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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

A NEW PIAN FOR BUILDING FAST STEAMBOATS,
The New Albany Ledger says gentlemen in that city
aud Louisville have for time been maturing
plans for the building of two boats, designed to be
the fastest steamboats, ever built in the United States
Their plans ire not yet perfected but they have agreed
that boat 10 make twenty miles an hour up stream,
and that will easily accomplish this feat should be
about 800 feet long, IS feet beam, feet depth of
hold Her machinery would consist Of double bat
tery of double-fue boilers six to battery, with a
double SGT Of chimneys cylinders 40 inches in diam
esr with l. feet length of stroke wheels 42 feet in
diameter, with Is feet length of buckets. We have
been shown model for such boat, and it certainly
looks to be perfection in symmetry of hull being very
sharp at the bow and with beautiful transom stern
having sheer Of six feet from stem to stern. 1t is il
contemplation by the gentlemen having this project III
hand to build two boats the present year of the d
mensions named, one of which, and probably both
will be built in this city.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

How THE Civil RIGHTS BILL Works IN BosToN-
dsgraceful event occurred yesterday at the stable
of the Cambridge Union railway company which shows
the III feeling and unmanly prejudice against the
colored still existing in the minds of certain
class in the north Mr. John G. Stiles superintendent
Of the company, having occasion to hire to care
for his private horse and carriage which were kept in
the company's stable, hired colored man for that
purpose Mr. Stiles asked of the hostlers yester-
day to show the new man something about the har-
ness, which be refused to do, saying he would not
work with "nigger," and that if the "nigger" re-
NAMED ne would leave. He was told he was at ber-
ty to do So upon which he went out and told his fell
low workmen and all the hosters some seventeen III
number, went in body to the Office of the company
and refused to do any work. Boston journal.
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PARDON OF MAYOR MoSRoE.-The New 0

PARDON MAYOR MoHRoE-The New Orleans
papers of Che 28th bring the gratifying information
thai the president has pardoned mayor Monroe. The
IPicayune says the absurd charge Of attempting to
assassnate commodore Bailey, United States navy it
seems by whom is not stated was brought against
Mr. Monroe, but it was refuted by commodore Farra-
gut and by commodore Bailey himself. 1t would be
well for the government to ferret out the author of SO
wicked SANDER, and have him duly punished. It is
high time this wicked work was stopped.
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DISAPPOINTED EMIGRANTs.-The New Orleans Eve
ming Times, of the 28th, says the steamer Mexico
from Vera Cruz, which arrived here yesterday from
quarantine, brought quite number OF CordoVa colo
niss who return thoroughly Disguised with the Mexi
can emigration scheme. They complain that they
we're enticed out there by Who unable to stay in
this county, are anxious to get everybody else out of
it. The returned colonsts are quite emphatic in the
opinion that Macmillan will not remain permanently
in Mpyico
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

The attention of the reader is invited to the adver-
tisement of Esther, Trustworthy Co., commission
merchants and wholesale and retail dealers in dry
goods family groceries, hardware plantation supplies
&c. on the levee, corner of Milan street. One of the
members of this firm remain in New Orleans constantly
for the purpose of purchasing, by which means they
are able to keep constantly on hand full and com
plete assortment. They have ample accommodation
for storage and to that business give particular atten
tinn
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

GENERAL CANDY BEFORE THE UNITED STATES COURT
The New Orleans Crescent, of the 2Sth, has the fol-
lowing:
In a sat pending before the United States district
court involving question as to the ownership of 500
bales of cotton, which has been held by Mr.. B. F.
Flanders cotton agent Of TIE treasury department.
property of the United States writ Of sequestration
was sued out by Mr.. John P. Tweed private claim
ant of the cotton but the marshal proceeding to
execute the writ, the property was found to be in
charge of guard Of federal troops, detailed, it is
alleged, under instructions from general Candy, and
they would not permit the marshal to enforce the
mandate of the court. Upon the marshal making his
return, counsel for Tweed took rule upon general
Candy requiring him to show cause for this contempt
of the authority of the court, and the general ap
peared before Judge Durel yesterday. The general
asked tine TO consult with the United States district
attorney in relation the case and the court granted
the request.
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Milledgeville (Ga.) papers assert that more than
three thousand negro men have within two weeks
passed over the railroad from Putnam and adjacent
counties for the west. They have been induced to
leave their employers on promise of higher wages,
although they made contracts with them, which con-
tracts were ratified by the freedmens bureau. Plan
tiers thus deprived of their employees will be dsap-
pointed in making their crops. This complaint comes
from many counties notwithstanding arrests have
been made of persons who are thus tampering with
the employees. A letter from southwestern Georgia
says that the corn is growing finely and promises
large CROP
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from the WASHINGTON Republican. oath 7

Extraordinary DIsPATcH.-The dispatch below
from the governor of Vancouver's island president
johnson and secretary Seward announces the CRAFTY
ing intelligence that the Collins overland RussoAmer
can telegraph line has been completed from this dreo
ton to VancouveE's island When it was announced
that we had actually received dispatch through
Cyrus W Fields bogus Atlantic telegraph cable, dis
lance of only 5000 miles, men held their breath
because it seemed TO be such a wonder. But it i.
really an astounding fact that dispatch started from
one of the British isles in the upper waters of tho
Pacific ocean-a distance Of at least 500 miles-da
ted on the Gath instant, received here the follow.
ing morning. Exactly how many hours it was coming
does not appear, as the precise time when it started i
unfortunately not fixed; buttis wonderful that it was
communicated in twenty-four hours! Indeed this is
the age of wonders By the line shall soon be-
in communication with St, Petersburg Russia, and
Pekin China.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

NEW MISUNDERSTANDING the recent arrivals at
New Orleans are members of Calcutta firm Allen &
Co., whose business to open direct trade with New
Orleans, Tie firm, which is composed of English and
Parsees-deacendants of the ancient Persians-pro-
pose to put six ships the line The exports from
New Orleans will Sc lumber and western produce, the
return crgocs to be made up of India bagging tea,
coffee spiceg &c
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Mr Milton Cornelison, of
Cherokee county, Texas was robbed on the night Of
the 4th inst at his camp about two and half miles
from this place. party of six negroes, dressed as
U. s soldiers, approached, each with gun, and, pre-
sentng them, demanded his money, ordering him, and
two persons with him, out Of their wagon, or they
would blow their brains out. They then went into
and proceeded to seurch the wagon and took there
from five pairs Of shoes, Colts six-shooter, navy
revolver some calico and other goods besides s35 90
in silver; also, check drawn by W. c. Beck & Co. on
johnson Durr brokers of this city, for $3.50 20.
The negroes fred one gun towards the wagon, proba
bly, tor intimidation. After securing what was wanted,
and portable, they left. This occurred lust before
moOn rise or about midnight; there was sufficient
light, however, to discover that the party was com
posed Of armed negroes, During the process of
robbHs they thrust their hands into Mr.. C.rs pockets
and examined his person for money. They took
direction, on leaving, towards the soldiers camp
firing gun or as they went
In connection with the above we would respectfully
call the attention of the commanding officer of the T.
forces at this place to clause in tie army reopla
tons, which prohibits soldiers from carry arms while
not on duty. 1t we understand the subject RIGHTLY
the war is at an end, aud with it should cease tboc
petty annoyances praetced in time of hostil;ties 7
is time that these eolored soldiers should understand
that they are simply T. s. soldiers doing garrison duty
subject to strict compliance Nth the army regula
tons. 1t Is useless for Us to mention the fact thai
our streets are daily and nightly thronged with these
soldiers nany Of them with side arms as that is eri
dent to all who are not blind. We trust it is opI,
necessary to call attention to this matter to have ii,
proper remedies applied.
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signmen the largest lot of furniture ever brought to
this city at one time, which they offering at ex-
tremely low prices. Persons in want of furniture
would do well to give them a call.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

GENERAL GRANT SIDES WITH THE PREsIDEST.-A
correspondent writes the Chicago Times from Wash
ingon city, that general Grant sides with the president
that although he is more retcent than ever, he has
said enough within two weeks to convince all who
heard him that he is the fast and firm friend and adV
scr of the president, and that his only complaint or
this score is, that the president has not gone fal
enough"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

CHANGE OF TITLE.-The methodist general confer
ence, which has been in session in New Orleans for
some time past, have changed their title from 1.-THE
methodist episcopal church south" to 'the methodist
church, The title of the same denomination at the
north is methodist episcopal church"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

We call attention to the card of G. A. Hyver watch
maker, No SO Chartres street, New Orleans Mr.
Hyver has the reputation of being one of the best
vatchmakers in the city, and persons sending their
watches to him for repairs rest assured of getting
rnnd inh
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

We call attention to the card Of W. F. Rapley &
Co., receiving, forwarding and general commission
merchants, wharfboat foot of Texas street. Major
Rapley is well known to US good business man,
and an honorable gentleman, and as such we commend
him to the people.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

THE New CABLE LAID-A new telegraph cable was
successfully laid the river at this place last
Wednesday morning The cable is of large size, and
will be apt to Withstand all the efforts OF the steam
ihaafs to break IT,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

We call attention to the card Of G. W. Byrne Co.,
wholesale grocers and commission merchants, No. 40
Poydras street. New Orleans. This is of the old
est houses of the kind in the city, and stands de-
servedly high We recommend them to the favorable
consideration of our readers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

WHOLESALE AND RErAIL.-E. B. Jacobs fill all
orders from the country for dry goods groceries, farm
ing implements, plantation supplies &c, with dispatch
and at reasonable prices. full assortment of every
thing in their line kept constantly hand. The trade
can purchase of them at New Orleans prices.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

PASSPORTS General Sheridan orders that all per-
sons embarking from New Orleans to Vera Cruz,
Tampco, or Matamoras, Mexico, must have passports
from the provost marshal. The order causes much
remark
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

ANOTHER REMovAL.-We learn from the Galveston
papers that general Gregory assistant commissioner of
the reedens bureau for the State Of Texas has been
relieved by breyct major general J. B. Kindoo, colonel
Of the 22d U. S. colored infantry. 1t would seem
from this that ex-governor Burnetts efforts were not
in vain
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

The house of representatives has struck the provost
marshals bureau out of the army bill, or rather SO
amended the act as that the bureau should last not
more than six months longer.
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A NEGRO JURY IN GEoRGIA.-In the freedmens
court in Augusta Georgia two reverend negroes SworO
so Justify against each other the judge had to mpan
mel the first negro jury to decide:
1t was an action Of debt, Rev. Peter johnson ".
Rev Richard Golfer The plaintiff demanded twenty
six dollars for board The defendant filed an Offset of
ninety dollars for labor. In their sworn statements
they differ wdely--so much as to confuse the judge,
who generally is not at loss to decide. They both
being preachers and members Of the church. and
entertaining he)said he did, exhated opinion of
persons occupying their positions, and fearing he would
be compelled to doubt one, if not both of them if he
heard the case he summoned three colored men of
good standing in the church-Jacob Ross, Frank Bea
and Toby Labor--,who, after hearing the case gave
their opinion that the defendant indebted to the
plaintiff in the sum- of six dollars.
This is the verdict rendered by negro jury in Geor
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j. b. Lewis, Jr, wholesale and retail dealer in
boots, shoes, and hats, the corner of Texas and
Spring Streets is closing out the heaviest stock in this
section of the country See advertisement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

MoRE IRoS,-The steamer Alabama, on her last trip,
brought up for the southern Pacific railroad 4so bars
of iron los bundles of railroad chains, and e7 kegs
sf spikes
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ELECTION RErrnNs.-The election On Monday fOl

ELECTION REruRss.-The election on Monday for
parish and municipal officers, though hoty contested
by the friends OF the different aspirants, passed off
without any disturbance whatever 1t was quiet,
orderly election The following is the result Of the
vote for municipal officers:
For Mayor.
Alex Boarman .268 VIM. Ilcr............ Isl
John John /. Gooch ....... 50 Sam yanBibber.... IS
It will be seen that Mr. Boarman elected by a
majority of 1876 over all his opponents
Trustees
Ward 1.-Sam. G. Head Ward Roland Jones;
" 2--I T. E5erstadt; 3. Gil. Linnpan.
8-Thos Kelly;
In the fifth ward, there was tie vote between
Mcssrs. Dickinson and Hope.
The following is the result for parish officers in this
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

We are under many obligations to our young friend
Morris Manheimer for large bundle of late western
and northern papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

A gentleman with small family desires to rent a
small dwelling, furnished or UNFINISHED, within the
corporate limits of the city, or board in private
family See advertisement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

TROOPS FGF JEFFERsoN.-The steamer Una left last
Thursday evening for Jefferson, having on board a
detachment of the Soh q s. cOlored infantry to garri
that place The citizens of jefferson will find them
well-behaFed soldiers
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LARGE FIRE IN MoBLE.-Tho Mobile Tribune o


LARGE FIRE IN MoBlLE.-Tho Mobile Tribune of
the LIST says:
large and disastrous fire broke out about o'clock
Yesterday afternoon in the two-story blacksmith,
wheelwright and carriage establishment of George
Shumaker on the south side of Dauphin street, near
Scott street by which the whole block bounded by
Scott Wilkinson, Cont and Dauphin, and the larger
half of the triangle block on Dauphn street opposite,
and several other tenements were destroyed
1t appears that some of Mr.. Shumaker's workmen
were engaged in the yard attached to his shop in burn
ing a tire off wagon wheel, when the heat created
something of whirlwind which carried large Goals
into the air. of them falling upon MIR. ShumakerS
shop and thus originating the work of destruction.
From the place on which the fire started the flames
spread in every direction with fearful rapidity sweep
ing in their course the following buildings on the
east:
The residence of Mr.. John Karsky, the grocery
store of Mr.. Aakart Raford Boltous grocery store,
Lorenzo Gomez's fruit and vegetable store onestory
wooden tenements, with the exception OF the last
named, which was owned by the estate of Chestang)
the property of Mr. Shumaker; then crossing Wilkn-
street, the twostory grocery store OF Mr. Joseph
occupied above stairs a residence by Mrs. Burns
who owns that and the adjoining bakery OF Messrs.
Cutliff RUSSELL Phillips barroom and FL. Heyders
barber shop-the last two the property of judge
Chamberlain.
On the west Nine Chico owned three small tene-
ments which she and her children occupied, extend
ing through to Cont street. These were totally de-
stroyed, as were likewise four one-story buildings,
owned by Mr.. Shumaker and occupied as residences
by Mr.. H. Heyder Mr.. Carter, Mr.. Shumaker and Mr..
Stoke Nothing but the favorable course of the wind
which blew pretty strong from the south, saved the
fire from extending its ravages to the cluster of resi-
dences on the south side of Cont street.
! From Dauphin street the fire crossed over to the
north side of the street, and swept off in incred
bly, short space of time Martin Burgess and jacob
! Chamberlain's residences, both one-story frame
houses; the long shed once used a ten-pin alley
and lately as shed for horses Ersnests little store
on the Spring Hill road the old shanty known as the
g Bell tavern" owned and occupied by Mr.. E. Pierce
and finally the Little market building.
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Governor of Vancouver's Island.

Washington, D. c., April %, 1866.
To Gov A E. Kennedy, YancouVar's Island
We thank you FIR YOU'D Kind greeting, and Join "isl
you in the hope that the enterprise, the successful
prosecution of which is thus signalised may be
tinued until it shall speedily unite the two countries
and open to both common and complete civilization
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WV. H. SEWARD.
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WARD NUMBER FIvE.-By reference to the mayors
proclamation it will be seen that special election
will be held the 2ls inst for one trustee to repre-
sent this ward
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Albert Pike, of Arkansas, now presiding over tn
masons at Washington, has been pardoned.
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DlscnARGHD.-Mark Dreyfuss, who committed
to Jail On the charge of killing Mr.. Joseph Renfro,
has been discharged the grand jury failing to find
true bill against him.
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TEXAS ELEcTIoN.-Governor Hamilton, of Texas,
has issued bis proclamation ordering election for
State and county officers, take place the 25th Of
June nezt
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Esther, Trustworthy & Co., on the leYee, offer for
sale a lot of fresh cotton seed See advertisement
GREAT BARGAINS IN STAPLE GooDs.-Messrs. Nc
Clure Barrett, on the levee, offering their i'm
mense stock of staple dry goods and groceries at
great sacrifice As one of the firm will leave for the
north in few days to lay in new stock, they will
close out their present stock greatly reduced prices
The many friends of Mr. w H. Watson, of Pamela
county, Texas will be pleased to learn that he is hold
ing forth at this establishment, where he will be
pleased to see them. Responsible persons doubling
what we have said above respectfully referred to
Mcclure & Barretts, on the levee.
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VICTORY. YAScourER,s IsLArp.
April "a, 1866. {
To the President aud Secretary of State

OF the United States:
l congratulate you the completion of the tele-
graphic line connecting Vancouyers island with the
United States, effected by American enterprise. 1t is
my earnest hope that it may prove enduring link to
bind the United States of America and Great Britain
in the bonds Of peace and progression
A. E. KENNEDY
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We arc indebted to the Rev A. L. Hay for full files
Of bate northern and western papers.
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One day the London Times thinks Austria and
Prussia are going TO fight Immediately, and the next
day it thinks it likely they won't 6ght at all II We
wish to know what is going to be done, shall have
to wait and see.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

GARRETT DAVIS TO BE ExPELLED.-In the senate, on
the goth uIt, Mr., Sumner presented petition for the
expulsion of Garrett Davis senator from Kentucky,
for having said that should the civil rights bill become
law, he would feel himself compelled to regard him
self as an enemy of the government. Mr. Davis said
that the language attributed to him was correct, but
that ought to have been taken in the context other
wise it was a garbled statement
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-09

WOMEN, BEwARE.-The woman who rushed to
soldiers arms" has been sent to prison for having
government property in her possession.