The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-30

not receive their papers regularly, will plea
send word to the office.
Ng- Our JOB OFF1cE-Havins receive
our spring stock Of fine paper, cards, and prin
ing materials, including every variety, we al
prepared to accommodate our patrons on tt
shortest notice. Bill-heads, bills of ladins
cotton receipts, wagon receipts, blanks. circl
lars pamphlets, cards, handbs, and ever
description of plain and ornamental printin
executed in a style unequaled by any Office
TIE State, out Of New Orleans
RAIs!-Last Saturday evening we had We
ry heavy rain, which will, no doubt, do muc
good. The rain was long and appeared to b
general.
Dun MUNICIPAL ELECTION remind on
citizens that next Monday is the day appointed
b. law, for the election of mayor, treasure
and trustees, for the town of Shreveport
Red RIVER The Washington ARK Tele
graph Of the 23d inst, says we learn that it il
raining in the country bordering upper Rec
River, and there is prospect of a rise in ha
stream. Ouachita river is rising.
We are indebted to Mr. Kenton, of the steamer
Rosa; Mr.. Murdoch, Of the Kimhal; Mr. Gibbes
of the Hayes; Mr.. Amsden, of B. E. Clarke
capt. Matthiessen, of the R. W. Powell Mr.
G. II. Clark, Of the Compromise; and Mr.. E.
Eberstadt, for late New Orleans papers
city this afternoon. Her accommodations are
unsurpassed; her officers gentlemanly and ac-
commodating. Passengers will be on board
without fail. r
AMusEMENT.-The celebrated Mons. Adrien.
the king of magicians, sentertaining our good
citizens with his wonderful performances. He
will remain in town several days longer, and
we hope every one will 90 and see his unri- |
vailed exhibitions. He is unequalled.
Our Town, BUSINESS, &c-A spirit Of en-
terprlse appears, at last, to be waking up in our
midst The merchants have already laid in |
large supplies, and still, we are informed, very
heavy stocks of groceries, provisions, &C., are
daily expected Last summer our supplies
were frequently nearly exhausted and had to
be renewed in small quantities by our little
steamers, at heavy charges for freight The
coming season will be quite different; the stock
of plantation goods is extensive, and brought
up at the lowest rate of freight prices. There
fore our friends in the interior of Texas or else
where, MAJ rely On purchasing every article
they want, in this market on the most reasona-
bic terms In addition to the great number
of merchants of capital already in Shreveport,
we learn one Of the largest houses of Mobile
intend removing 10 this place.
The number Of dwellings at present is bare !
ly sufficient to accommodate the families alrea-
dy here. During the coming fall, we antici-
pate great increase Of population, therefore !
it is desirable that at least IS or 90 good com
modious dwellings should be erected.
During the past week, very large number
of wagons, some with cotton and others emp
ty, have come into our town The empty ones, y
OF course, came in for supplies, and returned 7
heavily loaded. The town presented quite a
business appearance. .
TEXAS AND Misunderstanding have re- s
Gently been held at Marshall and many other n
towns II Texas, for the purpose of making rail IL
roads The legislature Of that State, we be- r.
ieYe, conyenes in July next, and no doubt, viii III
give the subject due consideration a
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Ihe American parry will hold convention o.
at Mlnden, on the End day Of June next, to u
nominate an eeetorfor presidentand vice presi- ri
lent. We hope every parish in the district &C
will be fully represented. Sos b.
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We learn that the citizens of San Antonio, =
Texas, intend erecting Immediately, q court =
house and city hall. We hope to see the ex- ); -
ample followed in Shreveport. r. * II.
Dr.. Bard, the superintendent of public edt,-
'a'ion ~ THIS State succeeds Mr. D. Martin, as =
'ditor Of the Louisiana Democrat Mr., Mar oe
IN welded powerful pen for his party, and % .,
las deservedly assembled the ladder of prefer nc
nent We knew him when he was at the very
,ottom Of the ladder. aGo-a-head,' Dave, =
'ou may be the next democratic governor Of J
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The Morehouse Advocate of the 10Th inst, OF
'ays the growing crops Of wheat and oats are ca
ooklng extremely well, considering tie unfa- %
-orableness Of the season. Most Of the plan nc
ers are now busily engaged in planting cotton de
nd corn. This is the third time that some of co
hem have planted. be
The last Red River alexandria, RepubH- 70
AN says, the river is falling fast and must, IN ~
ess we have rain soon, be closed to nayiga- Sc
ion above. Rain is very much needed forthe an
rops, which are very backward and indifer- sc
NJ; more 50 than they have been for years at
bis season. IN
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A great American meeting was held in the b
'wn of Washington, Arkansas. on the 18th ab
st., by the citizens of Hampstead county, and
slegates were appointed to attend tile State II
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