The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-02-11

victories Wltnln tne next Sixty DAYS
the European powers will recognize
the Southern Confederacy and de-
stroy the blockade, thus entailine
double war on the Federals.
The Northern papers urge the Gov.
ernors Of the different States to call
out quarter of million troops, in
view of Europe's threatening attitude
The Journal Of Commerce says
foreign affairs require grave solicitude
in the future.
Another expedition is fitting out
at Cairo. Its destination is unknown.
The Federal war ship Vincent will
soon leave for Port Royal where she
will be used as store ship.
More English troops have reached
Canada. The London Herald says
Southern victoy is certain, and points
to q gloomy future for the North
The English papers state that nu-
merous letters have been received in
that country from respectable sources,
praying for foreign Intervention for
the sake of humanity. ..
A division Of Yankee troops are
now en- route fer Ship Island or Mo-
bile, commanded by Com. Farraquet.
Gen. Halleck has ordered the
property of Gov. Claiborne f. Jack
son, in Missouri, to b. contiscated.-
Halleck has ordered number of his
mutinous troops to Cairo to work on
Notifications. -. ..-s
The Philadelphia Enquirer con-
siders the Confederate iron clad
steamer Merrimac failure. She
was intended as ram, but she steers
bad and draws too much water.
Richmond, Feb. 5.-Among the
prisoners who have arrived at Nor
folk, are privates F.. o. Long. W.
Nelrns, and T.. Hughes, of the LIST
Kentucky; r. Moss, w. Morris, Jas.
Williamson, 10th Alabama.
1t is said that the influence Of AL
fred Ely with Lincoln and Seward
will cause the release of u great num-
Der Of Confederate prisoners, and the
placing Of privatecrs now imprison-
ed in New York and Philadelphia on
footing rs prisoners of war. 4
general exchange of prisoners will
very certainly result.
Richmond, Feb. 5.-The Secretary
Of War has issued an order to impress
all saltpctre not in the hands of man
ufacturers, the government or con-
tractors, paying 40 cents per pound
therefor. This is done in conse-
qucnce of the extortioil on the gov
eminent.
The railroad convention met to-
day. The proceedings are private
The statement that Gen. Price
was in Richmond, made by morn
ing paper, was premature. ...
Nashville. Feb. 5.-A private dis
patch from fort Henry to-day, says
the enemy fired about forty shots,
doing no damage.
Knox vile, Feb. 5.-On Sunday
morning Lieut.. Whites cavalry Gu
countered 100 to 800 Of the Lincoln
cavalry on the mountain side in Nor
gan county. White charged on the
enemy who were rallied twice by
Capt. Duncan. Duncan was shot
through the head and killed by q.
Roberts, 4 lad of fifteen years ofage,
whose brother killed Il Kentucky
Unionist. The enemy was complete
~ routed and fled in confusion. Seven
OF their dead have been found. We
captured one prisoner. A negro at
tached to McClary's company killed
a Lincolnite. " 49,
Memphis, Feb. Ga gentleman
direct from Fort Donelson reports
that four gunboats attacked Fort
Henry on Tuesday, killing three
Confederates. One Of the gunboats
was disabled and had to be hauled off.
Yesterday a dispatch was received
from Fort Henry stating that eight
gunboats were coming up the river.