The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-16

entertained OF any want OF water fof some
months to come Since our last, the Crane
Duke, SaIlie Robinson, Starlight Lucy Hol
combe, National, and w A. Andrew, have an.
rived from New Orleans; the Hope, and Era
No 8, from upper Red River.
The rain came down in torrents on Sunday
flooding the streets and cutters. In the even
ing, we were favored with storm Of hail and
wind, when it cleared off cool and bracing
FIRE.-A fire broke out about one O'Clock
Saturday morning in two story frame build
ing situated at Spring street, occupied by Mr.
NJ Baer as warehouse for tie storing heavy
groceries, which, together With The contents,
was consumed. The fire company speed
lily got to work, and too much praise cannot be
accorded to the officers and members for the
skill, energy and perseverance they displayed.
The nfammatory nature Of The buildings i'm
medatey surrounding the theatre of the con
fagration are standing testimonials Of the til
pmph that crowned their disinterested labors
and at the same time afford evidence of their
worth and usefulness as citizens. We have
never seen fremen work with more sagaoity or
skill, and having served seven years in the n.
Orleans department, we claim some experience
in that line Several times the roof Of NJ Baers
store, corner of Texas and Spring streets, and
that OIL. Baer, on Texas street, caught on fire,
and it was with much difficulty they we're saved.
The two story building formerly occupied by
VIM. Ball, esq, was likewise in great peril
The merchandise in the stores Of NJ. Baer, L.
Baer, E. & B. Jacobs, and two or three others,
was hastily removed, which oecasioned consid-
cradle damage and loss Of property The build
ing consumed, comprising two store rooms, had
been bought by Capt. w. Holmes, who intend
ed to have removed tin the course Of few days,
when fine brick warehouse would be erected in
its place. The fire was undoubtedly the work
of an incendiary, an effort having been made
but few nights before to burn down the pre-
misses There was no insurance oh the house.
PREACu1NG.-The Rev. J. H. Tucker will
preach in the Baptist church cn next Sabbath,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. All the members are re-
quested to attend.
The Rev. R. s. McAlIister will preach in the
brick academy, between Judge Jenkins and
Mr.. Geo. Wilamson's, on next Sabbath morn
ing, at / / o'clock.
IcE-The steamer Lucy H9lcombc brought
up several tons of ice for a. Enge d Co., who
we learn have made such arrangements as will
insure fall supply during theaummer
NEW EsrABusumpSr+-MrA "A, q. Cook, bav-
ny purchased the well known bakery and con
ectionery Of W. Gune h, intends to carry on |
he business in tie very best Style. He has
ust received a fresh stock of choice family
groceries,
THEATRE.-The performances at the Gaicty |
continue to attract good audiences, and the c
forts Of the artistes are fully appreciated e
During the week several sterling plays were S
PRODUCED in good style, elciing hearty ap t
lause. As an evidence Of the untiring efforts {
f the manager to deserve patronage, we have Q
ut to mention the fact of his aaving engaged i
Jr six nights The celebrated ACTRESS, Miss Susan y
)ennin, ''the bright particular star Of PIa-
ide's Varieties New Orleans, and acknowl b
dyed BY the press to be the most winning and .
romsing young actress Of the day, She will T
rake her first appearance to morrow even '
lg, and we feel assured that crowded houses Il
i'll convince her that our citizens know how to il
pprcciate genius and BEAUTY. .
We were favored on Friday With visit from Il
ol. Sparks, Of The Quit1lan Herald. lie was Is
4 bis way to New Orleans for.the purpose Of i
new materials for biz office. "
Thanks to The officers Of tie Starlight, Lucy z
National, and W. 4. !. Andrew, for
tc papers.
STEAMER GRAND DUNE--CapaEin AppIegate's n
aaudful steamer has been qngag ed for a short h
ne to replace The i-ftsd Prllfcess in Tie N. !.
rleans and Ticksburg tIi-weekIy line of S. =,
all packets. We regret the temporary alb W
nee Of the Grand Duke but Tile inducements. {,
pecuniary point, held out to captain Apple II,
tic were Of such a nature tha5no sane boat ),
an could for a moment hesitate about accept i,
z them. The Grand Duke " IN resume her IN
gular trips in Red River Immediately after e.
c arrival at New Orleans Of captain Holmes Ii
w steamer Excelsior" now being finished Ell
th all possible despatch At Cincinnati. Ca
e
The ouachjta Register states that Col John
I Lahdrum, q tins place, will be putin nom
alton for congress befole the democratic con- J,
ntion, which is to convene in Nav or limo %
e have no inclination to interfere IN the fam At
affairs Of our neighbors, bu.Imust be allow Ill
TO say that the democratic nomination for nj
n9ress from The fourth district could not be on
slowed upon more worthy, btgh toned cen ii
man than John NJ Landrum vi
The Richmond Dispatch publishes letter to
ON Boston, which states CHIT gentleman Vi
1m that city, by the name Of Hobson. while m,
a visit y boston, was placafded under the in.
Paoh' 'llaTe we 2 slave catcher among us?" TIC
$ name, personal appearance, business, resi- vi