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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

Should any Of our readers wish to improve tbeir
understanding, advise them to call on J. B. Lewis,
Jr corner OF Texas and Spring streets, and examine
ms stock OF toots and Shoes Of the latest styles He
mas the hnes assortment Of misses and children shoes
ever broughtto this market Ladies bootees ana shoes
Of every variety can be found there eitherbv the
sale d retail at small advance upon manufacturers
prices. Gentlemen in need of fine hat can find larger
stock TO SELECT from than in anv other house in s eec
uon of the country
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We had the pleasure last Friday Of welcoming home
Mr. BeuJacobs, of the firm Of E. & B. Jacobs, who has
been absent n the north for the past four months pur
chasing goods for his house. The bulk Of his pur-
chases viii reach here in the of ten DAYS and
comprises by far the largest stock shipped up Red
Iirerby firm. The sales of this house during the
past week lave been the largest since the war closed
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

Messrs Phelps & Co., commission and forwarding
merchants ana general dealers in dry goods groceries,
plantation supplies &C. on the levee near the terminus
Of the railroa1 are doing thriving business Their
stock is large and well selected, the proprietors and
clerks attentive and obging 1t will be TO the interest
Of country merchants and others to give them call
before purchasing.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

JohraH Caiters branch house, on the corner of the
lcvee aud Milan street. is in receipt of large stock Of
readymude cpthing in addition to the usual stock of
staple dry goods and groceries His stock Of clothing
purchased at reduced prices, and will be sold at
prices to suit purchasers Mr. W. II. ElstDer, the agent
is just the man to fit all who call on him, no matter
what they want
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

THE. ElvRR 4xD SrEAiBoArs.-Snce our last issue,
Irrru ABOUT e1gnt inches, and IS stiii
rising slowly During The past week we have had but
three arrivals from the city Sonora Cuba and Carrie
Poole The two first fifteen days and the latter
Ten days in making their trips. Freight cotton to
the city is held at $40 to $15 per bale. Up freight
81 80 to s. 50 per barrel. The steamers Hoyle and
billiard left for Jefferson yesterday, with every pros
pect Of making fir time. The Jefferson papers report
the bayou having risen two feet at that place, and that
upper RED river and its tributaries are flush.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

of the 9th ult informed that the Hon. F. NJ Bruce,
late member Of the Confederate congress from Ken
tucky, has presented to Cen Breckenridge check for
the magnificent Of hundred thousand dollars.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

An instance of how often the purchase of fine book
besides encouraging art and literature may prove to be
good pecunaTy investment, is given BY the market
price, at the present moment of the original grand folio
was completed in $780, when baron CuYier pronounced
it 'the most magnificent monument raised by art
to natural science" few years since copies could be
procured for from $500 $780, nowS1500 asked for
well bound copy aud it would not be possible to get
Of any kind fol- $1,000 As only hundred andseven-
tve copies were printed, and several Of them have
been lost or destroyed at the SOUTH the price is certain
to advance and will shortly range as high as $4,000
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

The Milan exchange, opposite the yeraudab hotel
under the management Of Messrs. Brown & Hart, is
open tor the accommodation Of the public The bar is
n'tea up m magnificent style and amply supplied with
iue pest o. liquors The billiard saloon contains four
OIL me hnest tables IN the country. The employees
polite and accommodating and good order i
tanned
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

Owing to the length of the presidents message,
have been compelled to leave out much editorial and
miscellaneous matter prepared for this issue We ask
the indulgence Of of advertising patrons for
the omission Of their advertisements this week.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

are indebted to Capt. John White, or tho low
vzterst a5mer Alex Spcer for ffoz r l,t >- ri.,,s
rapsDa
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

ANOTHER COLD FLOODED MURDER.-On Wednesday
evening last, Mr. Heterman street commissioner
was returning home in his carriage, with his Wife
daughter and sonn-law from the social entertainment
St Cecilia he stopped by party of men near the
government corral, of whom stopped the horse,
while another demanded Mr. Heferman's money. Mr.
H. replied that he had very little money about him
The replied very Extensively aud began pulling him
out of the vehicle Mr.. Heerman, while being dragged
out, was struck with pistol in the face. He drew
small revolver and shot his assaant through the shout
der.
One of the robbers then mortally shot Mr. Hefferman
through the head and decamped The insensible form
of the injured gentleman then conveyed to the home
which he had shortly before quilted for social pleasure
with his family, and medical aid summoned. The
was one of our best citizens LIBERAL enterprsing and
public spirited.
The robbers and murderers have been arrested thanks
to the shot from Mr. Heiferman's pistol The one shot
was obliged to have his wound dressed by surgeon
and Yesterday morning, mayor Brown, with squad OF
policemen arrested George Graft in his bed. He was
taken to iaifhnd .here disclosed the names of his &C
completes in crime, James Cotter, and enc McClusky,
who were during the day arrested and lodged in jail
They all government employees, and 1t is suppos
ed they were part of band of cutthroas who have
made Nashville and its vicinity dangerous to late
travellers We are informed that Gen Brownlow has
identified Craft the man who robbed him on the
Franklin pike recently Crafts wound is not serious
and he will recover his health in time to be hung. The
sonn-law of Heeron also positively Identifies the vii
lain as his relatives murderer.
There was considerable talk Of lynching the scoun-
dre but the law has them safe in its clutches and they
will oct their deserts Nashville Banner.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

we call the attention of readers to the card Of Gmer
Hopkins ( Co. cotton and sugar factors and general
commission merchants, No. IS Union street New Or
leans. To any of friends who have business for
commission house in the city, we can recommend this
firm one Of the rongesand most responsible in New
Orleans When we inform readers that one of the
firm is Thos N. Gimer, Esq, old and highly re-
spectacle citizen of this parish, they Will doubt its
strength and character.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We are indebted to Atr. John Aban one Of our first
class plots fer files Of late city and northern papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

ALABAMA-The Alabama legislature has adopted
the constitutional amendment apoitsIng slavery out
have also entered protesting resolution against the
radical Interpretation Of the second section similar to
that adopted by the legislature of South Carolina.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

TRooPs LEFT THE OUAcHTA.--We learn fpm tht
Monroe Inelligencer of the 9th inst that all heUnte6
States troops have left Monroe and Trenton and hat ht
citizens once again under the protection Of tie laws
of the land The editor in congraulating the leople
upon this state of affairs reminds them of the fact thai
it rests entirely with them whether the removal tie
troops viii be permanent not, and quotes from Zen
Canbys letter follows. "If any serious difficulties
are threatened, it will be necessary to occupy srh
points with considerably force, and this necessity Ill
beprovided for" We heartily wish Gen Candy woudpu
this community under the same probation, we are
satisfied that the loyalty Of the people would workout
their salvation.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

For the last few days the yagrant law has been rig
idly enforced BY the authorities in this city, and many
an idle freedman has met with forcibe assistance in
finding employment We understand it is the inten-
ton Of the bureau to send all the freedmen who refuse
to contract, to the government plantations the
coast.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

I.EGIsrArUnE ADJouRNED-A telegraph dispatch from
of tile members of the Legislature to Of our
citizens states that that body adjourned last Saturday
WE have means Of knowing what they accomplished
during the session further than that Randall Hunt and
judge Boyce were elected United States senators.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.-On Wednesday morning last,
the most horrible murder and robbery was committed
upon the persons of Messrs. W. Silbernage and D. 8
Levy of our town. that it our province to re-
cord They were merchants of this place. and had been
to New Orleans on business connected with their res
pectiye houses and returning by way of Grand lake
had gotten as far homeward as Mr.. John Summers IN
Ashi@ county, Ark where they remained for the night
One Mr. Simpson, of Beach creek, Ark, stopped with
them and warned them of two suspicious characters
who had been watching his movements, and who called
likewise Summers, to spend the night. The next
morning these went in advance of the deceased
who followed soon after the road leading home
After they had gone about mile and half from the
house. three distinct pistol shots were heard which
aroused the suspicious Of those cognsant OF the facts
and they went to the scene of the tragedy. Signs OF
blood found in the road and few minutes search
led to the discovery Of the bodies, which had been
dragged short distance from the road IN the woods
They had been murdered and robbed of large amount
of money and various papers, letters, NC, were found
scattered around in the woods of which contained
other monies which the robbers failed to get owing,
doubtless to the great hastethey in It has cast
a deep gloom over our entire community To-day all
the business houses are closed out of respect for the
lamented dead.
Mr. Slbernage was one of our largest and most res
pectable merchants and greatly liked by everybody
He was good man, aud will be greatly missed. Mr..
Levy was accommodating and polite and was doing
good business. The assassins and robbers still at
large. Bastrop Dispatch.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

The queen of England is sovereign over one con
tinent one hundred peninsuas five hundred promon-
tories one thousand lakes thousand rivers and ten
thousand islands Her subjects number more than one
hundred and fifty millions. BY wave Of her hand she
can summon an army of five hundred thousand soldiers
and a navy of one thousand ships Of war and one hun
bred thousand sailors. The Assyriau empire was not
so wealthy as that of Great Britain the Roman empire
was not SO p6pulous the Persian empire not 50 eX
tensire the Arabian empire not powerful, the
CarIageniau empire not much dreaded, and the
Spanish empire was not 50 widely difuscd.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

Rev A. L. Hay is the duly authorised agent for pro-
cnring snbscrtntiang to The Sontll-Mestern.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

To the Honorable Senate Of louisiana
7entlemen-The undersigned, committee Of la
dies acting in the of large number of loyal
ladies of New Orleans wish present your honorable
body with United States flag. They respectfully ask
YOU to designate the day and hour that you will feel
disposed to receive their humble offering.
Of our respect toward our countrys flag and the
old stars and stripes displayed in your deberatve hall
we remain gentlemen, your obedient servants,
Mrs Josephine Garrett, Mrs. NJ B. Avery Miss Julia
T. Avery, Mrs L. Hansbero, Mrs Odeal Davis
Miss Lea Davis Mrs. l.. Bennett, Mrs. J. Pegram
Miss Georgianna Douse, Mrs. G. Coffee, committee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We understand that three coored soldiers and two
freedmen have been arrested by the authorities for the
murder Of J. il. Dendy. Circumstantial evidence is
very strong against some of them.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We call the attention of readers to the advertise
mcnt Of Thompson, Morris & Co.. commission mer
chants aud cotton factors, and general dealers in dry
goods, groceries and plantation supplies, No. and 10
on the Leyee This is one of the strongest and most
responsible houses in this place, and has extern
sye connections for replenishng their stock than any
other house we know of in north Louisiana.
Bv udicous management Of their extensive arrange
mens they are able to keep hand Of the largest
and best selected stocks in this place Our young friends
X. A. Waller and Jas. Ratlif, be found at this
house where they WILDE pleased to see their old friends
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

The steamer L. billiard, j. J. Hope master, has gone
into the Jefferson trade a regular packet. She is
light draught boat just from the builders hands. The
Shreveport agent of the Hope insurance company will
insure all freight shipped her at the usual rates
See adj 5ertisemcnt
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We are indebted to Mr.. Ben. Jacobs for copy of
the New Orleans Times of the 9th inst, containing
portion Of the presidents message.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

CluB RA1Es-Ior the benefit of Glabswe will furnish
tile 5ourH WESTERN the following rates for year
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20
SHREVEPORT:

Thos Mcintyre Of New Orleans, is only duly au-
thorzed agent to receive subscriptions and adYeFtse
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

We are under many obligations to DR.. J. Milton
Frain fol late copies Of Memphis and Chicago papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

OFFER OF FLAG.--We see in the Tribune Of this
city, (colored folks organ,} says the New Orleans
Times, that the following letter addressed, on
the 22d ult., to the State senate:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

rive c0ples.r'."".'. '.'''''' 1879
Ten copies.... ............... ~
Here's chance for our old subscribers TO renew then
subscriptions at reduced rates.
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By l. DILL a r d & CO.
- =.
Ofice----Corner Of Texas and Market Streets,
IL wATsoNs BuILDING-uP STAIRS
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

A DAY OF RECKONING CoMNG.-Mr. Forney, Of The
Philadelphia Press, says there is to be over
hauling of military matters 0ficers-he says-have
made false returns; quartermasters have sold govern
ment stores and pocketed the money commssares who
have been ordered to sell stores to the amished popu
ation the conquered States have derauded the gov
eminent by taking money for supplies never furnished
and supplying goods that were never issued.
Surgeons have sold their stores and made themselves
rich from their cowuptons. Weapons have been re-
tanned or given away as trophies which should have
been credited to the United States government Horses
and mules have been "gobblcd' BY the hundred. But
now the grand day of reckoning is at hand and many
suddenly enriched officer will have to walk up to the
captain's office and settle.'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20

THE SECRETARY OF WAR A TIGHT PLAcE-In dlu-
ding to the mastering out of superfuous generals oahe
United States army, the special correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says
There is much difficulty in deciding if the srpcran,
gested the reason why Maj Gen Buffers often tender
ed resignation is not accepted is to keep him entup
on certain points which if dypiged a would g render the
ilised communities
1t is alleged that Butler has it in his powerto pro
cry Blair that every federal prisoner in the sout night
easily have been exchanged and brought home it had
not been for the direct interference of the secretary OF
war to stop and prevent the exchange, simply or the
reason that our men when exchanged would mostly be
out of service while every Confederate prisoner sent
back would be Immediately added to the armies the
\ field
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EPIToNe or BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS.
The soldiers in the grand review at Washing
ton, II marshaled thirty abreast in solid column.
would extend forty-two miles.
Joe Smith, son of the original Mormon, is out
against polygamy.
The Rev. S. Gardiner Littell, OF Germantown.
Pa, has consented to take charge Of Chris
Church, Dover Mr. Lttell comes to his new
charge highly recommended for Christian virtues
and scholarly ability.
The Episcopal Convention of Delaware will
meet at St. Paul's Church, GEORGETOWN. on
tomorrow. Several interesting matters are
expected to come up for discussion.
The Dover Delawarean denies that rowdies
tore down the mourning from the doors of the
loyal residents Of that town, on Wednesday
last 1t declares the statement sheer fabrica.
tlon.
A special despatch from Detroit announces
II is reported there that Dan Rice, the famous
Snowman, died at Almont, Lapiere county.
Michigan, where he was exhibiting, on Saturday
week last. His death is said to have been
caused by accidental poisoning
Thomas McWharton, of Kent county, arrested
May 2Oih, charged with treason, and Thomas
Daisey, Of Sussex county, Delaware. arrested
May 10th, charged with using reasonable
language, we're removed from the city iail in
Baltimore, to Fort MoHenry, on Wednesday,
there to await trial.
A Judgment ofS2, 800 was given in New York,
on wednesday, against Mr. Richard France and
in favor OF the plaintiff, ]. NJ. Campbell. ESQ.
prominent lawyer of Baltimore. The aotion
was brought to recover for professional services
and the defense WAS that the services claimed 10
have been rendered were in relation To lot,eris az
and lottery policiesi that by the statues IN tbc
State Of Maryland, lotteries were illegal and
void, and hence any claim made for Services
rendered in relation to them was also void. The
court held otherwise and directed Judgment as
above stated.
A youth named Charles Cannon, made A
narrow escape from drowning, at Church street
wharf, on the BraudyWine, on Thursday after
noon last. He Ventured into deep water, and
being unable to swim, the tide took him off his
feet and swept him down the current He
would have drowned in short time had il no,
been for the timely assistance of Francis R,
Vincent, son Of Alderman Vincent, who. with
the aid Of another boy named Alexander Green.
succeeded in reseuing Cannon from a watery
The men connected with the 1st Delaware
Cavalry, whose term Of service expires before
the 1st Of October, are to be mustered out at
Baltimore, Immediately.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-06

nrani of Cain On their forehcads, carrying with
them, wherever they go, the ayengiug Nemesis
OIL conscience. We cannot take lessons OF this
late day, in their school OF barbarsm; We can
moi starve aud torture them as they have starved
aud tortured our soldiers. Let them live.
Perhaps that is, after all, the most terrible
penalty. For wherever they hide themselves
inc story Of their guilt will pursue them-they
can have no rest nor poace save in that deep
repentance, which, through the mercy Of God,
IS possible even for them
have no disposition TO stand between these
mon and justice. II arrested they can have no
claim to exemption from the liabilities of
criminals. But it is not simply question of
their deserts that is 10 be considered we are
to take into account our own reputation as a
Christian people, the wishes of our best friends
abroad. and the huRane instincts of the age.
which forbid all unnecessary severity. Happily
we are not called upon to take counsel Of our
fears. Rabbncal writer's tell us that evil spirits
who are once baiil ID in contest with human
beings lose from thence forth all power OF fuTthe.
mischief. The defeated rebels are in the pre-
else condition of these Jewish demons. De-
priyed Of Slavery, ,hey are wasps who have lost
their stiugs.
Az e,peols the mi.guided masses Of the
South, the shattered and crippled remnants oil
| the armies OF treason, the desolnte wives
mothers and children mourning for dear ones
who have fallen in a vain and hopeless struggle
It seems to me our duty is very plain. VIZ
must forgive their past treason, and wecomS
and encourage their returning loyalty. None
bui towards will insult and taunt the defeate(
and deienceless. We must feed and clothe lhl
destitute, instruct the ignorant, and bearing
patiently with the bitterness and prejudic
which will doubtless for time thwart our effort
aud misnterpret our motives, aid them in re
building their States on the foundation o
freedom.
The hour is hastenog for us all when oui
sole ground of dependence will be the mercy
and forgiveness Of God Let us endeavor SO tC
feel and act in our relations to the people of th
South that we can repeat in sincerity the praye
of our Lord Forgive US our trespasses as w
forgive those who trespuss against us, reverend
acknowledging that lie has indeed lied captivity
captive and received gifts for men yea, for th
rebellioas also, that the Lord God might dive
among them" J.G.W.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-06
LNonmunlenial.L
The Trial of Col, Wilmer.

II is understood that in addition to the letters
connected with tho Provost Marshars trial
published to-day, the argument of counsel for
defense will be given to the lublic as soon as re
oeived from the reporters. At an early day
also, an abstract of the testimony, and the pro-
gIess of the trial will be published in pamphlet
form. 1t is said that this testimony is very
spicy, and will show up some parties in Della
ware, who originated the prosecution against
Col Wilmer.
The only complaints that were made to the
Secretary of War, and that caused tho suspen-
sion aud arrest of Col. Wilmer, are embraced
in the following letters. The public may no n
see tue origin Of the difficulties about the Pro-
vost Marshals Office
WILMINGTON, DEL,
April o, 1856.
have been requested by the Commissioners
Of my State to forward you the enclosed letter.
and request the attention of yourself, or Gen.
Fry to it,
Tho Commissioners are courteous men. con.
scientious in the strictest sense of the term. and
anxious, fairly to discharge their duty As
have already said to General Fry and Col. JEFF
fries, think that Col. Baker, your chief detec-
tive, might be proGtaby employed by ingesti.
eating the affairs of the Provost Marshalis or
tce, in this city, if but Tor few lays
Respectfully, Sc,
lSigncd) GEo. READ RIDDLE
HOnsE. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War &c,