The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-31

Mr.. WARE BrseE, Bonham, Faanin County. Ieras. /
Mr.. JAMES B LIKESs Henderson, Risk Co., Teras. !
Mr. a. S. FLOWER, Mansfield, und DeSoto Parish, Ld
Mr. CLARKE ApAps, Pldqae,nine, dnd I6errile Parish
w IT. MCDONALD 102 Nassau street, Mem York
aE- Those of our town subscribers who d{
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word TO the Office.
The river since our last has continued to DEF
cline, but there il sufficient waterf large boats
The ST. Charles, Storm, Marion. B. 2. Clarke
Lone Star and Runaway have arrived from M
Orleans, and several boats with cotton departed
The S. w. Downs, Caddo, J. Trabue, and Cs
HAYS, have arrived at Alexandria, but did mol
find sufficient water to admit them above thf
falls. Our friends above must wait until they
get heavy rain before they can expect good
navigation.
CAueur. The utility Of the telegraph as an
mid to the police, was demonstrated last week
Mr.. Yeager, of Texas, arrived here in pursuit Of
one Davidson, who had taken off likely negro
boy belonging to him. Learning that persons
resembling the fugitiyes had left on board the
Compromise, for New Orleans, he dispatched
description Of them to the sheriff at Alexand
dria, requesting that he would apprehend thera
On the arrival Of the boat at Alexandria the
sheriff ferreted out the parties, and arrested
them, then telegrapbed back that they were ~
jail awaiting orders
SHoT--We learn by capt. w. G. Head, that
Mr anad SE while
on his way to this place on business, was shot
at Bodceau ferry, between Red River and Belle
yue, BY man named James Andrews. Ar
drews was arrested and lodged in Jail. Mr.. 3.
was highly respectable planter Of the parish
of Bossier.
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Itaffords Us pleasure to state that the runner
afloat few days since, to the effect that Messrs.
S. @. Nelson q Co, New Orleans, had stopped
payment, is without the least foundation. They
promptly met all their obligations and are nov
prepared to cash any acceptances. The firm is
one Of the most solvent in the Union.
we have been requested to state that the
commercial house of Messrs Cummings, Stew
art & Co, New Orleans, viii continue in all
respects unchanged until the lst Of July next.
After that date the business will be continued
BY Mr.. Cummings.
Thanks to the hon. Roland Jones for copy
Of the Compendium Of the Seventh Census, be-
ing the most interesting and valuable volume
ever published by the general government
We are indebted to the polite attentions OF
colonel R. G. Oglesby for files Of city papers. +
Thanks to Mr. Russell, clerk ofthe new steam
er Marion, and to captain Amsden, Of the B. E,
Clarke, for city papers.
Thanks to Mr.. Moody, clerk Of the Storm.
and Mr.. Culbertson, Of the Lone Star, for their
polite attentions.
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Thanks to Mr.. 10: Boisseau, of the Runa-
way, for late papers.
Thanks to friend Bateman, the ST. Charles,
for files Of late city papers. The St. Charles
had On board at one time over $50 cabin pas
sengers, and looks as neat and handsome as
when FIRST built, while her clerk is even more
polite, attentive, and better looking than ever.
With captain Appiegate on the hurricane deck,
she must continue to be a favorite.
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Doors, SHOES, &c.--Country merchants and
others visiting New Orleans, for the purpose
Of buying their spring and summer stock, will
find at Messrs. Tirrel & Bates, No. IS Old
Levee street. every description and quality Of
boots, brogans, shoes. hats and caps. Their
establishment has been in existence for many
years, is one Of the largest in the country, and
has high reputation for the superior material
used and the tasty manner In which the goods
are made up, alIthe articles being manufactur-
ed to order expressly for the city market. Their
prices and terms will be found as low and as
accommodating as those of any other house
BE sure to give them call.
Tie OH CAprToL-By referring to the adj
yertisements. it will be perceived that our for
mer townsmen, Henry VanBibber and sons
have become proprietors of this well known
hotel, in Houston, Texas. To those Of our fel
low-citizens who may have occasion to visit that
section of the Star-State, we need not recon-
mend the Messrs. VanBibber, as they already
know them. To strangers, we will say that
they may feel assured Of finding the Capitol as
comfortable and as agreeable house as the
State affords, and the hosts attentive and polite
gentlemen.
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The hon. John Slidell was, on the first bal
lot, reelected to the U. S. senate Governor
Hebert was not even named in connexion with
the senatorship. Where were his numerous
friends? What has the Democratic Advocate
and bis exeellency's private secretary to say
on the matter? Although in some things Mr.
Slidell is Objectionable to the wings. as be isan
old friend we would rather see him occupy scat
in the senate than any other leading democrat
in the State. He is identified with de sugar
interest, voted for and advocates the improve
ment of the western rivers, and is in favor of a
liberal system Of internal Improvements. Be-