The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-25
Texas Items.

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has the following in regard to the cotton crop
The question is settled so far as the cotton and thu
worms are concerned i'll this section of country am
the worms are decidedly in the ascendant We heal
| from but few plantations where the worm mas no
wrought complete destructoe of the leat-the larger
| bolls are uninjured.
As to the extent Of the crop that will probably oe
gathered in this section farmers materially dif1er-
some say they will not make than third crop
whilst others think they will make full two thirds 4
is probable that about one-haf crop will be gahered
in this and adjoining countes-say 100 to oUo pouo>
per acre. Rusk county will probably make about
| 5000 bales against lo,0 600 made last year.
SMITH CousTY.-We clip the following from the
TYLER Reporter of the It'll:
Since cur last issue have had ocular demonstra-
ton of the fact that the worms have cut short the COY
ton crop in large number OF farms IN TINS county
In all the fields in the portion OF the county
not green leaf is left, and many Of the small ooiis
have been devoured. We understand the southern
portion of the county is in the same condition we
are unable estimate to what extent the INJURY VIII
60 We would think it safe to say that one-th'ro OF
the crop is destroyed others think the injury greater
At least these little pests have robbed our county OF
two or three thousand bales OF cotton worth from
sl00 900 to $3.50 This however, we learn IS not
so heavy loss as many counties have suffered, the
entire crop having been swept away.
GsAysoN CoUNrT-The Sherman Courier OF the
18th SAYS that the registration is closed in that county
The total number registered is 1887, of which $50
we're negroes,
Of the cotton worm it says: IT G. Steaga of this
county informs that eight acres of his cotton has
been literally destroyed by the worms. Seven acres
planted on new Or sod land is but little injured"
RED RIVER CouNrY.-The GAINESVILLE Standard OF
the l4th thus speaks Of the cotton crop:
We have been enquiring of every planter we have
seen about the worms Reports of the extent Of
damage are variant From Jonesboro learn that IN
Captain Wright's, Captain Hooks and Captain Hop
kns they were very destructive. At last accounts
there was not much complaint from Sam Wright5 and
Caldwels At the Haeys, they had not on Yesterday
done more than perlorate part OF the leaves. At
Atkins they have damaged the crop perhaps one
fourth At Savannah, as We passed Sunday we
sa the stems bare, except here and there Leaf at
the top; but very full Of bolIs and the were
leaving. Captain Titus told us he heard of but one
place in the ncghborhood, where they were troubling
the bolls Captain Hawthorne from same region re-
ports them leaving lis crop having taken the leaves
and young squares, field, br t not hurt the
bos; in another field little di5ta.- off, no appear
ance Of Left the first field entirely, and were
travelling westerly From two other fields in the same
vicinity similar reports. Pdrsou Benedict, from Gut
Hand creek tells they had leaves and young
bolls leaving probably half crop, and were migrat-
ing westerly, little south Of west In the pralrles
around us, they making sad havoc in D. G. Rus
sells field and will leave probably not more than one
third of a crop. They made their appearance in this
field earlier than in any other have heard from. In
the Gddens ncighborhood, they said to be eating
from medium sized bolls down.
The Standard Of the sane date has the following !
account of the killing Of Mr. Sivley
On Monday night about O'clock negro attached
to the Donoho House informed Mr. James B. Donoho
that person who bad Threatened his life was prow
ng about the of the house. Mr.. Donoho went
out with his gun and seeing the person under what
seemed suspicious Appearances fired upon him, pro-
lucing wound which resulted in death in about four
louss. At the time, Lieut.. Roberts, who was
present. went around on Main street, and seeing
mother person running away, hailed him, and, getting
10 answer, fired at him, but without effect. Exaui-
nation OF the PROSTATE person soon developed that
here mistake, and that the person shot
lamilton Sivley, young man Of good character, iv
ng five miles east of town. who at the time drink
ng, and wandering about without much definite pur
oose. His height and general build similar to
hat OF the man whom the negro reported as moving
bout in the rear of the house; and the negro was
nder much excitement when lie reported the fact
aving do doubt that the intention Of the person lie
lad noticed, was assassination. Mr.. Sivey
Dung man who had no enemies and in the service
'as avorte with his associates. The casualty is de-
ored BY The whole community as by his grief Stricl
II parents; but blame is attached to Mr.. Donoho,
'NO acted upon what ne considered reliable lnt0rmH
ion, and in contingency which he had reason to
hnk did not admit of delay. Mr. Donoho surrender
d himself Immediately to the Sheriff, aud the matter
Fas invest gated before Justice Crittenden who held
i'm to bail, for his appearance before the District
ourt.
nARRlsos CouSTY.-We clip the following items ,
'om the Marshall Republican of the 21st ,
Cottoa.-The cotton crop in this county has been
cry seriously injured by the 1t is now thought
tt,o- -;ol3 -ill -.
Joining counties the has not done so much t
amaGe aud the hope is entertained that full half t
'op will be realized On the bottom lands the crop is
most totally destroyed. But for this disaster the
eld OF cotton would have been the largest ever t
aown.
Two u S soldiers were arrested on Wednesday. bv
lie sheriff OF this county, under suspicion of being
'ncerned in the murder of Mrs Bonfoey They +
ere promptly surrendered by the officer in commatd
1t were returned to him for safe keeping, and to
wait the return of 1t: Ha"ley, who is now absent. b
Got his Nonev-Wc are gratifed to learn that our
friend, Major John W. Webb, who had 81, 500,
ocn from him recently, e 400 in currency and $500
Sou) has recovered It all but about $40. A New f,
rleans negro, who visit to the neighborhood X
as the lnstlgator of the theft. THIS man was dis
arsed Tor want OF sufficient evidence but parties in
rested, rightly concluding that he would obtain the al
onev, and endeavor to carry it off, followed him, 6
erIaucd him Shreveport and found it in his ei
secession. He is in Jail. u
SMITH Cousrr.-The Tyler Reporter of the 18th, tt
nta's the following: IL
The cotton worm has about run its course in this te
unity, having swept nearly, if not quite all the fields
Is thought that a full half crop of cotton is made
Military A1rcst.-We understand that Mr. Henry =
not, residing near this place, has been arrested Dv
litary authority, to be conveyed to Mississippi, to
5wer the charge of killing u. s. soldier II
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VALIDITY OF PAYMENTS IN CONFEDERATE MONEY n;
e question as to the validity of payments made 81
der proceedings Of the South Carolina courts during a.
war in Confederate money came up recently before u
dge Bryan, III the US. District Court at Greenvile tt
e Enterprise says:
The case was suit ads. 7. r. Agncw, assignee, -
INST Mrs Lucy I. Thompson of Spartanburg widow j
henry Thompson, administrative. During the war ;
II! III equity, at Spartanburg Ged calling in the Br
dlIors OF the estate of Mr. Thompson. The note
the paree, vino assigned to the plaintiff in this
G, was tiled Ill court by S. Bobo attorney and agent
Iu,,T.N oF e..