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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
For the South Western.]
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NEW ORLEANS, May 24.-Cotton sales 1900 bales
market unsettled; low middlng 24a@25c.; receipts
for the week 1856 bales against 1890 the previous
week; exports 2O7l9. Sugar and molasses unchanged
Gold 1861. Sterling 46@5o; New York sight s@4c
discount.
NEw ORLEANS, May 25-Cotton sales 1900 bales;
market firm; low mddling 244@25c receipts SIS
bales; exports 95l6 bales. Sugar and moasses nom
inal; no sales. Flour extremely dull superne SIG
II 25 double extra Sl4 75; choice extra sl9. Corn
quiet but firm; yellow and mixed 81 l74@1 20;
white 81 %. Cats firm at 924G1a3c. Hay, prime
Western $4,000. Pork more active but unchanged,
s24@24 90. Bacon, fair jobbing demand; shoulders
stc, ribbed l2c, and clear sides 1s4c. Lard, in
464@4sl, New York sight S(@4c. discount.
New ORLEANS May 27.-Cotton sales 100 bales
market firm; low mddling 244@25c; receipts s72o
bales; exports ll2l srgar-Lousiana seconds lac.,
choice lac. and Cuba l21c. Moasses nominal Flour
dull and unsettled; super6ne quoted at s11 rs and
choice extra at SIS. Corn in good demand and ad-
vanced 24@5c.; mixed and yellow, 81 2o@1 %
white 81 25@l 80. Oats firm at 924@95c Bacon
frmer shoulders 94c., rib 12c and clear sides l3ac.
Pork dull at s24 o0@24 s74. Lard-prime l3c., and
key l44@l45c Gold 1856. Sterling 46@461; New
York sight per cent. discount
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The Boston Post on the Mobile Riot.

Judge Kelley has succeeded in provoking a riot al
Mobile which resulted in the death of several citizens
black and white. He tainted and irritated his audi
ence by Boosting of his determination to say to them
just what he pleased, under military protection, and
to that end, if the immediate force at hand mad
equate, he could command the whole army of the
United States. By his Incorporate remarks and in
sulting bravado he urged his listeners beyond the
point of forbearance, and violence followed which
terminated in the death Of innocent parties while the
nstgator sought the comfortable shelter of his hotel
guarded by Government bayonets. Thus is consum-
mated what generally predicted, and probably de-
signed by the Radicals, the consequence of the
work of sefconstituted Northern political missionaries
peace and loyalty! The effrontery of these dema-
gogues in going among people deprived OF their
civil rights and property, held down by military law,
suffering the pangs of starvation, and haunting them
with their msdeeds and mockng at their calamities is
as reprehensble anything cowardice could conceive
party hacks perform. The ready submission of the
South the reconstruction laws of Congress surpassed
all expectation and the work advancing through
out the South without hesitation. The citizens of diff
ferent classes fast adapting themselves to the
order of things; the blacks and whites were fast
harmonisng in their social and civil relations and the
restoration of good order and fidelity to the General
Government was unrestricted.
At such movement, extreme party men-not men
distinguished for patriotism any prominent virtue
public or domestic-not of consistent political
action-not men VINO had risked anything to defend
the Government when it assailed but mere party
declaimers and leeches-thrust themselves upon the
South its dctators, Extensively demanding acquiesc
ence in their will and threatening prescription, confs
cation as punishments for nonconformity. What but
resistance and violence could result from such pro-
ceedings among civilized people with drop of
American blood in their venss And was not this the
aim at the start to sting to violent deeds and then
summon those deeds evidence of the necessity of
continued subugaton, the pesponenlent of the peace
of the country and of the restoration of the Union?
We believe such persons as Kelley and his Radical
associates devish enough for any such design and
reckless enough to attempt its success. If the
American people so far in love with such apostles
as to sustain them at the expense of the burdens they
impose upon the nation, cvilly and pecuniarly, then
we may wall "cry havoc and let slip the dogs of
war" Strife and taxes, arbitrary government and the
subrersion of every principle of true Republicanism
will be the cost of the contest
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| A CoLoRED MAN NATuRALIsED.-The local of the
New Orleans Crescent of the 2sd has the following in
teresting account of the naturalization Of colored
man in the Fourth District Court:
Isaac Cummings, colored, appeared in theFourth
District Court and made application to Judge Theard
to be admitted citizen OF the United States. After
furnishing the necessary proof and taking the oath
required by law, he admitted as such. The ap-
pcant is well known in city, especially in the First
and Second Districts, and we'll esteemed by all who
know him, most so by his white friends. This esteem
he has gained by his strict integrity his polteness and
refinement of manners, notwithstanding his being it-
crate and black man.
On being called up to be examined by the court,
one of his witnesses happened to be absent, which
fact being perceived by all present. several of the
members of the bar happening to be present offered
themselves witnesses and to testify to his good
moral character, and as worthy to lie admitted
Cummings, it seems was born in Martinique, and
to the United States when only nine years old
he being forty. He had made application to be
registered and refused, he being he told
foreigner He could not realise the fact and thought
as he stated in court that of his cued brethen"
had reported him as srebe darkie and that in con-
sequence he refused the right to register. He
stated in open court that he was not politician but
hard working man, and his great ambition to see
peace and to earn an honest living
1t must said also that his witnesses in court were
white persons, and of his friends, Zone of our
most influential citizens hearing that Isaac intend
ed to make his application, took pains to down
to court during the business hours of the day in
ated no little curiosity among those around thecourt
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The Mobile Riot.

With hardly single exception the Northern papers
of the Radical type are attempting to make capital out
of tho In r;o. Il Moh,o yv;tta,. -.
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that in this "murderous assault of rebels on a col
ored meeting not single colotea Man ssas hsrt and
there must Rare been three thousand OF them on the
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CADDo FIRE COMPANY No 1-Annipersary.-La
Monday being the first anniversary of Caddo Fire
Company No. l, the members celebrated it in be-
coming manner. Early in the morning they formed
at the engine house and marched through prnci-
pal streets in the following order: Honorary members
on horse back music, by Professor Bonners band !;
members of the company, in full uniform, with their
beautiful steam fire engine and hose carriage taste
fully decorated with banners and flowers. 1t was evil
dent that the hand of woman had something to do
with the decoration. The procession made very
fine appearance and attracted the general attention of
our people.
IN the evening the itemen and their wives and
sweetbears, together with many of our citizens, as
sembed at Brewers Hail. and ripped the light fan
tastic toe until the small hours of the morning Every
thing passed off as merry could be wished. May
our gallant remen live to welcome the return of many
such anniversaries.
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RscoNsTRUcrIsG FAsr.--In looking the pub
shed proceedings in the New Orleans Republican Of
the Republican mass meeting in Lafayette square, at
which Senator Wilson and the colored bishop spoke,
find that the Of Cen. Jas. Longstreet was an
aounced from the stand as one of the vice presidents
in connection with of the most extreme radicals.
Circumstances make strange bed-felows. The general
evidently goes in for reconstruction, like he lead his
army to battle, with vim
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RAILROAD BALL AT JEFFERSON, TExAs.--We are III
debted to the managers for complimentary ticket to
the g First Annual Grand Ball" of the Memphis, Ell
Paso and Pacific railroad, to come off Friday next,
the 3lst instant at Freemans Hail. Jefferson. This
ball isgiyen compliment to our old friend, J.
H. Pratt the pioneer Of the branch road from Jefer
son, and from the preparations made it will doubt
be grand affair The managers are composed of the
chiyalry Of Jefferson, and it will doubt be graced
with the beauty and fashion of that enterprisng city
We shall try and honor ourselves with being hand.
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ACoLoRED BISHOP AT THE HUSrINGs-At the Re
publican meeting held in New Orleans on thu
18th, coored Bishop Campbell, of Ohio made speech
which in most respects more conservative thar
that Of Senator Wilson. The Crescent of the 18th
commenting upon it says;
Although slow at the commencement, the old maj
warmed into astrain Of fervor humor and common
sense, which held large and mixed Audience until
late hour. His advice to his coored brethren was ii
most respects soundand unobjectionable He warned
them against the advice Of men who urged them tt
claim too many social prerogatives He advised then
to be sown pressing claims which were unwilngl,
conceded, and to abandon the idea that Congress
could elevate them unless they assisted in the work
themselves. He advised them to abandon the idea
that the lands of their old masters to be divided
among the blacks and, speaking for the negroes, be
wished to the white people that the black man
meant him no harm. "If one niger stole sheep, it
was no sign that all uiggers would steal"
No FIEEAEms.-Gen. Hartsuf, who represents the
authority of Gen. Sheridan while the latter isn Texas
has issued the following important order:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF }
New Orleans, La., May Is, 1867.
Special Orders No. d..
Until further orders no firearms will be permitted
to be carried either secretly openly by any person
in city Of New Orleans except such may be au-
thorised required by law to carry the in the
execution of their official duties.
The Mayor of the city will give fresh instructions to
the police as may benecessary to insure strict en-
forcement of this order, and any person found volat
ing it will be subject to trial and punishment by Mill
tary Commission.
By command of Major General Sheridan:
GEO. L. HARrsCFF,
Assistant Adjutant General
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RUSSIAN PURCHASE OF THE PARIS EyposIrIos
BUILDlNG.-lt is rumored that company of Russian
spectators have purchased the entire ateez of the
Paris Exposition building, iron work, pillars every
thing for removal to St Petersburg Partisan gossip
busy with speculations as to what they intend do
with the huge framework, they will scarcely at
tempt to open i new exposition. A winter garden
has been suggested, or riding school for Cossack
cavalry, as among theuses which the ungainly gas
ometer might be put by the Russian Government As
the building will he delivered to the purchasers early
u November, it will probably be closed visitors in
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THE YAGRANT ACT II MISSISSIPPI Lieut. Col. Gay
commanding the post at Columbus, Miss, has issued
order which requires the immediate departure from
the city of all freedmen who have no visible means oil
support Those dsobeying the order will be promptly
arrested and dealt with severely.
Would not similar order here have salutary ef-
feet. We think So if properly carried out. AT
any rate it would have the effect rid our streets OF
a lot of nasty female vagabond5 who have visible
means of support
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MORE LlGHr,.By reference to an advertisement in
another column it will be seen that Messrs Thaycr
Byrne have become the purchasers of the sole right
to sell the nonexplosive petro oil in North Louisiana
and Eastern Texas. This oil is coming into general
use owing to its merits. 1t gives white, clear,
bright light, and there is nothing combustible about
it. We advise our readers who desire light on the
subject to call on Thayer Byrne No. on the Levee
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Facts stubborn things, and cannot be gainsaye.
Such is the case with Marsdens pectora balm It is
fact that has failed to relieve and every
case Of asthma or influenza. Toprove this statement
to be fact he has instructed his agents to refund the
amount in any instance where fastc cure For sale
BY all druggists.
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PUBLICATION OF LETTERS SUSPENDED -Postmaster
General Randall has concluded not to publish letters
remaining in the postoices uncallcd for except In
the first class offices. The list will be written and
posted up in the Office. As Shreveport is not first
class office we shall not be annoyed any more with
publishing the list of letters.
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Assistant Adjutant Genera

FALSE RUMoR.-We take pleasure in eontradicting
on the best of authority the reported failure Of j. H.
Carter, grocer, New Orleans. Rumors of his failure
have been rife on our streets for number of days.
but wewere unable to trace them to any reliable
The arrival of the Bart Able Monday, settled the
matter in the minds of the most skeptical. Mr. Car
ter weatherd the storm and is prepared for any
tngency.
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BULLS AND BEARs-This commercial phrase which
we read so much about in the papers is thus e1-
planned. A bear is one whose efforts directed to
force down the price of stocks gold and cotton, whilst
the bull triea to rinse them.
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VIcKsBURG AND MONROE RA1LRoAD.--The Monroe
Iutellgencer of the 10th says the the v s. &
I. Railroad are making regular trips to Girard
and back, leaving Monroe every Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday at o'clock NJ, and returning in the
evening of the same days
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The handsome organ Which ornaments the First
Baptist Church of this city, is credit to the denom
nation and mark of taste and refinement. We are
requested to return the thanks of the church to the
citizens of Shreveport, and especially to tie con-
manders Of the river steamers for their very liberal
contributions in its purchase.
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IMPORTANT SUPREME CoURr DEcIsIoN.-The follow
ing important decision of the United States Supreme
Court in relation to the constutonay of the legal
tender act is not without interest to our commercial
men:
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Supreme Court yester-
day rendered decisions sustaining the legal tender act
mercantile firm in Washington claimed to have made
special deposit in gold with Riggs& Co.. bankers,
prior to the legal tender act Subsequent to its pas
sage the defendants declined pay in kind but made
tender of Treasury notes. which the plaintiffs refused
to accept and brought their action to compel pay
ment in gold Evidence offered for an arrange
ment made generally, in the District of Columbia,
where the action was brought between the defendants
and their bankers, at the time gold commenced rising
to a premium by which deposits were to be paid
in kind This evidence was excluded, and the
legal tender act being held constitutional, Judgment
was given for the depositor. The case was appealed
Justice Clifford read the opinion of the court affirming
the judgment below holding that the evidence offered
was properly excluded the judgment below was that
the legal tender act constitutional. This affirm
anoe is equivalent to direct finding in the case by
the Supreme Court to that effect although the ques-
ton is not discussed further than to say that the de-
post payable in legal money of the United States,
meaning thereby Treasury notes which were rendered
by the defendants.
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By reference to an advertisement in another col.
it will be that the ladies Of Shreveport and
vicinity will give concert at Brewers Hail. Thurs
day the 3oth, for the purpose of raising means to
large the Methodist Church at this place.
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THE FIDELITY OF Mr.. DAVIS SERyASrs.-M

THE FIDELITY OF Mr.. DAVIS SEKvASrs.-Married
on Tuesday night, May 18th, at Fortress Monroe Car
roll Hail. by the Rev. O. S. Barten rector of Christ
Church, Norfolk Frederick McGinris to Ellen Barnes
The above deserves more thap passing notice. It
is not Often in these days that we witness such faith
fuluess and devotion the part Of servants. Both
parties belonged to Mr.. Davis household and have
shared with him and his family their long and nr0
tracted imprisonment They were his Servants IN
Richmond, and have remained true and devoted to
him through good and evil report When, after the
evacuation OF Richmond, the family were compelled to
move Southwark, ellen could not be persuaded to
leave tnen but Faithfully shared with them the toll
and suffering of these fearful DAYS.
When, after Mr. Davis CAPTURE and bis rnn,oro, IN
the Fortress, his anxious almost distracted wife was
waiting Tor tldlngs from him who by the chance OF
war, had oeen thus cruelty torn from her side Fred
efick ever faithful and true sought her offering his
services to go to him, and help in mfnsterpe to his
"ants When told that the slender means of the fall
len family would never permit such an expenditure,
his services were offered freely and gladly without
ward OF remuneration. When ct last arrangements
were made and means provided for him. and he found
hnset WITHIN the Fortress, part of his wages
carefully laid aside and have been regularly sent
home to South Carolina to his old mistress like many
others, impoverished by the war,} who, in his own
words, had been as good to him. and whom he loved
as a mother like faithfuness and liberaity must
be recorded of Ellen.
Surely such an instance speaks for itself Who
does not feel that the unobtrnsiye fathfuIness and de-
Voton OF these good people are noble tribute to
who VIII eVerb BE regarded, by all who knew him. with
peculiar affection, whom his friends admire and cher
lsh Tor his high integrity and noble bearing in public,
ana quiet gentleness and refined sympathy in private
God bless the happy pair May Heaven smile upon
them and give them all the good things of life which
they so richly deserve
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If you want any tin and sheet iron work done call
on Sale Murphy. If you want enc Of the best cook
ing stoves in the country call Sale Murphy. If
you want suit Of clothes; boots; shoes hats call
on Sale & Murphy. IF YOU want any description Of
dry goods Or groceries, call on Sale s Murphy. Fl
naly, if you want to see 1 clever set Of gentlemen
call on Sale & Murphy
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NEGRO REGISTRARS IN ALABAMA.--A special dis
patch from Montgomery, dated the 21st to the Mobile
Times says the list of Boards of Registration for Ala
bama is complete. The State is divided into fort.
two districts, two whites and enc negro having been
appointed to each district
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NATIONAL BANK AT GALvEsroS.-The New Orleans
Crescent says is reported reliable authority that
notes of the Texas National Bank at Galveston have
been protested, and trouble is anticipated there.
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The War in Mexico.
rom the New Orleans Picayune.l

tFoHl fHe view OTleaLS Ilcay une
1t becomes more and more clear as the war in Mex
leo progresses that the socaled President Juarez is
not the man to pacify the country. He has now for
nearly twelve month had full sway over the North
States and commanded all their resources of men
and money. He has been personally present therein
and superintendent the organisations, and for
warded them to the final rendezvous. He has also
had the good wishes and material assistance of the
United States, but he is farther off than ever
from return to power Not only have opera tons
against the Imperiasts in the field gone against him
but many of the border cheftains have forsaken him
and the troops of the South under Cen Alvarez have
retired in disgust and horror from his service.
No doubt the unconstitutional claim he makes to
the Presidency has had something to do with this but
his neficiency and misconduct much more. He is nc
soldier himself and has naturally fallen into the
rors better men have fallen into in making out his
commissions. He really would appear to have in his
service man of even common ability and expert.
ence. All the able military men are on the other
side-Marquez, Miramon, Mia and their associates.
They all experienced i'll command and skilled in
military tactics and strategy. The Liberals far out
number them in every campaign, but they always
come out victorious.
Juarez's moral power, also, has for some time been
on the wane. We informed by gentlemen who
have conversed with officers in the Liberal service
that they do not consider him longer to have much
influence in the country, and that however the
may turn, Juarez can never become President again.
has retired from his service. This Gen. Alvarez
is the of the old warrior of that name whose in
fuenc over the Indian races of the South was, for
than quarter of century, greater than that of
any man in it. AS Indian and revolutionst, Jua
rez has always had most of the Castan against
him; and if be true that his old friends of the South
have deserted him in body, he cannot have much
longer to depend upon.
Though the sImperalists have recently been repre-
sentedto be hard pressed, the latest accounts go to
show that their prospects good, if not better,
than those of the Republicans Notwithstanding the
confusion into which they thrown by the sudden
withdrawal of the French they have stood their ground
we'll, and gained time to consolidate their forces
THERE'S doubt the wealth and intelligence of the
country is on their side it always has been, it being
the side Of conservatism and order against revol-
ton and confscaton, and should not be surprised
to see Macmillan yet come out triumphant. At all
events we should not advise Minister Campbell to
start for San Luis Potos or the City Of Mexico,
long as he can have quiet apartments at the St.
Charles. a,.e
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Gov. Helm in recent powerful speech, at Louis

Gov Helm, in recent powerful speech, at Louis
ville Kentucky, thus hits the nail on the head"
81 tell you that the Northern States are refusing to
let the negro vote their side of the river They
wish to compel him to remove to the Southern States
where he will be allowed suffrage. This action is
based on the idea that the negro will naturally go
where he has most privileges, and especially if that
climate best suits him. They wish, therefore, to ship
the negro upon you, because you dare not control
him without running the risk of the interference of
Federal power.n