Description of the morale in the city in response to General Banks' difficulties in advancing towards Shreveport, Louisiana. Presentation of rumors that Lee is retreating toward Richmond after Butler broke the supply lines between Petersburg and Richmond, and that the supply lines between Richmond and northern Georgia might also be cut off soon by Generals Couch, Sigel, and Sherman. Brief news of local prayer meetings and community's efforts, via the church, in service of the soldiers. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.