The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-23


have arrived from New Orleans; the Rescue,
Effort, and Trio, from upper IRed River; and
several boats from Jefferson.
The spring term Of the district court will
commence en- Monday next. There is but lit
tie new business on the docket.
The workmen are actively Engaged IN de-
moishing the residence of the late L. P. Grain,
esq, and preparing to erect THO splendid bank
ing house for the Citizens Bark, which is to
be completed by the lst July. The bills for
the Shreveport branch are now 10 the hands Of
the printer, and are beautiful specimens Of the
taste and skill Of the engrayers
THEArRE.-The Gaiety has been nightly
crowded with the beauty and fashion of the
city, to witness the acting Of 4he fascinating
Miss Susan Denim, on whom tiie highest enco-
mums are bestowed on all sides. Owing TO
indsposition, we have been deRhrred the plea
sure ofbeholding her histrionic efforts, and can
not therefore, do justice to heI merits, We
can only say that she has 'takel the town by
storm"
This evening will be performed The beautiful
play of Ingomar, in which Miss Susan Denim
ana Mr. Charles will appear.
STEAMER r. w PowE11-Capt Joseph D.
Clarke has taken charge Of this Gne steamer,
and will run her as a regular packet between
Shreveport and New Orleans leaving here
every alternate Friday evening. Capt. Clarke
is well known to the people Of Red River as
the former commander Of the beautiful steamer
H NJ. Wright, and requires no Recommendation.
We welcome him back to our waters
The examination Of the pupils ofthe Cottage
Grove Female Seminary afforded much plea
sure to the numerous visitors, and reflected
credit upon the students, while demonstrated
the care and pains bestowed BY The teachers on
those entrusted to their care. wa are gratifed
at being able to assure our readers that there
viii be no suspension whatever III the studies at
Cottage Grove, it being The determination of
the trustees to make it permanent institute
Under the auspices Of Mrs Kicks, The accom-
command large share Of public patronage
We are indebted to Mr.. W. Marks for late
New Orleans papers
Thanks to the officers 81 the b. l.. Hodge,
Comet Lecomte, D. R. Carroll, and Telegram,
for files Of late papers.
Those wishing to purchase desirable resi-
dence within short distance oil town. are re-
ferred to the advertisement Of pr. GHpin
n. Levy has received large stock Of spring
goods, embracing the latest and most fashion
able styles, well worthy the attention Of our
fair readers. See advertisement.
TO THE LADIEs.-W. Marks is pow opening
BIS stock Of spring dress goods, cn1broideries,
fancy and staple dry goods, trimmings, &C., all
Of the latest and most fashionable STYLES, and
selected especially for the city trade. The Ia
dies are solicited to give him cali
New GooDs.-Lanna & Spor, Texas street
are now opening large stock Of fresh spring
and summer dry goods, embracing iii the latest
styles Of dress patterns, fancy and staple dry
goods, embroideres, trimmings, 9Th. Also, ey-
cry description Of summer clothing, gentle
mems furnishing goods, hats 4oots, shoes,
caps, etc, all Of which will be sold unusually
low. Those wishing 70 purchase good and
cheap articles should visit their store.
SPRING GooDs.- Childers Il Beard have lust
received large stock of spring dress goods,
trimmings, embroideres, clothing. etc, of the
most beautiful and fashionable sg7les, which
they offer unusually low, Ladies hive them
call, and inspect the goods.
For New ORLEAss-The fine packet Judah
Touro, captain Ewing, will leave cn Thursday
evening" Immediately after The arrival Of the
stages.
The fleet steamer R. w Powell captain J os.
d. Clarke, will leave on Friday evening.
The fayorite steamer Lucy Holcenbe, Capt.
Bateman, will leave Tuesday evening, Oh Tie
arrival Of the Marshall stages. Shab unsur-
passed accommodations, With hen officers are
experienced and attentive
The Propagateur Catholilue, tlg organ Of
the bishop Of Louisiana, learns from persons
worthy ofconfdence, that GPn. Walker of Nj
caragua, recently converted to tIIe Catholic
church, has determined to enter religious or
der and become Catholic priest.
A petition is in circulation in Holly Springs,
Mississippi, asking for the establishment Of a
chain gang in that place. The object is 10 clear
the town of rowdies and loafers A
The difference between the .. s. senate and
thc house Of representatives, Oh It'd postofice
BILL could not be reconciled, ahd thas measure
was lost The house propcrIy insist Ia that an
increase Of the rates Of postage was a revenue
measure, and, therefore, coull not originate in
the senate, The conference committee endea-
yoIed to compromise the diff guilty ty origina
ing new Dill but the strict aonstructionists
objected under the rules, 10 Ill., second ras dim,