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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28
Bad Policy.

| eAAt prove OctflIHelltai 10 our success
Our officials not long since advised
that by all means, we should not hold
intercourse with the enemy, under any
pretensions whatever, in fact it was
strictly forbidden. A few planters OF
the lower parishes, petitioned to be
made an exception to the order, but
deaf ear was turned to them, and
they were finally informed that no
such request, would be granted that
any and all persons, caught in the act
Of trading (bartering) with the enemy
directly or indirectly, would meet
with the punishment of traitor
This was, so far, very good.
In our last issue we published an
article which appeared in the Missis-
|sippian, the substance of which is,
ssthat certain arrangements have been
effected between our government and
certain parties of the French govern
ment to supply this government and
our people with salt in return. tor cat
ton. The French parties having Sc
cured the permission of the Federal
authorities at New Orleans to land
the salt at Manchac. No particulars
are stated, except that eight sacks OF
salt are to be exchanged for one bale
Of cott0n.'
The Mississippian thinks we'll of
this agreement and insinuates, that
considering our situation, it does not
become us to inquire to minutely into
the particulars that if the cotton is
dc tacto for the benefit of the FEEDER
ais, who thus open an avenue to get
it, let them hare 1t. We are to place
in their hands the means to crush all
our past efforts, and our future hopes;
we are to put down our bale of cotton;
shut our eyes so as not to know who
takes it. then open them and Selling
the eight sacks of salt, must march
off, uasder the firm impression that a
Ecnchm0u got the Gotten. This Is
simply ridiculous, and will be scotfed
at by every person who is engaged
heart and soul, in this great struggle
for liberty.
we make professions, let them be
carried out to the letter. Let us plant
our feet down firmly, and not move
them until we are satisfied with re-
suits. Cotton is the desidcratuAu, and
if the enemy can get it, the independ-
ence of the Confederate States, will
not be declared fer yet many day.
We are striving to meet the exigeni-
cies Of the times by different prepar-
atoms, and yet, in the face of this we
open the door. and invite them to walk
in. 1t is very pretty talk to say that
it matters not what direction the cot
ton takes, this is sophism, and any
newspaper which will. favor it, in our
opinion, does great wrong not east
ly remedied.
What ! Are we with deliberate
thought to shut out from our vision
such underhanded transactions, to
crafty our appetites T? Where are
the sacrificing spirits wesaw so boast
full, a year ago! Surely our loud
shouts of indepe ndence must have
been a delusion, for, if we look around
us, we behold a most productive coun-
try, which needs but the attention of
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28

We hear that cotton in Matamoras
is worth 60 cents per pound in Con-
federate money. How much is it
worth in silver and geld
So says the San Antonio News.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28
TUESDAY,. OCTOBER Is. 1862.

When subscribers see a Red
pencil mark on their paper. 1t sig
mites that the time paid for has
h.Xpired. and the paper stopped.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28

We learn that between this place
and Monroe, there are no less than 800
wagons laden with merchandise, des-
tined for this point.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28

While cruising around, we noticed
{; fine lot of Flour had been received
at the well known establishment of
Phelps & Rogers, from Williams
celebrated Mills, Bonhan Texas. Our
citizens had better give call and Sc
cure Il few sacks while they ara to be
had.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-28

The London Shipping Gazette pub
fishes an account uf the doings ofthe
Confederate steamer $780," by which
we notice that five American whalers
We're burnt, and thirty -four men and a
schooner captured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
NO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.

TI0 INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
y The undersigned having had an experience OF three
years under favorable circumstances in England and
France, In the Patent Business, offer 10 American
Inventors the most favorable opportunities for obtaining
and working their European Patents without the
sy Of mourning the great expense attending personal
supervision. Patents Obtaued through the best Patent
Solicitors in England and France, at moderate cost
Inventions introduced, means furnished for working
them and personal attention insured Information or
advice in reference 10 Patents other matters given
gratis, application by letter. to the undersigned at
the international Patent oce, No 100 Fleet street,
Il. @. London.
For further particulars apply to HENRY A DENNY,
Esq. ARTHUR $. DENNY.
ITO Inventors and others, am happy TO recommend
Mr.. Arthur e. Denny, who, believe, from his expert
IN Eng and Ftauce and his knowledge Of the
French language, will be enabled greatly 70 promote
their interests In Europe. TAI i, sHAFFHER
"Patentees will obtain from Mr. Arthur :. Denny val
liable assistance in introducing their inventions In Eg
land and on the continent Of Europe
III dtf GEO. FRANCIS TRAIN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

The LATE REV. DIR. BANGs.-In the earlier
years of his ministry, DR.. Bangs was troubled
with doubts as to his having been "called +"
to preach, in consequence of seeing no fruits
of his work. He even set out once to return
home and give up his license, but a storm
coming on stopped him. The Methodist tells
the rest of the story as follows
Thus providentially arrested, he returned
Respondent and COMPOUNDED. A significant
dream relieved him. He thought he was work
ing with pickaxe on the topof abasaltic rock
His muscular arm brought down stroke after
stroke for hours but the rock was hardly in
dented. He said to himself at last: SIT is use
less; will pick no more" Suddenly stran-
ger of dignifed mien stood by his side and
spoke to him. 'You will pick no more?"
''NO.' "Were you not set to this task? ?"
Eyes" ''And why abandon ?" ''My work
is in vain; make no impression on the rock"
Solemnly the stranger replied; "What is
that to you? Your duty is to pick, whether
the 70 TX yields or not. Goonr' He resumed
his task The first blow was given with al
most superhuman force, and the rock flew in
to thousand pieces. He awoke; pursued
his way back to Burford with fresh zeal and
energy, and great revival followed. From
that day he never had even temptation to
give up his commission.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

The city of Thebes had hundred gates,
and could send out at each gate 1000 fight
ing men and 200 chariots-in all l,O0O, 900 of
men and 2000 charots
The army of Trerah, king of Ethiopia, con-
sisted of 1000 600 men and 300 charlots of
war.
Sesostris, king of Egypt, led against his
enemies 100000 men, 1000 cavalry, and 27
sCythe- armed Chariots-l492 B. G.
Hamilcar went from Carthage and landed
near Palermo. He had fleet of 2000 ships
and 5000 small vessels, and land force of
100000 men. AT the battle in which he was
defeated 100000 were slain.
A Roman feet led by Regulus against Car
thage, consisted of $50 vessels, with 140, 900
men. The Carthagenian fleet numbered $50
vessels, with $50, 900 men.
At the battle of Gamma, there were of the
Romans, including allies, $4,000 foot and
5000 horse; of the Carthagenians 10000 foot
and 10000 horse. Of these $1,000 were slain
in all, and 10000 taken prisoners-more than
half slain.
Hannibal, during his campaign in Italy and
Spain, plundered 400 towns and DESTROYED
800, 900 persons.
Minus, the Assyrian king, about 22OO wears
b. c., led against the Bactrains his army.
consisting Of 100000 foot, 200, 900 horse,
and $1,000 charots armed with scythes.
Italy, little before Hannibal's time, was
able to send into the field nearly 200, 900
men.
Semiramis employed 100000 men in
building the mighty Babylon. She took l.,
100000 prisoners at the Indus, and sunk l.,
900 boats.
Sennacherib lost in a single night, 1856, 900
men by the destroying angel. Sd kings, 10, 80
to 80.
A short time after the taking of Babylon
the forces of Cyrus consisted of 100000 foot,
and 10000 horse, and 1000 chariots armed
with scythes.
An army of Cambyses, $4,000 strong, was
buried up in the desert sands of Africa by a
south wind.
When Xerxes arrived at Thermopyle, his
land and sea forces amounted to 2,641 $40,
exclusive of servants, eunuchs, women, suit
lers, etc. in all numbering $3.50, 1920. So
says Herodotus, Plutarch, and Isocrates.
.somThe army of ArtaXeTXes, before the bat
ma lie Of CunaXa, amounted to about 1,200, 900.
g Ten thousand horses and 100000 foot fell
on the fatal field OF Issus
When Jerusalem was taken by Titus, 1000
600 persisted in various ways.
The force of Darius at Arbella, numbered
more than 100000 The Persians los
about 10000 men in this battle; Alexander
about 500 men. Aran says that the Per
slams in this battle lost 500, 0OO the Greeks
1000.
The army of Tamerlane is said to bov,
amounted to 100000 and that of his antap.
Onist, Bajazet, 100000
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

CURIosITIEs OF THE DRAFT--The freaks
of the draft are innumerable. At Erie, Penn
sylvania, it took all hands in Burgess's whole
sale grocery, including both the proprietors;
both the Johnsons, the firm of johnson &
Brothers, grocers, their book-keeper and
clerks DR.. Strong and Mr.. Starr, of Strongs
drug store. 1t went into the legal fraternity
strong, and in many instances two or three in
firms and families were drawn. Mrs. Foote
is left alone, all of her sons, three in number,
being drawn. AT Tamaqua, Pa, all the law
yers but one were drawn. Among them is
Geo. II. McCabe, who was a candidate last
year for president judge, and James Ryon,
judge elect j. j. Conner, Esq, a heavy coal
operator of Ashland, Pa, and Mr.. Jacob G.
Gensel, candidate at the recent election for
county commissioner, were drawn. Some of
the most prominent business men of Pine
grove, Pa, were also drawn. Samuel Diller
of Hanover, Pa, has five sons, Cyrus, w. S.,
and Luther are in the service as volunteers
The remaining two, Adam and Simon were
drafted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

THE FRIENDS REToRT.-Friend Amina-
dab was in from the country, and called at
book store, where he wished to make some
purchases. He had on a full suit of home
made drab, and the identical broad brim that
sheltered his head and shoulders from the sun
and storm for full five years. He could not
find exactly the books he wanted, and was.
perhaps, little troublesome; so, at least,
thought the salesman, pert youngster, in
starch and buckram. "You are from the
country, are you not, sir?" asked he, little
imprudently. eyes" 'Well, here's an es-
say on the rearing of calves "That," said
Aminadab, as he turned to leave the store,
''thee had better present to thy mother"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
MIR. SOUTHGATE

I IF r hEAUIN T,-PaSt, Present., and
II Future will be revealed to you; any questions
answered in regard to business friends in the war
far away; TO discern between false friends
&c. This knowledge be obtained at No Is Brown
street leading from Winterst second door, up stairs
every day and evening, from the Prophetic Business
Medium Fees 25 cents to questions answered by letter.
six cent stamps.
al there's danger in the way,
Learn is nature before You stray"
Address Prophetic Business Medium, l6 Brown street.
Worcester. diff slO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

captain recently told him that he was about to
visit the main land, and asked Tally if he
would go with him and help fight the rebels.
Tally, after scratching his head and rubbing
his shins a few moments, replied-"Dun
know bout dat, boss; Use ober on de main a
short spell ago. an trus de Lord ter get me
ODER here, an he he dun it; but [ dun dare
risk him again, boss"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
A. P. WARE & co.

a. 7. WARE q Gu.
INVITE THE ATTENTION OF THEIR
CUSTOMERS, AND ALL PURCHAS-
ERS OF CLOTHING, TO A LARGE
AND VERY EXCELLENT STOCK OF
sEASONABLE GARMENTS OF RE
CENT PRODUCTION, COMPRISING
THE USUAL AND MOST APPROVED
STYLES OF THE SEASON, AND THEY
FEEL GREAT CONFIDENCE THEY
WILL BE FOUND TO MERIT GENER-
AL APPROBATION.
OUR STOCK OF BOYs' CLOTHING
IS ALSO FULLY EQUAL TO THE OF
FERINGS OF ANY FORMER SEASON,
AND CARE WILL BE TAKEN TO
KEEP THIS IMPORTANT DEPART-
MENT OF OUR BUSINESS IN FULL
ASSORTMENT OF ALL OF THE MOST
DESIRABLE DESCRIPTIONS OF
GARMENTS FOR BOYS OF ALL AGES
AND SIZES. BOYS CLOTHING MADE
TO ORDER, IN THE BEST MANNER.
WE ALSO INVITE ATTENTION TO
OUR VERY LARGE STOCK OF FUR
NIsHING AND PIECE GOODS, WHICH
WILL BE FOUND WORTHY OF THE
ATTEN TON OF PERSONS IN WANT
OF ANY QUALITY OF GOODS FOR
SEASONABLE CLOTHING, FOR ETH
ERR MEN OR BOYS.
ALSO, CONSTANTLY ON HAND A
GOOD STOCK OF GOODS FOR MILL
TARY CLOTHING.
GARM ENTs OF ALL DEsCRIP-
TIONs MADE TO ORD f IL WITH
PKOMPTNEss, AND SATISFACTION
IN ALL CASES GUARANTEED.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
q RE A T VIC TORY

Troops marching after those SUPERB UNION
PICTURES. which taken size larger than before
for Cents apiece By the dozen.
Now is your time at PARKER'S ROOMS, Sol Main
street. Come early TO avoid the rush Ambrotypes for
l24 Cents The cheapest place in the City for good
Picture is at PARKER'S ROOMS,
o3 diff 3Ol Main Street, Worcester Mass.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
II GILMAN, NJ. D., AcoUcHEUR,

r
= Physician and Surgeon would respectfully all
nounce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity that
he has taken residence PARK $: RERT, No It, cor
ner of Orange where he be found ready to attend
any calls in the line of his profession Special
ton given to diseases of the Throat and Lungs Office
hours from to and to p m. diff ivl6
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

DARE Nor RISK IRA captain in one of
the Maine regiments at Port Royal has a col
ored servant named Tally, who had talked
very bravely when spoken to about Joining
the colored brigade. To test his courage the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
TERATs OF ADVERrIsINe.

EAENTs published in the DAILY for aIIn
lot lnree insertions; and 20 for each
quare.' Advertisements ordered made or n an
prominent place. as also those largely DISPLAYED will b.
cuaIgea extra rates Contracts by the year may b.
irsi Insertion 81 per square each sub
~ Az transient Advertisements must he maid IN nd-
make quarterly payments 'i' NC teQuireu 10
,,I6ns 40 gratltoas Adrerfisements No report resc
sssocs,nr puSeeaings OF any corporation society or
assoSlatoh, and no communication deslgnea 10 csi a.
aent,on 70 any matter Of limited Individual Interest;
can pc inserted unless paid fur AdvertIscment
The Publishers will not hold themselves rssna,.t
bic for any errors that may occur beyon The sponn
charged for the Advertisement W ~ 0uAt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. IA. 1862
miscellaneous.
A L p II EUS B STIN,
Cabinet Maker and UDholsterer

Nos. 1864 Main street. and No. 8 Southbrdge street
Furniture made to orders Repairing Vanishing done
at his shop OF at your houses, oy experienced work
men in neat manner. moderate terms
Chairs Reseated, Extension Tables solid, Black
Walnut, Mahogany, and Rosewood Chamber sets, Book
Gases, Desks, Counters, Show Cases. Picture Frames
Wire Screen Frames, Melodeons &C, made sold al
lo'y prices. Pulpits and Church Furniture made to
order; Churches and Halls seated with Circular Seats
Also, will keep on hand Collins and Coffin Trimmings al
reasonable prices. ALPHEUS b. AUSTIN,
ap2 diff Worcester Mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

4 GOOD CHANCE FOR A DRUG
N GISy.-FoR SALE-A well selected assortment
of Drugs, Medicines Chemicals xtures and good will
past seven years There is also connected with the
above business soda and mineral apparatus for
manufacturing soda and mineral water which has done
profitable bushes for the past ten years. The two
branches OF trade Will he sold together parate as
may suit the purchaser Address L. NJ. w Worcester
Mass. Diff wi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-14

.ssRp EYE AND EAR. - w. r.
NstsSsSSS CAKES, NJ D., Oculist and Aurist has re.
~ y moved his office from No, Pearl street to No
SsF~ l05 Main street. corner OF Thomas steet where
he may be found every day (eycept Sunday from a.
M to II m and to u, for free consultation Be
sides the and the Doctor successfully all
scrouous and catarrhal diseases of the lungs wndppe
ana throat some of which often predspOsng causes
Of blindness and deafness Ill those whose ewes and
eyeds chemically nhamed will have no longer any
need for coored glasses and shades if thev will apply
cure in time, where weak sight and all maadies of
sight and hearing can be cured if such is possible Call
and see the statistics of cases, testimonials &c. the
office above charges for scientific examination and
treatment always moderate. sep2gtf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-05-30
Froni JAksnn.

/. va, currently reported ia. town >es.s tiaS
.lsi JACKSON had crossed the PotoIn g aEd was
~ - Wiiitsnsport, Maryland Although
- t.uli co! learn that Official dispa to hes
-, f.en received 20 tnat fleet, still tns infor-
,,tign was very generally believed ana We
issra It mere probabis An otherwise VII
iism.port Ia on she river above Earpsr's Fer.
y sin miles from II 1geTstowG and OF the
srsdericstovn turnpike. This Tspid advance
# Jackson has caused great CONSERVATION IN
" sshipston and is ssid to have made the d.
,sTslou in McClsiians plans spoken q else
rneTs We hoYS 10 be able 10 cbro'siI!s Jacs-
.lssntTalcs into ire 1erickto1n. il which
..sNs as will lee: Will p31erTol adoi lions
- his army.
rs 6Is Soio snst seventy THOUSAND MAJ -
,audsrs slauo reaoy a. moments warning
&C ;oiu tie standard or the old hero. Many
Il these men have arms hidden. ana these
rha La,s mons ire Fesdy 70 n2hs win
-cylnes, slicHs or bricgbats. II mus. ue d hap
" thought tnst deliVeraEcs is So nigh ine
talt hat Jackson is tas nrsi man = lead an
army into MARY laId fiji stamp linl es IL g
asro ~ tns war, and viii wiz ~ hin tho
.sstips gratitude OF people W6o Ravsions
.a9ersd from tyranLuus rule
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-05-30


= A. his rsNd MS, Ia Chsssevtsid county, pu
wedn 81 dsy, tn. SD Lass AA.t0J TRASuE, ID
tbr s7th yesr 81 h's aga
TsXeuds aud ~ iaintancss are invited to ate III
his funeral from DIS late rsgdenee, Friday 3ut
lost, At u O'Clock 4. NJ
gu Tue morning 81 the 18th instant, at
o'ciort, Mss a uOpUE, ia the 90 Ia yaar o!
her 81
Her friends and acquainthnc's are invited
tn TT cod Dsr funeral from Trinity Church,
st II ctnck to-day
an sas ~ b insts1, ALtGtNI, d. ACUTE. OF
Alexander W ana II sbsccs Jta' Ase! sixteen
months
Her runoi al vii tss pis 70 to- morrow Jour
o. mock +. N frOUi tb- residence OF hs- parents
on Teiers, street Tee ftie Is ii ia- ihmi ar.
respectful, Invitet TO attend.
AT Orange Court House, on the Is, May, Mr.
JANIS MHALBY, aged ~ yeah
he contracted the diseSse of VII Oh he died
typheh fever while at Yo' ktown III the sIyics
Of his country, bul wss sDatisd to reach b.
and bresths hA last IN the osom OF hi, family. He
was FIR man. yeara member Of the Hethodist
Ohur.h d, ard may hat Cos whom ne loved aud
sal We'd while In health, and who va b: suppcr.
and comfcr IN hts dy ing nour, be With h' oersAvei
wife thlo~n among stranger. avay rom ner
rs ~ Maryland snd hip her 30 &c ttai-s hes Avs
little sniidT that a. Ee c0ss or G'es tciisOUls
,af they all nay Re alltsd N ths Heat S.,.y
foid.
=. hiehnlouI Chf4a''-n Advocate please copy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-05-30
CLOSING the stores.

BY t4s proclamation OF The Governor pub
ishso this morning, q will 20 seen thas all
stores AMI placssgf business, ether than shC Sc
.u< aged q Milling Sta Is OF Ton iaderats CON
laois, shall hereafter be closed each day At
tTo O'Clock +. Ii Tbs obJec: OF this is 10
Afford avery facility FOR organizing force for
l0cAi defsnce, aud 10 allow merchants and
.neii employees al opportunity Of pefrecting
themselves in military drijl. The prociama-
ion sis0 calls out the militia Of the second
ciass, " no are ordered to meet daily IN the
capitol Square for proper instruction. THIS
,an Will undoubtedly meet the approval cf
all right thin king men and II /. ~ he hoped
mat IT will be responded 10 with alac-
rily Uihers beside the militia Of the
second class shOCld NEE: Oh the de-
aanu Of this proclamation and form COM
paliss 10 act when heir services are req oired.
Now 10 lie time for every man 10 snow his IT,
.-rsst In tas defence Of the city. Both o,d and
youls, foreign born cit!Zsns and those sx
enpt from militia duty, ah nld come forward
Without delay. The next lew days Will un-
loubtediy DECIDE the con test now going on
ssiors the city, and duty calls every one 70 do
ell In his power to assist in the struggle We
heartily hope 70 see an enthusiastic meeting
sais evening on the Capitol Square, aud Il
.snerEi turE-oot OF C.sizsIs nb.e 10 rear