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The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

to prosecute. 1t is not her policy to
make aggressions on any State or PEG
pie but, in the present state OF the
county, she would be faithless to her
honor and recreant in her duty were she
to hesitate moment in making the
most ample preparation for the protec-
ton of her people against the agrees
sions of all ASSISTANTS.
therefore respectfully recommend
the appropriation of sufficient sum of
money to place the State at the earliest
practicable momenti in complete state
of defence.
1t will be recollected that tho tele-
graph has already informed us that both
branches of the Legislature have pass
ed bin appropriating sl'ooO'ooo for
the defence OF the State.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

State Flag Of V5rgimia.-The Eir-
GINA State Convention, before adjourn,
ing, adopted the following ordinance
The flag of this Commonwealth shall
hereafter be made of bunting, which
shall be deep blue field, with circle
of white in the centre, upon which
shall be painted, or embroidered, to
show on both sides alike, the coat of
arms of the State as described by the
convention of l776 for one side of the
seal of the State, to-wit:
''Virtus, the genins of the Common
wealth, dressed like an Amazon, rest
ing on spear with one hand, and hold
ing sword in the other, and treading
on Tyranny, represented by man
PROSTATE, a crown fallen from his head,
broken chain in his left hand, and a
scourage in his right. In the exergon,
the word Virginia. over the head of
Virtus, and underneath the words, Sic,
Semper Iyranis."
The ordinance charges the Cover
with the duty Of preparing the flag fol
the public buildings, ships of war and
troops in the field, and declares it shall
be known and respected as the flag OF
lFirrginia.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11
THE LAKE SHORE.

Scarcely any of our citizens who
have visited the Lake, the present
opening season, but have noticed the.
many improvements made in several
of the places of accommodation at that
locality. The first in Importance, and
the most noticeable, perhaps, is the
Lake Hotel, now in charge of Mr..
DANIEL PETERS, well known to large
number sbf the visitors to the Lake
Shore forsome time past, and favorably
known by all as an amiable and obliging
gentleman, well qualified for the respon-
sibility of the position he has assumed
as host of the above Hotel. He has
added much to the place, both in
= external and internal arrangement, for
the comfort and convenience of his
numerous visitors.
JOE RODRIGUEZ, the ready and oblig-
ing proprietor of Pic Nc Hall, is also
at his post, no less willing to wait upon
and serve his customers than he was to
render service to all his flooded neigh
uoAS ul'i'HS VIC Sih'lS tllli StoI Ills VI
the last season, when his fast anchored
domicil was refuge for all the unfor-
tunate on the Shore at the time, who
claimed shelter from the violence of
the raging storms. His noble acts on
that occasion deserve more than a
passing notice; every visitor to the
Lake should call and see him, if only
to look upon the countenance of a man
possessed in large degree of all. the
qualities requisite to mako man great
t and noble in whatever position fate
may cast his fortune. JOE is always
ready and willing to accommodate ;
and none should fail to call upon him
while on visit to the Lake Shore.
Farthest toward the end of tho wharf
the finest spot of all may be reached
by those who glory in lire fish. DenniS
gallagher, is the prompt and obliging
proprietor, and he seldom permits a
visitor to retire from his establishment
unsuited with his supplies.
ROBBERS house too, on tho Shore
continues to command the favor of q
number of the visitors to the Lake
for recreation and pleasure.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

EY At meeting of the, Fire De-
partment of the City Of Carrollton held
on the 4th of May, instant, a Com
mittee was appointed from each Com
pany for the purpose of laying out
the City into. Fire Alarm Districts, etc.
The Committees me; on the 9th,
when the following resolutions were
adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That the City of Carrollton
be. divided into Two Fire Alarm Dis
tricts-Canal Avenue to be the division
Line.
Resotped, That all that portion from
Upper Line to Canal Avenue be called
First District, and all chat portion
below Canal Avenue be called Second
District.
Resolved FURTHER, That in case of
Fire, the Regular Alarm shall be given
for at least five minutes in succession,
then if the Fire be in the First District,
One Rap of the Bell--if in the Second
Two Raps, with an intermission OF
one minute between each Rap.
ResoLyed further, That in case OF
Invasion, Riots or Civil Commotion
etc, the Bell to be rung rapidly with
out any intermission.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11
From Psaquennines.l


A few inches higher, and in the
words of the Philosopher of the, New
York Tribune, the Father of Waters
would drown us as rats. Never in the
memory of that celebrated individual,
the Oldest inhabitant has the aspect of
the river been more threatening than
at the present time. Both planters and
farmers should watch their levees with
the greatest attention, for in case of
one or more crevasses here, high as
the river is just now, there is no proba-
bility they would be closed this spring.
For the past ten or*ffteen days,
Spring has made a long step in Sum-
mer, Old Sol commences to be too
hot in the middle part of the day,
though our mornings, evenings and
nights are still very pleasant. Born
in the South as l was, and used to the
Summers heat of this region since
childhood yet, | must confess that
such weather. as this is all that l can
bear. That Lincoln's Northern mvrni-
dons could hardly stand it more than a
week is a question which admits of
no doubt.
All kinds of crops continue most
promising in this region. The Rice
fields at Pointe-a-la Hache, with few
exceptions, are all under cultivation
this season. ~
Cur Esculapiuses, as far as I know
! of, have very little to do in the way OF
attending patients, our people being
now in the enjoyment of good health.
The slaves of this community, as for
merly, seem to be we'll satisfied with
! their present condition. With plenty
! to eat, and not much to do, Sambo does
not care q straw for tho Aboiitionists,
who have brought on the destruction OF
the Union, and plunged into most
extraordinary revolution the two sec
common country.
| However, [ think that our planters
should, together with those who own no
slaves, patrol every night this commu-
nifty from the English Turn down tc
the Buras Settlement. Their places
should never be filled by their over
seers, who likewise owe service to the
commonwealth. In stormy times every
measure conducive to the obedience OF
our servile population should unhesi-
tatingly be taken.
Gov. Moore has commissioned the
following citizens as officers of the mil
itary of this parish:
Robert A. Wilkinson, Colonel.
-Nillere, Lieut.. Colonel.
Oscar Nillere, Major.
Last Saturdays Rice Planter says
that Hon. Geo. Eustis will soon be out
as candidate for tho First Congress
sional District.
+. Lawrence, Esq, so says the
Painte- "a ia Hacho sheet, will be warmly
supported on the 18th inst. as candi-
date for the Seventh Police Jury Dis
trict. MORE ANON.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

ESTThe suggestions contained in the
following mote" from one who signs
himself Southern Rebel, have our uu-
qualified approval, and we may vouch
also for that of a large majority of this
community. They should undoubtedly
claim the immediate action of tho Police
Jury of this Parish, Left Bank:
- To tie Editor Of the CarroItton Sun
SIR-In such warlike times, when
forewarned, we ought to act with mill
tary promptness as if we believed in all
the diabolical threats of the Black Re-
publicaus. Already some of us have
extemporised night levee vigilance
committee not only for our own safety,
but with the nobler view, that the Com
merce of New Orleans, and the convey
ance of our gallant volunteercompanies
over its railroads. may never be inter
rupted.
Alternately, two trusty persons are
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11
CITY OF CARROLLTON {:
SATURDAY. May IL, 1861.

.Aucti Sale.-Will be Sold at
Public Auction, on TUESDAY next,
18th inst, at 10 o'clock, a. m. on the
premises on Dublin street, between
Second and Burthe streets, the FUR
NITURE, &c. &c, of family about to
leave the City. Sale positive.
S. KERNER, AUCT1oSEER.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

II 1t will be noticed that the Fire
Department of this city, by the joint
action of their proper Committees on
the 9th instant, have apportioned the
same into 1Eco Fire Alarm Districts,
ETC., which we hope may receive the
approval of our Mayor and Council,
as we'll as the favor of the public
generally. See Proceedings in another
column.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

H See Order No. L, 9Th Regiment,
La. Militia, over the signature of Col.
GERARD STITH, in to-day's paper.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11
Washington Items.
Augmentation Of the FederaEArmy.
: VYiilard's Hotel Saved from
Destruction.

Destruction.
Washington, May THE War De-
partmens has learned that $4,000 men
are within two days march of Rich
mond.
Gen. Scott osders the rapid augmen-
tation of the troops at Washington. d
Several buildings adjoining Willard
Hotel were consumed by fire to-day,
and had it not been for the promptness
and skillfulness of the New York
Zouaves, Wizards itself would have
been burned down. Four places were
set on fire.
Maryland Side Of the Potomac.
CHAMBERsBURG. May CIT is re-
ported that the Nirginians arc tortifying
the heights on the Maryland side Of
the Potomac. About 1000 Confederate
troops are there.
United States Court Of Claims.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Judge Scar
borough, of the United States Court
of Claims, has resigned his position.
The Virginia Blochadc.
NeU York, May 9.-The steamship
Quaker City is blockading Cape Henry
1t is reported that the Virginians are
fitting up the steamers Yorktown AND
jamestown to run the James River
blockade.
The secession flag is still flying at
Hampton Roads.
Purchase by the Fcdcrat Government
Toronto, May 1.-THE iron steamer
Peerless has been purchased by the
Lincoln Government.
Baltimore Troops for tie South.
Fredcric6, May 9.-Two companies
of Baltimore volunteers passed here
to-day en- route for the Virginia army.
ITcSt Point Cadets Drilling TIojaateers
Perryoatc, May 9.-The graduating
class of West Point Cadets has arrived
for the purpose of drilling volunteers
Message Of The G0rcrnor o. Missouri
The St. Louis Republican, of the 4tl
inst, publishes the message of Cover
nor Jackson at the opening Of the calico
session of the Missouri Legislature
The message contains but one recon-
mendation, in the following words:
In the meantime, in my Judgment, i
is Indispensable to our safety that w,
should emulate the policy of all tn,
other States in arming our people anC
placing our State i'll proper attitud,
for defence.
The militia law should be revised anC
rendered more efficient. A good svs
tenn of drill and discipline should ais,
be adopted, in order to place ourselve.
in a position where our rights can be
defended with strong arms and willing
| hearts.
Missouri has, at this time, no wa
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

VI1'V''I'T.7 - no ! I'm TTCdaUTeT.
Mr.. Preston moved that said commu-
nication be referred to the Finance
Committee, which motion was lost.
\ communication from tho New
Orleans Canal Company addressed to
VIM. p. Duncan, on the subject of the
BreaIlwater at the Lake Shore, stating
that the resolution passed by the Police
Jury at the last sitting was not explicit
enough.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11
S. KERNER, AUcT1oSEER.

w See Police Jury proceedings in
paper to-day.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

The field and staff officers are to be
appointed by him.
The officers of the various compan-
les, from the grade of Captain down,
are to be elected by the members of
the same, but will receive their commits
sions direct from the President.
Louisiana Guards for Norfolk,
We learn by dispatch received
yesterday from member of the Loui-
siana Guards at Richmond, that they
have been ordered to Norfolk. The
order to proceed to Harper's Ferry has
been countermanded-
Mr.. Clingman, late Z. S. Senator
from NorthC Carolina, arrived here to day.
The Confederate Congress.
Additional Force Called For.
Good News from Kentucky and Missouri.
Departure of MIR. Russell.
Montgomery, May 9.-No business
of interest was done in open session to-
day.
Congress, while sitting with closed
| doors, passed an act to raise additional
force to serve while the war lasts. 1t
/ authorizes the President to accept the
services of volunteers without regard
to-their place of enlistment.
Another act was made public, which
authorizes the Postmaster General to
issue proclamation, atany day he may
select, taking entire charge of postal
matters in the Confederate States.
| Reliable information received in
official circles, convey the gratifying
intelligence that moress tates will be in
the Confederacy early in the month OF
June. -
! Advices ofsa favorable character have
beenreceived from Kentucky and Mis-;
Il soari.
Mr. Russell, the correspondent Of
the London Times, left this night, fully
confirmed of thetpermancy and military
resources siof the Government of The
81 Confederate States.
Il washin gton Items.
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1861-05-11

U Our citizens will recollect the
TURNER'S Mag Festival, which comes
off on tomorrow and Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04
LAND PRIYATEEKING.

One J. L. Freeman, who st, les himself
minister Of the gospel" addresses a communal
cation to the editor Of The MississiPpian in favor
Of Land PriSateering.' His letter Is published
win VIA warm comneudatiOn. The Reverend geu'
tleman argues with a good deal Of force 10 favor
of the proposition that "if privateering on the
" ocean DO legitimate and praisewOrthy, why may
" not system somewhat similar be- Instituted oil
I" land" He tells US that the youDg and brave
hearts OF Mississippi are tired Of waiting for "a
" government Of fossils, and should act ON their
individual responsibility, aud " at once commence
" the system of warfare 10 which they must uhi-
"mGteiy resort" The time for action is al hand, "
says Fr,eman I" Viofory or death is our fate Z"
Tnls bright aud shining Light of the Church afiirms
that there arc sat least 5000 men in Mississippi,
" able and willing to equip themselves" for a fOray
toto the North. He cries out for a leader. He
calls upon Major Barksdale, the hero who lost
his wig in the famous Grow and Kcltt scrlmmage
10 the House of Representatives. If Barksdale
will not come to the scratch, no turns hopefully
70 Albert @. Brown, assuring the late jolly
Senator, who can pocket billiard ball or drain
a brandy bottle with equal sklll and prompt-
,,,. that a." one blast from his bugle, were worth
;. . ,hou.. I'D men," With Brown or Bark sdale
in the voo tbs meek and lowly divine thinks the
buccapeer. void COON sweep over tue ONO, and
Z. uots Cairo too ut TO hold its present occu.
:. oont,,p da.b into ST. Louis, and hang
=" Harvey, the Southern Hama; nstoh 'ie g'i'
lows Of his own erecting" and "piAN" oua
a" standard vctoriously in Chicago in D.
" days" Freeman, eager for the fray, says
If the Government will promptly give us CON-
4" missions for land prvateeriig. We'll ; but
if not, then they must fight without thepI assured
that the people would sustain the act as dsh he'd
" by tho necessities Of the case" and that ah
who join in the expedition win be muni6centy
" rewarded by plumber. After calling upon
hessrs. Stevens l. Phillips, Of the Foundry aud
" Implement Factory to furnish the party with
two Of BlackwelIs revolving cannon, this reyer.
snd robber and pious pirate summons the Bible
to his did by declaring that "the New Tesla
- ment plan of evangtlizing the world is not in
u aptly styled q warfare, and there are more
. practical analoges in the figure than most men
arc aware. the plan therein Ia d down is b.
fight BY organization and regular support when
We can, aud when emergencies arise, fight by
scouts and squads, and without pay-as all
events and every hazard, fight"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04
PIGHTING-ACTUA AND Prob.
ARLE.

Our arms have gained another victory, though
il ia again dashed with o misfortune in the loss
of brave officer. On Sunday night two columns
of Federal troops, under command of COL Kelly
of the LIST Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, and
Col. Crittenden, left Grafton and made rapid
march to Philippe, probably not far from %
miles south of the former point. There they came
upon 1000 Rebels whom they totally routed.
They killed considerable number, took many
prisoners. and captured large amount of arms,
ammunition, horses, and men. Col Kelly was
mortally wounded end soon died from bis ipJu-
ries. The Federal troops suffered some other
loss and had seseral of their number wounded,
but followed after in hot pursuit. No further
particulars had reached us at the time Of going
to press with the first edition.
The tenor of our dispatches from Washington
makes it evident that an attack may be e1
pected; indeed, is TO be expected within few
hours. The Rebels at Harper's Ferry are driven
to take one of three positions: They must run,
surrender, or fight. Their inclinatoDs would
undoubtedly lead them to run, if we may judge
from their achievements of the past few days.
Their situation would compel them 10 surrender
/ il they remain where they are. But the
pressure of the Southern people upon their leaders
viii probably drive-them into fight of some sort.
We are told that they have really commenced their
forward movement.
1t is supposed that they viii not venture upon an
attack on the intrenchmouts at Alexandria or
Arlington flights, but that they viii cross the
Potomac between Harper'S Ferry and Arlington,
| and strike Washington from that direction.
II needs no prophet to fOretell the terrible de-
feat they will be sure TO meet if they are rash
enough thus to tempt their fate. We are strong
at every point aud strong in more than men and
of their cause, and have that confidence in their
success which makes success sure.
Il6Ib NOuiu NC ICusVH w oAPSCi huNh
rashness from the Rebels as would lead them to
make the anticipated attack, did we not know
into what a desperate condition the leaders Of
this rebellion have brought themselves. Ttey
have deceived the people, and they know that
the deception begins now to be detected. If
they would preserve themselves from destruction
at the hands of their dupes, they feel that
they must create q diversion of the popular
feeling exciting the passions of their troops by
taste of real war, and arousing Fictitious eu-
thusiasm in minds rapidly becoming dull with
despair. The stories concerning the numbers of
the rebel troops at the important points in the
vicinity of Washington are so conflicting that it
is useless to refer to tbem with any hope Of ar
irving at any accurate result. Our Washington
dispatches, however, give them all.
The latest rumor from Washington was that
the Rebels had evacuated Harper's Ferry, and
were moving Southwark. If this is so, it shows
that their rage has not entirely obliterated their
prudence
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04

Several statements have appeared in the papers
rendered the command made vacant by the death
of the lamented Col. Ellsworth, of the Fire
Zouayes. To set this matter at rest We state
that Owen w. Brennan, esq, received yesterday
request to the Governor, signed BY all the
officers of the regiment, asking the appointment
as Colonel of Lieut.. Col. NOAH l.. FARsHAM,
Ellsworth's sesond in command. 1t is in every
respect fit appointment. There is no tfuer
soldier or better officer in the army.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04

In our Washington Dispatches VIII be 'onna
Interesting details concerning the affair OF Satur
day at Fairfax. From thea we learn that TWO
companies of Secessionst cavalry sailed out OF
the town, when reasonable time had elapsed
after the United States dragons had disappeared,
but did not venture out Of sight of the Court
House; when they had bravely looked about
them, they held consultation, and returned
more rapidly than they came.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04

Marshal BonDafont of Baltimore, after on IN
tervew with the Secretary Of War, has re-
turned to his city, with full instructions to ar
rest all traitors seize all arms and ammunition
destined for the Rebels, and to take efhc'ent
measures to stop up the avenues southwark 'or
supplies of all kinds We may hope for more
healthy state of things in Baltimore hereafter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04
AMERECA AND EUROPE.

We aimed to show ia our last that it was the
clear duty and interest Of this country to settle
her domestic difficulty before allowing herself to
be embroiled with any foreign power. Even
though it were manifest that ono or another Of
the Western Powers would like to pick a quarrel
with us in our present extremity, We insist that
she should net be permitted nor enabled to do
SO. Better temporarily pocket an insult, or even
overlook wrong, while we devote every energy,
every musket, 10 the ife-and-death struggle
which has been forced UPON us, and push it to
an early conclusion That point gained, we
shall then be in position to overhaul and settle
up any little accounts which may have accumu.
lated 10 the interim. But to eLlaree the circle
Of our enemies under present circumstances
would never answer. 1t would immensely
encourage and strengthen our Secession traitors.
raising them in a moment from the depths Of
despair to the summit of confidence and sanguiae
hope. 1t would destroy at a word our blockade
of their ports, and probably turn the tables upon
US by insuriDg the blockade Of our own. 1t
would sweep our commerce from the
seas, and secure cheap, unObstructed
transit OF Segtkeyn staples to the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04

them. There may be little harmless Summer
lightning on our Eistern horizon, but Lightning
in that direction forebodes no storm. The order
of the day is the suppression Of their most wan
ton, atrocious rebellion, and no business of second
airy consequence will be allowed to interfere
with IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04
Daily gribnora
TUESDAY. JUNE 4, 1861.
To msnufa. tarcs of Reapers and Mowers

Manufacturers of Reapers and Mowers and other Ag-
ricullural Implements will find TIE TRIBUNE an i"-
valuable medium through which to offer their wares
for SALE The circulation Of Tax TRIBUNE is fur
greater than that of any other newspaper. Adver-
tisements inserted in DAILY TRIBUNE for 10 cents per
line; in SEMI-WEEKLY. % cents; in WEEKLY IRlB'
uNr IL D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-04

The Popy Express has arrived at Fort kear'
ney. with San Francisco dates of the 22d ult. In
the Municipal election the Union ticket was sue
cessful. The California regiment is rapidly filing
Union meetings are being held everywhere in
Oregon, and the greatest enthusiasm for the cause
prevails.