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The DocToRs FALL Our.-The St. Louis Democra
Gals are somewhat at logerheads in regard to thu
course pursued by Gen. Sheridan. The New Orleans
paper in elaborate article gives the general partic
uar goss in fact about bitter and sarcastic an ar
tcle as we ever read The Democrat comes back thus
mildly:
The New Orleans Republican has been broadly as
serting that the great Samson has been shorn of his
locks "by the fair ladies of that city In view oil
Shsrdans course it is easy to believe that
he has fallen under rebel influence, female or other
The appointments of Durant and Flanders were not
dictated by rebels. The reasons given for removing
Wells, are not likely to please rebels Until accusa-
tons against General Sheridan plainly made,
and supported qy some sort of evidence, the com
plant of the Republican will hardly satisfy Northern
people that Sheridan has forfeited his claim to their
confidence. On the contrary, matters stand North
people will be likely to believe that the real diff
Guilty is that party faction in louisiana has been
able to get hold of the plucky and independent SOL
der. President johnson and his rebel friends could
do nothing with him; perhansthe trouble is that
he will not suffer himself to be harnessed and bitted
by either faction Of the Unonsts nor used for fac
tous purposes. Working honestly for just and safe
reconstruction the general would be likely to dsap
point all mere partisans and factionists and would
prove very bull in the china shop to any little plan
for making the regeneration of the State subordinate
to schemes of personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. But, while
offending political schemers, by this straigtfor
ward integrity of purpose he wins the confidence of
the people. 1t is said that the appcatins for his
moya come not only from rebels like Monroe, but
also from wing of the Republicans. We shall not
be surprised if the general proves too strong for BOTH
His bold upon public confidence and favor is strong
that the President will be rash man if he removes or
ntereres with him. no matter in whose favor.
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We, the undersigned, officers of the steamer Live
Oak, return thanks to Brevet Lieut.. Col. Cults
commanding post Shreveport, for afordng prompt
sisance to the relief of this boat while in distress The
following the circumstances The live Oak left JEFF
erson the evening of the 18th inst, bound for New
Orleans with $50 bales cotton $500 hides and IS pas
sengers. When about five and half miles above
Shreveport she forced out of the channel by
current and lodged fast aground All efforts to remove
her with the material at hand proved futile. Captain
White then proceeded to Shreveport for assistance.
The steam Cotile the only boat in port was in the
hands of the sheriff, who agreed to her for
twenty -four hours, upon good security The South
Western Insurance Company, and other parties, re.
fused to take any risk upon the hull. Thus matte1s
rested, when Col Cults to the by taking
the responsibility of sending the Cote under guard
to the relief Of the steamer much against the will Of
those holding claims against the Cotie. The result
shows the good will and judgment of the commanding
officer. 1t was only by the prompt action his part
that the Live Oak and her cargo saved. We
again return him sincere thanks After the boat
seized, Capt. White succeeded in getting her in
sured for full amount for which she was seized by the
sheriff.
J. W. WHITE, Captain, s. NJ. MCCLURE, Pilot,
w. 7. GILLIAN, Clerk, ANDY SWAIN, Pilot,
CT WALLACE, Clerk, A. TOWNSEND, LIST Eng
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Iis LOUISIANA RADICALS In STATE CONVENTION.
This l4ectable body after session of eight or ten
DAYS a New Orleans, adjourned last Saturday week.
Ahe 2lattorm adopted embraces emigration, equality
III av public aid in building the levees division Of the
Lands INTO small farms, repeal of the cotton tax free
oU Ut the public schools to all classes, payment of
Tie n2tional debt, the eight hour SYSTEM equal disri-
button Of offices between the whites and colored con
aEn1ation of President Johnsons Amnesty proclama-
oH he keeping up of military force in the South
aad nonirecosnition of attempted political control by
nn3 zee Or class Of persons Order reigned in War
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New. York, June 10, 2:so r. M-The most remark.
able picnic Of the season, composed Of fashionable
courtesans, proprietresses of bagnos thieves gam
bers psglists and rowdies took place yesterday az
ternoon at Elm Park, gotten up by the regular organ
saton known as the Society Of Cyprias whose object
is to take Of women Of that calling who are sick,
cid, Or il any way disqualified from pursuing their
vocation. Three thousand persons were present, I'M
der the supervision Of the police but they did not pre-
vent numerous serious fghtsand robberies. Several
men were stabbed, dozen women beaten, and dis
graceful scenes generally
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STEAMER Rus WITH CRUDE PETRoLEUM-Bo Boston,
June 1.-THE invention for substituting crude petro
eum for coal in steam navigation was tested to-day on
the government steamer Palos and proved success.
The steam was got up in twenty minutes, and the
Palos proceeded down the harbor and back to the ma
w yard distance Of 25 nautical miles, in 4 hour and
30 minutes. In making the trip she consumed but
five barrels of OIL.
The Palos built for the Government as an eight
knot boat and with coal would never be made to en-
Gel that speed
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MURDER CoLoRED REesTER-The Mobile
Evening News of the 18th says:
special dispatch from our Montgomery correspon.
Alexander Webb, colored register of voters Of Hale
county, was killed at Greensboro on the night of the
18th. From gentleman who arrived here from Sell
ma this morning. we learn that Webb was killed by
young man named John 0rrick, that some words
passed between the two that Webb cursed Orrck and
that Orrick then drew pistol and shot Webb three
times. We learn further, that the town was sur
rounded by negroes who demanded the surrender to
them Of Orrck, but that he succeeded in making his
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The Pont Coupee Echo says terrible murder was
recently committed on the island of False river A
young creole by the. Of Toussaint Bueehe, who
has for some time been suspected Of carrying on
criminal intrigue with the unmarried sister of his wife,
had, by his threats and violence forced his wife to
seek refuge and protection the house of her hus
bands brother few evenings since he went to his
brothers house, and while there after attempting his
brothers life, he closed Of protracted violence
BY fatally stabbing his unfortunate wife, He has been
lodged in Jail for examination His paramount has also
been committed, as having urged him to his crime.
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The New York correspondent Of the Philadelphi

The New York correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Ledger gives the following description of the moni
tor life raft Nonpareil:
Perhaps the best idea Of the raft is had in placing
three cigars together these place few strips
OF wood at the junction of the cigars put three panks
fasten all together with ropes and iron bands, and
there is the Nonpareil complete. The cylinders are
merely bags of wind, the bags being made of india
rubber and tin. The raft will have but three men to
manage her-Captan Mikes, George Miller and Hen
ry Bosom, all of chem experienced seamen, who,
moreover, had taste Of shpwreck recently on board
the Santiago de Cuba. They will take thirty days
provisions, but it is expected they will make the run
in twenty The object in sending this rail craft across
the ocean is to submit its lifesaving capacity to the
fullest practical test Should it endure the test, every
ocean steamer will be provided with one As the evil
nders are made to open and shut like telescope the
raft can be slowed away in very little space The
Nonpare tits claimed could find room, if necessary,
for 500 passengers.
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YELLOW FEVER AT MAuR1rIUs. Thousand
Deats.-Letters received in London from the Mauri-
titus, dated February 6, announce that the yellow
fever had broken ont the island and had been rag
ing dreadfuy carrying off its victims by thousands
Theocial returns from the 10th of February to the
2sth gave the deaths at 2061 in March 6433 and
from the 1st of April to the dispatch of this notice
the Hth Of April, 1910; making total number Of
1854. Happily change in the temperature took
place on the l4th of April, after heavy rains and
strong breezes varying from the south to east since
then there has been decrease in the number of sick,
which there is every reason to hope will continue
Such frightful mortatys without precedent in any
country, and it will be for the government and the
public tounite in order to improve the sanitary con
dtion of the island Quinine has advanced to the
enormous sum of !gl2 per ounce
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Marsden's pectoral balm is by no means new pre-
paration 1t has been before the public for the last
twenty years. during which time FIVE million bot
ties have been sold, and that without the expenditure
of one dolarin advertising. The proprietor, conf
dent Of success in all Of bronchial Diseases has
instructed dealers to refund the amount in any in
stance where it has failed to cure For sale by all
druggists
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A GREAT ENGINEERING PaoJEcr-7uuue tl1uaxy IL

A GREAT ENGINEERING PRoJEcr-7aus7,el Under til
AHantc.-A proposition is foot to start the gigan
tic undertaking OF running tunnel under the Atlantic
ocean in order to connect the old and new world to
gether by means Of a submarine railway. The mos
eminent engineers, both in America and Europe have
been consulted, and they have drawn up a report
which is perfectly feasible and only requires time anc
money to carry out while the capital, although stu
tpendous, will be forthcoming. So far as calculated
approximately it will require five hundred millions
English pounds, or two billion five hundred millions
dollars. Plenty OF capitalists ready to engage in
this marvellous undertaking, and as soon as the plans
are arranged the money will be advanced The pro-
posed plans are in themselves the wonder of this
skilful age Of engineering science. To relate them
in detail would be simply impossible at present. but
few of the leading points maybe glanced at in order
to give the reader insight into the wonderful results
already arrived at. This undertaking will occupy one
hundred thousand men-half at each end of the ter
minus and supposing the obstacles to be of such a
character expected, it will take fully thirty
years to accomplish the work. When completed it
will take about six days for ordinary trains to travel
between both points, and three days for the express
mails. The system to be adopted for tunneing will
be Of the latest improvements in drilling rock each
advance of the drilers being followed by shields of
various dimensions of strong cast ron and each sue
ceeding one being frmer than the last. Powerful
steam engines will push forward these shields as the
boring advances until at last the largest and most per-
feet tube will be placed with rails properly fixed for
operation. It is proposed to light the cars with the
magnesium light, while powerful engines will drive
the air through the tunnel nducnga free circulation,
the supply being regulated By various eonriYances at
certain distances. The electric light viii be used at
intervals on the track.
Depots will not be required, there will be no
stoppages. The points of union in America and Eu-
rope are in course of debate. It is generally con-
ceded that the shortest route will be the cable one
viz: between Newfoundland and Ireland. The sound
ngs already taken to lay The cable telegraph are Of
the greatest use, and have enabled the operators
lay out their map of the bed of the Atlantic The
wire will be laid through the tunnel and experiments
in progress to connect the communication between
the running cars and the fixed telegraph, by which
means immediate information can be sent to either
continent BY the passengers while travelling. Thus
while the pillows roll above and the monsters of the
deep sporting fighting, the case may be, men,
women ard children will be rolling rapidly under
meath, and after brief trip will find themselves to
the shores Of other nations without the danger ia
tigle and sickness Of long and dangerous sea voy-
age. st. Louis Times.
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STATE TAxEs.-We are requested by Sheriff Hope
to state that all those who do not pay their State
for 1866 and licenses for 1867, BY the first of July
will be proceeded against according to Law, and must
expect to pay costs
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The CoLoRED MAN TO BE Protected IN REG1sfRA-
r1os.-Gen Mower, the freedmen's bureau man for
this State, has issued the following circular:
It having come to the knowledge of the command
ing general of the district that efforts being made
to prevent negroes registering, all commanding Off
of posts and detachments hereby directed to
all in their power for the protection of all
persons who entitled to register, and wish to do
SO. Any officer failing to comply with this order,
viii be considered guilty of gross neglect Of duty
So far this section of the State is concerned their
no necessity for any such circular, as the freed
men do just as they please in the matter.
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FURKIsH.-The telegraph informs us that the Sui.
tan Of Turkey has left for the Paris Exposition. A
previous dispatch states that his train would consist of
800 women, IS eunuehs &c. We know of friend
who would like to be quartermaster Of that train
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We are under many obligations to Capt. James g.
Phelps, who returned home yesterday on the Bart
Able, for files Of late Western papers
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Caddo Fire Company No. had their beautiful steam
fire engine out last Monday for the purpose of testing
again tho strength Of her hose The machine threw
water with such force to burst five sections 1t is
the intention Of the company to return their present
hose, and procure stronger one, made of different
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-26

We learn from private telegram that the steamer
Doubloon was burned to the waters edge on Lake
Ponchartrain last Sunday night. The Donboon was
formerly great favorite in the Red river trade.
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REGISTRATION BossIER PARIsH.-The Banner,
the 22d, says the number registered up to the 10Th
2249, of whom 375 were whites and 1914 blacks
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REGISTRATION ExrEsDEp.-The telegraph informs
US that the time for registration in every parish Of
this State except Orleans, has been extended the
18th of July.
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On BOARD STEAMER LIVE OAl
Shravennrf Lime 81 Il

On BOARD STEAMER LIVE YAK,
Shreveport, June q, 1857.
We, the undersigned, passengers on board thesteam
er Live Oak, from Jefferson to New Orleans, desire
publicly to express heartfelt appreciation of the
kindness and consideration of Captain White and he
courteous and efficient officers noblg displayed in
their untrng exertions to render comfortable
possible, while the Live Oak aground at the Ham
mond place on Twelve Mile bayou. We further desr.
to tender sincere thanks to Col Gutts command
ing at Shreveport for his gallant conduct in sending
to ourassstance the steamer Cotile, BY which means
were rescued from our uncomfortable and perilous
situation after every expedent possible the ordinary
of the officers and crew had been tried and
proved unsuccessful.
Eliza Hannah, Paris Tex, +. ". Ewell Texas
Fannie Olford, Texas, P. Eldridge N. O.,
Mrs j. Z. McCrery, R. w. Hogan, Ga,
]. 2. Russell, Memphis Fl. N. Greer, Jefferson,
Z L. Bloomingdale, Tex, J. b. Vandyke, Nayasota
Fl. 7. Akin, Tenn, W. Buckley, Nayasota,
J. Z McCrery Texas, H. G. Lockett, Jefferson,
G. e. Wymer, N. o., ]. E. Caring
w. Hannah, Tennessee, and 90 others.
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Try the efficacy Of the Peruvian Bark Bi.ters.

The good will Of the Richmond Times has been
sold at public suction and bought BY tie propetors
of the Dispatch for tArty-two hundred dollars The
material Of the oHiee is for private sale.
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The New York Times is out strongly for Gen. Grant
for the next President It says The feeling that he is
the for the crisis is not confined strictly to any
PARTY.
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MILITARY RENovALs.-We copy the following from
an editorial in the New York Herald Of the 18th inst
People will naturally conclude that there must be
screw loose somewhere when the ex-mayor and ex-
Confederate General Wthers comes all the way from
Mobile to Washington to state his and demand a
reversal Of General Pope's order removing him from
office to which the generous secession majority of
the peopeof Mobile it is said, affixed the salary Of
six thousand dollars per 'annuul as pension for his
services in the Confederate army It is not likely that
General Popes discretion in removing these disturb
ing elements will be disputed by the Executive On
the contrary, anticipate that he will be fully sus-
tanned, as has been General Sheridans action with
reference the removal of Governor Wells of Lou
isiana although for different causes by the President
and Gen era Grant
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We are indebted to Mr.. j. V. Nolan, agent of tn
Texas Express Company, for file Of late papers.
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Brevet Major General w. swayne, commanding D


Gross SALES OF RESIDENTS TAxED.-The State Of
Louisiana is in the unfortunate condition of having
good deal of debt and money to meet it. Its treas
ury has collapsed. The public purse has been ex.
plored and shaken till it has nothing left It's assets
are all in the future. Its liabilities are pressing. The
State will not 60 into court and take the benefit Of the
bankrupt act. What is to be done?
In the opinion of the attorney general there re
mains of revenue, which, if existing law is
faithfully executed will replensh in some degree the
empty Golfers of Louisiana, and enable her to pay
some Of her imperative financial obligations. Mr..
Lynch SAYS in his letter to Mr. Auditor Peralta pub
shed in Sundays Crescent that the law Of April 4th
1865 imposing tax gross sales, has still full force
and effect the annual gross sales of property, be
longing to residents of Louisiana and there sod not
withstandng the recent decisions of our Supreme
Court and the Sixth District Court of New Orleans, in
the case Of the State Of Louisiana vs.. S. e. Kenne-
dy & co.. according to the attorney general those
decisions to the effect that sales of property OF
nonresidens of this State brought here for SALE are
however, to all other sales made here, and cannot
fail to produce handsome revenue, until it is re-
pealed
In view of this opinion, the State Auditor notifies
the public by an advertisement through our columns
that the tax Of oneourth Of one per cent on gross
sales receipts from the 1st of July 1865, to the
3lst Of March, 1857 Except sales Of merchandise be-
longing to and for account of persons not residing III
this State is now due and payable, within the next
ten days, at the Office of the State Treasurer. He
further states that the collection of this tax will now
be enforced and where payment is not made or be-
fore the 10Th inst, the legal penalty Of twenty per
cent. in addition will be eSaeted for delay.
N Crescent
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The time for closing the registering has been ex
tended to the first Of July, by which time it is thought
that the whites will exceed the blacks
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The new suspension bridge over the East river al
Harlem is finished. and the public opening will be
made in ten twelve days. About thirty five million
pounds of iron were used ia its construction.
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GOVERNORS ORR, PERRY AND SHARkEY-Reconaruc
tson.-While urging the acceptance Of the plan 0
reconstruction presented by Congress- have though
it our duty as public journalists, to keep our readers
advised Of the opinions of leading men opposed to it
Gov. Perry, late the provisional Governor of Soutl
Carolina and Gov. sharkey, of Mississippi concur il
advising the people to vote against conventions, on
the ground of decided preference for the military
over such government as acceptance Of the bills
in their opinion, must establish. If the whites be in
the majority, there is some merit in this course but
if, as is the known case already in South Corolna,
they are largely in the minority there is no wisdom
in the advised because the majority will call
the convention, whether the whites vote or not. In
that State and believe it will be found to be true
in all of them, if every white vote should be cast
against convention it would net prevent its assem-
bling And Inconsistency woald require of those OPP
posing convention to offer no candidates Of their
party the result practically of the Perry and Sharkey
plan would be- the exclusion of white men from the
convention and the surrender on their part of all DO
litical power to the hands of the blacks This view
Of the matter is being strongly presented by Gov Orr
OF South Carolina, and applies with equal force to
Louisiana. Gov. Orr says there DO 900 white and
CO. 900 black votes in his State
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By reference to an advertisement in another col
umn, headed notice, it will be seen that Messrs w
IT. Oliver & Co. have turned over their stock to Il. Ell
Norwood assignee, for pro rata distribution among
their creditors All persons having claims against them
are requested to present the same to Mr. Norwood
properly authenticated.
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sF. JoHN's DAY In sHREyEPoRr.-Last Monday be
n 50. Johns day, the Masonic fraternity of this city
a9a number Of invited guests celebrated it in be-
coming manner. In the forenoon they marched in
pToGe sion through the principal Streets decked in
15eI ead.fu regaa, to the Court House, where they
5lq-d TO able and eloquent addresses from Dr. Dali
aagud John W. Jones, Esq. Thepavillon was crowded
wiEA isteners, who appeared highly delighted at the
Efforts of the speakers. In the evening they, with
Ebe5E Sves and sweethearts, assembled at Brewers
InlI do honor to the terpschorean art. The dance
na5 tapt up by brave men and beautiful women until
laa nall hours Of morning. when they retired much
pt5H ed with the ceremonies of the day. Thesupper,
81 irewer, was everything that could be desired. It
@ pleasant affair and will long be remembered by
2.a who participated Delegations from Marshall
9a the surrounding country honored US with their
sf8ence.
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Comfort for the blaneEl- haired ladies' Whom the
gods love dye young