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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

A friend in Galveston writing to
US Says 1--WE have had during the
past week, hot north and east winds
indicative Of q sickly season, but
these have been succeeded by most
refreshing and delightful breezss.
There has been some talk of late
about starting another paper in this
city, but for the past few days I
have heard nothing on tho subject.
Families are daily returning from tho
interior pref.rring Galveston with
all it's pcrils to the great inconven.
fences of being from home"
The above we find in the Calves.
ton News, and may here say. that
by a letter we received from Mr..
Richardson, the editor of that paper.
we learn that, though the surrender
Of Galveston WAS demanded some
time since. by the Federals, yet no
demonstrations had been made in
that way; further Mr.. r. thinks that
they (the Federals) do not contem-
plate taking possession OF that city.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

We find the following in the Nat.
chez Courier:
Halleck sent a message to General
Price short time since. by a gen.
tleman who was passing tho lines
Tell Gen. Price," he said, "that he
had the advantage Of me in Missouri,
for he knew the country better than
I did; but I have got him now
where l want him. and expect to
capture him and his army SOON -
When you go back" was Prices
reply, "say to Gen. Halleck that be
has not men enough in his army to
capture me.
And as to whipping my boys. tell
him he may select 100 of the best
men in his whole army, and will
take the Same number Of mine as
they come and without distinction,
He shall lead his 100 men, and III
lead mine; aud will 90 into an
open field to fight it out the fate OF
the Southern Confederacy shall de-.
pend upon the result. Tell him
that will you2" We have not heard
that Halleck sent any reply.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
BANG! BANG!

On Sunday afternoon while leisure
~ promenading the street, we heard
the report Of two shots on Texas
street. We Immediately proceeded in
the direction of the firing. What's
the matter, we asked Of friend who
was makingdouble quick time. Some
body killed, was the response. After
considerable running we came in sigh.
of the place. Some fifty persons
werecalmly hooking on-conjecturing
the effect two piatol balls would have
had upon their carcasses-we elbow
ed our way through tho crowd. and
saw, such a sight-there lay in the
gutter, cold and stiff, the remains of
what was once a living dog. Hewas
said to be mad. We have failed to
learn whether the perpetrator Of the
deed has ye. been arrested, the last
We saw Of him he was still at largo.
For the benefit Of those interested we
give a description of him i: He was
a soldier had Colt revolver was
Of ordinary height and appearance ;
had on hat or cap, and wore the ap-
parel usually worn by men. Hemay
have had big knife or sword, but
we did not See it. Should he be
caught, let him be Immediately taken
to the Palace, and made to take the
charge which will there be delivered
to him.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

force was in consequence successfully
landed from the transports. who took
the battery in tho rear. capturing it,
together with some thirty prisoners.
The battery consisted IF some eight
guns manned by some 70 or so mon.
We hope soon to bo able to announce
that Gems. Hindman and Roane have
given Col. Fitch such drubbing us
they recently administered to Curtis.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
General Order Nu.l.

headquarters Dept South l,ssis. }
s.ppi and East Louisiana, :
Jackson, Miss, june 22. 1862.
BY order of the President, the un-
dersigned assumes command Of this
Department. It is recommended to
all persons living within eight miles
OF the Mississippi river to remove their
families and servants to the interior,
as It is the intention to defend the
Department to the last extremity.
Signed, EARL VAN dorm,
Major General.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

Persons sending us ren,ittances will be
good enough to send no other paper money
than Louisiana State or Confederate Notes.
or Shreveport Corporation bills, none other
will perceived. Individual and other cor
porat;on bills are Of no use to us. as we
cannot get them off our hands.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
On Tuesday evening we We're Wis

On Tuesday evening we We're Wis
tied by the severest, wind, rain, and
hail-the size Of pigeon eggs-storm
it was ever our lot to witness in any
section of country. Doubtless much
mischief has been done that we have
not heard of in this place, We saw the
roof OF 4 store flying 1.-THE air, that of
the Gaicty Coffee House, W. believe,
it landed on Spring stree, other
houses were partially unroofed, some
had the fronts. and others the rear
cleaned OF the wca' herboards. Signs
innumerabtc were blown down, one of
ours cut many fantastic capers in the
air but stood it nobly. The flag staff
lately put up at the Fort was snapped
in two. Beyond doubt the crop of
cereals must have been injured to
some extent, in elevated places, the
crops on the low lands, we presume,
"dS nov cHSCtSt,
The Memphis Appeal learns tina:
the Federal ,guaDoat Mound City,
Capt. kelly, run eighty miles up to
ST. Charles on White River Ark. last
week. Here she attacked n Confed
crate battery of six and twelve pound.
ers. The battery sent shot through
the port hole of the Mound City, ex.
ploding the boiler, and sending 15C
Yankees to eternity, including til,
officers on the boat.
A signal flag from one of the boats
was mistaken by the troops manning
the battery for 4 flag Of truce A
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
The headquarters of Beauregard':

The headquarters Of Beauresard s
;irmv. tor the present, is at Tupalo,
Mississippi, a little village on the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, about Sc
mites tren Corin:h. Arrangements
are being made for Il protrac:ed stay
at that point. The health of the
army is improving very nuch-tLere
not being ont.third the sick ut this
new encsnr1uen, there WIS at Cor
NTH. Tie water is better, the loca-
zion more healthy, and food and
rrovendef much custer te obtain
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

The British Steamer Rinaldo. II
guns, Captain Hewe,t, v. c., from
Hampton Roads, called off Charles
ton the 10th, to deliver dispatches
for the British and French Consul
lates After receiving a visit from
Mr.. Bunch, the Rinaldo sailed for
tn. Gulf
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

We saw a soldier yesterday, one of
Prices inyincible heroes, who never
succombs TO misfortune He was bag
gard and pale and way worn, yet his
face wore Il pleasant smile. He &C.
costed an old citizen Of our town with
the inquiry whether he could find
any clothing in the village. These
rags are all l have" said the Missou-
rian. "You can find no clothing here"
answ cred the citizen.-"Then tell me
where there is paint shopl" What
would yen have Il painter to do p
asked the citizen. u think good
suit Of white paint would last me
through the next battle, and rs soon
rs ! can get it on. Pm off for "old
dad Macon Beacon
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

The following items We clip from
the Vicksburg Wing Of the 25.h
We learn from the Savannah Re-
publican tina. Adjutant Gen. Cooper
arrived at Charleston on WEDNESDAYS
last.
There was nothing reliable heard
from the feet above yesterday. Va.
rious reports were ohoa. about some
OF the vessels being at MilIiken's
Bend &C.. bu, noAe OF the rnmsr5
could Dc traced TO any reliable scource.
Some Of the Federal boats amused
themselves yesterday afternoon il:
Smelling the woods below the city.
We do not believe any damage was
done. Eleven transpors were cxpec.-
ed up last night to join tina fl.c:.
AN ACT to punish d,unhrucss IL, he
Army.
SIC. l. The Congress OF the Con
federate States Of America do enact.
That any commissioned officer o:
the regular or provisional army ~ho
shall be found drunk. either Will
on or off duty. shall. upon conviction
thereof before a court Of inquiry. be
cashiered or suspended from the ser
vice of the Confederate States, or he
publicly reprimanded. according to
the aggravation of the ofiense, and
in addition to a sentence cashierinc
any such officer. he may be declared
incapable of holding any military
Office under the Confederate States
during the war.
SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty OF
officers to report t. the commanding
officer of the post, regimen. or corps,o
which they belong, all cases coming
under their observation Of intcxica-
ton Of commissioned officers, whether
Of superior grades to themselves, and
it shall BIZ the duty of the command
ing officer of the division or brigade
to which said post, regiment or
corps belongs. to whom such report
may be made; to report the such re
port the same to the Officer command
ing the brigade or division; who
shall organize said court and order
the trial Of said offender at tho
earliest time consistent with the pu|,
iic service.
SEC. 9. The findings Of any cou,:
shall be promptly transmitted to the
Secretary Of War, by the command.
ing officer, together with his approx
al or disapproval thereof. and shall
be reported to Congress at the next
session thereafter by the said Secre
;arv.
Approved, April 2l, 1862
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
Tue FLEET REPULSEB.-Wo Learn

I [ "
by telegraph that the mortar flee,
being towed by gunhoans. was re-
pulsed at Grand Gulf on Saturday
last. and that the enemy fell bacl.
down the Stream.
This is the second time a, this
point that our ligh, batteries of six
and twelve-poun,lers have repulsed
the enemy; and if successful viii
small calibre, what ought We to &C
complish with heavy artillery! Al
honor to our gallant, mriIlcrists il
Claiborne county!-Mlssissippian.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

DlsCoURAGED-Ap Pixies Peaker
writing to minnesota Journal says
the miners are very much discour-
aged in that region; they have to
dig through u solid vein Of silver.
four feet deep before they reach the
gold,
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

AN ENGLISH BARONEr CAPTURED
Authentic infor nation has been re-
ceived at Richmond Of the capture,
near Harrisonburg, by Ashhy's cav
airy. of "Sir Percy Worden,' who
"as serving as an amateur in the
Yankee army, with the rank Of Col
oael.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
THE APPEARANCE.

~ " OuAo Oc uO c0Sy t0eA az tAo yA0
sent writing. to conjecture with any
degree Of certainty tho actual state Of
affairs; whatever may be daily trans
piring in our Confederacy il appar-
emily mystery to the people on this
side Of the Mississippi river, Now
and then we get an inkling Of some
important measures. that arc aAoat,
but seldom are cheered with the full
particulars, or any confirmation Of
the same. Not long since we were
induced to believe that an armistice
had been or would BE- entered into,
through the instrumentality of Eng
land and France. yet we have heard
no more on tho subject. and in all
probability will not. One thing we
think is beyond doubt, and that is,
if there was any particle Of truth in
the published reports Of an armistice
we would not have to chronicle in
to-day's paper. the bombardment Of
the city of vicksburg. This act by
the Federals is sufficient in our esti-
nation to enlishten the peopie-to
prove satisfactorily, that the cessation
of hostilities for sixty or ninety days,
is all stuff, intended as blind.
The enemy are now in possession
Of DeSoto, opposite Vicksburg, there
they have batteries, which prove Of
vast advantage to them in lombard
ing Vicksburg. and aiding the pas
sage Of their gunbca.s up the Missis-
sippi at that point. This offers an
excellent opportunity for daring ex-
ploits by partizan rangers, which we
opine they will nc, be long in dis
covering. Efficient companies would
prove of great benefit along the river,
in harrassing tho enemy, and the re-
suit will be beyond expectations. AS
it is there is danger Of travellers en-
deavoring to cross the river. being
captured by the Fcderals. Several
Louisianians have already met this
fate We learn from the Citizen.
| The following address was issued
on the 2Sth ult. by Gen. Van Dorm,
during the hottest of the fight:
Hdqts. Dis. of S. Miss. and f. La. J
Jackson, Miss, June rs, 1862 I
Defenders of Nicksburs.
The enemy are attempting to destroy
this beautiful city, and heroic pco-
pie have determined 10 sacrifice i,
rather than give i, up TO the invaders
of their homes. II may be consider
ed therefore, in ruins-for it may be
Knocked down or burned Mp. bu, the
earth We stand upon is ours, aud will
nevec De given up. ifte shot and she'll
is now pio",ng through these streets
through lively villas, sacred churches
and deserted homes, are hat Sound
and fury signify no,hing"
The contest will commence when
the enemy attempts to put his foot
upon orr soil.
Stand cody by your guns, and de.
liverycur fire only when he comes toe
near Earl VAN dorm,
MaiorGenerai Comd'g.
We saw a soldier yesterday, one OF
i Prire's inyincihle heroes who MAYA,
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

We are again under obligations to
our fellow citizen, c. H Burnside,
Esq, Tor :'avors
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

Washington advices to the 10th
s,ay, that Count Mercier, the French
Minister to the United States had en-
gagged passage and would sail for Eu-
rope in the steamer mex: succeeding
. that in which Lord Lyons returned.
The Enquirer conjectures that these
Mini sters have been ordered home to
be present at a convention to be held
between England and France in rela-
ton to American affairs. This move
ii NJ, Mercie1 created quite a commo-
ton among the Lincolnites.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04
Particular Notice.

Owing to TIE change in the arrival
of the Eastern Stage, and with the
view of furnishing our readers with
the very latest intelligence received,
the mex, issue Of our paper, and fol
lowing numbers viii be issued in the
ENENING,in instead of the morning.
as at present. This we Will continue
so long cs,the scheduI" is NOT chang
ed.
The Monroe (La.) Register is in
formed that Gen John G. Brcckiu-
ridge has been placed in command OF,
the Western Division, and Will prob
ably make lis headquarters at Mon
roe.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

BEAuREGAEp's RErRRAT--- Ryan
arrival from Gen. Beauregard's army
the Richmond Examiner of the 10th
learns that the evacuation of Cerinth
had utterly discomftted Gen. Hal
leck's. plans. His Notifications,
raised for the reduction of the place.
covered an area Of twenty-scven
miles, all rendered useless by the
mastery retreat Of General Beaure-
CARDS army, which had gone FIVE
days before it was known to Halleck
who is said to have ravcd like a
IL adman when he heard Of it,
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

The Richmond Examiner is in
formed that the letter published in
the Northern papers, and rePublished
in the South. purpor,ing 20 emanate
from Mrs. General Lee, concerning
the searching and dcpredations COM
mitted upon her residence, within
the Yankee lines GA the Chickahom,
my, is fabrication throughout
Col. Bush, commander Of Il Penn.
sylvania regiment, placed guard
around the house, and prevented all
intrusions and depredations.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

Our friend, y. Seiig,nan, of the
Post Office; viii accept our thanks
for a ls,e rape-.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-07-04

Col. Daniel W. Adams, lately
commanding the LIST Louisiana Regu-
lars, has been promoted to the grade
of Brigadier General, Confederate
States Army,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24
Rur,lnr a Rrother d rhe Field.

Lieut. J. A. Osborne, 1O5th 0.V., mem
Der of the Sophmore Glass, has resigned
his commission on account Of ill-health.
We have seen letter Of his written after
the battle of Perryville, which speaks Of a
touching incident on the field. Lieut.. 0s-
borne was detailed with squad Of men, af-
ter the battle to bury the dead Of the regi-
ment BE says;
We buried 42. l recognized many whom
had known. approached one who had
been struck in the face by a shell, blowing
away his head and right hand. His left
arm was mostly blown away, the hand just
hanging by one or two tendons. Iexamin-
ed his pockets in order to recognize him
and there found some letters whose address
told the terrible truth. Il was my own
brother He was in my company and had
been missing since the fight. Here he lay
without any mistake. A terrible sensation
passed over me.
clipped lock Of his hair as parting token;
then with my own hands helped to dig his
grave. Wrapped him in blanket, carv-
ed his name upon an oak board, and hold
ing it up as a tombstone 1 saw him buried
with host Of the dead. ."-Lorain County
Nstrs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24
presents for Denmark and sweden.

Oar Minister at Courts Of Denmark and
Sweden having recently observed in the
possession Of the soyereigns Of those count
-ies presents from European and other
Governments, but none from the United
States, suggest thstsome appropriate marks
Of respect be forwarded to them. Accord
ingly the President has procured two beau
tifully manufactured rosewood boxes to be
mounted with silver, each two, Of army
pattern Colts revolYers, the stocks orna-
mented with silver, and the barrels elab-
oratsly chased with gold, and bearing
figures Of agriculture, commerce, and the
srts. They will at once be sent to our
Ministers for presentation to the sover-
eigns for whom they are intended. Each
case and contents cost about $500.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

The influence of heentire Navy will be
brought to bear on the next Congress to get
an act passed fning every contractor 30
much for every day that may elapse after
the expiration Of contract. Machinery
which was to be ready in February last is
not ready now. Every one thought we
would have dozen iron-clads ready by
the lst Of October. But excepting the Pas
sale and Roanoke, there viii be no iron
clads ready for some weeks. Our Nav
Yards are worked to the utmost to makeup
the deficiencies Of outsiders. In England
sometimes fines as high as $3.50 a day are
inflicted on persons who make the country
suffer by their procrsstination.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

Mr.. Henry Williams Of Leroy, recently
enlisted in Captain Bsrbsr's sharpshoOters,
and has proved himself to be a marks
man Of no ordinary merit. At a trial
Of skill had few days since. he
proved himself to be the best shot IN the
company, putting fourteen balls in a
target six inches in diameter at a distance
offorty rods. Captain Barbers Company
is now full. Il is camped at Berea, but ex-
poets soon to enter the army with telescope
rihes.-P PaasspiHe Telegraph.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

A soldier in one Of the hospitals, who
had lost one Of his arms, was rejoicing
over the fact. Said he: Ny grandfath-
er lost leg in the Revolutionary war, and
our family have been Dragging over it ever
since. That story Is an old one, and am
to be the hero Of family" a-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

A CENTENARIAN.-Mr. John Thomen
died on the 9Th Of October, in Pleasant
township, Fairfield county, Ohio, aged
one hundred years two months and twen-
ty-four days. BE was q native of Witten-
burg, Switzerland, and came to America in
1904
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

WHISKY AND NEwsPAPER.-A glass of
whisky ismanufacturedf from dozen grains
of corn, the value of which.is too small to
be estimated. A pint of this mixture sells
for shilling, and if of good brand is con-
sidered by consumers well worth the
money. 1t is drank in minute or
two-and then it fires the brain, rouses
the passion, sharpens the appetite de-
ranges and weakens the physical sys-
TEN; it is gone-and swollen eyes, parch-
ed lips and aching head are its followers
On the same sideboard on which this is
served lies a newspaper. tits covered with
halfa million of types; it brings intelli-
genee from the four quarters Of the globe
the paper costs less than the glass Of
grog-the juice Of a few grains of corn.
It is no less strange than true, that large
community think corn juice cheap and
the newspaper dear.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago
Railway Company is putting up new
freight depot on Penn street, Pittsburg,
the floor Of which is now being laid. It
will be some two hundred and fifty feet
in length by forty in width, and viii be
built entirely Of wood.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

A touching proof Of the depth Of WO-
mans love vas witnessed at Canterbury,
Connecticut, recently, at the funeral Of
Sergeant Charles Lewis, who was killed
st Antietam- A young lady, Miss Hyde,
to whom be was engaged, upon hearing Of
his death was taken fatally sick, and died
IN few days, and was buried ct the same
tine Is her lover. Eto
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

tran of cars westward bound, on the
C. 0. R. R. ran of the track on last Friday
night, at Union Station, west of Newark,
doing no harm except injuring ear or
two, and slightly injuring some Of the en-
ployees Of the road.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

The Akron Beacon says that the parOled
prisoners Of the 29th, who have been for
some weeks at Camp Banks near Alexand-
ria, Va, are now with the Regiment at
Frederick City, having probably been ex-
changed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

There are nearly as many persons en-
ployed in the mills at Lawrence at present
as there were in 1860, and in few weeks
there will be a large Increase over the
number employed that year.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

The Secretary of War has decided that
under the tax-lsW, Railroad COmpanies
have right to add 9 per cent to their
charges for transportation of passengers,
under their agreement with the War De-
partment, thus increasing the rate from 2
cents to 6-1OO cents per mile. Quarter
master Gen. Meigs has issued q circular
embodying this decision, and directing that
ali accounts for the transportation Oftroops
since Sept. I, shall be settled accordingly.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

FOrty-six prisoners, captured by Gene
raj MilrOy, near Monterey, Virginia, and
brought to Wheeling on Tuesday, arrived
at Camp Chase on Wednesday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

The Ohio troops in Camp Douglas, Chic
ago, have all been exchanged. The entire
number of paroles at that camp amounts
to 5000 men.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-11-24

We learn that two-thirds of the rank
and file of the army are Democrats Var
ren CoHstitution.
All correct only it is in JEFF. Davis
army, not that of the Union, where this
Democratic preponderancee eexists.-Aahon-
ing Register.