The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-07


Mr. CLARKE ADAMS Plaquefaine, dadI bcrctte l,drtsh
w. II. MCDONALD, 102 Nassau street, Neso lor [s5
gg- Those Of our town subscribers who d.
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the office.
N4g-Oua Jon OFFIcE-We have added te
our establishment one of Hoe $ 7 ATENT ROTARY
PRESSES, Capable Of printing from 1000 te
1900 cards, circulars, ETC., per hour, ana an
additional hand press suitable for pamphlets
and large Jobs, together with line assortment
of ornamental type, paper. and blank cards
which enables us to fill orders for every des-
crlption Of printing to any extent in superior
style, with great despatch and at unusually
low prices. a.aa1S...z..s.,...so
The river has risen six inches since our last
and now rising slowly. The bayou at Jeffer-
son has risen about 8 inches, and WeaTe cred
isably informed the water has risen five feet
at tile head Of the raft. Heavy rains fell at
Clarksville during last week, which occasioned
a swell in the Sulphur This will secure US at
least sufficient water to give good navigation
between this port and Alexandria. The little
Augusta arrived here on Saturday from Jeffer-
son, having taken advantage of the rise
RAIsED-We are pleased to learn that the
Steamboats, Union and Luda have been raised,
and taken down tile river. They will be re-
paired with all possibly despatch, and then re-
sumo there regular trips.
The RAFT-A few days since MI. sidell
offered in the q. S. senate resolution reques-
ting the secretary Of war to furnish the senate
with the report Of colonel Fuller Of his late sur
vey Of Red River in the region ofthe raft, With
the accompanying maps, &c. The resolution
was adopted, and we expect in a few days to
receive a copy Of the report.
The new steamboat White Cliffs made a trial
trip on Saturday evening. a large number Of
gentlemen were on board, all of whom were
delighted with the performance of the boat and
did justice to the bounteous supply Of refresh
ments provided by the generous hearted, hos
pitable commander. Mr.. kirkpatrick, in the
name Of our citizens, presented a flag to the
] boat, accompanied with few appropriate re-
which were responded to by colonel
am. Ford in his usual felictous style. The
~eaclinely worked to pe,fection-not a joint
leaked, not valve, bolt orscrew out oforder-
and propelled the hull through the water at a
rate that indicated she will be very feet. Capt.
John Graham is deserving Of high praise for
he enterprise he has displayed in building SO
beautiful water craft on Red River, and it is a
duty which our citizens owe to themselves to do
every thing in their powerto reward him. The
White Cliffs is Of home production, "native and
% the manner born andis therefore, entitled
by right 10 The patronage Of our citizens. The
White Cliffs will leave for Alexandria this af-
urnoon, ana we wish her a long and prospe-
bas career, and hope that she will realise a
fortune for her gallant commander.
THE COMMERCIAL HoTEL.-This fine, com
modious establishment was opened for the ac-
commodation Of the public on Thursday last,
on which occasion the proprietor spread asump
tuous lunch for the regalement Of his friends
and the community in general, which, it is use
less to add gave great satisfaction. The Com
mercaP' is a large, conveniently arranged /
house, handsomely fitted up with entire new
bedding, furniture, etc, and under the man
agement Of Mr.. Mellett, assisted by Mr.. Ais
ton, will become favorite resort.
Remember to visit tonight the Hippoferian.
Take your wife and children with you. The
corps Of cquestrans isunsurpassed BY any 9TH
ar in the country. It worth the price Of adj
mission to witness the performance Of madame
Franconi and we would recommend those who
suffer from the blues, Or melancholy, TO go by
III means, Us Puss Horner, with his drolleres
md witticisms, Will effectuaEy eradicate from
heir bosoms all such diseases. As clown,
lie is inimitable.
Thanks to the proprietor Of the TallmadgeI
louise, for the fine lunch, &C., he sent to our
flee On Tuesday night. Ample justice was
lone to it. # he spreads such variety of
ainties before his boarders they must have
inc time of it.
Thanks 70 the hon. John M Sandidge and
he hon. B. I. Hodge, for interesting public :
documents.
Thanks to the hon. H. G. Hunt, for a copy i
t Marcy's exploration Of Red River, beautiful #c
J embellished, and accompanied BY volume 9
{ maps; to the hon. John Slidell, for the patent
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flee report; and to the hon. Roland Jones, for
be report on commerce, and the finance report :
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We are indebted to doctor a. MERCER, prin-1 |,
pal surgeon Of the Circus street hospital, for p
copy Of the eloquent oration delivered BY him Il
afore the Physico-Medieal Society Of New Or f
ans, at their late anniversary meeting. DR..
lercier is one Of the most distinguished ply !,
clans Of the south, and his Grafton is credita-
z alike TO his eloqnence and to his medical :
nowledge. :
We are indebted 10 Mr. 10. Boisseau, of thel
unaway, Mr.. Russell, ofthe Marion, and Mr.. e
ulberson, Of the Lone Star, fol- city papers. ! !,