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territory, and superintendent Of Indian af
fairs, with instructions to extinguish the
titles to all Indian lands in Washington
territory, except the reservations necessary
to the location and maintenance Of the In
dians, for all time to come and has acted
under his Instructions from Mr.. MANNE
PENNY, commissioner of Indian affairs,
whose administration Of his department,
gives full evidence Of comprehensive view
Of the duties devolving upon him, and de-
sire to do, in the premises, justice to the In
dians-to the government-and the whites.
3D. That the policy of the government,
and that Of Gov. STEVENS, if carried out,
would produce much good to the territory,
and to the Indians, no impartial mind for
q moment will doubt the whole policy be-
ing one of humanity and benevolencc, wor-
thy of our government, and the progress
of the age. cd -....
For that object, as preliminary meas
ure, the last, and subsequent congress, if
we are correctly informed, made q certain
appropriation to be placed at the disposal
Of the governor, to be distributed to the
Indians, in the shape Of PreseHts-Nor as a
gHid pro quo, for the lands ceded by the red
skins. Could the superintendent expend
any more funds than the amount placed at
his disposal for the object contemplated ?
Ifso. where would he be Lspallv reimbursed
Could the superintendent be expected to
expepd money of which he was not in nos
session or had not been appropriated p
Has not the gosernor and superintendent
of Indian Sifairs Noted strictlv. or as near
" as practicable Ia siaunbn his instructions ?
Has he transcribed those instructions or
failed to meet them faitbfullvP Iethis rev.
ilers show the evidence to the contrary
We have alravs understood that an Indian
superintepdgnt ,oas an ageat Of ths goreru-
ment-responsible to the creating power
and liable to removal on impeachment
Has Gov. STEVENS 50 rendered himselfY
To the hounds on his track we say-"proye
and punish ~
The treaty stipulations fulfilled would
eau,e the expeuditure of one1and n half
millions Of dollars on ,bs r.ssIv.tioD, IN
the erection Of buildinUs sucb ms mills
barns dwellings, and clearing and eeDcino
c,ronnd and nrr,a-o,s o,ha- ;,,,,.ovo,,o,,,s
6'NN"NI ~"~ "uASANN' V'"Si i"iPtV'eueh'o'
incident TO a comnliance with the treaties
This expenditure OF money, to 20 into cir
.,,l.,;o. o... Al n Al ...
culation amongst the people OF the territory
ior suPP'leS anu 'a0Or'' wOnlo 40 mucn 10
s'ase Oh naru ''meS' ana anOru OPportunl-
y 10 many worthy men 70 get ready en-
, 1855-12-07

IA The emperor of Austria has CON
graduated Queen Victoria and Louis Ma
poleon on the success Of the allies.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

We were blessed with heavy rains on satur-
day morning and Monday evening. We learn
that rain has fallen in all sections ofthe country
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

We inadvertently placed colonel B. M, John
son on committee appointed at the American
meeting. The colonel, althoughhe never fails
to support and vote the entire ticket Of his par
ty, devotes his time to The counting house, in
stead Of being an active politician.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Several wagons reached this place on Mon
day from Alexandria and Lake Provdence-
They were laden with merchandise and groce-
rinc wv. -----. ~ .E@- E----EE -L-M --ME "
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

We are deeply panied 10 learn that Andrew
s. Flower, esq, the worthy editor of the Mans
field Times, died a few days since. Business
called him to Baton Rouge and New Orleans,
and whilst on his return home he was attacked
by the yellow fever, and breathed his last on
board of the wharf boat at the mouth of Red
River. His loss will be deeply regretted
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

RECEIPTS or Corrosive give below the
receipts of cotton per wagons at this port, from
the 1st September last to the 28th August
Receipts per wagons at the warehouses; g. AZ bales
y" At Mrs. Alexanders, 500
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The American convention, which assembled
at Mansfield, nominated Mr. Preston, as its
candidate for the state senate from this district
He has high reputation for talent.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Total receipts, -- 64,647 bales
Shipped during same time, 81 ,40l
Stock on hand, 7,246-64, SAT bales
The total receipts during the same time last
season amounted to 72,269 bales. The de-
fciency this season is occasioned by the plan
tiers keeping their cotton at home, there being
no opportunity to ship it at reasonable prices.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The anti-Americans Of lberville parish have
nominated as one of their candidates for the leg
islature judge R. G. Downes, formerly of this
place. # " .-"
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Gs- Those of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the office.
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The Washington Union announces the ap-
pointment of James Ray, of Louisiana, to be
receiver public moneys for the district oflands
subject to sale at Opelousas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

bishop Doane, Of New Jersey, has confirmed
more than SIX hundred persons during the last
ecclesiastical year-an increase of 40 Der cent
over any previous year. Bishop Nottingham :.
OF Maryland, confirmed nine hundred and ffty
the last year. - = A1As'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The yellow fever has broken out At Baton
kouge, and several deaths have occurred. II
mas also made its appearance at Franklin. St,
Mary parish.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

We are without any further particulars in
regard to the Texas election. The Henderson
Star spangled Banner believes that Evans,
the American candidate for congress, has
majority of 1000 votes over his anti American
opponent.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Ex-goTernor Shannon, of Ohio, has been an
pointed governor Of Kansas, in place of Mr..
Dawson. declined. - =
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

line st. Louis Democrat estimates, after care
1ul inquiry, that the opponents of slavery are
a quarter more numerous in Kansas than its
advocates, and that the freesoilers are oreanis-
ing military companies for self-defence against
the Missouri men. And this state of affairs
was brought about through the intrigues Of
president Pierce's abolition pet, ex-governor
Reeder
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The Asheville North Carolina News gives
the official returns of the votes in the 9th con-
gressional district, by which it appears that
Cllngman, know nothing has majority of
1895 over the democratic nominee.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Gloomy accounts reach us of the sugar crop
from the lower parishes. It is believed on
the coast, that during the coming year, brown
sugar will range as high as ten or eleven cents
per pound In consequence of the great failure
of the cane crop.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

BENEDIcT ARNoLD.-The orators of the an
ties from Maine to the Rio Grande, and from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, never miss the occa-
sion of throwing into the teeth of their Amer
can hearers, Arnold's treason, and ask. ermt-
angly, what foreigner has ever been guilty. Of
treason? We would advise them to eonsult
history, and remember that during our revolt.
tionafy struggle, three foreign generals tried to
depose the great and good Washington. that
they might rule! Conway, Gates. and Lee
were the men-all major generals-all foreion-
ers and all guilty Of this charge. Dare the
antics deny it? (Thibod Minerya
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The Louisville papers mention that serious
trouble Is brewing among the masons in that
el'y' ana rnmor says that the grand lodge split
III 'wo' ana ut is manifest from the number of
seceders, that something unusual is forthcom-
lns' Ihe merits of the quarrel, the Courier
says are not yet developed to outsiders.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

1RELAND.-There are various runors aloat
at the north of an intended rising in Ireland,
started, it is supposed, to create diversion in
favor of Russia in the present war, most of which
can be traced to the Citizen.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

RAGLAND AND SooTr.-Under this title far
an article, a late number of the Rochester IN
~ American has the following decided bit:
III republics are ungrateful, England is not
to her military men. Lord Raglan dies in the
Crmea, without accomplishing the purpose for
which he was sent, in the midst of disaster and
calamltles, with the past almost vain, and the
future well nigh hopeless. The news, reaches
England, and parliament forthwith votes a pen
sion OF $1,000 to his widow, and another of
double the amount to the inheritor of his title
for two generations. Gen. Scott, burdened
with success and victory in the Mexican war.
honored by the title of the ssGreat Paciicator''
tor preventing war with England, covering his
country with glory, and adding millions to
the national wealth, has thus far Received onlv
the testimonial of a medal. After eight wears,
congress grants him new military rank, and
the government encounters pennywise difficult
ties about the pay, to which it entities him.
Political ToLERANcE.-Our anti; Amer;,or
opponents certainly setus an example of p]ena-
~ Indulgence, in the liberality with which tbev
embrace IN their organization, nulli6ers, dis
unlonists, abolitionists, freesoiers and all 9TH
Ell varieties Of opinion that agree to abide By
the nominee and support the succession. Mr.
of Georgia, in accepting the Ameri-
can nomination for governor thus comments
upon this extreme liberality:
he democratic party still cherish in their
ranks the Van Burens, Kings. and forty three
n OF congress who voted against the
n Nebraska Kansas bill; and, through their nres-
ldent, (who too often gives his platforms ta the
south J, and his acts to the north) have put IN
1er the ban, Dickinson, Bronson, and others of
me hardshell democracy, the most uneompro-
nlslng and reliable friends the south ever had
beyond the potomae-proying ssfalse alike to
he trends who served, as welfas the foes Who
would have spared them"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

= friend skilled in the politics OF Georgia"
writes to the Charleston Standard to the Effect
that theresw will be a great southern party form
ed IN that State, out of the southern riohts do
mocfats and wings, and that Messrs Toombs
and Stephens will be its leaders,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Mr. John ". Mallory, agent for the Vicks-
burg, Shreveport and Texas railroad company,
passed through our town few days ago. and
informs us that his success in making collec-
tons has been much better than be expected,
considering the hardness Of the times. but more
particularly SO in Claiborne parish. His re-
turns for July amount to more than twenty
thousand dollars. Mr.. Mallory speaks in the
most favorable terms the stockholders in Bien-
vile. There are one hundred and nine suh-
scrlbers in this parish, and they are all willing to
settle up promptly, without single exception.
[Benville Times
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The dwelling of Mr. Robert Murray, of the
parish of Claiborne, was destroyed by fre,a few
days ago, while he was at church Every thing
in the building was destroyed, comprising about
sl662 in money, $500 worth of books the
furniture, clothing, provisions, etc 1t is be-
lieved that the house was robbed and then fred
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Telegraphic dispatches announce that the
Miners and Manufacturers bank of Knoxville,
Tennessee, has failed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

Lord Palmerston, in reply to a question in
The house of commons, concerning British en-
listments in the United States stated that to
prevent the possibility Of a difficulty with the
American government, England had stopped
the enlistment of troops at Halifax.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-29

The anti-American journals with a grand
flourish herald forth the names of those who
see proper to withdraw from the know nom,
ings; but strange to tell, they never publish the
names Of those who leave the foreign ranks and
join the Americans. Now we name one such
out of thousands. Bernard Marigny, the father
Of Louisiana democracy and for the last thirty
years the leader Of the Franco AMERICANS, has
repudlated Pierce democracy, and mounted the
stump in favor of the know nothngs. Mr.. NJ
IS, with the exception Of Mr.. soule, the most
eloquent orator in the French language in the
State OF Louisiana, and has great influence with
the creoles.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-17
Romance in Real Life,

A QUEER FISH IN CouRT.-2Ne first Iac;
dent Of the Season-The season may be sait
TO have fairly opened, for we have at length
had scene worthy of the palmiest days of ou1
winter campaign, and one that has caused tht
greatest excitement in the community a rea
life romance. In passing along st. Charles
street yesterday about 10 o'clock, officer Dar
Busby, who is always wide awake, caught one
of the queerest fish that was ever seen out o
water-nothing more nor less than woman in
mans apparel. The percularity of her shape
first attracted the notice of the officer as she
was standing at the corner of St. Charles and
Poydras streets, leaning against the Crystal
Palace cofeehouse, and he at once arrested her.
At first she denied the soft impeachment, but
finally admitted she had been born woman.
though circumstances had made her a man.
Woman like, she left the officer into her conf
dence without more ado, and told him that she
belonged to very rich family in New York,
and was niece of gentleman of this city.
About tive years since she fell in love with a
man named Smith, and under promise of mar
riage accompanied him to Boston. She loved
not wisely, but too well, as the sequel proved !;
for after seducng her in Boston, Smith desert
ed her-and being discarded by her relations,
the only alternative left her was to doll her
woman's gear and don the male attire which
she accordingly did, and took to the sea to
gain alivelihood. Shipping on board mer-
chant vessel, she was at once ins lied BIN
boy, and made three voyages to Liverpool and
back during one of the voyages the ship was
ovcrhauled by pirates, but the gallant crew sue
cecded in beating them off, and during the rem
contre, our heroine was foremost in the fight
receiving slight wound in the check, for
which She was complimented by the Captain
This was the last voyage she made. On her
return she left the ship and took to bar-kccp-
ing, at which business she th,iyed for a while
IN New York, but getting tired Of the dull mon
otony attending the retailing of liquors, though
the assistance Of some of her acquaintances
she Obtained the post of hook. keeper in mer-
camille house in New Yo k, which she retain
ed for som time, b, preltling a more active to
the sed 1ntary life this position imposed upon
her, she again took to the sea, and after max
ing one more voyage to Europe as a sailor be-
fore the mast she found herself few weeks
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-17
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The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-17

since IN one Of our Northern seaports. Hear.
ing by accident that Smith, he seducer. was
| IN Mobile, thither she directed her steps. On
reaching Montgomery her money give out, and
she was forced to walk 125 miles. The poor
girls feet still give evidence of the hardships
she encountered and endured during this drea-
ry march. Arriving in Mobile she was mys
tenously instructed to come to this city and
stop at Albany Exchange, where, she inform
ed Smith, who it appears is daguerreotypist
would join her in few days. While wander.
ing forth yesterday in search of something to
eat, she was arrested by officer Busby. Thus
ended the recital of her eventful history. Dan
Busby took her before Recorder Bright, who.
after hearing her story, told her she had incur
red fine of twenty-five dollars by appearing
IN male attire, and admonshed her to don her
proper apparel as soon as possible. She, how
ever. represented to the Recorder that this was
the only clothing she had, and that as she had
been so long accustomed to wearing the brecch.
es 1t would be as easy for the leopard to change
Its spots or an Ethiopian his skin as for her to
cast Oft the pantaloons, and being in a good
humor, the Recorder discharged her.
After leaving court in company with officer
Busby, she remarked that she would like a
clean shirt, and Dan, who is very kind-heartcd
and always obliging, at once conducted her to
his room, and gave her complete outfit in
clean clothes. Last evening she was walking
around town in company with Dan, and en-
Joying the sights, occasionally stopping to take
a brandy punch, or cigar and cutting mag
nificent swell.
She is rather pretty, but her hands are lit
tie rough, owing to the toll and hardship she
has endured, and her hair is cut short like a
boys.
The above story is no doubt entitled to full
credit but we would suggest that it would be
well enough for our readers not to believe too
much of it, as the police shrewdly suspect that
the romantic man-woman is an mposter. and
no better than she should be- In fact, old Dan
busby concurs in this opinion.--N o. Delta.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-17
PL A TFORM
OF THE
A M Z r 7 e A NJ p PARTY,
OF LOUISIAN.

VI LOUISIANA,
!. We advocate an amendment
of the Naturalization Laws, with proper safe.
guarps to preserve the purity of the elective
franchise.
g We advocate the passage OF
such laws as will prevent the immigration Of
pauners and criminals to this country.
3. We oppose any interference
in the vested rights of all persons, whether
they be of native or foreign birth.
4. We are in favor of non-in-
tervention with slavery by the Federal Gov
ernment, except for the protection of our
constitutional rights.
5. We advocate a high Nation
al Policy, such as will afford stern and un-
wavering protection to the American name
abroad, and will follow and guard the Amer
ican citizen wherever he moves.
6. We believe that America
should be governed by Americans, effectng
the same through the ballot-box alone, the
onlye esitimate instrument of reform in this
country.
I. We believe that the office
should seek tha man, and not the man the
office, and shall oppose the distribution of
office among office seekers, or as reward
for partisan services.
8. We will maintain and de-
fend the Constitution of the United States
and the Union as it now exists and the rights
of the States without diminution. insisting
upon faithful performance on the part of
the General Government of all the duties en-
joined upon it by the Constitution
y. While we approve of the
platform adopted by the late National Coun-
Gil of the American Party at Philadelphia,
we reject the application of the principles OF
the eighth article to American Catholics, as
unjust, unfounded, and entirely unworthy of
our country. We shall forever continue to
protest against any abridgement of religious
liberty holding it as cardinal maxim that
religious faith is question between each in
dividnal and his God. We utterly condemn
any attempt to make religious belief test
for political office, and can never affiliate
with any party which holds sentiments not
in accordance with these.
10. We war with no party as
such, but shall oppose all who oppose us in
the advocacy of these great American prin-
ciples
STATE POLICY.
Reform of abuses, and re-
trenchment in our State expenditures.
Education of the youth of the
c9usitry in schools established by the State
A coastitutional organization
oftt sTanp Land Commissioners.
A .sns M my efficient administration
...,;,S Internal Improvement Department,
Nh'en view Of improving our inland navi-
ps, ua.
The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-11-17
SUMMERS MEMORIES.
By CLARY MOREToN.

REGAL Summer stands beside me.
But her brow is wan and pale;
Yet she smiles DER hill and valley,
While the low winds chant her wall.
She is dyingi-she is dying!
Tread with solemn step and slow;
For her reign will soon be over,
With its brilliant pageant show.
Sec the f1ow'rets sadly dropping!
List how low the brooklet's tone,
While the green fern on its margin,
Bends to her the waters moan.
All is still within the forest;
Not single sound is heard,
Save the death-tck's measured beating.
And some wailing wind-like bird.
See the strong boughs slowly swaying,
AS some form that hopeless grieves;
While like mourner's tears, are falling,
A few withered, struggling leaves.
All, the Summer soon will vanish,
With her gay and courtly train!
But not so the sadning mem'res
Which she leaves upon the brain.
When the Spring was full of beauty,
And the Summer drew ancar,
One whose life was ever lovely,
Sickcned-died-and we were drear
Scarcely had the first deep sorrow
Left US to Gods will resigned
AS we turned to him for comfort,
While our eyes with tears were blind
When we missed the sweet-toned music
Ola heart whose pulse was stilled;
And we bowed our heads with calmncss,
For VIC knew our Lord had willcd.
let 1t was grevious sorrow,
Never more to see that face:
With its pure and placid sweetness,
And that form of chidlike grace.
For she died afar from dear ones:
And they made our Marion's grave
"here the winds are always balmy,
And the oranges fair groves wave.
All, sweet friend, and sweetest poet,
Though we miss thy pure-soulsd lays,
Could we wish to lure thee hither'
From you heavens glorious rays?
No: most gentle, earnest spirit,
Earth was not the home for thee;
Aon bright land thou dost inherit,
For thy saint-likc purity!
Heavenly Father, may these mcmr ries
Fit us for thy blessed love,
AS we tread our pilgrim pathway
To thy promised courts above!