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ENGINEER & SURVEYOR,

WILL make Geological, Typographical and Land
w Surveys: Report mineral property Plan Me-
chanicai Works; Superntend the establishment Of
Miues and Metalnrgiesl and Chemical WORKS Assay
'ssIa3e. iaptl6-d3m
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How to obtain Shares and En-
cravings.

Send orders 10 by mail, enclosing from 81 to $40
either by Post Once orders or in registered letter. At
risk, Larger amounts shocld be sent by draft
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ICE. ICH!

Office on 9Th Street, in Eaes House.
0FAsrs lsft At our once, Of It Robertson Albsr'
Gfoesry Store will be promptly attended to, oaassa
co0nsncss Nay 18TH Parties Wishing 70 take adyanp
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Our. Future Party Relations.

1t quite probable that an election will be ordered
at an carly day for members of the convention which
Is to prepare the way for the restoration of the
excluded States to the Union. When their members
are admitted to Congress, they will have the choice of
an alliance with the Radicals the Democrats, to
form independent faction, holding position be-
tween the mountain and the plain, Or perhaps they
night become the nucleus of new national conser-
vative party. To supply the dominant party from the
ranks of "vagrant and mendicant loyalty" with tr-
Dunes who would outradical the Radicals themselves
Who for instance would seek to apply the doctrine Of
congressional sovereignty to the internal affairs of the
great States of New York and Ohio may yet prove
the policy of the excluded States For, if we should
have just reason to distrus the good faith of Con
gress if, after all submission, it should appear
that exacting demands were only made in order to
insure their rejection; -four constitutions
vscd and sent back and other delays adopted to pre-
vent reconstruction before the presidential election
we not the Black Republicans would not have
large delegation of their favorite color from the
South Such breach of faith by Congress, followed
by this course would seal the doom of the republic
If the Democrats of the North understand the value
of their cards, they have high game to play with but
little risk. They have already Joined the President,
and with him, engaged in making a record from
the errors of the Radicals. 1t remains to be seen
whether they will discard party and party tradi.
tons, and take position conservatives against the
Radicals, or fight as heretofore under their old ban
ner In either event, might coalescc perhaps with
them under certain circumstances Justly Congress
may be more liberal than we think, and upon the
proof of our willingness to obey the laws, SO far mit
gate their rgor as to allow really representative men
to take their seats. What course such men would
then pursue, as to political alliances, haye not the
Leisure now to Indicate but it is certain .hey could and
would represent the honor the interests and the dig
nifty, not alone of their immediate States but of the
whole Union. But object has not been to specu-
late as to the future possibilities but merely to sug-
gest them, in order that people may prudently
and well for themselves in view of what NAV or NAV
not happen. 1t is practically important too, when
ever convention is called-for if we make mistake
in the delegates then, in any respect like false |
IN tactics, it will be felt along the whole
line.
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National Reconstruction PARTY.
HALL OF HOUSE OF Representa-

New Orleans, March 30, 1867 (
AT an informal meeting of the members of the Gen,
era Assembly of the State of louisiana held this day
IN the hall of the House of Representatives the Hon
T. P. HARRISON of Morehouse, was called to the chair
and Geo. B. Shepherd, Esq., requested to act as secre
tary.
On motion Of the Hon. j. B. Elan, of DeSoto il
was
Resolved That committee of thirteen be Amounted
by the chair, one from each representative district of
the city of New Orleans and from each senatorial
District with authority to appoint State executive
committee for the National Reconstruction Party of
the State Of Louisiana to form part of the executive
committee when appointed
And the Chair appointed the following gentlemen
First Senatorial Distribution. Cornelius FelIowes,
Second Senatorial DISTRIBUTION. j. NJ Lapevre
First Representative Distrct-IIon L. E. Simonds.
Second Representative Dstrict-Hon n T n. Rob
inson.
Third Representative Distrct-IIon. D. T. Seaman
Fourth Representative Dstrct-Hon.sN Richards
Fifth Representative Distribution E. G. Gottschalk
Sixth Representative Distributions A. Sambola.
Seventh Representative District-Hon t. F. Theme
man.
Eighth Representative District-IIon W. Fl. Wells
Ninth Representative Distribution c. r. Faeot.
Tenth Representative District-Hon D. j. Gaisser
On motion of Hon. G. Fellows, Thos L. Maxwell
Esq, was appointed secretary of the above committee
Aud, on motion Of the same gentleman, the meet
ng adjourned GEo. B. SHEPHERD, Secretary
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Destructive Fire at Marshall. Texas

/ we clip the following account OF destructive A.
at Marshall, from the Flag of the 29th us:
At O'Clock last night, fire broke out in the bor
of Shwartz, Lister & CO. dry goods store con
suming the house and the entire stock of goods A.
the large brick building adjoining it is a total yrecl
Every exertion made arrest the flames in tho
deVouring course and the only thing that saved ,bn
entire block, land perhaps large portion of tho MY
lie square, was the western wall of the brick hon
standing firm to the last. TO undertake to sneal ~
the noble efforts of the young of Marshall in
ing goods, fighting fire, scaling walls and exposn
themselves to the most immnet danger is duty the
we would gladly performs and especially would VIZ
like furnish the names of those that stood ssuno
the house-top" faithfully; but there arc so nonv
of them torbear, they already ensbriped ia
the memory and affections of the people But We
must be permitted in behalf of the city especially t
return thanks to Capt. Allen, John McGranaghan W
3. Ochtree, Jr., Bob Agnell, Tom Egin, R. w
Loughery Js., John Duke and Capt. Pearson for
their herculean efforts to stop the fire.
The thanks of the populace especially due to
Lieut.. Hawley and his Of the Goth Z. S. regulars
stationed here for their noble and interchangeable ef
forts only in assisting to stay the progress of the
flames, but also in preserving order and protecting
the goods thrown upon the streets.
A Gordon of troops thrown around the court
house square after the flames had been extinguished
and the bright glow of bayonets was throughout
all the night keeping ceaseess vigil over the thou
sands of dollars worth Of property exposed guarantee
ing safety and carrying conviction to the owners that
they had nothing to fear long Lieut.. Hawey was
the guardian.
deserved compliment paid the troops after
the hurry and hustle had somewhat subsidized, when
some proposed three cheers to the U. S. Infantry
and Justify responded to by three times three
They took possession of the freedmen and drove those
intent stealing into better employment at the point
of the bayonet, causing them to assist materially in
carrying water, &c.
Many of the freedmen worked faithfully, and de-
serve the thanks of the merchants.
The Irvine house saved by the little Indian boy
Nopo who mounted the top and with his hat whipped
out the blaze in several places. The following is the
estimated loss as far be ascertaned Shwartz,
Lister & Co., SIS, 900; J. II. Galway, $1,000; NJ.
Dopplemeyer $4,000; F. WOLF $1,OOo G. Marsh
baker, 81, coo; Hill, Hawley & Co, $1,000; W R.
D. Ward & Co., $2,50o Loeb Jones, $3.50 B.
H. Martini 81, 800; DuVal Co., $500; G. B. ,Ad-y
sins, $500; 1" Uncle Joe y Taylor, $500 A number
of others sustained considerable loss by moving their
goods and scattering them the Streets but the
above are the principal sufferers.
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Burning Of che Alabama.

NO LOSS OF L1FE-BoAT AND CARGO TOTAL LOSS
We clip the following account Of the burning Of
the fayorite Red river steamer Alabama, Captain Lee
from the Evening Times of the 1st inst. We learn
from the officers of the National that the ladies lost
all their baggage making their escape from the burn
ing wreck in their night-clothes.
The Alabama left this port on Friday the 29th ult
with 200 bales of cotton and cabin full of passen
gers:
The well-known Red river packet Alabama, took
fire at O'Clock this morning, five miles this side of
Collinss Point, which is about foryve miles above
the city. The Alabama had number of passengers
and 1900 bales of cotton on board As soon as
the fire was discovered, she ashore, and all
the passengers aud crew were saved. Captain Lee
and the officers of the boat deserve great credit for
the promptness and energy with which they acted in
this trying emergency. The pilots, Messrs. Martin
and Hall remained at the wheel until long after the
boat struck the land. Mr.. Martin had his wife on
board, but would not leave the wheel to go to her
sstance until he relieved from duty BY Mr.. Hall.
The boat and cargo total loss but the greater
part OF the baggage of the passengers was saved.
All the passengers and returned this city on
the j. NJ Sharp. Captain Lee and the second mate
remained at the burning wreck. The Alabama was
burning at the time the J. NJ Sharp left the scene
We copy the following testimonial of the passen-
gers
We, the undersigned, passengers Of the Inflated
steamer Alabama" desire to express gratitude
and thanks to Captain Lee and his officers for their
noble conduct at the time of the disaster in trying to
save the lives and property of all board and that
we recommend Captain Lee and Messrs. II all and
Martin, the pilots, Ito whom special praise is due for
landing the boat) and the officers generally for their
GOODNESS and unceasng efforts to alleviate the suffer
ings of all. To Captain Dalferes of the steamer j.
NJ Sharp we are indebted for his kindness in taking
the crew and passengers to- New Orleans:
Jos Garner, Mrs E Snow, Miss L Snow, Mrs M
Harrison, Harry G Swift W Dyer, c Fl Dorre, II d
Ball, Texas; McKillan, Ben A McFadn, Samuel
Brewster, Montgomery; Ellis & Go, H Jones and
lady, Major f Stevens Paymaster U S A; F J Ste
vens Paymaster's clerk Ebert CAN'T, Isaac Isans,
Harvey Lawrence, George eagle and lady, R Lemon,
j NJ Burcher and lady, A Flournoy, Jr, VIM Fournoy,
e Burk, N Tooley, Cook 7 H Leverata, R W Snow,
J H IIoero, Naples John Rhote, Texas; Judge
2 Myers Natchitoches
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The Right View.


We think the following resolutions, signed by a
number of prominent citizens, have the right ring
The object it will be seen, is to give Gen. Sheridan
understand that we are ready and waiting accept
the provisions of the Sherman military bill, and the
supplementary act of the seth Congress. As it is
necessary that we take some action in the premises
which will reach the commanding general in an Off
cia form, we trust that citizens generally will
come forward and sign their names to the resolutions
The list can be founds at the counting room of this
Office: z.-.==zz=--= -a
Resolued That we, the citizens of Caddo parish, in
full hope and expectation that complete and perma-
nent restoration of the Union will bring with it
turn of national prosperity and happiness, and rely
ing upon the general virtue and intelligence of the
people throughout the entire country fora reconca-
ton upon social and political subjects of acrmony
and division, accept with good faith and willingness
the recent legislation Of Congress in reference the
Sherman military bill and the supplementary act.
RESOLVED, That the commanding general Of the
Fifth Military District be assured of the readiness of
this people to act Immediately for political restoration
and harmony, and in full compliance with the provi-
sons and requirements of the legislation referred to-
Resolued, That a copy Of the above be handed to
Col Cults commanding at Shreveport, and that he be
requested to forward it to the commanding general Of
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tween Delhi and Vicksburg.

An UNFORTUNATE ATFAIR.-Iast Thursday night
Mr.. YIN. Egan mct-his death in difficulty with his
stepfaher, Jerry OBrien, at the domcil of Mr. Ian
dreaux, in this city. Mr.. O'Brien and lis wife, Oh
their way home from church, stopped at Mr. Ian
dreauxs residence, where they met Egan Some angry
words passed between them, which eliminated in
blows, wrestling, cutting, and the immediate death of
Egan The evidence Of the witnesses before the
Coroner at the inquest did not show that either Of
them had knife, but the dead body of Egan before
them, stabbed in the neck and head made it evident
to them that knife had been used. Mr. OBrien was
Immediately arrested and confined in the parish jail
to await his trial.
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The shoe man, Lewis, at his store, No Texas
street, is in receipt of new invoice of boots and
shoes direct from the place where they manufacture
them, which he is offering at ruinous prices They
are all soaked in the King of PAIN, so there is no
danger of hurting your feet or pocket
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AN AFFAIR OF HoNOR.-An affair of honor tool
place this morning about five miles beyond the Hall
Way House. between Mr.. Ostermann the lessee of the
National Theatre, and Mr. Forester the editor of the
New Orleans German Gazette. All the parties were
German, OF gentle BIRTH highly educated and MOVING
IN the best German society. The weapons used were
reVolVers, and the distance fifteen PAGES To each,
however, was reserved the right to advance five PAGES
which would have left but five between them But to
their credit be it said, neither of them advanced be-
yond the first line.
Three shots were fired by each party. The first
ire was almost simultaneous. Each leisureIy and de-
oeraely placed their pistols in the palm of the left
hands cooked them and fred again This was re-
peated and the third shot fired. Mr. Forester stag
gered and fell. On examination, it was ascertaned
that the ball had entered near the fourth rib and
ranged upwards, back of the shoulder blade The
wound is very dangerous one but is not considered
necessarily mortal
The difficulty in which this affair originated, like
most affairs of the kind concerned lady, and has
been common talk for many days and every night the
herman Theatre has been crowded with people to
hear It, The Helen, in this case, understand was
MISS fehrlnSer, whose acting and singing at the Ma
tonal have been so much admired all the season The
lucky Paris is said to have been Mr. Osterman, while
Mr. Forester was like Menclaus left out in the cold
between him and Miss Fehrnger sharp things have
night and morning passed. the songstress singing dit
ties very unpleasant to the editors ear and he criti-
cislng her sing ing and character. Mr. Ostcrmann al
so took part in the affair." and was the challenger
Mr.. Forester accepted the challenge and Selected
Baron de Buow as his second Mr. Ostermann an
pointed Mr. Reimer to act in his behalf Col Schmeel
ing was chosen umpire. GPicayune
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His blessings numbers, wealth and resources ~:
make Louisiana the gem of the Mississippi Valley W. WI
brightest and richest jewel in the of States b lug
Will ere long encrcle the Gulf of Mexico Do not ' ia
spond Trust in God and work S oe
have the honor to be, gentlemen,
our obedient servant,
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The imbecility of PHYSICIANS is bitterly inveighed
against by vendors Of patent medicines, who cannot
persuade members of the profession to use or recon-
mend their preparations. The proprietor of pectora
balm has no such complaint to make; he has reason
10 return thanks for the cordially with which the
a0lest members Of the profession recommend and use
this invaluable medicine For sale by ali drrnosts
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-10

AcDermott and his assistants as busy as bees in
opening and displaying his new stock Of spring and
summer goods. Mrs. Wells is now in her element
showing the new styles to the ladies who flock in
swarms to the bazaar.
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DECISION OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE IN REFERENCE TO
APPOINTMENTS UNDER BANKRUPT LAVA Washing
ton special Of the 9th, to the St. Louis Democrat
says: :
Chief Justice Chase has decided in case Congress
does not relieve him from the appointment of regis
tiers under the bankrupt law, that after April first he
will appoint only register in each congressional
district, unless upon the certificate of the district
Judge, appears that two are absolutely necessary
In divided districts two will be appointed from cand
dates recommended BY leading men of their districts
setting forth their entire fitness and in no case will
appointments be made through congressman, though,
OF course their recommendations will be duly consid.
cred There seems to be but little probability that
Congress will relieve Chief Justice Chase,
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s. Levy, Jr. / sgain on the move for the Ohio
River to lay in another stock of Western produce
which he will ship direct for this city 1t is his inten
ton to lay in much larger one than before He has
still on hand good assortment which be gave nstruc
tons to his clerks to sell at New Orleans prices
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Jonas Robeson auetoneer, sells to-day BY auction,
on the cornerof Texas and Edwards streets, beauti
full stock offesh dry goods, notions, &C. See adver-
tisement
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We call the attention of our readers who are in
want of good pair of pebble spectaccs to the adver
tisemcnt of Professor j. Cohen, practical optican, to
be found in another column. The Professor has loca
ted for few days at the Battle House, where he is
prepared to follow his profession Of administering the
pebble to the eye. He comes to us well recommended
from all parts Of the South where he has visited as
man who thoroughly understands lis business Those
who need some assistance to the eye would do well to
avail thenlselver Of this opportunity.
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Probably E. & 3. jacobs have now on hand the
Tgest stock Of assorted merchandise brought to
this place by any one firm at one time Their receipts
for the past week have been enormous. They were
purchased by the senior partner who, by the way is
an adept at the business, and will be sold at small
profit on prime cost. Merchants stand in their own
light who fail to give them call.
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1t is said that the Spanish gentleman who drew the
500 prize this time left his tcket in Havana and
told the person that he left it WITH that if he drew
the $4,000 prize, that he might keep $4,000 for
himself, give $4,000 to the poor, slO,O 900 to his
clerk, and $4,000 he might send to him in Spain.
When he finds that he has really drawn the prize be
may probably want to back out
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Beginning TO SEE.--The New York Times says :.
Unless some better method of protecting cities and
land from the reshes and Overlooking Of the Western
rivers be devised the property interest in that section
will be materially damaged. The streets of Cairo are
more than feet below the surface of the Ohio
and the river at that point is now forty miles in width
Levees have never been deemed entirely safe but
was supposed that for the present generation the
banks of these rivers would, with ordinary care pro.
tect the water front is evident now however, that
the long stretch of evee spared until by the tur
bulent waves, spared even by the red hand of war,
can no longer be depended on. They must be built
higher wider and stronger and even then will afford
but possible safeguard to the thousands of people
and hundreds Of homes along the river route The
question is of vital interest," not alone to the unhappy
population in that section Of the country but it sus
tans important relation to the entire class of mer
chants and traders at the East and elsewhere, who
look to the West for their annual supply of grain
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SUDDEN DEATH.-One of the most sudden deaths il
has been our lot to record for long time occurred
yesterday evening Hon. R. ]. Preaux, one of the
members of the Legislature from the Second District
of this city, and who was Chairman of the House
Committee on Enrollments yesterday evening, about
o'clock, while laborously discharging his duty in
examining enrolled bills was suddenly taken ill
complained of pain in the region of the heart, and
in a few seconds was dead man. He died of disease
of the heart
Mr.. Preaux was the son of the distinguished lawyer
and civilian of that name, at time member of
the bar of this city. He about thirty years of
age, gentleman of modest merit and good citizen
He-was faithful and efficient member of the Legis-
ature, and was chairman of one of the most important
committees of that body. He leaves behind him
good name and the afectionate remembrance of MANY
trends. New Orleans Crescent
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Sale Murphy, on the corner of Spring and Texas
streets, are still receiving their new stock, consisting
of everything necessary for the comfort Of man. woman
and child. Murphy is just spreading himself in open
ing and disposing of them. We predict that this
house will do "a fine business this spring
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ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT REpUBL1c-The new Steam.
er Great Republic, built at Pittsburg for the Missis
sppl trade arrived this morning and is the admira
ton OF all beholders She is under the command Of
Capt. Donaldson, who certainly commands one of the
finest boats that ever appeared in waters She is
OF colossal proportions and finished throughout in the
most sumptuous style Her appearance created quite
an excitement on the leyee and throughout the CITY
when the news of her arrival was received. Every
body, We believe is going down to the foot of Pow
dras street this fine afternoon to see the Great Re-
public. TN. o. Pieayune
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ELECTIONS SYSTEMATICALLY reference to the an
nexed order it will be that all elections in this
State are suspended until the provisions of the military
bill are complied with:
HEADQUARTERS T1rTu Military DISTRICT
New Orleans, La, March 2s, 1867. {
Sppc;aI Orders No