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Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
Tke Feeling.
The following card appeared in the

The following card appeared in the
Chicago Tribune of the 18th ult.:
Editors Chicago Tr;b~ne: We had
intended to hoist the stars and sti'i pes
over our store, but finding so little
room in the breeze, for one more in
Chicago, we propose to present such
= flag as you may select to the first
company Of volunteers which shall
be enrolled under the Government
call, outside Of Chicago, for the United
States service. Companies competing
for the flag viii communicate to you
the date of their readiness; and if
they will plant it on the walls OF
Sumter, you can draw on us for any
reward, next TO the one that should
be offered for the head of Jefferson
Davis.
Yours for the war,
Cooley, FARWELLA & Co.
We accept the duty assigned TO us.
-15zdunc.
The above is couched in language
that should have the effect of making.
cur merchants feel bitter hatred to all
such sycophants, and bear i'll mind
and record their names for future con-
sideration. 1T was. Of course, no
difficult task, to get the editors of the
ISbune to undertake a thing so glo-
rious and patriotic in itself, for the
reward offered is not trifing, but next
to the one Aat sAould he o6e,ed FIR
Ee head Of JeGerson Darts. What
= pity JEFF. has cut loose from such
good people; the ransom offered must
be pretty sum. Wonder how much
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
1. q. q. 7.

ETHE members of Wildey Lodge,
No. u, ut Paris, viii celebrate
he forty-second anniversary OF the
introduction of Odd-Eellowship in
America, on the 10Th April, by a
public procession, oration and dinner.
The lodges at Clarksviile, Bon
ham, GreenviIle, Sulphur Springs and
members of the Order generally, are
respectfully invited to participate.
SIMON kOTTWITZ,
nol5- Rec. Sec.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
Our Friends.

From the communication we pub
lished in yesterdays paper, it will be
seen that old ldNatchitoches has awaken
ed to sense Of ofherduty. Our friend,
Hon. VIM. NJ. Levy, the commander
of the company which left Natchi-
toches, is we'll known in North Lou
isiana. He was Captain or Colonel
in the Mexican war; he is placed in
a position which he can we'll fill; for
he has experience as an officer and
an indomitable spirit. We have in
the Lecomte Guards many warm
friends and acquaintances; we may
never see them again in this world,
but trust we may. Friends, our
prayers accompany you on your
journey.
Our friend Capt. S. NJ. Hyams,
who follows the Guards in a few days
at the head Of the Pelican Rangers,
is also an experienced and well
known gentleman in this section Of
Louisiana; up to the present time he
has been acting as Register in the
Land Office at Natchitoches. Though
we'll advanced in years, and not hay
ing good health, like all true veterans
he steps forth, Forgetting these things,
bent only upon assisting his brothers
in arms. Friend Hyams, orr good
wishes attend you in your laudable
Our correspondent says. eve hear
that Shreveport has given up all who
are able to fight" BE this as it may.
if requisite, we believe there are many
more in our midst anxious 20 go; aS
an insta,~e: A gentleman from .he
called at our ofice to get the
latest and full particulars oe the war,
received 10y dispatches. We endsav-
ored 70 get his name as subscriber,
when he remarked: q would take
your paper. but l do not know how
ons l Will remain at home; if had
,nown that company was leaving
Shreveport would have. Joined them"
From this. we infer that many in tle
Interior are ignorant Of the actual
,tate Of atiairS, and so soon as they
<nov- they are wanted, viii aoct in
rom all directions. As It is, large
number of persons have LETT hece.
md are still leaving, with q view to
DIN som. of the companies from this
md adjoining parishes.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We have very cool mornings at
present, end intensely warm evenings.
Our city though dull, seems to abound
with wagoners making purchases. We
saw a man refuse to change q dollar
TO take ont of it twenty-five cents,
strange; but on inquiry, we found
the dollar was counterfeit.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
job Printing.

Persons who may be in the habit of
sending their orders to New Orleans
for Job Printing, will please favor
Us with call. Billheads, Cards, cir
>ulars, hanabills, labels, wagon re-
ssipts, tickets, etc, neatly printed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

The New Orleans Crescentin speak
ing Of printers not wanting in martial
araor, knows OF ten OF twelve who
laid down the composing stick to
take up arms in defense Of their
country's rights. Why Gibbons,
that's nothing, our young city of
Shreveport did better than that, we
know of not less than seven who did
the same in this section, and yor out
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

The Pensacola Observer, of the 10th
says: We learn from gentleman
who left the yard this morning. that
beyond the landing of horses, wagons,
provision, etc, from the transport
ships near Fort Pickens, nothing OF
interest has transpired at the seat of
war. Our troops are in excellent
health and spirits.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, of the
10th, has columns devoted to the 10
cal excitement and war talk. 1t says
among other things: The governor
has accepted the proffered loan Of
S25O,OOO of this city, and has, in ad-
dition, resolved to make Cincinnati
the arsenal and rendezvous for State
troops.
a dispatch dated Leavenworth,
April is, says:
The recently appointed postmaster
at Weston, Mo, has been driven out
of the place. A Confederate States
flag was hoisted on the steamer Sam
Gaty here this morning. but was tax
eli down at the request Of the citizens.
Pavmaster Chambers, of Alabama,
at Montgomery direct from Pensacola,
reports that Gen. Bragg is not yet
ready to make an attack on Fort
Pickens. and "ie does rot think it
likely that one will ha made soon.-
Between five and six thousand Con-
tederate troops now invest tn. iortiti-
cation"
There arr uoc- in the State of Tir-
ginia. negroes of the value Of $780,
100000.
Mr.. Charles Gibson, Of 1lissisSippi,
has been appointed By the President,
Solicitor of the Court of Claims.
From Texas exchanges We learn
that:
Coy. CLARK has received Secretary
Walk er's rapuisi.ion for 5000 men,
the quota OF Texas in the army OF
10, 500 men President Davis deter
mined week ago to raise.
The State Gazette haS authority fnr
saying that 5000 men are III readiness
to obey amy order the Governor may
iSsue.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
The Marion Rifles, Captain Is. \

The Marion Rites, Captain Is. \.
Bobo, arrived at our port yesterday
afternoon from Jefferson Texas. u
number they are l15. We publish
elsewhere a correct list obtained from
the Captain. The arrival Of this com
pany was announced by salutes from
our cannon. They Were on their way
to New Orleans.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce the
name of JOSHUA BRI ANT, as 4
Candidate for the office of Constable.
Ward No. 4. Election first Monday
(Gth) Of May next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
We received the following intnlli

We received the following intelli-
gence from New Orleans yesterday
"0u.' city is in a perfect b!aze.-
Every body is joining some one or
other of our military companies
The city presents the appearance OF
a garrison in time of war. Our first
merchants are in the ranks as privates
We may be attacked, and so are pre-
pairing for it,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce the
name of HENRY w. RHODES,
Esq. as a candidate for the Office OF
Constable, for Ward Mo. 4. Election
on the sixth Of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

Should our carrier overlook any OF
our subscribers, they will please leave
notice to that effect at our office, Cor
nar of Texas and Spring street, over
RAers store.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorised to announce the
name of L. S. WADDELL, as Il
Candidate for the Office Of Consta-
Bile, for ward No. 4, Election first
Monday lGthl Of May next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce
the name of Mr. NJ. f. II. STEW ARD.
as a candidate for the office OF IYus-
tee of Ward No. 5 Of the city Of
Shreveport. Election on the 9th Of
May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce tH,.
name of II. II. STEW ART, for the
Office of Constable. for Ward No. 4.
Election on the sixth of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

r.. II. MORRIS will be supported
for the Office of Trustee, for Ward
No. 3. in the city of Shreveport, on
Monday, May 9th, next. by
MANY FRIENDS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce the
,la1ne Of j. II. NOTTINGHAM, for
he office OF Constable Of Ward No.
:. Election, sixth OF May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

If Mr.. CHRIS. DRUM, will con
sent to run for the office Of Trustee,
for Ward No. 3, in the city Of Shreve-
port, at the ensuing election he will
be warmly supported by many triends'
and elected if there is virtue in votes.
MANY VOTERS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

Personal articles will not be published
either as communications or advertisements
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

taken, although it is being rapidly
subscribed for"
Well, Mr.. Knox, l want to take
some I have got three hundred dol
lars which I have saved out of my earn
ings in odd times and l want to put
it in these bonds, if you will let me-"
You cannot do so without your
masters consent" replied Mr.. Knox;
but if he is willing, there will be no
difficulty about it,
Albert went out, found his master,
obtained his consent, and the books
of the loan subscription showed three
hundred dollars Of coupen bonds sub
scribed for and paid for g by Sam2
G.. Hardway, trustee for his slave
Albert" and with the money of AL
bert.
Alfred, the slave of Col. w. Craw-
ford Bib, being told Of Albert's sub
scription, drew out one hundred dol
lars which he had on deposite, and
for coupon bonds to that
amount.
We give the facts-Greeley may
make the comments.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01
CANDIDATES. @

We are authorised to announce
JONAS ROBESON, Esq, (the pres
ent incumbent) as a candidate for re-
election for Mayor of the city Of
Shreveport, at the ensuing May cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

l1ajor anderson to tie Depart
ment.-The following is Major Ander-
sons note to the Secretary Of War +:
iSis--HavinS defended Fort Sum
ter thirty -four hours until quarters
were entirely burnt, main gates de-
stroycd by fire. the gorge wall seri-
riously injured, magazine surrounded
by flames, and its door closed from
the effects OF heat, four barrels and
three cartridges of powder only being
available, and no provisions but pork
remaining, | accepted terms of evac-
uation offered by General Beauregard,
being the same offered by him on the
l1rh instant, prior to the commence
lnent of fhostilities, and marched out
of the fort Sunday afternoon, 14th
instant, with coIors flying, drums
beating, bringing away company
and private property, ,and saluting my
flag with Fifty guns.
Signed, RoEERT ANDERSON.
MAJOR First Artillery.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

- Postnaasters are requested to
oct as agents tor The Necs, and re-
t,.sn ten per cent from amount foruurded.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-01

number us by about twenty to one;
you must do better than that or keep
quiet?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
News Paragraphs.

Gen. Scott was seventy-fve years old last
Saturday.
The expenditure for rations and pay of a
regiment for a month is about $4,000.
Nearly thousand Mormon pilgrims from
Europe, have passed through Chicago within
ten days. ~
The Rock Island bridge, at least that por-
portion from Rock Island to the Illinois shore,
is to be covered in, to protect it from the
weather.
The health of ex-President Buchanan is far
from being good. Dropsical symptoms have
made their appearance which are alarming at
his time of life
Two Fire Zouaves were killed on Friday
night in the skirmish near Wilmington Flour
Mill, seven miles below Alexandria. The
Zouaves fired first and three rebels fell.
A young lady, by name Anna Lown, in her
18th year, was burned to death, on the evening
of the 9th ult., at Norfolk, Wayne county,
N. Y, by the explosion of fluid lamp.
Two men named Tyson and May, have been
convicted of treason in Green county, North
Carolina, for endeavoring to incite the slaves
to insurrection. They were to have been ex-
ecuted on the 10th of May.
The revocation of the leave of absence to
Carl Schurz was solely on account of the de-
sire that the business of the American lega-
ton at Madrid should not be suspended, the
former minister having left the Spanish
capital. ..,... -. ........ .--.-,.
FASTING AND PRAYER-The General As
sembly of the Presby Church, in session
at Syracuse, New York, recommended the
ch,,roho, 70 ohearva tho 09th IF lime as a dav
Of special prayer for the nation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

The House of Representatives, at the recent
extra session, passed a resolution censuring
those newspapers which personally denounced
Judge Hall, of Desmoines, for introducing the
joint resolution for treaty of peace and amity
with the traitorous Govern or of Missouri
The Journal, we are sorry to say, is not among
those papers, from the simple fact that owing
to press of other matter, we did not have
the opportunity at the proper time to express
our honest indignation at the proposition. 1t
was humiliating enough, in our opinion, for
the representative from Desmoines to gravely
propose treating with man upon whom the
black crime of treason has been so clearly
fastened as upon Claib. jackson; and infinitely
more so to have the press of our State publicly
censured by the popular branch of the Gen
eral Assembly for giving expression to the in
dignation of the people at so pusillanimous
and worse than useless measure. 1.-THE press
had been wrong, the House was setting a bad
precedent Zone unknown except in the annals
of tyranny to censure it. The people are the
only censors of the press that we shall ever
recognize They have sufficient intelligence
and discrimination to withdraw their patron
age from such papers as are perverse and mis-
chievous The House stepped beyond its
province in this matter, and itself deserves
censure.
The resolution Of censure, we understand
was introduced by our young friend Rush
Clark, of Johnson county. His head is usual
| ly right but it was Enthusiastically wrong this
time. We will not, however, impugn hism
tives Or those of Judge Hall. Both, doubtless
/ had GOOD intentions
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

GEN. Houston CAvED IN-General Sam
Houston addressed the people of Independence,
on the 10th ult., and his remarks were furn-
ished the Houston Telegraph for publication.
The following is the closing sentence of the
Generals speech, from which it will be seen
that the Old Hero of San Jacinto declares
himself conquered:
81 have ever been conservative, was con-
sentative as long as the Union lasted-am
conservative citizen of the Southern Confed-
eracy, and giving to the constituted authori-
ties of the country, civil and military, and the
Government which majority of the people
have approved and acquiesced in, an honest
obedience, feel that should do less than my
duty, did not impress upon others the i'm
portance Of regarding this, the first duty of
good citizen,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

A FALSE STATEMENT.-There is no truth in
the statement that the Government will call
out one hundred thousand more men. There
are now two hundred and fifty thousand men
in pay of the Government, and under arms
The Government originally called for seventy
five thousand, and then for fifty thousand
In reality it has accepted three times the
number originally called for. 1t has no neces-
sity for any more troops. having already in
the field five or six to every one In the
ranks Of the rebels.-N. !. Times.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Two SIMILAR CAsEs.-Old John Brown
was President of Provisional Government
under that fimsy authority he seized the
armory at Harper's Ferry, and fired upon in
nocent and unofending citizens and soldiers
but he was captured and hung-he got just
what he deserved-we approved his punish
ishment then, and we approve it still This
is one case, and it is "a clear case"
Another case is this-Jeff Davis is the
President of Provisional Government, and
has seized the MINIS, Arsenals, Navy Yards,
Ships and Forts of the United States He
fired upon innocent and unofending soldiers
in Fort Sumter His name is Davis, but his
deeds are more Brown than those of the hero
of Harper's Ferry. Further comment is I'M
necessary rosonlop's (Isnn.) Wing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Interesting from Kentucky and
Tennessee.


FRANKFORT, June 4.
The Border State Convention adjourned
yesterday sine die, after adopting National and
State addresses.
LOUISVILLE, June 4.
Union flags are constantly raising amid
great enthusiasm, and flying at halfmast to-
day in consequence of the demise of Senator
Douglas.
Mr.. Crittenden consented to run for Con-
gress in the Lexington district by reclamation
at Lagrange yesterday. Immense quantities
of provisions, day and night, are going by
wagons to Shepardsville, Is miles south of
Louisville, on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, thence to be sent by rail south if
transmission from Louisville south shall be
interdicted.
The Journal is informed that there are $500
soldiers in camp at Trousdale, near Richland,
two miles from the Kentucky line and the
same number in camp at Cheatham, near
Springfield, Tenn. Measels is very prevalent
among them.
Also, that twelve well attended Union meet
ings were held privately at Nashville, Satur-
day, Notwithstanding suppression of Union
sentiment by secessionists
The Richmond Examiner says 5000 I'M
employed negroes are there Manual labor
Stagnant.
The Louisville Journals editorial says Col.
Anderson will take no military command here,
but goes to the mountains of Pennsylvania ON
account of his health.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

SAucY TALK.-The Montgomery papers are
indignant at the removal of the confederate
capital to Richmond The Mail goes so far
as to intimate that the President and cabinet
are above the soil which bred them that they
long for cooler skies and fewer mosquitoes
than accompany an Alabama August, and
concludes in these words: 1--WE most re-
spectfuly suggest that if there be southern
men in the Confederate States who cannot en-
dure hot weather, and who desire to be more
conveniently located at Saratoga and Niagara,
they ought to remove permanently within the
range of the smell of free negrodom as soon as
possible We do not desire such citizens here,
whether wrapt up in official robes or other
wise
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
The BlOckading Fleet.

WASHINGTON, June 3.
There are now fifteen war vessels in the
Gulf of Mexico, twelve on the Atlantic coast
and TENN the Chesapeake and Potomac The
Government has received dispatches from
Capt Richie of the Saranac, in the Bay of
Panama. He has been notified of the sup
posed presence of letters of marque, and is on
the lookout for them
The Mediterranean fleet is coming home.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

CoSrRABAND NEGR oEs - The letter of the
Secretary of War to Gen. Butler, approvingo of
the course he had pursued with respect to
slaves coming into his camp, will be satisfac-
tory to the country. Such slaves are not at
present to be sent back to their owners, but
will be retained as laborers for the Govern
mcnt, an account being kept of the value of
their earnings and the cost of their mainte-
nance. Ehe Government reserves its decision
as to the final disposition of these slaves. The
higl-toned morality of the Government is thus
put in striking contrast with the rebels utter
disregard of the law of meuna and tuuna in their
treatment of citizens who are suspected ofloy-
atty to the Union and the Constitution.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Death of Senator DOUGLAS.

The telegraph, Monday morning, announced
the death of Senator Douglas. at his residence
in Chicago, after painful illness of about
three weeks. The news was not unexpected,
yet it has cast gloom over the entire country
Mr.. Douglas was born at Brandon, VT, April
2sd, 1s1a-his age being only As at the time
of his death. His father dying during his in
fancy, he was left at an early age to seek his
own fortunes. Heattended an academy few
years at Canandaigua, N. Y, and in 1888
started West, stopping short time at Cleve-
land Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis, but
finding no opportunity to pursue his favorite
study of the law, he finally located at Jack
sonville, ILL.,, where he was admitted to the
bar in March, 1884. On his arrival at Jack
sonville, according to his biographer, Shehan,
he had only 81 cents in his pockets. From
this slender beginning he rose in ten years to
the honorable position Of member Of Congress,
having been. in the meantime, States Attor-
ney, member of the Legislature, Register OF
the Land Office, Secretary Of State and Judge
of the Supreme Court of Illinois. He enter
ed Congress in 1914, and at his death held
an unexpired term of three years.
His disease first appeared to be inhamma-
tory rheumatism, but finally assumed the form
of typhoid fever There is but little doubt that
his naturally rugged and powerful constitution
was broken down by his exhauSting efforts to
speak in public during the campaign of last
fall His early death is, therefore, attribute
bic to his ambition.
NJ. Douglas history presents an example
OF the power of industry and perseverance,
He was not man of brilliant talent, but was
shrewd and ambitious. Nothing but his in
domitable will and active industry ever brought
him to the prominent position he attained
His speeches were plain and practical, though
often subtle in the extreme Whatever may
have been his motive in moving the repeal of
the Missouri Compromise - the act which
brought him prominently before the country
there is no installing the fact that it was un-
wise, and that, in some measure at least, il
was the cause of the present difficulties in our
country But as he has closed his earthly
career, and gone to render an account of his
deeds to the great Judge of all, we will not
dwell upon his errors. Mr.. Douglas had q
hold upon the affections of the American PEG
pie that few men could claim, which is evidence
that his good traits of character were many
His recent bold and manly stand for the Union
"a rich legacy he has left his admirers
elected the warmest praise from those who
We're but recently bitterly opposed to him.
Remembering this only, we join the millions Of
American people in sincerely regretting his
untimely end, at period when his counsel and
influence can least be spared.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
The Rebels Withdrawing from
Fort Pickens.

LOUISVILLE, May 4.
Fifteen hundred muskets from the Govern
ment came across the Ohio river to-day and
were distributed here
The Atlanta Intelligencer of the 1st learns
that $500 troops have left Pensacola for
Richmond.
The Montgomery Mail of the 31st ult. says
portion of the Confederate troops are order
ed away from Pensacola. There is little pros
pect of fight at present.
The U. S. propeller Union and flag ship
Minnesota were off Savannah Bar
The Powhattan captured the Henry Clinton,
from Charleston to New Orleans, off the Pass,
on the 3lst., with a full cargo of rice, peas,
etc.
Twiggs had been put in command of the
military department of Louisiana.
The N. o. Picayune of the 31st says the
Brooklyn captured the bark H. J. Shearing,
from Rio Janeiro to New Orleans, with $780,
900 worth of coffee and sent into Key West.