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! THE PRAIRIE DOGS AND THEIR VILLAGEs-The Com.
anches call the southern arm of the Red river, Ki-ch
equi-honO-that is to say river of the town of the
dogs of the praircs. This name has doubtless been
given account of the quantity of those little quad
Tupeds SpeTmOphus adovicanus that inhabited these
sotudes in far greater numbers than in the other Amer
lean wilderness. | do not think there exists in the
world as stupendous village as the one the prairie
dogs have constructed for themselves in the plain that
leads to the sources of the K-chi-cqui-hO-nO This
village is twenty-five miles in length and equally ex-
tensve in width, which suppOsing it be almost cir
culaT, makes supertcies of about 625 square miles
From these gigantic Dimensions easily Judge of
the numbers ofthe interesting population that live there
Villages of the prairie dogs to be found extending
from Mexico to the farthest boundary ofthe e. S. nma
inc choice of site for the establishment of their COLONY
the prairie dogs always choose uncovered or rather
evated spot sheltered inuudation and on which grows
stunted weed that is their food Itso be supposed
that this Quadruped can live without water for somc-
times takes up its abode in locality where neither river
nor spring is to be found ormore than twenty-five miles
around and OH the ground where not single drop of
ter can be obtained even by digging well upwards of
20 deep that the border ofthese villages have gen
erally speaking an aspect of aridty and desolaton
Those little vandas add to this adappearance by gnaw-
ing and devouring all around their dwellings, every kind
of vegetation they will only spare few flowers the
sight Of which seems to please hem-sUch as Ergeaon
dvaracatum the solonum, the elysia myctagenca and
and two or three others Of the genera The prai
e dog resembles the squirrel in shape size and physi-
ognomy; it has nothing in common with the real dog
but its cry which is very like barking. 1t burrows for
itself sometimes the depth of nine feet and after
wards places the earth it throws up from the galleries
within the form of cone over its subteaneous abode
Towards the end of October when the dogs of the prai
ries feel the approach of winter they agen up with
straw and stem of flowers all the passages leading to
their burrows then they fall asleep until the return Of
spring In the great northern sotudes Of Texas one
rarely takes long journey without meeting many re-
publcs of prairie dogs. The borders CT he Kichi-e
quihono in particular contain sevcrel very consdera-
BILE ones. Able Domench.
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HAM TINrs.-Copied from the Macon ToIegrar

HARD TrMEs.-Copied from the Macon Telegraph for
the benefit of editors merchants and others;
'Out west" they think little of fever and lager as
they call it. but when it nvadcs Ga mans system
the Eager" is as much fixture as anything 50 shaky
can well be- We have seen "agers' of fifty years
the alternate day, but preceded
bv no fever or any other apparent cause It had be
come habit of the system and the patient sheok With
Eager" lust because he expected to shake Nov 'hard
times tight times, debt-waiting debtor ike the lager
continue long after necessity apology for them has
failed There is no apology for very tight times now,
and there is no other particular reason for them except
meanness and apprehension If every man in Georgia
would manfuy resolve Il will pay my debts far
have the means and then bring out Of his treasury the
money he has slowed away against hard times, every
BODY would be easy a once aad probably Mr. Dodge
creditor himself would ind he 1as no worse off in res
meet to money than before Tfthe people Of Georgia
will only exercise a little Of the ''grand confidence,
and set their money afoa there will be enough for al
purposes. Try it.
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ANOTHER ExTRAD1TroS CASE IL CAEADA.-Thc Mon
trea Gazette Of the 9th glt, has this paragraph
ta so,,therner who has been boarding at the St. Law
rece a for the past few days arrested and lodged
in al on Tuesday morning. at the instance Of the cred
tor Who came on from New York for him. after tracking
him through great part ot the southern States The
amount which he is alleged have swndled his eredi
tors out Of IS $4,000 arid swindlea while be
was residing and doing &rge business a Brownsville.
Texas under the name Of T.. Karpea3. lie is said to
defv lis creditors and offers commute with them for
ffteen cents on the dollar On the other hand it is
stated that the plaintiffs haze acted on the most able
feral sdgice ard feel confident thar the case is one
which comes under the provision Of the extradilon
remain, to be seen how thj treaty will stand with res
pect 70 Texar. seeded STATE
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hAoSIu muse lOSg IPS uIlOOheu TINS move
ment that she had not time to prevent il But jump
ing back, with slight blush she exclaimed:
why, you mpudent fellow; don't think you hav
much dignity, it is true; but suppose must forgiv
you, she continued, with sweet smile ''as have no
seen you for long time. But take care hereafter
Mr.. Alfred, how you repeat such practical tokens O
friendship oryou may suffer the penalty of boxed ears
81 would willingly do that, u replied for such d.,
lightful privilege"
''But you have not told when you returned?" she
asked, apparently taking no notice of my last remark
Wv ell, then, answered, ''sit down upon the soft
and will give you my history from the time left tc
the present.
''But fear all that will occupy too much of my pre-
cious time, she replied But utneyertheless heaccepteC
the seat offered, and half hour passed by pleasant
conversation was in dread lest some one would inter
rupt this delightful tete ete before could broach the
subject which lay nearest my heart Atlength founC
an opportunity to say:
81 have heard strange news, Miss Clifford since IN,
return"
Have your she laconcalyreplied
eyes, Iresponded 81 hear that you are to be married
in a short time"
so they say" she answered, with sad smile.
saw the saddened change in her manner since had
mentioned the subject, and it gave me encouragement
Throwing off my reserve arose, and taking my seat by
her side said:
"And, Marian do you love the man YOU are going to
wed?"
She started back as if viper had stung her@
i DO not think you have the right to ask she said
attempting TO rise But gently retaining her, said;
nave not the Ilght to ask! On, Marian, could you
hho" InG misery the announcement OF your coming
nuPi"S mas gwen me, you would not say that took
let manu. sue uiu not resist me: IL seemed as spell
Iu ZONE oyer nel sue S gazing lntently on the floor
/ coIlnoep' Mariana forgive me, pray II say one
"olu ""cH ~ouu ho1 ran PeaSahty on the ear OF one
VINO IS ottro!leu 10 ahothtr. Mariana have loved
you II was your sweet lace that drew me home;
II was Ie n@PPles9 anticipated IN the future that
Sheereu my ""hoeFiDSS on, tel me, Marian, Is this
loEe OF Is my ig 70 De l0reTermore darkened?
while the fears forced tIri, n,[ throt b
exclaimed;
"Alfrad, is this truc-do YOU really love mo---h,vo
vou ALWAYS loved pey1
/ Yes sincerely love vou-bavo always loved vou
and YOU alone Tell me Marian istbis love rot,,,dy,
"0h, Alfred said she II do indeed love yon. vor
have been a part of nv existence Oh yhv did Iy0n
not tell me Of this love before Won wont aIyaTg Ent
now it is too late: YOU are docn,cd to snc,d sGrro
lfe-no YOU may vet find one to love vo, doarI and
pass happy life; but Iob, what Of 6es The t6ou~ht
nearly drives me mad viii be conneIod ~ Nth
an unoyed husband and bury this sorrow from his
Jealous eve"
heard not the concluding words of This sentence 7
only heard that she loved me and ioyIlIv exclaimed
"Thcn, Marian, my love is returned" and passion
atelv cIasped her in nv arms arC and ari kissed
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BATTLE HOUSE.

t22gI@ESSA-1D The fremont House, Edwards Street,
#SffREIsaf Shreveport, La lately occupied by s
a544stssszz5 P Day, having been fitted up with en-
treg new furniture &C. has been redpened under the
Of the BATTLE HOUSE, by the Undersigned who will
Gndeavor give satisfaction to the travelling public.
The house is situated in quiet part Of the tQwn and
particularly suited TO the accommodation Of ladies' The
proprietor wishes make but pledge-which is that
the strictest cleanliness shall be observed in every de-
Tartment lOCtlTl \. ID. BATTLE.
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YERANDAH HOTEL

.1,-~-U UOTNeT on NlIaTn and NPTng sTTeeTs.
&LaE3AAl The subscriber having leased the above
E 5z5ai aissis new and commodons house, and has
fitted it mp with furniture, informs
thetrayeIing public that he is prepared to
dat guests pledgiug himsethat nothing shall be want
ing his part give satisfaction. The table will at all
times be served with every decacy of the season pre-
pared by experienced cooks while the servants and wal
rers attentive and polite The Ncrandah Hotel being
located in quiet and agreeable part of the town and at
the time only ufew steps from the steamboat land
ing and centre Of business affords unusual inducements
to Travellers who will at all times find comfortable
home Prices moderate novel S. p. DAY.
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PRIVATE BOARDING,

4 IyM(-N FhIF AIE bUAIUINW,
tSSTgn9TSSsA1g Travis Street. adjoining the Baptist
Es fTfsshhssTTS& Church, Shreveport
dzfzsssa=tssI The subscriber has had her premises
thoroughly renovated, which now re6pened for the
accommodation permanent and transient boardeTs and
solicit, the patronage of her friends and the public,
pledging herself that nothing shall be wanting on her
part that tend to the comfort and pleasure of her
guests Being located in a retired and most agreeable
part of the town. free of dust noise and at the
time but few steps from the centre Of business it affords
unusual inducements to boarders, who will at all times
find it comfortable home. Families auG single gentle
obtain pleasant rooms, and dayboarders WILDE
accommodated. octl7 Mrs. A. B. TAINTOR.
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TO PRINTERS.
WE have hand and for SALE the following printing
w materials, lately used on the South Western.
font Of 500 lbs. Brewer,
26D ts q
I85
f" SO Long Primer,
fonts , line Brewer,
Long Primer Condensed.
Together with the column, head, advertising and dash
rules leads. &c, &c
AIso-A Medium Printing Press, Roller-Mould, &c,
all complete and the following materials used for short
time inthe publication of weekly paper: About $50 lbs.
of Bourgeois and Mnion with two line letter; column,
head advertising and dash rules cases, chases etc
The above materials will be sold low for cash.
L. DILLARD & Co.
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There is worse article than New Ark Cider put off
champagne, ttrnip juice made to sparkle with gas
from vtrio and marble dust being another dodge of
the adulterators
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NORTHERN FURNITURE FoRTHE SoUTHEBN President.
The Boston Traveller says that well known furniture
dealer of Boston is now engaged in the manufacture of
set of parlor furniture for the hon. Mr. Davis of Miss
issirpi the president of the southern Confcderscv
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When men, by age fail in their sight and hearing,
they had better console themselves with the thought
that they have seen and heard quite enough
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Courting in Yankae..Land

IT'S HARD To CHOOSE n-Evervbody his wife and
no small portion of his children know that counting
down east is frequently done by sitting up it is
termed. After the swain has done up his chores he
puts on his goto meetin Clothes and quietly slips away
to the abode of bis fair As general thing there
is no difficulty in the visited family to decide who or
which is the favored one aho there may be as many
daughters Us shingles on the roof Sleeps eyes slyy
cast IN certain direction unaVaiing effort to net
appear partial aoyerishness of confusion at any
allusion to her and ortyone other unmstakabe signs
tell plainly who is come for. One by one the family
retire the old folks and youngsters and the beau finds
himself alone, with ahuttering pulse flushed cheek
silent tongue and his-sweetheart.
It is not always so, however NV old friend the
Rev. DR.. Snobs felt flame for one of his flock Nobody
knows to this day exactly which it was The choice
lies between two sisters To the honor Of the clerical
profession he it said that they are fond of the ladies'
especially the young and handsome girls bright eve
whether blue black very easily peuetrates the heart
OF many OF them much more readily than their sermons
reciprocate the deed Whether Mr. Snobs preferred
the azure jet is non cOmatbus. But Deacon Blink
had two daughters, and Rev Dr. Snobs had sneaking
notion for of them, sure 1t NAV have been the
blue orbs of Dolly Blink that fixed hint NAV have
been the black hemspheFes of Ruth Blink that picked
his flint. One thidg is certain, he went courting-
another, he went to deacon Blinks The courting was
proven by clean shave, neat fit and fresh cravat
down east and piney woods parvenu custom that Of
being ashamed to visit lady in the clothes you usually
wear looks as you thought dress and not YOUR
self was to gain her love sea voyage and the voyage
OF marimony should, according to many commence on
Sunday. SO thinks the saoc-so thinks New England
What iutter was there at the deacon among hearts
and ginghams when DR.. Snobbs came in. Two pair of
cheeks took an additional crimson. Two pairs of ewes
looked down in extra modestv
Two castles of air had their foundations laid and ther
turrets spires and mnerets cupoas and other elevated
points grew extensively upward and heayenward-
farors and saloons were peopLed with fancys progeny
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ECLIPsE LIVERY STABLES,

Corner OF TEXAS AND EDWARD STREETS SHREvEPoRr La.
<qGgg gasIsS5 9EsaES The undersigned having pur,
fas kfs ~ chased this well known estab-
SfS@~S4A2# k~S@c&= lishment, beg leave to inform
the citizens OF Shreveport and the public generally that
they are prepared to accommodate the community with
short long drives rides horseback; hacks, bug
gies and carriages to hire they prepared
engers any part othe country the State out Of
it, horses kept by the day, week month The stables
are well ventilated and well supplied with the best of
preYender Having employed experienced Osters, no
pains or expenses will be spared give satisfaction to
all those who will favor them with their patronage.
SIMS GAMRIIN n Co.
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The total Indebtedness of United States government
on NJ 7th Of March last was S74 9s5 800
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other house in the Union.
Combs, Brushes and Fancy Goods:
Ivory Combs, all Nos. Porte MonnaesT
India Rubber 4" Purposes
Imitation she'll Reticues
Buffalo, Pocket Books,
Horn, Hooks and Eyes,
Hair Brushes, Looking Glasses
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Necklaces
Shoe and scrubbing Watch Guards,
Writing Desks Suspenders
India Rubber Toys, Silver Thimbles,
China DO Pocket Compasses,
Buttons, Backing,
Marbles Twnes,
Pins, Tacks etc, etc
Perfumery, Soaps, &c.
Genuine Farina Cologne, Vinegar Rouge,
Wright's superior do Macassar Oil,
Tavlor's
Lubin's Extracts, Antique @
Wrights, do P0matum.
Tavlor's do Ok Marrow,
Lily White, Bandolino,
Chalk Balls. Powder Puifs,
Toilet Powder Balm Of 1000 Flowers,
Rice DO Lyons Kathairon,
Meen Fun, French Soaps,
Cosmetique, Military do
And large assortment of TaylOrs Transparent Wash
Balls and Wrights Fancy Soaps.
Also of direct importation, Cutlery Gums Pistols, Per-
cussion Caps and Needles
large stock of Printing, Writing and Wrapping Paper
Of every description Playing Cards Inks Pens school
Books, Blank Books etc
Copying Presses Envelopes and Stationery of every de-
scriptiOn mh25l E. R. STEVENS d Co.
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~, Horacs bought and sold here

- Hor8cs bought and sold here.
s Attached to the establishment is celebrated Far
rer who guarantees to in the shortest time the most
formidable diseases that horseknd is heir to- such
Blind Staggers Big Shoulder Big Head, Glanders Swe
ncy DistemFcr, Founder, Gravel and DistempeEs and
Diseases of Ill descriptions in the successful treatment
of which he avails himself of his important discov
cries made in that line Give a call and try sys-
TEN. oct24 SIMS, GAMBLlA Il 90.
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TENHE undersigned having determined to settle perma-
nentlyn this place for the purpose of giving lessons
on the Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute any instru-
mcnt desired. During the past years, snd has
taught successfully in southern college, he respectfully
socits a liberal patronage from the citizens of Shreve
port and surrounding country Terms Sc per month of
three lessons week Orders left at Ball & DashieIl's
drug store promptly attended to L. HEINEMANN,
Shreveport. january 30-5m professor of Music
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NUS % IND DI OUWlWUN 81 hELIs NJ o.,
- n THE subscribers having removed ~
TS1>I to their new and spacious stores ( Pm
>aaFFg-< CAS- aboycl nearly opposite the ISSs1HSSA
~USM. City Hotel and invite the atten- Es..ylI
" ton Of city and country dealers SaZZS<3tas
to their extensive assortment Of goods adopted 71H
to every branch of trade. WeEeceivc our goods 81
direct from the manufacturers both foreign and domes
tic and enabledto offer them to dealers low any
ntIl hon IN H. ITnnin
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STEVENS & SEYMOUR,
(LATE E.. 4. STEVENS & co.,
Importers ana Wholesale Dealers IN
Cutlery Guns, Pistols, PeTfumery, FancyGOods
PAPER STATIONERY SCHOOL AND BLANK Books,
PLAYING CARDS, &c, &c,
Nos. ~ AND ~ COMMON STREET. n. o..
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else conveniently could, al many precihts
where numbers of votes were cast for
emancipation they were not returned
through neglect, so that under the circnm-
stances, the aggregate Of 6,O52 To 6lO-lo
TO !, IS fully as large AS could be reasona-
bly, expected. The vote for the Constitu-
tion itself Wass a meagre one-l6. .9sI to
AL, but the proportions in The different
counties correspond sufficiently to indicate
what would have been the result. had there
been full and regularly taken poll.
The vote Will undoubtedly have a deci-
ded influence in Congress, though we do
not think it will influence the majority in
that body to vote for the admission of the
new State with the Constitution as adopt
ed Il will, however, lead 70 the adoption
of free State clause, pure aud simple, in
the Constitution, should the Convention
again assemble, and will be regarded By
the Legislature, which meets on the 9th, IN
the light of instruction as to its course in
the matter. 1t will also satisfy Eastern
Virginia, that if the State maintains its in
tegrity, slavery is doomed, aud probably
lead them to reflect whether the prospect
of its perpetuity after the war is over, will
justify longer continuance of hopeless
struggle.
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NUMBER 228.

sEty IN the custody Of the court when no sale has
rect by the claimant
sec !. And be itfnrfher enacted. That whsns.-
eset1 nnal aeeFee OF condemnation Of property esp
tuLea es prize stu have been made unless INT ~
SJI SJuS0ty sac hAs been made here.nbefore pro-
Glded or, the property shall he sold by the United
state marshai purstiaur TO the pr.letiee aud pro
ceedinRa IN adnIimlity, ami the Eross uFoseslS ~
such sale shall be forthwith deposited Ia court: AID
theFeuPon the prize Commissioners shall procerd
under theldipeetiOn OftheCOu8 TO take the eIuisIts
eNldenee aud rtPOrt Ehes same 10 the eCuFt, m the
end that fnal decree GIAl be made detstalning
what public ships ofthe United States are entitled
TO share IN the prize and whether the prize Wa- uI
suP-ror e4Hi inferior Force to the vessel vrs
sels making the capture, aud within thirty days
Giter The entry Of the the clerk Of the court
shan transmit to The Treasury Of the United Stat-s
the @oneys 50 lePeSited in court, toEsther with
eeFtthsd copy Of the said decree. amer dedurtinS
nom said moneys the costs Of court and the charges
and eGpsnses hereInbcfore provided for -
Sec .. And be Il farther enacted, That the prn-
visions of this act apply we'll cases now pend
ing AS TO future cAIos Of maritius captures aud cap
Eres aud setEurtI made under the laUs f.r the Rbo
on Of the slave trade aud all IAWS and parts Of WS
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Approved. Narch IS, 1s62.
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TPuRL1c-No-45.l

As ACT to secure TO tue Odieers and men actually
employed In the Western department., or dspari-
Glent OF Missouri, their pay, bounty, and pen
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofRepre-
s-ntatiyes OF the s. Of American Congress aRse-
led That the Secretary Of War be and he iS hereby
authorized and required to allow and pay the OF
hcers, nOn-cOmmissionri Officers musicians, and
priv1teS who have been heretofore actually en-
ployed in the military service OF the United States
whether mustered into actual service or nOt where
their services were accepted and actually employed
by the generals who have Ueen in command of the
department Of the West, the department Of Mi
souri the pay and bounty as In Of regular en-
listment.
Sec. :, And be It further e9Acted That the Of.
hesrs, nOn-oouauisJiOned sOa5eers musicians- and
priTGtes 81 employed, who may have been wounded
or tneaPaetated for serytSo shall be entitled to aud
recsiEs the pension allowed for Eheh disability :
Provided, That the leagth and character OF their
enlistment and service be such Rs TO eutItIs them
under existiuE Laws to such pension.
SEC. J Andbe It further enacted. That the
heirs of those killed in battle, Of those who may
have died frOm wounds received while In service shall
BE- enIitled 70 receive the bounty aud pay tOWhErh
they W0lH have been entitled had they been regu
lArly Hiustered intS service: Provided, That the
bounty and pay reteered to in this act shall not be
PAYABLE miles their term Of enlistment aud service
be Of such lratiOn eutitls them 90 receive the
same according TO existing laws.
Approved, March sj, lS62. ''