The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-31

Horace Greeley writes as well with one hand as the
other, if not better; he writes less with the left and
less iegbly with the right.
He never told his Cabinet,
But let grim silence like corn i the foot,
Torture their anxious souls; he smiled in thought
Aud with Il rare and prudent understanding (of the
He sat like fellow holding four kings and an ace,
Calm and serene. New York Sun.
Gen Grant seemed to think it necessary to inform
the people that he would enforce the laws. This
rather curious, after taking solemn official oath that
he would do SO. He could not do otherwise, witheut
committing perjury.
Lees report of the Gettysburg battle is now pub
lished for the first time 1t shows that Lees purpose
his march into PENNSYLVANIA to the Sus-
quehanna and move upon Harrisburg, and probably
Philadelphia.
1t is stated that Stewards dry goods-estabshmenia
New York, has been seuding in very heavy amount
of advertising in the last two three days, to the
papers which sustained him.
The ST. Louis Circuit Court decided on the 10th inst
that the possession of an order for four drawn by the
purchaser the seller did not constitute delivery,
when the order accepted.
We notice with pain the death of another old citi-
zen, Mr. John Hiddcston, long connected with the
factorage business Of cur city, and to the time Of bis
death member Of the eminent house of Wright, Allen
& Co. Mr. II. was native of Scotland and possessed
all those admirable traits which make the Scotchuan
valued and esteemed all the world over
New Orleans Picayune.~
The Louisville Courier Journal thinks it is easier Cor
Congress to relieve certain scaawags of their political
disabilities, than OF their personal liabilities.
The Boston Journal says: Among the claims al
lowed by accidental death insurance company
the following: No 27S,966. The gentleman was
blown up by an explosion of parahnc oil works, and
receives $l5 day until he comes down."
The work on the United States, at Cincinnati, is
progressing finely at the Marine railway. Agood part
Of the frame work of her cabin has been erected.
THE REASONS WEIGUrY.-Mack, the correspondent
of the Cincinnati Enquirer, has discovered the
which prompted Gen. Grant to the appointment of
Messrs. Stewart, Borie aid Hoar. Stewart gave him
house in Washington; Borie was the largest sub
scriber for the purchase of the house which pre-
scnted to him in Philadelphia, and Hoar gave him
| library. Hence Mack thinks that the presidency may
now be considered the great American gift enter
/ prise. New Orleans Crescent
MONEY N TIE SourH-The New York Financial
and Commercial journal says that the South
the result Of her last crop of staples, has bought
literally at New York, yet, strange to say, that
the money that went forward to buy cotton, etc, has
not all found its way back again to the great CONNER
cia and financial centre. This is good sign indeed.
Intelligent Southerners think that current trade in
debedness of the South in Northern cities has been
discharged and that hereafter she will have much
and above board to repair the ravages of War.
A ToAsr,-Some one who had keen appreciation
| of domestic comfort gave toast for the tea
table " Woman--the only sewing machine that ever
basted goose"
A rifle has been invented which is eighteen inches
! long and can be carried in the pocket.
Good children will be glad to learn that Texas has
raised large castor oil crop this year.
Grant has appointed Jas. Ety. of Chicago his short
band secretary. If his duties are to be confined to re-
porting Grants speeches his office will be slnecurc.
! The old custom of ballotting for members by the
use of beans and corn is still retained by the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society. The beans reject, the
| corn admits.
Southwark the star of the carpctbageer takes its
way. Exchange
And the ID of it is, that the carpctbagger follows
his star.
Poison FOR THE HEADS OF TIE PEoPLE-Tbe results
of an analysis of new hair lotion described by its
vendor pertecty innocuous," shows that this pre-
cious mixture is composed of rose-waer sulphur, and
sugar of lead, the latter in sufficient quantity to cause
paralysis, painters collie The directions were that
| dessertspoonful should be daily brushed in the
roots of the hair until the whole head mosened !"
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stoves plantation, in East
Florida which she is offering for sale is of those
which gobbed up under the confscaton ac5
during the at nominal price. The original owner
having since died his heirs have instituted suit to
cover possession that Mrs. H. B. S. may part with
| the place in a different manner.
! Young gentleman Of this city age two years, a
passenger on Of the Clrroton cars wanted to
know Of the driver why cars drawn by mules were
called horse cars? The logic was unanswerabc.
New Orleans Times.
The ex Queen of Spains boudor is of ebony rose
satin and chisced gilt bronze, style Louis XVI the
bedroom and dressingroom to match. The furniture
cost 300, 900 francs.
AN EYE TO CUBA.-The Charleston News Of the 10Th
inst, has report of Gen Jordan, formerly Chief of
Gen Beauregard's staff, having sailed for Cuba, and
states From what has leaked out since the departure
of Gen. Jordan, it is understood that he is in full
cord with President Grant, and is acting with his
! knowledge md consent.
The Galveston News says: Our exchanges in ali
parts Of the State report that cattle have passed through
| the winter in excellent condition.
THE RoTHscHlLDs-The Rothschilds said to be
dissatisfied with the management of their Paris house
since the death of old Baron James. Histwo
men Of little ability, and they said to have made
several runous specuations Nearly all of the old EN-
p!oves Of the firm have been discharged since Baron
! James death. Some strange discoveries have been
made in regard to the charities of the old Baron He