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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

We are in receipt of the first number
of The Rural TimGs-a diminutive but
neatly printed paper recently establish
ed at Sparta, Bienviile parish, La. j.
Il. Head and r. w. Campbell, Esqrs.,
are announced as editors.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The value of goods imported through
the New Orleans Custom House for the
month of February amounted to 81, 051,
400. The duties in coin upon goods
entered and Withdrawn for the same
time amounted to S456, $40.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The Goth of the present month is the
anniversary Of the floral tribute to the
dead. D." -
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The National Intelligencer says it
solemnly believes that Bingham and
Summer have been working to have
the impeachment trial postponed in
order that they might read Macaulay's
account of the trial of Warren Hastings,
and that these two Radicals expect to
play the roles of Burke and Sheridan in
imDeaching the President
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Red River opposite Shreveport has
risen, since last report. 5 feet D inches,
and is within nearly feet ofhigh water
mark of last season.
Upper Red River and tributaries are
bank full and OVERLOOKING, the whole
country below Fulton is submerged, and
river still rising, hence to Jefferson the
rise continues, Jefferson being water
bound almost completely.
Business on the landing has fallen off
considerably, and bids fair to continue
dull the balance of the season, but 300
bales of cotton have been shipped from
Shreveport and jefferson the past week,
and there is hardly sufficient here to
load one of our larger packets, with but
very little coming in; number of the
packets will certainly have to withdraw
from the trade, the returns certainly
not meeting the necessary outlay of even
our smaller crafts.-[ Shreveport Gasette,
21St instant.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Tie 'sell"-ebrated peanut vendor at
tached to Lakes Circus was recently
cow-hided by citizen Of Jefferson,
Texas. So says the Jimplecute.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Yesterday the State Treasurer, in the
presence of the Auditor. burned at the
gas-works S350,0O0 in State notes.
There remains but $3.50, 600 of State
notes out, except what are in the hands
Of the sheriff-[N. o. Republican, 81.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

"The Repndiator'' is the name of a
paper just started in St. Louis. The
Repudiator has reference to the national
debt-not to the debts of the editors; if
they owe any,--------... 49,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Planters desiring the very best quail
~ of cotton seed are hereby notified to
make immediate application to L. H.
Pierson-before his entire lot is Sold
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

We are under obligations to Messrs.
Blackstone and Sausser, at Grand
Ecore, for late favors
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

One OF Grants earliest exploits was
Jumping from bluff 80 feet high into a
bed of soft mud, and sticking there.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

By order of Gen. Meade, the election
in Georgia, on the question of ratifica-
ton of the new constitution, commences
April 90, and continues four days.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The National Intelligencer estimates
that impeachment will cost the country
more than reconstruction estimating
a year. 4
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The stfat woman in .Barnum's late
Museum-who weighs $50 pounds-is
appropriately named Adelaide Powers.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Gen. Hancock issued an additional
order on tho 18th inst, providing that
State taxes due previous TO 1867, is pay
able in State money. Taxes for 1SJ7-GS
is payable in United States Treasury
Notes. All debts OF the State which
accrued prior to October /, 1867, are
payable in State money-but for the re-
mainder of 1867 and the present year
only, such Indebtedness VIII be paid in
Legal Tender Notes. State Notes and
Warrants are to be burned by the Treas
urer, as fast as received, in presence OF
the Governor and Auditor. That por-
ton OF previous order doing away
With an assessment OF taxable property
for the present year has been revoked.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

1t is not generally known that Gen.
Grant cannot be tried by a courtmartial
By the articles Of war, courtmartial
must be so constituted as to include
some officers of the rank of the accused
And there is but one general in the ar
my. lie might be put under arrest; but
if 10 charges were preferred against
him at the end OF twenty days, he would
resume his position; and as there is no
tribunal before which he could be tried,
so of course there is >nO tribunal before
which charges could be preferred. The
President, the Vice President, the
Judges of the Supreme Court-every
other civil or military officer of the Gov
ernment may be tried and punished for
official crimes. Gen. Grant alone is
above responsibility. We had nearly
drif,ted into a monarchy before one in Il
thousand suspected there was danger.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Small debts neglected ruin credit, and
when a man has lost that he will find
himself at the bottom of hill he cannot
ascend .tti-
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Thad. Stevens laughed at the recent
intend to die until Johnson is convicted.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

place and Grand I1coce has risen about
seven feet. And FOR the last day or two
has been rising steadily at the rate of
one inch per hou@ There IL about Ia
feet water i'll tie main channel at either
piace-suflcient for tho largest sized
steamers. ils $3.50 u&H
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

Mr.. Jenkins remarked to his wife that
in her he possessed four fills. "Name
them, my love" 'You are beautiful,
dutiful, youthful, and an .armful.''
"You have the advantage of me, my
dear" GLOW so, my precious!" 81
have but one fool.'' Mr.. Jenkins made
no further inquiries
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

1t is certainly odd enough that Chief
Justice Chase should now give as a rea-
son for again postponing the trial of
jeff. Davis that he must first preside at
the trial of Andrew Johnson. When
Davis fell into the hands of justice,
johnson, of all men in the country, most
earnestly demanded his trial and pun
iShmeHt. Three years have passed
away, johnson himself is denounced as
q traitor and enemy to his country, and
the trial of Davis is postponed in order
that the trial CT johnson may be prose.
cuted.-T ". y. Tunes
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

~THos. MoINTYRE' is our duly author
Used agent. at New Orleans
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The use of the cigarette at the dinner
table by Partisan ladies is beginning to
be custom, report says
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

A mutilated United States note, if
less than one twentieth of the note is
missing, can be redeemed on presenta-
ton to any of the Sub-Treasurers; but
if more is gone, and there is no proof
that the missing portion has been des-
troyed, the fragment can be redeemed
only at the Treasury in Washington,
where the proportionate value will be
given, reckoning by twentieths. So,
also, with compound interest and other
interest bearing notes of the govern
ment. Unmutiiated fractional currency
when properly assorted, and in sums
less than three dollars, will be redeemed
by any of the Assistant Treasurers of
the government.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

That was all the official notice the
Senate had of the removal, before or
since. Mr.. Adams, in one of his Gun
ningham letters, calls this one OF the
moss deliberate, virtuous and disinter-
ested actions of his life.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

The times are hard, business dull an d
prospects for the future are cherries
enough, but don't be gloomy. 1t will do
no good, on the contrary it will do more
harm to yourself and others. Remember
that somewhere or other on this little
earth the sun is always shining, the
birds are always singing and the
flowers are always blooming. When it
is dark in one place it is light in another.
1t may be cold and dreary here, but it
is sunny and bright somewhere else.
Then the Father of all still reigns.
His heavens are above us; His earth
beneath us; His providence around u.s.;
and His mercies are towards us always.
Let faith shut our doors at night and
mercy open them in the morning.
Crust in the Lord and do right, and
verify thou shalt be fed,' is still the
promise and it will never fail.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26
Che Gpeetator.
N4TCHITOCHES:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Iarchee, 1858.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-26

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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
FROM EUROPE.
ResigBntioa OF the British Minis'ry-Th'
Queen Kefuses TO = eeept the ResignRtIoa-
Parliament TO be Dis, ,olved In the Autumn

Re,igBatIoa OF the British Minisry-The
Queen Kefuses TO ceept the ReslgnaiIoa-
PnrbHment TO be Dissolved In the Autumn
LONDON May 5.-The ministry have resigned
DlsTaeli proposed to compromise until after the
election on the reform bill, bat Lord Stanley and
Earl Malmesbury refuse to serve under Disrasli.
The queen has sent for Gladstone. Gladstone
said in the House that Il was unprecedented for q
ministry beaten by twenty-five majority to thnk
of dissOlving parlisment. The premier's cOur Q
was unconstitutional The House was hostile 70
the ministry-the duty of the Liberals was clearly
on. (lheers.) They had no bargains TO make. I
John Bright said that Disraeli asked the HDnse
10 reverse constitutional usage that he mis- hit Ike p
an ofice got by arts nOl the most worthy.
Mr. DisIaeli asked why the House had not ed
q vote Of want OF confidence.
The debate on the Irish church question IS liked
for May 7th.
The new ministry IA not yet formed.
The queen refused to accept Disraels re sigma
tion, aud the dissenting members of the N m.nistTy y
agreed under the circumstances to continue in
tfice.
Parliament win be dissolved in autumn, when
the new franchise bill comes into operation.
LoNDoN, May 5-Midnight-In the House OF
G mmOns Gladstone referred 10 the Duke OF Rich.
mond's assertion in the House Of Lords, that the
queen left it to the ministry dissolve parliament
whenever they pleased. Ne said such pOwei
was unconstitutional, as it left the ministry al
liberty 10 deal with questions that have not yei
arisen. He asked for an explanation OF thai
statement and contradicted Disraelis statement II
the House. be
Disraeh said there was no discrepancy betweer
his statements. He had offered TO resign but The
queen had declined il. His advice TO the queer
was 10 dissolve parliament when business per
mitted. Dsraeli stated that the right to dissolve
parliament was only reserved in case an issue OF
the Irish church question should be pushed bJ
the others.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

CHURCH GOSSIP IN NKw YoRK.-The New
York correspondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger
says: ..5
The newest bit OF church gossip relates to a
progressive movement about to be undertaken al
Zion Church, of which Bishop Soutbgate is rector.
boy choir with surplces is to be introduced on
the first Sunday in May, with other ritualishc de-
velopmens which is said, will be fully justified
by a sermon which the bishop has prepared for
the occasion.
In the same connection II may as well be men
toned that Rev. Mr.. Dix commences on Sunday
next a series of discourses in favor Of the multi
plication Of Sisierhoods in the Episcopal church.
there s one such Sisterhood-the Sisterhood OF
St Msry-slready in existence, but the necessities
OF the church. and Of the times we live in be says,
demand more.
The low or evangelical churchmen, on the other
hand, are not idle. The Tyngs, Rev. John Cotton
Smith, Rev. Alex. VintOn, Rev. DR.. Dyer and
other eminent clergymen Of that school, are pre-
pairing 70 "fraternize with the sectsn y during An
niversary week. TO an extent il is said, never be-
fore witnessed. II the high ehurchmen are bent
on drawing nearer and nearer to Rome, they say
it is their duly more and more to draw near to
Geneva.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

"RoUND DANCES " Warning Of Catholic
Bishops = Archbishop Spa ding is opposed to
round dances. We find the following in the Uatho
lie Mirror:
We are directed by the most reverend arch
bishop 10 Tepublish and call special attention u
What the fathers of the late Plenary Council Of
Baltimore, now solemBly approved by the holy
see officially declared in their pastoral letter in
reference to these dances, which, under the guse
OF fashionable amusements, are 50 fraught with
danger TO sound morals and TO that deiicacy which
springs spon aneously from Christianity and Is in.
tmstely connected with true Christian faith and
sentiment The pastoral letter was signed by all
our bishops and 1t is, therefore. the official de-
clsrston of the Church in the United States.
Our bishops issue the following warning on the
subject:
la this connection we consider it to be our duty
TO warn orr people against these amusements
which may easily become TO them an occasion Oi
sin, and ESPECIALLY against those fashionable
dances, which, as at present carried on. are re
voting TO every feeling Of delcacy and propri
ely, and are fraught with the greatest danger tC
morals. .-A y
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY s, 1876

ysntion selected a full delegation to Chicago.
esolutions fsyOring Grant for the presidency.
nd the impeachment OF johnson, were adopted
dispatches from Butler and Washburne were read
o the effect that Johnson's removal was certain.
JACKSON, MISS, May 5.-1he work of the con-
veDtion 10 day was unimportant.
The Mississippi Central Railroad has been leased
to a Delaware company for sixteen years, the
lessees TO assume the entire Indebtedness of the
road, except the debt to the State OF Tennessee
The road is TO be returned to the stockholders a.
The expiration Of the lease in the same condition
a. delivered. ARRANGEMENTS are being made fol
its extension TO Louisville.
NEW YoRK, May 5.-H. ]. Messenger, banker,
failed to-day.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
NUMBER 226.
Special Correspondence Of the n o. crsscsntl

OF. LOUIS, April ~, tooos
The weather for few days past has been
decidedly dissgreeable, and of such nature as to
seriously interfere with outdoor business. IL
commenced 10 rain at late hour Monday night
and continued TO pour down furiousy the whole
of Tuesday. Yesterday, however, we were
greeted with warm sunshine and clear skies and
from present appearances the same comforts are
IN store for us TO-DAY. spell OF clear, warm
weather. after the copious rains that have lately
fallen, Will promote vegetation to wonderful
degree. Reports from the surrounding country
to the effect that the peach crop. which was
at first thought TO be almost totally destroyed.
will yet turn ont well as TO quantity aud be OF
very superior quality. This is glad news TO the
lovers of the luscious frnit r.4 --..
The Commissioners of the Benton statue have
appointed May 27th as the day for the insugura-
tion ceremonies az Lafayette Park. The vail will
be removed by Mrs. Fremont, daughter of the
great statesman. The statue Is the work Of Miss
Hosmer, and has been seen by but select feg.
it having been kept boxed up for years. The day
will be observed by our citizens generally as
holiday, and more people win be IN attendance at
the psik ON that occasion than ever before stood
within the enclosure at one time.
Two conductors on the Olive street railroad,
Chaplin and Rya an, had an alteration, yesterday,
which resulted in the fatal shooting Of Ryan by
Chaplin. The deceased leaves young wife and
one child. Chaplin surrendered 10 the authori-
ties. r.rrra p r &. f-f.l r fr
Business on the landing is not so lively this week
as it was the week previous. The Pauline Car
roll left with fifteen hundred tons Tuesday even
ing, and will be followed to-day by the Lizzie
GIL, and ON Saturday by the Continental. The
Lady Gay has been on the docks, but is now at the
wharf waiting for her turn to load in the compro-
mise line. She has been thoroughly rehauled, aud
looks as bright as paint and varnish can render
her. She will leave next week. The Bismarck
" i'll arrive to pie ut and return next week.
The following New Orleans guests were regis.
tered at the hotels yesterday: Laclede, J. Hook,
NJ Hook.
Our various places of amusement are in the
zenith OF success; John L. Owens at eBar's as
John Unit in "Self,n and the Lire Ladidn in the
play Of that name is filling the house nightly. At
the Varieties, =" Under the Gas Light Is presented
in superb style and attracts full houses. +" Alad.
din is the card at the Olympic and the manage.
ment may well be proud of its success. aal
RAINBOW.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

ENGLISH BREAKFAST AND YoUSG HYsoS.-In
the advertising columns OF this mornings CRzs-
CENT will be found long list Of choice fresh gro
eeries offered for sale at the lowest market rates.
by the old and well known firm Of Keep d
Caulfeld, "a and 79 Poydres street. This list
consists Of those celebrated Magnolia hams, clear
ard rib sides, mess pork. prime lard, cheese,
goshen butter, the finest English breakfast and
Young hyson teas etc., etc.. and the special at
tentiOn of the trade s here reminded that Messrs.
Keep eau field are, perhaps. the largest re
ceiyers OF this class q merchandise in the South,
and as il u generally from large dealers that the
best bargains are to be had, we commend thi'
house especially to the first consideration 0
buyers. See their advertisement.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
FROM CHICAGO.



CHICAGO, May 5.-To-day's session of the
Methodist Episcopal conference was largely oc.
cupied with the presentation of memorials, petit
tions and remonstrances on the subject Of lay re-
presentation. At ten o'clock the order of the
day being the Episcopal address, that document
was read by Bishop Sampson. II is very able
document touching upon most of the interests of
the denomination. Its reading was listened to
with attention. In reference to the organization
of mission conference in the recent slave States,
the address contains full information, aud recon
mends the admission of their delegates to mem
tersbip.
In the South there are now $50 ministers and
III 600 members. The church at large has IL ,l2l
houses of worship, valued at nearly s6 100000.
On the bjeet of lay representation it expTessei
the opinion that its importance demands oarefa
consideration.
The address gives a very Aattering account o.
the affairs OF the church during the past fOu
years.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
nARKETs.

LONDON. May -Afternoon.-Oonsols 9l094I
BObds 705@7Os.
LIvERPooL May 8 Noon.-Cotton quiet and
steady. Estimated sales 5000 bales. Shipments
for the week ending pril 24ih, AZ 600 bales.
LIVERPOOL. May 5-Afternoon.--Cotton dull,
under an unfavorabe trade report; prices the
sane. Corn advanced to 3Ss. Wheat declined.
Lard tending upward, 70s. Pork declined to
s2s. Sd. Other msrkets unchanged.
LONDON, May 5--Evening. ng.--Consols 94094b.
FRANKFORT, May 5.-Bonds firm, 75B.
PARIS, May 5.-BOurse tirmer. Rentes so AZ.
LIVERPOOL, May 5-Evening.-Cotton easier
prices unchanged.
NEW YORK, May 5.--Sterling ll06l0!. God
1894. Governments firm and ! better. Cotton
unehsng ed; sales 1900 bales. Flour unsettled and
5QlOc. lower. Wheat active, but l02c. lower.
Oorn-Southern yellow 81 20; mixed 81 l59l IL.
New mess pork 500 l21. Lard l]@l92c. Groce-
rits quiet and steady. Freights firmer. 81.
Nkw YORK May 5-Evening Money easy at
6G7 u cent. Prime discounts 719. Central and
Erie - cent. lower. Old bonds 1915 9l08. new
l0sIQl09; of '67, l0949lOs3; f5Os. lOa4 ~
sT. LoUIs Nav 5-Tobacco, lugs TO medium
leaf 81 5c@ls. Flour unchanged. HEMP 81 $50
81 60. Wheat 81 1902 s5. Corn SIG9lc. Oats
7t6l7Sc. Mess pork S29G30. Bulk shoulders l3 1,
sides l7Ac. Bacon shoulders l43c. Clear sides 10.
Lard 2Oc. Whisky 81 20.
NOZZLE Nay 5-Cotton quotations nominally
unchanged. Holders are not disposed to sell at
buyers ideas. Sales 100 bales. Receipts "a
ba es.
CIHCINNATI, May 5.-Flour dull-fsmily $ll9
II so. Wheat s2 60@s2 65. Corn 92@94c. Rye
81 O5. Oats 7SQsOc. Mess pork $2s so. Bulk
shoulderss l3ic., SIDES l5c. Bacon-shoulders
l4lc., rib sides 1746lsc., clear sides Ice. Lard
ls5620c. Bntter sO0545c. Eggs 1Sc.
LOUISVILLE, May 5.-Sales tobacco 200 hhds.
leaf at full prices; lugs s. 2597 IS; common to
medium $SG$l2; fair to selections sl302l. Cot
ton 3l4c. Flour-superfne IS 1909 90; fancy
Sl2 75al3 Is. Wheat 81 5592 so. oats SOC
Corn ssG9Oc. Lard 2O@2l lc. in tierces. Bacon
shou der- l4ic. clear ribbed sides l7ls. clear
sides ISlc. Bulk mests-shOulders DC. side.
l74c. Mess pork $40. Prime mess s27. Whisky
nominal.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

Poor CARLoTTA.-The following of poor Car
lotts,v now at Brussels: :" The. royal family are
taking daily drives and horse exercise among
their loys subjects and il is most touching to see
the Empress Charlotte, of Mexico. seated in an
open carriage. driven by the queen, salatng with
grateful but sad smiles the people, whose Idol she
Is, and always has been from her childhood. The
empress is looking very pale, snd is dressed ia
deep mourning. The attention paid TO her by
the queen is beyond all praise, and there can be
no doubt that Der recovery from the mental pros;
trstion brought on by the sad event so well
known TO every one, is chiefly owing to the
energy and devotion Of her royal sister-in-law,n