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REMoNsTRANCE AGAINST THE South CAROLINA Con
srITUTIoa.-The following is summary Of the remarks
made by the South Carolina delegation before the Re
construction Committee, a meagre account Of which
was given in our telegraphic dispatches:
Col. Thomas, chairman, remarked that in analysing
the proposition of the constitution for South Carolina
there two objections which stood out in bold re
lief unqualified negro suffrage and the taxation DOW
He argued to show their disastrous effects upon
both races. The constitution established taxation
without representation. Those who have no propery
are TO tax those who have all the property. Under
the constitution 100000 might be raised in way OIL
taxes, 81 900 900 of it for educational purposes anC
yet those advantages to be enjoyed by the blacks
alone, as white children would not attend black
schools. =" '
The State heretofore, in its most prosperous days
had not been able to bear tax than from S. 600
900 to q, 100000 annually Col Thomas, in Fconclu
son said he felt it to be his duty to state to the
mttee that the whites willing to concede to the
negroes all Of the civil rights and qualified suffrage
yet the white would never acquesce to negro rule
Yon may make US pass, he said, under the yoke
and we shall have to do so but by every which
Nod and congress have left u.s. under the Constitution
and laws we shall resist this domination of aninferol
race ~ peaceful MEANS by political efforts, and By
efforts we will carry this political
We gain that control which of right belongs
70 the power of mind
NOT, SAID Col Thomas, can you have prosperity in
IN the South under your reconstruction scheme but
give the South fair showing restore the States tn the
Union on joint basis and again will our people no
turn with willing hearts to the Union and the samo
Energy, that same selfsacrifce and the same yalor
Mhch they gave to the lost cause will they give to the
mon provided you meet them in spirit Of magma.
ana concede to them rights to which they deem
n themselves entitled 80 80 :
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Miscellaneous Items.

Young Jerome Bonaparte of the French army, has
sailed for America to visit his parents and
er The latter is now in her eighty sixth year, and
resides in Baltimore.
Six thousand people said to have left Memphis
within the past ninety days in search of new homes.
Rows of stores in the eligible business quarter
to let and business is almost entirely Frustrated
So says the Post.
D'Israel is not Jew, according to the Jewish
Chronicle. His father and mother were but his father
seceded from his synagogue when Dizzy was a child,
and didn't train him up in the way the Chronicle thinks
he should 60.
A young Indian girl who had curously watched
the process of making barrel heads in Touring mill
In Wnona, Minn stole in one day and taking posses
sion Of the Stencils ornamented her blanket with the
words Ellsworths Choice" and paraded the street
in great delight but to the disgust of Mr. Ellsworth,
who is bachelor and has made no such choice.
It is said that at the election in Savannah, wag
supplied negroes with labels of Costar's rat
exterminator," which they voted as ballots. One
gro seeing the picture of rat on his ballot, asked
what it meant and told that it stood for the rat
i6cation Of the constitution" That convinced the
freedman, and he showed in his ticket.
4 Washington special says official information
which has now been received shows that huldred
and twenty members of the South Carolina State
yenon collectively paid 800 taxes. Of this amount
one conservative member paid $780, and one hundred
petbag legislature just elected will pay collectively,
$1,000 One hundred and ten members of that body
pay, in the aggregate, $3.50 taxes.
DEAra Of JUDGE PopE-The Montgomery Gala. }
Mail Of the l2th, says
Judge B, F. Pope, the late victim Of the petty mil
Larry syrant at jacksonville, died at Gadsden II
O'Clock on asst Thursday night 1t will be remem-
bered tbas Judge Pope incarcerated by lieuten
ant because the officer construed the lays differently
from the Judge. Judge Pope said to be man
u very respectable abilities, and to have been con
sistent Union man throughout the war.
The Allentown Penn. Democrat of late date,
says:
Many of our ladies will remember being called upon
at their residences last fall by lady" agent going
around and selling ladies' corsets and fitting them,
at a remarkably low price. Recently, in interior
town in this State, the very same " woman" by the
cheapness of her stock, and decided and unwar-
Tanted attachment shown beautiful lady customer,
aroused suspicion, and the lady" being arrested
she was found to be young man in disguise-6tting
and selling just for the fun of the thing. He syas
he Las passed through Easton, Allentown, Reading,
Pottsvle, and many other towns, fitting corsets to
several thousand young ladies.
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MCCLURE & BARRETT,
ON THE LEyEE,
(od Store from Milan street,)
SHREVEPORT ....... LOUISIANA.
NyHE subscribers have in store and are now opening
L of the largest and
MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS
ever brought to this market, consisting in part of
Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Candles,
Tobacco, both chewing and smoking,
of all brands,
snuf-of different brands,
Brandies,
Box Goods of every description,
Ketchups, of all sorts and sizes,
Mackerel-of all descriptions.
' Wooden and Tin-Ware @
of every description.
Preserved Fruits of all kinds,
FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS,
consisting of
French and
Prints,
Bleached and unbleached Domestics, y
Cotton Flannel, bleached and unbleached,
Cotton Drilling,
Linseys, Cotton Yarns,
Pins, Needles, and everything else kept in dry
goods store. -
A large assortment of Blankets, of all qualities
Fall and Winter Clothing,
large assortment of Fall and Winter Clothing, of
the best materials, superior Workmanship, and most
fashionable styles, embracing in part
Superfne Black and fancy Copd Cloth and other
Dress, Frock, Office and Sac Coats,
Paletots,
Overcoats'
Boat Coats
Blanket Coats
Monkey Jackets,
Super. Black,
Cord Cashmere,
Cloth, Satinet,
Jeans, Cottonades and
every K,s description of panta'oons;
Figured Silk,
Velvet,
Cashmere, MarseilIes and other kinds of Vests;
Linen and Muslin Shirts,
Flannel Shirts of every kind;
Flannel and Cotton Undershrts
Drawers, ETC., etc.
Hosiery,
~" Gloves and every variety of
gentemen's wearing apparel and Furnishing Goods.
Every description of Plantation Clothing.
Hats, Boots, Shoes, Brogans, Ladies' Caters,
Misses and chdren's Shoes, either by the case or
single pair,
Gentiemens sewed Water-pr Boots,
Do Do pedE &c grain 'o DO DO
Do do half-welted Calf Boots,
Mud Boots of all qualities and sizes,
Ladies' Caters and Shoes,
Misses do do
Children and Infants Shoes of every description,
fine assortment of Negro Russetts, of all sizes,
and everything usually found in a large store.
Also-A very large and complete assortment of
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glassware,
Buckets, Tubs Jugs, Rope, Spades, Shovels, And
irons, Knives and Forks Sadde-bags.
Saddlery of all Descriptions,
from Head-stall to Crupper.
Bagging, Rope and Irvine.
The subscribers invite the attention of purchasers to
their stock and they obgate themselves to sell as low
as any other house west Of the Mississippi river.
nov221 MCCLURE & BARRETT.
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A FIVE THOUSAND MILE WALK BY WESTON.

A FIVE THOUSAND MILE Walk BY WEsTON.-A dis
patch dated New York, May 9, says:
Weston, the pedestrian, is backed for 5000 mile
walk from Bangor to St. Paul and return to Buffalo
The wager is $4,000 side, and the time one hun
dred days; he not to travel Sundays which are nclu
ded in the hundred days. He starts about August
Is, and will be accompanied by six sworn judges A
purse Of $4,000 is also being raised to be presented to
Weston if he should accomplish the feat He will also
have to walk one hundred miles in twenty -three con
secutive hours five times during the march, and should
he fail in doing this once he foreits all claim to the
$4,000 purse and forfts $1,000 for each event. to be
deducted from the hackers on time in the wager He
will also walk fifty miles in ten consecutive hours once
in each one thousand miles, In both these feats be
will be allowed two trials at each event.
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California is rapidly filling up with immigrants fro,

California is rapidly filling up with immigrants from
the Atlantic States The exceedingly low fares caused
by the competition of the rival lines of steamers tc
California it is said, flooding San Francisco witt
more people than can find employment, and the news
papers Of that city beginning to complain of the
trade is dull wages low and provisions high, and thai
persons OF limited means, who are able to raise the
money to get out there find themselves unable to get
back They deny also that San Francisco is any lon
ger "new country" in the sense of needing fresh
emigration: Whilst this is the declaration about i'm
migration from the Atlantic States it strange
that the California authorities should be thinking q
sending agents to Prussia to make known the induce
ments offered by their State for immigration. Yet
such is the present announcement
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From this table 40 estimate Of quantity and suitable
sizes for any job of work can easily be made
Street gloves for gentlemen are now worn in very
brilliant and gay colorsyellow, lemon, orange and
bismarck being the fashionable tint Lavender and
nesh color are in vogue among the ladies. -
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SIZE OF y AILs-The following table will show any
glance the length Of the various sizes and tie
number Of nails in pound. They are rated from
"3penny" up to "20-penny." The first column
gives the number the second the length in inches,
and the third the number per pound
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Dry GOODS
1900 pieces Prints, assorted, English, French and
American.
40 bales Brown Domestic.
A full variety of bleached Domestic.
Lowels and Spun Yarns.
Kerseys and Linseys:
Ticking, Checks, Hickory Stripes.
Denims, Brown and Bleached Drilling.
Broadcloth, Cassimeres.
Jeans Tweeds, &C., &C., &c.
22s cases Boots and Shoes, all descriptions. :.
400 dozen Mems, Boys and Children's Hats, OF all
qualities.
Shelf Goods of all descriptions.
For sale by [ap24tfI E. B. JACOBS.
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O. L. & J. CHAMBERLlN,
AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF
MACHINERY, Agricultural Impleme,,.

AGENTS FOX TIE SALE OF
MACHINERY, Agricultural implements
ORNA NJ e NTAL IRON WoRK
No. Milan Street, Shreveport.
STEAM Engines, Pulleys,
- Saw Mills, Circular Saws
Corn Mills, Betting
Planning Machines, Saw Gummers
Shingle Machines, Castings, &C.. ac
Shafting,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Horse Powers, Brick Machines,
Threshing Machines, Straw Cutters
Separators, Corn Shelters,
Cultivators, Flows " t.
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK. 49,
Patent Wire Fencing for cemetery lots and ward,
Veradahs and Summer Houses, Garden Vases, Fonnt
tains, Balcony Ratings, Cemetery Ornaments, Htchpp
Posts, &c.
ALI machinery sold by will be guaranteed to Der.
form as represented, in every respect
We will also put up and repair machinery of kinds
Give call and satisfy yourselves that machinery
can be bought in Shreveport as cheap as anywhere
else. jelSly
q N q " r 81
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d EFERRING to the above card, the undersigned
generally that they have formed copartnershp for the
purpose Of conducting Hardware Business in all
its varieties in the city of Shreveport full and de-
calty will at all times be kept on hand long expe-
rence in the trade coupled with unequaled facilities
for purchasing in the manufacturing districts enables
US to promise confidently that CASH BUYERS will
find all their requirements to be fully met not only
respects prices but emphatcay, as regards quality
durability STYLE and finish of each article offered for
sale. An examination of our stock from both whole
sale and retail buyers is respectfully solicited
Sill II CULP 4 CONWAY.
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GRocrR1rs-
100 sacks Coffee.
80 hhds. Sugar, all grades.
40 bbls. crushed and pplyersed.
20 Molasses.
40 4 bbs.
1900 sacks Salt.
10 bbs. Maekerel
25 a bbs.
so kits
800 sacks Corn.
25 Bran.
SO bales Hay.
IS bbs Olive Branch Whisky. 81.
so Fletchers
40 Smiths
20 Wheat
40 Bourbon and Rye, all grades.
90 Il casks Brady.
10 10 % Port Wine. -
10 Madeira, Sherry and Malaga Wines.
8 bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy.
10 Ginger, Glove and Orange Brandy.
pipes Holland Gin.
- Jamaica Rum.
For sale by [ap24 If IT, +. l. B. JACOBS.
DOX LIQUORS.
800 boxes Wines, Whisky. Brandy and Cocktails.
40 baskets Champagne, krug and Heidseck.
40 boxes Scheidam Schnaps.
90 casks Porter and Ale, pints and quarts.
20 :. Champagne Cider.
80 :. Bitters, Boxer, Goula, Hostetter, brakes
Plantation, Stoughton, Gray Jacket, Helps and East
India Sole agents for Red Jacket Btters. Curacao,
Anisette, Absinth and Peppermint. For sale by
ap24tf E. 4 B. JACOBS.
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THE ST. LOUIS
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Assets September 1, over $2,250,OO0.
THE ST. LOUIS
D. A. JANUARY
JAMES H. LUCAS
VIM. T. SELBY
VIM. N. BENTON

oMCcISs
D. A. JANUARY ............ President
JAMES H. LUCAS. .................Vic Vice President.
WIN. 7. SELBY Secretary.
"M N. BENIoN .................Ge General Agent:
James H. Lucas, Henry Overstoltz,
Samuel Will, Mich Schaefer,
Isaac W. Mitchell, William T. GAY,
Chas H. Peck, David Keith
Robert K. Woods, R.. Hanenkamp,
Jules Valle Chas W. McCord,
Geo. R. Robinson, d. A. January
R. E. Ennkhouser, VIM. J. Lewis,
John 4. Thornton F. RoZier, Jr.,
Ben. M Runyan, Jacob Tamm,
Hon. John Hogan.
MCMAHON & OTIS, General Agents.
No. AZ Madison street, DeSoto Block,
Memphis, Tennessee.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
J. S. White, MD, W. T. Irwin, MD.
THOs. w. SCOTT, Agent,
Shreveport, La.
~ Office in Tally's Building on Milan street, oppo-
site Messrs. Walsh Boisseau's
THIS COMPANY issues policies on lives on all the
i different plans and at favorable rates as any
travel residence and all its profits divided an
issued on the non ,.fforfeiting plan:
1t IS prompt in the payment of losses.
This Company renewed, and continues in force Life
Insurance Policies held by the Southern survivors of
the late war-forming an exception, in this respect,
from the majority, II not all the Eastern companies,
which, while the war going on refused to receive
premiums, and thus preserve Insurance on Southern
lives, but are now soliciting Southern support The
ST. LOUIS MUTUAL never, during the whole pro-
gress OF the late civil war; refused receive the pre-
NUNS on policies from its Southern policy holders.
.- SHREVEPORT REFERENCES:
Col. B. NJ johnson, President Of Home Insurance
Company Messrs. Walsh & Boisseau, Dr. G. c. Cat
lett, L. E. Carter J. c. Estner, Dew L. Tally, James
" Howard, Drury Lacy, DR.. Joseph Wilder, Rev. R.
s. Trippett, DID, F. P. Leavenworth, DR.. D. NJ. An
derson, Col VIM R. Shivers. III.
NEW ORLEANS REFERENCES:
R. K. Walker l. Co. "
G. w. Manson.
4. Macdonald ......... firm of Brooks & Macdonald
U. r Logan. firm of Fellowes & Co.
julius Vairan. ....... firm of S. H. Kennedy & Co.
Jennings, Weeks & Co.
Me S. ae W r Green Co. firm of JAS c0nnsy Co.
:" Il. Won Phul, Jr, & Co.
Geo. G. Garner 4 Co.
John H. Phelps & Co.
Chenoworth Casey Co.
(" Henderson, Peale & Co
B. w. Huntington.
Messrs. s. B. Newman Co.
:" Woods, Mathews & Co.
Warren, Crawford Co.
/" Ethel & Thomas.
Barnett & Shepard,
Geo. W. Bancker 4 Co.
Gen. S. B. Buckner.
g D. Fl. Maury.
Messrs Lamb, Quinlan Co.
VIM Ball.
a. II. Bryan ............. firm of Given Watts Co
MANSFIELD REFERENCES:
Rey Chas. b. Stuart, John W Stuart, ESQ. Dr. R
I Gibbs, Dr W. G. Thomas, DR.. N. P. Rives, Rev.
John Pipes, Rev. H. c. Thweatt; d D., Messrs, Dubois
+ Douglas, Rev. B. F.Alexander.
REFERENCES, MARSHALL, TEXAS
Major E. A. Blanche DR.. ]. F. Witherspoon, Dr. Sam
!on Easan. $50 If
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A SLAM AT THE CARpEr-BAeGERs.-Mr. Hastead,
senior editor of the Cincinnati Commercial, not hav-
ing the fear of Forney Bullock Co. before his eyes,
writes these plain truths about that interesting class
yclept carpet baggers":
There already Senators here from Arkansas.
The New South Carolina Senators expected soon
to arrive 1t s anticipated that Republicans through
out the North WILL upon the appearance of these men,
break forth in songs Of thanksgiving restored
Union, and of praise at the faithful action of this wise
Congress. We beg to call halt that proposition.
Do we want any more rotten borough States in the
Union Could anything be more fatal to our perpetual
public content and good order than the admission of
such States9 We have enough Of them now. Nevada
and Nebraska that should yet for years have been ter
rtories weghty in that Senate that proposes
rule the nation New York and Ohio. Now, there
is to believe that the persons presenting
themselves here Senators of the United States from
Arkausas and South Carolina, represent the me-
groes in these States They adventures, repre-
senatives Of little than their audacity and
they will become permitted to enter the Senate the
most abject of party serfs, because they will have
possible vitality outside their party. This may be
recommendation to Congress- but do not believe it
to the people If the Arkansas and South Carolina
reconstruction the sort of thing Ben Wade is wanted
in the White House to promote, the less have of
it the better.
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The MIXTURE OF RAcEs.-Agassiz, in his lately pub
lished work Brazil has the following on the mix
ture of races: Let any who doubts the evil of
this mixture of races and is Inclined from mistaken
philanthropy, to break down the barriers between
them, to Brazil. He cannot deny the deeriora-
ton consequent upon an amalgamation of more
widespread here than in any other country in the
world and which is rapidly eacing the best qualities
of the white man, the negro and the Indian leaving a
mongrel nondescript type, deficient in physical and
mental energy. At time when the social status
of the negro is subject of vital Importance in our
craftsmanship we should profit by the experience of
country where, though slavery exists there is far
enjoyed in the United States Let US learn the double
lesson open all the advantages Of education to the
negro, and give him every chance of success which
culture gives to the who knows how to use it ;
but respect the laws Of nature and let all dealings
the dstncness ofhis national characteristics and the
integrity of our own.p
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ryOR SALE-OLD TYPE METAL, in qusn51ss'
IL suit purchasers. Apply At thia epee'
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STATIONERY
A full and complete assortment For sale BY
o3 If &R IAT0pc
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CLorH1NG- --
nshing Goods. On hand and for sale t.
ap24 tt E. 4 B. JACOBS
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SUSDR1Es-
TEA. Black and Imperial.
CANDY, assorted, Rock and Fancy, Gum Drops
Raisns.
Oysters, Sardnes, Lobsters.
Snuff all kinds.
Bar Toilet and CASTLE Soap
Pepper and Worcestershire Sauces. Catchup.
Pickles, Candles
Stove Pipes.
Bottles and Flasks.
Tumblers and Window Glass.
Paints and Oils.
240 painted Buckets Brass Buckets.
Tubs, Churns, Selves, Brooms, Washboards &c.
For sale by ap24 If E. l. 3. JACOBS.
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HARDWARE
200 tons assorted Iron, Steel.
Backsmiths', Carpenters Shoemakers' and Tan
ners Tools.
Castings and Holow-ware.
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Spoons.
Locks of all kinds.
800 kegs Nails Scissors.
Crockery and Queensware.
Glassware, Tnware, &C., &c.
EoH ralo hxr la.,a ID
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Ttle South W)esterll,
SHREVEPORT:

WEDNESDAY. MAY u, 1868
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For sale, wholesale, and retail, by
e g B. JACOBS, Texas street.
.,,c oiAoHi Shreveport. Ls.-
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LNIRE ARMS
large and varied assortment of Bowling Pieces
and Pistols. For sale by
ap24t E&BJACOBS
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THOS. w. SCOTT, Agent,
Shreveport La.
B Office in Tally's Building, on Milan street, oppo-
site Messrs. Walsh & Boisseaus.
DR.. G. c. CATLETT, Medical Examiner.
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Entered according to act of Congress in the ' tpe
r. S District Court for the District of Louisiana.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-24
Middle slreet Asaiu.

Mr.. EDToR,-In my friend "Anthony's"
communication in to-day's Press, on Middle
Street Fifty Years Ago." take ths liberty, 90
MS ne1t friend, to mark q correction or two, as
my recollection serves me, adding aaaddition-
al anecdote of Brother Burns. Fnfs Madam
Deeting lived on the corner OF Court (uow
hxcnanSe) and Middle streets, the sarden of
her house being ON the corner of Lime and
Middle Streets. Second, the Watts house was
not on the corner, but some vay ua Lima ST
Third, for Nabby "Berter" read Nabbv Rester
(which is not the real name, however,. Fourtb
for DIR. "Lawthen," read DIR. LotoHssr. There
are some other uniinportant items which
might be noticed, but generally it is a very
correct history.
And now for another anecdota of Mr.. Geo
Burns. He was, before he was "Constable of
the Watch" sexton of the Second Parish
Church, while Mr.. Fernald (of Moose AIley)
was sexton of what was called tho Church of
England" which was located on the corner of
Middle and Church streets, on the lot after
wards owned and occupied by Capt. James
Rackleff. The Episcopal church had always
had flag hoisted on Sundays, and other days
when they held meetings, to give notice to the
public of the services to be hold The Second
Parish had got new bell in the tower of
their new house, which in those days was q
very important affair, and of course Sexton
Burns felt not small degree of pride in the
matter. On the first time of the rival sections
meeting after the bell had given indications of
its power, the following colloquy took place,
after Introductory fluctuations: Brother Burns
says, Brother Fernald, there is no need now
of hosting your flag, for your people can go
by our bell" Brother Fernald responded,
mo, no, Brother Burns; we are obliged to
hoist our flag in order to let the people knOao
that pour bell is ringingP
c. B. 721-2 years old this day, Feb. a.