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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

ENTRESCHMENTs AND CHEyAUX DE FRIsE.-Every ay-
leading to the city from either side of the river
we hardly need say, should be Immediately defended
blocked up if necessary by entertainments that will
defy assault. We ought not to wait upon contractors
to build entertainments and chevaux de frise The
process is too slow Let the authorities call for voun-
tecrs to take the spade, wheelbawow, and the AK
They can get any number by asking for them. The
enemys gunboats may approach the Pontchartrain
railroad depot and all long the city shore of the lake
If the military authorities will indicate what they want
done, we.feel sure they get enough to do it
and do itpromptly Concealed batteries may be placed
in the swampS and wherever the enemy might attempt
to penetrate effectuay thwart bis movements
So far as labor is concerned the community might
be divided off into classes and sections so that the work
could go on upon the entertainments from sunrise to
sunset without intermssion till everything should be
completed. In this way every avenue by which the
enemy could approach the city might soon be put into
such condition as to prevent ingress through it.
Let the authorities say what they want in the way OF
labor to make the city impregnabc attack and it will
be forthcoming. n. o. Bulletin
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

Alexander Pitcairn alias Scotch Aeck, suspicious
character, engaged in fishing in the gulf arrested
in New Orleans Oh the "a inst, on charge Of being
an agent Of the blockading squadron outside will
be rccollected that it a Scotchman in 1914, who
supplied the British feet in the Potomac with bread
from tGexarGria
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

"RUaoR4 There vas yesterday, tsays the New Or
leans Bulletin Of the Sd instant untouuded rumor
current tprghout The city Yesterday that intelligence
had been rkceived tha5 great bat5 was in progress
on the PotImac and much WAS the excitement caused
thereby. Oar dispatches this morning announce that
our army .,bs fallen back from come Of its most adj
vsnced postions aud that the enon7 hes burned Falls
church and taken possession Of Mnnson's hill This
stem on tha part OF the Confederate generals has no
doubt been.aken for the purpose Of hring the Lin
o9nites intt pitched battejust as at Fairfax court
bonse and Fairfax station abandoned prior to the
Battle IF u la--sa
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

The Nachcz Courier learns from a private letter
that there is strong probability that Mississippi City
Biloxi and Pass Christian will be evacuated by our
troops and that Notifications will be erected at the
Bay of St. Louis and there no doubt seine fighting vii
soon come off, # the fcderalist rapidly increasing
in the gulf.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09
SHREVEPORT:


uRosErrA, OR THE WINE SELLERS DAUGHrER.'-
We d day comm buce The publication Of this and
interesting prohibition frem the pen Of southern au
thor. The scenes are & at New Orleans just previous
TO the battle or {he Sta January, 1915. The whole
work will be coma eted ii seven or eight numbers
Those who may admire it. had better carefully preserve
each copy AZ it Will be ont Of power to supply any
missing numbcrs
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

CADpo SPonTsMEN.-Captain Winans' company, the
Caddo Sportsmcn has completed IFS organisation and
leaves for camp Moore OF the 10th instant. We learn
that this company has received contributions either
in money or uniforms. This is decidedly wrong;
no partiay should be shown, and each company that
leaves Caddo should be provided for alike.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

Boy RowDIEs.-There is perccptible increase of
Juvenile rowdyism which is bad indication of the
times. Juvenile rowdes make adult rogues and prison
inmates. They never make men. Their natural des-
tiny is the workhouse, Jail penitentsry and galows-
Let parents aud guardians look to it i'll season and out
of season, and apply the proper corrective Let them
neglect it their peril 1t is time now to relax dis
cpne or neglect in any direction the great interests
of education, and especially home education; no time
now to turn aside pertermit those silent influences
which mold the character and block out and determine
the destiny of youth There should be rather ncreas
ed vigilance and greater labor more earnest throb-
bng and long continued zeal and pious socitude and
changeess devotion to the medication of the prinenIes
OF order, obedience, ruthuness and modestv into the
minds that are all susceptibility, mpressble almost as
water to the touch of maternal and paternal love
Juvenile street vagabondage great evil and great
nuisance The worst of it is that those who need the
restraints Of parental authority and influence the most
have 1t the least and thence comes later along in life
tue business OF the courts ures the ailors aud the
hangmen. Can nothing be done to abate it in New
Or4eans! n O. Bulletin
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

NeorgeneraI GustaFus W. Smith has been appoint
ed to take command Of the division of the Potomac
ARMY heretofore under Genjos. T. Johnston and Gen.
3eaaregar will continue il charge Of hs own division,
snd Gen. Johnston assumes command over both. i is
likely this arrangement gave cause toFthe difficulties
hich wereepresented as existing IN the Potomac army
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

We are plctseI to learn that captain L. Mason, Of
the Caddo Fencibcs, has been promoted Lieutenant
colonel fqua fcatiou5 has any claim to prefermcnt,
be certainly de5, ryt"l the promotion.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

The president Of the Confederate government las
clIcd upon Gov Fettas Of MISSISSIPPI, for 10000 adj
ditional troops for the defence of the Mississippi river
and the States included in military district No ,
The soldiers are ordered to rendezvous at Natchez
ycksburg ana Grenada and bring with them slcl
arms as they be able to procure.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

The Fcksburg Wing learns from good authority.
that the boxes containing clothing blankets and other
supplies for The soldiers in Virginia, are now king
scattered along the road between Vicksburg and Rich
mond, in the depots and cars and frequently on the
platforms, exposed to theweather The cause is said
to be the inability Of the roads to carry forward the
freights. Isthere no remedy for this?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

KENTUCKfANs CALLED UPoN TO DEFEND THE STATE
In compliance with the resolutions of the legislature
Gov Magohin ordered Gen. 7. L. Crtendeuto execute
the purposes of that body who issued the following
To THE MILITIA OF KENTUcKY;-By the authority
which you yourselves have appointed, you are called
upon to defend your State. Misguided countrymen,
whom you loved too well to fight despite their wrongs
to you waging unnatural war; have furnished the bright
fame Of Kentucky and for the first time your sires
bequeahed you this noble State its soil is polluted by
the tread of hostile armies.
l will not mpugn the patriotism and courage of my
countrymen, by supposng that any appeal, however
eloquent could SC rouse them to energy and prompt
action this simple statement
But to the State Guard l must add word. Now is
your opportunity to wipe every reproach that has
been put upon you You owe it not only to your duty
as and citizens but to that solemn obligation OF
soldiers which you cannot forget without dishonor to
respond at once to this call.
The State Guard will rendezvous as soon as possible
at Louisville and report to The residue of the
militia and such of the Home Guards choose to volun
teer, will rendezvous possible at Louisville
Frankfort camp Dick Robinson, Gen. Shcrman's camp
New Haven and Henderson.
Come in battaions, regiments, companies or come as
individuals and'you shall be mustered into service under
pay at once. T. l.. CRITTENDEN
Brigadier-general Ky, State Guard.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

NOVEMBER EiBcTGoS.-Therc being party
candidates. each one will be compelled to procure his
tickets at his ind vidual expense. Candidates had bet
ter see to it in line
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

We learn by an extract from the Louisville Demo
cra that the bridge Of barges over the Ohio river a.
PaIueah has been completed. The boats were sent
from Cincinnati about the 18th Of September.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

The FRIVATEER SUMTER.-The northern papers hav-
ing been quite ubiant rumor that the privaeer
Sumter had been stranded mag state that the report
sno credited by the secretary of the navy The "bold
Tflyateef" viii turn UP somewhere.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

The Petersburg Express has very little doubt but thai
Wilmington, North Carolina, will be troubled by the
fotla which left fortress Monroe for The southern
coast recently.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09
GEN. MCCULLocH's PRoCLAMATIoN.-Gen Ben. Nc
Culloch has issued the following proclamation
HEADQUARTERS, CAMP JACKSON, ARK.

HEADQUARTERS CAMP JACKSON, ARK,
September %, 1861. {
Kansas Lane and Montgomery have defeated Mis-.
souri, regiment under Col. Hunter and have burned
Osccola. ! need three regiments of infantry immedi,
atey; will accept them for twelve months. Let all
those who have arms bring them, as the turned
over by the State may fall into the hands of those near
est to them Let those who wish to serve their State
rally TONER defense at once. BEN MCCULLoCH,
Brigadergeneral commanding
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

SICK SoLmzRs N RIcHMoSp.-The number of SEX
soldiers in the hospitals public andpriVate Richmond
is aseeEtaned to be, at present. somewhatover twelve
hundred Within the past few days there has been
decided Improvement in the health of the inmates and
most Of them reported conyaescent. The sick
soldiers list Of Louisianans in this city was but short
time ago one hundred and hiry-seFeR; it is now only
twenty-five Our hospital accommodations have been
lately very much enlarged BIZ the State charities and
certainly extensive enough for all exigences
There aresro less than twenty one soldiers hospitals
nov HI BiVlmopd
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

4 RI0T ~ CAsAnA-They have had riot political
one in Canada At Coburg the liberals held festival,
and it was magnificent affair. One Cockbun was
speaking, when says the Globe the gas suddenly
eXtinguishcd and shower of stones and brickba
shing through the windows fronting the street. This
of course caused confusion inside, but the
quest of Mr. CocEburn all remained seated until can
dies broughtin ii the of a minute or two.
We did not hear. Of any being hnrt by them.
Lights brought III, and the proceedings proceeded
with but a second interruption occurred as follows:
The ministerial rowdies, who it was said, numbered
about three hundred came into the outside hall, and
endeayored to force open the doors by pushing and
battcring them with their clubs This found to be
nsolence above endurance and number of gentlemen
inside opened the DOORS rushed out, and very soon
cleared the building Of the cowardy ruians but not
before several hard blows were exchanged Mr. McCary
venerable old gentleman, nearly seventy years of age
was one of the first who rushed out and received his
head from one Of the Sidney Smith gang, murderous
blow with bludgeon. The Hon. Malcolm Cameron who
had gone ont exert his influence for the restoration
of order was kicked severely in the abdomen by OF
the Sidney Smith party, and during the remainder OF
the evening was unable his place the table
After the rowdics had been expelled from the building
Dr. Connor went with his speech, and during the re
maiuder Of the proceeding there further inter
ruption except occasional howl outside and the hu
ing now and then, of stone through Of the win
dows in the front and side of the hall"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09
Brigadiergeneral Ky, State Guard.

PROCLAMATION OF GEN. ROBERT ANDERsoN.-General
Anderson, who has assumed command in Kentucky,
issues the following proclamation
KenucEans! called by the legislature of this, my
native state hereby assume command of this depart
ment. come to enforce not to make laws, and, God
willing, to protect your property and your lives. The
enemies of country have dared to invade our soil
Kentucky is in danger She has yainy striven keep
peace with her neighbors Our State snow invaded by
those who protested to be her friends but who now
seek to conquer her No true son Of Kentucky can
longer hesitate his duty to his State andhis country
The invaders must and, God willing, win be expelled
The leader of the hostile forces who approach is
EFegret to say, Kentuckian making on Kentucky
and Kentuckans. Let all past differences of opinion
be overlooked.
Every one who rallies the support Of our Union
and our State is a friend.
Rally, then, my countrymen around the flag our IA
theirs loved, which has shielded us long. call you
to arms for scldefense and for the protection of all
that is dear to freemcn Let trust i'll God, and do
our duty, as did our fathers
Fsgned ROBERT ANDERSON, Brighten. q s. A.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

RELIEF FOR THE PLASTERs.-We have already, says
the Richmond Examiner, referred to the straitened
condition the planting interest OF the country is likely
to be reduced to by the pedgng Of the most conside
rabe share of thercrops to the government account
of the tghtness of the money market and the cutting
off of the usual advances of factors and commission
merchants. appears that under the construction OF
the loan and tax BILL the bonds to be exchanged for the
proceeds Of the planters crop cannot be made available
until after the sale of the crop The date Of the
is of course, of uncertainty within considerable
period of time In view Of this embarrassing result
and growing subject of complaint the part of plan
ters we are pleased learn that the government has
given to them all the assurances and pledges in its power
Secretary Memminger has are informed, written a
letter assuring the planters thatn of any prolonged
delay in the sale of the crops congress WILL mall proba
by not hesitate provide measures Of relief for the
subscribers to the produce loan. With this distinct
reinsurance Of government it is to be hoped that
the planting interest will be aetuatedat to full conf
dence in the government and to a bcraIty, at once
wise and patriotic in its contributions to its support
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09
From the North Carolina Coast.

The Wilmington Journal of the oath furnishes some
particulars of the depredatons of Ineonite bark that
had been proving abont the coast IN the negbborhooa
of Topsa Inlet for several days Selling the small trading
crafts and mpressng the pilots with the view no
doubt, of guiding the enemy into 10 them) unknown
harbors and inlets.
1t would appear that our increduity carried us too
far yesterday nasmuch it led us to doubt the cor
rectness of the reported capture Of schooner oil Top
sail inlet. We have received the fullest continuation
from captain Keogh of the captured schooner, which
was called the Mary A. Pender, of Edenton, y. e.,
north county vessel, which had been TO George
town and Charleston with cargo, and was returning
empty with the exception of seyentyfye barrels
of lime.
Capt Keough left Charleston on Thursday night,
passed Frying Pan shoals en- Sunday morning at one
o'clock About daylight, and when some eighteen or
twenty miles south Of New Topsai inlet, saw bark
about two points the lee bow and about mile distant;
put all sail and hauled the wind. The bark dld
the and fired gun thebew OF the schooner
AT intervals she fired five rounds ct two guns eac ana
chased the schooner till hapast nine o'clock on Sun
day morning. about this time the schooner was close IN
to land and about half mile southwest OF New Top
sail inlet the bark two to two and half miles astern
She schooner tackled and stood for the inlet when the
wind suddenly hauled n E. rendering it impossible for
her to enter whcreupon the schooner anchored and
the captain and crew, with most of their goods and
chattes came ashore in their yawl. About the time
they got ashore the vandas had made sail on the FENDER
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

0RGANISATIN OF THE MILITIA-lt will be seen by the
order which we publish to-day that patriotic Gov.
has taken for the complete organisation ofthe
State militia thereby preparing for any emergency
which NAV come upon US This step is eminenuy
wise one, and will greatly add to the confidence Of the
people That there is force enough in the State if
properly organised, to repel any invasion, cannot be
doubted but the inceency of the law which regulates
the militia thought to be permanent barrier its
general organization. Gov Moore has however, cut the
Godan knot and has found PLAN upon which his order
is based by which the law be made perfectly sub
seryien to the purposes designed, and unwilling slug
CARDS forced to organize and prepare to defend their
homes and firesidcs.
The order directs that captains shall drill their com
panes each day and empowers them force the atten-
dance Of their by placing all who refuse to do duty
upon the list Of persons who suspected of being
unsound in their allegiance the SOUTH these persons
will undoubtedly be dealt lpompdy,a they deserve
and we hope made to leave the State which they would
not defend We hope that all classes OF our citizens
will respond to this order of thegovenor with prompt
tIde and zeal and that there will be necessity for
black list Of recusants and renegades we expect
save city fromcapture and page, our wives, daugh
tiers and sisters from the fate of the unfortunate
of Maryland, we must shoulder guns and prepare
ourselves for terrible struggle. We beat off any
invading force if ourselves and that we will do
it Is as sure as anything in the future be. There
fore as we intimate above hail Gov. Moores order
with much qualification n. 0. Crescent.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

ALIEN AND OTHER ENENIEs.-The forty days having
expired as designated in the presidents proclamation,
in conformity to what deemed extra judicial act
Of congress- we are to presume that heRceforth alien
enemies will be permitted 60 at large within the lin
its Of the Confederate States. Neither should foreign
ers come amongst US without declaration OF purpose
to become citizens And, above all no one not in the
employ Of the government out of the counuy-else
the passport system itself farce and we shall be
the mercy OF our enemies.
Il seems to us that aliens should be required to
take the oath ofalegance ourgovernment and that
the same test of loyalty might very udiciousy be ap-
piled to those amongst US who known to have voted
few brief months ago. against the ratification Of the
ordinance Of secession. Many of wealthy men op-
posed secession to the last and may be still opposed
separation and southern independence If this class
be not attended to- and if by of the ycisstudes in
cident to war the enemy should happen, for however
brief season. to approach,the capital we might have
the spectacle Of at least another nucleus of Feconsuc
tionists" They-would out Of their holes and of
FER protection to thefearful attempto intimdate
the timd non-coRlbatants. We should provide for
every contingency and all who otfriends are enc
mics Not only all the wealth, but all the blood of
the south is pledged for theredempon of country
The man who will not fight and be who dares to depre
ciate he credit Of the government alike traitors
Richmond EnqiireGs
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-09

Tie Charleston Colriero Of the 9th nIt, says yester-
day morning at daylight the officers of the steamer
Gordon say near the blockadng frigate Wabash, a
steamship that had the appearance Of the Bienrle or
Deseto formerly of the New York end New Orleans
line of steamers. She appeared to have large
Der of men on deck and was soon communicating with
the Wabash BY boats She i probably bound south
With sapp;ies ec. The van5aia llaoP of vss
also Id 4ish YESTERDAY
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

DAILY Dubnquc T1mes-These are times
whenever the telegraph is too slow and almost
everv man wants the latest news that can
possibly he had. To those Of our people de-
srods Of obtaining the tcl"granhic dispatches
we recommend the Dubnque Times. IT is IS
sued in the morning, with tn. latest news mp
to the hour Of going to press, and is received
here between two and three o'clock r. NJ. the
same day. Terms,-S5. a year: $1.25 for
three months.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

Great Altsratire Syrup the last
five years large number Of cases of human
suffering which originated from the vita
ted condition Of the blood--haye been speed
lily and permanently cured by the free use Of
SLoAS's Life Syrup, consequently many per-
sons who have witnessed the wonderful pow
er Of this Great Aheratire .Sy''up feel it
their duty to often freely speak Of the extra
ordinary virtue and agreeable flavor Of this
popular medicine. And as we have never
in single instance heard of its failing to pu-
rify the blood, we, therefore, take it for gran
ted that SLoAN's Life Syrup has no equal for
arresting and removing the cause of all dis
cases that originate from the impurity Of the
blood.
See Sloan's advertisement In another column. lw.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

To Farnaers.-HArcH & ALLEN are agents
for the sale of McCoRMrcK's and NANNY K
CO.. Reapers and Mowers. Read their ad
vertiscmcnt elsewhere. The machines do
not need any puff from us, for the public are
already too web acquainted with them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

Directors Of Stock Company-The Direct
ors of the Cedar Valley Agricultural Stock
Co. are most respectfully requested to meet
at the Horticultural Rooms on Saturday next,
at 8 o'clock, P. NJ. "a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

n Nsw Comer-R. NJ. PrLKER, a gentle
man from LYONS in this State, has purchased
the lot and building adjoining 7. B. 4 Fl. H.
AR1rxrEs's store, recently occupied by DR..
s. N.PrEacE, and we understand he is about
erecting store on the corner of Main and
third streets. to be occupied by himself.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-26

New Clothing Store.-The attention Of our
readers is invited to the advertisement of
Messrs. CAIN & GErsMaR, new firm who
are opening large stock Of ready made cloth
ing in the store recently occupied hv j. H.
WILSON. We predict that the gentlemen
will be well patronized. Read their adver-
tisement and Won can form an opinion Of their
business and their facilities for doing it.