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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-31
Red River and New Orleans Packet.

The fine, fast running, passenger steam
+ rlEr4S~A boat $. w. DOWNS, GEORGE II.
CLARK, master, having beer thoroughly
Eoverhaled and put in fine ORDER viii run during the
entire regular packet between Shreveport
and New Orleans receiving and landing passengers
freight at all intermediate points. Particular a,ten-
.ion will be paid all business conhded to the boat,
and her commander will make use of every exer,on
to give satisfaction both shippers and travellers For
freight passage, having superior accommodations,
apply on board. Jan24
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COpyiSt.

HE undersigned offers his services to the citizens
Il of Shreveport, Copyist and Accountant. He
will copy deeds petitions, Wills etc., and bring up and
adjust mercantile ledgers Terms moderate. Apply
at the City Hotel. [s20l JAS. H. MCINTOSH.
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Notice.

'THOSE patrons of Swiney, Green 4 Co. who may
l. require any supplies will be furnished with the
same by P. H. osson, who can be found at the store
of 4.- Gnll s. GREEN e. DOUGLASS.
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N. orleans 4 Red River Passenger Packet.

The well known, fast running passenger
- steamboat G o NJ II R O wi is Il,
49, BENoIsT w KAY, master, having been
thoroughly overhaned and put in complete order, has
resumed her regular trips, and will ply through
out the packet between Shreveport end n.
Orleans, receiving and landing passengers and freight
a, all points on the river For comfort aud good
commoda,ions she is unsurpassed, and her officers
will make Of every exertion TO give satisfaction
For freight or passage, apply on board. lan24
N. Orleans 4 Red River Passenger Packet.
F&n9nsa b Tue wei! known, fnyorite steamboat
Ii lhEaHFAfsss1drsS ST. CHARLES, SAINT. APrLE-
issEa3xssa5z GATE. master, will her regular
trips between New Orleans and Shreveport the first
rise in Red River, and will receive and land freight
passengers all intermediate landings and plantations.
The ST. Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel to the hurricane deck, newly furnished, and is in
all respects boat. For speed, safety,
ations and good fare she is unsurpassed by any boa.
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes receive
continuance of tile patronage heretofore SO literally
extended to him. decl3
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CHEAPER! CHEAPER THAN EyER!!

CHEAPER! CHEAPER THAN EVEKW
a.. ALL those in want of any Goods, Clothing,
~ Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, would do well to
call at LEVY's. As they intend leaving Shreve-
port shortly they offer their large stock of goods for
sale CHEAPER than they can be bought New Orleans
at Wholesale Prices. ianlO
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DRY GOODS AT COST!

G. M. LEVY Il Co.,
SIX the attention of the ladies and all those des-
n of purchasing goods, to the fact that they
are selling at cost They offer r @
Fine Caicoes, from to l03 cents IT, yard.
Domestics, from s to l24 cents 4R yard
Lowells, A wide, I Il cents ~ yard.
Lindseys, from IA to II cents ~ yard.
Carolina stripes, at 70 cents IT. yard.
Shoes-adies' and gentlemen's-from SO cts. to 81.
Carpeting, from, 80 cts to S IS ~ yard. dl3
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
FROM CARTHAGENA AND BOGOTA

We copy the following from The Aspis~aA Courier
Of the 2sth ult.:
Csrthseena, under the date of Nov. 49, You can
tell your readers that Sr. Jose Maria Plata, Secretary
OF the Treasury, has resgr ed and Dr. Ratsel Nuhez
formerly Secretary of War, has been appointed in bis
stead. Don Antonio TOrrico has been offered the
portfolio Of the War Departu ent but he has declined
II. Obaneo is still undergoing his trial.
The steamer Henry Wells, on her voyage up the
river, between Logamoso and Gorilla on the river
Mssdalens, while backing down TO look for new
channel, became manageable, AMI vas snagged.
Osipg to the exreordiI AIRY exerons of her excellent
Captain Oil. RobinsoD) che was pumped out and re-
paired, and oDeffth Of her cargo was saved. She Is
probably DOW on her passage down the river.
On the lib 12tb and l4th, the usual celebrations of
the anniversary Of Carthagenian independence took
place here. The usual quantity of brandy, powder
and long stuff was consumed.
Your friend Gilett, the Superintendent Of the Canal
and Navigation Company, is well, and his work Is
prog iessing well.
FL Neo- Gronadina Of Bogota, November l. referring
to the ministerial changes which our correspondent
above notes ssys-Tte IDEAS Of Sr. Nunes, upon the
subject OF finance are well knosn; he processes the
principle that the best fiscal consist in the
very ooHsio cradle reduction ofthe imposts and above
AL IN basing upon indus rial liberty the permanent
sources OF the State. Therefore, the nomination Of
81: unez Tor the Treasury Department is very siy-
nncen . oi ue views that govern the Chief Of the
Executive. or. Nunez withdrew from the War De-
psrfmenf win The rebowp having reduced the entire
standing army 70 a13 troops. This institution will
soon pe eoo.seo hno nation progresses.
be introduced into the next Congress Of New Grsnsds
for the entire suppression Of the standing army and
the abolition OF tie Office OF Secretary Of War.
El keo- GranadiRO severely censures the Governor
of the province Of Buensvenwa for making the Off.
ca gazette of the province his organ In partisan war
fare and speaks of il AZ though il were not a, all cas-
tomsry and entirely at varsnce with the ideas Of pro.
priety among New. Gransdisn poli'iclaos.
In a long article respecting the relsaons OF New
Granada and Venezuela about which considerable ap-
prehepsion was felt short time since, FL Graa
adino shows tAat the hostile talk grew out OF msun
de,staDdiDg In consequence Of some ioass xncn VIZ
given ct banquet and the discussion OF oeraio Inc US
ial projects referring to Id Geojira and the great rver'
on the eastern boundary Of the republic. There sp
peas to be necessity Of negotiations even bet
he two republics excepting upon the navigation OF the
rf which run through the territory Of botb and thus
involves no serious difficulty or probable cause Of
The 2sth of October the anniversary Of the birthday
of Bolivar, was celebrated with great enthusism Of
Bogota.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
IMPORTANT FROM THE u s. NORTH
PACIFIC EXPLORING EXPEDITION
ACHIEVEMENTS OF MAURY AND BROOKE s
LEAD LINE.
EXTRAORDINARY REVELATIONS OF ANIMAL LIFE.
CONDITION OF THE SQUADRON
L. s. SHIP VIScESHEs
II g

l.. y. SHIP NINCESHEs,
N. Pacific Exploring Expedition, San Francisco.
When off the coast of Kamschstka with Msury s
line and Brookes lead bottom was obtained from a
depth Of 700 fathoms Tie specimen ives immedi-
stely put under mcYoecope Of 500 linear and there
were seen nfusoria that were probably alive before
being relieved Of the enormous pressure at that depth
Many Of them fresh and clear, with the central
brown discolOration which indicates the animate or
recently animate condition Of the vital organs.
A doubt was expressed 10 their coming fro n the
bottom of the sea. 1t was said that they came flo
the waef through which the instrument passed the
way up. Fortunately the continuance by which the
specimens were received, though very simple pos
sessed the advantage OF taking up the sediment aud
preserving il intact. The bands Of four goose-qui,
open at 10th exremities inserted in the end OF
the iron roa which perces the bottom; nall valve
permitted the water to flow through them as th7y
went down. bus il closed they came up. These
quill. were found to be packed with the tenacious sed
ment In apparently the condition 10 winch IL was
when forced into them. One was taken, wiped per
fecly dry cut open, and the middle portion, pl ssnc
and adhesive as the clay ready for the peter, was
taken out and e1anined-the infusors presented the
same appearance of vitality.
In Greer that mIcroscoDists Of emiuence may have
reliable grounds upon which 10 base cir opinions a.
10 the living cor diOn of these infus )ria a. the time of
d cir capture, the quill bands corked at each end
and at the susg ston OF Naturalist put IN viais OF a.
cob0 and very coon everything relating to he matter
will be TO- ed to the United 4tes, and the origin
aior OF this great 8. sem OF oceanic soundlng VIII nave
a ew link with which TO strengthen the great chaia Of
facs which have by bis power of generaz alton, been
rendered subservjent 10 commerce and 10 science
Specimens from 1900 fstboms have also been Obtained
but that time the continuance Of the goose quilts mad
lot been applied.
Oct l9-The steamer Hancock arrived last night
exec lent results. She brings in the surveying line.
Commodore Rogers has no. missed any opportunity
Of getting observations of making experiments,
the expedition has not only saved itself but has
ed the sanguine expectations Ofts wsrmes friends
The conduct of Commodore Rogers 10 Japan, in con-
necton with the misunc ersood y, hiss been highly
approved by those who, through the Americans con-
ctrned, have become acquainted with the circum'
stances.
1t is probable that brisk trade will exist be-
tween Japan and California. The cargo of the Caro-.
line Foote from thai country sold at sn immense
profit. vessel is no about to sail for Smoda. En-
gsh men-ofwar are lying here aud Russisns necesss
lily fear to enter the port, which might as well be
blockade6 at once. Evening Post
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
We have dates from Valparaiso to O,t. 81; Inns,
Nov. 10; Paits, Nov. Is.

We have dates from Valparaiso to O,t. 81; Inns,
Nov. 10; Psits, Nov Is.
CHILI.
This Republic continues in it's peaceful progress, and
every day gives further proof of advance nent both In
The development OF its well as in the efforts
Of the Government TO improve the condition OF the
people.
There is no political news of interest, and the few
items of Valparaiso gossip ahoat we gather ffOn the
following extract of letter:
News here, there is but little We have in port
the same French feet az when last wrote, save the
steamer which has gore home; English men.of-war
none; American none 6ut we have an American
revenue cutter the Joseph Lane, Capt. Nouns, Leu
tenants Hunter, Key and Mason. The Lane is by far
the hanosome vessel of her class that hiss graced
these waters ind sails IA and Il knots.
An affair, illustrating American "spuDk," came off
the 2eth ult Sunday at the railroad depot. The
engineer of the steamer PeyonY being out of patience
ct the slow of the train which Just arriving
from Vine del Mar. jumped off before the cars had
fully stopped for which presumption the Chill Superin
tendent csned bin. As the crowd had left aud
matters were quiet, the engineer walked up aud,
striking from the shoulder" dropped the Superin-
teDden then quietly turned on bis heel and walked
away. But offended dignity could not stand this, so
be vas put in the lookup for the night. Quite little
stir wac made among the Yankees.
The Cousiho Mole is now quite finished and vessels
and steamers consigned 20 COusiho & Garland dis
this the mole very ornamental to the hsrbor and city
The bank buildings are progressing rapidly; they
situated on the rock which the ola ship Are
tbuse was lest msny years since.
Our city government are at last awake to the i'm
portarce of improvement in paving and are now arch
ing the pavement whereas, before, they thought that
II should be lowered in the middle.
Business during the lsst fifteen days has s Chilly i'm
proved and the country merchants are now aroused.
Manufacturing is now gaining ground. We have
three large founderes where iron and brass castings
are turned out with neatnes and dspstch, all owned
by Englisbmen. Steam saw'mils plsnlng-macoines,
sssh and blind making are ali preparing or IN fai
blasi. But must not forget my eDterprsng friend
McGilPs bag making mandatory, where Grover
Bakers sewing machines under his superintendent,
turn out thousands OF well sewed sacks daily.
The American line OF Santiago stages is doing
admir- ably under the interchangeable Keay, who seems
bound 10 prove himself the man to open all locks
which he huds in his way. We have also I ank 80
line Of omnibuses on the way to run in this city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
CALIFORNIA MAILS AND TREASURE.
ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY.
SI,JO3,3JS IN GOLD.

The United States Mail steamship Empire City,
Capt II. Windle, left Aspinwall at midnight Dec. >,
with the United States Mall, $50 passengers and
q, SEQ, 900 in treasure, received from Pacific Mall
steamship John L. Stephens, (which arrived at Panama
a oc OK that morning) and arrived at this port on
Saturday Dec. Is, at 3p m.
Passengers by the Empire City, outward, left Pan
ana at daylight on the 1st per Sonora, and on the
I'd we're spoken by the John L. Stephens, all well.
Died ef consumption, J. Jurgens, native Of Nor
vsy, sged about SO.
Died on board the steamship Empire City, Dec. Is,
Of hemorrbsge of the lungs, james Mcclellan, seaman,
OF N,w-Yo,k.
The Empire City has been in dense fog for the Isst
three days. and for AZ hours has been up TO the bar
with OF the olces and most experienced pilots
board.
The following is the treasure lie; of the Empire
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18

FROM PoRr-AU PRIScE.-By the bark Clara Wind
cor, Capt. Button, arrived yesterday We learn that
the fever still raging, particularly among the
shipping John Sbielcs, OF Ireland q seaman OF the
G. W., died, and at one time all hands we're sick.
Every vessel in port had lest more less men. Toe
schoorer Susan had lost two; schooner Leon txo;
schooner Samuel Rankin hsd lost her captain tbs
schooner Exc elsor two men, and almost ali The EGG
nan and French vessels had lost two or three men EACH
His Me jesty Faustin l. intended 10 march on the oh
december, for the Spanish ports with bis entire .rmy
ne would fret attack Lascshohas; and intended on
New Years cay to be il the City Of ST. Domingo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18

booy. cry of horror roes from the multtude ~
some, frantic with grief, broke through the rsnks y
ioldiers and wildly clipped their handkerchleis ~
blood that sreamed from the scsifold, treasurH -
up, Gays The cbronicler, az precious memorials o. ~
and In elements 10 vengesDcs The bead was ne
ON one of the poles at the end of the PLATFORM ~
mantle throen over the mudlated trunk ma IL ii
the public gaze.
1t wss near rotn when orders were seot 20 ,eaa
the rt naming prisoner 10 execution. III hao oess
stoned TO the curse of L. Chspelle to acquaint ~
Horne with his fate. That Doblemsn receives y
awful tioings with lees patience than was shown ~
friend. He gave way to burrt OF Indignation a
cruelty aud il Justice Of the sentence. IL wUar
requital, be sad, for 81 bit ana twenty years OF -
seryices 10 his sovereign. Yet, he added, be GsS
sorry TO be released from life Of such incen1
tieue. For come time he refused TO confess ssyqs&
had cone enough in the way of confession. ~
urged not to throw away the FEW pre- :oa ma"
that were left to him, he At length consented
Tie Count was dressed in plain suit of blsct,
wore Milapese cap upon his head. He VS. -
time, about fifty years Of age. He was tall, M'n
some features, and altogether Of 9 conmsniiog
ence. His form was erect, and as he 1850 ss
steady step through tire files OF soldiers, on Dis
the place of execution, he frankly ssluted thoe
acquaintance whom he saw among the spo.sn
His look had in il less of sorrow than OF indx
hike tina, Of one conscious Of enduring wropE ~
was spared one psng, In bis last hour, which - =.
E. nonts cup with bitterness; though, ne
he'd wife, be was to leave no orphan family 70 Nv
him. :, ~
Az be uod the scsffold, the spparssu;. o. IN N
zee med 10 have no power to move him. hssssS
peated the declaration that, often as be hsd o.
bis Maker he had never, to his knowledge, CON- sl
any off-nse against the King" When his eye ~
the bloody shroud that enveloped the relsns -
mont, he inquired il it were the body OF >. ..~ss
Being answered in the affirmative, he made U rsss
mark in Castilian, not undentood. he asS -
for few moments, but In 90 low tone ths' ms
were not caught by the bJssnder., and, nSSsSI
asked pardon Of those around II be bel ever wv"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18

SUSPICION OF GRAND LARcESY.-Msrksret Lsddy
az INN wonsn was yesterday auesssd charged Nth seos
swnst iortyone doss fsDm CAhsrne Grant OF
Nc nero neet The parties alone 10 . og sthef
on Suncsy hRns ADO Cshayins exhibnd her money
seeussd sner sey Waited tosethe and when this
Csbsinsme Der money and suspect nsthst hsr
5usties Brennan foi exsmin alton.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18

We are Indebted to Mr.. r, z. Darlington, Purser of
theEmpire City, Pacific Express Co., Wells, Fargo
Il Co.'s Express, and W. C. Smith, for The prompt de-
livery Of favors.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18

The revolutionary movement IL this Republic unde
Avila, bss been put down. and order is once more re
stored Beyond this the papers report no other new
of importar Ce.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
PERU,

From the Lima papers it ia almost impossible to
CLEAN any news of interest but from private sources
we learn that the day of the Lmas departure ru-
mors we're 10 circulation thai Arequps ano some OF the
Southern cities had declared in favor of Gen. Vivanco.
Thu report, orr informant AIDE, wanted continuation
but was not considered improbable.
The newspapers report the death of Mr. Compton,
for many years II. b. A. 3 Consul at Islay.
The following lie the official statement of the guano
exported from Peru in the month of October last:
TunsJ Tuns.
IN Frs,,nd n 98i To Msuritius ........... 1872
To the United Sstes.... $50 To spain........ z7l
20 F,uoe ..,,..,..... SAG To Central Amerca... S89
90
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-18
RDIJVTt

Total r.si,ter in a E2
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-13
The Lifchfisio enquirer.
Lite HFIELD:
Thursday Morning. Dec. Is. 1855.
CONGRESS-.

OONGk1ESSs
Our national Legislature has not vet got
organized for business-the House not
being able to elect Speaker. The whole
of last week was spent in balloting, but up
to the present time, they have not been
able to effect choice. Campbell of Ohio
was the leading candidate Of the Republic
cans up to. Friday, when he withdrew his
name, and that party now unite on Banks,
Of Massachusetts. Richardson of Illinois
is the Administration man; Fuller Of Penn
sylyania is the candidate of the Northern
know-Nothings-and besides these there
are numerous scattering votes cast.
The southern members, and others asso-
ciated with the Administration in support
ing the kansas-Nebraska act by selecting
MIR. Richardson, who was the leader of the
Honse in carrying that measure, have
shown their determination to nail their COL
ors TO the mast in defense of this great
point of policy on which the powers-,hat-be
have staked their own fate and that of their
adherents. On the other side are arrayed
the great body Of northen men who were
chosen by their constituents for their avow-
ed hostility to the kansas-Nebraska act
But this main body, representing northern
principles, opinions. or prejudices, on the
subject OF the repeal of the compromises, is
divided into three sections, a genus OF three
species-Free-Soilers, Know No,hings, land
Democrats. These differ so widely about
what at the present moment may be con-
sidered practical questions, that i, will be
hard work to bring them toge,he: under the
in Auence of the greater attractive force of
that issue, which bias commanding influence
on the side of the Administration, and those
sustaining its leading measure. The last
ballot (thirty ninth,, Monday stood Banks
lO7, Richardson &c, Fuller %. Scattering
IS; ia being necessary to a choice. The
last dispatch says:
By no process Of figuring can politicians
raise Banks vote over lO7. Strenuous
exerlions will therefore be made either to
win over more help or induce certain Mem
bers to absent themselves in order that
Banks present strength may secure his
triumph. Members in opposition, other
than Richardson's friends. appear fixed in
their present frmness agains; him, and con-
siderable doubt is entertained respecting
Banks ultimate success.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-13
Gotiey's Lady's Book for January.

Cooley is early on hand for the new year,
and magnificent number it is too. 1t
gives &C articles, three Steel Engravings,
splendid colored fashion plate, one beautiful
Lithograph in blue and gold. lnO pages, IL
full. page Plates and 43 Engravings. The
Book has become an indispensable lady's
companion. and one whose value improves
on acquaintance. We furnish the Magazine
and our paper for So IS; the publishers
terms are one copy ono year, S3-two copies
one year $5-three copies one year, Sc
five copies one year, and an extra copy to
the person sending the club, making six
copies, Sl0-eight copies one year, aud an
extra copy 10 tie person sending the club,
making nine copies, $l5-eleyen c. pies one
year, and an extra copy TO the person send
ing the club. making twelve copies, $50.
Address L. A. Cooley, ll3 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-13

BLAcKwooD's ED,NBrReH MAGAZINE for
November is an excellent number, and main.
tains its time-honored reputation as one Of
the best conducted magazines in the Eng
fish language. Among its contents will
be found well-writ,en article in favor Of
vigorous prosecution Of the war with
Russia, entitled "What are we Fighting
For!' and three additional chapters Of the
''Story of the Campaign" describing the
last general assault and capture Of the Nal.
akoff. There is also an agreeable paper
on travellers Tales" devoted to notice
of recent books OF travels, and some inter-
esting correspondence on "Paris and the
Exhibition" The other articles are all
good, and 1.-THE Eastern Shores Of the
Black Sea" will be found to contain much
information of interest at this moment. Re-
published by Leonard Scott & Co 70 Full
ton street, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-13
NauCatuc Railroad,

Another change has been made in the
morning trains of this road-passengers for
Hartford taking the freight train which
leaves Litchfeld station at $50, and New
York passengers will leave at 1886 and go
through without detention as heretofore.
The STAGE RoUrE.-Mr Fem, who has
run the Stage from this village to the Nau-
gatuc railroad since the road was opened,
has sold his interest, and is now running
the line from Woodbury. to Seymour. He
is succeeded by RUFUS SMrrH-who we
expect will furnish teams which will bring
the station mile nearer to US in point of
time.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-13

SANTA ANNA AsAIN.-In the Patria de
Cuba an amusing letter is published, pur-
porting to have been found among the pa
pers left by His Most Serene Highness in
his private bureau. Ills addressed to tho
Emperor of the French. and contains .
proposition to join the allies in the eastern
war, and contribute 10000 men. In case
the Offer was accepted, Santa Anna promised
to have had the troops ready to leave Vera
Cruz about the middle Of October. He
enumerates his host. and after asking that
his troops be placed in the front Of the
army when an attack upon Sebastopof is
made, he concludes by saying " You can
trust every one Of my generals in the
management of the funds, as they will do
it with as great honesty and fidelity a.
myself.