The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-07-11

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The river has fallen ten inches since our las
and bids fair to become dry in a few weeks
The Augusta reports the navigation to be no
in worse condition titan at any time durr
the last three years. 'she was unable to brn
up any freight from tie falls, The river b.
tween Alexandria and The mouth, particular
at Shaggy point, is very low. The Mississippi
is also on the decline.
New CoTToN--Wei have received a full
matured boil of cotton, picked on the 9th inst
at Mr.. B. F. Eppes' La Ike place. 1t is, we be
lieve, the first new c.ton that has reache
town this season.
STEAMBOAT DISASTERS We learn by a tel
egraphic dispatch, recefFcd last evening, from
Alexandria, that the find, new Red River steam
boat Magnolia Branner, captain Leonard, ha
been destroyed by fire. Before we could as
certain the particulars OF the disaster, the tcle
graph wires broke down:
The steamer Lexington, bound from St. Lou
is to Louisville, burst hAr boilers, on the 3Oth
ult., killing and woundil,g forty persons. The
boat afterwards burnt to- the waters edge.
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The weather during The past week was ex-
cessively warm-'red- h{t, and no mistake
causing our ctizcns to pray for a heavy rain,
and cool breezes. =....
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We continue to receive mos cheering ac-
counts of the cotton and corn crops, although
in some sections the plar tiers greatly need rain.
All the warehouses at Alexandria are filed
to overaowing with goods, destined for upper
Red River, and it is with great difficulty that
any thing can be forwarded. The steamboats,
R, NJ Jones and Magnolia Branner have built
sheds, and filled them wi th freight. ..:
The river mail between this place and New
Orleans has been suspended. and the bags will
hereafter be conveyed b,} land to Alexandria.
The mail will be due evA ry Tuesday, Friday
and Sunday evening; aid leaves here every
Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning.
THE DECLINE IN CorroN.-The latest advices
from New Orleans repora further decline in
cotton. We have been favored with the follow
ing dispatch:
New ORLEANS. July 5-Cotton is down a
quarter. Americas news received this morn
ing. "N
Another dispatch, Of the same date, reports
the market dull, and quotes mddllng at 9a(g
10 cts. % 1b.
The operator at the telegraph Office could
not obtain for US the Americas news
The Washington Telegraph says that colonel
Fuller arrived at that village Oh Monday, en-
route to Louisville, to procure suitable boats
and other machinery for his operations upon
the raft and bayous, and designs having them
in the river as soon as practicable. The works
now in progress will be pushed forward with all
possible despatch, under the superintendent
of Mr.. Noryell.
We understand that arrangements are being
made for the hauling ofc> ton from GAINESVILLE
and Bonham to Houston So much for not
having railroad from Rid River to the Mis-
sissippi. ...
Cotton is not the only article that is depreci
ating-in the New Orleans market. On the 29th
ult., super6ne flour was s. Pld s8 25 y barrel,
whilst fine and common we're dull at ss5@5 SO, |
On the same day, 10000 sacks Of corn were
sold rs cents R bushel.
The fourth Of July was Auly honored by our
citizens. In the morning the presbyterian
church was filled with ladies and gentlemen,
who were delighted with ghe manner in which
the declaration of independence was read by
Mr.. Brady, and with the beautiful Grafton de-
lvered by captain Lacy. The latter vas most
happy and brilliant effort, 4 nd elected repeated
bursts of applause. Captain Lac y must feel
highly fattered at the mahy ercomiums bes
towed upon him on this occasion. Not the
least pleasing feature in the ceremonies was the
singing of ''the star spanged banner" by the
young ladies Of Mr.. Ford'P academy. They
deserve the thanks of the Community. In the
afternoon a barbecue was given at the market
house by Messrs. Starcks, Stewart and Mark
ham, to which ample justice was done by a
large concourse Of people.
Our merchants have now on hand extensive
stocks Of groceries and provisions, of every de-
scription, and are prepared 70 supply the sur
rounding country, and promptly fill orders to
any extent. See advertisers ents.
Mr. r. P. Trabue is selling off bis extensive
stock of dry goods clothingl fancy goods, &c,
at less than cost prices. W. advise the ladies
o pay him visit.
Thanks to Mr.. A. Rachal, lot Alexandra, for
forwarding to us our files of Iae New Orleans
papers.
The Washington Union Etates that letters
nave been received at the wat department from
orts Laramie and Kearney of q date sufficient
y recent to relieve all anxiety relative to the
exported capture Of the first '|amed fort.
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