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Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-06

! 4OWA SOLS6 SCOOjOVO 4OA " ~ pAk
poses.
Alexandria, June Ia federal
sentinel has been shot, another woun-
ded
The No1thern hopes that secess-
ion would dwindle and loyalty arise
is head, as the Federals advanced,
have not been realized by experience.
AT Alexandria, the officers are 'exter-
ting themselves to create better feel
ings, but with very partial success.
IA Baltimore, June 1.-Transperts
pass Sewell's Point, Just beyond the
reach of batteries.
Norfolk June l.-Prendergast will
not allow truce tagged boats is pass
up.
The Vuaker Cit1k has captured a
Rio Janerio vessel with 5000 bags
of Coffee.
Washitngon June l-Butler has
issued stringent orders against plum
dering.
The New York Post says that
Lieut.. Tompkins and Gordon, with
infantry and cavalry force attacked
Fairfax Court House. The pickets
were met four miles this side and driv-
in. The cavalry charged the town,
ans encountered avigorous resistance
the people firing from the houses.
'Tompkin's horse was shot, and his
cavalry surrounded, but escaped.
Another attack is meditated. Some
staff ofiiesrs of the n. Y. 5th regi-
ment were wounded.
Louisville, May 3.-A heavy
storm to the eastward interrupts the
telegrrphic reports.
1t is constantly reported that an
embargo on cotton by the Nasbvill,
railroad, will be laid on Thursday
and that, if necessary. the embargo
will be enforce by Federal occupa-
ton.
Washington May 31.-The steam
ers Free Born and Anacosta are enya-
ging with the troops at Acquia creek.
Two war vessels have been ordered ,
to their support.
Mr.. James Walton has been APP
pointed L. S. minister to Brazil by !
Lincoln.
Vessels entering ports with improp-
er clearances are seized, but outcoming
vessels, owing to the impossibility of
obtaining proper papers are not mo-
Tested.
The city Of Alexandria has been
made Il port Of entry.
One hundred thousand cartridges
e.
day.
\ column has left with ondcrs to
occupy Fairfax Courthouse before
daylight.
The war department remained open
all night to hear the result OF the bat
tie at Acquia Greek.
Baltimore, June l-EN Governor
Pratt has been arrested and taken to
W Washington Ex Gov. Lowe is also
under arrest.
Chicago, June 1.-Senator Doug
Ass is still siuking.
New York, Jnne IA portion of
he Garlbaldi Guards threw down
their muskets and said they would
nave rifles.
Mwo Of the mutineers We're shot,
md the rest took the muskets.
Gen.Butler will probably give Nor t
olk and Sewell's point wide birth. +
He is strengthening his position west
If James River.
There are few troops at Richmond; +
III have been sent forward on their !;
lrrival
Two columbiads Ell route from Pits :,
,urg for Fort McHenry, were spiked i
IL Baltimore. {
The damage was not discovered .
i'll they We're mounted. Brig. Gen.
Iones has been burned in etiigy by
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-06
The southern rights men are de-
terrnined to hold their position if in
the minority.

tHe AlAoFlty.
TEXAS.--The Galveston News. OF
the 2lst inst, says;
The Steamship Gen. Rusk, Capt.
Smith arrived this morning from Mat
asorda Bay. In coming alongside
the steamship Mexico, her spars be-
came entangled, carrying away to
fore-top most. No damage was done
to the Mexico.
We learn from good authority that
Mr. Chas. Smith, formerly in the
post Office in this city, shot Lieut.. IL.
Stanhope, Of the Davis Coast Guards,
Of this city, now at Fort Brown, last
week. AS far as we could learn, the
facts were as follows: Lieut.. Stan
hope gave an order to Smith, who
was private in his company, which
Smith refused to execute. Lieut..
Stanhope, walking out some time af-
terwards, encountered Smith, who
was armed with a rifle. Smith asked
him: "Are you armed?" Stanhope
.No-only with my fist
Upon which Smith shot him through
the heart killing him instantly.
There is no doubt but justice will be
meeted out to him, speedily, as the
garrison was much excited against
Smith.
The Civilian, of the same date, in
mentioning the arrival of the Gen.
Rusk from Indianola, says:
Capt. Smith reports the steamship
+ ashton IN port, repairing. The
Fashion took cargo Of besves on
board last Friday, aud proceeded on
her way to New Orleans. When on
the bar at Pass Cavallo, she sprung a
eak and was compelled to put back
% the wharf where she is now. un-
lergoing repairs.
The Galveston News, Of the 18th,
las the following:
We arc much gratified to find in
go " '''>''" SN>'i''HStS Sutil glow |
ng accounts ofthe prospects Of H..
,rops OF corn, wheat, barley and other
small grain. The wheat crop, in
many counties, is in process Of har-
testing.
The Austin State Gazette strongly
'rges the necessity and Importance
# establishing throughout the State
''camps of instruction. in
which our volunteers could perfect
in company, battalion
nd regiment diill,
The State Gazette announces that,
'ielding to Gov. Clark's representa-
ions, Secretcry Walker has taken in
o the {. :. service the regiment of
counted rihemen raised by our State
with Col Ford, Lieut..
'ol. Baylor, and Major Waller, as
he Chief officers.
Lieut.. Col John II. Baylor arrived
t San Antonio on the 9TH, TO organ
ze regiment OF Mounted Rihemen,
rdercd by the convention. Col.
ord, commanding the regiment, is
II the lower Rio Grande. Lieut..
'oi. Baylor, We learn, is To be station
d with half of the regiment on the
pper Rio Grande, with head quar-
rs at FL Paso. This removed him
ON one Northern frontier, where he
ould be Of the most service tromI
is intimate knowledge of the coun-
" and the Indians. and his influence
that section of the State.
Col. Henry T.. McCulloch's resi-
ent of Mounted kitiemen, G. $. A.,
to be stationed on the northern ,
ontiers. He is an excellent officer.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-06
Shrereport @ailu De,rs.
-JNO. DICKINSON
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Job Work must be paid for on de-
livery.
AGENTS..

AGENTS.
Mr.. JOHN w. TARER, is our authorised
agent in Natchtoches
Mr.. D: D. O'BRlEx, No. 6, Exchange
Place, New Orleans, is cur authorized
Agent for that city.
MR.. II. c. CLARKE, Bookseller. is our ALL
tho'ized agent for Vicksburg and Natchez.
MIR: j. II. LOTION, is our agent at Belle
vue, Bossier Parish
Those friendly to our undertaking. who
may hear OF any local, az other items, tha,
viii prove of interest to our readers, will
favor us by handing in the same at the Office
OF the Ncws
We will be pleased to receive contribu-
tons from our friends, in and around Shreve-
port. An occasional article from oar planters,
relative to the crops, will be very acceptable
In tact, we desire correspondence from
every section Of the States.
Personal articles will not be published.
either ras communications or advertisements
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ASSOCIATIONS.

NJ Il S MIC.
~SHREvErE9RT S5 e r LODGE ~ .iy'
every Friday at - =. NJ. aN
JOHN w. JONES, w. u. N
j. III. Brownlee, Sec'y. g
Shreveport Chapter Of X. A. NJ. No.
meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday Of e.
month, at a p. NJ. JIG. McWILLIAN6
I. G. Waller, Recorder. Ha&
Shreveport Council, II. and S. NJ. No.X
meets on the LIST and Sd Saturday Of q i61l
month, at II r. NJ. EMMETT u. CRAZE,
Henry Levy, Recorder. T.'.G...1
10 Place ofmeeting, at the Masonic Hsal
on Texas street, over Mayors Office. noDl
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-06

Personal articles will not be published,
either as communications or advertisements
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
CAMP ONWARD, near Fairfax G. H.,
August 8 ST 1851


AT called meeting of he members of the Au-
gusta Valley Rangers the following tribute of re-
spect was offered to the memory of w. Crawford
McCue, late member of the Company:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from our midst our much esteemed friend
and brother soldier, w. Crawford McCue, after
short but painful sickness contracted while in
the service of his conntry-therefore,
Resolved, That while we would humbly sub
NIT to the lnscrutable will of God, yet we most
deeply mourn the death OF one who but few
weeks ago was with US, standing as he did, a.
mone the noblest of our company, with heart
as true as ever beat with the breast of man, and
possessed tc an eminent degree the best requisite
Of soldier-that of firm, manly and high-ton-
ed character-and for bravery and courage had
no superior.
Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved fam
lily of the deceased our earnest and most heart
felt sympathies in this their sore aff1iction.
Resolved, That if it should be our good for
tune to return to our homes, that we meet at the
grave of the deceased and pay the last tribute of
respect to the memory of brave soldier who
was tire first to be called from our ranks by the
hand of death.
Resolved, That copy of the foregoing be sent
to family of the deceased, and also copy be sent
to the Staunton Spectator for publication.
CAPT. VIM. PATRICK, Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Cl'k.
For the SDectnt0r

FOR the Spectator.
Mr.. Mrusy-Please allow me through your
paper to state to the benevolent public, few OF
the results of a recent careful examination into
the condition of the sick in our Army North
west of this.
At Monterey we found hospital supplies in
abundance-there were boxes in store unopened,
and some had been sent on to other points. At
Mcdowell such articles as would be suitable for
the wounded, are in limited quantity. The
point however, above all others, where the need
and the destitution, at this time are greatest, is
Valley Mountain. At this po Mt, a hospital is
being stablishad-wooden cabins for the sick
are being erected; and while there are from one
to hundred patients already on hand, the con-
tributions of the benevolent have not yet began
to flow in. They are especially in need of bed
ticks, and pillow ticks bed clothing, hard bis
cults and crackers that will keep, pickles, Co.
Sheets and pillow cases need not be sent, as ar
rangements cannot be made for having them
washed. AT Huntersvlle, the sick in the hospi-
tai are lying on hay or straw without ticks, and
they complain of such treatment as only fit for
dogs. The sick however are being removed from
this place as fast as possible and no more are to
be taken there. In the general, there is more
destitution on the Huntersville and Valley Noun
tain side than on the Monterey and Greenb.ier
River side, and it is therefore important to send
a large part Of our supplies for the sick, in the
former direction. Yours,
Stanton, Sept. 9. 1861. Web.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
The Spirit of the South.

A Mr.. Watson, of Mississippi, has raised at
his own expense, a company of Light Artillery,
and has turned it over to the Government fully
equipped with all the materieI required
The battery is composed Of six guns, and no
horse belonging to it cost less than two hundred
and fifty dollars Everything connected with this
corps is of the best description, and was proc mr.
ed without regard to cost. The outlay in cash
amounted to 100000. Having completed his ar
rangements to his satisfaction so far as he could.
Mr.. Watson notified Gen. Twiggs of his action,
and desired him to select officers for the corps.
stating that he wanted the BEST that could be got
as his men and material was of that character
The General made the selections, and that bat
terry will prove thorn in the sides of the Yam
kees whenever opportunity offers.
Mr.. atson is private in the ranks
The company is now in Virginia ready for duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Sketch of the Proceedings of the Council of
the Town of StauntO, August 81, 1861.

Sketch of the Proceedings of the Council OF
the Town of StauntO, August 81, 1861.
Present, N. K. Trout, Mayor, Geo. E. Price,
W. I'll. Wilson, Fl. M. Bell, E. NJ. Taylor, B. F.
Points and W. G.. Sterrett. A
The resignation of Thomas l.. Harman, as a
memeer of the Council was presented, and, on
motion, was accepted. The Council went into
an election to f the vacancy, which resulted in
the election of Geo. Baylor, who was also elect
ed an Alderman in pace of said T.. L. Harman.
The Chamberlain was directed to pay the prin-
cipal and interest of ten certificates of debt OF
the town issued to Mrs. E. G. Getty, and to can
ce! said certificates.
Present, also, M. G. Harman, Recorder.
Geo. Baylor, who was elected to supply the
vacancy OF I. L. Harman resigned, appeared be-
fore the Council, and, having taken the oaths re-
qulred by law, took his seat in the Council.
The Chamberlain was directed to transfer $25
20 the credit of the Street Commissioner.
On motion, one thousand dollars was appropri-
ated for the benefit of the families of absent sol
diers. B. F. Points, D. C. McGuffin and Jos. A.
Waddell were appointed a committee to disburse
said appropriations.
The resignation of James Fl. Skinner being Of
fered, on motion was adopted, whereupon the
Council went into an election to supply the va
cancy, which resulted in the election of James
w. Crawford, who was also elected an Alderman
in place of said Skinner. The said Jas. W. Craw-
ford then appeared before the Council and took
the oaths required by law.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Teste,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Cl'k.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
DIED.

On Monday evening, the End inst, at the residence
of her sister, Mrs. Anne H. Scott, CANDLES Hill,
Richmond, Miss FANNY =. GAY, in the 74th year OF
her age. g.s
On Sunday evening, the 25th of August last Horace
GEORGE SEELY, infant son of Samuel d. and Ella A..
Myers, aged months, weeks and days.
How mysterious and past finding out are the ways
of Providence! In the short space of five weeks have
three cherished and loved ones been taken from the
6reside and home circle. The first, J. Horace Seely,
who fell battle nobly fighting for his country and
his hone. The second, Mrs Ella A. Myers, died just
four weeks after from hemorrhage of the lungs caused
no Doubt by the sudden of the death of
her brother. But Death could boast no victory, for
they prepared to meet the grim monster in tri-
qmph Tney were the son "a and daughter OF the late
the Babe, who followed his mother just week af-
ter her DEATH This most interesting and love-
ly child, and would have been great comfort to the
bereaved relatives had he been spared but He who
hath sad-s'Sufer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of
God," took him to Himself, and He 'doeth all things
WE'LL" xAx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

Skirmish near the Hawks Nest in Fayette Co.
On Sunday, the 25th of August, about 12O of
Gen. Wise's Cavalry under command of Col.
Jenkins, (Ex-Congressman) were sent out on a
scouting expedition towards the Hawks Nest
They fell upon a party Of the enemy's cavalry
whom they engaged for about an hour, and, while
thus engaged, a large party of the enemy's in
fantry, by long circuit around hill got into
the rear of our forces. When our cavalry were
on their way back towards their camp they were
fired upon by this party of the enemy's infantry
concealed in the woods along the side of the
road. They had to run the guantet of fire for
about quarter of j mile. 1t is wonderful that
most of them were not killed. There was only
one killed, and he was young man of this coun-
ty, Mr.. Frank billiard, who was acting as a SUBJ
'stitute for Mr.. Harry Lofand. He was only IL
years of age. We had several wounded and
some injured by their horses falling with them,
auong others Col. Jenkins, who was quite badly
hurt-having his and arm bruised by the fall
ing of his horse. Col. jenkins compliments in
the highest terms the solderly conduct of NAL
Frank Reynolds, son of Col. Reynolds, of
Floyd's Brigade, and speaks of him as one of the
best drilled and most gallant young officers of
the army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Mexico the Ally of Lincoln.

1t seems that the Government of Mexico very
readily assented to become the ally of the North.
Tom Corwin, Lincolas Minister to Mexico, has
ernment to allow Lincoln's troops to pass unmo-
Tested aud without let or hindrance through any
portion of Mexico for the purpose of invading
the South. There can be bat little doubt that
in consideration of this privilege Lncoln's Minis
ter has promised on the part of his Government,
TO guarantee the restoration of Texas to the do :
maiu of Mexico. That feeble and distracted
country will rue the day that it suffered itself to
become the dupe and ally of the Lincoln Gespo-
tism The 'Dispatch" says that the consent OF
Government to grant free passage through Mex
leo to such Northern troops as may be ordered
10 operate anst the Southern States, is thing
of no practical importance. 1t is one Of the
many Chinese devices of Yankeedom to strike
terror to their enemies and divert attention from
Washington. The experience Of the last war
with Mexico shows that the transportation o
troops and material to that distant coast is q
most costly and onerous operation. 1t will no,
pay in war like the present, when there are
so many more convenient methods of assailine
the South, and when the people to be attacked
are not Mexicans. The only effect of such {
hostile act on the part of Mexico would be t.
compel the Southern Confederacy to annex &
portion of that Rsppblic to our magnificent en-
pire. In the meantime, Texas, whose brave
troops capture United States regular, wherever
} conquered Mexicans, can give good account o
herself without requiring any abatement of Con
federate vigilance and energy il the direction o
Manassa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
81. ~
EducafiOp.

We would invite the attention of the public to
the advertisement of Rev. Geo. B. Taylor fd und
in our advertising columns. Mr.. Taylor possess
es the reqoisite qualifications to make an excel
lent instructor of youth. We hope that his
school will be libe ally patronized. Whilst we
are endeavoring to preserve the liberty and inde
pendence ofthe Sou.h, we should not neglect the
duty we owe the youth of the rising generation
who, fr few years, will be the custodians of the
veal and libert, of the Confederate States. Tie
very best investment parents make is the money
devoted to the education of their children. 1t is
better to give chill a good education, than te
bequeath him a fortuae Of ten thousand dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
More Soldiers from Rockingham.

The wife Of Capt. VIM. F. Deatrick, of Com
pany q, Va. Militia, residing near Ottobine, il
this county, presented the State, (not her hus-
band, for he was absent on duty at Winchester,
on Saturday morning last, with three 6oys at ON.
6wth! Tney weighed 1 6 pounds The patriotic
mother and two Of the boys are doing well
the other little fellow was not 80 we'll, though
hopes are entertained that he, too, will yet be q
man. They are to be named Johnson, Lee and
Beauregard. =
Can any other county in the Ssate beat Rock
ingham9 The fact is, if the State needs anoth,
instament of soldiers, at this rate we shall have
the naateriel for other good army in short
time. As Capt Deatrick has furnished s'three
soldiers, be is fairly entitled to further exemp-
ton from service.-RocE. Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
The Blockade a Farce.
The Pensacola Observer saws:

The ineficiency tie blockade of Soutber,
ports by Abraham Lincoln is so notorious. ant
established hv So many instances that il th,
British and French Governments enforce thei
definition Of blockade. they will soon declare i
no blockade at all Ia the last month fourtee,
vessels have entered the port of Charleston anf
thirty three the port OF Wilmington, g. Du
ring The SAME period $4,000 have been paif
the Collector Of the port of New Orleans in du-
ties ON goods imported, in spite of the blockade
This ought TO be enough to prove that it is utter
ly inefficient. and ought, according to the under
standing OF France and Epgland, to be declared
nugatory and not to be respected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
A Bloody Code for Mlssonr,.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 31st.-Gen Fremont has pro
claimed tha' the State of Missouri is under mar
tial law. Persons found with arms in their hand
will be court martlaled and shot. The property
personal and real, of persons who take up arm,
against the Federal Government will be confis
Gated, and their slaves declared fIeemen. The
people are warned to return to their homes. anc
their absence, without sufficient cause, will bt
considered presumptive evidence against tho alb
SenteeS. s - ,sgs
The Provost Marshal, Mr.. McKinsely, forbid.
all Iersons from passing out of the country with.
out pass. a1$f = a4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

OPENLY DEFIANT.-The people of Belfast, Me.
are greatly agitated by the arrival of number
OF boxes IN that city from Boston, containing
muskets, musket cartridges, and other NUM-
tions of war, which have gone into the hands of
about 200 men, who have openly proclaimed their
disloyalty to the Government, and organized
themselves into company, without any author
ty of the State declaring it their object to resist
any attempt to draft any member in their ranks
into military service and the payment of war
taxes. sAA8
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

t3r The following lines have reference to the lef
nk of our army in the great battle of Manassas
It part Of the field where the hardest fighting was
ne, and where our own gallant boys displayed sc
lch bravery on that memorable occasion:
~ ssOur Left.,,
From dawn to dark they stood,
That long midsummer's day
While fierce and fast
The battle-blast
Swept rank on rank away!
From dawn to dark they fought
With legions swept and cleft!
While black and wide
The battle-tide
Poured ever on our "Leftp'
They closed each ghastly gap!
They dressed each shattered rank;
They knew, how we'll!
That Freedom fell ug
With that exhausted flank!
cob! for thousand men,
Like these that melt awayp'
And down they came,
With steel and fame,
-Four thousand to the frayi
They left the laggard train;
The painting steam might stay;
And down they came,
With steel and flame,
Head foremost to the fray!
Right through the blacklist cloud
Their lightning path they cleft
Freedom and Fame
With triumph came
10 our immortal Left. j
Ye! of your living, sure!
Ye!4of your dead, bereft @ 49,
Honor the brave 4,4AE
Who died to save
Your all, upon our Left!