The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-06-13
SHREVEPORT, FRIDAY, JUNE 49, 1869

Beauregard would have to disband
his forces for want of subsistence be-
fore the middle Of June.
The Belle Memphis from the feet
to-day brings nothing important.
A steamer from Pittsburg brought
down the body Of Col, Worthington,
Of the 9Th Iowa regiment. He was
killed by the Federal pickets as he
was riding towards them, and neglect
ed to answer the challenge.
1t is reported that the rebels at
Fort Pillow have been reinforced by
3 regiments Of infantry.
Columbus May 26.-The following
is the governors proclamation to the
gallant men of Ohio:
I have the astounding intelligence
that tho seat of our beloved govern
msnt 10 threatened with invasion, and
am called upon by the Secretary of
War for troops to repel and over
whelm the ruthless invaders. Rally,
then loyal men Of Ohio, and respond
to this call - becomes those that ap-
preeiate our glorious government.
Three classes Of troops will be accept
ed.
First, for three years or during the
war second term Of three months !;
third guard duty within the limits Of
this State. All are requested to re-
port for duty at Camp Chase, where
the organizations will take place.
The number wanted from each county
has been indicated by special dis
patches to the several military COM
mittces.. Everything is valueiess to
as if our government is overthrow,
Lay aside, then, your ordinary duties
and help to bear aloft the glorious
flag unfurled by our fathers.
(SigneD DAVID ToDp. Gov.
The following order has been issued
to the Indiana State legion
Indianapolis, May 26.-1n conse-
uuence Of the recent demonstrations
against the national capital. and on a
requisition from the war department
it is hereby ordered that the colonies
of tho organized regiments Of the In
diana legion report to these headquar-
tiers by telegraph, on the receipt of
this order, the strength oftheir sever
alcommands, and hold their regiments
in readiness to march at moments
notice.
In localities where the legion is not
fully organized it is enjoined on all
the citizens to perfect their organiza-
tons under the laws Of the State, and
report to these headquarters, when
arms and equipments will be furnished
By order Of
JOHN LOVE. Maj. Gen.
Com'd. Indiana Legion.
Baltimore May 26.-Baltimore
street, from Calvin street to Holiday
street. is crowded t his morning. There
is considerable excitement. The
crowd is chas ing obnoxious people,
and occasionally beating some. The
people are demanding the display Of
the flag from all the newspaper Off
ces and public buildings. All have
excepting the News Sheet,
which Office is closed and abandoned,
The excitement is fearful, and prom
inent secessionists have disappeared
from the streets. The military have
taken no part in the transactions. A
recruiting office has just been opened
in Baltimore street, displaying a flag
bearing the inscription "Eecruiting
LIST Maryland Avengers.
Boston, May 26.-I'he call upon /
he volunteer militia of the State for
active service is being gloriously re-
,ponded to. The enthusiasm OF April /
1861 is renewed. Regiments battal !
ons and companies arc rapidly arm |
ng in various parts Of the State.
Newbern sent ninety men enlisted |,
.ipra tuo o'clork thiS .r0rrip,- Il up !