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The SUPREME CoURT RJLL.-Yhes. telegraph informs
us that the Senate has passed the Supreme Court bill
over the Presidents veto, by a vote of So to 9. It
will be recollected that this is a bill substantially pro-
viding that the Supreme Court shall not have original
Or appellate Jurisdiction in cases arising under the re-
construction laws that may now be before it or to
come up in future. 1t was first tackled on to a bill
regulating the Supreme court in regard to certain rev.
enue cases and rushed through both houses without at
tracing the attention of the Democrats. The whole
purport of the bill is to prevent the Court from decid-
ing the unconstitutionality of the reconstruction acts,
and particularly in the McCardle case. The matter as
veil as the manner Of this legislation IS simply out
rageons.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

The RADICALS BECOMING ALARAED.-A Washington
dispatch of the goth ult., to the Western press, says
the Radicals are alarmed at certain Presidential move
ments there, in which Chasc's name has been used, and
Greeley was sent to still the troubled waters. The
Chief Justice is indignant at the treatment of the Rad
ical party, and positively refused to be identified with
the movement in favor of Grant, which Greeley pleaded
with him to do. His refusal to become a tool for the
conspirators against johnson. in the impeachment tri-
al. meets with bitter denunciation from the c%onspira-
tors and other .raseais.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

THE CRsIs-We print on the outside OF this issue
a communication on. the present alarming condition of
our State, from the pen of one Of our leading tusi-
ness men. Hhe impending evils are fully portrayed,
and every citizen who has his own welfare in view is
urged to register and vote against the adoption of the
constitution. We are pleased to see that our business
men, who are generally so 10th to move in political
matters, are thoroughly aroused to the importance of
united action in this crisis of affairs. Let every bnsi-
ness man put his shoulder to the wheel, using his
money and inf uenee1rssly. and we need have no fear
forthp. result.
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REGlsTER.-It should be borne in mind by those
who have not registered yet and are entitled to, that
the books viii be opened again for their accommode-
.tion at No. 5 Milan street in this city, next Friday, and
will only be kept open for Ave days. The registrars
will not visit any other portion ofthe parish, Sc those
in the country should NOT fail to cor1e mere for that
purpose and not stay at home with the expectation
that the registrars will come to them. The time is
short and the issue at stake great and responsible. In
fact, it is a matter of life or death to US. Come one !!
come all J. come soon III
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

RADICAL SENTIMENT ON :IMFEAoiIMEST.-Thc Wash
ington, correspondent Of the Cincinnati Enquirer, in
lis dispatch of the Dist ult, says leading Radicals
there assert that the, sentiment of their party, as re-
vealed by letters from all sections, demands the con
viction of the President. Several Senators, hitherto
disposed to conservative action, have grown rcstive and
anxious at these demonstrations, and are decidedly
shaky. The Radicals also assert that Johnson has Ill
terror designs in making Hancock commander Of the
force can save him from conviction.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

THE TRADE OF CALIFoRSIA.-The oan FRANCISCO
Bulletin of the last mail date reports a Ii ot eighty
nine ships bound from that port to Europe anu view
York of these, ten with partial wheat ca,s. 70 are
bound to New York, and the remainder, with full eE>
goes to Europe. In all, ia cargoes ofwheathave beelf
dispatched from San Francisco to Great Britain since
the 1st of July last. These cargoes foot up nearly
5000, 900 c~entals, vqlned at about SC, 500, 900. The
agricultural Development and progress of California
are without parallel in the history of the world.
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SHOOTING AFFAIR.-We learn shat q shooting af
fair came off in the suburbs of this city last Sunday
evening, in which Mr.. George eagle was shot in the
leg by a man named Sam. johnson. The shot took
effect in the leg between the knee and stligh, breaking
the bone in two places, and it is thought that amputa-
ton will be necessary. Shots passed between them,
eagle using a six-shooter and johnson A double-barrel
shot gun. johnson rs now in jill. It is said the cause
of the shooting was brought about by some quarrel Of
the female members of the respective faEa;ies.
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STANTON CAN BOARD AT HoME.-A Washington dis
patch of the Goth ult, says Gen. Thomas has sent word
to Mr.. Stanton, by one of his officers, that he need not
cling so tenaciously to the War Department building,
as he (Gen. Thomas) had never intended to take forci-
bic possession of it, and that Mr.. Stanton could 60,
to his home for his sleep and meals. y
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SOURCE OF REvENUE.-A Washington dispatch of
the 18th says the Committee on WAYS and Means, it
is understood, have arrived at the conclusion that the
full amount of revenue required for carrying on the
Government can be raised from the following: Dis
titled spirits, Is millions; incomes, so millions to-
bacco, 25 millions; stamp duties % million dollars.
This is five million dollars in excess, of tae amount re-
qured to carry On the Government.
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THE New DISTRICT CoMMANDER.-The New Orleans
Times says the people of Louisiana and Texas will be
pleased to learn that an old and worthy soldier, Gen.
H. Z. Buchanan, has been appointed to succeed Gen.
hancock in the command of the: fifth military district.
ten. hancock has been assigned to the command of
the department of the Atlantic, with headquarters at
Washington. The Times says Gen. Buchanan has the
reputation of being a true gentleman, a gallant officer
and an honest man.
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TEE McCARpLE CAsE.-The telegraph announces
that the Supreme Court at Washington, by a vote of
6 to Q have determined to defer rendering their decree
in the McCardle case until the next term Of the Court,
six months hence.
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THE DISTRICT CouRT.-The Spring term Of the dis
trict court for this parish, Jndge James I. Weems, will
convene at the court house in This city next Monday.
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INDIAN Exn1BlrIoEs.-The Little Stephens, on her
last trip down, had a party of Choetaw Indians On
board, numbering thirty-fge, en- route to the principal
cities Of the United State and Europe, for the purpose
of giving exhibitions of ball play, Indian warfare, &c.
They will make their first appearance in New Orleans.
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THE CATTLE TRApE.-As Texas cattle are now bring
ing q good price in New Orleans, and the roads from
the interior to this point are getting in good order, we
look for lapge droves of cattle to come in for shipment.
AS cotton is getting scarce, drovers will find no trouble
in shipping their cattle at this point on packets :Hhich
will take them to the city in forty-eight hours. Bring
only good beeves, as they are the only class which sell
readily at A remunerative price.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

M1ss1ssIPr1.-A fatal ARRAY occurred in Neshoba
county the other day, between Hugh Wilson and John
Barrier, in which the former was severely wounded in
the arm, and the latter killed. They used reyolvers at
close range. Wilson fred foar shots and Barriepfve.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

THE ELEcrIos.-Gen Buchanan has issued the or
der for the election Of members of Congress, State,
parish and municipal officers, to take place at the same
time that the constitution is voted on.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

Cry NoTEs.-Ourc city notes at this time, like those
ofNew Orleans, hardly answer the purpose Of a circu-
lating medium. Some of the leading houses ignore
them entirely, while others make a heavy discount.
This is caused by the superabundance of it in the
market. We think it was. an oversight in,the Board
to food the city with ones and twos in place of the
fyea and tens, which were to all intents and purposes
retired. Had they issued the fractional parts of a dol
lar the effect would not have been so disastrous. While
there was but a small amount in circulation it passed
readily, but as soon as, the market was flooded the
game was blocked. As a matter of change it was con-
venient, and as such it was tolerated, more than for its
intrinsic value, which deprecated in value as the
amount in circulation increased. ThesBoardi in trying
to do too much for their constituents 0verdone the
thing and completely killed the shinplaster goose,
which, if t had been carefully nursed and not over-fed,
would have laid us small eggs enough for family use.
The question now is, how shall we be able to retire
this substitute for money and keep the corporation ma
chine running. Retiring the money is one thing, and
running the. machine is another. We propose to point
out the way to accomplish the first and hope the Board
will manage to work out Their; oHn. eaiyation. Pro
hibit the paying out of any laore city notes, and burn
all that comes in from any seGrce whatever. There's
a financial scheme for you worthy of NcCulloch him
self. Let,ns-see if the city fathers can suggest as easy
a setaeme for their deliverarce.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

"Ap INTERIM."-Dr. w. 7. C. Campbell is editor al
interim of the Jefferson Jimplecute, vice Ward Taylor,
Jr., the itinerant show-man-on Il "bender.N The I'D
interim gives the unfortunate Snowman a very good
notice to start With, and if he does not make his
'possum show profitable, then there is little use for
printers ink to make the worse appear the better.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

A CARPEr-BAGGEn ACCEPTS 0RElcE.-Breret Major
Gen. Scott, Assistant Commissioner Of the Frecdmen,s
Bureau, has accepted the Radical nomination for Gov:
ernor of South Carolina.
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We have received Il communication signed Il" on
the subject of fruit and eetton eaterpiIars, which We
have not space fo- this week. 1t will appear in our
next issue.
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At J. 3. Lewis, Jrs., No. 9 Texas street, can be
found one of the best assortments of boots and shoes
IN the State outside of sem Buchanan's S immediate camp,
at prices to suit the tines. Although ]. B.. has gone
North to Lay IN q new stock, one Of the family il still
hefe reads aaa willing Il wait III all who will tive No.
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THE jews AFTER GRANF.-There is a movement
among the l~sFaelttes at the North against Gen. Grant
for his sweeping military order Of December II, 1862,
expelling Jews from the department of Tennessee, for
violating regulations of trade.
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BUSINESS OF THE WAR DEpARrMEsT.-The Wash
ington special of the New Orleans .Picayune says the
War Department business is now transacted entirely
through Gen. Thomas. The President would cut off
bis right hand before he would issue an order or trans.
act any business through Stanton, and the latter would
rot in the department before the Presiden. would ever
condescend to notice him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

THE New HAMPSHIRE ELEcrIes.-The Boston Post,
in speaking of the late election in New Hampshire,
says the Democrats reduced the Radical majority nearly
one thousand votes, gained for their own ticket over
four thousand, and made a net gain of twenty-four
representatives in the Legislature. This is &c doing well,
and the same ratio of reduction and increase will give
the Democracy the country in November.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

We are under many obligations to Mr.. j. y. Nolan,
of the Texas Express, for files OF late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

TOAST By Wotaan-the fsirest work
in all creation: the edition is large, and no man should
be without a copy. Exchange.
That printer must have had a good Sit or been
very drunk for he well knew that q copy bound In
velvet, with gilt edges and spring back, costs too much
foFthe general run Of men, aud a cheap edition, Will
yellerkiyer,' is not desirable.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

FIRE AT MONROE, LATHE following paragraph is
from the Monroe Telegraph Of the 25th ut.:
The large new livery stable, of which H. G. Dobson
was proprietor, caught fire at about 2 o'clock on the
morning of the Oath inst, and was entirely consumed
in half an hour. The fire originated in shanty in the
rear of the stable, whether from accident or from de-
sign is not clearly established. The horses, harness
and vehicles in the stable were al! saved, bat the TO-
rage was consumed with the building.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

s1koR9tA AL RIeHr.-Gov. jenkins, of Georgia,
N-ssfe a : yisttt q Washington Lately. said that the
'sstse4ssa ri 4aHoE5fa we're organising I'd defeat tAs
- at1a Woe3l BE apt Il. ID iii
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NEW FAcroRY.-An exchange says it is proposed
to establish a cotton factory at Delhi, the eastern ter
minus Of the Shreveport and Vicksburg railroad.
General Grant has a brother thirteen years younger
than himself selling leather in Chicago.
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Crops IN NArCE1TecHEs .PAElsH.-We cir the fol
lowing from the Natehitoehes Times Of the 2Sth u}t.:
From the lower portion of our parish we are receiv-
ing daily information which is really very satisfactory.
The planters are working faithfully-the old an the
young are seen early in the fields. Freedmen them
selves seem to be anxious to make a good crop. The
corn is already looking beautifully and on many plan
tat;ons cotton is planted. We are only sorry to re-
cord that some planters are still under the impression
that they must plant cotton Oh a larger scale than they
anticipated two months ago. Since the rise in the sta
pie ali seem to think that cotton is still King" Our
opinion in this re gard has not changed, and the future
will declare who is wrong.
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GaS. SHERIDAN.-This officer has at last entered
upon his duties as commander of the Department of
tie Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

CANDIDATES OR NORA veteran in the service O
the State-a resident of a ncighborins parish-urges
US, in a strong letter, to advocate the policy Of run,
ming candidates for the Legislature. He thinks, if We
fail to defeat the constitution, the election of even
few tried and able men to the Legislature, would pre-
vent the Legislature from "vitalising, by necessary
legislation, the most obnoxious provisions of the ccn.
stitution." ,4le argues that we committed 4 mistake
in not Running candidates for the convention, as Il few
such men, in that way, might have greatly changed
the character Of the constitution now submitted; and
that If, az a party, we refuse to put forward candidates
of our own, independent candidates will offer them
selves. We reply to our friend, that the convention
in negativing a nomination of a State ticket, did not
expressly advise against nominations as to ether offices.
although the debate showed that the opinion of thai
body was adverse to the policy. We agree with the
convention; but, as the question of candidates is left
an open one with the parishes, if our friends in DeSoto
think they can elect the right sort of a man to repre-
sent them in the legislature, or even to fill their par
ish Offices, they are clearly entitled to exercise their
own choice in the matter. Bat, ZFmeo Danao$, ct
dona ferentes. 1t may be an ovcr-wronght scruple with
US, but we instinctiyely recoil from any man who man
ifests an eager haste to take The oath prescribed. As
to incEmbents, ofknown and tried fidelity, as their in
terests are opposed to the ratification, the support of
these men would be in keeping with our policy, of
maintaining the statm qno, in preference to the adop-
ton of the policy of the conventionists. This we can
do, if necessary, without any formal nominations.
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The kU-KLUx.-The Ku-Klux mystery is said to be
spreading, and it is likely to equal in extent the Loyal
Leagues and ".Graad Army Of the Republic" corr
bined. It is giving some of the leading Radicals a
vast deal of trouble by exciting their fears.
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Texas Items.

CHEROKEE CoUNTY.-Thc Rusk Observer, Of the DIST
ult., has the following item on raising sugar cane:
A large amount of sugar cane will be planted by our
farmers tins season. 1t grows luxuriantly in this coun.
tv, yielding as much to the acre as the .oest lands in
Louisiana, and its cultivation will hereafter form an
important part of our agricultural pursuits.
COLLIN CoUNTY-Nore Of tic Gras&hoppers.-Thc
Mckinney Enquirer, Of the 2lst ult, has the following
in regard to these insects:
The grasshoppers are Matching out in this vicinity
by thousands, and Immediately after a little ioeomotiv
life is infused into them their depredations are com
menced on the gardens, oats, wheat, &c. We have
heard of several gardens being entirely destroyed by
their relentless ravages. Pick up a clod of black dirt
almost anywhere, and it contains myriads Of eggs de-
posted by the old ones last fall. The egg is about
the size of a grain of wheat, and after exposure to the
sun a few moments, the young insect is Matched and
commences its travels. Unless we have high gales
within a few days, sufficient to blow away these young
grasshoppers, they viii work great damage to the
growing crops.
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A CARPET-BAGGER THRAsHED.-The Mobile Tribune
of the 24th ult. has the following item:
Yesterday morning the carpet-bagger Coon, from
Dallas county, was handsomely whipped on the wharf
by a well known United States official. We did not
learn the cause but presume it was for some imperti-
hence, This carpet-bagger was thrashed by a gentle
man in Montgomery a few DAYS ago.
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We shall recur to this subject again.

PROTESTS TO TIE CoNsrIrUTIoN.-We have not space
enough for the numerous protests, signcdby dissenting
members Of the late mongrcl convention, to the agra.
rian constitution submitted by that honorable body
The special reasons Cooley or Ludeling or Crawford.
or anybody else, may urge for Withholding their sig
natures, may be matters Of some interest or impor.
lance to themselves, but we tcan assure these patriotic
lance TO the public. The only inquiry, With which it
can possibly be concerned, is, what business had these
men in that body? Hheir presence gave to the assem-
blage the appearance of sanction, by a few of the old
and intelligent men of the State, and conveyed, falsely.
the idea that these men fifty represented a constituency
worthy OF their characters. 1t was, and still is, a won
der, what motive these men could have had in accent
ing seats in that convention. The hope of beneftinr
the State is the expressed plea Of Judge Cooley, whose
protest IS a little more elaborate thanthat Of the other
~dissenteEs, while that of L1ndeling, ofcouachita, is the
sentlest. 1t reminded US sof gallant Nick Bottoms
kindly consideration of the ladies 81 will aperavate
my voice so, that | will roar you as gently as any suck
ing dove l will roar you as twere any nightingale"
We presume his excuse, and that of all the rest, would
be the same as Cooleys-good intentions But why
did not these men leave the convention in disgust if
they disapproved its proceedings? Even Blackburn
entered a protest, but what he protested we have not
yet learned. 1t is sorry %shufHing, gentlemen. You
are Radicals Or you are not. A protest will not de.
eide that you are either "pup or pig :" still, the peo-
pie know.
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CApDo.RADICAL REFUBL!C4SfCLUE.
ShrrVanort La March IL zoe

Shreveport, La, March IL, 1868. {
Ihe1oIloW:9C resolutions were unanimously adopted;
sReSofueG, Ihatathis club endorses the regular Radi
cal Republican State ticket whereof the Hons. Fl. c.
Narmoth and .. }. Dunn are the head and reprdiate
and condemn all disorganisers and boilers.
hesoIVea' mat we hereby indorse and approve; OF
the new constitution, and will use our united efforts in
securing the ratification of the same.
sReSolred, That the thanks of this club are eminentIy
due to Hon. &. &. Antoine for the able, efficient, and
faithful manner in which he discharged his duties as
delegate to the State. constitutional convention.
Reso(ged, That the New Orleans Republican, the Of
fetal journal of the Radical Republican party of Lou.
isiana, be requested to publish the above resolutions.
-JoHN D. SMITH, President.
.lfosesSterrett, Secretary.
Is for Smith" if his Maker does not know him
better than we do, he is a lost child. Moses was for
merly the servant of a family, from whom he takes his
name, and custer could" get up a :" dog -gond" good
breakfast, but since he has changed his vocation we
have lost sight of him.
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Tucker & Thurmond offer for sale-at New Orleans
barrels -four, besides bacon, lard, sugar,
molasses, whiskey, &c, &c. We are pleased to see
the energy manifested BY this firm in building up a
wholesale commission house. Call and see them.
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The CONNECTICUT ELEcTlos.-The election for State
officers in Connecticut takes place next Monday. Last
spring the Democrats elected their Governor by a ma
joFity Of 987, while in 1856 the Republicans were sue
eessful By 531 majority.
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CRoPs IN DESoro .PAR1sH.-We clip the following
from the Mansfield Times Of the. 18th uit.;
Since oar: last we have e~ongersed with several reiia,
BILE citizens, WHO informed US that the prospects for a
good crepsonsth bills, thus far, are fattering. Gen
orally speaking the stand OF corn is good. Planters
are, basily engaged in bedding their lands for cotton.
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To Observation-Disclosures, to secure an announce
ment in this paper. will be required to pay in advance.
For State and parish offices, S25; city offices, $l5.
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ANOTHER TAx.-sherif Hope givesno,icei in another
column, that he will NEE. the taxpayers of Caddo
parish, at stated places aud times, for the purpose of
collecting ~thesle7ee. tax, which is one mill on the dol
lar on the assessed value Of all property. This is a
tag to, provide means for the redemption of the State
levee bonds. The quota for this parish is s3l76 2I.
ToBACCo.-Deaiers in tobacco should bv all means
call upon E. & B. Jacobs and examine their large and
varied brands of chewing tobacco, purchased direct
from first houses. They guarantee as good bargains
as can be obtained in the city of New Orleans
Country merchants would do well to give them a call