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Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

Judge Lanes Response tn Lincola.-
The Huntsville (Ala.) Democrat, of
the 18th, says:
On Saturday last, at the military
meeting to raise volunteers. Judge
Lane whom Lincoln appointed Federal
Judge for Alabama, arose and stated
in substance that abuse and obloquy
had been hurled at him for supposed
disloyalty to the South, and desiring
to vindicate his loyalty, although he
was fifty five years old, he was ready
to join volunteer company of men
of forty five or upwards, to defend
the South, and accordingly recorded
his name as u volunteer to defend
the South.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
We have this morning received the

We have this morning received the
first number of the Daily News, pub
lished in Shreveport by our friend
John Dickinson, formerly of the
Natchitoches Chronicle. We regret
that he has had to commence its pub
lication in the face of these terribly
hard times. With half a showing,
his energy and industry would over
come every obstacle, and make a
daily paper daily necessity, and an
established fact in the City of the
Raft" Most heartily do we wish
him success. Cannot the citizens of
Shreveport encourage him by adver-
tising more liberallyl
The above is from our friend, G.. j.
G. Puckette, Of the Campte -A7urion.
We would call particular attention to
the two last lines.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

SHREVEPORT DAILY NEws.-We
have received the first number of the
Shreveport Daily News, recently es-
tablished in the tiourishing little city
of Shreveport. 1t is published and
edited by John Dickinson, who, be-
ing practical printer and good
writer, will doubtless make it an ex-
ccllent paper. We wish the enter
prise every success. The News
is published at So per. annum.-
Washingtom( -Arh.J Telegraph.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
True as Gospel.

Harper's Magazine, was at one
time, in our estimation, the very best
work of the kind in the States but
now, we think differently read the
following, and we do not hesitate in
saying that you will no longer pat
ronize the Harper's. We have taken
their advertisement out of our paper,
and will do so with all others, when
we find them speaking thus:
"Jere Clemens, the redoubted no.
velist and editor, and terrible fire
eater, has been appointed Major
General in the rebel army
"Gen. Beauregard, now in com
mand of the rebel forces in Charles
ton has much fame as tactician."-
Ha,per's Weekly March 23d 1861.
Will not our citizens favor us with
advertisements, so as to enable us to
take out the prospectuses we publish
on our fourth page! One, at time
gentlemen and the thing is accom-
plished. If you cannot pay for ad-
vertising now, perhaps you can some
other time; we do not exact payment
in advance for advertising.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
I. o. q. r.

THE members of Wildcy Lodge,
l. No. 2l, at Paris, will celebrate
the forty-second anniversary of the
introduction of Odd-Fellowship III
America, on the goth April, by a
public procession, Grafton and dinner.
The Lodges at Clarksville, Bon
ham, Greenville, Sulphur Springs and
members of the Order generally, are
respectfully invited to participate.
SIMON kOTTWITZ,
no15- Rec. Sec.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
Tho BAN is Rolling.

There seems to be no possibility
now, of the impending state of our
country being settled without a bloody
and fearful war; every particle OF
news which reaches us tells more
plainly what we are to expect. The
Confederate States are determined
and will never finch from the course
being pursued, while the federal gov
ernment seems equally determined, so
far as we have been enabled to dis
cover, to bring back into the GLORIOUS
Union, the free and independent peo-
pie Of the South, or as we are termed
by our qfectionate brothers Of the
North, rebels. We are prevented
from knowing all particulars, for rea-
son of our communication having
been stopped, at certain Northern
points, which, though it hinders our
being thoroughly posted with passing
events, at a distance, does not throw
any check upon the chivalry Of our
portion of the country, but, on the
contrary, it nerves us to further our
exertions, preparatory to an encounter.
With jeff Davis at our head, we
defy them; not as set of men, whose
battles are fought with the tongue;
but as whole-souled body of men,
whose words come from the heart
We buckle on our armor, and trust in
God, while their dependence is in the
virtue Of numbers; aye, we may say,
three-quarters of them, know not for
what they have enrolled their names,
to fight against us Of the South, who
have never harbored a thought of
wrong towards them; while they on
the contrary, have always endeavor-
ed to injure us, and now, like per-
son detected in mean act, they fear
the consequence, and put on bold
face, hoping to carry their point; but
in this they will be foiled, for they
are wholly unacquainted with the
character of the people, concerning
whom they imagine they know every
thing. We presume before they get
through with us, they will be glad to
shake the dust off their feet, and re-
treat to more genial cline, and cic0
i@ed community.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

patriotism of our sister town. and
are proud to saythat old Natchitoches
like Shreveport has done her duty.
A purse of twenty two hundred dol
lars was made up by the citizens OF
the town and presented to the COM
pany.
Below is a list of the officers and
privates of the company. 1t consists
of one hundred and nine men and is
styled the LecOnste Guards.
Officers-Wm. NJ. Levy Captain, Ross
f Burke 1st Lieut.. Josiah + Scar
borough End Lieutenant, S b Robert
son, assistant 2nd Lieutenant, ThoS.
P Chaplin lst Sergeant, G p Raines
End Sergeant, L ID johnson 3rd Ser
geant, G w kearney 4th Sergeant,
NJ A Holland lst Corporal, y }
Miles 2nd Corporal, James Carney
3rd Corporal, A w Hamilton 4th
Corporal.
Privates-Thos Afford, Patrick Ans
borough, w Bussey, A II Bernstein,
b Brook, l. Bossier, VIM Z Barrier,
WIN Bowie, Josa Basques, a Caro-,
NJ Cunningham, A G Cunningham,
J n Cade, w = Cannon, jr b F Cox,
w C Cox, VIM Clinton, w B Cruss,
S V b Cox, j Dellouche, jr w A
Driskill, j ames S Deck, Resen Denoe.
r d Ellzey, B + Ellis. J r Ellzey,
NJ Fitzgerald, n Fuller, J w Dallier.
J G Griggs, w B Guess. w = Gibbs,
Patrick Henry, c J Harkings, }
Holms, j = b Hudson, S B Hodges,
w Ii Hendricks, b Hudler, l. B
johnson, J NJ Jones, J & l. Jones,
J c Jarrett, c Knapp, II Kearney,
N kewiews, J kimbrough, w Key,
A Lemee;J C Lemon, p Surenandier,
ID Lee, J l. Lecour, J b Lacomb, II
Liehtentine, S Lynch, l. Marcussohn,
J Mckerley, VIM Meadows, A }
McPhearson, J w Nancy, pr Mure-
head, j Mains, w II Miles, d Moore,
B Moore, w Molloy, VIM II Noel,
J Norres. jr f l. Pierson, c V Picque,
V Poissot, II Persey, VIM Russell,
j ii Rutland, l Souter, + S Stimp-
son, A Solisse, G III Scarborough,
w c Scarborough, A J Scarborough,
II J Scarborough, J S Scarborough,
J NJ Stokes, S l. Sheppard, J II
Stalev, S b Tucker, A II Taber, w
NJ Tramel, Thos. J Talbert, r NJ
Vance, J Williams, n b Whitfield,
J + Yharbo, l. Lowe, Geo. w Scar
borough.
Yours Respectfully,
REBAT.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
Natchitochcs Correspondence
Special to the Shreveport Daily Ne,es.

Special to the Shreveport Daily Ne,es.
NATCHIToCHES, La !
April 26th, 1861.
wharf this morning, was one of the
most feeling, the saddest, and at the
same time the most enthusiastic, that
it was ever the lot Of your humble
correspondent to participate in. AT
an early hour the booming Of our old
five FOUNDER, gave notice to the citi-
zens that the steamer which was to
bear away our first company of vol
unteers CThe Lecomte Guards.) was
at her landing; our gallant soldiers
(by choice) were soon ready, and
then, amidst the rattling Of drums,
the commands of the officers, and the
cheering of citizens the scarcely
audible Good Bye's, God Bless you's,
We're exchanged. 1t is Il melancholy
sight to see so many yyoungmen leave
home, parents, future prospects, all
and taking up their muskets say
81 am willing to die for 1ny country" /"
We who are compelled to remain at
home, look upon these gallant patri-
OTIS with mingled feelings Of pride
and sorrow.
Proud, to see our sons, our broth
ers, and our friends; prompted only
by the feelings of true patriots, will
ingly sacrificing every selfish motive,
and exchanging the comforts and
sweets of home, for the trials and
hardships of the tented field. And
sorry, to think that many are leaving
to return no more are shaking our
hands for the lasttime. But we say,
''Go my Son, Go my Brother, Go
my Friend" he who rules the des-
tinies Of nations will guide your wea-
ry step, and shield you in the hours
of danger, and our prayers will ever
be with you.
The Pelican Rangers, Capt. s. NJ
Hyams, is nearly filled, and will
leave in a day or two. We hear that
Shreveport has given up all who are
are able to fight. We glory in the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
Job Printing.

Persons who may be in the habit Of
sending their orders to New Orleans
for Job Printing, will please favor
us with a call. Billheads, Cards, cir
culars, handbills, labels, wagon re-
ceipts,tickets, ETC., neatly printed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorised to announce the
name of +. S. WADDELL, as Il
Candidate for the Office of Consta-
BILE, for ward No. 4, Election first
Monday (6th) Of May next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

Should our carrier overlook any of
our subscribers, they will please leave
notice to that effect ut our Office, Cor
ner of Texas and Spring street, over
BaerS store.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are requested to say that the
Rev. DR.. Marshall, Of Henderson,
Texas, will preach in the Presbyte-
rian church, during this week.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorized to announce the
name Of HENRY w. RHODES,
Esq. as a candidate for the Office Of
Constable, for Ward Mo. 4. Election
on the sixth of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorized to announce the
name of JOSHUA BRY ANT, as Il
Candidate for the Office of Constable,
Ward No. 4. Election first Monday
(Gth) Of May next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

The Shreveport Rangers lett our
city on Sunday morning, to offer their
services to the Governor. This COM
pany is composed, if we mistake not,
of men, who fear nothing human, and
can endure the most severe hardships,
that may be expected in rough
campaign. Good luck attend them
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorized to announce the
name of II. Il. STEWART, for the
office of Constable, for Ward No. d.
Election on the sixth of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

If you want to smile, go to the
Ruby, corner of Milan and Spring
streets, and try, and we warrant you
will succeed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We publish in to-day's paper the
contents of our two extras, to the ex-
clusion of other matter.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We understand that the river is
falling above. Vegetation looks fine.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
TBl8@RAPml@a
From the vicksburg Whig-Extra.

sachusetts, landing his forces here,
and they were therefore landed at
the Naval Yard.
Harrisburg, April 23.-Caleb Cush-
ing has arrived here. He says Gen.
Lee with 5000 Virginia troops, was
covering Arlington heights.
Lieut.. Jenifer has been reported as
a deserter.
Fort Milling has been garrisoncd.
Baltimore, April 23.-I'he Ameri-
can confirms the report of the scut-
Ting of the Pennsylvania, Columbus,
Delaware, Raritam and Merimac at
the Norfolk navy yard, by order of
Capt. Pendergast. The Pocahontas
and Cumberland were the only ves-
sells saved to carry away the govern
ment forces. The ship houses in the
navy yard are being torn down, and
the factories level]ed. 1t is their in
tention to fire and abandon them.
The Mayors of Norfolk and Ports
mouth sent flag of truce to Pender-
grast. He replied, that if he was
fired upon or the navy yard attacked,
it would be his duty to return the fire.
The women and children are fly
ing, and the men rallying to arms.
1t is expected that the ship-of-the-
line New York, on the stocks, will be
fired, before the yard is abandoned.
The buildings are being blown up
with powder, not being fired, for fear
the conHagration would extend to the
cities.
The Norfolk people have seized
the powder house on Croney Island,
and removed the powder to the city,
preparatory to Nirginia's defence.
New York, April 23-Washington-
ians recently arrived here, report that
the Baltimorians telegraphed to the
Virginians at Harper's Ferry to come
and support them.
The house Of Winter Davis was
entered by a mob, who retreated, find
ing him absent.
The German Turner's Hall was
sacked.
Louisville, April 23-A private
dispatch from Cairo says that place
is infested by 1000 federal troops, and
1000 more expected soon.
Baltimore, April 23-The mob ele-
ment is powerless to act with system.
They have arms in plenty, but no
ammunition. 1t is believed the peo-
pie and the mob will compel the troops
to fight their way through the city,
step by step.
The railroad between Baltimore
and Washington was to be obstructed
and some bridges destroyed yester-
day.
New York, April 23-The authori-
ties have decided to muster the whole
of the 10000 volunteers authorized
by the Legislature into immediate
service.
New Orleans, April 23.-The
Governor has received information
that 500 Tennesscans are on their
way to join the army of the Con
tederate army.
Governor Houston spoke at Gal
weston on Friday. He e,nphatically
denied having communicated with
Lincoln's Government. He also
denied claiming still to be Cover
nor of Texas. Said he had retired to
private life, and should never leave
it but in defence of his country.
New York, April 23.-The schoon-
er Mort on, from Boston to Baltimore,
and a threc-masted schooner with
provisions and clothing has been
seized by Government.
Washington, April 24.-Col. May,
U. S. Army, and other Marylan-
ders, have resigned.
New York, April 2i.-The steam
tug Yankee, from Norfolk, details
the destruction of the navy yard
and all the vessels of war except
the Cumberland Capt. Pendergrast's
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

New York, April 25.-Engraved
plates for the bonds of the Southern
Confederacy have been seized in the
Wall street engraving establishment
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We failed to receive any news last
evening. The latest news received
here to date, will be found in to-days
paper.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

Il. II. MORRIS will be supported
for the office of Trustee, for Ward
No. 3. in the city of Shreveport, on
Monday, May 9th, next, by
MANY FRIENDS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorized to announce
the name of Mr.. NJ. +. II. STEWARD,
as candidate for the Office Of Trus-
tee of Ward No. 5 of the city OF
Shreveport. Election on the 9th of
May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

If Mr.. j. Il. ELLISON will con-
sent to run for Constable for Ward
No. 4, at the ensuing election May G}
he will be warmly supported by
MANY FRIENDS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

~ Postznoste.s are requested to
.act as agents for the Neacs, and re-
tasn ten per cent f;om amount forscarded.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

We are authorized to announce the
name of j. II. NOTTINGHAM, for
the Office of Constable of Ward No.
4. Election, sixth of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

If Mr.. CHRIS. DRUM, will con-
sent to run for the Office Of Trustee,
for Ward No. 3, in the city of Shreve-
port, at the ensuing election he will
be warmly supported by many friends,
and elected if there is virtue in votes.
MANY VOTERS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30
CANDIDATES..

We are authorised to announce
JONAS ROBSON, Esq, {the pres
ent incumbent) as candidate for re-
election for Mayor Of the city of
Shreveport, at the ensuing May cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

Personal articles will not be published,
either as communications or advertisements
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-30

Job Work must be paid for on de-
livery.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-29
Contempt of Court.

The other day young lawyer OF one OF the
Western counties. was employed to prosecute
nan indicted for larceny before a commitins
court composed Of three magistrates. On
hearing the testimony, they refused TO commit
the prisoner to Jail. Our lawyer, vhese name
Is MchsE concluded to take revenge on tha
magistrates. he accordingly begal tho ats
tack.
81 wish your Honors would ine me Eve dol
lars for costampt Of Coart," hs said.
"Why, Mr.. Mckay 90
"Because feel very decided contempt
for the Court
e'Your contempt for the Court is NOT more
decided than the Courts coatempt for you.n
was the response of one of the magistrates.
This was stinging retort and Mac felt il
but another worshipful member of the Court
"A dry, hard looking old tlaoksmith---2ut in
blow that finished the work aud completely
demolished ihe young lawyer.
"We might iue you," Le said, abut ws don't
know which one of us you'd want 10 borrow
the money from to pay il with
The laugh was against Mac. He was mo-
torious borrower when be could find lender.
He has never jested with the Court sinco tha,
rebuke.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-29

done to foster them. Such policy, perlnitlit r
the Democratic party TO keep up the show u
organization, and 30 send 10 the House of
Representatives a respectable OppoeitiG
would have kept the Capitol and the Whiss
House both upon their good behavior, arl
would have compelled caution inconsistent
with any formidable faaaticisM. The prudent
way seems plain enough; but madness, benG
upon destruction, will wander into crooked
paths Instead of quiet and sagaeious inss-
tlvity, the shareholders at once began TO blus-
ter, and from the insolence of speech soca
lapsed into practical iniquities. They
no Northern man an opportunity of defending
them. They disavowed all alliances, and off,
Oially published their determination OF going
TO the devil in their own way. Then indig
nant men said Let them go. And Let Slag
cry 60 with them Who, then, are the Abo-
litionisss
We have always supposed Human Slavery
to be self limited social disease, especially
In Republican America. The doom of th4
inonster was pronounced aud recorded long b..
fore Its birth. The landing oil the Pilgrim
Fathers at Plymouth in the seventeenth CEN
tary made Slavery impossible upon this eoniis
Rent 10 the twentieth. The Declaration of In
dependence diluted 40 il was, againss the ear
nest prorestatons Of Mr.. jefferson, 10 suit
The delicate stom4chs of the Southern members
Of the Congress, was the death-warEaat Of the
ayEtem. Sooner or later its las hour must
have coms. A lie, though permitted to rug
up and down, and yaunt itself, and below It's
infinite rePc,itions of itself, is refuted from
the beginning, and viii be silsnced at last. Ii
may sink quietly ont Of sight; or it may 60
out in steuch Of blood and smoke, as the Pet
Lie OF our time 10 going; but its exit ia predes-
tinate. The Lie OF Slavery was unpleasantly
vociferous one year ago; but now Its own
friends have knocked the wind out of It, and
tripped its legs from under il, and in all other
ways mercilessly exposed It's weakness and
witIessnsss. 1t might have meandered throueh
the length aud tho breadth Of the land for
half century longer; but now itA career Of
curses and of crime is well nigh over. For 80
much let Us be thankful, aHd patiently abide
the snd.--.h. Y Tribune.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-29
a CURL CUT OFF wlrH AN AXE.
A TRUE INCIDENT.


"Do you see this hair 90 said an old man
to me.
"YN; but what Of ita Il is, | suppose,
the curl from the head Of dear child long
since gone 20 God"
sit ia not. 1t 10 look of my own hair /;
and il is now nearly seventy years since il was
cut from this head
''But why do you prise lock of Jour hair
so much 20
"It has story belonging to it, and o strange
one. | keep it thus with care because il speaks
to me more of God and of his special care
than anything else ! possess.
fI was little child Of four years old, with
long, curly looks, which, in sun, or rain, or
wind, hung down my checks uncovered. One
day my father went into the woods to cut o
log, and went with him. was standing O
little way behind him, or rather at his side,
watching with interest tho strokes Of the
heavy axo, as it went up and cams down upon
the wood, sending OF aplinters with every
stroke, in all directions. Some OF the spIinr
ters fell At my feet, and | eagerly stopped to
pick them up. In doing 10 ] stumbled for-
ward, and IN 0 moment my curly head lay up-
on the log. | had fallen just at the moment
when the ak was coming down with all it's
force. 1t was too late to stop the blow
Down came the axe. / screamed, and my
father fell to tie ground in terror. He could
cot stay the stroke, and in the blindness which
the Sudden horror caused, he thought he had
killed bis boy. We soon recovered; / from
nay fright, and be from bis terror. He caught
me in his arms and looked at me from head
to foot, to find out the deadly wound which
be was sure he mad inflicted. Not drop Of
blood, nor q scar was to be seen. He knelt
upon the grass and gave thanks to gracious
God. Having done so, he took bis axe and
found few hairs upon its edge. He turned
80 the log he had been splitting, aud there was
single curl of his boys hair, sharply oat
through and laid upon the wood How great
the escape! Il was as if an angel lad turned
aside the edge at the moment when il was do.
sssnding upon my hesd.
With renewed thanks upon his lips he teok
up the curl, and went home with me ia bis
arms.
"Thst lock be kept all his days, as me-
moral of Gods care and love. That lock hs
lsft to me ON his death bed"