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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

Texas BEEF.-The New York Tribune of the 10th
states that the regular season for the trade in this
ticle of consumption has just opened. On Wednes-
day, the brig Helen NJ Rowley, from Galveston, ar
rived in the North River, having board, besides
cotton, green and dry hides and talloW, some 600 or
800 barrels of cured beef This may be said to be
the first consignment of the season. though the schooner
Shinder also brings quantity about the same time
1t asserted by those in the trade that the shipments
of this beef this winter will amount to thousands of
barrels The trade only fairly commenced last winter,
and has prospered considerably. The beef brought
by the Helen NJ. Rowley is packed in barrels and
picked large part of The cargo is consigned to
packing houses which, receipt of the beef have it
repacked, by which means more thorough preservation
is insured. None of this beef finds its way into the
New York markets 1t is wholly used for provisioning
ships and similar purposes. The ordinary Texas beef
of the retail market is obtained by transporting the
live cattle hther and no very great success has hth-
ero attended the efforts made to bring the slaughtered
beef in good condition for domestic consumption.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

TENNEssEE.-A Washington dispatch of the 18th
states that the movement to have Congress interfere
in Tennessee matters will be fully developed in few
days One part of it proposes the passage of general
law enforcing the third section of the fourteenth article
of the Constitution against all persons DISTINGUISHED
under that section exercising any official trust either
of a State National character, until they have been
duly relieved by the two houses of Congress. 1t is
maintained that this would effectualy nulfy the acts
of the Legislature elected with Senter and arrest the
work of the State Convention which met at Nashville
today.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

THE WHISKY AND TOBACCO AGENTs-A Washing
ton dispatch of the 18th to the New Orleans Times
states that Commissioner Delano has decided that per-
sons engaged in purchasing leaf tobacco which they
consgn to commission houses other persons for sale
their account are liable to pay special tax of s25
notwithstanding the sales made through persons or
firms who have paid special tax as dealers in leaf to-
bacco The same principle is to apply to persons sell
ling distilled spirits through commission houses or
other agencies The sale made by the agent is held tc
be the principal sale, and he is required to pay the
special tax therefor as liquor dealer.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

CoTToN PROSPECTS," Antelope" writing to the
Pcayune from New York, under date of the 10th,
says that telegram from Manchester reports the adj
vices from India discouragng to shippers and the ten
dency of these advces is of course to weaken the
ket for manufactured goods He has heard of sales of
cotton in New York for all January at 24gc; February
at 25@25tc; March at 254c and April at 255@258c.
The tricks of trade are so manifold that these sales
possibly bogus, in order to depress cotton.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

The New Orleans papers state that bill has been
rushed through the lower house of the State Legisa
ture appropriating $40 to each member for the pur-
chase of postage stamps. The Times thinks amend
ment to the effect that the members who could not
read or write should have been excepted, would look
remarkably well. We hope that McVean will bear in
mind the old adage of honor among thieves and keep
his paws off of those stamps. From all accounts Nc.
is an adept at the stamp business
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

LEAVES To-DAY-The fine sdewheel packet, Post
Boy, failed to get off yesterday but will certainly leave
to-day She is of the best boats in the trade and
passengers will meet with every attention.
The Ida Stockdae also weighs aachor for st. Louis
to whose citizens she will carry sample of Mr. Stoners
mess beef This is good boat and well differed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

AsTouNDING.-Henry Ward Beecher declines to &C
cep the increase of his salary to $4,000 At the end
of his first after the proposition to increase it
$500, he said he couldn't do justice to the subject
words to that eect-that he was as much benefited as
if he had accepted twice much. Henry, what
dodge are you up TOP No will believe that a
descendant of the Pilgrim Fathers would refuse money
except from Interior money motives.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

PROPOSED FOREIGN LoAN.-Washington is graced
with the presence of two agents of foreign banking
houses, one from London and the other from Frank
fort who propose to make offer to the Treasury De-
partment for the negotiation abroad of the Al per cent
bonds Before such loan is authorised they intend
to write to the Secretary of the Treasury proposing
the terms on which the loan will be undertaken, coupled
with the assurance that two hundred millions be
disposed of in Europe. The negotiation is of course
to be made on the basis of a commission similar to
that paid Jay Cooke & Co. for selling the 5-2O's.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

THEArRE.-Our citizens, in the announcement of
the performance this evening, are offered rich
dramatic treat the production of the great play of
" Rob Roy" the Scottish outlaw; adapted from Sir
Walter Scotts famous novel of the same name No
drama affords greater scope for the display of fine
acting and startling effects than this, and when it is
remembered that the leading characters, Rob Roy j
and "Heen McGregor," were sustained, for many
consecutive seasons by Capt Crisp, in the Theatre
Royal Edinburgh, with the great original cast, imme-
diatey under the eyes of Sir Walter Scott himself it
may be easily conceived with what ability these ad
mirable artists will acquit themselves this evening
The cast embraces the whole strength of the corps
With the new afterpece of Anthony and Cleopatra
not the Anthony who lost the world for love- or the
dark eyed Queen of Egypt, who bewitched him-but
very loving couple in the persons of "Our Jessie y
and Mr.. Ed Bohan, who will send their audience home
well pleased with their visit to popular theatre
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

AN OLD OFFICIAL GONE D. Barclay, for sixty
five consecutive years clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment, recently died in Washington. He was appointed
by Jefferson in 1904, and is said never to have been
absent from his official duties except in of Illness
The deceased was either extremely lucky old fell
low, or good dodger
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

GETTING INDIGNANT-On the 18th instant it was
stated at Washington on good authority that the Pres
dent expressed himself Indignantly with respect to the
delay in the admission of Virginia, and said he would
be inclined to veto any bill applying further tests
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

FAREWELL SERMoN.-The Rev. R. S. Trippett preach
ed his farewell sermon at the Methodist Episconsl
Church on Sunday last His gentle and truly christian
spirit has endeared him not alone to the members of
his flock, but to the community at large. During the
prevalence of yellow fever in tue fall of 67 he was un
firing in his attention to the aliced-saint and sinner
alike being the recipient of his kindly ministration
So both minister aud man will his departure be de-
plored. franklin will be the scene of his ministerial
iabors the present year. where we bepeak for him that
kindly reception to which his talent and goodness so
eminently entte him.
The Rev. John Wilkinson, who is represented to be
of the abest preachers of the Louisiana Conference
will this year occupy the Methodist pulpit here. This
gentleman received the distressing intelligence of the
death of his wife after reaching here in attendance on
Conference. He has two children.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

DENrIsrRY.-It affords US more than usual pleasure
to call attention to the card of Messrs Kendall Der
banne. The latter comes highly recommended, pro-
fessionally and otherwise; while of the former it is
scarcely necessary for to say that dentist in the
country ever gave more general satisfaction. His
work, in point of elegance and durability, will bear
favorable comparison with that of any dentist in the
State
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

HOMESTEAD ACT.-A resolution was introduced into
the House the 10th amend the Homestead act so
that soldiers may enter free of cost 160 Of land
instead of so of the alternate reserved sections
along railroad grants and providing many liberal ad
vantages for other persons entering under the home
stead princpIe.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

New PARIsH.-We suppose our swRet-scented Leg
sators intend to furnish food for the Radical
sravens in the shape of parish offices. On the l9th in
The House, the bill to form parish to be called
the parish of Monticello and to be taken from the
parishes of Bienvie, Bossier DeSoto, Caddo and
Natchtoches referred to the Representatives of
those parishes.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

Ar HIS OLD VOCATION will be seen by refer
to his card friend, James E. Phelps has again
engaged in the produce and grocery business His ar
rangements in the Western cities are such as enable
him to offer very great advantages to wholesale dealers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

GEoRGIA-0n the 18th the State Senate convened
at Atlanta. The galleries were crowded with both
sexes The Provisional Governors order converting
the Legislature, and General Meades order of June
9th announcing the names of Senators elect, were
read, when members came forward to qualify, among
whom Aaron, Alpeoria Bradley and Campbell,
negroes. Campbell, negro, made protest against the
qualifying of several white MEMBERS as having held
office, engaged in the rebellion, and not yet relieved
of their disabilities by Congress but amid applause
from the galleries. all were sworn in About two OF
the white members who sworn in are considered
as not being able to qualify. Benz Coney was elected
Speaker of the House. The Governors proclamation
and Gen. Meades order were read ; also the opinion
of the Attorney General as to the qualification of men,
bers During the swearing in of members, Bryant, an
ex member and Postmaster of Augusta, interrupted
the proceedings by declaring the reading OF the Attor
ney Generals opinion outrage and the acts OF Con-
gress illegal and revolutionary Being called to order
by the Speaker, he refused to obey and the Speaker
ordered his arrest by the Sergeant at Arms who was
resisted by Bryant whose friends clustered around him
and several pistols were drawn, bloodshed being i'm
mnent Bryant held the floor, protesting against the
right of speaker pro tenn to the chair and finally
was himself elected chairman, when a committee OF
three appointed to wait Gen. Terry to obtain
his view to the legality of the proceedings. Gen.
Terry advised the organization of the House on the
plan begun, when the proceedings went on in quiet.
About nine members in the House are considered dis
ora1;Gad
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

EDITORIAL VIsIT.-We yesterday had the pleasure
of seeing in Office, Mr. Clarkson, the clever editor
of the Mansfield Times. The merchants of Shreve-
port would find it to their interest to paronise the
Times and its editor.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

UTAH-A salt Lake dispatch of the 4th says the
Weekly Tribune, published by prominent Mormon ell
ders at Salt Lake, boldly advocates the adjustment of
the power, priesthood, foreign MISSIONS and
all mercantile cooperative institutions, favoring the
recognition of all religious and plural marriages, when
based upon pure affection only; opposes civil or re-
lgous prosecutions, and advises strict obedience to
the General Government The movement has the sup
port of over 5000 members of the Mormon Church,
among them the ablest writers and speakers in Utah
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

A LOWER DEPrH-Every had doubtless sup
posed that our Legislature had reached the lowest
depth of infamy, but Senator-Pollard by name-the
other day reached lower deep by giving notice that
he would introduce bill changing the name Of Frank
lin parish to that of Ben Butler
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

GAMBoLIER IN LUCK-Canada Bill the noted
gambler has been located at the mouth of Red river
for some months back He has cleared $751; 600 this
season at three card monte. So, it the fools are
not all dead vet.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

BANKRUproY.-It has been proposed by resolution
introduced into the House to repeal all acts OF Congress
on the subject of bankruptcy to leave untouched the
cases that are pending under the presents acts.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26
FROM EUROpE

MADRID, Jan. 25.-The vote in Cortes excluding
the Bourbons forever from the throne rejected
yeas So; nays l5l.
PARIS Jan. 25.-The strike at Lacruzote is en- ded
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

SAD, IF TRUE.-They say that Jocko, the famous
monkey of the Empress Eugene, is homesick and that
he refuses partake of any Of the decaces which
the Empress is in the habit of serving up to him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

THE THIRD LARGEST RlvER.-The report made by
Raymond, of the engineer corps de-
scribes Yakon river in Alaska, the third largest
river in the world.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

TAKING DEATH EAsY.-Maj. Cathey, formerly Mayor
of Meridian, Miss, was struck with apoplexy on the
night of Christmas and died in FIVE minutes. He had
been impressed for some time previous of the near
approach of death, and calmly made all his earthly
preparations. He had selected his coffin months
ago, and few days before his death purchased lot
in the cemetery.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

THAT IS THE WAY.-A gentleman from the State of
Georgia passed up on the steamer Era No. with =
force of seventy hands to work on farm, which he
has lately purchased, somewhere above Jefferson.
These hands accompanied by their families. 1t
is the intention of this planter to increase his force to
two hundred hands by immigration.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

THE EQUITABLE.-This leading life insurance COM
pany has permanent agency in city, under the
control of Mr. R. G. Lowe, who has succeeded during
the past summer and fall in eectng insurance upon
the lives of number of our best citizens. This
Society is rich in cash assets is frugal in the
ment of its business and numbers among its Directory
the first commercial and business names of the
country. The agency Office of the Equitable in our
city is in the publishing of this journal, where
any information in relation thereto may be obtained.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

REMOVING DISABILITIES BY THE WIfoLEsALE-The
jackson Miss Pilot states that the rames of forty
one members of the Legislature elect teegraphed
to Congress with the request that amnesty be granted
Immediately. The dispatch was signed by Gen. Ames
and the chairman of the Republican State Executive
Committee.
WIcKLIFFE GETTING SPUsKY.-0n the 18th inst,
Auditor Wickfe sent communication to the Senate
demanding investigation Of the charges made
against him by Warmosh. By all means let the in
yestigation 60 on.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

ESCAPE OF PR1soNEEs.-We learn from of our
Texas exchanges that G. T. Bowman, B. Fl. Perkins,
and Mr. Allen made their escape from the stockade
at SULPHUR Springs Bowman was in irons
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

FAST CLERGYMEN.-Severa of the prominent clergy
men of New York keep fast teams, and may be seen
any fine evening with jockey caps on head and in spi
der wagons, 'just a-gong of it" WE'LL why shouldn't
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

SMALL-Pox IN ST. LoUIs.-There have been 153
deaths from smallpox in St. Louis during the last
three months-45 in November, % in October and
in naoarohpr
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

MORE OF 1.-THE United States Senate has passed
the bill exempting from tax canned and preserved
hsh-anoher bit of legislation for the special benefit of
New England.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

We call the attention of our readers to the adver-
tisement of Messrs Cassidy & Miller sail makers and
rggers corner of Camp and Poydras streets, New Or
leans, to be found in another column. This is the
Oldest house of the kind in the South and they guar
antee satisfaction to all who favor them with their
patronage. Their advertisement is worth reading
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

SCARCITY OF CoRN.-From what we can gather in
conversation with farmers are inclined to the opn
ion that there is not sufficient corn in this parish to
last until the lst of May. We very much hope this
opinion may prove erroneous, but fear the contrary.
Already wagons may occasionally be seen loaded with
Western corn, and this is certainly ominous Our
farmers will have their way in this matter of neg
lacting to raise sufficient grain and nothing we
could say in the premises viii influence them con.
siderately withhold lecture
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

OPPOSED TO CooLIEs-Mr. Campbell offered a petit
ton to tie State Senate, the 18TH memoralising
Congress to pass laws prohibiting the importation OF
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

Mrs. GAINES AGAIN.-Mr. Louis Jannin, as attorney
for Madame Pontalba, addressed from Washington
the 10th, the following telegram Mayor Conway,
of New Orleans:
Having accidentally discovered that patent had
been prepared and about being signed, giving to
Mrs. Gaines thirty hundred and odd of land
on both sides of Canal street. extending in all direc
lions, protested and denounced the claim and proved
it fraud in letter to the Secretary of the INTERIOR
which shall print and send to you. This stops the
patent temporarily I shall be in New Orleans
and explain" CARLOS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

COMMITTED FOR MURDER.-Upon examination
before Recorder Becker, on the l5th Chas. Cammack
committed for trial before the criminal court on
the charge of MURDER for the killing of j. Nixon Jr
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

BENJAMIN, THE BEAUTrUL!-It would seem that
this gentleman is shifting his sails to catch the popular
breeze He recently offered resolution in Congress
nstructng the Ways and Means Committee to prepare
and report bill forthwith to place the taxation of in
come, derived from the United States bonds by the
holders thereof on the same ground as are now pro-
vided for the paymsnt of taxation of the incomes from
railroads and other corporation bonds that is, that
FIVE per cent income tax shall be deducted from the
interest on all Government bonds paid by the United
States to the holders thereof
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

RErURSED.-We are pleased to welcome home our
old friend, Judge Creswell He reached here on the
B. L. Hodge, in fine health and Spirits after soJourh
in his old haunts, Mobile and New Orleans ehope
this little holiday fr ON his onerous duties will add
vgor to his frame-his mental department is always
r;ohf
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

WELCOME TO THE CHINEsE-TheN N. Y. Commercial
Advertiser speaks in admring terms of President
Grants keen foresight and sagacity, and the liber
atty and generousness of his views" in extending a
warm welcome to the children of the Flowery King
dom. These the broad views upon which the
foundations of the Republican party rest and in Civ
ing expression to these the President reafirms his
fealty to that party"
We don't care a cuss what he reaffrms, if we can
but get the Cinnamon laborer and they should
good workers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

Half the town of Cheyenne, on the Union Pacific
Railroad, was destroyed by FIRE on the 18th inst.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26
FROM EUROPE.

LIVERPOOL. Jan. 24.-Colliery riot at Sheffield pro.
gresses-serious results anticipated.
Five hundred European clergymen will attend the
Ecumenical Alliance at New York September 9Th.
Fire panic at St. Joseph Chapel yesterday-ffteen
people trampled to death and great many iaiured.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

A STEAMBOAT SU1r.-A St. Louis dispatch of the
10th, states that suit had been commenced in the
United States District Court in that city by the Union
Insurance Company against the owners Of the Stone
wall, burned last October for $40 ,oO0 amount paid on
policy of goods shipped that boat. Plaintiff claims
the destruction of the boat caused by the careless
ness of her officers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

A REVEREND SCAMP.-A New York dispatch of the
Methodist circles of that city, owing to the reported
elopement of the minister of uptown church with
young lady in his congregation. His desk was filled
that day by the bishop of the diocese, but auson
was made to the non-appearance of the pastor On
Friday evening" it is known, be sent his trunk off
to the country, and the young lady who eloped with
him was missed from her home Saturday morning.
Her parents highly respectable aud quite wealthy,
and though it was known for some time that the pas
tor was exceedingly friendly to her, suspicious
aroused. The clerical gamboler leaves behind wife
and two children. He is about thirty years of age,
and was respected by all who knew him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

TRUMBULL AND SUMNER.-Our Washington dis
patches of the Odd give the outlines Of the speeches
of these two Senators the Virginia bill, in which
they handle each other without gloves. Both had to
be called to order by the chair Trumbul defended
Walker against charges made against him by Sumner
and others as traitor &C. And said, moreover, if he,
Sumner could not resist his inclination to assa Others
he grid his about him lest it be strip
ped off and expose him to the American people as an
mpracticable obstacle in the way of legislation.
Hit him again. Trumbull if the has any friends
here we don't know it,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-01-26

PHILLIP ALLEN, Agent, Mansfield Louisiana:
ME- c. Foar is our duly authorised agent for Lew
isville, Arkansas. H.,
THos. McIYrYRE, of New Orleans, is our only duly
authorized agent to receive subscriptions and ao'er
tisements in that city.
Mr. JOHN C. LoYE, Mnden, La, is duly authorized tc
receipt for subscriptions -, 1.
Mr. F. L. LowERY Starrvile, is duly authorised &c
receive and receipt for subscriptions IN Smith county
Texas, and the counties surrounding.