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FloH HAVANA.

HAVANA, June 1d-srgeon Quinn, of The United
States steamer sarfog died yesterday Of yellow fever
Three cases of fey4 onboard the Saratoga She sailed
to-day for Key W4t.
Acting Captain General Espinar DEGREES vacant Of
fees be given to vkersn or disabled soldiers
The following 1ws arrived from Mexico Ignacio
Marrett had been Ippeinted Minister to Washington
Gomez Palacio ha! been appointed one of the com
missoners under bnyenton fer settlement Of claims
between Mexico af the United States. Losano will
probably receive Ppointment as Minister of Justice
Mexican CongreeAdjourned.
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qernor Wells, Of Virginia, il here.
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4s.no1 uSi'es VI lStul2, Is here.
following are points which Hoar eeeides at,;rn,.
atty, IN bis opinion in the Weaver case whs,har
thfneral commanding the Fifth Military ns,,ct had
aufity TO take man from civil process and .rv hn,
bJhi1ary law, or in other words, whether p,.ar,
copssion il Texas in September, 1855 had iursd;c
tidver citizen not 10 the naval or military
ch,ed with the murder Of another citizen and
intuent and the State courts
AsHIsdros, June Treasurer spinnsr ~ ssss Il.
pn announcing the piundering st de In;.ad US,
Dpstory 81 Santa Fee 4. J. Collins. Denos;sn.
81 through the heart The last statemen. ea .eaha
D0story showed nearly half million = th ol ~
enent's c'edt Deposition had been renewed ana
hsuecessar who had just arrived telegranha a tba
tsedy. 8 ss &c '1pas tne
Washington, June 7.-Delano decides Tho. s.a.au
no rgatto throw conyctproduced article. ~ ,a w.
lresidens has submitted seres Of ouest;o,a 9, !,
orney teneral regarding the political po,;on sas s
recent nassacre il Kansas attributed = i,
aaE, Even citizens are known 10 havs pea:
! sadIeasfarried election. Opponents naae M,
siest AMI polls abandoned to negroes Vasn little
riot occurred in second ward. Nesroas ssay seri'
1asevahf black man 70 honse and ss..;, h.sea
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me Ne" Orleans Times in commenting on. Mr. Nor.
sah plan Tor extending the 0pelousas railroad which
seems IS cash plan, and therefore not adanted to
sne present moneyed condition Of the neon,e eoses
With the following threat: ,>e' -
It is fortunate that railroad oa,.....sz
will DO effected without the ~ Wien ie1aS
operating with Mr. Morgan On the terus lns people GU
a route = now being actively surveyed and aa Of
sSassa Wv win Texas years IF Mr. Morsan
be left on. III n .pa he will in all probability
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The SOUTHERN CULTIvATOR. shall make it
rule to notice any magazine simply because til
sent us IF we wish it we would prefer subscribing
rather than undergo the and tear Of conscience
in recommending to our readers publications. possibly
whose only merit consists in their being published in
the land of the saints, Wooden nutmegs and flannel
sausages. We would earnestly recommend to our
planting friends however, that Invaluable agricultural
Journal, the Southern Cutivator. And We do so not
that fig for the propretors thereof, but be-
cause we do feel an interest in sthe farmers of the
country. Upon them and their labors we are all as
dependent for the means Of life as babe is upon its
mothers breast. ri ..s
1t will not do for farmers to scout what is too often
speeringly termed !" book farming" More attention
must be paid to the details Of planting than in days
past A system of manuring poor lands must be
adopted, and of plantation economy generally.
As labor dmnishes of course less breadth of land can
be cultivated and it is e4na lly certain that success Is
dependent upon the improved quality of that land.
world Of information upon this and kindred subjects
can be cleaned from the pages of such journal the
Cutvator. Many Of the most practical farmers in the
South its contributors, prominent among whom is
David Dickson of Hancock county, Georgia, accounts
OF whose success in farming almost fabulous. Our
recoections Of Hancock county are of red hills and
brar patches, and yet those very lands which thirty
five years ago with the most desperate efforts could
scarcely sprout pea cultivated with astonish-
ing success. Let hill planters then, to
plainsof their poor lands Let them manure we'll and
blow deep and plentiful harvest will smile unon their
efforts Let them take better care of their manure
and of their stock take this advice kindly and while
they are taking, take the Southern Cultivator 1t is
published in Athens Georgia. So year OF six copies
for $40
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The Claiborne Advocate, in speaking Of the close
Of its contract with Blackburn to publish for him in
supplement- the laws of the State, Blackburn having
been given that contract wishes it distinctly under
stood that it looks upon that celebrated printing bill
of the most corrupt and thieving measures OIL
legislation ever concocted by mortal mind. The edi
tor goes on to say: @#5s
Whatever may be political differences, we ask
for Mr. Blackburn his family and his property, all we
ask for ourselves protection to life liberty, family
and property"
If Mr.. Blackburn is still Radical and is identified
with the Radical party, expect to make it chief
glory to charge his battery. The Lord do so to me
and more also if We don't give him the devil. But if
his views have undergone change, end he has his
fill of the national and State corruptons, and brings
forth fruit meet for repentance, then are silent.
But in any event. let his press alone touch not bis
person or property. s..-,..-
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A ROMANCE OF CRIME Ths
he 25th nit savs. 80 NeM ORE w ORD OF

the 25th ult., says: 4'0" aofh "orio OF
lhe 'a case on trial yesterday was that of Rebecce
wealthy parents. She appeared in oon. uausn'sr OF
a,b 70 she was placed trial for having on the
Nm o. Nay entered the residence of Mrs H.ae ,e
mo s1, " Forseth street and stolen therefrom
sixty nine dollars The only nnsst; ppate valued at
was whether i was grand petit larceny Here eas
Is peculiar one. Dressed neatly in bae t ,e' case
snee,ane from her she presented ps sbs
state prison and one in the penitentars % ~ she
,as.es term OF Imprisonment she ran awav
married young Fcb the keepers SON Th;s WIN ana
shsts broken off, bu. she continued h
that she Is not the se,n Of physicians having decided
ness aer father desired the to do some,hng
Tn ner and asked Mr. Spencer to see 70 her
ury hhavng returned verdict Of guilty grand
prison. ea " 1nree years IN the State
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We regret state that little son of Mr.. O. L. Cham
berlain FIVE years DID, was drowned in Cross Bayou,
near the steam mill, Sunday evening last. II we
are correctly informed he fell into the Bayou from an
old fat. The distressed family have our heartfelt
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Is Jack Hamilton member of the Loyal League? "
is the question painfully exercising the minds OF
some of the Texas editors. Without knowing any
thing about it, general principles we should say
Voc certainly of coursei
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1t will be seen by notice elsewere that the examina-
sion of the pupils of the Shreveport Institute will
commence on the 2lst inst We are gratihed to see
that Maj. Capers will deliver the Literary Address.
He will without doubt do justice 10 the occasion.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

DR.. j. H. Cunningham, Of Natchitoches, and one Of
the oldest inhabitants of this region, has been ap.
pointed United States Deputy Marshal for that portion
of the State above the mouth Of Red River. The
Doctor will no doubt perform bis duties efficiently,
certainly nolitely
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

Gov Warmoth has made the following appoint
ments J. L. Williams, Justice of the Peace, third
ward, parish of jackson John W. Wilson, Surveyor
parish of Bossier; Edmond Hotfmelster, Constable,
fourth ward parish of Caddo.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

The following officers were elected by Pelican Hook
and Ladder Co. No. l, to serve for the ensuing year
President, A. Fl. Leonard Vice President, r. T. Buck
ner Foreman, W. F. Chase lst Assistant Foreman
A. Curre; I'd Assistant Foreman, Geo Turner; Sec
rotary, j. " Nolan Treasurer, T. B. Chase; Steward
Jno. W. Jacobs Tillerman, Jno. Tbatcher delegates
to Fire Department S. N. Morrison, F. A. Leonard,
c. Hunter ISL
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Chawles W Heating, the Radical sppointee to the
Post Office at this place. up on the Bart Able,
and will presume enter upon the duties OF the Of
fee in day or two,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

Mr. John Howell has entered upon the duties of his
Office that of Assessor and Collector Of Caddo parish
We believe his first official act wss to furnish each o.
our lawyers who had $50 abouthis person with license
10 practice
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Fires in June are by means desirable necessity,
much more comfortable by them. Cold nights and
days apt to yield rich harvest to physicians
We are opposed moral grounds to old winter thus
"lingering in the lap of spring" The fair maiden
should not hermit such amiarties
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spasches, from Tuesday Mornings Daily,
FROM WASHINGTON Egg.

WHlsGros, June s.-The Spanish Legation has
aemifitcial Cuban letter dated soth, reporting a
seca encounter with flibusters about May ii. can
tula cargo recently landed consisting of 10 guns.
1900 cartridges, with other ammunition with now
bari of hard bread and potatoes -. =
negro ioiners commenced work in the navy
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

Our Masonic friends already preparing for their
annual celebration Of ST. Johns Day. the Oath They
are by no means selfish or exclusive and, to judge
from the number of tickets Of invitation to the ball
being printed in this Office, all the fair danes and
dansels Of the city and country will have opportu
nifty Of exercising their limbs and destinations to their
haor
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dispatch received last Wednesday by Col. b. M
johnson from J. Monks Cobb, dated Louisville Kv
June q giving the gratifying assurance that Col Halls
death will make change in the plans OF the direct
ors of the railroad. They say :" We will extend road
as fast as possible Mr. Hauser had arrived at Louis
vile with Col Halls remains.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

A axpayer asks in what funds he may pay hia
State and city taxes, and whether the State authorte
require the ten per cent damages for nonpaymen
of the one per cent. special tax? p5Ht
We are embarrassed in answering our correapon.
dents queries by the undetermined state of the law.
The Council passed resolution requiring all city
dues to be paid in greenbacks But many taxpayers
have rendered city and warrants and Judge Leau
mont Of the Fifth District Court has decided that the
city is bound to receive them for wharfage and other
dues But Judge Colleus, of the Seventh District
Court has decided that they cannot pay that portion
Of the which is collected for the consolidated loan,
in anything but greeubacks The Supreme Court has
not passed on the question which involves the
right to pay State licenses in the notes of the States is
pending and has been long before the court. 1t
does not involve the points which arise in regard
to city notes. but decision against the State would
strengthen the position that the city is obliged to
ceive its own notes for all dues
Whether the State Collectors can require the ten
per cent damages for payment Of the per cent
special tax depends upon the letter Of the law allowing
these damages. We have not the law within reach If
is SILENT think that the collectors are bound to
receive the damages in the money in which the
principal is paid New Orleans Times.
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Mr. L. D. Cuisine is the travelling agent for the sale
by subscription of a book which should be in the
bands of all farmers and mechanics. The title is
The Farmers and Mechanics Manual 500 page
book, containing vast deal of useful information
upon all subjects pertaining to the farm and work shop
1t treats OF the value of various manures gives the
rules oil measurement Of land hay corn in cribs um-
eeF csterns &e gives the rule for testing the strength
Oh materials for keeping accounts and in short is an
@pome ct valuable information to all classes It is
handsomely bound volume and the price is 81
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

We invite attention to the card Of Messrs Smith &
McKeuaa, 81 and SO Poydras street, New Orleans.
This firm offers rery great inducements to the trade,
their arrangements such as to enable them to
sell rye whisky disers prices freight and insurance
only added Their arrangements in New York also en-
able them TO sell teas on the most favorable terms
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-09

IN giving the evidence OF Dick Figures, die white
nah VINO turned States evidence, the jefferson Jinpe-
sase says: with mingled pity and contempt the
aehse throng listened to catch his slightest whisper
ere .e had long been upon The stand H. easpea ont
snsf he wanted the protection cf The Conrt nga;st o
.'1is q TINS country The Commission replied that
a'es would pledge him the protectica Of Tie United
s liz Government In our next issue We viii Owe
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The following officers were elected by Caddo Fire
Company No. ! at their last meeting: NJ Kaufman,
Jr., PRESIDENT D. c. Heine, Secretary; L. Weiden-
mann, Treasurer; Thos Byland, Foreman; R. B.
Burns, 1st Assistant Foreman Julius A Jacobs, I'd
Assistant Foreman D. March, Sd Assistant Foreman
J. Brembacber, Steward; G. Moore, lst Pipeman; f.
N. Sanchez Cd Pipeman; R. Byland, Sd Pipeman.
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We regret to earR that the recent hail.storm did
considerable damage to our river planters. On some
places the young cotton stripped entirely OF leaves
We hear some complaint of the appearance of the
bol-worm. This pest is certainly making its appear
ance earlier than usual.
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We learn that the railroad is now bringing in daily
some 5000 feet of lumber be used in the establish
ment Of brickyard, one and half miles from town
Mr. Burnham and some gentleman whose name we
did not learn have purchased forty acres of land and
design starting brickyard on an extensive SCALE
always affords pleasure to chronicle movements OF
this sort. That Mr. Burnham will carry through what
he undertakes is assured by his energy and financial
ability In this connection, would remark that it
seems evident that works of general utility alone
be carried out in this community by individual enter
prise. Cooperative effort wilfaccomplish nothing If
Mr. Stoner instead Of going work his own account
had endeavo-ed to form joint stock company to es-
tablish beef packery be would have grown grey in
the effort and finally quit in disgust. We very much
hope, and believe he will reap rich reward from his
labors. We hope it because he is clever gentleman,
and deserves success and believe it because his energy
and capacity must needs command it.
Editors are now in painful expectation of what is to
be the next absorbing topic. The Alabama question
has been worn to fragile; reliable reports Of the
Cuban revolution too meagre to justify elaborate
leaders; Grants stupidity and Radical rascalty are
facts patent every year old in the land, without
distinction of race, COLOR previous condition, and
are SO unyaryingaas to preclude comment; Napoleon
will persist in governing France 50 wisely or SO firmly,
that the French cannot revoluten whisky frauds are
sadly on the decline since the reduction of the tax
Washburne has left his country for his country good
Rollins, the irrepressible Rollins has bought off the
telegraph suppose, for, oh no it never mentions
him, his is heard the question !" have we
pure Bourbon among has been settled negatively
by the New Rork Worlds reporter So, in breathess
expectancy we excaim :" what next?"
.t-
The commercial column Of the Jimplecute has the
following;
Receipts Of cotton has amostcome to stand still,
with also decided falling off in the receipts of hides
wool aud other species Of country produce We are
pleased, however, to note large amount of country
bacon coming in it shows healthy state OF affairs
in the interioraand has caused decided decline in
the price of this leading article.
The last paragraph is certainly gratifying The
Texas trainers are long way ahead of those of North
Louisiana on the hog question.
The Texas Republican and Jefferson Times are to
consolidated under the title of the Times and Rebuff
lican by which arrangement subscribers and adver-
Users will be largely benefited the paper is to be
enlarged and the subscription lists combined Mr.
Loughery expresses his regret at leaving Marshall the
scene of his successful editorial abors for twenty
years. 25 s
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Our esteemed friend, Col. R. c. Cummings, was in
the Office this week. and tells that the river crops
are doing well, though the continued rains giving
disoyal aid and comfort to the grass-that great enc
my to the interests Of farmers and to the lounging
proclivities Of freedmen We imagine, by the way,
that your genuine negros idea of Heaven is place
where fires ever burn, grass grows and good
range is afforded for wild hogs"
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Washington special to the New York Times says
Secretary Boutwell, proposes have the of
sales Of conscaed property in the Southern States
overhaued as it is rumored that some Of the United
States officials have neglected to pay the receipts from
sales into the Treasury It is believed that it may
possibly appear that Of the United States officers
have purchased conscated property sold under their
authority low prices and then failed account for
the scanty proceeds
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ne learn that only one gambling house III New Or
,eahs as paid che license and the rest isye been closed
ee'ss hohe Will paE the license here That Of the
TX nop pa''s aed city combined would amount to
- ss'eFson 9impecute says Z Mrs. Glenn, the lady
sra,s - ,a09sf FROM the attacks Of the
- .EslR 49, ek pa !. h nlaaSad ia Iaar
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PHIIL,p ALLEN. Agent, Mansfield, Louisiana.

Mr. E. @. Foar is our duly authorised agent for Lew
isvIe, Arkansas.
THos. McISTYRE, Of New Orleans, is our only duly
authorized agent receive subscriptions and adver-
tisements in that city.
Mr. JOIN c. LoYE, Minden, La, is duly authorized to
receipt for subscriptions
Mr. F. L. LowERY, StarrvilIe, il duly authorised to
receive and receipt for subscriptions in Smith county
Texas and the counties surrounding.
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Attention is invited to the advertisement of those
sterling merchants, Aessrs. Gregg & Martin These
gentlemen, though comparatively new corners, have
by their energy enterprise and liberal deang secured
for themselves enviabe position among our leading
merchants. They have alike deserved and reaped
success.
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A Word nf Advice

II 8e might presume TO dictate to our Texas friends
il regard to the approaching election iii that State We
would tell them to make compromise for poiicy's
sake with the Radical party Policy is and 4
delusion The South has lost her self respect and for
feed that of the rest of the world by sneakng and
whining disposition coneiliate and all for what
The Legislatures Of the reconstructed States hiss
ing and scorn all honest men, Look a1the delec-
table State government of Louisiana. The travelling
mountebank who disgraees the gubernatorial chair
has about much regard for the material interests OF
the State rs your genuine Yankee has for common
honesty. He is specimen Of the fnllHedged carpet
baggerhas the brand and all the ear-inarks OF the
brute He cries off Offices to the highest bidder just
as our auctioncers cry off yard OF calico Nor this
all of the evil. Human is 50 frail that the off.
Gals Of State hare almost great corrupng inHu-
ence upon the morals Of the people as the court OF
Louis XIV had upon the population Of Paris, and so,
many men who call themselves true Southern gentle
men lend themselves to this knavery that money may
flow into their pockets This is particularly the case
in New Orleans The rural districts little more
exempt from the charge, probably because the same
temptations not brought directly before them
vortex Of corruption t@F% %
And what can the people Of Texas expect from such
man as Jack Hamilton and the sweet-scented crew
Of scoundres scalawags and carpet-baggers he will
have around him. These foul birds Of ill omen will
flock to Austin to the harvest over the dead body oil
honest government as vultures flock to the lions
Icas. @@tg E@& $# 7s45@" && &"*4i
By an nslious clause of the constitution now being
submitted to the people, miserable set of officials
will be saddled upon them firmly as the Old Man OF
the Sea- only to be shaken off when they have become
drunk with the spois; and class of men elected to
the Legislature, the effect Of whose legislation may
cripple the best interests of the State for years to
beomc. ~ 5*st.s 81 a5z*E
Our opinion may not be worth much and we NAV
be too prone to act upon impulse rather than cool
Judgment but we utterly intoerant of that class
Of trimmers and policy nongers who have helped to-
humiiate the South and in Gods name, for what?
Jeered at and booted by Northern scrubs who have no
more idea of magnaninity to conquered foe than
hog has Of the Tamud with tears in their eyes these
apolicy" gentlemen beseech us to be meek and pa
tient and to turn and turn again that fairer mark
may be presented to the Northern boot and gravey
that Yankee leather cannot in the ma
ture Of things, last forever. Consoling reflection!
Them we repeat and repeat again, that if our neigh
bors would profit by experience, they will make
compromise of principle with Jack Hamilton, nor
any jack Of his breed. They will at least have the
proud consciousness that they have not sacrificed their
sef-respect and received hut kicks in recomnensAA
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.
FROMlWAsHINGTON.

>, NEW ORLEANS, Juls 8.-Departed for Red River
: | lyric HnnLina i
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Mr.. A. Simon has & Cosmopolitan News Depot Z
st No. 81 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, and keeps
his shelves loaded with the current literature of the
day, stationery &C. He also receives subscriptions to
all periodical publications The reading public should
not forget Mr.. Simon while visiting the city.
IF this should reach the eye of John Smith, nsaid
an enraged man. doubling up bis fist and shaking it
he spoke he will hear Of something to his disadvan