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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

THE VINTAGE THIS YEAR.-The lovers Of French wines
and braudies will be pleased to learn that all the
markabe features of the grape crop in France of the
season Of 1871 have been repeated this year. The
grapes have been SO plentiful and the juice spOnta
neous that large quantities of wine have been wasedn
consequence of the want of casks in which to store it
and of the people gather the grapes and make the
vine In parts Of Burgundy it is said that new wine is
selling at from four to nine cents per gallon, to those
who furnish their own barrels Prices like these are
very low that 1t will follow that there will be an i'm
mense production of brandy and thai the best quality
Of this liquor wanting age only can be sold in France
at considerably less than dollar gallon.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Big CHEEsE.-A northern exchange says; "A NAM
moth cheese weighing 1000 lbs, which has been cx-
hibed at several agricultural fairs in New York and
Canada recently its way to Montreal on plat
form car, when the train ran off the track The big
cheese rolled down embankment. and fractured
into thousand fragments at the bottom The own
er greatly enraged demanded $3.50 from the railway
company and his claim settled.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

BOB TooMBs.-We find in the Macon Telegraph the
following paragraph concerning Hon. Robert Toombs:
1t is authenticity stated in this city that the Hon
Robert Toombs, who had been concealed for months in
Of the adjacent counties has eluded his pursucrs
escaped the contv andmade his safe exit from
the port Of New Orleans for foreign parts
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13
See notice to militia captains.

REGULAR CAVALRY ORDERED TO TExAs.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Cincinnati Commercial
telegraphs on the goth as follows:
very significant movement has been made by the
government as regards Mexican affairs All of the reg
ular cavalry, except detachments stationed in this city
and elsewhere have been ordered to report to general
Sheridan on the Rio Grande, and will be assigned tie
duty under Gen. Merit at san Antonio. The second
and third regiments irregular cavalry now in Mary
New Orleans A letter from Corpus Christi received
here to-day states that more troops being mus
tered out.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

THR SHESANDoAH-A special dispatch ofthe 18th ult.,
says the pirate Shenandoah has been handed over to
the American consul and captain and have been
engaged to take her to New York. Her captain and
crew have been Internationally discharged.
The following is Capt. WaddelPs letter to Earl Rus
sell, which is just published:
In obedience to orders, found myself in the Arctic
and 0chotsk seas far removed from the ordinary chan
nels of commerce, and in consequence of this awkward
circumstance, engaged in acts of until the
28th Of June was ignorant of the reverse suffered
by the Confederates and the total obiteraton Of the
government under which acted. received the first
intelligence Of the downfall of the Confederate cause
on the "a OF August from the British bark Barracuda
and deslsted Immediately from further acts of war
until could communicate with European port and
learn II the information true. could not have
been sensblc that the tales told by American ships
true, but relied upon the statement of "a British
captain diligently sought for precedent in law for
guidance in the future control management and final
disposal Of the vessel but found none Finding the
authorities questionable under which l acted imme-
datey ceased cruising and shaped her course for the
Atlantic He did not feel justified in destroying the
vesse but the contrary, thought the ship should
revert to the American government He therefore
sought Liverpool to learn the news, and, if without
foundation to surrender the ship with her guns stores
and apparel complete the British Government, for
such disposition as it should deem proper
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

TEXAS ITnHs-Wo learn from the Galveston News,
that Gov Hamilton issued his proclamation the 18th
ult., ordering election for members Of State
vcntion On the sth Of January The convention to as
scmbe on the 9TH Of February. The governor issued
another proclamation authorship the chief justice of
any county where disturbances apprehended to or
ganse patrol force of not less than nor more than
fifty men tobe Kept constantly duty ifthought neces
sary at the expense ofcounty Also long address to the
freedmen in which he gives them the same advice as
that given by Gen Fullerton to the freedmen of Louis
lana Gov. Hamilton is procamations when
he gets started and has made speeches enough to have
organised half dozen States.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

SOUTHERN MExBERs-The latest dispatches represent
Mr. MCPHERSON clerk of the house of representatives
as having sent roll tothc printer upon which the
appear.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

H. S. FooTE.-An exchange says "Henry S. Foote,
Of Tennessee may be seen daily at the Asor library in
New York, engaged upon his history of the war, in
which he proposes to state the antDaTis side Of the
interuecine rebel quarrel"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

TEXAS YoTERs.-The Austin State Gazette, of the
9TH ut says that about threeourths of the voters of
Texas have taken the ''amnesty oath" and qualified
themselves to vote
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

FREEDNEN htLED.-Last Thursday morning, some
colored men discovered the bodies of two freedmen
fouting in the river near the steamboat landing
Upon examination, it was discovered that they both lad
been shot through the head. The body ofanoher freed
found floating in the river opposite this place
Oh tic same day. No clue to the murdercrs.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Doors, SuoEs AND HATs.AH descriptions of these az
tclcs Nc found at J. B. Lewis Jr corner Of Texas
and Spring street. either wholesale or retail. Mr. Lew
is purchases his goods direct from the manufacturers
for cash, and consequently offer superior induce
ments to customers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

JOHN C. BREcE1NnIpGE.-A government detective
who has just returned from tour of observation in
Canada says John G. Breckenridge is living in elegant
seclusion at st. Catharine Canada west.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

We are indebted to the kindness of our friend, J..
Pnckney Smith, warrant clerk Of the house Of repre-
sentatives for copy of the governors message Such
favors very acceptable.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

We are iedebted to Capt. Jos. Clark, and s. D. Han
cock clerk of the steamer of H. A. Homeyer for files
of late New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Can't TAKE TIE TEST 0ATH.-We learn from our Tex
exchanges that most Of the post Offices on the routes
already under contract without postmasers, owing
to the fact that there is neither man, child
who take the tesMpath. When community actu-
ally stands in need article, and manufac-
turo it, why not import it, Try it; the tariff viii be
light, only an al yal0rem one
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

GEN BANKS AGAIS.-A Boston paper remarks: ''PrcSi-
dent Lincoln once said that Gen Banks gave him less
trouble than any other general in the service"
That is just what the Confederate generals ali SAID
Of y. P. B., 50 We suppose it must be true.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Merchants in search Of stock Of staple dry goods
groceries and plantation supplies would do well to give
Phelps ( Co., call. Their stock is well selected and
ample for all demands.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

The Homeyer brought up her last trip another
large invoice Of dry goods and groceries for E & B.
Jacobs Although at least fifty large houses have
opened this place since the bust up the sales of
this house have not fallen of any We can account for
s oy from the fact that their stock is the largest
aud that they offer better terms. Try them and see if
we are right in.our conjecture.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Mr. VIM. Hale, of the steamer Farragut, has placed
Us under obligations for files Of late New Orleans papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

We are indebted to Capt. Harvey Heth, and f. S.
Marsh and j. W Parsons, clerks, of the steamer Farra
gut, for files Of late papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

SouTH CARoLNA.-The South Carolina Legislature
ratified the constitutional amendment abolshing slavery
by an almost unanimous vote in the senate, and by
seventy four to twenty-eight in the house.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

VIM. II. Esther agent for J. H. Carriers branch house
Oh the corner of the levee and Milan street has been
making his mark in the way Of selling goods during the
past week The business of this house has been steadily
increasing since it first opened and with large
aud wei selected stock Oh hand stands second to none
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Ben Gland, an employee of the steamer Lizzi
Hamilton has our thanks for files of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

The steamer L. billiard, J. j. Hope master, leaves
for New Orleans to-day The billiard built at this
place. and s just from the builders hands She about
one hundred feet long and twenty feet beamand draws
light about y inches. She has well built substantial
hall and well calculated for the present stage Of water
She will make capital Jefferson packet soon as the
water rises little more-that is to say when it gets
little damn IN. that WAY
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Mr. Charles T. Browne, (Artemus Ward,) will soon
take his departure for England whittier his reputation
It's al comic }-fItcr has already preceded him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Last Saturday night freedman shot a freedwoman
the guard shot the freedman and strangers shot
se engineer "a freedman Of the Star. The two former
were severely wounded and the latter killed. We re-
gret to say chat hardly night passes bat what some
body is killed in this place or its vicinity. =
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

WHALING VESSELS Losr.-A paper at New Bedford
Massachusetts, gives ust Of forty SIX American wha
ing vessels destroyed by Confederate privateers during
the war, valued at over one million and half
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

We are indebted Capt John Martin, of the steamer
Dora Martin for renewed favors in the shape of New
Orleans papcrs.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Corrox- BUsNEss-The receipts Of cotton have fallen
eff considerably within the past few days owing pro
badly the high price of freight and the plehorc con-
dition Of our warehouses. On Monday, middng sold
as high % cents in specie. We quote % q 28 in
specie Knowing estimate that there are upwards
Of sixteen thousand bales Of cotton at this place await
ing shipment From all accounts Jefferson has as many
more. Our New Orleans friends can calculate upon re-
ceiyng least fifty thousand bales more as soon as the
water rises from this place and points above Business
continues brisk
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

THE BUREAU TO BE CoNTISuED.-A New York dispatch
of the LIST inst, says: The Times Washington special
says: Gen Howard will soon make formal report to
the secretary of war; and that positive result of his
trip will be the continuance of the freedmens bureau
for an indafinitn nerind
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

THE NExr SrEAKER.-If there any truth in northern
dispatches there would to be opposition the
selection Of Mr. Cofax for the speakership The Re
publican says he has received letters from Messrs.
Raymond and Banks announcing that they will not be
candidates
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Mr. Tahp p Alban, pilot on the steamer Farragut has
placed us under many obligations for flies Of late ives
Tern papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

GAMBLING AGAIy.-The last number Of the Gazette
criticses local squb under the head of Gambling,
which appeared in our last issue As the editor has
tated it somewhat in his extract, give it as it first
appeared, 50 far his point is concerned;
GAMBL1SG.As the business of our city increases, 50
does that Of gambling We have always borne the rep
utation Of being second to far gambling was
concerned but now. venture to say, We rank them
all-"or any other man"
Upon the above the Gazette comments asfollows:
The editor Of course referred the morals ofShreye-
port and not his own, which are unexceptionable."
On this he claims point Why, Mr.. Editor your
presumption is only equaled by your innocence The
above paragraph is Of those upon which double
construction can be placed, and such, we wished it
construed; but your innocence and the high appreca-
ton in which you hold the fraternity probably led you
to believe that we had reference to the morals of our city
only. Innocence pcrsonifed to rest point the
'unexceptionablc" character Of a newspaper editor
Don't infer from the above that have fallen low
and are Sucker" enough to gamble in cotton, for that
would hurt our feelings Doctor, where's that pint ?"
In regard to complimentary notice of the junior
in which stated that his getting married gave him
responsibility at once and that wished could say
the same Of the senior, the editor says:
eve feel sure he intended to say that he would take
pleasure in announcing marriage"
That's just exactly what we meant and if we did not
say in 80 many words it had tremendous leaning that
way so much so that he in his innocence placed the
right construction it. To keep you in humor, we
will accord you point there as it is your weak one :"
although it is so far otched we are as yet unable to
see it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

Jonas Robson, auconeer, sells to-day in front of
The MARKET house. the furniture Of tie yerandah hotel
See advertisement
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13
J. B. JONES,
Capt. Com'd' g.

Posi- OFFICE REHovED.-"Uncle 10" has removed the
post Office from that old crib on Market street. Tays
building Spring street, where he has fitted up
Office which would be credable to any city. Uncle
10 deserves the thanks of citizens for this improve
ment Shreveport boast Of as fine post Office
and as accommodating postmaster any other city
In the snntl
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

We ara indebted TO the accommodating officers Of The
steamer Fl2neeg Era for full Gcs Of late New Orleans
papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

The river is still the decline at this point, with two
feet Of water in the channel to the falls Since our last
issue have had FIVE arrivals from the falls and city,
making the trip in from ten to fifteen days. We we're
eight days without an arrival when the Homeycr made
her appearance Scarcely boat has arrived here with
III the last twenty days but what was disabled way
other. Freight cotton, S25 passage, 800 time ten
days TO tie city, with the privilege of getting wrecked
On the way The reported rise above the raft is 50 small
that il viii not affect the river here.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

TELEGRAPHc FEAr.-The New Orleans Times of the
28th ult, says, last night for the first time since the
inauguration of the war; the wires were connected from
this city to New York via Memphis Louisville, Ciucin-
natl and Pittsburg. The line worked admirably and
messages between New York and New Orleans were ex-
changed
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

tGESTLEMEY-T am instructed by the secretary of
the treasury say that his order indefinitely postpon
ing the sale of lands for direct taxes in the insurrec
tonaIy districts and heretofore communicated to YOU
intended to embrace all lands of whatever charac-
ter description, situated in those districts. You will
therefore, postpone indefinitely your sale of lots blocks
and houses situated in the town of Beaufort South
Carolina and advertised to take place the 9Th Of
December next"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

THK LEGIsLAruRE.-Both houses met on AondaY, the
nth agreeable to adjournment In the senate nothing
Of any consequence was done aside from some few mem
bers lust elected contending for the seats Of the bogus
members who held oTtr. Among others, we notice
that s. Scruggs claims to have been elected from the
district Of Natchtoches DeSoto Sabine and Caddo for
the seat now uniustly held By Mr.. Hall, member
of the last session It referred No organisation
had vet taken place in the house, owing the
arrival Of tile country members.
Since the above put in type We have received
copies Of the New Orleans papers Of the st and 3D. also
pamphlet copy Of the governors message, which we
publish elsewhere. The organisation Of the house took
place the 28th, by the election Of Hon S. D. Cage,
speaker; Thomas L. Maxwell, clerk; and ]. Pinkney
Smith, warrant clerk. Col. j. 0. Nixon elected
State printer, on joint ballot We have been unable to
procure copy of New Orleans paper containing full
of the orgaeisaton Of the house. consequently
we cannot give a full list Of the officers.
The New Orleans Times of the lst in speaking of the
proceedings of the sixth day in the senate says the res
oution Of Mr. Foute provided for the convocaon Of
convention II made the special order of the day
The memorial Of the Ievee commissioners in compre-
Lensveness of detail enumerated the condition of the
low lands of the State and is as far as the recomen
datons are concerned enc Of the most philosophical
gumens Of the day. The consideration Of this impor-
tant document was also deferred. The question wheth-
or to elect United States senators gave rise to
lengthy discussion in the house The burden of opn-
ion in the discussion weighed against the convention,
the constitution and the legislature Of 1854 The spe-
cial committee of fifteen whom these questions are
referred are in the words of Mr. Tucker, 'the dray
horse Of The concern The consideration Of other ques-
tons was, necessarily deferred
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

SALE or SOUTHERN LANDS FOR TAxEs.--The land
agent for the State Of South Carolina had an interview
with the secretary of the treasury on the 10th ut in
relation to the following letter addressed to the United
States commissioner in that State By tie commits
sioner of internal revenue:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

ANOTHER STEAMBOAT DIsAsrER-The steamer Pine
Hill from this place for New Orleans, struck snag on
Tnckers bar and sunk in shoal water She afterwards
took fire and burned to the waters edge She was
loaded with four hundred and fifty of the 46th T.
s. coored infantry which she took off the wreck of the
Science No This regiment is rather unfortunate in
its travels on Red River
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

MILITARY INTERVENTION IN MARION Co., TExAs.-The
district court for Marion Co., Texas while in session
the 9TH nst disturbed by the entrance Of United
States officer, who handed Judge 3. W. Gray an official
order from the commander of the post at Marshall re-
quirng his honor to release one r. L. Robertson t. S.
treasury agent from the custody ofthe law under pain
of arrest himself and trial by military commission.
The said Robertson it seems, had been indicted by the
grand jury for swindng, and in custody by virtue
of a writ issued in the usual manner Our crowded col
will not admit Of publishing the correspond
ence in full but suffice it to say Judge Gray refused to
order the sheriff to give the prisoner up the ground
that he would rather face military commission than
violate his cath Of office. Through the whole eontro
versy the Judge maintained the dignity of his office and
the department Of gentleman But it was not to end
here The authorities finding that the judge would not
give the prisoner up rescued him from the law in open
court The following is the order which released him
from arrest;
HEADQUARTERS q. S. FoRcEs.
By authority Of the United States declare the arrest
of Messrs r. l.. Robertson and O. A. Carolan to be in
violation of the laws of the United States and do here
by officer Of the United States army rescue them
from the custody Of this court
BY order of J. B. JONES,
Cant Com n
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

STEAMBOAT SUSK-OSE HUNDRED CoLoREp SOLDIERS
DRowSED-A Memphis dispatch of the 25th ult., says
a collision took place last night between the Niagara
and Post Boy, miles above Helena. The Niagara
sunk in twenty feet of water One hundred deck pas
sengers, mostly discharged colored soldiers, were
drowned. The cabin passengers and crew were all
saved. The Niagara was valued atsl30ooo, on which
there is no insurance She had 200 tons of freight
board.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-13

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoy- WHEN DIP EaANc1PATIoN TAKE
EEFEcT-The Crockett Texas Quid Nune says at the
recent term Of the district court of Henderson county
Hon. L. W. Cooper, of that place. presiding, cause
before the court involving the question of when
emancipation took effect in that State. Was it at the
date of president Lincolns proclamation January
i, 1862 at the time of, or since the surrender
of armies? In very learned opinion judge
Cooper held that the slaves not free until the
render Of Gen. Kirby Smith, the occupation of Gal
weston by Maj. Gen Granger in June last No law or
proclamation of the United States took effect IN this
State until could be enforced BY the proper authori
ties ofthat government.
The Quid Nunc also learns that Hon. Reuben A.
Reeves, late Of the supreme court, and Hon. VIM NJ
Taylor, judge Coopers predecessor, held the same
opinion, and has doubt this decision will stand the
test of the supreme and federal courts.
The proclamation was certainly nugatory in the
southern States SO long as its execution was contra
vened BY the Confederate forces.