The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-10

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eral feet took place above the raft, but we learn
by tie Dede that the upper river is again IAN
inc fast The Lecomte reports the water de-
Ginning from Grand Bayou to the falls Since
our last the Amanda, Joseph Holden, Bioomer,
and Lecomte, have arrived from New Orleans,
the Dede and Effort from upper Red Riser, HI
W. now have summer weather IN earnest.
Ala o'clock, P. NJ, Monday, the thermometer
in our office stood at $50 Planters begin to
feel tie want Of heavy rain.
RARREcuE.-Gen. Sam Houston will address
thecitizens of Harrison county, at Marshall, On
Friday next. He will speak at jefferson on
Saturday. The citizens of the surrounding
country are invited to attend. Barbecues VIII
be given on the occasion. @@ @
MnLA1sorYpEs Sloan, an experienced
artist has opened on Texas street, gallert',
where He is prepared to take Melainotypc and
Ambrotype pictures in a superior manner. BE-
ing fully conyersant will all the latest improve
ments in the Photographic art. he Is aose %
produce superior pCeaieS'
We are indebted to the attentions OF MI.
Murdoch, clerk of the Joseph Holden, and MIR.
Wilson, of the Lecomte for files OF late New
Orleans papers. 5-.,r.. s.. .grs--lat 4s.. b.
New SToRE.-The attention Of our readers,
the ladies' in particular, is solicited TO the adser-
ment of Mr.. Louis Charles, who has opened IN
one Of the new brick stores on Texas street
branch Of his extensive dry goods establish
ment in New Orleans, and offers for sale at un-
usually low prices one Of the largest and most
complete assorlments of fashionable, fancy and
staple dry goods, dress patterns, silks, linens,
aces, embroideries, trimmings, clothing, etc.,
ever broughtto this place Those wishing to
purchase good fabrics, very cheap, will fnd 1t
10 their advantage TO give the new establish
ment call. @F sTsisae =- E- u H..
FUs Washburn's great Southern
Circus will exhibit at this place on Fri6ay and
Saturday, the 10th and goth June. Our river
cotemporares speak in the highest terms of The
merits of the company, among whom are jean
Johnson, W ]. Smith. Albert Aymar, Tom
Neyuls. Master Willie Washburn, Geo. Beatty,
H Day. Julian Kent, the pupil of Dan Rice,
and other well known faForites. They will be
sure to draw crowded audiences.
EsTERTA fsMEsT AT GREENwooD--Mfs. Men.
ken and Mr.. Herndon will give one of theil
highly popular, amusing and interesting dra
matte entertainments at Greenwood, oa Sasar
day evening next. They are worthy OF patron
age, and we feel sure will meet with hearty
reception # .~ -."t
Colonel Battle takes leave of his readers il
the last Caddo Gazette Fer sixteen years he
has been identified with the press Of Louisiana
during which time none have done more toele
vate its tone, or render it worthy the patronage
of an enlightened public, and his retirement vii
prove source Of real regret to those who for 81
many years have been accustomed to weekly
peruse the elegant productions of his pen, ane
con over the playful flashes Of his brilliant wit
interspersed with occasional dashes of causti'
sarcasm His loss will be as deeply felt BY hi
contemporaries, to each and every one of whom
he has endeared himself by his courtesy ant
sterling qualities. .5 s.s#
We cannot bid adieu to our old cottmpdrar,
whom we considered as the father 81 th,
press in north Lousiana-without expressing
our hopes that he will be speedily restored tt
health, and that his future days may proye a
prosperous, happy and joyful as mortal cal
desire. May his path through life be strewl
with flowers. @.. sMNta Bill @s",, "A b
Colonel Battle has been succeeded by DR.
Samuel Bard, 1.-THE present State Superiniend
ent Of Public Education who has purchased
the Caddo Gazette, and will make it an expo
nent ofdemocratc principles. The doctor is
fluent and able writer, and an experienced ed
itor, having formerly conducted the Lake PROV
idence Herald, and during the recent presiden
tial canvass the Louisiana Democrat. He vii
be assisted in his labors by DR.. M. Estes ex
editorof the Shreveport Democrat. who is wei
known throughout this section for his devotion
to the party and the ability with which he ex
pounds its tenets #s# # Htazs
1t will be seen by notice IN another column
that the publication Office of the Texas Bible
Union,' has been removed to this place, where
it viii hereafter be printed. We also learn from
doctor Padon, that be contemplates erecting Of
Texas street commodious church, f.'Chris
TAM for the accommodation of his congrega
ton and the public
MrJ. B. Cloutier, register of the land Of
fee, Natchitoches, gives notice that he has re
ceived and filed the map Of township No II
north Of range No. IS west, (south Of Red Rv
err The above township is situated in Cad
do parish. and generally known as The +'Los
Survey" g 'ss.
Martin Kozsta, whom our readers may re
member in connexion with the little breeze
kicked up at Symrna, by commander Ingra
ham, of the It. S. navy, and the officials 0
Austria, and which subsequently produced from
secretary Marcy the celebrated letter to Hulse
man, is at present sojonrning in New. Orleans.
HAIL