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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-03-31

= EeGos m's.E>:"r. IL Il hj.hly eIabor-
ale sermon, which h. pro2ci~.;, said sov-
era times: "Ihn caut,n~nt=:a~s 90 TO,
agree With me here Next nf.it.ina n
poor woman cam" 10 zee AItr. w,!h some.
tthng III her apron. She sad ter Lus-
band had heard his sermon, aid thought
II vas very hre enc, aud as h. had aid
"cnmmon tateis did not agree with him.
he had cent some OF the best kidneys.
The New York herald., 1866-04-19
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
CPRlN0 PLATES. SPRING FASHIONS.
= GCDEYS LADY'S BOOK
roR
MAY, 1866

THE Pet Of the Common" is another lof our e1quisis
steel enavIngs The subject 10 that will be appreciates
BY ALL ,-, a., -.
gives latest spring syles This plate Is very aoracse
Pincushon Cover, printed In blue
A most beautiful engraving OF "sprng" Tbs 10 vef2
6ne cut fully equal Of the socaed steel en-
gravingS OF other magazines. -. a. :
Among latest arrivals from EUROPE wau Do lound e
foliowu8:-
Robe Dress from A. r. Stewart Co.. New York. Evso.
ing Dress from Co.. Philadelphia Misses walking
suit Greek Couture, front and back view.
Oakford Sons tunder the "ConunentA" Phisdeiphia1
Furnishes us with some pretty s1y1ss Of Hats, &C.
Tnc novstes for the month embrace the folowing:-
Collar sleeves Headdrsssss Boansss, Babys Frock ana
0pring Walking Suit
for isdee Fancy Ribbon r.n two Pssan 70
snsravngs Trimng Card Case IN the shape Of
Pair Bellows; Crochet Hood; Knitted Quilt; Embroidery
and Braiding Patterns. :
The l,er.g matter !: interesting for tAis month as.s
son.nusd Belle Ruiedss Mrs Dsuison and other wnsrs
contribute 10 this number.
The New York herald., 1866-04-19

DROOKLYN HEIGHTS.-TO LET, MAY ], WITH
ID Board ken,emen only elegant suit Of furnished
Rooms door also two Rooms on third door on
Perrepont street, Clinton Address H., Brooklyn
nf0cA.
The New York herald., 1866-04-19

N. mont, once lis West Eleventh street. srth ave-
sns n y " fsr'ar
The New York herald., 1866-04-19

DROOKLYN BOARD.-FURNIsHED ROOMS TO LET,
ID with Board, in private family Apply, with reference
at 81 Second place /.
Maryland free press., 1866-10-25
Inconsistencies Of Miscrs.

Even amongst misers, however, there
arc exceptions to the rule of uniform penu-
rlousness. Elves, who added tn his owp
fortune another inherited from his uncle,
both amounting to half million sterling,
would dine off hard boiled eg, or a peace
Of pancake which he had kept for two
months in his pocket. But he would lose
thousands at play to men of fashion, pay
his debts, aud never ask for his winnings,
which he thought would be ungentleman-
ly. He would not lay out penny on the
education oe his two sons. He thought
that putting things into their heads was
taking money out of their pockets But
when Lord Abingdon made match for sew
en- thousand pounds, ELVES. who knew be
had not the money. offered to lend it to
him. He would walk from one end of
London to another in the rain to avoid pay
Ing shilling for a coach; would eat his
meet putrid rather than order fresh Joint
and sit in wet cloths rather than light a
fire to dry them; wear cast off which he
had picked cut of ditch; and having torn
hts own coat. took one from the family
chest which had belonged to an ancestor,
with sleeves made of green velvet.
But to a merchant who eonciliated him
with present Of wine he lent seven hun
dred pounds, and a trihing present, or
work. lono for him for nothing, was toler-
ably sure to be followed by loan of mon
ey. lie would let poor man starve be-
fore he would aid him, yet in bonds to
peers and others, and some American
property, he is sal to have lost one hun
dred ahd fifty thousand pounds. There
was occasional touches of humor in him
AT shooting party. bad shot fir ng care.
icssly. wounded him in the cheek. 81
give you joy" he said, ''of your improve
ment, | knew you would by and by hi,
something" ..lt-. .aa.:-
Maryland free press., 1866-10-25
CRATE OF ,ArARYLANp!
OFFICE, OF THE sEcRETARB OF STATE,

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARB,OF STATE,l
..ls.s. =, b, AsSAroLIs, August sOth, 1866, J
- NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the Gsner-
al Assembly, at its. January session, 1866, having
adopted the following resolutions proposing. an
amendment to the Constitution Of our State, said
amendment will be submitted to the qualified elec-
tors o the State for their confirmation or rejection
at the election for members of the General Assem-
bly,, to be held on the 9th day of November next,
BY order of the Governor .It..,.,,.....,,i
JOHN NJ. CARVER, Secretary of State.
No. ll.-Joint resolution abolisbing the sixth
section of the eighth article of the Constitution.
RESOLVED BY fHE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARY
LAND, (three-ffths of the members elected to both
houses concurring,) That the Constitution be, and
is hereby, amended BY striking out the sixth sec
ton of article eight. We ,ts' 500 '&l"f Ii'
BY THE SENATE, March 18th, 1865. 4,
Maryland free press., 1866-10-25

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oiten be saved by having a couple of bottles of ths
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Of its great qualities the proprietors warrant every
bottle to give entire satisfaction. .,
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

TRANscRTBERs OF THE ScRIPTUREs-In transcrisno
the sacred writings, it has been constant rule wiz
the Jews that whatever is considered corrupt shall
not be used but shall be burnt otherwise destroyed
book of the law, wanting but one letter, with one
letter too much with error in one single letter.
written with anything but ink, written on parch-
ment made Of the hide of an unclean ANIMAL or Oh
parchment not properly prepared for that use pre-
pared by any but Israetes on skins of parchment
tied together by uncean stringss held to be corrupt
No word is allowed to be written without line first
drawn on the parchment, word to be written by
heart or without having been pronounced orally by
the writer Before he writes the name of the Deity
he Il required to wash his pen no letter is permitted
10 be Joined 10 another; and II the blank parchment
cannot be seen ell around each letter Sue rel mus, be
condemned rs corrupt. Even to this day il s obiga-
tory on III persons who copy the sacred writings OF
the synag2gues % observe stcy these curious rules
e. wei as certain others for the length and hres4t5 Of
escb sheet snd for the space % By lett Between each
iatier caaaeFr.1 aud eaca sectJC.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

Co,n-R, CODED MURDER-Iast Saturday, about bail
mast II o'clock, Mr.. David Bright well-knoWn
resident of this place, met his death at the hands OF
one VIM Simpson, in the Palace coffee house, IN this
ooa under circumstances that make it appear cold
blooded beartess murder. The parties had been
together all the forenoon drinking rather freely, and
apparently on good terms with each other. They had
lust been taking a drink at the bar, and Mr. Bright
was in the act of paying for it, when Simpson drew
revolver and shot him through the heart. lie hired
two shots at him after he had fallen to the door.
Bright expired Immediately. Not word was spoken
by either party, and God only knows what incentive
Simpson had to commit this diabolical murder oimp-
son id making his escape, met citizen, whom, at inc
muzzle of his revolver he made get out OF his over
coat and hat which he cooy put on and disappeared
Every effort has been made to find his Whereabouts,
hut without success. Simpson formerly resided IN
Austin, and other parts of Texas and is known as
desperate character We have been informed that he
masses with different names at different places The
citv authorities have offered reward Of five hundred
dollars for lis apprehension. The following answer;
his description about thirty years of age, heavy set
five feet, five inches high, black hair, heavy BLACK
wbiskers, badly poxmarked face, and weighs hbou
one hundred and thirty pounds.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

How Mr. SEWARD FIRST LEARNED OF Mr.. LINcoLSS
DEArH-Mr. Seward had been kept in ignorance OF inc
attack the president his physician fearing that INC
shock would be too great for him to bear and all news
papers were rigdly excluded from his room on alg
Sunday following the assassination, the secretary uau
the bed wheeled around so that he could see the ops
Of the trees in the park opposite, just putting on R
spring foliage, when his eyes caught the stars anu
stripes at hafnast the department, on aca nv,
gazed awhile, then-turning to his attendant said, W.
president is dead!' The confused attendant stammeIl
and changed color he tried say nay but the say
cious old man said, AT he had been alive he Wona
have been the first to call upon me- but he has not Ol
here nor has he sent to know how am and there n
flag at half mast. Yhe old statesmans inductiye re1
had told the truth, and lie lay in senee the great VIZ
coursing down his gashed checks, the dreadful tEp
snk into his mind.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

TIE APPEARANCE charlottesville following,
from the Charleston Coer, would indicate that that
important city is again n thriving condition:
On every street and proughfare the marks of en-
ergy, industry and entefse plainly visible East
Bay, six weeks ago, wasmost barren of open bust
ness places while il next to an impossibiity to
rent building covered III a roof Owners of build
ings are actively engaa repairing damages occa-
stoned by fire and wateand long before the repairs
are completed applicants are received to occupy
the premises. The SAM holds good with Meeting,
King end other princin streets. There is great
demand for stores and hrehouses all the city.
In order to meet this del nd will be necessary for
to be taken tords restoring the burnt dis
srigt b. aabitaole eoad3m. The rents 10 CHARLES
ton increasing dajr hoh is another evidence Of
enhanced business acsiY Stores which three months
ago could be obfai1edJr $500 per anaam, cannot
low be had for less Jh; 8 500 and s ,o09 TO- the
same term.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

JUAREz IN SAN ANToo.-The Houston Telegraph,
of the 9th, derives infoation from the San Antonio
Herald of the 1st, thatefor Benito Juarez former
president of Mexico, h' arrived in the latter city,
lie came down from Ea2 Pass, in company with Gen.
Negrete and two othegeneral officers of his staff
The purpose of his Wis to San Antonio, the Herald
saws is not made know
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

We would advise all persons bringing cotton to this
lace either for sale, storing, or shipment, to come
ell aanked with afidavis, to prove the ownership OF
he cotton Although the law requiring this has been
N force for the last six months, still some OF the
planters neglect to comply with the requirement The
consequence is the cotton is shipped to the treasury
gent IN New Orleans where it is much more e1pen'
i've to prove property pay charges and take y away
u otter If it is only their intention 70 store 1t at
lis place sHrer plan to have the afidavies
n their side They should also bear in mind that
he revenue tax of two cents per pound is collected
efore the cotton is shipped and they should come pre-
AIRED to satisfy the government officials Our country
xchanges would confer favor on their patrons by
1gging their memory in relation to these matters.
ell them to bring all the money they have got, for
ahat little cotton they have left won't begin to sat
Nv u.s.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

EXEMPTION LAw.-The following is an oct passed
by the last legislature to exempt from seizure and sale
a homestead and other property:
Sue l. Be 1t enacted by the senate and house of rep
Of The State Of Louisiana in general as
sembty c0nuencd That in addition to the property and
effects now exempt from seizure and sale under
ton there shall be exempt from seizure and sale on
execution, hundred and sixty acres of ground and
the buildings and improvements thereon occupied
residence and bona tide owned by the debtor having
a family, mother, father or person or persons
dependent ON him for support; also work hOs9,
one wagon or cart one yoke of oxen two COWS and
calves, twenty-five head of hogs or one thousand
pounds of bacon, equivalent in pork and if farmer,
the necessary quantity of corn aud fodder for the
rent year ;.prorded that the property herein declared
to be exempt from seizure and sale does not exceed
in value two thousand dollars and in case of excess
any sale thereof under execution shall be taken from
the lot Of ground and buildings herein mentioned, dgJ
not from the other property herein mentioned as belH
exempt from seizure and SALE and, provided furthe
that no debtor shall be entitled to the exemption pr
vided for in this section whose wife shall own in be
own right and be in the actual enjoyment of proper9
worth more than thousand dollars
SEC. 9. Be it further enacted, etc. That no properg
SHALL By virtue of this act, be exempt from sale 10
nonpaymCnt of taxes or assessments levied puFsuan
to law for debt contracted for the purchase pre-
of said exempted property, nor for money due 10
rents bearing privilege said property under e1l
listing laws.
SEC. 8. Be it ttuthcr enacted, ETC., That this ac'
shall take effect from and after its passage.
(Sgnedl DUNCAN 5. CAGE
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Signed ALBERT EooEHIEs,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate
Approved December %, 1865.
(sicned} J. MADISON WELLS, +.
Governor of the State of LOUISIANA
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

AGED FREEDMEN IN IRGINlA-A Richmond cor
respondent Of New York paper writes as follows in
relation 10 helpless and infrm freedmen:
Cal Prown assistant commissioners of freedmen,
hayi.g received information that it contemplated
b many citizens of Virginia TO turn out of DOORS
the LIST prox, all helpless and nirm freedmen, has
called the attention of superintendent to previous in
structions on the subject.
The owners win be required to provide for their
former slaves who helpless and dependent them
for support, until the overseer of the poor of the
counties to whom they belong shall have made ar
engagements for their care and support.
Gen Howard annroves the order, and states that
aBy citizen who attempts "a turn oat OF doors help
less 4ud nErm freedmen viii be immediately reported
BIZ name thas his case may be laid before The presi-
dent for bis action,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

STATIONERY, &c.-Messrs. Stevens Il Seymour, SO
and rs Common street. New Orleans dealers in print
& writing and wrapping paper, school books, sta
merry Of every description, fancy notions &c. &C.,
e in receipt of large and complete assortment Of
erythng in their line, and fully prepared to fiji all
ders entrusted to them at the lowest prices. HaFing
5anlt extensively with this hOnse for the past thirty
cars we can cOnscentously recommend it to all who
ICED anything in their branch of business, as more
prompt responsible and ir.dealing gentlemen are
J be found in the country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

FIEYDIsu OUTAGE BY NEGRoEs.-The Chattanooga
Gazette of the 3st ul records the following partlcu
lars Of inhuman outrages perpetrated by squad oil
negroes near thattown: About o'clock on Friday
squad Of negroes either soldiers dressed as such
visited the houseof DR.. Moore, living about two and
a half miles fromthe city, and demanded admttance.
The inmates refused to open the door, when the uians
attempted to force it OPEN For some reason or other
Mr.. n. G. Moore, a son of Mr.. Thomas F., made his
escape into tie woods, the scoundres firing at him
heran. The fends then succeeded in breaking open
thedoor and entered, when they demanded money, and
the exactonsn not being complied with they knocked
downthe old gentleman and threw him out of DOORS
and bot him 50 severely that he could no longer make
any resistance. They placed guard over him and
reentereat the house, when they demanded from Mrs.
Moore information to the whereabouts of her hus-
bands monYthey had already taken all that he had
in his pocketwhich she persstenty refused to give.
They then knocked her down. beat her. and several of
the indcscribabe daboca wretches violated the old
ladys person. Thy also treated in the manner
her grandehld, WHO'S not years of age. After
helping themselves to what they desired they left the
terribly abused and outraged family. No traces yet
have been found, which may lead to their discovery
As soon as Col. Cav, the post commandant, heard
of this outrage, the gallant soldier Immediately issued
order for the arrest of all idle negroes and deprivng
them of all fire arms that might be in their possession
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

LoYGsTRErT, OWEN & Co.-Thc Hazlehurst Miss
Copiahan has the following in relation to this new
firm, the card of which appears in another column of
our paper:
We call the attention of our readers to the card in
another column, of the new firm of Longstreet, Owen
* Co., cotton factors, New Orleans The senior
partner is the well-kuown Gen. James Longstreet,
who, having became resident Of New Orleans, has
formed ooPartnershp with the Mcssrs Owen, formerly
win Seo. Connolly Co., cotton factors, and since
the war in the house Of Roberts 4 Owen which was
dissolved on the LIST inst. The Messrs. Owen both
served through the in Gen. Longstreets corps, in
the iamoSs Washington artillery from New Orleans.
ne attained the rank of lieutenant colonel Of artil
Iery, and the other rising to command his battery
Both we're wounded in battle We predict for the
he" mouse immense success, and cordially recommend
our friends to them
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES OF ALABAMA-Major
Gen. Thomas has issued order removing the restrc-
tions heretofore imposed upon the episcopal worship
of Alabama. He takes occasion, in this order, to
complain of and to traduce bishop Wilmer in a style
that betrays rather passion than the occasion calls
for The Nashville Union, in commenting upon the
order says:
The allegations against the moral and religious
character Of bishop Wilmer, contained in this order,
we do not believe one word Of. Under the peculiar
circumstances Of the case may have been proper to
suspend temporarily the functions Of bishop Wilmer;
but to hold him up the condemnation of 81 religious
people, at this time, upon imputatos OF not'res,
which we are satisfied existed is Parthlan ar
row from the commanding genNal which ne might
well have retained in his CULVER
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

We are pleased to learn that the military authorities
vc succeeded in arresting fifteen of the marau-
rs who paid ysit+o Mr.. A. Leonards, as noticed
us in our last issue. They were colored troops on
tail duty at this place, and pilotcd by two con
bands to Mr., Leonards. Theselmen are now receiv-
the punishment they so richly deserve, for their
trageous conduct.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

ATTENTION, LOUISIANA MILITIA .-Govcrnor Wells,
through the adjutan general Of the State, in general
order No l, authorizes regmental commanders of
State militia to call out their commands for monthly
parades reviews, and Inspections to order out "a
trolls authorize the formation of volunteer compa
mics of infantry and cavalry for the purpose of patrol
ard police and to order into immediate service any
portion Of their commands in case of any sudden or
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24
LETTER FROM GES. PILLow-The following very
encouraging letter has been addressed by Gen Pillow
to major Gen Howard:


letter has been addressed BY Gen Pillow
to major Gen. Howard:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec o. 1865
Major Gen. O. o. Hooard, Commissioner, dc, DC,
,IIashi"gton-It affords me pleasure to inform you
'hNI have been successful beyond my most sancuine
eAFestions in encouraging labor for my plantations
IN Att@lss and Tennessee. have already engaged
ABOUT our Nundred freedmen, and have full confidence
IN ,naKng recess of the work. have given in all
GaSvs Tue rceuNen part Of the crop of cotton and
allo% nun lahasor the cultivation of vegetables and
corn corn, LOT ms owl use, without charge therefor.
could nave engaged qne thousand laborers, if l had
ngeueS f Ina. NAY. number Ny brother, who adopted my
places he is working. ave lad one large planta.
ton under white labOreTs ON the north upon pre-
cisely the same terms l engred freedmen. | feel
anxious to try the system Of whit labor Of that char
acter for the plantation Knowing the interest you
feel in the success OF the system Of IT, freedmen and
be duty to communicate the result of " work thus
far. With assurances OF my personal reged and re-
speet, l am, general, very respectfully
GIDEON J. Pi. our
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

IeneFaly speaking, sensible people trade with those
VINO give them ihe best bargains. At least, that is
@ p e ne reason Why 50 many persons come 50 far
' .s oI @ X 4 ea-'Hs Il isis trlg sbat neFns
s1Hal f. penny Earned. sdaa those ~ oa Texas
s,fn-s eho -raas with tasn must Sc getting r,oh Aa
Invitation Is extended 3 osefybodg 10 come and tay
themselves -icb.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

T1E RRAsoS WHY.-Many wonder why the ID"
breakers in east Tennessee are 80 bold in their peeeu
ton OF returned Confederates. The matter has peeH
made perfectly plain TO u.s. In conversation WIN -,
gentIemdl a few days since he informed us that
present insurnl,ens of the guberna tori~I eiaf of
nessee made use of the annexed language. In TAM,
recently to crowd of east Tennessee admirers, he
substance told them 60 with what he termed sthf
"good work that is, their outrages upon men WW
had favored the south during the war. "And,"
eon.taaef. E'if erv ef Won ore found g1iltv ard .
teucadBl eats peiscH b] tha con- stft5ee
at ths .aa doof ai.i o pardon ~
senturt ;a 1aas, ! win meet yen We
giti FtF
as Iil s ga ao.d ettipe Aest
may css F Hedes; En1,ougag p
poTtoa t{A .ir
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

CHEERNG.-The Natnal Intelligencer, of the0d
inst, says it is with greapcasure that we armour,
the fact, that the present will soon be enabled L
crown his great work Cancellation, by proclasna
ton, declaring that thetates whose powers have SC
long been in abeyancelave resumed their prone,
functions as membcrsf the Union, and that the
ITrn:n., ic 1,eSEnnc6
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-24

DRAFTING IN MExIt-Maximilian has established
drafting in Mexico. ~ time is six years, and these
liable are between the es Of eighteen and thrtyve
The clergy, teachers arsome other classes of people
are exempt. Persons cited can commute for four
hundred dollars