The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-25


than $500 to 5000 bales Of cotton for shipment
on upper Red River, the steamers are suspend
ing their trips. Since our last the Duke, st
Charles, Col Edwards, VIM. R. Douglass. A.
Fuselier, R. w. Adams, Alton, jr., and Swan,
have arrived from New Orleans; the Aida and
Ariel, from upper Red River; Wabash Valley.
from the Sulphur; the NJ. L. Daugherty and St.
Charles, from jefferson. Three flats. belong
ing to B. Hawkins, and a keelboat. belonging
,ocaptains Moore and Findren. with 1000 bales
VI cotton, arrived on Sunday from Rowland.
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The steamer A. Fuselier broughtup 200 tons
Of iron, for the Pacific railroad. We under
stand that it will be Immediately put down on
the section OF road recently graded. This is
the first cargo Of railroad iron that has been
brought to this part of the country. "
THEATRE.-The building was crowded, on
Monday evening. with the beauty and fashion
of the town, to witness the first representation
of the beautiful and interesting play Of lingo
mar" which was most favorably received.
The entertainments selected for this evening
comprise the much admired comedy of the
Little Treasure" and the amusing afterpiece
Of the Dead Shot," dancing, DC. Mrs Men
ken, and Messrs. Charles and Herndon sustain
fsvorite characters. =za + .4.
There will be public examination, on Fri
day, at Spring Ridge, of Mr.. shulz's pupils in
music, to which the public is invited. Ample
accommodations will be provided for all who
attend. Report speaks highly Of the musical
skill and proficiency Of the young ladies, and
their concert will prove arare treat to all lovers
of good music.
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DR.. Bard declining to become candidate for
reelection, the reverend doctor New has deter
mined to run for the Office Of superintendent of
public education. He is too well known to our
citizens to require commentator. Being gen.
tleman Of talents, highly educated, and pos
sessing energy and industry. he would I'll the
station with credit to himself and the State.
The favorie passenger packet P. F. Kim
ball. captain G. L. Kouns, will leave for New
Orleans, tomorrow evening. She has unri-
vailed accommodations. Mr.. Murdoch will be
found in the Office. a AIS -ss
The DUKE.-The superior steamboat Duke,
captain Apologize, will leave for New Orleans
on Sunday next. Those of our readers intend
ing to visit the city about thai time would do
well to bear the fact in mind.
A FINE TR1P-The fine, new steamer R. w.
Adams. captain Marshall. which arrived here
Monday morning, brought up cargo Of over
5000 barrels besides large number Of passen
gers. She made sixty landings between New
Orleans and this place, and made the trip in
three days and seventeen hours; which was
very quick time, when the heavy current now
running in the Mississippi and Red River is
taken into consideration, and proves the boat
to be among the fastest in the trade. The pas
sengers speak in the highest terms Of her ac-
commodatons, comfort and sumptuous fare
A card from them will be fouEd in another
column. #@
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superior ,ime-pieces, jewelry. silver and plated
ware, fancy goods guns. etc, is called 10 the
advertisement of G. II Burnside, who has just
returned from the city with his spring stock,
embracing every article usually kept in q large
iewelry establishment. He is not selling fine
gold watches, made by the most celebrated
manufacturers for less than they can be pur
chased in New Orleans Give him CALL
CLorHrNa.-Mr. Hte. Pichardie has just re-
turned from New Orleans with large assort-
ment of fashionable summer cloths, cassimeres,
merinos, drllings, vesting etc, which will be
made up to order. on the shortest notice He
has an experienced cutter. and good workmen.
ana turns out superior work. Those wishing
to procure spring and summer clothing would
do well to give him call. 7
E. & B. Jacobs are receiving their spring
stock Of dry goods, plantation supplies, groce-
ries, ETC.. 10 which the attention of purchasers
is solicited. They keep on hand good articles,
which are sold at the very lowest prices.
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FANCY Goons. STATIONERY, &c.-We ask the
attention Of country merchants, and dealers in
merchandise generally, to the advertisement of
Err. Stevens Il Co, N. Orleans, who have added
to their extensive stock Of paper and stationery
3 complete assortment Of fancy goods. embra-
cling combs. brushes, writing desks, porte mon
naies. purses looking glasses, watch guards,
silver thmbles, fine perIumery and fancy soaps,
cutlery, guns, pistols, percussion caps. &c
Together with every description Of printing
letter, wiring and wrapping papers. playing
and plain cards, writing and printing inks, sta
tionery Of all kinds, blank books, bibles, school
books, DC. AS it's the largest and most com
plete establishment in the SOUTH and the goods
received direct from the manufacturers, the pro-
prietors are enabled to offer greater induce
ments to purchasers than any other house in
the city. We have dealt with Messrs. E. r
Stevens d. Co., for over twenty years and can
recommend them 10 our readers as high toned
and accommodating gentlemen, vito win give
sutsfactinn tn all ~ hn mar Il a a husinacs tra,s