The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-13

embraces tne DlStrlct OIL NOlOmDla,
and includes Alexandra. Under
this order several inoffensive citizens
were driven from their families and
friends, and expelled at tia hayonet's
point.
Respectable families have been
grossly insnltod by the volunteers.
Richmond, May 1.-The steamer
Aelaidc, of the Norfolk and Balti-
more line, was turned back at Fort
Monroe to-day, with notice not to
attempt to pass that way again. uu-
der the penalty of being sunk. The
Adelaide, returned to Norfolk.
A gentleman has just arrived
here who saw Gen. Scott on Thurs
Day, Gen. Scott says most emphat-
ic:slly that he would not invade the
seeded States, but that he would re-
take Harper's Ferry and Fort at ev-
cry cost.
The Governor Of New York asks
Seward will there not be requi-
sition formore troops from this Statel"
Seward answers, that forty thousand
more volunteers will be required for
three years service, OF during the
war.
Lincoln is hard pushed for provi-
sions for the large body Of troops
now in Washington, which is estima-
ted at twent v-ive thousand.
Norfolk, May 1.-The Norfolk
Argus of to-day contains Com. Pen
degrast's notice Of his ability to
maintain blockade. All the YES
sells in james river are blockaded.
Richmond, May 7.-Dispatches
received here state that the Legisla-
ture of Tennessee has passed Sc
ces sion ordinance by large majori-
ty. Nine cheers for Tennessee.
Montgomery, May 5.-Aa act
passed, from which secresy was re-
moved recognizing theexistence Of war
with the United States, and concern
ing letters Of maraue and reprisal
and prize goods.
The preamble rccitcs the acts of
Lincoln and his proclamation, and
that it is necessary for the Conted-
crate States TO accep, the war thus
commenced by the North.
The act nuthorises the granting Of
letters Of marque and reprisal on
certain goods. A proviso announces
tn doctrine Of free ships make free
goods, and thirty days are allowed
Federal vessels now at the ports Of
the Confederate States for the pur-
pose Of lawful commerce to return to
their homes.
Five per cent. Of the prize money
Is reserved as a fund for the widows
and orphans of those killed on pri-
vat" armed vessels, and to support the
wounded.
Washington. May 7.-Lieut.
Nicholson has been appointed Adju-
tant and Inspector of the Marine
Corps, vice TAYLOR, resigned.
The government has declined re-
cciving more than one regiment of
three months volunteers from Michi-
gan.
New York, May Tho schooner
John, from Charleston has arrived at
Annapolis. Several suSpicicus crafts
are fitting out ut Baltimore. They
viii be oyerhauled in the bay.
Large numbers OF transports are col
lec,ing here.
Montgomery, May T.-fne Con
Federation Of this morning says there
are over three thousand applications
for letters Of marquc and reprisal.
New York, May 1-Brigadicr Gen
eral Cooke says Gen. Ruggles l.
quartersd at Frederick shure Cooke
is to take position in front of Wash
ipgton, in connection with the com
handing officer az Harper's Eerv,
and thus cover and defend the Poto-
mac border against Northern inva,
sion. Cooke denies that the capitol
has ever been threatened by the Con
te6erates, but threatens TO open way
if the soil or grave of Washington be
polluted by the tread ola single armed
Northern man.
Nashville, May THE proceed,
ings Of the Tennessee legislature
have been made public. 1t passed
the ordinance Of secession and ALI.
ancc with the Confederate States, &c
b. voted on by the people on the sth
ofJunc II also passed the military
bill, calling for. $4,000 troops, aud ap,
propriating S5,0Co,o0Opositively,an and
S3.OOO.OOO conditionallv,
New York. May flight compa.
n.es of Sappcrs and miners have been
mustered into service.
New York and Philadelphia have
been made military depot-.
The government has accepted va
rious yachts. TO be armed for the revc.
nue. service.
Philadelphia, May -Four rogi'
ments are here, under orders to march
tomorrow.
Baltimore, May 7.-Gentlcmen
from Frederick and fredericksburg
sayGov. Lctchcr will soon order the
evacuation of Harper'- Ferry.