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Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01
FOR !,iN ItE.

t-ulfOE NeN y ''"se Ai.ii'"'t'
Mn Wulr,r lrEG ~ candida" for
MAYOR at 'hs approaching riyct.oH.
SSTEa are authorized to announce AL.ELcE
w BoAlintS, as candidate for The
Nayoralty Of Shreveport, AZ II" approach,
lrr election. feb I'D
We are authorized to announced
Mr.. JOHN Les Go, CH, a. candidate
tor reelection for tn, MAY orally Of
Shreveport at The approaching etee-
ton.
I".i. Cleric Of District Court
We ar, uu,h.izcd 10 announce Mr.. join
W. MAllLE. ~ o candidate for { Jerk OF
ti,tiict Court. ..,
He are authorized 90 announce III"
name u Nix \. l.. MKKsIInE. CHE pGcs"i.: N
crmbe,f,) rs u can6idttc for the ufhe. OF
Clerk OF the District Court
We ARE authorized to announce
Ny. Tnos. II, PITTS, as Il candidate
for Tie Office Of Clerk of the District
Court, at the May election.
For Justice OF the Peace
We are authorized to announce Mr.
ruos. + EEkIE. for Justice OF the Peace
for Ward \unibcr /.
For Sheriff.
We are authorized TO announce Nr l-RAEi:
PickEss a. \ candidate for the Office OF
Sheriff.
We are authorized 20 announced RuFrI
l. SEwII.I. IL candidate for SheT!H, at lhS'
approaching election
We are authorized to aDnounce Mr.. I.
- X SIMPSON as n candidate Tor the office
oil sheriff, at the approaching election.
For Assessor
We are authorized to announce Mr.. WM.
q to, tpr IT,. office
OF Assessor u, the approaching election.
in May.
We are authorized to announce L. Y. b
EpINS as candidate for Assessor, az the
approaching election.
For District Attorney.
We are authorized to announce
Mr. PINcKSEY HARRIS, as a candi.
date for the offic. of District Attor.
ney of the 10th Judicial District, a,
the approaching election in May.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. j
r. GRIFFIN. OF BOssirr Parish, a. a can
didatc for District Attorney OF the iutt
Judicial District.
For Recorder.
We arc authorized to announce Mr
CALVIN GROOM as a candidate for Re
corder OF the Parish OF Caddo, al the Ma,
slectln.
We are authorized to aunounce EHAS
w.LEWlS. as "A candidate for Recorded
al the ensuing election.
For Trustees.
JOHN. JOHNSON is a candidate to
Trustee OF Ward No, s. Election the I'd
day Of May. s7.-... ..
We are authorized to announce JOus
J. HOPE as candidate for Trustees,
Ward No. ., at the approaching elr .enus
We are authorized to anno,1t accom-
r TIN TALLY, rs a candidate we GRATIS.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01

CASH is work
DOR sale at the ,rke, acting
i Of the cit.
mafi"u NV we shall
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01

Staple and Dome ffr,&ssy Goes;
Hardware and Cuttlefy, 'H- s.
r., Queens and Glassware.
Hats. Boots and shoes,
Tinware and Willow ware,
Groceries and Provisions,
SadIrery aud Harness,
Boat aud Bar stores,
Books. stationery, Drugs,
Cooking and Heating Stoves,
Vines and Liquors.
y@7 Clothing in every variety.
For sale low by a 1850
THOMPSON, MoRI.Is Il Co..
No 10 Front Row. Shreveport. la
K. A. Waller aud Jas. W Ratliff will be
glad to see their old friends at the house
of Thompson. Norris j. Co.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01
CMAMBERLAIom fres'a. ,a

Near the Ferry nroe ~ a sin
Manufactures autea 10 ~ Haf5fe
steam Eng'hrs' BolR VAIN" desire
Mills. Sha!tiuEe. ave been r
Wrought Ir0u Pine. G,-L, and sun
Fittings, Gu,ge Cocks Cylin1t. run u
and everything apperiainin2 10 Steam Ma
chineIy. t-...,rg..
BiackSmf,hina and Boiler repairing don,
with uc3tnes, and despatah.
We have now On hand Engines from
eight to twenty -fiSc horse power. Give u.
cal! and e" Tor yourselves. Feb 3
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01

SHOES & HATS,
and many numerous articles not
mentioned, which they will sell a,,
the lowest market price, as our mot
to is 'Quieh- sales ard small prg'ffs, y
The public in general will do well
to give us call before purchasing
elsewhere.
~ (septl9-ly
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01
For Trustees.

JOHN DICKINSON is a candidate for
Trustee OF Ward No, s. Election the 7tb
day o. May. sz.-...
We are authorized to announce JOIsS
J. HOPE as a candidate for Trustees.
Ward No. ), at the approachin: elr senus'
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-01

We are authorized to annot1
TIN TALLY, rs a candidate we
Ward No. l. a, the elect BROTHER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
WONDERS OF LITTLENEss.

Pliny and 1Elian relate that Myrmecides
wrought out of ivory chariot with four wheels
anG four horses, and ship with all her tack
llngs, both in so small compass that bee could
hide either with its wings Nor should we
doubt this when we find it recorded, on less
questionable authority, that in the twentieth
year of Queen Elizabeth's reign blacksmith of
London, named Mark Scaiot, made lock of
iron, steel and brass, of eleven pieces, aud pipe
key, all of which only weighed one grain.
Scaliot also made chain of gold, forty three
links, which he fastened to the lock and key,
and put 1t around the neck of a flea, which
drew the whole with perfect ease. The chain,
key, lock and flea, altogether, weighed but one
grain and a half! Hadrianus Junius saw at
Mechlin in Brabant cherry stone cut into the
form of basket; in it were fourteen pairs OF
dice distinct, the spots and numbers o1 which
were easily to be discerned with good eye.
But still more extraordinary than this bask.
ct of dice, or anything have yet mentioned,
must have been a set of turnery shown at Rome,
in the time of Pope Paul the Fifth, By one
Shad, turner, of Witelbracb, who had pur-
chased it from the artist, Oswaldus Northinge-
rus. 1t consisted of sixteen hundred dishes,
which we're all perfect and complete iu every
part, yet so small and slender that the whole
could be easily inclosed in a case fabricated out
of peppercorn Of the ordinary size. The Pope
is said to have himself counted them, but with
the help of pair of spectacles, for they were
so very small as to be almost invisible to the
naked eye. Although his Holiness thus salts.
fed his eyes of the fact, he did not, we are as
sured, require of those about him to subscribe
to it on the credit OF his own nfallibility Tor he
gave every one an opportunity of examining
and juding for himself, and among the persons
thus highly favored particular reference is made
to Casper ScbioppiIs and Johannes Faber, a
physician of Rome.
Turrlanus, of whose skill so many wonderful
things related, is said to have fabricated
iron mills, which moved of themselves, mi
mute in size that monk could carry one in his
sleeve, and yet powerful enough to grind in
single day grain enough for the consumption of
eight men. ---- -. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
leth Gay of March se6, unless il Is specified in

10th day of March 1866, unless it is specified 10
! the contract that it is payable in other than
Confederate currency. Provided, That no claim
snaii De issued upon by justice of the peace
whch Will according te the scale of deprecia-
ton OF Confederate money exceed one hundred
dollars. t....~ - - n -.ger 81
Sec. 3. Be it farther enacted, That hereafter
all civil warrants issued by justices of the peace
upon any debt or demand mentioned in the first
and second sections of this act (where the pro-
ceeding is not by attachmento shall be made
returnabIe for trial before the same justice of
the peace six months. from the date of issuing
such warrant and not before. Aud upon the
return of such civil warrant, should the defend
ant pay to the plaintiff or to tie justice before
whom the same shall be returned, for the use of
the plaintiff, one tenth Of the deb: or demand,
principal interest and all cost, which may have
accrued up to that time, he shall be allowed
twelve months to plead, which payment and the
date thereof it shall be the duty Of the said JUS
tiee, to enter as credit upon the warrant and
also upon the claim or debt, And at the ex-
piration of twelve months from the date of the
payment of the hrst instalment, the defendant
being first notified to appear before some justice,
should be pay to the plaintiff, the justice be-
fore whom he is cited, for the plaintiff use
one-ffth of the residue of said debt or demand,
principal and interest, he shall be allowed twelve
months further to plead, which second payment
shall also be entered By the justice, upon the
warrant and claim. Aud upon the expiration of
twelve months from the said second payment,
the defendant being first notified as aforesaid to
appear aforesaid, should he pay to the plain
tiff to the justice before whom he is cited for
plaintiffs use, one half Of the residue, principal
and interest, he shall be allowed twelve months
further to plead, and at the end of twelve months
from the said third payment, the defendant le-
ing first notified as aforesaid, to appear as afore-
said, upon failing to pay the residue, judgment
shall be entered by the justice for the same in
favor of the plaintiff, aud he shall have exccu-
tion therefor without further stay
Sec. 4. Be i: further enacted, Should the de-
fendant fail to pay the first ipstalmen. and cost
or any subsequent instaIment as aforesaid, judg
nent shall be rendered by the justice trying the
warrant for the whole debt or demand or any
balance due thereon, in favor of the plaintiff,
which judgment the defendant shall be allowed
to stay according to the provisions of the Re-
vised Code. is5 s'. ", -s.'a. s+' 81. ..-' ; -
- Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That all laws,
clauses of laws and ordinances conflicting with
this act are hereby repealed. 81 20. ','
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That this act
shall be in force from and after its ratification.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
sla.eofN. Carolina, MeckIenbmrg VI Co

superior court ~ L-dlc-f3H 1erW 1866.
Hugh Forbes vs. VI Blair-B Davidson VS.
Burrows-Tracy, Irwin & Co, VS. Burrows Blair
& Co-Robert CASTOR and Saml Sowell VS. N
Blair-W A Ransom Co. Burrows, Blair Il
Co-Daniel Hoffman L Co. Us Burrows, Blair &
Co.-Sbeldon, Hoyt i Co. VS. Burrows, Blair & Co.
$ Lowrie. Executor, Va Thos Burrows and
Bair-R Davidson vs. J " Burrows.
Il appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants n these cases are residents of the
State it is ordered that publication be made for six
weeks, in the Western Democrat, a newspaper pub
lished in the city of Charlotte in the said State,
commanding them personally to be and appear at
the of this able Court, to be held at
the Court House in Charlotte, on the 9th Monday
after the 4th Monday in February A. D., 1867, then
and there to plead, answer or demur to the attach
ment in this case, otherwise judgment final will be
entered agans, them for the amount of the plaintiffs
de6ts and cost and execution issuedaoeordinsly for
Witness, E. A. Osborne, Clerk of our Superior
Court of Law at Office on the 9Th Monday after the
4th Monday in Augusta D., 1865, and in the DIST
year of American Independence
Issued the 18Th day of Nov a. D.. 1866. -
43-6t- "@ -' f. A. OSBORNE, CLERK. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
THE COMING CRASH.
Panic in the Gold and Stock Market.


For some months past it has been manifest
that the great accumulation of currency in the
commercial centres had led to wild speculations
in gold and stocks, and led also to over impor-
tations of foreign goods, and an excessive pro-
duction also of domestic goods. The banks
went heedlessly into the speculative movement,
and furnished the means for the great stock
operations of the day. Railroad and other
stocks were destined, as it was believed, to go
up to the rates of July, 1854 when gold was at
$50. But some rejecting and sagacious men,
who had seen this elephant before, warned the
public of coming crash We thought it would
come upon a sudden, like the fall of the tower
Of Sloan, upon all parties concerned. tap
pears that the outside public, who had been
again seduced by the prospects of gain into Wah
street operations, are those who are crushed by
the fall. ,@s 1872
Dry goods lately imported have been sold at
a considerable loss on their first cost. This has,
Of course, brought down the price of domestic
goods, and particularly of woeleRs.
% We have heard of one firm in New York--a
large commission bouse-tbat lately sold goods
which actually cost So 100000 in gold for the
same sum in currepcy-a loss of nearly fifty per
cent.-NeW York Faper. - e-trEt} -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
COLLEGE-PUB-
-: 90. Lie LANDS

His Excellency the Governor recommends
that the public lands donated by Congress for
the Agricultural and Mechanical Improvement
of the State, should be given to the University,
and that these departments should be added to
its present curriculam of instruction. The re-
commeodation may be Objectionable for two
reasons. - 40. ,,.e.s I-q. ..se. .- &. ~sa.
First, Such departments are generally consid-
cred unusual, uncongenial and misplaced in
such connection. The tone of life essential to
a Ia;rersity would by no means promote the
ably result in sinking the University to mere
application in the departments intended to be
promoted by Congress. ....-.....- 80
Second. The Constitution does not require
the Legislature to sustain the University ex-
clusively. Any number Of Institutions deemed
necessary, might be promoted by the same au-
thority. The University belongs legally to
tho whole State, but is practically used by
small number of the citizens. + All bel ped to
build it and all help to pay the donation given
by the last Legislature yet the majority of those
who send their sons to schools of high grade,
for reasons satisfactory to themselves, prefer
some other Institution. There are east Of the
Blue Ridge and Pedee river 10000 members of
the Methodist Church embraced in the North
Carolina Conference. IheSe MetnodistS nave
built up Trinity College, and at the late Con-
ference 10 Fayetteville, resolved unanimously
to use all proper means to sustain it. Trinity
has received no pecuniary aid since the surren-
der,a and is 10 full operation, with nearly as
many students as the University. The libra
ries, apparatus, and museum are very little info
.ior,, if any, to that at Chapel Hill Now if
these public lands are given to the University
it will be, practically, depriving the large citi-
zeuship that favors Trinity Of any benefit from
them. The same remarks would apply largely
to the Bap.:sts and Presbyterians. Is such
course either just or advisable? Why not do
many other States have?-diyide the lands
among the. Colleges. III The lands judiciously
managed, and equally divided with Chapel Hill,
Trinity, Davidson and, Wake Forest, will do
more good than if given to any one, or, than if
used 70 establish new Institution. There is
neither legal nor moral reason why it should not
be done, To say the University is not denomi-
national, is to have more regard 10 the letter of
the Law than to the reality. The University
ought to be cherished, aud SO ought the other
Colleges. They are all public institutions doing
good service to the State - - -. s..
Aaieiyh Sentinel, '@ - : EQUrrY.s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
CHANCES OF LIFE

An old document contains some interesting
information unknown to many, and rarely CO.
countered 10 the papers. Among other things
it contains table exhibiting an average age
attained by persons, employed ia the various
popular professions of the day. In this partic-
ular, as in most others, the farmers have the ad-
vantage over most of the rest of mankind a.
their average is sixty -6ve.- Next upon the dockr
ct come the judges and justices Of the peace,
the dignity Of whose lives is heightened out 10
sixty four Following them immediately in the
catalogue of longevity, is the bank officer, who
sums up his account at the age of sixty three.
Public officers cling to their existence with as
much pertenacty as they retain their ofhees-
they never resign their Offices, but life fcrsakes
them at ifty.six. Coopers, although they seem
to stave through life, hang on until they are
ffty-eight The good works Of the clergymep
follow them at ffty-6ve. Shipwrights, hatters.
lawyers aud rope makers (some very appropi-
ately) 60 together at fifty four. The "Yilisge
Blacksmith" like most of his contemporaries, dies
at fffy-one. Butchers follow their bloody
career for precisely half a century. Carpenters
are brought to the scafold at forty nine. Ma
sons realize the cry of s'Meri!" at the age OF
forty-seven. Traders cease their speculation a.
forty-six. Jewellers are disgusted with the tin.
sci of life at forty. four Bakers, manufacturers,
and various mechanics, die at fofty-three. Tho
painters yield to their colic at forty-two. The
brittle thread of the tailor's life is broken st
forty-one. 5g Editors, like all other beings who
come under the special admiration OF the gods,
die com mparatively youug--they accomplish their
errand of mercy at forty. The musician re- Z
deems his note and plays his dying fall at tbir.
ty.niueI Printers become dead matter At thirty.
eight. The nachinist lie usually blown up st
thirty-six., The teacher psdaiIy dismisses his
scholars at the age ofthirty four; and The clerk
is even shorter lived, for he must needs prepsss
his balance sheet at -thirty-three. No account
is .givennf the average longevity Of weslthy
upcles.fo The Inference IN fair, therefore, ttst
they are immortah-- itfon,s 7sS4 ss.st % .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04

We have for sale nice Hams. Also me
splendid Buck Wheat Flour.
Just received 80 bushels boled Neal, and any
thing else that any may want to eat. Just call
and fine lot Of Flour of different brands just
received.
Call and leave your orders We will send all
goods bought at store to your house.
We keep constantly on hand, Sugar of all grades;
Coffee Of all grades; Molasses, Rice Teas, Pepper,
Spice, Cheese, Soap, Soda, Table Salt, best brands
of Family Flour, Chestnuts, Apples, Butter, Eggs,
Lard Potatoes Irish ana Sweet and anything else
you may want. If we have not the article you wish
will get it for you. PRESSON GRAY.
N. BAH Country Produce bought at Store,
and the highest cash price paid.
Nov. II, 1866. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04

We take this method of informing friends and
the public, that We have moved to the large and
commodious Store Room formerly occupied by
KAHNWEILER & BRO, where will continue to
carry on the General Mercantile Business in all its
various branches, and would respectfully call aten-
tion to variety and styles of Goods unsurpassed
by any other House in the State, which offer at
exceedingly low prices.
CLOAKS! CLOAKS! -
French black and colored Cloth Sacques, Basques
and Circulars, Silk Sacques and Basques- -
RICH DRESS GOODS .--,:
We have in store of the largest Stocks
of fine Dress Goods offered in Charlotte. Our
Stock consists in part of all Wool DeLaines EN-
press Cloths, Poplins, Poplinetes, Alpaccas, Lus-
tres, together with general assortment of all the
low priced Domestcs, DeLaines, Prints, &c &C.. 81
GLOVES AND HOSIERY. 49,. e..
Best Kid Gloves in all co!ors, Ladies' feeced
lined Silk, Lisle, Buir and Wooden Gloves, Me-ino
Gloves. Superior English Hosiery for Ladies' and
Misses all of which are equal to any offered in
this city. -8 a~.-
WHITE GOODS g. ea.a..r@e
Of every description Table Cloths and Table Lin
men, Towels, Toweling, Knapkins, &C., &c. 81
.-, .re-n CLOTHING .-t ...7 rne1 ~
Oferery description. Froek and Sack Goats, Cassi-
mere Suits, Goats, Pants and Vests and a complete
line of ...-.,.....-. a...-.- .s-..-. .-,-
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Boots, Shoes and Hats, all Of which we offer at
enormously low prices at Wholesale and Retail. r.
NEW AND CHOICE GOODS
Of every description received every week, aud sold
at prices warranted to prove satisfactory pur-
chaSers. We take great pleasure in showing our
Goods toahose who viii favor as with call 7Htf p
.-- -.-..-r.. A. WE'LL Il Co., - =
Kahnweiler& Bros Old Stand, Trade St.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
COMMERCE OF THE WORLD.

France exports wines, brandies, silks, fancy
articles, jewelry. watches, paper, perfumery, aud
fancy goods generally. Z ''..'t
Italy exports corn, oil, fax, wines, essence,
dye stufFs, drugs, fine marble, soap, zine, pant
ings, eDgravings, mosaic and salt. -f -4 ~"
Prussia exports linens, woolens, zinc, articles
of iron, copper and brass, indigo, wax, hams,
musical instruments, tobacco, wines and por-
celain --5 --~s.H-.- '. --,.7 8-@e
Germany exports wool, Roolen goods, lnsns,
rags, corn, timber, iron, lead, tin, fax, hemp,
wines, wax, tallow and cattle. e,s- .r.--
Austria exports minerals, raw and mansfae-
tured silks, thread, glsss, grain, wax, tar, aat-
gall, wines, honey and mathematical instruments.
England exports cotton, wooden, glass, hard
ware, earthenware, cutlery, metallic wares, salt,
coal, watches, tin, silks and linens. s.aa,~,a
Russia exports tallow, fax, hemp, -four, iron
copper, linen, lard, hides, wax, ducks, cordage,
bristle, fur, potash and tar. :.
Spain exports wine, brandy, oil, fresh and
dried fruits, quicksilver, sulphur, salt, cork SAT-
from, anchovics, silks and woolens.
China exports tea, rhubarb, musk, ginger.
zine, borax, silks, cassia, ilagree works, ivory
ware, lacquered ware and porcelain. ? -s-a v2-
Turkey exports coffee, opium, silks, drugs,
gums, dried fruit, tobacco, wines, camels hair,
carpets, camlets, shaws and morocco. 5aety g.
Hindostan ex ports silks, shawls, carpets, opium,
saltpetre, pepper, gum, indigo, cinnamon, cochi-
neal, diamonds, pearls and drugs. r s.s
Mexico exports gold and silver, cocbineai.
indigo sarsaparilIa, vanilla, ja!ap, fustic, cana
peachy, wood, pimento, drugs and dyestufs.
L Brazil exports coffee, indigo, sugar, rice,
hides, dried meats, tallow, gold, diamonds and
other precious stones, gums, mahogany and india
rubber. ...., -.-.+... ~. -.s
West Indies exports sugar, molasses, run,
tobacco cigars, mahogany, dyewood, coffee.
pimento fresh fruits aud preserves, rubber, wax,
ginger and other spices. r.. .,., 49,. !. s-
Switzerland exports cattle, cheese, butter.
tallow, dried fruit, Time, silks, velvets, laees,
jewelry, paper and gunpowder. ,...s
East India exports cloves, nutmegs, mace,
pepper, rice, indigo, gold dust, catpphor, BEN
zoiu, sulphur, ivory, rattans, sandal wood, zinc
and nuts "' f .'' -'i-~t
2@United States exports principally agricultural
produce, cotton, tobacco, -four, produce of all
kinds, lumber, turpentine and wearing apparel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-04
Executors Sale.

We will sell at the late residence of Robt Cum
ningham, deceased, on Tuesday, the 4th day of De-
cember next, three tracts of LAND; One containing
acres where the deceased formerly lived joining
the Lands of Jas Kenneir, Jas Davis and others.
Also Plantation containing l25 acres, joining the
Lands of Jas Davis Mrs Weeks and others.
Also, Plantation lying mile above Morrows
Turn Out, known as the Porter place, joining the
Lands of John W Morrow, VIM Thrower and others,
containing la All these tracts of Lands
in a high state of cultivation, well improved and
good water. Amy persons wishing to and ex-
anime them, by applying to Jas Cunningham he will
show them these different tracts of Land. Terms
make known day Of sale. Sale to commence at
Ii o'clock. VIM. REA,
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
Nov 5, 1866. Executors.