The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-09

0DR DOHtD- AOG61GrlG.
BY L. DILLARD e. Co.
Office. Corner of Texas and Edwards streets,
OPPOSITE HITCHco0K's LIVERY STABLE.
SEFFsE T'Ep OERT,
WEDNESDAY,, ...~...... FEBRUARY 8, 1859
The river continues to decline rapidly at thi.
point. Several boats are detained ADORE the
raft owing to low water. Since our last the
81. Hodge, Laftte. Lecomte, Wa Andrew,
and Joseph Holden, have arrived from New
Orleans; the osceola, Morning Light Era No.
g. Era No 3, and Rescne, from upper Red
River; the Telegram, from Jefferson.
After week of clear and cool weather, yes
tetday morning brought us showers of rain,
accompanied with thunder, lightning, hail, and
heavy gusts Of wind.
BoDY FoUND-The body ofawhite man was
gund Saturday evening floating down Red
liver, opposite this place. He had wound
en- his head, and tits supposed was either knock
ed Or fell overheard from some boat. The de-
ceased was not recognized.
The RAFT.-We learn from the South Ar
kansas Democrat that the charter of the Lou
isiana, Arkansas and Texas navigation compa-
ny has passed the legislature Of Arkansas
Dol. Hervey was to proceed Immediately to
Baton Rouge, with view of obtaining the APP
pr9yal Of the Louisiana legislature to the char
tar He will then visit Washington and solicit
the authorization of congress 10 commence
The removal of the raft Immediately.
We are indebted to the hon. John SIidell and
hon. J. NJ. Sandidge for interesting public doc
aments.
Thanks to the officers Of the B. L. Hodge,
Lccomte, W. A. Andrew, and Joseph Holden,
iorIate New Orleans papers.
FOR N. ORLEANs-The fine steamer Judah
T9uro, captain Ewing, will leave on Saturday
evening.
Tile feet steamer Lucy Holcombe, captain
Batenan, will leave on Tuesday next, imlneIi-
ztely after the arrival of the stages
IHEATRE.-An unusually attractive bill is
offered for tonights entertainment, consisting
u .aa great drama Of the eDmnkard, or the
Fallen Saved, )" and the amusing farce of the
stage Struck Yankee
SALE.-Mr. Sweet will sell this merning, at
bi auction store, variety Of personal proper
ry 5e,onging to the succession Of Clark CIahin, |
consisting Of carpenters tools, lumber, house
hold and kitchen furniture, &c Also, com
Portable dwelling house and out-buiidngs, op-
Posi.e the ferry landing, and the lease of the
cattle yard or shipping pen.
REMOVAL. Mr.. Frank has removed to Col.
Watson's spacious brick building, corner of
Texas and Market streets, where he is opening
IN onGre new stock of superior gold and silver
watches, splendid jew4 Try, silver and plated
ware, ancy goods, etc, all Of the richest and
la.es. styles. Those wishing to purchase are
invited to pay him visit.
EuuuruRE.-Mr. VIM. Enders has recently |
made arge additions to his stock of furniture, |
which now embraces every article needed for
tba complete outfit Of household The furni-
taro having been manufactured expressly for
this market, in accordance with his orders, is |
Of tie best workmanship and latest styles, in
addition to which he is enabled to sell at I'M
usually low prices An establishment similar
e. Mr Enders' has long been needed by our
citizens, and he cannot do otherwise than re-
cejFa IN extensive patronage
Books AND STATIoNERY.-Me ssrs. Ball & Da-
sl.eli nave received and keep constantly on
aand II the standard, scientific, theological,
medical poetical and literary works issued from
tae press, together will the most popular and
approved school books. They likewise keep
up complete assortment of blank books, plain
aad uled cap, letter and note papers, together
a.a every description Of plain and fancy sta
.ionery, including an endless variety Of Valen-
.5uas, suitable to all tastes.
The curtain has dropped on the farce Of the
Southern Pacific Railroad the committee of
arbitration having decided chat the Fowkes
company had failed to comply with their en-
gements, and thereby forfeited all claim to
She possession of the road. The new compa-
ny wall now push on the work.
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The recorders of our large cities, in their ca,
Paoity Of committing magistrates, frequently .
render decisions on very intricate questions Of
Iaw. A case Of this kind came before recorder i
" liz, of the second district, New Orleans, last
<, which he made short work Of John :
Ha.sh,U States consul at Monterey was charg- 4
M BY p. Wolf with having induced two per- J
sens to commit perjury, BY swearing falsely 50 {
lathe Walsh mightobtain the rights Of cit I
lz5nship and take cut naturalization papers, c
The recorder decided that the act of congress {
Of l849 repeats the 18th section of the act of c
1913 on naturalization, and declares that un- t
tn1 arc