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The Portland daily press., 1862-09-10
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-27

3 Stampede AT SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-At
Susnension Bridge soldiers have been placed TO
stop all Americans who attempt TO CROSS 1n'o
Canada. A sentry walks his rounds on the
bridge with rifle and fixed bayonet. His march
is straight along the upper bridge to the MD
die. when it is fright about face. " and back ne
goes. He does not carry his musket on British
ground, and the west half of the bridge IS Brl-
fish territory. Last week about twenty per-
sons we're taken off the cars at the bridge, not
being able to show passport signed ny some
responsible party. The following is the form
at present in use: The bearer, Benjamin
Franklin, is a true citizen Of the United States,
hn Yelled on. -, Mayor" Those who are
not possessed of passes do not always give true
renlies On Saturday, Marshal came through
the Great Western cars, while on the American
side of the bridge, and accosted tall speclr.e1
Of humanity, ':Where do you come from ?''-
''From Ireland" replied the stranger with
rong spice Of the brogue. How long have
YOU been over?" ooh. it is just six weeks
since cam. across the salt say, yer honor:
"WeIl. you are all right; you can 60, saldthe
Marshal The passengers in the car were,
good deal amused when they learned that the
Stranger, who had done the Marsh so clever-
", was born and raised in the Mohawk alley
A young man from Baltimore made a daring
ATTEMPT to escape, and succeeded, on the even
ing of Sun lay He walked down the ferry
stairs, under the American Falls, got on boa
one of the ferry boats and proceeded to ''Sku4
himself across When about the middle Of
the stream the oar suddenly broke, and the
frail vessel began to DRIFT toward the rapids
The young Baltimorean, quick as thought,
pulled off his coat, vest and boots, plunged
into the water, and, after fearful struggl<,
reached the Canadian shore. He made his way
with some difficulty to the Clifton House, told
the story Of his hair-breadth escape, and was
quickly supplied with clothes and other nece~~
saries, by Southern sympathzers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-27
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
TI1r>-rc1-1vrr A., Aro,,cfQ 1850

Special Order No. 54.-.AlmoSt every day
murders are committed by lawless bands OF
robbers and murderer. firing into the railroad
trains.
To ore, ent this, or to let the guilty suffer
with the innocent, it is ordered that the preach
ers and leading men of the churches not ex-
cneding twelve in number, in and about Hunts
vile, who have been active Secessionists, be
arrested and kept in custody, anal that one OF
them be detailed each day and placed on board
the train on the road running by way Of Ath-
ems, and taken to Elk river and back and that
like detail he made and taken to Stevenson
and back. Each detail shall be in charge of a
trusty soldier, who shall be armed and not al
low him to communicate with any person.
When not on duty these gentlemen shall be
comfortably CHARTERED in Huntsville, but not
allowed to communicate with any one without
leave from these headquarters The soldiers
detailed for guard of this character will report
at these headquarters for further instructions
upon the day preceding Their tour of duty, at
clock P NJ By conn ID of
LOWELL Fl. RossEAU,
Brigadier General Commanding.
z. J, Jones, A. A. A. G.
Gen. Jim Lane, of Kansas, has issued the
following order at Leayenworth:
Captain J. NJ. Williams, commanding tie
Twelfth Regiment Volunteers, (colored is
hereby directed to receive into the camp Of
said regiment and strictly guard and discipline
all persons who may be delivered to him as
prisoners, by order of Major E. A. Calkins,
provost marshal of this district.
By order Of JAMES H. LANE,
Com. Of Recruiting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-27
RR1rF PARAGRAPHS. "Nultune Il, Pa1vo. "
The Washington Republican calls the pro-

The Washington Nopuollcan Calls Clio p'o
nosed new negro colony in Central America
The HColonv of Linconia DR. Orestes A.
Drownson spoke last night st Willard $
Hotel, in Washington. The Sixty -nlnth New
York. and the Tenth Rhode Island regiments,
have been mustered out Of service. their term
IF enlistment having expired. -Complalnt IS
male Of the false pictures given IN the n1cto-
rial newspaners of scenes Of the war.-''oIone
Fitzhuch Lee, son Of Gen. Robert +. Lee, It
) said. was in command Of the Confederate
cavalry ut the late attack unon CatIett Sta
tion,-The Richmond Examiner conflnuesav
lent opposition to Jeff Davis's administration
--Iotters from Nassau, n. p, state that the
r. s. flag has been insulte} in that place lately
!,v The svmpathisers with secession. - The
health Of New Orleans continues good. AMI
fhe yellow fever is decreasing at Key West
Cassius NJ Clay is to heassigned to command
in the II. S. army-Thelar e 'emand for army
sunnlies is causing high pri in Washington;
2 ,hange FIR the better, however, is exnected.
Affairs in ITALY appear to he annroachlng
crisis: AMI in Rome, especially, difficulties are
anticipate1; the French anil Papal troonS will
oopose Garibald Numerous bands OF Con
f. 3erates are said to be in the neigAborlood OF,
uarper's Ferry
Oven Loveioy lately addressed 2oo)o peo-
ME, in Mclean county, Illinois. He was tor
arn,;na the negroes, anil the immense crowd
shouted their appreciation. He said that Mr..
lincoln did not drive the team as he would,
but perhaps it was better driven.
A serious riot occurred yesterday morning,
in WASHINGTON, among large number of re-
turning soldiers, at the railroad station, and 1t
assumed such serious character IS to render
it necessary for detail Of cavalry by the pro-
vost marshal to quell the disturbance. 1t pro-
baJlv originated in jollifcation previous to
their return home.
It is asserted by the Brooklyn Times that
Cen. Stone was not confined in Fort Lafayette
during the period Of his nominal imprison-
mont, but that he was permitted to take up his
quarters in Fort Hamilton few days after his
arrest. It is added that he was hardly undo r
restraint, having been permitted to come and
60 at pleasure, 90 his parole.
Mrs. Lincoln has been quietly engaged for
some weeks in q systematic visitation Of the
HOSPITALS of Washington and vicinity. A gen.
tleman in q neighboring city, hearing Of her
kindness, placed in her hands one thousand
dollars, to be expended in necessaries for the
sick and wounded.
Over 1900 pounds of butter were sent to
Newark, n. T., from Sussex county, on Mon
day, AMI 5000 pounds to New York, in all
ozrnr ninatenn ions On Tuesday there were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-27
1URNIP SEED,
NEW CRCP.

WE HAVE just received our full supply ,;rn IL
w Early, Flat Dutch, Red Ionpeab ~ Lu af.o
Ruta Baga, and other 1URN4P SEC I'm BEE
Long Green and Early Frame ~ 80 etD
SEEDS. Put up in the usual slz 711 y "a co.,
and for sale by LEADBEAi ~ r :" y-
: mo % Nos. and South F IilI-H1--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-27
L | B Z e 7 Y HALL
6 RA ND r f OPENING,

The Citizens Of Alexandria are inforn,o,
this popular place Of '''o mat
RATIONAL AMUSEMENT
will reopen on Monday night September l.,
under ne former successful management Of
PERCIVAL, PARKER & CO.,
now in the Northern Cities engaged in or,.,
ling expressly for this place, one of the eur
LARGEST AND MOST ATTRA CTIVE 'cCup4Nrr,
ever placed upon the stage Of Concert Han
Everything available in the way of
TALENT AND BEAUTY
will be secured, thus enabling them to pre-
sent 8
SUCCESSION OF NOVELTIES
Unsurpassed in
VARIETY AND QUALITY.
10 For particulars see bills OF the day.
aug %
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
Mansfield Female College.

The Semi Annual Examination of
this Institution commenced on Mon
day. the 10th inst, and continued
four days. 1t was q very satisfactory
one to all MISUNDERSTANDING thor
ough training and good scholarship of
the pupils. We would like to say
something of the excellent Rotations
of many of the classes, but cannot
for want of space. ....- -.-.
On Thursday night the young
ladies gave concert Of vocal and in-
strumental music, under the direction
of Prot. Donaldson and Miss Cush-
man. The whole concert was a de-
cided success. We heard several
exclaim it was the best ever given in
the College. We mention q few of
the pieces performed and sung:
Air .Swissee-by 12 performers,
was quite a novelty, and executed in
perfect time aud expression, and very
affecting. 1850
Etmdc Ma@ourka-by Talery-
was very well performed.
Kate herney-was prettily sung by
\ small Miss with large voice.
Piano Solo---Le Cyepuscule-was
handsomely played by Miss J. Of
Shreveport. ESQ., 4 ,.,.-rL ,...
Why don't tie men Pyopose--sune
by Miss s., elected much applause
and merriment.
| Mo1lie's Dream, ITalts-was vel
rendered. ast sFss aais5Nfsr.~
I Mary Of A1sy1r-sung by Mis-,
Belle, was one Of the gems of tn.
concert. So pure 2 voice we have
not heard for many day, and was
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21

surg with good taste and much feeling.
ks0w bank, ,Uheveon the scild
Thyme 6lo,cs-was beautifully sung
bystwo4 young ladies, 4withexcellent
and web trained voices. @
Il SD Aoxx: Of Hrtsg-swas very
prsttily sung, and much admired.
Katy Dcssing, with varia'ions)-
was brilliantly played. Miss VIZ
bids fair to be fine pianist.
~ Several choruses1 were sung by
about forty or fifty young ladies.
They were pleasing and sung with
good expression, and were we'll re-
ceived. Prof. ID. knows we'll how to
manage these things to make them
effective. a..- s.-e-. g...s
We cannot conclude this article
without recommending this Institu-
ton to the public; it is one Of the
most prosperous in the Confederate
States. Situated in an exceeding
healthy location, Of easy access, and
with the efficient Faculty il has al
ways had, must insure it liberal
patronage. Even these hard times,
it has not lessened the number Of its
pupils. attt ssE+ - ..s.s szs" ss
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
Jhe Semi W)eeklv Yews.
Published on Tuesday and Friday.
THOS. III. NAN MING,
PUBL4SE1ET1. IS -
mo. DICkINSOr
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
To Correspondents.

We will be pleased to receive con-
tributions from our friends, in and
around Shreveport. An occasional
article from our planters, relative to
the crops, will be very acceptable
In fact, we desire correspondence
from every section of the States. ,s.
Personal articles will not be pub
lished, either as communications or
advertisements. ~ -0s%
Those friendly to our undertaking,
who may hear of any local, or other
items. that may prove of interest to
our readers, will favor us by handing
in the same at the Office of the News.
In writing, be brief and concise.
bearing in mind, that lengthy COM
nunications are seldom appreciated
by newspaper readers.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
Foreign Intsr vventisn.

Again, is thisimaginary aid brought
before the eyes Of tho reaAer, and if
there IN thing which has retarded
our Pm in the cause of indie
psndsncs. i isthis same deIssivehope
that has been thrown out to us, through
Northev~ journals, and will continue
to bs SO long as we exhibit any anx-
iety tn grasp it, like drowning man
catches at straws. In the name Of
common sense, will the people NOT
reflect for themselves2 viii they
be forever blinded by such cursed
dispatches? What, we ask, do the
Southern people care, whether France
or England mediate interfering in
the present difficulty? Not fig.
to use a common expression. Tele-
graph operators should meet with tho
'censure of the press for sending dis
patches of this character, for it has
a tendency Of making our people
negligent. ...
If either of those powers desire
taking that step. let them do it, and
we will have ample time to hear Of it.;
but by all means suppress the init
nation that has been paraded in print
for too long time, that "they think
Of doing it." 1t looks too much like
begging them to assist us, and further,
when we launched ourselves into this
fracas, did we not contemplate coming
out victorious without any outside
assistance So we understood,
therefore let us do it. The idea OF
any foreign power assisting us in our
struggle for independence mus he at
once banished from our minds if We
wish to succeed. No monarchical
government intends extending aid ia
our cause. only if compelled to the
step by necessity, mark us, for til.
simple reason that they are seriously
lopposed to our system OF government
as interfering with theirs, SO far rs
example is concerned. Before inter
fering in our struggle, they will pom
der the question well. ms to the prob.
able consequences of the result, with
themselves at home.
Let people know that they are de.
pendent on their own efforts to &C.
complish any thing, and they will dc
it, for their exertions will be greater
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21

The following particulars OF the
safe arrival of the Victoria, we find
in the New Orleans Picayune:
This steamer commanded by Capt.
Forbes, coming from Havana to this
port with valuable assorted car
go. attempting to pass into Barataria
Bay, on Friday night, got aground.
within about mile of Fort Livings-
The next morning the Federal
steamer South Carolina "a letter from
a gentleman on board says the De
Soto) came up within about three
miles of the Victoria, as near as the
blockader dare venture on account OF
tho shallowness Of. the water, and
opened fire upon the Victoria
Whilst exposed to this fire At long
range there were two hundred and
eighty-five shells thrown at her by
the enemy, but all but two, though
L
many Of them were disagreeably near,
fell short Of their aim. The damage
done by thse two was very insig-
nifcant.
| Relief was dispatched hence on
Thursday night to the beleaguered
steamer and she was finally got off
with vessel, cargo, and everybody
on board perfectly safe aud anchored
under the guns of the fort. Part OF
her valuable freight has already come
up to the city, and, the rest will ar
rive duly 'a' s''S@' E'. 81 ,.'a
Three cheers for tho vietoria and
! Capt. Forbes., -. ..g, s..s>-.g +
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
Tones Bayou.

Capt. Crooks informs us that if
immediate steps are not taken to pre-
vent the water from running into
Tones Bayou, it will not tie long be-
fore the navi cation of Red River, at
the best season. will be impossible
by any size boat. Will our people
not give their attention to this i'm
portant affair. Now is the time to
take steps towards remedying the
evil. and if our people desire to see
our city prosper, let them at once to
the work, or the future prospects of
Shreveport is forever blasted. Let
there be no discussion about the
matter for there has already been
too much on the subject; it is the
duty of every citizen to aid in this
work, therefore. we trust that they
will direct their attention to it
without further delay. Only for this
drawback to our river. we might to-
day have boats at our port, but from
present appearances it will not be
long before the sight of steamboat
ut our levee will be a thing of much
curiosity. Citizens, to your duty
your all is at stake! your interests
demands prompt action. ..-...
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21

There are sixty -seven rebel fami-
les at the DoneganaH House, Montreal,
and on the receipt of the first news
from England concerning, the seix-
ure Of Mason and SlidelL so joyous
were they that q sappere,w given
by them at the house, costing $500.
Louisville Jounnal.a y g,sss Il r4e
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1862.
single Copies, 10 Cents.
See Every Page.
- Old papers suitable for wrap
ping purposes, for sale at this Office.

Persons indebted to this Office will
much oblige us by settling up imme-
'diately if possible. Flour, pork and
beef, will be as acceptable as money.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21
frsn ths war.

On HNes3 OSenlng wa received
further AM hore interesting details.
HON our Sces Concentrated in the
West. Evidently, they intend to
pay the enemy inshis own eesn; hav-
ing driven him inch by inch from
every point on the field, capturing
four pieces of artillery, together
with .r.lsrge number Of prisoners.
Theeloss of Life ID not mentioned; but
the slaughter on both sides was
terrific.
The dispatch says that the Federals
changed their tactics in such a way
that it became necessary for johnson
to change his front. On the evening
Of the 18th inst, Bowling Green was
evacuated by our forces, and after
wards shelled by the enemy, setting
it on FIRE and burning the major por-
ton of it. AS much as we dislike
the evacuation Of this stronghold by
our people, we will not venture cen
surfing them for the course pursued,
for beyond doubt, the motives are
good; and we cannot but look upon
the move, othe, than a requisite STRAIT
egg to lead the enemy on to certain
destruction, should they venture fol-
lowing up the retreating party. Like
the tiger, ere it springs upon its vic
tim, our gallant soldiers. retreat with
the view Of suddenly springing upon
the Lincoln forces, hurting them to
eternity. In our Western army will
be found some Of the best Engineers
and Mathematicians Of the country :;
it is therefore to be presumed that
what has been done is for the best, aud
not to be hooted at by persons whose
proficiency in military tactics admit
of their views being depended upon.
but who are distant from the fields o:
action.
The best military knowledge and
Experience has been concentrated
in the West, and it is for the mex
perienced to welcome every step taken
as portending to the success of our
army. 1t looks very small in our
opinion. to hear any stay-at-home
worthy, giving vent to his express
sions about the movements Of on,
Generals, as though his information
was of more weight than that of all
the officers in our army combined
let such men make themselves useful
by leaving theory for practice. and
exhibit to us their iuestilnable value
or forever hold their peace,-and
they will discover that it is not as
easy u matter to lombard the enemy's
Qualifications as it is to slr, ound on,
postoffice, and let their opinions tax.
wings and hy to the ears Of the read
listener.
/ We have in the West, beside
many prominent men not mentioned
Beauregard, johnson, Buckner, Pill
low, Hardee, Polk. Floyd, I'ilgham
Hindman, and if withthesenoted per
sonages, we cannot prove victorious
how, and when we ask the gossips
in all candor, can we? The crisis i
: of such q nature now, as to admit @
none but serious discussions, for b,
undertaking the skill Of our leaders
E we create dissatisfaction in the rank
of our companies, which should no
1 and must not be, for if we create il
. lky. 2 n
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-21

luuullu11.uuunuluuu
The Richmond Examiner learns
from an army officer the solution Of
Zollicofferis defast, which it gives as
followsss u &
1T isstheold Kory, Hitherto unhotd
ed,of intelEgence being conveyed to
the enemy by spies and traitors
Within the Generals own command
there were as bitter enemies IA those
who killed him. Tn" enemy knew
all his movements, his condition. eve
rythfng. by means Of pony express
1t was another Dranrsvilie affair
with, the difference at ,Dranesvilc-
Stuart's men were loyal; while in
Somerset, there were individuals who
were really the creatures of Fr~r
low and Lincoln. -aI
Such are the fruits Of to much
leniency. When will this policy be
changed? AL eyes are fixed upon
the President. The people look to
him for safety and protection.
The. Lon don Times of the 9th nit.
says that "it had been reported that
the coupons of the dividend due on the
1st inst. on the State Of Virginia five
per cent. bonds had been returned by
Messrs. Barring, with the answer,
No advice to pay On Saturday
last. however, he requisite remittance
had beon received. and the payment
will be made in the usual way. The
State Of Virginia has always main
tanned her credit, and looking at the
manner in which the horrors of civil
war are concentrated upon her soil,
and the difficulty she experiences in
etfecting communication with Europe,
her present punctuatity deserves
special record
A Splendid Shot-A letter from
Lieut.. Col. Hawlew, OF the Hartford
Conn., Press from Tybcc, gives th,.
following: s-.r,
Day before yesterday a party OF
Germans went up to Goats Point
One of the party stood on the sun
init of a small bill perhaps hundred
yards less than mile from Fulask: !,
that is as near as we can get, and
waived his hat. The others went
back out Of sight, but could see the
rebels bringing a gun to bear. They
warned their conrade but he woula
not heed. AS he stood with his back
toward the fort, barbettc gun sent
out little cloud, then came the
thunder, the rushing ball, and the
rash man lay dise,nboweled and cut
in two on the sand. 1t was a SPLEEN
did shot, and could not be equalr,l
i'll months practice.
What Se,card Says.-To keep up
the spirits of the North and to coun-
teract the effect of the news from
Europe. The Washington CORES
pondents give the following assurance
Of the cntcntc coydia1e between the
North and Great Britain:
| notwithstanding the alarms and
, croakings Of some Of the foreign
. journals and letter writer's about tho
p stone blockade and other similar sim
e lister reports, the dispatches received
+ at the State Department are regarded