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Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

- According to the statement Of
the City Recorder, there is upwards
of 100000 worthy Of property. in
Chattanooga ,(Tenn.) belonging g to
the Yankees, and which is which is
within purview of the sequestration
act.-M emphis Appeal. 2@~ '.'-' y.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized t" announce
PETER ii. CROtkER, rs Il can-
didatc for the Office OF Assessor. at
the ensuing election, in Novemh.r
next. -" I
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11
Notice.

The undersigned leaves this even
ing for Virginia, the Physicians of
this place have kindly offered to at
tend 10 all calls for me-
TIL. Morris being my authorized
agent during my temporary absence.
w. u. WILLIAMS.
Shreveport Oct. 10th 1861.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11
Branch of the Citizens. Bank. !

~ SHREVEPORT, 23d Sept, 1861. !
TuIS BANK will, hereafter, pay
Il and receive at its counter, ut /,"x.
the Treasury Notes Of the Contede-
rate States, andathe Notes OF thc other
Banks of New Orleans. "@
Owners of paper deposited in this
Bank for collection, unless willing to
be governed by, this regulation, are
requested to Withdraw the same.
IIGER LACNE.
s2l-tt Cashier.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized to announce l..
R.CRISP. the present incumbent. H.
Of Assessor, at the ensuing ei~c ,
ton. es
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We a,r authorized to announce,
Prof. w. Ii. n. MAGRUDER. OF
Baton Rouge, as candidate for tn.
Office Of Superintendent Of Pubic
Education.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorised to announce The
name of J. II. CJtNNINGHAN.
Esq, OF Natclatoches, as a candidate
for the office of STATE sen ATDk
for this district.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized to announce
ISRAEL w PICkENS, as II can
didatc for the office Of Sheriff, at the
ensuin" election. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

Wearc authorized To announce Mr-
THOMAS Il. SIMPSON as 4 can
didate for the Office OF SIIERlFi'. 1T
the ensuing election. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11
Confederation Restaurant. /.

e Formcriy Gaicty,)
- Aaljoimingthr Confederation
Cgfee Homsc. .Shrerepo>t, La. ~
HHlS we'll Lnown and popular es.
tablishment has been removed as
above, and is open for the accomm"-
dation of the public. There will be-
found the best of game. fish. oysters
and everything that the Shreveport
and New Orleans markets atmrd-
Meals furnished at all hours dav o,
night. Families and parties will
ave their orders prompt Y attended
.. no37vly
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

- We are informed that Il regiment
of 500 men, will pass through our
city this morning, from Marshall in
route to Miss. via Monroe. r.,..-s..s
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11
NOTICE..

w. w. George, Candidate to re-
present Caddo Parish, will address
the people on Saturday night at 7
o clock at the Court House. Helm
vites all his opponents to attend.
s1O-3t w. w. GEORGE.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorised to announce.
Il. III. PITTS. as candidate for w.
election, for the 20 tiice Of KEC'ORI)EE,
Election ON the first Monday in Ne
vrmbrr.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorised to- announce.
NJ. Il. j. ALSTO\. as !, candidate
for the office Of Sheriff, at thr GUST
ing election. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11
NOTICE..

,r N s,..
l. HE public are hereby notified
not to trade for a Note, made pava-
BILE to T. Ii. Triplet or order, and due
the first January 1862, for one hun
dred dollars, as the consideration for
which said note was given has en-
tirely failed.
Oct 2. lS61-3t T.. J.. DOUGLASS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized to ANNOUNCE tia
name of {. =. GROOM. tor the "tiir,-
of RECORDER. Election Is, Monday
in November. paid
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized to announce
DIR. J w. Butler. As a canIi-
date for the State Senate. i"r tl''
Parish Of Caddo, BoS~ier, Sabine \
Nathitochcs. paid.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-11

We are authorized to announce.
DIR. w. W. W.GEGHGE. AZ a emn,i-
date for seat in the lower brancI.
of the Legislature. Of Louisiana, II
the election in Novrmhcr fpni,l
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
AnnfharTkNLnf

The Apaiachicola Times hoists the following
ticket for the highest Office of the prospective
Southern Confederacy:
For Presideat-William L. Yancey, Of Ala
bama-
For VScs Presidert-J. H. Hammond, of
South Carolina.
On the above we have only to remark that
if Southern Confederacy or Kingdom is es-
tablished and Yancey, whom we look on as the
greatest enemy to free institutions in this coun-
try, should be made President, our effects, real
aud personal, will be for sale, 1ol0 for CASH.
Make Yancey ruler and we're off for Cuba, pre-
ferring to be Subject of 1sabeila's to being a
sovereign with Yancey for our CHIEF. If the
border States come into Southern Confedera-
cy and that Confederacy be placed under the
control of such men as Yancey it will not last
two years. Rather than be placed under such
rulers we would prefer seeing North Carolina
sot I'd for herself
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
THE VIRGINIA PROPOSITIONS.

We clip the following paragraph from the
Washington letter of ''Ion," published in We'd
nesday's Baltimore Sun:
The proposition from the Legislature Of
Virginia for a convention of commissioners
from each State to be held in this city on the
4th of February, to consult upon the state of
the country, does not appear to attract much
notice, and will not probably be responded to
by the northern State Legislatures. The only
and feeble hope of an adjustment prior to the
4th of March rests with the possible, but pro-
bable adoption by Congress of the project oi
Mr.. Crittenden, as proposed 10 be amended on
the motion of Mr.. Bigler
"If it will be adopted with the assent oi
more than one republican Senator it will be a
matter of surprise. But still some express the
hope that three or four republican Senators
will ultimately support it"
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
GENERAj SCOTT

The Norfolk Herald says: We learn on pret-
ty good authority that Lieut.. Gen. Scott has
said that in the event of Virginia seeding 1t was
his determination to resign his commission IN
the army, and make Virginia his place of resi-
dence for the remainder Of his days
We do not believe that Gen. Scott is the
butcher" he has been represented to be by
certain violent newspapers and orators, nor Go
we believe he desires to be Il military dicta-
tor" as has also been foolishly asserted in re
gard to him. He has been bred soldier and
is like all military men, necessarily somewhat
despotic from being habitually in command ;
but, in spite Of his little personal vanities, he
is a great man, and a true patriot, and the fu-
ture will detract nothing from his name, which
which has shed an undying lustre on his
country. One of the most melancholy evi-
dences of the decay of public virtue among US,
is to be found in the frequency with which the
most distinguished and patriotic citizens are
libelled by little demagogues, who are applaud
ed when they ought to be kicked WlEDa1ng-
foo Hl7,1II
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05

THE COURSE OF Gov. HICKs.-The Baltimore
American publishes "frank and honorable let
ter from Charles F. Mayer, Esq, to Governor
Hicks with the annexed brief comments which
explain the nature and object of the letter:
"Mr. Mayer, though always consistently and
earnestly in favor of the maintenance of Mary
lands rights within the Union, was among those
who thought an extra session of the Legislature
requisite Convinced now, by the irresistable
logic of events that the Governors decision was
alike patriotic and right he has not hesitated to
frankly avow the fact. We have much satistac>
ton in knowing that Mr.. Mayors change OF opln-
who at first desired Immediate action on the part
of the State have since seen that perplexing, and
perhaps disastrous, complications would have
resulted from the assembling of the Aegisla-
turen
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
SOUTH CAROLINA NOT AVERSE TO A
SEIII EMENT


The National Inte5Ijgsncer says: We take
great pleasure in citing the following words,
contained in private letter just received IN
this CITY from q prominent and wealthy citi
zen of South Carolina, whose character is d
sufficient pledge Of his reliability, and whose
OPPORTUNITIES for correct information in regard
to the temper and wishes Of the people of the
State are not surpassed by any citizen residing
within her borders lie writes as follows:
u am sorry to say that political matters
still look dark South Carolina can never be
''coerced." The idea is vain. Every citizen
will pour out life and treasure before such a
thing will be submitted TO- / looE 2cl5h hope 10
tie n5oUenaentiust aanounced as ha0iag been star
ted IN the Vjrgjnia Leg5slueure. Virginia
u5L be listened to despjte all tie Charleston
luorcury can sag. fourJJths cf eu2 people
eci[j agree to nny arrangement That shalt guar
G7atee rights oc79d be acceptable to the cthcr
Southern States.
Tn the presence of declarations like these,
which como to US so well authenticated, cOntin-
ues the Iafeljgencer we express the earnest
hope that the Legislatures of such States as
are in session will speedily appoint Commits
sioners to meet and confer at this city with
those nominated by Virginia. And as the con-
ference is purely advisory and deliberative, we
should think that the Executives of the States
whose Legislatures are not in session might
properly appoint an equal number Of distin-
gusihed citizens to represent their respective
States in this patriotic council. If all the
States could be induced to act promptly, and
appoint Commissioners Of character, ability
and conciliatory temper, we confidently believe
that the matters In dispute between the two
sections would be settled upon permanent and
satisfactory basis.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05

\ PRUDENT SUGGEsrIoN.-A late Western
paper contains sensible caution to all young
men who can't dance polkas and redowas, not
to 60 to balls with a young lady who can. The
editor has been there" himself He says:
''If ever we have children, we shall teach
them the fancy dances to the neglect of the
catechism- Not that they will enjoy the hop
ping first on one foot and then on the other,
but they will have such good chance to hug
other folks wives and sweethearts. That is
the secret of the dancing. No one can object
then; but if fellow were to sit by the side of
his own wife, in ballroom, and hug her half
so hard, wouldn't there be remarks? We guess
not: eve speak ironicallyD fafellow don't
know how to dance, and takes to party pref
ty girl that does-and if he has to sit on bench
and see another fellow doing the sweet huggng
of the dear angelic creature that he paid his
ticket money to do, it's awful Just to sit still
and see another mans arm where yours
should be, and her head where it shouldn't be,
and-and-. Well, don't take girl to fash
ionable dancing party unless you know the
ropesr'
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
OR IGINAL POETRY.


BY BEATRICE. .r
When freedoms light first dawned upon
The glorious Union fair;
A joyful shout was sweetly borne
In triumph through the air.
The young. the old, the rich and poor,
Joined the victorious strain
On wings of love, from door to door,
Twas echoed back again.
And Washington the good, the brave,
Name to Americans DEAR
Had nobly given his life to save,
Union then so fair.
Could those brave men stand on the soil
So nany's blood then bought
Methinks they'd weep to see the spoil
Fanatic now have wrought.
And could the noble Washington
In Lincoln place now be.
He'd scorn to lake The seat ar1ong
This Southern enmity.
Down from ambitions lofty seat,
With words of peace he'd come;
And with fraternal love defeat,
His foes in every home.
He'd bid the imbit'ring waves be calm.
The wronging he would chide,
And on the wronged he'd pohra balm,
'Twould still the troubled tide.
But now good father Abraham
The work remaius for thee;
But nobly give the healing balm
Right and equality.
Then proudly o'er our country fair,
Our flag will wave again
When strife and envy will disappear
Fraternity will reign.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
AN EQUITABLE VIEW OF SECESSION,

AN EQUITABLE VIEW OF SECESSlON.
It is held by the patrons of secession that
EACH State has the right to judge for itself OF
infractons Of the Federal Constitution, and OF
the mode and measure of redress, and each
State can determine for itself when it shall or
NAV dissolve it's connexiOn with the other
States, and renounce its allegiance to the Con
stitution and laws and treaties Of the United
States
Now, whatever may be the lao on this
point we wish to ask whether its practical eH-
ercise, without any regard whatever to the
will or interests of the other States, can be
pronounced equitable in the case of States
that we (the United States) have fought for
and paid for? We hear great deal said, and
Justly said, about the common blood and
treasure" expended in the acquisition of terri
tory, as furnishing a motive for its equita
Bile administration by the Federal Government.
On this principle, how can the rest ofthe coun-
try contemplate with demurrer the secession"
of these acquisitions, that have cost US all so
much, upon the mere assumption by any of
the acquired States that they believe the com
pact was violated, and they would "go out"
We bought Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mis-
souri,, &c Ought they to go out when they
please? What did Texas cost us ? A long
and bloody war We bought and .tougAt.tor
California Shall California assume to judge
for herself when the Constitution is violated
and go out of the Union that paid 6lood and
treasure for her? And, admitting such right
to be the sumnlun jus derived from a strict con-
struction of the constitutional compact" will
it not still remain d point of grave inquiry
whether its iJsdepen0ent exercise is defensble
in point of equity. National InteUigencer.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 81, 1861.
Suffering i'm New York city.

One of the Reporters of the New York Dag
| Book, in company with policeman Beadle, re
Gently visited several places in that city, anc
| report some very startling cases Of destitution
and want, resulting from the political revolu
ton now going on in cur once happy country
We give the particulars Of one of the many
cases mentioned:
One of the most curious cases we encoun.
tered was that Of an old revolutionary soldier,
who lived in the upper story Of house at No.
rs Lewis street. It was sad to contemplate
this venerable relic Of past age, stranded as
he was on the barren shore Of want Until
very recently, as we ascertaiued the old man
had been extremely poor; nor was his condi-
ton much improved now. The room in which
we found MIN, was scantily furnished. He
sat on rocking-chair before stove. In per-
son, he was short and thin, and his trembling
frame and imperfect articulation gave evidence
of the ravages Of time. We learned that some
facts in reference to his case had already been
made public, and that he kad at one time re-
ceiyed some slight assistance from the guests
of the St. Nicholas Hotel. To them he was
indebted for his chair and his bed, and also for
small sum of money. He is still very poor ;
and certainly it is difticul to conceive of more
worthy object Of generous and worthy char-
ty.
A curiosity OF MS apartment was q letter, IN
evidence of bis claim to the honor of being con-
sidered one ofthe few remaining relcts of our
Revolutionary days. We subjoin a copy of
this letter.
''In the year 1779 or 1880 the Continental
army encamped on my fathers farm, and a.
though not more than five or six years old, I
recollect seeing Isaac Daniels with q cockade
on his hat and gun in his hand, bring in
prisoner. know not how old said Isaac was,
but should think from 16 to 90 years. I
should suppose Ry what his friends say he is
now upwards 100 years old. am over 95.
[ should think he is entitled to pension as
we'll as some who get it. JOSIAH WooLsEY.
If Northern sympathy was truly with the
stars and stripes Of the Union, this is certainly
bad evidence in favor Of such feeling. Those
who once per;lled their lives fer liberty now in
desttuton and wantl How ungratefull
\ HoME " oRK--We are indebted to MIR J.
F. Rhern Cor a copy Of Introduction to the
Illustrative and Constructive Grammar: or a
Grammartor Beginners, "hy Rev. Brantly York,
author of an g Illustrative and Constructive
Grammar" MIR. York's reputation as a gen.
tleman, as Divine, and as @ scholar is we'll
known to North Caroluians and We most cheer
fully commend his wo,i, to our people, belie7-
ing it to be as good if not better than any they
can get elsewhere.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05

GREELEY AS PRoPHET-Some people think
Greeley a wondrously wise man, a sagacous
politician, &c. Here is an evidence of it. The
following is an extract from the Tribune in
October last:
g It will be pleasant and instructive to see
what quieting effect, like that of oil poured
upon the waters, the election of Lincoln will
have upon the agitation just now of the politi-
cal elements. They (the Southern people, have
not the slightest intention of giving practical
effect to those threats of secession, or forcible
resistance to the Inauguration and administra-
ton of Lincoln, out of which some of city
papers are striving to create a panic. The
election over, they will hasten to. shake of
suspicion fatal to all their future projects. The
avowed dsunicnists will shrink into little
faction, about as numerous and influential as
our Garrison Abolltionists, while the great bulk
of the Southern politicians will be too busy in
looking forward to new combinations, and in
schemes for re-establishing their lost influence
at the North, to have any time or thoughts to
spare for disunion projects. After the storm
we shall have a calm"
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
THE CLERGY on THE CRISIS.

Some thirty-fve Bishops and Clergyman of
the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches in
New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia have
united in addressing a circular letter to the
Clergy and Laity of the South. The object
of the letter is to pour oil upon troubled wa
ters. The letter remarks upon the gross and
persistent misrepresentation of public affairs,
at the South and at the North, as having had
much to do with leading the nation to the
verge Of revolution, and urges more calm,
discriminating investigation Of the causes of
impending perils, and calm and Christian ef
forts to avert them. Unswerving fealty to the
Constition, justly interpreted. and prompt
return to its spirit and requirements, is de-
clared to be the first duty of citizens and Leg
islatures 1t is the belief of the sgners that
only very inconsiderable fraction of the peo-
pie of the North Will hesitate in the discharge
of their constitutional obligations, and that an
instructed and corrected public sentiment will
constrain stricter regard for truth and for
rights and feelings of men, on the part alike of
the press and the pulpit, in the popular dis
cussion of political and moral questions. To
this end all christians are invoked to lift up
their voices in prayer.-Bosto7s Journal.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05

A LETTER FROM Mr.. WEED---The National
Intelligencer publishes letter from Thurlow
Weed, Dec. 7th, but which has not lost it's
interest now In it he excuses his aid to Hell
per's book, on the ground of ignorance of its
contents, and he expresses his opposition to
its prominent teachings. He refers to his
long standing attachment to Southern states
men, disclaiming all animosity towards the
South and thinks Northern men who oinvade the
South to excite servile Insurrection ought to be
hung
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
GnLnsRnEO'- Ian .,

NCLDHBOhO Jan.
Dear Progress Il have unintentlonally per
mitted several weeks to elapse since writing 20
you. During this time much has transpired
out Of which [ could have manufactured read
able letter, perhaps; but the demands Of buSi-
ness upon my time have been so urgent, and
my very few leisure moments so occupied in
gathering from your valuable daily, and other
papers, the startling news Of the day. that [
have omitted this agreeable duty for so long q
time as to require this explanation, which |
respectfully submit.
The latest occurrence Of interest was the
running off the track, and capsizing Of the en-
gine attached to the mail train which was due
here at o'clock on last Saturday afternoon
This occurred near Joyuer's Depot, on the W.
& W. r. r. No personal injuries We're re-
ceived by any one. Owing to the great dis
tance from any Telegraph Office it was not un-
til after many hours delay that assistance was
procured.
The Spring Session of Wayne Female Col
lege is about 3 weeks advanced. The
number of students this session will, of course
fall somewhat short Of the usual number
owing to the pecuniary and political dis
tress in which our unhappy country is IN
volved.
There is general, | may say universal spir-
it of rejoicing in this community in conse-
quence of the passage of the Convention Bill
ny QUIZ Legislature Ne nave peen "altlng
impatiently for this action of the Legislature
l verify believe that if the passage of the Bill
had been delayed much longer, indigna-
ton meetings of the people would have
been held throughout the State. There
are no party lines drawn now, on the subject
Of secession In this respect our learned Leg
islators are far behind their constituents. In
deed, they have been so long in Raleigh. that
public sentiment at home has entirely changed
from opposition to an earnest desire, yea, an
impotence, for secession, and the peoples repre-
sentatiDes IN Raleigh assembled do not knooo
it, Yours, &C., LENOX.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
MILITARY ORDERS.

The general confusion is growing worse and
worse \ iornignt aEo the abotionists We're
crying out ! gain st thc Southerncrs for talking
c. war. Bu1 look at cur nul!Gers now! They
are making ready for battle ant demonstrating
n wilder fashion than the otbers-hecause
they have far less reason ior doing anything Of
the kind ,iai;o, Massachusetts, and other
Yankee States arc calling tileir militia and
the frenzy has come to Albany. General Sand
ford he " no 80 g,.lia31tlT 5urtcoeI before the
Prince of WaleS~-huy"iea u, = Governor Nor
gun, makes flourish anJ otte-s hin the scrvi-
:.s Il the First Military Division, Governor
y y, gan with aAol."! flourish, accepts the Ser
vice, u! lie First Military III, !acu from Gene
r;tl Sar>ltry,i.
The most serious part Of ;nia business is, thai
General Sauti0rd had - right to make such
an offer, and tEIa; the Division had no voice in
the matter ut all. No General OF q Volunteer
Division can act SO dictatoriaily as to make over
his command IN that way and this is so evil
dent that We need not dwell! upon it. But the
great question is-What does our sbolitionist
General mean to do with any army that may
obey him? There are over $4,000 militia men
on the rolls OF the State; bat II the purpose
were to march them South against the Sece-
ders how many Of them would go on such a
dsgTaceful errand? Perhaps thousand ot
then--Jhe daredevil young GeSperadoes under
twenty. We have an idea that SandtoSd would
get from the FIRST Division, but about dozen
mnSkets to follow him to Pensacola
This armed movement all about US is q sig
nifcant thjngseeing that all the arsenals and
arlnories Of The North are in the bands Of that
party which gave arms to John Brown. The
Grand Army of the North, we repeat, is com
manded by the men Of Lincoln This is one OF
those great facts which may well set people
wondering what is to take place next.-Irlsn
N6LcS
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-02-05
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, JAN. 80, 1861
Absent.

The editor of the Progress leaves town this
morning to look after the affairs of the State
and Nation, and will be absent some ten days.
ployees who have ever been faithful and true
He hopes that their efforts coupled with his
letters from abroad" during his alb
sence, may give satisfaction to the patrons of
the paper.