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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

SOUTHERN WOMEN FOR JEFF. DAvIs-Four thousand
southern women are suing for mercy in behalfof Jeer
son Davis the fate Of Mr. Davis in the hands
of Wade, Beecher Chase, Sumner Co, well might
the mother plead for the life of her child in the jaws Of
the hyena tiger but trust president Johnson viii
not allow boodthrsty fanatcism to the prero
gatves of strict impartial justice. Jefferson Davis is
surrounded and held by menacing crowd but trust
he will not be sacrificed through their hellish spirit
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

THE GAIETY THEATEE.-This place Of amusement is
opened for the season. under the management of Mr.
W. r. Thomas, gentleman well-qualiied to fulfllthe
duties Of his profession. The performances of the
present company are really good, and one can pass a
few hours very pleasantly with them The programme
is varied nightly We refer readers to the SIN all
bills of the day Ample arrangements have been made
to preserve good order.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

DEATH OF DR.. RIDDLE--The New Orleans Times
(evenng edition. of the 18th inst has the following:
We were panied this morning to learn of the death
of Dr. ]. l.. Riddel. Nervous excitement consequent
on unpleasant little eps1dG which occurred at the
first days session of the Louisiana State democratic
convention, was proba ly the direct cause Of his
timely departure hence. In organising the convention
the doctor remarked that 'seceason was worse than
crime; it blunderi" The remark touched a sens
tive chord in the moral and political structure of the
assembly, and it consequently assaiIed as false in
morality and far politics were concerned, as i'll
timed and ndiscreet On the doctors promise that he
would make proper explanation in the public papers
on the following morning, the matter dropped. That
evening the doctor went tp the Office of the Star and
while engaged in writing the promised explanation, he
fell the floor in an apopectc fit Thereupon he
removed to his residence but he never recovered, and
he died this morning, between and O'Clock.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18
sIsauLAn CAsn " FnnEDnEv' S BunrAU N NASHVILLE

SINGULAR CASE INA FREEDMEN's BUREAU IN NASHVILLE
The Nashville correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zette writes that Gen Fisk has established afreedmens
court for the trial of cases between freedmen and white
men, of which the following is sample:
An F. T. T was charged by two dusky women as be-
ing the father children to which her had recently
given birth. He frankly admitted the charge to be true
and made provisions for the support of the little freed
few years since he would have put down those
little curly heads handsome addition his stock in
trade What lessons will be learned from the record
of the freedmen's court.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

CARD ADAu ISAAC MENKEH-Be kind enough to
contradict the canard published of my being married
whole story is as unfounded as it is malicious have
spoken to either of these gentlemen and beg
state that the signed to this letter. aud under which
which justly belongs me All other additions thereto
spurious and intended to niure me- by insignif-
cant and jealous rivals. ADAH ISAAcs MENKEE, A. NJ.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The TRIAL EMERSON ETHERIDGE-The Nashville
Dispatch, of September 23d, says owe learn that the
Hon Emerson Etherdge will be tried by court martial
at Memphis, in few days He is charged with incit-
ing the people to rebelon defamng and holding up
to infamy governor Brownlow and president johnson,
and desecrating the name and memory of president
Lincoln. We understand that the limits of Mr. Ethe
ridges confinement have been extended, and that
few days ago. he permitted to visit his home, at
Dresden. The court, before which he is to De tried
will be formed in this city"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

e invite the attention 5f our readers TO the adver-
mcnt Of olbear's Commercial College New Orleans.
" institution ID worthy Of something more than a
sing notice. 1t has charter from the State legs-
re, and has been In existence for twenty five years.
las turned out some Of the most thorough business
. Of the country. We are intimately acquainted with
president and know him to be thoroughly compe-
to discharge the duties of his office. We earnestly
Sc all young men who design to enter into any
camille business whatever, to take course of les
at this college, as it is passport to all reliable
ness houses
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"Snce" as you say "here no choice but to accept
emancipation" advise you to accept it in reSoute
good faith. Think Of nothing but how YOU can make
your old slaves contened and available laborers Set
lie them on land permanent tenants, with good
provision and ground easy terms, and you will find
that you have labor at command Had the planters Of
Jamaica met emancipation in wise spirit, instead Of
deserving the country panic, there would have been,
years SINCE the better order of things in that island
which is only now beginning.
To scatter the negroes about, in little detached hold
ings is equally adverse to the true interests of both
races have seen the evil results, in than one
of the West India islands. The negro manages to
list and than exist, such place; but he is
too far from the plantation centre to find employment
when he wants it and when this custom becomes gen
eral it in many Of tie West India islands, the
planter could not depend on his hands. They came
late their work and left early account of the dis
lance from their homes and the press Of woFk
they often would not at all uales5 wages which
the planter could not afford to pay.
The scattered and unreliable supply Of labor was for
years the bane of Jamaica, and still of the chief
drawback to sugarraisng III the still richer island Of
ST. Domingo hope you and all our friends wilEtake
better measures on your cotton plantations.
Assign quarters to many good aborers You can
possibly accommodate, together with large, produc-
tive, weenced provision field, suitably marked off to
the respective aborers, and all at very moderate al
most nominal rent then shelter tor the family with
work for the and children, and the rough plen-
y support active labor provided for your servants
and corps OF servants Is planted Just where YOU need
them Almost every will stick to the cold panta-
on, for negroes cling to habtual localities like cats
If you and your neighbors take counsel together.
and agree all round fair tariff of wages with due
provision for shelter and bit of cornied you will
find free labor cheaper than that of slaves The price
of good field hand will establish half dozen en-
tire families permanent tenants on some convenient
section of land and they will bring up their children
to be willing and ready aborers, at low wages If some
led off under temptation of higher wages they will
find they lose home, in which all could help to make
all the family comfortable.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

NATIONAL DEMO &c TIcKEr.-The following are the
nominations of the National Democratic convention,
lately held in New Orleans:
For Governor, J. Madison Wells of Rapides; for
Lieutenant governor Albert VOORHEES,, Of St Martin for
secretary of State, R. D. Hardy, of St Landry; for
auditor j. H. Perata, of East Baton Rouge; for trea-
surer, Adam Griffin of Orleans; for attorney general
A. s. Herron of East Baton Rouge for superintendent
of public education, r. NJ Lusher of Orleans
For congress- LIST district Louis St Martin of Orleans
I'd district j. A. Roster of Orleans; Sd district K. c..
Wicklifc, of West Feliciana. There no nonina-
tons made for the fourth and fifth districts.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

ANoTEER CHAEGE.-The New Orleans Times says 0.
f. Burbridge, Esq, has assumed the supervision of
collecting captured cotton and other property within
the limits Of the third agency. "Mr. Cutler having
Withdrawn from the same on account of i'll health"
The agency embraces all Of Louisiana lying west Of the
Mississippi river, and portion Of the States Of Arkan
sas and Texas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

z. Kahn & Bro, at Childers Boards old stand, on
a corner Of Texas and Spring Streets are IN receipt
new stock Of fancy and staple dry goods hats caps,
IT'S clothing and furnishing goods which they are
sring to the people unreasonable prices Their stock
rs large ana well selected as any in town, and the
5prietors are clever and obliging gentlemen.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

SoUrH CARoL1NA.-Gov Perry has issued proclama-
ton, ordering commanders of districts and all
officers serving within the military district of Charles
ton, to assist in the organisation of militia force,
home guard to act under orders of the district and sub
district commanders of the United States troops for
the preservation of ORDER and to lawess charac-
ers Each member of this militia force is required to
axe the oath of allegiance to the United States, and
shall bear good character.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We take pleasure this week in publishing the card Of
Engc Co., dealers ID wines, liquors and cigars, at
adets Old stand Oh Tezas street This FIRMS compos-
r Of the Oldest and moEt respected citizens of this
&c, viz: a. Engle john g. McWHams, and Colonel
3. Gilmore Mr.. Eugle will make it hsasole business
import direct the above articles andsAas long expe-
nee in the business is sufficient guarantee that their
toners viii be served with genuine article We
diet that this house will become one Of the most
ular in the country. Their sampling room is worth
npling
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

HEADS OFF-We learn from the New Orleans Times
of the 9Th inst that Mr. Conway has been relieved from
duty assistant superintendent of the Freedmen's
bureau for the State Of louisiana and Brig Gen Baird
appointed in his place. The Times learns that Gen.
Baird received his appointment direct from the pres
dent from which, it argues change for the better
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

BEEN THE CTY.John Estner, Of the firm Of Phelps
Co., has just returned from the city, where he has
-chased large stock OF dry goods, groceries and
uors Of every description. This house is now in
ID fighting trim, and Customers can get anything
want from bottle OF "hale" to hogshead of
o.. tar
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18
The Defaloations of A. N. Hull & Go.

1t VIII be recollected by citizens that D. B. Hui
of the firm Of A. n. Hull Co., for many years, com
mission and forwarding merchants in this city, de
camped after the surrender of this department
with all the cotton storage in their warehouse-con
sistng of some eight hundred bales This cotton, VIC
learn, sold in New Orleans by D. B. Hull, who put
the proceeds in his pocket and left for New York His
wife, respectable lady Of this place. learning of his
whereabouts soon after joined him in New York Let
ers from her, to her friends in this place. give no ev
idenGe whatever that she had any knowledge Of her
husbands guilt. Rumors however from other sources
have reached us, that he uxuratng on the fat of
the land in New York II will be seen by the follow
ing from the N o. True Delta Of the 18th inst that
the authorities are on his track
requsition was yesterday issued BY Gov. Wells
upon the Governor of New York for man by the name
of Darwin b. Hull who is accused Of defalcation and
embeZzlement 1t that this man and his brother
A. NJ. Hull were doing business in Shreveport, under
the style of Hull Co.-they having warehouse for
the storage Of cotton. Two atfdavits are made-one
by w. ". Withenbury and another by Albert G. Fol
ger-accusing D. b. Hull Of selling and falling to ac
count for the proceeds, Of cotton entrusted to their
keeping-49 bales belonging to the former and 50 to
the latter Having disposed Of these 2y bales he is
accused Of absconding to New York
There were believe, four brothers connected with
this firm: A. NJ. Hull, who died about two years ago
in Texas, while on trip to Mexico another of them
killed in the streets of Shreveport by an outraged
father another the last heard of him. was living in
Georgia, where he had married into respectable fam
lily; the last, Though not the loast,) D. B. Hull,
fugitive from justice.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

epublsh, this week The advertisement of T. Cas-
Y, sailmRker, New Orleans. lie has removed his
y from Old Levee street to the corner of Gragier
It and Bank Place Itis useless forus to tell our
that this The oldest house Of the kind in New
ans for that is well Known to everybody who has
"a the citT within theflast twenty years
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The New Orleans papers of the 7th inst, chronicle
fact that the New Orle0as and jackson railroad is
ain in operation to Canton Mississippi. This is good
rvs to the travelling community.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The storm which we referred to as doing so much
damage in Orange, extended to Calcasieu destroying
plantations, houses and lives Not less than twenty
four persons were killed By Drowning by the falling
houses We have the following names Of the killed:
Lieut. Harris; sergeant Willis; Nr and Mrs Lowell; Mr.
Lewis Mrs Thayer, mother iEd daughter; infant of
Mrs Ketchum; Emma and Heury Goss children;
daughter of Capt. Nelson, (S4v ston; Mrs. Lambert
daughter and son; Mrs AitSell and three children;
Isharn Reeves daughter Of Mrs WILSON, and two ne
g7,oes T5alveston News.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

make your sons gooh boys it is necessary to dress
ta neatly To do this, all you have got to do is to
IN Baer Dreyfust and select suit from their fine
tment Of boys clothing. Their assortment of
Gs clothing is also large and well selected consist
su- 4 everything necessary for gentleman's ward
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18
Gov. wells Accents the Nomination.

The following is the correspondence between the
president of the democratic State convention and j.
Madison Wells, from which it will be seen that the
governor accepts the nominations:
New ORLEANS, Oct 4, 1865.
To His Exeellency, ]. MADISON WELLS:
GovERxoR-The pleasing duty Of informing you of
your unanimous nomination for the office of governor
by the democratic convention which has just closed ITS
labors has been assigned to me- inclose copy of
the proceedings of that body which am sure will meet
with your approval Wishing you success and hapPl.
ness remain sir, most respectfully, your o9ealent
servant. ROBERT G. WICbLIfFE,
President of the Democratic State Convention Of La
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

New CONFERENCE.-The New Orleans True Delta,
of the 18th inst cautions the public against the new
counterfeit fractional currency which has just been put
in circulation. They of the denomination of fifty
cents and initiate the new issue, long currency
Several persons have already been arrested in New
orIesn2for rssain. them
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We had the pleasure last Saturday of taking by the
Id Dr. Bickham who has returned to this city, after
7eDce of three months. His former patrons will be
ased to learn that it is bis intention to the
ctice of bin profession, at an early day.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We arc requested "a state that there viii be meeting
The Odd Fellows this evening at their Hall. full
enhance is respectfully requested, as there is mpor
it business to be attended to-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We call attention to the card of Mayer Bros dealers
all descriptions Of tobacco No. 81 Tchoupitoulas St.
W Orleans This is one Of the most reliable tobacco
uses in the south and it will be 10 the advantage Of
r merchants to give them q call
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The merchants of New Orleans are respectfully in
-med that THoMAs McENTTaE is cur only authorised
ent in New Orleans, and they are cautioned against
a. ying over moneys to anybody else.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

call attention to tha advertisement Of J. H. Nc
aott to be found elsewhere He is in receipt Of the
elegant and fashionable stock ofadies dress goods
r5 ght &c this city thi4 season. These goods were
saated BY Mrs. Wells who well knows, from e1pe-
r2use, the wants Of the ladies' Everything else per
ag to dry goods stare can Be found there, at ex-
raa Nv low prices
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

EtaDIr--Uhat is ii thht goes in the back door and
..0ss out The front?
As5wER ANY quantity Of dry goods, groceries plan
tai0 supplies, &C., at p g. B. Jacobs. For practi-
gal ustraton, taEe peep as you pass by the store
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

MARnIED.-The New York Daily News announces the
marriage at St. Peters church Brooklyn, the even
ing of the both of September of Major John G. Stokes
late of the Confederate army to Helen NJ daughter
Gen. H. Sibley, late of the Confederate army.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

. Carters branch b7use at this place is well up
aH times in The way Of all kinds of fancy and staple
.ry goods groceries, ladies' shoes crockery, &C. The
.ac5 hand now is larger than at any previous time.
IA q Elstner the agent knows how to treat custo-
aa politely, and give him good bargain, He pays
EEraza for eo+xer ard rrstl
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

CoLoRED TRooPs.--A New York dispatch Of the 5tb
inst, says there is reason believe that the colored
troops in the southern States will be speedily
tered out Of service. God grant it may be true.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We call attention to the card of .Forcheimer Haber
importers and dealers in foreign and domestic dry
goods a Camp street, New Orleans The junior mern-
Der Of the firm Simon Haber is well known to our cit
liens as formerly popular and successful merchant Of
this city.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We are indebted to Capt. j. G. Dowty, and A. P Rod
ney, clerk of the steamer Majestic, for files of late
New Orleans papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

CITIZENS ARREsTED.-The following, including some
of the respectable citizens of Van Zand county
have been arrested by the civil authorities ofthacouny
Bolivar Hubbard, Rev; John hcMiIen, Judge James
An attempt made to arrest Mr.. VIM. White but he
made his escape, being fired upon by the shers posse
law, Of Reid Hocombe and McReynoIds, charged with
horse stealing The hanging took place in August, 1864
and done in Smith county. The trial before jus
tioe of the peace is we suppose progressing at this
ployed and in attendance Some twenty five citI-
zens of Van Zandt were engaged in the hanging, and
on trial are committed. We understand the civil off
GERS are endeavorng arrest all parties in that county
who took any part in vigilance committees &c. during
the war. Tyler Reporter.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

GEN BRAGG The New Orleans True Delta of the
10th inst, says: Gen Braxton Bragg yesterday took
the oath Of allegiance at the mayors Office preparatory
to applying for pardon to president Johnson. The
general is apparently enjoying excellent health.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

Gen. HowARD.-We shoudjudge from speech made
by Mai.-Gen Q. O. Howard, chief of the Freedmens
bureau, at Chicago short time since that he is in
favor Of negro suffrage something he will never live
to see tolerated in the south
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The officers Of the ghtdraught steamer Marshall,
e our thanks for fun eso late New Orleans papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The officers ofthe steamer Una have placed US under
many obligations for late New Orleans papers.
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SIGN.-0ne of the most cheering signs of the times
is the fact that the Massachusetts republican convention
mild latlorm, notwithstanding the fierce speeches of
Sumner Butler and Bullock.
The convention refused to demand negro suffrage as
prerequisite for the restoration of the southern States
to the Union.
This shows, beyond question, the power which a
president may exercise-especially when he is right.
in its platform.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

Maj. S. D. Oliver, of this place, who hA just re-
rncd from tine city, has placed under many oblga
rs for full files Of New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The officers Of the fine lowvatsr steamer Lady Grace
have placed us under many obligations for late New
Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We are under many obligations to Capt Targarona,
of the steamer Capitol, for files Of late New Orleans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The officers Of tie fine steamer Shreveport have oul
INKS for files OF late New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

Chaplain Callahan has been relieved from duty as as
sitant superintendent Of freedmen this place. and It,
d. H. Reese, of the 10Th u S. G. l., appointed in his
stead. Chaplain Callahan is still on duty as provost
marshal Of freedmen for the parish of Caddo All cases
arising between white and freedmen we learn are
respectfully referred to the civil authorities for trial
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We are under many obligations to Capt. John Smoker
and John Hall, clerk, ofthe steamer Caddo for files of
late naners
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We are again indebted to Blelock Co., No 1870
Canal street. New Orleans FOR late fes of papers from
all parts of the Union.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

The South Carolina convention has refused to allow
nsgroes to form part Of the basis Of representation
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

Phelps Go. in receipt of gun caps, powder and
shot-the first arriva of the season.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

Weare under many obligations to Capt. J. D. Clark Of
the steamer Homeyer, for files of late New Orleans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

We are indebted to B. S. Garter, of the steamer In
dian Ne :, for full fss Of late NaT Orleans pspefr
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

NEGRO SUFFRAGE-The people of Connecticut have
rejected the proposition to allow negro suffrage, by
majority Of 5000.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-18

How TO MAKE FREE LABOR PRoFITABLE.-The follow
ing letter saws the New York Herald from gentleman
of the South who has lived and Travelled in the West
Indies during the late rebellion written to friend
who hands it to US for publication
KrsqsToN, IA, June 49, 1855