The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09
Ta1a.s Items.

from Mashal. The Republican gives the following
version of the affair .
Col. Johnston had ordered black man in his employ
to turn pair of mules into the sar1eno Craze. An
other negro who had field Of corn adjoining the gar
den objected to IT, and an alteration ensued, which
resulted in Col. Johnston striking the negro, who i'm.
medately went off, and collected all the negroes who
would consent to so with him. they said TO " settle
the matter They returned about z O'Clock at night,
Ii or20 in number, all of them armed aud sent a
messagedGol Johnston or Oscar Johnston his brother
n-law, to come out. He refused and sent them word
to return ia the morning. They replied he sscoa!e
out and settle it then First Mr. Oscar Johnston went
out and then shortly afterwards Col Isaac Johnston
hearing high words, and experimenting difficulty fol
lowed In going out, Gel. Johnston's gun went of
aeeidentIy aud then the negroes commenced general
firing. Twelve fifteen shots were discharged by the
negroes during which negro ~ tie name Of Harri-
sou was killed. The ladies of the house becoming
alarmed left the premises and took refuge in the cot
ton patch where they remained al night. jury OF
inquest was held the next day and it was clearly proven
that the negro must have been killed by of his
comrades. Here il will be seen the premises Of Cit
zen were invaded at midnight, and he was called from
his bed to defend his household The parties were
brought before Capt Smith, bureau agent this place
who hnedCo. Johnston hundred dollars for s5rll
ing the negro, and ordered him into custody until
was paid, where he remained until "Wednesday, last
bis neighbors we understand, paid ~ Gne for him
The negroes were discharged with a simple reprimand
Had they been white men, every one of them would
have been bound over to the District CunEE.
Unfortunate and almost Fatal D:6fouHg.--Under
this head the same paper publishes the following:
On Saturday evening last, while trial was pending,
in the Courthouse, before Geo. r. Hi Esq, Justice
Of the Peace difficulty occurred between Dir. James
Turner and Mr.; &c BeLisle, citizens of ths place
which attended with unfortunate and almost
fatal results It first commenced With al alteration
,1 Fb6 Df II
struck Mr. DeLsle several severe blows over the head
causing the blood to flow freely. The parties clnchea
but were separated, and ordered into custody Mr,
DeLse, after washing his face returned to the Court
roonl and seeing Mr.. Turner, commenced liPingupon
him, disehargng four barrels irealan armyax shooter
three of which took effect in Mr. Turnerssleft4ee and
hip. Every effort was made bythe Sheriff to stop the
shooting but without avail Mr. DeLis!e was imme.
diately seized and conveyed to jail Dir. Turner
carried to bis residence, where bis physicians upon
examination found it necessary to ampuate his leg.
For time bis condition was critical and serious fears
entertained that he would die, but we are happy
TO state, that be is dong as well as could be
pectei This unfortunate occurrence created much
excitement and anxiety and IS deeply depl0rc by The
whole community Asst will undergo jasiical inves
tisaton, we refrain from all comments inreeard to it,
further than to say that politics had nothing to do
with the transaction. Mr.. Tarner-is lawyer and
Mayor ofthe city; Ir. DeLisle was formcrlya mer-
chant CT this place, and well known throughout North
ern Texas, where be at one time resided. On Wed
ncsday preliminary examination was held before
Justice Slater and after the examination OF one Wit
ness the case was submitted Mr. DeLi%1e Was re-
CURED to give bond OF $4,000 for his appearance
" RED RIVER CoUNTr.-The' GAINESVILLE Standard Of
the 29thsay the cotton crop is doing well, and that
good hands average from I25 to 100 pounds per day.
The cateEpler has made its appearance on the up
lands, but as yet, have done damage No signs of
WORMS on the river plantations. When worms make
their appearance after picking has commenced they
are not likely to do much damage.
SMITH CoUNTY-We clip the following items from
The Tyler Index of the 29th ult:
It is with sincere regret that we announce the fact
that in many places in the county, the cotton crop has
been very seriously injured by the drought. We have
been very loath to believe the damage so serious as
represented, but facts stubborn things ard our
farmers say they not mistaken In ptlces not bali
the quantity viii be picked that was Anticipated
We panied to learn that Mr. McDougai, living
eight miles north east Of Tyler, tile Starryi!e road
had his house burned down on Tuesday night, and
nearly everything in it consumed in the flames The
loss must be very serious one the buildings were
among the finest and most substantial in that portion
of the county. The buildings must have been worth
FIVE thousand dollars. The Grei thought TO have
been accidental.
MARION coUNrT-U find the following items in the
Jefferson Times of the Sd inst:
The and drouth together have cut of the cot
ton cropin some places fully one-half, while others
had good rains and worms. The aggregate crop of
this county will be larger than that ofany recent pre-
vious year. sss----z
Mr. Fl. If, Woodsmali aayertses that he will nut
line ofiight barges the Bayou on the I4th to run
between this place and Shreveport He isau old steam
boatman, understands his business and knows no such
word fail Heswl be we'll supplied with tarpau!ins
and for the protection of freight and proposes
to make round trips every week.
The Jefferson Jimpleente says that low nliling
cotton in that market selling at Il cents per ponnd
in specie: You will have do better than that Mr.
JEFF. JIM to reach your $4,000 bales you talk about
We pay "a cts i'll currency down this way The fol-
loving from the same paper viii answer for any i1te-
rior town in Texas:
Cotton of the crop is coming in freely now, and
despite the cFoakng about worms there every ind
cation that We will have fine business season.,
PENDLEroN IN MA1NE.-An Augusta HE dispatch
Of the 23d ut gives the following grat account of
he Democracy of Maine and the enthusiastic reception
given to Mr.. Pendleton:
The Hon. George Il. Pendeton is meeting with |
very enthusiastic reception from the Democracy of
Maine, and large crowds flock to hear him speak At |
BANGOR yesterday he auuteSSed the largest meeting
syer held on the Penobscot. He occupied an hour
md half during which he discussed the whole Radi-
al policy of reconstruction and finance in his master
manner. His views on the financial questions Of the
lay are being received with great favor Mr. Pend!e-
on reached this city this morning from B4ugor and
vas received by an immense coneourse of people 4 t
procession was formed, composed of the Jackson Clubs
" the county, who escorted the distinguished visitor
trough the principal streets the residence of MAYOR
Williams whose guest heis. 1t was splendid oya-
ion. This afternoon he addressed another large
udience, and also spoke briefly in the evening. He
,oes to Port}aad where another glorious reception
waits him TheDemocracy Of Maine are wide awake
nd will give good account Of themselves in Septen
eT. =so~.
GREELEY on THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION --Greeley
egns to see the Presidential canvass in clear light
nd sees every reason to fear the failure OF Grant lie
avs that the labor that to insure the triumph of the
republican candidates is yet to be done p that six
ines as many clubs as the Grant men now have are
ecessary, and that before it can expect win, the
lubs must /" gather and CLEAN half million votes
rom those who now Indifferent hostile" to the
republican party. Aud all this, he justly reasons,
implies such canvass as has never yet been il4ade
our country For those who fancy theeleetion of
rant and Cofax certain be says So far is this from
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