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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
missionaries murdered.

The Rev. Mr.. Gordon and his wife, mis-
sionaries at Erromanga, were brdtally muir
dered on the goth of May, by the natives.
1t appears that the measles had been raging
among the islands with fearful mortality,
and the natives ascribing the cause of the
disease to the presence of the whites, de-
termined to kill them. On the day above
mentioned Mr. Gordon was lured from his
house by native who led him into an am
bush, when he was suddenly struck with a
tomahawk and then hacked to DEATH
Mrs. Gordon, alarmed by the yells of the
savages, went out to see what was the mat
ter, and fell into the hands of one of the
party, who instantly killed her.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Items.

Thought is the wind knowledge the sail, and
mankind the vessel
Happiness grows at our own firesides--and is
not to be picked up in a strangers garden.
Nearly three thousand Norwegians have pass
ed through Chicago in two weeks, bound for
Iowa and Minnesota.
Upwards of 10000 men--mechanics, laborers,
&c.,-are said to be now employed at the Brook
lyn, Charlestown, Philadelphia Washington,
and Portsmouth Navy Yards
The largest estimate that we have seen of the
dimensions of our army of the Potomac, is that
of the Madison (Wisconsin) Journal. 1t says
McClellan's army is 10000 strong.
What glorious world this would be if all its
inhabitants could say with Shakspeare's Shep-
herd: "Sir, 1 am true laborer; earn what
wear; owe no man hate; envy no mans happi-
ness; glad of other mems good; content with
my farm"
Col. De Villiers was not very favorably i'm
pressed with the ladies of Richmond. He says
many of them visited the quarters of the pris-
oners and spat at them through the window gra-
tings of thewindow where they We're confined.
DIvoRoK:-VERY NICE l-@WhOis that young
gentleman who looked at you so earnestly" said
fond husband to his recently married vile
"That is my late husband, dear" answered she.
| Aho hidti III JUG AikAl liAaCc--d hdSOduO
at home in the evening.
"Mary my love this apple dumping is not
half done. well finish It then my dear"
| The POstoffiee Department has already issued
| Ihfty-fye millions Of the new stamps, and as
many more viii be required to supply the de-
mands for them now on file.
Gold collars, about the size ofthe present tiny
lace collars worn by ladies, are becoming RASH
ionabe in Paris; they cost only about v~oVe Veaeh.
A Western contemporary defines a Peace
Meeting to be ga meeting to enter solemn and
lindionsnt protest against every effort 10 save
the Goyernnent from being overthrowR-"
Gen. b. f. Butler made speech at BurIiBg-
ton. Vermont, on Wednesday evening. He said
that if any foreign nation dared to interfere in
our intestine war, we would cease dealing with
southern traitors as eeriug brothers, delieately
and tenderly, and should arm every loyal man,
North and South, both Hack and pllite, bond and
free, until treason and its abettors are extermin-
lated and the meddlesome world was taught
salutary lesson. This sentiment was received
with overwhelming plaudits.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

Terre Haute, Oct. 21.-Two or three
companies of the AID Indiana regiment,
stationed at Camp vago in this city, under
command of the Colonel, entered the city
quietly this evening, proceeded to the office
Of the Journal and Democrat and in short
time demolished everything. They then
proceeded to several houses Of i'll fame and
served them in the same manner. The
citizens are organizing to proceed to take
the camp. There is great excitement.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Large Armies.

1t is not generally known, says the New
York Stats Zeitung, that there is is now
concentrated on the shores of the Potomac
larger body of troops than has ever been
copgregated in modern times, except in the
battle Of Leipsic Neither Gustavus Adol-
phus nor Frederick the Great, nor Washing
ton, Wellington, nor Scott, had ever under his
immediate command, anything like the
number which is now under the command
of Gen. Mcclellan. Frederick the Great
never led into the field more than $4,000
at time, but bis great battles were fought
and won with bodies of troops ranging be-
tween 10000 and 10000. Napoleon, at
Austerliz, vanquished with $4,000 men the
united Russian and Austrian armies, count
ing 100000 men. AT Jena and Auerstadt,
there were 10000 men underth command
of the Emperor Of the French. The battle
of Wagram was fought with 10000 men
against the Austrians, and in the equally
celebrated battle at Borodino, about l20,
900 Frenchmen were opposed to the Rus
slams. The decisive battle of Waterloo, was
fought with only $4,000 Frenchmen against
Butcher and Wellington. But the battle
of Leipsic set in motion gigantic army Of
500, 900 men, Napoleon having under his
command about 100000, and the united
forces of Russia, Austria and Prussia about
100000. 1t will appear from this compar-
ison that the armies which are confronting
each other on the Potomac were exceeded
in number only by those vast armies which
on the plains Of Leipsic, decided the fate Of
Europe
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Fighting In Writ County, va.
The Rebels Repulsed and Routed--Re6e
Outrages at Burning Springs.
PARKERsnURa, Ocl

PARKERsBURG, Oct. 81.
On Wednesday night last a a messenger
arrived at Elizabeth, Writ county, report
ing that party of rebels were committing
depredations in the neighbordood of Burn
ing Springs-eight miles distance. Capt.
Hill, Of the first Virginia cavalry, stationed
at Elizabeth, with forty Of his company start
ed in pursuit of the rebels. When six miles be-
yond Elizabeth, was fired into from the side
of hill, close to the road, by seventy-fve
rebels. He returned the fire, completely
routing them, killing twelve, wounding one,
and taking five prisoners. Two of Capt.
Hills troops were wounded.
On Friday night, force of 200 rebels
attacked Elizabeth, but were repulsed by
Capt. Hill, with the aid of a few Home
Guards; but little damage was dono on
either side.
On Saturday night the rebels robbed and
burned several houses at Burning Springs,
stealing a number of horses, etc. Capt.
Hill was reinforced Sunday morning, by
four companies Of infantry from Wheeling
under command Of Lieut.. Col Richmond.
There arc from three to four hundred
rebels in Writ County, most of whom be.
long to that and adjoining counties. Col.
Richmond is now in pursuit of them.
Lieut.. Jas. A. Lazure, Q. M. Thirteenth
o. ", died here last Friday, Of typhoid
fever.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25


New York, Oct. 21.-The Richmond
Enquirer says the Nashville is still in
Charleston Harbor, and that Messrs. Mason
and Slidell did not sail in that vessel.
A Pensacola dispatch of the 18th, says
party, consisting of Capt Butler and
wife, Mr.. Packard and wife, Mr.. Gillet, and
others, had escaped TO Fort Pickens.
A lady who has just arrived at Phiadel-
phia, reports that four of our wounded sol
diers were put to death at Harpers Ferry
by a slow and cruel process, such as stab
bing them in various parts of the body
with small penknife. The rebels were
aided in these acts by Presbyterian clergy
man, of Harpers Ferry, now residing al
Shepardstown. She saw about one hun
dred and fifty dead rebels.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
what the Masses of the English People
Think.

sf Think.
A letter from an American in London in
the New York Methodist contains this pas
sage:
"The masses-the great middle class
the vast body Of religious people in England
are, / believe, with US, heart and soul. 1t
is true, these classes have little political
power in the ordinary and peaceful work
ings Of the British constitution. In quiet
times few aristocratic families govern the
country pretty much as they please. But
whenever great crisis comes, and the mid
die class is thoroughly reused, its movement
is majestic and overwhelming. The free
trade struggle and the anti-slavery strug-
gle are cases in point. Shoald the aristo-
cratic party in England be impelled by its
hatred or its fear of republican institutions,
TO commit the government to a decided
policy against the United States, such as
the breaking of the blockade, or the recog-
nation of the slave confederacy, you may
look for another movement of the British
people, as grand and majestic as the two
notable ones to which have alluded"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Lieutenant Commanding
Unionism In North Carolina.

The correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune
writes:
The Union sentiment appears to be in
creasing in the interior of the State, not
withstandiug the great odds the loyal peo-
pie have to contend against.
Mr.. James Clement gentleman of wealth
and character, who resides in Beaufort coun-
ty, some so miles from here, informed us
the other day that the Union men in place
called Long Acre, in his county, to the
number of 800, refused to recognize the
Southern Confederacy in any manner what
ever, and that they were all armed and able
to protect themselves. Tho Stars and
Stripes are to be seen at all times floating
proudly over the loyal heads of this brave
band Similar instances of patriotism are
said to exist in at least half of the counties
of the good old North State.
1t is ascertaiued 10 be fact that when
the news of the capture of Fort Hatteras by
our forces was announced in the Legislature
of this State, 63 members sprang to their
feet and gave three laundering cheers for
the Union of our fathers.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

Cairo, ILL.,, Oct. 2l.-The gun-boat Con-
estoga made a reconnoisance up the Ten
nesee river yesterday, as far as the State
line. She reports strong rebel forces near
the Tennessee line. She returned this af-
ternoon, having siezed two barges loaded
with -four, destined for the rebel camp
1t is reported that the rebels are in strong
force at Blandvile. 1t is also reported
that Hardee's fsrco is 5000 strong at Bel
mont, Missouri.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
U. S. Steamer Louisiana,
Chincoteague Inlet, Oct. 5, 1851

This morning at o'clock we had a sharp
conflict with the enemy, who 800 strong,
attempted to cut off two boats from this YES
sci and 23 men, all told, which had des-
patched to take or destroy fine schooner
which 1 had reason to believe was was be-
ing converted into privateer. Fortunately
l had gone in with the steamer at the same
time, it being high tide, and was enabled
TO cover the return of the party,
The boats, after passing through terri
BILE fire finally reached the schooner, but
finding her aground, made breastwork of
her and opened deadly fire, which with
the assistance of few shots from our long
range gun, drove the enemy back to a dis
tant cover with loss, and the boats, after fir
ing the schooner, returned without further
molestation. Acting Master Furness esti-
mates the loss of the rebels to be at least
eight in killed and wounded, as he saw that
number carried Off Our loss was one seri-
ously wounded, Acting Master Hooker, and
three very slightly. l have but praise to
bestow on those engaged in the boats, for
their coolness and intrepedity when assail-
ed by such overpowering odds. They were
yet some three hundred yards from the
schooner when fred upon, but they prefer
red pushing on and returning through it,
rather than fail in accomplishing their OBJ
ject.
During the reconnisance, last night, two
of their dispatch sloops were captured.
A. MURRAY,
T,ieutenant COMMANDING
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
nloclsad, ng Fleet sailed.

New York, Oct. 23.--The Washington
Star, of the 22d, says the expedition from
Annapolis sailed yesterday.
In addition TO tho troops from Annapolis
we learn that quite as many more join the
expedition at Old Point, having been
quietly shipped for this end from New
Y York, Boston, and elsewhere.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
From Fremont aud Price.
The indianapolis Sentinel, of yesterday,

The Indianapolis Sentinel, Of yesterday,
says:
We are permitted to make the following
extract from a letter addressed to Mr.. Bam-
berger, of this city. The letter is dated at
one of the Missouri towns, and contains
the latest news from responsible source
from that quarter we have seen: rls.
II arrived here yesterday. Boys all glad
to see me. Gen. Price is As miles from
here; his retreat is cut off. We will have
fight inside of two weeks. He is $4,000
strong. Fremont's forces are about s5, 900,
with 6s pieces of artillery and about 1000
cavalry. Yours truly,
GEO. w. H. Riley"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
The war News.

We devote a large portion of our paper this
week to the war news, which is unusually in
teresting. II is evident we are on the eve Of a
great conflict, which is now liable TO take place
any moment The accounts which we publish
below, are but the prelude to the great battles
which we think must be fought in the next few
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

Frederick Court, DR.. Christian, and Mr., Hod-
der, Of Marion Co., have been bound over in
$4,000 each, by United States Commissioner
White at Cleveland for reasonable conspiracy
IN connection with the aKnights Of the Golden
Circle" The evidence against them was con-
elusive The officers are on the track of other
members Of the order.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Elections Novcmber 5th.

On the 5th of November next the annual
elections will be held in the following states:--
New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Massachu-
setts, Illinois, Delaware Wisconsin.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
The New state OF Knnnwha.

The voters of Northwestern Virginia were to
decide at the ballot box yesterday, whether they
would have new State.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

II is stated that while Gen. Fremont is re-
ceiving only the salary Of Major General,
(@6OO0 per annum,) he is aging an agents $24,-
900 TO attend TO his private business affairs.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

Twenty y-sz thousand commissioned officers
are required TO command the Federal army now
in the field. aaee
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
An EarthquaI1e In mnIne.

Calias, Me. Oct. 2s.--Shock of an earth
quake was distinctly felt here at five min
utes past eight o'clock this forenoon.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25
Capture Of a Dozen schoonors.

The United States steamer Louisiana,
which has been off Chiucoteague Island has
captured dozen schooners, which had nc
clearance papers. On the 9th inst, two
launches sent to capture rebel vessel in
shore, were fred upon by larger force Of
rebels, and one of our men was wounded
The fire was returned, and one or more reb
els killed. The shot from the rebel guns
burned up the schooner. The following is
the official report of the affair:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

A lot of 29,5OO foreign blankets for the army
are arriving at New York. They weigh lbs.
and cost 40c per h., making So each.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-25

There are now 1872 rebel prisoners confined at
Fort Lafayette, .sar.r
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
To Correspondents.

We will be pleased to receive con,
+,.;hntions from our friends. in and
around Shreveport. An occasional
article from our planters; relative to
the crops, will be very acceptaoie.-
N fact, we desire correspondence
rom every section Of the States.
Personal articles will not be pub
l.shed, either as communications W
advertisements.
Those friendly to our undertak'ns'
Who may hear of any local or otf'el
toms, that will prove OF interest 10
our readers, will favor us by handing
n the same at the Office OF the News
In writing. be brief and concise
soaring in mind. that lengthy com
rnunications are seldom appreciated
nv newspaper readers.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28

pete with the 'sbranches,' some cav.
up business in disgust, Others were
to close, and some contln-
ued on with poor prospects ahead
The competition had reached such a
height that very many things could
be purchased fifty par cent, under fhe
manufacturer price, and 1t was NJ"
uncommon thing, to he:'r of goods be
ing reshipped TO the North " where
more ad vantageus prices could be re-
allied from their sale.
1t is bu: natural 10 suppose that
those people induced their friends to
follow their example. making no small
portion of the population,-who df-
spise the old settlers and natives. "'.
grasp at their gold-who are t" h'
strictly watched at this part'c"I"'
time. That these people viii sid'
with the North, should an opport"n'
| ty offer enabling them TO snow 'h'h
true colors, is to be expected.
| While on this subject We deen: !,
duty to say that there is common
nract;ce here, as elsewhere, to Sp"1l
disrepectful of many good and / "a
men, because perchance their or'"'1
is known to be Northern. /
this right? Can any sane r'rso
believe that he is doing our cause
service, by calling attention to til
fact that so and so is nothing but
ID Yankee Ga term very lnprf
perry applied to all who are op'"s'
to u.s. 2 No kind patrons. Let thu
then be stopped, and we will he IA
better off in the cad.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
TO BE INVESTIGATED.

By reference to an article in this
issue, clipped from the New Orleans
Crescent, it will be seen that there
are strong suspicious in that city OF
the existence of a body Of abolition
lists, supposed to number at least
five thousand. This may appear in
the eyes of many as ridiculouS,-we
hope it may prove so,-stlll we IN
cline to the belief that there is pro-
bably something OF the sort to be
watchful of. That there are persons
iu New Orleans who are bitter enc
mics of our cause, is not to be doubt
ed Men too, whom we least suspect
Of disloyalty 60 our Confederacy.-
Thus it is that; such difficulties pre-
sent themselves in the detection of
the parties.
Within the past few years there
has not been, to any extent, the SO
much dreaded "yellow fever" pre-.
vailing in that city. This has been
favorable to emigrants and they I'm,
luedsatcly Aocksd there, under t!'t
inprescion that in short time they
would become independent; North
arn houses established branches il
fact, the young men from the North
latterly monopolized all situations te
ne filed, and the faces of those VIZ
were in the habit of seeing, kept gra
,i.,al,y disappearing. The old mer
hants found it impossible to com
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28

Ne learn. says the Memphis Ap-
neal, that trial of one OF the Federal
p,,n-boats was made a; Cairo thuee or
four days since by firing th'rty-two
FOUNDERS at it 1t IS alleged that
those heavy. missiles made no i'm
preston on its ircn-clad sides what
ever. This fact, if true, Is worthy
of notice by our military authorities
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
Branch Of the Citizens Banh.

SHREVEPORT, ::13d Sept, 1856 y
F2N!IIS BANK will, hereafter, pay
and receive at its counter, at7"r'
the Treasury Notes Of the C""tede-
rate States, and the Notes OF the other
Banks of Nn| Orleans.
Owners Of paper deposited in th'e
Bank for collection. unless, willing I"
be governed ny this regulation, ar"
requested to withdraw the same.
ULCER LAtNE.
soa.,f Cashier
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
Confederation Restaurant.

e Formeriy Gaiety9
> Adjoininstae Comfdcro''"f
Golfer Houee. iShrercport. La.
1ilHIS we'll Lrown and popular c~-
tablishmc,t has been removed a.
above, and is open for the accomin"-
dation of the public. There will -
found the best of game. fish, oysters.
and everything that the Shrsvep"F'
and New Orleans markets afford
Meals furnished at all hours day o,
ui-ht. Families and parties VIII
nave their orders promptly attr:'d'"
no37vlv
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
ReStauIa ant.

VINHE undersigned would respect
i fully inform the citizens OF Shrc''.
port and vicinity, that he has opened
y RESTI CRINT on Texas street.
near Market, where he is prepared at
all times to satisfy his friends anc
customers, from o'clock, a. NJ. untl!
IL. J.. NJ. With warm or cold meals
LgTo Boarders by the month OF
week. "A liberal deduction will bemad"
Whist -6m J. \. JEHIf..
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
10 See Every Page.

The Secretary of the Navy De
partment, we notice, is prepared to
receive plans and offers for the con
struction of four sea-going iron-clad
and ball proof steam ram ships, to
carry at least four guns each.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28

Defer not thy charities till death
for certainly, ifa man weigh it right
ly: he that doe.e so is rather liberal
Of another mans than of his own.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-11-28
Job Work must be paid for on de-
livery.
AGENTS..

Mr.. JOHN w. TARER; is our au-
.aorized agent in Natchitoches:
Mr.. d. d. O'BEIEN, NO. o. tx
change Place, New Orleans Is our
arthorized Agent for that city,
Mr.. II. c.. CLARKE, Bookseller Is
cur authorized agent for Yicksburs
md Natchez.,
Mr.. 7. H. LOTION, is our agent
AZ Bellevue. Bossier Parish.
Mr.. A. l.. HAY, Of the News De
rot. is our authorized agent N Jetter-
son, Texas.
9 9 q . q
1,os,,naster- can act :s - "A gents, e,,,S1 81 !
t;,s.xyaxried. for every yearly sup-
sCriber.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-08-26
n Card.

All honor praise and thanks dus to Capt
for the calm composed in which he conducted he
during the wreck of the steamer r. W. Powell MANY '''i
friends deeply and truly sympatte with him in te severe
which he sustained, and the passengers enn 10
;, ;r5 10 hin, for their safety sincerely hoping that
in his futrrs heaven and may smile upon him and re-
ward him for his noble generous conduct by rendering nun
successful in all his undertakings.
Signed by the lady passengers
=; on, their truly heartfelt thanks for the kind
and ordi manner in which they were treated by hm ana HIS
hso sreeked near his house. and wish many blessings
NAV h. shescred on their pathways through life.
Tho friends of Capt Webbing beg leave to express their s
thanks to Mr. ANGER, for his kind treatment to theit
esteemed Captain when the R. ". Powell was
wrecked near his place r.- .r
OFFICERS AND PASSENGERS
au25 2pIt vi the Steamer NV. '"'A''