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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

( Dos'T 0wN ANY BovDs.-The New Orleans LILIES
Of the 7th speaks as follows about Gov. Seymour an3
the United States bonds: ~.
/ Gov Seymour has written letter. III which ne ssag'
that he does not own, aud never did own one dolSL
Of Government bonds. Although man OF wealth.
was too conscientious to act contrary to his priacs
and therefore has his money all invested IL tahPAs
property. In this he shows that he has confidence
the growth and prosperity of the country and GOES NV
seek TO avail himself Of unjust exemption from Wv
trihuting his proportonate dues to the naio'ai ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

DENoCRATIc SENATORS CONFERENCE.-THE in the
name Of common sense, is going to hoppen9 Our
Radical State Senate has decided b. vote of % to
that Messfs Foutc, Ogden and Braughn, Democratic
Senators from the First District of New Orleans are
entitled to their seats, although they contested
by three Radicals, two Of whom were negroes. No
danger Of Senator White being ousted, after that.
What is coming over the spirit Of their dEeams2
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The Shreveport Glee Club, assisted by the best nu
aical talent ofour city. will give grand vocal and in
atrumental concertat Brewers Hall Tomorrow (Thurs
day night. The mere announcement Of concert by
this admirable cub will, we feel confident, secure a
large attendance Of or citizens Tickets of admission
ONLY 80 cents
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

EllTARE.- During the past three or four days, the
steamers Lizzie Tate, Rose Franks and Irene landed
at OFT wharf the 18th regiment United States infantry
en- route for Tegas This regiment has been stationed
at Mobile since the war; and has excellent reputa
ton for good behavior We not advised as to the
gQs. they will occupy in Texas.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

TIE ELECTION IN MIsseuaI.-The ST. Louis Repub-
ican says the prediction that Missouri will go Demo
cratic this year. ssTay be relied on.n The Radicals
have no hope Of carrying the election except by the
rigid enforcement of the registration acts, by which
they expect thousands and thousands Of legal voters
will be kept from the polls But the Republican adds
Y" Even with the aid of that law they cannot succeed
They in minority in the State. Their party has
become odHs to thousands of its own members and
is stencil theirnostriIs. They will cooperate with
the Democracy, insuring Democratic triumph in No
,hnr0
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

NEv NovEL-Mr. Thos. FL. Morris druggist and
book seller Texas street. has placed table
work of felton, just from the press entitled Eleanor
Maneille.' 1t is pamphlets Of forty-foar pages,
F." chug" full of cxcru.iatng love, after the most ap-
proved method OF getting up that kind of amusement
shese davs Price 80 cents
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

1t is sad there is time for everything" butitds
high time that those who wear boots and shoes, and
WHO wish to purchase frstrate article at the lowest
prices to call at No Texas street. owners row, and
examine j. B. Lewis new stock He is offering great
inducements to wholesale merchants, no matter where
they hail from or where they are going to. He can
undersell the man who invented shoes Anybody who
takeshis part.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

CorToS,-Tghe weather To- the past week was very
favorable for cotton picking, which we learn has be,
come general, both on the bills and in the bottoms
Cotton has opened sufficiently for good hands to
age from $50 to 200 pounds per day, On some plan
a,ons the ravages of the worm preeeptble but
most of them 10 material damageyhas occurred. We
hear good deal Of complaint Of the boil worm in
places but their appearance is not general The pros
Peet for as much be picked out still holds good
with anything like the kind of weather we have had for
the past week -yE .5aa--.= 81.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The City Controller gives notice in another column
that he is prepared Issue bonds with cppons attached
for Shreveport change and terestbcaring scrip,
"a conformity with a late ordinance Of the city council
It is optional with the holders Of these securities
whether thoY fund them or net.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

POLICE JURIEs TO APPOINT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
On the 1lth inst, the State Senate passed bill pro
vding that the police uries Of the respective parishes
shall have the privilege Of appointing district attor
neys ad interim to act in the place of the district
attorney when be is absent This is renderedneees
sary owing to the organisation Of the parish courts
This officer is to have 800 per month and fees fol-
disposed to allow him. 80 = &
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

MIsoEGEsATIoS.-Th Richmond Examiner t on,
aurer of the 3os makes Che following ritz
|. Some Ct the Yankees who have come 10 -" beief
since the close Of the war have illustrated ''s" negro
in the doctrineof negro equality by nafa!'a ~ Which
women. We beard yesterday Of two ea5es ,"Iattoes.
Hwhite from the North had rparF!eu IN Vasl.
The marriages, We learn, were aolemn''s" ~
inoton, -#5a
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

TIL. CoeEF OF CLAIMS n exchange says '"s ths
of Judge Wiimot leaves bat foar judges uPOl 40,
bench OF the Court Of Claims There are NV !, !.
twenty applicants for this race. The pFes'u' f,opl
said has stated that he should appoint soma one a'a
the Sonth, as there are very large amoah' - .ne,
from the Southern States, and no one % '''~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The expense of the War and Navy nepaflhsA dnrirs
ing the Year lsd7, was S. soc 900 more than s sz11
the first year of the war-the year thai stolen
Dawes, OF Massachusetts, said more haa 1850 during
than it cost to meet the national e2pe"u' What BE-
the whole of Buehanans administration
came Of the NoNeys
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

AAILs.--Ilast Friday morning received New
Orleans mail only four days and sixteen hours out by
the way Of Vcksburg The mail due on Sunday failed
entirely. We now recoivesa daily mail from Texas by
the Southern Pacific railroad.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

TnAsKs.-We are indebted to Capt. S. II Morrison,
of the firm Of Cumming, Morrison Co., of this city,
who has just returned from trip North, for late ST.
Louis and Louisville papers The papers were but six
days old Capt. Morrison came By way of Vcksburg
and Monroe.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

UNION PAcIF.o RAfLEoAp:--A dispatch from 00",A
and Others dated at tie end OF the Union Paciae 70"
road on the 18th inst says ave areat the emu u -
Pacific railroad track, 40 miles west OF ohioasO
SEQ miles east OF Salt Lake The track is being 10,
st the rate Of four tesa day. The road IS s,@1s
LOO miles between this and Salt Lake Jass IA'1
afternoon, The rails on continual divide between =
lantio and Pacific y %~ =H~5 EsT-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

Sinking THEIR DUrY.-The New Orleans Bulletin
of the Eth sayst whispered in the city that the Radi
Gals in the Legislature intend to take recess soon
till near November, without passing any registration
act, land keeping the electoral act insuspense, thus
leaving without any list Unregistered voters in No
vember; and they might then, on the plea Of neoes
sity, pass the electoral bill when reassembling -.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

CoSyEsr or Sr. MARY.-Sster Anna Superior of
this convent gives notice in another column that this
institution for the education of young ladies' two and
half miles from town, will commence its scholastic
term of ten months on the 18th Of September next.
The St. Aarys day school, in this city, will also open
at the same time. Both of these schools are under
the immediate superintendent Of the Daughters Of
the Gross, who haze established most excellent rep
utatioa for their schools. For terms advertise
ment.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

A LEFr-HANDED L1ck-Had not the Picayune OF
the 18th contained an obituary notice of Thad Ste
vens, should have thought that the following, which
appeared Its columns of the 4tl had special refer
ence to him:
Apropos.-0nr thanks are due to dear old Dr.
Watts for the following opposite quatran:
t'Behold the aged sinner goes,
Laden with guilt and heavy woes,
(, - Down to the regions Of the dead,
! ~ Mith endless curses on his head " rEE-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

MORE PoWER FOR TIE GoYERNoR.-The "Ineligi
btv bill }" whereby the RAIDS. expect to GUST Demo
cratic Office holders, and the bill giving Warmoth, Gov
ernor od intsrim, the power to fiji vacancies have
passed both houses and only await the signature Of biz
High Mightiness to be considered law
New Orleans Bulletin.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

NEW CoTros.-The first bale Of new cotton raised
in Marion county, Texas arrived here yesterday pei
Southern Pacific railroad. L was shipped BY J. n
Murphy s Co., Jefferson, and went forward By the
steamer Irene.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

0sE ESCAPED AND ANOTHER SsHoT.-On Monday, a
negro who confined in the Jail for horse stealing
made his escape, and is still at large. h. with
Der of his brother prisoners engaged in cleaning
out the prison yard, vhen watching his opportunity
he cleared the fence at single bound and left in
double quick Aeouple Of shots from the guard failed
to arrest this "ightst" Last sundag night soldier
belonging to the 18th regiment. armed not only the
law directs, bat also with full load of "benzine wa
ter went through 7outions at house Of pros
uton not laid down in the tactics much the deri.
ment of the peace and quiet Of this orderly city. Po
liceman inteftrea soldier charged bayone and
he come here to clean out all the rebels. Policeman
shot soldier in the thigh, when the latter gave leg BALI
yelling like n demon. Soldier not mach hurt but a
good deal demoralised =..- n.e. @. e@-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The lower House Of the State Legislature has passed
bill making it crime for planter to discharge his
laborers for refusing to vote as he may direct Halt
the fine goes the inforer aud the other to aid the
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

ALABAMA-The Legislature adjourned on the 18th
to the FIRST Monday in November, without taking any
action in regard to the Governor's veto.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26


= THE RIGHT KIND OF A MAN.-The subject of the
following notice, Gen. Broughon, we believe, re-
sides in Sherman Texas, where he is practicng law
He represented Northeastern Texas in the late New
York convention and while North visited the place of
his birth, which elected the following article from the
Rochester Union and Advertiser He is the right kind
of man. and all such will find hearty welcome in
the South G%sE=s,.
Our former feiiowcitizen, Gen. Horace Broughton
has been in this city tree.o four days VISIT and
left last night for Texas, where he resides. It
gave our citizens pleasure to greet old friend who
had made such good record in his absence of seven
or eight years he was engaged in the practice Of
law here when the war began in 1851 He at once
entered the service as lieutenant in the Old Thr-
teen the FIRST regiment sent to she field from Ro-
CHESTER He discharged his duties WE'LL gradually
promoted, and-at length became colonel of the IA Sd
New Iork aud was made a brigadier general by bre-
vet for gallant services He remained in the service
to the end of the war; and then appointed an as
SCISSOR of Internal for the Northern District of
Texas. He repaired thither three years ago and en-
tered upon his dntes making Marshall his headq uar-
ters.s He came North to attend the National Demo.
cratic Gonventon delegate, and returns to Texas
satisfied with the action of the convention. General
Broughton is one Of the soldiers who fought to keep
the Union together not to humiiate any portion of it,
Having assisted to settle the question at issue and be-
ing the victorious side, he regards those who were
so unfortunate be on the other side as his broth
ers whomshe is willing to restored to tneir true
position as equals under the Constitution. de went
South as aederal official entertaining this feeling and
met in friendly spirit By the people there. He
has east his lot whhei aad intends is demonstrate
that he can be as warm friend peace as he can be
determined roe in war. He gives favorable report
OF the people Of Texas, where he resides, and repes
must positively the lies that circulated here By the
kal,rnt the rft hcfrr
semitic the southto. make thesareposts and TO pro-
mote dseoTd there Gen Broughton cites the fact
that he aud his assistants to the number of twenty or
thirty have been duty for three years ID district
as large as the State of New York and not one of
them has in any way been treated unkindly though
engaged in duty that is disagreeable ard avoca-
ton odeus to the people everywhere General B. is
one of the kim. Of men to 60 South. II all who had
gone there from the North were like him. and SINH
lar spirit had aesuated Congress the South would have
been fully restored and the people Of the sections
would have been on the most friendly relations all
striving to repair the Losses occasioned by the war,
making the fields and plantations bloom and tbs
ufaetories hum with the noise Of Industry,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

eEsoRNous GRAIN CEoFs.--Erem present appear.
ances it is estimated that tie crops Of cereals WILDE
larger thar ever before known It. is estimated BY
competent judges tiat the surplus of wheat in tile
United States will reach IS, GOO 0oO bushels and corn
beyond limits Or estimate. The wheat crop alone of
California is estimated at 30 100000 bushels, equal to
10000 600 barrels of flour. The crop was 1l,5G0O0O
last year In Europe the crops IRE heavy, and much
lower price will be reached than for many years past
Under these circumstances -four should rule lover with
us than for many years past. Let it FL then; there
is plenty of room for it, without hurting any
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

! NovEt scEEaE.-R. W Longhery, Esq, proPrie-
ter ofthe Texas republican, published at Marshall and
the Jefferson Times, published at Jefferson, Texas,
wishing to dispose Of Of his papers, proposes to
put both of themup at lottery, the winner to take his
choice Both of the papers are well established and
tie material with which they printed the best in
the country. Both Offices haze power presses, job
presses, and large and we3-seeeted job Offices. The
bsdings in which these papers published are large
ana well-ventated and CENTRALLY situated in tie places
of publication. There 10 no better newspaper stock in
the country. The Offices respectively valued at
$4,000. Tickets S each, in greenbacks. Address
Il. w. LougheFy Marshall, Texas. Drawing to take
place on the goth of November.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

a RADICAL SENATOR CoME TO GRIEF.-Bradley, the
escaped Sing Sing convict who elected State Sen
aor in Georgia. has been declared by that body ineli
gble by vote Of soto 5. It's stated that he intends
to run for Congress.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

COMPOSITION OF THE souga CAgeIIsA LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature of South Carolina is composed as fol-
lows: senate-white, "a; coIored a-total 50. House
of Representatives, as, colored, 76-tatal
174. Seven Democrats in the Senate and fourteen in
the House. Truly an interesting body.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

STATE OF LouIsIAsA vs. A. CHoN-bs Justice Aliens
Coatrt-It will be remembered that in our last ISSUE
we mentioned the fact that Mr.. a. Chon, Of Marshall,
Texas was arrested at the instance of Messrs. Cum
ming, Morrison & Co. Of this city, charge of bur-
glars and larceny. The cause Of Mr. Ghons arrest was
his having in his possession dollar bill which
identified one of the bills taken from the safe of
Messrs G., NJ &Co., on the night of the Goth of July
last On the trial, Mr.. Chon accounted satisfactorily
for the possession Of the bill, proving from, whom he
had received it. which has led to the arrest and com
INITIAL of George Watts colored in Marshall Texas.
No evidence was elected to raise suspicion that
Mr. Chon was in any manner implicated in the bur-
glary The State was represented by Major Ashton
and the defense by Capt. W. A. Lacy.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

PoLIrIcs AT sEA.-An exchange, in speaking Of the
political course Of the New York Herald, says that
James Gordon Bennett, Jr. manages it on board his
yacht hence the politics Of the Herald are all at sea-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

THE Great REacTIos.--We publish in another col
umn very significant article from the New ork Her
aid Of the Sth The Herald is most excellent party
paper III one sense of the word, for like straw, it
shows which way the wind blows and we know of no
better straw than the Herald. This time the wind
don't blow in the direction of Grant.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

DEATH OF THE MEsKEs.-The cable brings us the
intelligence of the death of this wandering artist,
Paris, on the 18th. Her real name was Ida McCord,
and the place of her nativity Memphis Tennessee.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

CADDo AoaDEMY.--This institution, for the ednca-
ton Of bohsexes, under the supernendence Of J. r.
Williamson, will open in this city on Monday, the It'll
day of September. The services Of competent in
structors have been secured for department and
the school will open under very favorable auspices As
teacher Mr. Williamson, through his untiring efforts,
has secured for himself an enyable reputation. His
system of discipline and manner of instruction are ap
proved by all who have favored him with their patron.
age. For terms, see advertisement ~-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The FIRST BALE AT New YoRs.--The first bale of
cotton received New York this season Was the bale
from Grimes county, Texas. 1t classeds tric middg
and sold for IS cents per pound.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The Democrat says new corn is selling in Alexau-
dria, Rapides parish, at fifty cents per bushel,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

DEMocRATIc MEETING, WARD No. 6-0n Saturday,
the 22d of August, the Democracy Of the 9th Ward
gaye barbecue at Eagle Bend on Red river. At II
o'clock the meeting was called to order by W E Dan
forth, upon whose motion Dr. III. Aud was called to
the chair and the following presidents chos-
en-: VIM Carter, Alfred s9ourner, Benz. Heth, Rob't
Johnson and Tooe Bonner On motion of DR.. R. C.
Campbell, W. E. Danforth and Ro T. Buckner were
appointed secretaries Very able and effective speeches
delivered by Major GAS S Ashton, Capt W. A.
Laeg, Capt. &, NJ. Mutt, and George Martin, in which
it was clearly demonstrated to the coored voters that
it to their interest with the Democratic par,
ty. The ample provision made for the large crowd in
attendance reflected great credit upon the committee
Of arrangements. l. j. ArlD President
Ro. T. Buckner, 49, I' s'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

Pass CHRISTIAN CoLLEGE-We publish in another
column the advertisement of this institution of learn
ing for young men, located at Pass Christian, Miss.
The situation is one of the heathest in the Union,
and the college building eompletein evergdepaptment
The course Of instruction is thorough ard the dscip-
lire mild but strict The college isunder the imme
date direction of the Christian Brothers, but the
ligous views of the pupils unrestricted The
deaic year commences the first Monday in septenl-
Der and closes with the last of June For terms, see
advertisement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

IA. B., Tax Uollector Parish--.''-
SEC 5s. The aforesaid Recorder and Justice Of
the Peace upon the return Of such lists with the oath
or affirmation aforesaid shall record the same, and
nakea certified copy of such list, and forward the
to the Auditor of Public Accounts. See Revs-
ed Statutes 1865, 1856, p.s472, 81, 5s.l
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From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, August 25.-Gen. Buchanan yester,
day relinquished the charge of freedmens bureau a
fairs of this State to Gen Hatch. Gen. Buchanan re-
mains in command of the district until Rousseau dr.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

Eight bales cotton were received at this port
during the past week. making fifteen in all received
thus far q. p.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

The debate was conducted altogether by Republi-
ans, there being but Que Democrat in the Senate.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

4 CABINET SsuESE.-The Washington .cogrcsno,,.
Eof the ST. Louis Republican, thus describes NJ,
scene at Cabinet meeting in which the ma.., ivy
Z" showed their hands ~ 'sfs
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-02-13
TSad Accident.

Mr.. Cornelius Slicer, an honest laborine
man in the town of Somers came to his death
on Tuesday last by an event as follows Mr.
Sllcer had purchased bull from Mr.. Ozanno
with the view of working him with an odd
OK which he owned. The animal was regard
"a gentle, having nsver been known to ex.
hibit any disposition, to harm any person. On
tuesday last Mr.. Slicer undertook to drive
the bull home, and for the purpose of greater
convenience of arriving, he fastened the ami
mails head in the usual way with rope to
one of his legs. While passing through a
snort piece of woods, the bull evinced a de-
termination, TO go no further, but to return
back Mr.. Slicer by the aid of large stick
IN hand, thwarted his purposes for some time,
until at length the animal became enraged,
and made towards Mr. Slicer with great fury.
tree being near by, Mr.. s. made a quick
movement with the intention of getting be :
hind it; unfortunately he was moment too
late the bull with his head dashed him with
great force against the tree. Mr.. Slicer fell
with loud groan, the blood running from his
mouth and nose; Mr.. Swartz, who was near
by, took Mr.. s. to house few rods distant
nc was soon able to speak, and seemed
20 thlnk that he was not fatally injured.
AIter remaining some two hours, he seemed
10 feel better, and desired to.be taken home
TO his residence. He was accordingly placed
on bed on Sleigh and conveyed home-
Soon after being taken home, he was worse,
and died early in the evening.
MIR. Slicer leaves a wife and children. His
wife has been in poor health for many months
past, and considerable sums having been OK
pended for medical aid, the family are left in
rather destitute circumstances.