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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-17
ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

new and complete stock of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS embracing every description OF taorles among
i''l' Ladies, Dress Goods,
Calicoes in great yariety-some very low
French and English Bareges;
Swiss and Jaconet Musins Lawns
plain and printed Grenadines;
plain figured and Powered Bareges
Plain and iacquered Bareges and Tissues.
Dennims Checks, Bedticking, Curtains;
Deiaines Cottonades, Flannels Canton Flannel
Domestics Sheetng, Shifting Lowels;
Heavy Kerseys, Linseys;
Kentucky jeans Satnet, CASHMERE, 1Loth
White and colored Blankets
Silk merino and cotton hosiery and gloves;
Lawns nansook fine Irish Linens, do do Camprlc;
White Jaconets, Swiss, Tarleton and tape Muslin
Plain and fancy Silks, stripe Silks
Chemisettes, Undersleeves, Collars
Ladies fine Handkerchiets;
Embroideries, Of all kinds;
SUPERIOR Sewing Silk, Thread and Cotton;
large variety Of fine Fancy Goods Ladles trimmings,
House Furnishing Goods, and every thing IN the Dry
4nd a for his stock Of Ladies' Misses and Chdrens
Caters Shoes and Slippers, without hesTacy ne U
o,ete with anv establishment this side OF NeW orleans
SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING.
large assortment of fine Spring and Summer CLOTHING
Of the best material superior Workmanship ai Cass
Ionre and English Tweed SUITS supertne french Aer
10 Alpacca linen and other dress frock, ONCE sac llo
eietos coats; fancy colored light CASHMERE, Aeflo
AInacco white and colored drilling, jeans cottonade
and every description of pantaloons; black FANCY ai.
figured silk SATIN nen Marselles, ana az othef hlh
nFVests Every description Of Boys Clothing Liner
and muslin shirts flannel Shirts Of all kinds; hickory
Shirts wooden and cotton UNDERSTANDS Drawers SIX
linen and cotton Hankerchiets; Woolen' eotto an'
thread hosiery Gloves and endless variety OF gen
/ clemens wearing apparel and furnishing goods
boots Shoes Brogans, Hats and Caps OF every deserlp
Trunks, valices Carpet Bags sachels etc in greatv
riety. .,1.l,4 - A.;
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PLANO depot.

THE subscriber has in connection with his
95z<8 Jewelry Establishment opened Piano
T8 II Depot, and will keep constantly on hand
fine assortment of superior Pianos, Guitars, Flohns,
and musical instruments generally.
AlsoA large selection Of Sheet Music of every de
scription constantly on hand Ijanlll V. SHlDEI.
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The state of T,Ouisiana-Parish of Caddo.
T1fGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTCo RI. 4
IL ISL Of Caddo Tutorship of John McCaln
Iles.-Notice is hereby given that Howell LES Iuto
office an annual account of his tutorshiP, praying
that the same be approved, homoogated and made the
And unless opposition is made thereto within thirty
DAYS the time prescribed by law, said annual account
viii be approved homologated and made the Judgment
80 Given under nv hand and seal of Office, this LIST
J l. s day of March, 1861. r,,,,,,,17, c,.-,
| 4 rn6-6t n. r.. w ItlJft1, CleFk
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, March 27 The Louisiana State Convention adopted an or dinance dividing the State into six Congressional districts; also, the ordinance transferring the public funds to the government of the Confede- rated States.
 An act abolishing free banking, and ntroluc- ing the general charter system, was adopted. The Convention then adjourned sine dte Two companies of Germans left o-doy for Pen sacola on active service.
 Adyices from Mobile say that troops and mu- nitions of war are constantly moving through that city, toward Pensacola.
 Several companies were expected from North Alabama to-day.
 NEW ORLEANS, March 2G. Late advices from Texas state that the Legisla- turc had passed 6 resolution approving of the act of the Convention in deposing Gov Houston. 4 bill had also passed which provides for the raising of a regiment of mounted cavalry, 1000 strong for the defense of the frontiers. Since the deparature of the Federal troops, ing the frontiers, killing and driving back the settlers.
 NEW ORLEANS, March p. It is understood that the Commissioners to Eu- rope from the Confederated States, will not leave until tn. 31st instant.
 Gen. Bragg has issued proclamation prohib- ing vessels from furnishing war vessels off Pen sacola or Fort Pickcns with supplies under a for feiture of confscation.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.

NEW YORK, March % Steamship Arago, from Havre via Southamp- ton, with Liverpool advces to the 9th instant, passed Sandy Hook this morning, en route for this port.
 The steamer Europa sailed from Liverpool on on the 9th for Queenstown, to take the Austra- Hans cargo to New York.
 HoLLAND.-The ministry had resigned in per fectly gloomy state.
 RUssIA.-Tranquility reigned at Warsaw. The Russian serf emancipation project will be settled during Lent The Denmark and Holstein ques- ton had elicitcd the interference of England, France and Russia.
 SARDINIA.-Count Cavour had notified the Eu- ropean government of the necessity of settling the Roman question.
 GREAT BRITAIs.-The ship Conquest, from Mobile for Liverpool, was ashore at Cornowan Bay, and will probably prove a total wreck The ship Ocean Guide from Newport for Gal weston, was abandoned at sea on the 18th Febru- ary crew saved in the the Commons on the 4th Hcnnisey charged Lord John Russell with con cealing important dispatches relative to the Tus- cany and Naples trade.
 MT. Bower said the policy of the foreign off cer would lead to war.
 The Times says the new American tariff will bc almost an absolute prohibition upon European articles, and will damage America more thar Europe
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Thos. Corwin, Minister consul to havre. MT Anderson, n,0--- p,,,non burg. Francis H. Moody, Receiver Q" i@ Moneys at Little Rock, Arkansas.
 Rumors are circulating for political effect, tha Sumter will not be evacuated, and that Fort Pick ems will not be reinforced.
 An extra session of Congress has not yet beer decided upon.
 WASHINGTON March 9. The Senate yesterday confined Charles Howe Collector of Customs at Key West.
 The failure to evacuate Fort Sumter yes. erday is ascribed to technical reasons It is said tho evacuation will take place immediately Senators Hunter and Mason, of Virginia, ant Senator Lane of Oregon, have gone home
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 26 The steamship Arizona, from Brazos Santiago on the 2lst, arrived at this port to-day. She brought companies E. and G. of the second cav airy to Indianola.
 The Washington correspondent of the Times says, Texas gentlemen report civil war inevitable, and that Alabama will soon be involved.
 Virginia seccssioists are beginning to despair of the passage of the secession ordinance, and now urge the Arkansas plan, to submit it to the peo pie.
 NEW YORK, March 9. The Herald's Washington correspondent says the President issued orders on the 23d for Major Anderson to evacuate Fort Sumter
 The Cabinet were considering the matter of Fort Pickens
 Gen. Bragg has notified Lieut.. Slemmer that hereafter supplies cannot be landed there without permit from President Davis.
 dispatch to the same paper, dated this morn ing, says is believed that the programme of the Administration with regard to Fort Sumter has been changed. Since MT. Lannon's departure the evacuation is made conditional; Lamon to direct the evacuation if the provisions are insufficient to maintain the garrison
 The Government is advised that Texas has se- ceded
 Commissioners have been sent to induce New Mexico, Arizona, Sonora and Chihauhau to join the Southern Confederacy, giving those Territo- ries favorable prospects.
 Fort Pickcns is reported short of provisions, and the Government will be compelled to aban- don it shortly.
 NEw YORK, March 23. The Washington cores pondent of The Post says Secretary Seward has written a letter to the Southern Commissioners, in which he reviews the whole ground of misunderstanding and recom- mends National Convention.
 The Heralds Washington dispatch says the Administration will reply to the Southern Com missioners, saying the Government has no power to treat with them, and referring them to the next Congress.
 NEW YoRK, March 9. The Herald's Washington dispatches say that the inconsistencies between Major Anderson s dispatches before and after the inauguration lead to whisperings in Executive circles that he may be in complicity with the Secessionists
 The same paper says the President has deter mined to call an extra session of Congress. Commodore Stringham has been ordered to re- port immediately to the Navy Department. The National Intelligencer takes strong ground against coercion, and thinks that a Convention of all the States must settle the difficulty, or the independence of the Southern Confcderacy must be acknowledged.
 Many Republican leaders coincide with this view, while others dcterminedly oppose it..
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Shelby County Agricultural Society.

This society met on Saturday, March 23d, 1861, for the purpose of electing officers for the next twelve months, there being present B. F. Ford, President, A o. Edwards, Vice President, W. ". Wair, Secretary.
 On motion, Dr. J. s. Pearson and D. P. Black were appointed Co settle with the past Secretary and Treasurer, and report to the next meeting, after which the meeting pro- cecded to elect the following officers:
 President-B F. Ford,
 e-President-A o. Edwards.
 Secretary-R. c. McCarley,
 Treasurer-G. A. McIver,
 Cor. Secretary-T. B. Kent.
 s. R. Brown, J. C. Morrill,, Sim Horne, B. B. Allen, J. C. Dayie, D. NJ Barnes, D. P. Black, A. Ragland, R. McIver, A. F. Mccain D. " Munroe and c. D. Taylor Directors
 D. P. Black A. o. Edwards and D. w. Nunroc were appointed Building Committee w. II. Rhea John S. Pearson, R. Nectar ley R. McIver and Dr. Williams, were ap- pointed committee to raise premium list John s. Pearson, Ring Master; ". ". War, Herald J. G. Warner, Marshal.
 On motion, these proceedings were ordered to be published in The Des Arc Citizen and TIE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION, with the re- quest that The State Gazette, The True Dem ocrat and The Prairie Democrat copy them, and that the editors of said papers are thereby constituted honorary members of the Society On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet on the second Saturday in April next
 B. F. FORD, President R. c. McCARLEY, Secretary,
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MISSOURI CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS, March p. ai4- Convention to-day received the Majority cal order To. ,rh;ob wera made the spe- hesoiu'lons were "a'nnday in December seven delegates to the border o.-.he election of after which the Convention adjourned -rtion,
 ST LOUIS. March 23. The Convention passed resolutions calling upon Congress to use every conciliatory means to bring back the seeded States to the Union if possible otherwise, to agree to peaceful separation, ad vising the withdrawal of Federal troops from quarters where collision is threatened, and de claring in favor of National Convention. The Convention then adjourned until the third Monday in December
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PORTS OF ENTRY.
The following importont publication is b. authority:

The following importont publication is by authority:
 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
 TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
 Montgomery, March 19, 1861. In pursuance of the act of Congress of February 18th. 1861, entitled an act to auth orze the Secretary of the Treasury to estab- fish additional ports and places of entry and delivery, and appoint officers therefor, here by establish the following ports as places ot entry and delivery, that is to say Norforlk, at Nelms' landing on the Mlssls- sppi river.
 Hernando, on the Mississippi and Tennes- See railroad.
 Holly Springs, on the Mississippi central Easport, on the Tenness ee river. Corlnth, at the crossing of the Mobile and Uhlo, and of the Memphis and Ohio rail loads.
 Athens, on the railroad from Decatur to Pulaski.
 Stephenson, at the junction of the Georgia railroad the Western and Atlantic, and vari- Gus other railroads.
 Chester, at the junction of the Charlotte and Columbia and of the Kings Mountain railroad.
 Florence, at the junction of the Whining ton and Manchester, and of the North East ern and of the Cheraw and Darlington rail- r0ads.
 (Signed) c. G. MEMMINGER.
 Secretary of the Treasury.
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NEWS FROM TEXAS.
GALVESTON, March p

GALVESTON, March P. The Legislature met the 18th. The mem bers took the oath of allegiance to the State-a few only protesting.
 Gov. Houston and his Secretary of State have surrendered the archieves and retired. The for mer has issued an appeal to the people, denounc- ing the Convention.
 A substitute for the army bill passed the Con- vention. It calls for the raising Of only one mounted regiment.
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VIRGINIA CONVENTION.

RICHMOND, March 23. Mir. Holcomb concluded his speech amid great applause. The chair ordered the galleries cleared but revoked the order at the solicitation of the members, many of them having participated.
 RICHMOND, March 27. In the Convention to-day, Gov. Wise attempt ed to speak, but was physically unable. He oc- eupes the middle ground, endeavoring to recon cile the hostile sections
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nSFg= We would invite the especial attention of o,r readers to the new advertisements of our well-known mercbants-Messrs. John Jackson & Co., and Hayley & Erwin. They have just arrived home from New York, where they bought large stock of goods at panic prices. They would be happy to welcome all of their old patrons, and as many new ones wish to buy the best at hard time prices at their stores
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COTTON MARKETS.

MEMPHIS, March 28. The Cotton market is firm, The sales amount to 955 bales.
 NEW YORK; March 27 The Cotton market is quiet. The sales amount to 900 bales, at 12 3-8c. Flour is firm.
 NEW ORLEANS, March 27. The sales of Cotton amount to 5000 bales, at 12tc to 13c. Sugar steady.
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II A R R HE'D. II
rNDEXEDl l

On Tuesday morning, in Des Arc, by Rev. II. D. McKinnon, MT Wm. c. Trith to Miss M. E. Garrett.
 On March 5th, by Elder J. M Cox, Henry c. Thompson 10 Miss Francis K. Ford, all of this county.
 On the 17th of March, by Elder J. NJ. Cox, John A. Laudorne to Mrs. Eveline Whtlock, of Tennessee
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MEMPHIS, March 27.

MEMPHIS, March 2. The following dispatch was received by Col J.. Coleman last night:
 HERNAyDo, Mss, March 26 Six hundred troops will leave here at o'clock tomorrow, and will arrive at Memphis quarter past 3-destned to Pensacola.
 N. c. WILLIAMS
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE MAILS

FoRT smTH.-Arrivesher Mondays and Thurs days at P. M Leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays atIOP. NJ,
 EASTERN MAIL.-Arrives by river Tuesdays and Thursdays at A. NJ Leaves Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ.
 SrARcY-Arrives Tuesdays at P NJ. Leaves Mondays at A. M
 BRowxsvmLE.-Arrives Saturdays at P. NJ. Leaves Fridays at 4. NJ. Corrox PLAST-Arrives Saturdays at II A. NJ. Leaves same days at P. NJ.
 LEVIN HARRISON, PM.
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GEORGIA NEWS.

AUGUSTA, GA, March 25. Troops of the Confederased States are concen- tratng at Pensacola.
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 The Memphis, White and and Little Red River packet Bracelet, Capt. J. Riley Jones iii com mana, and Capt. Ben. Duncan. in the office, pass el up last Sunday, and down on the Monday fol- lowing, The Bracelet leaves Memphis every Friday Her clerk has our thanks for late papers.
 The Memphis and White river packet, Golden State with Captain Hicks King on deck, and Mr. ]. 5. Russell in the office, arrived at our landing yesterday morning, with a No. one trip of both passengers and freight. She will be here this evening on her return to Memphis. Her clerk has our thanks for files of late papers.
 The L. S. mail boat Kanawha Valley, Price in command, Butler Coles in the office, arrived here last evening, on her way to Jacksonport, with a fine trip. Sine will be at our wharf, her down. ward trip, tomorrow morning. The Valley now makes regular through to Memphis by way of Napoleon. The clerk has our thanks for fine file of late papers.
 The Memphis and White river packet Admiral, with Captain Baird on her deck, and lIr. CJCampbell in the office, passed up last Monday, and down on Wednesay. The Admiral leaves Memphis every Saturday. The clerk has our thanks for late papers.
 The fine Memphis and White river packet, New Moon, Capt John Dearing, on deck, and Mr. II Twomey in the ofIiee passed up last Tuesday, and down on the Thursday following. Her clerk has our thanks for late papers.
 The United States mail packet Sam. Hale, Capt. C. ". Coles in command, and Briscoe in the office passed down early yesterday morning. She will be here next Tuesday morning. Thanks to her clerk for late papers
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
MEMPHIS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS.

MEHPHIS AND NHITE HIEEk PAJkETS. ADMIRAL, Capt. Elias Thomasson GOLDEN STATE, Capt. King
 NEW ORLEANS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS. GENERAL PIKE, Capt. Pete Fleming hrAS, Capt. II. s. Eaton SFMI.WEEKLT TuL BOATS 0N WHITE RIVER.
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MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS.
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENTS. PREMIUM COTTON GINS :!
 MANUFACTURED BY w. G. CLEMENS, BROWN & CO,
 Columbus, Georgia.

TN AGAIN PRESENTING THE CLAIMS OF
 ! these Gins to Planters, beg leave to return my thanks to the planting community Tor the liberal patronage heretofore extended respect fr,lv announce to the Planters that we continue to manufacture the celebrated Premium Gins So I'epg and favorably known throughout the cotton
 norton no@t being unapproachable in the more i'm
 potIaht poi". ;9a cotton gin, viz: Light draughI,
 sPeel ana sanipie' n n"<a~h fact is established be- tmonials from Planters in all the covl~n growing
 States. Planters wishing Superior Gins ars re- quested to send in their orders soon as possi- blc. Mir. A. O. Edwards, Esq, will receive or ders for gins, and give satisfactory evidence of
 their performance. All gins warranted to perform we'll Planters are requested to send their orders with full instructions for shipping to.
 S. A. THORNTON, Agent. mar21-6m1 Memphis, Tenn.
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DIES ARC HOTEL, DIES ARC, ARKANSAS.

TNHIS NEW BRICK HOTEL, ON THE CORNER | of Buena Vista and Foster Streets, elegantly furnished, is open for the accommodation of guests.
 The locatan is the best in town, being near the boat landing; and every effort will be made to please the patrons of the house. The proprietor therefore respectfully solicits liberal share of public patronage.
 Board and Lodging per month, S2O co Board (without Lodging) per month 16 co Board and Lodging per week, % Board (without Lodgng) per week, 5 % Board and Lodging per day, 200 Dinner, 50 Supper, 50 Breakfast 60 Lodging, 50
 Children under twelve years of age, half price.
 Persons without baggage must pay in advance. Board bill by the year must be paid monthly board bill by the month must be paid weekly.
 The proprietor will be responsible for all arti- cles left in his care, none other.
 feb 22-tf. T. A. DODSON, Proprietor.
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CHARLES A. BRADLEY. EDWARD FIREMAN. C. A. BRADLEY & CO.,, Manufacturers Depot
 FOR THE SALE OF VIRGINIA & WESTERN TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARSS, No. 59 Front Row, Memphis, Tenn.

REFERENcEs.-Hon. 1sham c. Harris, Governor of Tennessee, Memphis; Messrs. E. NJ. Apper- & Co.,, Memphis Messrs T. s. & $. ". Ayres, Memphis; Sam. Tate, Esq, President of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad Memphis :; Officers Gayoso Savings Institution, Memphis :; \. l.. Lawrence Cashier State Bank, Memphis 1; Ben May, Cashier Bank of West Tennessee, Mem- phis; Gates & Parker, Jackson, Tennessee; Moore & Holland Jackson, Tennessee; J. A. see; Hon. Emerson Etheridge, Weakly county, Tennessee; Jesse Hare & Co.,, Lynchburg, Vir- ginia; Halscy X Booker, Lynchburg, Virginia John Oyler, Esq, Lynchburg, Virginia J. s. Clator x Co.,, Lynchburg, Virginia Bragg, D'Aquin & Co.,, New Orleans, Louisiana s. II. Tucker & Co.,, Little Rock, Arkansas; Samuel Jack Pine Bluff, Arkansas nh 8-6m
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FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, March 27. this city, has adopled by majority of eighty three, plan of separation from the northern church
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IRE permanent Constitution for the South ss ssn Confederacy has been ratified by Ala
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The inside column represents the cash value by the package. The outside column represents time prices in small lots.
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OHIO UNITED STATES SENATOR.
 COLUMBUS, OHIO, March 22. Hon John Sherman has been elected United States Senator.
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KAX,wHA YALLEY-Capt. D. E. Price-arrives at Des Arc from Memphis on Thursdays, and touches here again on Saturdays for her downward mails from Jacksonport.
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IE0N NAroLEON T0 JACNsoNr0ET.

SAM. HALE-Capt C. " Coles-arrives at Des arc Tuesdays from Napoleon, and touches here for her downward m;-f5 on Thursdays, from JarkSonport
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-16

THy FLoREscEs, AT THE WIsTER GARDES.-
Though the universal depression Of business for which
we arc indebted 70 the smiable ehivalry of the
Suuny SJuth, and which, indeed is about all
we do owe them has f.len with especial heavi.
ness on the thear.csl profession, there are sill
found soae en,erpnsing ones wbose abundant
and abiding faith iupels them 10 most daring
ventures in the troubled waters Of managerial expert
ment Hope springs eternal in the actors breast, and
the memory of former dollars won on the uncertain
boards kindes bright visions of future shekels TO be
wrung from 'iron Fortune" the same old Thespian
lumber And il Fortune does favor the brave, then lei
her prepare plentiful shower of those aforesaid Ia
vorr, with which TO reward those popular American
Artists" Mr.. aud Mr.. w. j. Florence, who last night
opened the Winter Garden for Summer season.
To initiate new theatrisal enterprise in midsummer
il always hazardous experi men for 90 many Of the
people who are regular thear ROGERS are out OF town
that the manager must rely almost exclusively on tho
patronage Of strangers for his cash reurne And the
croakers who just now 30 loudly bewaihng the
hardI sss Of the tines an' propheyng nothing ess Ia
the immediate future than plague, pestilenoe, and
famine could Of Lave more encouraging pre-
dctions for the new u anaeer than speedy and ire
trievable ruin. But II 'the audience hat night was
specimen Of the way h public propose to set to work
ruin the enterP rse then the projectors thereof
are 20 be enyied. Fa the house. though not crowded
was moderately fned with paying people, and "ss, all
things considered, Q lOst encouraging begnrins
Mr. and Mrs. Flor ence are 80 well known In their
comedy speciates that criticism Of their styles Is un-
necessary. Last light they received welcome most
enthusiastic to noise, and what is infinitely more
gratifying to the ilcor their artistic efforts provoked
that genuinesppl that ia shown more In the hearty
laughs of aud icnce rresistaby moved to mrth than
mere elappiDgs Of friendly hands, or stampings Of
friendly boots.
Mrs. Chanfrs n, who is also member Of the CON-
pany, was REQ eyed with that hearty greeting that is
certain assurs that che has taken high place Or
popular fav0 lite.
The hrst play was Handy Andy" version Of
Lovers capital story, Mr. Florence enactiDg the
bunderng Andy with JUNCTION and success, and Mrs
Chanfran acting the little part Of oonah" TO ihs
great sa1sfaction Of the house.
In the farce, "a Lesson for Husbands" Mrr. Flor
ence represent ed six or seven characters, with he
usual grace a nd excellence.
Mr.. Flor snce being called before the curtain re
turned th' nks and announced the speedy production
Of q new patriotic drama.