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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

INPRovEMENrs.-The quantity of building
work being done in the city at the present mo-
ment is greater than we have seen for long
time previously. In all directions, lofty and
substantial edifces are in one stage or another
of construction. sprlnging up all around u.s.
Churches, public institutions, stores and dwell
ings are everywhere to be seen advancing and
shaping under the trowel of the bricklayer the
square of the mason and the tackle of the bull
der. Stone, bricks lime, mortar, scaffoldng
and debris in almost every street cucumber
sidewalks and streets, and ''from busy morn to
dewy eve'' the rumble of carts discharging
their loads, the clank of iron and the ring Of
steel, join with the roar of dray and omnibus to
keep up an unceasing strain on the ear.
There is also a great deal of repairing and
renovating being done, land, altogether mechan-
les and laborers seem now to be in the very
height of their busy season. Great efforts are
being made in all directions to prepare that of
the city generally, and especially of its COM
MERGE.
The progress of the burnt district is very
satisfactory, especially when the DEAFNESS and
scarcity of mechanics and aborers
at the present moment, and the great demand
for them, are taken into consideration.
New Orleans Picavuno
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

D RIVER Wharf.-The GAINESVILLE Tex.
sandard, thus discourses:-Will not cur
rs SOW large quantity of wheat the pre-
eason? 1t is shame, that in county
eng wheat as this does, -four should ever
3orted. 1t is true that not much is; but
h, and instead of importing, we should
IS shame that flour have been so high
past three years. Part of this is proba-
e consequence of the want of good mills
" devoted to the manufacture of flour.
will some enterprising citizen put up a
Il mill, exclusively for the grinding Of
aud leaving the saving of lumber to
|? Such mill would get all the wheat
region to grind, at fair compensation,
uld not do otherwise than well. We
ucb e mill sadly. The want of it, we
las prevented the production of wheat
onsi1erable extent. From combina-
causes, the surest and most profitable
these prairies, does not receive the at
due It's importance, and the remarkable
Of the soil for its production. The an
ID shortness of the corn crop, is another
why an extra large quantity Of wheat
be suwn.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

J. Boisseau, clerk of the Runaway, has our
ks foF late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The fields (says the New York Courier of a
late date, in the central and western portion of
the State, again wear fresh and green ap-
pearance. The pastures are looking welb and
there is little danger Of the farmers making
much of a drain upon their winter stock for
fall feed. Exchange papers from all sections
speak encouragingly of the prospects of the
late crops. Apples and most other kinds of
fruit are coming forward in fair condition. The
Rochester papers say butter and cheese Will
be made in large quantities, and these neces-
saries of life may be kept at lower figure than
they promised to touch. The fishing smacks
have been more successful than for many years
past. The supply of mackerel is particularly
very large and of a fine quality. 1t appears
that the large ores after absenting themselves
for several years, have just returned to their
old Fishing grounds"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Com AND PoRK.-We learn (says the Bos-
ton Courier from a gentleman who has just
been through Illinois, and has letters and ad-
vices of latest dates from all parts of Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, that there will
be a full average in the north and a little less
in the south, but full crops in all parts where
hogs are grown. The corn on the praries
looks remarkably we'll; the reports that have
been in the papers about half crops of corn in
the states referred to originated mostly with
those who have corn and hogs to sell. He is
satisfied that there will be 95 per cent. more
hogs packed in the four states above named
than an average, and a large increase over last
year.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The proprietors of theoEnquirer, the Times,
the Commercial, and the Columbian, four Jour
mails of Cincinnati have combined to raise the
price Of their papers from 10 to 12 cents per
week, They allege as reasons for the change,
the fact that newspaper publishingis less pro-
ftable than any other business requiring a
similar outlay of capital, talent, and labor, the
increase in the cost of making rssszBap ers
owing to competition, the rise in papsr. wages.
rents, fuel and provisions
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

8 recent election held in the parish Of
house. to decide the license question, the
was almost unanimous against granting
d
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

arc panied to admit that crime in our
! appears to be on the increase. We
y open an exchange paper which does
tain an account of a murder. A spec
should be put to this. Our courts must
: hfnness-show no false mercy; and let
S against carrying concealed weapons be
enforced. In another part of our pa
q be found an excellent article on the
Of crime, and the fallacy of leniency,
|ge copy from the Mobile Mail. We
bend its perusal.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

|otal number Of interments in New Or
II the week ending on the 7th instant,
i 70 358. During the previous week
RE 1873 interments.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

AGENTS FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN:
ars. II MI. Il j. @. MURPHY, Jefferson, Ieras
IN ARE BESoE, Boaham, Fanntn County, Ieras.
TAaEs d LIKEss, Henderson, Rusk Co., Ieras.
4. s FLOWER, Mansfield, and DeSoto Parish, La
CLARKE ADAMS, Plaquemiae, and Iberoale far'sh
/ MCDONALD, l02 Nassau street, NeD York
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

BUSINESS At BUFFAIo.-A Buffalo paper of
the 29th ult., says, our docks present an unu
sual scene of hustle and activity, indicating a.
prosperous season for all those engaged in the
commission business, or in the carrying trade.
We were informed yesterday by gentleman
interested in one of the elevators, that thus far
this year he had handled as much grain as he
did during the whole year of 1858, and that
other elevators had done a business equally as
large. Vessel owners are understood to he
reapng golden harvest, with prospect be-
fore them In the highest decree anoouroo.;,,..
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

yeraI Of the counties in Texas have already
ID delegates to attend democratic con-
,n III be held at Huntsville, in that State,
Z next April. This is certainly taking
4v The forelock.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Great news may be expected from Europe
very shortly. The allied army, composed of
$4,000 troops, at the latest dates, had landed
at Eupatoria, west Of sebastopol, and had took
up the line of march for that stronghold.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Monday will be the commencement
regular October term of our district
AL having business would do well to
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

GREAT RAILROAD SPEED-Verv recently, II =
Buffalo express train on the New York and
Erie railroad ran from Susquehannah to Hor-
nellsville, | AZ miles, in $50 minutes, iucludina
stops.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Washington Union says that tile pur-
! ths United States Of the property and
ments, in Washington, known as the
building, has been consummated BY the
I Of war, as authorised by an act Of
congress. The amount paid for the
vas 100000. The business Of the
second auditor, and other offices has
|nsacted in this building for several
pa The government has been paving
d rent of 1884, 900.
a~7~F~1S~-o-7-e~~~r~4>ley-
Nln'rod E. Benson, Of Alabama, died
|sonery, Of yellow fever. He was
Y respected By All who knew him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Mrs. Ann Royal, the we'll known editress of
the "Huntress, published in Washington city,
died the early part of this month, at very ad-
vanced age
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

IA1LnoAD MEEr1NG.-Atan adjourned meet
Of the stockholders of the Vicksburg,
yeport and Texas railroad company, held
onroe, the following gentlemen were unani-
5Iy elected directors for the ensuing year
mel N. D. Coleman, ofVicksburg, Sack P.
Of Claiborne, judge J. N. 7. Richardson,
(uaehita, H. NJ. Polk, of Jackson, c. H.
bison. If Ouachita, S. Anderson, of Madi-
John Ray, of Ouachita, John W. Webb,
Torehouse, John T. Sterling, of Ouachita,
b Smith, of Bienville, Isaiah Garrett, of
chta, Lawrence P. Grain, of Caddo, JAS
|teYens. of Ouachita, Joseph M. Ford, of
10. and Joseph P. Crosley, of Ouachita.
ne board organised in the evening, and
cited col. Coleman president, and 0. D.
man, secretary.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The Milledgeville( Ga. )Recorder says col
lision took place on the Georgia railroad few
nights since, between the down freight and up
passenger train, torty-fv miles above Angus
ia, by which Robert Spencer, engineer, and
Charles Marsh, fireman, were instantly killed.
Three or four other men, running the train,
were badly scalded and otherwise injured
one likely dead. Passengers uniniured. The
accident was occasoned by the freight train
not remaining on the turnout till after the pas
sing OF the passenger train as required by rule.
The damage done to the engine, baggage cars,
ETC., it is thought will amount to IS 900.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The Trinity (Texas) Advocate says, troops
of emigrants have already this fall commenced
pouring through our town for the west. We
notice that nearly every emigrant wagon that
passes has more or less of the "kinky heads,
along with them. In few years Texas will
be one Of the leading States in the Union in
point OF slave property. So far as we are able
to learn, the most Of the emigrants are from
Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

correspondent of the Washington Ark.
graph recommends the establishment of
b telegraph to Shreveport.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

aln by the Tyler (Texas) Telegraph,
b is selling in Smith county at from 40
nts per bushel. No fear of starving.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Perhaps our parish was neverin more flour
lshng condition than at present Every BODY
seems to be doing we'll, as far as outward ap-
pearances go, and if there is any crime stalking
abroad, it is kept hidden very secretly, for
there is not now, nor has there been for a lone
time, any white or black person in Jail with the
exception OF runaways. Litigation too appears
to have got to stand still, as may be JUDGED
from the lack of judicial sales in the public na-
pers. Indeed, lawyers, sheriff, clerk, land we
may add the prlnter) and all who live upon the
mlstortunes of others, are bitterly complaining
of this lamentable state of affairs. For the
good of the people, however, it is to be hoped
that the docket will continue as it is.
Really, so prosperous are all, and so plenty
does money appear to be mot to our pockets
however, that if sugar should happen to take
rise OF two or three cents, there would be so
much gold in the parish that the people would
worry themselves to death studying what to do
with It, how to appropriate or how to take care
OF 1t. The yellow eagles would cause more
destruction to human life than yellow jack. For
fear of this rise in our principal stap pie, and Of
money getting the upper hand Of us, we think
that we had better turn our attention to the
ouiiuilS vi IaillOaus, coileges, and semlnaries
lPlaquemine Sentinel.
Nine wagons, "loaded to the guards" with
men, women and children, and Aanked hv Sow
era outriders, passed up Chestnut street YES
terday. This noble caravan is from indians
and is going, by the way of Springfield and
Arkansas, to Texas. Good luck bSfa] them
They have with them their household Goods
and before long we shall hear they have found
ed fourishng town. ST. Louis Rep. sept.22
KENTUCKY CH1vAIRY.-A grand tournament
was to be given In the amphtheatre CT the
agricultural association, near Louisville, on the
! 9TH instant, the last day of the agricultural
fair. The Louisville Journal SAYS It is to be
got up on scale of magnifcence which will
eclipse any exhibition of similar kind ever
given in Kentucky An invitation hoe hoo,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

CHoLERA,-T''e cholera has made its an
Pearance at Bowling Green, Kentucky. The
hrst case appeared on the night of the 25th
ult, Next morning there had been ten deaths
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The Austin (Texas) Times says the citizens
OF San Antonio in the early part of this month,
got wind of plot to run off some negroes
A party colected-proceeded to the designa-
ted point, and succeeded in arresting four ne
groes, five Mexicans and two Americans
They were making arrangements preparatory
to leaving for Mexico. One negro escaped
Another, in similar attempt, had horse shot
under him. They are all confined in the Jail.
1t is thought that the Mexcans and Americans
will be tried and punished summarize The
particulars of the affair have not transpired.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

The Augusta (Maine) Age publishes the
full returns Of the election for governor, which
give more than roo majority against Morrill,,
the fusion candidate The election of cover
nor deyolves on the legislature.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-18

Po'i "nee aI DoWlng Ureen, kentucky. The
hrst case appeared on the night of the 25tb
ult> Next morning there had been ten deaths,
HAVANA Sept. 80 1854.-Our city presents
apeculiarly dull aspect after the grand HOLIDAYS.
All seem to have done their best in EXPRESSING
thelrJoy at the arrival of the new (old) captain
general. The orignators of the scenes which
have been enacted are somewhat disappointed
at the course he has pursued since bis Inaugural
ton. He has already made many important
changes in the different official departments,
which will be Of great benefit. There is to be
seen an evident improvement in the police
Eighteen individuals have been arrested with
concealed weapons KNIVES and dirks) on their
persons, and they are sure of their punishment.
A sort of manifesto he's been published, d.
rected to the governors Of be different districts
setting forth the manner in which the head an,
thorlty intends governing the island. He states
very distinctly that the views of his predeces-
sor Will be strictly carried out, in regard to the
slave trade, that it must be considered as en-
tlrey stopped, and yesterday, for the first time
was seen two steamers-of-war the Pizarro and
the Juan de Austin, coming up the harbor
laden with "Bozals," new negroes from the
coast of Africa, which they had captured near
cape st. Antonio. They numbered about nine
hundred in all. This certainly shows deter
to put stop to the trade, and there
will be no more expeditions fitted out for other
cargoes.
All here are anxious to know if there is anv
ruth IN the many reports now circulating, res
oectlng the purchase Of Cuba. the sendno Of
Mr.. soult from Madrid, &c.
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a coterie of notorious romaneers, conpreoated
together to see which could Cell the biggest for
medal; and when many terrible ones were
uttered, the last was called :on for his, when
he observed very coolly, "thA he never told a
lie IN his life This was considered the win
ner, and the medal was accordingly awarded
to him. Now, it seems that This last declara-
tion OF the democrats, claiming to be the ex-
elusive trends OF federation, tnd charging up
on wings and the know nothlhgs as opponents
of this cardinal doctrine in al! our civil and re-
llglous history, IS the "blggeft' libel ever per-
petrated by that party. It deserves a medal,
and we have no doubt they will soon receive
It, written on both sides in ihdelible letters
the great defeated!
II is sad that whom the gods intend to de-
s1roy, they hrst make mad Is not this aphor-
ism about to be verified in tie destruction If
.he democratic party? For q long time it has
been crumbling and falling Gift from its peri
piiefy' ana now its very centre, and all that is
combined in the cohesive power Of its vital
ny Is ioosehins ana shaking 70 It's very ami
nllalion. Is 1t not like the REPTILE which, when
it can no longer attack its fob, turns upon it.
self and implants the deadly fling into its own
vitals2 Such now appears til be the fate of
are lntilctihg upon them
selves wounds that can never be healed h,,t
which must very speedily terminate in the
wreck of matter and crush of party.
~o--->-o-o~o-o-1@-o@!11,
New sUeAR.-The New Orleans Delta of
the 9th inst, says, three hossheads Of new
sugar we're received this m,irnipg. from the
Of Mr.. VIM. n. Thompson, parish
IF Ascension, the first of the Aew crop which
has come to market. They wore of fair quail
y well drained, and were Immediately sold at
i've cents per pound.
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The Texas papers inform Us that the tele-
,raph wires are down for miles, .
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-13

ANEoDoTE OF PARsoN BRowNLow.
once heard an aneolote told OF the Plrson.
which, Ii true, clearly shows that what he
thinks is right, he will enlcavor to maintain.
1t Is said that he WAS once mott feel by one OF
the greatest putilists and hragadocios in Ten
nes5ee, that If he attempted 10 preach at Ger.
tain place, he would be taken from the pulpit
and publicly whipped in the presence OF bis
con5fe5 'tlon. The persons preseat knowing
the man to be desperate fellow, advised him
not to preach. They were requested not to
give themselves any trouble, as he would at.
tent to the matter himself. 5anlay morning
cams and so did the parson at the aopoute
nour' and took his place in the pulpit. IT,.
on looking around he saw the ,elow WIN
nad threatened him, with num)er of his
i.ienus occupying portion of the church near
the pulpit. He began the usual exercises by
opening the Bible which lay upon his desk
ne then removed from his right coat pock j.,
revolver, aud placed it at the right Of ths
WORD OF truth-thea another to the le =. bo
then drew from his bosom large and beavv
bowle-knife, and laid it across the leave =,
prevent the wind from turning them. To;y
was an argument which for,o led certain "a.
suits; his opponents were so Perfectly amaz.
ed with the beginnngoi the sermon, that thew
concluded it best not to interfere with him
and it is said that no set of men ever rot such
a scorching as did some of his congregation
upon that occasion.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-13

TIE GREAT ELM TREE ON Boston COMMON
us Ag.-D.. Warren, President Of Nat.
ural History Society, at a late meeting made
the ,oIIowins interesting statement respecting
the antiquity oil the great elm on Boston
Common
The Pie.i lent state on this subject, that
he believed the age Of the great tree on the
Common in this city to be muvh greater than
it is generally considered to be. He can re.
mem per that, in his boyhood, the tree had all
the appearance of decay, and was then appa,
rentiy older than at present, and presenting
an open and hollow trunk. Many OF its large
branches have been broken off by hurricanes
and in this way its lie has probably been pro-
longed. On maps Of the city, published be-
tween 1920 and 1870, it is put down as the
Great Tree and it is said, that in the rec
ords Of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company for the year 1886, is an account q
meeting Of the company under this tree
When com pared vita the oldest trees on the
walls OF the Common, which were in existence
there between 1920 and 1870, it will be seer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-13
The Greatest M deal
DISCOVERY OF TIE A &c.
tfR KENNEDY If R"sbn,v, Las di>covrnd in ono "
vi our cunnnn pasture u ceds remedy That cures
EVERY KIND OF lIIMOR.

~
Ffom the worst scr,fua dow T., nmcn Fimpr.
He has tined in eleven nudr Eases, aud never
failed except III cases. (holh tsnder hum ~ Tie has
how in his twa bundled ctIhcaes 81 It's
N'lnr all within twenty miles at E"'iuh
Tw" brules warranted ucure Il nrriha sore mouth
One To three Lutcs will The wUrsI Kind Vt Pis-
Ties on the face
Twolc three BOTTLES will clear the ,sstrr Of bis
Two btles are warranted to cure the worst e"hker in
L mouth An stomach.
Three five bulles warranted 10 cure the wort
Kind ii cry spe!as,
onrt" iva bottlrs warranted To cure all huin,r in
The Eyes.
Two bottles warranted tu cure runug If The ears
and b'trhts among til Iair.
Four IL six bottles Warranted 10 cure cu,tut and
running ulcers.
onr bottle will cure sraly eruption cf The skin
W" Three ''t'rs are warranted IN the ats
peTa'e ctst If rhenm tism
| 1--WE bottles are warranted 4, eu,. tie ,y,,., c,.. ,
| ingw0lm
Three 10 nnr bottles are warranted To cure sa't rhenm
fiveto tighi battles viii cure the scrtuIa
brntf Is always experienced from The fl, Il IL, nj, n, A
perfect enrr is warranted when the ahnv- quantity is
taken.
Reader have p"tded OVER Thousand b itlrs IF Ills
in the vicinity e B"slth. knew The a. crs Of ii ia ~
cry 90 wairr III estipcuj.h ftr s .ur,
will Ills cure linnr. never sold he Of il hut that
bottle sold anulhrr after trial il always speaks far it,
self. There things about tins hrIh ta npnr,t In
surpngfi r,t HAT IL grows in a,iures VI suinr
pIacr quite plrn'v,and vet lis aur hs bern IN, wn
until discovered in Sii scc"ud. That ii should re
all kinds ui humm havr gwen il I" chdirua \, ar cid
up old mrn If sixty frm the lmtsi ". nln in Bns-
aau The belle ul Pomatui, and all cure
certain. N"clangc Of diet is evrr necessary tie
best ynn can Ct.
Mr.. Kenledy gives personal attendance in bad If
sco,fula.
| Price 500 M,nuf,rtnr-d by Donald Kennedy 100
W reu street, RiAiury. For eae b, SMITH 4 PEACE
Monir Iitr, Vi G nrr, Agents fr Vrn,rt. Sod Il, f.
Smith N"tirld v. l'riir., "nt'rIuy. E. y Green,
kictmea', Oirs French, Barre A h. Ainsw"ith, VII.
liun>t"wn WLlitcr n hickey. Wet TnIsiam
a Liberal drnnn iIrde l." those Io idil L. sell again
Ap'hhr aries, :nrcr- auI ohrrs wh World assI
! nS aunpt ~ al, 10 nd 4 kt,ir .stf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-13

CURIOUS Bird CRY.-A ridiculous owl-like
bird, which sits upon the trees at night, and
utters peculiar cry, which cannot be mista-
ken for anything but "morc pork" is quite
common in Australia. The bird is, in consc-
quencc, called by that name; and l heard of
an instance Of a young man, OF rather moder-
ate intellect, who had gone out with friend
at night oppossum-shooting, and who, hearing
one OF these for the first time, insisted upon
leaving the place ana returning home, being
morally convinced that he heard the voice of
a man calling out for " more pork" and that
the man must be bush-ranger; and indeed
who sc could eat pork at that time of night
-Simmonfs CJioniai Maoaz;ne