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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11

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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11

E2umiuiug tie Rochu>7r.-We
find the following in the New York
Her0l1 of the 2Gth ultimo:
BY our Havana correspondence
we learn that the British, triYatc .]a-
son, one of the finest in the navy,
has Just arrived at that port on her
way TO the mouths of the Mississippi
river, for the purpose of ascertaining
with what effectiveness the blockade
is carried ON III that quarter. She
is to be followed by Il number of 9TH
cr tirst-class triwatcS, Will, smaller
vessels, which will hc distribu all
along the blockadcd coast, with in-
structions to break the blockade
wherever 1t shall be found ulsuppor-
ted by Il sufficient naval force to
make it entirely effective.
This is important intelligence,
and may be the hariincer of serious
trouble should the blockade prove
not effective at all points. But W.
trust it is now, or shortly will be,
completely 50, and lcn1c no oppor-
tunity for John Bull to pick Il quar-
rel with our Government.
Oar correspondent says the British
war tri~atrS have instructions to
- break the blockade whenever it NAV
be found unsupported by a sufficient
naval tore, to make it entirely y ctiicc-
tiye.' so, them, the British officers
n" TO be the judges OF the rtfcctive-
pr-s nt' ui,r block 1I - and vii unI.r.
take to escort satrl y to Il port or to
sea all Vessels bearing their flag, il
hey deem the hlocI<auc not effective
and if any OF onr ships Of war should
Interfere they viii give them battle
ii this intelligence be true, the soon.
~ We are prepared to meet the con,
tingrncy the better.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
L E l. f. & + A ? IL &c

We received no dispatches this
morning, of later date than yesterday.
with the exception Of rumor received
Iat Richmond, Va. to the effect that
200 Louisianains, bent on avcnging
the death of Lieut.. Charles ID. Drew,
made another attack on the enemy
with favorable results. beyond this
we have no news.
We also understand that II. Il
Hackctt, formerly Deputy Sheriff i'll
Shreveport, is dead.
The above intelligence we give for
what it is worth, as it came to us.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
The Daily News

1 S published in the city Of Shrevc-
port, Parish Of Caddo, every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday morning, at the low price of
aS to mail subscribers. The (Mon-
day. Weekly News is published at
- 30 per ;lnnum. The News will
not bc forwarded to any address, until
the subscription money is received,
as it is published on the cash princi-
pie: and the terms being put at low
figures, will not admit of credit
Sprci,ncn copies of either of the
above will he forwarded to such ~
desire subscribing.
The columns will contain articles,
selected and original, which will prove
of interest and tend to the welfare Of
its readers. 1t will bc devoted 10 the
interests Of the South; and internal
improvements in the Parish and Vi
entity, Will receive the undivided at
tcntion Of the publisher.
The columns Of the News VIII he
open to every person. Personal ;u'ti-
cleS will not, lut,lcran circumstances,
(either Us communications or adv2r-
tisemcntS.} be published.
Correspondence is solicited from ali
sections.
As an advertising medium, thc
News offers great advantages TO tue
business men of North Louisiana,
Arkansas, Iexas, and the city OF
New Orleans
JND. DICKINSON.
Proprietor.
Papers publishing the above three
months, Will be eutitledto an exchange
for the Daily.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
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The undersigned having made ar
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Strangers Guide.

j ~
CouHr House Texas street, on I'D
wards.
BRANCH CITIZENS BANK, Milan st.
corner Market.
PosT OFFICE, Market street, near
Milan.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. Mr..
MAllistcr,o ,on Market and Milan sts
BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. G.. Tucker,
corner Of Market and Travis SITS.
METHODIST CHURCH, Rev S. B. Surat,
corner Of Market and Iannin sts.
EPIscoPALIAN. CHURCH, Rev. A. +.
Russell, corner Of Market and Fanin
streets.
CATHOLIC CHURCH, Rev. j. Pierre, on
Fannin, between Edward and Mar
shall street.
IsRAELITE CHURCH, Rev. F. Sarner,
Texas str. near the Court House.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
JND. DICKINSON.

Proprietor.
Papers publishing the above three
months. will be entitled to an exchange
for the Daily.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
ID. LIE ROSEN,
Daguerrean Artist.

Would respectfully inform the citi-
zcns of Shreveport, that he will re-
main in their place Il few days, for
the purpose OF taking Pictures upon
Glass, Silver, Iron; Paper, Patent
Leather, etc. etc, in the highest
style of art.
AlslbrOtyPes taken for ss1
Satisfaction guaranteed in every
case.
Rooms at the Art Gallery, over
Sour & Newb,rger's Store, where he
invites an examination of specimen
Pictures.
no :i9-tf.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
VickSbuE" Sun.

Published in Vicksburg. Miss, by
II. S. Martin, Chas. a. Cone, and
Geo. II. Elwell. Terms, $40 per an
nun for the Daily; Weekly, 50. The
Sun is the only paper in Vicksburg
published every day in the week.
vl-n.hi-tf
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
Texas Stage & Livery Stable,

TN Milan ST. opp"$itc tile Taraa-
duh Untci.
E@HE proprietor has been to great
L expense to make this the most
desirable Stable in the city, ii is con
yepient to the Steam boat landing.
Horses Will be boarded by the day,
week or month, on the most rcasona-
bic terms. Persons visiting Shrcye-
port or going to New Orleans, by
leaving their horses at this establish
mcnt, can rest assured that they will
be we'll attended to. Only give him
Il call and satisfy yourselves.
JOHN CALDWELL.
no 39-ly.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
Particular Attention.

Items or advertisements intended
for the Daily Neecs, must be handed
in prior to four o'clock, p. NJ. other
wise they will not appear incur issue
ot the following morning.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11
VicAsbllrg Whis.

Published i'll Nicksburg, Miss. 3
NJ. Shannon. Terms, in advan,
Daily per annum, SIS; Weekly, s
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-11

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For RESTORING & PRESERVING
Prepared from Aromatic Bitter Herbs
UNDER THE AESPICIE.S Of IN
EMINENT PIIISICI1N.
Are an agreeable and palatable
InvigoratinG Tonic, prepared from
Aromatic Bitter Vegetables, com
bined with a Pure Spirit, improved
and perfected by one OF or vcnera-
bic and eminent physicians during
practice Of thirty years, in the latter
part Of which he used those Bitten
Herbs, with unparalleled success, in
the treatment OF internal diseases and
for purifying the blood.
They stimulate and regulate the
functions Of digestion; inpart viyor
and tone to the stomach; strengthen
the system, and are unequalled as a
purifier of the blood. By continuing
the use ola wine glass full morning
and evening, and before meals, for
f,W weeks, they will afford convin-
cling proofs Of their great medicinal
properties, and under the influence of
their healthrestorinS qualities, that
physical condition necessary to the
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From their purifying Influence;
the skin becomes steadily smooth and
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Viewing them simply as bever-
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ter principle being only perceptible
hen telt in the good work Of purify
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For the use of old and young Of
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| ted, being grateful to the taste; of an
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The following letter regarding the
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Negetatle Tonic, from the eminent
and gifted physician and chemist,
Victor T.. Canning, SO long and ia
vorahlv known in connection with
the French Academy of Science,
speaks for itself:
| CTcmicalLaJratorN, Vest Broadmay,
New York, February 6, 1860.
Mr.. II. NJ. Crooies: Dear Sir
In accordance with your request of
the 10th ultimo, l have subjected
sample OF your 1nvieorating Aroma
tic Vegetable Stomach Bitters to a
careful analysis and find them to be
composed of the essence OF Aromatic
Bitter Vegetables Of ancient fame in
the medical world yet l have never
| before seen them so we'll blended OF
rendered 50 pleasing to the seHse OF
taste.
The Spirit used in their prcpara-
ton | found to be perfectly pure, and
as free from dcleterious element as
that procured from the natural juice
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You doubtless had the assistance of
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24
educational department.
Map Making.


There can be little doubt that in making
maps, if not in the study Of geography itself,
the best way is 10 begin at home. Indeed, at
the present day, this is a point conceded by
nearly every intelligent aud successful teacher,
and not few OF our school Biographies are
constructed with reference 10 this important
principle,
Having initiated the pupil | would set bin
to making maps of the school room, and of
rooms, places aud things, in good earnest 10
making map Of the school rooms he should
be taught TO mark the places where some of
the principal things stand, such as the stove
and teachers desk, as well the places occupied
by the doors and windows.
The teacher will, of course, lead the way in
this exercise on the black board. After draw.
ing the outlines of the room, he will say
What shall | place here !" pointing to the
spot where it will be obvious to some of them
If not to all, must be the place for the stove,
or the teachers desk. II they raise their hands
in token that they know, be then asks some
oGe Suppose it is the stove which Is to he
located. aud il stands on the south side OF the
ruom He next asks, putting down bis pencil
on the opposite or northern side, at the place
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24
" What is it p
" CObWebs :"

OTHoGRAPHV the other difficulties
af English orlhography is the relative position
and in words ending in ieye," or eiye," !"
aud both in manuscript and print are seen
" believe" "beIeive," receive" and receive, J"
" "reprieve7 aud "repreive" The writer was
somewhat surprised on being told not long
since by foreign lady, who was taught Eng
ish in Holland, that there was a ruk regulat-
ing the position Of the letters referred to in all
such words aud as it was new to him and so
far as be has been able 10 discover, new to
every one, he thinks it may prove useful to
gve it publicity.
When the preceding consOnant is q letter
which comes after in the alphabet, comes
after in the word, as believe; but when the
preceding consonant comes before in the
alphabet, comes before in the word, as '' re-
ceive'
The rule is invariable as APPLIES to the class
of words referred to, but is not of general ap-
plication to words of one syllable having the
same yowels in juxtaposition thus we have
"niece" cell" &c, Which conform to the
rule; aud " chief" " seize, &c, which do no:
-NcIsaTk Adrsytisr
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24
Locking of the Tower of London.

| Few persons are aware of the strctness
with which the Tower of London is guarded
| from foes without and treachery within. The
ceremony OF shutting it up every night contin-
ueS to be as solemn and as rigidly precaution.
ary as if the French invasion were actually a
foot Immediately after "tatto," all strauges
are expelled nothing short of such imperative
necessity as fire or sudden illness, can procure
their being re-opened till the appointed hour
next morning.
The ceremony of locking up is very ancient
curious, and stately. A few minutes before
the clock strikes the hour of lou Tuesdays
and Fridays, I2-the head Warden (Yeoman
Porter clothed in long, read cloak, bearing
in his hand huge bunch OF keys, attended by
brother Warden carrying a gigantic lantern,
appears 10 front Of the main guard-houSe, and
calls out in loud voice, " Escort keys !" At
these words the Sergeant of the Guard, with
five or six men, turns out and follows him to
the "Spur," or outer gate, each sentry challeng
ias as they pass bis hispost-"Whogoes there!'
Keys"
The gates being carefully locked and barred
the Warden wearing an aspect, and making as
much noise as possible-the procession returns
the sentries exacting the same explanation, aud
ItCtifluS tue sdLue answer Us UtIOTe. ATTY
ing once more in front of the main guard house
the sentry there gives loud stamp with his
foot ,audi the following conversation takes place
between him and the approaching party
"Who goes there?.'
"Keys"
Whose keys ?'
Queen NIctoria's keys"
Advance Queen Nictoria's keys, and all is
we'll"
The Yeoman Porter then excIaims, God
bless Queen Victoria" The main iguard de-
yOutly responding, Amen"
The officer on duty gives the word, ' Pre-
sent arms y the freocks rattle the officer
kisses the hilt of bis sword the escort fall in
among their companions, aud the GeomaI
Porter matches majesticalIy across the parade
alone to deposit the keys in the LIeutenant's
lodgings.
The ceremony over, not only is all egress and
ingress totally precluded, but those within be-
ing furnished with the countersi2n, any one
who, uuhappily forgetful, ventures from his
quarters unprotected with his tailsman is sure
to be made the prey of the first sentinel whose
post he crosses.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24

How A Man FEELS UNDER FIRE.-The
Ph ladelphia AmcrlclH thus relates how q
soldier feels during a battle We yesterday
stumbled upon volunteer on fuTlough who
first smelt powder at Bull Run. During an
hours chat with him, be gave Us a very good
general idea Of the way in which a man feels
when under an enemy's gun. When his regi.
meut was drawn up III line, be admits his teeth
che ttered and his knee pans ratified like pot
closetin hurricane Many of his comrades
were similarly affected, and some of them
would have laid down had they dared to do
SO. When the first volley had been inter-
changed our friend informs Us, every trace of
these feelings passed away from him. A reac-
tou took place, aud be became almost savage
from excitement. Balls whsted all about
! him. and a cannon shot cut in half a compan.
/ ion at his side. Another was struck by some
/ explosive that spattered his brains over the
clothes OF our informant, but 30 far from in-
timidation, all these things nerved up bis reSo-
luton. The hitherto quaking civilian in halt
al hour becomes a veteran. His record show S
he bayoueted Two of his enemies, aud dis
| charged eight rounds OF his piece with as de,
ciSive an aim as though be had selected a
turkey for his mark Could the entire line Of
an army come at the same time into collision,
he says there would be no running except after
hopeless defeat, The men who played the
Runaway al Bull Run were men who had not
participated iu the action to any extent, and
who became panicstTicken where, if once smell
lug powder in the manner above described they
would have been abundant Wet -rious. 10 the
roar of musketry aud the numbering discharge
OF artillery, there is a music that banishes even
innate coHardice. The sight Of men strug
Cling together, The clash of sabreS, the tramp
of cavalry, the gore-slained grass Of the battle
field, and the coming charge Of the enemy
dimly visible through the battle smoke-all
these, says our intelligent informant, dispe
every particle of fear, and the veriest coward
in the ranks perhaps becomes the most tiger
like
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24
ssIrttsN qoetrg.
THE VOICE OF THE NORTH.
by JOHN C. WHITTIER.

In the hill side, down the glen,
Rouse the sleeping citizen
summon out the mil ght of men
like a lion growing low
1ikeanight storm rising slow
like the tread ofunseen foe.
Il i coming-it is high !
stand your homes and altars by
ON your own free threshold die.
C,ang the tell, in all your spires.
on the gray hills of your sires
Fling to heaven your signal fires
m for God aud duty stand,
Heart 10 heart aud hand To hand,
Round the old graves Of the land.
Whose shrirks or falters now,
Whose TO tie yoke would bow,
Brand the craven on Ms brow.
Freedoms soil las only p!are
For A tree and fearless race
None fer traitors false and base.
Perish party-prHsh clan
STRIKE together while you can,
Like the strong arm Of one man.
Like the angels voice sublime,
I...rl ,bayr a world of crime,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-10-24

nA Gen. Beauregard is the grandson of 6
Mexican bandit
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-05

CHEAP BREAKFAsT-A son of Erin, at Schen- ectady, heard the breakfast bell ring on board a canal boat just starting out for Buffalo. The fragrance of the viands induced him to go aboard.
 'shure, captain dear, (said he) and whati yes ax man for travelling on yer Elegant boat?'
 sOnly cent and half mile, and found,' re- piled the captain.
 An is it the viands ye mean to find, shure |?
 Yes; and if you are going along go down to breakfast
 Pat didn't wait to be told second time. but having descended into the cabin and made { hearty meal, he came again on deck and request ed that the boat might be stopped.
 What do you want to stop for ? inquired tho captain
 How far have we come asked Pat.
 'Only little over miles
 Pat therefore handed the captain two cents and coolly told him that he believed he woul, not go any further with him, as Judy would wait her breakfast, not knowing that he ha' breakfasted out. The joke was So good that th captain took the two cents, ordered the boa l stopped, helped Pat ashore, and told him tha should he ever have occasion to travel that Wa. again he should be most happy to carry him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-05

THE MISSISSIPPI NAvY.-Quite a number of naval officers, distinguished from army officers by fiat caps instead of peaked ones, are observable on our streets, and their presence apprizes us that for certain purposes, the Mississippi is to be considered an inland sea, and St. Louis a seaport.
 Yesterday dispatch from the East amour ced that 800 Jack tars were to be sent to Cairo, and, this morning, another dispatch informs us that Captain Foote, the naval commander at this point, has been made Flag Officer.
 These things, of course, mean something. This indicates an inland naval expedition on the Mississippi scarcely inferior in importance, to the late successful expedition to Port Royal.
 The gunboats, seven in number, building at Carondelet and Mound City, H., are now nearly completed so are the 2S mortar floats being constructed at the Upper Ferry, and the pro Peliers being built at the foot of Carr street. All these are parts of the Mississippi navy to 1e placed under command of Flag Officer Foote.
 eu me gunboats are to carry fifteen guns each ife iVe on each side, three at the bow and two at t,ie stern. The side guns will be columbiads, the others ri1ed guns. The mortar floats ara built Of pine logs, three ply thick, and will car. ry one or two mortars each, to he nscd for throwing shells only. The whole fleet will carrv an armament of probably not less than 2o00 guns, and will be fleet of truly formidahle character.-i& Louis Ners