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Assistant Superintendent of Freedme

THE TRIAL.-Atter Judge ypeems and the sheriff had
been arrested by the provost MARSHAL one of the bar
asked the marshal why he did not arrest Col. Kpat-
rick the district attorney, who had been making per
feet spread-eage speech to convict the boy The mar
shall replied that if he had known that the gentleman
was trying to convict the boy he should most asuredy
have arrested him, but that he had listened most atten
lively his Speech and for the life Of him he could not
tell whether he wasor against the prisoner On the
other hand the colonel say he is the best district ator
ney ezant; that he has not only sent his first case to
jail, but had the court arrested also. If the colonel
improves any on his first case it will be only by con
vieting himself
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We publish this week the card of S. NJ. Swenson
commission merchant, New Orleans. The True Delta
in speaking Of this house. says that Mr. s. NJ swenson
late Of Austin, Texas, continues the commission bus
ness Of the sterling old-time firm of Perkins 4 Co. at
the old Office corner Of Carondeet and Union streets
assisted by their former employees, and by Messrs
VIM. NJ. Perkins and D, L. Kernion, whose connection
with, and endorsement Of Mr.. S. NJ Swenson is a
guarantee that all business entrusted to the firm will
be most promptly and faithfully dispatched
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Messrs. We'll Levy, who keep a stall in the market
house. furnish their customers with the very best of
beef pork and mutton in any quantities they WISH at
the lowest prices If you are too lazy to go yourself
send your servant and YOU may depend upon it they
will send you the choicest pieces The stock they are
now killing is in most excellent order.
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ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO DO VIOLENCE TO GENERAL
GRANr.-The strange purpose to do violence to Gen.
Grant was manifested for the third time at Elgin Ill
where mob, in plain farmers garb, approached the
platform OF the which the general stood, and
tried to jerk him from the PLATFORM at the same time
twisting bis arm with violence. Col. Babcock, who
was standing on the steps below protect the general
blow with heavy eane and at the same time seized
him by the throat and disengaged his fghtful grin
The rascal suddenly disappeared in the crowd The
general was more excited by the occurrence than he
was ever known to be before, ard his hand showed
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"SERvED Nm RIGHr. we overheard the Following
conversation between two freedmen Yesterday:
Look ere, Bill, de buro has put de court in iail!-
What dat for, John? Case de court frnged on rog-
alive of de buro by putting nggerin de JAIL for steal
ing horse Goly sarved de court right, ID pretty
joke-set niger free, den put him in Jail for stealing
horse. Some how or nuder de white folks don't
know what freedom is
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Business. is not coming in SO
freely formerly, from tie fact presume that all
the warehouses are full and tie adjacent streets piled
mountain high with neatlooking bales Of the staple.
Business with the staple dry goods and grocery houses
IS decidedly brisk their Heselected stock being equal
to the great demand
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Mcssrs Phelps Co., on tie leyee near the terminus
Of the railroad will lie pleased TO see all their Old
friends and customers, they are now fully prepared
to Gil all orders for plantation supplies staple dry
goods, groceries, &c. Of which they have large and
wclscectcd stock They also prepared to receive
store forward cotton and other merchandise Their
accommodations are equal to any in town.
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DEATH oE GOVERNOR MURRAH. OF TEyAs-A corrog-
pendent of a Texas paper, writing from Monterey
says that ExGov. Pendeton Murrah died in that city
The healf Gov. Murrah at the time of his election
was far from being good, and his efforts to fulfill the
duties of his Office together with the downfall of the
Galveston News in speaking of his DEATH saws he
no ordinary man, and that he rose to distinction and
fortune as lawyer under disadvantages His syie as
writer and speaker cbaste and perspicuous As
politician, he followed the extreme WigfaI school
lis administration will be remembered for abortiye
robbed, and well-nigh ruined the people Of Teyas
He did not possess all the nerve necessary for
the times. Nor was he sustained by the clamorons
men who had nothing to lose. Another generation
may do Justice TO his memory. Gov Murrah leaves
an interesting family
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We call particular attention to the advertisement of
!. Weinstock, to be found in to-day's paper. Dir.
Wcinstoc is the FIRST Of our old merchants to return
from New York with large stock of goods, selected
expressly for this market. He deserves, aud will no
doubt be literally patronised His stock Of ladies
goods and gents clothing is large and well selected,
embracing the latest style and fashions See adyer-
tisement
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Tie river Il SIN Elng NJ Ills point with about three

The river i s falling at this point, with about three
and half feet in the channel to the falls Owing to
the want Of tonnage, freight cotton has advanced
TO $40 per bale to New Orleans. We should judge
that it was impossible for any boat to reach Jefferson
though the Banton and Goasamer are making the effort.
There is plenty Of business for any number of light
draught-water boats between this point and the falls
Alexandria, where they would have to re-ship.
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THE PGEsBYrERT--We have been requested by the
Rev. j. Franklin Ford to state that the Presbytcry of
Red River will hold its next semannual session in
Mipdcn, commencing Oh Thursday before the first
Sabbath in October, at y o'clock P. ~ Ministers and
elders are urged to be prompt in their attendance
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TREASURY AGEST.-Mr. James E. Jewell, who for some
time past has represented the interest of the treasury
department at this post, under orders from Hon. B. f.
Flanders has been relieved from duty by order from
0. N. Cutler, who succeeds Mr. Flanders Mr.. Jewell
in the discharge Of lis duties impartial clever and
obli8inS. The interests Of the government and that
Of the citizen were alike protected, and nothing outside
of the law was thrown in the way. Mr. Jewell, who
returns to his home in New York, carries with him the
we-wishes Of those who formed his acquaintance or
had business relations with him.
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The TOURo HosPIrAL BURNED-This fine structure.
situated in the Sd district, New Orleans, was entirely
destroyed by fire the night of the LIST inst 1t had
been occupied for some time past as hospital for the
colored soldiers Although not wholly completed, it
was one Of the finest and most imposing building in the
south, and particularly cndeared to the citizens of
New Orleans as having been left them as a legacy by
the man whose name the building bears
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really astonishing what becomes Of all The goods
received BY +. 4 B. Jacobs at their mammoth ware
house With heavy arrivals, by almost every boat since
the cessation of boses they have barely been able to
Keep pace with the demand. This is the reward Of
experience, industry and capital combined which thew
fully possess During The past four days their receipts
Of merchandise from the city haze been the largest
ever received in this city by any one firm in the same
time Not only the front store, but the warehouse is
filed to Overlooking, with every description Of mer
chandise suited 10 this market. The junior member
Of the firm, not satisfied with buying in New Or
leans, has gone north to give New York trial and
will return with another large stock by the time the
present one is depleted. In the meantime the only
hing they wans, in our opinion is fighting clerk to
Keep their customers Off
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ny of our merchants Or planters visiting New Or
fol the purpose Of purchasing foreign or domestic
goods, shoes, hats, caps, or plantation supplies.
. do vel to call On Wallace Co.. importers and
IS, No. II Canal street, and 81, 90 and IS Common
.-ua where they viii be sure to find the largest and
s elected stocA in the city. II. G. Thompson, for
.'g Of the house of Howell & Buckner of this city,
and accommodating salesman, can be found at
1uze
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Don 7 LIKE llEcrUR1NG-t-0n the return, a few DAYS
since, of several Indiana Heaiinengs to IgdianonoI
tael met Wild Warmwelefne. Col. Dick Ryan made
little sensation by pitching into the practice of Civ
ing the soldiers advice as t3 their behavior He WAS
opposed 70 turning these receptions Into prayer
IllSs ana conFentcles at which the soldier who has
spilled his blood in defence Of his country is exneetaJ
g DC taiNed TO Ike naughty school boy lie believed
me solder to be as fully capable Of taking care of his
own salvation any one OF his advisers whom he re-
commented to take small doses Of their own medicine.
He believed the boys should use their own Judgment
in regard to the proprie.y of taking drink
Bully for Col Dick
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DEBTS CONTRACTED UNDER CONFEDERATE Ruiz
We notice in the Richmond papers that the courts Of
that city have decided that debts contracted during
the rebellion shall be settled in specie the rates Of
Confederate money at the time Of contraction, using
Messrs. Naury & Co.'s table of rates Qlept faithfully
during the wary as the guide to adjustment
The lowest rate was 81 10 in paper for 81 in coin;
the highest Ito within two days Of the evacuation Of
Rchmond) was 10 in paper to 81 in coin. On Satur-
day prior to the last battle on the Richmond and
Petersburg lines gold brought SO in paper for 81 in
coin.
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John H. Carter, on the corner of Milan street and
he eycc offers superior inducements to the purchasers
plantation supplies, boots, shoes, drygoods grocer
Is, &c., Of which he has weselected stock W.
l. Estncr the agent, and Bob Mitchell, the subagent,
now how to d. the gcnecl thing Call and see them;
ley keep open doors
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Hora oAo1dm! Ionoq prq uoi 'qSuouo
POO" 490 eng 57nIm}loddo lnol 4uR Yu!12 uoi IT
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Bleloci' Co. The leading book and stationery house
the southwest publish their card in this issue Their
ore No 40 Canal street. New Orleans, where they
cp constantly on hand all the standard and miscel
lcons works e2ant fancy goods, late newspapers and
7gazines from all parts of the world See advcr-
ement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-13

Merchants and others visiting tile city for the pur-
pose Of purchasing goods Of any and all descriptions,
should cal! On s. P Griffin Co. on the eyee, as they
have decidedly the largest stock in town No matter
what you want, you find it there, and that too at
q reasonable price. Our friend, Bob Lindsey, knows
how to DO the agreeable
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WooL At HoUsroN.-The Galveston News of the
8oth ult, says the first large sale of wool We have
heard OF in this city during the season, took place
yesterday, at &c per pound. The wool was better
than the average The sale amounted to about $40 600
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lo old and widely known house Of Folger & Co.,
ware and iron dealers No 81 and 50 Magazine street.
Orleans, are prepared to FL all orders from the
oaatry rs in days of yoro. As our readers are well
re- this Is one Of tie Oldest and most reliable houses
% & civ
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Bacr Drcyius, at ~ Baer's Old stand on the corner
Of Spring and Texas streets have received large ad
ditions to their stock, during tAs last week. Among
other things enoced was thelargest and best select
cd stock of crocbcryware ever brought to this city
Persons in want Of anything in the way Of dry goods
plantation supplies &c will find Mr.. Baer as in days
Of yore, ready to supply them at low figures.
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b. ]. HART Co-This old and welI-known firm
lost none Of its energy and enterprise during the
four years. They can be found at their old stand,
%, Is and II TehoupitouIas street, New Orleans
pared 70 Ell all orders for groceries, drugs, chemi.
stationery, Sc They are also prepared to do
mission business. Sec advertisement
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Two we'll known vouchers; arc reo,irod ,yro ,,n-l
swear that the party takngt the above o,b : Iii
known BY them and that hls statement i trla W
Houston Tclegranb
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We call particular attention to the advertisement of
mes CONCEAL, wholesale druggist, New Orleans to
found on the outside Of this weeks paper. This IS
of tie leading drug establishments of tie south
st. and cur country merchants visiting the citv viii
themselves benefit by giving him call. Store
ner Of Magazine and Common streets.
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essrs. Read s. Hunt wholesale and retail boot and
h dealers, No. q Magazine street, New Orleans,
esItise their card in this number of our paper They
lmong the largest dealers in tie city and offer
rior inducements 10 country purchasers.
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officers ot the steamer Watts have oar thanh
EcV Orleans papers
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| lake OUT License OR SUFFER- THE PENALTY-Again
we call the attention of those persons required by the
y revenue law to take out license, andthat it will be
to their interest to call the assessor at the court
house and take out the same. If not complied with
on or before the 18TH oday the assessor is compelled
to proceed according to law, the penalties of which are
severe, the following being copy:
: See 73. Aad5 It t5a41er enacted, That if any
person or persons shall exercise Or carry on any trade
business profession, do any act hereinafter men
toned, for the exercising, carrying on, or doing of
which trade, business profession, license is re-
CURED by this act Without taking out such license as
IN that behalf required, be, she, or they shall for
every such offence, besides being liable to the payment
OF the tax be subject to Imprisonment for term not
exceeding two years. or fine not exceeding five hun
bred dollars or both, one moioty Of which fine gocs to
the use Of the United States the other oiet ~
of the person who shall first give information Of tba
fact whereby such forfeitures was incurred y
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Flora Temple, tlo famoas trottins mare. las been
a2ia fer ,9ea. She is ;uGetesl wears old
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0UR PARISH PRisov.-We understand that an order
has been received from Gen Candy, directed to the
military authorities of this parish to turn the parish jail
over to the civil authoriiest
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MURDER IN MIssouRI-Judge Wright and his four
sons we're murdered in Phelps county, Missouri .
few days ago, The St. Louis Republican charges the
murder to political motives, and accuses the radical
papers of eztenuating and even applauding them.
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'IIIVI CUAIIJCT-
~ NJu Oh Vuc r Day OF ---- ISG
and that said cotton has never been The nronart II H.
Confederate States, nor either Of them nv az t
fer, assignment in any ot9er manner. nor am, on
braced within any of the executions of tho raeIo
ton Of the president of Tie United States If NJ
%, 1865, and that l have taken the oath nrogcitr
therein, and am not wortH twenty thous,nd dlir
$50, 0O0.l---N 80,
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We are indebted to Capt. John c. Dowty and A. F.
hodneF clelh, Of the steamer Majestic, fer full files of
late papers
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NATcHIrocnEs PARtsH-We clip the following items
from the Natchitoches Times Of the ID inst:

POSTMASTER AFFoTNFED.-Mr. E. T. fitzgerald, for
mery OF this place. has been appointed postmaster Of
Natchitochcs by the president. lie will commence
business in the course of a few days A very large
citizen mail arrived here Wednesday night and is
now only awaiting Mr.. Fitzgerald's coming
CATERPnLARs-This terrible and destructive pest
Of the cotton plant have made their appearance on
the cotton plantations some 90 miles above this place
On the plantations Of Messrs. Breazeale and Hunter
the catepars have almost entirely destroyed the cot
ton There is not green leaf to be seen. These
plantations resemble the appearance Of heavy kill
ing frost having passed over them
There will not be a fifth Of a crop made on these
in their work of destruction.
We are indebted to Capt JohntC Dowty and A. +.
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Mr. A. J. Stacey, of the late firm Of Stacey & Wells,
sa5 0r5ac1 ae aeaa ss e a md Of Johnson &,
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SHREVEPORT:

WEDNESDAY. ........ .......s SEPTEMBER 13, 1865
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-10

THE REBEL GENERAL WNDER AND Hrs CHARAo-
TER IN HrsTORY.--When the rebel General J. IL.
winder died we published q sketch Of bis life,
giving several facts in illustration Of his charac-
ter as expressed in his nickname Of "Hog
winder." This sketch gave serious OFFENCE to
a surviving brother of the rebel General, and
he wrote VS. q letter in vindication OF his dead
brother. Portions Of this letter we published,
rather than do the dead any injustice. We
omitted, however, some denunciations OF our
self - an incorrect and partial historian. 1t
now appears, however, from the very damning
evidence, elected by the examination into the
atrocities of Henry Wirs, that all we then said
Of winder was true, but was far from being the
whole truth. 1t was reserved for one Of bis as
sociates in treason-though, to his credit be u
said, not In atrooity-to paint Winder In bis
true colors and for the sake Of the truth OF his
tory we call attention 10 the record which we
publish this morning Of the evidence of the
rebel Inspector General Chandler, duplicating
l.Windcr and oil the rebel authorities In the de.
Oibega.e, cold bloodcd scheme 70 murder ou'
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Literary Intelligence.

One OF the most interesting and valuable OF rcsen
publications IL Dr. Drapers "Intelecual DevelopmeH
of Europe" Stimulated by the succoss met with tn
Harpers have published in enlarged and revised fo
the course Of lectures delivered BY s suhor before the
New York Historical Society on 1.-THE Future civh Pony
Of America We recommend the volume 70 the ss'sa-
tive consideration Of our public men,
Under the title Of aCamp Fire and Cotton Fieia NJ
Thomas Knox, one Of the correspondents OF the Nv
YoRx Husp is preparing for publication his experiences
a. parcpator in the campaigns Of the West and South
west q we'll as practical cutvaeor on Louisiana co..
ton p,antasou One Of the most interesting features -
the volume s his graphic and thrilling description OF
battle Of Gettysburg. The book % interspsrsed win
humorous passages Of camp life which ssrvs 70 relieve -
more serious chapters 1t Is 70 be published BY Bleoc
a Co., Of Bsekman street.
curious discovery, which excitcs immense curiosity
IN the literary world has boon made by the proprietor q
cur,os,tv shep In the Rue dc Grenelle II Is nothing
lass than seventeen autograph letters Of Cardinal Richie
liar a. of which are addressed 70 the celebrated Marion
eorme This historic has been found In piece
Of furniture Of tho tme Of Louis KILL which onutsined
0 secret draws
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renew their business relations with the North.
OF course the amount Is small compared with
their transactions In previous years; but with
the credit they will be likely to obtain, II
rightly applied, it will prove suficientt to give
the people of that section fair start on the
road to future prosperity, always providing
that they come squarely up to the support OF
"the Union, the constitution and the laws"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-10

Our city subscribers will confer favor by reporting
any Of city carriers who overcharge for the HERALD
Country subscribers to the New YORK HERALD are
quested to remit their subscriptions whenever practi
cable by Post Office Orders It is the safest mode of
transmitting money by mail.
Advertisements should be sent to the Office before nine
O'Clock in the evening
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CorrON IN THE SouTH.-There have been
various estimates made of the probable
amount Of cotton in the Southern States,
ranging between one million and three million
five hundred thousand bales. There have been
no data as yet furnished upon which really
reliable estimate could be made, but, having
conversed upon the subject with number of
planters and business men from various sec
tons OF the defunct rebel coniederacy, we ven
ture upon the following figures, believing that
they approximate more nearly the actual
amount of cotton remaining at the close OF the
war than any statement that has been pub
lished. Tn our table we give the crop Of 1860,
as shown by the United States census returns
for that year. During 1861 not more than one
fourth of the able-bodied men we're called
to arms by the rebel government, who
were taken principally from the cities and
towns, leaving the plantations with nearly their
full working capacity. We therefore estimate
az the production Of that year one-quarter of
the yield OF 1860, which we think is rather
below than above the amount raised, and for
the three succeeding years combined we have
allowed one-ffth Of the crop of 1860, which,
together, make an aggregate production during
the four years Of the war Of 2,s4s,75s bales.
From these figures we must subtract what ran
the blockade and what was captured and
destroyed by our armies as well as what was
burned by the rebels themselves, which we have
estimated in round numbers at $4,000 bales.
We then find that there remained in the ten
principal cotton growing States 1888, 759 bales.
The following are our estimates:--