The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-15
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By L. BILLIARD & Co.
Office. Corner Of Texas and Edwards streets,
OPPOSITE HITCHcocK's LIVERY STABLE.
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WEDNESD AY, DECEMBER is, 1858


The river is again rising, and We anticipat
good navigation during the remainder Of th
winter At last accounts the water had rise
fifteen feet at Fulton, and the whole countr.
had been favored with heavy rains. Since on
last, the Lucy Holconbe, Lecomte, Bonita
Hope, B. L. Hodge Yazoo Bule, and Arkan
sas have arrived from New Orleans; the Err
No. 2, from Fulton; the Rescue and Ham How
eli, from jefferson Several boats from New
Orleans are due this morning.
SINKING OF THE r. W. ADAMs-The steam
er r. W. Adams, captain Marshall, hence fol
New Orleans, on Friday morning, in attempt
ing to descend the falls, at Alexandria, knock
ed hole in her bottom, which caused her te
Fill and sink in about an hour. The passengers
with their baggage were landed in safety
The cargo, consisting Of cotton, will be saved
a barge was Immediately procured, by the as
sistance Of which all the cotton except that il
The hold astaken off. Capt Marshall and his
officers made use Of every exertion to save the
boat, as a card from the passengers in another
column will show. We hope that before this
time the officers have been able to build bulk
head in the hull and got the boat afoat.
A meagre synopsis of the presidents message
will be found ia another column. We expect
ed to have laid the document entire before our
readers this morning; but as the president re-
fused to allow its being despatched to any point
south of Richmond, previous to its delivery in
congress, we are prevented from SO doing.
Our governor having earnestly requested
THE good people Of the State to unite in public
thanksgiving, some Of our churches will be
open tomorrow morning, at II o'clock, for
those in this goodly part Of it who may think
proper to comply with the request.
ST.. MARKS CHURcH-The members of the
yestry of ST. Marks church, Shreveport, are
requested to meet at the Office of Judge Jones,
this morning, at / 1 o'clock, on business of i'm
portancc to the church. Punctual attendance
is earnestly requested
GRAND BALL.--A ball will be given at the
Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening" 22d
inst, for which preparations are making In
vitations have been given to the bellies of the
parishes of Caddo. Bossier and DeSote, Of the
cities Of Marshall and Jefferson, and the sur
rounding country. 1t cannot be otherwise than
brilliant affair. The music will be directed by
Mr. Sam'l Williams, which affords a guarantee
that it will be satisfactory.
REMOVABLE. FL Burnside has removed
from his old stand to Col. Hodges new brick
building, on Texas street, adjoining Messrs.
Childers q Beard, where he is opening an en-
tire new stock of fine watches, splendid jewel
ry, fancy goods, etc. ...-
JEwELRy-V. Shidet has received an entire
new stock of superior watches, jewelry, silver
aad plated ware, mantel ornaments, fancy
goods, ETC., worthy the attention Of those de-
sirous of purchasing.
New GooDs.-W. Marks is opening a new
stock of seasonable dry goods, embracing all
the most fashionable dress goods, embroide
res, laces, &c, selected in person expressly for
the city trade. The ladies are solicited to call
and examine the new styles.
SA1Es-The sheriff will sell on Saturday
next, at the late residence Of Josiah B. Scott,
deceased a number of valuable slaves, several
tracts of improved and unimproved land, to-
gcther with mules, stock, household and kitch-
en- furniture, etc.
The tutor of the minor heirs of J. B. Scott
will, at the same time and place, hire TO the
highest bidder, for the year 1859, a number of
valuable negroes.
H. Eiunsicker wild SELF this morning, at the
corner of Market and Milan streets, a quantity
of carriage and wheelwright work, wagons,
buggies, tools, etc, belonging to the succession
Of John Dellinger, deceased. On Saturday, at
the courthouse door, he will sell lot No. IS, in
block 90, in the town Of Shreveport.
We are indebted to Mr. Mason, Of the Lucy
Holcombe, Mr. Smith, of the Lecomte, Mr..
Moore, Of the Hope, and Mr.. Hail. ofthe B. Il.
Hodge, for files of New Orleans papers.
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For New ORLEANs.-The beautiful packet
Lucy Holcombe, captain Bateman, will leave
Thursday evening, Esd inst, on the arrival of
the Marshall stage-postiyeiy.
The splendid packet Lecomte, captain john
son, with the veteran, captain Isaac Wright,
at the wheel, will leave on Saturday evening,
25th inst
These boats have unrivalled accommodations
for passengers.
The Columbian, published at Mansfield,
comes to us draped in mourning, owing to the
death OF its proprietor, VIM. B. Abingdon, esq.
He was young gentleman Of much promise,
and his loss will be deeply deplored by host
of friends and acquaintance.
Mr. Abney has retired from the editorship of
the Upshur Democrat, which station he filed
most ably. He is succeeded by Col. A. r.
Mitchell, formerly Of Mansfield, La, who is
well and fayorably known to many Of our read
ers as a vigosons and fluent writer We well
come the Colonel back to the .spress- gang