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The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01
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The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

delta, and that will probably DC all
she will have TO encounter.
The Penguin. companion propcl-
Ter OF the Aibatross, purchased from.
the same line, is also being altered
and fitted up ss Il gun boat. She
will carry four broadside-guns. 32-
Founders, but no pivot The work
upon the Penguin has no; advanced
toward complexion as FAR as on the
Albatross. and she will therefore
probably go 10 sea several days later.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

We are permitted to publish in to-
days paper. through the courtesy of
the Ladies of this city, two interesting
letters. acknowledging the receipt of
money forwarded to the soldiers.
They are published to the exclus-
ion of other matter We thank You
Ladies for favoring the News with
letters of this description, and trust,
that we will always be remembered
by you, when in receipt of any intel
ligence which may prove ofinteres, TO
our readers.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

Crooke's invigoratiug Aromatic
Bit.ers is a Southern Remedy, and
just the thing to use during this
changeabel weather. Gle. 4 bottle.
and test its beneficial effects.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

Elsewhere will be found an inter
es,ing letter. from our travelling cor
respondent. 1t contains good ac-
count of the prosperity Of the plan
ters of North Louisiana.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

4 lady of wealth put her daughter
who had been pampered by indolencc,
under a governess Upon calling to
enquire how her daughter progressed
with her studies, she was told no,
very we'll"
Why what is the reason ;"
She wants capacity.
We'll, You know | don't regard
.xpousc you must purchase her one
Immediately.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01
G.. w. LEWIS
j. X. .ASHMDRE
a. BOARM AN
l.. =. LEON ARD
Il. f.. SEW ALI.
Committee.

lmpoltaat IL F9rmcyS.--As ~ item
tina, may prove beneficial to oar farm
ers and others, we give below II table
of weights and measures. the stand
ard by which articles are bought and
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01
9i,09T
3G,2iS
Majority .57.sa9

C'oHea.--A late arrival from Liver.
pool brought news of decline in cot.
ION. This pu2zels and alarms tie
Yankees. With only six months.
supply in England and with block.
AIDE of the whole Southern coast to rem
der the receipt Of any more impossi,
BILE, there is only orc solution Of the
decline. 1t is that England does no,
intend to pay much respect TO the
blockade. and that the manufacturers
know this TO be the intention Of the
Government, This is the Yankee
explanation Of the matter. l, is very
reasonable one.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

] don't believe it's any use in vac.
cinating. said an old lady. had a
child vaccinated, and it fell out at the
window, Il weel. after, and got killed
and died.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

Large .Sajscription.---At meeting
in Washington Ga. the other day,
addressed by Hon. \. II Stephens,
over 1000 bales OF cotton were sub
5cribcd to the common cause by II.
planters prescnt-about $50. 200.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

A coniiagration occurred in GIsrus,
Switzerland, on May 10th, running
one thousand persons. Two-;hirds
of the CITY was laid in ashes.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

According to the last census taken,
the total population Of England and
Wales is 2O,OOO,OO0. That of the
city Of London, alone, is 100000.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

AT Davenport, Iowa, corn is sell
ing at l23 cents per bushel, and a,
Chicago, Illinois, it brings II cents,
SO much for the blockade.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

better ask him again"
The Bishop repeated his question,
to which MIR. Douglas answered in II
strong, full voice:
"iou perhaps did no, understand
me. When | desire it. | VIII .co.n-
municaic with You freely"
The Bishop then remarked 10 Mr..
Rhodes:
Ike is undoubtedly in his right
mind and does not desire my Offices"
lie then withdrew.
During the day Sunday Mr.
douglas seemed to be much better.
and strong hopes were entertained of
his recovery he slept mos, of the
day, aud i'll the evening seemed much
refreshed. Mrs. Douglas and Mr.
Rhodes remained with him during
the night. At about I o'clock on
Monday morning he seemed 10 be-
mitch worse. and sank rapidly; his
friends were sen; for and ut tho re-
quest o; Mrs. Douglas. Rishop Dn-
gan again visited him. Soon af,rr
the Bishop entered h. approached
the bedside and addressing the "a
hcni, sad
My, Douglas, you know y",!r "w!s
condition fully, and III viv" OF your
approaching dissolution. I".vu Irs.r"
the ceremony Of extreme umyl.ou ,n
te performed e.
Mr.. Douglas replied
"No. ! have no tim" - Ill cn&Stll"s..
things now
The Bishop then Withdrew A';cr
h" ha4 gone Mrs. DouGlr~ requested
tlr. Rhodes f" ask her husband il he
',esir"d The n,'nistra;l""s o.; any other
clergyman. Mr.. Rhodes thcr sad
- Mr.. Douglas:
DO YOU know thu rl"rgvmcn Of
t.HH civ !''
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

The London Times says that q
letter of marque from JEFF Davis is
quite as good as one from Lincoln.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

\ powder mill is in course Of cree
ton on Sandy river, Pittsylyania
county, Va. 1t will be read v to COM
mence operations in two or three
weeks.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

Tennessee Election Retu,ns.-lne
vote at the recent election in this STATE,
rs far rs heard from stands:
Separations. No Separation.
East Tennessee : 1880 25,167
Middle Tennessee. $685.: G,29l
West Tennessee .25.l64 1900
9i,O97 36,?4s
3G,2iS
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

The Police Jury OF the parish o:
Eermiiiion have appropriated six
thousand dollars for the arming and
equipPing Of the militia ofthe parish.
Son and F2tlsy.-While George
d, Prentice, of the Louisville Journal
is helping Lincoln with all his might,
his son Is III Tennessee attached to
the Confederate army.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

We publish, elsewhere an urticl.
from our New Orleans correspondent.
AS will DO seen from the date, it ha.
been a long time on its way. We
publish it, however. IA it is read st!e,
though the nain points are old w.
are led to understand that under the
new arrangements things viii prove
better. We hope so. for they could
not be worse.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01
Our Paper Mil.

AS We have considerable Of tho
eo-aheadism instilicd in US, We open
4 ''iis;' to-day for subscriptions 10
stock IN this much needed enterprise,
and place our names down for two
shares, az $50, TO start the ball roll
ing; We will take more II requisite.
We propose this: that persons favor
ing the step. whether private individ-
la!s or publishers. in our city or OFT
OF it, send II. their narucs. stating
how many shares they propose tax
ing; and when 100 shares. at so per
share, shall have been taken VIC viii
,sotitE all shareholders to attend q
meeting in Shreveport, and at said
meeting the money must be paid into
lhe hands Of whatsoever nav te s'2-
pointed Treasurer. and the proper
steps taken FOR selecting the bes;
place Tor building IL" nall, etc
We were in hopes that some. one
.:'ag" fitted ,han onrsa!.cs woUll oak,
,b, lend. bu, :, ..,,,. ,...v,. ~.
,.sj,s for ,ba o.I,.y and ., va o,.,
,l., IL. ,r,.,;,,,, ,ba. .,., I,rg :, nil
!" vel! :.i!eG Send ,or names md
.5rr.-s I..p.i,., ,b., o,,ono. Of
shares. to tho EDITOR O.. hi. uansr
# oar r..,r,. AR. in .arD.s- ahou.
,,..,,niar.y,,ue -, L,r,. VIVA. ;bsv
ur,5. his rive. ,b.,, -, ..,~o~,,,n;.,.
f. ,roy.j. w.. yre - WE .bsl) .,.
5..sva- 20 ,,.,. Com.. ,,.,,I.,,e,,
mil - ,,.,,r o.. va, ,,l.oe. ,,.. .,
All, ,loprL, sand on ya,,,, u,goas o-
forever hold ,.,yr na,,. W. "a,
-r--3.- -; In =. +, IL. y,.5.. 7,5;,,.
,.,tIiyl. ,h,. min .,,.~ al ,Lo .bor,,
are taken. \ T.xa. co,.naporary
selects Jefferson. W.u and GOOD
~" care no; If !, be here or else.
where. This is = question to be d.
cid.l upoa at meeting Of stock
holders. There's plenty o: good
water and material all around u.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

Southern Cojn-Dies for the new
coin of the Confederate States. says
The Montgomery Post, have been re-
ccived at Dahionesa at the branch
mint, and the superintendent has re-
ceived orders from headquarters nos
~ strike Off any more United Sta:es
coin, but TO reserve the bullion.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

placed in US, and that the honor and
fame Of our beloved Caddo shall know
no blot nor tarmsh. while the valor
and devotion Of her absent sons can
preserve it, pure and mblemished.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01
.Souac m,ye of tie tfscts.-Savs the

.N"h'" moye gt' tie .ftctS.-Says the
Lancaster Herald, (Pa):
No. 3 cotton mill Of this city
stopped operations on Thursday last,
and we understand that the two re-
naming mills will crase running
lien the present stock of cotton is
used M. This will prove unwelcome
news to tie hundreds who have been
depending upon their earnings in the
mills for their daily sunrort.
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

y file of New Orleans papers ms is
file, was sent to our office by the
gentlcmanly officers of the steamer
0sceola. for which VIC arc undermauy
,tlioa,;aps
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

idolttion Paper Bmyasd IN l-r-
giRia.-Thc Judge OF Wilke county,
in Western Virginia, has ordered
the Postmaster to burn every Nor
thogn paper tina: is scut to their Of
ticies.
The Lutheran Observer, published
in Baltimore, has been burnt at Eu-
raj Retreat, in the midst Of Il -four
ishing Southern population.
L. S. Gun BoatS.--Ihe New York
Commercial Advertiser, of the l;,h.
in noticing the Brooklyn navy yard,
says:
There is no cessation or decrease
in the efforts of the government TO
meet all the necessities of the South
ern coast blockade. The propeller
Albatross. purchased by Government
some weeks since, and formerly Of
the New York and Providence line,
has been altered aud strengthened
for a gun boat. she is pierced for 81 X
guns, three OH each side, but will
probably not carry more than four.
The guns. marine 32-pounders, are
all on the main deck, as her spar
deck would be too light for any ord
nance heavier than n small boat how
itzer. The Albatross is nearly COM
pleted and will sail early next week.
The boilers of the Albatross lie un-
usually high for a propeller, and that
fact materially damages the reputa-
ton III which she is held by nautical
men as a war vessel. She will be
fit, however, to cope with any of the
New Orleans tovboats tina, may steal
their way OF; Of the Mississippi
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-07-01

We direct the attention of cur read
eEs to the advertisement, O. Nr. j. 4.
Jehle, published elsewhere. and eau
safely recommend his establishment
70 The lover Of good things for the in
ner man. II you are hungry and
WANT a GOOD meal call at ,Jehle's.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Suspected Murder.

frank Sawyer OF Marshfeld, and hired man
of his, are to have an examination at tho Co,rt
House. before ). A. Prentss, Esq, tomorrow,
on charge of murder. They ar. charged with
having, by poison, caused the death of Sawver's
WIFE, who suddenly deceased at Marshfeld,
March 2lst last. Suspicion having been excited
the ooay OF Mrs. Sawyer was a short time since
e1humed, and the stomach taken out and sent to
Dos'on' to chemists, for examination. The an.
Pearance OF the stomach and its contents SO mucb
strengthened tho suspicion of foul play, that a
complaint was made by IL. w. Heaton, ESQ
o'a'e Attorney, and the respondents are now
in custody.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, APRIL H. 1861.
Charleston Blockaded.

In this mornings Freeman there was signih-
cant telegram. II was this - Gov. PickenS
telegraphed Ex-Goy. Wise that eleven war YES
sells are lying off the bar. and hare stopped the
regular trade" The particular necessity OF
sending this information TO Wise is not so appa.
reut-as it is not clear what that doughty Ex-
Governor could do about it any way. unless he
should write a letter or make a speech. Bat the
fact itself Is of the utmost Importance. The
regular trade - Of Charleston is stopped. The
United States Government has stopped it
Charleston. as place Of business, will perhaps
grow dull After the Inhabitants have got
little over their exultation at the surrender OF a
Fort that they have spent four months in unin-
terrupted preparations to attack, they Will have
a few minutes Of leisure, doubtless, to calculate
the fruits Of that victory. a blockadlpg fleet
off the bar viii then furnish al 81 aid to retiec
ton Cotton is almost an institu tiOn-it is a
power-but unless it can H. shipped from
Charleston, what will be done with the South
Carolina product? 1t might be stored in For!
Sumter perhaps, but it will bring no money
there. What will Gov. Pickcns do? Wise may
suggest something. lie is an original man. and
fruitful Of ideas We wait for Wlse's answer
ing telegram.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
TO THE FREEMAN
FROM OUR MORNING EDITION.

WASHINGTON. April 1t.
The Cabinet is in secret session. Reporters
excluded Gov. Pickcns telegraphed to tx
Coy. Wise that eleven war vessels are lying Oh
the bar, and have stopped the regular Fr'ae.
The Richmond Wing hoisted the flag OF VIZ
GINA this morning. .,,c
The Cabinet to-day read the proclamation
Of President Lincoln amid bursts Of laughter.
The Secretary of War authorized the statement
that 80 900 more troops are TO be called out to
meet President Lincoln.
Especial dis patch to the Irdre'er, from Wash
inston. April 10Th, 8 p. NJ The State Of
Massachusetts, is called upon for Jour Regiments
instead Of two, the whole to compose one Brig
ade, with Brigadier General Three Regi-
incnts are 10 come 10 Washington Immediately.
The other will be stationed at Fort Monroe,
Va. 3. F. Batter will probably command the
Brigade. Jim Lane Of Kansas has accepted
the command Of orc thousand volunteers.
Coy. Ellis Of North Carolina, as we'll as the
Governor Of kentucky, refuses to comply with
the requsition OF President Lincoln.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Very Latest by Telegraph
Montpelier, April 18th, I o'clock P. NJ.
10000 Troops on the Way to Washington
DISTRICT MILITIA REVIEW ED.
Virginia will not attack the
Capital.
OHIO OFFERS THiRTY-TIIRE THOU
SAND TROOPS.
Cincinnati for the Union
TREASON EsERJEkEID.
FIFTY THOUSAND ENROLLED IN PHIL
ADELPHlA.
Wilmington True to the Union

WASHINGTON, April 18th.
From Illinois, Massachusetts,, New York and
Maryland 90 .00O troops and four heavy bate
ries are expected by Saturday night, when the
Capital will be secure from any sudden attack.
To day the District Militia were reviewed by
the War Department.
\ rumor that Ex- Gov. Wise was preparing
to march against Washington, caused intense
excitement, but an assurance from Gov. Letcher
that no hostile demonstration from Virginia
against the Capital will be permitted, caused
the furry to subside.
dispatch just received here states that the
people had torn down the residence Of Hon.
Clement l.. Eallaindigham, of Cincinnati. Dem
ocratic member of Congress from Ohio, io7
traltorous expressions against the Government.
and compelled him to leave the town. There
were great rejOicings among Union men.
Advices from Ohio state that tUentv thousand
men will be raised, there in addition to the quota
of IS 600, asked for By Government. Arms are
being purchased for one huadred thopsond
men
WELLINGTON, Delaware, April l7.-Thc Sc
cessionists here are oyerawed by the prevailing
Union sentiment. They had planned the Or
ganlzation of a company to be armed with ri.
tles from the Military Academy for the seizure
of Fort Delaware, which has been saved .by the
Government
The pro iect has failed
BosToN. April L.
The fourth and sixth regiments leave for
Washington this afternoon.
PHILADELPHIA, April 18th
Recruiting and enlistipg of volunteers are
proceeding rapidly. Five thousand are already
enrolled which is more than the quota required
of this city
Exemptions are forming Home Guard
Advices from Harrisburg state that more
than III 600 men have already been accepted.
Recruiting parties are parding the streets.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
STATE OF VERMONT.
By His Ixcellency the Governor.
4 PROCLAMATION.

Whereas an armed rebellion against the gov
eminent Of the United States exists,ihe OBJECT Oh
which is to subGert and revolutlOnlze the gov
eminent
Aud whereas the President Of the United
States through the Secretary OF War, has MADE
reousltion upon me for a regiment OF men Tor
immediate service, to which r'qulsllon nave
responded ~ issuing the proper orders 10 the
Adinant dnd Inspector General:
Nor therefore, |. ERAsTus FAIRBANKS, GOV
ernor Of the stare of Vermont, by virtue OF the
authority vested in me by the Constitution, DO
hereby issue my Proclamation for con7enlng the
General Assembly in an Extra Session ana
do hereby summon the members OF the Senate
and House OF Representatives, TO meet IN thciF
respective Chambers at Montpelier, together
with the Officers Of til two Houses, on II hS'
DAY, the TWENTY THIRD DAY OF Az
RlL. inst, at 10 clock A NJ, for the purpose
Of adopting measures for organizing, afmlns
and eq1pping the illilla Of the State, ana Tor
co-op4rating eGectually with the General Coy
eminent in supprt ssing resurrection: ana exc
cutting the law.
Glyen under nv hand and Dhe cal Of the State,
at st. Johnsbury, thls fifteenth day OF April,
in the year of eur Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty one, and Of the Indepen-
dence Of the | nited States the eighty tt,h'
ERASIUS FAIRBANKS.
BE- His Excellency tic Governor.
GEORGE \ MERRILL,
.yeeretafy Of CirH and Military -4Gairs.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-17
Fort Sumter.

The following is the Southern version Of the
result at Font Sumter.
The Confederate flag was hoisted late On sun
dov afternoon. Major Anderson and command
have embarked on board the steamer Isabel
Major Anderson expressed regret az the dtstTuc-
ton of property. The first gun from Fys
Sumter was fired by Captain Doubleday. All
the officers and men look hearty and appear to
have been well fed. Major Anderson colpli-
mented Col. Stevens 5 iron battery. and sad
This fort fred best, but did not think mach Of
the other firing. The walls Of the fort are not
much damag ed, and except in appearance, are
almost as strong as ever. Major Anderson SAID
he eypectod aid from the South Car0iiDians in
ruttine GU. his fire. This he said, was nothing
more than usual in civil warfare. lie was
likewise surplised that there vas no blood shed
the best evidence OF skiiiul engineering.
Tie Federal feet has been off the bar all day.
Major Anderson and his men were al day on
board the Isabel.
It is not believed that the Federal feet will
proven. the ingress or egrcss OF vessels, although
It was reported this morning that Britisn
brig had been prevented from coming up. III =
was brig Of this character in the ofting t-.'
morning.
Thecvacuation of Fort Sumter was comp l-tei
ly two o'clock on Sunday. MAJOR Anderson
and his men came cut With the Eonor3 c! way.
This was granted by Gen. Beauresard attsr III.
unconditional surrender. There was great con-
motion in the hatbor. ! fleet Of small bca;.
and steamers were crowded with passen- ers.
The American tag WIS brought down witt a
salute Of fifty guns.
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The army is to he divided into three divisions
one to guard the Capitol, one along the seacoas
and the other from the West to pass down tle
Mississippi.