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Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-28

Purify the Blood Strengthen the
System
The GREAT MEDICINAL DRINK OF THE
AGE!
| CROOKES'S
Invigorating Aromatic Vegetable
St0macAe .Bilters,
For RESTORING & PRESERVING
| HEAATH.
Prepared from Aromatic Bitter Herbs
| UNDER THE AUSPICIES or An
EMINENTPHYSICI
Are an agreeable and palatable
Invigorating Tonic, prepared from
Aromatic Bitter Vegrtfbles, com
bined with IL Pure Spirit, improved
and perfected by one OF our vencra-
bic and eminent physicians during a
practice Of thirty years, in the latter
part Of which he used those Bite,
Herbs, with unparalleled success, in
the treatment OF internal diseases and
for purifying the bleod.
TAey stimulate an' regulate tl:..
functions ot digestion; impart vigor
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 a
few weeks, they will afford convin-
cling proofs Of their great medicinal
properties, and urder the influence of
their Aealth-restoring qualities, that
physical condition necessary to the
enjoyment Of q sound body and mind
will soon be attained.
From their purifying influence.
the skin becomes steadily smooth and
bright, and they will gradually re-
move every trace Of eruption or in
Illumination from the face or body as
they progress in the publication Of the
blood.
Viewing them simply as hever-
age, they equal in richness and deli
cacy Of flavor the finer grades of
choice Champagne Wines-the bit
ter principle being only perceptible
when felt III the good work ,4' purity
ing and invigorating.
For the us" OF old and Young Of
both sexes they are adnirabI y ;,dap-
ted, being grateful to the taste; Of an
delicate tiavor-impartine
to the palate Il soothing aromatic et-
feet. equaIled only by its purity and
riclIncss.
The following letter regarding tn.
purity and quality Of this Celebrated
Tonic, from til" eminent
and gifted physician and chemist,
Victor l.. Canning, so long and ia
vol;,biy known in connecticn with
he French Academy Of Science,
speaks for itself:
Lubrotory, Vest Byoadrou,
New York, February 6, 1860.
Mr.. IL. NJ. Crookcs: De1r Sir
In accordance with your request Of
he 10th uItisno, l have subjected
sample Of your Invisorating Aroma
ic Vegetable Stomach Bitt"rs to IL
'arrtui anal ysis and find hem to b.
composed Of the essence OF Aromatic
Bitter Vegetables Of ancient fame in
he medical world: yet | have never
'ctorc secu them so we'll blended OF
SO pleasing to the sense OF
aSte.
The Spirit used in their prepara-
ion | found to hc perfectly pure. anc
free. from Il .luIricrious element NJ
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-28
Evening Citizen.

Published in Vicksburg, Miss. by
y. NJ. Swords. at $40 per annum for
the Daily, and 50 per annum for the
Weekly.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-28
REGULAR NEW ORLEANS
PACK ErE

s@ Z, The fine steamer TEXAS,
szz=sss.ssss. Captain G.. w. Stinde, will
leave as above on Tarsday, the 2sth
inst at O'Clock, =. NJ. For freight
OF passa@" apply on hoard or to
PHELPS & ROGERS.
Cor. OF Commerce and Milan SITS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-05-28
VjcksbllrS whis.

Published in Vicksburg, Miss. by
NJ. Shannon. Terms, in advance,
Daily per annum, SIS; Weekly, So.
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Ereshet ON the Pntamac

MAKrIHsBUEG, Va April IL. p. m.-The heavy
rains on the mountains on FRIDAY and Saturda al
nj ghts have swollen the Potomac and other streams
to very great height The telegraph wires have
been down west Of Sir Johns Run since Saturday
afternoon, except for a momen. last night, when
they were working to Cumberland. The streams
about Cumberland were very high, and much
damage was expected. The railroad has been
submerged all day at several places between this
and Cumberland, though freight trains came
thrOugh last night
Passenger trains have been laid by-those east
ward bound at Cumberland, and the westward
bound at this place. At Harper's Ferry the water
was almost as high as in 1852, being within four
feet Of the great railroad bridge. At Cherry Run
us miles west Of this), Sir Johns Run, &C. the
water this morning was from four 70 six feet
above the rails. The rain has now ceased and
the water Is again falling. Passenger trains are
expected to move forward safely and regularly
tonight.
Telegraph wires are being restored and track
officers report no serious damage to the railroad
new iron bridges with strong abutments having
been built ct Cherry Run and other places since
the last freshets.
LATKR-lU p m.-The delayed passenger tain.
from the West have come safely through the hi b
waters, and will 90 forward promptly to Balt-
more They report no injuries or losses Of mo-
ment by the rise.
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Later from Europe

NKw YORK, April 15.-The steamship Fulton
has arrived here bringing European dates TO the
ID April.
The markets are dull quiet and generally an
changed. Consols have declined
Ii was rumored that the German members of
the Vienna Cabinet had resigned
continued
The insurgents in Henzegovina had been re-
pulsed by the Turks.
Queen Victoria will receive the Marquis ID.
Azelio as Minister Of the King OF Italy
1t was asserted at Berne that Garibaldf has
requested his officers residing in Switzerland to
teen days.
The concessions granted by the Car Of Russia
have not satisfied the people. The concentration
Of the military continues
The Emperor Of Austria has rejected the DEM
ocratic programme Of the Hungarian Leader,
who demanded the absolute separation of the
Hungarian administration from that of Austria
The Emperor intends abiding by reforms already
granted.
General Garibaldi had a conference with Vic
tor Emanuel on the ID
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The Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, April Is The Committee of the
hoie today adopted the nrst three sections Of
the proposed amendments TO the Constitution. A
new section was offered by Gov. Wise, providing
for compensation In all cases, where property in
persons held TO service or labor has been or NAV
oe taken for public use, as In impressment, Fede-
raj service, DC. Adopted. The fourth section
was then adopted.
The fifth section, prohibiting importation of
slaves was taken up and numerous amendments
Were offered. Ct was finally adopted with an
amendment providing that nothing herein con-
talned shall apply to any Southern states which
have declared or may declare their separation. in
case their Independence be acknowledged and
The debate turned exclusively upon the sur
render OF Fort Sumter. Messrs Carlile and Early
deprecated the action Of South Carolina In firing,
ana expressed devotion 10 the Stars and Stripes
The leading secessionists applauded the gallantry
OF South Carolina, and maintained that whatever
the Convention might do, the people would take
the state ont OF tie Union. The committee rose.
communication was received from the Gov
ernor submitting dispatch from Gov Pickens,
He says:
There was net a man at our batteries hurt
The fort fred furiousy upon us. Our iron bat
terry did great damage to the south wall of the fort
the shells fell freely into the fort and the effect is
supposed to be serious, as they are not firing this
morning. Our Enheld' battery dsmo1nted
three Of Anderson's largest columbiads wewin
tax the fort and can sink the feet IL they attempt
to pass the channel. If they land elsewhere we
Can VIII tDefn. we nave now uUO OF the best
troops in the world, and reserve IO,,oO on the
routes to the haroOr. The war has commenced,
and we will triumph or perish. Please let me
know what your State intends to do"
Governor Letcher replied "a The Convention
will determine +"
Mr.: Wysor offered a resolution, In view of the
late information, recommending that the people
OF Virginia at once unite in defense of their In
situations, and make a common cause with the
Confederate States. No action was taken, and
the Convention adjourned
twas openly stated that a Southern army would
march through Virgins TO the North, and that
thousands would join them on the route Mr.
Early said that this would be an invasion which
would be repelled
Great rejocings here. One hundred guns were
nred, and the flag of the Confederate States was
displayed. Examinations and music are I'm the
programme for tonight. The Governor was sere-
naded, and responded In a non-committal speech.
The streets are crowded
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The Confederate States.

MONTGOMERY, April l5-An offer has been
made to the Treasury Department to take the en-
tire Confederate loan of fifteen millions AT ma, bv
parties In New Orleans
Official advices from Charleston say that when
Major Anderson's quarters were seen to be burn.
ing Gen. Beauregard sent offers of assistance be-
fore the white flag was run up on Sumter Col.
Wigfall received Andersons sword, and returned
1t Immediately
The fleet is still in sight of Charleston harbor
Secretary Towles has received dispatches from
Messrs. Breckenridge and Msgoftin, Of Kentuc ky,
saying there is great excitement, and entire sym
pathy with the South.
Seven thousand men Of the Border States are
under arms, and offer to move at a moments no.
tice from the Montgomery War Department.
George N. Saunders has sent one of his peculiar
telegraphic epistles to Dean Richmond, Mayor
Wood and August Belmont
SAVANNAH, April 15.-Immense Quantities of
munitions of war are reaching this point
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Affairs at Pensacsia

The warlngto respondent Of the Pensacola
Observer writes pril Sih
There was 4 lerge accession 90 our military
force yesterday the Mississippians came In count
less numbers, making the sswelkin rfngn with
their cheers. The steamer Tom Murray brought
two cargccs, numbering about |. 100 and schoon-
er came down from town with about 200 on board
The arrivals yesterday fully amounted 20 I 30
brave and determined men. who are resolved 90
rout every vestge Of the aggressors, die In the
effort.
A member Of the LAFAYETTE Guards died on Fri
day at the Naval Hospital Of congestion Of the
lungs. He was inferred the same dsy
A Zouave who showed a determination % 70
sist authority on Saturday morning, received
to the hospital immediately afterwards.
The Hon ) r. Mallory, Secretary Of tie Navy
OF the Confederate states, passed through here on
Saturday. He called on Gen Bragg and Quarter
master O'Bannon, but remained only short time
samuel n. Gonzalez, Esq, late naval store
keeper, hiss been appointed Quartermaster with
the rank Of Major In the Marine Corps Of the Con-
federate States
Lieut. IngIabsm, c. 8. NJ c., 10 here and has a
Few Marines. He Is about organizing a large
corps, have been informed
The steamer Kate Dale 10 an1iously looked for
here. The secosd company Of Zouaves are said
10 be on board. Dispatches received on Saturday
evening reported her lying in the cove below
Mobile, on account Of bad weather.
The remains Of Commodcre James Mclntosh
were on Friday taken out Of the vault In which
they were deposited here, and convened 70 the
family burying ground in Georgia.
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Nova Scotia Legislature.

HALIFAX, April 13.-Intelligence Of the bonn
bardment OF Fort Sumter reached this city this
forenoon. The Legislature, on hearing Of the
event, amidst intense emotion, passed the follow
ing unanimously:
ReSoired, That this House has heard with the
deepest and regret Of the outbreak OF civil
war among their friends and neighbors In the
United States.
Resotrsd, That this House, without expressing
an opinion upon the points In controversy between
the contending parties sincerely lament that those
who speak their language and share civilization
should be shedding each Others blood; and thew
desire to offer up their fervent prayers 10 the
Father OF the Universe for the restoration of peace
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Effect Of the War M ea.ures Abread.

BALTIMORE, April Is The Union feeling here
to-day is very strong. An organization OF Mimi
Men, $500 strong, who have been drilling ever
since the Presidential election threw out the sts !,
and stripes this morning from their headquar
PHILADELPHIA, April I5.--An excited crowd
assembled before the printing Office at the corner
OF Fourth and Chestnut streets, where tue Palmetto
Flag, small advertising sheet, IL published. and
played the American flag, and threw the objec.
tlonable papers from the windows and also cine
Stars and Stripes, }" another paper printed In the
humor policy.
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FRoM NEW MKxIco.-A correspondent Of the
81 Lonis Republican, writing from santa Pc on
March -, says:
The reading Of President Lincoln's inaugural
here, yesterday, was the occasion Of the most In
tense excitement. IL was proposed 20 take imme-
diate possession Of the Government property,
which could easily have been done, az there are
but fifty soldiers in barracks But better counsel
prevailed, and now believe the people are will
ling TO await the action Of Missouri, with whom
they consider their destuies so interviewer that
they must follow her lead
The citizens Of Arizona held Convention in
the town OF Mesiilla, on the 18th inst, and re-
solved themselves out Of the Union wher upon
Gen. w. Claude Jones announced himself can
didate TO represent Arizona in the Congress Of
the Confederate States Of America.
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LIScoLs's Policy OF HoLpIse THE FoRrs En-
poEsED IN TENNEssEE.-Ata Union meeting In
Bedford county, Tenn the following resolution,
among others, were adopted
RsSoiUed. That while we concur in the greatest
moderation, forbearance and kindness Of the Fed
eral Government towards the seeded States be-
lieving them 20 be the victims of needles con-
splratOrs and usurpers, we at the same time de-
precate the abandonment or the surrender Of any
rights that can be successfully and permanently
maintained against any odds. We think less
than to hold the forts that can be thus held, and
collect the revenue. is 10 strengt then rebels and 20
oishearten and weaken patriots, and that more 10
not necessary 10 give the people chance 10 eIpei
their tyrants from power and place.
III To keep apples from rotting-put them in
dry cellar with fifteen boys
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From st. Baminse

INV YORK, April 4.--Advices from ST Do.
mingo say that the surrender Of that Republic to
spain took the people by surprise and 1t Is limited
that there will be a bloody refr button
The English and French Consuls had prote,tsd
ana struck their flags Up to the 22d our repre-
sentative had made no movement.
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LOCAL NEW s .

IL Though THx STAR II printed on the fastest
steam pre.s In use south Of Baltimore, Its edition
10 20 large rs to require II to be put 10 press at an
early hour Advertisements, therefore, should be
sert in before l2 O'Clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next day
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The Feeling In New York.
Especial dispateh b the Star.

NEw lOKk, April l5-EdiiOr Of tks Ssa. !.
Nothing can exceed the enthusiasm A large
meeting o. pom Parues 10 70 oe held at 2 O'Clock
ton.
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The New York Times Cerrespsnde nt Arrested
rs n SnN at Charle.tan

NV YORK, April li.-'Jasper,' the Times cor
respondent, has been arrested a spy az Charles
ton. he was confined for a time and then ordered
OUT OF The state He was taken n far az w lining
ton, n. c, and is now on his way North
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Coon News FOR MECHANICS AND LIBoRKRs-
We are glad to state that Government will prob.
ably order the recommencement of work upon the
Treasury extension very shortly, thus affording
occupation to perhaps 900 industrious men ana
at time when occupation is a god send to So
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-15

NoTIcE.-D:srict of Columbia Advertisements
V be inserted In the BALTIMORE SUN are received
81 and forwarded from THE STAR Once
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STRESGTHEN TuH System.

a
Nlgor IS one Of the cardinal clements Of heath
Sickness Is the consequence of its decline death of
It's utter paral Eat on he best means of impart-
ing vIgor to the broken down frame and shattered
constitution, which has yet been inverted or DIS
covered, Is pTUherrd tn the feeble of both sexes
AMI ages in noStetisr'S Celebrated Stomach Bit-
terS. Many who reflect upon the temerity with
which they have trlhed with health in youth and
maturity, fanc' that they have Como too far to be
restored This lisa delnslon. Debility, from W hat
ever cause arising, may be cured strength, IN
VIVA ever manner 1t may have been wasted, may
be restored by the use OF this powerful aPd health
fn inygorant For indi gestion and ali its painful
effects bodily and mental, they are positive spo-
cIhc. IL can be had of any druggist sp l5-e cost
CouGHs-The sudden changes of our climate arc
sources Of Pulmonary, Bronchial and AstAmatie
ArecthoBs. Experience having proved that simple
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
t1ken In the early STAGES of the disease, recourse
shou ID at once be had to " Broton's Bronchial
TToches. or Lozengcs, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
rltatlOn Of the Throat be slight, BY this
precaution more serious attack may he efeotually
them efectual for clearing and strengthenIng thu
voice. See advertisement. del-ly
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CENTRAL GUARD-HousE CAsEs-Befoye Justice
Thompson The docket for yesterday has the fol-
lowing Mary Jane Robertson, drunk disorder
~ ana proJane; workhonse 90 DAYS. Rich,d Gar
nson, iree colored, stealing $50 gold piece from
mos Mclaughlin; was committed for further
examination. solomon Hale. colored, drunk and
dlsorderly; So %. Nelly Hall, 10 work house 30
days g. Edgar, charged with disturbance
at Wizards H otel, and creating breach of the
peace, was required to give $3.50 security for
peace, In default Of which he was committed to
jail, but was subsequently, released, the security
having been given. Jos James and Jas Jones,
disorderly conduct; SO So each. Henry Clark
vaerant, begging in the streets on Sunday: work,
house 90 days
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NEW YoRk, April Is.-Fiour duh and nm.
changed. w heat dull Corn s eady, and q uotz.
sions unchanged Provisions steady. Whisky
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DIED,

On the l4th lnstsnt, at 2 O'Clock p. M, LAW
RENEE THOMA, aged 3 years and months.
HIS funeral will take place to- day, (Monday,) at
4o'clock from the residence of his step father on
North Capitol ct, between l. and Nj SITS. The
friends OF the family are invited to attend.
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THEATER. Ton light jefferson appears In his
great character of "Mszeppa,n and Bob Acres n
the comedy Of 1.-The Rivals" Now that Jeffer-
sons engagement is drawing to a close our citi
to prevent them from enjoying the inimitable,
Understanding performances Of the irrest-
IDLE go" No man will be a worse patriot for in.
dulging In little laugh with J. J. and com pany
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DOUBLE MAMMOTH FASHION PLATES -Godey's
Lady's Book for May contains the largest fashion
plates published by any magazine in the world
Shillington has received GOdey's Magazine for
May Ladies, get copy mediately 1t
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WAR MOVEMENTS
Lieutenant Warden III SN .

MONTGOMERY, April 13 Major Chambers, o!
the Alabama Army, has arrived here from Pensa-
cola, and brings Lieut.. Reed Worden Of the Fed
eral Navy, prisoner Of war. He was bearer OF
dispatches to Fort Pickens and to the Federal fee,
In Pensacola bay. He 10 held by the Secretary OF
War, who sent detachment to arrest him
Dispatches from Gov. Pickens, giving intelli.
gence Of the surrender of Fort Sumter were re.
celved ov the Secretary Of War this afternoon,
and read by the Clerk Of the War Department
nom the Executive Buildings in the presence OF
President Davis and his Cabinet Seven guns
We're fired In honor of the event. and there was
great rejoicing among classes of our citizens
Lieut. Worden, who is a prisoner here, has
been compelled TO give up 10 the Secretary OF
war his dispatches from Lieut.. Slemmer, 20 the
Government at Washington. The Attorney Gen.
erals opinion is requested to the law In bis
case. He violated promise to report to Gen
Bragg, and carried in secret dispatches TO Fort
Pickens, showing TO Gen. Bragg other dispatches
and falling to report himself on his return.
Blockade of Charleston.
CHARLESTON, April 13-It is understood here
that this port has been blockaded by the Federal
squadron outside.
Fort PIekens Reinforced
PENSACOLA, April 13.-Fort Pickens was rein.
forced last night.
The Merrimac to be Fitted for Sea.
NORFOLK, April 10 Orders have been received
here 10 ut cut the steamer Me.Timac immediately
The Transport Steamer Atlantic.
NEW YORK, April 14.-Tbe steamer Marion
from Charleston, passed the steamer Atlantic al
five O'Clock on the afternoon of the llth of the
Frying Pan Shoals.
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RELIGIOUS The churches generally were not
as numerously attended as usual, probably be-
cause Of the prevailing excitement
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GIBBS HAIR STORE,
" No 242 Pa. Ay;. BET l2TH AND 18TH SIS.
HALF WIGS, .FRiZETTEs, 60. A full STOCK
alyeys on hand, or made TO- order st the shorts,t
bSsa q 3 Sc
manner. ma D. I'm
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FRENCH STEAM SCOURERS, BALTi-
MORE.

The Only Agent.
Ladies' Dresses of every description can be
cleaned leaving the lustre OF silk equal to new.
Shawls, Covers, Gun tans, and Carpets. Also,
zen iemen's Clothing can ne cleaned without leay-
ing any substance by wkioh they will soon become
unit to wear.
n. B.-No dress taken apart; thereby saving the
expense of making over. Gntslj ma 0-lm
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ACTION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMpIovvrs ov
IHE HOUSE OF RRPREsENTArIvEs-At meeting
OF the officers and employees Of the House of ep.
rPsentauves OF the United States, held In the
SPEAKERS Room on Monday, the 18th of April
1901, the following resolution was submitted and
unanimously adopted. Viz:
ReSotrsd, That as officers and employees OF the
house OF Representatives Of the United States we
hereby assert our confidence in the Goyernment
OF the United States, and stand ready to aid the
PRESIDENT in the enforcement of the laws accord
oing 70 the spirit Of his proclamation Of to-day.
j. w. FORNEY, President
josiah NJ. Lucas, V. President
GEO MARsroN, I'd v. President
Attcst-DANIEL BuCs Secretary
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wv FISH HOUSE.
2t2 barrels Labrador HERRING, selected,
IS do Bay Island do
IS do Eastport do
80 half bbls. extra Roe do
50 bbls new Magdalene do
100 do st. John ALEWlVES.
Daily expected per schooner p. Heilner, and for
sale low from the wharf on or before arrival
Also, 1872 bbls. cho oe Labrador HERRING, on
board Of schooner Expedit, due here about the rst
$50 BIB 9. No. M eremichl ALEWIVES,
100 do No. Clipped HERRING,
100 do No. Boston do
ter inspection,
50 bbIs. No. 3 MACKEREL, Gloucester Inspec-
ton,
Also. kits and half kits No. MACKEREL and
90 half bbls. Spring HERRING and Labrador
ERklNG Of superior quality, in store and for
sale at satisfactory prices.
'-. HARTLEY BROTHER
ap I0-2w 90 and l0I Wafer ct .Georg etoMn