The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-22


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The recent heavy winds have oecasloned
much damage to cotton IN the parishes OF Cad
do, Bossier and DeSoto
We again hear complaints of the scarcity OF
groceries in different sections of the country
bordering on upper Red River The articles
mostly needed are sugar, coffee and salt
F1RE-A fire broke out about O clock Sun
day morning in one story cottage building,
on Texas street, owned by colonel B. NJ. John
son, and occupied by Mr.. VIM. B. Sturgess,
which was soon in ruins The flames extend
ed to the adjoining tenement, a Lighthouse be-
longing to Mr. G. M. Nichols which was also
consumed. Fortunately there was no wind
blowing at the time, owing to which the FIRE
did not extend any further. The fine residence
of colonel Walters was in imminent danger at
one time, but escaped III charmed. We regret
that Mr. sturgess lost nearly all of his house
hold furniture.
DRowSED.-Mr. George Murphy was acct
dentaIy drowned, few Gays since, near Alba
ny, in this parish. He fell off a skiff and it is
supposed his head struck a stump under water,
which SO severely stunned him that he never
rose. Mr.. MeClelland Jumped into the water,
for the purpose of rcscuing Mr.. Murphy, but
life was extinct before he reached him.
SALr.-Coonel j. B. Gilmer informs us that
several large saline springs have been discov-
cred near lake B;steneau, and that many per-
sons living in the neighborhood are manutacs
turing salt for domestic use. The water is said
to be equal, if not superior, to that found at
Syracuse and on the Kenhawa The colonel
was on his way to the saline springs, in compa-
ny with scientific gentleman, with tie intention
of making a thorough examination Of the water,
and if be finds it in sufficient quantity, will I'M
medatcly put in operation q large establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing salt and sup
plying the people of Red River and eastern
Texas with that indispensable article Success
to the enterprise.
We had the pleasure On Thursday, of shak-
ing the hand of our esteemed friend, associate
justice spofford. The labors of the supreme
court appear to agree with him remarkable
we'll May he long adorn the bench.
We were yesterday favored with a visit from
Mr.. Hatch, editor of the Democratic Advocate,
(Baton Rouge who is ou tour through this
section of the State.
The democrats of this place will make grand
rally on Friday. General Wckliffe and E. W.
Noise will address the public. They are both
eloquent speakers.
There has been a great revival going on for
some days past at the protraced meeting, held
BY the baptist, at Summer Grove. The meet
ing will be continued during the present week.
Some time in September next the baptist asso-
citation will hold a meeting at Bossier Point, ON
the ground where the methodist held camp
meeting last year. Tents and every other con-
vcnience will be prepared for the accommoda-
ton of visitors.
We are indebted to Mrs. D. Dashiell for a
fine specimen of the sword bean, upwards of a
foot in length.
At a special election held in New Orleans,
on the 18th inst, Mr.. Morgan, the American
nominee, was elected Judge of the Cd district
court, by vote Of more than two to one over
Jo,,o,r.lf;a
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We are panied to learn that Samuel j. Pc
tiers, esq.,, one of the Oldest and most enterpris-
ing citizens of New Orleans, died on the 18th.
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According to the last official statement pub
lished by the New Orleans banks, they had on
hand s5,963, 1870 in specie, while the notes in
circulation amounted to- $6,215,334. They
had on deposit 1926 ,9$1; and owed distant
and local banks 81 ,l56,320. The discounted
paper falling due in ninety days amounted to
Sl2,o55,215 The long and short loans for
the month of July, s19, $40 81.
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The receipts of cotton at Galveston, from the
1st September to tie 1stAugust, amounted to
75.l46 bales. The totai receipts, by wagons
railroad and boats, at Memphis, Tenn, during
the same period, was ISL, 900 bales, against
1872, 900 last season.
We regret to hear that destructive rot oc,
casioned BY recent heavy rains, has appeared
on many extensive plantations on the AlsslssIp-
pi river. It has been raining almost daily for
month past in New Orleans, and the lower
parishes generally.
Telegraphic dispatches announce that John
son. democrat, has been reelected governor of
Tennessee We hoped for better things-but
Tennessee is never to be relied on-she is ever
yeering around. Polk succeeded Cannon as
governor; Jones beat Polk: A. Y. Brown was
next elected, and he in turn was beaten by
Neil Brown; Campbell followed, and then And.
Johnson-three democrats and four wings. In
the last contest, (l853,) Johnson's majority
was 9g6l. Tennessee, however, voted for
Clay, Taylor and Scott for president. SCOTS
majority was 1879.
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