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TIE MEXICAN TbEs.-We have received num-
Der Of copies Of the Mexican Times, edited by our
former governor, Henry w. Allen, at the city of
Mexico It is very neatly gotten UP, and edited with
decided ability. The Times, Of January goth, the
latest copy we have received chronicles the arrival at
the city of Mexico Of Judge Oldham and Mr. Ran
doph, of Texas, and Col 0'Brannon, formerly chief
quartermaster Of the trans Mississippi department
The editor thus disposes of Gen. Butler:
Rejoice, oh ye citizens of Louisiana, for Beast But
Ter is dead Gen4le reader, do you wish to know how
he died? Did he 6}e by gunpowder? No. He hates
with holy hatred the viIlanous smell of saltpetre"
Did he die by cold steel in honorable combat? His
coward heart never dared to meet any but and
children and n-combatauts. How then did he die Z?
He died not by the bottle, but in a bottle! General
Grant killed him with one stroke of the pen! You
will see him in Frank Leslies pictorial, corked up
tight, as dead as mackerel ue is not only dead
but his carcass stinkeh immensely Ladies of Lou
isiana rejoice, for the devil has claimed his at
last Good devil burn this bloated, bottled beast in
birthstone and fire forever and ever, and you viii re-
ceve the thanks of thousands whom he has insulted
spit upon and tortured in this sorrowful world. To
Gen Grant is due the thanks Of the nation for killing
this bottled, bloated beast.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

MILITARY BUrToNs.-For the past few days the pre-
vost guard have been doing lively business in gath
erng in an abundant crop Of federal buttons, found
sticking to citizens clothes White and black were
marched up to the captains Office to undergo the ru-
ming operation, much to the delight Of the colored
soldiers Persons from the country should take warn
ing and leave their brass buttons at home in the future
Persons about town are well aware of the order, and
if they feel disposed give up their brass buttons to
the sOth regiment to be kept by them as meneutoes
Of their heroic deeds, why, we can't help it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

CoHFIsCATED PRoPERTY.-The Louisville Journal
says those who have anticipated large revenue from
the sales of confscated property at the south will be
surprised to learn that the proceeds since the close
the rebellion do not amount to more than 1920 600.
The Journal has probably not been informed of the
amount received from the sales of at least four thou
sand bales Of cotton, seized at this place within the
last three or four months nor any other honest man
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Proceedings of the Police Jury.

At called meeting of the Police Jury, this Sta March,
1865, it was -e-s;r,s
and the loens.,tax for the current year o65l Dc IP
same as the last year s65 and that parish tax a %
seventyfve per cent on the State tax be assessor AN"
That at all the ferries in the parish the ferrymg1n
shall cross the passengers from daylight until 0"'0'
whenever required. rrbrc
That Mr. Rtdder be allowed to establish pu4o
ferry across Tones bayou, and Messrs. B. W. Mars'oN
4 CO. across Red river, at mouth Of Loggy bayou
That a change be made in the Kingston ROAD, ra .
ming direct from Mrs Quares along what IS called ,ne
Telegraph road 10 within two hundred yards OF bogsy
BAYOU bridge R0BT. Y. MARlE
Clerk of Police Jury
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

The PRESIDENT AND THE RADIcALs.-The Chicago
Times, in speaking of the presidents veto and speech
says the breach between himself and the radicals is
now wide and deep, and irreconcilable The warfare
between him and them will now be bitter and to the
knife. Their assaults upon him heretofore have been
only distant rumbng thunder; they will now be as
heavy artillery and furious bayonet charges. They
have not yet felt his power of repulse. They will
feel not only his power of repuIse but his power
will carry the war into Africa and all Africa. He
warned the radicals the other day "ge out of the
way He meant it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

GEN. SHERMAN or SFEyENs.-Gen. Sherman hap
pcned to be present in the house of representatives
when Stevens made his famous speech denouncing the
president and his adherents. The general stood it
pretty well until Stevens made coarse and cowardly
illusions to the southern soldiers when, turning to
some friends he gave vent to the following language:
Such uttarances have no longer the merit Of beiag
bold and fearless. The private soldier who has fought
and died unheralded puts such rhetoric to shame
None but towards taunt fallen foes and God pity the
future of the country if such passions rule in
its legislative halls.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

We call the attention Of the reader to the adver-
tiseaeut of Pitts Thayer commission merchants and
auctioners, at the warehouse foot Of Texas street
These gentlemen will do a strictly commission bust
ness and parties consignng to them need not fear Of
their wares coming in competition with goods belong
ng to the firm. Both gentlemen are well known in
This community for their upright characters and bust
ness qualifications
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

ARREST OF GENERAL n. B. FoRRrsr.-Thc Memphis
Commercial, Of the Goth, says eve understand that
Gen. n B, Forrest arrested on Saturday last, by
.. s. marshal Rider, on a warrant issued from the u
s. district court in March last on an indictment for
treason Gen. Forrest entered his personal recogni-
zanoe for his appearance at the ensuing March term Of
Nl % harrels Lime
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

The reader should not forget that S P Griffin &
60. are selling their magnificent stock Of fancy and
staple dry goods boots, shoes and clothing at first
cost, to close up this branch of their business. To
purchasers this is one Of the opportunities that sell
dom up, and it should by no means be neglected
Auction sales commence Oh Saturday, the 18th inst,
when everything offered will be sold without reserve.
See advertisement
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

During the past week E. & B. Jacobs have received
verb heavy stock Of goods direct from the manufac
tnfes a Cincinnati and Pttsburg. We can say, with
out Gar Of Contradiction that their stock Of goods on
hand is the largest in this section of the country
They prepared to Fill large orders at price current
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

PARISH ELEcroNs-On the ID inst. Mr. Maxwell,
clerk Of the house informed the senate that the speaker
Oh the house Of representatives had signed the senate
pm entitled, an act providing for an election Of dstric
and parish officers throughout the State on the first
Monday Of May, 1866. There is no getting around
this now ana tile candidates for the different Offices
can spread themselves to their hearts content.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

4 correspondent of the London Morning Post says
it is reported in diplomatic circles, that private IN
derstanding exists between the government of Great
Britain and Washington, by which the claims made
by America for the losses at will be amicably
mr.
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For Mayor.

We are authorised to announce SAMUEL VAN BIB
BER candidate for the Mayoralty, at the ensuing
election.
EpIToRs SoUTH-W EsTERH-You viii please announce
the name Of ALEXANDER BOARbAN. candidate
for the NayQralty of the city of Shreveport.
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We learn that Geographic dispatch has been re-
ceyed at this place from r. N. Jones, who had just
arrived in New Orleans from Washington, stating that
ne had succeeded in getting an order from the treasury
department releasing his cotton which had been seized
by It's agents without any cause, on upper Red river
This Is but the beginning of better days
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

DEAD-Mr. Robert johnson, who was shot by
constable Sherod in defending himself from Johnson
attack some two weeks ago, on the corner OF Texas
and Market streets, has since died from his wounds
johnson was a well known character in this commu
nifty, and violent death has often been prophcsied BY
our citizens.
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On Monday, worthy mayor was picked up by
the provost guard, aud marched up to the c0mman-
dcr's Office Caase-trying to save a countryEan
from losing his brass buttons
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DISTRICT CoURr.-The legislature has passed an act
fixing the terms Of the district court The following
is that portion Of the act relating to our district
TENTH DIsTR1cr-Parish Of Bossier Jury terms,
third Mondays Of March and September court terms,
second Monday Of June and first Monday of January
Parish Of Caddo: jury terms, first Monday Of April and
third Monday of October court terms fourth Monday
Of June and third Monday of January. Parish of
De Solo, jury terms, first Mondays Of March and 0cto
bcr court terms third Mondays Of May and December
BEEcHER SUProRTs THE PRESIDENT. Henry
Ward Beecher made speech in Brooklyn lately, in
which he warmly endorsed the presidents veto. The
New York Times thus refers edtoray to his address
Without entering upon discussion of the proyis-
ions Of the freedmens bureau BILL he sustained the
presidents action, saying that his veto had produced
upon his mind a strong and deep impression. His
euogy Of the president his tribute to his personal and
official purity and honesty were eminentIy gratifying
to audience which, week before, had been insult
ed in the person of their chief magistrate and his
argument in favor of the immediate admission Of Ten
neSsee, Georgia and Alabama, was received with
storm of applause equaled only by the burst Of laugh
ter which greeted his reason for leaving South Carolina
out in the cold. We regret that cannot reproduce
the address entire. 1t was full Of point pih and fire,
and will produce a sensation throughout the country
second to no one thing that has fallen from his lips
bcfore.n
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

Mr. A. Lnman, Of the Shreveport Brewery, furnished
this office with dozen bottles Of his fne lager beer
to which our cempositors did ample justice. Mr.
LInrran has plenty more Of the same sort
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

STEAMER T. J. LocEwooD.-This steamer blew up
o. tae Mississippi river instead of on the Ouachita as
stated IN our last The accident took place at the foot
O President island, few miles below Memphis, On
the AZ INST, and, as as can be estimated up
wards of fifteen lives were lost. This was her 6rst
IMP up inc Mississippi, having just left the Ouachita
trade
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

Phelps Co., the levee, continue to receive fresh
aecesFons to their stock BY every arrival and their
stock viii be found full and well assorted. They
wholesale at price current rates.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

Doors AND SHoEs THE WHoLEsALE.-By refer
cnne 10 advertising columns, it will be seen that
J. B. Lewis jr, on the corner of Texas and Spring
Streets is prepared to job Off bills to suit purchasers
le is in receipt Of invoices Of boots and shoes,
direct from the manufacturers. Particular attention
given to the retail trade
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

THE oNE-DoLtAR-AND-A-HALF SroRE.-Messrs. Noe
quet Co., of New Orleans, have opened a branch
house at this place, Market, between Milan and
Texas streets, where they offer for sale valuable
assortment Of gold and silver watches, table ware,
jewery of every description pictures, albums &c,
&c, for one dollar and fifty cents for each article, re-
gardless of the cost Here is chance to buy your
selves rich on a small investment. Call and see the
z5oeIus operGadi.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

The HARRISON FLAG.-The last number Of this
paper contains very sensible vaedictory from colonel
Wood, who retres from the editorial department. In
future, the paper will be edited by VIM. g. Barrett
The publisher, who will doubt keep it up to its
former standard. The Flag, while under the control
Of colonel Wood was one Of the best papers published
in This section Of the country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

oyERBoARD.-We are informed thattbe mate Of tie
steamer Lady Grace was arrested yesterday by the
military authorities, and consigned to durancc vile
for tumblng' oyerboarda United States officer from
the steamer Lady Grace; or rather for ordering Tie
staging be pulled in while the officer was on it, thus
dumping him into the river. What has got into tic
steamboat men
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

SALE OF PROPERTY UNDER SEIZuEE.-Ihe legislature
has passed an let regulating the sale of property seized
under an order Of seizure and sale or writ of teri
tacjas, Of which the following are the provisions 1t
is now the law Of the State having been approved by
the governor
SECTION l. Be It enacted By the senate and house Of
representatives Of tie State Of Louisiana in general
assembly coareed That property offered for sale
der order of seizure and sale writ of teri facias
shall not be adiudged If the price offered by the high
est bidder does not reach the full amount of the
appraisement made on it according to existing laws.
SEC. 2 Be 1t FURTHER eaactcd, etc., That property
seized on an execution issued on a twelve months
bond shall be offered and adjudged according to the
provisions Of the first section Of this act, after
appraisement in the first offering
SEC. 3. Be at FURTHER cnactcd etc, That this act
shall not apply to ducares or defauers of any trust
fund, the laws for the collection of city PARISH
State United States taxes nor to moneys due chart
table institutions for rents or subscriptions to
special taxes for evee purposes nor to sales Of prop
erty seized under order Of seizure and sale writ
of feri taciG8, when the obligations upon which they
issue have been entered into since the first day of
June, eighteen hundred and sixty-fve.
SEC. 4 BE 1t further enacted ETC., That this act
shall be and continue in force until the second Mon
day Of January, eighteen hundred and sixtyeght and
all laws or parts Of laws conflicting with its provisions
be and the same are hereby suspended until that time
SEC s. Be 1t FURTHER enacted etc.. That this act shall
take effect from and after its passage.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

NJ at relating to the ferries at Shreveport lab
passed both houses Of the legislature and received The
signature oil the governor We are not aware Of the
purport Of il but inclined to think our Bosser
trends know all about it. How is it, Mr.. Bossior
don't neigbbor Shreveport divide far?n
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The Red River Express Company have cur thanks
far fI3s,af, .ate .paners.
4 a rnhlie Iaatronare is respectfully solicited
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

CoTroS AGESTs.-From the following, which we
find in the New Orleans Times of the It'll it will be
seen that the day of settlement is coming for these
energetic coveys':
"Certain agents acting in behalf of the United
States government, or claiming SO to do have at va
rious times made seizures of cotton belonging to
private individuals, under the guise of its being
abandoned" The accounts Of many such seizures
we are happy to say, have reached the ears Of gov
crnment oticerssan investigation has followed with
the result of bringing to light hidden deeds Of wrong
doing and pceuation private letter received from
Washington, emanating from a highly influential
source states that it is time all these cotton seizures
should close up, and argues that more should be
made until this takes place.
ain this manner, long buried mysteries of cotton
speculation burst from the mould in which they have
been hidden. What resurrection of undcrhand acts
will take place when these deeds are shaken of their
envelopes and aired when figures are made to balance
their accounts calculation to prove in what manner
they derauded the government, while the probe of
an investigating committee finds out the lessons in
this agency government Of the south. The deyel-
opments awaiting the action of assistant secretary
Chandler will be Of the most interesting character"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

SHREVEPORT IN THE LEGIsL4TURE-On the ID inst.
Mr.. Williamson, of Caddo parish, presented a memo
rial from the mayor and trustees Of the city Of Shreve
port, praying to be relieved from parish taxation, in
consequence Of the heavy municipal burdens the peo
PIE have to bears and asking authority to purchase
place outside the corporation for pestbouse and
hospital and appropriation Of $4,000 to assist in
building the institution. Referred to committee on
charitable institutions.
In the matter of taxes, it is nothing more than just
and fair that the citizens of Shreveport should pay
their share Of the parish taxes and we care but little
way the other, what action the legislature may
take in the matter; but, in regard to the pesthouse
and hospital appropriation, feel deeply interested.
1t is institution much needed here and should, by
all MEANS receive the favorable consideration Of the
legislature. We have long felt the want Of a suitable
place for the sick and INDECENT stranger and now that
the matter is before the legislature, We hope it will
not be allowed to rest until the object is accomplished
It is certainly legitimate subject for State appropria
ton, and in applying for it. asking for nothing
more than justly entitled to. We trust the
legislature will take this view Of the matter and grant
our reasonable request.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

If you want health, use Dr.. De Andres sarsapa-
rla bittcrs sure cure for fever and ague, chs and
fever darrhea dyspepsia collie cholera morbus sour
w etc, etc Pitts & Thaver agents.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

GRANT FOR THE NEXT PREs1DENr.-Th New York
Herald is out for Gen. Grant as candidate for the
next presidency, and urges his claims on the following
grounds: "We are within two years, eight months
and twelve days Of the next presidential election.
Time flies rapidly in these days and the great struggle
of 1868 will soon be upon u.s. The politicians, this
clique, that clique, and the other, are sappng and
mining to secure the prize, and working to turn the
administration to their purposes and to beog and be-
tray the people. To head them off, and to simplify
the radical upon the administration, we proclaim
Gen. Grant the independent champion of the army
and the people for the next presidency"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

TELEGRIPHIC DIsFATCHEs.-IHe geuIIeTnaNIy 0FeTa-
tor at this place. informed Us last night that The line
was working 50 badly that it was matter Of inposs
biity to transmit press dispatch. Consequently, we
are without later intelligence this morning than that
copied from the New Orleans papers Of the nh inst
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THE CORRESPONDENCE on The SHENANDoAH.-The
late northern papers contain further correspondence
between the United States government and the British
foreign officers, respecting the Shenandoah exploits
Mr. Seward refuses to recognize the vessel as the
Shenandoah, asserting that she never other than
the British registered ship Sea King. He sharply de-
cares that he did not ask for proceedings to be taken
for the condemnation of the ship because the course
which the British government has heretofore pursued
in regard to our applications for justice such as
to discourage on part all expectation Of such
disposition of the vessel adding that the United States
accept her now, simply and exclusively upon the pru-
Dental consideration that, being reduced into our
possession, she will not again depart from British
waters in a hostile character An affidavit by one Of
crew Of the Shenandoah, showing how the British
portion Of the crew permitted to escape, having
been read before lord Clarendon by minister Adams,
the British foreign secretary observed that there were
some matters contained in this affidavit upon which
the government might possibly found prosecutions, If
evidence were furnished them.
Mr. Adams rcjoincd, that with their previous cxpe-
rience of English prosecutions, he could not presume
to say that the United States government would be
willing to take this course The entire correspondence
is summed up by the London press, as being Of an
irritating character placing the question in less sat
isGactory position than ever.
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We return our thanks to Mr. Lewis B. Collins col
le''oF OF the revenue tax for this district for inforna
ten ~ regard to Che shipment Of cotton from this BORE
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

NV ORLEANS ELEcTIoN.-An election for city or
cert. was held in New Orleans on Monday last.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

The president is right when he stigmatzes
the erection Of joint committee of control in the two
houses for the purpose of sitting debate and exclu-
ding representatives from their seats, usurpaton
over congress and crime against the constitution.
LID is right when he says that the men who are opposed
to the restoration of the Union in peace much
traitors as those who sought its dissolution in war.
I'D presents Lis points with such earessness and force
that the popular heart will receive and accept them
ONCE Ia that school Of civil war in which Andrew
johnson had his more recent political education he
learned the language of passion and the vchemence Of
expression that in contest Of this kind is sure to
carry the day against the sophstres of feeble rhctor
clans or the devices Of parliamentary trieksters.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

Thos. Mcintyre, Of New Orleans is our only duly au
thorzcd agent TO receive subscriptions and advertise
nrte
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

our former ie!lo"-citlzen, Mr.. A. J. Hitchcock, ba=
forwarded to " wo copies Of the Buenos Ayres Stand
ard, paper Published in English at Baenos Ayres
South America. The papers are very neatly printed
and the selections and arrangement Of matter viii
compare favorably with any Of our country papers
Many Of our old residents will be pleased to learn 0
C. we don't care a toss-up
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

DELINQUENT TAE-PATERs.- city controller gives
notice u another column for the delinquent city tax
payers to come forward and settle up within thirty
days, or suffer the consequences.