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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

REGISTERED LETTERs.-Iu speaking of who is re-
spousibe for registered letters the New York Times
says that sit seems rather of an anomoy for the
Postoce Department to charge special fee for regis
tering letters and where such lost, to repudate
all liability Simple people have generally imagined
that a registered letter perfectly safe. If not
why the fee? 1t appears however that the charge is
for extra care only, and that stray letters may be
searched for. Are we, then, to draw the inference
that the ordinary mail is avowedly unsafes This
whole matter needs revision Either the Department
should take the responsibility of losses of matter upon
which sort of insurance has been charged or regis
tering should be abandoned altogether As it's there
is not one person in thousand who having paid this
charge, does not conclude that the posoce in return
to the fullest extent the safety Of the letter
which it coYersn
Don't forget Mrs. Crisp appears Leah, the For
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Misunderstanding the holidays and few days
alter, immigration by the river fell off to almost moth
ing so to speak, but within the last three or four DAYS
1t has revived and is now making up for lost time
The steamers Bart Able Texas, Lulu D. and Era No.
y, on their last trip up literally crowded with
men, women and children, en- route to the promised
land They had every appearance of being of the bet
ter class, being neat and tidy in their dress and well
provided with household "plunder."
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

PAssAGE.-The Union Pacific Railroad has adopted
a reduced schedule of passenger rates, follows
Chicago to San Francisco, Sis; Omaha to San Fran
CISCO $780, Second class rate express trains from
New York to San Francisco, $40; Chicago to San
Francisco, $93; Omaha to San Francisco, $50.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

MEXICAN CLAIMS. We don't know whether any
body in this part of the country has any claim against
the Mexican government or not If they have it is
time they laying them before the Mexican Com
mission in session at Washington, the time for
such presentation will expire on the 3st day of March
next. The statements of such claims, with the evil
dence to sustain them duly authenticated before
sular officer of the United States, when taken without
the United States, before person duly author
lied to administer oahs when taken within the United
States will be received at the Department of State,
and will be presented to the Commissioners if found
in due form. j. Fl. Ashton, of Washington, has been
appointed the agent of the United States to act be-
half othe Government for the several claimants whose
claims may be presented through this Department
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

ACCIDENT TO THE LoTAwANNA.--We learn from the
officers of the steamer Era No Q, that the steamer
Lotawanna, Capt. 10 Morgan, was on stump in Lake
bsteneau, and that she had thrown her cargo of 700
oales OF cotton overheard without getting off Fears
were entertained that the stump would punch hole
in her. as the water was falling fast
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THEATRE.-We are pleased to see the excellent bill
announced for this evening. We to have g Leah,
the Forsaken," with Mrs W. H. Crisp as the Jewess-
that's enough, need say for the of
the play. Captain Crisp makes his temperance as
"Jeremy Dddler" in which he first tried his fortune
before American audience at the Park Theatre,
many years ago. 1t will revive pleasant memories
see him in his old character, know he has lost
none of his fun and vim The house should be lam
tonight, and Mr.. Jones, of the Brooks House, in
strong request by all who desire good reserved seats
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

The Board of Aldermen at their last meeting, in
sructed the City Surveyor to make estimate of
what it would cost to FIJI up the levee to its original
width, 1872 feet and report the same to the Board as
soon as practicable Wonder what is in the wind now?
They certainly cannot have idea of doing anything
on the levee The probability is that they want the
Surveyor to his meagre salary more than any,
thing else
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THE DARIEN SHIP CANAL EXPERIMENTAL Wash
ingon dispatch of the 3oth states that it is not true
that the Daren Ship Canal expedition is without funds
Every department have funds sufficient for all present
purposes and the vessels will get off in two three
weeks The survey will not be an expensive thing
most Of the persons going out already in Govern
ment service, on regular salary. The extent and
character of the exploration will probably depend to
extent, on the wishes of Congress, which, it is
expected will be developed during the consideration
of the message the subject that the President will
send to both Houses soon after reassembling. The
SANTANA Bay project and the Presidents recent en-
dorsement of the St. Thomas purchase are both con-
neced with the ship canal movement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

We notice that Mrs Jessie Kimble and Mr. B. D.
Chase have formed eoparnership for the purpose of
carrying on the wagon and carriage business, at the
old stand of Robson & Kimble, on the corner of Mi
lam and Edwards streets Their facilities are such that
they can keep constantly hand all description of
bugges, wagons, carriages, &c. Blacksmthing and
wagon making promptly attended to-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Our old friend L. L. Tomkies has opened bank
ing house in this city, on the corner of Milan street
and the levee, where he will do general banking bu-
siness. He is well known in the community as an
honorable and experienced business man. See adver-
tisement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Mrs. GA1NEs.-Mrs Gaines, so Washington tele-
gram to the Cincinnati Commercial states has been in
formed by the General Land Office that her land pa
tents being prepared and will be issued to her
in few days It is stated that when she obtains her
patents the holders of her property in New Orleans
will be ready to accept her efforts to compromise
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

COLUMBUS, ONO, Jan. 14.-The Senate ratified the
fifteenth amendment-19 to IS.
Topeka, KANSAS, Jan. 14.-The Senate ratified the
fifteenth amendment and ordered the pictures of Jim
Lane and John Brown for the Senate Chamber.
BosroN, JAN 15.-Oficials of this city held under
arrest until $3.50, 900 defalcation is made good.
Hays and Long discharged from prison after four
years imprisonment upon discovery of their innocence.
They have applied to the Legislature for compensation
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

JOINING THE EGYpT1ANs-Col. McIver, who served
in the rebel army, and afterwards in Crete, has en-
gagged to join the army of the Viceroy of Egypt. 1t
is said twenty officers will leave New York for Alex
andria to take service with the Viceroy. COL McIver
was for while in Shreveport during the war
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

JUDGE SrRoNG.-A Washington dispatch of the 18th
that it appears the nomination of Judge Strong of
Pennsylvania, to fill the vacany the Supreme Bench
is decided on and will probably be sent to the Senate
in the next ten days. Judge Strong eectedin 1860
as Democrat to the Sup7eme'b bench of Pennsylvania
but afterwards became Republican, and about year
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THE MEMPHIS AND Ell PAso RAILROAD" Carlos, ,
the Washington special of the New Orleans Times,
under date of the loth telegraphs that Gen. Fremont
President of the Memphis and Ell Paso Railroad, pub
fishes card in the Chronicle of that date defending
the company from the attacks of the French and Amer
lean press, denying the statement alleging frauds in
dsposing of the bonds in Paris and rectng the pro-
gress of the work. He says under the actual circum-
stances it not too much to say that the future of the
road may be regarded secured notwithstanding the
strength of the combination against it.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

DEATH OF C. B. PRATT.-Tbe Homer Iliad of the
9Th mentions the death of Hon. G. B. Pratt, member
of the Legislature from claiborne parish, which occur
red on the 26th ult, while on visit to Texas The
[liad pays him we'll merited tribute in short but
feeling editorial.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

NEW YORK AND THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.-A
Washington dispatch, of the 9Th, says the action of
the New York Legislature, in repeating the ratification
of the Fifteenth Amendment is variously discussed in
that city. Most of the Republican members declare
that the repeal is void and Of effect while others
say that it is entirely legal in view of the fact that the
amendment has not yet been ratified by three fourhs
OF the Legislatures of all the States. The question
thus raised was discussed by the House Judiciary Com.
mttee at the asS session. and it is understood that it il
to be presented in each branch week so that both
judicial Committees may make report on it for the
guidance of Congress
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

CIRCUIT CoURrs.-The Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore American, says bill has been pre-
pared for the Encouragement of the districts for United
States Circuit Courts by which Arkansas, Mississippi
Louisiana and Texas will compose the Fourth Circuit
and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida Alabama and
Tennessee the Fifth Circuit.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19
Lowell, the Greedy.

1t seems that Lowell, or more properly speaking,
sour Chaws," the Postmaster OF New Orleans, anu
the usurper Representative from this parish, did not
in resignng the Speakershp Of the House, give up as
any gentleman would have DONE the office OF Repre-
sentative from parish he was not citizen or on
the 9TH instant, in the House, DR.. Wren OF bosSler'
offered a resolution declaring that inasmuch as Mr.
Lowell representing the parish of Caddo, had become
Postmaster of New Orleans, his seat as Representa-
tive was vacant and providing that an election should
be ordered to fill the vacancy The rules were sus-
pended and the Doctor addressed the House in support
of it.
Mr.. Lowell being Postmaster, the laws OF the United
States the speaker contended required that he should
take an oath that be resident of this city upon
becoming Postmaster and he could not be resident
of New Orleans and of Caddo at the same time. Not
being resident of Caddo he could not be Repre-
sentative of that parish. Besides, the Constitution OF
the State forbade any citizen holding two offices at the
same time therefore, upon two points, Mr.. Lowell
was ineligible.
In answer to the Doctors argument, Mr.. McMllen
said that Mr. Lowell, upon becoming Postmaster, took
the oath that every officer of the United States was
CURED to take and no other Oatn 1naI oath was lhe
test or iron clad OATH and there nothing in it
re garding residence As to the holding of two offices,
tt case had been settled in the case OF Col Lynch
Mr. McMillen limited that it not judicious to push
this question of residence for if public report was true
a majority of the members of the House had been llV
ing New Orleans since the close of the last session
Upon this, Dr. Wren withdrew his motion and oul
Chaws allowed to draw his per diem. 1t will be
seen that Mr.. Lowell holds his Office simply because ii
would be bad precedent to establish that of not al
lowing non-residents of parish to represent it. II
Lowell had the first principles ola white man he would
withdraw from the House as Representative from
Caddo, parish in which he has not half dozen re-
spectacle acquaintance, nor citizen OF in any
sense of the word and identified in any of its in
teress. His object in holding on to it is two-fold-
one is to draw bis per dem and the other, is to be
able to help his theiveing friends to lucrative offices
There never bigger libel in the world than thi
) of Lowell representing Caddo parish Allowing tina
there are number Thieves, murderers and lewd wo
men in this parish as there are in most communities
McVean, by priority can justly claim to represen
them Nose Sterrett the colored man. can justly CLAIM
to represent his coored friends but who Lowell
the Greedy, claim to represent? Certainly not the re
spectacle and intelligent portion of the parish for the
spurn him as they would vile impostor Lowell, gu
+ Representative What a lie !!
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

SALE OF LoTs.--Mr. P. II. Rosson, Auctioneer, in
forms US that two of the Miller lots Travis, between
Edwards and Marshall streets, brought 81, 500. For
vacant lots this was very fine price Our Presbyte-
ran friends lucky in having, few months since,
got the corner and secured two lots for S3OOO
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19
FROM HAVANA

HAVANA, Jan. 19-Memorial signed by 1000 Span
iards has gone to Spain requesting Cortes postpone
reforms in the Porto Rico people Cuba unprepared
to receive proposed reforms They prefer to wait
until Cuba is represented in Cortes,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

From THE GRAND ERA.-Capt. G. L. Kouns tee-
graphs his agent at this point that the steamer urahu
Era passed Baton Rouge Sunday with the brag trip
Of the season. She will be here to-day. She has lOO
packages and 60 passengers for Jefferson.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

LEGIsLArURE.-On the 9th Sterrett, of this parish.
introduced in the House of Representatives An ct
entitled an act to define the jurisdiction of the Recor-
ders Court OF Shreveport, and to confer additional
powers upon the Recorder of said court.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act rela-
tive to the corporation police and government Of the
town OF Shreveport" Wonder what Nose is trying
to get through that wool of his, now?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

DIsCHARGED-Gabe Dannals, the colored barber
who shot and killed Mr.. James Neal had prellmi-
nary trial before the Hon. Judge LeVisee, who dis
charged him on the ground that he acted in self
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

PLUMs.-The New Orleans papers states that the
prospects for crop of Japan pums this year do not
look favorable, as the blossoms appear to be killed by
the recent cold weather.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

The following officers of the Young Mems Hebrew
Benevolent Association duly elected for the en-
suing term B. Holman, President; VIM. Winters
Presdent l. Barron, Secretary; NJ. Kaufman, Jr.'
Traacurar
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

SMALL Pox.-We understand there is case of
variolod at the pest house. the island. 1t amid
case and is doing we'll. We have no cascs in this
CITY that we have heard of.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19
BEEcnrR,s THEArRE-Beeeher,s annual sale

BEEeHER's THEATRE.-Beecher's annual sale of
choice seats in his theatre has taken place. The
Herald says Of it, The sales amounted to four thou
sand dollars than last year. It is fair to pre-
sumo that shares of Plymouth church godliness have
steady upward tendency. One drawback such as
the managers of other places of amusement have fire.
quenty complained of, also experienced by Ply
mouth church Spectators it is said in some instances
made their little income by investing cheapy in re-
served seats and selling out increased rates to later
eomers,"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Mn1rARY.-A Washington dispatch of the 10th
states that Major General Charles P Smith, command
ing the Nineteenth United States Infantry, has been
appointed to succeed General Mower at New Orleans.
General Ayres will succeed General Smith in the com
mand of the Nineteenth Infantry at Little Rock Gen.
eral Reynolds will assume command of the Twenty
fifth Infantry, vtce General Mower deceased but he
still, however, will retain command in Texas.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THE C4RPET-BAGGERs IN THE SENATE.-lt Is re-
ported in Washington upon what appears to be
good authority, that the carpetbag Senators of Con-
gress intend to take prominent part hereafter,
voting as body They would be able to decide many
questions and to exact concessions. 1t is understood
that some of them propose to attempt an organisation
which will insist upon more liberal policy than has
heretofore been pursued by Congress in respect to ap
preparations for the internal improvements in the South
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THE New ORLEANS HoMIcIDE.-It was Mr.. c. W.
Cammack who shot and killed John Nixon Jr., in the
Boston Club Room in New Orleans. 1t was an old
feud which existed between them that eliminated in
the shooting. Cammack was still at large at last &C.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

FIRE IN BossIER PARIsH.-The Banner of the 18th
states that the editor of that paper lost his smoke and
poultry houses and contents by fire the morning OF
the II tn. Loss about $780,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

DEATH OF MAJ. GEN. MowER.-We learn from the
New Orleans papers Of The 9Th thai Nj Gen Ms#ef
late commanding the Department of Louisiana, died
suddenly the 9th instant his residence in New
Orleans On Saturday the Sth he was buried with mil
itary honors
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

THEATRE.-Mrs. Crisp in the great role of Leah, to,
night Go everybody
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Messrs Martin & Ford, on the evee, are agents for
most all kinds of Kentucky and Tennessee raised
blooded stock. See advertisement in another column
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19
FROM HAVANA

; HAVANA, Jan. 1.-THE steamers Cleopatra and
rance nave arrived from Vera Cruz. Seward and par
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

DEATH IN NEW ORLEANs.-The Total interments
last week were 1872, decline of II, compared with
those of the preceding week. There is also decrease
of in the deaths from smallpox the number last
week being Is, twelve colored and three white The
total mortality of the former lack but six of that of the
white, which, comparing the relative numbers of the
two races in this city, shows very heavy death rate
among the colored.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

The GAMBLING LAw.-We copy as follows from the
New Orleans Bulletin of the 18th
The anti-gambling bill of the Senate passed the
House yesterday and becomes law when the Governor
signs it. The bill will be found in full in the report
published elsewhere of the proceedings of the House.
1t differs from previous penal acts on the subject in
Furnishing the player at banking game well as the
keeper of the game
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

10 and see Crisp, tonight, in the character he first
appeared in at the Park Theatre, New York
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

The table of losses by fire throughout the United
States during the past year foots up to $406S5000
The National 1ntelligencer has again suspended.
BEECHER PEws-At the annual election sale of
pews at Beecher's Church. the lst instant $5O5 was
paid for the first choice of seats-ast year the pre-
MUM for first choice was 1923.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

CHocrAw AFFA1Rs.-A Washington dispatch of the
alst ult states that P P Pichyn, Chief of the Choc
taw tribe of Indians, has entered protest before the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs On behalf of his tribe
against violation of the treaty made with that tribe
by collecting internal revenue tax in that country
This was induced by the seizure of tobacco factory
a few DAYS ago.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Oh Ny THE HOMO Benjamin F. Grafton, as he
is styled by the Chronicle has arrived at Washington
and called upon Forney for the purpose of getting bis
name in the papers. Our readers will best know this
man as Lieut.. Grafton Buels candidate for Congress
from the Bastile districts, and who defeated by
Capt. Cannon. We copy as follows from the Wash
ington Chronicle:
Although Mr.. Grafton's name was not proposed un-
til very short time before the election, and in dis.
trct extending over forty-three counties and $4,000
square miles; although all the wealth and influence
and organization in this vast territory cast
against him. because ho had borne in defense of
his country although the casting of Union ballot in
voved loss ofwork insult general ostracism and often
death, his large vote shows how thoroughly in earnest
how intrepid, how full of the hope of brave men are
the Unionsts of Texas.
There, that will do for first rate notice for the
Hon. Benjamin F. Grafton" but cannot do the
subject justice turn him to the Times and Re-
publican, who will no doubt be able to speak word
for Lieut.. Grafton, Buelps Adjutant Hon. OH!
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

WHY THE OPERATORS SrRucK-As there seems to
be doubt in the minds of the people ss to the
cause of the telegraph operators striking give the
following from the operators at st. Louis to the Super
intendent of the Company:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Go and see the trials and temptations of Leah, the
Jewess.
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New OrIeans Plcayune, 11th inst.

General Lowell, who went out of New Orleans on
the Jackson Railroad just before Admiral Farragut
came up with his feet and General Butler landed and
took command, is now in the city and called Gen.
era Longstreet, Surveyor of the Port, yesterday
We understand General Lowell proposes to vindcate
himself from the censure that bestowed on him at
that time, and to show that the responsibility for the
act of leaving New Orleans to the mercy of the in
vader should be borne rather by Jefferson Davis than
himself N. O. Republican.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

Don't forget Mrs. Crisp appears Leah the For
saken," tonight.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

FANNIN COUNTY.-We copy as IoII0Ws from the Bon
ham News of the Sth
We learn that Mr.. Crabtree, who lives Rid river
in this county, lost his entire cotton crop by fire last
week. 1t is said that negro placed the torch to
the pen which contained the cotton though for what
cause we cannot ina CINE.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-19

'risp, in bis rolieking Jeremy Diddler, tonight