The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-08


The river is again declining slowly, although
another heavy rise is reported above the raft
Since our last the Jos. Holden. Aida and AL
tom jr., have arrived from New Orleans; an
the Gossamer, from Jefferson.
The CRoPs.-We regret to learn that th
cold nights ard mornings which have prevaile'
during the past ten days, proved most detri
mental to the young cotton, both in this paris
and Bossier, having caused the rust to make it
appearance. This is the case to great ex
tent, particularly on the river plantations. I
the uplands there are great complaints Of III
drought. The corn looks unusually PROMISING
and heavy crop is anticipated We learn b
gentleman, just returned from Monroe, tina
the crops in the parishes of Bienvlc, jackson
and Ouachita, are in a hourishing condition.
Plenty Of rain having fallen.
Mr.. j. N Cooper, sent us a fine watermelon
on Thursday evening, Many thanks.
Mr.. j, G. Jordan, was elected trustee from
the sixth ward, to supply the vacancy in til,
board of trustees, oceasioned by the resignation
of Mr.. A. Bauman.
The democratic convention, held at Alexan
dria, on the 4th inst, nominated the hon. Johr
M. Sandidge for reelection to congress.
THEATRE.-Mr. Charles during the past week
entertained our citizens with variety of new
and popular pieces. On Monday evening, the
American operate Trio, comprising Madame
El-Dora Louie, Mr. Ell. Frail and professor l.
Louie, made their first appearance, and were
well received by the audience.
An attractive bill is offered for tonight.
SELLING Orr AT Cosr.-Messrs. G. NJ Levy
d Co., intending shortly to remove into their
new store, offer their stock at cost prices The
goods are all fresh, Of the latest and most fash
ionable styles, and comprise every thing that
can be called for. Mr.. Levy is now in town,
and will be pleased to attend on all of his old
friends. As the entire stock will be closed out
at cost, without any reserve, rare opportunity
is afforded to those wishing to obtain bargains
The ladies are particularly invited to call and
examine the fine goods and prices.
The attention Of those who may have occa-
sion to visit Alexandria, is solicited to the ad-
yertisement Of the 'Ice House hotel' It is
anentire new building, with commodious rooms,
thoroughly furnished and possessing every re-
quisite and convenience Of first class house.
The building throughout is lit with gas, and
water is conveyed in pipes to every room. Mr..
Fellows, the proprietor, is an experienced ca
terer, and spreads before his guests every deli
cacy that can be procured
Thanks to Mr.. Murdoch, the attentive clerk
of the Jos. Holden; Mr.. White, Of the Alton, IT,;
and the officers Of the Aida, for files of New
Orleans papers. E..-
We are indebted to Mr.. Colvin, Of the steam !
er Dede, for late New Orleans papers.
At the municipal election held in Memphis. !
on the Goth ult., Richard W. Baugh, the Amer |
lean candidate for mayor, was elected by ma /
jority Of 2o8
The editors of the True Delta have been pre- /
sented with beet, weighing 28 lbs. 1t was
grown in garden in New Orleans. !
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CAuaHr.-The Columbus Georgia. Sun. Of
the Esd ult, says that J. L. Frierson. special
agent of post-office department, caused the ar
rest Of Mr.. Lewis Lane, assistant postmaster at
Starkyille, for secreting valuable letter Lane
was held 70 bail in bond of $4,000, to answer
the charge before the U. S. court, in Savannah,
in November next. "
It cost the government of the United States
two millions Of dollars for printing during the
last official year. That is about two thirds Of
what it cost to govern the country in the be-
ginning. The democratic newspapers outside
of Washington received little or none Of this
two millions Of dollars, they being forced to suck
the pap they get from Office holders and office
seekers. The investigation of the bribery and
corruption case during the last congress pretty j
thoroughly exposed the system by which "fat :
jobs" are generally obtained. 1,
The Atlanta Georgia. Intelligencer records
an important fact, well worthy the attention Of
parents and physicians. 1t states, on the author
lty of doctor ]. f. Alexander, fthat place. thas
during the late small pox panic he vaccinateds
over two hundred children, and that he found
vaccination certain and speedy cure for The 7
whoopng cough. Cannot some of our physic
clans likewise try the experiment, and publish !
the result of their observation? If the state-
ment Of doctor Alexander should be verified
he will be entitled to the thanks Of every parent
in the land. w
AFTER THE STERN w HEELERs -The board of !
underwriters of St. Louis, have published IA !
order in regard to stern-wheel steam
boats, which il IS believed will be followed by ]
all the southern insurance companies. Il de- /
clares that eno insurance will be taken OH car
go in the Missouri river, OIL Steamboats, built 1
after the 1st July, 1857, of greater dimensions |
han goo feet keel, 80 feet beam. and 81 feet !