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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

FIRE-Y 3sterdag morning, about half past 10 o'clock,
after the betting Of drums and the paradng Of soldiers
our citizens were suddenly seen darling through the
broiug sun in the direction Of the baptist church. AT
first We th3ught thar some scamp had escaped from
iustice-theh again We thought Montgomery and tile
Indians wer3.upon as but uponookng out Of one Of
aar back windows We discovered the kitchen roof Of
our neighbot. Mrs Taintor in perfect blaze We
thought il pF,st be burned down, and At the moment
would have recommended the cutting down Of the
kitchen to ye tbg dwelling and adjacent buildings
But a. quie 4 lightning Of our fearless citizens
we're seen oh The rco III the midst Of the flames, and
others reaching them buckets Of from the ground
the progress Of the devourug elements very soon
checked, and eyry thing saved. This act, under the
circumstances, would have reflected credit upon old
and experienced freDlea After short delay the
tire engine vas brought into action and did efficient
service All engaged are entitled to tile highest com
fnendation 8nd praise.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

THE NEW GUNBoATs.-The Cincinnati Enquirer, OF
the It'll uIt., has the following:
Yesterday stated that the diagrams for several new
gunboats had been received by the United States navy
officer captain Rodgers. Yesterday the specifications
arrived from Washington, from which CLEAN the fol-
lowing particulars to the build of these vessels There
are to be thirteen in number each l5 teetn length on
deck with breadth OF so feet and depth of hold
feet from the top of the floor timber to the top of gun
deck beams and to have feet clear height between
decks under the beams There to be seven port
holes on each side and three in each end The wheel
is to be in the after end of the vessel in the middle
The hull of the boat is be divided into fifteen water
tight compartments The bottom of the boat is to be
fat having three keels and nelson's correspond The
cabin is to be plain, with two state rooms, mess
rooms and eight state for officers The magazine
shell room and shot locker to be in the hull The
whole Of the work is be of an substantial char
acter.
The bulkheads frame timbers sails, shutters; of port
holes panks gundeck beams breechings, iron staneh
ions cable bits cables &c. to be superior article
in every particular and such to give entire satisfae
ton to the officers appointed by the government to in
spect the work 1t is intended to protect the boilers
and engines of these vessels with iron plates of sufficient
thickness and placed in suitable position to protect
them from injury from she'll shot, for which purpose
seventyive of iron plating has been estimated or
each steamer The bids viii be opened the lst Of
August and the awards given to the lowest bidder
ordered that these gunboats shall be delivered Cairo
on or before the 10th of September, 1861 completed
engines on board ready for their at the risk
of builders The specifications for the machinery have
not vet been received but the diagrams show the mum
Der of boilers to be four and engines two,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07


NAVAL EXPEDITION TO THE SoUTH.-For the purpose
of posting readers in regard to of the plans
of our northern foe copy the following article from
the New York Herald ofa date. In the event of
the rebeous States holding against the federal gov
eminent to the fall not only is ii probable that an ex
petition will be sent into South Carolina by way of
Port Royal which, Selling the Charleston and Savannah
railroad, could march upon Charleston and capture it
without coming in contact with the harbor batteries but
another column will probably be sent to the fine harbor
of Fernandina which could take Pensacola and Braggs
batteries in the rear and then cooperating with the
column in South Carolina advance TO meet the troops
now in front Of Washington, we'll as those moving
forward from the west From Fernandna which is the
northeast extremity of Florida there railroad across
the peninsula to Cedar Keys the gulf by which there
is great saving of time in transit By making dc
scent at this port Florida would be speedily reduced
and the victorious column could then march upon Geo
gia forming junction at Savannah Augusta with the
column from Port Royal; after which they might sweep
northward through the Caronas and southeastern Fr
giuia including Norfolk and Richmond. We believe
there some Notifications both at Port ROYAL and
Fernandina but of such formidable character that
they could not be easily demolished. Let the nsurgent
States be therefore warned in time, and consult their
interest by laying down their arms otherwise their
peculiar Institution which they value so highly will be
ruined, and their property in slaves be annhilated
while at the same time their territory will be subjected
to the horrors attendant upon sanguinary war"
HAY,--Ihe SOL OF Alabama and Louisiana produce
an excellent hay as every farmer knows who has had
to fight down the grass in his and cotton fields
The gathering of it has been neglected and thousands
Of annually left in the field to be turned in by
the plough But times are changed. War and inter
ruptions of commerce at hand, and we no longer
rely upon the customary northern supply Hay be ii
remembered is article of the first necessity to the
government in its military operations. The subject
has been deemed of sufficient Importance to call for
special circular from the quartermasters department
G. S. A. Mobile. 1t strongly advises ''to save all ex-
ira grain and hay from growing crops unde rstood
to be more promising than ever known. Mobile Reg
The Sugar Planter printed in Point Coupe6) has the
following relative to militia:
.0ur assessor, acting under orders from Col W. b
Robertson Of the State militia has completed his
turns of the available force in this parish for military
duty His rolls contain the names of two hundred and
fifty between the ages of eighteen and fortyfve
years At most make mp battalion Of three
companies.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

In inventor In the State Of New York, has exhibited
grenade intended to protect merchant ships from be-
IND boarded BY boats from privatcers Its oval in
form and may vary n weight from one to six Or eight
mounds Isis intended to be projected BY the hand,
.n3 tro 81 three c-enades thrown into boat viii 4
is claimed hloN it int piecoS
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

u Il. C9ovby, Esq., charged with treason, was cz-
amined befoFe mayor Robson, and honoraby acquit-
ted. The t1i4l lasted several days.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

According to a recent dispatch, from Washington,
colonel Samuel Colt Of pistol notoriety is seeking
military position in the State of Texas. 1t appears
that be has property in that State OF the value of
TWENTY-FIVE thousand dollars and desires TO give it the
protection Of The government
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

RAIE.--L4s Sunday re had another inc rain. God
this sunmer,haa been Kind to US indeed-much more
50 than ~ OBSERVED from our wicked nature.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

in anothc3 column will he found call from large
number OF otcrs Of aari No, 8, upon colonel J. A,
NcRadv. 10 become candidate for the legislature
We hope Thu coionel v consent o. he possesses the
capacity. II clcc.eG, of hich there ID little doubt
to represent Caada parish with honor to himself and
STATE The planting interest should be fully and ably
represen.e1
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

FINE AR1s,-By reference to the advertisement, it
will be seen that Miss j. Mackie offers her services to
The ladies Of Shreveport insructress in the various
branches of fine arts
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

SAP ArrAIR.-We learn that at Greenwood, on last
Saturday, difficulty occurred between Messrs Perry
Bridges andJ r. Bayiss, which resulted in the latter
being shot iii the thigh.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07


IL" ',NsDcN' oh'' 'e "'.eL''lou -
ed at point where they have Geographic com1nunca
ton throughout tie whole country. The mail 81 vet
onlv arriving at Monroe three times week the enterpr
sing editor has made arrangements with the railroad to
,
'snI y - 'N'S sso''o = 'oun"5 - advance q 'ns
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oHano" '''e s1i'F "a7 o't, "il we Pres
''NsUl ~ I"e"'9 y '''i'5 ai'N "Iciu9 az
A0Ie pso. fi'es " 81 weekly ..
O., M, S.rrloeh III recently write, \, Toxae
bat the noone of that State NAV exnect hostile visit
from Hontoorery md hin rufian. this fail The zen.
era1 PROMISES d Be with bis ola friends IN the DARK
hour Of danger "a DESTROY their enemies The general
reminds th naorIa f rexaz Of their former expoit.
xftb tho Ber;csns
ne po4f1 q aaasF~r''sFs "a No" o''e"i's aFe l'e
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Assumption, 'oussFsa5s 'a4' "en Inward spar
r'N W. " ca.a'la.s ~ senator N 'i'e 'on'suetle
'''a''' '0'ls''sss, lo-ll -.-,ul4l e.
The Jackson Mississtppan announces that sutiici.
mt number of companies have responded to complete
COL Writ Adams mounted regiment
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CONFEDERATE BosDs-The Richmond Dispatch Of
,1e a6lh ult says Mr. Mamminger stated yesterday to
The bankers convention that the treasury department
haa for the first time, on that day received proof i'm
pressons Of the Confe crate State bonds which would
soon be issued in sums OF S. SO $50 and $50. As
these bonds VII! pc received a. bank notes by all the
southern banks, they Rl form very convenient cur
l,.,t,. taa IA
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sh-.r.aa.t Il rall IL, I'LL iii i ~, IT, H.
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF tExAs-W here
as information has just reached the executive that the
black republican army has overrun Missouri al different
points and is advancing into Arkansas with the threat
of reducing her subugation, and then descending
upon Texas and Whereas Gen. Ben McCulloch has in
formed Texas Of the approaching danger and called up
on them to prepare meet the INVADERS and whereas
the executive has already offered to the president OF the
Confederate States ten regiments OF Texas volunteers
to march upon the enemy il Missouri Arkansas and
the most thorough organisation is necessary in order
that we NAV be able successfully TO defend our own soil
Nov therefore Edward Clark governor OF Texas,
do issue this my proclamation to warn the people OF the
coming danger and to ask them TO prepare to meet It,
The volunteer companies which are now organised,
whether they be for twelve months for the war, or
whether they are ready for Confederate for State
service must preserve their organisation, and drill as
much as is in their power.
Camps of instruction have already been established
throughout the State which, it carried out in accordance
with their design will form the best points for coneen-
trating the different companies and the most useful
schools of discipline, They should he sustained But,
under any circumstances the companies should drill as
often and as thoroughly as it is in their power TO do,
and hold themselves ready for service, at moments
warning. Get any arms that can be obtained. There
are great many arms in private hands, throughout the
State and every one of these OF whatever description
should be put in order and kept in readiness tor the
service Every able bodied in the State should pro-
vide himself with the best he obtain and JON
some military company. The commanding officer OF
each company should repotit organisation to the adu-
tantgeneras Office; and also its condition. the term of
service it desires to aecepwhether it is willing to go
beyond the limits Of the State prefers to remain in it
and especially the number and character of its arms
This is necessary in order that the executive when he is
required to raise army may know on whom to depend
The executive submits these suggestions to you, with
the confident belief that they will be acted upon promptly
and universally. He warns you OF the coming storm,
and asks you to prepare to meet it.
~ Given under my hand and the great seal of the
L. s. State, at the city of Austin this the ] 9th day
49, of July 4. D. 1861 aud in the year Of the in
dependence Of Texas the twentysxh and Of the Con
federate States of America, the first.
By the governor EDWARD CLARK.
BIRD HOLLAND, secretary of State
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

The New Orleans Delta says, We are pleased to per
ceiye that or digent member Of congress, D. f Ken
per has introduced proposition to reciprocate the
confscaton adopted b the States congress to return
the poisoned chalice Of their lips. by providing
for the couiscatign ot all the property Of northern
citizens il The Confederate States we learn that a
bill has already beer prepared by the judiciary CON
nittee Of tie Confederate congress to carry the
purpose and il the execution Of the act there will be
lack Of vigor the part Of the authorities Of GOV
eminent We shall have q very great advantage over
tllern IN his game
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

Qua SUBSCRIBERS N LoUIsIANA.-We receive letters
every day, and sometimes half dozen day, from our
subscribers complaining Of not receiving their papers
in time and frequently not all This is fault
for we keep clerks expressly for putting up and drec
our papers and we know they attend their duties.
We do not say that they make mistakes, but we
saw it is very seldom they do On last Wednesday
the daily papers for Monroe and beyond and for
previous were brought back here 1t was supposed
the bag was thrown off at way station by mistake.
Beyond Monroe, we informed that every person who
is waiting at the postofice for news when the mail
comes in makes it his business to assist in opening the
mail and no doubt many of them take what they want.
One gentleman who lives that route, informed
short time since that inquiry, he told that the
paper did not come. He then asked among the crowd
at the postofce if he could buy paper, and told
he could After purchasing the paper, he noticed one
corner Of it torn off, and on looking on the ground he
saw piece Of paper with his written it. which
be picked up and found precisely fitted the
Of the paper he had bought The fellow had torn the
name off hs paper right before bis face and then sold it
TO him If the postmasters will do their duty, we shall
have very little trouble.
We have made arrangement whereby we hope
to get our paper to Monroe in advance Of the mail
We do not know yet, how it will succeed but hope
it will mend matters little and hope subscri
bers viii closely watch their postmasters There is
excuse for not having daily mail from here to
Monroe The railroad will carry it. if the pnstmasters
at each end Of the route viii put up.
We are informed that whole daily mail of Satur-
day last for Monroe La. and beyond was lost between
this and Monroe. We cannot find out what went with
l. but hope it will ret turn up for cannot duplicate
l. Yicksburg Wing
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

CAMP JACKSON, Mo, July II, 1851
viii enter into detail of history Of my travels
TO you tired and soldiers life is very hard but
1 however stand it well and like it very much have
been appointed superintendent Of all the horses and
wagons the latter which number near three hundred
accepted the with the understanding that would
not receive any pay wish be free and am deter
mined to be in the first fight that is what came for
had the honor of capturing the first spy.
Gov. Jackson wac here this morning on bis way to
Little Rock to procure for his men; he has 900
General McCulloeh is here awaiting for the Texas
boys whose arrival we will be ordered to Springfield
On way to fort Smith drilled some Arkansas
boys they were anxious that should remain with them,
but the Sd La. regiment all my ambition
| did not come after Office, came to fight for nv
country as duty owe my family and country and
when you hear fthe Sd La regiment the battlefield
you will hear of me being in the hottest Of it. l have
every opportunity Of making myself military man,
can assure you that my whole soul is in it. without fear
not forgetting my family that left behind which is
near and dear to me- | wrote a few lines to my wife
last night please call and if they have arrived tell
her not TO be alarmed as l will be wide awake.
DR.. Kendall, my companion, is well and enjoys him
self
1t is distressing to see women and children camped
out in the woods who had to leave their homes for safe
IT, Every is closed up some have moved in
TO the nation. Since commenced writing, three com
panies have arrived The Shreveport Rangers look
ing well and they will make their mark along with the
balance Of the Louisiana boys
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

The river opposite Ibis port, has for tho past few
aars been rising slorly Since eur last the FIeta,
from New 05leans ha5 been tie only arrival.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

The jackson Hississipaa Of the LIST inst, says that
Capt Crump of Vclsblg had just reached that place
from Memphis and rcport that McCuIloeh has had nc
fight With seigel
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

The following extract of letter from our patriotic
fellowcitizen, Mr. VIM. Robson, has been handed to
for publication, with the request that this
another naturaised citizen to be added to the list Of
roInrtaoru frnp, iii, 1orisb.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

By reference to the announcement, it will be seen
that professor w H. " Hagruder, Of Baton Rouge
is candidate for the Office Of superintendent public
education. The professor is a southerner BY birth a
relative Of colonel Magruder Of the Confederate army
and j. in every respect fully qualified fill the office.
SHREVEPORT REBEls--By the advertisement, it will
be seen that meeting this company takes placethis
morning at o'clock, at the Gaiety theatre
NEGROES ron CAsH.--We learn by the NatchitocheS
Chronicle That q likely negroes, men, women and
children will De- sold ID Natchoches, by the sheriff,
without the benefit Of appraisement,) Saturday,
the 18th Of September next It will afford first rate
opportunity for those wishing to purchase slaves.
An estimate Of tie Killed aud wounded, by the chief
military surgeon at Gen. Beauregards head quarters
on The part Of our army, places the amount from 800
to 400 killed and 1000 TO 1900 wounded
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

THe Assumption Pjoueersays that Gen. Edward Spar.
row will be candidate fol- senator, in the Confederate
States congress, from Louisiana.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

On motion, i; vas further resolve I s N5s1
these resolutions be furnished 10 the I'D ohs
ger for publication, and that al! papers
and order be requested to copy r-7>.rrAD Pre-
ToucHryG ISe1DEsrThe savanna .sa news Of !ae
Of the 28d speaking of the reception Of lF n1rbe
victory in That CITY, relates the following F'
dent: .ro,n the eodllI.
Yesterday, vas met by messenger Eho "HoF a'
The sad news OF the death Of fayort SEN a,,osao
WI, Where ,, did he deg" was the impuye insto
Under Beauregard, at Manassas, hEGLu ss6t The 5
of two to one" was the reply Ana H2 ng we're rol4
was Immediately calculated The e0ea1 rtsnk God
and mt 10 fight, vas the resgoase- ,;r..gpugtol
said The father-Then am satisfied ~ EVER he.
This touching incident we comment NJ, ! ;rbteoas Vi
that has been bereaved in this terrible oa .;n. ar
I' then take The example Of this pat,o" more lbs
beort They love their sons and ofosI Gun [.onpna
b beu While humanity Dnst feel Tie .teg 5anh
n no~ sttection must be obeyed LET to, ,5a tier
resss If Grief in the cheering reeso a their co
t toy y o truth of asticc and Of right pS .se
otfsrinrs and heaven viii pour our l nv are lid
t 1ils,ins NAV, that altar Wherein t6eA WV
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-07

MEssRs. EDITORS Col J. A. McRady will consent
to be candidate for member to the Legislature Of
this State, be will be supported by the undersigned
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-09
sOrofnla. or King'g Evil,

A, !. c,rs,,tutioual disease, n corruption OF the
Mood. bv which this fluid becomes vitioted,
weak, and poor. Icing in the circulation, II
porvades the whole body, and may burst out
IN disease on any part Of IL. NO organ Is Tree
from It's attacks, nor Is there one which u may
not destroy. The scrofulous faint IS Variousiy
caused by mcrcurial disease, low living, dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and,
above all by the vcnereal infection. What
ever be It's origin, Il Is hereditary in the cont
stituton, descending " from pnreHts to children
unto the third and fourth generation indeed,
il seems to be tho rod Of Him who says, 81
win visit the iniquitcs Of the fathers upon
their children"
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood Of corrupt or ulecrous matter when, IN
the lungs liver, and internal organs Is termed
tuberclcs; in the glands, swelings; and on
the surface. eruptions or sores. This foul corr
ruption, which genders in the blood, depresscs
the energies of life, so that scrofulous cohslitu-
tons not only suffer from scrofulous COM
plants, but they have far less power TO witl-
stand the attacks Of other diseasesi conse-
qucntly vast numbers perish by disorders
which, Although not scrofulous i'll their nature,
orc still rendered fatal by this faint ia the
system. Most Of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrofulous contamination; and many
destructive diseases Of the liver, kidneys, brain,
and, indeed Of all the organs, arise from or
arc aggravated by the same cause.
One Quarter Of all our people are scrofulous
their persons arc invaded by this lurking in
fection, and their health is undermined by 1t.
TO cleanse It from the system We must renovate
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and in-
yirorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such medicine we supply IN