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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-24

II TAKE pleasure in informing my friends
I'LL and customers that | am just receiving
fine, fresh assortment of Goods and that all
those who are in want of any had better give
me an early call.
| keep
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES.
PROVISIONS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
CROCKERY,
And everything usually
kept in a Country Store.
| have just returned from New
York with one of the best and
largest stocks Of Goods that was
ever brought into this county, I
propose to sell these GOODS
FIFTY per ct. lower than can
be bought in this vicinity, Wells
vile or Olean not excepted. My
Goods have been bought for
CASH from a large number Of
houses that had failed in the city,
at from 80 to Is cts. on the dollar
of the original cost. Therefore |
am prepared to give all great bar
gains that choose to give me a call:
LOOK AT SOME OF THE PRICES ::
Very nice Sheetings from 8 to
II cts, sold by most merchants
at the present time for Il to Is.
Good cotton bats for s cts roll
Good Prints for 6 to IL, worth
9 to IA. Fine Delaines from | |
to 20 cts, worth Is to 25 and 80.
Good Tweeds from 25 to So cts,
worth A. and 69. Good Black
Silk from so cts. to Sl.00, worth
rs cts. to 81 80.
Good Suits of Black Clothes Coat, Vest
Pants, Calf Boots, HdkhfS., Cravat, &c, for
$40, worth SIS.
In Groceries, / have a good sweet
pleasant Tea for SO cts per h.,
and upwards. Good Sugar for 8
cts, white coffee sugar IL. Sal
eratus for 6 cts, Coffee Is. Soap
8 cts. bar. Molasses for As cts.
per gal. Best Kerosene oil, A.
cts, gallon Flour at "W ellsville
prices" In the line of Boots and
Shoes we have Ladies Enamel
ed Morocco Boot for 50 cts sold
by most dealers for 81 to Sl.25.
Heavy Kip Ladies Walking Boot
IS cts. Fine Congress Caters
and others from 80 cts. to 81 90,
worth = to IL shllllngs. Fine
Calf Boots for 2 so; Fine Stogey
boots for Is shilling. FineBroche
Shawls for 20 shillings and up
wards. Ladies Stella Shawls
from s to 92 shillings. Woolen
shawls for IL shilling and upward.
Red Flannel from 9 shillings per
yard. Fine Ginghams for ten
cents. Cambrics for 9 cts.
Mems Heavy Working Ribbed
Jacket Coats for 8 shillings.
And now l intend to keep my
stock full to supply those who may
choose to buy at
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-09-24

OLD STAND ON MAIN STREET,
COUDERSPORT,
Offer to- their Old customers and the puSEe
generally foT Cash, United States Trsasury
Notes (whieb BY shs way or. taken at PAr,)
What, Corn5 Oats, Buck rSess, Butter, Cheese,
Hides, Peltsr Deer Skins, and ND other kinds
Of Skins, sush as Calf Skins, &c, also, Beans,
Beas, KeEGssur ana some other things tAaS
can't 10 theaSht ST.
4 LARGE AND WELL,SELECTHn
ASSORTMENT AsF
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS Il SHOES,
DEADYMADE CLOTHING
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
Hats & Caps,
IrUH, Nails
Hardware,
DRUGS e. MEDICINES
Paints, Oils, and Dye Stun,
Together with some Of the best
KEROSENE OIL,
Far superior to the Oil Creek or Tidiouts OIL
LAMP Il LAMP FIXINGS,
POCKET CUTLERY
Also q few more Of those Superior
CANDOR PLOWs,
sLEIGH.sHOEs,
SASH, PUTTY,
INK, PAPER, ENVELOPES,
And other kinds Of
STATIONARY
WALL PAPER,
WINDOW CURTAINS
And other articles which time alone for
bids US to mention, all of which will bs
sold as low as the WAR PRICES wig
allow-for strictly
READY-PAY!!
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

I'm answer to all inquiries we
would say that we do not now pub
fish weekly paper. and will not
until there is better prospect OF OBJ
tanning good supply Of paper Al
50, that we have no paper of Of any
description. or printing material Of
any kind that we wish to dispose OF
Persons having such to sell. however
should address rs en- the subject
sending full particulars. a. we Ar
continually receiving application
from different. sections. In address
ing us always inelose stamp for ar
sv.r As to almanacs. we have ne
got a single copy on hand:
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The Homer uiad IS again under
Roadway. but not as a high pressure
We hope your efforts will be appre-
ciated friend Blackburn. and that
YOU will sail along smoothly on the
troubled waters of the times. The
editor, in his explanatory article
relative to his future course says:
but if the pen is mightier than
the sword, then we feel that we shall
do some available and practicle ser
Vice, and acquit ourselves in a man
ner that will compare favorabiy will
that of any editor in the South, ant
rive full and cordial satisfaction t.
every man that reads u.s."
"The pen is mightier than tn
sword" this was never more applic'
BILE than in the present time, and "
think very agpropos. therefore,
should be judiciously handled
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The WAR IN Observation-Disclosures
ton of the following character was
received here by Col. Marsh this
morning, from Jefferson City:
At noon, yesterday. the Federal
forces at Moore's Mills. seven miles
east of Fulton, were attacked ny
the rebels, nine hundred strong. The
Union troops were under the command
of Col. Guitar, and consisted OF his
own force and some rcinforcements
under 1t. Col. tScheaffer and Majors
Caldwell and Chopper, in all six hua-
dred strong. They were attacked at
noon by the rebels. who evidently re-
lied on superior numbers for victory.
A desperate fight instantly commenc'
ed, and lasted until 4 o'clock IN the
afternoon. The rebels fought We'll
hnt were finally routed by the FEEDER
u, al troops. One hundre! Confsdera.es
t were Killed and wounded and one ta'
T ken prisoner. The Union loss was
y A considerable quantity Of ammu-
= milton. baggage, etc. was caPteieo,
E, and a good many guns. Col. Guitar
.e immediately resumed pursuit OF the
re rebels, and prospects are that he VIII
st oyer,ake them again. Cobb one o.
I'd the Confederate leaders, IS reported
re killed. ~.
i'll Col. Guitars force consisted OF the
Is, 9th Missouri State militia ana so
Nv Iowa. T.,
he The principal officers engaged, De-
of| .;a.. Cpl Gui,ar. We're 1t. Col. Sch9t
ted fer and Maj. Chopper of the Missouri
troons. and Mai. Caldwell of the low;
ed, torce-St. Louis Republican.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
op' CAMP NEAR TUPELo, MISS.
July 25th, 1862.

Friend Dickinson
I embrace an opportunity OF pennue
few lines for the News from tAe 49,.
he West. Our noble army is here e eneaMp
"a ~, the beautiful hills Of North M'ssis..p-
=; v;th an abundance Of good water ,9eiS
r, rorderinp the sanitary condition OF tne
ICONS. excellent. and in the best Posstp.s
Condition for active operations. me o t,,,
hronches Of our army have mao 'he'' o-,
long enough, as our turn WIN conc Ne
when you may expect 20 nea 1,b b latter most
ssrohahlv) Of the war. OF course preasn..
forh;ds me toteil anything concerning almS
,Onvements. but can assure you OF soS"
.;d;ngs Of great Joy" soon. The mastery
re,rest Of our forces from Corlntn' T ras De 30
a stunning blow to our enemies 49,. my ;;la,v
perfectly nonplussed, and WI" p.an ay n,sases.
The climate Of North Mississippi IS lovely
q, th;s season. Mosquitoes are unkno". ~
: or rather unfelt. With MASSIVE oass ~
sha5e MS. and pure water. with plenty 20 eas
10 can laugh at the poor dei"deu .oi'v
!. Of Abe, as they "enjoy the screening "eA''
n Of our Southern cline. ,.,.,-, fore
The glorious news from KENTUCKY i"..
e ~. re edisen,hralmei, Of that gallant Sta'e
=. sron Yankee rule. Our Morgan eles
and Stuart. are making themselves Know e.",,
,, a,,a felt. The first named is NOT iaf ~: ~:
-. 1'ouisyil.e, by this time. Kentucky o'a
fair to be the theatre OF active oPe.a'; ~ -
le the coming fall Our spading PoiiGy, ,. - -,
-, ou end Onward! is our motto Inc 80
est news from the North is a"i ~ ueRes
d. to ,he;r cause Their credit is fu,neu y,
- L,,nc and abroad I, end what is better ,he
Is S SS material is ditto. The effort 9.;,
,r- ,'oh. Sambo shoulder the musket is ,o,i,
i. and thevhave come to theconciuS'.,i ' n"h
he a is on,y cit to do the dirty work" Inc
on new levy Of hoos;cr warriors viii he eni,s,'
y. for one and no, for three years. No'n',s
said about Cor for the war; ~, so so S the end
=, , ,ha. time On the other hand, we are ar ar
he i ins Phoenix like from the ashes Of dele;
nd and pushing forward to the great, pn7e =;
dependence, which seems to ,e a''n nne ~ Sa
ing in our grasp So will we all ere long ing IA
in nur united voices and cry we are Tree
-, are free So mote 1t he :
~" Ever of thee
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The alarm Of FIRE was given this
morning between two and three
o'clock, resulting in the complete de.
struction Of the dwellings, Of Messrs
Sour, Jacobs, Levy, and Frisbey.-
The house Of the latter was unoccu-
pied. Loss about $4,000. No in
surance.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

We are pleased to again receive
the vicksburg Wing among our ex-
CHANGES. When the enemy attacked
yicksburg, we feared the consequent
ces would have proven disastrous to
the press. but the old Wing has
passed through the ordeal and sus
FAMED no material damage. we
congratulate you Shannon.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

Lost by a lady. on last "Wednesday
between Or. Lawrence's and the
head of Texas street, small green
port monnie. with a chain attached
containing about S23. The finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving
the same at this office. AS the own
or needs all the money she has, we
+rus. the finder will return the same
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

We would remind our friends who
esna ma remittances for our paper,
that the price of subscription has
been slightly increased since the
mast few months. Always See terms
before enclosing money, and SEND nc
less.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

In another column we publish
letter from our late New Orleans cor
resnondent. who was to have sent US
regular letters from the army near
Tupelo. but he has been forbidden
doing what he went for.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

sxrrcu OF GEN. PoPE.-The fol-
lowing brief sketch Of Gen. Pope
which we find in one OF the NORTH
.rn napers, is made interesting ooy
-. nro,notion of it's subject to tue
oarrand Of the Yankee army IN the
Valley of Virginia;
Major General Pope IS man,
nearly forty years OF age a na1 NV:
Of Kentucky, but citizen o. !l'.
nois, and a graduate OF West fo' na
which academy he entered III looo'
\ He graduated in 1852, standing
h;gh In a large class, and was ap'
ro;nted to the army from the State
IS Illinois. entering the service as
=. I..xs. ID Lieutenant Of Topography
vi Ene;neers. He was engaged ID
W.1ico. aud was brevetted LIST Lieu
: ,snont for gallant and mer'to,,ous
\. conduct in several conflicts IN Mon
b t.rav-,he brevet bearing date from
. Ssntemb.r 23d, ls46. On the ESQ
Of February, ls47' he was oteve :a
C. CAPTAIN for gallant and merlto 2,:o.s
IS conduct in the battle OF buena ''s'"
IT, In lsAe he conducted the M'nnesso-
- :. a1nlorine expedition, having &C
comnlished which, he acted al a
,rnnperaphical Engineer in New
all 1f.T;eo until 1853. when he was as
\ 1911 ia the command of one OF the
"e asd;t;ons to survey the route OF
ne .hs pacific Railroad. From 1894 &c
ms 1850 he was engaged in the explora
yet ton Of the Rocky Mountains CUTIE
Ac- which time-viz: on the LIST OF S"l
Ia5e-he took the actual rank o
!, Car,ain in the corps Of TopograPh'
h"' al Engineers. On the 18th aay o
March 1861, he was made br,gad'e
General Of volunteers. de hela
- command in Missouri tor so'ne 80,
ven before he became particularly nS.."
lery hut when Gen. Halleck took cna1e
and ot the disorganized department n
- .hav;ne great condolences in brigaa1
- General Pope, gave him the cnari
amp " ~, district Of Central Mlssou'
,s Nav WoRp Co,NED-I'
,eing Generals overnea,o osa two lit
5000 few days since between
girls in public square. ~. ,eco
1888 The FIRST reported to tue CSC. s;do
-lthas young Master -, &c. saIo ,
aosal ga. much In love with her, ana '
ns.,iv daad to SEQ her. The Sece
% IN a;shal;eviaR her friend. very sgn
} e. ".I., rrononrced it q Xcak.
;uate Tb.v though. the coin too g
= h.1aa:;s, ;fcart 70 be lost.-Mo'
Tribune. -
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

Col. Wilkes, who arrived IN our
citv during the forepart of the week
we are told reports that he could only
get money at Richmond, for his own
re a;ment. and that Carter's brigade
is disbanded.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
DIXIE DOODLE.

Passengers on Wednesday contra
dict the report that the Arkansas
was blown up, and say that she GRIP
o}ed or sunk two Of the enemy's YES
sells
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

Mr.. N. S. Seligman will accept our
thanks for his services during our
absence from the city. We owe you
one, friend Seligman.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
CANNON HEARD At GREAT DIS

rANcE-The guns at Pensacola were
heard by the negroes 40 miles dis
tant, who called the attention OF tnelf :
masters to the sound. The firing OF
cannon at Port Royal was heard at
Jacksonville, Florida. q distance o.
two hundred miles on an air line.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
Tones Bayou.

-
Marshal of Caddo Parish we were tn
among the number Of citizens VINO eS
nroceedea down the river on the By
steamer Countess, Capt. George u. IT. IT.
Hit. on last Monday. The OBJECT b,
Of the trip was to examine the stare y, "
of the river in the vicinity OF Tones 6
Bayou, with view Of endeavos,ng +,
- ;mnroy. the navigation of Red II
River. \. RI
After arriving at Scopine's cut OH a
III. boat was landed and preparations :
made, to examine thu cut off, the bot
tom Of which upon considerable dig
,,ino was found to bs hard red clay
jpipe clay), and no sand to be found
!, was discovered upon inspection
That the fall, from the head OF the
,n, Of; to the terminus, was strange
as it may appear for the distance
saw four hundred yards to be 1--WE
feet eleven inches. The fall III the
. mississippi river the distance
..,, 81 Louis to Memphis. accord
inc 70 the United States survey Is
"a only about two feet, After a thor
oneh investigation Of this poias' the
,,..+v moved towards Tones Bayou
49, r.h;cb was sounded, with no little
nr difficulty, owing to the powerful cur
~ r.,t It was astonishing to see the
water pouring down the Bayou a"o
~. have no hesitation in asserting
no that three quarters of the water |,
er, Rcd River finds its way shrouS'
las that channel, which if not checked
the ;nm.diatelv, will forever rum tn
ms r,x;sation to and from Shreveport
no thus destroying commerce. and olas'
ing the future fair prospects OF a
D., the upper Red River country
10y W.. could mention many u
@'o .eres:ins incidents. but as we q" II
cen intend to "write a book" VIII Inn
" ourselves to the subject.
'.'A DIR. II. P. Hetchkiss has De
''ns fully empowered by tue m'l''a
WIZ authorities to stop the mouth
Tones Bayou. or take such steps
a'ne: NAV in his Judgment be best towa'
.ho occomplishment of the impro
1872. mont of tn. navigation Of Red Ri'
60 No more competent person than
~. Doctor could have been selected
!, ,hs the important work ahead.
NJ thorough knowledge of the natur
.t;.,. these things, and his past e1Per'e
80 as swamp land commissioner EN-
than him, in our opinion to the full C
shall dence of the people, and their he
e SER CO. operation. He has satisfied
man self that the desired object cal
win attained, and the task performe
~ ion ito to no very great out lay. When
people reflect upon the eS'l e'
an the which are soon to show thense
pplica- if this matter is not a''ehoe
and we promptly, they will agree WI
fore. it upon the necessity of having
. work commenced at once. WI
attempts have been made to i'm
the navigation Of our stream
ans cor have proved failure, is this
sent US son Tor them to withhold them
ny near at such a critical period; IL
,..;o, of tbs;r section of c,
lis within their reach2 No
one and all rally again, and a
lIlee, w -. ..,,aa Even if the
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
seui-weelxly News.
The Telegraph Question.

-
In few issues back, Of our paper we y,
advised the erection Of a Telegraph rom
,b;s mint 70 Monroe, to connect with the
the line which Will soon be complete 70 @a'
place. Since then we have conversea WIN
some few Of our fellow citizens on the suo- p
;ect. and. strange to say, could meet WITH
no announcement whatever. Because
sorsoo.h. O line was once started from mere
in a different direction. and proved q 'a',u' t
for ,ean, Of good management 'n'ernA: I
NTH ,ascality, is it to argue that this WAL I
be the same7
w. a.. pecessi.a,ed to have this line
built. if not now q: some future Pe''o"'
md ,ehy not no,o? The growing 'mpof-
,,nce Of this section, cut off IS 1t 49, DE-
uands il. If Shreveport is ever to De tne
Mace it was destined to be. we must nave
this telegraph connection, in addition 10
an, railroad. Who ever heard OF q COM
nercial CITY, bearing the name abroad 'ns'
this does, not having telegraph comman'-
cation to some leading point No' We
2 Our people should not let these glo'''uS
onno,,unities pass by UNDECIDED we can
= no, be too enterprising if we desire d'st'ne.
5 ,;or: aud if we intend to profit by the natural
3 advantages of the situation Of Shreveport
II making i, a truly commercial city, we must
- % .be tusl, at once Mature has formed io1
It ma beautiful location. not surpassed oy
il an, and it j. now with the people to say
-. -. whether OK not they will finish the "o,A'-
he Every dollar invested in enterprises mere
,ir ,.;,, he forthcoming with interest into tne
ed .,gs,s of the ven.urers. Mark US! 1t there
~ :" arc any enterprising gentlemen in our m'os
of ,,,b, can afford it, let them come forth, AM
is coun, us in Weare willing to do our spar
at ,a assis, as far as our limited means WI
~. admit. Give us good navigation. railroads
Use telegraph, and manufacturers anu III '.'
we rears the change will he magical anu ~
citizens Of Shreveport be justly PROUD
their efforts. Otherw Use, it will be Po'n'e
at as place that 'ons.
"a We append below letter JUST receive
sas the suggestion in i: we coln'neno 70 'ne Pe
rim. nile. believing as we do. that ii few INT
80. y;dua}s will mako the attempt, all can
ACCOMPLISHED in q short time
Mt. LEBANON, La, Aug. H. Aee
SO Editor Shreveport Ne'ps:
Dear Sir-I notice in "
issue Of the sth inst, suggestion 10
good people of your city, the importer .a'aa
our and ptacl cabili'y OF es.anis ,hs e.. .e,
eek, ph:c line in connection WILL VIC '''~ - 49,
only a'' Tsis 81 is important and well-timsd y
own forward the enterprise, and seno suosI
ions to all important points along sne
gade The amount necessary to erect the wire
he raised almost without IN effort.
Truly,
ming .na we aug
rplus me a0o,s - IS calling a meeting wi
20 on view of opening subscription BOOKS
sale adopting measures for the further &C.
1t the plishment of this much neeaeo '''p'
Mount ment
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

Flour is selling here at from az
012,5o per 100 pounds:
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The Rev. w. c. Crane, D. y. Will
preach at the Baptist Church on next
Sabbath morning. at II o'clock.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The n. Y. Herald abiding to the
arrival Of Hon. Pierre Soule to that
city as prisoner, says:
| No one was allowed to converse
with the distinguished Southern pris-
oner. They were locked IN the
Marshalrs inner Office in the care OF
two aids; but from n furtiye glance
we were able to see that time or the
cares of this distracted country, had
, whitened his once dark hair. Mr.
S Soule appears to be about sixty
q v.ars of age, with the keen eye o.
r Daniel Webster, a lead like the hrs
Napoleon, and figure midway be
e tween the rotundity of both.
d Tpon the arrival of Marshall Mur
a. raw, he telegraphed to Washingto
-. for instructions as to where the prs
% oner of war should be sent. he ne
'e having any official instructions. IN
ry .slsrram was sent at ten minutes
ct three o'clock; but at the closing.
III the Narshalls' Office at half past tx
III o'clock, no reply had been receive
VI In the. meantime Messrs. Soule al
're Mazureau were provided with 3
we commodation at the Astor House
m the night. We may further add tn
I'M up to a late hour last evening no
" Div from Washington vas receiv
&c as to the final disposition OF the pr
OF oner. The matter may. however,
the brought up to-day.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

We would advise planters coming
to Shreveport. to bring all the surplus
leans or socks that they may have on
hand. They can readily find sale
for such articles. and they will at the
same time being doing vast amount
of good.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

xvLo- .,,lscribera see 3 fEeU
" mask on their paper. n ;a.-
p:Eoa tHnt the time PAID 9or heffs
NlNscn0iH.kAd.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15
FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1862

Persons sending us remittances WIZ a,,a oe
GOOD enough to send no other paper i Wn,es
e ~ ShrevenoIt Corporation bills, none other
Oil H he receiyed. individual and other cor
norat;on bills are Of no use to u.s. as we
ronnot get them off our hands
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The citizens Of ST. Tamnany par
;sh it seems have petitioned to Cen
Ruggles for permission to trade WIN WI
.,s Federals at New Orleans. The
c.n.r,, Of course. would not sane
ton such a procedure. and inform:
them that any one detected in at
tempting to do it, will be brought u
condign punishment.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

According to the official report OF
f Gen. johnson, Of the Battle OF seven
> Pines. we took ten pieces OF artillery
!; 5000 muskets, one garrison Gag and
four regimental colors, besides a
II large quantity Of tents and camp
It equpage.
=, Major General Longstreet reports
"a the loss in his command as o annE
about -, r, -
De Major Gen. G.. w. Smith ,e'
norts his loss at. -A~o'
- fetal. ............:. 1925
is That Of tho enemy is ssaseo ;
cir their own newspapers to have q
Of ceeded. ten thoussnd-sn estimas
az which is, no doubt, short OF u
truth. ...
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

ON THE WANE.-Lincoins CHI
e. ON 600 more men to defend the
National Capitol" is not oe'"s
oh.xea with much alacricity it seems
Ohio has a quota Of $4,000 and YET
she has only 1000 in the field. Ac
cording to Northern accounts rem
svlvania, New Jersey and Massachu
ss,ts have done almost nothing.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-15

The above is cheering. and we susseS'
the propriety of calling meeting WIN =
view Of opening subscription books anu
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