The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-04

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Red River continues 10 decline slowly. nj
from the appearance Of tie weather we cam
for sometime expect anT Improvement in NAV
CATION above this place; although on the "a
nlt, the water had risen four feet at ROWAN
and shippers were loading flats for this POI
We advise all those having cotton, ETC., I
shipment to despatch il as soon as possible.
STEAMBOAT AceiDEsT.-The new steambo
Dede, hence for jefferson, on the 9th ult
struck enag in the big Pas" about fort
miles above this port, and sunk in FIVE feet W;
ter. Fortunately two-thirds Of her freight Wa
saved and placed in safety on board a barg
she had in tow Tie balance, consisting OF sal
rnolasses wLiskey, DC, the officers were force
70 throw overheard, it being on the forecastlt
10 prevent the boat from breaking in two. Tn
barge was despatched to Jefferson, in charge {
Mr. J. g. Morris, that place being, on accoun
OF the stage Of water and absence Of current
the most eligible point to discharge the good
saved. Through the unremitted exertions O
captain Lewis and his officers the Dede wa
raised on Saturday, and reached this place
Sunday evening. She has been hauled out or
Douglass island and will be thoroughly re-
paired, aud in a few days ready to resume lie,
trips.
Our upland planters begin to complain oft the
long spell Of dry weather A good rain would
prove highly beneficial to the corn. On the
river the crops look luxurian'.
New CorHT notes.-the police jury rester-
day appropriated So 900 towards building a
new courthouse in Shreveport, and Messrs. R.
T. Noel, VIM A. Pegram and G. N. Nichols
were appointed building committee to adopt
the plan and superntend the construction Of the
new ediice.
We are pleased to perceive that an effort is
being made TO have Texas street watered dur
ing the warm and dusty season. Truly most
comnendable move.
Tie bill 10 grant lands in aid Of the con-
s;ruction OF railroads in tie State Of Louisiana,
passed the U. $. house Of representatives, On
the 28th ult., b. a small majority
We understand that report is in circulation
in some parts OF eastern Texas to the effect that
portion Of J. Y. Howell IL Co.'S warehouse.
at this place, had fallen into Red River. 1t is
useless to state that there is no; word oftruth
10 the report
Mr.. Ssvery will open bis new ice cream sa-
loon this evening. and hereafter be prepared to
furnish ladies and gentlemen with creams Of
most delicious favor, frozen lemonade, &c
His efforts to make our citizens comfortable dur
ing tie warm and oppressive season will we are
sure be duly appreciated.
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The sheriff will sell at auction on Saturday
next variety of desirable real estate, belong
ing TO the SUGGESTIONS Of Ii. L. Douglas and 4.
Green, deceased.
The postmaster-genera has established the
following new post-ofices: Adams, Caddo pa
rish, ION the Naeogdoehes route, Mount No {
riah and Eaton, Jackson parish. |:
We are indebted to .be hon J P. Benjamin ,
for copy OF his speech on the Kansas gues
ton; and to the hon. A. G. Brown Of Miss,
for his remarks on the bill to authorize the peo-
PIE or Kansas 10 form d state government.
Thanks To Mfr. Perry, of tie H. M. Wright,
and Mfr. kenton. Of the Rosa, for files Of late
New Orleans papers.
Thanks to Mr.. J. \. Cooper for late New .
Orleans papers.
The u. S. senate confirmed the nomination +
OF Mr. Samuel N. Hyams as L s. marshal for f
the western district of Louisiana, vice Henry II.
Womach, resigned. We wish Mr.. Hyams had O
received more lucrative Office. v
The case Of tie United States VS. Kendall, e
THE Hanson letter mystery Indictment for s.
valuable letters while postmaster at P
View Orleans, was decided on the gath ult.- b
The jury after receiving lengthy charge from +
Judge McCaieb retired. and in half an hour re- 3
urned with verdict Of not guilty. The re- a
oeatea and alarming depredations committed m
since The removal and arrest of Kendall, have 6
cad many to conclude that he is innocent of all
The charges brought against him. He is yet v
10 be tried on another indictment. Il
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The citizens of Mansfield are exertmg them P
selves to get railroad from that place to Harris
bluff, on the Sabine, "a distance of some IA "
miles, there to connect with the New Orleans n
md opelousas railroad. Several young gem
lcmen are now engaged in surveying the route. q
LIVERY SrABLE.-Mr. Bradfeld, proprietor r
II The Shreveport, Marshall and Jefferson line i
# stages. having purchased the livery stable, "
n Milan street. lately occupied by Messrs
Markham 4 Tally. has filled it with provender nj
nd some Of the best AM fastest horses. He :"
as alsoiust received from New Orleans sever st
] fine buggies and other vehicles. Tor the ac- Of
ommodation of those who may wish to enjoy m