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The south-western., 1870-10-12

MEssRs E. & B. JAC0Bs.-This old established firm,
which, b. fair dealing and small profits, have built up
one of the extensive trades Of any establishment
in this portion of the country will into their new,
commodious ard magnificent building to-day The stock
of goods now hand is enormous, consisting OF ev-
erythng usually kept in dry goods and grocery stores
embracing the largest stock Of shoes ever brought to
this MARKET besides which the senior partner, now in
New York, is constantly forwarding fresh supply OF
wellassorted and superior goods which will be offered
at New Orleans prices. They only ask of purchasers
generally and country merchants especially, to call up
on them and inspect and price their goods. Should
they conclude to purchase they will thus be ena-
bled to post themselves as to ruling prices.
As we have before sad their new store house is the
finest building in north Louisiana. 1t is five stories
counting the basement and has the Mensard root, so
RAPIDLY coming into favor in the Northern and West
ern cities The front presents beautiful and massive
appearance The first story above the basement has
massive iron pillars tastefully ornamented in addition
to which there is elegant iron verandah running
the length of the front, and beautiful little obserVa-
tory which surmounts and sets off the building. The
interior structure is in style corresponding with the
outer works. and both reflect credit upon the masons
and mechanics who had the contract. The brick work
was done under the supervision of T. B. Jordan, and
the wood work under that of Charley Moore.
Notwithstanding the comparatively dull times, one
of the firm assures us that their sales during Septem-
Der were heavier than in any one month since they
have been engaged in business.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
Bossier Politics.

We learn that our article Bossier affairs has been
construed into an interference with our neighbor
which circumstances do not justify. In reply We have
say public journalists and having the success of
the Democratic party at heart we will certainly note
any dsafecton, Or the course of any set Of men to
break up the harmony of the party and endanger it's
success in the ensuing election. The article referred
to has called forth an explanation and we find that
there is a Democratic ticket in the field with Messrs.
J. N. Platt and T. C. Player nominees of the party
and candidates for the House of Representatives. and
of their acceptance Of the nomination assured.
They planters Of the parish, high toned gentlemen
Democrats, really representative men. Now what can
be the objection ogivng them undivided supports
Why endanger the success of the ticket by putting
forward independent candidates? In the matter of our
ueighbors the way, Democratic paper pro-
pose intervene far to insist upon the sup
port of the Democratic nominees for the State Legs-
lature for beyond doubt there will be Radical
ticket brought in the field Just so soon as Warmoth
gets here and gives his orders Silence and apparent
inacton is a part of Radical policy that will be mani
fest after Don Quixote and his squire visit us We in
sst therefore, that there will be taight-out Radical
ticket in Bossier parish, and all called independent
Democratic candidates Tor the Legislature must come
dowa There is too much at stake in the State to
danger the election OF Democratic members to the
Legislature on account of personal predictions.
The above remarks made in all kindness towards
those gentlemen who occupy the position of ndepend
ent candidates We honor and esteem them as highly
as do any citizen in Bosser parish, and per-
fecty well satisfied that they would never have permit
ed their friends to place them in their present attitude
had they then supposed that the Radical party would
make desperate effort to carry North Louisina as
they now promise to do,
The south-western., 1870-10-12

THE WAY He GoEs-Gov. Jas. L. Orr, of South
Carolina recently exposed welearned reputation to
the contempt of every decent in his State Tor the
present province rather of that name) by openly es
pousng the principles of the Radical party and then,
to pronounce his sincerity beyond all question: pub
fishes another letter in which he says, he is not now
nor does he expect to be candidate again. If
there is man in America who believes him Except
his boot black he is no less knave than the extn-
guished statesman himself. Jas L. Orr not candi-
date now nor even hereafter! That is too good even
for the marines Let him go by all means to the
United States Senate. He is az good man either
of the ncumbents il not clever so honest as Sum-
ner OF Revels.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

ENCOURAGING PoLlTrcAL PRosPEcr-A special to
the Courer-Journal from Washington gives an en-
couragng of the prospects of the Democratic
party, as evidenced by the adsices received from all
parts of the country by the Congressional Committee
According to these advices, in Pennsylvania the Re
pubcans concede that the Democrats will elect twelve
members of Congress In Virginia gain of five is
expected, while in Maryland the probability is that
there will be loss of one member In Arkansas two,
if not three Democratic members will be elected In
Wisconsin a gain of one is expected. New York pol
iticans write that the Democrats will gain and
probably nine members of Congress at the November
election, and carry the State by over eighty thousand
for Hoffman for Governor. The Alabama Democrats
write that they expect to carry all but one district, and
Louisianans predict the loss of District Letters
from Ohio anticipate decided gain. "Advices from
Texas indicate reign of terror by the coored militia,
which will prevent election says the correspondent
This view of the case believe to be without sui'
cent grounds At least, so far, there do not appear
to be any demonstrations pointing to such violence in
Eastern Texas.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS Oct. 1l.-Capt. Robt. L. Bodley,
Customhouse employ6, died last night from stab re-
ceived Saturday night-murderer unknown.
Jole Bois and Carson, workmen, fell from St. Johns
Church. distance Of sixty feet. The former in
stantly killed; the latter seriously hurt.
Susie Ryan and Jenny Sweeny sucided by jumping
into the Mississippi and drowning.
Deaths from yellow fever yesterday were four.
Democrats of the Second Congressional District
nominated Geo. A. Fosdck for the long and W. r.
Greathouse for short term.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
The Democratic Mass Meeting.

The meeting held in front of the Market-house on
Saturday night largely attended by both white and
co!ored men. After the meeting had been called to
order by Col c. c. Henderson, President of the
Fourth Ward Club, Mr.. Aleck Boarman first took the
stand His appeal to the people was earnest, his de-
nunciaons severe, bis argument able and we were de-
lighted to that enthusiasm aroused which is only
necessary to insure success Major Moncure then fol-
lowed who fully sustained a superb compliment we
once heard paid him: I" 1t is not pity that he talks
so much because he talks so we'll"
VIM. H. Wise, the young and gifted President of
the Club then, in eloquent and forcibe manner,
addressed the meeting, Jhe proxy of his father Dr.
J. S. WISE one Of the nominees for the Legislature,
but who unavoidably absent. c. Fl. Burnside fol-
lowed with Characteristic speech and in few words,
terselg spoken, proved beyond contestaon that the
Democratic party brought on the war, that the war
the immediate and only cause of emancipation,
that brt for it, the colored man would not have been
free now and that McCleery lied he said he was the
man who did it, and old seven -and-a-half" Crowe,
too il he declared il in that he had lost his
leg.
When Mr.. Burnside sat down the cry of " Lacy!
Lacy :" sweiled through the crowd Presently there
rung the night air. like silver trnmpt, rich
mellow, eloquent voice. which recalled to the chv-
alrc days of old, when knight'y gentlemen who were
responsible for what they said, and always held So
threw down the gauntlet of debate and met each other
in forensic battle with courtesy which courage and
honor ever demand Then it that sudden
sense of the evil days upon ns, overwhelmed as
We saw one party, represented by the bravest and
best of the land in the very face of heaven denounc
ing as thieves towards. liars adnterers and dogs an
opposing faction claiming to be political organiza.
ton but which was well deserving all the epthets
heaped upon it, We saw there the other party so
denounced represented by but creature SO devoid
of shame as to listen to it all without blush He
stood in the crowd alone, and smiled the disclosures
of his own inquity.
Capt. Lacy denounced in measured terms that
class of men who take no interest in the welfare OF
give their presence or any of " the money they sell
their sordid souls for to benefit the community whose
protection they live under, but who crtcise with
the nicely of connoSsSeTs'
Fletcher Legarde, an intelligent colored man, also
addressed the meeting in few sensible and we'll
timed remarks He was followed by Elijah Stevenson,
another colored man. who is always true to the Demo
cratic party.
Taken all mall the meeting highly satisfactory.
The Shreveport band enliyened the occasion with fin e
music which coupled with the torch lights lent quite
picturesque appearance to the scene.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

THE RAFT.-We invite especial attention to the let
ter of COL Hervey on the subject of the raft which We
should have earlier given to readers. We regarc
his as one of the most important movements of the
day, and know Of more competent to carry the
enterprise to successful termination than Col Hervey
Besides being gentleman of fine practical sense, in
domitabe energy and enlarged views, he is thoroughly
familiar with the of this obstruction, which has
been incubus, blight upon the prosperity of one
of the richest portions of the South for many
We very much hope that the people above will not
supnely let this enterprise anguish and die for the
lack of encouragement on their part. The gods helE
those who help themselves, and the people have re
maned inactive in this matter for precious years. partly
from lack of liberality and spirit of enterprise, and
partly from the selusve hope that the building of the
railroad would do away with the necessity of removing
the raft at ALL This is all wrong The raft can be re-
moved-must be removed; and every years delay will
but increase the expense of removal and retard the
prosperity of country almost wilderness, but
which in few short years would be made to TEEN
with large and thrifty population.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEw YORK. Oct. l1.-Large Cuban meeting McMa
hon, Ryan and Jordan spoke
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1l.-Election progressing Ne
groes are voting for the first time. They unmo
Tested in wards while in others there is dspo
sition to riot. Marines at headquarters and viii
act promptly in case of disturbance.
ST. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE bale Of cotton which took
the sweep stake premium Of one thousand dollars was
presented by the owner, VIM. B. NJ. Shore, to the
Southern Orphan Educational Society and sold day
for thirty-two cents.
New YORK, Oct. 1l.-Judge Bond decides that
mortgage made in 1858 but renewed in 1865 must be
paid in gold, renewal not being equivalent to new
tract
The south-western., 1870-10-12

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Bontwell issues circular re-
gardng the funded debt which comprises three classes:
Two hundred millions payable at pleasure after ten
years five per cent interest," second, three hundred
millions payable at pleasure after fifteen years, four
and half per ceDt third ord thousand millions pay
able pleasure after thirty years, four per cent inter
Responsible banks and bankers will he design, ed
to negotiate loan aid commission Subscribers must
pay two per cent. coin on bonds, which will he ac-
counted for when delivered. Bonds will be couponed
or registered subscribers prefer Interest payable
by any Assistant Treasurer Government depository.
WASHINGTON Oct. 9.-Foreign-The siege of Sois-
sons is progressing favorably. The bombardment of
Paris will not be delayed hour longer than is
essary.
The new German army is on the way to check the
new French army from organizing.
Bazaine cordially cooperating with the Government.
The army from Lyons is advancing to relieve Bazane
The right wing of the army fought Baden troops
Thursday.
Bismarck protests against GarribaIdi's operations
Italian Government replies that it is not responsible
for individual actions. .. .-
The German Government orders the execution of
foreigers in arms for France Retaliatory order has
been issued by France.
The Trbunes correspondent before Metz, after de.
scribing the battle of the 7th in which both suffered
severely, fought hard but the French repuIsed
concludes under date Noigserville, Oct. s. "The
French during the hight accumulated in great masses
eastern slopss of St Julien towards Metz Prussan
forces drawn back and called up ArtiI
lery covers every eminence Shells from ST. Julien
60 crashing into Noigservlle Furious cannonading is
going to the south by Colomby, Mercy, L'Haut and
Pele. The French fort at ST. Privat is also firing.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

VERREs VISITS THE PRovINCEs.-Public opinion is
very much divided as to how Governor Warmoth
should be received on his arrival here. We do not
pretend give the sentiments of any oursef
upon this "momentous question" but in view Of the
fact that the delegation of prominent citizens who
appointed public meeting to wait on him
Gently touching the matter of the militia assured the
Governor that we were peaceable and law wabiding
people, and invited him to visit and convince him
self of the truth of their assurances deem that it
would be in very bad taste leaving the question of
"pocy entirely out of view, for any unfrendy de-
monstratons to be made In point of fact, citi-
zens in honor pledged against such course Some
think that he should be honored, not as Ii. c. War
MOTH but as Governor of the State of Louisiana. We
do not think so-no more than we think burglar
should be honored because he had got temporary pos
session of the premises. At the time, it might
not be out of place for the committee who waited upon
him in New Orleans wait upon him his arrival if
they fit to oso, simply to give hasuch assurance
as they could that while here he would not be treated
dsrespectfuy except far the absence Of any dem
onsraton of respect might be so construed. Nor do
we conceive that this mark of courtesy the part of
the committee is specially demanded for he comes not
Governor or guest but as politician ackeyed with
his baseborn clan and intent upon fastening upon this
State vampire party which will, if permitted to longer
continue in power, completely bankrupt the treasury
and impoverish the people,
A LEssoN-Every campaign, political or military, in
the worlds history, attests the value Of union tie
fatal want of it. Look at the relative positions of
Prussia and France to-day. The hardy sons of Ger
many at the call of their respective Governments,
rushed to the front to meet powerful foe that had
declared war against them. They consolidated them
selves into great moving army for the protection
of the common fatherland. In short moon, they
have the best provinces Of France, and
planting their siege guns to open on her splendid CAPT
tol, WHILE the other hand hundred thousand
French soldiers pnng in PRISONS and great armies
of which they part and parcel, have been sea t.
tered to Winds the Emperor held in captivity and
the Empire destroyed All this the result of union or
the part and the fatal want of it the other. Al
history is but repetition of the lesson. Shall il
be thrown away upon in the present political can.
vass? Shall croakers on the flank and the eleventh
hour men of the rear bring ruin upon and all our
| hopesg
| Fellow Democrats, unite and let us work. and work
with WILL together. Register once, and about
to use all your exertions in behalf of the good
I
The south-western., 1870-10-12

MEssRs JEssUP, MARSH & McKELLAR.-The gentle
men comprising this firm all energetic, reliable and
thorough going business men, and have rapidly gained
their way into public favor. In addition to their large
establishment they have rented the aud elegant
store room adjoining them, which gives them one of
the very best and most commodious store-houses in
the city They will be at all times pleased to see their
friends Col Marsh is assigned to the ornamental dc"
The south-western., 1870-10-12

On Saturday night some freedmen from below on
the river behaved in a most outrageous manner. Some
six or eight of them on horses mules charging
around generally and when beyond the railroad, the
police made attempt to arrest them they were fred
upon. sharp skirmish thereupon ensued in which a
number of shots were fired. One policeman got a
ball through his coat, though it is not known what
damage was done to the negroes. When they reached
the suburbs Tom Johnsons residence, they fired
twenty thirty shots, alarming the women and
children in the neghborhood. Such scoundrels should
he taught severe lesson when caught.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Those in position to know declare that the appoint
ment of Senator Morton as Minister to England meant
change in the foreign policy of the Administration
Its character was made known to him before he con
sented accept the position leave his place in the
Senate. Nothing beyond this general declaration has
transpred, but the nterninable Alabama claims ques
on it is assumed is included in the anticipated vgo
thay pnito
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Mr. S. F. Gordon has removed to the new and hand
some building No. 81 Milan street, opposite the Brooks
House, recently erected by Mr. Riggs, where he has
opened Of the most magnificent assotnent8 OF gold
and silver watches, clocks and jewery OF every de-
scrpon brought to this city, which ne is Offer
ing at the lowest prices We would advise all those in
want of fine watch superior jewelry to give him
cell and examine his stock
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Eastern failures represented to be em;nentiy RI
spectacle in the colossal proportions Of their liabilities
and the microscopic character of their assets but the
most recherche affair Of the kind the burst up
the New York firm Of Frank Skinner & Co. The
ameht OF other peoples money they have made
away with and can't pay is stated to be only four mil
lions two hundred and ninety nine thousand nine
hundred aud thirty dollars and thirty y-sevcn cents
The south-western., 1870-10-12

DEsTITUTIoS IN GERMASY.-Dr. Quest, who has re-
Gently made a tour of inspection through Rhenish
Prussia Hanover, Baden and Hesse, makes an earnest
appeal the charity of all Germans for the people OF
those countries He says that the towns are crowded
with helpless women and children, coming in to beg
for bread The fields are untitled and the villages
swept clean of food by the armies. His picture OF
these regions Of victorious Germany is scarcely better
than that which is given by others of the Fanqulshed
districts of invaded France Prices Of all neeessaries
of life have gone up threefold.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

A private letter from Mr.. r. II. Williams, Dooley's
Ferry, Arkansas states that the planters having
fine weather for gathering their crops and that the cot
ton is far better than it last yearno caterpillar
having put in appearance The river was rising and
friend expresses the opinion that would soon be
twotbirds bank full but in which opinion he is proba-
bly, mistaken judging from Mr. Lngles report that it
is already falling at Adams canal.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

JoHN RoDINsoN's CIRCUS. - Our country friends
must not forget that the great circus and animal show
will be here on the 18th, and only remain three days
Bring in the children and let them have this op
portunity of improving their knowledge Of natural
The south-western., 1870-10-12

The AMERICAN SToyE.->Messrs. Sale Murphy are
in receipt of dispatch from Henderson, Kentucky,
announcing that this incompatible stove, of which
these gentlemen have ga few left of the same
sort" won the first premium at the State Fair after
tr;a
The south-western., 1870-10-12
RopBERY.-some thief went into Capt. Wiar

RoRRERY.-Some thief went into Capt. William
Robson's sleeping room, on Sunday night, and took
two hundred and fifty dollars from his pantaoons pock
ct and fine diamond pin, valued at some six or seven
hundred dollars from the bosom of his shirt which had
been thrown over chair. 1t is supposed he made his
entrance by unlocking the hall door with burglars
instrument On yesterday morning while Mr. William
Wise was at breakfast some sneak entered his room
and appropriated his gold shirt buttons and some
other article Of value.
The south-western., 1870-10-12
Married:

On Thursday, the 9th inst, at ST. Marks Church by
the Rev. DR.. Dazel, Mr.. w. PEN FORD to Miss
CLARA KLINE, all of this city.
The beauty and chivalry' of Shreveport witnessed
the interesting ceremony, and many congratulations
were showered upon the young couple and few happy
tears as well.
On Thursday evening, the 9th inst. at the residence
OF r. W: Ford, in this city, by the Rev. Mr. Modr
l.; II. NORWOOD, of Jefferson, TO Mrs NJ E. TALLY,
of New Orleans. No cards
The south-western., 1870-10-12
FROM WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Postmaster General
answering an inquiry from New York whether mails
should be sent by Cambria sayst is unsafe at present
to dispatch mails by the North German steamers.
WASHINGTON, Oct. ll.-Full Cabinet to day.
Weather wet. Telegraph slow. #
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Major William III. Elstner has opened a very large
and fine stock of groceries in Messrs. Walsh & Bos-
seaus new building where be will be pleased to see
his many friends The Major is too wellknown-to re-
eure commendation at our hands, and we need only
say that he is prepared to customers with his
eustomed urbanity, not to say elegance
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Owing to disappointment in the non arrival oil the
ladies of his troupe Mr. Hyams compelled to post
pone the opening of the theatre No one regretted
this accident than Mr. Hyams himself, andwe are
certain that the public will attach no blame
The south-western., 1870-10-12

The INCOME TAx.-Jndge Strong, of the United
States Circuit Court n a very able and conclusive
opinion decided, in Philadelphia, that the time of the
expiration Of the income tax under the act OF 1864
in December 1862 and thus does not reach di7i-
dends payable in 1870 The community will thank
the court for this partial deliveranee
The south-western., 1870-10-12

Il is related Of Charles Dickens that he had pecu-
liar pity for fallen women end that once in private
conversation dring Eamble in the streets, he said
that he was sure that God looked lenieny upon all
vice that proceeded from human tenderness and natural
passion.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

The FIFTY Cent CoUNrERFE1Ts.-A very bad coun-
terfet on the late issue Of fifty notes. with Wig
nette of Stanton has made its appearance 1t is a
Autograph, and is fair imitation Of the genuine note
The paper is greasy and The back printing of the note
is much narrower than the front, giving margin {.
the back larger than that of the face The ink and
paper are also poor limitations
The south-western., 1870-10-12

German accounts state that Bismarck not averst
to make arrangements with Favre, but the King, te
all remonstrances, replied that he had debt to pay
the memory Of his parents and that France shall make
as she once forced the Prussians make
in her capital and in the palace of her sovereign
He says be is bound in honor to the Emperor not te
recognise his overthrow through advantage taker
by bis enemies o. the victories of Germany.
The south-western., 1870-10-12

hr. r. T. Buckner, of the late commercial firm of
Speake & Buckner and old citizen of Shreveport Is
temporarily making this place his headquarters.