcs-and for bag Of
gold would pilot an enemy almostRny where. We can
not act with toe much cauticE
The paper above referred to- says that Gen Reuben
Davis of the army of Mississippi returned few day
since from visit to New Orleans, where he has had
conference with Gen Twiggs and the authorities Of
Louisiana and Alabama srthreference to the shore
decnccs between New Orleans and Nebie those three
States all being deeply interested u protecting that
region from the encroachmcnts Of hc'LincoIn govern
tnent Without particuarisns, sgill state that a
vigorous and we hope, effective pai:Raes agreed upon
aud thar within brief period citizens in that quar-
ter nearly ell Of whom the qui vive land are in
arms will be relieved from apprehensions Of barba
rian rad-appreheRsions 0ccasoned BY the absence OF
military organisation and preparations for defence
There has hocu criminal neglect Of these defences in
some quarter We VII rot pretend to say where; but
we now feel that we are authorised to cnain the hope
that Tie neglect Of the past win be aonedb by the vigor
which v.n mark the actions Of the authorities in the
future
We rcassert there is no time to lose-the autumn
months will soon set n--and the enemy has power
ful navy to cooperate with her armesdo not let Us
be caught a sleep on post.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

We are informed by the Yicksburg Sun that wheel
jarrows are running in the streets Of that city collect
ing rags for the purpose Of making paper and that it
will be but short time until that city will be able to
furnish a large supply
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

MORE TEooPs NEEDEp.-The MisSissppian of the 9Th
inst contains proclamation from. Gov Pettus calling
for 5000 additional troops from this .tatc The. pro
clamaon says:
Whereas the president of the Confederate States of
America has made requsition the State of Misss-
sppi for two regiments Of volunteers for and
during the continuance Of the war; be Corinth
Mississippi for the protection of the Mississippi valley
Aud three thousand volunteers to serve for and dur
ing the continuance of the war; to be received by indie
pendent companeseaeh company to be composed Of
captain one lst lieutenant 2dlieuenans four SER
geants four corporas musicians and from sixtyfour
to one hundred privates 90 Immediately into camp of
instruction under the control Of the department Of
the Confederate States.
The president will assign competent officers to take
chargeof Them drill and discipline the men and organise
them into battaons regiments, he may preerand
appoint field and staff officers. Any company hereto
fore mustered into the State service for twelve months
may-yolunteer under this call for and during the
tirasaec Of thesEYar. Et will not be prerequisite in
ting these companies that they should be armed.
T reore, 4 John J. Pettus, governor Of the State
szissipp by virtue of the authority vested in me
ey do hereby proclaim that volunteers for the
see are desired and viii beaceepted above specified
The latest accounts from New Orleans, represents
tht 4salth IT that CITY perfectly good
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

The New York Herald asserts that the federal gov
eminent has now % 900 horses ready for service. We
all know what reliance can be placed upon the Herald
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

CoAsr DEFENCEs.-Thc New Orleans Crescent has the
following remarks on defenees of orr coast:
There are several inquiries about the big guns and
appendages which going through our highways on
Sunday. They were going tolGok after some Of Lin
coins missions. The steamer Oregon landed number
of troops on Ship island on Friday last The yankee
steamer had gone on a short cruise outside. Another
steamer departed Yesterday with munitions and another
goes to day with some ugly looking pieces The yam
kee steamer will meet with reception when she
visits Ship island again The fOrtifyngeo Ship island
is all well enough far it goes; but is it wise and
iudcious to withdraw the troops from the mainland
where they can prevent landing and locate them on
Ship island? Will the governor of Mississippi inform the
public how the sea shore of Mississippi sound is to be
protected by Notifications Ship island? Are there
not other passes and channels by which Mississippi
sound and lake Borgnc can be entered? For it is re-
ported there is an officer board the Massachusetts
who was some few months ago in city, and is well
acquainted with all ofhe outlets thereof The yankees
have now six Of the light-ught lake schooners which
they CAPTURED the 23d Of last month, their first
visit to Mississippi sound. These no doubt will be
prowling about on the lake. What is the naval com
mander of this station about that he is not making pre-
partitions for them? Furthermore, five hundred troops
and battery Ship island are not going to give pro
lection to the lake aud Mississippi sound. fotia for
the lakes is absolutely required When launch OF
only TWENTY-FIVE take possession and hold the head
Of pass rOutrc and armed Confederate steamer OF
four guns within short distance, it is about time for
our citizens to be talking, ''what next?'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-24

n latest accounts from New Urleaus, represents
salth IT that CITY perfectly good
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-16
Scrofula, or Kings Evil,

is a constitutional disease. a corruption of the
blood, by which this fluid becomes vitiatcd,
weak, and poor. Being in the circulation, it
pervades the whole body, and may burst out
in disease on any part of it. No organ is free
from its attacks, nor is there one which it may
not destroy. The scrofulous taint is variously
caused by mercurial disease, low living, dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and,
above all, by the vencrcal infection. What
ever be its origin, it is hereditary in the con-
stitution, descending j." from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation indeed,
it seems to be the rod of Him who says, 81
will visit the iniquities of the fathers upon
their children
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, i'll
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
tubercles; i'll the glands swellings; and on
the surface, eruptions OF sores. This foul cor
ruption, which gcnders in the blood, deprcsses
the energies of life, so that scrofulous constitu-
tions not only suffer from scrofulous COM
plants, but they have far less power to with
stand the attacks of other diseases; conse-
quently vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not scrofulous i'll their nature,
are still rendered fatal by this taint i'll the
system. Most of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrofllous contamination; and many
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys, brain,
and, indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
are aggravated by the same cause.
| One quarter of all our people are scrofulous
| their persons are invaded by this lurking in
| fection, and their health is undermined by it.
| To cleanse it from the system we must renovate
| the blood by an Alternative medicine, and in
vigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
| Such q medicine we supply in
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-16
AYERS
Compound Extract Of SarSaparilla,

the most efectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
bined from the most active remedia1s that have
been discovered for the expurgaton of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
system from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only Scrofula, but also those other affcc-
tons which arise from it, such as ERUrT1vE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST. ANTHoNY's FIRE,
ROSE, or ERYsIPELAs, PINrLEs, PusrULEs,
BLoTcnEs, BLA1Ns and Bo1I.s, TuMoRs, letter
and SALT RHEUM, ScALD Head, RINowoRM
RHEUMATISM, SYPHILITIc and MERcuRIAI Dis
EASES, DRoPsY, DYsrEPsIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITA
TED OR IMPURE BLOOD. The popular belief
i'll "imparity Of the blood" is founded in truth,
for scrofula is a degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue Of this Sarsapa-
rlla is to purify and regcnerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.