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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-24
Rebel Navy.

Correspondence Philadelphia Press.
In connection with this, may as
we'll Civ. the names of Confederate
armed vessels, as far as asccrtained
by M. Thy are the steamer Flor
ida, formerly the Oreto. commanded
bv Captain Maf1it and carrying ten
nine-inch Blak-ly patented ritled guns
The gunboat Alabama. Capt. Semmes
lately of the Sumter, which carries
ten -l-ven-inch Blakely guns, and
the steamer "2eo," Capt. Hamilton,
carrying ten eleven-inch B!akely ri
fle guns. These three are said to be
now at Mobile. The 1870" was
built by tn. subscription Of two hun
dred and ninety British merchants,
and thence takes its name. There
are said to be four other steamers,
whose names cannot now OFT IA,
and, in addition a steam iron-clad
frigat.. recently built at CASTOR, BE-.
low Liverpool, nominally for the
Italian government, and with an
Italian name, which recently left Eng
land with full crew, chiefly Of Ital
lars, under command of Capt. A,thu,
Sinclair, once Of ournav,, who cross
I'd the Atlantic in the Bull Dog. Th.
Italian name Of this vessel is to b.
changed to that OF Jefferson Davis.
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FRIDAY. OCTOBER n, 1862.

When subscribers see - Red
pencil mark on thei il paper, 1T sig
mites that the time. paid for has
Exl>ired. and thu paper stopped.
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See stray notice of +. II. Walpole,
in to-davs paper.
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Don't forget that in writing to us
on your own business. to send STAMP
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SALT-Another Resouce.-The
Mississippian is informed that Ger
tain arrangements have been eff-ced
between our government and certain
parties of the French government to
supply this government and our peo-
pie with salt in return for cotton
The French parties having secured
the permission of the Federal autho-
rites at New Orleans to land tho
salt at Manchac. No particulars are
stated. except that eight sacks of
salt are to be exchanged for one bale
Of cotton. The Mississippian ex-
presses the opinion that this arrange
'n.nt will be highly beneficial to our
people, and hopes that the transit Of
the cotton when it is forwarded for
this purpose will not be interrupted.
1t thinks it does not behoeve us in
our present necessities, to inquire
too nicely into the part which Yam
kee officials play in the matter. OK
what direction the cotton takes at
ter it is delivered, ono main object
being to secure a sufficient quantity
&c guard against future emergencies.
|
Coop ~ TRUE-The New York
Herald, Of the 9th ult., says that re.
ports from Apalachicola state two re-
bel iron c ad gunboats. mounting six
sixt eight Founders, are ready for sea
under command Of J. Catesby Jones.
who says he will sink every gunboat
on the Gulf coast.
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As it is matter of curiosity how
the Confederate steamer 1920" deriv-
ed its name. We publish the follow
ing accounts, leavingit with our read
ers to credit whichever statement
they prefer:
Man . ,rsons are curious to know
how the Confederate g.nboat "29"'
obtained her name. a naval author
,tv says it was applied to her because
her lenght is 900 feet.
The following is the Federal &C
count
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Come one, Cone a...

In to-day's paper will be found a
call for u meeting, to be held in this
place, to consult OH the best method
Of proceeding to defend this district.
1t is time something Of the sort has
been done and we are truly gratifi-d
that the move has been made. All
we hold dear is at stake, and should
We not immediatcl y put our wits t"
work we may expect the enemy at n"
distant day. to wtnd their way in this
direction. The river is rising fast,
and from appearances will continue to
rise ,heenemy naturally, with view
Of cutting off communication and
transportation, watch the earliest mo-
ment to come up Red River. II they
succeed in this, much will b. lost to
our country, for they will then invade
Texas from this direction, aud, mark
US, if permitted to tax. this point
it will be- held, and not, as many sup
pose be abandoned, forth- advantages
to be derived by being in possession
of this section Of the country. are
many. Let every person attend the
meeting who can, and by all means,
consult as little as possible and pro-
coed, with a will, to immediate action
otherwise the consultation might as
we'll be dispensed with.
The call is signed by most Of our
prominent citizens, and doubtless
will result in satisfactor agreement.
Don't forget. the LIST day of November
the assembling take place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01
THE PROSPECT BRIGHT.

We get at our Office twenty three papers
from different parts of this State. From the
tone of these. journals we may Judge how
the people stand. politically, for the papers
generally represent the politics of their re-
spective counties and localities where
they are printed. which, of course, are the
most populous ones in the State. Out OF
the twenty-three, eighteen of them support
Wilder and Carney and most of the rest of
the Republican nominees, and .tfue are advo-
eating Parrott and Wagslaff.
The Mongrels have blown, in some pla-
ces, that they had half the papers in the
State. We receive all the above papers, and
know what we say to be true. They
all give encouraging accounts in regard
to the State election next Tuesday. The
people are awake in every village and ham
let, and the local politicians and candidates
are making vigorous canvasses in the re-
spective districts. From private sources
we have also good word. A letter from
Lawrence. one of the strongest points of
the Mongrels, gives us the following in
formation: The State ticket is all right.
Some of the strongest Union men here, now
concede that, even here in Lawrence, where
they claimed two-thirds majority for Par
rott and the Union ticket, only two weeks
ago, we are as likely to carry majority as
they are" The prospect fer the election
OF the entire Republican Union ticket, is
bright. We never felt more confident of an
overwhelming defeat of our enemies, than
we do this time. There will probably not
be over seven or eight thousand votes poll
ed. and We are confident that the Republi-
can majority on the entire ticket will range
from twelve to fifteen hundred.
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LETTER FROM J. w. LOY.
AMERICUs. Oct. 29th, 1862,

FRIEND SrorLER
understand Mr.. Shannon. my opponent
for Representative in this District, has vi
ten letter for publication in the Nesos 4
week. in which he takes strong Republic
grounds. This is undoubtedly dodge d
catch votes on the eve of election, when h
is too late to offer any proof why Republic,
cans should not support him for this impo
tant office. did not wish the nomination
for Representative. but the Republicans
thought it was best to run man of that
stripe, and was chosen. If Mr.. Shannon
had been understood as Republican here
tofore, I would not under any circumstances
have opposed him; but such has not been
his history. The Republicans here do not
believe he is sincere in his professions.
ask the Republicans of the 66th District to
Consider this matter well before they vote
Respectfully, j. w 10y.
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RETURNS.

The board of capvassers will meet next
Friday, at 10 o'clock, a. m. The Judges
of elections will see that the returns are Jeff
with the County Clerk in time. Done
neglect this matter. And we will also be
obliged to any of our friends who will fur
uish US with election returns at the earliest
possible moment. from the precincts in this
and adjoining counties. for publication. The
result of the election in this county should
be known here Tuesday night.
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TILE CLOSING SCENE.
The Last Grand Rally !

The last meeting of the campaign will be
held here next Monday evening. at the
Christian church.
DR.. WATSON. JUDGE BAILEY,
PERRY B. MAXSON. c. v. ESK-
RIDGE. and others will address their fell
low citizens. Let US have rousing meet
lug! The ladies are invited. Let there be
delegations from the neighboring townships
Come and hear "Old Watson"
Come aud hear "Old Bailey"
Come and hear Old Honesty"
Come and hear Fremont's favorite, and
all the rest of the candidates. We want to
have big time.
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The election in Kansas will have a great
effect on the present struggle for liberty.
Here the fighting commenced IL the present
war and the elections In Kansas are looked
TO with more anxiety all over the country,
than those of any other State ia the Union.
What would be the moral effect of the de-
feat of those who stand by the Presidents
emancipation policy, without stint or quail
6cation ? It would be heralded to the world
that Kansas don't indorse Abe Lincoln.
Look at the disheartening effect in Ohio and
Indiana. Both States elect Democratic
State tickets, and there is gain of Demo-
cratic Congressman. The rebels and their
sympathizers say the President is rebuked
Shall the same be said of Kansas Never.
The blood ofour martyrs at Springfield, and
our kindred and friends of the 18th, 18th
and 18th regiments, which so recently went
out to defend our homes, are calling to US
TO dolour duty on election day. See to it
that time-servers and tender-policv men do
not get possession of our State. 1t is the
duty of every man to come and vote, and
vote right Let your work go for one day.
This election may be more important in its
results than victorious battle. Then let
US give up our pressing duties for one day
and go to the polls. and vote for anti-sla-
very, contemporaries men, for officers.
Let those who have wagons aud horses,
hitch them up, and go after their DeighbOrs
that have none, aud bring them to the eiec-
ton. Go to their houses, to their fields, to
their shops, anywhere, everywhere; stop
the threshing machines, the corn -gatherers.
the mills. every occupation, and do your
duties, once more. The case is most urgent.
It is every mans positive duty, to vote.
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NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.

There will be no paper issued from this
Office next week-for the following reasons:
The editor and foreman have vegetables to
take care of, and other work to do to pre-
pare for winter. We also have a lot of Job
work on hand, which we have been putting
off through the political canvass, because
We had not time to print then. and it was
utterly impossible to procure help, the war
having taken all the printers from this re-
gion. And then, too, we want little rest.
We have worked day~and night for the last
four weeks, TO get out our paper regularly
during the canvass, and print the tickets
and handbilIe for eouao srveu eight of the
surrounding counties. Week after next we
shall again be out in good season. and shall
BY that time be able to give all the election
returns.
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LETTER FROM w. A. SHANNON.

Fremont, Oct. 25th, 1869.
FRIEND -SToTLER:-At Convention held at
Americas. (being within the 66th Rep.
Dist wednesday, the 22d inst, composed OF
Republicans, principally, was, by accla-
nation. nominated as a candidate on Union
grounds, to represent the interests of the
district in the next State Legislature This
Convention was called by come forty voters
Of Ito diot-iot, on tie 4J1i lust, II view OF
the fact, that up to that time no notice had
been given by the Republican District Com
mittee. 1t was generally believed that no
Convention would be called, at least until
after the Senatorial nominations bad been
made; holding for P. B. Maxson, ESQ, who
was known to be an aspirant for SEN
atorial honors, the chances in this his dis
trict, in case of failure in the Senatorial Con-
vention. Under this impression, it was
thought advisable to call a mass Convention,
to come off the day next succeeding the
District and County Conventions. when the
Senator should have been nominated. Now.
sir, while would not urge word to the
detriment or prejudice of Mr.. Maxson, Jet il
is scarcely fair that that gentleman should be
be entitled to more than single chance
for the House or the Senate. 1t was as
serted by one of Mr.. Maxsou's warm
est advocates, that If not nominated at EN-
poria. be would take his chances at home;
whether this was authorized by Mr.. M. or
no: do not know. "a SAID before. the
grounds were, in the estimation of the con-
stituency. sufficient to make call for a
Mass Convention. After the Mass Conyen-
ton had been called, Republican Conven-
ton was called, to meet on the same day,
at the same hour and at the same place,
(Americus.) With the foregoing explanation.
leave the subject. Ny name is before the
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01
FUNNY AS WE'LL AS PUNNY.

All the GLOWING ''good things" are, we
suppose, from the brain of Emmert, in thu
last Bourbon County Monitor. No wonderS
he only got off half-sheet. If it were not
for making the young man .'feel proud" We
would head them "Emmertisms," after the
sty lie of Prentice.
PARROT is attempting TO tame the people
down tn an appreciation of his distinguished
merits; 90 but we imagine that with all
his efforts, he will find that instead of tanning
them. they will still be Wilder.
The supporters of the :'Mongrel' ticket
had better wait until Ewing resigns before
they attempt to Goms6el off the position of
Chief Justice.
The Leavenworth Conservative says Mar
Gus J Pirate and Charles Rob EN- some are
going. in 'heavy on the sore back" arrange
ment, and have formed a CO. partnership TO
that effect, under the name aud style of
1.-The Sore Back Concern. We are inclined
to think they will find it convenient TO
change the title to that of "Sore Head Con-
cern," after the election.
The Democrats of Leavenworth have
nominated H. Miles Moore for the Senate.
If the people of Leavenworth do their duty,
he will travel good many Miles More--
up Salt river-after the election.
We notice that some folks spell the name
of our candidate for Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, Goodenougb. Il makes no
difference how it is spelled. however; he is
Goodemough for that position any how.
E. D. Brown, ofWyandott, is the mon
grel'' nominee for Superintendent of Public
Instruction. He will find after the election
is over that he has been dome broaO71. /"
On the 4th of November the people will
root out the present State Treasurer. to give
place to some Spriggs, that are to be trans
planted from Anderson county.
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DIR. WATSON

Is making a vigorous tour on the stump.
His speeches are everywhere well received.
Judge Bailey, writing US from Lawrence,
the Goth. says: WATSON is making 6rst-rate
speeches. and doing himself a great deal
of credit. His speech here was one of the
best have heard in the State, and carried
the people by storm" The Conservative,
noticing Dr.. Watson's srOech in that city,
winds up as follows.
Upon the whole, Judge Watson speech
was the raost effeotivs and eloquent Of any
that We have listened to in a long time.
No man in Kansas can present the issues Of
the day in clearer or more attractive man.
ner."
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people for their support or rejection, ifzsss!s
do me the honor TO elect me. shall endd
vor to discharge the duties TO the bes.
my ability. do, and have most heart;
indorsed The course of President Lincois
Ia his Emancipation Message, considering
il the most important executive measuS
taken to the suppression of this infamors
rebellion; that it is wise and iust6abll
act, and that 1.-The future will tell as to ~
practicability." Should the question d.
the location of the State University coma
before the Legislatures it undoubtedIs
will conceive it to be the duty of Rem;
resentStives from Southwestern Kansas N
present an undivided front to secure it's
cation at Emporia, and if elected, I sht
labor to such consummation. In your ISSUE
of to-day, you state your belief that g.
District is Republican, as il has heretefJs
$50 gone. You are quite correct in such 9
statement; it is Republican still, and will, ]
hope. so continue. Il will give its adherl
enee to the State ticket nominated by the
Republican State Convention, with Mr.. Al
Carter Wilder's name at the head, by !
strong majority as any district of its pop
ulatiOn in the State, thereby fully maintain
ing its reputation. have never had any
hand at wire pulling or log rolling in po7
litical way. I profess. however. to hax,
some business capacity (Which is, believe,
requisite in Representative. AS am
prevented from seeing you personally, please
give the above an insertion.
Respectfully yours, :
WIN. A. SHANNON.
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STARTLING 1NTELLIGEN GET
jim LANE AT WORK I
Ys NOngrsls, to your Holes

We have just received the startling intel
ligence that Jim Lane has commenced the
execution Of his threatened plans to keep
nisn from voting again st the Republican
ticket on next Tuesday. By the Grape
vins." Eve minutes ago. We learn that be is
now swallowing every MOngrel he can get
his hands on. without grease. They are
slfoompellsd to seek their hiding places
Tor safety. Sam. Stinsou and poor little
-GambeH, who but q few days ago. visited
Southern Kansas on stumping tour. at a
great risk Of their valuable lives. have been
swallowed, body, soul aud breeches. They
had their warning. but they persisted in
their evil way and have suffered the eonse-
quenoss. Verify, Lane is an awful ursn.
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concerned. He is dirty, lounging '.b'hoY''
around Paola, and is considered very poor
lawyer-and is also Democrat, of the
loyal. Union school. He actually has not
the brains for the Office he is running for.
and we are surprised that the Lawrence
Convention nominated him, when they had
better men. Lowmau, of the Law renee
Journal, is head and shoulders above him
in capacity, both as statesman and as
business man. Why didn't they nominate
Hovey? We wish we could say more
about Wagstaff. but there is SO little OF him
that there is nothing to write about There
is no danger of his being elected. We hope
he won't get vote in this region of couh-
try, just to rebuke his impudence in run
ming for so important an Office.
OSBORN AND INGALLS,.
These are the candidates for Lieutenant.
Governor. We can't say ingalls, is not
qualified. We have always regarded him
as one of the keenest young men in the
State; but We believe Tom Osborn is equal
ly as well fitted for the position, in every
respect, as is Mr.. Ingalls,. He was Presi-
dent of the Impeachment Court. last spring,
and gave entire satisfaction as presiding
officer; and about all the duties Lieuten-
ant Governor has to perform, is to preside
over the State Senate. Mr.. Osborn 10 a
genial, whole souled man. true blue Re-
publican, and has all the ability and fitness
requisite for the place. Mr.. ingalls, was
candidate in the Republican Convention,
and. after being fairly beaten, sought and
accepted the nomination of the Mongrel
Convention. We have no use for man
that will pursue such course. Vote for
Osborn, and let the sore-head candidate lay
on the shelf till be learns better sense than
to bolt convention after having been fairly
defeated.
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4 great deal of stress is laid upon tile
fact that Judge Archibald Williams, the
bosom friend Of President Lincoln, has ex-
pressed his firm determination to support
the mongrel ticket. 1t is true he is the
bosom friend OF Lincoln. But be dried out
saverai years ago; old Abe embalmed him,
and sent him TO Kansas. Let him support
the mongrel affair-it won't hurt him much.
y White Cloud Chief.
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Meeting at Americus.

There will be meeting at Americas. OF
Monday evening. November 81. Interest
ing speakers will be in attendance. Let tn
people of the 66th District rally in their
strength.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

A meeting was held lsst night in the
WEIGH settlement, over the Cotton wood
which was addressed by Eskridge and New
Ion. There are about twenty FIVE voters
among them. and they all go the Republi-
can ticket.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

1t is said that military commissions by
the cart load were issued by Gov. Robinson,
TO aid the mongrel Convention. If Lanes
promising military commissions is called
military interference or dictation, what
would you call this act of Governor Robin
son White Cloud Chief.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

We have no war news this week, worth
mentioning. Gen. Blunt had dispersed the
rebels in Arkansas. The 18th Kansas bad
arrived at the old Pea Ridge battle ground,
and we're in fine health and spirits.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

Wherever we bear of Democratic Conven-
tons, there we hear OF Marcus j. Parrot
being present, or expected. Oh, how fall
.en What spite will bring man to i
WhiEe Cloud Chief.
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EMPoRIA, KANSAS.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

~A%A ~ - LAVA ~ - n III H.
For c, ngressman.
"A. G. w LID E r
OF Leavenworth.
.S3S For Governor.
THOS. CARNEY
OF Leayenworth.
.s. For Lieutenant Governor.
II THOMAS A. OSBORN,
OF Doriphan.
Tor Secretary of STATE,
". W. H. LAWRENCE,
OF Franklin.
For Auditor,
ASA HAIRGROvE,
Of Linn.
For Treasurer,
WILLIAM SPRIGGS,
tlI. Of Anderson.
Fer Chief Ju'tics of the suprem. Court,
J. H. WATSON.
Of Lyon.
For Associate Justice,
LAWRENCE D. BAILEY,
For Superindent Of Public Instruction.
ISAAC T. GOODEOW.
.r Of Riley.
Ror Attorney General,
w. w. GUTHRIE.
OF Brown.
District Ticket.
De-. For State Senator, 10Th District.
PERRY B. MAXSON.
For Representative, 64th District.
CHARLES V. ESKRIDGE.
For Representative, 65th District,
+. R. PAGE.
For Representative, 66th District.
J. W. 10y, of Americas.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
For Probate Judge,
MOVES SPICER.
Fer Clerk of District Court
P. h. HUNT.
For Sheriff,
DIV APPLEBY.
Fer suIerintsndent Of Public Instruction.
j. 81. MILLER.
For Surveyor,
Z. B. KIRKENDALL.
For County Commissioners.
CHARLES O. LYNCH. J. II. HUNT.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

Last Friday We had cold snap which
did considerable damage to potatoes and
other vegetables, which had not gone into
winter quarters.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

The Metho dists are now having quite q
revival in this place, and large number of
persons have been added to the church
White Cloud Chief.
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GUTHRIE AND oARPkNrEk.

These two gentlemen are running for
Att rney General. the former as Republca,
ana the latter as Union With Mr. Guthrie
We some what acquainted. and believe
he is well qualified for that Office. He was
a M Der of The last Territorial House oil
Representatives and displayed more than
ordinary ability. He is good Republican
and man of fine personal habits. Judge
Carpenter, of Lawrence, is good fellow.
He is now Probate Judge of Douglas county.
We rather guess he will not be the next
Attorney General Of Kansas. Judge, we are
sorry to see you in such bad company.
We have given our opinions canJidly,
and honestly; of the different men running
for the different offices. We have been
rather tedious, but it is an important mat
ter, which we should consider we'll before
casting our votes.
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ONE MORE DAY FOR YoUR coUN.
TRYI

We hope every voter will be promptly at
the polls on Tuesday; we would urge upon
every one the importance Of being out
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-11-01

Remember that next Tuesday is TIE day
of election. Turn out