davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

GEN GRANT GETS BEooM.-A Washington dispatch
of the I'd, says Gen Grant that morning, received by
express, stout, new three srinsed broom, with
red wlite-andbue HANDLE from the factory at West
Mil Grove, Ohio Several persons present in the
Generals room when it haHdcd to him. and
merous jokes passed as TO its being ntimaton that
he should "sweep clean bps the General himself
pressed no opinion.
The West Alabamian," published in rcken's
county, Alabama, mentions the death of Col Jas. j
Cook, by suicide, on the 3lst of January. He was
formerly citizen of Texas, and during the late war
in command of the artillery Galveston Island
He was much esteemed as a man of worth
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

The steamer Selma Capt. john houns, will leave for
The city, Saturday the arrival Of the cars clerk
will be found on the lcvec at the foot of Milan street,
TO receive cotton Friday morning.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

For New ORLEANS ToDAY.-The elegant weekly
packet Bart Able, W c. HARRISON NJ N. Tompkius, Jr.,
clerk, VIII leave FOR the city to-day, promptly on the
arrival Of the cars from Marshall.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

Hessrs. n. q u. Jacobs notify their friends and,
customers that they in receipt of hcir stock
Spring and Summer Goods purchased by the senior
partner in New York before the late advance in cotton
goods. These goods were purchased much earlier in
the season than usual for the purpose of being able
furnish their customers with seasonab!e goods as early
as those who purchase in New Orleans They guaran-
tee to sell as low they be bought in New Orle-
Call and examine their stscl before going below
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

PERs0YAL.-Dr. Persons has arrived i'll this city and
can be found Mt the Brooks House, where he will be
pleased to see those who need his medical services.
JIe has in the last four years made some very aatonsh
ing cures, and is able to make many more Of the
same astonishing nature. See advertisement in
another c0lnmn.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17
FROM CURA.

HAVANA, March II, via Key West, l3-Insurgent
leaders propose trang forces and establishing
government at Majar some town in the jurisdiction
Of Santiago. Aid expected from Yucatan and other
places
NrEvrAs, March 9:-InsurGcns who control the
department have decreed absolute abolition of slavery
but patriots to be Unidentified for loss of slaves Freed
men may become soldiers remain at work plan
taiions. An iron clad with Armstrong guns fer insur-
gents has been sighted off Green Keys Troops COM
mtted many on,rages Oh plantations in the neighbour
hooC! of Nuevitas.
HAVANA, March l4.-Secoud expedition with poit
cal prisoners leaves soon for Fernando Po Riot on
Figaro street yesterday. One leader sentenced to
death and another to ball and chain for life.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

TIE NEW SPEAKER OF THE UoUsE.-The New Or
leans Times Of the 9th says Mr.. Blaine, the newly
elected Speaker Of the House of Representatives is
another specimen of the Chandler type of menr
who believe in the weight of capital controlling
element in politics. In the late Maine campaign he
openly and persi<tently charged with buying more
votes than he gained by lis speeches. He bled
the Radical capitalists like Sangrado, and at
tabshed his reputation fitted for the lead Of
isich
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17
FOR TRUSTEE

we are authorised to announce SAM. MORRISON
as candidate for Trustee of Ward No. at the ensu-
ing election.
we are authorized TO announce JOHN CALDWELL
as candidate for Trustee Of Ward No 8, at the ensu-
ing election.
we are authorised to announce J. c. MOycITpE
as candidate for Trustee # Ward No. s at The
ing election. ~ "te 1ns'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

TIE NEW loEE Pass ON TIE IsAUfURAL.-Thc
New York special correspondent Of the New Orleans
Times under date of the 5h says " the tone of the Sum-
Times, and Tribune the inauguy", is on.c ommittal
the Tribune particularly so. The Herald approves the
document, and the World says it is marked by crude
ness and brarado The World also has long COM
muneaton urging convention of all the States under
the G article of the Constitution and cdtoriay in
doTses the proposition as means of settling the poti-
cal situation without recourse to Congress Business
men geperally approve Grant, but express the idea
that the settlement of the financial question must de-
pend more on circumstances as they may arise, than
Oh the disposition or wishes of the Executive.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

scnooL CHILDREN II New oRLrAss.-W elearn from
the Crescent that there are in New Orleans 81, l3s
children going to school, Of which 29,9 white
boys LIB black boys 50, T82. white girls ard &c.,
055 black girls
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

INDUSTRIOUS l-Governor Warmoth has for his con-
sderation pile Of public and private acts about
foot high, which shows that the General Assembly has
been veryindusrious il the passage Of bills.
New Orleans Republican.
Grecnback bills, ell far the benefit Of the Ring
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

"A Eertcct Sewing Nachinc-Hilcox g. Gibbs
Silent Twisted Loop Stitch, with hemmer Teller and
bra'der, all for SO and $50. 1t always works at mo-
mens notice, and never stops Prices reduced suit
lhe times For sale by p. II. kYES & CO.,
jalG lmd3mwl Shrevanort In
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

Eobacco! Tobacco !-E. 4 B. jacobs are in re-
cept OF the largest lot Of tobacco of various brands
ever brought to this CITY at one time These tobaccos
were purchased at sacrifice and will be sold at man
iacturers prices, without regard to the cost of trans
portaton. Call and examine the stock and prices
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

Newspaper Agehcy-Thos. Mcintyre Advertise
lag Agent, Nos. Sc and % Common street New OIIe-
ans, offers his services to newspaper proprietors 10
procure advertisements and to attend to any business
fer them in the city. Personal attention given to all
orders for purchase of printing Materials paper sta
tionery &C.. &c.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

NLrTAEY.-Gca. aclunsn, the neg commaH4er
for this post arrived here yesterday, on ihc steamer
National This pot in future will be garrisoncd with
cavalry instead OF infantry.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

THE MEMRERs OF THE LEGISLATURE LOOK Or FOR
No I'VE clip the following from the New Orleans
Times OF the 0th' The last legislature made very
thrifty arrangement fer their own relief. They passed
an act approprating $4,000 to pay the expenses Of
the session just closed, which amount must be paid by
the Treasurer out of the first funds collected before
any other Indebtedness of the State. Not Vut this
$4,000 is paid any other claim against the State
be quidated The other State officers the charitable
and educational Institutions the holders of interest
coupons, the teachers of the public Schools the judges
every other claimant the State Treasury must stand
aside and await pntii our legislators satisfied
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

MqEv CABINET WoEK.-President Grant has been
tinkcrng again at the cabnet business. This time he
has served up Hamilton Fish, of New York. Orother
of Preserved Fish, for Secretary of State in place Of
Washbnrne, who is appointed to represent the
best government the world ever saw at the
court of St. Cloud Boutwell, of Massachusetts,, is
made Secretary of the cash box, in place of Stewart of
New York, the dry goods man who SOLD $43,00Q,p&O
worth of goods last year, and raised subscription of
mazda ingTagrle. from
all accounts this is nothing new, lie has been filing
that line OF duty FOR sometime while his master got
the credit Lonestrcct Jecms has been appointed
Surveyor of Customs for the port of New Orleans That
is pretty hard New Orleans to say nothing about the
port
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

License os G,MEs4lsG HorsEs.-fie New Orleans
Picayune of tie llth, contains the following
The revenue bill passed at the last session of the
Legislature of Louisiana became law yesterday, by
the approval of the Governor Among the provisions
of this bill is one to license gambling house, tile
license being Fixed at $1,000 ger anaum. Wepgesqme
the proprietors of the larger gambling houses will
greatly prefer procure sfer licenses from the tax
collector rather than from the parties from whom they
are now obliged to obtain them, not te speak of the
special guarantee which will be afforded by the State
law. The small fry gambling saloons, whose name is
legion, will be obliged to shut up shop, suspect.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

We are deeply panied to have announce tie sud
den Heath of one of cur most eminent citizens LHcus
J. Dnpre which occurred at his residence in our town
Yesterday morningat4 o'clock. Judge Dupre was sud
denly prostrated bF crushing stroke Of paralysis on
last Monday morning, and speeches., though ap
parentl7 not unconscious from that moment up to tie
hour Of bis death. The death OF Judge Bnpre will
long lie mourned in community, where he has left
host Of friends and many relatives who loved and adj
mrcd him. Opelousas Courier, 9th inst.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

MATERNAL ADvlcE.--t daughter is almost always
right when she endeavors to initiate her mother but
we do not think the mother is equally right when, at
certain period of lie she tries all she to initiate
her DAUGHTER
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

ALL ABOUT THAT IOAR.-We clID IS follows from
the New Orleans Republican of the 9Th:
Hon. L. r Hoar, of Massachusetts, the Ator-
ney General Of the United States, is son of the late
Judge lIoar, of that State who the agent for Mas
sachusets, visited Charleston to protect colorcd men
taken from Boston vessels and thrust into prison. but
who, together with his daughter, driven from that
city without being allowed to perform any part of his
mission. The brother of the Attorney General;
Hon George IFoar is member of the present House
Of Representatives and elected in the eighth dis
trict Tae last attorney General of the United States
appointed from Massachusetts Caleb Gushing, OF
President Pinrcc's Cabinet.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17


TRICOTRN, by "Ouila ia 4 Wonderful fo.;or T.
sly" ""u 'e'eiS ana wanoas in the destinations of
g'Hus-the genius of the true poet-whjrI is endowed
Win The "intnitude of comprehension, bocauso in.
S''hc ana overlooking with the infDitude of symna
t"y' IL Is prose poem, and as such has few canals
II any, IN English or American literature A novel if
Is TOO IN iorm but how differently are its claractor
presented g the reader, from the ordinary hacnorcd
S'yie OF most writer's Of fiction how little in common,
vas VITA even te best of Bulwer-;hc most CLASH
e o' all hoVelst how little with the stately and mir
turesqne word painting of Scott low EttIr with th,
NICE, accurate; polished touches Of hn,oon ratn -
'S'oi'ed IN the best Of Dickens: and vet in onr ;rr
''en'' as work OF genius and rs dramatic t,,c II i
IN no wise, inferior to the best novel eyer
ny either OF these great masters OF prosn romance ~
story one oithring interest, advances with
~ st.2E to!d IN mere narrative, but like the acts
P'"'' presented in strong contrasts of onnos;te
characters joined i'll ther association citLcr h. lin
@tSN suffering or by fortuitous circumstance
wye OIL The painter, and the pen Of Tho moot
way philosopher, patriot. poet noor Iva
" Sao" IN this cosmopotc, kuowin inn an fo,,;
'a yet thoroughly unconventional rra,.nos,
- 'tl' III us herosm, its generosity lis on3n.,,,o,
AS culture and its worldwide hum,,i,, D.,
$'". We say Of that weird creation , w -
n 'rs''oe<' eFanc$oent proud child found ar,o,r
'sS'uea rom the bonds of the wild clemat;s III
no IA" but her own will, who believed il 49,,
Always acted, as aprincess ana WHO str,ra i m.
S"leht OF all those affections tb,f 49,, NJ,
beauty end fascination 10 woocr ~ s'se me-
heoye..sa p''04s q her power, her caprice ari her
oran M 49, .+u's, We think we see tile combination
Wl,ta oss1-. Y Cleopatra Hgpatis and zenoba
latjon ID s9o, y t'at Of Estmere, in The desc.
dawn ! raoie aatg' there are others equally Nh
arst eea.ss tey were Portrayed BY tle hand of i
l.saa .ae book lsis splenailIy gotten i i
II faxas street. '04lQ \: y. kennedy's,
tst9 acts al N
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

Thanks to Mr. James V. Nolan, agent Of the Texas
Express, for late western papers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17
C. a u

rI
ae' s,snea, Gommmittee on Subscription for
n. n purpose Of building Synagogue fos the Hebrew
oh congregation Of sIreyepos., would respectfully
'hef especial thanks to TIE following steamboat
commanders for the donation opposite their respective
Is 4; I, Nouns 4 Bros. Era Line eoeo
y, ~ ~ Harrison, Steamer Bart Able So aoo
" ". y Boardman, j T. Hodge No 1 1oo
Noah Scovel Right Way '.....i l w
yames Al. Tucker, Lotawanna 80. -. Ky Ky
SIMON LEVY, JR,
BERNARD TEAI
j. EBERSTADT Committee.
q. WEINsToCK,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

EzGos. Cox Of Ohio apponed to tie pepartsaieas
Of The Interior in Gen. Grants cabinet j said q he a
antinegro suffrage and Romans rights man
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

In 1861 GressHel the Maryland scalaWag, post
master general, was strong secessionist
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

MEDICAL PROPERTIES CELERY.-" have known
many men, and women, too, says physician, who.
from various causes had become so much affected with
that when then stretched out their hands
they shook like aspen leaves on windy days-and bya
daily moderate Of the blanched ootstalks Of celery
leaves g salad became strong aud steady inlinbs
as other people. have known others 50 very nervous
that tie least annoyance put them in state OF asa-
ton, and they alnast N CONSTANT perpe1ity and
fear, Who we're also. eieeualiy cured By daily mod
crate Of blanehed celery salad al Iaealtimes
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17


NEWSPAPER PuGLmEas' CoNyENTIoN.We believe
it is pretty well understood that the newspaper pub
publishers of North Louisiana aud Eastern Texas will
hold a convention in this city, commencing the 1st
Monday in May. Publishers favorable to this will
make note of it, and trust be on hand. Mine
Host Of the Brooks House. will that they are well
taken care Of while the Commercial Club will extend
to them those cou9tesies So well appreciated by the
press Come one, come all.
ISSUE4NCE.-We return Q9r thanhs to Mr.. i. A.
Phelps of this city for files Of St. Louis papers. Mr.
Phelps has just returned from St. Louis where he sue
ceeded in securing the operation Of five Of the lead
ing insurance companies to establish an agency in this
city, which will take risks at less rates than the New
Orleans companies This agency will insure on stern
wheel boats at ! per cent more than on sdc-whecl
boats between this point and New Orleans. The New
Orleans underwriters charge per cent more. The cs
adjustment of this agency here under the management
OF old citizens, is just the thing need, and besides,
it will have tendency to open the eyes of our New
Orleans friends, that We get along without them
when they fay us too hard. If they cannot afford to
lake risks on Red river as low Ct Innis. H.. IL
better sell out to those who can.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

SITUATION IN cuhA.-As near as one can Judge,
says the Chicago Times, from the news from Cuba the
nsurrecton put down, and the rebellion is success
tnl In addition to this, the insurgents are carrying
everything before em willie the loyalists are in.nci-
Die in every direction. Neither party has lost battle
and both parties have gained every fghtin which they
have participated.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

heooFder's Court ii this cit s.''"or N aaa efe
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

ANoTuGRN DEEi IN NEW 0GLEahs-The New Or
leans papers on the 9th notice duel which off
the cay before the Metlire Course, between Louis
LaaErse ana LeoSsrd sewel in which the latter was
wounlst. ia Gle rgiN foot. The duel was caused BY
some misunderstanding in business transaction.
Three n four shots setNsfa the BILL
The Louisville Courier Journal comes out Of new
Office with new dress ID head. Ills one ofthe best
papers published in tile cShntrv.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

TIE FAGRAsT AcT.-The vagrant act passed By the
legislature only takes effect in the district governed BY
the bounds Of the metropolitan police. The scaIaWag
legislators could not bear the idea of making their
panper constituents il the country amenable to law
compelling them 70 labor for their bread when they
can steal II '
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

GREFtEY AT FnF 4NArGrRATIoN Establishing
ton icttey writer's to the evening papers of the 9Th,
contain amsses scc2nqtg # Greeley at the Inaugural
ton Ball. They sag That h9 venerable white head and
spectaces made HIM e c2nspicgous Of jet wherever
he moved, causing him to recognised By everybody
He looked ike cat i'll strange gaTret, in the midst
Of the gaybrong, and was continually getting strand
ed in some hopeless position. At one time he was
fastened upon stair way in eddy Of the currents of
moving humanity for nearly an hour. Slow Of mo-
ton, he continually bcilg scrouged and hustled
and crushed by the pretty women revolving abouthim.
-eSo-----
LEG!SLATUGE.-In the proceedings of the House on
the 3D. We find the following introduced by Mr..
NcNcan
Act for the relief of 3, Wild, who citizen of
Shreveport during the war, furnished provisions to
families derived OF heis natural protectors asks the
General Assembly to au,hQrise him to sue the State
The claim he makes is s3I 900 The bill went to its
final passage-ycas Al, nays Il.
We must confess that we know not the man nor
have any kRoYledse OF the provisions furnished as
clamcd aud therefore, GONE 70 the conclusion that it
is trick of McEean's to raise the wind. Go it Mac,
she's all Ok.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

Mr.. E; C. Fo2T i5 opr dug authorised agent for Lew
isvil!e Arkansas.
Taos. McISF3RE, Of New Orleans, is our only duly
authotizcG ggant to receive subscriptions and adVer-
tsements in that city.
H. SonS G. LoYE, Minden, La is duly authorized to
receipt for subscriptions.
Mr. F. L. LOVELY StarrviIle, is duly authorised to
receive and receipt for subscriptions in Smith county,
Texas and the counties surrounding.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

No trouble IN
we we're favore
all the varieties
temperate and
By the best the
cold day, ana
fruit.
In our last "
this point eis
water mark {
another foot,
rose six inches
lowest water I
The officers
Carolina Bluff
day.
From tliisp
with the lakes
At last acc
port, on the '
had been q y
nearly bank
passed dow n
Cut . had IN
From this
navigation I
freight they
Most of tn
prices, put |
" gn&EsDa
hour, the B;
lett for the ,
Late IN u
Capt. Jas. L
city With a
Late N Il
Ellen, Gap''
freight.
/ HuiiSbA !
iine packet
low, clerk.
from the CT
passen gers
for W hich
Thanks 10
loving me
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17
miscellaneous Items.

Antelope the wellinformea New iark CORE.
snondent of the New Orleans Picayune, lhe'nases e1
the Atlantic cable is employed in the interest VI ''s
{. hears y If Wall street Exchange.
e 4+ol,,an = oa+ .fone IN his glory for many 4
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-01
UitD advertisements.
CiTY rAxas-MoNiuLY RETURN
OFFICE OF TIE city ASSESSOR.
CITY HALL, January l. 1860.

OFFICE OF TIE CITY ASSESSOls
C.rY uALL, January l, 1861
Notice is hereby 2iveu 10 all concerned. that The
monthly Return. ior the III nth oi December past III
coz. pan:c wi,L the lax OrtlIaanc ratified On tic
z3h If January. 1862 and amended Oh ihc 29ti Oh
September. 1865, must hc nia'ie on or before the
l u instant.
TAXEs oS THE FOLLOWING ARE PAYABLE MuSriILf
On a!l sales Of Goods, Wares and ,iefIhGniise, III.
Guiding Rice, Lumber. iay, Grain an1 Naval stores.
On Ill snles ot Oottof.
On all reight and PASSENGER Lists oi Ill steamers
aid sailing vessels paid or payable In this city
On all sales by Bakers Butchers and Hlcksters.
On all gross receipts OF eli Street. EaAroadS.
On al gross receipts Of aI Exnress Companies
On I'LL sales 1t Auction.
On oil Carriages auJ EugJi"s.
On pll incomc deriee1 from the pursuit OF any
facul J, profession, occupaiiyn or employment
On the gross receipts OF oil Commercial agoncies
On all commissions received by E2ctorS Comnila-
zion Merchants, lGakers, BroSers, and others.
On all prca, ums received tor or by any Inauanc
Com an-, or by agencies Tor individuals or coinra-
uieS.
On every Horse aud aiulc U sed or kept wi!Eia To-"
city, excepting .oises Iaulcs used i'll hny public
licensed carria:e, carr. dray, or other vehtc'o
i)D all Re!aii Dealer In all articles whatsoever.
Un al Barber Shops.
Oh all gross r. ccipls OF llotcIs and Pucuc halin2
and !iOarling HOUSES.
On all rcceip's o: Livery Stabl, Keepers.
On tic gross receipts OF Cotton Presses
On lie gross receipts of al Pr1nnnR OHices, e"s-
pap rs aud Publishing Houses.
On nil Goods sold il the CITY by persons not resi-
Gen;, bv pc OF otherwise.
On ali sales o. Horses aud Mules brought to The
city.
On sales oil Stocks. Bonds, and other securities.
On Ihc gross receipts of Magnetic Telegraph Com
pauies.
On the gross receipts of all Tavern Keepers and
Liquor Eealers
All dclaulters will be dealt with as the ordi-
nance directs w. N. HUGHES,
January Is City Assessor,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-01
ing evolved by the firing on the Star of the

ing evolved by the firing on the Star OF tne
West.
1t becomes quite question how far the
employment of colored troops in the army
sspays," as a matter OF economy. The sur
geon-Generals report shows that for the last
year, among white soldiers, the proportion OF
deaths to cases treated was as to 81; among
the colored soldiers, as to IS; and the dis
proportion of sick to well was quite as marked
Two years ago the ratio Of deaths among
white troops to that OF cases treated was as l
to 50; while among colored troops it was as
to g. General Fry once showed that OF the
1sO, 900 colored troops in service during me
war, 26, ,211 dice of disease rate OF to 2, ex-
elusive of deaths from wounds. On the other
hand, of the 2, 100000 white troops, only 1885,
12O died of disease rate of about l to IL.
Thus the power Of resisting disease in the
color ed soldier was only ne'half that OF the
white. Now, comparing these with the figures
for 1866 and 1868, we shall see just about the
same ratio preserved. These estimates IN
clude both ordinary and extraordinary service,
in peace and in war. The very important ply
sical and medical fact is thus demonstrated
that colored men cannot 30 veil endure the
fatieues and exposures Of military service as
white.