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The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-05-13
observation-disclosures.

Observation-Disclosures
The first shout Of the American free
men is 'liberty!' 1t is a talismanic
word. There are seren stars on the
blue field of our Confederate flag
Jefferson was the father of democracy,
the synonym of of true Republican,
ism. and the first President of the
Confederate States bears, as his Civ
en- name, that Of the great apostle of
Liberty and Republicanism, Hamil-
ton was the chief of the old Wing
school, Washington's aid in revolu-
tionary struggles, and Washing
tons friend. Seven stars deck the
flag of the Confederate States. JEFF
t6rSon Davis is our President, and
-Aleraa2er Han'lton Stephens is our
Vice President, There is perth
mont omen IL all this
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Free Navigation.

We find in the Picayune an ably
written article on this important
question. It treats the subject in &
pithy style. We Of the South, not
a very long time since, did all in our
power to enlighten our neigbors re-
garding this point; matters were eluci-
dated so that q child could understand
that "thcre zDas to be free navigation
ettAe Missisaippi." The thick-headed
Black Republicans though, insisted
that we did not say or mean this
How is it! Have we done as we
said we would, Or not? We have
But, strange to say, free navigation
is not known. The party, that took
SO much upon themselves TO have no
incuInbraIlces in the way Of free
navigation, are the very first to check
1t. Well did they play their part,
the treacierots hounds; and thus it
is that they intend 10 entrap us into
their snares, if tAey can; III this they
have, thus far. succeeded pretty we'll,
but we think an insight into their
mode Of manouvering is apparent.
aud instead of listening to their pre-
tended rawlings about their dissatis-
faction Of what we may do, we will
turn the deaf ear to them, and pursue
our course without allowing them to
have any previous knowledge of our
intentions.
The Picayune says very truly that:
1.-The Cairo armament is u menace to
the Confederate States, and an out
rage upon the border States; and it
ought not to be permitted to remain.
If We judge rightly of the temper of
Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas and
Tennessee, it will not long be per-
mitted to be barrier to the free navi-
cation Of the Mississippi"
Such acts emanating from the fed
eral government are insults heaped
upon us of the Confederate States.
We have been acting on the defensive
long enough, and we think it time to
resent these proceedings. If we are
going to have war, let US have it.
The enemy having INSTRUCTED the
navigation, it is for us to request that
they desist in SO doing, and if they
refuse, we should compel them to re-
trace their steps. This is no time for
idle gossip-much hard work is to be
done, and that, we judge, very soon
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TEL LHsHA-yHIE

Richmond, April 3o.-The State
Convention has elected the follow
ing gentlemen as delegates 10 the
Southern Congress at Montgomery f.:
Hon. X. II. i. Hunter, Hon. VIM.
C. Rivcs, ex-U. 5 Judge Brockcn-
brough. Hon. Walter K. Staples
and Judge Campbell.
Alexandria, April 20,-A special
express 10 the Gazette says that the
long bridge over the Potomac, at
Washington, is guarded on the north
side by a large force Of Federal
troops, and on the south side by the
Nirginians.
1t is reported that the federal
troops are now i'll occupation of Arl-
ingtou Heights also, that United
States steamer is to be off AleXau-
dria, and that all fish caught at the
lower landing on the Potomac are
sent TO Washington.
The chartered transport Baltic
passed down the stream yesterday.
Several more atrestsof persons have
been made.
Families continue to leave Wash
ington in large numbers, fearing the
approaching danger.
Among the persons compelled 10
quit is Daniel Ratclifi, prominen
alwyer.
Gen. Scott is said to be very intirIn.
New York, May 1.-The steamer
Chesapeake has returned from Fort
Monroe, after landing $50 barrels of
provisions.
Washington, May l.-Col. Ripley
has been appointed to the head of the
ordnance bureau, vice Craig, ordered
to other duty. Lieut.. Oglesby has
been dismissed, failing to render his
account satisfactorily.
Boston. May Hon. Chas. Fran
els Adams, L. $. Minister to the Court
of St. James, sails tomorrow for the
seat Of his mission.
The Vermont banks have rendered
100000 for the use OF the State.
Tew York, May 1.-The foreign
news reports that Prince Napoleon
would demand satisfaction Of the Duc.
HAumell, for his receu: pamphlet.
Frederick, Nd, Nay l.-Guv. Hicks
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Capture Of Fort Smith

Fort Smith April 2s.-Fort Smith
in in possession Of the State troops.
About II o'clock last nj ght volun-
teer force. under the Command of
Col Scion Borland, landed at the
wharf on the steamboats, Tahlequah
and Frederick Notrebe. The com
mand numbered nearly three hun
bred men. About an hour before
their arrival, Capt. Stengis decamped
with his command, consisting Of two
cavalry companies. He took away
the horses belonging TO his command
and such supplies as he could trans
port BE is falling back to For.
OuacAita.
The post was formally surrender
ed 1v Capt. a. Montgomery to Gen,
Z. Burgivin, Abundant General of tho
Sta.e. He placed Col. Borland in
charge. Capt. Montgomery and
Maj. G&tlin We're taken prisoners.
They We're discharged on parole
There We're about seven hundrid
State troops here to day. They
were passed in review in the garri-
sou parade ground. The Tag of the
Confederate States cf American was
raised on tue boat at 10 O'Clock amid
the firing of cannon and the cheers Of
the people. After the review, throe
cheers We're given for the Arkansas
citizens soldiery, three cheers for
Gov, II. II. Rector. The stock of
property taken possession of is esti-
mated to be of the value Of three hun
dred dollars.
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SHREVEPORT, La, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1861.

guns are among the "baby walkers"
and they would rake the channel for
two miles down. Captain Mcintosh
and Lieutenants G. w. Harrison and
VIM. Sharp, all lately Of the United
States Navy, are in charge Of this
noble battery.
Workimg.-The work of erecting
batteries along the river progress
finely. \ large number Of hands are
engaged on the breastworiss, and ri
ready our harbor is well defers14reat:
All praise to our brave and patriotic
working men.
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Anybody Scared!

We are according to the Tribune)
going to be routed. Big Indian me
has said 80, and it must be so; let us
prepare to clothe ourselves in sack
cloth and sit III ashes; i. {. if we
allow people to throw sand in our
eyes. All of orr cities are to be
destroyed, ana We are 10 ho cut down
from. the face Of The earth, not a man
is to be left. "'rLore shall he wars,
and rmnors OF wars, in those days"
Attention, oh! We poor rebels. and
civ" an attentive hearing to what
shall be unfolted. List, oh, list. and
when ''e"sry ting requjait- viii be
prepared" your doomis sealed. The
o1nnious words of the Tribune are as
follows:
SO soon as everything requisite
will be prepared and supplied, there
Will doubtless be force Of 100000
mon sent to the relief OF Fort pickenS,
and it viii march tlrough--not
around-Baltimore, Richmond. Raj
eigh, Charleston, Savannah, Mont
gomery and New Orleans. beng Join
ed At the last named city by a like
force, which will have made It's way
down the Mississippi
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from citizens of Washington and
Frederick counties, protesting against
Virginia soldiers invading the soil
of Maryland, and searching private
dwellings. He disclaims giving the
Nirginians any such right, and re-
quests the Legislature to act thereon.
Trenton n. j., May l.-Gov. Og-
den reco mlnenLs a loan of $4,000
900.
Boston, May 1.-The Niagara sail
ed to-day, but took out no specie. The
Arabia has arrived.
Annapolis, May l--Tholnas a.
Scott, of Pennsylvania, has taken
charge of the military route. Order
being restored transports leave twice
day for Perryville.
Montgomery, May l-Nothing Of
general interest. Congress mostly in
secret session. The first battalion of
the third Alabama regiment left this
morning for Virginia. Two com
panies Of Dragons are ready to start
for Pensacola.
New York. May lit is reported
that the regular trains from Wash
ington nor,hward will commence to-
day; also, that Governor Letcher is
about to issue proclamation for
bidding the passage OF Southern
troops through Virginia. A letter
from Fort Monroe, says there Is no
danger Of an attack; there are two
thousand men there. No batteries
will be allowed to be erected within
range.
Baltimore, May l. After the crowd
left the Custom House, Gcorg" Lc-
mon cut down the American flag. and
was arrested by the deputy sheriff.
Baltimore, May l.-Threc Spon-
tancous meetings We're held here last
night; resolutions adopted in favor
Of sustaining the government, and
approving Gen. SCOTS dcterlnina-
ton to maintain the National flag.
The star span@led banner was I'M
turled over the custom-house and
postotiicc, by order of the new otti
cialS, amid great enthusiasm.
Chicago, May 1.-The President
Of the National Typographical Union
't~S'iI-H " us f'p-t i'piI'iIRfsI-
Omaha, May, l.-Ncbraska is a
unit for the Union.
Gen. Black, on arrival of his sue /
crssor. returns To- PENNSYLVANIA to .
assume important command. /
Fort Nrarncy, May 1.-The pony .
express. with san Francisco dates to ,
the 2OtL. has arrived. The Golden !
4 Il II l.. a. |, ,,,I
in treasure. The gold cxcitemcnt is .
prevailing from reported discoveries .
in the mountains southeast o. LU. .
Angeles.
Annapolis, May l.-Fortiiications
commanding the country for two miles .
around have been thrown up. Some ,
thing important is going on. Orders
were given yesterday to arrest all .
newspaper correspondents.
The California Assembly on the .
10th passed the proposed amendment ,
to the Constitution of the United .
States. 81 against 9.
Washington, May 1.-The report
of an arInis,ic., is untrue.
Nearly every portion of the Dis
trict is geographically connected.
Paris letters received today say
the French government is fully posted
on American affairs, and 10 sympathy
is felt for the Confederate States.
New York. May 1.-Gen. Scott
will soon change his headquarters to
Philadelphia.
Forty thousand troops are to be
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The Mobile Advertiser, speaking
of the Lincolnites on Santa Rosa.
Island, says;
1t is going to be the very mischief
to run the Lincolnites Off Santa Rosa
Island, if they don't want to go. We
may and viii make Fort Pickens
hot for them, but they have plenty
OF men, and can get as many more as
Lincoln can send them. When Pick
ems is rendered unterable, they car,
entrench themselves beyond the
reach Of our batteries, if they ike,
and so keep up their camp as long as
they please, or until we leave the
mainland to attack them in their
stronghold. We cannot starve them
out without q naval force superior to
that at their command. So we shall
have to keep a strong force on hand
to watch this nest o. impudent fell
lows right under our noses. The
knocking to pieces III I ort Pickens
viii not be getting rid of them if
they are of :" mind to stay on the
island. There is plenty of sand
there fer batteries, and our reports
show that the enemy is using it to
tortify his lines.
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Says the Quitman (Texas) Clip,
per, "Mr. Wallace Riggle informs ~
the Wheat crop on the Prairies u
seriously injured by the rust, mold.
and Hail storm which passed over
our County on last Tuesday even
ing"
We understand that the wheat In
our section, is failure. being des-
troyed by rust. Many Of our plan-
tiers have turned their cattle inso ~
wheat fields
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From the London telegraph

L rom tlp lIDluON L
BLOCKADE OF THE SOUTHEN
Posr>.-With regard to the blockade
question, we have to state that it cannot
be solved by any government in Amer
lea, but must be left to the maritime
powers OF Europe-which, acting up
on the law Of self-preservarion, mast.
Of course. .tordld aHattemptst to erclude
TIER co"'"'erce tio"a the ports IF tie
South the ruin of which, though it
might crafty the passions, would not
serve the interest of the North.
Such a policy of coercion, therefore
you'd be borti sho.tsighted and in
eticctual. The new tariff, for which
Mr. Lincoln i not responsible, though
he viii not be unwilling to accept its
consequence, is an unwise measure
on the part Of those who frame it.
President Lincoln
has the interest of the Union to pro-
tect, aud Lord Palmerston is bound
TO defend those of Great Britain but
the former cunaot be alko,ced to block
ade our flag out IF the Southern
ports. or the latter be stimulated to
any partisan advocacy of Northern
ambition.
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Mary Ann,

Two lovers stood upon the shcI.
OF Massachusetts, bay;
Bidding sad farewell. he:or.
Seth tore himself away
Farewell. farewell. my Mary Ann,
Ny Mary Ann" said he,
And then they took little smack
And he went out to sea
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Gen. Buckncr says kentucky is
determined to maintain neutrality,
and would not allow Confederate troops
to cross her soil 10 invade the North,
nor countenance organizations OF her
citizens for that purpose
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Much excitement was created in the
Confederate army to-day, while the
batteries were announcing the scccs-
sion Of Virginia. Fort Fickens,
which lies directly opposite, was in a
terment. The drums beat to AIMS, and
soon every gunner was at his post.
and every soldier IN line. The work
men dropped their sand bags. shovels
and spades, and for long ways round
frightened, agitated men were seen
with might and main rushing for safe
ty within the walls Of Pickens. The
feet shared the genera! cominotion,
beat to quarters and got ready for &C
ton, | suppose. and long after the
sound Of the last gun had died away,
their decks were lined with wonder
struck sailors.
The Virginia salute was as start
ling on the one side as the other, and
many are the anecdotes told Of officer
and soldier. Some We're lolling in
quarters, some bathing, others fishing
but all were in few minutes ready
for the fight they had so often wished
for. Imagine their feelings when
told it was only salute.
/ The United States evidently de-
sign a naval depot on Santa Rosa | s.
land. Ii is their stronghold in the
South, and will defend il to the last
man. When the war Is 10 commence
noone has thcleast idea; butif Gener-
al Bragg opens fire in two weeks, I'm
no prophet, Prepared or not, h" will
answer the first shot. His military
secrets are his own.
PENSACOLA, Sunday Might, April 81.
Last night the metal buovs that
marked the cntranc. to the harbor
We're sunk. stolen or dragged off.
The captailr os a LITTLE. boat informs
me that about 3 O'Clock this morning
Geographic signals were many and
quick almond the fleet. The Virgin
in salute haunts their slumbrrs.
As a small boat sailed close along
the harbor side OF santa Rosa this
morning. a passenger. acquainted with
localities, discovered that much tall
timber had been fclled within dav
or two, rs if Il road from beach to
beach was intended. OF COURSE this
is speculation; but as the ccdrrulists
now have horses and wagons they
may be removing the timber for bat
terirs or fuel.
The Yankee shippers are f.iul.tcn-
al NJ their very shadows. since pr.s;-
dent Davis urivatecr proclamation.
There are several in port loading.
The schooner u. \. Richards cam.
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Let each one strive with oil his mi sht
To be q decent man.
And love his ncigi,bor as himself,
Upon the golden plan.
And if his ncighhor chance to be
a pretty female woman,
Why, love her all the more-you see,
That's only acting human.
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l. is said that ten Irish regiments
in the Abolition States have tender
ed their services to President Davis
How much truth there is in this We
know not
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oo' 'o'' p'''i'S u iii''',''.'' iii'eS IRON
Nans''s >; are no" on thelr way mere
ana WIZ "frlVe ch'a week. Horses
VIII: pe PROVIDE" Tor 'he'h mere.
: p A"v'ces IRON ONO represent 'iia'
my 'housah" men are az .iie service
OF 'he "o'efh'hen' II file'f sefyices
are fe4u''eu. '2 :, OF 'he Ono IN:
t'oop9 are Aiec'e" 'o-'norf'" 'f L IT.
o" w., ,
he '''''''',',S are p'ins i"'cNiS
sa' ." u "! n =" ',''''' ''i'S " ere
( Seioure IF Po,rder-T'he military.
authorities of this city, by order OF
f,,y | .t cI.r. ,-.-t.r,l,, u y.;.,ad &c
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Virginia :>tu2ents an the Fan.-
The Richmond Wing. of Saturday
last. saws:
We learn that the Orange and
Alexandria train on "Wednesday CON
veved to the Manassas Gap Junction,
from Gordonsyille. 5000 state troops,
To act against Harpcr'- Ferry. Upon
reaching the junction. they were
transferred to the Manassas road, and
conveyed to >tra-turg, from thence
thry had land march Of sixteen
miles to Winchester, " horcthry again
took the ears for the Ferry. The
troops were composed of three hun
drcd students from the | University,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-16

snip West Point. Child Liverpool ~ days. With rndse and
S:s &. .i S;S
New :.sa;ns sowsrds he wrsef sns y sss Fore
aas saw % fs &
e .ld vs & s s %s as
10 lover boat s.S Inst. u, A. lon S. Eason,
heavy
il.h Oh Nantucket took spfOs from boat Waning
ship 5 Lamar Bradley LenSsr FEB with md'e to
Bark Eliza ltlom), Boil Gasgow. IS days with mdse, 10
Kunhard Co Had heavy weather sasaer part Of the
BARK Com, Hatch, Erizsssthpor. for Portland ;.
with Sugar 70 s@h Jones' Co. bth Inst "a assrs
perenesd gale from ssE lost the main topmas, and main
Brig Thomas N.yher Firth. Bermuda. days, with mdse,
schr Traveller Cove Fortune Bay, Me- via oouces
seSl Eastern a lisss Or of Maitland ss xecuIeeh, Hail
f 10 With s e %ss e s ns H s
s1S s %or SSsS ,~aa
,. sssr r REya On CORVALLIS Ms u days. with po
for
ssSr rr snas sM%s sS Lube Ssse y Ssy.
s:ss $s ss'ss
sss sr sa aSS %i1ss%s wsss:ss days. '
scSr SUPERIOR sisss Roslnson, FosEiaad, days
sssr Isssaa'a. s,$all, Salem; ) days. 49,,
ssG 'iH1s as%s r Ssa hs'ss
schr J William 4, 49,, Barnstane, days
Scbr d Newcoms, Gorham Weideet for Virginia
schr Telegraph. Nickerson, Boston, days.
Schr Angler, Besse, Warehan, 3 days
Sehr Esquirnaux, Briggs, Dighton, days
schr Sea Bird Chase, FAN River.
Schr Benj Bro vn, Iugraham Warren, days.
ss1 Esass gsis.$ Esi ss1sss
sshr Connecticut, Pratt, saybrook, days
Steamer Pelican. Baker. Providence.
The arrival of ship Constellation reported this morning Is
incorrect The ship said 10 be her the Constitution from
Liverpool ormeiy American ner Capt Jones above
SAILED.
Steamship Quaker City Havans ships Fearless San Fran
Borneo, Mebourne John Stuart Liverpool land
chored Quarantine; Pampero, Hayre Alboni Bremen
not lth) banks Of the Cadx; Mercy Ellen Ciudad
Bolivar Honduras, Belize Hon Harmon, Havana; Abigail
Richmond brgs Anna Lima Rio Grande Addy swift Mara
cabo Robert Reed Guadaloupe Reindeer lBr, st Jago
From Quarannc--U s steamer Mohawk; steamship EN-
pire City; storeship supply Gall at 10 AMl
Wind ct sunset NNW.
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CLEARED
Steamship city OF Manchester tBD, Rossei Queenstown
Sssmshp Bremen sI,rem) Vessels, Southampton and
neu--,eltcke kcutgen Reicbelt
steams h,p Quaker Iity shufedt. HavsnA harreus ca
shin Manhattan, Dixon, iiverpool-C Marshall Co.
ship Electric spark, Csndage, Havre--J n Sardy.
Hank Mercy Elen, Brfnin Ciudad Boiivar-Harbock Co
HaIk N Thurstop, 9ilkey, Mstanzas-J Ward 4 Co
Frig Isabel Beurmaun, Tanss, Port PrinccR Murray.
schr Anna Amelia. ryovn - Thoma.-.R Edridgr.
tchr Cosmopolie, Geley, iayana-J Ward TO.
schr Musking.la Higgins, saga.-C Dibbie 4 90.
gchr X T. Tay. shepard, NasSau--fos Eneas.
schr FIamues, somers, Jacksony ile-M Rnnyon Co
fchr Mott Bedel, ryder Horfoik--Mot, Hedeli
hchr II Reeves, Carman, Philadeiphla-J Mckee.
fschr Olive Clark, McAdani, Boston-Master.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Prince Albert tBr, Walker Galway Feb % nj
40 M MA Johns NJ, March 10, at Go pm, With mdss
and pas sengerf, 10 Rowland Aspinwai
Steamship Alabama, sccncK Savannah, with mtls and
psssenrery samuel Mchil SON l2h nst, u , PM
"a Martin Industry, sgnnlrcd steamship Augusta hencs
10, sryaruah; lth. O. AN, 90 miles Of Hseras schr
r1hu 9anl bound The bad heavy gales the entire
tistaf cc from uafteras.
st4s,uship stae Georgia ~itn ndse
sud ia ssenae.a TO Richardson Go
Steamship P,sp-co s. fornno, with mtae ana paseen
rer. "a II y 1rcmwei 60.
10 Wiians uon t2tb inst lat 81 e. Ion 81 ~ tlsrge
orssl ahp sie@ng n with All three trglsDtna ssts
gene
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GAlwAy-SNamshp Prince Albert Messrs Rutherford,
Rutherford, Clement Howey, Byrne Taylor and lady,
and lady, Misses Harrison, Hart Kyle and two chill
dren, and 63l in the steerage.
SAVANNAH. steamship Alabama-Mrs Cleveland and SON.
Miss Nash, Mrs Noble, Mrs Webster Mr. and MIRA
We anourg, IS Flanagan, A Tara, Brown. McHvry, A
Mccatn, VIM 1indail, Timns h y Duvall, A q Dun
gan, Mrs sellick Mr. 3esner-and 10 In the steerAgc
BKRxupA-Brg Thomas Nayhcw-A Percnchief.
pEPARTUxw.
BrrIzw-Bark Uonduras-Juan NsriegA r Sauri n
Rchz and Lady, hchez, Jr solder Bradick Cooley
nj a servant