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The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-20
Kew they Plaa,

We have heard r,mors to the effect
that Southern companies from differ
ent sections have joined the ranks Of
the fedcraiists. Is there any sane man
who can believe tlis1 No! A south
crner, born and raised in the South,
can not be changed in his feeling. his
heart will beat with devotional emo
tions at the slightest a.sat,on Of the
South, and he will defend her rights,
2. the risk Of his life. This is probas
bly, = canard gotten up by the aboli.
tionists, with the hope Of causing dis.
scnfion in the ranks Of the Confed-
crate army; ba. our people won't bite
at this, they viii therefore hnye to
adopt some other plan to try and &C
complish their purpose.
Ma~'s C1avacter.-We may judge
ola mans character by what he loves
what pleases him. If person
manifests delight in low and sordid
ohjects-:he vulgar song and debas
ing language in the misfortunes Of
his fellows. or crueltyto animals, we
may at once determine the complex
ION Of his true character. On the
contrary. il he loves purity, modesty,
truth-if virtous PURSUIT. engags his
heart, and draw out his Affections
I'VE are satisfied that he is an upright
man. A mind debased shrinks from
ssociation with the good and wise.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-20

Curious CaIcmtatioa.-The vast
number of inhabitants who do live.
and havelived, upon the face of the
earth, appear at first sight, to defy
.he powers Of calculation. Rut if We
suppose the world to have s&isted six
thousand years; that there now exists
one thousand million; that genera
ton passes away in thirty years. that
every past generation averages the
present; and that four individuals
may stand on one square yard, we
find that the whole number will not
occupy n compass so great az one
fourth the extent of England. Al
lowing six thousand years since crea.
ton, and n generation to pass away
in thirty years, we shall have two
hundred generations, which at one
thousand millions, which being divi.
ded by four persons to a square yard
will l. ave fifty thousand million OF
square yards: there are in square
mile three million, ninety seven thou
sand, six hundred square yards; by
which, ifthe former sum he divided
it will give sixteen thousand, on.
hundred and thirty Three squar,
miles, the root Of which, in whole
numbers, is about one hundred and
twenty seven; SO that one hundred
and twcnty-seven square miles viii
be found sufficient to contain the i'm
,nense and almost inconceiyabf.
number of two hun lred Thousand mil
lion of human sbeings-1Iorn'ns
! PcnsNIronton. =
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-05-20

III INT WV 1UIk 17R1'y NeWt' VI
18th ult., We find the following:
At the conclusion Of the chapel
services ut Columbia College ON
Tuesday morning, President King re-
ferred in congratulatnry terms to the
war measures taken by the Govern
ment. This was followed by mingled
Misses and demonstrations of appr"-
val. The excitement ran so high that
the President in order. 10 allay it
found it expedient to isiinedia,ely
dismiss the students.
, 1861-05-25

Especial Dispatch to the Ctnrtunau Gaxette.l
BALTIMORE, May g 1861.
Passengers from Old Point to day say that
e1traordinary preparations are being made at
Fortress Monroe to attack scWalrs Point,
where five thousand Southern troops are as
eembled. It was expected that the engage
mtnt would be commenced to day by land and
wrtcr. Gen. Butler commands the forces cut
eide tic fortress.
There is scarcely doubt Of q serious con-
fict in that region. If It Is not already IT,
gtng 1t very soon will be. The VirginianB are
eager for the fraJ.
4 large Secession sword factory In Rich
mond has been burnt by parties opposing Sc.
cession.
The foreign ministers at Washington ex.
press great satisfaction nt the loyalty Of the
Federal troops there. A special bearer Of
dispatches from Lord John Russell has
reached Washington. It is supposed they re-
late 10 letters Of matque.
There ere now over forty thousand troops
In Washington, and they are generally well
satisfied. There are about four Thousand sol.
Icrs in and around Baltimore, besides two
thousand in Fort McHenry. Merchants here
a-e receiving letters daily from Southern mer
chants to forward them goods and produce at
any price for cash, but it il Impossible to com.
| ply. Business is very dull. The prizes Of nearly
! al commodities arc unchanged.
, 1861-05-25

flh9I -D1bfd1td-
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
WAsuaaros, May ~. 1861.
Alexandria Is at this moment In quiet pos
session Of Federal troops; but, alas, the occu-
patton wus not unattended by the loss Of life.
The gallant Ellsworth has fallen. From an
official report Just made to the President, by
Capt. Fox, it appears that his regiment WAS
first on the other side. II having crossed the.
river in steam tugs. Afterthe arrlvm Of other
troops, he proceeded up the street with q
squad Of his men to- take possession Of
the telegraph Office. While passing along
he noticed secession tlsg flying from the
house.top. He Immediately entered the build
ing and made his way up to the roof With one
of his men; hauled down the secession en-
blem md wrapping it around his body de-
scended. While on the second 1oora seces-
sionist came out Of door with o cooked
double barrel ehot gun. He took aim at Els.
worth, when the latter attempted to strike the
gun out Of his way with his fist As he struck
it one Of the barrels discharged,
lodging whole load Of buck shot in Els
worth's body aud killing him instantly. Bis
companions instantly shot the murderer
through the head With revolver making him
corpse second or two after the fall Of Els
worth. The house was immediately surround
ed and all the inmates made prisoners. Thirty
five Secession cavalryists we're made prisoners
BY the Federal dragons In the vicinity Of
Alezandria.
, 1861-05-25
Hints to Volunteers.

From the Atlantic Monthy for Junc}
Aso1dier needs, besides his soldiel1y drill,
]. Good feet.
II. a good stomach.
Ill And after these, comes the good head
and the good heart.
But good feet are distinctly the first thing.
Without them yon cannot ret to your duty.
II comrade, or q horse, or o locomotive takes
you On It's back to the field, you are useless
there. And when the field is lest you cannot
retire, run away, aud save your bacon.
Good shoes and plenty Of walking make
good feet 4 man who pretends to belong to
an infantry company, ought always to keep
himself il training, 50 that any moment he
ing rang or raising blister. Was this the
cssc With even defamation Of the army who
rushed to defend Washington We're you so
trained, my comrades Of the Seventh?
A captain Of company who Will let his
men march with such shoes as hare seen On
the feet Of some poor fellows In this war,
ought to be gatroted With shoe-stringB, or at
least compelled to plny Pope and wash the feet
Of tho whole amy Of Apostles Of Liberty.
Kyon find d foot soldier lying beat out by
the roadside, desperate "a q sea-slck lnan, fire
to one his heels ere too high, or his solea too
na1row or too thin, or his shoes are not made
can spread into Its place as he trt4ds.
lam an old walker over Alps ACROSS the wa-
ter, and over Cordille7as, sierras, deserts aud
prnirles ut home; have done my near sixty
miles day without discomfort rt-a1d speaking
from experience, and with painful Tecolections
Of the suffering and death ! have known for
the want of good feet on the march, say to
every volunteer:
Trust In God; but keep your Jeet dfY{
, 1861-05-25

The New York TRIBUNE has consented to
issue srndny morning paper during the Wal:
The reading public would not consent to do
without the TRIBUNE from Saturday to Mon
day morning. It Was said in the days Of rs
that there were no Sundays In revolutionary
t1mea- Our country is pacing through
more momcntous epoch than that Of the WIT
Of Independence. Patriotic men aro strug-
glicg to save the liberties which their fore
tathers bequeathcd. Free government for q
few colonies uas then at stake Free govern
ment for Continent is NOW In issue
It is not to be wondered, then, that people
ore impatient erery morning to learn the events
of the preceding day, up TO aud stter the hour
Of going TO bed
, 1861-05-25
THIRD DESPATCH.

The wrath Of the Firemen Zouayes in con-
sequence Of the assassination Of Colonel
Ellsworth, is fearful They threaten to burn
Aezandriato the ground and take terrible
revenge for their loss.
4 1cconnoitering force Of two regiments
was sent in a western direction, from Alexan-
dria, early this morning. The men compos-
ing 1t took up the rails Of the Alexandria and
Richmond railroad, and took down the wires
Of the telegraph as they vent along. All i'd
vance troops Of the Federal army Swero in-
stfucted to answer to chsllcngers Of the rsbel
pickets-Who goes theree with this: "7hs
Ad.unce Guard Of The Grand Army d Ms
United S$d&<sr' This answer in al instances
made the rebels beat preepitate retreat.
The army will be ut once engaged In con.
structing fortified camp. Earth-works will
be thrown up over batteries from point
opposite Georgetown, ACROSS Arlington
Heights to Alexandria. -,
Col. Ellsworth'e death Is the only casualty
thus far reported.
Immense trains loaded with provisions, am
munition, wheel barzows, shovels and camE
equippsge continue to pass over the bridge
Another battery Of SIX u Founders has JUS
crossed oAer. =.
, 1861-05-25
PRosPEUT OF RELIEF.

The business meu Of Chicago will be
glad to learn that officers Of the Stats Bank
Of Indiana were in the city yesterday for
the purpose Of sending here supply Of
their specie-paying currency for immediate
use. We learn also that the Stats Bank Of
Iotta also has plan under discussion for
throwing large amount Of its currency
into produce bills, for sending forward the
remainder of the crop.
, 1861-05-25

Our dispatches from st. Louis indicate
purpose On the part Of the Secession forces
in Missouri, to disregard dhs agreement en-
tered into in their behalf by the Com
mander, General Price It is probable
that prudence will conquer ra1or as soon
az they get sober enough to understand the
nature Of the situation ; and that the peace
of the State will remain unlroken. We
shall see, In the meantime, re trust that
the Union men will not 1ay down their
arms nor dissolve their military Organizes
tiong Secession is an animal that will
bear constant watching.
, 1861-05-25
Free Government

While European Journals abound in shallow
speculations concerning the present crisis In
this country, and even so eminent q man as
Mr.. Gladstone pronounces, after his oWn fash
ion, q funeral Grafton over the extinguished
American Republic, 1t is consoling to find the
subject discussed wlthso much common sensa
Is in the following extract from the Examiner
Of London:
"We venture not to hazard, surmi.e, or
prophecy as what is likely to occur in the
ccu1Be Of conflict which hitherto haa taken
everybody unaWaree; but We imagine that We
sec good good grounds for believing that
whatever be the issue, it will not be decided
BY any de1terous or daring coup de main. Our
transatlantic relatives are doomed re fear to
pass through that painful ordeal Of protraeted
ancient or modern times has had to endure.
II is cad enough to think that 1t should be 80,
and that no tnterposition Of ne!ghbors or Of
friends, however well intentioned or devised,
could have any other effect than to deepen
md perplex the embodiment already existing.
But It is the climax of folly. ignorance, and
hypocrisy, for politicians in other countries to
| talk complace1tly Of the superior lot dealt
| cut to the communities to which they belong,
or to babble supsrci]ionsly about civil war
| being the consequence Of democratic institu-
| tons. OF ell countries in the world our own
is the last in which political twaddle Of this
description ought to be heard. Our regal his
tory Is one continuous tale Of conspiracies,
reyolts, depositions, and changes Of the sue
ceesior. With open civil var In this favored
portion Of the kingdom We hare not indeed
been afflicted for nearly one hundred and
| twenty years, aud for what we have escaped
let US hope that we are thankful But the
gratitude Of our Irish fellow subjects, # chro.
no1egy is to be its measure, can hardly be q;
great; and America may deem herself forth
nste II at the close Of the year 1861 she con
tai1s q few bloody graves as the sister king
dom did at the end Of 1873. Was It the excess
Of civil aud religious liberty under democratic
forms that caused Charles Edward to marct
st the head OF his Highland confederates from
Edinburgh to Derby; or was it sectarian
equality and universal suffrage that formed
the desperate union of insuTgent men tha:
caused fhe death Of Lord Mo1ntjoy and th'
defeat Of the Royal army at the battle Of An
trims We must say We think the less y,
hear Of political theorlzingin connection will
the rupture Of the American Union the bet
ter. There is not an old government In Europ
that can with impunity provoke inVidiou
| compa1isouB,ss.
, 1861-05-25

This noble regiment Is now full, and
considerably more. For the honor Of
Chicago let us hope that it will not be sent
of without suitable clothing to make o
respectable appearance IN the field. We
must send no men to Washington looking
as though they were recruited from Fall
staff 8 tatter1cmalions at Coventry, OF &C.
Iected at random from all the armies in
Christeudom. The men are NOW ready to
respond to the call Of the President, and
anxious to march into the post Of danger.
The GoYernment cannot yet provide thcir
uniforms. Chicago must 80 Let out
citizens respond to the call Of their officer:
promptly, eheerfllly and literally.
, 1861-05-25

A bloody tragedy took place In the neigh
borhood Of Marbles Landing on the Saline
River, Hardin Co., Ill, on Tuesday 1ast.
Tho parties had been engaged in trying
their respective skill at shooting at mark.
some money being staked on the result Of the
ehote, when dispute arose between Capt,
Vaughn and Arch Rutherford as to their
science IS mazksmen which ended in ses-to
at fleticufIs, in wkic1- Rutherford proved the
Vim. Norton, IEtertefed and shot Rutherford,
Beriously wounding him. An attempt was
tken made On the part of David Denton to ar
rest Norton, who tlrcd on Denton, killing him
instantly, The ball from the pistol having en-.
tered his head i is probable, as is usual in
liquor too freely, and thus deprived Of their
better Judgment, hence The Unfortunate re-
suit. It is thought that Rutherford viii re-
cover. Morton has not yet bsen arrested.
, 1861-05-25

The Washington letter, from an occasional
correspondent, which We publish IN another
column, contains some statcments Which'are
worthy of attention, In rieE OF the fact that
The aultor occupies poaidon which enables
him to know the drift Of evants before they
have ceased to be State secrets: The w1tter
bIoctades, OF what not, England viii not re.
coEnize lie sonthern Confederaey; thst the
statements which faye given different idea
emaDate chiefly from TIE Tory Opposition
home Goyernment, and partly to embitter the
at1ife in this country, &c also says TINT the
B7itibL fleet now OF Florida viii cooperate
practically, With The naval forces ef the Phi M
led States In putting stop to prlyateering;
crsTs Of any Of those crafts t6at capture
American ships with British goods on
board"
We believe ttesc statements to be re1Iable
.nd authoritative. They furnish poor COM
fort for the rebels.-Citaein. Gaz.
, 1861-05-25
LATER FROM EUR0PE.
ENGLAND RecoanIzea the Blockade.

New YoBK, May 24.-The tEtna has al
rived. Her adyices are four days later than
the Persia's.
The British Government has Issued q pro-
clamntion warning her subjects against en-.
gaging in the war in America, md declares
the intention Of the Government to remain
neutral, and warns British subjects, If they
enter military service Of either side, Join shtpa
Of var or transports,or attempt to get recruits
or fit ont vessels for war purposes, transports,
OF break or endeavor to break any blockade
law fuIy and actually established, or carry
soldiers dispatches, materials, c~ntraband Of
war, for either party, they will be liable to all
the penalties and consequences, and do 80 at
their peril, aud can in no wise obtain the pro-
tecticn Of the Government.
The first steamer from Liverpool to New
Orleans, il advertised for August
The Confederate States Commissioners had
IN interview with L. Thouvena1 on the 18Th
France fs about to send deet to Amertca
to protect the French interests. Bourse
higher. Rentes 60. Breadstuffs and provisions
steady.
LONDON, Is. - Consols closed ut 9lss@91Z
for money, 81 for account. Bank rates advanced
RI 4. CpTn AdYaucfDr.
, 1861-05-25

PLENTY or CunEsB sUaAH: CAxE-The
farmers of Ohio arc putting In seed Of the
Chinese 1ugAr cano, for the purpose Of hA!fng
plenty Of mo1a.ses and sugar, Independent
Of the Sonth. Now is the time to try what
Tho experiments y h1ch hare hitherto been
made when sugar WIS cheap, showed that It
mfpht be profifahly cultiyated for mQl1sses.
, 1861-05-25
SENATOR DOUGLAS:

During the forenoon Of yesterday Scna-
tor Douglass physicians well nigh despair
ed Of his life. So alarming indeed were
his symptoms that q report gained cansid-
erahle circulation and c1edence, that he
had breathed his last. About noon, how
ever, he rallied, and continued to improve
in hardly percepible degree, until late
hour laet night. Bis situation is still criti~
cal. What, with the agitation caused by
his dangerous condition, and the murder
Of Col Ellsworth, the city was in 8 feycr.
ish state al day.
, 1861-05-25

GovcrnorAs Con ference at 1nd1aa-
apolfs.
IND1ASApoLn, May 24-Gov. Yates Of IL.
and Senator Trumbu1l Of the came State, ar
rived here this morning The three Govern
ors, viz: Dcnnison Of Ohio, Yntcs Of Illinois,
and Morton Of Indiana, had o long conference
to-doy, the result Of which has not been made
public,
Gen. Mcclellan and the tbree Governors re.
viewed FIVE regiments Of U. States troops and
two regiments Of State troops this afternoon.
Gep. Mcclellan expressed great surprise ot
the proficiency Of the troops, aud was highly
p7atifed with their advancement. Governor
Morton las appointed Hon. Will Cumback
, 1861-05-25

-Four men, named George Warren, t 1anroaa
engineer, John Brown, H. ". Moore and VIM
King were arrested last night. npol the COM
plaint Of one Edward W D1kley, q ealoon
stress, charging them with false imprison-
meut, The hearing before Justice Da7ts, this
morning, developed the following interesting
facts: =
About year ago, Oakley was stopping at
the same hottl, IN Rock Ieland, with Warren,
introduction to Warren, and, By this means,
became acquainted With War7en's wife aud
son. The casual acquaintance soon Hpened
into close intimacy, aided by 6nudy e0chre
parties and other conviviA occasions. Dur
ing Wa1ren's absence on the road, O. called
frequently At h{rs, II. 3 rooms, and she seam
ingly reclprocating his aatniring attentions.
an epistola1y correspondence was carried on,
for long time, between them Thus natters
went On, to Warren's entire Ignorance, until
he removed from that city.
4 short time after this removal, by precon-
certed arrangements, Oakley met Mr.: War.
whittier she had gone to attend the funeral Of
her sister. He remained there five days, vis-
itinq her daily and left the Landing In the
aame boat with her for Rock Island. She re-
manned there and Oakley came on to Chicago.
All this Was done without WazTen's knoW1-
edge.
Finally The facts began to come to Warren's
unwilling ea1b. 4 friend told him that Oakley
had been seen In MTs- Warren's rooms at
night, and this statement WAS to certain ex-
tent corroborAted By package Of Oaklcy's
letters which he discovered and burned. He
accordingly had Ell interview with hin after
bis arrival In this city, and e1ncted a promise
from him. that he would leaTe Chicago. Oak
Icy fulfilled his promise by lee1ing, but few
weeks since returned and established himself
in the saloon business. His intimacy with
Mrs. Warren Was renewed aud more letterz
passed between them. Meetings 1t shaw's
daguerrean gellery and the ClareRdou House,
both in day and evening. were frequent.
THIS renewal Of improper intimacies during
Warrcn's absence. ag1iA reached hiG earBA DAY
OF two aimee. Fired with indignation, he had
consultation with his friends, William
Wing, John Brown and s, ". Moore, and yes.
saloon. oakley ras prcsen: at The time, in
| company With hls partner, Hoyt, and gent1e.
| man namad Kynoch. Warren stepped round
to the end Of the bat where Oakley vas atsnd-
| irg, drew cane a1d WIS about to strike him.
Oakley stepped back as Warren said, "You
the same time jumping o!er the bar md
running for the police. Kyaoch and hi.
partner also left abont the same time fol
aid, after which Wing locked the doc,
and put the key in lis pocket, thereby
caging Oakley aione to face his accusers
Institution Themselves hi hout the aid OF tht
poles, and then commenced the unpleasant
settling up, to Oakley. Warren ran his hand
into his bosom and remarked that If he ddn',
acknowledge be had lied, he. would murdel
bin On ths sPGt t2sxlsy II feaf hs3Egsdh 3EE LIZ hT;p
and b. would acknowledge. Wa1Ten -tho.
said, II Will give you tweive hours h whicl
to leATe the city, aud II you are not gone b,
that time, will hn Fou; Jou hare promise
, 1861-05-25
From AlknpH1a-nTfkeourf Rebels Re4
fuse TO D1sb2nd. -
Especial Dispatch to Chicago Tribune-I :

~ -: ST. LOUIE MAY ~
Ne1s from A11k;..nsss stats that the mob has
destroyed afteen miles Of: the Telegraph
North Of Fort suith. The authorities took
possession Of the wires To- Fayetteville. The
company threaten to. abandon Tho work. !!
i Parsons from Jeaez.on City report that tho
state troops ore in mutinous state:::: Gen.
Prizes; IN public: speech, advised: dtsband-
rnent a soldier threr 3 secession Tag In h1a
hce. Price told him to remove it. The sol:
der cursed him and refused No prospect Of
tha disbsndment yet. ~: -. ~;
E1lsWorth's death: created profound sensar
tton. The soces1ionisrs IN the neIghborhood
of PILOT. Knob snd Fredetcktown, twenty
miles below, are getting violent again, and
threatening tho Germans. The city Is qulet.
, 1861-05-25

We have in our .te1egraphic columes
very brirf summary Of European news BY
the arrival Of the Aetna last night from
Liverpool It affords the satifactory intel
Igence that England recognizes our block
ade, and by proclamation warns all British
subject that if they break it, the Govern
mcnt will not shelter them from the legiti-
mate result Of their rashness.
, 1861-05-25

ET The Charleston Meru4Y Of Thnrsday
STAKES that Mr.. james E. Harvey, lately ap-
pointed Minister to Portugal, is in that city,
and adds: "Mr. Harvey can be here at this
time only in the capacity Of SPY, and We are
riyen orders for his arrest. which Il il to be-
hoped will prove successful" The Mercury
win probably be relieved to know that Mr..
harvey sailed for Europe week Of more
Ego.-~NationaI Infdliatner.
, 1861-05-25

CAIRO, May 24-Beu s Robinson, with their
Tug boat, arrived here this forenoon from 1t.
Louis. They have made the Government an
Offer Of her as guard boat at this port, Or for
any NV Other service they may wish. It Win not
be decided until tomorrow whether sho will
be accepted or not. she has gone to Mound
City thfs evening On q trial trip. Gen. PREM
tIes and other officers oEe on board.
All quiet. The weather is warm and cloudy.
Thc river is falling. Capt. Be1ham OF the
Engineers left here to-day for Washington,
leaving Col Webster, Of the Slate Engineers,
In charge Of the WorkR.
, 1861-05-25

E May y; Dennis, feet 3 inches high,
Minnesota regiment She b1fHed even the ii.
fpection Of the surgeon Of the regiment in dis
covering her sex, but was recognized by st.
Paul printer, who became shocEing1y fdghten-
ed at her threats Of vengeance upon him II he
exposed her, and decamped.
, 1861-05-25

At the Native Town OF Col. Ellsworth.
B1EcuANosvm1E, n: T., May A.-Thc as
eaesination Of Col Ellsworth has caused In
lis native town, the utmost BorroW and in
digpation, The father of Col. Ellsworth hap
pened to be In the telegraph office when tbs
intelligence was received, All the flags In
town are at half mast. The sympathy ex-
pressed for his parents is universal. The Col
oucl Was their only living son.