The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15
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~ OPPOSITE HITCHCOCK LIVERY sTAbLh-
sUfsEE.E PORT:
WEDNESD Az, ......APRIL- 10, TOO:
The river continues to decline rapidly, not
outstanding the late rains. Since our last lhe
p. Kimball. Lecomte, Hope, Swan, zoSpfay'
Fuseller, National and Duke, have arrived from ON.
New Orleans; the Rube White, Alton IT, Colr
Edwards. ~ L. Daugherty, and Effort from
jefferson.
We had a slight springling Of snow on Sat
,,,ao, evening" which melted almost as soon as
it reached the ground. It raincd during the
.reatrr portion Of the night, and Monday morn.
inc there was heavy frost. What has De-
come Of 'thc sunny south?' o.
The steamer A. Fusilier arrived few days
aao with another cargo of iron for the Pacltc
railroad. s @
STEAMBOAT AccrDEsT.-We learn by the
National tia, the P. F. Kimball, hence for New
Orleans, broke her plumber block which de-
tanned her some hours. ."@ d.
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STEAMER SuSK-The steamer Camden struck
log and sunk, a few days ago, at Dooley S
ferry. Isl miles above Fulon.) The boat will
be raised.
FIRE.-A small wooden tenement, situated on
the corner Of Edwards and Common streets,
and occupied by Mr.. D, Cockn, was destroyed
by fire on Saturday night Fortunately, it was
raining at the time, which prevented the flames
extending to the surrounding buildings Mr..
Cockiin lost between $1,000 and $1,000 worth
of fancy goods and cutlery, together with the
greater portion Of his furniture. The origin Of
the fire is unknown.
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We are indebted to captain Geo. Fl. Clark,
of the National, and Mr.. Ferd. V. CelIos. clerk
of the Duke, for late Of New Orleans papers
For New ORLEANs-The magnificent packet
Duke, captain Apologize, will leave this even
Ing. She has unrvaled accommodations for
passengers. ........ ..... o.....
THEATRE crowded audience Of ladies
and gentlemen graced the theatre on Monday
evening, on the occasion of Mr.. Charles bene
fit. After season OF seven weeks, during
which Mr.. Charles has made use OF every ef-
fort to present to our citizens a series OF enter
tainments worthy Of their countenance and sup
port, the manager has closed his labors FOR a
time, and will leave for Alexandria on thG first
boat, where lie will be welcomed by host of
friends -.... be- s.. e..
At the close ofthe entertainment, Mr. Charles
was called before the curtain and in a few APP
propriate remarks returned thanks for the liberal
support which had been extended to him. and
announced his intention to return again daring
the approaching summer, or early in the fall,
with IA larger company, when he will carrt out
his project Of erecting suitable building fol-
dramatic representations, and in which enter
prise he will be largely aided by our citizens
The patronage extended to Mr.. Charles de, non
strates that the enterprise will, without doubt
prove profitable to the stockholders, TO say
nothing of the ornament the Temple Of the
Muses. will be to the town.
We commend Mr.. Charles dramatic corps tt
the patronage of the citizens Of all towns they
may visit during the summer months.
Since the above was put in type, We Learn
that Mr. Charles has been induced to give
performance this evening. at the close Of Which
he will be presented by a number of our @iti
gems with a testimonial of their regard.
NEW GooDs-G. M. Levy 4 Co., are n ov
receiving their spring and summer stock Of Or,
goods, embracing all the most fashionable styles
TO which the attention Of the ladies is partieu
iarly solicited. .#f - =s.#
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The attention of those who are afflicted Will
weak eyes, or whose eyesight has been affected
by age or other causes, is called to the adv3r
tiscment Of Messrs Sermons d. Co., inventor
Of tile celebrated Brazilian pebble specta
cles, who will remain in this place few day.
and are pre- pared to accommodate all who md
need their services. The speetacles and optica
instruments Of these gentlemen are highly ok
toiled by the first physicians of New Orleans
New York, Philadelphia and Boston, and the,
are undoubtedly worthy of confidence.
We we're decidedly in luck on Sunday !
In the first place. generous hearted "Knigh
of the Rod and Reel" presented to us mes
of the finest fish, fresh from the lake, that VI
have seen for a many day. And in the after
aeon, lady sent TO us waiter filed with de
locus custards, floating islands. and fresh sol
peaches and cream. May happiness and pros
perity ever hover around the home of the do
ners. .s # -"
The employees in the surveyors department
ofthe New Orleans customhouse presented
superb gold mounted walking cane to colon,
Porter, the "old Caddo Chief of Democracy"
on his retiring from the Office of collector. =
The Office Of the Southern Pacific railroat
Company has been transferred to New Orleans
and Geo. S. Yerger esq, of Mississippi, ap
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