The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-21

not receive their papers regularly, will pleas
send word to the Office
EFF Qua JOB Orr1cE.-Having receive
our spring stock Of fine paper, cards, and print
ing materials, including every variety, we ar
prepared to accommodate our patrons on til
shortest notice. Bl-heads bills Of lading
cotton receipts, wagon receipts, blanks, circu
lars pamphlets, cards, handbills, and ever,
description of plain and ornamental printing
executed in style unequaled by any office il
the State, out Of New Orleans.
The river falling fast at this point and the
latest accounts from above report it low anc
declining. On the 18th, the r. NJ. Jones was
aground on White Oak shoals. A few days
ago the Hope struck snag, a short distance
above Fulton, which caused her to leak. Hel
officers entered protest. On the 18th, the
Victoria, with a cargo Of cotton, struck snag,
almost in sight of Fulton, was run ashore and
sunk. A portion Of the cotton floated down
The river and was secured. The White Cliffs
went up to the wreck, for the purpose Of giving
all possible aid. The Victoria was nearly new
and one Of the best light draught boats ever on
the river We understand she was only par
TALLY insured.
The Hope came down yesterday, with only
half load of cotton, and confirms the report
that upper Red River is low and falling fast.
The Mississippi is near bank full, and rising
with unusual rapidly, which will tend tocheck
the decline in Red River, and afford us good
navigation for medium sized boats for some
weeks to come.
In coming up Red River, few days ago,
we were much pleased at the fine appearance
of the young cotton and corn. They both
promise uxuriant crops.
Green corn made its first appearance in our
market this season on Monday morning 1t
was grown on Buzzard island, by Mr. Waite.
We are pleased to learn that colonel M.Wat-
son has rescinded his objections to granting the
right Of way to the railroad.
Since our last the mornings and evenings
have been unusually cool for May.
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reelected trustee for the fifth ward
An interesting revival has crowned the ef-
forts Of the reverend Messrs. Tucker and Ruth
erford, of the Baptist church On Sunday ev
ening eight Or nine persons were baptised, and
we understand that there are now several new
applicants for admission. Our community will
rejoice at the good that has been accomplished
by these eloquent ministers.
We have received the first number of the
Red River American" published by Mr.. G.
W. Stoddard, at Alexandria. It is truly
handsome sheet, and displays unusual ability.
Its title indicates its political creed, and we
wish it in all things success.
We are indebted to the hon. John Sdell and
the hon. J. M. Sandidge for public documents.
Thanks to Mr.. Perry, of the II, M. Wright,
Mr.. Kenton, of the Rosa, Mr.. Cassidy, of the
Runaway, friend Bateman, ofthe st. Charles
and Mr.. Zoll, for files late n. Orleans papers.
GROCERIES, Capt. Robert Graham has open.
ed at No. a on the Levee an extensive stock of
groceries, provisions, wines, liquors, boat and
bar stores, all of which are fresh from New
Orleans and of the best quality. Capt. Ora
ham is universally known throughout the Red
River country and as universally popular, and
therefore cannot fail of commanding large
share Of public patronage. His old friends will
rally around him. He. .....- ,~5....
Mr.. w. II. G. Hudgins, No. on the Levee,
S now opening a large assortment of staple dry
goods, groceries, provisions, liquors, hardware,
utlery, plantation goods, etc, which will be
old at the lowest prices. Purchasers would /
10 well to give him a call
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Those having watches which need repairing
ire referred to the card of MFR. Thos i. Wen
iell. TO our own knowledge he was consid-
red one of the best workmen in New Orleans,
nd for years employed by Hyde q Goodrich,
| Dung q Co., and other first class establish t
nents. :
New RED RIVER PACKET While in New 9
orleans we visited the new steamer Dede, built Il
y ". Lewis, esq, to run as summer pack f
i between this place and the falls, and were |;
lighly pleased. She has 119 feet keel, Fl feet
'eam, and 81 feet hold, and is propelled by two
ngnes, cylinders 10 inches in diameter with i
Get stroke, and | boiler, AZ inches in circum- !.
erence and 80 feet long, and is supplied with
wo steam windlasses, fre-engine, hose, life a
oat and all the appurtenances called for by Q
he last act Of congress. Her bottom has an h
2tFa sheatlng Of two inch oak plank, which !
makes her unusually staunch. She possesses
.reat carrying capacity, and has an airy cabin
or the accommodation Of passengers, and is 4
Pronounced by our most experienced boatmen I
, be one of the best low water steamers ever ;"
misunderstanding, with wood and water on Il
card, only II inches forward and IA inches ST
IT, She was built to order, under the person n
supervision Of her owner, at Algiers, (oppo- i
lie New Orleans, and is entirely new, and of
louisiana manufacture. We wish her long
nd prosperous career.
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The trial of VIM. G. Kendall, ex-postmaster d
New Orleans, charged with embezzling val b
able letters. was On the 9Th inst, on motion ].
the Y. 5. district attorney, continued till Nov