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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01
A Word of EXPLANATION.

The position of newspaper editor is not alone a
laborious and thankless but has numberless an
noyances and responsbilitie as well. His meaning
is frequently SO miserably distorted by ignorance or
prejudice on the part of the reader that if his bant
ling were dropped at his in a basket he would
never recognize it as his We have enough sins
of our own to answer for, anG must protest against
having saddled upon those that have origin in the
ina gnations of our readers
In speaking of the recent appointments by War
moth Of City Counclmen, we said something to the
effect that the scalawag elemen should not be permit
ted to exercise undisputed sway. And this after ex-
pressing the opinion that tie appontees would not
accept Yet some persons to think that We
spoke of those appointed asscalawags We certainly
had no such intention for he position Of City Coun
Gilman is anything but aviable one, and no one
supposes that either of the gentlemen sought or de-
sired the appointment Will. it is generally conceded
that they would ALL as old citizens having large pc
cuniary interest in the prosperity of the place. and of
excellent Judgment most crtditably discharge the du-
ties incident to the Office The only possible obec-
ton that could be urged is the general one that War
moths regard is leprosy that is liable b contamnate
whatsoever it touches.
And in this connection we would remar, that we
deem it duty, public journalist, to protest
against his unrestraned exercise of power espe
caIly as he usually exercises in such to
leopard the public interest. There many goOd,
gentle souls who think it very naughty indeed for
editor or private individual to breathe whisper
against the powers that be- although it is plain
pkestaff to those not purbnd, that taxation, the
suit of INSCRIPTIONS laws and vllanous legislation is
efecting slow but sure coniscation. These amable
gentlemen to the contrary Notwithstanding, shall
continue to lash the scoundels to the extent of our
limited lashing capacity so long we conduct news
paper Not for pleasure profit surely for there is
no qualification resulting from the indulgence of abuse
nor is there any money in it Possibly we are mlsta
ken, but we deem it duty owe the community to
expose the rascalty of the Radical party whenever
within our humble capacity t. do So and moreover,
we deem that journal basely rereant to its trust who
fails to raise warning voice against the designs of a
party whose only aim is thievg-whose only bond of
union is the cohesive power ofpublic plumber.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

FATAL DUEL-A dispatch to the Picayune of the
26th states that duel fought at Chacahoula Ter
rebonne parish, on the 23d, by George F. Belden,
brother of the Attorney General of the State, and Mr.
Woods, editor of the Houma Eagle, resulting in the
death of the Former on the 2h. The quarrel origi-
mated between the representatives of the Eagle and
the Patriot Mcbride, editor Of the Patriot, seems to
have provoked challenge and then refused to fight,
whereupon Beden accepted The parties were evil
IDENTITY bent on blood, as the dispatch states that twenty
shots were fred
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01


The SroyE OF ALL SroyEs.-Much has been said and
sung Of the Charter Oak Bucks Brilliant, and so forth
and so on but all these must take back seat when the
! American appears upon the Among other
advantages it lays special claim this remarkable fea
tnre place in it the bluest aud toughest piece of beet
that can be found and it juicy and savory
oin steak, tender as a spring chicken. We have the
word of Messrs. Sale Murphy for this, who are the
agents here for the sale of this peculiar piece of mocha
nism.
All hyperboe aside, however, there is no question
but this is the best offered to the public
1t took the premium the Charter Oak, Brilliant
and Cotton Plant at the Texas State Fair in Houston
and we learn from the city papers that awarded
the first premium at the Kentucky State Fair in 1869
Messrs. Sale Murphy will make present of one t
any person who, upon fair trial. does not pronounce
the most perfect and complete article of the kind eve
before in use
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

MoNTHLY REPoRT.-The business of the month end
ing last night, although by no means active, would
compare favorably with that of corresponding months
in the past The receipts of cotton in warehouses
for the month foot up 1914 bales against 1853 bales
for the corresponding month of 1859 Since the lst
Of September there have been received l02425 bales
against II, 636 bales for the same time last year.
On the lst of june 1869, low midding cotton was
quoted in this market at 244@25 cents and gold at
l370l38
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We find in the New Orleans Bulletin, of the 24th
the Names politics and date of expiration of service
of the Governors of the thirtr seven States of the
Union for 1870 The article shows that the Governors
of California, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New
Jersey, New York and Connecticut are Democratic,
those of Virginia and Tennessee Conservative, and all
the rest Republican
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

An editor is frequently placed in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
We have already upon the authority OF Messrs Sale
L Murphy, asserted that the American stove is the
Best in use, and Messrs. Rice Bros. l. Co.,
upon whose authority, We must needs say that the
Charter Oak is unapproachable. For this conflict in
the Code of yeracity the public must hold the par
ties responsible, not US.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

The Savannah Republican, il commenting on the
saying that the Grand Army of the Republic will be
assisted by the Union men and women of Georgia in
the work of decorating the grares of Union soldiers
buried at Andersonvie, wants to know where they
will find the Union women of Georgia to help
them, saving always, the sehool-marms.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We are indebted to Hon W. P, Kellogg for copy
of the report of the Subcommittee of the Pacific
Railroad Committee to whom referred the bill in
cooperating the Southern Trans. Continental Railway
Company The document is quite voluminous one,
embodyipg the debates on the subject We need only
say that Mr. Kellogg proved himself an able champion
of the road, combating objections, from whatever
mai
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We have found a case in which we heartily concur
With Forney, as he expresses himself through the
columns of the Washington Chronicle, and we hope
We may never again have occasion to concur with
him. He thinks that no Congressional committee has
the right to force newspaper propretors to divulge
their affairs.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

A few days since freedman, il the absence of the
proprietor entered small shop on the Texas road
beyond the city limits, kept by Swede, and took two
hundred dollars in currency and six-shooter. He
was pursued by Mr.. Patterson, living near but sue
ceeded in making his escape through the thick under
growth, after firing several shots at bis pursuer Mr.
Patterson SAYS if the aim had been half good as the
WILL he would have lived to report the partcu-
lars of the nnrsnit and fight.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

A man by the name of Bernard Hahn, claiming to
be skilled in the medical and Surgical sciences, has been
in this place for some months, yet failing, we pre-
sumo, to impress the public with proper appreciation
of his SKILL he has left in disgust But he seems to
be not the only party dsgusted several can testify
We entertain a sentiment of profound sympathy for
those who are unable discharge their pecuniary OBJ
legations vet the doctor should at least, have set
tied fair" whether he paid or not.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Professor Harris has kindly presented us with one of
his beautiful Grand Astronomical and Cannonading
Balloons, of which he is the inventor. He calls it
the most beautiful and scientific exhibition of the
age" and we, the recipients arr the last ones in the
world to doubt it. At all events, we shall give her
start-off on Monday evening at So'cockproV she
will 60. Small boys must be OF the alert.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

A bill to prevent the carryiIg of concealed weap-
ons has passed the lower houseof the Texas Legisla
ture. Experience in all ages aid countries has pretty
well established the fact that ay law in direct oppo
ston to general custom is dad letter. So this will
prove in Texas, as it already is Louisiana. We have
no idea that any is deferred om carrying concealed
weapons is this State from fer of the law. Bad a
practice it is the indulgence thereof rarely entails
the penalties prescribed by law,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

BENEFIT TO THE ALLEN MoNrMENT.-1t has been
suggested to by several of prominent citizens
that we make an appeal to the young amateur actors
of the place in behalf of the Alel Monument. Young
gentlemen, let US hear from you. Surely you are viii
ling to sacrifice your private feelings overcome your
native modesty for cause like tkis
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

If we supposed that the grand auto:rat of the State
of Louisiana would deign to give an excuse for
ythng he does, whether in violation of law or NOR
ais we would ask him by what shadow of authority
he removes parish officers at will who have been duly
elected and whose term Of office has not expired.
There is some show of reason for his in regard
to city officers, but police Jurors were regularly
elected before the passage OF the abominable election
bill and hold their office until November. Would any
of the Governors friends be kind enough to inform u,
the public, of his pretext for this thing?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

The GRAND ERA.- This magnificent packet will
leave on time for the city to day. She is ndisputably
the finest boat In the trade, especially in point of size
and offers every comfort to passengers and every guar
antee to shippers Capt George Kouns, the senior of
the Kouns brothers, has made for himself an en7iabe
reputation as a steamboatman, and certainly deserves
to be encouraged for having brought into the trade so
fine boat as the Grand Era.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We see from the Times that seventy cases, contain
ing the bones Of deceased Cinnamon, were shipped
from San Francisco to the Celestial Kingdom per the
last steamer It would have beeu much better TO have
had them grond into fertilizers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

A FINE RAIN.-Monday about noon it commenced
raining moderately but continued to increase in VIC
lence until we had miniature food All afternoon
and during the night it kept up the performance; the
immediate result of which was rise in the river of
ten inches, and the remote results we hope will be
decided improvement in the young crops which had
begun to suffer materially for want of rain.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

1t may be of interest to builders to know that ex-
periments made by scientific men have proven the
singular fact that cypress and walnut and cypress and
cedar will rot each other while ointed together, but
on separation the rot will cease and the timbers re-
main. perfectly sound for long period
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Mr.. THOMAS MCINTYRE, our agent in New orleans,
. will shortly visit ST. Louis, Louisville Cncnnan ana
Pitsburg business for this office. He Is fully au-
thorized to contract for advertising and subscTptlon
and receive payment in our behalf Imay2l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01
E. NJ. STURGESS, Controller.
MAYORS OFFICE.
NJ Il Oh . OF IOEJ
CITY of ShreYenort. May 2s

City OF Shreveport, May q, 1910.
At called meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trus-
tees held this day the following members present.
His Honor, J. B Gilmore, Mayor; Trustees s. c. Head
G. W Gendal j. W. Arnold, R, B. Patterson and W.
R. Cox.
The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was
dispensed with.
The report of Committee on Claims upon the COM
munication and account of NJ Fl. Crowell, Recorder
allowing for payment said account, amounting to 1925
so, and recommending that said Recorder be allowed
ten $50 dollars per month office rent, read and
adopted by the Board.
The following accounts were allowed for payment !:
". n. Wright. Observation-Disclosures. S25 90
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

A Coon MovE-Capt. Wimberly and J. NJ Rogers
intend establishing a coal, wood and lumber yard, and
will be prepared to supply the demand of the city for
these essentials. They are we!lknown in the com
munty as responsible, reliable i'd clever gentlemen,
and will be very apt accomplish what they promise
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

The friends of total repeal the income tax have
but little to hope for in the preen aspect of the case
in Congress 1t is, however, some consolation to know
that reduction of thirty-our millions is contem-
plated by the bill now befoe that body. The small
increase in the exemptions from $1,000 to $500 on
ordinary incomes is but poor boon to the suffering
masses who are least able t. bear the oppression of
this war measure
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Having purchased large and beautiful assortment
Of job type this office is prepared to execute all Jobs
in the most neat and Workmanike manner, and at as
cheap rates as any respectable Office in New Orleans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

BEHIND THE CURTAIN.--"I have been behind the
curtain" writes Pennsylvania member Of Congress,
and know thoroughly the robbery perpetrated by
the people under the of Protection to Ameri-
can Industry The tariff the banks, the currency,
the bonds, land grants and subsidies part of gen.
eral whole which is rapidly Transforming the republic
into counterpart of that in which Lueulus fed his
lampreys upon slaves cast into fish ponds and Cras
sus supported armies out of his private purse
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

The Sunday school Children of Jefferson had pic
mic excursion on the oath of May, aboard the Lotus
No. 8. They were conveyed down the Bayou and dis
embarked under the shadow Of the grand old trees
fringing that stream, where they had nice time
generally. Capt. DannaIs and the other officers OF
the Lotus spoken of in terms of highest praise by
the press of jefferson for their and attention to
the little folks on the occasion.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Burnside proposes to rattle magnificent music box
valued at 5000 forty chances at S. chance. Twenty
FIVE dollars of the amount he will give to the Allen
Monument Fund. Call and see the investment and
we vouch for it, that you will be charmed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

THs HoRNET-Tbis little home made craft will pro-
pei for Carolina Bluffs to day. Come, gentlemen, en-
courage home manufacture-gve her good trip.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

George ". Cnrtis once heard, at New York con
stitutiona convention of his fellow members dis
cussing each, others characters. Finally they came
round to hind An intelligent is Curtis p said
one. Yes" said his vis-a-uis, can intelligent man.
call him very intelligent man" 'Yes-yes-so
DO |. very intelligent man-for literary man."
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

" The Manchester Courier" says the New York Tri
bune, believes that the true remedy for political cor
rupton in America is State Church." The Courier
is mistaken. The true remedy is State prison
Courier Journal.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We are indebted to the poiteness Of Mr.. William
Davidson for a full file Of city papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Owing to the telegraphic wires being down we are
unable to furnish any late dispatches.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We invite attention to the card of Messrs Devoe 4
Parsons, Civil Engineers and Surveyors. They are
both competent in their profession and will doubt
less give complete satisfaction to those who engage
their services. The former was considered of the
most efficient engineers here, in that department. during
the war, and the latter has had ample experience as
surveyor in this city and elsewhere.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

P. f. Rosson, auctoneer, sold on the 9th instant
% 41-lOO of land, Shreveport at ST. per
acre. to D. J. Elder 27 41l00 acres, at $57 per acre.
to J. Butmore; 10 18l00 acres, at $50 per acre. to
Geo Alban SO 3l-lO0 acres, at $50 per acre, to j.
W. Duncan lot II in Block 2, to J. W. Warren, for
S2O5; lot Is in Block 2, to j. W. Warren, for $240 !;
lot in Block 7, to J. W. Warren, for $3.50; lot IA
in Block So, to j. W. Warren, at $780, lot IA in
Block T. to Dr. H. Mccormick, at $3.50; lot IA in
Block AS, to Henry Kueeland, at SITS; lot II in
Block 80, to j. W. Duncan, at $1,000; lot l5 in Block
7, to T. NJ. Gimer, at $780, lot l6 in Block T. to T..
NJ. Gmer, at $1,000; lot in Block %, to Elias Johns,
at $685. lot in Block 81 to NJ. S. Jones, at $1575;
lot in Block q, to Stacey Poland, at Sl4O0; lot
IA in Block 3d. to c. Horn, at $1,000; lot Is in Block
So, to A. H Leonard, at $780, lot in Block Is, to
Tom Kelley at S2l25, and on the 18th fractional r.
acre lot Corporation line, to Mrs. NJ. D. c. Cane,
at $lO4l5.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

We see from the Observer that Dr. Bacon--he of
grammar school notoriety-and his estimabe wife, are
now in Rusk Texas, still teaching the young ideas
how to shoot dramatically.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

THE LATEST FROM THE FRoNT.-The following i'm
portant telegram has just been received and hasten
to lay it before our readers
GALVESTON, Ms24, 1870
To Sale Murphy, Shreveport, La:
American gold medal at Texas State Fair, beat
ing Charter Oak and Brilliant.
W. D. c. LLOYD, Agent.
This celebrated stove is for sale by Sale Murphy,
No. on the Levee. m21 d2t&lw
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

THE NEXT SrEP-StateS to be Aboli8hed.-SenatO
Brownlow, in the following paragraphs, doubt
solute power:
Had my way, l would so reconstruct the Govern
ment of the United States to form strong central
government here in the District of Columbia, and or
ganize the States as so many colonial corporations
absolutely dependant upon and subject to the will of
the central power at Washington as are counties to
States
'Thus would wipe out and extirpate the whole
theory and pretence of State rights and State sover
eighty, to which we are mainly indebted for the late
rebellion.
"Whe l only speak for myself, believe that Con
gress and the country looking in the same drec-
ton. W. u. BRoWNL0W
Mashington April 25, 1870"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Is not the action of our Police Jury and City Coun
Gil a danning commentary upon the times? The Leg
isature passes bill appropriatng hundred thou
sand dollars the building of an Hospital in Shreye-
port, with the condition attached that the city and
parish should donate to the State site for the same
This bill provides for the appointment OF seven Direct
ors two Of whom to be the Mayor of the city of
Shreveport and the President of the Police Jury of
the parish of Caddo. The bill further provides that
$4,000 of the bonds shall be issued Immediately upon
the above mentioned donation, and before brick has
been laid and the other 1875 900 upon the completion
Of the work Another beautiful feature of the bill is
that three of this Board of seven can constitute a
quorum.
Gov. Warmoth, after so long time-the reason
for which delay may hereafter be deyeloped-sgned the
bill, and then appointed five Directors; of whom
is negro and by odds the most respectable one Of
the lot Now although the citizens of Shreveport
and of the parish feel the great need of this Hospta
and fully appreciate the benefits to result from its
tabshment to the poor class particularly, they ye
perfectly certain that these appointees WILL in some
mysterious manner spirit away these bonds and onl
apology for Hospital be built, even if much
that they are unwilling to make the donation, trihing
as the expense would be in comparison with the mag
nitude Of the good that would certainly accrue
| Truly we have fallen upon evil times.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

Recently in Starkville Mississippi quite little ex-
citement was gotten by Mr. j. j. Yates breaking bot.
ties of ale, porter brandy cherries, etc, in front OF
his store strong temperance man IN the place had
converted Mr.. Yates, by convincing him that in selling
such articles he was assisting in making drunkards of
young men, and proposed to share the loss which
proposition was accepted, and hence the smashing
Oneration
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

The San Domingo negroes threaten to revolutionize
unless the United States interfere and raty the treaty
Terrible threat to be sure and it should prompt Grant
to hurry up his lobbying operations.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

PERsoNAL.-We are pleased to see in our city James
Turner, Esq, President of the Harrison County Agri
cultural and Mechanical Fair Association, and Captain
W G. Barrett of the directors Of the same
These gentlemen visit Shreveport 10 the interest Of
their society," and gladly chronicle the fact that
they meeting with a considerable degree of en-
enlargement All such enterprises should receive the
hearty support of the people, and merchants
rest assured that they will be benefited in no small
measure by aiding neighbors in Harrison in max
ing the one in which they have embarked complete
We learn that the Association is fairly
tablshed, with cash capital of sl2,OO0-that beau
tiful tract of eighty of land lying Immediately
north of the depot has been bought and paid for and
contract for the enclosing of the grounds, building
the aren, aamphitheatre, houses, stands preparing
mile track, &c, has already been awarded in the
of Ss000-round numbers. With such start the
success of the enterprise is fully guaranteed and
rejoice that it is So
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-01

New England rules the United States Massachusetts,
rules New England and Boston rules Massachusetts,
Here is Wendell Phillips description Of Boston, and
certainly he ought to know:
Boston is city in which every tenth person is a
criminal and every seventh pauper Three-quarters
OF our farms are mortgaged for drink two,thirds of
the pupits are filled with drunkards and the bench of
justice nearly vacant because onehaf of the judges
have died drunkards.