The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-17

Cyrus Smith, treasurer Af the Piedmont railroad J,
was garoted lately in Brooklin street Boston, by
three men, and robbed Of ST 100.
Some eight wagons, moving as many families,
passed through Lewisburg, Virginia recently bound
for Iowa.
We perceive that the citizens IL Avoveles parish
in this State, are moving in favor of railroad
frolef0ings Of the Doar0 Of lrustees.
MAroR's orrlcr, MAY 81, 1851.
Be it remembered, that ia conformity with an act
of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana entitled
an act relative tothe corporation, police and govern
ment of the town of Shreveport approved March
18th, A. D. 1850, election held at the mayors
office in the said town IF Shreveport on Saturday
10th OF May A D. 1857. for mayor, in and for said
town, Tor and during the term Of one year; also at
the same place on Saturday, May 49, A. D. 1857 an
election was held for trustee of said town in and
for ward o. 2 for and during The term of one year
when the following officers were duly elected as Der
returns of the commissioners ard certificate Of the
mayor, viz: John w. Jones, mayor D. L. Tally trus-
tee ward log. The said members elect having been
duly notified of their elections by the town clerk
met on Wednesday 9th day Of Maya D. 1857, at the
mayors office in said town, and respectfully present
ed their credentials of membership after having
satisfied themselves Of their election and qualifica
lions, and taking the oath Of Office the board was
called to order by his honor the mayor, when the
following members being present, answered to their
names, viz: J.W. Jones, mayor, w r. Shivers d. IL
Tally, p Hotchkiss, H. dunscker, VIM Thatcher
and A. Bauman, trustees. There being quorum
present. the board proceeded to business It was
moved and seconded that the salary of the policeman
be fixed at $500 per year; it was also moved and
seconded that the salary OF the assessor be fixed at
$3.50 per year, the before, and that he per
form all the services incumbent on him. making all
assessments that may be ordered by the board of
trustees. 1t was also moved and seconded that the
salary Of the surveyor be fixed $500 per year. The
account of M L. j. Aston for So, for dinners fur
nlshed commissioners, was presented and allowed.
The account Of Il + Slavery, for $3 for dinners fur
nlshed commissioners, was allowed. The account
Of G. v. Leopard for digging eulvert in 'front.' of
Hitchcocks stable $50, was allowed.
The account of CIV Leopard Tor 800, for making
dray way at foot Of Milan street, was allowed.
he account ofG. w Leopard for $50, for ditch
ing Edwards street in front OF doctor Logans
ldence, allowed.
The account Of G. w. Leopard for Sd, was allow
ed
The account Of B. Barker for So, was allowed.
1t was moved and seconded, that the amount of
50 90 be allowed on the account OF 1872 60 of A. J.
Hitchcock for hauling dirt on plank road, the bal
ance rejected
The account of W. P Winans fer SAT 90, for placing
dirt on Market street, was rejected.
The account of L. w. Jones for $45 so, was re-
jected.
The account of White, Smith & Baldwin for 1855
Co. was referred to the committee claims.
1t was moved and seconded that the board pro-
coed to elect officers for the ensuing year.
The board then proceeded to elect assessor
surveyor constable and collector and police off
Ger. .a.s.4
Upon balloting, R. r. Mitchell was duly elected
assessor.
P.L Raftery was duly elected surveyor
John Lee Gooch was elected constable and collec-
tor.
And W. B. Sturgess was elected police officer for
theensuing year.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
Resolved, That the mayor and trustees be autho-
rised to pay to G. d. Nichols two hundred and fifty
dollars in par funds per annum for the of the
building on Texas street, now occupied as Jail
lookup. The rent commencing November 10, 1856,
TO be paid quarterly. &
Be it resolved, &c. That the mayor be and is here
by authorised receive sealed proposals for the
poraton printing for the ensuing year, to-Wit: all
ordinances proceedings and ali blanks required for
the corporation by the mayor Said proposals to be
opened at the next meeting OF the foard. The may
and trustees reserylng the privilege to receive or
reject any or all proposals. @
Upon motion, it was resolved That the mayor be
authorised to defend the suit Instituted by III Wat
son against the corporation, ard that he employ
ira counsel if necessary.
On motion Of Il. Hunsicker, the standing commit
tees We're discharged, and the mayor then proceed to
appoint the following committees:
Finance committee-W R. sFhivers, Vim. Thatch-
rand D. L. Tally.
Judiciary committed. I. Tally, W. R. shivers,
and II Hunscker. &:& E
Committee on claims-H Hbnsicker VIM Robson
and VIM Thatcher. &
Street committee-T P. Hotchkiss, a. Bauman
and VIM. Robson
On motion the board adjourned
j. w. JONES, mayor.
true copy-W. II. DAsH1EI1, secry.
New Orleans Market.
June l0-The cotton market continues dull and
unsettled u. We quote Low MiddliRg at 13@l31ac.
n ou Kidding at al other grades being
The receipts (1neluding 6sa5 bales On hand.)
nce The ist September, have been ,497 ,434 bales
Exported during same time, 1871 ,69l
FLouR-supertine, S7 750aSu0; extra, So OO@l00o.
PoRK-Mo. 500 00@24 90; mess, $24 SOFAS 90.
9fA .oa l2s4@l419c; shoulders, lo5a@llc
aARp-l3@l6c. " fb.
GoRS-75ets@$l 90 IA bushel.
SoFFEE-Rio, 91a@llc. Az fb.
spGAR-924@l2c. ~ tb.
MoLAssEs--63@ 65e. ~ gallon.
y NH1skEy-Rectifed, 50d9sas; raw, 34@371s u gal.
BAGstNe& RopE- Bagging 159l7tac.; rope e(all.
ss4LdIa-Liverpool, fine 81 2D@l rs; coarse, 95ets
@$l 90 A sack
LlnE-At retail--T Romsston s25so@2 SO. Wes-
Tern, 81 Stool co.
aiDEs-Dry country, l5@la15e s9 is.
DEERsKISs-In hair, l8@20c. fa 10.
Exchange On n \. sight. 70 g ss4afa Ct. prem.
Land Warrants, soc. @95c. " acre.
GARTH MARKET, June 10
BEEF-W estern fine, 1904 f9 ib net
Texas and Lake, slI@45 y head.
Hogs, f-(0l0c. ~
Sheep, 81 oG@5 IS % head.
Calves and yearlings, SIS Gotal0 so
Mich Cows, $50 oDQ075 90
~ EXCELSIOR Perhaps no preparation, or tonic,
or inc restoration and preservation OF the hair, has
TTef been used with equal to that Of Prof
woods Hair Restorative lii the production oi
lhis great remedy, Prof ooa has materially benefit
ssa the human family, while he has added addition
u laurels to his alreadywotld-w reputation. Il
lever fails to restore hair to the premaurely bald
and cause the slverr locks Of tie hoary headed