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FREMONT RIFLES Es-Yesterdsy Is recruits
cane in from Mclean county to join Capt. Il.
n. Frlsbie's Company, which now numbers
seventy uemoers. Capt. Frishle is . well
kroEa and reliable citizen. and will make
eced eficer. The Company will go into camp
irrnef1iaif3F
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
For the Souih-Wcstcr.

For the Souih-W cstcrn
.11esyys E3it0rs:-Atter the most
mature reflection, have come to The
conclusion that | owe it s duty to
the country not to hold the June
them Of the court for the parishes of
Bossier and Caddo. | therefore ask
that you and the other papers Of this
city, will publish this note, that the
people may know that no court will
be held in this district until the regu-
lar time for holding the jury terms in
fall. i have come to this conclusion
the more readily as l am informed
that the supreme courts of the State
have already adjourned till the fall.
Very truly yours. &c.
ROLAND JONES.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

transports that it was impossible 70
get aman tostand a: the. helm, and
the commander plunged into the wa
ter. and escaped to the opposite shore.
Admiral Cockburne, in June, S13,
after being repulsed in his attack on
Norfolk, by the gallant defence of
Craney Island. proceeded to attack
Hampton, which he captured and de
livered up to the unrestrained pillage
by the soldiers for two days-a move
ment of shame and dis grace TO the
British nation.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Shreveport Grays: Capt. Dreux, of
the Cadets, was elected Lieutenant
Colonel, and Capt. Rightor, of the
Grivot Guards, Major. The Zouaves
from this State are under command
of Lieut.. Col. Ccppeuns. a Georgia
and Alabama regiment complete the
detachment.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Dirir's Land-Until recently we
thought this a fabulous locality. A
correspondent of the n. O. Delta.
however, clears up all doubt upon the
subject. He says Dixie is on Man
haitian Island; thatyea ago man
of this name owned large tract of
land, situated on this island, and a
number of slaves. This was during
the existence of slavery in New Y ork
But owing to the increase of aboli-
ton sentiment, and the increase of
the slaves, many Of them were sent
TO places more congenial to the insti-
tuition. These sighed for their old
home, and naturally gave vent to
their feelings in rude hymns, from
which originated the popular air,
II wish Twas in Dixie's Land
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
EFects y tie Blockade

Effect. y' tie Blockade ou tie
Northaccst.-The Western people are
beginning to feel the effects Of the
blockade-and many of them will be
brought to their senses by touching
their pockets. The Jonesboro' Ga
zette, published in Southern Illinois,
thus puts the question to its readers !:
The Mississippi river is effect
ually blockaded at Cairo-not onlv
munitions Of war, but provisions OF all
kinds, coal, timber, and manutactur-
ed articles, being prevented from GO
ing to any of the slave States,-
Wheat, corn and The other products
of the great West are thus deprived
Of market, which will he a death
blow to the interests Of that section.
In addition no less than sixteen hum
dred steamboats, run the Mississippi
river and its tribnteries nearly all
dependent, directly or indirectly.
upon the Southern trade; these Of
course, will be compelled to tie up.
The value of these boats is estimated
at sixty millions of dollars, and thew
give employment to nearly Y two hund-
red thousand persons, who will by
this blockade be deprived of a means
Of subsistence. We very much fear
that Mr.. Lincoln, in his grea. zeal to
Il" starve OUT the Southern States,
will intiict greater suffering upon
the people of the North.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Ho! For Virginia I'VE learn
from the Delta of the 4th inst, that
26OO men have been detached from
Gen. Bragg's command for tho seat
of war in Virginia. They include
two battalions of Louisiana Volun-
teers Of 1900, in one Of which is the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
Tie Cost Of Ihco JTirc.

Tie Cost Of I'wo JTlres-W. II.
Cummings having, contrary to the
law OF this good Commonwealth, en-
trapped two Of the fair Sex in tue
m"Shes OF matrimony, was sentenced
70 three years Imprisonment in tlae
penitentiary. In such times aS the
present two wives are at least one too
many. What is remarkabl. IN this
case IS, the prisoner is not yet twenty
Years Of age. Oh! woman, how often
are you the victim o. mans dupilci
~.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Hampton, TIrginia.-The follow
ing, complied by 4 friend, fIom the
Historical Collection of Virginia,
will be read with interest:
Hampton, the county seat OF Eliz-
abeth City county, is situated on
Hampton Roads, ninety-six miles
Southeast Of Richmond, eighteen
miles from Norfolk, and twenty-four
miles from Yorktown.
1t is an old town, and one of his
toric interest. Its site was first visi-
ted by Captain John Smith, in 1907,
on his first exploratory voyage up the
Potomac previous to the settlement
Of jamestown. Burke says; =; While
engaged in seeking fit place for the
first settlement they met five of the
natives, who invited them to their
town, keconghtan, or Kichotan,
where Hampton now stands. Here
they were feasted on cakes made of
Indian corn, and 'regaled with tobac-
co and a daace.' In return they pre-
sented the natives with beads and
other trinkets." The Episcopal
Church is the Oldest public building
in the town. and is said to be the third
oldest in the State.
Hampton was attacked by the Brit
ish, under Lord Dunmore. in the Rev
olutionary war, and repulsed by the
citizens, aided by Colonel Woodford'
with one hundred mounted rifemen
of the Culpepper Battalion, who pour
ed such well-dirccted fire into the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
- Postmostcrs are requested TO
oct as agents far tie Ncsrs, and re-
tointcn pea. ccnt tiom anaount forecarde3.
Subscribers out Of town.

Having received complaints from
many subscribers about not getting
thcjrpapers, outside ethe mail, by stage,
We would notify them, that the agents
Of the different lines object to having
papers sent in that way, they say it
is in violation of the law and they
much prefer not doingit; therefore we
will not, from date, send papers eN-
sept by the mails. Parties wishing
other arrangements made will have
to attend o it themselves.
Persons not wishing to subscribe
for the Daily Neus by the year, can
have it sent for six months, by mail,
for S 4; for three months $3.50. Sub
scriptions for shorter period viii
rot be received. The money must
always accompany the name.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
-"ANTS.-

w ANTED-An Overseertor the
plantation Of Williamson & McWil-
lie, for the remainder of the present
year. Apply to John NJ. Landrum
of Shreveport, or t. the undersigned,
on the premises.
n46-4t* JOHN McWILIIE.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12


Troops ordered FROM Pcnsoco1a-
We learn that nearl v 5000 men have
been ordered from our army at Pen
sacola to Virginia. The Mobile Ad-
vertiser says:
There are $500 men now under
marching orders, viz: The lst regi-
ment of Georgia volunteers, comman-
ded by Col Ramsay; the 9th re@i-
men. OF Alabama except the CONT
nen,als,} under Col. Rhodes bat
talon Of Louisiana troops, under
Capt. Dreux and Il battalion of Lou
isiana Zouaves, under Lieut.. Col.
Coppens.
Three companies Of Capt. Dreuxs :
command left at IL o'clock N. {Thurs-
day. viz: The Shreveport Grays,
Capt. Beard; the Orleans Cadets
and Crescent Rifles. The Louisiana
and Gri@ot Guards LETT at 9 o'clock
+. NJ. Five hundred other troops
leave during the night. The rest of
the troops will move as fast as the
railroad facilities admit. All of them
are eager for active service they are
We'll uniformed, and many Of them
veterans in drill, at least.
Gen. Bragg will not be in the
least incommoded by the withdrawal
of these troops, as he has ample for
ces for any emergency. His army is
in good health, and longs for battle.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Rabbi DIR. Sarner, will preach
every Friday at s o'clock T. M. in
the English language, also OF Sun
day the same hour in German.
Shreveport La, june, 12--lw
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Neare requested to state that there
will be divine service in the Baptist
Church tomorrow, at ] o'clock, A. M {.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
Il. l.. HODGE
FOUND.

\ skiH, which the owner is rcoucs-
ted to come forward aud claim prn-
perty, pay charges, and .:ke posses
sion OF the same.
j. T. MORRILL,.
Ne. Commerce street.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Don't forget that Mr.. lie Rosen il
in our city taking good liksnesses.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Cverseer wauted-See ADVERTISE
r2ent in to-day's paper.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

The members of Meth Lodge No
u [. O. O. +. are requested to meet
this Evening at the Hall for bust
ness transaction.
s. b. SELIGMAN.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

See advertisement Of a skiff found,
in another column.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

The Shreveport Daily Nr1rs-
This is the title Of a newly cstab-
'lished Daily paper At Shreveport.
published by Jno. Dickinson. IEo
begin the publication Of a daily pa
per III these war times requires an
unusual amount OF courage as Well
as means and ability. and the appear
anee Of the news indicates that Mr.
Dickinson possesses all these quail
tications IN an ample degree. He
displayed his good Judgment in ma
king his paper a proper size-suitcd
to the times, and he fills it up every
day with the current news. such as
most interest the public. We wish
the news abundant success.-I ItchS-
6u7e Citizen.
80 We invite attention to the
prospectus Of the Shreveport Daily
News, to be found in cur advertising
columns. Since the close Of naviSa-
ton, it furnishes the fastest dispatch
ss from the East, and is an unusual
ly enterprising and readable paper
every way. 1t should have large
circulation in our northern counties.
-Jctersonian.
Such notices We like occasionally
to See. They are Hatter;ns, and who
is there that does not like little fiat
terry now and then. Thank YOU gen
tlemen.
EY During the revolutionary war,
when drafts were made from the mill
tia 70 recruit the continental army.
a certain captain gave liberty 20
make their objection if they had any,
against going into service; accor-
dinghy one Of them who had an i'm
pedilnent in his speech, came forward
and made his bow.
Whats your ohjections!' said
the captain.
Il ca-ca-cant CO." answered the
man, II st t-stutter."
"Ssutter,' said the captain. Y OH
don't 20 there to talk, but to fight"
'Ah, but they'll put me on the
gg guard, and man may go ha-h
half mile before l can say wh-wh
goes there
.ph, that's no objection. for they
will place another sentry with you.
He can challenge and you can fire.
Well, bu- -bu-but may be taken
and run thro' the g-g-guts before |
can cry qu-qu-qnarter.
The last plea prevailed. and the
captain laughing heartily dismissed
him.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
AGENTS

AGENTS
Mr. JOHN w. TAgER, is our authorized
agent in Natchitocles.
Mr.. u. ID. O'BRIEN, No G, Exchange
Place. New Orleans, is our authorized
Agent for that city.
Mr.. II. c, CLARKE, Bookseller. is our au-
tlio-ized agent for NiclSsburg and Natchez
Mr.. J. II. LOTION, is our agent at Belle
vue, BcSsier Parish.
Those friendly TO our undertaking, who
NAY hear of any local, OF other items, that
will prove OF interest TO our readers. will
favor us by handing in the same at the Office
ot. me News.
I'VE will be pleased to receive c"nt!ibu-
tious from our friends. in and around Shrevc-
port. An occasional article from oar planters,
relative to the crops, viii be very acceptable
III fact, desire correspondence from
Every section of the States.
Personal articles will not ne published.
Ci:neras communications or advertisements.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
ASSOCIATIONS A
Ne. $ Commerce stree,
II 4 S O y I c.

~ StUREVEPOET LODGE os +.
! NJ and 4. NJ. No. Ilo, meets
every Friday Ut u i. NJ.
john w. JONES, W. II.
}. II. Brownl.c, Sccy.
Shreveport Chap:,r Of II. 4. NJ. No. 10.
meets oll The "nd and s,h Monday @: each
month. AT Il l. NJ J. G. MCNiLiLAH>,
I. &. Waller. Recorder II. 7.
Shrcrepor: Counru. Z. and s. VI. No. ).
meets on the Isl .t,ld 5i Saturday ": cucl,
month. at II i. NJ. EMMETT y. CRAIG,
Henry Lew Recorder. T..G.' NJ
q pIac,s OF meeting, at .ic Masonic Hail
on Texas street, over Mayors ottico. no21
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

The "Bosster To'untecrs''-We
learn from the "Bossicr Banner -
that this company, commanded by
Capt. Randolph, recently met in
Bellevue and decided 20 tender their
services to the government for the
whole term of tie war. A special
messenger has been dispatched TO
Gov. Moore to know il it will be re-
ceived. AS there has been much said
Of the want Of patriotism on the part
OF the people of this parish, we are
glad to see a move like the above
There is as good fighting material in
Bossier as exists in the State, and we
think Capt. Randolph's company will
prove it should its services be need
ed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

\ much needed institution has been
established in our midst; it is an in
Urinary. DR.. Leslie has rented the
whole building opposite the Presby-
terian Church lately used as the Court
House. The doctor is a gentleman
well known to our community, and
we doubt not but success will attend
the undertaking.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

Job Work must be paid for on de.
lirerv
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12
'sAy, ut Philippi."

%s sAy, ut Phlllppl'
! If any reliance can be placed in
that stattling instrument, the tele-
graph, the long looked-for event has
happened at last. 1t seems, so at
least says the last dispatch, that the
troops Of the Confederate States,
numbering one thousand, were at
tackled about daylight OH Monday
the Sd inst, by three thousand Lin
colnites at Philippi, Barbour county,
Virginia. Being surprised, they were
compelled to retire about two miles to
a hill, where they stood firm and
gave the enemy warm reception.
After several encounters, in all OF
which the foe was driven back, they
finally ratreated with a loss Of seven
~ men. Our killed numbered six.
If this news be true, we look upon
it as the precursor Of other and more
bloody engagements. 1t is certainly
gratifying intelligence to us, and only
confirms the opinion UNIVERSAL y en-
tertained by Southrons, that We have
the best mettle aud are likely TO be
victors against vast odds.
Where is Gen. Beaurcgord Twill
some one who knows everything gem
orally, and this one thing particular
ly, be kind enough to favor us with
information sought in the above in
terrogatory! According to the pa
pers he is as rapid as light in his
movements and the best type Of ubi-
guilty known to fame. That he is
somewhere round about, and in the
very place he ought to be, we do not
for a moment question, but where
upon terra .frma that spot is, we are
anxious to know. One day he is
in command of a division destined for
Cairo; the next he is leading an at
tack upon Alexandria; then, in less
time than it takes to tell it, he turns
up at Manassas Gap. Now, We have
heard Of people, and seen them TOO,
who. are possessed of more money
than generally falls to the LOT Of a
poor editor, but if some one will give
the local habitation Of Sumter's
hero, he can take us for q few.
T'Ea P,sSee, EnPu,t.nrx W.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-12

In this number Of the News will
be found the advertisement of Messrs.
Stewart & Jewell Gentlemen well
known fsr their competency in exc
cutting all orders entrusted to their
care. Should any of our readers
wish anything in their line, done
properly, they are the parties who
oan DO it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

A SINGULAR WoUND-It is stated that the
surgeon of the hospital in Alexandria reports a
singular case of suffering under his charge. A
private engaged in the battle at Bull Run had a
cannon ball pass his face without touching him
He felt strong conclusion of the air on his face
as it whstled past; but regaining his equilibrium,
he continued in his place until after the engage
meht, suffering severely, however, with pain. His
cheek soon presented swollen appearance, with
increase of pain. He was conveyed to the hospit-
al and kept under proper treatment, but the sur
geons have had great difficulty in preventing NOR
tifcation of the parts affected. Experienced army
officers say that deaths frequently occur from balls
passing without striking the victim.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

FROM PENsAcoLA.-Gen. Bragg has been Or
dered to Virginia, and Gen. R. H. Anderson takes
command Of the Notifications opposite Fort Pick
ems
The correspondent Of the Columbus (Ga.) Sun
writes as follows:
There whispers of fight here soon. But
it is hard to get the truth of it. One thing is
certain, filters are being made here by order of
the Quartermaster, and knowing say that
troops are expected. Other mysterious transac-
tons add to the foundation of these whispers.
The court martial which has been sitting at
Barrancas for the past several days, has at last
finished its labors. Among the cases before the
Court two for sleeping on their posts. One
of the latter, young man named Robinson, be-
longing to the 10th Mississippi Regiment, will be
shot at Warrenton, in view of the forces, on
Friday, the 3Oth Aug. The other soldier, from
the fact of his extreme youth and inexperience,
has been sentenced to punishment for sixty days
and then drummed out of camp. This looks hard,
but it can't be avoided Whiskey is believed to
be the foundation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03
SO REWARD.

RUNAWAY from where we had them hired near
Chester, in June last, our three negro men, viz Bill
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles we bought the l4th of last November
at the estate sale of Ed. Leach, Broad River in
York District They being brothers and having rela-
tons in the ncighborhood where purchased them.
it is more than likely they have made their way back
to their old neighborhOod.
Bill is about 26 years DID, feet inches high will
weigh $50 l6o pounds; is very black; rather sharp
faced, speaks quick when spoken to-
Giles his brother, is about 81 years old; feet 9
inches high will weigh 100 lbs. is very black, and
walks with his head up and feet turned out in front
Henry, we purchased Jan. l, of Col G. Rves on the
Catawba river. Re is % years DID, wei set feet
inches high, and will weigh IS pounds; has heavy
brow and speaks slowly: has some character as rum
away. May go to Charleston Washington city it is
hard telling where he will 60 he is gentleman of
travel.
They all ran off about the same time.
We will pay SIS reward for the 3 men: or s2s n
piece for either of them delivered in any Jail SO that
can get them. These boys may attempt to make their
way North some others from this place have At
tempted. PRIDE DUNOyANT
Chester, S. G July 80, 1861 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

ALTERcATIoNs.-On Friday last a difficulty
occurred in this District, few miles South-W est
of this place, between JAS F. Ballard and John
Observation-Disclosures Ballard being armed
with ordinary shotgun, fired at Crenshaw at a
distance of about fifty yards, one shot taking eff
feet in the eye, putting it entirely out The wound
is not regarded in any other respect fatal. On
Friday night, about ten o'clock, an alteration
took place in this town, near the store of Mr. VIM.
Mittag, between the latter and Mr. j. L. Deale,
the result of which was that Mttag shot Deale
through the larger part OF the thigh with pistol
The wound, though severe, is considered dan
gerous.- Lancaster Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

State Of North Observation-Disclosures county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July Term, 1861
John Hicks VS.. The Mecklenburg Gold and Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
It appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS inhabitants of this State but reside BE-
yond the limits of the it is therefore ordered by tho
Court that publication be made in the Western Demcc
newspaper printed in the Of Charlotte, for SIX
cessve weeks notifying said defendants to be and appeG
before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter S
sions at the court to be held for said county IT,
Court House in Charlotte, the 4h Monday in OctObd
next, then and there to plead, demur, judy
ment pro confesso will be entered against them.
Witness, w Reid, Clerk of said Court, at Office the
4th Monday of july 1861 and in the Seth year Of Amer
lean Independence.
79-6t W. K REID Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

The FEDERAL BLoCKADE.-We learn that in
view Of the existing blockade, Congress has decd-
eign commerce by repeating the law establishing
ports of entry. Where vessels shall run the block
ade into any of the shore inlets, they may, under
the Operations of the bill passed by Congress,
pay the Confederate duties, obtain clearances, and
transact all necessary customhouse business at
the port of entry nearest their landing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03
THE ELECTIONS.

The people of the Confederate States vote for
Presidential Electors on the first Wednesday OF
November, 1861. The electors of the several
States meet at their respective State capitals on
the first Wednesday of December, 1861. The
Confederate Congress meets at its present capital
Richmond, Virginia, on the 18th February, 1862.
On the following day, February 10, 1862, the
votes for President and President are
counted. On the 22d February, 1862, the Presi-
dent will be inaugurated in due form.
We presume that all the Confederate States
nave made arrangements for the election OF the
first officers of the Government, now SO near at
hand. They have arranged their electoral dis
tricts we believe, and taken all proper steps for
holding the elections in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Confederate Constitution. We hope
that we shall have other preliminary arrange
ments for our first Presidential election. We are
gratfed to be able to give the assurance that the
election is not likely to be matter of contest be-
tween rival chieftains and ciques, but merely the
formal and authoritative declaration of the choice,
by acclamation, the part of the Confederate
States of America, of their highest Executive
officers for six years from the 22d February, 1862
The election Of members Of the Confederate
Congress also takes place on the day of the Presi-
Dental election. The States Of South Carolina,
North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mis-
sssippi, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee and
Arkansas, will be fully represented in that body
Missouri, almost certainly; Maryland quite proba-
bly,, and Kentucky, possibly, also.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03

FREE NEGROES CHOOSING Observation-Disclosures
the session of our County Court last week, two
hale hearty looking free negroes came voluntarily
into Court to have masters appointed for them,
that they might become slaves in accordance with
late act of the Legislature; and the gentlemen
named in their petitions were appointed as their
masters Greensboro Patriot