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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

THE AMERICAN MEcCA.-The Washington cores
pendent OF the Boston Transcript says: About noon
we reached Mount Vernon. A transport steamer
with returning veterans, lying off in the river her
freight of soldiers shore before US, with eager
hearts to visit the home and tomb of Washington
They came to pay their homage to the great soldier
and regret to say they paid for it. At the door OF
the entrance Of the mansion stood Mr. Herbert one OF
the last fragments of zone OF the furtherest Of the first
families of Frgnia-F. f. V. answering to XXX
on beer barrel he is the last son of Judge Herbert
Of Alexandria, whose aristocratc mansion has long
since been turned into tavern. This scion of an old
and highly respectable family now holds the response
BILE position of Snowman and iee-taker of loyal pill
grims TO this American Mecca. The colonel of
of the landed regiments paid for his men4-n all
four hundred-one hundred dollars, and alas we
found returning to our boats, that other s0lders
not favored and cared for had been refused admit
lance, because they had no twenty-five cent note to
give the ianitor One of these, brave fne-iooking
fellow, said I'VE have been fighting for the place
for the last three years, and we are returning
home-the overland We are refused entrance into
the house OF Washington. 1t is bad" Another said
she offered cents, it ell he had but twas no
60" We all responded-'It indeed too bad
This entrance fee is compulsory but it is not the only
expedent used tor gaining an honest penny. In the
hall lay open register for al Hho ambitious of the
sort OF immortality attached TO writing their names on
il visitors to Mount Vernon" Notice is given on
pacard that all who do write their names in it must
pay for doing, and put down opposite thcg names
the sum put into the treasury, and that those who
wrote their names, and neglected to pay for doing
so, would have their names erased; as many names
were erased who condemned this little contrvance for
raising the wind" The present of Mouat Yer
non and its tomb is truly pitiabe. TIE grounds have
been cared for. l refer nov TO the farming lauds
which have been carefully cultivated, and doubtless
have been paid WE'LL but the tomb OF Washington is
so full of dirt and deeayed leaves unopened unswept
and as utterly neglected when owned and cared for
by Augustine Washington. The rooms showa to Wis.
itors are and dirty naked of all furniture dapi
dated and attempt has been made to reproduce the
home of Washington As yet no repairs have been
made other than to reshngle the room and renew the
pillars of the piazza and its cornice The whole CON
is close corpoIaton sustained for the sup
port of the resident lady manager and Mr. Herbert,
who here extended their elegant courtesies to the
favored few at the cost of the public and vet
soldiers returning from the war.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

TAKE THE OATH-Time and again we have been
asked 'have you taken the OATH" Certainly we have
and advise all persons who come within the pale of
forgiveness, to go and do likewise While the lamp
holds out burn Of the vest sinners may return
is applicable to their case. Would duck swiml Would
a sick man take medcine then take the oath You
it to yourselves to your families to your country
Questions of vital interest have already been inaugu
rated ID which you take active part without first
taking the oath That of negro suffrage is one of the
most important. The bare3mention of the name
should be incentive enough. We are azare however
that many think the emancipation proclamation uncoD-
sutonal and have of course felt that there was con
tradicon between taking the oath to support the con
stution, and at the time swearing to support
proclamation violating the constitution. We have
heretofore thought this matter that should be left
to ones own coEstructon-between his own conscience
and his God But judge Sharkey provisional governor
Of Mississippi in his late message obvates all neces
sy of forced construction by assuming that politically
no individual has right to determine for himself what
is what is not constitutional but that under our
government this decision belongs to the supreme court
Of the United States, aud that until such decision is
made it is the duty of every to act upon the as
sumption that any obligation imposed upon him by the
government is in conformity with the constitution, aud
that this ground the oath other obligations may
be taken conscientousy political duty regardless
Of any private opinions" We earnestly commend this
view of the subject to all citizens, with the hope
it may remove any scruples they may have the sub
ect. 1t is than important that the oath should
be taken in order that the people may be qualified
speedily as possible to take an active part in any and
all questions that may arise as well to enjoy again
the rights and privileges of civil government.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

An adjourned meeting of the citizens of Richmond
was ted Yesterday, at which memorial to president
johnson read, representing that the 90 600 clause
rassmen in the transaction of all kinds OF business and
praying that it be Withdrawn. letter from II. G..
Tart OF the first national bank of Richmond to the COM
mee also avors the repeal of the clause referred to-
The petitioners state that they took the oath prescribed
by president Lincoln Of March a. 1864 and December
1854 in the full belief that by doing they secured
the pardon extended and that business had been sud
denly paraysed by the late decision of the attorney
general. The memorial will probably be unanimously
signed and forwarded to the president in few days
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The French ENPERoR's UNHAPPY MExIcAS VEN
TURE.-lhe London Times is out with demonstration
Of the political and financial bunder committed by the
astute French emperor in Mexico From an article in
our latest northern exchanges quote:
In spite of the wealth of Mexican mines and the
resources of the country, the capitalists of Europe
resoute in their disrust of empire which rests
foreign bayonets No tribute to the power of the
emperor Napoleon be greater than that involved
in the fact that his subjects willing him in
the conduct Of policy against the prudence of which
every one of them singy rebels The maintenance of
the Latin race in Central America check to the
encroachng Anglo-Saxon is grand idea, but it does
not to be successful even when the AngloSIx
is too busy to interfere with it.
The emperor has had it all his own way in Mexico,
and what has been the result: He has placed Aus
TRAN prince transatlantic throne and has given
HIM Papal difficulty, the solution of which is -
scure the reconciliation of the convention viIh te
paintenance of the temporal power of ths pope lie
excEade the emperor Macmillan lori OF bankrupt
snnnlies 1.-THE demands on which are great and the
in newer nv a h. The new potentate is maintained
gagged in putting downarmy, "hieh 10 seG en-
one place only to reappear HGfnts Mlo And there ia
now prospect of dificlft5 :: tba recovered
leisure of the neghhor whose restless avarity was
principal motive tor the establishment of the 4xican
empire.
surprising that all the intellect of France
should chae at situation which is absolutely nglori-
GUS and is not free from danger Every one is restless
and uneasy, and looks to the supreme a,irz
hope that effort will be made to retire from
position so unpromising while it is yet possible. The
emperor Napoleon must himself be conscious Of the
deep dstrust with which his faithful subjects watch the
issue of the Mexican intervention and would uerhaps
be not unwilling his account to consufs their
wishes if the time he could preserve his honor
undmmed. Bat the necessary correlaiye of unchecked
power is undivided responsibility, and the resolute
brain which first conceived the possibility of establish
ing a dependent empire in the west, must devise fer
itself the of escaping from the consequences of
its own errors.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Cotton on private account continues to come in
freely in consequence of which, our cotton buyers
as busy as bees We notice disposition on the part
of the larger holders to ship rather than sell here
-rhle the three and four bale fellows are content to
baftrr AZ fcr greenbacks and merchandise. Prices
aars improved turing the past week. We have heard
soma CHOICE lois selling for thirty cents in green
..eeg tents in specie
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The OLDEST HousE.-Wc are pleased to see that the
firm Of E. B. Jacobs, the Oldest establishment Of the
kind in this city-tweny-one years standing doing
thriving business in the drygoods and goocery line
This is easily accounted for. Their stock isequay
large as in former times, and their of doing
business precisely the same. Long experience has
taught them that well selected stock and small profits
Is the trt1e motto.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

On Sunday morning, between nine and ten o'clock,
the back wall Of the presbyterian church, Market
street, fell down with tremendous crash carrying with
II part of the roof and side walls The building has
not, for the past three four years, been used
house of worship At the time of the accident it
sort Of rendezvous for freedmen, vagabonds, &C.,
none of whom injured. As a precautionary
measure, the remaining portion of the building should
be torn down.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Capt Benjamin F. Monroe, 8th Illinois veteran vol
uneers announced acting assistant adjutan gen
eral at headquarters of the northern division Of Louis
lana. This accomplished officer while on duty at post
headquarters won the respect and esteem Of all by his
politeneSs and urbanity.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The mayor of New Orleans in an official publication
notifies the stockholders of the New Orleans and
Jackson railroad, in accordance with instructions from
president johnson, that as precedent, they will be
required 10 elect loyal directors previous the
Of the road to its original owners. The election is
advertised to come off on the 18th inst.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Our sanctum yesterday, enlivened by the presence
qy Mr.. c. L. Collins, formerly employee Of this
office, but now one the editors and publishers of that
sprighty sheet the ''Tyer Weekly Journal, published
at Tyler Texas. If merchants consult their inter
Css they will advertise literally in this widely circulated
sheet
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

opD FEILovs,-Mr Isaac NJ. Veitch, most worthy
grand sire of the grand lodge of odd fellows of the
United States has issued proclamation to the rater
nifty at large, advising reconciliation and recon6truc
ton, and the sending of representatives to the grand
lodge Of the United States which will convene in
Baltimore, on the third Monday in September next.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

4 called session of the district court for the 10th
judicial district Judge James L Weems for the trial of
all criminal cases, will convene at Shreveport, on
Monday the 21st day Of August
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The many friends and acquaintance Of Mr.. L. E.
Carter formerly a merchant Of this place, will be
pleased learn that he has made his advent among
looking as hale and hearty in days Of yore. -Four
wears out in the cold has not phased him a particle
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The weu-known house Of R. G. Cummings & Co.,
commission merchants, New Orleans have again re
sumed business The simple announcement is suif-
cent they well known any merchants in the
State Mr. Tbos Il. Pitts is their agent for this por-
ton of the country His Office is at Walsh Boisseaus
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The residence of John Herndon, Esq, situated in
the upper part Of this parish entered in the night
some time last week, by five federal soldiers and rob-
bed of FIVE hundred dollars in gold. freedman done
the plotting.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

By reference to the proceedings Of the city council,
published in another column, it will be that the
Southwestern has been selected as the medium
through which their ordinances be promulgated
TO the people -.---
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

BY reference to the proceedings Of the police jury,
it will be seen that they have authorised their president
to call upon the commanding general and request that
the courthouse Jail and enclosures, now held by the
military authorities, be turned over to the civil officers
of the parish
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Mr. J. H. Lengsfeld, formerly merchant Of this
place. has just arrived from the city with large stock
of dry goods, groceries, &C., which be found at
Mcclure & Smiths old stand on Texas street, few
doors above Market street See advertisement
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We pleased to notice the return once more of our
old and highly respectable citizen Col Matthew Watson
who has been sojouming for time past in Texas
His looks indicate that he has been well taken care of
in the land of milk and honey
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Az The police jury of the parish of Caddo, decided at
their meeting, on Monday last, to publish their proceed
ings in the Southwestern. II.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We find upon table this week copy of the
Bossier Banner, the first one we have seen in three
years 1t looks remarkably well, and is edited with
ability. Its Rip Van Wrinkle "snore" has added to it
for the morally, physically and intelectuallv"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

CoTToN THIEVES LOOK 0CTl-Genera Order No )
from division headquarters says that complaints have
reached these headquarters that irresponsible aud
dishonest have defauded citizens by the seizure
of their cotton, aud other products, under pretended
authority as agents for the collection of property be-
longing to the United States To prevent such abuse,
all agents holding any authority for the collection Of
property will report without delay these
headquarters, the nearest post commandant, and
submit the authority, under which they claim to act
for approval. Any person within this command who
shall be found acting such agent without the proper
military approval, will be promptly arrested and
punished"
The following order predicated the foregoing has
been issued by It.-Col Mclaughlin post commandant
IIEAp QUARrRERs, Posr OF SHREVEPORT.
SHREVEPORT, La, July 10th, 1865
GENERAL ORDERS,
thorties at this post of outrages upon private and
public rights committed by the numerous gangs of
cotton thieves who infest the country.
For the better protection of all parties egitimately
engaged i'll the cotton trade it is ordered that hereafter
all persons purchasing receiving cotton in Shreye
port board of any steamboat watercra at this
post, make daily tabular statement to the provost
matshal showing from whom said cotton purchased
received the date of purchase receipt the price
paid and to whom the original mark of the cotton and
the purchasers mark; whether repaeked and if so,
when, where and by whom; if shipped, to whom con
signed; if resod, to whom re-sold; if stored in what
house, together with all Information which may aid in
fixing the identity of the cotton.
Bona fde holders of cotton legitimately obtained
cannot object to the Inconvenience which they nav
be subjected by the enforcement of this order as much
public good may result therefrom and it is expected
that its requirements will be regularly and promptly
complied with
Any failure SO to do will be followed by the immedi-
ate arrest and punishment of the delinquent.
The provost marshal is charged with the strict en-,
f0rcenent Of tais order.
By order of Lieut., Col. JONI n McLArGHLIy
W. L. CHURCH,
Capt and Asst. AdIt General
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

CHANGE BILLs.-To meet the wants Of the public,
city authorities Issuing change bills of the de-
nomination of 10 25, 50 cents and 81, redeemabe at
their face value by the city treasurer u S. currency
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The rebel ex-secretary of the treasury Trenholm
recently sent to fort Pulaski had been released by or
ders from " Washington, and is now in Charleston
Mo6by the guerrilla, having been pardoued. he has
opened a lew office and settled in Culpcppcr Va
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Ho. FOR New ORtEANs-The fine steamer Nina
SHINES, Capt w. D. Bateman leaves for New Orleans
this morning at 10 o'clock offering excellent oppor
unity to those who wish to visit the city. The boat
is ono Of the best in the trade, and her officers polite
and accommodating
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

modatng clerk of the steamer Eleanor for files of late
pap
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Those Of citizens who have csterns out of repair
can find the necessary materials for repairing them
John H. Carriers, corner of the Levee and Milan
streets, W. II. Elstner, agent. Don't make mistake
and call at Phelps 4 Estners, we are not aware
that they hare any sand, lime or cement. Possibly,
they might have sand, if 50, it is in their gizzards.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Thanks to Mr.. Florence Findren, clerk of the.
steamer B. L. Hodge, for late papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

our THANKS
-. r., Tue Capt. John Amsdeu, clerk of the
IVY Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The old and well known commission house of Horrell,
Gayle Co.. New Orleans, have resumed their former
business, and as formerly, viii give their whole atten-
ton to consignments.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

.Weare under many obligations 49,
clerk of the steamer Leila, for accepas1 't'0''
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Attention is called to the card of B F. Fort, Esq.,
attorney at law, Bellevue, Bossier parish, La.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We indebted TO Capt. Ayles Of the steamer
Saratoga for files of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The Mobile News of the 9th, says that up to date,
upwards Of thirty thousand bales Of cotton had been
received
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We are under many obligations to Capt W. D.
Bateman of the steamer Nina SHINES, for late papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Weare under many obligations to Mr. John BFowder
pilot of the steamer Rob Roy, for late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Weinvte the attention of readers to the important
treasury order which publish, in full in to-days'
paper concerning the collection Of the revenue in the
late Confederate States heprincipa points embraced
are that payment is not insisted under certain cir
cumstances the duties of assessors are Defined incomes
for 1864 to be taxed, the taxing to begin from
certain day; the absence of marks; deprecated cur
rency; transportation under bond, and payments to
special agent The Importance of this order will com
mend it to the careful attention of our citizens gener
ally.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Messrs. Bcall Chapman, attorneys and counsellors
at law can be found their old Office on Market street
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

SHORT OF BBEAD--Thc GAINESVILLE Standard of the
8th prints letter from Gen. Stand Waite, principal
chief Of the Indian tribes bordering on Red river,
stating that his people u starving condition, and
earnestly calls upon the citizens of NORTHERN Texas for
sucoor are pleased to learn that this call has not
been 10 ran large quantities of provsio nsdonated
by the citizens of Red River county already the
waf to the nation. .- a.. e.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

The steamer Fashion, from yicksburg brought to
New Orleans the largest load Of cotton this season
tvo thousand one hundred bales
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We learn that last Friday night some enterprising
cotton thief stole fatboat loaded with cotton laying
at the wharf Our readers must not be surprised if
they should hear that onterprsing one lad
stolen steamboat or warehouse and made off with
hem and their contents
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

We learn that nearly eleven hundred Confederate
officers and eighteen thousand Of the rank and file
have been paroled at this post. --- ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

TIE GALVESTON NEws.-This ably conducted journal,
as its name indicates, was published in Galveston
formerly but the vicisstudes OF the late contest made
it neces5arr change its location which it did about
three years ago, by moving Houston, where it has
since been published We learn from a late number
that it is about to to its former stamping grounds
where it will resume its former dimensions We wish
the prodiga much success. .... ...-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

Mrs. T. Kirby Smith and family arri7cd safei- at
Va Oh the 18th ut
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

SHREVEPORT SESTIsEL.-The publication-day of this
able journal has been changed to Monday. The last
number comes TO US in enlarged form, looking as
bright as pin geographically speaking, it will
compare favorably with any of our city papers T. G.
Compton, the editor is evidently at home in the sane
tum. The subjects of his editorials are handled in
workmon-likc manner while his selections give eyi-
dencc that he is we'll up to the times.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-19

In short we viii rip with Eurpides and soc with
Socrates, and like the mocking bird
"Sing the wild songs of our native land"
Bully for the Jimplecute? +" We sick, send for.
Ndgi1niSp -...- r.