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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31

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July "a. 1861.
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The excitement and anxiety occa-
stoned by the receipt OF the news OF
our glorious victory at Manassasjunc-
ton, has abated but little. y very
natural despondcncy pervadcs many
of our family circles as each moment
they expect to hear of the loss OF
some one near and dear to them. Not
withstanding this depression, there Is
Il manifestation Of exultant JOY per-
vading the community which serves
in measure, to buoy the spirit Of
all classes and look the worst in the
face with fortitude. That hundreds
Of our brave Louisianians have shed
their life-biood on their, cOuntrys al
ter. there is no doubt, but our loss
is small when compared with that OF
our des potic enemy. From dispatch
es received last evening, we may be
inclined to believe that Lincoln does
not know how to appreciate this
sound thrashing, torhe is inarshalhng
his demoralized forces again for
slaughter. According to the enemies
account, terror would give but faint
idea OF rhe feeling that pervadcd the
living hords. The "race for life" at
Great Bethel sinks to insigniticence
when compared to it. Less than
$4,000 put to fight $4,000 of the
glorious "Sons OF the SUM-" The
passage in the Good Book which
: saws that one can chase q thousand
and two can put ten thousand tc
fight" is in this case clearly appli.
l cable. All their celebrated batteries
are ours, seige guns are ours, loaded
t Muskets and Rifles, by hundreds are
/ ours, together with wagons, flags ane
: equipments enough to supply another
!, army. Surely the God OF Battles
: has smiled onus and to his great nam,
: be all the glory.
= The blockading squadron at th'
n mouth Of the river has been increas
Il ed from two to five. The presence o
= an English squadron shortly in tn
! Gulf, is doubtless one Of reasons 10
y Old Apes "cternal vigilance" !
u trigate has been round visiting am
l. rave Mr.. Mervinc Admiral etc, OF Ii
&c \. NJ, to know that he was not n
l. tending to his duties properly.
Is a collision between III. b. NJ. navs
forces and those of II. Y. VI. eve
occur the mouth OF the river Wi
, doubtless be the scene of action.
A card signed by near y all Cotto
T. Factors appears in the morning P;
l.: pers requesting planters to keep the
rs cotton on their plantations until Ut
" tilted by their merchants in this c
n ty when the blockade is raised.
Id is only an unnecessary expense
i'll send it now, as there is no way
#, getting it off. Doubtless Englis
IT. speculatcrs here would purchase
10 for they want it. but we should be
er magnanimous on our side and a
SO them want it, until, such time
nd they recognize US us a nation,
ne great and a free people, and then.y
as shall return them the compliment
tn letting them have King Cotto
nd Planters keep your cotton for there
rs a good time eoming-just wait L
OIL tie longer.
The G. S. war steamer Sumter
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31

Whisky IN the Canaps.-The fol
lowing is from the Martinsburg cor
respondent Of the New York Herald:
Gen. Williams made what the boys
call a monster toddy yesterday, by
knocking in the heads Of two hun
dred and fifty barrels of new "eid
rye" alias corn whisky, at the still
owned by Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart,
of the Confederate forces, and pour
ing most of it i'll the neighboring
brook. a guard was at first put over
it to protect it, but the smell was so
strong that it overpowered them,s and
they slept on their posts. Then came
the thirsty ones and their name was
legion, and drank of the liquor with
evil consequences to themselves and
the public. Hence the Generals
great toddy making. A drunkensol'
dier now is like snow in summer.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31
COTTON SEED OIL.

4l Gallons for sale ut cost. 1t is ex-
cellent for burning, or can be used to adj
vantage by Painters, as a substitute for
Linseed Oil Apply at tho News Office.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31

a lot of knapsaclSs sent to a New
York regiment, were only pasted to-
eether, and do not sustain their own
weight when filled.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31
BrSckinridge's speech.

We commence in to-day's paper.
the publication Of Hon. John G.
Breckenridges speech, and will con-
clude it in to-morrow's issue. 1t is
bold and statesman-like, being de-
livered by this gentleman on the re-
solution pending in the senate of the
United States relative to the appro-
val of the acts Of Mr.. Lincoln. We
feel confident that every reader OF
the News, will think as we do. after
careful perusal Of speech, as
could emanatc only from such man
as Mr.. breckenridge, he takes a
bold and defiant position, and fully
sustains himself in it. Let this doc
ument be carefully read and prescr'
we'd.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31

Our fellow citizen, Col. B. l..
Hodge, arrived yesterday, from
Richmond, and proceeded to Spring
ridge. 1t is the intention of The Col.
to form regiment of mounted men
for which purpose he has commits
sion, and will commence operations
immediately, we understand.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31
New Orleans Correspondence.

Social to the Daily News.
New ORLEANS, }
July "a. 1861. !
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-31

Cnt this out and put il III y"''
pocket, and if you need anything; !,
our line. try us.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

FROM KEY WEsT.-rhe Charleston Courier of yes
terday morning gives sundry particulars obtained from
MIR. Richard z. STan and Mr.. James Ford, two gen.
tIemen recently escaped from Key West which is a
perfect seat OF Lincoln dysposRl, where ybody
black and white slave and ree is compelled take the
oath before hrg allowed to leave for any part OF the
world and if at all suspected, they would be compelled
to take it at any rate. These gentlemen compelled
to leave in such haste to avoid being compelled to take
the oath OF allegiance that they left small boat dur
ing the prevalence of severe gale and with small
supply of bread and water. They were picked up by
the soop Kate Dale and carried into Tampa
There about thousand troops on the island
and in the fort At the tins Of their leaving there were
two English frgates and one French frigate at Key
West and there did not appear to be the most cords.
feelings between their commanders and the military au
thorities at Fort Jefferson he lannon's schooner Van
derer ia at Key West patrol and guard boat, she
having been taken prize.
The most exaggerated and lying accounts OF ortbsrn
victories reach Key West regularly through Northern
channels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
O,Is.-TabI. and Lubr,catIrg.

Olls,-TRble and LubTicatlng.
Sweet oil very good when it sweet but when not
perfectly So no one but Spanish muleteer would feel
any deprivation in abandoning its use the contrary
everybody would feel relieved in their paates and so-
machs.
But table oil is a luxury, at least its neither
very general very essential Lubricating oil for
chinery absolutely Indispensable to the operations Of
railroads, machine shops, cotton mills and printing off
ces.
Pure sperm oil is the best and cheapest article we
have used for lubricatng PURPOSES bat pure i'm
pure the stock is about out Something else must be
resored to- pure oil totally free from resinous
gummy properties. Rosin oil answers but poorly if at
all. Lard OIL apart from its expense has too much solid
matter-Stearan think it is called which tends to
thicken and gum up. The cost however-the absolute
demand tor lard puts the use of lard oil out Of the
question.
We must fall back upon our vegetable productions
for supply of OIL Lnseed oil has been found not to
for machinery. Oil be expressed from cotton
seed but at what expense in what quantities. or of what
quality hardly know, we know very indstinctly.
article has been spoken of the castor oil bean
grows, may be made to grow very uxurianty in AL
ALBANIA, Florida Mississippi and Texas, and probably
far north as this State 1t produces very clear,
limpid oil, and, although for obvious it might
be very popular for table use, still there
why it would not do very well to work machinery
The experiment is certainly worthy of trial.
The groundpea, peanut, or gouber pea furnishes an
Gill; which, when fresh sweet NUT and is said
to be good for lubricating purposes also. We have
had opportunity to judge of it for ourselves in
the latter way but have the testimony of others to the
fact, that it answers all the purposes of sperm OIL We
pleased to know that of energetic citizens
have arrangements in progress to go into the making
Of oil from ground peas and trust that they will be
enabled to go forward at very early day. We can
hardly doubt that their enterprise will meet fitting
eOmnensa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

The FEDERAL NAVY wants station South OF Hat
teras 1t wants place into which its vessels can put
if disabled ia stress Of weather on, Of coal, or
Hnabe double the Cape, anxious to reft. Beau
fort would suit for all OF these purposes. Their blocka
ders shortly to be OF comparatively light
daught. Light steam s0ops of-war with depth Of
fifteen down ten feet, and with gun-boats Of even
less draugh Iur outside duty, and of almost draugh
all for shallow sounds and nets They want
Beaufort. They would Ike TO have Wilmington. We
don't think they will get either just at this time. Eth
er would be even than Hatteres. Either would
enable them to cut coast in two and ii they shoad
be reinforced to penetrate into the interior aud cut off
our main lines OF railroad communication between the
Northern atd Southern portions of the COnederacy.
Once st Wilmington the enemy would be abe-not
10 use our railroads for their own purposes-for we
think we know people too well to doubt their de-
termination destroy th5m all first, but they could pre-
vent cur using them which wuuid be almost as bad
Wish their light steamers they could for time at least,
commit depradatious river, prevent coal being
brought down dSconnect with arsenal and very
much interfere with tie operations Of the State and
the Confederacy. TteY wouldn't 60 often up or down
streams with impunity. They would be trembling
with the fear of masked batteries, ard would be unable
aud afraid to Iand at any point in the ccuntry.
But these spec llatiOns of what they could or what
they could not do are, sincerely believe, idle The
chance Will. with the blessing of Providence never be
given to them,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

The announcement of the usual dividend by the above
Institution will be ouad in another column of todavs
paper.
1t will be seen that James G.. Burr, ESQ. has been
chosen Cashier to fill the vacancy occasioned BY the
death OF Henry R. Savage, ESQ., This appointment
VIII give general satisfaction to all who have business
with the bank ard who have had to appreciate
the unaIlIng courtesy and attention displayed by Mr.
Burr while filling another positenI in that Institution.
We have no doubt the appointment will also be condu-
Give to the interests Of the stockholders
Daily Journal, 22d sns
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

WEHAD the pleasure on Tuesday Of ling in Office
gentleman just from East Tennessee, on bis way to
Fayetteville bis place Of birth and residence.
The gentleman, Mr.. McRae, brother Of Col. D. z
McRaes had been out visit to some relatives near
Nashville, Tennessee. when The war broke out and
promptly entsred cavalry corps just forming there in
which ne has bsen since engaged active service 10
Eastern Tennessee and Keatucky, aud in Wesera Vir-
gna, securing the country AID looking out for tories
Having met with an accident by kick from horse
he was going home On furlough, but expected to be
shortly able to return to his regiment.
lie speaks of the great and favorable change in East
Tennessee brought about by the mingled frmness and
moderation of General Zolcoer's course. The people
in the isolated mountain regions cut off from inter-
course with the world and their preudces had been art
fully aroused by stories representing the seceshees"
everything bad that could be thought OF. The people
we're told that the Confederate troops would rob- steal
and commit all manner of depredatiOns On the contra
ry, the utmost respect for private rights and private
property was enjoined and observed. Whatever the
troops 1ceded they bought aud paid for and where the
obstinacy of parties such to compel the troops
to seize upon food or fodder which had to be got tie
things taken also paid for at fair valuation.
told them such berribs tales of the secssonists Lad
deceived them. The people in what had been the most
disaeced districts of East Tennessee either go heart
and hand with the State at any rate they do go
against her. La some parts of East Kentucky and
South Western Virginia the prejudice already spoken
of, still remains, but not in its original intensity. At
first in passing through neighborhoods, the troops
would find all the houses closed aud not a to be
seen, and only occasionally woman might be seen
peeping out from behind shutter boy slip
ping away cut Of sight, That, even in the most
backward places, is changed, although the feeling
10 far from being good it could be wished
There is this difference however, between the dsafec
ton in Eastern Kentucky and that in places ike Louis
VILE on the Ohio River In the one case it is aribR
table to prejudice the result of ignorance and false in
formation ia the other it is the direct expression
of deliberate antSoutbern feeling. The prejudces
of the mountaneers yield to better information. I he
of the majority of the Kentucky Lcgatsre aud
OF such Prentice, Holt, Andy Johnson Guthrie
and Crittendcn is nothing hut cold treason and
they know it consequently they far more invete
rate and fsr more inexcusabe than those who erred
through want knowledge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24
FAYErTEyILLE. Octoher d

FAYETTEVILLE, October q, 1861.
Messrs FULTON PRICR-Genlemen :-In the Journal of
last week you have placed my the Electoral Tick
ct The college will meet at Raleigh the first Wednes
day Of December at which time shall be absent from the
State In discharge OF duty which cannot slight or dis
regards position to which elected to the
announcing of my in this connection. is not be
al Others Just towards the people of the State that
supply place. by their ballot With the utmost pleas
woald vote for Jefferson Davis for President and
Alexander r. Stephens for Vice President Confed
crate states-as IA Eector, if could be at home We
need such In war; aid in struggle for deliver
ance-for perpetual seperaon both political and com
mercia from the United States. We need such men in
peace Peace is not the cessation of war-not the
mere silence Of artlery-nor the hush of cashipg arms
reposethe reposs and security of obedience to Law
Justly and firmly meted out.
Duly approaching the mention of my name In your uaper
and othsrs also, must ask you 20 have withdrawn
With respect an yours
J. q. sHEpHrpD
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

The New Orleans Delta INDUCES its: 10 considera-
bic fun over the Louisville Journals account Of the
capture of New Orleans without the firing OF gun.
The Delta shows how the thing was done.
1t is true the Delta and the military authorities and
the naval authorities and the people, and the Masses Ram
did not know it before; they thought that Hol-
Inns and the had been doing business towards
raising the b ckade, bat they feel that they were
niStaken-tbey must have been mistaken, for what is
the mere testimony of their senses when opposed
to the reliable authority OF the veracious Leu'svWe
Journal.
The fact is New Orleans was taken by stits
eighty feet long who walked right the trees through
the sWamps and fixed the stars and stripes all the
fsg-stafs before any body knew about it. Picayune
Batter led the first division of stiiters from MassachH-
Sets Billy Wilson, the hero Of Santa Rosa Island who
made of in his shirt led the second, and the Prince
Saln Salm brought up the Billy Wilson and
Plcayune Butler "took the csth ard there IVES some
ground and lofty tumbling after the of circus
Commodore StiDsham came up the river with tour
hundred and ffy more ships than the whole United
States Navy contains, the Fanny" being brought on
from Hatteras by express The compliment of big
pumpkin being paid to Com, Strirgham aud Gen But
Ter. Asa Halz and his friend Hubs poted the expe-
ditien Old Mr.. Alky Hall also present aiding and
abettng.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

The RICHMOND papers of Tuesday made reference
to the reported battle in the Peninsula between Dor
ton OF General McLaws force and that of the enemy in
front of his command at Youngs Mills. The Examiner
says on further information it appears that the
ment became general, but the result was not known
but probably would be yesterday. General McLaws is
from Georgia. If there be anything of interest in ad
dition to, confrmatory Of these reports we will no
doubt receive it to-day by telegraph.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

SUPERIOR CoURT-We learn that His Honor has
passed sentence of death on the slave Peter in the
Jail OF this county, under conviction for capital felony
The day of execution fixed the 22nd of next month
A capital case from Columbus removed to this coun.
ty, is set for trial on Tuesday of next week.
In certain cases of alleged sedtious language the
Grand Jury has not yet acted and until the Jury does
act of course the Court will not.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

rHE Superior Court OF Law for this County, CON-
nenced it's sessions here this forenoon His Honor Judge
Howard presiding. We are not aware of any cases of
public interest likely to to trial. although think
parties have been bound over to answer at this
Court for the OF improper language in regard to the
existing Nar.-D1iL4 Journal, 2lst inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

reach the probable time of sale Of H.
as the suspension of specie payments inssn7a
tire Confederacy relieves each bank from the e
The banks are accustomed to manage loans Sas for coin
acer and will conduct the operation ;th o This chr
will make them mutually advantageous ''u S such skill
o. advance asked from the banks would he ns amop
than If advances were offered by the greatly M
avoided. ooeucles Would .
nor e sysS IS the b t19 hs that is
tins DANGEROUS experiment. 1t is far bp,tar up
class OF the community should eudeavor 10 'ual e
existence by its own exertions, and if IN ~ egg
once made by so intelligent class as tbo ~ be At
will result in relief Delay in these Effort. psners il
by vague expectations OF relief from Goverrru ccasoQ
cannot be realized, may defeat that which - Vbc
Respectfully, Wacnbl.
Your obedent sarvnr+
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

PAYMAsTERs Cameron and Lewis have been down
this way. They both presentable gentlemen, but
question if their personal puchrtude alone occasion
ed the troops to be glad to them sight of them
was good for eyes and consoDg to empty pockets
We feel authorized to extend polite invitation to these
gentlemen on behalf of the troops to "call again"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

JOB, good and patient man, with consancy OF en-
durance that might have fitted him to be an editor
once wished that bis adversary had written a book
Did we regard the 28th regiment n. e. Volunteers
any man in it adversary might have felt like
republshDg from the Raleigh Standard letter signed
Stanly" purpOrting to come from the camp of that
regiment AS for its illusions to ourselves we pass them
over wholly without notice. We feel satisfied that the
writer whoever he is, in attacking the character or
rejecting upon the patriotism or hospitality of town
and people, understood them little as be understood
position regard to the matter which he has thought
proper to allude to.
But really, regarding all friends desirous Of pro-
noting only the kndsst feelings, forbear re-pubisL-
ing this unfortunate communication, trusting that, as
the officers and Of this regiment get to know our
people and our people to know them, all ormer uaplas-
antness will off, and neither tbe regiment nor its
officers stand alone, solitary exceptions the general
recognition of The wish and eDdeavor of our people to
do everything in their power promote the success of
the and contribute to the comfort Of the soldiers
What these efforts are, and how zeaously they are
now being pushed forward we must suppose that the
letter writer in question does not know. What they
we're while be writing the letter in question be was
must suppose, equally unacquanted with.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24

SALE OF SToCK.-At sale of Wilmington & Man
chester Railroad Stock made On Tuesday, By ). NJ.
West, auctioneer prices ranged from sxyfve to sew
eny dollars per share dividend included equivalent 10
from fftysi1 to sixtyone dividend eff The sales were
for cash
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-24
EIectHrel Tick, {.

1t will be seen by letter in todays paper that Jesse
g. Shepherd, Esq, declines to sanction the of his
name as that of candidate for eector.
La accordance with his request withdraw his name
from the ticket We should be pleased if the people of
that section of the district would suggest name. 1t
is mater of compliment merely aud We do not pre-
sumo ever 80 suggest whose name might suit We
will state, however that two gentlemen of Cumberland
County, Mr.. Hague and Mr.. Mckay have been men,
oned in the papers and also, that Messrs Steele and
Leak, OF Richmond, have both been good deal spoken
of 10 this connection.
The NEWS from General Evans on the Upper Poto-
quite cheering 1t is really glorious victory,
not the least acceptable part of the being that
which announces the killing OF Colonel and Senator
ker, of Oregon the man, who the Senate at Wash
ngtOn avowed the doctrine that the Secession move
ment had to be- crushed even if in doing it, the whole
population OF the South should have to be wiped out
and every man, and child swept of the face OF
the earth. Mr.. Baker has gone somewhere We trust
that none of soldiers will go to the pta3e.
We had hoped that the place of the attempted cross
ing OF the Potomac by the Yankees in the neg h
borhood of Washington indicate advance on
McCleIIan's immediate line Apparently this movement
was made by portion Of the force under Banks, who
has bis head quarters at DarDesOwn, Maryland nearly
opposite but rather below Leesburg.
It said that the Federas have been recently engag
ed 10 strengthening this wing of their army with the
view OF ennablng Bnnks to the offensive, that
line of attack on Richmond being more to their taste
than The they tried before, va Manassas junction.
This crossing of swollen river IN the face OF enemy
whose delicate attentions may be such to nder a
re-cossing advisable, is rather critical operation.
Our dispatch received last night occasioned good
dea OF exci meE and enquiry to the precise position
on the line which General Evans brigade occupied.
Our further dispatch received this morning explains
that but still leaves something unexplained as it makes
no rention OF prisoners and the official dispatch does.
We must wait while aud will hear all about it
One thing is evident. The blockade of the Potomac
rather disturbs Mcclellan in his dreams of "masterly
Inactivity" 1t becomes asary for him to put his
troops in motion. 10 d. ching, and the result is
that he now and then gtS into little difficulties
wherein they slightly pounded.
+. S.-A still later and more authoritative dispatch
shows that victory must have been more decisive
aud glorious even than had anticipated That item
about the twelve hundred stand Of arms is good. We
like to have them find troops in arms. But what
to do with the prisoners is the difficulty.