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A. J. HAMILTON,
Provisional Governor of Texas.

NEWSPAPER SUrphrssEp.-Mr a. P. Bun, editor of
the Macon (Ga.) Journal and Messenger, has been
arrested and his paper suspended, for making IN
caled-for comments on the manner in which he took
the amnesty OATH and his reason for taking it, The
following is the obnoxious article:
A loyal IF subscribing to the follow
ing document constitute one "Loyal Citizen, we,
the editor, belong to that happy class As public
journalist we are unwilling to counsel others to DO
that which we would not do ourself. Hence we have
avaied oursef of the first opportunity to take the
amnesty oath" and thus qualify oursef for active
duties of citizenship We had to fortiy oursel for
the occasion with an extra Dutch courage" but by
no means recommend this as a necessary preliminary
10 taking the oath" Here is the form Of the doeu
lnent:
After giving the words of the OATH inserted in this
place the editor adds:
Immediately after the above performance we
"smiled," and we were fortified in rear and front.
An order from the provost nnarshaps office, head
quarters department Of Georgia issued by md
OF Maj Gen steadman after quoting the above, goes
on to say that the writing and publishing of this
article, under the circumstances, is a high crime
against the United States government, now seeking
by every possible Cancellation to resab the civil
law in Georgia It is in spirit, if not in words, nm
open violation of the oath taken by the editor HIMSELF
and ia calculated and doubtless designed to hinder
and deter the people in their efforts to comply with
the generous terms offered by the president to these
people.
The editor is necessarily bad man-incendiary in
his character and well calculated permitted, to do
great evil the consequences of which will rest upon
others rather than himself.
His word is worthless and his oath not to be rus-
ted. To prevent the recurrence of such publica-
tons, you will cause the immediate arrest Of,
the editor and place him in close confinement, and
not permit him to either converse or write upon po-
oaf subjects. You will seize upon the press, type
and entire material of the paper and not allow its
further publication upon any condition whatever,
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FoRD's THEATRE 1t vas announced that Fords the
stre in Washington the house in which president Lin
coin murdered would be opened to the public on
Monday night and tbas the drama Of the 0ctorocu
would De played there. Theauuouncomeut had
siderable effect upon the washington people. Al Of
that portion OF the Washington public that shoca
ed and Mortified b. the murder Of the president
sdered this proposed re-opening an ndecoroua act
say oItragc-a violation of the public sense
of propriety. They regarded with unpleasant sansa-
lions the possibility that the place in which the great
martyr had spoken lis last conscious words should echo
with the coarse laugh and ribald jecr of too
far removed from sympathy with the great crime and
they felt that indelieate to he made Of tho
rory fact tina. the president had been slain there for
the benefit of tue of the house II was an at
tempt to coin the blood of the great People 10
Washington az well slaewharo felt that that theatre
was deodand1 that 1t morally if in fact III
VOWED in the crime committed in it. Just as muir
derers weapon which from time iminemoriai has been
forfeited to the law. The war department forbade the
performance aud closed the theatre and in doing 50 it
only acted UP 70 the popular thought; and though We
shall on this subject hear many copperhead howls the
&C: will receive the fall approval OF the people.
N Y Herald
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A BAD EGG. The Cincinnati Times Of the 18th ult,
thus gives publicity to tie doings of individual who
lourjshed in these diggings in the lot days of tbs
"rebeion":
A case was this morning brought before the police
at the Instance of Capt Riley the of the
steamer Volunteer" recently sunk up the Cumber-
land river, charging his first clerk, NJ N Carpenter
with embezzlng money from the boat to the extent Of
from Capt. Riley, are as follows; The accused on
several occasions, il is claimed drew sums OF money
varying from 1000 to 81 600 for the purpose Of IL
quidatng claims against the boat but failed to mako
that application with the funds Capt Riley informed
that it another OF 'bucking the tiger" and
coming of severely scratched, The case contin-
ued until WedEeeday next, the accused being held in
the SUM Of S. 200 bail
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power wisely and she need not limit her power and IN
fuence in the future of country.
In the effort to aid you in the reorganization OF the
civil government shall be guided and controlled by
no personal feeling; do nothing out OF malice and
shrink from nothing from fear or blame. Believing
that the experience Of the last four years has prepared
the mind Of sorisy Of the people for dispassionate
thought and enlightened judgment, shall fearlessly
challenge their scrutiny Of all may do or attempt
hope to meet the appreciation of those who are de-
voted to the principles of freedom and equality IN
government and difficult and delicate as / know the
task assigned me be, STILL with the aid and encour-
agemeut of the loyal Of Texas, it may success
fully be accomplished.
It would afford me great pleasure to meet as many
of the LOYAL men from different sections Of the State
s can make it convenient visit the capitol of the
State to confer with upon the present and future
of the State, and most cordially invite them to
do so.
Done at the city of Galveston this 25th July, A.
D., 1866, and of American independence the eighty
J HAMILTON
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EVERYBODY Can TRAvEL.-An order from the sec
rotary Of war; dated July 25tb SAYS that in order
secure equal justice and the personal liberty to
the freedmen as to all citizens aud inhabitants, all
orders issued by post, district or other commanders
adopting any system of passes or subjectng them to
any restraints punishment not imposed the other
classes, are declared void Neither white nor blacks
will be restricted anywhere when they canno: obtain
work at just compensation at their homes and when
not bOund by voluntary agreements, will they be
hndercd from travelling from place to place on proper
and legitimate business.
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TROUBLE AHEAD-Tho Macon (Ga) Telegraph, of
the 18th ult has significant article on the state of
affairs which contains the following 1--WE warn the
authorities that unless attention directed at once to
the conduct of the freedmen, the boodshed and mas
sacre of ST. Domingo will be re6nacted in our midst
before the close of the year. We speak advisedly,
having authentic information from speeches and con-
versations with the blacks, sufficient to convince US
Of their movements" The Atlanta Intelgencer
says From all we have seen about us and heard
from different parts of the State, we are satisfied
that the apprehensions of the Macon Telegraph are
not groundless."
Gen Thomas has issued orders. through the Times,
directing the arrest of VIM Galloway and NJ S. Free
man, of Columbia, Tenn. and suspendng justices
Macon, Andrews and Weoh for persecution and abuse
of freedmen, This is considered an indication of
government policy towards the blacks.
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| EoH IoEH CoYooE's REroET ON TIE FREEDmEy AND
/ GoVSAFE1H: FLAJEAzIoHs "A sseciM governrnept
| agent, 10" travelling through iie southern S;atee
formerly member OF congress, and prominent mem
Der of the committee The war las ius. reported Ia
the secretary of war from the cities of Memphis Vcks
burg and New Orleans upon the condition Of the freea
men and plantations located in and about those yiepi
ties. At Memphis, considerable number of freedmen
had been taken TO panstiona upon island two miles
below that city. Tbs nhru receiving suupIies
from the government, and the Others we're working
diligently
In the Vciuisy Of VicSsbarg fifteen thousand freed
men are reported to have located themselves as farmers
With their families. Two.thirds Of this number had
worked on their own account laft year, and been SO
fueeessiul tina. at the commencement of the present
season 1t was very difficult induce them TO hire them
selves out. To thasa the government had furnished
some seed and articles Indispensable to farming which
we're to be hereafter paid for out Of their crops The
report states that experience proves that the most ea
siole method Of securing livelihood the negroes /.
to allow them small pieces of land for farming thus
teaching them positive reliance upon themselves The
writer also that wherever the blacks receive their
pay pronpdg, or have it in reasonable prospect for
their labor, they arg working well they did
Most Of the freedmen working fer hire are receiving
eight dollars per month oncteuth ard oue-sxth Of
the forthcoming crop
At New Orleans, it was stated there were fifteen
thousand copred children between the ages of four aud
twelve III the schools Of that CITY, together with about
four thousand adults who where attending night and
Sunday schools all Of whom said to be learning
we'll If not ineeded the writer states that the freed
men vii! not long remain burden upon the govern.
nent; aud he also states that large number Of land.
holders N that vicinity at all reconeiled to the
new regime No taxes collected from this class,
and their properly has been mortgaged or leased BE
recommends Jhag their lands be assessed which would
neceastae their selling leasing to other parties thus
making an additional opening ornotheru capital and
freedlnen's labor i is also suggested that northern
men will not make aucA Investments while there xists
fear Of expulsion froai that domain, and demands
that they be guaranteed the protection of the military
It ia stated the cotton Yield this year will not be-
above onefourth Of average crop and of sugar not
more than oneteu:h. Corn, however will be produced
beyond all previous harvasts These yields are based
upon the facts observed, that the freedmen worl,
much more readily Upon growing than upon cot
ton and sugar from impression that they can get
their wages readily from the former but are fearful
that the latter viii be exported beyond the reach for
safe aod thus aaks their payment therefrom doubtful
Wash Cor n. Y Herald.
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CoTToS-D uring the past week the receipts Of cot
ton by wagons from the interior have not come up TO
the expectations Of cotton buyers In fact there
has been decided falling off all at once For this there
must be some cause the cotton is not all in by any
means, every one admits 1t is surmised by some Of
our city buyers that exaggerated reports have gone
through the country that the colored troops on duty
at this post are insulting and overbearing and that
they think no more Of shooting white man than a
dog Again it is said The. sAe arrest Of two OF our
most prominent cotton factors is another cause Then
again it is said good authority that all the cotton
shipped to New Orleans is seized by the authorities
All these reports reach the country in exaggerated
form, aud it is natural sequence that the planter
should take the alarm and keep his cotton at home
until matters become more settled Cotton from the
lake and above the raft continues to arrive freely by
steamboats,.
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mercantile house of long standing, possessing the
en4Ee confidence Of the public, backed by an I'M
limited capital, is bound to do heavy business. As
evidence Of this fact, call on f. B. Jacobs any
day in the week and examine their large stock of fam
lily and plantation supplies, liquors. glass ware, &C.,
aud notice with what confidence their old customers
haul IN their orders be filed without waiting to SUI
periltend them. This speaks volumes for them, and
they doing what they are entitled to, large and
f9urshng business
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John Hernden, Esq, who resides in the upper part
Of the parish called upon US some time since to cor
$500 in gold BY federal soldiers. He informs that
be recognised federal uniforms on the robbers but
az near as be Fecoec the leader the party
in bis shirt sleeves, and thinks lie had on checked
shirt No freedman. lie believes, had anything to do
with either the robbery or plotting.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

With this number enter upon our fourteenth
volume For thirteen years the Southwestern nag
made its weekly appearance without single lnteFnis
sion. Through epidemic, famine and rebellion, we
have IN some way or other made manifest our exist
ence, though the latter curiled our dimensions 1T
tic too much With the cessation Of hostilites, We
commenced to recupcrate, and We might say We are
ncr cohva!ascelt and hope IN few weeks to be able
60 give to our readers the full sizc Of paper filed
wi.h The general intelligence of the day.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

GEN BgILER AGArs-,-We find the following in the
Cincinnati Enquirer OF tho 2Iss:
Gen. Buter's resignation, which vas sent on the
Let OF June has been returned, marked mot accept.
I'd, and he has been sent for TO Washington where
he is likely TO BIZ assigned to duty
Much trouble Id anticipated in Tennessee, aud it is
rumored that the reason Why Gen Buffers resignation
has not been accepted is that in case of any serious
disturbance in tina. State he viii he ordered hther to
make the crooked paths straight Another report is
that he is to 90 H3sigued TO duty in connection With
the freedmen's bureau
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

ODD FELLows.-A circular has recently been issued
by Isaac NJ. Veitch Of St. Louis, u W G. Sire Of the
Grand Lodge of Q. S, Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows declaring the unbroken unity of the order through
out the United States This high official further pro
claims that any and every act declaration to the con
trary 10 null and void, and of force effect what
ever. All grand lodges grand encampments In the
United States are invited to send representatives to the
grand lodge of the United States which will convene
in Baltimore on the third Monday Of September, 1868
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

LOOK our aDELIHcUEETs.--0ur worthy mayor gave
notice by posters the Of the streets last
Saturday, for all able bodied males white and black
to rendezvous at the market houee yesterday morning
at O'Clock, preparatory tQhaving regular cleaning
up of the streets In case Of noncompliance with
this order the delinquent to be fined at his honor dis
creou AS our sanetun oVerooks that delightful place
yclept 1.-THE market house, we would be what q law
yer would call 'good" witness against many white
man. Many of them however, furnished substitutes,
and the work Of renovation went braVely on Those
who failed to appear in person BY proxy had better
Talk up to the mayors Office and settle His honor
will please consider fned and take it out 10 trade
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

AlLITART.-In obedience to special orders No /,
Headquarters district of La dated July 80, 1865, Col
r H. Crandal assumed command of the post of Shreve
port. All existing orders and regulations will continue
N force unless otherwise specially ordered.
Under special orders No. 4, dated Aug 3D. 1855
headquarters western district of Louisiana Capt Benz
Monroe, Sth Illinois veteran volunteer infantry. is
announced as A. A. A. G. at headquarters.
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Nessrs. Phelps Il Estner, at the lower end OF the
ia7ee, doing smashing" business in receiving
ana forwarding cotton and merchandise of all de.
s,Tipton, besides selling any quantity Of dry goods
sd groceries, large stock Of which they keep con
SANITY on hand. They even give fine lunch to their
customers every day, and It is reported that Capt
Powers has ordered base drum 10 be built to be used
cnly at lunch time
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A Boston editor says that the day the result Of the
trial Of Mary Harris was announced the following
interesting conversation was overheard; Carrie,
dear. will you please lend me your revolver? fear
George will not be true to his promise tonight .
why Emma! I'm sorryi I've Just lent nv reyoI.
yer to Mary. as she has found beau with ever so
much more money than Alfred; but dear can let
you have mg iVoryhaudled stilett0, with much
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rosrIscATIoS.--It appears that confscaton by the
government agents Is going in Virginia and North
csroNns While the parties owning the property are
srating replies to their applications for pardon from
tbs precedent They have entered protests against
nach vszaaoua, and via. may proye ruiaous proceed
inra but Nth 4hst result rsnains 70 be teen.
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Capt Wm. Robson, old citizen of this place, has
purchased the loT water steamer Fleta, and viii
tinue 10 her regularly twice week between this
place and Jefferson The Feta, while under charge
81 Nessrs Goyncs Barnes, was grelt fayorte with.
The public, aud from knowledge Of Capt. Robson,
re have no hesitation in saying she will still continue
T. preserve her popularity. See card.
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On the corner Of the leree and Milan street. an en-
ssrprising individual named John Il. Carter has To-
Gated himself for the purpose Of selling all kinds Of
staple and fancy dry goods aud groceries, which he 10
doing with vengeance, through bis proxy, VIM. Il
Elstuer He receives large stocks by every boat and
a:atters them throughout the country by every wagon
JUS: for the sake OF his couutty15 good. &
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

VIC have received the first copy of the Tyler Re-
porter, under the editorial management Of Mr. Jas.
2. Parsons since the commencement of the war. In
hta sautRsory he talks like sensible aud patriotic
man, and wish him much success in lis undertak-
ing.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

JoHs, HIMSELF AGAls.--our whilom friend A. En-
gle haS again returned to our city with large stock
Of fne Havana cigars liquors. Wines &C. in fact just
such lay out" he used to spread III former days
when the boys dubbed him John Jurac" Weshould
Judge that he had neglected his musical talent but BY
means his excellent judgment in selecting fine ci-
gars, Of which be is an excellent Judge.
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The very large stock-the largest in town-of every
ana all descriptions of merchandise at S P Griffin Il
Goa at Nichols old stand, the levee, is attracting
great deal OF attention. Well it may for it is the
5eet and best selected stock ever brought to this
ctr, consisting Of everything that man. woman or
eha can make use Of AS would be expected, they
are doing more than their share Of the business
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

LEGALITY OF MILITARY CoMmlssIoNs-.A Attorney
Genera! Speed is preparing opinion in favor of the
legality of the trials of the conspirators against the
lives of the president and Others because, at the time
of the commission of that deed we were still at war
with the rebels and the District of Columbia is and
has been under martial law since the unrevoked
order declaring it void after the Bull Run fight
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MILITARY DIVISION CHASGED.-The presidents order
dated June 9th, dividing the United States into mill
tary divisions has been somewhat modified
The department Of Texas and Louisiana has been
divided and made into two 1t will be known as tho
department of Louisiana, to be commanded by Mai
Gen E. R. S Candy, and the department of Texas, to
be commanded by Maj. Gen Il. G. Wright.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

We publish the fourth page Of this issue letter
from Lieut.. Stickney of the freedmens bureau at this
place, to Capt Conway, chief of the freedmen's bu-
at New Orleans, which we find in the New Orleans
Times. We print matter of news, and hope our
readers will be as much edited as we were We also
publish an abstract from Mr. GoYode's report Of the
condition of the freedmen
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

The propriotors Of the Detroit papers notified thei-
be governed bY the regulations of the TynoorsnhieaI
Union. The consequence a strike on the part of
the printers procuring Of hands from Canada and
other places BY tie propretor of the papers and be
starting ofa nGw paper, 20 be called the Union Times
By the Typographical Union.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

TELEGR4PH1c,--The Crockett Qud Nuno of the lst
inst says Telegraphic communication between Hous-
ton and New York opened yesterday via Crockett,
Shreveport Camden, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and ST.
Louis dispatch passed through mere iasf night from
LIttio EsVoH dlrect Capt Wherry informs that the
line from Shreveport to Vcksburg will be in operation
in about two weeks which will throw US in commune
cation wth all important cities north and south
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

TEE Louis D'OR.~-This fine packet uuder command
Of Capt. Cheney Johnson, arrived at wharf last
Sunday, looking neat and staunch as on her first
appearance We are Indebted to her officers for files
Of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

The Heralds Richmond Correspondent ,.,. Co.,
Ord has adopted the policy Of causing t,be oirsrs
who planted tie L4roea river with toTpedoes - bs
hunted up and turned over TO Brig Gen. Niche n
the engineers, charged witb this dut7 Of rsmo.iTg
them, which has been faithfully don9
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

The fine steamer Ben, Franklin, Capt BaraDoo,
Leaves for Nea Orleans this evening at O'Clock, The
Franklin IS one Of the best boats in the trade and her
officers are polite and accommodating
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

ParAcr.so. Elder George Tucker, providence per
hitting, viii preach IL the baptist church at the usual
boar, ne1: Sunday morning n the evening, at
o'clock he will preach to the colored congregation
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1earn that Rev. j. A. Carpenter has again resumed his
position as editor of that paper. Under his manage
ment the paper is bound to make its mark
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

We have received the first and second numbers of
tae Monroe Intelgeucer published since it esurec-
ton tits edited With decided ability and is of tue
Isatest printed Of exchanges It's old editor Mr.
fsitclilG, is still at the helm
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

The officers Of the fine passenger packet Live Oak
are working into our affections like "od folks
Thanks, gentlemen, for your favors.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

ArroIEIAENrs-Goy Wells has appointed Rufus
SeEell recorder Of this parish vice Dew Tally re-
signed Also Henry AEcn as Justice Of the peace for
ward 70, S,
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DICK TAYLoR.-A northern dispatch says, that Gen
Dick Taylor got pass from the president to visit his
brothsrin.law, jeff Davis at fortress Monroe, but did
not succeed in getting parole to visit Europe