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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Thursday night arrested two members Of the
Fairfax Cavalry, named respectively, Ball ano
Kirby. A man named Smidt, belonging 10
the same corps, was also arrested by Lieut.
Lipscomb, Of the Rifles, a little later.
Henry hewitt and David Porter were arrest
ed on the train stopped by the Presidents
Mounted Guard, and brought to this city
They were examined by the military authorl'
ties, and committed to Jail.
James W.. Qninton, a man Gf about sixty
years Of age, was arrested, in. company with
= youth named Cluite. in the neighborhood OF
Balls Cross Roads, by n squad of the Presi'
dents Mounted Guard. When arrested, they
we're in full uniform, and were armed with
old. fashioned carbinea, sabres and navy re-
~volrers, and were out rs q picket guard.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
Baunockburn BY Bruce at the head Of $4,000

Bannockburn by Bruce at the head OF SO,UUo
half armed Highlanders.
In A. D. 1900, Macmillan of Germany,
Louis XII of France, Ferdinand Of Spain, ano
Pope julius II, formed the infamous league OF
Cambery, for the destruction Of Venice: WIN
heroic resolve, Venice took the field against tne
powerful combination. Superior force m'gn'
in the end have overpowered her, but 9foVi,
dence is ever on the side of the right Dlscoro
and dissension broke out among tho Conleoe'
,ates their armies were defeated, and Venice
The little CITY Of Leyden in 1878 withstood
the whole " of Spain, at that time the
most warlike nation in Europe. ,
The Prince Of Orange at the head Of several
email Provinces Of Holland, not one OF them
lsrper than a Virginia county, maintained their
independence against the most powerful mon
arch in Europe, and defeated armies that were
often three times as numerous rs bis won, and
commanded By John Of Austria and Alexander
Farnese, the greatest military leaders oil inc
age.
But why multiply instances? Does not orr
own revolution teach the same lessons NO
one can doubt the historical truth te SUCCESS
ofa gallant struggle on The side Of r;ghe ana
justice, against aorong and oppression, qsGtmoss
inevitable. 4! Y~irtuous and u gallant peoplein
a good cause never have failed. If we arc
right, aud do not f~alter, We must succeed
Weak as we may appear, and strong as the
Federal Government may seem, IN the hour
of trial, We shall have the strength OF DaVio;
our enemies the weakness Of GOliah. Let US
then rest assured that the battle is not wifi
the strong. but to the vigilaut, the active and
the brave who fight for right
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
From Kentucky.

NICuoLASyILLE, May III, 1851.
Editors Of Ecshritle Union and american =:
Gentlcmen:-Dnubtless you have heard
much about the Kentucky Regiment going
North to assist In building up Black Republi'
csnism. have often heard 1t said that one
tale would do very we'll TIL another was told.
/ wxs introduced 10 a recruiting officer in Gin
c%innati, und asked him how they were getting
along in Kentucky in the way Of getting volun-
tcers, he told me that foreigners with a mix.
ture Of two thirds from Ohio. composed the
Kentucky companies. None q our tax pay
ing and law. abiding men will ever TAKE up arms
to assist the enemy Of thirty years maturity.
1 have been a shipper Of produce and provi-
sions 10 Cincinnati und eastern markets for eight
years, but anu determined TO trade altogether
South. The river is blocksded, and the only
chance is to put it from here through by Leila.
non 10 Nashville. Yours, &. I. i.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Total frotu these sources pr en- 1891 500, Goo
These calculations ore all from official sour
ces.
Thus it appears that if the existing war were
to cost the South one hundred millions Of dol
lars per annum, it would hot amount 10 one
half the sum of which tho South has been an
nually plundercd by the North; an amount
which probably not one man in ten thousand
at the South has ever even thought OF, and all
of which will be preserved to the South by
the existing val.
"If (says Mr.. Kette'l) we take the aggregate
Of these Items, for ten years only, the result IS
the enormous sum Of two billions, three hum
dred and fifteen millions, and allowing twenty
per cent. OF the gum only as the aggregate Of
the fifty previous years, the amount is two
thousand seven hundred and seventy millions
Of dollars earned at the South and added to
Northern accumulation"
If any body is at q loss to explain why the
North is waging the present WAT, we can tell
them: 1t is not for the Union. the Constltu-
ton, the laws, nor the star.spansle led banner,
but for the sum of money contained in the
aboye items.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
MARYLAND LINE CAMP SONG.
Ls sCSe BY TIE BALTIMORE Dors IN RIcEAoND
TCSE-"Gay and happy"

AZ sCso BY TUE BALTIMORE Bors IN RIcEYoNl
TCSE-"Gay and happy"
We're the boys. so ga sud happy,
Whereso'er we chance to be
!. AZ home or on camp duty,
us tho san=-we're always free,
So. let the guns roar Is they will,
Well be gay and happy still
Gay and happy-gsy and happy,
Wen be gay and happy still.
We've LEFT cur homes and those we cherish,
IN OCT good old Maryland;
Rather than wear chains we'll perish
Side by side and hand in hand
So let the guns roar, &c.
Ola Virginia needs assistance,
Northern hosts invade her soil
Well present a firm resistance,
Courtins danger, fire, and toll.
So let the guns roar, &c.
Then let drums aud muskets rattle,
Fearless o. our sires of yors,
Wen not leave the field Of battle
Till we've ransomed Baltimore.
So let the guns roar, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
The Seizures OF Boats.
The following is Gen. Pillows order direct
ing the seizure Of boats and cargoes belonging
TO citizens of Northern States:
GENERAL ORDERS, No. s.
u,,n 0r,yr,u,
EEAD-QUAkTER
Pgovs1nsAL Army OF TENNESSEE, !

PROVISIONAL ARMY OF TENNESSEE,
MEMPHIS, May 90, 1851.
The authorities and people Of the Military
Despotism at Washington having illegally and
in violation Of the plain provisions OF the Con
st,tu,,on OF the United States, seized large
amounts Gin value) Of the property Of the peo'
ple and Government Of Tennessee, and repri'
sails being recognized by the la~ Of nations as
a right Of redress for such wrongs, therefore,
the Minor General commanding the Provision
al Army Of Tennessee, orders and directs that
all goods and supplies, and property belonging
to the Government and people Of the North,
be seized and cobfiscated to the use OF the
State OF Tennessee. For the purpose OF Car
ryine this order into effect the Military Com
manders at Memphis, Fort Harris and Fan
dolph, will stop all upward bound boats, ascer'
tain their destination, owners and consignees,
and will take possession Of all boats owned by
tlIe enemies Of Tennessee, and all goods con.
signed 10 the ports Of her enemies, aud hold
the same subject to The OF dcrs OF the Com
manding General for tie supply Of the army
OF the State. The commanding officers at the
Forts above mentioned will not allo" any
wrong or violence 10 be doEe to the boat or
cargo of a friendly people OR State, Viz: Mis-
souri, or Kentucky, except where the owoers
are known to occupy uu attitude Of hostility 10
the Slate Of Tennessee. They will in all cases
report seizures TO these head. quarters, and un'
til further orders vii: place proper guards over
boats and cargocs seized. Commanding officers
will be expected to give q personal supervision
to the proper execution OF this order.
b. cunmand Of Major General
GIDEON J. PILLOW,
Commanding p. :. Of Tenn.
Jouy G. Bugcu, Aid.de-Canp.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Departure OF TIE GREAT EAsTEKs.-Thc
steamship Great Eastern sailed from New York
on Saturday with 194 passengers aud 3 small
freight, including 800 bbls. Hour, s 300 bush.
els wheat, 800 tierces lard, and some 500 tons
of bacon, hops, and other produce, in all over
$500 tons freight Amongst her passengers
are Baron Sternberg Of Russia, George Van
denhof, the dramatic reader, and others Of
note.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
pOETfCAL.

The following stanzas have the true ring o.
patriotic metal ard are worthy OF q mgr
place 10 the poetry Of tho Southern con'eoe'
racy: 81. r.
INSCRIBED TO MRS. E. V. s.
Hank to the rescue! Freedom calls
Where Freedoms banners brightly wave,
And triuuphs he who nobly falls,
For glory gilds his honored grave!
b.. fall be will not lion high
Still rules the Mighty>and the Just,
Or, daring thus, ydoom:a to die,
Tie 7yraat first shall bite tho dust!
Virginia! Queen Of nations proud
How grand in all tho classic past!
Thine offspring, Freedom. calls aloud,
And Honor echoes back the blast!
The fame Of all thine ancient years,
The demi gods of olden time,
Dispei the bastard dream of fears,
And dare thee act tiny part sublime!
Yircinia answers to tho call
Virginia, ever great and free
The brave, the beautiful and all
From river to the rolling sea,
From mountain crag, and tesming vale,
EIOUl CNS
Az swir. AZ sweeps the lightning gale,
lIor stalgart children, crowding come!
They come they come! devoutly fired
70 do, or die, in Freedoms Cause,
B. Justice armed, bY God inspired,
10 vindicate their sovereign laws!
And Heaven will shield the honored bress
That braves The Tyrant's stripes unturled,
And victory Ger that banner rest,
Whose dawaing splendors fill the world!
Al proudly CLEANS the golden dawn,
The Starred Aurora Of the free
All brightly bursts the blazing morn,
OF fixed and faithful Liberty!
Forever fame that standard high,
Der mountain crest and surging stream,
7 Where Courage, Path and Furity,
10 loving lustres blending beam!
In Southern skies, on Southern soil,
Ger honest Southern heads and hearts,
For all who think, for all who toll,
Till life's last lingering drop departs,
Shall grandly wave 10 glory bright,
FROM gulf to bay, from sea to sea.
In one undying blaze Of light,
That noblest Ensign Of the Free
By all that woman's love inspires,
Bg sill that breathes above the sod,
b. the fond ashes Of our sires,
b. the eternal truth of God,
Where land the felons but to die
Their footsteps first shall be their last
Their base.born blood shall shock the sky,
And Havoc shudder back aghast
Ua.k to the rescue Freedom calls
Where Freedoms banners brightly wave,
And triunphs be who nobly falls,
For glory gilds his honored grave
Blu. fail he will not if on high,
Still rules the Mighty and the JUST
Or daring thus, if doomed to die,
The Tyrant first shall bite the dust
RICHMOND, Mcy lst 1861.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Fitzhugh Lee, of Virginia, first !icnI in the
I'd cavalry. has risigned his commission in the
limited States ARMY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

A MIDNIGHT TalP TO ALEXANDRIA.

Posting out at a late hour on Saturday night
our reporter advanced TO Alexandria and re.
turned at midnight. All is quiet, and the front
and rear roads from city to city are thoroughly
guarded. Crossing over the Long Bridge,
where cannon are planted at the ends, the first
West Point battery was passed midway be-
tween the bridge and Roach's. At the latter
point tho I'd Jersey and Tth New York regi.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
Commanding p. :.
JouX G. Bugcu, Aid.ds-Ca

CosT OF WARTo TIE NoETu.-The following
from sKettcil's Southern Wealth and North.
ern Profits" the most accurate exponent of
Northern and Southern relations heretofore,
furnishes some idea Of the resources OF the
South in C. protractcd struggle with the North;
Rn,1nties 10 fisheries pr an. ut tbs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

Andrew Jackson Donelson, Of Tennessee,
has joined tho Southern army.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

srr.n. d;sbursed e, 900, 600
profts If MANUFACTURES. 80, coo, 900
/. Importers. ID, 900, COO
pspdlIurss 20, oo0, coo
South 10, ooo, 600
" Teachers and others at
the South sent North. 5000, COO
Agents, brokers, commits
sions, uOo
Capital drawn from the
South. UuU ouo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

The Baltimore SUP Of Monday reached w
last evening. We copy from it the following
..-.-:n- itnn.r IL iuin NrMS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31
SEIZURE Of PRIZE VESSELS.

SEIZURE OF PRIZE VESSELS
The United States District Attorney in New
York has received communications from the
flag officer OF the hlockadiug squadron, dated
Hampton Roads. 2lst inst, stating that he had
forwarded 10 New York n numhe Of prize
vessels loaded at Richmond with tobacco, &c,
among which were several English vessels.
Ho desired they should have early disposition.
lie states that he does not think that the En-
clish vessels desired TO defy the blockade, but
that they merely sought 10 secure the high
freights ard large carsoes they had in.
The Pioneer, one Of tie vessels seized, is
owned, ship and cargo, at Richmond. The
Tropic Wind, another Of the prizes, claims to
be an English vessel, but is commanded by
Capt Born, originally Of Massachusetts, but
more recently Of Mary land.
Ship North Curoliua, Of Norfolk, Foster, from
Hayre for Norfolk, has arrived At New York, u
prize to the United States ship Minnesota. -
She was taken, while going into Hampton
Roads.
Several captures having been made in Hsmp-
ton Roads before the expiration Of the Fifteen
days police given by the government of the
blockade, restitution has been ordered in such
cases.
Twenty vessels in all are said to have been
seized by tho squadron off Old Poiut. The
blockade is vigorous and all attempts to eVade
it are unsuccessful.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-31

rTOu1 VeOTXlus ,
Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer!
LAuRnNs Co, Ga, May Is, lo6l.
Messrs. Eiitors:-Every body hae Is if
lighting Abraham, the rail.splitter. Oar BOYS
are spelling for q light Sous 81 III: Yt!l''
tecrs Of Laurens county vii! leave tc day '|
Norfolk, Va; also two companies from lif'
kinsvilie, Pulaski county. al cur ladies' DE
mp for a fight. Some, both single and Oil"
red, are pract;cing daily with firearms
Hurrah for the patriotism Of the Southern -
dies.
l hope yirgjnia will today give an ever
whe'mirg vote for secession. | urn q na'i'ee
Virginia. would rejoice 10 know th1t SIC
sill j9ia the Southern Confederacy. Coa'p'o
mise with the wooden.nutmeg conlederac}, 4"
reconstruction, are obsolete terms 10 cur "".
tuGe.
Ii L;nc"ln's forces should have the %suda;l!
to invade Virginia, | nope her brave soas, -r
ed by the Confederate troops, will gre 'nFu
a warm reception. Three hundred cheers 10
good old Virginia.!
Our prospects for good crops are yer! Gu,
conrasing. Last yaar the drought was uo2:s
ceden.ed in the cotton States-not more snAa
half a crop Of corn was made, sid the COW
was seriously injured. Some planters nave
ready cut their wheat. My whea! snd "-
look well. ". D. ~
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
A Proposition.
Good 70

If-the materials requisite TO make
a sufficient number Of caps for a com
pany of volunteers, together with a
pattern ofthe kind wanted be furnish
ed us, we will in return deliver the
caps already made to the persons
furnishing such material, free of
charge. Our volunteers need caps
as well as anything else, and we are
willing TO contribute in such a way
for their benefit, as best we eau.
The caps we propose furnishing
will be Of any description desired.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
Communicated.

Editor Daily Ne,cs Il find the
following extracts in an old Maga-
zine published in 1888 but the sub
.iects are applicable to the present
time:
RETRosPEcTioN.-- the
Third reigned fifty-nine years, thirty
three of which We're passed in war,
and twenty-six in peace. The debt
on his accession was efl20,0O0, 1000 !;
at his death aeS20,0O0, 900. He found
the annual charge of taxation c6 $780,
600 and ieftsit 6o o,Oe0,00 including
the expenses of collection. 1t is
computed that during his reign of
war, no less than 100000 of his
fellow creatures We're sacrificed
Abe Lincoln has reigned but six
months, and he has already sacriti-
ced about $4,000 of.his fellow crea-
tures, besides negotiating for debt
of SOC, 100000, and levying a tax of
some 10000 600, (if we recollect
aright.) George doubtless thought
he was smart but the Republican
King, leaves him in the shade -
Could Abe but reign SO years, what
beautiful state of things he would
leave At his death. The Gar OF all
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09

the Rnssias, will please take notice
A Town OF RoGuEs-Philip of
Macedon founded a colony in Illrace,
which he baptized the Town of
Rogues," and hither he transported
more than 5000 sycophants. false
witnesses, and legale harpies.-lbid.
Could Phillip .but rise from his
grave and visit Washington City. he
would find colony there compared
with which his would appear. no
bigger than a Quaker meeting. estab
hshed by his worthy successor Abe
King of Yankecdom ! s-
REBEL.
New Orleans, Aug. 1861.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
TIE tenisOn llannCh.

Dainty, daintly on the air,
An aroma rich is stealing;
Through tie nasal iues, in II volume rare,
1t rolls 10 the seat of feeling.
4 lrlunch II hauuch. tIoiu that doe OF does
That was shot tho day preceding;
oh cu. mo ,. slice, for the cook he knows
That love luxurious feeding.
les, cut me aslice where the loin and leg
Are each into each extended =
Let piece of the fat, as firm as an egg,
With rosy lean be blended.
OF Jelly and gravy "quautrim ststl,
No, thank y"r-n" p"tntoei
Let life hc jolly, ii, short enough
And fig tor such muifs as Plato ~
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
onward! onward!

Our readers, as also ourselves, are
kept in suspense about the probabiii-
ty of an attack upon Washington
City. Intelligence so far as received
inclines us to think that such has ta-
ken place, or will in a very short
time. This will, we opine, be the
bloodicSt battle recorded in the pages
of future history, for surely, if the
Northerners have any bravery at all
most undoubtedly it will be exhibited
on that occasion, SO far as our own
men are concerned We need say moth
ing about them. but merely point 20
reports in the Journals of The North,
furnished by participants in the bat
tie of Manassch, to prove their valor,
and the metal of which tEiev are Gem
posed We predict that that bat'!e,
shouldit take place, will be unequal
led by any to be pain,,,d outin history.
We hope and pray Ia ourG God that
that on this occaeinu like all othcrs.
the dunnable Gardcs Of Lincoln will
learn that freeman, lighting for their
rights. bequeatucd to them by their
toretnthefs, are not to he conquered,
aye, that they fyrv unconquera5'"
We only regret that such step
could not have been pursued on the
occasion ot the ;.reat routimg 81 the
enemy at Nauassch, but as wise
heads pronounced it impracticahlc.
we submit without a murmur, not
knowing all the circumstances at
tsched 10 the manouverin-. however,
rather late, than never" With til"
great Washington City, once in our
possession. we can see much Of th"
t;atoro open TO om anxious gaze it
is alt-important that tina: point
should b. held by It's, and there should
be no hcaitancy felt, hu, as the COW
ardlv enemies cried. "0n IN Richn40ad,
let us III return proclaim "R f1 ~ "FH -
ingtoa, and when the march Is once
commenced. let not an inch Of ground
be retraccd, hut on the contrary let
us, instead, OF falling back, take two
steps forward, and We are bound to
meet with ultimate success. With u
bold heart and steady front, the
word fail cannot be brought into the
question and in fact, will never on
ter into the mind Of Il Southcrner v ho
bears arms III the defence Of his as
sailed rights. To Washington, and
let there be unceasing efforts, until
the flag of the Southern CoHf"d eracs-
is planted there and heisted over the
Capitol.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09

The London Morning Chronicle
announces that the imperial govern
ment of France has fully determined
to recognize the Southern Confedcr
acv, and declares that NJ. de Montho-
lon will be the first French ambassa-
dor at tile court of Jefferson Davis.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
FINE AR rs.

MISS. Lula Mackie viii take plea
sure in giving instructions on the
Piano Forte, in Drawing, Painting of
various kinds, Embroidery. Wax
flower making, Leather-work &c.
Those wishing to take lessons i'll any
of the branches mentioned, will please
call and see Miss. NJ. at the residence
of Mr.. III. w. Rhodes,
ag-it
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09

a st. Louis dispatch to the New
York papers says Gen. Seigel arrived
at the. former~city on the 10Th inst,
accompanied by Maj. Conant and sew
eral other officers. a number of
their wounded al Oak Hill arrived on
the sam. train
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
TEI.Icl:IS AI'IEI(

Washiuston. Sent 2--Amon~ the
poners can,ured at ilatteras. wa. one
f,nI, ,ba la,. Consul at Rio de Jam
niro oiyin~ , description of the YES
sells iravinr or TO leave with cargoeS.
S;x of tb.s, v.ss.I. We're. cau,ur,d
by mrivatcers
The Harriet Lane 90. ashore NJ
irratteras. and threw over l,cr guns
and conf
Wheeling. Sent There j. great
excitement to-u,Ght. owing lo 4 dis
po,cL from Fair1Hount which reports
that the .sscessiouists Of the back
counties ar, rising and marching on
the town 70 burn il. and tear up the
railroad
Tno rising is snppos,d to be in
concert will some movement of Ice.
onincv. Srpt s--Thr,c i.,reaf
.xcit,DI,,t here OWING TO an appre-
b,n5.1 n-t,c, from Missouri
(, In..,h Son, g--1Io ,aorn-,d
Missnnrian. rar'tdcd through the
,,u.u and cnntuy,G TWO Federal H.,
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
For the Benefit Of the Soldiers.

The ladies OF the Military Aid So
cicty viii be pleased to receive wo'el
and yarn or socks already knit. Pay
will be given for the same if desired.
Mrs. ROLAND JONES,
President.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09

Garrett Davis, who went to Wash
ington to persuade Lincoln to break
up the Federal camps in Kentucky,
has returned without accomplishing
the object of his mission.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
Confederation Restaurant.

T. (Fouperiy Gaiety.}
IS -ldjojntngM tie Contcderotion
CJFsr' Ho~sc. .>hrercport. La.
'INHlS well Lnown and popular cs
tahli~hmc..t has been removed as
above, and is open for the accommo-
dation OF the public. There will h"
found the best Of game. fish. oysters
and everything that the Shreveport
and New Orleans mark els afford
Meals furnished at all hours day %,
night. Families and parties will
nave their orders promptly attended
o. no31vly
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
miscellaneous.

VI ONk : Large Amrrican Map
with the States Of III. late MON
laid off in counricS Also Mexico
and Central america, can b" found
for sale at ffyam=', Bal! 81 haahirt ;
and T. H. Morris for loss than origi
nal cost, having been purchased at an
auction pric. - y2nlO
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-09-09
Ssa Interesting Tale,

WEI h" found III every number. no,
continued in the next, bu. conplo-
ted in each number.