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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

CLOTHING AND BL2SKETs FOR OUR FoLUSTEERs.-
Gov. Moore has issued the following
/ am now endearoring q furuish the volunteer troops
Of Louisiana with suitable winter clothing, and am hay-
ing prepared uniform suits Of gOolen cloth and suitable
underclothes, to be distributed among them. am in
formed that the patriotic citizens of several parishes
are also engaged in the similar preparations, for the
benefit Of their companies. If these contributions of
clothing are sent by them directly to their several com
panies, without my being aware Of the quantity and
kind sent, and the companies supplied, great confusion
and waste will be the consequence.
4 soldier can only carry d certain qHaHtity Of cloth
ing. It's OF great importance that each one Of soldiers
shall have good, substantial WOODEN suits, as soon as
possible; but il is also important that there be concert
Of action among those supplying them, in order to
avoid sending double supplies to companies.
| therefore earnestly recommend the citizens of the
country parishes to send to ME, in this city, such sup
plies of clothing as they prepare, with explicit direc-
tons as to the companies or individuals for whom they
are intended. I viii take care that they reach their
destination. The clothes should be boxed up orbaled,
and directed to ME in New Orleans, with the name OF
the company for which they are intended marked on it,
and a statement sent to me Of its contents, 50 that
NAV not duplicate the articles.
Respectfully request the newspapers to give publicity
TO these suggestions, in consideration of the objects to
be effected.
It viii be impossible for the Confederate or State
governments to purchase blankets Tor the use Of our
sick and wounded soldiers. They are not to be lad,
the supply being now nearly exhausted.
! therefore call on heads Of families and all other per
sons, and especially on the planters Of Louisiana, TO
contribute one or more pair Of bhlketsto this good
purpose. Every family, nearly-eertanIy every planter
can spare from one to a half dozen pair of their album
dant supply. They should be sent to some central
point in each parish, and pressed in a bale at some cot
ton press, and marked with the number it contains,
and directed to a. &. JAMES, nv agent, New Orleans.
Il is hoped the steamboats, viii bring them down free
of charge, but if not, freight must be paid by those
shipping them.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

THE BrHNIyG Or ANFToS-Th Richmond Dispatch
Of t1e 18th furnishes full particulars Of the burning Of
Hampton, DIV order OF Gen. Magruder, its destruction
being deemed a military necessity. Says the Dispatcic
We learn from one Of the participants in the expedi-
tioa that terminated in the burning Of Hampton, that
general Magrudcr, with a part Of his force, left the camp
1t Iorkto4Il onFriasy week, and proceeded to Youngs
nine miles from Bethel, whore he remained some
DAYS. Subsequently, be went to Bethel and then TO
within five miles Of Mex Market bridge, where be re-
manned al night Tuesday last. E4IlF On "Wednesday
morning. he appeared within a mile and a half Of New
port News and drew up in battle array. Il was report
ed that he communicated with the commander Of the
fortiheation and challenged him to battle, which he de-
clined; but there i no certalntg about this. Atall events,
the Geieralists remained in NATURALIZATION.
After waiting an hour and-d-half OF 50, Gen. Magru-
der marched towards Hampton. In crossing New Market
bridge the enemy's p;cksts fired and fed; ono Of orr
soldiers IA Nirginianj was slightly wounded III tile face.
Tie general went to within Il mile and-t-h8lf Of HamD-
ton and halted. At night large fires we're built at this
point, and the general withdrew to within some three
miles Of Hampton After midnight. finding thar the
enemy made he demonstration whatever. Pc dispatched
tEo o., three regiments OF inttntry and a troop of
cavalry 10 Hampton, with instructions to burn it down.
This force entered the town, found it unoccupied except
by ore or two persons, and at about three O'Clock set
the place oil IRE. At ~halfpast three the whole town
was III a blaze, audby morning was reduced to ashes.
On Thursday Gen. Magruder returned 10 Bethel.
The burning OF Hampton, we learn, was considered
a military necessity. 1t was ascertained that it was to
BE made winter quarters for tile federalists, and a com
plete fortifcation-Ehich, indeed, was already COM
TO be thrown up for its defence. Under
representation, as painful as it was TO reduce such
q place As Hampton to ruins, every one readily acqui-
e-ced, and three gentlemen, owners Of houses there,
Joined the expedition, and with alacrity applied the torch
themselves TO their property. Every true southern man
would prefer % see his house in ashes rather than it be-
comes / place Of shelter to the invader, from which to
carry On his Flr Of rapine and desolation.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Richmond Examiner Of the 18th instant SAYS.
the Confederate congress have ii hand bill which NAV
try the strength and stability Of the new government
more severely than the armies, or the nayies of the
United States. This bill imposes direct taxation on the
people Of the Confederacy to pay the interest Of their
loans and meet the expenses Of this war. A similar
bill has been passed. by the congress Of the United States
and it will, if enforced, shiEer that government into
pieces before the year is ended.
The bill leyying q direct tax has passed the Confed-
crate congress and signed by president Davis.
The same paper further remarks in plain language:
1.-THE habit of imPressing animals and wagons into
service BY the military authorities is frequently accom-
panied with great hardships and ineonveniencies, and
should only Be resorted to in extreme cases of impera-
tive necessity. Nothing can exceed the absolute dis
tress and annoyance which this practice has occasioned
in the Piedmont region Of Virginia. In many cases
farmers have been stripped Of all their teams andhaTe
no means Of getting out their crops. If this was ae-
cessary these people, we are sure, would not complain;
but it must have been forseen that transportation would
be required for the large army concentrated on the
frontier, and it ought equally to have been fcveseen
that one small section Of the State was wholly made
quate to furnish il, except at great sacrifice and hard
ship. A familiar rule of war is that in all cases where
troops are advanced transportation and subsistence
must be advanced at once behind them. Il would be
cheaper to the government and would spare much in
convenience to the people il this rale we're more Oh
served hy the authorities
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

Orr SICK AND WoUNDED IN ItRG1NIA.-A religious
and patriotic duty nos d~evoiFes upon our people here
at home, and it is one which ne cannot entertain tue
least doubt will be nobly and adequately performed.
What that dutyis, and the snanner in which it is to be
performed, the reader will discover on perusing the fol-
lowing letter, which eloquently and pathetically speaks
for itself, and says all that is necessary. The appeal
the writer makes TO the commander of Confederate
Guards, company Il, should bt considered As addressed
to every citzea ia Louisiana.
CHAHLoTTasyILLE Va, July rs.
Capt. P. \. Wood:
DEAR SIR-We have here at this time over one thou
sand sick and about six huudred wounded soldiers, u
large portion OF whom are almost destitute Of clothing
necessary in their condition. The people here have all
opened their houses to them, and freely give anything
they have; but owing to the small stock OF linen and
cotton grown in this State, it i impossible to get the
material of which TO make theinndress clothing needed,
and We are forced te rely upor5 assistance in this partic-
ular from more favored points. Ole garments of any
sort will answer tie purpose, and believing the COnfed-
crates B to be pretty well supplied in the way'of cloth
ing, / take tire liberty of asking, them, through you, to
lend a helping hand. Old elo5hing Of any sort will be
acceptable, and any thing else that is required for the
sick and wounded will be thankfully received. I have
ordered some articles from Farley, Jurey a. CO., and
anything left there viii be forwarded here frec. Of ex-
pense. am, very respectfulle, H.. G. juicy.
P. S.-The articles of clothing 1acgt needed now are
shirts and drawers, and there + a grest scarcity of old
linen and lint, materials for mattresses and blankets, and
indeed everything in that line. cid articles win answer
Just as well As new.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The ALARM SoeNDED.-The following is a letter to
the Louisville Courier, designed to warn Tennesseeans
Of the danger that menaces the eastern section Of the
State
Cyuthiana, X, Aug. 10, 186l-Tbere is an i'm
mense train of cars at falmouth, twenty odd miles be-
low this place, waiting the construction of bridge that
was partially destroyed By fire Yesterday morning
This train contains a battery Of six rifed cannon, with
appurtenances. | understand that immense munitions
of war are aboard this train. They are designed for
Hoskins and east Tennessee. Where is Magofin and
our State neutrality If ever there was time for ac-
ton, it seems to me that has arrived. Sound the alarm
Yours truly. -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

HAss MEErISG-The Southern Sentinel, published
At Winfield, louisiana, gives notice ola mass meeting
which was to DE held in that place Oh the 2+th instant,
for the purpose Of deysing means by which men Of the
parish who are hbe and not willing to support tile volun-
teers, can be reached. The same paper adds: There
seems to-be a very bad feeling existing between two
classes Of either in our parish. We are sorry to see
such d condition Of affairs, but it is %, and We cannot
help. it. The non-slaycholding population think the
shareholders APE not doing their duty, and, therefore,
should be made to Do it, This is no time for dissen-
tion--thc enen r, more than probable, viii soon be i'll
our midst-we must have concert Of action and unison
Of feeling. The families Of those men who have gone
and will 10 to tbe battle field, must be amply provided
for Eli those wlE0 have the means.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

SIR alexander Milne, ommander-inchi ofthe Brit
ISL naval fcrces at Halifax and off the American coasts,
in a letter &c the English conssl at Boston, says; Il see
a long article in some Of the papers, and extracts from
a letter from fort Pickens, abiding to orders | have
given; all 7 can sayi that it is not my version Of block
ade nor my orders on the subject
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

SWEET PdTA1oEs.-It Is said the largest crop known
has been raised in north Louisiana, Arkansas end Tex
a.. this season. 50 there Is no danger Of being starved
out this winter several planters have already Offered
to deliver ary quantity required in Shreveport after
HE first Of September, AZ 10 cea.s per bushel. It is
thought that theg vii finally gc: down to p cents per
Jushel. EYeaa at that price, We are informed, they are
much more profitable to cultivate than corn at 80 cents
PER bgshel. Potatoes are now selling from the country
wagons from 50 cents to 81 per bushel, according to
size and q%uait7.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28
SHREVEPORT
ArrzAr vsR SMALL ARzs-Last week We published

AFPLAL E9R sNALL AEEs-LastW week We published
Id appeal from The Southern Confeaeracy to the citi-
zcas Or Louisiana for small arms. Ar. Thos. n. Con
verse, Of Sex Orleans, vho has been appointed agent
for collecting and receiving all donations Of firearms
from Caddo parish and surrounding country, i nov in
Shreveport.
All those having an ztrashot-gsn, rife, pistol, bowie
knife, BIT an old musket. Of any description Ct PIP ire
arms, are requested to bring them forthwith and place
them at the disposal ef their government whiea stands
greatly in nssd Of the same. Arrangements have been
made sith Aszsrs. Walters q Elder 70 receive the DO
nations, planters and others are earnestly requested
70 send TO these gentlemen any thing in the shape OF
small arms, a. soon as possible.
We have been acquainted With NJ. Converse for up
ward. IL twenty years. and d better appointment could
10. have beea made.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Fort smith arkansas Times of the 10Th inst,
states thai two companies of negroes have been formed
IN that neighborhood, and ere drilling and getting ready
70 take the field. We cannot approve Of the employ
ment Of elher negroes or Indians. If the course is
pur.ued. ii will ultimately rebound oouf dis%fah'a-e'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Louisville Courier Of the 18th inst, says that
no less than $1,000 troops have been seat to Missouri
during the last ten days, and al regiments nov forming
in Indiana, including Gen. Rosseau's brigade, opposite
Louisville, have been ordered to report to general Fro
mont 1t St. Louis without q moments delay
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Wi1chester, (Kentueky) paper rejoicss over the
recent elections in that State, and thinks their next
legislature win impeach governor Magoflsf, and pass a
resolution requesting Breckenridge and Powell to re-
sign imme
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

We have On file another account Of tie Springfield
battle, written BY a young gentlemanof Shreveport Who
participated il the battle. Also letter irolH 2 gentle
man formerly 8 resident OF Ibis place giving AZ account
Of the Inar4h and progress Of the Bright Star hihes
from Bright Star, Arkansas 70 Missouri We VIII en-
deay0r to lay them before our readers next week.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Richmond Enquirer announces that $50 sick SOL
diers we're brought from the camps near Manassas:
most Of whom we're suffering with the measles, Tiile
some few we're 4ick Of bilious tevers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

POSTMASTER AT PENsAcoLA.-From the Tallahassee
News we learn that the postmaster at Pensacola has
been seting the seonndrel on a large scale. He has
been rebbing the mails Of the money sent BY the SOL
diers to their families, on being paid off for their SER
vices. Some S9G00 have been stolen, it is said, in this
way. The postmaster has been arrested and will prob
ably be SHOT for the offence committed. Large quan-
titles Of letters have been burnt, and a bushel we're
found that had been opened aud rided of their contents
Maeon ia. Citizen
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

A late New J ork paper says, the Bird Irish regiment
Is rapidly organising Each man is to be armed with
a brace Of Eavg revolvers, a small rife, to be sung on
the shoulders, al Irish pike. A Philadelphia paper of
Of the 18th inst, says Col. Taggart aud his fine picked
regiment, arrived at Bolton yesterday, and proceeded
to-day to sandy Hook, where they will take shipping
They number l .p46 rank and file. The Boston light
infantry, whose fern had expired, redrganised and have
passed through Pennsylvania to Washington. The
corps il larger than formerly, and have been supplied
with rifed cannon.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The steamer Mayduke, arrived at Clarksviile, Ten
nessee, on the 9th inst, reports that she was chased
oy three federal %gunboats all the way up Cumberland
river from S~mitaland.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

Carr On ISsTEUcTtoS--We learn that Coz Moore
las Id compliance sith numerons requests concluded 70
establish camp Of Instruction in tie aeishoorsood OF
Monroe. Judge Richardson and two ether seI'-lemeR
harc been appointed % select E suitable 7i.e.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

Last week. We inadvertently omlttedto call attention
TO the announcement Of Or. ". W. George as q eapdl-
date % represent CAddo parish in the loTer branch q
ouT State legislature. Dr.. George Is one OF our oldest
citizens and ven known to all.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28


LOUISIANA FLorM-The Attakapas Register states
that the -four lanl Of thair energetic fell0s-eitizsn, l.
Alpha, is nov a permanent institution Of ST. Mary
He commence5 milling -four about twenty days since,
from Tennessee wheat, and the quality vas pronounced
excellent. NrfApha has put up a regular boiling mill
which deesit# s7ork notwithstanding out three quail
iies Of four--snp,rine, fine, and shorts; and bran
enough 10 supply all the wants Of the parish for tile
future.
We hope that our enterprising friend, Mr.. Rose, will
not relax a moment 10 his projected undertaking. We
must hare q -four mill ii or near Shreveport from
which -four mas be obtained pot dge days old-then
we would har + a bread delicious TO eat-not a bread
made Of sour four better calculated to give the hogs
the cholera taa1 to feed people. Another greatadYaa-
tage you'd rebglt from the erection ef a -four mill
here to our citfzsns-they would be enabled to obtain
-four ii such quantities as their necessities required or
THEN means pold pay for.
stcKSEss- The Eacogdoches, Texas Chronicle says
1T bas been years since this county suffered % much
az tie present, with sickness. Although but few deaths
have occurred yet almost every family has suffered
more or less. In some instances all have been down
az the same time Sickness, We regret to learn,
has extended throughout eastern Texas and north
Louisiana; still Re hear OF but few deaths.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The Clarksyille Standard complains Of the great nun.
Der Of horse -thelts in that r%ieitiy.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

The New Orleans Crescent of the 23d inst. says, "a
telegFaphic dispatch reports that one Of the enemys
steamers passed. through Mississippi sound yesterday.
Having come tbr5ngh Horn island pass, thence through
the sound up via pass Mary Ann. we may hear of her
being off the Higolets today. Where are the gun
beats-en the sound? 1t viii be well for the Confedate
government at once to charter the ~priyateer now in the
sound and PLACE her in commission. She will be of
real service. Il is apparent that old Abe's minions are
in possession Of al s~oundings in the sound
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

We learn by the East Feliciana Democrat that the
Jackson mouated men have been accepted as one OF
the companies ID the regiment Or battalion Of mounted
men now being raised and organised BY John S. Scott,
Of West F~eliciaHa. The Democrat says it Is authorised
TO state, that tha want Of horses viii be no im~pediment
10 the receiving of efficient and vel qualified recruits.
Itis suPposed tlRt this battalion or regiment isintended
for service in tie valley of the Mississippi. They are
expected to 60 ibto camp, opposite Of near Vicksburg,
in the early part of September.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28

NoRTHERN ITENs.-We clip the following items of
northern items from the telegraphic correspondence Of
the Louisville papers Of August 18th:
The United States marshal at Boston ~lastnight ares
ted a person who had registered himself at the Baker
house as {. Jordan, Pittsbprg, Pa, but who subsequently
has confessedlh himself as John Williams, of Norfolk, Va,
and is supposed to hold a commission in the rebels army.
He was arrested a. aspy, and by orders received from
the secretary of war he viii be sent to fort Lafayette in
New York harbor.
The schooner Mary Alice arrived to-day at New York.
Shehad been captured by the privateer Dixie. Her cap
tain and three men were taken abosrd the pirate. She
vas afterwards re-eaptured by the Wabash, and the p-
rate crew transferred to her. The Wabash also cap
tured the brig Sarah Starr, which had no papers.
The Spanish minister announced to the secretary of
State Yesterday that the seven vessels captured BY the
privateer Sumter had been discharged BY order Of his
government.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-13
la w INIELLIGENCE.

CITY CIRCUIT COURT-JUDGE KREBs.
Henry Brenckmeyer Us. Charles Brenckmeyer
and the Bank of Baltimore. The injunction hereto
fore granted in the case was "dissoved," the re-
ceiver discharged, and the bill of complaint dis
missed, by consent of parties.
SUPERIOR COURT-JUDGE MARTIN.
Troxall Applegarth, garnishee. Before re-
ported. Still on trial.-Assignment for to-day
from Goa to 642.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT-JUDGE GILES.
United States Us. John Maxfeld, indicted upon
the charge purloning money from the Baltimore
Post Office, amounting to Sl.35. In this case the
accused yesterday entered plea of not guilty, but
upon being called for trial to-day withdrew the
plea, and entered plea of guilty. His Honor
Judge Giles sentenced him to hard labor in the
Maryland PenieAtiary for term of ten years.
United States Us. John Williams, indicted f0r in
citing mutny on board the ship Royal Princess,
and in refusing to discharge his duties Verdict OF
not guilty.-Adjourned till to-day.
BALTIMORE COUNTY CoURT-JUDGE PRICE.
TowsoNTowN, March 12.-The magistrates ap
peal cases were resumed to-day. The case OF Geo
Wheeler VS.. Elizabeth Tobine occupied the atten'
ton of the Court for the entire day. Not conclu
dpd
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-13

BLooMER IN SPRING CosTUME.-0n Calvert street,
north ofBaltimore, quite a sensation produced
yesterday afternoon by two young ladies, Dymphs
of the pave, promenading in rather conspicuous
costume. One of them, seeming to be not over II
years of age wore short skirts and bootees and of
course attracted considerable attention from the
large crowd usually assembled in that vicinity The
Marshal, passing at the moment, ordered the young
Misses to the station house. in custody of police
man, where they were locked up till the shades Of
evening rendered their transit less offensive to
pedestrians of different tastes. The Bloomer stated
that she hailed from Philadelphia where garments
shorter than hers were considered fashionable
Chestnut street
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-13
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

WV MEm YORK MARKETS, March 11-Flour, &c
; eserh ana State Flour is in moderate demand and
prices are lower WITH however few sellers at the abate
ragnar rne better grades are in fair demand but at
e ne sales comprise bbs at
state; $625@64o for choice do; s5.15lS5 40 for low
grades Of western extra $54O555 for shipping brands
OF round hoop extra Ohio, and $67o@7iO Tor trade
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-13
IMPORTS INTO BALTIMORE.

ALGoA BAY, C. G. H.-BriJ HeleR.-372 bales wool,
Brown, Bros & Co.
COASTWISE.
SAVANNAH Steamship Georges Creek-2O0 casks rice,
John Williams & Son; 431 bales cotton, A C. Schaefer;
so do, Vim. Kennedy; 81 do j. E. GLENN; sundries sun
dry persons
misunderstanding ThoS. Sagann.-13 bales domes-
tics do rags, P Malcolm Co.; Il do. yarn, Norris,
Baldwin Co.. 26 do. cotton, A. C. Schaefer IS do, VIM
Kennedy; q do. order; sundries, sundry persons.
NEW YoRK--S steamship CheSdpedke.-25 baskets cham
payne F. W. Bennett & Co.; 46 kegs fish, H..Kuefeby 2
mdse w. & E, Brown 500 pkgs. do, snndry per-
sons.
BosToN-Brig Stephen Youn1.-935 bbls. fish, W. D.
Shnrtz 4 Co 800 nlpS mdse snndrv