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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
Important Notice.

VIE undersigned, duly colnmiSSio ned is
/ l. now prepared to purchase and receive
!-baies cotton. Tor account of the Go
vernnlen,, payable in its Bonds bearing
eight per Cent. interes. from date IN sums OF
500, 500, $1,000.
The article must Of necessity be in Iner-
charitable order, we'll hale.i unincumbcret,
well protected from the elements. not less
than twenty bales on one plantation, and
no, Immediately exposed to The enemy,
The prices ,oiH depeud upon tic sWore or
less proximity to market. and upon tie more
or less exposure to tic enemy.
The form Of Il Bill of Sale, which is to be
signed in Duplicate, is as follows:
- Baies--aggregnte weight
- s; State Of -; County or Par
ish of -; p. o. and date Off,
1.-The undersigned having sold to the
Confederate States of America and received
tae value of the same in Bonds, the recent
whereof is hereby acknowledged - bales
Cotton. marked numbered and classed as in
the margin, which is now deposited at -
hereby agrees ~ take due care Of said cot
ton whilst on his plantation, and to deliver
the same at his own expense, s.;--in the
State Of - to the order of the Secretary of
the Treasury, or his agents or their assigns. -
Upon the receipt of which, the under
signed will issue the following certificate ::
lS.
"The undersigned, rs Agent of the Go
vernment. certities that the within cotton
has been examined by him OF by a compe-
tent judge, and that its character will rank
according TO the commercial scale As
and also that the weights and marks are as
described-the Gotten being in good mer-
charitable order marked with the name Of the
Planter and on each end the initials {. S. 4
and safely stored in a covered building.
1.-The undersigned certities that the price
agreed upon Is Il fair market price at the
present time
When cotton is deposited in warehouses.
the warehouse receipts must be delivered
up, duly transferred and the sellers must de-
tray any expenses thereon.
Subscribers to the Produce Loan have
now an opportunity of complying with
their engagements to the Governments
The Bonds of the Confederate States draw
ing interest OF eight per cent. constitute
one Of the best securities and most advanta-
geous investments and those who have con-
troll Of even the smallest sums, cannot do
better than invest them in funds which are
now believed to be everywhere in demand
and at par: The interest is payable semi
by the Treasury agent in each
State, and as has been explained is secured
by the wa tax or an export duty on cotton.
Considerations of patriotism and devotion
TO Country should alone, however, induce
every good citizen to give his aid to the
Cause, by taking as large an amount as
possible of these Bonds.
Remember that all we possess and love in
his world, are stal1ed upon the issue of
his contest.
Our Government must be sustained in
is gigantic efforts at any and every sacri- |
ice, or else we fsll to rise no more.
ULCER LAUTE,
Agent c. 8. ,
Office at Branch Citizens Bank
Shreveport, La.
lst Sept 1856,
South--est.rp. .adGo Gazette. tscss.cc !
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
Gunslnitlls Wanted.

"UH1SluIt11S ~ 1nleu.
WE want 80 or 40 GUNSMITHS II.
w nediately. to fill a Government CON
tract for the State OF Texas. for S 900 guns
to work in the
Neac Gan F,actor3
Of Short. Biscoe a. Co.. Tyler. Texas The
most liberal wages will be paid for good
workn,en.
aug26-2m SHORT. RISCOE & co.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
Mansfield Female COLLEGE
DESOTo PARISH. Ia.

TINE Fall session of this institution for
1 the present year. will open on the FIRST
in every department.. Parents may rest a..
sured that every reasonable effort will be
made to promote the comfort and progress
Of their daughters. For terms &c.
Address. CHAS B. STUART,
President.
Aug. 29-5w Mansfield. La.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02

Upon the receipt of which, the under
signed will issue the following certificate :
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y Office.

HEREBY appoint my mother, Mrs NJ
l. A. Buckelcw, my agent during my alb
sence in the wars. w. F. BUCKELEW.
Shreveport, Sept. lst, 1862. At
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
Daughters of'the Cross.

TIME fall session of this school for young
4 ladies wil! open in Shreveport between
the first and sixteenth Of September next.
aug. 26-5w
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
Texas Stage & Livery Stable,

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On Milan st. opposite tie Varcs-
dab Hotel.
THE proprietor has been to great
l. expense to make this the most
desirable Stable in the city, it is con-
velient to the Steam boat landing.
Horses will be boarded by the day,
week or month, on the most reasona
bic terms. Persons visiting Shreve-
port or going to New Orleans. by
leaving their horses at this establish
ment. can rest assured that they will
be we'll attended to. Only give him
call and satisfy yourselves.
JOHN CALDWELL.
8. KAHN, Superintendent
no 39-ly, A. KIMBALL,
.nne6'52 Agent
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-09-02
THE SEMl-WEEKlY NEWS
Is published ecery Tuesday and Fri
day Morning.
Omce, on Texas Street,
Adore Spring, near tie Mayors office.
r Err M g:
Per Annum, lin Advanc%,) $500
Six Months, +" I" $50
Three Z" f" IS $50

Persons sending us remittances will be
good enough to send no other paper money
than Louisiana State or Confederate Notes,
Shreveport bills, and Texas Treasury War
rants. Other money sent will be returned.
WEELY-$3. Weekly and Semi
Weekly to one address. - per year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
par,on Brornlor, in . .psseh before the Ohio

Parson Brownlow, in speech before the Ohio legislature, said: ..a
 One day a crowd surrounded ny house ana threatened to tear down my flag put ! waEnea them that they would have to do 1t ln the faee oi sx , loaded muskets, N hich would be fired by men who would never finch from their duty.s They
 sober aosss end m.rsssa sssi l Sr,nter shan ever, led by 2 young officer, who n.a des;red to tear down the dd thing of flag down. low n h the meanwhile, 1 had left my house and cone to the office, leaving my wife in charge. She came forward and expressed her intention of shooting the first man who attempted to haul down the flag. The officer was slightly scared, and said:
 Madam, you won't shoot, will your sYou had better try the experiment. said she. Go on, go on r shouted the crowd, she dare n't shoot r
 She instantly drew from her pocket one of Colts reyolvers, and cooking it.eveled it at the officers head. Never mind her, she's only a woman,' cried the mob By Cd, look at her eye,' said the officer, as he made low bow, scraped the ground and toddled of, followed by the whole crowd.
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IContisued on Second Page.l

Major Herbert, the private Secretary of Gov. Olden, ofNew Jersey, under the direction of the Governor, visited Lieut:-Gen. Scott, at the Clar- endon Hotel, on Monday last, and presented him with the joint resolutions passed by the Legis- iatnre of that State at it's late session. In ten- uMstlng these resolutions to the General, Major nercert spoke of the affection with which he is ssstaea .e by the people of New Jersey, and sta
 sns. the resolutions were intended faintly to Synsey .ne appreciation in which his distinguish G.aa.1 sises are held by them. In reply, the LsH Isne.al expressed his warm attachment to New se.ssy, ana I spoke with evident pleasure of the
 nks his rssdsn. si Ine time Ehsn he should again versation turning upon the war the s9n- among other matters not proper to relstsI q.
 ted his conviction to be, that ere M;Ssn,s the Southern Government would be at an snd
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
BUY ME AND I'LL DoYoU GOOD. HEALTH AND STRENGTH SECURED,
 BY THE USE OF THE
 GREAT SPRING AND SuMMIE MEDICINE, DIR. LANGLEY,S Root and Herb B IF T. 1a R @

Composed of SarsapariAa, Wild Cherry, YeAo,O Dock, Prickly Ash, 7Aoroughvort, Rhu5ar6, -Nandrake, Dandelion, &c., &c, aH of acAich are so compounded us to act in concert, and assist Nature in sradicating disease.
 TNyHE effect of this medicine is most wonder
 -k full it acts directly upon the bowels and blood, by removing all Instructions from the in- ternal organs. stimulating them into healthy ac- ton. renovating the fountains of life, purifying the blood, cleasing it from all humors, and caus. ing it to course anew through every part of the body; restoring the invalid to health and use- fulness. They cure and eradicate from the sys- tenn, Liver Complaint, tae main-wh of so many diseases Jaundicefin its worst forms, all Bilious Diseases and foul stomach, Dyspepsia, Cotiyeness, all kinds of Humors, Indigestion, Headache, Dizziness, Piles, Heartburn, Weak. ness, Pains in the Side and Bowels, FIatulency, Loss of Appetite, aud torpid or diseased Liver, dsordered Stomach, or bad blood, to wyich ali are more or less subject in Spring and Summer More than 100000 have been cured by this medicine. It is highly recommended by Physi cians everywhere. Try it, and you will never regret it.
 Sold by all Dealers in Medicine everywhere at only 20 and 38 cents Der bottle.
 Orders addressed to GEO. c. GOODWIN & Co.,, Boston. 47-n6
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

complaints. KBEN KNIGHT, N. D.
 AR MoRTLEY, Esq, of Unoa, N. Y, writes: q have you Invented t. and believe it the best medicine for its purpose put out With bad cold should sooner iaks any other rsnedy." Croap, WhoOping Cough, Influenza.
 SPklseHELD, Miss, Feb. z, 1S56 DaoEaa Arm: will chssrfully certify your Iseforal cough eoup and the chest diseases of children We of your fraternity in the South appreciate your sk, and A'A' ''u' A'a'e'A' '' HI MIk1& gsIas scosKLIN, MD AMOS LEE, Eso, MoSss1.Y, IA, writes, Sd Jan, ls66 had tedious Infueus. which confined me in dooss tried your Reorai by tho advice of our clergyman The arst dose relieved the in my throat and inngs les than one half tho bottle made mo completely we'll Your medicines the cheapest well as the best we e the poor mans friend"
 Asthna or Phthisic, and Bronchitis.
 WSsf MANcHEsfxR, PA, Feb. 4, 1856 en: Yonr cAsny Rctora Is performing marvellous surss in this section It has relieved several from alarm Ing ymptoms of consumption, and Is now curing man h1 iOrty ysa.I HKNRY L. PARKS, Nssehant \ D. A,s0s aS.S. 0S 1ss =: ..i ':s sSs. ss.a. $: .s.ss 0asA as are ssTahIAS
 vs night saa veluanss q svsdsnsA bas tAs most COG siasias Ireaf d ths siEaa this rsnsag iouad a iss
 Consuuption.
 Probably no ons remedy has ever been known wlieh sarsd % many and sueh dangerous this. Some 70 human aid Fsaeh; hut even to thcss the Cherry FsetorGl afoeds relief and comfort.
 AsroR HousI, NEW YoRK CrrY March 5, 1856. DocfoE AVER, LowaLl: feel 1t duty and pleasure inform you what your Ch7y Feoral has done for my wfs Shs had been i've months laboring under the dam Ssrous symptoms Of Consumption, from which no aid we could procure gave her much relief She steadily fail Ing until Dr. Strong Of this city, where have come for adviee recommended trial of your medicine. We bless hs kindness do your skill; for she has recovered rom that day She not yet as strong as she used to ee, but s free from her cough and calls herself we'll
 Yours with gratitude and regard,
 ORLANDO SHELBY, OF sHEIBYv1L11 0nHmptiues do not despair till you have tried AYER's cu2RRT PxcToRAL It s made by one of the best medical fha hi0h mArta of PhiLGdeLnhin Ladner
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

Col. Robert Mccook, of Buelps army, and dis tinguished at Mill Spring by gallant charge, or Col. Bob, as he is generally called, unlike of fcsrs generally, never wore military clothes Some time ago an order was issued for officers to dress in military costume, and Colonel Bob, for a day or two, wore blue sack with brass buttons, but, upon being made fun of by his sol diers, he pulled it of, and has never been dis covered ala nsilitaire since. Col. McCook is now acting brigadier general. He has six brothers in the army. The father, it is said, was . sharp shooter at Fort Donelson.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

General Mcclellan was recently riding along tho lines of his army, examining the condition of the men young Pennsylvanian was on guard when the general rode up. He demanded the countersign. "I am the commander-in- chief, George B. Mcclellan" was the answer.-
 'Well, then, commander-in-chief George B. Mo- Clellan, get down from your horse and give the countersign, or will see what kind of . hole the muskets which J. K. Morehead procured for us will make in the body of the commander-in- chief, George B. Mcclellan" The general dis mounted, gave the word, and praised the young soldier for his conduct. and told him whenever he wanted favor to let him know.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
BLACKWOOD's MAGAZINE
 AND THE
 BRITISH REVIEWS, $

L. SCOTT & CO, NEW YORK, continue to publish the following leading British Periodi- calls, viz:
 THE LONDON oUAnfERLY. Conservative j THE EDINBURG REVIEW, (Whig.l
 THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW. (Free
 Church,)
 THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW Gi5sral) BLACKWoOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE, r eTory@
 The present critical state of European affairs will render these publications unusually inter- esting during the forthcoming year. They will occupy a middle ground between the bastily written news-items, crude speculaticns, and fy- ing rumors of the daily Journal, and the pom derous Tome of the future historian, written af- ter the living interest and excitement of the great political events of the time shall have passed away. It is to these Periodicals that readers must look for the only intelligible and in addition to their well established literary, scientific, and theological character, we urge them upon the consideration of the reading pub- lie.
 EARLY COPIES. The receipt of ADVANCE SHEETS from the Brit
 
 Reprints, inasmuch as they can now be placed ill the hands of the subscribers about as soon as the original editions.
 TERMS Per ann For any one of the four Reviews, ...... $s co For any two of the four Reviews,..... 5 co For any three of the four Reviews,.... % For all four of the Reviews, .......... 8 % For Backwoods Magazine, ........... % For Backwood and one Review, coco. % For Blackwood and two Reviews, ...... % For Blaekwood and three Reviews, .... 9 % For Blackwood and the four Reviews. 10 co Money current he State vhre issued wi bs receiusd at par. CLUBBING. A discount of twenty five per cent from the above prices will be allowed to CLUES ordering four or more copies of any one more of the above works. Thus; Four copies of Blackwood, or of one Review will be sent to one address for S9; four copies of the four Reviews and Black wood for $50; and so on. POSTAGE. In all the principal Cities and Towns these works will be delivered FREE OF POSTAGEE. When sent by mail, the Posthge to any part of the United States will be but TWENTY FOUR CENTS year for Blackwood,' and but FOURTEEN CENTS year for each of the Reviews.
 N. B.-The price in Great Britain of the five Periodicals above named is s31 per annum. March 18th, 1861. 49-ln
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

THE sciences of Chemistry and Medicine have been
 taxed their ntmsst to produce this best most perfect pursaNvs which is known to InHumsrable proo6s shown that these PlIs have virtues which surpas in excellence the ordinary medicines and that they win unr precedentedy upon the esteem of all They safs and pleasant ts take but powerful to Their tang properties the vital activities the body the distractions of its organs purify the blood and sxpe disease They purge out the humors which breed and grow dstemper, stimulate sluggish dsof. dsred Into their natural action and mpar healthy tone with strength to the whole system. Not only do they cure the everyday complaints of every body, but also ormahle end dangerous diseases that have basd the best of human skill. While they produce powerful effects they at tho tiue in diminished doses the sst and best phyc that be employed fer children. Being sugarcoasd they pleasant to take and being purely vegetable free from any risk of harm Cures have been male which surpass belief they sub stantatsd by Of such exalted position and character O to forbid the suspicion of untruth Many eminent ssrgymen and ysicians have lent their to certify to the public the reliability of my remedies while ohsrs have the assurance of their conviction that my Preparations eonrD6ts immensely to the relief of my ad1cted, suffering fellovnsu.
 The Agent bslownaed pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac containing directions for their and eerfcatss of their cures of the following complants:-
 Costivsness, Bilious Complaints Rheumstism Dropsy, Heartburn Headache arising from foul stomach, Nar sea- Indigestion, Morbid Inacon of the Bowels and Pain arising thsrefrom Fatueney Less of Appetite all Ulees 
 medicine, Scrofua Kings Evil They also, by purify Ing the blood and stimulating the system. many complaints which t would not be supposed they could rsach such Dafp Partial Blindness, Neuralgia and Nervous Irrtaty, Dsrangements of ths Liver and Kid nsys, 0out aad eshsr kindred complaints arising fsm low state Of tks body obstruction of its functions.
 Do Rot bs put of by unprlneiplsd dealers with some other pill thsy make mere profit on. Ask for AIEE's PnLs and take nothing e!ss No other they can give you compares wish this in its intnac value curative powers. The sisS want tAs best aid there is for thsz and they should hass N
 Prepared by Dr. J. c. AVER, Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, KasA
 PElcs 25 Css. rsn Bsx. FIVE Boxzs FOE $1.
 SOLD BY
 AasNTs-A. c. Smith, Litchfeld Hart Brot ITS & Co.,, West Goshen; Fred. Boardman, Ne Milford Pratt, Foster & Co.,, West Cornwall H. c. Gregory, Cornwall Bridge ; A. St. Johl Kent; G. H. Chase, Sharon Smith & Ensig Norris.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
The InfalIible Corn and BuniOl
 CureI
 D. s. DARLING'S Corn g. RaslsSOss SgJce,

CURES WITHOUT PAIN OR INJURY, TIT softens the Corn or Bunion and wastes the u excrescence by exhalation, leaving the flesh and skin soft and natural. When used according to directions, it NEVER FAILS TO CURE. Try it! Satisfaction Guar anteed. s;E Sent by Mail on receipt of the price, and six cents in stamps to pay postage.
 eE D. s. DARLING,
 102 Nassau Street, New York. Price 25 Gents Box.
 Sold by Druggists. sm-A
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
Furniture! Furniture l! WHOLESALE & RETAIL, BY
 DEGRAFF & TAYLOR.

At our Warerooms and Manufactory, No e7 BoWERY. and e5 crystis Street
 NEW YORK.
 1T Third Avenue Cars pass our Store. WV E still continue the Wholesale and Retail w Furniture Business, at the old stand No S7 Bowery, whore, with our increased faciliti @ for manufacturing, we are enabled to offer in ducements to the trade. not to be obtained else where. Our Warerooms, No 87 Bowery, ex tend ing two hundred and forty-two feet through to Chrystie Street, and six stories in height, form the most spacious as we'll as the best arranged in the city and with the increased facilities we possess, are enabled to manufacture at lower rates than any other house in the trade. We would especially invite your attention to our stock. consisting in part. of ROSEWOOD, PARLoR & CHAMBER FsssslsNre, In Brocatelle, Delains and Plush. MAHOGANY, BLACK WALNUT & IMITATION FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Enamelled Chamber Furniture, in Sets, from s2C to $100. Sideboards and Extension Tables constantly on hand. and manufactured to order, Fine Rose. wood, Walnut, and Mahogany Bedsteads, new patterns; also, a large assortment of Mat. trasses, consisting of Patent. Spring, Curled Hair, Moss, Whalebone and Excelsior we would also call your attention to our Cane, Wood, Flag Scat Chairs. We shall be able at ali times to supply the trade on the most reasona ble terms.
 WALKERS PATENT SWING CRADLES. We are the sole agents for the City of New York of
 Fuckers New Style Patent Spring Bed. the best as well as the cheapest of any in use. Retail price, s2 % each.
 1000 have just been ordered by Government for hos pital use.
 March 10. 1862. 47-m3
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
The Early Lights of the Litch-
 field Bar.

A NEAT PAMPHLET, 40 pages, octave, con- "A taining biographical sketches of the follow ing eminent members of this bar:
 PARTRIDGE THATCHER, DANIEL EVERETT. TAPPING REEVE, JOHN ALLEN. BARzI1LA1 SIossoN, DANIEL w. SoUTHMAYD JOHN c. SMITH, NATHANIEL SMITH. JAMES GOULD, NOAH B. BENEDICT. Asa BACON, ELISHA STERLING. JABEz w HUNTINGTON, PHINRAs MINER.
 LEHMAN CHURCH.
 By Hon. David S. Boardman of New Milford. Published, and for sale at this office. Price 25 cents per volume. ---.- 22tf.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
C. J. HILL ES SONS Celebrated Family Flour.

Quality Always Uniform and Reliable. yuvHE ac. J. HILL" Flour. manufactured OK. -A clusively from the very best White Wheat, carefully selected from a wide range of country, has been favorite brand in this city and vicini- ty, and in Eastern markets for nearly thirty years past, during which it has maintained an unblem- ished reputation fer uniform excellence and su- periority of quality, and purchasers may rely on our assurance that no pains nor expense will be spared to keep this Flour fully up to the high standard which we have adopted for it. House. keepers and others who desire rich and delicate article for BREAD and PASTRY, will find this brand entirely satisfactory. and eminently wor- thy the marked and widely extended appreciation and patronage which it,js receiving.
 The above Flour is constantly for sale by Ma thaniel A. Bacon, Esq, New Haven, at his Store house on Long Wharf, to whom we have made large consignments, most of the time for nearly thirty years-and who has large circle of cus- toners for it, who duly appreciate it's superior ity. CHAS. J. HILL & SON,
 Merchant Millers,
 Rochester, N. Y. Sept. 1, 1861. 21m6o.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

It is affirmed by the St. Louis papers that an- other great battle, and moro desperate con- fct even than the last one, will soon take place at Pea Ridge. Prices army is estimated at some 4O, ,0OO, which correspondent of the Gin cinnati Commercial says, is three to Curtis one.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

BALTIMORE, April 6.-Lieutenant Fitz Ja,.oa. O'Bnen, of General Lander's Staff, died lt;s th;s morning of 2 leckjaw, in consequence of a. wound received in . skirmish soms two months since,
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17
WESTERN HOTEL, Nos. 9, II, 13, 15, r C0URTLAND ST,

Nos. 9, Il, 13, 15, Y C0URTLAND ST., NEAR BROADWAY. NEW YORK CITY. gH7HIS old-established and favorite resort of -M the Business Community has been recently reftted, and is complete in everything that can minister to the comforts of its patrons. Ladies and Families are specially and carefully provi ded for.
 It is centrally located in the business part of the city, and is contiguous to the principal lines of steamboats, cars, omnibusts. ferries, Sc.
 In consequence of the pressure caused by the Rebellion prices have been reduced to ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CTS PER DAY The table is amply supplied with all the lux uries of the season, and is equal to that of any other Hotel in the country.
 Ample accommodations are offered for upward of 400 guests.
 gH@ Do not believe runners. hackmen, and others who may say " the Western Hotel is full
 D. D. WINCHESTER, Proprietor. THos. D. WINCHESTER. 2m Al
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-04-17

VIGRE:T NVHTs New Style of PoRTRATrURE is IF IL great demand at JEDD'S GALLERY. Ev cry one gets good LIKENESS and handsome
 PICTURE, by this process J. L. JUDD. Litchfsld April Sd, lS62. tf-50