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One Line of Goods system.

In noticing communication from Waco merchant
to the Register Of that place. this subject, it has
brought it afresh 70 minds. We doubt if it will
be done by merchants because there is too much
distrus and too little unanimity of action among them
but it appears that the adoption of the plan would
result to the advantage Of all We met friend the
other day who had been to nearly every house in town
to purchase one Of the most common articles of do
nestle use without fndingit. This speaks volumes. 1t
seems to US that the size and trade of Shreveport
would justify her merchants in adopting the system.
4 The Waco merchant proposes division into twelve
classes, viz First staple and fancy groceries, quors,
canned goods, Ne; second dry and fancy goods no.
siery and notions; third hardware cutlery, guns, me-
chancs TOOLS iron STEEL castings fourth, drugs chem
cas paints oils, lamps dyestufs, perumeries fifth,
boots, shoes and hats SIXTH clothing and gentemens
furnishing goods seventh stoves and tin ware; eighth
books, newspapers stationery, toys, &C.; NINTH sad
dery, harness and findings TENTH furniture carpets,
house furnishing, and undertakers goods eleventh.
crockery, queens, glass and china ware wood and viii
low ware, wrapping paper, &C.; twelfth, agricultural
implements and machinery. @
1t s scarcely necessary to say that if a merchant
dealt in any one line of goods he could by making
large purchases get his goods cheaper, as he would
then be apt purchase direct from manufacturers and
thus the jobbers profits Hence merchants would
sell their goods some cheaper and yet make more
money. sr=..as ssz r-.S..5a6 9s,ts.5l -
But the greatest advantage to result from the system
would be that the place would be liable to
out of any particular article As it is, doubt it is
of frequent occurrence, notwithstanding the heavy
stocks on hand and in such event merchant from
the back country in coming here to gil bill might be
unable to find certain articles and thereupon conclude
he might as well purchase the entire bill in New Ore-
ans as a part of it, Thus the sale of large bill Of
goods would be lost to the place, whereas under the
system proposed, each merchant might have reaped a
portion of the profit on the goods required.
We have consulted with some of our most intelli-
gent merchants this subject and they agree that the
system would benefit all classes of sellers. Let them
lose sight of the profit they could make on certain ar
tcles called for which they did not keep on hand in
the knowledge that they could sell more largely of
such goods they did keep hand This too, would
have tendency to prevent that throatcutng policy
which competition frequently prompts them to prac.
ce and again might further check the credit system,
as few men would care to have accounts at many
stores would be required to supply his various
wants. -ss .-sr -- e.. 5-te.-o.--.- .,.. s.=--. .f
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At their Old Tricks.

The utter hopelessness Of receiving justice OF VII
Messing any act Of common honesty at the hands q
the Radical party, has long since forced lse1 upon
our reluctant convictions We jubilated, II IS .rue'
over the result of the Virginia election, put aue'y
dstrustfully and to very limited extent we ieareo
then and fear now the fruits of that victory wouio
be lost the vctors appears that Candy has sent
circulars to all the members of the Legislature re-
Gently elected asking each of them if he can qualify
by subscribing to the iron clad OATH III case he can
find there is quorum of both houses thus able TO
qualify he will issue his proclamation conyenlng the
Legislature for the adoption of the fifteenth amend
ment and to elect United States Senators. Meantime
these members who can't swallow the aforesaid must
remain in the cold until the constitution has been
ratified by Congress and the State admitted, when
they would present themselves and qualify under the
State constitution from which the test will be ex-
Plunged" In quorum cannot thus be formed,
Candy instead of issuing his proclamation, will order
elections to fill the vacancies occasioned by the
want of swallowing capacity the part of members
elect.
We claim the credit of. predicting from the first
fndeed, there be any credit due or any foresight
necessary in predicting treachery the part OF the
party of moral ideasthat the Virginia election would
be manipulated to the advantage of Radicals however
it might result before the people,
Now, in this plan of Canby's, when quorum of ex-
tremsts is formed, they will, of course, be "the Leg
isature, and each body being the judge of the eua
fcation of its own MEMBERS does any one doubt but
'ne ,oi,e 'a'''.s WIN &c eA'uueo lucy Nc ho''
we shall Immediately become an enthusiastic convert
to our friend Miller who has been for long amably
prophesying our speedy destruction.
n ov;danoa If tho trnth of hi, nos;,;on ma o;,a
" .'N."e " Wv .'i'' " '''i' po''so"' VIC s'e
Inc following, recently teegraphed from Washington
settled determination seems to have been inaugu-
rated by prominent Radicals to defeat the results of
the Virginia election Several leading ones have ex-
the State on the ground OF fraudulent voting and are
confident that Candy by the course he has taken will
prevent conservative aority in the Legislature and
thereby prevent the election OF conservatives to the
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HAVANA.

Havana, Aug. 2.-Insurgents attacked Puerto Prin-
cipe-raded on the city. Fourhundred Spanish troops
attacked them, and after struggle the nsur-
gents retired in good ORDER having captured and de-
stroyed provisions to the amount of 500, 600 Span
iards lost II killed Insurgents left "a wounded in
town. Patrol detachments destroying fortified panta-
tons. Defeated Spanish Colonel Camara, wounding
him and compelling retreat. Negro raid on Puerto
Principe enabled many Gubans to escape from Span
iards. Captured correspondence has led to further
confscatons. More troops are demanded for the in
terror, where insurgents are increasing in numbers and
activity r@- g'"'' f~t7''
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STEPHENS, SEMMEs, AND AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY,"
1t is now in the power of our citizens to obtain two
very readable and valuable books both relating to the
war of the States, viz Mr.. Stephens work, and the
=" Service Afoat" of Admiral Semmes, the famous
commander of the no less famous Alabama The task
Of writing true history Of the causes which led to
the war, and the thrilling events which marked its
progress with the mournful scenes which have fol.
lowed, will doubtless be devolved upon some future
historian, far enough removed from contemporaneous
influences, to decide upon the merits of the whole
question with the dspassonate impartalty of Judge
But if we would have him do his duty and his whole
duty, we Of the present time fulfill ours by care
fully collating and publishing facts fresh in our
minds and easily susceptible of proof that in the lapse
of time will become mere tradition and open to all
the objections of its questionable authenticity. For
the sake of truthful history, them this is plain duty
and We have besides motive scarcely less strong in
the necessity of indicating against the ac
cusation Of enemies who carry on still yndictve
against u.s. less vindctive in spirit than the late
war; and in its possible effects more damaging to
our reputation. The Northern press teemswith publ
cation after publication of the war; in which our cause
is misrepresented leaders libelled and orr gallant
soldiers exhibited for the contempt of posterity-pil-
ored in the worlds rdicue! Shall this continue, and
we make no effort to protect them and ourselves? Mr.
Stephens and Admiral Semmes deserve and will re-
eeive the grateful thanks of every Southern man.
And it is the duty Of every to help in the perpet
uation Of fame and the vndication of the cause
not lost, nor yet dead! 5~-.
We sincerely hope that another effort will be made to
organise the historical society, suggested by Rev Mr.
Palmer and other leading in New Orleans, who are
anxious to have branch societies established through
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KEAcHI FEMALE CoLLEGE.It will be seen by refer
the advertisement that the next session of this
deservedly popular Institution will commence on the
second Monday of September. Under the efficient
management of its experienced principal, Rev. Peter
Crawford, this college has gained high place in pub
lie esteem, and will, beyond question continue to
deserve it, lis venerable principal is finished scholar,
and by experience in teaching YOUTH an experience
extending through many years, be has acquired that
happy faculty Of impartng knowledge essential to
the success Of men Of his calling.
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Crops IN CoLr1s cousrY.-The Mckinney !

Crops INCoLIIN CouNTY.-The Mckinney Enquirer
Of the "a til nt, has the following touching the crops
The crops OF our county, though somewhat bcated
are as promising as heart could wish and the bright
antcipatons some time since INDUCED in by us and
our people, bid fair TO be fully realised The corn
now promises heavier yield than lias been known
Tor many long years, and the cotton could not be in
more cheering or growing condition. The farmer and
the employee have worked together with such concert
OF action this year that Of the fields are clear of
weeds, notwithstanding the fact that many over
cropped y themselves
The same paperisays: The Denton Monitor learns
t'at a white-sklnned teacher of n negro school was
hung by negro mob in Tarraut county a few davs
since It is said that the hanging was caused bv the
teacher procuring license TO marry one Of his schol
ars This sounds strange 10 u.s. aud We are dsposea
70 believe that either too much TOO little has been
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EUROPE.

PARIS, Aug. 2-The Evening Moniteur has inform
alton that Don Carlos has reentered France and Gen
Prm is about to leave Madrid trip to Vichy, for
his health. This statement Of the Moniteur is gen
orally credited, and is regarded proof that the Carl
ist movement is ended
MADRID, Aug. 2.-Carist forces in Samantha be
disorganfsed and have disappeared from the
province. Party in Leon hemmed in by troops, with
no chance Of escape.
Floating bath house at Valencia suddenly sunk yes
terday and many persons with the structure
ried down and drowned
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THE CRoPs.-Since our last weekly issue the crop
prospects have continued to improve though in
localities the need Of rain has proved highly preudi
cial 1t appears that the frequent rains have had
confined to al narrow halt the river These
rains and the cool weather WILL of course favor the
more rapid development of The cotton worm, and we
fear may force the river cotton into 100 rapid growth
As have before said, the caterpillar if too rapid
in its and will defer operations for reason
able length Of time, Instead of being an injury will
prove a benefit to our river planters -+. a.-
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NEEDS WATcHIgG.--Prominent Radicals think tha,
cause exists for the most careful watching Of the
ments Of the President in political matters during the
fall campaign. The extremists do not hesitate TO
asow their belief that the very palpabe conservatism
oftWo or three members Of the Cabinet will have such
NIT measures to the next session of Congress which
cannot be recognised according with the essential
principles of the Radical party This uneasness as to
keeping the President in their power will it is said
induce formidable movement toward effecting
change in the Cabinet when Congress assemblies
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New MODE OF TRANSPORTING MoLAssEs The plan
of shipping molasses in bulk has been successfully
tried. The Picayune thinks this will prove very ad-
vantageous to the sugar planters of Louisiana. The
molassas be conducted BY pipes into the hold of
vessels, and arriving at their destination, pumped
by steam into reservoirs prepared for the purpose in
refneries contiguous to the river This will operate
an immense saving in cooperage-a very heavy ex-
pense to planters
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CoTToN STATISTICS. -Easton 4 Co., Of New York, in
their last circular give the total receipts at all the
ports at 203O,o5o bales from September l. 1865, to
July 9, 1869, against 2ossess same time last year.
The circular says if spinners had bought freely
this season. and thus Kept cotton in the country
prices would not now be maintained here ON parity
with lad, while in Liverpool, midding is only worth
l24d For the week ending July 9, the following
sales said to have been effected in New York, for
future delivery: .tss Aag4s
For July, 100 bales at 334c. and 100 at 334c. For
October, 100 bales at oslo. For November, 100 bales
at 264c. and 100 bales private terms. For Deem
ber 100 bales at 26c For January 90 bales at 26c
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THE RAILRoAD.-The citizens of Tyler having ap.
pointed committee to invite Col Hauser, President
of the road, to attend meeting of the people of
Smith county, that gentleman suggests posponement
until October November, as the officers of the road
will be fully employed in constructing the thirteen
m':es which are to be finished by October The Re-
porter is in favor of aiding the road by taxation and
suggests that the question be put to the voters at the
election in November
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DRAWING THE LONG Bow.-Some fellow out Vest
claims that he has invented a cannon that will throw
missile fourteen miles, and has gone to Washington
to get from the Government $100O,O0D for the pat
ent This must be the same man who after inventing
longrange gun, in of the little German prnci-
palities failed to be able to test it, there was not
sufficient territory, and neighborng powers refused
the privilege Of putting up the target in their domain
He has probably brought his patent to this country,
where he can have the benefit of a longer range.
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KEAcHI FEMALE CoLLEGE,-I had the pleasure of
attending the annual examination of the students of
this Institution, which commenced on the 23d and
closed on the 25th nit. The examination clearly
showed three things viz First. That the teachers are
eminenty qualified for their work in point of scholar
ship, industry and fathfulness. Second That the
students had well improved their time, and had &C.
CURED an unusual amount OF know ledge Third. That
parents and guardians have "palue received" for the
money they have paid Mr., Crawford, the President
OF the college, is gentleman of large experience
and young ladies committed to him are in safe hands
can, with all my heart, commend this institution to
such as have daughters aud wards to educate
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-08-04

CHANGE IN JOURNALISM Courier, Journal in a
leader on the subject Of the demise of the National
telllgencer, says As the old journal totters with
crash to the ground, to the dust and cob
webs fly, and to hear the crash of moulding walls and
rotted beams and rafters, and we almost fancy it is
carrying with it the little that remains of those queer
times when 1t was power when statesmen sought it
ahx'ousy when the people spoke of reverentlv; when
It Numbered its dull sober and respectable patitudes
Of corruption in high places being itself for the most
part out OF favor and, therefore, above suspicion
The Journal throws ont the following item OF news
paper management, that embodies very profound
truth But brilliant leaders will keep no newspaper
alive. They are not the head and front of journalism
any moren
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MISCELLANEOUS.

New YORK, Aug 3.-Mayor Hall presided over
large Tammany meeting to protest against the
Cuba and Ireland.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3.-severa pistol rows attended
the election. None killed. City Democratic 5000,
and State probably $4,000. Republicans claim Is to
20 members - E, i zz=zs-s-4sE ssz@ Earl f.
HALIFAX, Aug. S.-Man oil. war Eclipse, from Rio
Grande hther, lost her commander first lieutenant
and l6 others from yellow fever Ship Barraconta ar
rived to-day with fever aboard.
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CuBA-We confess ourselves entirely in the dark in
regard to the state of affairs in the fever faithful" 1t
is as clear, however, as the MONDAY sun, that one
party or the other-probably both-is doing respon-
sible amount OF romancing. Until some decided, if
not overwhelming success be obtained by of the
parties we, in this country tell the result One
fact Is beyond controversy that the instruction, or
revolution, or whatever else il may be styled, is Of
mammoth proportions, and the power of Spain is top
ping if it does not ultimately fall before it,
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THE FLooD OF THE CoLoRADo.-This terrible disas.
ter is unprecedented in the annals of sister State
The destruction OF property has been immense-es-
tmated, by some, at $2,o0o,a0o, That many men
have been entirely ruined is matter Of course-des-
ttuton and distress widespread. Relief funds
are being raised by neighboring towns, which will af-
ford aid to the destitute when they will have com,
mence again the battle Of life. - z
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MEMPHIS AND Ell PAso RoAp -Washburne, Minister
to France has recently written the Secretary of the
Interior, asking for official information as to what was
done by Congress at the last session concerning the
Memphis and Ell Paso railroad 1t appears that the
agents of this line in France raising money and made
certain statements which induced capitalists and others
to ask Mr.. Washburne what the facts were. Secre.
tary Cox was obliged to write him that Congress had
neither given aid to the line, even yet granted it
the right OF way Washington Dispatch.
Might it not be dmly fanced, from the above, that
the GAINESVILLE Standard and other friends of that
route are growing over line rather prematurely,
not to mention the bad taste evinced in the premises
/" Pride goeth before fall, as we have somewhere
read
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KILLED -Rumor informs us that squad of United
States soldiers went from here Davis county on last
Wednesday night to arrest William Gray, who was
charged with having killed quite number of citizens.
The squad surrounded and charged on the house of
the widow Phillips, where Gray tarrying and
dered him to surrender He refused to do so and at
tempted to make his escape when he three times
ordered by the soldiers to halt; but dsobeying the
warning, he fired upon and instantly killed. At
the time he shot he is said 10 have been unarmed,
bareheaded, barefooted and in his night clothes.
l,implecute July 81. :
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The Progressive Party,

The jefferson Jimplecute, in replying to certain
structures upon its course made BY the Home Adyo-
cate says something about the difficulty of the Souths
learning that the Radical party is progressive party
Nobody ever doubted but that it progressing to
the devil at constantly acceleratng pace; and we
have heard some whsperihgs, which we cannot be-
eve, OF the Jmpecue itself entering upon the same
downward road On this question man is like
woman whose virtue is assailed-f he doubts or hest
tates be is lost, se tz-as
1t mortfes us beyond expression to witness the slow
but accessons the Radical party at the South
most OF them made by the potent power of patronage
and place. and some by Che plausible reasoning of the
scoundrels Who seeing danger ahead from the mainte
nance of the proserptive and DISTINGUISHING policy
have made virtue of necessity and magnanimousy go
In for liberal and complete enfranchisement of all
classes The man who believes that this is the prompt
ing of liberal and progressive spirit and that they
would not disfranchse rebels to the crack Of doom
were it practicable, and not damaging to their policy
of enfranchising the negroes-the man who believes
this we say has no more brains than a billiard ball,
and to ken him who professed without believing it,
to old Joe Brown would be comparing a satyr to a
nymph. .zavs s.t
we are very idf DeleVlDS That tDeSe REMARKS
are applicable to the Jimpleeute however, and
should be extremely 10th to chronicle its DETECTION
from the only honorable path for Southern gentle
man to tread = HHE
We cannot believe that are SO completely blinded
by prejudice not to be able to perceive the
fantest glimmer of honesty enlightened statesman
ship if such there were in The ragged ranks of the Rad
ical party. 1t clear to minds that every
act every measure and every pretense of fair play
their part has been prompted, and solely by deter
mnation to rule or ruin both and by yindictive-
of heart that outstrps the Comanche's barbarty
that wayfayring man, though the verest of fools,
might read. Possibly, we mistaken. We are open
to conviction, and will give in our adhesion to the
party when Grant to smoke, Wade TO swear
Forney to lie, Butler to steal and Yates to drink
whisky, Or las, and most impossible condition. when
Sumner by remarkable metamorphose more
startling than any of which Ovid sings becomes gen
teman. We advocate an obedience to the laws we
are powerless to resist without many evils resulting
from such resistance, but that is reason we should
fling up hats aud shout hozannas to the unregen-
crate dogs who made them. We have not the faint
est conception that anything we could say would have
feathers weight with even the most humble follower
of the lights of Radicaism but still claim the right OF
rdicue and fair abuse-a right inherent that of
revolution ., . ..5
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FEW IMPROVEMENTS IN SHREvEPoRT.-Th coming fall
will be heralded in by a number of fine buildings,
which will rise to meet the in his coming though
not to the height attained by the Buncombe Hill Menu-
ment The Synagogue; Mr.. Conways building on the
corner of Texas and Commerce streets; Messrs Her.
vey, Elstner & Warren's warehouse on Commerce
street; Mr. Dew Tay's twofaced and tasty store and
bank Office on Spring and Milan streets; Messrs Hope
& Aliens building Milan street, adjacent to the
Brooks House Mr. Burnham's warehouse the rail-
road depot Messrs Walsh Boisseau's warehouse, on
Commerce street. and the Presbyterian Church all
the tapis. Most of them are well under way and
some nearly completed The Presbyterian Church is
yet in state Of embryo, but work will ere long be
begun on it. There certainly is very great scarcity
of masons in the place, to judge from the ardy pace
at which buildings go up.
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A SLIGHT ERRoR.-In stating that Major Tally would
occupy the building the of Spring and Milan
streets, mistaken in point. He will &C.
eupy that portion of the house adjoining Charley Ba
kers saloon. The latter will continue his business
until JANUARY
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New CorroN-The first bale of crop cotton
received in New Orleans yesterday, from Texas.
The first received at that port last year. two bales was
August 10, one from Mississippi and one from this
State The first bale was received ut Houston on the
2Sth of july last wear.
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REMovAL-Messrs. Burnham & Horr have removed
from the Depot and have their Office in the small build
ing on Market street. opposite their old quarters
They will hold this position until the completion of
their large warehouse now in progress near the Depot