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Marking Sheep.

The advantages of having every
sheep in the flock marked with plain
figures, such as can be easily read,
even across q common sheep-yard,are
to obvious to every one to need any
argument in its favor. The best
materials for marking we have ever
used, are Red Lead and pure Japan.
This mixture will work equally well
whether you use iron or wooden
types. Many try Venetian Red,
which looks very well at first, but
soon rubs off and the figures become
obscure.
Others again, when using Japan,
mix boiled linseed oil with it, but
this is wholly unnecessary. The lead
mixes no better with it than with the
Japan, and as the latter dries more
quickly the number is not so likely to
get rubbed and blurred. The best
dish to mix it in, is an sold fashioned
fiat tin" such as our grandmOthers
used to bake Johnny Cakes" in be
fore their open fires. Into this put a
few spoonfulls Of lead and as much
Japan as is needed to mix it with, so
the mixture will be about the thick
ness Of West India molaSseS. This
spreads out over the bottom of your
lin, and is just the right depth to COW
err the surface Of your type, hence
there will be but little loss.
When properly applied we have
seen the figures Of the darkest Meri-
nos showing themselves with the
clearest distinctness round to the end
of the year.
The marking should be done soon
after shearing, and when put on, the
sheep should be allowed to 90 direct
ly from the hands Of the marker into
the open lot, to prevent them from
budding together and obscuring thei
Numbers by rubbing against each 9th
EN-. II. Mirror.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-08-24

Their assortment of Furniture and other house
furnishing Goods is much larger than any in
the county. They keep the best there IS
in market, and they feel confident of
satisfying the demands of the
most fastidious. Please to
drop in and see them.
They will not be IN
derSold. Mel
Their will be
beaten
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-08-24

ior proof Of what he here states. He pays cash
uomn ior ms stock and exacts cash for his work
he can thus work for smaller profits than those
who do trust business. Calls solicited from the
adjacent towns, and to those who have never tried
him he promises the best, neatest and most du-
rable work. ~ - --~1rr-,-7-~- 1865
Barton, Dec. Is, Is 5. ..fV y Is.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-08-24

Barton, May 30 lS66.-vlln24tf
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-08-24
IA VERY FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH,
These Famous Remedies

1t was for this day and hour to realize the
dream, and show in one glorious fact, the magic
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-08-24
A RICU L T q R A L.

II is our desire 20 make this department both
interesting and useful; and for this purpose we
invite communications and discussion upon all
Agricultural and Horticultural subjects.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

SwINDLING THE PREss.-The Augusta Constitutional
list says: fellow who signs himself G. w Hubbard,
Jr., of the Cash Advertising house, I24 Broadway,
We know whereof we speak from sad experience, and
we make this announcement for the purpose Of pre-
venting our contemporaries south from suffering pecu-
mary loss at his hands. Suffice it to say that check
on the North River bank, Hoboken, n. J., BIZ him
to Us has been returned protested Pass him round and
give him the benefit of not0riety for cheating the prin-
tor as well as that Others may he their guard against
lis swindling operations
Served the Constitutionalist right We don't publish
the above warning any Of our contemporaries for
if they are COMPOUNDED fools enough publish nyhng
from New York Advertising house, they ought to
b humbugged, swindled robbed murdered, burnt and
their ashes scattered othe four winds of heaven If
We had to pick out sapheaded publisher it would be
one Of those who publish advertisements of these New
York houses With the expectations Of getting paid for it,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

AS the steamer Caroline was leaving our landing
yesterday, she vas brought to by the coored guard
firing at her Three shots fred, but nobody was
hurt. We learn the following particulars from pas
senger who. was on board It seems that prisoner
had escaped from the guard, ard, they supposed,
had secreted himself On the boat. Before she left
the landing, the guard searched her thoroughly with
out finding their man, and gave the boat permission
to leave. After she had got under way, she was
hailed, and fred at almost simultaneously, and COM
PEELED to land again. After another unsuccessful
search, she was allowed > proceed on her way. We
trust that this firing into the Caroline done with
out the knowledge of the officers commanding, and
that it is not to be considered hereafter precedent
when boats are required to land.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

YoUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN AssoclATloN.-W5 are
pleased to that effort is being made to rccusci-
tate this audable association. Before the war, it
in thriving condition. and dispensed its benefits with
unsparipg hand At no place in the country is an
institution of this kind more needed than here, or
larger field to operate in Anassociaion Of this kind,
where the young men could meet together and spend
an evening in exchanging sentiments and acquiring
useful information, would snatch, as it were many
young man from the jaws Of our gambling dens, and
other places Of dissipation. We wish the old mem
brs much success in their undertaking, and hope they
will be aided by every young man in town.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

BEAUTIES OF THE TElEeRAru-The Galveston But
lcun' ~ commenting on the ox.team time made by
The telegraph between Galveston and New Orleans,
says that Gen Wright tclegraphed from that place to
Gen Sheridan, to know whether he would be dojn+
right to permit cattle to be taken from Texas to Nexi
co. In about week, he received the following ,n.
sUer Sen. Sheridan sees no improprietv Il IL
hitting he emigration of males and females to ye,ie !
Bully for the telegraph
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Tnr LEGfsLArURE-If any reliance be placed
ii tic New Orleans papers, tLis Heterogeneous mass
Of elongated animosities' is now in legal assembly
convened Daily these papers Jay before US at least
full page Of amendments and resolutions, 4" laid on
tile table, or kicked under it, with elaborate ac-
count Of their pcriIous voyages to those delightful
havens OF rest where in all probability they will
main until doomsday, unless called up by some
idoisng "paricnt who delights to gaze upon the off
spring Of his own creation.
Among other things, We notice the rcappeuran2e Of
that unfortunate william" DILL for short for the
relief Of TAX payers, who kicked out in the cold
by Gov Wells at the last session. for having rebeous
antecedcnts He is now in the senate, somewhat de-
moalised, undergoing repairs, preparatory to heavy
engagement with death aud the tax collector
brave fellow that to enter into an engagement with
foo Of which history furnishes no precedent Of sue
cess) We also notice the presence Of another
ba5itnc Of the last session. ycept constitutional
amendment" with all bis family relations, on the
boards" The "pnrient" of this large family trot-
ted them around much to the delight of their friends
Many apropos remarks were elected and the thing was
considered as good as a success, when some hard
hearted wretch proposed 10 hlch theul al uhdeF the
sable, and they we're Withdrawn, in demoralised con-
gBion by their friends. Thus cndeth all prospects for
the present. Of change Of the constitution.
well-dresscd bin in favor of city elections in
Narch-wth pocket faH Of rocks, managed to run
The gantle and arrived safely at the governors head
quarters where, at last accounts it standing cut
in tile cold awaiting the result Of the governors con
ference with IIu. Kennedy.
welldaned bill managed to drain the nov
completely drained treasury Of one-half million Of
dollars for draining Purposcs-the least difficult fca
Of the season.
AT the end Of sixty days We shall know more than
we do at present sayeth the Times and great is the
prophet Allah,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

IssuRANcE.-Wc call the attention Of our readers
to the advertisement Of the Etna Insurance Company,
Hartford, Conn. Of which Thompson, Morris & Go.
the agents at this place. This is one of the Oldest
and most responsible insurance companies in the
United States, and we have no hestncy in recon
mendng to our friends as every way worthy Of tbcir
confidence
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

CARLorTA, MExIco.-Fhs is the name Of the town
being founded by Gen. Price and his confederates.
letter from Cordova, Mexico, says the city con
tains dozen houses and few tents. Price has
plantation of six hundred and forty acres from which
be has sold five thousand dollars worth Of coffee and
considerable quantity Of fruits and tobacco. Gov
Harris plantation adjoins his, and Gen. Shelby is
among his ncighbors. Gen. Price enthusiastic
over the prospects Of Corlotta and thought it would
become a great city.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

FREEnMrE,-Gcn. Howard asks for the moderate
sum Of eleven millions and three-quarters for his bp-
rcau trec millions Of It Is for teachers and school
houses for the blacks.
Gen. Howard, Of the bureau, has ordered that tie
negro children shall be taught in tie public schools 2f
Maryland, the same as white Children
It s estimated that every freedman in the souhhas
cost every white man in the north FIVE hundred do
lars. s. says aa exchange. Cur estimate is shat
every radical in the country has cost every white han
IN the south blasted sight than they are worth
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

PARnoN AFrLrcAuoSs.-AW Washington letter writer
says there are nearly twelve hundred applications for
pardon on tie presidents table now, most Of which
have been there for months. Seven hundred Of t8cm
fall under the twenty thousand dollar clause THE
remainder are Chased as follows Members of the Con-
fcderate congress, 49, ez United States army oleers
l62; generals l27; prominent civil officers, 80 ex-
officers Of the United States navy, lie.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

PHELPS & Co.-This old and reliable house is doing
an amount Of business that must be gratifying to the
propreors. Through their arrangements in the city
they enabled to keep full and complete assort
ment Of everything in their line hand all the time
small advance prime cost is all that is asked
and everything is guaranteed to be what it is repre-
sented Their large sales enables them to sen Low
as the lowest.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07
For Mayor.

We are authorised to announce JONAS robson,
rs a candidate for Mayor, at the ensuing election.
EDITORS SouTII- WEsTERN-You will please announce
the name of ALEXANDER B0ARMAN as candidate
for the Mayo!alty of the city of Shreveport.
MrcLfE AsfrRcns
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Proceedings Of the Board Of Trustees.
MAYORS orFlcn-Clrr OF sHRErEponr, !


January 81, 1866
At called meeting of the Mayor and Trustees of the
city Of Shreveport the following members were pres
H Burnside r Jones, and II. Murphy, Trustees.
The Mayor having explained the object of the meet
ing communication from number Of citizens, IN re-
latIon to the pest-house was read and the Mayor
authorised to appoint committee of three to examine
into and report upon the matter; whereupon Messrs
Burnside, Dickinson and Murphy were appointed said
committee.
The following resolutions being read they were, on
motion, adopted
Whereas it is evident that the small pox is greatly
on the increase in the city Of Shreveport and that the
means heretofore used inadequate to the arrest Of
the disease, there,
Be ii Grdaiael by the Nqyor and Trustees Of tts CITY
Of Sl1sgeDor That the Mayor be authorised to employ
such police force as in the opinion of DR., G. c. Catetf
the Health Officer, may be necessary to prevent all IN
tercourse with the peshouse of the city and to bring
all cases necessary be yaccnatd to the office of said
Catlett for vaccination The said police to be under
the orders of the said Catlett.
Be ID further Ordained, That said police have pow
err under the orders of said Catett bring by force
all persons resident Of said city said Catlets office
for vaccinations who refuse to have it done otherwise
Be ii ftHFler Ordained, That said police force under
the orders of said Catlett have the power to remove
all cases infected with small pox to the pcsthouse by
force if necessary.
The Board then adjourned
JOHN L. GOoCH, Mayor.
FnEt. A. LEONARD, Controller.
The above meets with my approval.
JOSIAH A. SHEETS,
B'rt Brig. Gen. Comdg Post.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

We have been informed that Mrs. Cane has rented
hcf plantation opposite this city, to some parties for
three years at the rate Of eighteen thousand dollars
year in currency. This would look as though some-
body had confidence in the success of free labor
Tile plantation contains, think, something one
thousand acres Of cleared land
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

MUSTER oUr-.Among the list Of generals Published
by the department to be mustered out Of service
we find the name Of major Gen. A. J. Saith, com
handing the northwestern district Of Louisiana We
also find in the list Of regiments be mustered out of
service published BY the National Intelgencer at
Washington, the 8th Illinois, now on duty at this
ND
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

DEMOCRATIC ALNANAc.-We are indebted to the
publishers Of the New York Day Book for 4 copF Of
this important work. At this time, it is of great in
portance to The SOUTH It contains full accouny of
the actions Of congress during the rebellion. thos
oush peFasaI e this little work will post one up fuly
So the present time. r
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

St. VALENTINES DAr.-our yousg friends should
bear in mind that next Wednesday is St. Valentines
day, ana govern themselves accordingly The young
ladies are cautioned not to be too severe in the calica
they send the young men, as the latter are Very
sensitive on their personal appearance
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

st the succession sale of James Connolly, deceased
which takes place next Saturday will be sold, among
other things, eighteen or twenty bales Of cotton
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

BlelocE & Co., 100 Canal street, New Orleans, have
supplied this Office with full files Of late northern and
western papers, magazines, &C. for which they have
oar thanks.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

SNAIL Pox-This loathsome disease was declared
an epidemic in Mobile on the 18th uIt. Over one
hundred cases were reported in the pest house. It
had assumed a very malignant form.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

SNAIL Pox-This disease, which has been lingering
with us for the past three months, in mild FORM has
assumed more malignant type, and is quite preva-
lent BIZ reference the proceedings Of the board Of
trustees it will be seen that they have, at last come to
the conclusion that the small pox is really here, and
that II requires at their hands stringent regulations to
Epen IT from eprcadug
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

We are indebted to Lewis B. Collins, Esq, colec
tor Of internal revenue tax for the third district Of
Louisiana, for cotton statistics
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

boaght Of J. B. Lewis, Jr,, corner of Spring and
Texas streets, as low as at any other house in the
country. Country merchants will find it to their adj
vantage to give him call.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

We lave not been able to perceive any falling of III
the business transactions at Z. 4 B. Jacobs. Their
stock il always kept up BY daily accessons, which
ablcs them to Gil all demands made on them. This,
together with the small profits asked, and their repu
tation for fsrdcalng, is the secret Of their great
success.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

Phelps d Co,s.-L De Isle, Texas, package
supp i Marsh, TX, ID; Loye, La. /; F A Williams
La, 5 Ford & Mooman, Va, II ] NJ Newson, TX, 4
no mark, :, > no mark, u; w G Curry, La, )
L Do Isle, TX, 2; 4oight { Go, TX, 10; CapP 4
Brown TX, Ia; Il Brown & Co, TX, IA i; II Hatch
La, %; str Lady Grace, 8; w Il Bristew, TX, D d
& Co, III, 295; il Hatch La, ); Thos v Moore, TX p.
Fal8h &c BJisSsG&s.-C w Rierson, Texas, % pace,
ages; w Adams, TX, 6; 7 NJ Gatlin, La, "a Il b
Collins, La, A , Levissee, La, 6; R + Lee La !
Keys s. Mcknight, TX, 5; Weinhans Garret La, .
DrJ B Lee La, 10; Howell Co, La, SO; ? Adams
Tx,6;J II Burns, La, 2; p Y 0Neil, La, Ioj II
Russell Co, TX, 81 Preston, Tx, 9; Qnarieeas
La NJ A Dickson, La, So; Abney Moore La, 81
Longberry { McBath TX, ga Mrs Kavanaugh La O.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

There is no feed flat equals hard bread for milch
cows, It makes them give double the quong Of
milk If soaked before feeding it il better than to
feed dry See advertisement to planters and others.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

A gentleman from Texas says that it is not known
what has become Of senator Wigla 1t is considered
certain that he has not crossed the State into Mexico
and if in the United States his locality is secret
Many believe that he is dead.
We find the above going the rounds Of the press.
Will some of cur Texas exchanges faf4iah .a3 de-
sired infornations
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

Young, B Youngblood, W Marlborough, Mr.
Young, 4erger,
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please
say they advertised:
JOSEPH HOWELL Post Master.
SbreyaDort February z 1865,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

4 TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.-We clip the following from
the New Orleans True Delta Of the 27th ut: Capt
Oldham was well known in this place.
About one o'clock yesterday, two gentlemen named
William Wetmore and Capt. William Oldham entered
the Office Of Maj Wetmore Gravier street, opposite
The Varieties theatre and high words followed be-
tween said gentlemen and Mr.. II. l.. Newbugy-pstos
we're drawn By each party and deadly conflict ensued
ia which Newbuvy was shot by Netmorc and Oldham
by 'Newbury from the effects of which Newbury's
wound has resulted mortality bat for Capt. Oldham,
although wounded dangerously there is every prospect
that be will recover We visited him last evening and
found him perfectly quiet.
The full particulars Of this affair refrain from
publishing, but when properly authenticated shall be
presented to the public. It's circumstance much to
be regretted.
Mr.. Wetmore, the majors son, is quite young man,
and IS now confined in the first district lock up. He
bears himself with great rmness His revolver stained
with blood from a slight wound his arm, is
also at the station. Mr. NeWburry was carried to his
residence No II St Peter street where he soon ex-
pired in spite Of the skill of Dr. Bertheo Mr. Old
ham was taken to bis home on Benve near Rampant
street. where he still alive last night atess
counts Drs Chopin and Beard were in constant
attendance upon him.
-Four balls struck Mr. Newbury in the abdomen, and
all the wounds it is said could be covered with an
ordinary sized hat Mr.. OLDHAM struck in the
thigh the ball from which wound has been extracted
by Dr. Chopin and another entered the breast but has
not yet been found He has not thrown up any blood
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

If you have large or a small number of hogs, you
will money by buying hard bread ut the planters
store No. 30 Texas street. as it is much cheaper than
corn for feed See advertisement to planters and
Others
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07

If you are working large or small number Of
oxen you cannot do better than to buy hard bread to
feed them on, it is very cheap and 50 much bet
ter than corn See advertisement to planters and
others.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-07
SHREVEPORT:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY =, 1850.
The national Republican., 1866-08-14
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
D UNITED SrArEs PArKNr Oyp,cp

- =, .... WAsHtkGroN, Aug ., 1866
On the petition Of Stephen c. Msnden6aii, Of Rich.
mond, Ind praying for the extension Of a patent
granted to him the 9h day Of November 1859 ior an
inproysment in Node Of Throwing sha,tles in LoomS
takes place on the 9Th day Of November 1859,
10 ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent once on MONDAY, the 2ad day Of October NEXT
At u oeloek m and all persons notified to appear
snd show cause u any they have, why said petition
P:rsons opposing the extension required to file In
the Patent once their objections, specially set forth In
writing least f,centy days b~ore tho day Of hearing
All testimony fled By either party, 10 be used at the
said hearing must be taken aud In accord
aacs With the rules Of the oce, which will be fur
nishsd on application.
Dessitons and other papers, relied upon As tcsti.
mony must be hsd In the oce taosnty days before the
day Of hearing the Arguments any, within ten days
amer hlipg the testimony.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Republican and fntsilf0snesr, Washington, D. O. and
- the Palladium, Richmond, Ind, once . wsst for
three .pccessve weeks the arst OF said publications 10
be at least sixty days previous to the day OF hearog
&c.. T. G. THRAKER
Commissioner Of Patents,
-rditors Of the above papers will please copy,
and send their bills to the Patent Once with paper
containing tnis notice aul4.w3w
The national Republican., 1866-08-14
BYTH1.EaRAPH
The National Republican.
EDITORIAL TELEGRAMS.
SPECIALLY INSULATEDLlNES
The Great National Convention
Innsnss Crowd Already Assembled.
Dignified and Intelligent Bearing Of the Delegates
FERNANDO WOOD BACKS DOWN.
Vallandigham to be Voted Out.
LETTER FROM HON. r. G. WINTHROP
H Ar MONY EvAIL9.

PHnADELPHrA, Aug. l3.--The number Of
delegates and people in attendance upon the
National Union Convention has been greatly
augmented to-day, and the gathering is al.
ready immense.
The bearing and conversation Of the
delegates from oil sections Of the coun.
tryhave made deep impression upon those
who are observing the preparations for the
convention.
The Southern delegates will present an
address giving assurances Of their good faith
and the North will reciprocate with offerings
Of good will.
FERNANDO WooD, acting upon hint, has
written aletter declining to act as delegate.
VALLASDreHAx refuses to follow suit and will
be voted out. This mode of proceeding is
preferred, as it will not be misinterpreted.
Hon. R. @. WINTHROP, Of Massachusetts,,
has written an able letter in support of the
Convention, expressing his regrets that i'll.
health must prevent him from attending.
General DIX will probably be chosen tenn
porary, chairman, II not the President Of the
Convention. Senators DooLrrLE and CowAy
are both urged for permanent president.
The greatest harmony prevails, and rich
harvest Of patriotic feeling is promised.
The universal sentiment is that the VAL
LASDIoHAxs and SUMMERS, the WOODS and
SrEvKSsEs must not rule the land.
... f1s ... 8. P. H.