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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

UNNECESSARY ExclrEMENT-There is a groundless
excitement prevailing in midst, in regard to the
stock of -four Many pater familas, who does not
want more than barrel of -four for Or two months
il now buving two three and even four, being under
the erroneous impression that the stock in the city will
be exhausted in a short time and improvident people
will have to live meat sweet potatoes and moasses.
OF course such an unexpected caused this article
to raise considerably and yesterday there were sales Of
siperne brands at SIG per barrel Should this excite
ment keep on, we would not be surprised to see flour
at 500 per barrel in few days This is all wrong; for
we have now in New Orleans q, goo barrels stock
much larger than before, in this city, at the
season.
The consumption Of -four in the city and neighbor
inc villages amounts to 400 barrels day, and, should,
We receive no more -four for time the provision
we have would last us ninety days which IS quite sutt
Gent But we can offer even better reason for con
siderng this panic as quite groundess In few days
the navigation Of Red river will be open as far as
Shreveport and p#obablv Jefferson, and will then
receive any amount Of wheat for city consumption, at
the rate Of fifty bushe Allowing fifty cents
more for freight the bushe of wheat will come to 81
on the levee.
bushel weighs so lbs. and it takes five to make a
barrel of -four which weighs only 1876 lbs The bran
which makes up the balance sells at g per 100
pounds Al the charge for grinding this is but %
cents it i plainly that the mere vaae OF the bran
extracted from five barrels of wheat will amply cover
the expenses for grinding, and spectators will be en-
abed to sell -four at s. a barrel The only difficulty
would be about Mills but here again there is no cause
for fear We have as many mills require, here
III the city, as wen as the suburbs. We know Of one,
for instance which grnds one hundred barrels OF Hour
per day and is not perhaps the most Important one
We hope that this excitement will subslde for the
longer it lasts the higher will be the price Of -four,
while if people would but keep quiet this subject
there would be enough of this article for every one at
/ the lowest price. Plcayune
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TIE PRICE OF SHoEs.--We saw bill yesterday for
a pair of shoes. The gentleman who received it and
bad to foot it almost taken aback when he saw the
figure on it. Nine dollars for pair Of shoes! said he
This IS nothing Should the blockade continue for
another twelvemonths $50 will not buy pair of shoes
worth s. in ordinary mes-and salaries will be reduced
in proportion as every necessary of life becomes dearer
so that it will be hard with men to keep body and
soul together But, the French say it is impossible
to make an omelet without having eggs to break And
of heroic resignation in the thought that our
grandchildren or nephews, as the case may be, will
say when speaking of 1851 and '62-'these were the
times that tried mems soles IN. 0. Picayune
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Bowling GREEN.-We learn from the Nashville
Banner that nothing Of startling character transpred
at or in the vicinity of Bowling Green during the past
few days Gen Buell. it is reported, is terrifying on
the south side of Green river. His object in tro@n
up Notifications at that point is no doubt to protect
his troops while crossing and getting foothold this
side from assaults of superior cavalry and infantry t.
l. Critenden, half frightened out of his wits Of the
demonstrations made against him at Bowling Green ha
fallen back toward the Ohio and is terrifying at south
Carrolton Kentucky Gen. Buckner and Floyd are keep
ing vigilant eye upon his movements Their present
headquarters are at Russellyie, Ky
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

FoR rHE WAR!-By referring to the advertisement
il wiTfbe seen that Capt VIM. Robson Is 20" raising =
oor,nanv for immediate service The captain is well
k,oyn and has done some service Oh tile battle field
it will be remembered by our readers taI Lieut.. Ool
rror,s awarded Can't Robson gredt praise for his gal
at aud brave actions at the battld Of soaks hills The
Ill., b.s arrived wbefea~ county demands the ser
vices Of her sons and i the duty OF every one, VINO
ossihv can do so to enroll Themselves without delay
The proposed company affords fine opportunity lot
those who would prefer serving their country in the
capacity of volunteers rather than be drafted in the
miIitia-or perhaps worse-the rtople may be called
cut en- masse, and that very soon.
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A dispatch from Washington says Notwithstanding
the alarms and croakngs of some foreign journals and
letter writer's about the stone blockade and other SINH
lar sinister reports the dispatches received the State
department regarded conclusive of complete
restoration of the friendly feeling between the United
States and Great Britain and the best possible under
standing with the governments of France, Italy, and
other continental governments. few days since Mr.
Seward and lord Lyons exchanged congratulations on
the adjustment Of the Trent affair in spirit similar
that which, in the case, animated earl Russell and
minister Adams. Lynchburg Nirginian.
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Two soldiers, one named Marshall Of Tennessee
regiment, aud The other Bernatd Cohreg OF the 18th
Louisiana regiment to BIO execated at Columbus,
lately Both, however, made good Their escape before
tbe appointed hour, prcerrng to decide the question
TO be or not to be- for themselves by becoming live
ncolntes rather than establishing their titles as dead
Oonfederates to six feet of mother earth
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WAR DOES IT MEAx?-The following advertisement
appears in two Of the Richmond papers have com
missions in the Confederate army become articles q
b1rterS
WAHrED.-CoNNIssIoS.- hundred doilats wiz
=. I'D I'm rash or money INVESTED in any manner de-
sired to secure the 1st or 2nd euteuancy IN an ar
erv or cavalry company in for the war or SSVo 70 g.
s,,ch rounany commission for the advertiser
and his friend address box e9s Richmond y y.
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An incident occurred in this p bee few days ago
which fpIIy illustrates the folly of creditors harassing
debtors. A gentleman owing ddbt OF about S4o was
called upop for payment. The dbbtor very candidly
acknowledged he had no money bEt that he had plcn
~ due him and SO soon as he could make some colcc
tons he would pay the bill That you'd not satisfy the
ereditor-he must have his money! He instituted suit
and obtained Judgment Execution WAS issued-the
debtor handed over note for about $500 on very
wealthy man and told the officer tp make sale Of it
that he would appoint, agreeaby ID law appraiser
and the creditor the other This was "thundcr," and
its echo reached the ears of the creditor lie reented
and proposed to pay the cost if the debtor would pay
The original bill To this the debtor denurred-hc
said the duration Of the war was very uncertain and
even after its close there was spite Of IL mopths-
what relief He refused all ov4rtures of a compro-
mise and commenced humming + tune!
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Richmond correspondent says the chamber OF
congress is situated in the north east corner Of the Vir
gnia capitol is long, narrow foom, with plain daIs
at one end for president and table in front for the
clerk and Ills assistants nun Der Of chairs along the
walls with little bits Of tables before them and other
chairs arranged in parallel rowE in The middle OF the
door Here the Eleasinian mysteries Of continuous
secret sessions are pracced laws the Eisestand best
tbateyer emanaed from any deiberatire body in any
sge Of the world, appear in tile morning papers, and
all we have to do is to obey the h. L We approach the
authors of these laws we disc over that their mouths
are sewed up aud their ears ind peneably plugged,
II by dentist skilled in gold aol Thus we are ruled
by rulers Al communicative ii 80 many rulers Of lig
rum vita.
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The New Orleans Crescent says our hour Of trial i
upon US and events precipating so rapidly that
it requires some exercise of memory to keep duly post
cd The enemy has gained two small victories lately
that at Fishing creek and the more recent capture Ct
fort Henry, on the Tennessee river Their more or
less shattered fleets are Threatening seacoass and
their armies menace northet frontiers The folds
Of anaconda" tightening around us whichever way
We turn and ruthless foe goats in anticipation over
our ruin Let him gIoat. Let him revel. Let tanati-
csm bold its internal orgies 4hc reyulsion will come.
II is near at hand and then TIL Dead fruits Of dis
comfture shall be forced upon EIl unwilling lips.
Roanoke, North Carolina, has yielded to Burnside 5
expedition.
q We are not at all alarmed On tho contrary, our
confidence in the success Of our cause i greater than
ever We are sure of eventual triumph, and are con
viuced that the hour is not vcFy fan distant. few
reverses will do Us good by ea{hing ts wholesome les
sons long career Of uninterrupted successes had the
natural effect Of making boaslfu arrogant and over
confident We trust riow cured; and that we
will grid up our lons deliberately and determnedly,
to drive the abolition hordes fro borders perish
in the attempt, Instead Of being dsheartened we
should be encouraged The past i full Of encourage
luent, and tile future may By made equally So if We
will 60 to work With spirit and Energy. The "anacon
das" back can be easily brokeh and when disocated
in any one given place, the whole body becomes use
less, if not dead But we must all pat shoulders
10 the wheel with aninvincble will to conquer Moth
ing more is required, and nothing ess will answer
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

The Danish bark Jurgen L0Tontzer, captain Riemer,
from Rio Janciro, bound to Havana but, in conse-
queace of informally in her papers supposed to
be bound to New Orleans, witt cargo Of 4so) bags
sfcoee. was seized recently in latitude degree north
longitude % degrees so mimi les west, by the United
States ship Morning Star, and ordered to Phladelaha
in charge of Lieut.. Geraud and prize crew.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

MORE MES-Co Locke has forwarded by express
Gen Van Doru's call upon the governor for So
prepare to come out Of the dark corners Young gentle
men without business or families who have been hold
ing back Come out soon or we shall have some such
publication as tile following from Bexar county.
The vicinity Of GAINESVILLE, Texas has done well and
there have been volunteers from other portions Of the
county, or the county has four full companes-aIl her
own in the field; and in parts of companies from other
counties has fully another company, say five companies
from Red RveE yet is undesirable that several pre-
cincts Of the county have skred their duty and they
must up the finger Of scorn will be pointed at
LhnLu.
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To RECRUITING 0FHcERs.-Dr. J. C. Mott, surgeon
and medical director publishes the following in the
Mobile Advertiser and Register:
With the hope OF saving much trouble and expenses
to parties interested, Big leave to say few words
through your columns respecting the recruiting service
Recruiting officers are, almost daily bringing to me
from the country recruits who unfit for service
Some OF them boys not than sixteen or seven
teen years old with constitutions MINIATURES Others in
firm from age, and many palid and debitaed from dis
ease Such men soon break down-are inmates for the
hospitals, and have cost the government millions in
elothing transportation, pay, and hospital expenses
therefore give fair warning that all such rs are
brought before me shall be promptly rejected
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SHREVEPORT:


,,-,-,,>-r,or, FEBRUARY 10, 1852.
The river at this place Is on the aeeHie' e
part of last week was extremely dsaSrea0ls--S
and cold rain The weather nov has h'ouefl'eO ~
III vion. u welcome the return offspring.
-. So evening" the Larlin Edwards, captain
,,a [5s lived from Grand Eco e, bringing up the
freight Of the Gen. Hodges, direcf IRON pc" oFie'is
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

WHERE ARE THE ARMs2-Some of our exchanges in the
country urging the calling out the militia of the State
They think the legislature should do something in the
matter But what is the in calling out the militia
when there are in Tennessee to-day least twenty reg
ments unarmed? If the legislature can furnish our sol
ders already painting for service in the field with arms
they viii have performed good service. When that's
done and more force needed may be, let an ap-
peal be made for volunteers, and if they do come
forth in sufficient numbers, then may be forced to
call out by other means But let exhaust all our re-
sources before resorting to measure of such doubtful
propriety. Where are their arms, and why are they
not given the soldiers already painting for the ed
Memphis Avalanche
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Written for the News.


LADIES OF SAN AXToNIo;-Unforeseen circumstances
render it necessary for lay before you plain
meu of facts which will orciby appeal to that patriot
ISM and generosity Distinguishing Texan ladies'
Col. Wcoxs appointment to raise regiment, while
most welcome in many respects for sincerely do re-
ioce that the has secured his services equally
valuable in the hall of congress, the army has yet
placed Us in an unenyiable position The heads of
families and whose grey hairs would have entitled
them to honorable repose, preparing to take up
arms, and leave with not only helpless children but
a host Of Young for protection. These chivalric
sons of the Lone STAR whose robust appearance affords
noindcation Of their constitutional decacy unable
to join infantry company though well aware more
cavalry can be received.
In view Of this deplorable s.ate Of affairs, we beg
your assistance in organising plan for the defence
Of the young Of this vicinity, who remain at home
when their gallant brothers. 1--WE beg the soldiers pardon
for using the term go to the war. Let them not fall
victims to their crros their natural timdty will excite
but pity and assist them. For ourselves in their
cause We have no fears feeling fully equal 70 the task
Of self defence Their shall be furnished to you
in a short time through the News
With the highest respect, your sisters
THE LADIES OF SOUTHERN EExAR, TEXAS.
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SALT AND CoAL.-The Legislature having granted GER
tain privileges to the well known scientific explorer
professor Thomassy to such sanes and beds of Ignite
as he may discover the public lands company has
been organised and liberal crpons made to its stock
ioF tne immediate development of these great resources
of wealth with which north and western Louisiana 60
plentuily abound DR. Thomassy will return to this place
shortly and will need the services of white and black
laoorers to enter at his career of usefulness
For these he-wil pay liberal wages La Baptist
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

Fort Henry, of whose capture an account viii be
found in another column is situated on Tennessee river
ninety miles from Paducah at the mouth Of Tennessee
river, where it emptes in the Ohio river about forty
miles above Cairo. Tie Memphis and Ohio railroad
crosses the Tennessee river between fort Henry and
Florence The federas assembled the river to Florence
and took possession of florence they also captured
Tuscumbia, which stands back Of the river one and
half miles.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

LfvIxG liz RlcHMoND-A Richmond letter, after
Quoting the high prices exacted for everything in that
market adds:
will not say that ii is as hard for poor man to live
here as it is for camel go through the eye of needle
but can say without endangerng my yefacty that the
poor man who can live IN Richmond need have fears
Of starving upon any other portion Of Gods foostoo
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

There will be religious service IN the papusI cn0''n
on the 22d instant at II o'clock, ~ NJ ms oo'n 'D'
day Of tile Inauguration Of the q the
Confederacy The community are nHtet 70 a''eiiu "u
,;to = .si,ing the Divine blessing on our country's
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

IN NJ ranresontation u The FtLincoln cabi-
.ta u number of gentlemen Of Shreveport on
I'D, e,oping next at the Gaiety theatre the pro
IDS 10 s Given to the ladies' military aid society of
sh.ororort On this interesting OCCASION we hope the
house will be full to OVERLOOKING. p
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.t,,,,I-g y, Tobn q Creed ESQ., for the latest
Eieksburg dates.
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The Nashville American says, without having any
want Of confidence in Gen. Polk, who has displayed
some admirable qualities as patriot our army at Column
bus feel that they are entitled to be commanded by
professional soldier Of the highest excellence and the
most tried strategy in the position which they occupy
for the defence of the Mississippi valley against the
combined armies and fleets of the north and west
They undoubtedly have such leader in Beauregard,
and they ask no more, except fair field in which to
meet the yankee invaders
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4 Washington correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune of the Goth ut speaks follows Of general Ere
mont:
saw the general to-day, looking as bright and
nest as when l him seven years ago-saving a
sprnkling of grey in hairs and beard. His interest in
the caGse is undininshed-he bates not or title
Of hope He stands ready for the word Of command
which will not be long in coming. The president has
never spoken of Fremont otherwise than in the kindest
manner
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A dispatch from Leavenworth, Kansas of the Sd,
says that the federal commissioner, W P Dale, had
interview on Saturday with the various Indian chiefs
including the loyal Creeks and Seminoles. The COM
missioner promised aid the loyal Indians against the
rebels and the chiefs agreed take the field with their
warriors The dispatch also states that the friends
of Gen Lane declare he will the military service
if he has to enter as a private.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-19

MoSEY Losr-We received yesterday, letter from
Douglase. Cass county, Texas purporting contain
50 So but the money was extracted. The money had
evidently been folded in of the paper but the
letter had been opened and the paper Slaughtered out
rYick sburg Whig.
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Should the blockade be broken in a short tme-say
in ninety or d hundred days-what terrible havoc it
will play among eNtortioners in all branches OF bust
ness! Cloths will drop down to a reasonable figure
and it will be found that there has beer all along great
mistake. There had been plenty Of goods; but the
holders really ignorant of the tactL vast vari-
ETY. of articles stored away for high prices will crawl out
from their hiding places, and be offered to the public
at moderate prices The public will indeed be beset
on all hands with the kind and obging offers of hold
ers who will self them almost any thing they need, at
prices so reasonable as to amaze US all.
We should not be surprised if the salt works would
Immediately supply of the orders so long waiting
to be supplied the Stipulated price of 70 cents per
bushel These orders are all of them so far off
on the file that it is impossible to reach them so long
rs salt is selling dollars bushel But let the
blockade be raised and these seventyfye cents per
busie orders will be filed Immediately, aud very sim
ply because the great impeachment of ten dollars bush
el will be removed and the salt manufactures will be
at once enabled to do justice to themselves and the
public by filing the orders so long and so reluctantly
deferred
The event will indeed, be wonderful in its effects
and napprecably beneficial to the public. 1t cannot
happen too soon for anybody the monopolsts and
extortiouers Richmond Dispatch.
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MILLER's REPLY.
MARINE HEADQUARTERS,

Columbus, Ky, Jan Is.
Cow. PORTER ON L. S. GUNBoAT, ESSEX:
Sir-The iron steamer Grampus will meet the Essex at
any point and time your honor may appoint and show
you that the power in urhands An early reply will
be agreeable to your obd't. serv't. MARsHJ MILLER
CAPT. PoRTER's REJoINDER.
U. S Gunboat Essex
VIZ. D. PORTER commanding
Fort Jefferson, Saturday. JAN lS
To the traitor, Marsh j. Miller, commanding rebel
gunboat called the Grampus:
Com, Porter has already thlashed your gunboat feet;
heed and sieneed your rebel batteries at the Iron
banks chased your miserable and cowardIy self behind
Columbus; but if you desire to meet the Essex show
yourself any morning in PrentyS bend and you shall
then with traitors ate-ify YOU have the couraoe
to stand.
God and our country-'lebes offend both"
(sgned) PORTER.
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Talk ON 'CuANGE-0n the flags of Carondelet yester-
day the gatherings were few and far between. AtCol
Bakers corner something more than bakers dozen
convened as it we're by chance Of course the chief
talk about Roanoke and what England and France
will do.
drove Of turkeys however, paraded about this time,
indicating that there some hopes of the habitues
having all invitation to real turkey. Possibly, in the
absence Of operations in cotton the turkey dealers think
they have a privilege cry turkey On the grand rue.
We are not advised whether the city officials have ex-
acted of these preipaetc dealers in turkeys the custom
arv charges for license Carondeet street put up
with good deal They are, that is, the frequeners,
willing to contribute literally for all public associations
but ills cry OF turkeys, at five dollars per pair srathcr
tantasne Just this moment Our respected governor
will not allow any cotton to come the flags, there
fore we must cry turkey instead of cotton. There was
some further evidence of vitality on the flags. The
erass the wheat and the oats growing up very
fast between the utersces Of the square block pave
meut There were also turned out for shipment in
front of the great carriage depository, three four
vehicles which were paid for in cash. which is confirm
atory that there spare funds yet in the country
outside Of Crescent city.
The telegraph wires very quiet Yesterday up to
the close of business There some side talk that
there had been decline in cotton in Liverpool on the
oath: that mddline Orleans quoted at l3d. This
is very high figure and higher than ever before since
the wear 1925 when in the counting rooms OF the GA
houses. Chopper Benson & Co, and Kath5ene, Hodg
son Co. they figured out at the close Of the year 1924
chat short stock of cotton would follow the COM
menccment Of the year 1925, causing rapid advance
and tile sending Of special agents to New York and
thence SOUTH with orders to buy up all the cotton to be
had sending understandable cotton in this market up to
% IS and 30 cents per pound. But the sequel is not
necessary to talk Of Suffice it to say there some
old habitues who frequent the flags daily who
Der that disastrous year. According to the quotations
Of middlng Orleans cotton in Liverpool al the last
dates such cotton should be selling in city at
about % or % cents per pound. Crescent.