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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

The San Antonio News says small pox is raging
to a considerable extent in that place. The
disease has 50 far bafled all the sanitary meas
ures adopted by the city authorities It's reared
it will become epidemic. Thereis also a prevail
inc disease there known as the black measles
several deaths having occurred from it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

The Houston Telegraph says: the sugar crop
Of Texas promises this season to be Of superior
quality. The recent frosts have been Of an ad-
vantage in maturing the cane, and the juice no"
being obtained excels in richness and strength
that Of former years We mentioned the other
day having seen sample Of sugar Of fine quality
from Kyle & Terrys plantation. We have now
before US a sample from HAYWOOD plantation, OF a
grade in color and grain, equal to the best Louis
lana in the market. This augprs well tor the IT,
ture sugar capacity Of our State.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

Every citizen in town should endeavor to lay
IN provisions to last at least six months Our
country friends need not apprehel1d any dan
ger Of having their teams loaded with ,amiiy sup
plies interfered with, either in eomi Or r.
turning home, by the government. In fact We
believe, that Gen. Smith would be very mueh
pleased to see our citizens amply supplied TO
support themselves during the coming winter
and spring.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

THE GEN. HoDGEs.-We learn that this fine
steamer has been thoroughly overhauIed and
newly painted from stem to stern Her hull
caulked by means Of bow and side docks; new
roof has been placed On her and is now ii every
respect in complete order She was reftted at
Coushatta Chute, and the work done as good as
it could be in New Orleans.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

A dispatch dated lille Oct. 90, says: Maj
Gen. Grant assumes md Of the armies of the
Ohio, Cumberland ahtuckg, with plenary
power. He left for lie that morning to as
sumo the direction o. at Chattanooga.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

THE ELECTIoN-The Louisiana Democrat Of
the 4th inst speaking Of the recent election SAYS:
The vote Of the parish isnot all in, VIXEN we 60
to press This town polled SO votes, which will
speak pretty well for population, considering that
all men under forty-fve are in the army, and Wis
ltors don't count 1t is disgraceful fact that
while we are all cursing the frauds practced at
the recent election in Ohio, we should have al
lowed the same thing done here Weunderstnd
that one-third if not more of the votes polIed in
this town are by persons having no residence
here, in the face of the Constitution which saws
mo person shall be entitled to vote at any cleo
lon held in this State except in the parish Of his
and 'every free white male who has
attained the age oftwenty -one years, and who has
been a resident of the State.twelve months pre-
ceding the eletion, and the last six months there
of in the parish in which he offers to vote, shall
have the right Of voting"
In the last Legislature an attempt was made to
enable all citizens to vote for congressman, but it
was found impossible, as it would be against the
but on Monday the whole election
aw was disregarded.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

The Houston Telegraph Of the 9Th inst, says,
We hear it said that the dry goods dealers II
this city may be induced to lower their prices 7
an effort is made for the purpose We BY all
means urge it, and suggest that = meeting q
them be called to consult on the matter, ana see
if some means cannot be devised to save the
profits now absorbed By the spectators.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

The Crockett TEX Quid Nunc says: Mr..
M Hall Of this county, late Of Louisiana recent
ly made application to the major general com
handing for exemntinn frn,,, tho .4no{+ -, 49,
ground that he had thirty negroes and the clt-
zens of the neighborhood in which he lived would
not consent for them to stay on his place unless
he remained with them; the applicant further sta
ted that he had no place to remove his negroes TO-
&c. Gen. Magruder, on receiving the appIca-
ton, referred it to the Hon. County court, with
instructions to decide the case. The rtvery
properly returned the application with the en-
dorsement thereon "disapproyed."
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

There was an alarre yesterday morning
at the hospital on Meet. Nc damage.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-11

The federals in a recent raid upon ArkadelPhia
DESTROYED both printing offices in that place
, 1863-05-12
the matter until it was all over, and vet the
contemplate concern at the dirty end Of
the alley, is trying to manufacture capital
out Of what it knew to be an untruth.
Saul A1nonG the Prophets.

Saul AmollE the Prophets.
The New York Journal Of Commerce, COM
mcuting on the recent failure on the Kappa
hammock, and on the effect which that event
should have on the progress of the war, says
that some persons seem driven to despair By
this misfortune, and already begin to whisper
about settling the matter aud dividing the
Union.'' Upon this point, the journal says:
protest against all such suggestion. We
call on conservative men in all parts Of the
land to raise their voices now against every
proposal for peace and disunion. It is the
time when lofty patriotism demands the great
est sacrifices; when the American heart must
be roueed to the noblest actions. We know
that the future is dark with the leadership
which We have, aud must have; but Ec know
now is firm, unSavering supnort Of
Al authorities and # the people
speak out in their might to-day, their voice
will be heard, and the war will yet be made
to result in the overthrow Of rebellion,
box will result in the everlasting demolition
Of the radicalism which has plunged us into
this new abyss Of sorrow. Every energy
must now be strengthened and cxcrted. What
will you do if you think Of disunion? Do
you know what will become Of Missouri, Of
land, Of Washington itself: If you could do
nothing more than stand on the defensive and
hold your lines from the Atlantic to the
Pacific against the hosts Of our enemies for
two ycars, until VIC can place stronger. ad-
ministration in power, you must do that.
But you can do no more than that. 1t is not
party war, it is not radical war, it is not
an abolition war, strong as the efforts have
been, Of the radical party, to make it such.
1t is your country s war, and the peace to ba
alone 1nust be the ain, the desire, the VOW o'
Gycfy true man.
, 1863-05-12
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribuue.1
ISp1ASAFo11s, May II, 1868.
Gov. Morton has asked the Secretary Of
War to order the confinement Of eight hun
drcd ofthe rebel prisoners Row In our hands,
that they may be held as hostages for the ex-
change and return Of the four hundred Ala
bamians belonging to Col straight's 51st In
dinna regiment, and who were not paroled
with the other troops recently captured, but
sent to Richmond and denounced as renegade
Alabamians.
The Union League in this city have rented
rooms and established permanent headquar-
ters, where persons will find large amount
ofloynl publications for gratuitous distribu~
tion. All loyal papers In this and adjoining
States are requested to forward regularly cop
les OF their papers.
The Grand Lodge Of I. Q. o. F. will hol.l
It's semi.annual conyoeation In this city,
commencing on the 10Th. The Grand En-.
campment will convene on the same day.
Col. Conrad Baker, Of the LIST Indiana car,
airy, and Provost Marshal General for Indiana,
has arrived in this city and opened an office.
4 second company Of negroes has been re-
cruited in this city for Massachusetts col.
orcd regiment.
The field and line officers Of the 9Th, the
line officers, the SD, Colonels Wood of the
18th, Bull, ot the 5Sth, and Shankwin Of the
4ad regiments arrived here tonight from
Richmond. The field officers OF the 23l nnt
General Which are expected here tomorrow
These officers are destitute of almost every
thing, and do not appear to hare been ver1
tayorably impressed with either Je1. OF hi
pretended Government. They were in prisot
when stoneman's forces we're within twt
miles Of Richmond, and state that three hun
dred cavalry could hare captured the place
with JEFF Davis and his Cabinet. The cit,
was in u high state Of excitement, and tn
rebel officers parolcd all Of our officers 70
fear they would be rescued By our forces.
, 1863-05-12
FROM SPRINGFIELD.


Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tribune.1
SrH1SGr1E1p, H., May II. 1863.
4 number Of deserters were arrested to "a
mile and half from the city, and taken to
Camp Butler under an escort Of cavalry.
About 800 rebel sympathizers, fully armed,
met at D Dobson's Prairie, about twelve miles
from Marshall, in Clark county, last satur-
day fol the purpose Of drill and parade. They
we're Instructed in the exercise By two men,
ono belonging to Morgan's gang, and the
others to Gen. Prices army. Parties Of Cop.
perheads hare also been holding meetings and
drilling at Cast1eton, six miles north Of fsMar-
ehall; also at Martinsyil1e. The meeting on
Saturday seemed to be Q concentration Of the
forces for parade, etc.
Lieut.. Col. James H. Matheny, Of the 1Soth
Illinois, has arrived home on brief leave Of
absence, direct from Memphis. Col. Matheny's
regiment is with the advance guard Of Gen.
Grants army in Mississippi. He speaks hope
fully Of the prospect Tor the early capture Of
yicksburg, and Of the condition Of things in
Gen. Grants department.
The wound Of Col. Hecker Of the SD resi-
ment, received in the battle Of CbancellorTille
learn from his family, is not serious.
The ladies Of this city hold a meeting on
Wednesday next, Tor the purpose Of opening a
Union League.
, 1863-05-12
FROM MEMPHIS.


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.]
MExru1s, May 10, VA CARO-, HAY II, 1863.
Troops are moving from here to-day, but
whether to Rosecrans OF Grant Is not known.
The secessionists here yesterday were ram
pant, they hurralsed for JEFF. Davis and seem
cd to imagine that in day or two the Con.
federates would possess Memphis. Hooker's
defeat is heavy setback.
Thomas Fl. Yeatman, special agent Of the
Treasury Derartment-for abandoned prop
erty-giyes notice Of tae first sale of 5000
sbales Of cotton, abandoned, to the Govern
'ment. The sale is to take place On the 4th of
June; terms Of sale: Government notes OF
certified certificates Of deposit, for sums over
10000, in United States repositories at New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, st.
Louis OF Louisville.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune1
CAIRO, Ms1 II, 1868.
The Tuscumbia, In the fight at Grand Gulf,
was injured more seriously tAan 1T first sup
posed; che cannot bo put in good trim till
she goes in stays, and, at present, not much
chance for that. We can get nothing impor-
tant from the army.
L letter has been received from A. D. Rich.
ardson Of the 4. 7. Tribune, dated jackson,
Miss, 9Th, stating that Colburn, Brown and
himself escaped from the wreck after half au
hours swimming, and were picked up and
taken to Ficksburg, thence to Jackson. All
well a,1d kindly treated.
The 1Ppeal details the loss Of Grand Gull,
Bayou Pierre and Port Gibson, and says the
loss Of Grand Gulf is Of little consequence as
the Big Black River is not uayigab1e. It
thinks great battle, Involving the fall OF
Vicksbnrg, will be fought in tile open field.
The Governor has issued proclamation
calling on every man capable Of bearing arms
| to take the field.
| The dpwal denies the report that Port Hud-
son is being evacuated.
| Desc1ters from jackson on Thursday SAY
that Grant whipped Bowen again at Clinton,
eight miles from Jackson, on Wednesday.
Great alarm prevailed at jackson, and the
| women and children were being sent away.
The rebels are reported sending 10000 rein.
forcemcnts from Mobile, and Is, 900 from
Charleston. The evacuation Of Yicksburg is
regarded as probable.
| NEW YORK, May 11.-A rebel dispatch,
dated jackson, Miss, May 5th, says:
The enemy Is reported in force near Ed,
wards depot, four miles this side of the Biz
Black. They captured 100 pickets
LATER.-The enemy was repulsed, yester
day, at Audash Ferry, on the Big Black, after
four hours fighting.
4 raid vas made on Holly Springs, On Sun
day. Capt. Mitchell ambushed them rs the,
went out, and killed Col. Jennings and cap
turcd his horse and papers.
, 1863-05-12
FROM R0SEcRANS' ARMY

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
HCKFIEEsBoRo, Tenn, May II, 1868.
The rebel situation is apparently unchanged.
The weather is warm. Col. Wilder returned
from an expedition northwest Of Murfrees-
boro, without meeting any rebel force.
Col. straiglt's disaster is attributed to his
having been supplied with broken down and
inferior aninals at Nashville. He could not
hare been more than 100 miles ahead Of For
est, as rebels say, when Forest commenced
the pursuit. No rebel cavalry appeared on
the northern bank of the Tennessee, the next
day after Col. Straight left the river. The dis
patches from Col. straight, himself, were as
late as Immediately after the fight At Blunts-
vile, In which he reports that he gave the
rtbcls q severe defeat. The story Of Capt.
Sweet has been already told. He was taken
prisoner By ave OF our men, disguised as but
ternuts. He told all about the position and
numbers Of our forces, abused our officers,
accepted parole, and. took the oath Of al1egi,
ance to the rebel Confederacy.
The following special field order, issued to
day, contains the sequel:
Cant, H. c. Sweet, t05th Ohio, Is dishouorably
dismissed the service Of the United States 70,
cowardly and disgrsceful conduct and manlfes'
Willingness, for t1iAins reasons. to communicate
to the enemy information highly injurious to tht
service. Although the means taken by his com
paaions in arms to satisfy themselves and ths
! General commanding Of his true character wer'
extraordinary. 1t does not In any degree lessen hi
, 1863-05-12
FROM MADISON,
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tabune,}
Martsox Wis Mav11 1885

[SrtClA U1&rAtC1 10 tue Cntcafo IF1o0he}
MADISON, Wis, May II, 1864
Adjt. Gen. Gaylord has issued an order
about the three regiments to be raised under
the new militia Law, in which he says they are
not to rendezvous as regiments OF battalions.
The companies and regiments SO organized,
arc to constitute the militia, for service only
as such, and while members Of such compa-
MES are not exempt from any draft or con-
sc1iption ordered by the United States autho-
rites, they rill not be called into service as
companies or regiments, other than within
the limits Of the State, and upon the order Of
the Governor.
Theec companies will be required to provide
themselves suitable uniform, which may be
simple and inexpensive. Three companies arc
reported organized under the Law.
There was great excitement aud rejoicing
here, as well US all along the telegraph lines
throughout the State, on Saturday night and
Sunday, over the reported capture Of Rich
mond, but Madisonians preferred to await the
official confirmation, before iadulging in any
denomination.
, 1863-05-12
GEN. H.ALLECK.

We read with great satisfaction the
statement IN our dispatches elsewhere, that
Gen. Halleck is to take the field in person.
We are content to leave without discussion
his present and prospective relations to
the conduct Of affairs in Gen. Hooker's
department. Time will develope whatever
any one may be curious to know on that
point. But We regard this move Of Gen.
Hallcck's as an open and practical aban-
donment Of q system VIC have ever believed
absurd in theory and pcrnicious in effects,
He henceiorth re]inquishes the plan Of
Sitting in an arm chaif at Washington,
with map and pair Of compasses before
him, and conducting field movements and
battles by telegraph. Evidently VIC arc to
have no more oft.
We do not indeed believe the reliuquish-
1ncnt entirely voluntary On the part Of
Gen. Halleck, for there is something plea.
sanity captivating in the idea Of holding in
ones hand the wires which, scores, or hun
dreds ofmi1cs away, move human puppet:
holding Major Generals commissions, and
rrecipitate, or procrastinate battles ut will
It was the good sense Of the President
which first recognised the more than in
utility, the absolute harm Of attempting tc
fight battles at q distance BY telegraph, and
the gossips ut the Capital have not ye
done discussing the 1acy messages, o.
even more eloquent and rrotractet
pcriods Of silence which attcsted Genera
Hookct's freedom from electric influence
during the progress Of his late movement
Gen. Hallcck, it is to be presumed, can b
present in person in no more than one dt
rart1ncnt, and this is another branch {
the improved system. He relinquishes ii
attempt to supervise the minutiR of attac
and defence in all. Henccforth our d
partment commanders arc to be strictly lc
to themselves, and to be held as strictly 81
corntable for results. 1t may develop
some failures the more speedily, but it
the true and only method to develope th
for which the war otherwise must wa;
thoroughly competent and efficient figh
snr Garrra1c
, 1863-05-12
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM
EUROPE.


CAFE RACE, May 1.-The steamer Bohe-
mian from Liverpool, Thursday, April 3ott,
via Londonderry, May 1st, was boarded this
morning. Her advices arc five days later.
Minister Adams had made frank cxplana
tion regarding his letter of protection to
Mexican vessels. No diplomatic protest was
necessary; but it is stated that Fl rance takes
ofItnce at it, and demands Ill equalization.
Polish affairs unchanged.
LONDON, May lst.-The Times city article
eaye, notwithstanding additional reports from
New York, Of violent Instructions being sent
BY Seward TO Adams, it is believed nothing Of
the Kind is intended to b. presented to our
government. The reports were probably en-
couraged solely with the view to investigate
tue difficulties Of the approaching conscrip-
tion. With the present feeling of the British
public, which recently found expression iu
Parliament, it would be highly dangerous for
The Washington Government TO place matters
in such position as mi ght render Il continued
exercise Of forbcarance Impossible On the part
of thtsBritish Government.
The Minister announced, the Pcterho1' S
mails will be forwarded to their destination
unopened, and that the same COURSE will be
nttfs11ed in similar cases
, 1863-05-12
KEow Colorcd Soldiers arc to be
Treated.

Treated.
The following letter from Gov. Andrew, of
Massachusetts, is in reply to questions ad-
dressed him concerning the position Of col
ored troops in respect to pay, equipments,
bounty and protection, compared with that Of
white volunteers:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, J
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
BosToS, March =, 1868.
Geo. r. Downing, Esq, New York:
DEAN SIR: In reply to your inquiries made
rs to the position Of colored men who may be
enlisted and mustered into the volunteer ser
vice of the United States, I would saw that
bounty, or in any aid and protection, when
Eo mustered, will be precisely the same, in
every particular, IS that Of any and all other
volunteers.
desire further to State to you, that when I
Was in Washington, on one occasion, in an IT.
tcrview with Mr.. Stanton, the Secretary Of
War, he stated III the most emphatic manner,
that he would never consent that free coloretl
men shonld be accepted into the service tn
serve as soldiers in the South until he should
be assured that the Government of the United
States was prepared to guarantee and defend,
TO the last dollar aud the last nll1l, to these
men, all the rights, privileges and immunitica
that are given, by the laws Of civilized war
fare, TO other soldiers. Their present accep.
tance and muster In, as soldiers, pledges the
honor Of the nation in the same degree and
to the same rights with all other troops
They will be soldiers Of the Union-nothine
less and nothing different. I believe they will
earn for themselves an honorable fame, yindi
cating their race and redeeming the future
from The aspersions Of the past.
lam yours truly, JOHN A. ANDREW.
, 1863-05-12

Especial Dispatch to the Chicsgo Tdbune.]
PHILADELPHIA, Hay II, 1858.
At a meeting Of the Board Of Trade to-day,
Cyrns ". Field, Of the Transatlantic Tcle-
graph Company, made \ speech advocating
its design; at the conclusion Of which, reso-
lutions in favor Of the enterprise we're
passed unanimously, and committee mp.
pointed to procure subscriptions. The enter
prise seems to be in q fair way Of succeeding.
Mr. Field lcavcs for England in three weeks.
, 1863-05-12

The journal Of last evening contains
contemplate fling ut the TRIBUNE in ref
erence to the report circulated on Sunday
evening, that our forces we're i1possession
Of Richmond. 1t is true that q dispatch to
that effect was read to the crowd gathered
IN front Of This office on Sunday evening.
Ihot dispatch, however, was never sent to
The In1nCSE- 1t was manufactured By an
Individual not identified with this Office,
without the knowledge Of any Of the edi-
Tors OF proprietors Of the TnRusE. The
scamp who manufactured it handed it to
4 gentleman, and he, supposine It to he
genuine, read it to the crowd The read.
ing was also unknown to any one OF the
editors, propnetors or attaches Of the Of
fee. As soon as the fact was ascertained
that the dispatch was forgery from first
TO last, it was publicly disavowed. The
TRIBUNE is no more responsible for that
dispatch than the journal or any one elst
in the community. We knew nothing o
, 1863-05-12
FROM MIL MAUkEE.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tfibunc.1
MILWAUKEE, May II, 1858.
The Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail Road Com
pany who recently purchased the western
portion Of the La Crosse road, have effected a
consolidation with rthe Milwaukee &s Western
road and are preparing to connect the tTo
roads to run rs heretofore.
At meeting of the Common Council on
Saturday, VIM. Beck WAS appointed Chief Of
Pntfra
, 1863-05-12

Excelsior Brigade, fell MORALLY wounded
while leading his men to charge upon the
enemy'e lines on Sunday morning. lie was
one Of the most gallant soldiers and perfect
gentlemen that erer lived, aud was from Dun
Kirk, in n. Y. State. When our army fill
on Sunday, his body was left on the field
among the wounded and The dead whom we
were compelled. to abandon. Major II. E.
Trernaine, Of General Sicklcs' Staff, was dis.
patched with flag Of truce to the enemy's
lines for the purpose Of recovering Colonel
Stevcns' body, ns well rs those Of several
other officers; but the rebel Commander re-
fufed him the privilege Of entering their lines
for thnt purpose.
, 1863-05-12

disaffection are plainly exhibited. 4 fe" are
making Immense fortunes out Of the war, but
the many suffer severe p11yations, which they
cannot endure much longer: Some boldly de-
clare, In moments Of excitement. that it is in
vain to contend longer with the Yankees, TOR
they must be beaten ut last. During the
bread riot, IN individual noted for his eccen-
tricities, was in the crowd, shouting, t. 1ts OF
no use! We might as well give it up. We
arc whipped" &C.
1twas noticed, ut the time Of this grand
tmeute, that the most potent influence in
queiling the mob was the FREQ distributor OF
money, to the people, and it WAS the general
1Rop pemey ahaf Go9d haa appsa sred