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Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31
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Wilkes conduct was useless and i'm

Wilkes conduct was useless and i'm
polite.
The Constitutional declares tha
Seward intends to provoke a wa,
with England with a view Of reli1
gushing the present war and seizins
Canada, to compensate for the ter
ritorial loss in the South.
There was decrease Of 500, ,OO0,-
900 specie in the New York banks
last week.
No agreement has yet been made
between Chase and the bankers.
The Charleston Courier says that
last evening the gunboats exchanged
a few shots with the Coles Island
battery. Yesterday dispatches state
that feet Of IL gunboats passed up
White Point and made demonstra-
ton on Gen. Evans. Reinforcements
have gone to him and a fight there is
imminent. Demonstrations have been
made at at other points.
The North Carolina battery disa-
bled Federal gunboat on Tuesday
morning, which anchored off Coles
Island last night. A battle is ex-
pected to-day.
Augusta, Dec. 27.-It is reported
here that the steamship Gladiator
has arrived at a Confederate port
with a large amount Of arms and am
munition.
The schooner Prince of Wales, from
Nassau, was chased by the Lincoln
ties, got ashore at Georgetown, and
was burned by the Captain.
Richmond, Dec. 23.-Gen. Phillip
St. George Cooke, a Brigadier Gen
eral of the Confederate army, acci-
dentally or designedly killed himself
at his residence in Powhattan county
yesterday. He was wealthy and
gentleman, brave and
accomplished officer.
Mobile, Dec. 27.-At break Of day
a schooner ran the blockade, loaded
with coffee, birthstone and sundries.
She was pursued unsuccessfully by
the blockading vessels until Fort
Morgan's guns opened.
Nashville, Dec. 27.-A dispatch
to the Cincinnati Commercial dated
Frankfort 10th says that advices from
Somerset state that on yesterday
at daylight, General Schepff
with all his force marched out to at
tack the forces under Zollicoffer who
were in position at Fishing Creek
with 5000 men and some artillery.
force consists of two East
Tennessee regiments, Hoskin's Ken
lucky, the 18th, 31st, 35th Ohio,
otandert's Ohio, Hewitt's Kentucky
and a battery Of ten guns. Sheptf'
IS confident of whipping Zollicotfer.
with some hope of capturing most of
lis men, The battle took place yes
erday or to-day.
The Louis Republican of the goth
states that Gen. Halleck this morning
'eceived dispatch from Gen. Pope,
which stated that after forced march
le had captured $50 out of some
500 rebels recruited at Lexington,
ogether with their baggage and camp
quippage.
The Louisville Courier of to-day
ays that the Federal authorities have
lotitied the publishers Of the Louis
lille Journal that change Of its
curse is necessary to secure its con-
inuance.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31
AS SSOCIATIONS.
N Il S O " l c.

"a X N Il S O " &c.
S~ q GHREvEPORTL LODGE of F.
- NJ and A. NJ. No. l15, meets
avery Friday at u p. NJ
s- JOIN w. JONES, w. NJ.
sJ. II. Brownlcc, Sec'y
ssS Shreveport Chapter Of r. A. NJ. No. 10,
meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday Of each
month, mt n p NJ. J. G. MCWfLLIAMS,
II. =. Waller. Recorder. II. =.
Shreveport Council, r. and S. NJ. No. 5,
meets on the lst and Sd Saturday of each
Month, at u =. NJ. EMMETT u. CRAIG.
lenry Levy, Recorder. T.G.M
|&s Eg Place of meeting, at the Masonic Hall
Texas street, over Mayors office no24
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31
SHREVEPORT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1861.

gives the opinion that no fight wi
occur for several days. Passenge,
arrived by to-day's train report 500
Federals this side of Green Rive,
land that Hindmand had fallen bac
to Bells.
| Richmond, Dec. 24.-Two hundre
and eighty-four Hatteras prisoner
who were paroled and released, a,
rived at Norfolk yesterday from tn
North
The New York Herald, of the 21s
inst, says Lord Lyons had two inte,
views with Lincoln of cordial char
acter, but no formal written conmu
nication has passed, nor has Lore
Lyons made demand for Mason an,
Slidell. Further instructions to Lore
Lyons are expected by the America
to arrive. 1t the demand for Maso,
and Slidell be made, the Herald say:
Lincoln will probably yield in view
Of the present exigencies Of the coun
try in the struggle with rebellion
and England s maintaining neutrality
The Herald says it is better grace
fully to yield to the exigencies of the
crisis, and promptly yield England
her convenient pretext for a quarrel
by restoring Mason and Sliden tc
British projections
Some dispatches have been sent
South, on the authority Of the Wash.
ington correspondent Of the Herald,
stating that Linceln's Cabinet desired
to accede to England's demand for
restitution Of Mason and Slidell. In
the copy of the Herald, now before
me, no such statement is made, and
no later news is received.
Nashville, Dec 26.-The latest
Louisville papers received here repre-
sent that the Northern troops con
tinue to pour into Kentucky in a
continuous stream.
The Louisville Journal of the 18th
states upon what it says is very good
authority that Seward has really given
Bishop Hughes the secret mission
to Spain.
The Cincinnati Enquirer Of the
18th asserts upon direct information
from Washington that there will be
no general engagement this winter
unless brought on by Beauregard.
Memphis, Dec, 27.-Reiiable in
formation from Bowling Green says
that appearances DO not Indicate amy
engagement of consequence rs ilnmi-
nent, though unforeseen circumstances
might precipiate a fight within eight
or ten days.
Few Federals have vet crossed
Green River, and it is reported they
have gone back to Burnt Bridge.
General Hindman's official report
Of the Woodsonville fight reports the
total killed as follows: Col. Frank
Terry and three Texan Rangers
Lieut.. Morris and three Rangers
wounded dangerously. Capt. Walker,
:hree Rangers and two of the Arkan-
sas Battalion wounded slightly.
The enemy's loss, 75killed, wound
ID unknown and of them were
AIKEN prisoners.
A kentuckian, from Bourbon coun-
y, who has arrived here, says that
he road from Paris to Prestonburg is
lear Of Lincoln troops.
Squads of Southerners from the
Blue Grass counties are constantly |
dining Gen. Marshall. Marshall's |
soldiers are openly recruiting in
Bourbon county.
Few Union men are now to be
ound, except in the towns.
The men of the mountains are
locking to Marshall's standard in
arge numbers.
New Orleans, Dec. 27.-The Balti-
nore Clipper of the oath says that it
$ asserted in Washington that the
english affair is blowing out, and
hat the Mason and Slidell arrest will
re peaceably settled in Il few days.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31

The privilege of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited to their own immediate and
regular business; and the business of an
advertising t:rm is not considered as incIu-
ding that of its individual members.
Advertisements published at irregular
intervals, 81 per square for each insertion.
All advertisements for strangers Or tram
sicnt persons, to be paid in advance
Advertisements not marked on the copy
for specified time, will be inserted till
forbid, and I,syment exacted.
Marriages and deaths will be published
as news obituaries, tributes of respect, and
funeral invitations as other advertisements:
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31

brings Liverpool dates to the 10th
but no markets are yet reported.
Prince Albert died suddenly on tn
18th Of gastric fever.
The British merchant marine hav
been warned by the Government tha
a war with the United States i.
imminent.
Warlike preparations continue il
England, and the English ship own
ers have sent their agents in this
country orders to hurry all British
bottoms in this country home.
There is said to be no sympathy
whatever in France for the United
States, and if there is war with
England, it is said that France will
certainly side with England.
The Persia and Australasia passed
Cape Race loaded with troops and
munitions of war for Canada.
Hon. Francis E. Rives, Of Peters
burg, died to-day.
Memphis, Dec. 27.-The St. Louis
Republican Of the 23d reports the
steamer America with dates to the
7th. Warlike preparations are con-
tinued. An anti-war meeting has
been held at Dublin, and sympathy
was expressed for America.
The Paris papers assert that the
cotton ports Of the South would be
opened by February at the latest.
The British parliament will be
prorogued on the 7th January.
More troops have been sent to
Canada.
The Paris correspondent Of the
London News says that La Patrie
was imperfectly informed OF the in
tentions Of the French Government
when it spoke of France joining
England in an armed mediation.
n large force of engineers will be
sent to Canada Immediately.
The demand of the British Gov
ernment is based on exclusively legal
grounds. II asks the liberation of
Mason and Slidell, and if not granted
Lord Lyons Will leave Washington.
The demand is moderate but firm.
The patrie has reason to believe
that Lincoln will not give Mason and
Slid.ll up.
British war vessels are preparing
to start for America in the beginning
of January.
1t is believed in the Hanseatic
towns that the blockade of the South
prn ports will soon be broken bv
England.
The Arago, with Southampton
dates to the 18th arrived at St.
Johns on the 2lst.
Gen. Scott has arrived, but previ-
Gus to embarking he had a long con-
ference with Napoleon.
All the French press except the
say that France will re-
main neutral in the war between
America and England.
American risks and American ships
ire refused at Lloyds.
New Orleans, Dec. 27.-A special
lispacth to the Delta dated Norfolk,
Dec 27, states that Northern papers
# the 25th have been received, but
hey do not indicate what the pre-
Use course of the Federal government
n relation to the commissioners
would be. The general opinion
ppears to be that they will be sur
endered.
Fears are entertained that should
he Federal Government surend
he Commissioners with an apology,
hat England witll insist upon the
lockade being inefficient and illegal.
The Paris correspondent of the
<ew York Times says that univer-
al feeling of France is against the
jnited States, and that in case of
iar between the North and England
hat France will inevitably join the
'outh.
La Patrie says that Wilkes act was
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31

The State Legislature has adjourn
ed to meet again on the 9th of Janua-
ry.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31

We mtX be pleased TO rrccirc as
cont,1bazloms, .good cAaste romanccs
poet>.y etc., i origiuo1, also rcU wrlt-
ten articles an umy subject.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-31
y HEADQUARTERS, BAT
HTALION LIGHT INFANTRY

Lieut.. Col. Edmonston, who Ser
we'd in the Mexican War, is now fl
ling up his Battalion to it's full com
plement, for the G. S. service.
Companies attaching may report
to the Adjutant No. SO Natchez
street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

sE Kellogg's Rooms will be closed during
four weeks-in which time he will prepare him
self to introduce new style of picture which
SURPRISES anything we have before seen. Those
intending to procure ikenesses may feel as
sured that they will be compensated for waiting
until he he returns, at which time they can call
and convince themselves of the above.
Watertown. June 28th, 1861. v2n3w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19
l@P Curtiss City Picture Rooms and

la Uurtiss City Picture Rooms and
Photograph Gallery, are open every day in the
week, Sundays excepted, and every week in the
year, and the proprietor is happy to say that his
business is paying-living business and he de-
fies competition from any foreign Artist. He is
making those large and superb Photographs,
and offering them to this community at the
lowest possible figures also those neat Card
Photographs, which he is offering at the rate of
twenty-four for one dollar. Ambrotypes, Fer
reotypes, and every other kind of Picture, put
up at the lowest rates. Remember the place,
East side of the bridge. Ms, CURTISs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

OFF FOR THE WAE.-The third regiment of Wis
consin volunteers passed through here last Friday
evening on the Chicago and North Western Road to
join Gen Patterson's division in Virginia as per Or
ders received few days ago from the Secretary of
War. They occupied twenty-seven passengers cars
which were drawn by two engnes-forming two trains
large number of our citizens turned to welcome
them, many having friends and acquaintance aboard
whom they wished to and bid good bye as they
departed. One of the trains, having on board the
Watertown Rifle Company, halted few moments
giving the men opportunity to take final leave
of their wives, children and friends who were there to
behold them perhaps for the last time The other
train made no stop at all.
There probably has been better fighting mats-
rial sent to the War from Wisconsin than this regi
ment. A large number of the men are from the
Pineriss and are always ready to fight as they are
to eat. The regiment numbers OIL officers and men
They are uniformed in heavy gray CLOTH and well
provided with everything except arms and knap-sacks
which they to receive Harrisburg The Chicago
papers loud in their praises of the regiments
appearance and say it presented striking contrast
to those sent from Illinois,
The Regimental and staff Officers are as follows :
Colonel Commanding-C. s. Hamilton
Lieutenant Colonel. H. Ruger
Major-B. Pinckney.
Adjutant-Louis II. D. Crane
Quartermaster-S. C. Lefferts
Sergeant MaJor-James Woodford
Surgeon-D. A. Raymond, NJ. D.
First Assistant-R. o. Crane. NJ. D.
Second Assistant B. G. Baxter, M. D.
Chaplain-Rev, W. L. Mather
brass band of twenty-four pieces and full drum
corps accom- any the regiment.
The fourth regiment from this State has also gone
forward having left Racine for the seat of Var in
Virginia last Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

MATTER OF DOUBTFUL ExPEDIENcY.-A special
meeting of the Board Supervisors in this county
held at Jefferson last week. Among other things
the Board authoriz ed the erection of building on
the County Poor Farm for the use Of such insane
persons III the county as may need to be confined,
five OF whom are now in the county Jail, there being
no other place for them An appro priation of $1,000
was voted, and committee consisting of Patrick
Rogan, L. B. Casweu and D. f Jones' was appointed
to superintend the construction of the edifce.
Our present impre ssion, without. however, claim
ing to understand the matter as well as the Super
Visors do, at least ought to- is that the Board is
making poor investment of the peoples money.
By the time the building be erected, the State
Asylum will probably be finished and then there will
be no use for the building under consideration
Besides that, such building is con templated,
can be built for $1,000. Then there will have to be
some appointed to look after the inmates should
there be any to occupy the Asylum when 1eady for
use, at expense of $500 or $1,000 year probably
for is part of the duty any officer in the coun
ty now to do any thing of that kind
Would it not be better, therefore, to make pro-
vision for the unfortunate persons alluded some
other way? That their presen condition should be
improved is rue enough. Bnt why not build an adj
ditien to the quarters at present occupied by them
in the Jail building, making them comfortable there
or transfer them to the County House afterrearang
ing that for such purpose to render their stu
alton as agreeable possible there 1t seems to us
that either Of these ways would prove economi-
cal and judieous this time than the erection of
building as templated by the Board of supervi-
But it may be that We have not got the right
idea, after all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

DEDIcATIoE.-The Whitewater Register says the
Congregational society of the south part Of the
Of Kozhkonong, under the pastors charge Of Rev.
Mr.. Bicknel Of Fort Atkinson, have erected during
the past spring very fine church building, which
was dedicated to Christian Thursday june 27th
The sermon was preached by Rev. NJ P Kinney of
Janesville and was of his finest efforts. He
assisted in the ceremonies by Revs Curtis and How'd
of Fort Atkinson, and Miner of this place. The sing
ing was conducted by the well known and ready
L. II. Lyman of Palmyra. The building was erected
by the Mr. Turner johnson of this place, and of
our best and promptest workmen, at total cost of
little thousand dollars, and is now paid for
and clear of debt.
The Methodist society of the place contrib
uted about fourth the cost, for which they
use the building a certain portion of the time.
1t will be remembered that sometime during last
winter the Baptist society of same place. under
the charge of Rev. O. Montague this place. erected
and dedicated church building also The two are
about half mile apart and occupied on alternate
Sundays at present Pretty well one for the people
of Koshkonong.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

A GRAND GOOD TINE.-ATsiling themselves of an
invitation kindly extended by D. s Curtis, ESQ, of
the oconomowoo Free Press, four or Eve gentle
men and their wives lett here last Saturday spend
the day in neghboring village in fishing and pic
nic-Ing. 1t is needless, presume, TO say that we
had good time, for who ever went there on such an
excursion and failed to enjoy themselves Curtis
as bland and genial ever-was the depot to well
come US, and having escorted US to the La Belle
House babe US remain quiet until the arrange
nents OF the day were perfected, which not long
N 0eing done Boats, fishing tackle, and all the ct
slraS' we're soon provided and we took to the La
eens LAKE, having previously made the acquaintance
'on" AZ Whitney, VIM. A Groves and an ex-
sn' oA the gun and paste-pot, Abraham small al
o. "hoin mad Kindly consented to ioip orr and
snare the enJoyments Of the occasion with ns w.
want TO say right here that we ara unsa- 49,, -.
cations, individually, to each of these ran.lo.
WAS our party collectively, for the manitoba 49,
tons shown by them and the kindness with 7rb;,t
they looked after ali wants during the dav They
got along credit marx which time will nevs. be able
20 eHace Our friend Irtis also, who was iadefati
saole IN his efforts from the time we got there until
~ lett, to make the time pass off pleasantly is ent
'1eu 70 our remembrance and thanks We have
ENJOY day more heartily than that, and to
- 10 small degree should the credit of is be ae-
l. vas delightful season in every resnsct
anu We all felt tina. 1t was good 70 h. .b- >, ~,
Us counterpart be enjoyed many tir,os b,-..f.
: may the writer hereof be counted in as
0"e O 'oe lucky participants So nlcte it be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

GoDEY's LADT's BooK.-This splendid monthly for
August is already table 1t is, usual filed
With splendid engravngs patterns and reading matter
of the best kind No parlor should be without it
Terms So. per annum. Two copies for So. Address
L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

E1 We hear OF several pieces of wheat in this
vicinity that are rusting. As general thing how
ever, such complaints The cool weather
of late has been very avorab lie for the wheat CROP
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

DEsERTED.-A member of the Watertown Rifle Co.,
named Reed, deserted the camp at Fond du Lac on
the 4th inst. lie fathers residence
near Johnsons Greek, on the 11th inst, by Marshal
Hsnes of this city, and taken back to Fond du Lac
reward of $50. was offered for bis recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

So Fisher Rohr have just contracted with the
State for making three hundred uniforms for the
soldiers in the Seventh Regiment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

MIsTAKE.-The Democrat of this week says the
next County Fair is be held at Lake Mills This is
a mistake. 1t is to be held at Jefferson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

GONE = TRoUTING.''-We e>pect to hear in a few
days that the trout in the vicinity of Sparta
have been compelled to surrender all their speckIed
specimens of the fnny couple or our towns
men-C. A. Sprague and s. P. Day having gone I'D
that way tins week with very hostile intentions tow
ards them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19
ESTRAY,

tame INTO the enclosure Of the subscriber on or
about the LIST of May Sorrel Colt silver mane and
tail, white spot in forehead and is years old The
owner requested to prove property pay charges and
take it away. L. A BUTTER
Pennington, May. 20. 1861 5Iw3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

AS Special term of the Circuit Court for Dodge
County, Hon. John NJ. Mann presiding, commenced
At Juneau last week,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

OUR MARKET REPoRrs.-We have made arrange
ments with Mr.. E. W. Hike to correct our reports
weekly that she may strictly conform to the
state of the market at the time of going press
Mr. Hike is located now in Coles Block and is one
of the most extensive produce operators in town.
As he is in the market every day buying kinds of
farmers products. have been fortunate in secur-
ing his services. Ills familiarity with the daily op-
eratOns in the street, will make his quotations thor
oughly correct, and they will be received every
week farmers may depend upon their reliability.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

Rs~ We noticed on parade the other day in ocono-
mowoc, cavalry company which is forming there, and
already numbers some fifty members. They present
ed fine appearance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

Is The property known s the - Humboldt, - on
Main street, was sold day two ago for $1,000 to
Meyer Brothers five or six years ago it changed
hands at $1,000. it never was really north more
than half that money, if it was as much
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

IMPRovzMENTs.-ThereI Is more going on this sum-
mer in the way of building in Waterfowl than there
has been in any of the past three four years We
notice that John A Chadwick the West side of
the river, is putting quite addition to his
house, and that George c. Wainwright on Second
street, is also doing the thing There are also
several brick dwellings going up in different parts
the town, but we do not know by whom owned. None
of them very costly or elegant but at the same
tine they furnish proof of the fact that all enter
prise and thrift here not cad or even sleepinr
This Is favorable time for building. Everything
pertaining thereto is low any enc who wants to
do any thing in that line will have to wait long
while before another such opportunity occurs for
doing 1t as cheap as it can be done now.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19

FISH SToRT.-Curtis, of the Oconomowoc Free
FresS Is responsible for the following tough Jun
which appeared in his last weeks paper: q The
Lakes about oconomowoc, famous for the GUAM
tity and variety of fish which taken from them
and they remarkable for their produce after be-
Ing caught. On the Fourth our neighbor Hitchcock
was fishing in La Belle Lake, and lost one of his
sIeeTe-buttons. Then on Tuesday the eth he was
hshing again, and caught large pickereI some two
or three feet long, took it home and the women in
dressing the fish, fonnd in it, the identical sleeve
buttons which Mr.. Hitchcock lost on the Fourth. IF
any oodys can show more lucky hit we should like
10 see the man. 6 If any body beat that yarn
. we should like to see the man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-19
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