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The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Advicess received last week and to
be found in another column, inform
us Of the svaczation Of Fort Donelson.
by our forces, who retreatedt to Clarks-
vile, which is abou thirty miles
north Of that point, with view of
concentrating the forces there. and
making a determined stand. About
the correctness of this move we do
not feel At liberty to say anything,
nor do we desire, like too many of
our citizens, to disparage Gen. john
son for the order given by him that
the city Of Nashville should be sur
rendered without any resistance when
the enemy arrived. This we do not
like. yet it may be for the best, at any
rate it will be the means of saving u
great loss of property to the citizens
of that place. For the information
of our readers, We would say that by
the map before us, GAINESVILLE is dis
tant from Nashville, thirty-seven
miles north west.
This intelligence, though it may
be viewed in different light, is far
from being discouraging. Our people
must now prepare to work and fight,
and cease talking idly, for while we
lose time in discussions the enemy
obtains foothold and harnesses us.
Since the above was put in type
we have received the cheering in
formation that Nashville will not be
surrendered, but defended at all haz-
ards, and with this determination
vigorous preparations for the defence
of that city are being made. and a
force of so, 900 will be there to drive
back the Lincolnites in confnsion; in
connection with this We may say
that so long as Nashville remains in
our possession Columbus will not be
abandoned.
alt is darkest just before day.
So is it with us, though we meet
with reverses in quick succession, it
is nothing more than forerunner of
bright prospects ahead, the achieve
ment of what we took up arms for
the independence Of the Southern
people. We know now the ways of
the enemy and can meet him with a
steady front and determined aim
that cannot be resisted. Already
have we commenced for Mars smiles
upon our efforts. The gallant Col.
Hebert, Of this State, met the enemy
at Boston Mountain, Ark, on the 10th
ms, ant, and repulsed them, literally
cutting one regiment to pieces.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

They are getting up a sensation
drama in London on the Mason Sill
dell affair, in which all the principal
characters are to appear. 1t is to be
entitled Stopped at Sea-"
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

A Christian in the world is like a
man who has a long intimacy with
enc. who at length he finds out was
the murderer Of his father. and the
.:.timacy ceases.-John NcUtox.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

troops Who had offered for the war.
But it is now ascertained that Prices
Springfield army is supplied with
Weapons. and consequently this OBJ
jestioE i.s obviated, 4 messenger
arrived hsle last night, bringing. in
formation that already 5000 Of TIL.
Missouri troops had agreed to enter
the Confederate service. When the
new arrangement is understood, the
whole Missouri force will be turned
over to the Confederacy.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25
Burning OF Harper's Ferry.

From lady who arrived in this
city from Jefferson county last even
ing we have intelligence Of the de-
struction of a large portion Of the town
of Harper's Ferry by the Yankees on
Friday night last. Our informant
states that OH Friday the guerilla
company commanded by Captain
Robert w. Baylor, Of Jefferson, wen,
to the Ferry with view Of captur-
ing a traitor by the name Of George
Rohr, who has been acting in the
capacity Of f.rryman between the
Virginia aud Maryland shores and
who had rendered himself particu-
larly odious by giving information
Of the movements of our forces in that
ncigborhood. Captain Baylor sue
ceeded il having Rohr enticed to the
Virginia side Of the river but finding
it impossible to capture him, he shot
him in the boat. This exasperated
the Yankees to such an extent that
they came over, under the cover of
night. and fred the town. The res
nlt was as stated above, the destruc-
ton of considerable portion Of tho
town. We learn that Rohr died
soon after he was shot.-liich. Dis.
Look o~t for ;Spies and 7ra'fors.-
The Nashville American says the
movements Of the enemy III that see
ton clearly slrow that they have
received important information from
enemies in our midst. The gMnboats
would hardly venture two hundred
miles from the base Of operations, AZ
they did on the Tennessee river.
without any support or cslnmunica-
ton, save what they could obtain by
the narrow channel of a single river
unless they had known that the coun-
try was undefended by soldiers. 1t
would be well for every true South
erner to be on the alert for spies and
traitors, and whenever detected let
them be summarily dealt with. They
are scattered about throughout our
country and should, if possible, be
lferreted out.-Whig.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Capt. kouns, of the Ira No. 4,
reports the lake above here as being
cry low.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Scvioxs -4fray at Pcnsacota.- We
learned yesterday from one of the
officers Of the steamer Mary Wilson
that an ARRAY occurred on Sunday
night between w. III. Norman and
Jake Gregor, both members of the
Continentals, during which the for.
mer cut the latter so severely that
his life is despaired of. We learned
none Of the particulars.-Mobile Tir'
bune.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

The steamer Fleta, from New Or
leans, arrived here yesterday morn
ing. She was five days coming from
Grand Ecore.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Zollice6cr's Loss at Mn Spring
The value of the munitions of war
captured from Zollicoffer's rebel army
at Mill Spring and Cumberland river,
says the New York Herald, may be
estimated as follows:
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

See notice elsewhere Of Messrs.
f. Il B. Jacobs, cautioning persons
against trading for due bill.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25
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The Rattle for set Of China for
the benefit of the 10Th Regiment,
will take place on Wednesday next,
at IL o'clock, at Morris Drugstore.
Persons will be required to pay before
throwing.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

The river on Saturday had risen .
few inches.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Cotton continues to come in freely
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

Among the new features ofimprove-
ment in our city we may mention
that o. boat building. Our friend
Mr.. BARLEY, has been busily engaged
in this for some time past, and has
nearly completed his craft, as neat a
little boat as can be built anywhere.
She will carry about 400 bales of
cotton. From Appearances, our enter
prising friend will launch her in
about ten days. She will be Of very
light draught, and intended, we be-
lieve, to ply between this place and
Jefferson.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-25

The following which we clip from
the New Orleans Picayune will be
found interesting as regards the
Exemptions from the new militia
law. 1t will be scen that overseers
are not exempted:
1--WE find in New iberia Confeder-
ate States copies Of correspondent
between Capt. E. j. Etie. of that
place. and Attorney General F. S.
Goode, in relation to exemption from
militia duty. In reply to the Cap
tain's inauiriers, the Attorney Gen
aral replies that in his opinion JUS
tees of the Peace are not exempt,
the new law exempting only Judges
of Courts of Record, and that not
withstanding a statute requires the
presence of one white man to every
twenty-five negroes on plantation,
yet sucl, person is not for that reason
exempt from militia duty" a
These are times that every person
anxiously look. forward to the arrival
Of the stage to get the news, and
strange to say the drivers generally
CIV out 'sno connection" Our people
cannot bear this long, and it would
be vel f this matter was looked into,
for we See no just cause for this
bungling way Of doing business
Who's to blame! Don't all speak a,
once.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

div to wrench from the rebels. The other
forces rushed for the crest. Our field bate
ries, which ewing to the restricted space, had
been of but little use all day, were brought
vigorously into play. 1t was the fierce, pas
sionate climax of the battle From both
sides two miles of batteries belchcd forth
their fiery missiles. athwart the dark back
ground of the night, Volleys Of musketry
were poured forth such as We have no paral-
lei of in our experience of the war, and which
seemed as though all the demons of earth
and air were contendng together. Rushing
up the crest, our troops had got within a
stones throw of the batteries, when the hill
top swarmcd forth in new reinforcements Of
rebel infantry, who, rushing upon our men
drove them back The turn of a die decides
such situations. The day was lost Our
men retired. immediately cannon and mus
kerry ceased their roar, and in moment the
silence of death succeeded the stormy fury
Of ten hours battle.
From long account Of the re-crossing to
the north bank Of the Rappahannock, we
condense the following, which is all we have
room for.
AT an early hour orders were sent to the
various commanders to silently and rapidly
withdraw their troops across,the river, as soon
as it became dark enough to do so without
being observed and drawing the enenly's fire,
AT about 81 p. m. the movement began on
the right, and almost simultaneously on the
left Also Dirt was strewn across the pom.
toon bridges, so as to dcadcn the sound of
the artillery as it passed over. This pre-
caution, however, was hardly necessary, rs
a gale Of cind, 6looing all nigh. from the III.
rection Of the enemy toacaras oar onn lines,
rendered 1t impossible.fo for any sound to reach
him from Merirer. Silently, bat with steady
tread, our infantry continued to press over
the bridges, the artillery coming in between
each command, .....
A person standing at the river side would
net have observed that anything unusual
was going on.
AS each command came over, .hey march.
cd 10 the same quarters which they occupied
before breaking camp. We returned with.
out losing single man or a gun in the ret
rogade movement A few soldiers who had
struggled off made their appearance on the
river bank, after the pontoon bridges had
been removed, but they were subsequently
brought over safely in small boats. A few
privates who were guarding house inhabit-
cd by private family, were not, during the
night, aware of our recrossing the river, but
in the morning becoming aware of the fact
they safely swan over. The pickets of the
contending armies being separated by only a
few yards, rendered it necessary that every
thing in our front should be conducted with
the utmost caution. The pickets on our out
posts were unaware of the movement we
were making urhl just before daylight, when
an officer went to each individual man and
in a low tone ordered him to fall back AZ
ter they got sufficiently far away to be out of
danger they were ordered to quicken their
pace, and reach the bridge as quickly as pos
sible.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

FEDERAL Victory IN NORM CAROLINA
The Union forces under General Foster have
captured Kingston, N. c., capturing 500
prisoners, and II pieces of artillery. The
march from Goldsboro to Kingston was a
continued series Of fighting. The rebels are
reported to have been $4,000 strong, ::and
their loss in killed and wounded is said to
have been heavy, besides 500 taken prison,
crs. Our loss will not exceed l5O The dis
patch says the principal fight was a Few miles
from Kingston, where the rebels were en-,
trenched, but, after three hours fighting they
retreated towards Kingston, endeavoring to
destroy bridge leading Is that place, but
the 9th New Jersey charged over it and saved
it. One division rapidly crossed, when the
rebels retreated-onc rebel brigade towards
Goldsboro, and another towards Weldon,
our shells helping them along.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

VIcKsBuRG.-This place, the last rebel
stronghold on the Mississippi river, is soon
to be assaulted by the Union forces. The
rebels are said to have made the Place very
strong, and that we shall probably have to
contend against 10O,0Os rebel troops, and
that the place can only be taken after a
lengthy and protracted siege. The citizens
of Vicksburg have for some time past been
busy packing up their furniture, goods, &C.,
to be ready to evacuate the place upon the
opening Of the anticipated assault.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

Both Houses oil Congress have adjourned
TIL after New Years, and many of the mem
bers have left Washington for home to spend
the holidays. The country would have rea-
son to be thankful if some of them would
stay at home.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

cause for regret connected with this affair."
The reverse of to day can be remedied by the
victory of tomorrow, but the lives of the
dead can never be restored. and for the brave
men so fruillessly slam on the Heights of
Fredericksburg we shall hold those civilians
who pressed the fight equally responsible
with the commanding general
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

A bill has passed both Houses of Congress,
and awaits the signature of the President.
admitting the State of Western Virginia. 1t
is thought that the President will approve
the bill --- ------
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

A dispatch from St. Louis states that hun
dreds from Hindman's army are daily joining
Gen. Heron, many of them Missourians,
who express the greatest disgust at the rebel
campaign, and think further prosecution of
the rebellion hopeless.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

NAsHvILLE.-The rebels are again threat
cning this place, but the city is so strongly
fortified that no force the rebels can bring
against il can capture it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

Love in its very essence is selfish, and there
fore grasping, avaricious and tyranical; so
that jealousy, mean as may be the feeling in
the abstract, is one of its constitutional parts
But jealousy may be educated and refined in.
to noble quality. 1t only offensive when
low and vulgar in its authorizations.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

GEN. Burnside has issued supplementary
report, in which he reduces his first figures
Of wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg,
now stated at between 5000 and 1000.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

DRAFT IN MICHIGAN The draft in this
State is postponed to the 30th Of December
We notice that the Detroit press evince con.
siderable anxiety at the fact that that city and
county still fall four hundred and forty seven
short of the required number to fill their
nunfa ! 49,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

Tue re-invasion Of Kentucky, If true, is
alarming and may interfere with Rosecrans'
plans. However, Gen. Cox's small Union
army in Western Virginia, together with the
troops still remaining in Kentucky. may be
sufficient to drive the invaders out without
rendering it necessary for Rosecrans to send
any of his army up.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

A letter of General Mcclellan. responsive
to vote of thanks from the Philadelphia
Common Council contained this sentence
The events of this war have shown that the
fighting qualities of our private soldiers may
be relied upon by the Government, and that
if military failures occur, their causes mus,
be looked for in defects of organization, com.
mand, or plans" That's so.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26
Tae Western Drummer BOY,

Our correspondent letter from the Army
of the Potomac, in the Tribune of Saturday
has the following paragraphs:
"A drummer boy Of the It'll Michigan, 10
years old was in the first boat that crossed"
Ten years old and soldcr-and with a
forlorn hope if we may so call it; for the 7th
Michigan crossed under heavy fire Yes,
this little child Of 10 years claims each post
of honor as his Own-goes first with the
braveSt into the hot breath Of war. fearless
and heroic. Who is he? What is his name =!
We shall find ont the infant brave and that
he may know the TribuRe has gazctted him
worthy Of honor, we bcspeak for Ourselves
the privilege Of making him a representation.
What is best for the child? Too young to
carry arms; too serious for toys. Well, VIZ
shall send him Dru'n-with an inscription
on it-so that when he utters the thrilling
notes of discipline and courage, he will bear
about him souvenir of his pluck. -Neu
YORK.; Tri5Hne
The West claims this noble Michigan
first, and the other States of he West next
His name should be emblazoncd to the world
Who is he?
A drummer hoy, scarcely older than this
one, was cut in two at Shiloh by shot, and
his piercing death-cry was that Of child
Frequently are these boys seen with ou1
Western regiments as drnmmers, and they
know no fear Chicago ournal. .I
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

PRoposED ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN MIS-
soURI.-Mr. Henderson, Senator from Mis-
souri,, yesterday introduced an important bill
in the United States Senate, in aid of the
emancipation of the slaves in that State. 1t
provides for compensation to that State, upon
the passage of law emancipating all slaves
therein, to the amount of S25, 100000. 1t is
further provided that if the law of emancipa-
ton should manunit all the slaves on or be.
fore July 4th. 1865, the president shall have
the whole amount Of the bonds prepared and
delivered on the passage Of the act. If it
should provide for the termination of slavery
at later date, the bonds shall be delivered
in four equal installments, dating from the
passage Of the act to the time when slavery
shall cease. The faith of the United States
is pledged to the fullilment of the agreement,
and requires Missouri to refund the money
received if she should ever reintroducc slav-
cry Chicago Journal Goth inst.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

GRANTS ARNY.-Our latest advices from
Gen. Grants department state that the army
was moving forward in three grand divisions.
The Chicago Journal says that reliable adj
vices represent the rebels as having with
drawn from Grenada towards jackson. The
indications are that Pcmberton's army is to
be concentrated within supporting distance
of Vicksburg, where great battle will soon
be fought, unless all the signs fail. 1t is not
likely that VickSburg will be abandoned
without desperate struggle and it is quite
certain that the attack upon the city will soon
be made.
WASHINGTON dispatches of the Goth say
that the Secretary of the Treasury has com.
pleted the finance bill. 1t recommends a
loan of nine hundred millions OF dollars.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26

The SICK OF TIE 3lsT Iowa AT HELENA
Mrs. Annie Whittenmayer, State Sanitary
Agent, has recently returned from Helena,
and furnishes the Kcokuk cate Cty with a
list Of the sick and wounded Iowa troops at
the formerplace, between Nov Goth and Dec.
End. In the list we find the following sick
of the 3lst Iowa:
n. A. Able, pleurisy I. A. Swan, pneumonia; s. J.
Glen remtent fever; John Fry, darrhea; Hanson Jot
lin, bronchitis; Jas. Pattee, darrhea; u. ID. Perkins
pneumonia; NJ. N. focum, renittent fever; W. NJ Prnu
ty, rheumatism; II. A. Means, pneumonia; Nj. White
pneumonia '. s. Gray rubeOla and pneumonia; o. T..
Thomas diarrhea J. N. Hall, intermittent fever and
darrhca; f. Smith, dysentery John Deas rheumatism
c. W. Rollins diarrhea VIM. Whitaker, diarriea Vim
Gilmore, darrhea j. Lockcrby lung disease; VIM
Engedow, Intermittent fever; d. f. Able remittent f.
yer; Lieut.. Hazen, bilious fever.
The saline authority says that besides those
in hospitals, there are over one thousand in
quarters who arc unfit for duty, and who arc
in great need of wholesome, nourshing food
For this they must depend mainly upon thei,
friends at home, as little else can be obtained
for them in their present position than army
rations.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-26
From the Tlsir.y.First Iowa.

A correspondent of the Anamosa Eureka
writes to that paper an account of the part
performed by the 3lst Iowa in the late ex-
petition of General Hovey. After speaking
of the march which appears to have been
distinguished by nothing Of interest, the
writer closes by saying:
On this expedition there were seven cotton
gins and two houses burned aud thousands
of dollars worth Of cotton destroyed as we
went out. AS we returned the property was
guarded, so there was but little damage
done coming back Let me cxonerate the
31st. We marched IN tile rear going out
and all the destruction of property was
charged to them, such as burning cotton gins,
but can safely say some of them were on
fire as came up. The 3lst were reported
to the General as the depredators The old
regiments would jayhawk and lay it to the
3lst. Ii the Dist does lose favor with the
nabobs of our land, their course Of conduct
will endear them to their friends at home
who expect an energetic prosecution Of
the war; One Of our Lieutcnants was
arrested because he said he did not come
here to guard rebel property and would not
do it, Lieut.. Stemmng uttered the same
sentiment He said if that was tho policy
they might have his sword too. Heis First
Lieut.. Co. Il.
The same correspondent in a former arti-
Gle relative to the trip of the regimen down
the river, relates the following incident:
I had like to have forgotten one incident
that transpired at Wood Lake Landing
The second night that we were encamped at
that place, we had spread our blankets to
retire for the night, being as comfortable as
men could be by lying in the sand and it
raining at the time. We had about hun.
bred pickcts out. About midnight we heard
firing in the lines; the officers of the night
ordered the men to fall into line of battle 1t
was diverting to see the confusion One
could not find his gun another his imple
mcnts generally. Finally, after numerous
delays, all got into line except Co. G, which
was commanded by Lieut.. Handy. He re-
fused to order his men into line, and contend
ell that the drum should beat. High words
passed between him and the officer of the
night and the Lieutenant told his men to lie
still. | believe it was agreed he was right.
Well, 10 and behold we came out of the
skirmish in the morning without scratch,
and even without the smell of gunpowder on
us. We learned then the cause of the alarm.
A harmless COW came little too close to the
lines, and, making some noise, the sentinels
thought the scccsh was upon them, So they
fired off their guns.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-31
LIVE STOCK.

Druyers aud Farmers vii hEd ihtE the moslsdvan~
tage ous route ai fye stock IHIarious Yards, ell
watercd ate sappitea with every eonvtntenee have
81 oi, outb Il and every
afteltlon is paid their kiei Harrlsburgi
stlere will be found every convenience Tor fesding
and rs sting a choice Is offered OF the PIlIAhFL.
FmtA, SEN YORK and BALTlMokE AAEkltS.
ifts will so be found the shortest, quick cal and
est route for Stock to New YOrk-Ivia Allen
townl-and With few wer chm nge sthan any other.
ENoCH LEWIS, ,GeneralSupt. Altoona Pa
l.. l.. HOUPT, Gen. Tcke Agt .Philadelphia
II. II. HOUSTON g en- 'lFreigh,Agt. Philadelphia.
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