The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-14
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AGENTS FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN:
COL T. W. Bi.EDsoE, Fillmore, Bossier parish. SIS
Messrs. j. IL. 4 J. g. MURPHY, Jefferson, Teras.
Mr. WARE BESGE, Bonham, Faunin County, Ieras.
DIR. JAMES B LIxESs, Henderson, Rusk Co., IeTas.
Mr.. CLARKE ADAMS, Plaquenine, and Iberuille Paris
w. II. MCDONALD, l02 Nassau street, Ncao York.
THos MclsTEnE, z Camp street, 1 Nee orleans
@- Those of our town subscribers who
not receive their papers regularly, will pleas
send word to the Office.
AS reference for those who file the Soutl
Western, we publish on the fourth page the o
fetal vote of Caddo parish
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The river has risen about three feet and con
tinues to rise fast. Heavy rains have falle
above. and it is reported that the water ha
risen twelve feet at Fulton. We, therefore
anticipate an early resumption Of business an,
a brisk winter season, The steamers Trader
Financier No. 2, Marion and Augusta have ar
rived since our last; and the White Cliffs, Ira
der, Financicr No. Q, Fanny Fern and Angus
ia departed for the falls.
CIRcus-Our readers must bear in mind thai
Antonio Il Co.'S equestrian corps will give then
first performance tomorrow. The troupe is
highly extolled by the New Orleans and St.
Louis press. One of the number, Mr. HARPER,
is an one fayorite here We have had long
series Of dull and weary times, and now little
pleasant relaxation will prove highly accepta-
bic to all-old and young.
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To PLANTERS. MIR. N. Moore has received
large stock ofbagging and rope, and is sell
ing bagging at the reduced price Of 2e cents.
He has also on hand heavy supply Of -four,
sugar, coffee, salt, pork, bacon, lard, and gro
ceries, to which the attention of the planters of
Texas, and country merchants, is solicited.
RARE CHANGER. ?. Trabue is selling out
his stock of goods at cost, and offers great in
ducements to purchasers. All those wishing
to procure dry goods, clothing, hardware,
cutlery, etc, will find it to their interest to give
him call.
The steamer Marion, captain Mcpherson,
will leave to-day for New Orleans direct. This
is fine opportunity for passengers.
We are indebted to friend Boisseau, OF the j
Marion, TO the clerk off tie Financier No 2, and c
Mr. Burnside for New Orleans papers. S
Light draught steamers viii soon be album 9
dant on Red River. Last week we announced :
the arrival of the Financier, captain Alexander, II
from New Orleans The Financier No. Q, Q
fine, commodious craft, captain Geo. Sweeney, u
arrived here on Saturday from New Orleans. P
The Ariel, captain Kouns, direct from Pitts l
burg, crossed the falls on Thursday P
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ANOTHER RED RIVER STEAMER BuRsr.-The
steamer Exchange, captain Greaff, bound from ~
Alexandria to New Orleans, on the night ofthe :
28th ult., two miles above Gorton's landing, 4
caught on FIRE, burned to the waters edge, and g
sunk in 20 feet water. She had on board IL Z
passengers and 800 bales Of cotton. The fire i;
made such rapid progress that those on board n
had barely time to save themselves The Of =,
icers and passengers lost nearly all their bag f.
gage and effects, and the clerk all the books -
and papers. Mr.. Beck, second engineer, had =,
his hand badly burnt BY remaining at bis sta 4,
ION until the boat sunk. Tho passengers and
rev were obliged to travel two miles through
he woods 70 reach Gorton's, where they char .
cred the steamer Julia to convey them to the az
mouth of Red River. We are pleased to learn Oh
hat no lives were lost. Boat and cargo fully
insured az
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The Southern Literary Messenger" for 5,
October, is unusually interesting. It is most "
bly conducted, displaying more talent than U
my other magazine published in the Union, =,
esides being high toned and truly southern. 70
should be generally patronised BY southern i,
IS, especially by all who feel an interest in the II
terature of the country. II is published by III
lactariane, Ferguson d Co., Richmond, Va. a.
rice, 80 per annum. 4
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We extract the following article from the N. to
rlcans Delta, Of the 1st inst, and it affords dc
$ pleasure to endorse it: ma
THE HOUSE OF S. O. NELSON g. Co.-Tbis sc,
Establishment will recommence business to-day. hi
no we believe our city and country friends will eu
Delighted BY the announcement The mem
efs oil the flrm always enjoyed the friendship
10 esteem OF the community, and when ~
,eck, momentary check occurred, in conse- th
lence OF circumstances which it is unnecessa- wi
for us now to state, no one doubted their ca ey
acitV or Willingness to settle every outstanding -.
count to the most remote fraction. They have
me SO, and their names stand higher than ey- ld'
!; they have been tried and found true, and fol
e all non feel that any confidence placed in m;
en- and their business, is not misplaced -,
heir advertisement announces that they re- u
me business to-day. Never did firm re- M
me it in the enjoyment of such universal good MT
shes and respect. no
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The United States Gazette, Philadelphia, :
lblishes the official returns Of the late election
Id in Pennsylvania for canal commissioner, WI
which 1t appears that the majority for Plu- pei
sr (democrat) over Nicholson (fusionist) is sol
ia There were 6591 votes cast for Pass Th
Ore Williamson and 6il4Q far nthart n.r.;a. cor