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We have it on the authority Of the Worlds Wash.
ington correspondent that the voice of that famous
WARRIOR N P Banks, is still for war. At a recent din
ner party he said:
If be had his way, he would make war on the South
ern States andagan obtain military possession Of them
against States which have complied with all the re-
qniTements of the reconstruction acts, be answered
that what the Republican party have to fear is the
Northern and Western Democracy, and that safety at
such aJuncture demands and arbitrary control
Of the South"
And again obtain military possession" as he did
OF the Shenandoah and ked river. The Commissarv
General of SonewaIl Jackson and Dick Taylor should
rest content with his aures Does he not live in the
cong?
In eighteen hundred and sixty four
Banks skedadded from Grand Ecore."
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Waiting for the Spring.

As the breezes stir the morning
A silence reigns in air;
Steel blue the heavens above me,
Moveless the trees and bare
Yet unto me the stiffness
This burden seems TO bring
=. Patience the earth is waiting,
Waiting for the Spring"
Strong ash and sturdy chestnut,
Rough oak and poplar high,
Stretch out their sapless branches
Against the wintry sky.
Even the guilty aspen
Hath ceased her quivering,
As though she too were waiting,
Waiting for the Spring.
strain mine ears to listen,
If haply where | stand
But one stray note of music
Nav sound in all the land,
q" Why art thou mute, 0 blackbird
0 thrash, why dost not sing?
All surely they are waiting,
Waiting for the Spring"
o heart thy days are darksome;
0 heart thy nights are drear;
But soon shall streams of sunshine
Proclaim the turning year.
Soon shall the trees be leafy,
Soon every bird shall sing;
Let them be silent, waiting,
Waiting for the Spring.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

1t would really appear though the Pacific Railroad
had been knocked into Smithereens by the Suez Canal
Notwithstanding its long completion the first cargo of
cOoie aborers contracted for work upon New York
railroads route from the East instead of
the West by the Suezroute Ar retrospective glance
it would appear that very lev oi promised adyan-
tages to accrue to the East from the Pacific Railroad
had been realized. Beyond deluge OF letters and
gnnt pears little tea and still less wine we appear to
lie just as far from @ where the gorgeous East showers
her kings barbarc pearl and gold as were.
IN O. Times
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

We understand that the New Orleans, Mobile and
Chattanooga Railroad Company have just concluded
contact with Messrs Dillon, Easement Co. for the
construction of the first division of the road from New
Orleans to Houston, Texas. This division extends
from this city the LafourChe Donadsonville and
is according to the requirements Of the contract to
be completed with the track in perfect order before
the 18th Of December next The contractors have had
large experience in road-buding, having constructed
the greater portion Of the Union Pacific Road and as
we understand it, they pledge themselves to organize
such force the line will enable them t. under
take the work of the Laourche by the first of Oc
toher next to complete the track Vermllionyie by
the first Of May and the whole line Houston by the
close Of next year The surveys are informed, are
nearly completed between the Sabine and Houston
and the whoeline will be prepared for contract with
in the next two months 1t is confidently asserted
the company will have their track between New Or
leans and Mobile completed or about the first of
July next. n. 0. Times, Sth
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

From reading the evidence efore the ceroner's urv
IN the case of the killing of Robert A. Allen, Jr bv
John Fandergrif, in New Orleans on the 4th. which
We have before noticed, it is evident that the case is
very bad one. After the rendering of the verdict by
the jury, Coroner Roche made the following affidavit
against the prisoner before Recorder Houghton:
That from testimony elected before him on Thursday
April 7, one John Wand ergraf did then and there on
Monday, April 4, 1870 between the hours of and 5
o'clock PM, on the corner of Baronne and Common
Streets in the First District OF this city wanonly will
fully and malicousy shoot and kill Robert A. Al
len The said John Fandergratf having inflicted a
gun shot wound, thereby causing death. Wherefore
be charges the said John Yandergraf with the crime
of murder The case fixed for the 14th of April at
10 O'Clock AN.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

We admire The energy and pluck of the citizens of
Jefferson Who despite the difficulties that beset them
giving outsiders little hope for the future of that city
they are pushing ahead Success to them, say we
The Times Of the llth has the following paragraph
Improvement is the order of the day in Jefferson.
Several companies going into the brick business,
and number of new blocks are in progress and con-
temptation The expiration of another season will
present as remarkable change during the past year
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20
KNICKERBOCKER
INITIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
Assets over So, 100000.
VERY desirable form Of Policy issued for any amount,
from $1,000 to s25 900 on single life.
ERASTUS LYMAN. .....

Every desirable form of Policy issued for any amount
from $1,000 to s25 900 on a single life
NEW AND ORIGINAL FEATURES INTRODUCED BY THIS COM
pANY IN 1859:
l. Annual dividends In 1870, all policies issued pre-
yiouslv thereto will be entitled TO dividend on renew
al This admirable feature will relieve the insured from
the payment of the annually increasing interest on the
loan notes.
Q Dividends can be used to keep policies in force or
to reduce future premiums. c
g. Endowment policies payable in five, ten ht-
teen twenty twenty thirty and thirtyhve years
from date of insurance, and are nonforteitabe for
amounts proportionate to the number OF years they
have run. -.
T. All mutual policies, including ordinary life endoW
ment are nom forfeiting by the terms thereof
This sound and stable company has permanently
established agency in city, under the management
of Ro T. Buckner, who has issued policies upon the
lives of a large number of our citizens.
NEW ORLEANS DIRECTORS.
l. N. Marks, of Fatjo, Marks l. Co.; W. Il. c. King,
editor New Orleans Times Albert Baldwin, of Slo.
comb Baldwin l. Co.; 7. c. Walsh, of lrby, Mcdaniel
Co.; Alfred H. Isaacson, of lsaacson, Selxas Co
Joseph Simon Merchant, IS Custom House street; L
NJ Converse of Converse burberry Co., George
Clark Adjuster, 1877 Gravier street; George W. Hyn
son. Merchant, Camp street.
Persons wishing to insure in the above company car
apply to RO. I. BuCkNER, Agent
Ofice-At Sale Murphy's, on the Levee, Shreveport
n4 d&wtf
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" In eighteen hundred and sixty four
Banks skedaddled from Grand Ecore"
Picayune.
The Especial of the Louisville Courier Journal NJ

The special of the Louisville Courier Journal, I'M
der date of April 3, says:
1t was only two weeks ago that the President in
formed Senators that Georgia was admitted
ana the work OF reconstruction finished up he should
send massage to Congress recommending general
amnesty to all participants in the late rebellion. The
Republican politicians are bringing to bear all the in
hnence in their power to cause him to postpone his
purpose in this regard, and may accomplish their pur-
pose. The opposition, takes the usual form, charging
that the late rebels dsoya as ever 1t is esti.
mated that the number of persons still disranchsed
under the FourteeRth Amendment from all State and
Federal offices amounts to two hundred and 6ftv hon
sand.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

The nursery men in Illinois say that the cold Weather
which coated the limbs and bodies OF the trees with
M viii canse heavy crop Of fruit this year. They
s,y the Ice will kill the bark lice aud the eggs OF The
apple curculio.
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Shreveport Female Institute

At the instance of gentlemen of this place, the
IN undersigned has opened school for young ladies
under the above designation The course of study
will be as extensive in any of our Female High
Schools and Semnaries. The instruction will be
thorough; the discipline kind, but firm and no effort
will be spared to make the Institute rselass schoo
in every respect For the present while building ad
Joining the residence of Mr. T. H. Morris is being pre-
pared for the purpose the school will be conducted in
rooms in the rear of the Brooks House, entrance by
the broad stairway Crockett street As the Inst
tuition develops, such additional accommodations will
be secured as may be needed.
Tuition fee in the Primary Department.. IS and S.
&c " &C Institute Classes. IS and $40
There will be additional charge in the Institute
for instruction in Latin, French, and the elements Of
vocal music.
Instrumental music (pano guitar).... 81
Drawing. ........ ;..........S3
References:-Rev. W. c. Dunlap, Mr. T. H. Morris
Mr. J. H REYNOLDS CHARLES S. DOD.
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FOR SALE.

E0RTY ACRES of land situated one mile from
IL town, and well improved. About one half of the
land is wen tmbered and the location is unsurpassed
Apply to To2TtfI MoWILLIAMS 4 ROBSON.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20
Established since 1865.
0LSEN'S
"a TEXAS STREET. 81
SH REV EPORT T, L A.

s ct E 7 Z ? o T, u A.
OUR old stand has been enlarged and reftted, and
~ our friends and the public respectfully invited
to give call. Thankful for the patronage given us
during the last five years, hope to merit connu.
ance Of in the future by endeavorng to please and
produce work equal to that from leading galleries in
other cities. Our desire is to EXCEL, and we shall
spare neither time money in trying to do so.
Besides the ordinary style of Pictures, we are now
prepared to make any kind of
LARGE PHOTOGRAPHS.
Special care and attention given to COPYING OLD
LIKENESSES, in any style or size desired.
We keep hand, usual, q well assorted stock of
articles belonging to our business, such as Frames
Albums, Cases. etc, of the best material and finish
Please remember that OLsEN's Photograph Gallery
is at the old place, "a Texas street. fe23 w6m
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

G. H. BURNSIDE,
watch Maker and JeWeler,
MOL Texas Street, Shreveport,
Has just received a tine supply OF fihe
JEWELRY, Consisting OF
Carbuncle Coral and Pearl Sets and Halt Sets;
Fine Gold Watches for Ladies;
Gold Vest and Guard Chains.
Revolving Miniature Pins;
's Cold Gold Steel and
Plated Spectacles;
Eye Glasses;
Gold Pens-all kinds
Gold and Silver Thimbes;
Coral Necklaces;
French German and American
Clocks and Time Pieces;
India Rubber Vest and
Guard Chains;
Children Rings, of a. Sizes
Ladies' and Gents
Fine Collar,
Cuff and Bosom But
tons-fne supply
ty Every article sold by me is fully warranted fure
Gold, as keep other kind.
| am receiving new styles of fine goods by every ar
rival.
Watches and Jewelry Repaired at short notice
IS Texas street.
December 9, 1858. [ly
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

McWILLIAMS q ROBSON
WILL give their personal attention to Purchasing,
w Selling and Leasing Real Estate, and to the Col
lection of Rents and the supervision of property gen
orally. J. g. McWILLIAMS,
VIM. ROBSON.
Shreveport, November "a, 1859. fd1t&wtf
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PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of st. Louis, Missouri.
REPRESENTATIVE CAPITAL 81 ,225 900

KLINE & PHELPS, Agents of above Company, are
IN prepared to take risks both Fire and Marine, and
will issue Open Policies to parties desiring them.
sY-Ofice over Walsh Boisseau's New Store, on
the Levee, Shrevep TT, La. jy7 If
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

DRY GOODS
1900 pieces Prints, assorted, English, French and
American.
40 bales Brown Domestic.
full variety of beached Domestic
'Lowes and Spun Yarns.
Kerseys and Lnseys.
Ticking, Checks, Hickory Stripes.
Denims, Brown and Bleached Drilling.
Broadcloth, Cassimeres.
Jeans, Tweeds, &C., &C., &c.
223 cases Boots and Shoes, all descriptions.
400 dozen Mems, Boys and Chidren's Hats, OF all
qualities
Shelf Goods of all descriptions
For sale by s30t Z. Il B. JACOBS.
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HARDWARE
200 tons assorted Iron, Steel.
Blacksmiths Carpenters Shoemakers and Tan
ners' Tools.
Castings and Holow-ware.
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Spoons.
Locks of all kinds.
800 kegs Nails, Scissors.
Crockery and Queensware.
Glassware, Tinware &c, &c.
For sale by $50 til E. Il B. JACOBS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

DOx LIQUORS
500 boxes Wines, Whisky, Brandy and Cocktails
40 baskets Champagne, Krug and Heidseck.
40 boxes Schedam Schnaps
90 casks Porter and Ale, pints and quarts
40 boxes -
20 Champagne Cider.
80 Bitters, Boxer, Goula, Hostetter, brakes
Plantation, Stoughton, Gray Jacket, Helps and East
India Sole agents for Red Jacket Bitters. Curacao
Anisette, Absnth and Peppermint. For sale BY
go If E. 4 B. JACOBS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-20

FENIAN AFFAIRS IN New YoRK.-Gen. O'Neill, chief
of the Fenians it is positively understood again
on the war path. On the night that Mr. Meehan,
Secretary of the Fenian Congress, was shot by Dr.
keenan,, the object of Canadian invasion was fully
and warmly discussed. The Senate declared against
making the raid, giving as reason their inability to
get ready for the hostile movement. This action of
the Senate gave rise to considerable dissatisfaction,
and the Senators were severely centured in many
quarters. Gen. ONe very much chagrined by
this action of the Senate and it is asserted has
resolved to make another invasion of Canada at all
hazards He has returned to the headquarters of the
brotherhood in Fourth street. and after the absence of
a week, during which time be has held consultations
with Gen kerwan, the Secretary of war of the broth
erhood. The result of this consultation to bring
the new invasion about the first day of May, and
earlier, if possible 1t is said that the majority of the
brotherhood will support Gen. O'Ne and dissat
| isfed with the slow action of the Senate.
| WANTED TO KNOW IF PROCEEDINGS WERE REGU
LAR-The Central Californian says:
Monterey county boasts of Justice an easy good
natured getius, who has original way of doing
things. Some time since the judge, whom shall
call @, met w, member of the legal fraternity anc
the following dialogue ensued w" said the justice
wish to ask little advice. Some time ago Mexi
/ can owed me a debt, and ascertainng that he wa
about to leave, determined to bring suit against bin
There being other justice in the dstrict brough
! action before myself. We had no constable and
served the summons. The day of trial came on, ant
as knew all the facts in the case no witnesses wer
called, but rendered judgment in my favor 70
the debt and costs. In the absence Of the constab
levied upon what property the Mexican had and or
dered it sold. At the day of sale attended bu
myself, and | bought the property The proceed
insufficient to satisfy the Judgment and seize
the person of the Mexican and placed him at work
making adobe for the balance. After the lapse of
day two n. wished to hire the Mexican, therefor
he gave me his note for the balance still DUE and
discharged the prisoner from custody Now, some O
my neighbors think my proceedings were irregular
wish to know your opinion.
Daniel Webster once said of Massachusetts,, "Ther
she stands with her history, which shall be immortal
or something of the kind which we always regarde
as bombast and nonsense. That were mistaken
witness:
| Massachusetts, had 1872 regiments less than Ne,
York, $50 less than Pennsylvania, and l62 less tina
Ohio in the late civil war; yet she has drawn from tn
Federal Treasury on the pretext of expenditure
sl,lS7, GIL more than New York; 81 ,5e2 ,9s4 NOR
than Pennsylvania, and s9ll ,243 more than Ohioa
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Persons wishing to insure in the above company can
apply to Ro. T. BuChNER; Agent,
0fce-At Sale l. Murphy's on the Levee, Shreveport
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-28

REpunIacAS MovENENT.-The Re-
publicans Of White Pine have called a
Convention, to meet at the Court House
In Hamilton city next Wednesday, at
. o'clock T. NJ, to organize the party,
and to take the necessary steps to
ecure a representation on the State
Central Committee. The call Is signed
by the following persons:
w. II. Beatty. Harvey Carpenter, 9. A.
Swasey, NJ. Atwood, JOS. A. Dnmars, ]. c.
Foster. EFT. Estes, Reuben Barney, VIM. J.
Blake, d. S. Lunt, ELS. Barney, p. A.. Clute.
b. J.. Green, Frank Wheeler (red), H. N.
Eddy, J. ". Hanford, II. NJ. Mason, Wilmer
Brown, T. n. Brown. J. Cummings, W. C.
.Joselyn, D. r. Ashlye, Louis Bach, John p.
Henry, N. McManis, J. H. Berry. Henry
Mau, J. C. Mcdonald. c. S. Williams. VIM.
Roberts, C. Ferguson. P. Chamberlin, N. P.
Chamberlin, Warrsn T. Lockhart. w. Rich,
W. W. Hobart, Edward Kiesele, Charles F.
Bicknell, G. D. Coburu. Henry Prudential,
Clement MeCauslsnd. P. P. causvan, 2. H.
sanderson, John r. Kopp. Thomas Wren,
Philip Latz, Thomas z. Hawley, Ed; Irwin,
o. H. Grey, More Miner. Geo. s. Haskell,
A. Castoei. B. F. Bayiey, John Grant. r. L.
Chase. u. Van Woodxorth, Clay Simms,
Hugh Dewitt, George Peterman, z. Mclean,
n. Simcnson, g. Kiesele, James Leconey,
John Se,tell, W. II. Bethards, George +.
Jones.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-28

DELus1oss OF GIRiHooD.-I used to
believe In school friendship. That de-
fusion ended when Arabella Triplet
told mutual friends that I was years
and years her senior, knowing what q
dreadful flb she told.
I used to suffer pangs Of agony be-
cause of the woes Of beggars. Since
then I have seen one unstrap his wood
en- leg In the area, and run off gladly
on two legs of his own. Another
threw a loaf of bread In the gutter,
and I saw o third who had all day
been yelling: "Please assist the
blind" carefully examining his col
lection Of ten-cent stamps by the light
of q friendly apple woman's candle.
I used to put the greatest faith In
loyers' VOWS. Now, l do not believe
n word a man says to a woman, unless
It Is something d~isagreeable.
used to believe In faithful servants.
Since then I haye hired girls from In
telligence offices, and lost all my
Observation-Disclosures but one.
I used to believe In beauty. Since
then l have seen a bewitching belle
take off half of her hair, all her teeth,
the best of her complexion, two
pounds 81 cotton batting, and a corset.
|-FdnnS Fern. d.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-28

The FATE OF THE GREAT BORE
The Washington correspondent of the
Sacramento Union, writing under date
OF March 18th, says:
A few days ago. Sutro flooded the House
of Representatives with copies Of his Vir-
yinia City speech, wherein he contended that
the conduct OF the Bank Of California was
the cause Of all his woes. / have already. in
a former letter, intimated that Sutro may
have influence and skill enough as 4 lobbyist
20 beat Fitch's bill, which modi6es the sta.
tute giving royalty, but not enough to puts bill
Of his own though, for 4 subsidy. No such
bill as the latter has yet been introduced this
session, but ii may be looked for at any mo-
ment. Accompanying the above speech was
another document, simplifying the same sub,
icct, and giving members information a. to
what q suspicious character Hillyer Is! An
evening paper contains this paragraph
s.Su,ro, the tunnel man. II bobbing about
the Capitol. lobbying perseveringly In behalf
OF his big bore, designed to deplets the ma.
tional treasury to an enormous extent. The
members Of Congress, however. give him the
cold shoulder, in u way calculated to discour-
age even his check" And another paper
declares that the Committee have agreed to
report adversely to the 81 per ton perpetual
ROYALTY section. However, ! am inclined 70
think that the real fight will be made, not in
Committee, but in the House.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-28

IT IL said that the Editors Drawer
In Harper's Magazine Is made up by q
woman. Scare a great many editors
drawers.
IT Is regretted by q contemporary
that in these degenerate days "the
milk Of human kindness Is getting to
be too much watered."
In indianapolis, a modest man Is
delivering a lecture which he entities:
"The Movements I have taken part
in the Men l have KNOWN"
A CITIZEN of Washington recently
refused to buy Mark Twaln's book, be-
cause ssthe man who could weep ut
the tomb Of Adam must be an idiot"
In examining a class Of students,
DR.. Abernethy asked one ofthem what
he would do If n man vas blown up
BY gunpowder. 81 should wait till he
came down again." was the cool reply.
A woNAN's rights advocate insists
that divorced women have q right to
vote under the Fifteenth Amendment,
which provides that the right Of SUI
frage on account ofrace, color or "pre-
vious condition Of .servltude."
The Journal of Commerce Is of the
opinion that "if paper money touches
par In gold without diminishing In
volume, and specie payments result,
the quantity Of real money obtainable
for most products will be more than
was realized when gold was selling at
q high premium"
LAST year the Internal Revenue
Assessors got some funny answers
to the question: "Had your wife any
income last year?" one person re-
plies: "Yes, one boy" Another
SAN impertinent question, but no
A third: "Her husbands love, and as
much money from him as she wants,
but 10 other income" Fourth: Yes,
twins-both willing to be taxed for
Memp