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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-04
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My Post OAiceis Shreveport, La.
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In the city Of Shreveport buyers
are Offering for first quality, IS cents
- ID, second quality 25.
The quotations Of this commodity
in the City of New Orleans, are 80
"a 40 cents T. ib for American.
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BARGAINS FOR PRINTERS! I!
/: . Low state of Red River no draw hack
Attention Publishers.

TE2z2A Publishers of Newspapers
61in. North Louisiana, and
Texas, who may wish to
dispose Of their establishments in
whole or part. by sending me partic-
ulars, and locality, will fluid it to their
advantage TO address me as below.
Persons DESTROYS of establishing
Newspaper or Job establishments in
the interior, will be furnished with
Estimates fire. Of charge. by address
ing me. And if they order Printing
Material or paper, cards and card
boards, tllroughme, will be furnished
for cash only or its equivalent
the best bargains. at Foundry prices.
l offer the following establishments
for cash, or good negroes with unen-
cu,abered titles.
An old established Book and job
Printis Office, i'll Il large city. Price
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The material of a Job Office, in a
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A Disappointed Woman.

A few months since, a gentleman
had the misfortune to lose his wife
literary lady of some reputation.
After grieving for a number of weeks,
Il bright thought entered the head of
the widower. He thought that he
could do something to lessen his sor-
rows, and for that purpose he called
upon lady Of his acquaintance, and
requested to speak a word with her in
private. Thinking that she was about
to receive proposal, the lady pre-
pared to listen with becoming resig-
nation.
Myrrha, said he, with downcast
eyes, as he took her hand, you knew
my wife.
Certainly.
It is not good for a man to be alone.
Perhaps not.
Did you ever reflect upon that part
of the marriage service which requires
couples to cleave unto each other till
death do them part!
l have.
/ have often reflected upon it my
self. Now death has pnrted me from
my wife, and I feel very lonely.
/ should think it likely.
I think I must do something to re-
store to me her kind consolation, and
the memory of her virtues.
He pressed the lady's hand and
sighed. She turned the pressure, and
also suffered a sigh to escape her.
My dear, he said after e long pause,
I'll come to the point at once. I
have.a proposition to make.
A proposal2
She blushed and covered her face
with her hands.
Yes; I have concluded to write
my wife's biography. Now, I have
but little skill in literary exercises,
aud if you will correct my manuscript
and write the headings of the chap
ters, I will give you five dollars.
She sprung from his side and her
eyes flashed with anger.
I'll see you hanged first, and then
/ won't, you-you-
She left the room, not being able
to express her rage. The widower
sighed, took his hat and went home.
He has not yet published.
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ViCkSblSrS Wing.

Published in Vicksburg, Miss. By
NJ. Shannon. Terms, in advance,
Daily per annum, IS; Weekly, So.
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Whom 1 Mean to Marry.
BY J. &. 5.

BY J. &. s.
When do mean to marry We'll
It's idle to dispute with fate;
But if you choose to hear me tell,
Pray listen while fix the date.
When daughters haste with eager feet,
Amother's daily tolls to share;
Can make the buildings which they cat,
And mend the stockings which they wear
When nnidens look upon a man.
AS in himself what they would marry,
And as army-soldicr scan
A sutier or a conlniissary;
When gentle ludies, who have got
The offer of a lovers hand,
Consent to share his earthly lot"
And do not mean his lot OF land;
When young mechanics are allowed
To WOO and wed the farmers girls,
Who don't expect to be endowed
With rubies, diamonds, and pearls;
When wives, in short, shall freely give
Their hearts and hands to aid their spolse
And live as they We're won't to live,
Within their sires' one story-hoases;
Then, madaln-if I'm not tao old
Rejoiced to quit this lonely life,
TIL hrusl, nv beaver; cease to scold:
And look about me for Il wife
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ID. ID. O'BRIEN,
Newspaper AdVerti>inS,

COLLECTING AGENT,
Office corner Canal ST. and Exchange
Place. No. Is.
NEW ORLEANS, La.
Weekly City Correspondence in
English, French, German and Span
ish Languages, furnished on moder-
ate terms.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

contention about precedence among officers when our homes are being sacked and burned, would indeed be, pitable and coutemptlbe to the last degree, Send us 20,e00 fighting men and let us first achieve our independence, and let the good sense of our people and the records ot history settle the question of merit afterwards
 The Duke of Wellington in his living and best days could not exactly fill the place of Gen. Price in Missouri, and such a conception is ominous and disastrous. Will the people of the South make themselves heard and felt in this crisis? could no longer resist the prompt iugs of my anxious, aching heart, on this Sub' iect speak not altogetha to strangers. In South Carolina, at least, nay statements will be eredted and my motives will not be -iniseon- eeived, but will be readily and rstionaliy appre- ciated. J. W. ItChEh,
 ate editor of the Missonri State Journal
 Camp at Springfield, Mo, Dec 2!th, 1861.
 P. $. It IS proper to add that this paper has been prepared without consultation, and with out the remotest knowledge of any of the par ties referred to. J. W. l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Tribute of Repect.
PITaAN's FERRY, ARK,

Camp Hardee Nov. l9, 1861.
 The members of Company H, of the first regi' ment of Arkansas mounted volunteers in the vice of the Confederate States, met this evening for the purpose of adopting resolutions in regard to the death of Wm. l.. Couch.
 Eapt A. w. HobsOn appointed chairman of the meeting and appropriately explained it's object, and Chas. w Leake was appointed secretary.
 Whereupon, motion, the chairman appointed A. A. Vestal, H. c. Cleaver and John N. Hobson to draft suitable resolutions. The committee tired and reported the following preamble and re- solutions:
 WHEREAS, On the 17th November, 1861, VIM. l.. COUCH. a private in Company H, commanded by Capt. A. w. Hobson of Camden, Ark, who at the commencement of the present war nobly rendered his services in defence of right, suddenly brought to his death by the accidental discharge of gun while handling or attempting to remove the same; And whereas the said company feeling it to be their duty to give some expression of their sym pathy and regret to the public in whose defence he was at the time of the happening of said accident acting-theretore,
 Resoloed, That Company H. in the death of the said Wm. L. Couch, has sustained loss of one of its best members.
 ResoIoed, That the said Couch was brave sol der, and that he was always ready to, and did dis charge his whole duty.
 Resoioed, That he was killed by the accidental discharge of gun while on duty, the same being in his own hands,
 ResOlUed That we, the members of said compa- ny, do syIupathse with the relatives and friends of said deceased.
 Resolved, That copy of the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded to the parents of the said Couch so sooa their place of residence be ascer. tained.
 Resoloed, That copy of these proceedings be sent to the True Democrat and Ouachita Herald, with request that they be published.
 A. W. ROBSON, Ch'n. CHAs. w LEAKE, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

WHAT Is DYspEps1A.-Whh due atten- tion to temperance, exercise and early hours you may set dyspepsia at defiance. Neg lect one of these precautions and you lay yourself open to the approaches of the enc my; neglect two of them and It IS hardly possible that you can escape. And, above all things, keep this in mind that no other disease or affection of the body IS so steal thy or insiduous as dyspepsia. lfthe hFst few instances of carelessness or transSres- sion were to be visited with the pains and penalties that afllict the patient when the malady has become chronic, few men would be 50 insane or SC obstinately reckless asto postpone the work of reformation. But the earlier symptoms are rarely of an alarm ing kind The appetite is not Senslbiy at. fected, though the digestion is impaired; and the complaint seems for time to be llml' ted to hatulency and heartburn,
 S&ch unpleasant sensations, however, can be easily removed. Esscence of ginger and fluid magnesia seldom fails to give re
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

Resolued, That whilst we humbly submit to the decrees of the Supreme Grand Master, all of waose decrees are just, we cannot but morn the loss of brother Clemons thus cut of in the prime of life. Resoiped, That we tender the family and friends of the deceased, our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement.
 Resolced, That as mark of respect to our de- parted brother, we wear the usual badge of mourn ing for thirty days, and that copy of these resou- tions be forwarded to the True Democrat for pub lcaton.
 ResoIoed, That copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased brother. Introduced and adopted at regular meeting of Ash Flat Lodge, No. l5e, at Ash Flat, Ark, Dec llth, 1861.
 J. M McCORD, Cont, J. K. ADIkE,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

lief, and the patient fiatters himself that there is no ground for apprehension. But the symptoms do not disappear. They re- cur with greater frequency; and the antido- tai doses, though increased, are found to have lost tl-ir efficacy, The stomach has now become more seriously deranged. All kinds of food generate acid; and in this stage the patient usually has recourse to the corbonates of soda or potash, which Tn their turn, give a temporary relief, though with out in any way arresting the disorder. By this time dyspepsia, like an inslduous ser pent has fairly folded the victim within his embrace, and is squeezing him at his leisure. Everything he eats disagrees with him, and seems to undergo some wondrous transformation. That which was served up at table as haggis, seems converted two honrs afterwards into ball of knotted tow mutton chop becomes 3 fiery crab, rend- ing the interior with his claws, and every rice puddingIhas the eifrontrey to become re- vivifed as a hedgehog. After that comes nausea and vomiting. You derive no ben eft from the food you swallow From twelve stone weight you dwindle down to ten,-- Your countenance becomes ghastly. your eyes hollow, and you totter prematurely on your pins The mere notion of exercise be- comes distasteful. You feel as if you had no strength for anything; you are pensive, moody and irratable. Your mind loses its elasticity and power; and when you sit down to compose, instead of manly matter, you produce nothing but the dreariest of drivel.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Arrest of Ex- Senator Jones-Ee IS taken
 to Fort LafaYette.

Several days ago the Hon. Geo. w. Jones, Ex-Senator from Iowa, and late Minister to Bogota, returned to this coun- try after long absence. He imme- diatcly proceeded to Washington and paid his respects to the Secretary of State, at the same time expressing his regret at the trou- bles of the country, and his hope that the rebellion would be overpowered. It is un- der8tood that he was everywhere 1t the capital regarded as loyal and his accounts were all found correct. An error of $500 was discovered, that being the excess of his claim, over the amount credited to him. Mr Jones says that npon examination the whole sam was allowed, the fault being in the department of State Not suspicion of disloyalty was breathcd against him.
 As late as Monday noon he was closeted with Mr. Seward, and their conversation is said to have been of the most unreserved character. At , o'clock he took passage in the cars, intending to return home and see his family. At o'clock Mr. Kennedy y re- ceived dispatch from Mir. Seward, direct ing him to arrest the Ex-Senator on a charge of treason, and informing him of the route he had taken.
 Detective Farley was detailed to the rail- road depot at Jersey City, for the purpose of arresting the accused. At , o'clock this fFriday) morning the train arrived, and Mr. Farley saw his man getting off, Ap- preaching him, he informed him that he was prisoner. MT. Jones expressed sur prise at this unexpected interruption, and thought there must be some mistake, but the officer rssured him there was not. Mr. Jones's baggage was then secured, and ne was brought to the police headquarters in a carriage, no resistance or the least objection being offered
 MT. Kennedy received his distinguished prisoner with much cordiality, but could not, of course inform him as to the nature of the charge which had been made against him. Mir. Jones said that he thought it very strange that after his full and free com munication with the State deparment, Mir Seward should order his arrest. In neither work nor deed hard he been guilty of disloy- ty, and he could ancnSat for his arrest only on the supposition that a foreigner, who bears him some enmity, had made false charges against him. He wishes an mme- diate examination, and is confident of re- lease, when examination is had.
 At about ten o'clock this Friday morn ing, the distinguished prisoner was taken to Fort Lafayette, accompanied by De. tective Farley. His baggage was detained at the police headquarters. ". !. Express 19h MH.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Official Report of the Woodsonville
 Fight.

The following order of Maj Gen. Har- dee, giving report of the recent fight near Woodsonville, is in most admirable taste. It expresses much in few words, and is as modest as 1t is eloquent.
 HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL ARMY, kY.,l
 BOWLING GREEN, Dec. 2l, 1861,
 SPECIAL ORDER NO. sIxTYroUR.
 On the 17th inst, our forces under Brigadier- Gen. Hindman partially engaged a superior force of the enemy near Wood sonville. In the action we sustained loss of four killed and nine wounded. The en- emy was driven back, and lost about fifty killed and seven prisoners, The conduct of our troops was marked by impetuous valor. On charging the enemy, Col. Terry, of the Texas rangers, was killed in the moment of victory His regiment deplore the loss of a brave and beloved comman- der-the army one of its ablest officers.
 The general cOmmanding returns his thanks to Brigadier- Gen Hindman and his command for their conduct in the initiative of the campaign in Kentucky, and he haiis the brilliant courage shown Ill the affair as & bright angury of their valor when the actual hour comes for striking decisive blow.
 By order of Maior-Gen lIarlee.
 D II {VuITP X Al A e
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
GENERAL ORDER.
HEAD QUARTER's DIyIsIoN,) Camp Opothleyholo, c. \. .,- December 28th. 1881.

Camp Opothleyholo, c. \.
 December 18th, 1881.
 The Colonel commanding is pleased to congratulate the troops of the several regi- ments, who participated in the signal victo- " of the 26th inst In the short space of ten days you have left your winter quarters, marched over two hundred miles, encoun- tered snow storms, crossed rivers, and hay ing surmounted all difficulties, succeeded in completely routing the enemy under the Creek Chief OpothlepiIolo, killing many Of his warriors, and capturing their families, wagons, horses, and cattle. His strong hold has been completely broken up and destroyed, and he has been driven from the territory of the Confederate States. The colonel commanding notices with pride, the promptness evinced by every officer and soldier in obeying the orders given them, and with what willingness they all left their winter quarters, to indure the colds and privations of winter campaign, which by their gallantry has been brought to so glorious an end. Each and every one has nobly done his duty.
 JAMES MCINTOSH,
 Col. Iom'dg Division.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Ig A short time since the N. Y. Times published the following:


 published the following; A REMARK ABLE PRorHEcY.-One of the most striking instances of the fulfllmen1 of prophecy, says the Boston Christian Advocate, was pointed out to us lately by an eminent Baptist divine. It occurs -ir sth, loth, and 2lst verses of Haggai, chap ter iv.
 Behold there shall be- rebellion in the South, rebellion of strong men and arch CTS, of chariots and bright shields; and the blast of the trumpet shall awaken the land. and the nations shall be .astonished thereat
 {" And To, behold, because of the sin of the South, her mighty men shall be as babes, her gates shall be destroyed utterly, saith the Lord, yea utterly destroyed shall be her gates, and her rice fields shall be wasted and her slaves set free. And behold, great ships from the North shall devour her pride, and storm from the West shall lay waste her habitations Yea, saith the Lord, and her dominion shall beebroken."
 The day following the Times acknowl edged the corn as follows. @
 PRopHEcY.-We copied from the Boston Christian Advocate. q day or two since, what was styled a"Remarkable Prophecy, Y from Haggai, chap, iv, verses 8, 10, and 21, wonderfully applicable to the present war, and its consequences to the South. We have received multitude of letters informing us that there are but t~o chapters in Haggai, and that the Christian Advocate had been badly hoaxed' It has this conso- lation, however, in common with ourselves that it has stimulated good many per sons to search she Scriptures-possibly for the first time
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
Tribute of Respect.

WHEREAS, JAMES CLEMoNs, worthy member of Ash Flat Lodge, No. l59, and avolunteer in Capt Matheny's company in Coi. McCarver's regiment, d;ed of pneumonia at Pocahontas, Ark, on the 29th of Oct, 1861, whereby this lodge lost valuable member his country, true and faithful soldier his friends, true and valuable frend-therefore,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

IGg- The following general order was published to the troops of the western di- vision. after the battle of Chustenahlah, fought in the Cherokee Nation on the 26th of December. In the battle the loss on the Confederate side was eight killed, and thir- ty two wounded. The enemy lost upwards of two hundred and fifty.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

IIAL1rcx TcsrhNyuGGEE, we learn from Col. Mcintosh, was in command of the Indians. at the recent battle. He was on white horse, and was seen riding to and fro on the battlefield. He iS Seminole, who has fgured in Florida. The line of battle was formed with the Seminoles in front on foot, with the Creeks in the rear on their ponies. Halleck disappeared !, and it is not known whether he was killed or no.. but. one thing is cerSain, that the seminoles did not find the hammoeks and swamps of Florida. besides the Texas and Arkaaeas boys don't stand off and shoot, but rush up into the fight, and the 'ndians can't stand that kind of fighting.
 We do not know what relation Gen. HalIeck Tustennuggee, is to LincoIn's Yankee General Hallecll who is in com mand of the Hessians and Yankees m 1Essouri.-Ff SmHI Times, Jan'y 5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

All persons claiming the right of preemption either by reclamation otherwise rpon any of the Swamp Oyol flowed Lands embraced the foregoing list hereby no
 ed and requesf come forward within sixty days from and after se ate of this notice prove their preemp:iors and pay Jr All lands confirmed to the State n shall not have been purchased with mones located with swamp Land Scrip, Auditors certificate or Arka Bonds by empon within sixty days tho date this notice will be sod offered public sale to the eghest bidder, by the State Land Agent the Bate vile District arhs office, in the town of Jacksonport the hours of 10 o'clock in the and o'clock tine afternoon, of the first Monday after the expiration or sixty days allowed pre- empors, within which establish their pre- emptons and pay for their lands being the TrK day ef March, A. D 1882 and to continue from to day until all the said lands shall have been sold for sale
 Lands within six miles of any navigable stream will not be sold pYblc private sale for less than cents acre. and lands than six miles any nay gable stream, will not be sold for less than y eent at, payable in specie Swamp Land Scrip receivable law for Lands in the Batesye District.
 Given under my hand as Land Agent for ahe Batesyis District on this the 1st day of January, A. D. ls6a
 All of the above described Lands North of the Bssa Line and part East and part West d the principal meridian. W. M STEEL.
 As Stats Iand 4gerf sor sae Basesrills pistris, | Jan 1s62, aw. ''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

ess~ Col N.olutosh's forces passed through town ..s,dav, having with them company or fine negroes taken from Opothleyholo, ia the late fght-Fost .Sasth Times, Ja'a3.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09

EE~ We understand that the Hon. Jil- son F. Johnson, of Arkansas, has received tho appointment of aid on the staff of Gen. Breclinridge. Mr. Johnson is Ken
 tuckian by birth, and although just honor ed by the State of his adoption witha seat in the Confederate Congress, has yft nobly tendereI his service in aid of the effort which the sons of Kentucky from far and near arc making to drive from her soil the invader. He is splendid specimen of the chivahous Kentucky gentleman, and we anticipate for him brilliant career both in the field and the councils of the Confede- racy.--LouisrWe( Bosoliag Green Courier.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
State Female College-Memphis, Tenr

VHNHE Spring Session of this Institution will
 E commence January 30tl, 1S62. The de H7TA pressing effects of the thus far have not Esf checked it's prosperity. Our people have dec pSFESysS ded that the civilization of the Southern Con &SS4 federacy shall not go backward in consequence -X of neglecting the education of their daughters The buildings, equipments and ganzaton the C)lIegs all of the most perfect order Faculty of lon tried and xpArenced teachers we'll known as hsr horn long ideatted with the Terms as ergofo with the exception that charge of E per month will hereafter be made for lcdShiag
 For particulars addrsBs c. COLLINS
 Jan 2, 1862 5t prss;,,s,,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-09
TROOPS w A TIED.

AM authorized by the Secretary War to receive, hy companies Regiments of Infantry and two Conpa- panies Artillery for service in the Indian elsewhere. The government prers to raise companies the war; and furnishes with only those that enlist that tie Com panies furnishing their be ceiyed for twelve months if that is preferred. Armed paues will receive and have them mustered the vice in their counties, they organZed Unarmed companies will receive and have them mustered in in the am in possession of ar them As fast companies mustered aEd equp ped they will be conveyed marched to head quarters in the Creek country Armed companies will be provided with better rapidly they furnished by the govern nleut.
 Until return to the State, offers of companies may be made Charles W. Adams, of Helena who will see that they mustered in, equipped and marched to quar-
 
 The determination of the Northern States subugate requires South to put forth all its energies and calls every who bear offer his services the counry and prepare by drill and discipline for the Spring campaign, perhaps for earlier service in the field .-.... ALBERT PIKE