The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-10


WEDNESDA Y,........JANUARY 10, 1885,
AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH WESTERN:
Messrs. ,. M. d j. G. MuRpnY, Jefferson, Teras
Mr.. WARE BENGE, Bonhaaa, Fcnnin County iezds
Mr.. JAMES p. LIKEss Henderson, Rusk Co., Ieras.
Mr.. al. 3. Flower, Maastield and DeSoto Parish Ia
Mr. CLARKE ADAMS, Ptaquen,tae and Iberuilte Paris
H MeDosALp lo2 Nassau street Nee YORK
GsT Those Of our town subscribers who d
not receive their papers regularly, will pleas
send word to the office.
ag-OUR Jon OFFIcE.-We have added t
our establishment one of HOES PATENT RoTAR
PRESSES, capable Of printing from 1000 t
$500 cards, circulars, etc, per hour and al
additional hand press suitable for pamphlet
and large jobs, together with fine assortmen
Of ornamental type, paper, and blank cards
which enables us to Eli orders for every des
criphon Of printing to any extent in superior
style, with great despatch and at unusually
low prices.
The river continues to rise, and II the rains
extended throughout the country, we may in q
few days expect uninterrupted navigation to N
Orleans. The little Augusta has retired from
the trade, and the Trader is waiting for an op-
portunty to get above the raft. The fine
steamer Opelousas takes the place Of the Ira.
der, as packet between this port and the falls.
The r. M. Jones and Luda have again taken
their places on the line.
The past week was extremely disagreeable.
We having been visited by heavy winds and
rain almost daily since our last issue.
GARDEN SEED.-AEl Of those in want Of gar
den seed, can be supplied by sending to Mr..
Jno. w. Smiths drug store. The seed are all
OF the first quality, grown in 1854, and put up
at Philadelphia, and Pleasant He'll, Kentucky
lie has also variety Of choice Dubious roots.
Parents and others who may wish to obtain
the services Of an accomplished teacher, every
way competent to impart a thorough English
and French education, together with music. arc
referred to the advertisement headed "Educa-
ton The lady can give the highest testmo-
malls Of her merit
We are indebted to the kindness Of Mr.. I'd,
Eberstadt, for files of late city papers. He
brought up with him choice lot of fine gro
ceries and fruit
We are under obligations to friend Perroncel,
OF the Fanny Fern, for city papers to the 4th
We are indebted to Mr.. O. T. Atkinson, OIL
the Aida, for his attentions.
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Thanks to the ever attentive Jo Boisseau, of
The Runaway for late naners
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We are indebted to captain Crook, of the
Union, and d. d. Atkinson, Of the Fulton, for
their attentions.
The White Cliffs, captain John Graham's
new steamer, is on her way down the river, |
and will arrive here in a day or two.
The telegraph brings the gratifying intelli-
gence of rise in the Ohio river. The Alaba-
ma is also reported to be in fine boating order
Mr. Peter Shearer, OF the Mansfield Adver-
tser, having disposed of the establishment, has
retired from the editorial chair, and in a beau
tfully written valedictory bids adieu to his pat
rons. For FIVE years past Mr.. S. has conduct
golden opinion from men of all denominations.
We part from him with extreme regret, and
shall greatly feel his loss. He is succeeded BY
Andrew S. Flower, esq, who will publish the
paper under the title of the Mansfield Times, |
and continue it as an Independent journal. We
can commend Mr.. Flower as high toned gen
tleman of talent, sagacity and untiring industry
and feel assured that he will conduct the new
journal in a manner that will make it accepta-
bic to all, and deserving liberal support
We welcome him to seat at the Ground ia
bic" and wish him q long and prosperous edi-
toral career.
The Thibodaux Mercury comes to us in new
dress, and is one Of the handsomest and ablcst
sheets published in the State. We regret TO
perceive that j. G. White, esq, its senior edi-
tor. contemplatcs retiring. For the last nine
years he has conducted the Mercury in man
ner deserving Of earnest praise, and giving evil
denee Of unusual talents and perseverance,
He is an ornaments to the profession and we can
i'll afford to lose him.
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The large and beautiful edifce known as tile
New Orleans Mechanics institute, was totally
destroyed BY fire, on the evening Of the 27th
nit, together with its contents. The Fisk Ii
brary, alarge number Of models and patterns,
paintings, plans, the archieses Of the society,
and the valuable planetary system belong
ing to the public schools of New Orleans, were
consumed. The building wassne Of the finest
and most commodous in the south, and its loss
will be greatly felt by the city. Itwas insured
for only $50, 900. but We trust that the me-
chanies will unite in rebuilding It.
The New Orleans papers announce the death
of Seth Barton, esq, one Of The leading demo
Gratis Of this State. He was formerly solicitor
of the Z. s. treasury, and under Folks admin
istration charge to one Of the South American