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Marsden's pectoral balm is certain in effect

Gov. THEocKNoEToNs PosIrtos.-The Galveston
Civilian, ofthe 2lst says:-
The Governor is willing submit gracefully to the
requirements OF the tmes-regsrding situation
now as precisely similar to what it when abol-
ished slavery; that action was forced upon us; and
that it is the part Of wisdom to do what is required
with cheerfulness and good hamor. He was willing to
call convention or the Legislature whenever
he could see that any good could be effected by do
ing and stood ready to do at the earliest moment
He had about made up his mind to ssnea proclama-
ton recommending day for the election of delegates
and the time for the convention to assemble, under
the military bill; but luckily did not do SO until it
was obvious that the supplemental bill took the pow
er out Of his hands He regards our situation
in which may exercise choice act voluntarily !;
but that We should act to make the best of the
present state of affairs He thinks all who allowed
the privilege should register their names and and
not surrender everything into the hands Of those who
will be mereess and destructive. He coanses quiet,
harmony, ard order, and We hare every reason 10
hope that The advice will be followed.
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The FIRST VOTE UNDER THE MILITARY BIL-.--We
learn from the Montgomery Mail that the first election
under the military bin held in Newborn, n G., on
the 2lst ut. for municipal officers. The negroes
and whites voted side by side. There were both
Northern and Southern candidates struggling for Of
Gee but the Souherncrs came off victorious, the ne
groes voting for them unanimously.
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Maj. Stephen F. Power, of Natchcz, Mississippi who
is now tour through this section Of country on
business connected with the mammoth grocery-house
of J. Il. Carter New Orleans, has favored with an
advertisement which will be found elsewhere. All
Mr.. Power asks of our people is to gre the house
trial. Merchants visiting the city standin their own
light If ther.do not accept the Majors invitation.
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PERsoN4L.-We had the pleasure yesterday OF max
ing the acquaintance of S. PDonley, Esq, Of the
justices of the Supreme Court for Texas. He was
from Galveston, where he had been " on duty for
ten weeks dispensing law and justice. The Judge
took this roundabout way of reaching his home at Ty
Ter, Texas, rs there no steamboat at Galveston
advertised for Tyler direct though there was plenty
of water on the overland route. He did not mend
matters much By coming this way as he will have to
larry BY the wayside until the waters subside.
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SECTION /. All persons born naturalised ia the
United States and subject the Jurisdiction thereof
are citizens of the United States and Of the State
wherein they reside No State shall make enforce
any law which shall abridge the privileges or immuni-
ties Of citizens of the United States; nor shall any
State deprive any person Of life, liberty property
without due process of law, nor deny to any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of its laws.
SEC. 2. Representatives shall be apportoned among
the several States according to their respective
bers, counting the whole number of persons in each
State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the
right any election for the choice of electors
for President and Vice President Of the United States
representatives in Congress, executive and judicial
officers of State the members of the legislature
thereof is denied to any of the male inhabitants of
such State, being twentyone years of age and citizens
OF the United States, in any way abridged except
for participation in rebellion other crime the basis
of representation therein shall be reduced in the pro-
portion which the number of such male citizens shall
bear the whole number OF male citizens twenty~one
years of age in such State.
SEC 8. No person shall be senator or representa-
tive in Congress, elector of President and Vice
President, Or hold any Office civil military, under
the United States under any State, who, having
previously taken oath as member of Congress- or
an officer of the United States as member Of
any State legislature as executive judicial
officer of any State. to support the Constitution of the
United Statrs shall have engaged in instruction Or
rebellion against the same, given aid and comfort
to the enemies thereof But Congress may, by vote
Of two-thirds of each house, remove such disability.
SEC. 4. The validity of the public debt of the Uni
ted States authorised by law including debts incurred
for payment of pensions and bountes for services in
suppressing insurrecon rebellion shall not be
questioned But neither the United States nor any
State shall assume pay any debt Or obligation 1-
CURED in aid of Instruction rebellion against the
United States, or any claim forthe loss or enancipa
ton of any slave but all such debts, obligations and
claims shall be held Illegal and void.
SIC 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce
by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article
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PLANTATION 70. SALE.

fEFIE large aud valuable upland Plantation Of R. G.
! B0NEY, ESD situated ia the parish of Caddo
twelve miles from Shreveport be bought bar
gain. 4 fine brick dwelling of SIX rooms besides pam
tries; neTer-alng we'll OF fine water, excellent GIN
house. steam grist aud Touring mill five double framed
quarters for laborers framed stable with sixteen STALLS
and an abundance of stock are o. the place. rem
derDg II one Of the most convenient and desirable III
the country. Mules and horses, CATTLE hogs, sheep
"ork-oSen corn, fodder, provisions, farming utensils
ana hlaeksmlths tools, will be sold with the estate
For further particulars, apply to
ap3 If II j. e. BATTLE Agent.
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u OST-A GLACIERS POCKET DIAM0ND-bc.
r. longing to Davis Il Horton, House and sign
Painters, Paper Hangers, Glaciers, &c, &c. Having
permanently established themselves in this city n!
may have for the same The above reward VIII 10
paid to the person leaving said Diamond at Hy ms d
kennedy's Drug Store, at Kahn L haufnans Hatu'
ware Store Texas street, or at our Paint Shop cor
ner of Travis and Spring streets in R. Dawes liz
Shop. DAVIS HoRIoA'-
Shreveport, April >, 1857. fsA
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A Coon IpEA-To call on Z. & B. jacobs and e1-
anime their large and we'll selected stock Of dry goods
and groceries just received This stock was purchased
by one of the Oldest and most experienced merchants
in the country and is offered for sale BY who are
liberal in their ideas and experienced in their business
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AUcr1oN Te-DAT-Messrs Thayer / Byrne sell bv
auction to-day, at their auction mart, No. on the
levee lot of pack saddles, side saddles dress coats,
corn meal, and many other things too numerous for
us to enumerate. See advertisement
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CIT1zENs' BANK PRoPEfHy, IN THIS PLACE, FOR SALE.
By reference to an advertisement in another column,
it will be that the Citizens Bank property, Oh
the corner of Milan and Market streets is offered fer
sale by Messrs Williamson & Levisee. Terms easy.
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TIE ELEcTIoSs PosTroNED.-From the following
oical document it will be seen that all elections in
this State have been postponed
An act to amend and re-euac the second section of an
act entitled act relative to officers, approved
March Is, 1855.
SECTION l. Be it enacted By the Senate aad House
Ct Representatives Of the State Of Louisiana is Gen
erGL assembly conueaed That the second section Of
act entitled act relative 10 officers approved
March To- 500, be amended and re-enacted so as to
read follows: That all State, parish municipal and
judicial officers elected by the people by the Gen
cral Assembly since the adoption Of the present con-
stituton, adopted July %, 1864 SHALL after the expi
ration OF their term of service. continue to perform
the duties Of their Offices uutil their successors or
themselves in of election shall be duly qualified
and indicted into Office, by performing the to7mali
ties required by existing laws, that interruption
may occur in the discharge Of any public duty required
ofsaid officers under the ssme penalties bonds, obi
cations and securities given and entered into
by them at the time they elected to said Office.
SEC. Q Be 1t further enacted etc Tia: this act
shall take effect from and after It's passage and that
ali laws parts OF laws conflicting with the provisions
of this act be and the sathe are hereby repealed
Signed DUNCAN s. CAGE
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
(sigred) ALBHT VOORHEES,
Lieut., Cor. and President of the Senate
tSfgned1 j. MADISON WELLS
Governor Of the State of louisiana
j true copy: j. II. HARDY, Secretary of State
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Peter Fetzer, merchant tailor and draper, en- the
corner of Market and Milan streets, opposite the
bank, has just returned from the city with large and
elegant assortment Of gentlemen's furnishing goods
Also cloths for spring and summer wear which he is
prepared to make up to order, il the latest styles
Gentlemen in want of summer suits would do we'll to
give Mr. Fezer call and leave their measures.
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FACTORY IN CLAIBORNE PARIsH-The Claiborne
Advocate of the 9th u publishes the charter of the
Claiborne Cotton and Wooden Mandatory. Capital
SIS ,0C0 divided into shares Of 5000 each. Good
for our friends Of old Claiborne. The editor Of the
Advocate wants the Crescent to make note Of it.
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What more can be desired to the sufferer from
coughs, colds, influenza asthma, than the
that Narsdens pectoral balm has failed to re-
lieve and cure. To make assurance doubly sure, be
has instructed his agents TO refund the amount il
instance where fails. For sale b. all druggists
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EaW Rnnks

| DICTIONARY OF CONGRESS- By Charles Lanman
| This most valuable compilation contains not only
brief Biographical sketches Of the members Of the
Continental Congress- and Of all members Of Congress;
since the adoption Of the Constitution BIZ. an immense
of political Statistics carefully arranged for CON
yenient reference. 1t is properly named dictionary
of Congress. The author is what the Germans call a
many -sidel" mana term which those cultivated
people to denote of gifts and excellent
culture. Lanman is an artist litterateur and sta
tistican. As landscape painter he has travelled over
the Continent in search Of the beautiful in nature
and not content with his pencil efforts has published
some very attractive volumes of travel. His "Wilds
Of America" embraces desert ptons of nearly all the
remarkable places OF interest both in Canada and the
United States. When he stops-as he was accustomed
to do for months at time to 6sh for trout in the
Saguenay, salmon in the Northern Lakes-or, join
ing the Indian hunters to follow up the moose in their
winter camps amid the snowdrifts-he reveals love
Of sport, the more remarkable, combining the
penchant of Izak Walton and the pioneer taste Of
Daniel Boone. This strange union Of field sports ana
artistic tastes introduced the author the friendship
and intimacy CT Daniel Webster, of whom he has
given the world the best account yet published At
ter years of travel, sketchsg, painting, fishing and
hunting, and after having published many volumes of
delightful reading topics connected with his favor
tie pursute, Mr. Lannan has just issued lis Dictionary
Of Congress-a WORK Of facts and figures which every
one should who las ever occasion to consult con
gressional and political history.
CHARLES LAND AsD BARRY CoENwALa.-We had
the promise Of Life of Charles Lamb by Barry
Cornwall, alias Proctor. Proctor, poet and lawyer,
nos over so years Of age at the solicitation Of many
friends, undertook to publish life of lis friend
Eliza; but understand is compelled to forego
his labor of love in consequence of his own nirmi-
ties. This is public calamity. A Life of Charles
ourd the author of Ion !" and for many years one
of the Judges Of one OF the English Courts This
work so true so affec!onae, beautiful and, in al
respects so worthy Of the biographer and his subject
it would appear U.s. had told all that could be
memorated of the gentle and heroic virtues of
Charles Lamb. Still we were not satisfied. We, in
common with all people who love English literature,
wanted to know more Of the " gentle Charles" This
so auda0le and commemorate, Mr.. Proctor,
the last survivor of Lambs suppers intended crafty
What disappointment We expected to hear
more Of Hazlitt, Of George Dyer, Of Coleridge, Of
Wordsworth, and of Lamb himself-of such suppers
and such company as the world will not soon see
again. Younger man must undertake the task, and
include Proctor himself, and Manning and Moxon,
Others who should not die without the benefit of
grateful biography.
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EDE SAT.

- We authorised to SELL on easy terms to t1o
sz:::I purchaser, the CITIZENS BANK PROPERTY
LII in this place, occupied by Col B. ~ J0an,
son, Banker. The building is excellent dweItus
and banking house.
WILLIAMSON & LEyISEE,
ap3 It Attorneys at Law.
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IMPRovEGENTs.--We notice with pleasure that 4
force of men are engaged removing the debris from
the Of Texas and Spring streets preparatory to
the erection Of q large and commodious house. The
building will occupy front Of - feet running
back 100 feet, and when finished will be one Of the
finest in the city. It will be ready for tenants in time
for the fall business
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S. Levy, Jr., No. Milan street, has receired an
other consignment of Western produce direct from
the Ohio river, which he is offeringa New Orleans
prices. See advertisement.
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PERsoSAL-During the past week we have had the
pleasure OF calls from DR.. Dodson of the Henderson
Times aud Barrett, Of the Marshall Flag. The jim
plecute rest assured that they received the
courteses usually extended to members Of the press
plenty to eat drink, and hearty welcome
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The regular meeting Of the e Davis Relief Asso-
citation" will be held at the Methodist Church on Sat
urday the 9Th. Messrs. Hyams & Kennedy will re-
ceve the subscription for April from those whose
names were on the March LIST in their hands.
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SUMNER CoHIEG:-Wc should think So from the
fact that Messrs Heffner Norris are all ready with
their water carts to sprinkle the streets at moments
notice. We trust they will soon get to work. as We
tired Of the way in which the clerk Of the weather
has been dispensing bis favors
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GOVERNMENT pATEoysGE-It will be recoIlected
that our dispatches published last week, stated that
Congress bad authorised the Clerk of the House to
appoint three newspapers in Louisiana as Official Or
gans, Scribe, the Washington special Of the n O.
Times, says this done to give the Republicans a
chance and adds that the Tribune, tic Republican,
snd Homer Had will be the recipients
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DIR. Price, who was shot by the assassin Hudso.
died from the effects of his wound at his home in p
lot Grove, drayson county hudson is yetat large
LPar1s Press 18th Glt
At Greenvle, Hunt county, in specie -four i ~,
ing at from to &C.; corn 81 to 81 % per bus5oI
wheat, SAME corn; pork, to &c. and beef tosi
-sr-.. Ehchlnney Enquirer
The editor of the Bonhan News has recentlv .,.
eled extensively through the wheat growing nortfs
of Fannin, Lamar ana Hopkins Counties ard renot'
that the wheat crop promises an abundant harvest.
MAIL Matter Losr.-The stage which arrivedba,o
on Monday last, upset in Rchand creek, below Wsr
ahatche, losing in the swollen stream five bags Of mail
matter, ard all the baggage belonging to the pagsa
gers. The accident occuEredin she night.
Mckinney Enquirer,
RoBBEp.--0n the 10th inst, three miles north ~
Weston, in this county, at his own house, JOB Phil
lips ESQ. was robbed by TWO men, whose names ara
K Y Wyatt and jim Rauby. Wyatt was arrested At
Sherman and brought to this place. where he is how
held-in custody. Rauby was with him at the time
but made his escape 10. 10TH
PErRoLEUn-An oil well has been sunk near son,
Lake, in Texas. At the depth ofl00 feet. oil aud "a,
was struck in such quantities that the boring instTp.
1nents were forced out of the we'll From unnistaka
bic indications in various parts of Texas II would seem
that there is inexhausblc supply OF Petroleum in
our State. Texas Ez
Flour continues to sell here at 81 % per hundred
sacked wheat, 81 per bushel, BY weight; corn, 75c
butter, none offering; eggs l0a.; pork, Co. bacon
124c; lard, price; mich COWS, $40 to @I5; beef
cattle, same figures; saddle horses So TO Si50;
drausht horses, S75 to 500; mules, $50 to sI25
oxen, per yoke, $50 to $50 These prices in sDs
Gle. Gold 40. mckinney Enquirer, 18th ult.
CoLD-T'he month of March is celebrated for its
cold aud cutting nosthers. We have had one with us
for the last few days and fears entertained that if
its severity continues, the crops may be injured c.
peciay the tender sprouts that are peeping cat
OF mother earth, in all OF their tender infancy. A
heavy frost was seen this morning.
Houston Journal
# YOU complain Of the cold Weather OF the stu Of
March, what will you say to that OF the 18th, 18Th and
18th? The norther which came qpon Us on Iue:d1y
morning last, has continued longer and more in.
teusey cold than any of the past winter and the scena
on oar streets yesterday would lead to believe
that he was in another latitude. Snow covered the
earth thic',ly, and one two impromptu Jumpers"
were running. Dallas Herald 10th uit
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Houston Journal

AMENDED REVENUE LAWs.-The follow ing lag been
issued from the Office of internal revenue:
The act approved March I'd, 1867, amending exist,
ing laws relating internal revenue requires tie as
sessments Of annual taxes heretofore made in the
month of Nay to be made the corresponding DAYS in
the month of March. Tie principal changes in the law
respecting the income tax those increasing the ex.
enption from $500 to $1,000, aud the repeal of the
tax of ten per above 5000, that the
law now imposes uniform of five per cent on in
comes in excess Of $1,000. Profits sales Of real e.
tate since December ST. 1868, made taxable as in.
come Attention is also called to that portion of the
act OF July 49, 1866 which repealed the tax on mus.
cal Instruments yachts and certain carriages hereto.
fore,taxed in schedule /. Instructions and rulings.
concerning the assessment Of the ANIMAL taxes will b.
issped in few days. Where the present number Of
assistant assessors is insufficient for the proper assess
maTt of the annual taxes, an additional number will
By appointed upon the request of the assessors Care
SHOULD be taken specify the division for which they
are needed. 1t will be some days before supply Of
income blanks be printed and in the meantime
while who haze any Of the forms No. 81 pre-.
pared for last year. adopt them for the pres
ent service. Form 80 can be used with the atera-
ton of dates only 4 limited number Of last years
blanks be furnished from this Office those asseg-
who desire them while waiting for the pre-
paration Of the new blanks.
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The Chicago Journal, in article on the decline of
rents in that city, says every direction can be seen
houses tcketed 'sFor Rent" the high figures de-
handed having driven the late occupants into smaller
houses and rooms.
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We call particular attention to the Egyptian Germ
advertisement, to be found in another column. It
comes TO US we'll recommended.
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GONE HonE-The Mobile Register says Brick Pom
eroy left on the Goth by the NJ and Great Northern
railroad. Mr. James H. Lambert, who with hin
secretary has been suddenly summoned home on
account of the illness of the editor left in charge Of
the Lacrosse Democrat.
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Ladies should by all means call at the Ladies b.
zaarn No. 50 Texas street. McDermotts place of bu-
sines and examine the new stock of spring and sum
mer goods now opening. Gentlemen are also invited
to partake Of his hospitality. 10. is enterprising
merchant and clever gentlemen, and is deserving of
success
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Sale Murphy, on the corner of Texas and Spring
streets, now opening their new stock, of spring
aud summer goods consisting of ladies' dress goods of
every variety, gents clothing, boots and shoes, hard
ware, queensware &c, &c. This stock was purchased
By the senior partner in the North for cash, and will
be sold low for the same commodity. Il is nothing
unusual for Murphy to throw in stove or something
else in the way of laa4ps: Their stock of groceries
is fully up 10 that of any other in the city and the
prices equally as low
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Don't forget to call at the elegant drug store 0!
Morris Carlisle and examine their styles Of wall
paper, OF which they have large ana vel selected
stock
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The Brazilian Government has offered to enant.
pate twenty thousand slaves on condition tcat tlic7
will enlist in the army
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Mr.. John G. Elstner, Of the firm of Elstner, Kins-
worthy Co., Of this city who for the past year has
been engaged in New Orleans in purchasing for his
house. is on short visit to city. His many friends
will be pleased to learn that he is in the enjoyment Of
good health. He leaves today the Bart Able for
the city and those of our friends wishing business in
the factorage line could not trust it to better or
more responsible man.
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\ CEERcH IScIDESr.-Last Sunday copy OF one
OF our city papers was laid on the pulpis of one O
the colored churches, just after services had com
menced, for the preacher to read to the congregation
General Sheridan's late order TIE venerable brother
after sancing over the paper, read as follows J. B.
Lewis Jr, at his new store, No 9Te1as street, keeps
constantly on hand full assortment of boots and
shoes, which he vii! sell at New Orleans prices Then
raising his pectacles from his nose, and extending his
huge paw in" the direction of the store, exclaimed
Oats SOL" The effect magical. The venerable
parson wore pair OF shoes the next day
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Constitutional Amendment.
ARTICLE XIV.

The following is the proposed constitutional amend
ment referred to in section FIVE Of the Military Govern
ment act: