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GEN FREM0Nr-Some of the newspapers OF the
north are raging in bitter terms on Fremont They
want scape-goat for the fall OF Lexington 1t would
SEEM from the following that he is about to take the
field and before doing So fires shot at his newspaper
foes:
Sr LOUIS, Friday, Sept. 27.-Gen Fremont and part
of his staff left for Jefferson City this afternoon
Reports reached here last night that Gen Price has
dismounted all his horsemen,s except four regiments
and is organising his army for determined stand
against Fremont
The following will appear in the Democrat to-mor-
row:
just before leaving the city, general Fremont wrote
letter to a friend in New York. We have succeeded
in obtaining copy which, as itreates to public affairs
and possesses this time peculiar interest, we commit
80 improperly in laying it before our readers
ST. LOUIS Thursday, Sept. z6-My Dear Sri leave
at in the morning and send you this hurried note in
the midst Of the last arrangements before starting. We
have to contend with an enemy having posts to gar
rson lines Of transportation to defend our guard
whose whole force be turned at will to any point
while we have from Leavenworth to Cairo, and from
fort Scott to Padueah, okeep protected wish to
say to you that though the position Is difficult am
competent 70 it aud tie the enemy in the field. am
not able at the same time to attend to the enemy at
BONE
1t is shame to the country that an officer going to
the field his life in his hand solely Gcuated by the de-
ION WIN B ss ard liv U 4l9sesr Se G9B9d gss
tenn of concerted attacks utterly without foundation
Charges are spoken OF when there are no charges
plantations where there are none to be made What is
the object of repetition of these fasehoods except
to amarse the public mind to the idea that something
is wrong? Already credit, which good is sha-
KEN consequence of henewspaper limitations of my
being removed. Money is demanded by those
furnishing supplies To defend myself now would re-
qure the time that is necessary to- and belongs to-
dut7 against the enemy.
If permitted by the country this state eff things will
not fail to bring on disaster; but never would have
been attacked in my capacity as an individual I am
exponent Of part of the force of the nation direct
ed against the enemy of country Everything that is
directed against is directed against it, and gives its
enemy aid and comfort My private character comes in
incidentally deend it because naturally his reputation
is dear any man, but only incidentally This is the
foundation of many of my acts, and will be if stay here
Everything that mpedes embarrasses the work en-
trusted me strike at without hesitation take thecon
sequences. The worst that can happen to is relief
from great labor
Yours truly, j. G. FREMONT.
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We are panied to perceive BY the Petersburg (ya)
Express, that regiment Of Louisiana troops, in their
march through that place to Norfolk, exhibited de-
gree Of rotousncss and disorder that was highly dis
graceful. The disposition which had showed itself
in the cars broke out into fights in Petersburg The
officers unable to que the disturbance for long
time, and one Of them was severely stabbed by
the eom5atants. 4 party eff them entered confec-
tionery and freely helped themselves treating the poor
woman who kept it with violence for demonstrating
with them The Express says, however, that only a
part Of the regiment was engaged in the row Several
were arrested.
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Scorr's CAyALRY-The New Orleans Bulletin says
this regiment is now full, with the exception Of one
company, nine having been mustered into the Confed
crate service and almost ready start for the seat
Of war The tenth company viii be mustered into ser
vice in day or two. a few days ago an election was
held for field officers which resulted in the choice of
John Scott Colonel, and J. 0. Nixon Lt.-Col-There
choice for major The headquarters at present
are Batan Rouge but will not remain there long,
they intend to go the seat of war possible
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For the South Western.

Messrs. EDIToRs:-Permit me to say to the people
through your paper, that the next term Of the court
which will begin on the I'd Monday in November,
will try nothing bat the criminal docket and that el
peet the jurors summoned for the LIST and 2ud week
the court to be promptly in ATTENDANCE Permitms
also to say shat feel it my duty to try no case on tbs
civil docket even by consent of parties nor to enter
tain any motion Of any kind Whatever on the same
So soon as the legislature has time to act unless H
struct otherwise, | shall hold the courts usual
ROLAND JONES
Oct. lost Judge 10Th district
Caddo Gazette copy times and send bill to ri
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LATER FROM Observation-Disclosures who came
down from Boiling Green on yesterday, report that in
formation had been obtained there that the enemy had
received heavy renforcemens Louisville and other
points mostly along the railroad lines. Their force be-
tween Elizabethtown and the Ohio river is estima
ted as high 0000-the late acquisition having, as is
supposed, come from the east We cannot say that
great credit should be attached to the rumor
Memphis Appeal, stu inst.
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Last Saturday evening, Dr. Cunningham, candidate
for State senator for this district, and Dr. George, one
Of the candidates for the lower branch Of the egsla
ture from Caddo parish addressed the citizens of this
town in the courthouse. Tie audience was pretty
full, considering our reduced population and all ap-
pgared well pleased.
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A letter from member of the Rhode Island second,
in the Phoenix journal contains the following passage
after describing Gen. Mcclellan;
just the general was about to mount his horse to
leave, Col Wheaton asked him when were to return
to old quarters at camp Sprague? He modestly
replied;
''Do you know Of place caed--, between Mo-
bile and Richmond" Il have now forgotten the name
of the place he mentioned)
yes replied the colonel.
"Well that is the place I intend having your regi-
ment quartered this winter
The colonel smiled and seemed quite willing to make
the change and of course every one of Us will be the
same
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The Charleston Courier probably not having receiv-
cd any treasury pap has become dissatisfied with the
governor Of Virginia, and is ready to 'secede' at
the first favorable moment It says;
1--WE beg our telegraphic correspondents to remem-
Der that Gov John Letcher, of Virginia, is not good
authority for any thing relating to The right honor Or
interest Of the south in this city"
Governor Letcher sold Or gave fortress Monroe to
the yankees, and has been very dgen Since then in
propogating rumors Of imaginary victories prevent
the sending of necessary renforcements and supplies
brave soldiers in western Virginia Letno such
man be trusted.'
Such language used about man holding dignifed
station, sustaining an unbemshed private character,
is unworthy Of blIingsgate editor especially after
Virginia had fed uzuriandy during the whole
the South Carolina troops, who if they had remained
in the State, would have been fed on rice
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doubt to be apprehcnded from the announcement at this
time (says the New York Commercial Adyertiser)
that at least expedition has sailed from northern
ports during the last few days and is probably now
its way to the southern coast 1t is known that num-
Der Of steamers have lately left the port Of New York
and that one or two regiments have mysteriousy dis
appeared We learn that the true object of Gen. But
lers visit to New England to superintend similar
embarkatiou: possibly from Boston, and which may al
80 by this time be the high to cooperate with
that from this city. To what extent the squadron "
ing off fortress Monroe may take part in it we are not
prepared to sag present 1t is sufficient to state that
our public servants we're never more actively engaged
than they have been of late and that Gen Butler never
acted more adroitly than the occasion Of his recent
visit 'to look after domestic affairs that required his
immediate presence"
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AFFAIRS AT PADUCAH.--OGr spies at Columbus have
recently been investigating the approaches to Paducah
and the result is .t the Lnconites are engaged in
strongly fortifyng he place "A ditch twenty feet wide
and fifteen feet deep has been madeentrely around the
land portion of the city The Notifications are net yet
completed and it is sefevident that the longer at
tack upon the place delayed the more lives will have
to be sacrifice. Fifteen thousand Lnconites now gar
rson the place
From gentlemen who have just arrived from Column
bus learn that an important movement is about be-
ing made but whether the intention is to attack Padu-
cab remains TO be Somebody will be hurt
Memphis Avalanche.
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We particularly call attention to the communication
Of Hon Roland Jones, judge Of the 9th Judicial dis
trct, which will be found in another column. We en-
tircy approveof the that the judge has marked
out to pursue The real fact is the people have no
money nor cannot get amy until advances are made
upon cotton which are assured by one behind the
curtain" will he done as soon as congress and the
Legislature couyenes Under these circumstances it
would be unleong to harass debtors
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The quartcrmasters' department Of the Confederate
government has contracted for the erection, Rich
mond Of several hundred sheds to be used as winter
quarters for the army.
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The st. Louis papers give the following in regard to
the proposed expedition Of Fremont against Lexing-
ton, which is now held by Gen. Prices forces:
1.-THE new gunboat New Era, just completed, win ac-
company the grand expedition under m0ior-general
Fremont from St. Louis UP the Missouri river to Lex
ington The New Era will carry five nine inch coun-
biads and complement of one hundred men, Four
boats loaded with troops and munitions Of war left on
the 24th September, on which day the commanding
general was to have embarked
1.-The names Of the boats which are to form the ex-
petition Is far as we can leara are us follows Gun
boat New Era, John Wunor Post Boy Minnehaha,
H. p. Bacon, Norhemer, p. G. Taylor, j. D. Ferry,
Emmiic, Emma, " L. Ewing, Sam Gaty, n. W. era,
ham Al Mcdowell
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The Wilmington North Carolina) Journal proposes
to take the of certain counties in west North Caro-
lima on the question of separation from that State and
OF annexation to South Carolina Thus before our in
dependence is obtained the voice Of discord is heard
We are sorry 10 hear of it.
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PENSACOLA IN DANGER.-The Montgomery Gala J
Mall Of the 1st instant has been informed By Mr.. Mar
zoni editor Of the Pensacola Observer, that the Fed
erals have established themselves the mainland OPP
posite to and immedatel7in front Of Pensacola. The
Observer SAYS that there is elevated ridge two
and half miles distance across the bay from the ciJy
If The enemy Is not dslodged before he ereets strong
batteries he can easily shell Pensacola. We have bat
teriesn front of Pensacola which sweep the bay bat
they are not capable Of reaching the elevated land be
yond it. This is matter which needs the immediate
attention Of our military authoIities.
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We invite all interested to read the advertisement
Of j. J. Kline, receiver Many Of our citizens, no
doubt, are much interested.
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We do not anticipate that Yiseount Monck will have
very difficult task Even if by some accident peace
should be restored in the Uuied States, and the half
million men in arms should be let loose upon Canada,
the province is quite ready, and has the strength
enough to hold its own. Viscount Monck, however
may accomplish great good by eevating the tone of
public men in Canada. At present it is believed that
the members Of the provincial government composed
chiefly Of lawyers not altogether innocent of COM
plcitY ID those Jobs which have made the Grand Trunk
railway scandal and disgrace to the province In the
present circumstances of the United States he will net
only have maintain the dignity and neutrality Of
Canada but he may stermanufactures and commerce.
and above ALL attract to the province that vast stream
Of immigration which hitherto has an unaceountably
proceeded to the States Of the American Union.
london Post.
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The health Of our torn and parish is improving.

M, I,.,.- J. ~. 1r,~-r, Il, -.-: 49,
across tie Ouaehita river which had been progressing
for some time recently partially fell down, killing one
negro and iniuring several others.
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The Bolton CTexas) Democrat of the 9TH ult says,
Sunday the 18th inst. the Indians in three bodies,
came into the Cowhouse settlements in CoryeIl coun-
~ iii the ncigh5orhood Of the English settlement and
stole about one hundred head Of horses. W. Walters,
Eli Williams ana the PEdcocs we're the largest suffer
crs We learn that parry pursued them and recap
tured some 80 Or SO of the horses, but killed none of
the Indians
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TEXAS TO THE REscUE.--We have several times, re-
Gently taken occasion oreer to the exposed condi-
ton of our coast and the necessity of large force at
once various points particularly on Galveston Island.
The Importance of this list is such that time must
be lost by the volunteer roops of the interior in get
ting to headquarters.
We 90 not desire to ar9use the apprehensions of the
people, but we do say to them that unless fierce of
5000 men reaches Galveston island within the next
thirty days there is reason to believe it will be too late
to save it.
This is idle gossip but is based on reliable inior-
nation \ speedy and united effort the part of the
people of the central poous of the State Will certain
ly save Galveston and nay save the State the necessi
ty of meeting an invading force with large army.
Five thousand men en- hold the island against any
feet but let the enemy get possession OF 1t and TWEEN
ty thousand could not take it back again
We must be warned by the fate of Hatteras, and
awaken up to the immnency of the danger that threat
ems US. We repeatit, no time is to be lost.
We are authorised to say that General Hebert will
receive full companies asast organized until further
notice. Captains of companies containing not less than
ga privates should report Immediately to him at Gal
weston Their companies will be mustered into service
and assigne to duty at
Our people have responded with aacrity to the call
for troops to 60 to Virginia and Missouri well to
the Rio Grande and the territories VIII they, can
they be laggered when danger is knocking at their
own doors.
We call upon Texas to the rescue. Let the cry ring
over the hills and valleys Of State and the people
rushed to arms to repel the invading foe.
Texas exchange.
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To Our Friends and Customers

SHREVEPORT Oct Isl, 1901.
In view of the circumstances by which We are sus
rounded, and the improbabiity of buying stock unless
for cash. compels US to adopt a system approzmatlg
to cash; or in other words to appeal friends and
customers to come to our relief in the absence Of any,
thing like money. At meeting held by the under
signed on the lst October, 1861, it was unanimously
agreed to take cotton from customers in payment
anything that they may owe us, and weurnsh tbenas
usual with such goods as we have on hand and take
your cotton at the following prices:
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THa ENEMY Az BERwrcG,s BAr.-As we predicted
months past the enemy vessels (ays the True Delta)
in pretty strong force at the passes leading
Bcrwck's bay. They have within She last few days,
captured the light drapght schooners Zavea and Ran
chero which have bedn regular traders between Ber-
wick's bay and thc mbuth of the Sabine. They first
captured the ZaFela and used her as decoy duck to
capture the Ranchero On each of these vessels they
have placed ! ? pound howitzers. Another schooner
has been captured by thcm the name Of which is not
known. With these light draught vessels and the
heavy launches IN their possession the whole Of Yer
million bay and in fact all passes on the western coast
Of this State vi be al their mercy If energetic meas
be not INN ediately adopted to checkmate them
The people Of The pafish Of St. Mary, on hearing Of
the seizure of ose vessels sent the steamer General
Rus with twelve large Jarges block up tile princi-
pal channel-t e steamer to pile the channel and the
5arges to be sunk in THE Of the piing No soener
however, did th4 steamer make her appearance than She
driven bacl by the enemy's launches without cE
fcctng her obje It,
TRMroEs IL bun GAur.-Wc learn b. the New Or
leans True Delta that the sth inst, capt j. B. suth-
erley and captain WeRherly, arrested at the St.
Charles hotel The charge upon which they were ar
rested is simply that Of being spies but il is asserted
that Sutherley il the regular secret agent Of the Lin
coin war department a New Orleans and has been con-
stantv ii CORES 2ondeuce with it ever since tie com
mencement Of tae war lie is anorthener by birth,
ana belonged tb the Chicago Zoaaves, and was with
them in the famous exhibition trip they made to the
ctt7 of New York Being an experienced soldier lie
made himself Fry useful in New Orleans by drilling all
new companies he even went az far as West Feei.
ana to cutiyate the military art" When arrested,
they were in company with pleasant party Of military
Gentlemen disclosing a choice dinner together They
yera both taken to the first district lookup and com
iortably placed in winter quarters,
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The Baltimore Sun of the 9TH inst. contains a's
patch from Seward, denying that Fremont has peeh e.
ther recalled OH court martialed.
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II il thought that Capt. Winan's company Of volun
tcers will leave this place next Saturday on board
steamboat bound direct for New Orleans.
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AFFAIRS IN LOWER YARVLAND.-A gentleman who,
with his family eecteda very tempestuous and perious
escape from Maryland reached here yesterday, and re-
ports a continuance Of Inc yankee outrages upon the
rights and liberties of the people Of this gallant State
Property Of all Observation-Disclosures horses, cattle and
produce-wcre being daily seized upon by the ruthless
invaders The sauctity Of private dwellings was no
longer recognised and influential individuals suspected
of sympathi-mq with the SOUTH were being every day
arrested throughout the State aud hurried into eonhne-
ment.
Tie notorious Dan Sichles had moved his brigade
of ruans entirely from Charles county, ard quartered
them in Piscatawav, Prince Georges county. Sicies
himself accompanied asuong detachment OF cavalry,
left dry or two ago accommodating excursion TO
Budds point, which is directly opposite to Egansport
The object of the expedition X said TO be lesrEey Of
available ii tf f9 5 attempt enter Maryland at
from winch ne IS said Save declared thathe Lincoln
government was about srcct strong Notifications
tending from Budd's point to Indian Head.
The citizens OF MARYLAND reported to have become
exceedingly Respondent b their expectations of aid
from the Southern Confcleacy. Hope deferred has
scened the heart of the noble State and the fear is
gaining ground among al classes that the State will be
deserted by her sisters the south the brutal despo
sm of Lincoln, Seward Co. II is feared that unless
soon aided many influential citizens will be reluctantly
compelled for the protection of their families and their
property to take the oataf allegiance as Ross Wlnans
Esq, has already done, Richmond, Va, Enquirer.
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H0sRpING UP SPECIE-ThOse who hoard up silver
either do not act considerably they no friends
to this community TO speculate upon the necessities
of the public is little better than giving aid and com
fort to the enemy and those who are guilty of it, We
what their professions may be, should be look
ed upon as questionable patriots What becomes Of
all the small change that certain parties constantly
taking in mo change at this counter is their mot
to- and vet they constantly taking change at this
counter How is that? Is it eff and sold to bro
kers at six or eight per cent? 1t is time this were
stopped. There IS nearly much silver in the com
munity as there month ago, and there is good
reason why it should notcircuate freely then
Let the brand OF Cain be put upon those who from
sheer cupidity add to the harnesses OF whole commu
nifty Let them be marked as assuredly they viii be-
Vutures had better move into the dominons Of Abra
ham Lincoln. They will find congenial spirits there.
n. O. Delta.
The Little Rock Democrat states that regiment now
organising at that place under command of Col Terry
is fast filing up and adds 1t is very important that it
be completed at an early day as troops are needed
repel the invasion Of Montgomery and Lane
o>------
The Selma Visitor reports the cotton crop in Alaba
ma As On average one, and The staple very fine
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ExroRmoN-The Richmond Examiner speaks with
its accustomed ranknc4s Of eXorbitaut prices demand
ed by tradesmen even for articles not affected by the
war, which It brands Is marking avarcious spirit
at all credtablc to ho traders Of Richmond. It's
apiy says the Bee THAT New Orleans and every coun-
try town in the State las not an Examiner of equal
boldaes and influence to Jay open these enemies to the
people and their govdmnent 50 that they may be
scorncd if they cannot be punished. This region has
more such than Richmbnd and they deal on a much
more extended scale in many instances
The Alexandria La. Democrat, complaining of the
same thing says Here in Rapdes parish where the
crop is plentiful enough to supply army, they sell
swcetpotaoes for two cents piece WilInotthe ladies
committee call on these eAtorroners and get hundred
dollar bill Or two from thcm2 Potatoes at two cents
a piece! Where is the conscience Of the vendors,
Gen. D. d. Twiggs has asked to be relieved from ac
tive duty, and Gen. Mansfield Lowell has been appoint
cd to supercede him.
The Rev. Dr. Scott, formerly of New Orleans, has re-
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The Selma Visitor reports the cotton crop in Alaba-
na as an average enc and The staple very fine.
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The Rev. Dr. Scott, formerly Of New Orleans has re-
signed his pastorship at San Francisco, ana about
to leave Europe BIZ way Of cape Horn at the latest
dates from California