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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

"CULLUD" IDEAS LEARNING HOW TO SHUTE.-The
Houston Telegraph says that "the coored school,
opened yesterday morning with about fifty scholars
Mr.. VIM. Dubrew an American citizen of african
descent the teacher. His pupils all looked hap
Ply, but some of them could not remain seated bat
few minutes at a time, and would out in the yard
in spite Of all the commands of their pedagogue Mr
Dubrew deals very patiently with them, and believes
in the doctrine Of "mora suasion," but We think Sol
onions advice where be says "spare the rod and spoil
the child will true with the rising generation Of
colored children. However, if they can be taught to
be scholars and christians think society will be the
gamers by the new system, and will patiently await
the testing of the experiment.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

How r. DETECT CoUSTrRFEITs. Examine the ap-
pearance of bill-the genuine have general dark,
neat appearances.
g. Examns the vignette or picture in the middle OF
the top see if the sky background looks clear and
transparent, or soft and even, and not scratchY
g. Examine well the face; see if the expressions are
distinct and easy natural and e-like particularly the
eyes.
See il the drapery or dress fits WE'LL looks natural
and easy, and shows the folds distinctly.
s. Examine the medallion, ruling and heads, and
circular ornaments around the figures etc See if they
work in the genuine looks if raised the paper,
but cannot be perfectly initiated.
g. Examine the principal line of letters of the bank
See they all upright, perfectly true and even,
or, if sloplng, of uniform slope.
\ Carefully examine the shade or parallel ruling on
the ACE or outside of the letters etc. it is clear
and ooks as if colored with brush. The fine parallel
line in the genuine of equal size and smooth and
ever; counterfeits look as if done with file.
8 Observe the round handwriting engraved on the
bill which should be black equal in size and distance,
of uniform slope, and smooth. This is in genuine
notes invariably well DONE and looks very perfect In
comtereits it is seldom So but often looks Sh, as It
done with pen.
Notice the imprint of engraver's name which Is
always the border end of the note, as it's always
alike; letters small upright and engraved very per-
fecdy. Countereits seldom do it well.
NoTE.-It was remarked by Stephen Borroughs be-
fore lie died. that two things could not be perfectly
comterfated-One was the dye work or portrait, me-
dalton heads vignete, etc. and the other standing or
ruling above the letters Bank Note Reporter.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

Mrs. GRANT AND Mrs. SHERMAN.-The Voice of the
Fair has the following in it's Fair Gossip:
Our lady readers who have not seen the wives of
Gems Grant and Sherman, will no doubt be interested
in knowing how they looked and what they wore at
the Grant reception Saturday, when both these la
dies the platform with their distinguished hus
bands. Mrs. Grant was dressed in plain travelling at
tire, having but just arrived from the cars. She
lEhitn atraH hot, NTH trinatnn57 t~ereius
MANTLE and dress Of drab, and short black veil
over her ace-altogether modest, unassuming attire
She is of medium height, exactly SLENDER and has
an exceedingly cheerful countenance. She and Mrs
Sherman are about the same size and age-probably
about tbirty-fge years. Mrs Sherman wore mourning
having lost son some months since. She is graceful
and easy in her manners, and has pleasant face
Neither Of these ladies handsome both of them
are very lady-like, modest and unpretentous-
such women as men of good, common would Sc
lect for wives. =
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

A number Of families of the State of Mississippi
have resolved to emgrate to Brazil. Col VIM. Wal
lace Wood, formerly editor of the Mississippi Free
Trader has started for Rio Janero to make the
cary arrangements 1t is said that fully thousand
persons are embraced in the enterprise Of course
they all rebels. Their reason for preerrng Brazil
to all other countries is that slavery still exists there
We can't say mourn at the prospect of their de-
parture. 1t is to be hoped that the movement will
not be restricted to Mississippi There are people in
other subiugaed States that might leave their country
for their countrys good We presume they are all
informed that in Brazil all free black men, and men
of all degrees of mixed complexion possess the same
rights those of the purest Caucasian descent Ne
groes vote, negroes hold office, one of the imperial
cabinet is negro We trust that the emigration will
include large proportion of politicians, women and
parsons, the three most malignant and pestiferous
classes of rebel society. Buffalo Advertiser.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.-Tle Richmond correspon-
dent of the n. Y Herald says The action Of officers
in the reedmens bureau in this locality, underinstruc
tons from the chief of the bureau in Washington, is
somewhat dstasteul the first families of the Old Do
minon who have yet to learn to appreciate the great
change of the labor system of the State wrought out
by the war. The idea that negroes make a com
plant against the arisocrac whites, and sustain it by
testimony Of their COLOR appears be something
not thought of until brought the scrutiny of those
charged with the protection of the rights of the freed
men. The bureau here is engaged in solving the eng
ma of the former lordly whites and the always owy
negro Numerous cases of agreements to pay reason
able pensation after the fall of Richmond these
conrabandS for stated service farm labor in this
country have arsen Wherein after the crops have been
made they have been driven away with this assertion
and its attempted enforcement: eve can't keep you
any longer you free, go and take of your
selves" Here the officers of the bureau interfere and
see that equality prevails. This is no fable, but its
morale is on its face.
The city is unusually quiet.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

SHIPPING FEE" on coTToS.-Coector Kellogg of
New Orleans, received the following letter from Nr.
McCuloch secretary of the treasury in relation to
clama for return of the so.called shipping fee:"
TREASURY DEPARTMENT Aug g. 1865.
SIR:--I transmit herewith the application Of Il,
Bonzano, Of New Orleans, for the return of the one
cent per pound shipping fee cotton, alleged to have
been paid to you on the 26th of June last.
You will adjust this and all similar cases, according
to the following general rnes, rnfnnAins ont of an,
receipts Of similar class in your hands
lst. The presidents proclamation Of June l5th 1855,
removed the cent per pound shipping fee on cot.
ton, east of the Mississippi river and you will refund
without reference to me Of individual cases. any such
fees collected on and after June 14th last.
2. The presidents proclamation Of June "a, 1865,
removed the transportation fees prescribed by the
ations of July 29 1864 west of Mississippi river and
you will refund, without reference to of individual
cases. any such fees collected on and after June 25th
last. Respectfully,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

WHITE TROOPS TO BE MUSTERED OUT.--An impor-
tant order has been telegraphed to Sheridan to the
effect that he shall muster out all the volunteer white
troops in the department of Texas that possibly
be dispensed with These will include the three arms
Of the servicenfantry, artillery and cavalry. This
will be agreeable to Max and some else, and
cause both to sleep more soundly during the warm
nights that are upon us. 1t will BIO noted however,
that it is only the unnecessary white troops that
withdrawn and it may be- the administration thinks Of
sending darkie shouder-straps down in their places
One hundred thousand Of these sable warriors are
now under pay from the war department.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

During the past week petition to Gen Candy to
remove the colored troops from this post has been ex
ten.7ey circulated and numerously signed by our ct
Our contemporary of the Gazette, who visits the
city on business will present it to Gov Wells for his
endorsement previous to laying it before Gen. Candy
w did not sign the petition for two reasons: First
because VIC we're of the opinion it would do no good
and second, that it is rejecting upon the commanding
officer Of this post, who is doing all that lies in his
power to preserve order and protect property.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23
Il. McCULLoCH,
Secretary of the Treasury.
azNnat - NJ nI

JUSTICE CHASE FOUND MARES NEsr.-The Rich
mond Bulletin says of the important" discovery just
made by Chief Justice Chase:
Mr. Chief Justice Chase, in returning from his
southern tour, has discovered the largest sort of
mares nest, with most extraordinary egg therein
Tie result of his investigations south has been to
prophecy that in less than quarter Of century the
people Of the south will have disappeared politically
before the sturdy bull-booded, emotional negro Who
according to this ar-seeing philosophers opinion, will
in that precise term of years become the ruling power
in the south Mr.. Chase believes that our people are
enervated and demoralzed. By what>ratioeinaton he
got this opinion it would be hard to eay but he could
never have drawn IL from the story of the batteelds
of the country. Now, since Mr. Chief Justice has al
lowed himself to prophecy, would also like to in
dulge in that line; and what We lay down as fixed
fact is this: that Mr. Chases posterity will seewhat
be will never unless he lives Methuseiah age
the sfars-poltical social and regious-of the south
in the hands Of but dominating and united race,
and that race will be the people whom he consoles
himself, to-day. with considering weak enervsted
and in etate Of dcclins. That ID all, Mr.. Chase.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

THE LATE WAR ONLY DUEL.-Tbe St. Louis Re-
publican says it surprises the north that southern
friends should SO frankly accept the situation into Which
they have been brought by the results of the late war;
and that they almost universally prepared to be just
as loyal and devoted the United States they
to their own Confederacy. But the New York World
thinks that, upon examination the wonder will disan-
pear The contest between the free and slave States
it says, was to great extent upon point Of honor
consequently the war partook of the nature Of duel
In that species of redress there is very rarely any Turk
ing hostility, even the part Of a badly wounded
man. The combat is a tribunal, and its decision is
accepted as final"
Our contemporary adds:
Te own ourselves to be surprised at The perfect and
universal acquiescence of the southern people 1t is
~ beyond what we dared to hope. 1t ia a strong
nroot If the sapremey practical nature of the Amer
can mind No rcpining, no sulenness but complete
casting behind OF the past and bending all the energies
to the future The intelligence of the southern lead.
e comprehended the situation at once and acted upon
it instantly So much political 5agaciy 50 much prac-
teal good sense, have never before peen displayed IN
similar circumstances
1T there were any more southern institutions "ncn
the free States wanted to subject to their WILL and more
southern property which they wished to destroy under
special revelation from God the case would be different
but We have thoroughly beggared them, and uncom
ortaby encountered ourselves the sake of the negro
we have exhausted experiment. and had better set to
work both sides, to repair damages sew up sundry
ugly rents in the constitution, and try to get back
little civil liberty as fast as we can"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23
IILADgU ETsl o d IOIEO
Shreveport, La, August 18th, 1865.

AN INTERESTING HoUsE.-Mai. Ben Perley Poore
has purchased sufficient quantity OF lumber from the
Tracey house to finish an eutire room; and also the
front stairs which walked the noble Washington
the ilustrious Lafayette that brave Grondist Brisso
the noble Taeyrand, and the learned John Quincy
Adams Already he has on his Indian Hill estate
terial from the Province house. in Boston, for another
ROOM and he designs distant day to build house
the hill overlooking Newburyport and all the towns
about, and having charming view Of the sea, the in
side finish of which shall all be taken from such sources
with not board that shall not be older than the gov
ernment of the United States
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

Dss7EIor CoURT,-The district court for the tenth
Judicial district, judge James Wees presiding, con
yeDed st this place on Monday last Aside from bis
Donors charge to the grand jury but little yet has
been dono. We were not present at the opening Of
the court but understand that bis honor in bis charge
10 tie grand jury was particularly upon the cot
tor thieves and other nsleactors. If not mis-
taken thia IL the first session Of civil court held in
OR State outside Of New oreans since the cessation
of hosIiies
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

WADE HAMpToN-A South Carolina paper prints
letter from Wade Hampton, discouraging the idea Of
emigration, which, it seems number Of his frieads
hare entertained, and asked his advice on. lie ad
vses them to devote their energies to the work Of res
toring law, order agriculture commerce, etc. and re-
commends all who can do 50 take the oath Of ale
glance He tells them to select for their coming
convention the best and truest men; not those who
have skulked in the hour of danger nor those Who
have worshipped Mammon while their country vas
bleeding at every pore, the politicians Who after
urging war, dared not enter its hardships, but those
who gave their all at the altar of their country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

1t will De remembered that in the naval battle be
fore New Orlean4, three years ago, the gunboa
veruna, commanded by the gallant Capt BGggs, OF
New Jer3ey, safely the gauntlet of the rebel FORTS
and following in The chase Of one of the rebel vessels
was finally struck near the city and Immediately sunk
For three years this ship has lain in the bottom of the
river, but nov learn that short time since it
determined to attempt again set her aaoat She is
in very good condition. Some six men are at work
on her. and they have succeeded in clearing away
three thousand Gna of mud (which has formed quite
bar in the river and three hundred tons of coal
Cutlasses, muskets, ammunition, mess stores, and
many other things have been brought up in good
dition, including Iull supply Of medical stores in
bottles marked Old Bourborn" ut is said that the
three yeara this popular medicine has passed in the
bottom of the river has considerably improved it's
flavor, and it has long been surrounded by water
that'it requires not drop in it, The fact that tho
navy sherry locker lound undisturbed, speaks
well for the temperate habits Of the catfish in the o#sf
Mississippi"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

THE Mormon WoMEN.-The editor of the Chicago
Tribune, writing from Salt Lake City, speaks of the
feelings of the Mormon women on polygamy:
While the men who have two or more wives, pretend
to he thoroughly convinced that they are doing right
NC are assured that there is not intelligent woman
in the territory who, when her real sentiments can be
known, approves Of polygamy. Whatever opinions,
we may form of the men, all who know anything OF
the misery they suffer- must pity the Mormon women
To us they appear detected and many of them heart
broken and as time rolls on the essential evils OF the
system must become the apparent and revolving
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23
SHREVEPORT:
WEDNESDAY,


Tie fve At this point is falling fast ana through
NAVIGATION will shortly be numbered among the things
cha. rsrc. Navigation above the raft has entirely
cease1 JcFerson can yet be reached by the small
fey With careful management. The last boats up
from the city report number Of boats aground in the
Caupts settlement. AS we stated last week, unless
Tones bayou Ia ulled up" and that too promptly,
New Orleans might as well be located in the moon, for
what good # will be to U.s. during lowwater DAMN
Tones bayou and we could have good low -water
izati9a until the fall rise.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

A HoRR1DLE PRopHEor.--one, professor Leonidas,
an astrooger of indianapolis, after an examination Of
the planets, prophecies as follows:
u observe by the planets that dreadful plague will
commence in Russia originating from silks brought
over from Egypt, Cairo and Turkey. 1t will extend
across the Baltic sea- dcsoate Germany cause immense
mortality in England, and then spread TO the United
States This dreadful epidemic will spot the people
like leopard and turn the flesh to purple black The
pestilence will carry osuch amount of mortals that
there will not be enough left to bury the dead or give
them christian burial. The streets of cities towns
and villages will be swarmed with the dead and dying
The groans and yels of horror will fill every breast
with CONSERVATION. Confusion will abound all
sides The death-knel will cease to toll the maiady
RACES in fury The infected will fall and die wherever
they take it. The stencil Of the dead will become so
common that the survivors will not heed it."
Don't believe word of the above unless YOU want
to make fool Ct yourself
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

TEXAS STATE TREAsURY.-The Crockett Qud Nunc
learns that Hon c. h Randolph, late State treasurer,
was an abettor in the late robbery Of the treasury HE
has gone to Mexico, or rather to parts unknown It's
said by his friends that there is something mysterious
about the matter, which they cannot account for
When judge Randolph lived in this county he was an
honest man, and consistent member of the christian
church He came here about 1888 and remained until
be removed TO Austin in 1857 or '59. He held several
offices here, and served one two terms in the legs-
laturo. he is lawyer Of ability. We incline to
think it doubtful whether Randolph is guilty of the
charge; but when one Of citizens leaves here and
resides in Austin, We cannot Youch for his former
character being sustained"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

ETEA FOR THE BUREAU-While talking with the
clerk Of Of our fashionable dry good stores the
othcr day, cullud" lady Of stncton from the coun
try naked into the store and desired to look at some
seudiferous goods what white folks wears" She was
eacy pleasedso the clerk, as be thought tia good
thingand goods of different kinds, to the amount of
fifty dollars carefully put up il sundry packages,
rnd carefully taken possession Of by lady, who
With smile and courtesy about to leave the store,
when The clerk minated in plain language that she
had paid for the goods. Isn't dis Yankee storc?"
Yes" said the clerk We'll, den Use a cullud lady,
sad ia like to know what more you'd want; de buro
tends to d and sees dat has my rights White folks
talk 10 me bout payin for anything ha! hal" and
away she went, goods and ALL to the dismay of the
elcrb and the delight of the bystanders
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

Still THEY CoME.--Messrs. Ball & Dashiell, drug.
gs:s, have again resumed business at their old stand
OF TEXAS street. Que Of the firm has returned from
the city With fresh stock Of everything usually kept
ia drug store 1t ia peculiarly gratifying to us to
see one after another of our old and welknown mer-
chants resuuling business, The people have conf
dence and viii patronze them. See card.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

If you think there is any virtue in salt and that you
are not PISS: saving, then 50 Immediately to }. H.
Carter, Ga tie Ievee, and buy a sack or two. When
you once in the store and either W. H. Esltner or
Bob Mitchell gets hold of you, our word for it. you
wont leave Eith cent in ,yoar pocket, but with
strong scent shout the nostrils
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

Arm A4A1x--M. Baer has associated himself with
his brothel-in-aw, II. Dreyfuss and opened a large
sock Of dry goods and groceries Of every description
& his old stand on Texas street, where he would be
pleased to see his former friends and customers It
Sres pleasure to notice our cid merchants one alter
.aother. wheeling into line and none more 50 than M
aat HIS many friends will be pleased to learn that
hs d u.l It'll the ring, and not bit' demoralised See
Advertisement Of Baer 8 Dreyfuss.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

The price that James Gordon Bennett gave for
Barnum's unexpred lease of the ground the museum
stood on was $780, 900. At the same time, Mr. Ben
bought the fee of the same, Sc by 100 feet for
$4,000, said to be the largest price ever paid in
America for lot of equal size. The Herald Office is
to be established thereon. Mr. Barnum invested the
proceeds of this good bargain of his in seventhirtes
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

Who is Co. that receives such vast quantities of
freight by every steamer? We will tell you it is
Phelps Co.. the ieyee, one Of the most enterprs-
inc and thriving firms in this city They not only re
oeiye and forward cotton by tho boat load, but SELL
dispose and give away for trife, as many goods as
amp other house in town. The clerks polite and
attentive and ourfriend Capt Powers is attract,
trr Gil and sec.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

WHAT CONSISTENCY The radical governorof Maine
has written letter, in which he draws the following
picture of southern society among freedmen
Four millions of bondmen, the offspring of promis
euous intercourse with but little Of moral intelec
tua culture and of such condition as is to be expected
of race whose only experience has been that of op-
preston have been born into relation Of society
and government
Among them the marital and pa
rental relations, rs legal condition, have been ignored
and the race condemned to the level Of brutes pre-
senting spectacle of abhowent naecency which, had
it been the only reproach of the institution of slavery
was enough to call down upon it the execraton of
mankind.
And yet, after holding these people up as in this
situation Governor Coney declares in favor of giving
them the unrestricted privilege of suffrage! In a
population Of tbree-quarters Of Million they have
about thousand negroes Of all ages and both sexes
in Maine Negro suffrage there amounts to about as
much as would mermaid suffrage. If South Carolina
and Maine were to be transposed leaving Coney where
he s, perhaps his present views Of negro suffrage might
disappear under a cloud
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-23

The fine steamer Judge Fletcher, hence for New
Orleans, with full load of cotton, lost her guards
overheard precpating about three hundred bales of
cotton into the river. The steamer Biekne picked up
two hundred bales and brought them this place. The
Fletcher proceeded on her way, minus guards.