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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

PRINCE BoNAPARTE's CHALLENGE TO ROCHEFoRT-
The French journals give the text of the letter of Prince
Bonaparte to Henri Rochefort:
PARIS, January I, 1870
Aonsiear-After outragng one after another each
OF my relatives, and sparing neither women nor chill
dren, you insult me by the pen of one of your work
men 1t is all natural, and my turn should come, only
have, perhaps the advantage over the greater part
OF my family-that of being plain, private individual
although Bonaparte. therefore demand of you, if
your breast is guaranty for your nkstand and avow
that have only mediocre confidence in the result of
this step learn in effect, by the journals that your
constituents have given you imperative command
to refuse all honorable reparaton, and to preserve
your precious existence Nevertheless take the chance
in the hope that feeble remnant of French sentiment
Will cause you to DEPART in my favor, from the meas
ures OF prudence and precaution in which you take
refuge If, therefore, by hazard you consent to draw
the bolts which render your precarous person doubly
lGvlolabe, you will find me neither in palace nor
chateau l reside quite plainly at No. Sc Rue dan
teu' and promise you that if you present Yourself
1t will not be said that am out.
Awaiting your reply, have again the honor to sa
Lutte you, PIERRE NJ por Poy nox,n,n ~ ."
10 M. Henri Rochelort No Rue d'Aboukr, Paris
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MURDERERs ARREsTEp.-0n the Esd of December
1862 Harrison and John Calcote met w. H. Sander:
the road near Woodville, jackson parish and de
hberaely took his life, John Cacote hoIdnr sanders
and Harrison putting his pistol to Sanders head and
shooting bis brains out. ""N
Deputy Sheriff Fulford, of Jackson parish recently
arrested the murderers in Franklin county, Miss. IN
returning with them, Harrison unfortunately escaped
and is now at large. John brought back, and is
jan at vernon, where, we trust, he will be kept I'M
I'll Jastiee can be done. Ouachita Telegraph, 18th.
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Inc Napoleon dynasty has now encountered an epoch
the issue OF which will not only determine its future
but also materially affect the destiny of Europe Hay
ing used all means to concate the opposition with
only partial success, Napoleon, like Rcblieu, will
PROBABLY use power to crush what cannot be otherwise
supuueo me very patience he seems to have dis
Playea, tuesday, in allowing the mob to below them
sese hoarse over the barbados indicates tborousb
confidence in bis ability to master the situation.
TN n T;u,as
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Goethe defended duelling in this way: "Of what
consequence is human life? single battle DESTROYS
thousands 1t is more important that the principle of
point Of honor certain securitv against rude acts
should be keptliving."
This was the principle upon which the late Governor
Fl. W. Allen defended duelling.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

Senator Curtis Pollard of Madison parish arose in
his place in the Senate few days ago and spoke if
teen minutes in opposition to bill not before the
Senate. He very meekly subsidized when informed
that he was on the wrong scent"
The Senator's musk, however, had been freely agi-
tated and the perfume waited around the Chamber be-
tore, in consideration of his exhaustion, some Senator
kindly closed the ridiculous spectacle.
ToJ
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The Chattanooga (Tenn). Times of the Sd says: ave
found great excitement prevailing among the railroad
yesterday The freight blockade at Nashville and
Louisville has been raised and the consequence is that
the great rush of Southern freghts has accumulated
large number of cars here-some 350-and the West
ern and Atlantic Railroad is unable to move them"
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W all kinds of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. HATS.
BOOTS, SHOES, &C., in order to close out our entire
Winter Stock
READ! READ! READ!!
Fine FRENCH Poplins, 2oc., reduced from 40c.
Beautiful Delanes, 25c 35c.
Nice Wool Paids, 2Oc 4oc.
Finest Empress Cloth, 75c, " "s125.
Plain Black Alpaca 35c, " COO.
All Wool Flannes, Soc. g. soc,
Ladies Hemsttched Hdkfs 81 Is per doz, worth IS 90
All Linen Table Damask, SOC, reduced from Use.
All Linen Dmsk Napkins, 81 per doz reduced from 50
large lot Of fine shawls we offer at half price
Very heavy Lowels, &c., worth 25c and thousands of
other goods equally cheap
All kinds of Clothing less than cost
All kinds of Boots and Shoes reduced fully 25 per cent
All kinds of Hats at great bargains
We have also large stock of Stripes, Plaids, Cot
tonades, Linseys Kerseys Cassmeres, Satinets Ken
lucky Jeans, Drillings, &c, which we offer cheaper
than any other house in the city.
Call and examine the goods before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods.
X. CRAIG & co..,
Ne. 80 Texas Street.
fl wifi SHREVEPORT.
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we copy the following from the Boston Transcript,
which possesses peculiar interest to cigar dealers:
In the Noyes case, just concluded in the United
states Circuit Court by verdict of not guilty, Judge
shepey made an important ruling, which interests all
cigar dealers, to the effect that no dealer can lawfully
sell cigars at retail except from the box in which they
were originally packed, stamped and branded as re-
euired by law
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

THE NoIR TRAGEDY-In reference to the examine
ton of this affair, the Public y newspaper has the
following:
"It is affirmed that the medico-legal examination Of
the person of Prince Pierre Bonaparte established the
fact that he was seriously bruised the left cheek by
N. Victor Nor The inspection made at the same
time by doctors appointed by the judicial authorities
and those of AuteuiI who had been summoned to at
tend the dying man."
The PAYS relates this incident &C In the course of
the interrogatory, NJ dOms asked the Prince how it
was that, when he saw NJ. de Fonvielle draw out a
pistol, he had fred upon NJ. Victor Noir who un-
armed? Because he answered. 4 felt the outrage
before perceived the danger This reply is simply
admirable, and we guarantee its authenticity"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

Impeachments are becoming quite the mode among
the Radical officials In addition to that of Auditor
Wickfe, already passed by the lower House, have
that of Gov. Warmoth demanded. Now we learn that
in Florida the Governor named Reed, and conspicu
Gus Radical and interoper there, stands mpeached by
heavy vote of his political friends 1t is to be trusted
that this disease of impeachment may spread rapidly
among Radical officials and that, as in cases of black
plague, it may invariably prove fatal, not by conges
ton but by conviction. Grateful communities through
the South will bury the victims, politically with the
highest expressions of qualification. Pcayune.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

The Bey Of Tunis has imprisoned all the jewelers. of
capital and closed their stores because they refused
to give him any more credit.
Served them right. Why didn't they obey the Bey ?
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The South ,aGesterll,
wrnNrenAy FEBRUARY %, 1870.
SHREVEPORT:

The Louisville Courier-Journal has the following
items from New York and Washington under date OF
the Sth:
The Republicans in Congress do not seem to be
well neased with the decision Of the Supreme Court IN
the legaender cases. for they think generally that II
the question had actually been before them the Court
would have decided the legaltender act wholly uncon-
stitutiona. In the fulfment of these views, Mr. In
persoll of Illinois, made two unsuccessful attempts
TODAY to introduce sixteenth amendment to the Con-
stituton authorizing the issuing of legatender notes
The Senate in executive session to-day referred the
nominations of the Associate justices There
seems to be just much opposition to the conhrma
ton Of Bradley as there was to Hoar All OF the nj
teen Southern Senator's and most Of those from Ne"
England, will vote against him. A great portion Of
the objection is made on the ground OF the section
from which he is appointed.
It has been ascertaned to-day that all the fire in
surance companies of this city, under the decision just
rendered by the United States Supreme Court viii
claim gold mortgages created before 1862. These
companies hold about millions on such bonds and
mortgages, making difference to all of about two
millions to those who will have to pay. The life in
surance companies have not so decided. For obvious
reasons they will be inclined not to insist upon the
legal rights in regard to these old mortgages. The
savings banks as yet have taken no action.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

LEATHER AND FINDINGS STORE.
No. SO Old Levee Street,
NEW ORLEANS
NHE inspection of the trade and BUYERS generally is
l. specially invited to my complete and comprehen-
sye stock Of everything Pertaining to the SHOE MAN
uFAGTURlNG LINE. l keep constantly on hand the
Ings Toppings, etc; Hemlock and Oak Sole Leather,
English Serges, Webs, Elastic Gore, Binding Ribbons,
etc.. My arrangements in Europe and in this country
enable me to offer the greatest advantages to the trade
VIM. j. SHELDON,
No. So Old Levee street.
ma W6m between Bienville and Customhouse
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FOR SALE.

k'ohIf ACRES Of land, situated one mile from
= town, and well improved About one half Of tbs
and IS well timbered and the location is
Appiyto o27tfi McWILLIAMS 4 ROBSON
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ss. Louisiana Nurseries.
One-Half Mile Below Stoner & Co.'S Packing House
SHREVEPORT, LA,

WE are now prepared and ready to supply Louisi-
W ana, Texas and Arkansas with all kinds of Fruit
and Ornamental Trees We have all the best and most
approved Southern varieties of fruits Also complete
assortment OF Small Fruit, Evergreens Roses Shrubs
Etc, all adapted to this climate, and standing well our
hot summers
We are determined to make Nurseries compete
favorably in all respects with any other in the United
States, and will guarantee all Trees Shrubs &C. to
be exactly as we represent them. We therefore re-
spectuly solicit the patronage of all who wish to i'm
prove or beautfy their places, to try our stock We
will sell as low any other frstclass Nursery in the
country.
Send in your orders early and secure the first seec
TONS
ofce-Stacey Poland's old business house foot of
Texas Street. Respectfully
dis ltd63mw SAMUELS, SToNER 4 co.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

Mr.. II. j. Story of Davis county, had bis GIN house
and grst mill burnt few days ago. The Clubhouse
contained thirteen bales Of cotton, five belonging to
him and the balance to his neighbors The fire is sup
posed to have originated DECENTRALIZATION some one
passing the gin with torch. Jimplecute, 10TH
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

Gov. WARMoTH's CHARGEs.-Attorney General Bel.
den is now engaged in examining the laws relative to
tie bribery and attempt to corrupt city and State
officials The research is based upon the statements
made BY Gov. Warmoth about Mayor Conway, certain
well known brokers of Carondelet street. and Others
Ii is thought that the Grand Jury doubtless will be
called TO pronounce upon these charges and decide as
to the value of the evidence upon which they rest,
that is to say whether the parties who are so charged
are innocent, or if the charges have any foundation
IN q Times
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23
G. W. COLE,
Builder and Carmen ter

Texas Street, opposite the Court House.
u ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he is
IL prepared to execute all kinds Of work pertaining
to his business. promptly and the most reasona.
bic terms Parties wishing to build will find it to their
interest to consult with him. for he is determined to
deserve success al ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23
1915. ESTABLISHED. .Is45
T. w. JONES' es
SHREVEPORT FOUNDRY,

pOILER MAKER and Manufacturer of Stationary
- and Portable Engines Saw Mills, Corn Mills
Babbet Metal. All kinds of Brass Castings made to
order. Machinery repaired on the shortest notice
Copper and sheet iron work done in the best STYLE
fittings always hand -
Special attention paid to all railroad and steamboa
work.
am also prepared to furnish lumber and corn mea
at the lowest market prices.
n. b am the only authorised agent for B. T
kAVANAUGH, to sell rights to and to manufac
ture Buffers Patent Augers (or boring artesian wells
IN the States of Louisiana and Texas.
je20 1y T. W. JONES'
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TRY GOODS
1900 pieces Prints, assorted, English, French and
American.
40 bales Brown Domestic.
full variety of bleached Domestic.
Lowes and Spun Yarns.
Kerseys and Linseys.
Ticking, Checks, Hickory Stripes
Denms Brown and Bleached Drilling.
Broadcloth Cassimeres.
Jeans, Tweeds, &C., &C., &c.
223 cases Boots and Shoes, all descriptions.
400 dozen Mems Boys and Chdren's Hats, of all
qualities.
Shelf Goods of all descriptions. ....-.-
For sale by s3Otf JACOBS.
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Lady, ope' thy we-he-hindow,
And incline hine thine ear,
While the moon is be -he- heaming,
Deign my lay to he-he-hear.
Softly steal the bree-hee heezes
Ger the scented le-he-hea,
Birds among the tre-hee. heezes
Slumber si-hi-hilently.
Lady, from thy la-la-latice,
Pray look down on me-he-he;
Mollify your fa-ha- hather,
And ask me in to te-he-hea.
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SIMON KAHN'S
VERY ST BLES
Corner of Edwards and Texas Streets.
SHREVEPORT, La.

IN,$4RfN 7SANgSsg THE undersigned having pur-
4SB1tkkAeHHIH chased this we'll known estab-
S3Saep&a0 - lishment and put it in fine or
der throughout would inform his friends and the public
generally that he is prepared to accommodate them
at all times with saddle horses, buggies hacks, car
rages etc. of the best description and reasona-
ment. Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or asinge feed Gentlemen from the country wishing
to visit New Orleans any point the river by leav
ing their animals with me- have them carefully and
faithfully attended to. The ostlers are experienced
and attentive and ready day and night to attend
to the wants of customers.
have on hand splendid new hearse and will give
prompt attention to all orders for funerals.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for past patronage, respectfully solicit
continuance thereof, pedgng myself to do all in my
power to merritt.
fe26 If SIMON KAHN
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY

NENH ESI ale AWENCY.
McWILLIAMS & ROBSON
WILL give their personal attention to Purchasing
" Selling and Leasing Real Estate and to the Col.
lection of Rents and the supervision Of property
orally ]. G. McWILLIAMS
VIM. ROBSON
Shreveport, November a. 1862 [dlt6wtf
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school house at Eastoa, Pa, took fire the other
day, in which was lame girl, who was always allowed
the privilege of dismissal in advance of the other
scholars. When the alarm was given, the pupils all
kept their seats until the cripple had safely passed the
door, and they then rushed out
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ME- have made atgreat reduction in the prices of
~ all kinds of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS.
BOOTS, SHOES, &C., in order to close out our entire
Winter
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

PRINCE BoNAPARTEs CHALLENGE TO ROCHEFoRT.-
The French journals give the of the letter of Prince
Bonaparte to Henri Rochefort:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

The following is said to be verbatim report of a
song city reporter heard at party not many nights
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-23

RooER1Es-
100 sacks Coffee.
80 hhds. Sugar, all grades.
| 40 bbs. crushed and pulVerised.
20 Molasses.
40 Il bbs.
| 1900 sacks Salt.
10 bbls. Mackere
| rs a bbls. :.
500 100 sacks nci Corn.
SO Oats.
| 25 Bran.
| so bales Hay.
s5 bbls Olive Branch Whisky
so - Fletcher's -
20 20 :. Wheat
40 Bourbon and Rye, all grades.
20 d casks Brandy. ..
10 Port Wine.
10 Madeira, Sherry and Malaga Wines
8 bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy.
10 Ginger, Glove and Orange Brandy.
2 pipes Holland Gin.
l - Jamaica Rum
For sale by $50 tf E. B. JACOBS.
TOBACCO
800 boxes Chewing Tobacco, all brands.
A full assortment of Smoking Tobacco.
For sale by $50 til E.A B. JACOBS
large stock of all qualities and Gentemen's Fur
nlShlng G00QS. On mana ana 1Or sale CT
$50 # EdB. JACOBS.
A large and varied assortment of Fowling Pieces
and Pistols. For sale by -
s30tf E. a JACOBS.
SUNDR1Es-
TEA. Black and Imperial.
CANDY, assorted, Rock and Fancy, Gum Drops.
Raisns.
Oysters, Sardnes, Lobsters
Snuff all kinds. .
Bar, Toilet and CASTLE Soap.
Pepper and Worcestershire Sauces, Catchup.
Pickles. Candles
Stove Pipes.
Bottles and Flasks.
Tumblers and Window Glass.
Paints and Oils.
$40 painted Buckets, Brass Buckets
Tubs, Churns, Selves, Brooms, Washboards - &c.
For sale by $50 If E. d B. JACOBS. 4
DOx LIQUORS
800 boxes Wines, Whisky, Brandy and Cocktails
40 baskets Champagne, Krug and Heidseck.
40 boxes Scheidam Schnaps.
20 casks Porter and Ale, pints and quarts.
40 boxes
20 - Champagne Cider
so - Bitters, Boxer, Goula, Hostetter, brakes
Plantation, Stoughton; Gray Jacket Helps and East
India. Sole agents for Red Jacket Btters. Curacao,
Anisette, Absinth and Peppermint. For sale by
$50 IF E. & B. JACOBS.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

H The racy correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, Mack" speaking
Of the sudden change in the fortunes OF
certain Congressman as witnessed in the
poverty OF their first appearance at Wash
ington and the evidences Of wealth a
short time .hereafter says:
by the way, everybody seem nova
days to have plan for paying the Ma
tional debt. Mine is this: Let some of
our loyal Congressman enlarge their sys-
tenn Of private economy to public scale,
Let them teach the nation what they have
learned themselves--how to invest--S5,-
600 year and milage, so that it shall
enable the owner to spend $4,000 year
and to save remaining hundred thousand
of accrued interest" Apply this prn-
ciple to the receipts of the Government,
and it will be seen at glance that the
National debt will be paid of before the
Fourth Of July next.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18
Hon. Henry G. Caldwell.

The Little Rock Daily Gazette Of the
18th inst, contains an article on the ell
gibility of the Hon. HENRY c. Caldwell
for one Of the Justices of the Supreme
Court of the United States We fully
and cordially endorse every thing therein
stated in reference to the fitness Of Judge
Caldwell for the position indicated. We
have but one objection to his elevation
and that is founded in pure selfshness.
We do not like to lose him from the
bench of the District Court. He has so
completely satisfied the bar, here, in his
rulings, generally, and his demcanor to-
wards all having business in his Court,
universally, that the apprehension is.cn-
tertained that his place will not be easily
filed. His abilities, certainly entitle him
to the position spoken Of and We believe
he would do honor to the Supreme Bench
We are certain if Judge Caldwell is eli
waited to that distinguished position, he
will be the last man to endorse any Of
the unconstitutional measures Of Con
grcss, although he is strong radical in
politics. We have only to say, that il he
is nominated and confirmed, we will be
both glad and sad-glad to see merit,
even il it is located in the South, reward
ed, and sad to lose so good and upright
ajudge from our District.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

~ A correspondent Of the st. Louis
Rspsb'icaa, writing from Springfield, H.,
speaking Of the new Episcopal Bishon
Ior Arkansas, says:
A DESERVED CoxrLinENr.-Rev. DR..
Henry N Pierce, Rector Of St. Paul's
Church, Springfield, and Bishop elect OF
Arkansas, leaves this people TO- morrow,
Jan. llth, for his new field Of labor. To
testify their love OF this excellent man,
devout Christian and learned churchman,
the vestry on Friday evening surprised
him with present Of an elegant and
valuable gold watch. The presentation
was made by U. S. District Judge S. II.
Treat, on behalf Of the vestry."
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

EE The steamer Caldwell, Capt ED.
NowLAYD, on the roof, arrived at our
levee, yesterday afternoon; and goes
down to-day. soon after dinner for Mem.
phis direct. She left at this place some
forty or fifty settlers of the substantial
sort. The Mary Boyd, came into Little
Rock with over four hundred immigrants
says Capt Ed, and our quota was the
the above number. We are under obi
cations to the ever thoughtful clerk, Capt.
HILLS for late Memphis and Little Rock
papers.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

PERsoxAL.--Thc St. Louis Republi,dx
Of the 10th says: Col. Lewis Downing,
Capt. Arch Scraper, Capt. J. p. Davis,
Capt. Samuel Smith, Capt C. N. vann,
all Of the Cherokee Nation, are stopping
at the Southern. They came in on the
Missouri Pacific Yesterday morning, and
are On route for Washington on business
connected with Indian matters.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

~ John Johnson, Of Memphis, the
Democratic nominee for Mayor, was
elected 9th inst. by about l400 majority
over two other candidates. The Demo.
Gratis were successful throughout their
whole ticket foI city officers.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

~ We have Information Of several
Newspaper publishers, belonging to the
Publishers Association Of Arkansas, TAX.
ing advertisements bslor the prices adopt
cd. IL there no honor In the craft2
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

EZ Capt 7. A BALDWIN, U. S. Indian
Agent for che Seminoles, was in our city
on Friday last He comes to Fort Smith
on business connected with his Depart
ment.
The Van Buren press., 1870-01-18

~ The New York World estimates
that, by the change OF political power to
be brought about by the next census,
New England will lose six members of
Congress and the Middle States seven,
while the Western States will gain four
teen and the Southern States four.