The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-05-05
Louisiana Items.

BossIER PAgIsH-The Banner of the 24th, notice
the accidental shooting Of Abner Gray in the RICH
arm by companion, while out hunting. Il is though
amputation would not be necessary
claiborne PAR1sH.-The Claiborne Advocate no
good health, but much disguised with Washington
Y City politicians
The following items are from the same paper:
We panied to learn that son of an old ant
highly esteemed business OF Trenton, has beer
arrested on charge of robbing the safe OF Messrs
Head, Williams & Co. The evidence understand
is wholly crcumstantial, and we should be reoiced te
hear that judicial Investigation had relieved the &C
cused of this damaging accusation.
On Monday evening last our town was visited by a
severe hail storm which extended large portion
OF the parish. A great many hail stones that fell
here as large as hen eggs; and at Arizona they
short time and did but little damage The hail was
more remarkable for the size than for the quantity
which fell.
The cut worms have been quite troublesome this
spring IN the fields and gardens. Our neighbor, A.
Ward, appears to have his full share. He caught,
morning or two ago, sixteen under bunch of let
tuce.
BlENr1LLE PARISH. The following paragraph is
from the Rural Times of the GATH
citizens have been advised of new method of DESTROY
ing the cut worms in their gardens which he and they
are practlcng with success The new plan is to hunt
them by fire light at night while they are committing
their depredatons.
DESoTo PARlsH-The Mansfield Times of the oath.
says severe hail storm swept portion of that
parish the day before, doing some injury to the corn
crop.
NATcHErocHEs PAR1sH.-We copy as follows from
the Natchitoches Times of the 24th:
We are glad to learn that the report of the death
OF Mrs. Walsh, wife of Dr. Walsh was premature
The sad news of her death excited much sympathy in
this community, and its contradiction will give pleasure
to all who know her or her esmabe hasPapdlulc ,De
heaviest rains of the season have fallen, which still
continue this Saturday morning The crons are no
doubt seriously damaged. The river is rapidly rising
having already reached the highest point Of the season
Inc Grand Jury of VIM parish have found two bills
Of indictment against N. A. Robinson District At |
torney for this judicial district, for misdemeanor in
ot1ce, IN compromising criminal prosecutions in cases
1ot warranted by law. We do not know whether the
;harSes have any foundation in fact were prompted
~ malice OF personal enemies Time must show
RAplDEs PAR:su.--The Alexandria Democrat of the
list, has the folioA ing:
We learn with regret the death of good old Frozine
Robinson. She died in New Orleans on last Thursday
While on visit to of her friends The deceased
Fas coored person of the old regime and was well
nd tamiliarly known to every person in Alexandria
lnce 1920 She born in this parish and lived in
Alexandria up to the time of her death. She must
ave been at least seventyfve years of age and was
ways great and marked favorite with our people
nd VIC are sure and certain that more than one tear
I'll be she'd in Alexandria and Rapides on hearing of
ne sad intelligence of this good old woman's death.
me By one the old folks passing away! Peace,
ternal peace to good old Frozine
De soTo PARIsH-C rops.-We copy as follows from
lie Mansfield Times of the 1st inst
Since Thursday, the 22d this section has been visited
heavy and almost incessant rains, in consequence
winch the crops have been injured greatly. The n
ottom lands, generally speaking have been overaowed
nd the hills washed toa great extent MANY planters a
Ill be compelled to repant cotton their crops having
cen ruined Our planters discouraged and take s.
gloomy view of the future. Many predict that the
terpllar will destroy the cotton, while others enter
IN serious fears of drought.
owing doubtless to the wet weather, the cut worms
e more numerous this spring than usual, and are RI
'ng serious injury to gardens. Cotton is being in
red by the nets too though it is thought if the rain c
asses IN few days but little damage will be done to ii
e plant A~ ~ W