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Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-19

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sins of brown deer-skin, and from his
neck hung profusion of silver orna-
ments, some shaped like circular plates
and others of the form Of shining
crescents. Over his shoulders hung
his culver and sheaf of arrows; and
on his head he wore a white cotton
turban, from behind which nodded a
small plume of black feathers. In
his hand he held gun, and athwart
his body, obliquely, crossing his left
shoulder, and hanging below his right,
his bow was slung.
I had full leisure to note all these
things, for there he sat, the moons
light falling brightly and silently
upon him. There he sat, and his eye
was as brightly and as silently upon
me. It twas like fascination. could
only look at him, and breathe softly,
as if l feared to disturb the warrior.
doubted whether had indeed heard
his approach, or whether the form l be-
held had not grown like vision upon
my sight. In this manner lay for
nearly half an hour, (such at least
seemed the time to me, till my eye
balls ached with gazing; and still
the figure was there, while not mus
Gle Of his face or body betrayed by
its motion that it was living man I
gazed upon. l closed my eyes for
moment, to relieve the intolerable
pain they felt; but when I opened
them again the Indian had disap-
peared. l was now convinced I had
been Knocked by waking dream; for
awake l was, and had been all the
time. 1 was convinced, too, that
what I had mistaken for the rustling
among the bushes and the quick tread
of feet, was nothing more than the
impression of those confused sounds I
have described, to which that stealing
slumher of the senses which precedes
sleep had impaired its own vague
qualities. Had his feet been shod
with mocassins Of the cygnet's down.
I must have heard their tread as he
retired, had the form been real.
JT,I,~ o;~o,,,,,.ko,,oo-
currence like this would have Danish
ed sleep for the rest Of the night; but
in spite of what l felt, and of the
mastering thoughts that began to
throng into my mind, the fatigue of
the days journey sat too heavily upon
me to let me keep awake. In the
very midst of unquiet and feverish
meditations, l fell asleep. How long
l continued in that state I cannot
say; but it must have been three or
four hours, for when l awoke, my
night fire was nearly burnt out, and
the moon was yelled by black and
tempestuous clouds, which had gath
cred in the sky, threatening storm.
The first object that met my eyes, as
looked around, was the Indian! He
was seated in the same attitude as
before, but his figure was now only
dimly and partially visible, from the
long flashes of red dusky light thrown
upon it at intervals, by the expiring
embers. l started up, grasping my
pistols, which lay halt-cocked by my
side. He arose and slowly advanced
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
CORPS OF MEDICAL CADETS.
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
August 8, 1861.
THE following Act of Congress IN relation to
| the Corps OF Medical Cadets is published for
the information Of all concerned:
"Sec. 7. And belt further enacted, That there be
added to the Medical Staff Of the Army Corps
of Medical Cadets whose duty it shall be to act
as dressers in the general hospitals, aud as am
bulanee attendants in the field, under the direc-
tion aud control Of the Medical Officers alone.
They shall have the same rank and pay as the
Military Cadets at West Point Their number
shall be designated by the exigencies of service,
at no time to exceed fifty. 1t shall be com Josed
Of young men of liberal education, STU tents OF
medicine, between the ages Of eighteen and
twenty-five years. who have been reading medi-
cine for two years, and have attended at least
one course of lectures in a medical college They
shall enlist for one year. aud be sub jet TO the
rules and articles of war On the fifteenth day
Of the last month Of their service, the near ap-
proach Of their discharge shall be reported to
the Surgeon General, in order, If deslred, that
they may be relieved by another detail Of appll'
capts."
Applc ,tions must be made to the Surgeon
| G, neral for admission into the Corps In confor.
nifty with the above act, stating the date and
place of birth place OF residence; period o.
medical studies and enc!os ng the certGcs O.
the Dean OF the College, Tor when not atanable
other satisfactory evidence OF the fact that the
applicant has attended one full course in q
m :dical college. Tnese applications must also
be accompanied with testimonials of the gooc
moral character and physical condition of the
candidate,
When ap application is favorably considered
the candidate will receive a letter authorizing
him 10 appear before an Army Board Of Medi-
cal Examiners, who will make special repor
10 each case. From among those approved by
the boa d, the Surgeon General will select suct
number az the service may require.
As the services Of this class Of medical ani
surgical assistants are at once required, appl
cations, to be successful should ue promptly
made to the Surgeon General, who will dlrec
the candidate to appear before one of the Army
Medical Boards, now in session in Washington
city, and tn city of New York.
r. O. WOOD,
aug lo-3t Acting Surgeon General
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
By J. G. McGuire & Co., Auctionsers,


n RUSTEE'S Sale Of Valuable Improved Prop
L erty.-By virtue Of deed OF trust from
Gamaliel Baily and wife, dated February 2ad,
1859, and recorded in liber J. A. g., No. le9,
folios 356, &c shall sell as trustee, on Thurs
day, August twenty ninth, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ,
in front of the premises, stpublic auction, to the
highest bidder, all that piece of ground in the
city Of Washington known as the western half
Of lot marked five, (6) in squsre numbered Eve
hundred and thirty three, (533,) on the plat Of
said city, the same having a front of twenty
eight (2s) feet two (2) inches on G street north
and fine thr.e-story brick dwelling and brick
stable thereon.
Terms: One-third cash the balance In equal
instalments, at six and twelve months, secured
by deed Of trust on the premises. If the terms
Of sale are not complied with within FIVE days
thereafter the trustee reserves the right to resell
at the risk and cost of the dafaulting pur-
chaser.
All conveyancing at the cost of the pun
chaser. NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
aug 6-dts
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
IRON-CLAD STEAM VESSELS.
TNHE NAVY DEPARTMENT will rsceiv,

1NHE NAVY DEPARTMENT will receive offers
L from parties who are able to execute work
of this kind, and who are engaged in il, of
which they will furnish evidence with their offer.
for the construction OF one or more IRON-CLAD
STEAM VGSSELS.OF-WAR, either of iron or
Of wood and iron combined, for sea or river ser
rice, to be Of not less than ten nor over sixteen
feet dr'ught of water; to carry An armament of
from eighty to one hundred and twenty tons
weight, with provisions and stores for from one
hundred and sixty-fve 10 three hundred persons,
according to armament, for sixty days, with coal
for eight days. The smaller draught of water,
compatible with other requisites, will be prefer
red. The vessel to be rignrd with two mssts,
with wire rope standing rigging, to navigate at
sea.
A general description and drawings of the ves-
sci, srmor, and machinery, such as the work csn
be executed from, will be required.
The offer must state the cost and the time for
completing the whole, exclusive of armament a d
storss Of all kinds, the rate OF speed proposed,
and must be accompanied BY guaranty for the
proper execution of the contract, if awarded.
Persons who intend to offer are requested to
inform the Department of their intention before
the 18th August, instant, and to have their prop
ositions presented within twenty-five days from
this date. aug 8-tl6
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

EOREIGN G NSPlRACY AGAINST THE
! Uoited States.-A pamphlet which ought
TO be in the hands Of every one, and .ttentively
read. The author steps forward with a con-
scious rectitude Of motive, not to excite alarm,
but cooly and deliberately to present facts TO
our yiew-f cts that have in q measure brought
about the present crisis 10 CUR national affairs.
For sale at all the principal bookstores.
aug l0-3t*
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
CAUTION TO TIE PUBLIC.

A IL persons are forewarned during this hot
IA weather not to drink too much cold water,
ind in order to be perfectly safe, cool, and m.
Portable, they should walk up to SYLvEsYER'S
Drug Store, corner of s:h and H streets, and
t,y glass Of Hook in Soda, or his delicious
Cream Syrups, which are admitted by the
immense crowds who daily visit the fountain,
to be the best In the city. ...u
aug 7-2weod
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

SANITARY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D. G.,
Treasury Building, August 9Th, 1861.
DROPRlETORS Of newspapers and periodicals,
L especially such as are calculated to afford
entertainment O. recreation to convalesceuts,
are requested to send TO this Office as many copies
of each issue of the same, as their benevo'euce
and ability mfy dicta'e. They are wanted Ior
distribution in the military hospitals.
FRED. LAW OLMSTED,
Secretary
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
DIED.,

On Friday morning, August 9, FRANK, only
son of N. James and Martha E. Cox, aged one
year and sixteen days.
His funeral will take place from the resi-.
dence Of his parents, No. Alb, Fifth street, this
Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock. The
friends of the family are invited to attend.
In this city, on Thursday, August 8, at ct
P. NJ, isaac CLARKE, in the 10th year of his
age.
The funeral will take place this Saturday J
afternoon, at ~ P. NJ, from the First Baptist
Church, Thirteenth street, to which the rela.
tives and friends of the family are invited
without further notice.
OF congestion Of the brain, in Weaverville
Trinity county, California, July l9, Mrs. JANE
E. KELLEN, wife of Rev. Robert Kellen, chap.
lain to the District of Columbia troops, aged
32 years.
Mrs. Kellen was the Oldest and only survi.
wing daughter Of our highly. y.esteemed citizen,
Abner H, Young, recently deceased. She was
born and educated in the District, and was one
Of its fairest ornaments.
As daughter, wife, and mother, she was
filial, faithful, and devoted. As a Christian
she was
"Little and unknown
Loved by God alone"
Will the Christian Advocate, at New York
and Zion's Herald, at Boston, please copy3
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
$50 REWARD.

I>AKEN from the vicinity of the Post Office on
L the evening Of the slst Of July, bay Horss
and two-sested Carriage. Whoever will return
said property, or give information where It may
be found, shall receive S26, and $25 additional
will be given for the conviction Of the thief.
WIN. FARON Chief Clerk.
Navy Department, August 6, 1861. .
aug 7-6t
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
By J. c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers

By ]. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers
LsXCELLENT BUGGY AND HARNESS AT
II Auction.--On SATURDAY MoRkIsa, August
10, at ten o'clock, in front Of the Auction Rooms
Of J. @. Mcclure Co., corner Of Tenth and
Streets shall sell, for an unpaid livery bill
One excellent Top Buggy Wagon,
One set Harness
Terms cash ROBERT T. RAINEY
JAMES O. MCGUIRE Il CO.,
aug S-3t Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

49, ATTENTION, COMPANY A, PUTNAM KIFIfY-
All those who are willing 70 ssrve shslr oounsry
In this the hour OF danger aud willing 10 form COM
pany for the war, will meet At Armory Hall, betweeu
street and Maryland avenue, TO organize a company. By
order: GEO. THI5TIErON Capt
p sIoformaon In regard 70 their discharges cad be
obtained at the rendezvous. July 30--tr
The national Republican., 1861-08-10


EXCELLENr HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
II Furniture at Auctiou.--0n MONDAY, the
18th instant, we shall sell at the residence of
a gentleman declining housekeeping, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, on Seventeenth, between H and
| streets north, an excellent assortment Of Fur
niture, viz:
Fine Walnut plush Parlor Set
Whatnots, Ladies' aud other Writing Desks
Walnut Sidebosrds, Dinirg Tables, &c.
Gilt. framed French Mantel Mirrors
China, Glass, Crockery, and Stone Ware
Mahogany Wardrobes, Bedsteads, and Dressing
Bureaus
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Cooking and othel
Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, with many other sfti-
.cles, which we deem unnecessary 10 enumerate
comprising everything in the housekeeping line
Terms cash, in specie.
GREEN & WILLIAMS,
aug s-td starr Auctioneers,
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

The Southern newspapers will not much
longer he able to exut over the inefhcency Of
the blockade in localities which might here be
specified. The Navy Department. in posses.
sion OF the ample powers recently conferred by
Congress, Is expeditiously completing arrange.
ments applicable to all such cases.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
MTJSIC.

MUSIC.
n g. SCOTT respectfully announces to pa.
", rents, that she will be happy to give lessons
on the piano to both sexes, from seven to four.
teen ye ,rs of age, at their own homes, at SO
per qu srter, or so cents per lesson.
may l6 No. a Missouri avenue
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
MEDAL FOUND.

A large Silver Medal, found BY seaman and
n left at the Navy Department, can be had BY
the owner, upon identifying it.
aug 7-6t
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

Stufle says he would like to keep hotel /"
somewhere between Washington and Manassas,
1T there is so much trarel in that vicinity
"Don't you think, husband, that you are apt
to believe everything you hear?" "No, mad.
sm, not when you talk"
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
TROOPS RETURNING TO THE WAR.

Boston, Aug4st9 -Nims's flying artillery, for
merly Cooks command which recently came
home from duty at Camp Carroll and other
points about Baltimore, having re- organized,
started again for the war. They left here this
morning at two o'clock for New York.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

UNION LoDoEs IN NoRTH CARoLIsA.-A
correspondent of the New York Tribune,
writing from Jonesborougb, Tenn, states that
he has information of the existence Of Union
Lodges throughout the State, in every district,
by which the loyalists are enabled to act in
concert and perfect their organization without
incurring unnecessary danger. 1t is intended,
he says, through these Lodges, to send full
delegation Of good and true men to represent
the State in the XXXVIIth Congress. The
voting will be done upon the day prescribed by
law, and at the regular precincts designated
for that purpose in the several districts. The
directions Of the statute will be fully complied
with, and each member will be furnished with
due proof of his election in case the Governor
refuses to grant the customary certificates.
According to q report made on the 18th in.
slant, the astonishing fact was disclosed that
this organization included more than half Of
the voting population of the State, and there
are constant accessions to its strength, which
renders certain, with proper Federal support,
the successful establishment of Provisional
Government similar to that erected in Vir.
ginis.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

Payments always in advance.
When a Club of subscribers has been for
warded, additions may be made to it on the same
terms. 1t is not necessary that the subscribers
to a Club should receive their papers at the same
post Office.
Money may be forwarded by mail, at our risk.
Large amounts can be remitted in drafts on Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore
smaller amounts in gold, or in notes of solvent
banks, Address
W. ]. MURTAGH Co,
Washington, d, c.
Be1- The daily National Republican is pub
hshed every morning Sundays excepted) at
$3.50 per annum, in advance.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN.

TNHE undersigned commenced, In the month
l. OF December last, the publ alton, in this
city, o. weekly newspaper, called the National
Republican.
tbs printed on large sheet, twenty seven by
forty-two inches, and Is furnished at the low
prices stated below.
twill contain all the original matter of the
daily National Republican, with the exception of
local news not interesting to country subscribers
1t will give full reports Of the proceedings Of
Congress, a d af the other departments of the
National Government.
twill contain all the news of the day, foreign
and domestic, markets, &C., &c, as well as an
original correspondence from all parts Of the
country. The miscellaneous department will
receive special attention. and in all respects the
effort will be made to establish the character OF
the National Republican as a Family Newspa-
per.
Washington being now the central point Of
the current military operations, great attention
will be paid to furnishing the readers of the
National Republican with full, and especially
with accurate, accounts of the progress of the
war for the Union.
In politics, the paper will be Republican, sus-
tanning the Administration of Mr.. Lincoln, but
disclaiming, however, any pretension to be the
organ of the Tresident.
There Is no other Republican paper in the
District of Columbia, or in the vicinity of it, and
it is believed that recent events have opened to
such paper an important sphere of useful
| efort, The time has come, when the actual ad-
ministration of the Government upon Republi-
can principles will explode the misrepresenta-
tions which have made those principles 80 dis
tasteful to the South
But 1t is not only here, and in this vicinity
that the projectors of the National Republican,
hope TO make 1t useful. To the whole couu ry
they offer journal which will discuss national
politics from national standpoint, and which
will never be swervcd from patriotic duty by any
overpowering pressure of local interest,
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
ByJ. c. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneers

BY J. c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers
II uORSE, BUGGY, AND HARNESS FOR
IL sale.-Oa SATURDAY MORNING, August
10, at IL o'clock, we shall SELL in front Of the
Auction Store
One bay Horse, about Is hands high Q years
old, kind and gentle, works well in single
or double harness,
One good Top buggy, and set single Harness.
The above can be seen at Birch's stable, Four
teenth street, and will be for private sale until
the day of auction.
Terms Cash.
J. @. MCGUIRE l. CO,
aug S-3t Aucuoneers
THE UNDERSIGNED ARE A DEL TGATlON
/ from the New York Young Mems Christian
Association to visit the hospitals and camps in
this vicinity, for The purpose of minstering to the
spiritual wants Of the soldiers, and, as far as pos
sible, TO their bodily comfort.
They have full authority from the General
Commanding, and will be happy to cooperate
with Chaplains and others interested In the VEL
fare of the army.
P. HARDWOOD VERNON,
Rev. +. s. RISING,
aug NOBLE HEATH, Jun
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
sOUTHERN ITENs.

Louisville, august s.-Congressmau Ely is
reported to be at Richmond, ditching for the
Confederates.
The steamer Pocahontas, owned here, has
been seized by the rebels on the Tennessee
river.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

Mr.. Jarey writes to New Orleans from Char.
lottesville, Va, under date Of the 25th ult., as
follows: a#
"We have at this time over one thousand
sick and about six hundred wounded soldiers,
. large portion Of whom are almost destitute
of clothing necessary in their condition. The
people here have all opened their houses to
them, and freely give anything they have; but
owing TO the stock Of linen and cotton grown
in this State, it is impossible TO get the mate.
ne ded, and we are forced to rely upon assist
points" .a
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
BY GREEN CIVILIANS, Auotionsers.

aug 7-2w
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
LOG AL N E w s. /.
Movements of the Military.
ARRIVAL OF THE NINETEENTH INDIAN

ARRIVAL OF THE NINETEENTH INDIANA.
The nineteenth Indiana regiment-the first
regiment from that State which has yet reached
here-arrived by rail at four o'clock yesterday
morning. 1t has the full number of men, l,046,
with stout, hardy frames, end one uniformed in
gray cashmere. They bring with them drum
and fife corps Of twenty four pieces, and will
be Joined by band Of twenty .pieces next
week. Two compahies are armed with the
Enfield rife, and the others with the regulation
muskets but 1t is expected that the entire regi
ment will soon be furnished with the Enfield
arm.
The following is list of the officers:
Field and Saf-Colonel Solomon Meredith,
Lieutenant Colonel Cameron, Major A. Back
man, Adjutant J. P. Wood, Quartermaster
James s. Drum, Quartermaster's Sergeant
Baker, Surgeon DR.. Woods, Assistant Surgeon
DR.. Henrick, Chaplain Rev. DR.. Dale.
Companies were formed in regard to the
seniority Of captains commissions, as follows:
Company A-Captain May.
Company F-Captain Lindley.
Company D-Ceptain Jacobs.
Company Captain James johnson.
Company C--Captain Hamilton.
Company H-Captain Kelley.
Company E--Captain Wilson.
Company K--Captain Williams.
Company G-Captain Clark.
Company B-Captain Dudley.
They went into camp north Of the city yes.
terdsy afternoon.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

THE JEFF. DAVIS PIRATES IN COURT.
Philadelphia, August S.-The five men caught
aboard the Enchantress, being the prize crew
Of the pirate Jeff. Dapis, were to-day committed
for trial, after preliminary hearing, to answer
at the next term of the ciycuit court, on the
charge Of piracy.
ANOTHER CONFEDERATE PRIvATEER AFLoAT.
Boston, August 9.-A letter from a Boston
merchant, dated New Orleans, July 81, states
that the privateer steamer WcRae ran the block.
ade recently.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.

Boston, Aug 9.-The steamship Europa has
arrived at this port from England.
The national Republican., 1861-08-10

B0Nps FOR REENLIsrMENT.-In view of the
probable reenistment of great many from
this city for the war, we copy the following sec
tion of an act recently passed, as an INDUCE
ment for such re.enlistment:
"Sec. u. And be 1t further enacted, That
bonus Of $35 will be paid to each of the
three months volunteers on their re.enlisting
for the war, and that an additional bonus Of
$40 be paid to each volunteer when they re.
enlist by companies, and also an additional
bonus of $40 be paid when they re enlist by
$5O.I
TIE PREsIDENTs SoNs CAMPING OUT.-A
day or two since, as we were passing through
the enclosure between the State Department
and the Executive mansion, we observed the
two little boys Of President Lincoln, in com
pany with several others Of about the same age
In full Zouave uniform, encamped in one of the
new patent iron tents. The little fellows have
guards stationed around, and they often hail
the passers.by with the salutation Of I" Who goes
there ?" in true military style. As they have
been the first persons to test the practicability
of the iron tent, we shall soon expect report
from them as to its utility.
A NEWSPAPER LIBRARY.-During the last
seventy years the State Department has col
lected upwards Of three thousand volumes o
French, American, Spanish, English, Chinese
and Mexican newspapers. The majority of the
files are complete and we'll bound.
ARRIVAL OF RAILWAY IRoN.-A large amonu
of railroad iron is arriving at the wharf foot o
Sixth street, where it Is loaded upon the car
and taken to the depot. Several car loads o
valuable timber for building purposes hav,
also arrived at the same place, and been de
posted at the depot with the iron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-02-15
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