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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
The CITY Election.

Is it not time for the people to be looking around to
to see who would be suitable men to elect to the i'm
portant positions Of Mayor and Aldermen? We have
no idea who wish to become candidates.
The duties of an alderman are much more vexa-
tious than profitable, and We assume that no one would
care for the Office, except so far as he might wish TO
accomplish something for the common good. Per-
sonal popularity, we conceive, should be left entirely
out of the question. If honor or profit were involved
this could not be SO easily done. As it is, if we could
make each candidate simply the embodiment of a pol
icy, leaving entirely out of sight the fact of his being
a clever fellow" or otherwise, it would be better for
the Interests of the city. Without at present discus
sing the question of levee and street improvements,
except 10 say that we should recognize The fact that
this is a fast age and country, and that old fogyism
Is largely at a discount, We would suggest that two sets
of candidates declare themselves. One set to repre-
sent a liberal and progressive spirit, running upon the
avowed platform of improving the city, at whatever
cost; the other set representing a more economical
policy. We do not say this to the disparagement of
the latter, who have as much right to their honest
opinions upon this question as the former. Nor is the
suggestion made to get up contention among our citi-
zens, for the sake of a little excitement. Our reason
is simply this: Members Of the Board feel a natural
hesitancy in voting large appropriations fearing that
their course may be condemned by the property hold
ers, those who pay the taxes. This would not be the
case if they were elected upon that platform. If this
plan were adopted and all petty demagogism es-
chewed and personal popularity lost sight OF, which
ever set of men we're elected would know exactly
what course their constituents, a majority Of the citi-
zens, would wish them to pursue. II the party repre-
senting progress should be elected, they could 60 for
ward with all needed improvements, with the assu-
ance that their acts would be endorsed by those who
had elected them. The taxpayers, we fancy, would
not complain of high taxes if there were something
tangible and of benefit to the commerce of the place,
to show for the taxes paid in.
Far from wishing to cast any reflection upon the
present Board, whose characters are above reproach,
we would yet remark that the feeling is universal that,
considering the amount of the revenue of the city,
very few Improvements have been made during the
year. 1t is, however, mucn easier to find fault than it
is to give satisfaction, and possibly the Board have ex-
pended the money as judieiously as it could have been
done. At all events, we know that N ost of the present
Board are satisfied with the honor of the position and
are more than niling for others to wear the civic
wreath hereafter.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

jury LIST FOR APRIL TERN. ~ls7o.-Brown Acum, C;
G D King, Jos Henon, J B Phillips, King Herod, J
Hull, Jno Dickson, C; VIM Edwards c; Jack Anderson,
C; Nose Harris, R C Campbell, Robt Stanfeld, A J
Gray, VIM Still, c W Larkin, J B Newton, H W Ste.
vens, f Hare, Dan Jackson, J N Barton, R w Solo
mon, John T Perks, John F Bud, Felix Hodge, C; W
T Watts, W B Beard, David Dennis, J C Stone, L J
Wilcox, T Evans, Mark Beney, ST Vaughn, Isom
York, W R Vickers, J ] Golden, Abe Kerksey, c;
Henderson George, Lew Miller, C; T N Blakey, Fl Has
sabrauk, Eli Adones, J J D~urenger, J B Welch, J W
Erwin, J S Blackburn, J H Harper, Chas Abreno, P H
Allen, John Ford, C; JAS Fanon, C; NJ Roth, J D Hoiler,
Frank Robinson, C; B R Bickham, C F Harris, J G
Fathom, C F ellis, S NJ Self, J D Dufrense, W Flour
noy, W e Crawford, J E Mathews, Ed Brantley, Jas
Books, c; A c Kelly, Jno Hendricks,s ST., Chas Smith, C.;
Maliakiah Bradford, Jno Dupree, c; C D Smith. W L
Crenwell, Berry Birmingham, J W Sutton, H Raster,
W Fl Stevens, W P Davis, J R Miller, H Vandevon,
] Fl Hall, W E Foster, j E Andrews, G II Tennil, B
Mcclure, A Bardston, J L Moore, J Hearne, c; Ben F
Cooke, c; Geo Black, c; G w Christian, jeff Ellison,
L A Kelly, Ell S Gates, N E Blume, J B Lewis, John
Parnell, A W Hecox, J B Mcfarland, ] w Bowers, w
H HUMPHREYS. .........
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

lT Won't Dove notice that the Marshall Flag is
disposed to give Governor Davis credit for at least hon.
esty of purpose, and thinks he will not enter into any
schemes of public plumber. The general tenor of its
remarks is that this devil is not so black as he has
been painted. All very well, if Davis can be csioled
and veivet-pawed into honesty, but we dou.t the pos.
sibilits OF the thing. The plan of trying to praise a
man into the right path is very commendable, though
we have yet to see that it has ever succeeded with a
scalawager or earpet-bagger. Some of the papers and
leading men Of New Orleans have at times tried this on
with Warmoth. He humored them to the top of their
bent, though while he extended one hand to them in
friendly guise, he had the other, metaphorically speak
ing, up to the elbow in their breeches pockets.
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The following vas received to-day by two Senators 3:

SAVANNAH, Ga, March Is.
The passage of Bingham's amendment in the House
has set the worst %elereents in society wild, and now the
cry of a damned KASsblican shouted after a man is
was before the war. Neither Mr.. Conaut nor myself
have had anything to do with the politics of Georgia,
nor do we desire to have. We are here engaged in the
great enterprise of spending millions Of Northern
money in building railroads in the State, but this seems
to be no protection to us. Any man disposed to get
rid of us, has only to charge us with political pur-
poses Or aspirations, and he robs us of all syrppatby.
protection or support from the community or authori-
ties. l earnestly invoke your influence with Governor
Bullock, and with Congress, to see us, and others like
situated, protected.
(Signed) WIN. /. AVERY
In the Senate Sumner introduced a bill strengthen.
ing the legal reserve If National Banks and resump-
ton of specie paymehsaJBHuary |, 1871.
Resolutions of cdny. Sjll be reported against But,
81 fi 81 is' SSssoss;9RD jI V'sD ' Assi'' Committee on
Cuba.
No vote taken on rs resolution.
Governor Holdensarlfd for troops in Damone county,
North Carolina, whienS he proclaims insurrectionary
Abbott and Pool support the application.
The Supreme Court continues the cotton tax cases
to next term for further argument. The cases of Sar-
dis and Harrington, and one other case involving the
constitutionality Of the cotton tax, was continued and
for reargument on second day of next term.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.-The papers have been full
of the case lately before the English courts, touching
the Prince of Wales and Lady Mordaunt, which we
have not particularly alluded to from disinclination
to pander to that visisted taste that gloats over the
horrible and indecent. The conclusion arrived at was
that Lady Mordaunt was deranged, but whether this
was justified by the evidence, or a subterfnge to cover
up the disgrace of a noble family we do not know.
The evidence of Sir Charles Mordaunt is interesting as
indicating the general feeling in regard to the charac-
ter of the Prince Of Wales. Sir Charles testified that
before his marriage to Lady Mordaunt he knew of her
intimacy with the Prince, and that after the marriage
he warned her against continuing the acquaintance.
:" told her" said he, that l had heard in various
quarters certain circumstances connected with his pre-
vious character that caused me to wish her to break
off with him" Notwithstanding this wish, Lady Nor
daunt continued 10 receive the Prince without the
knowledge of her husband, until the time she made
the voluntary confession that a criminal intimacy had
been existing between them. Sir Charles also testified
to the discovery of a batch of letters and a valentine
from the Prince to his wife. The court loyalty re-
fused to permit the letters to be read.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
LEAVES To DAY.-The magnificent freight

LEAVES To DAY.-The magnificent freight and pas
senger steamer Bart Able is up for the city to-day. In
addition to many other advantages she sets a table that
would satisfy an cpieure of the most refined taste.
Capt. Harrison has earned a dcservedly high reputa'
ton as a careful steamboatsman, and with the assist
ancc Of Messrs. Spcaring, Delahoussaye and Smith in
the office, he is prepared to make passengers pleasant
and comfortable. In short, there are few boatsin any
trade that offer a finer array of talent, =" from Captain
to har-keener.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
dispatches from Tuesdays Daily.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, March l4.-The evening papers pub
lish the following:
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March IA fight occurred
between Gen. Regalez and Governor Cardena, COM
handing reyolutionists near Coronella Hill. Cardena
was defeated with great loss. Regalez took 1000 pris-
oners and many officers. Cardena hemmed aud has to
beat Regalez or lose his army. E~t
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

The City Council advertises for sealed proposals for
building the extension of Commerce street. 1t is pro
posed to fill this street to its lawful width, wz: 1872
feet from the westerly line of Texas street to the east
erly line of Cotton street. A retaining wall is to be
placed on the ~noItherly lire of the street, 1872 feet
from and parallel to the s~outherly line of the same.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Harris STOMACH BITTERs.-We can safely recon-
mend these bitters as Of superior quality. They are
certainly powerful apetizers, for after using them for a
few days a man feels very like he could cat . roasted
mule and a hamper of greens.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

THE CIRCus.--Remember that Noyes' Circus is to
be here to-day. Iii . vouched for by all of our Texas
exchanges as the circus, and seems to have carried
Texas ty storm. The simple announcement of its ad
vent is sufficient to assure a crowded canvas, as OURS
are preeminentlv a circus-going people.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

The New York World has a long and able article
upon the probable cotton supply from India for the
next year, and in view of this and other facts, urges it
upon Southern planters to plant more largely of grain
than heretofore. This advice is certainly not only
wise but disinterested, as it is to the interest of the
North and West for the South to produce large cotton
crops, and not an ear of corn nor a busheI of small
grain. -m
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

ONE FREEDMAN SHOT BY ANoTHER.-On Thursday
morning about s o'clock Jim Palmer ard Henry Mid
'lleton had a quarrel about a game of cards which thew
had INDUCED in a day or two previously, when the
former shot Middleton in the right eve. They were
very close together and the ball, which was y large one,
penetrated directly through the eye, vet, strange to
say, there is a probability, or rather possibility, of the
mans getting we'll. Palmer was arrested.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

SENATOR HAMlLroN.-In a speech mad to the Texas
Legislature on the occasion of his election to the Uni
ted States Senate, Morgan Hamilton, ga mat of South.
ern birth" took the position that emigration from
the Northern and Western States and from Europe
should be encouraged, but not that from the late Sc
coded States. These immigrants he considered the
worst population that Texas could have. Commenting
upon these sentiments, the Henderson Times says:
In drawing the contrast between Hamilton and Flan-
agan, with all the charges of rascality made against
the latter, and the great parade made over the honesty
Of the former, We are like the noted sinner who on the
occasion of his sudden conversion, when be saw ap-
proach an old enemy, in the midst of his protestations
of love to all mankind, exclaimed, "why | even love
that id rascal" Yes, Flanagan is lovsble in com
parison with Hamilton. Though politically ultra, he
is incapable OF eliminating the people among whom
he was born and bred. ..., *a'.45 .r.>a als
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

SAD 0cCuRENcE.-We extremely regret to learn
that the Oldest chiId-a daughter nine years Of age
of PRECEDENT Stuart, of the Mansfield Female College,
was recently burned so badly as to die in a few hours
Her clothes caught while standing By the fire. The
family have our deepest sympathy in their distressing
bereavement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

We invite attention to the card of Tally & Leonard.
In the absence of the old man, " Fred. and Pete off
ciate with commendable grace and politeness. To
Judge from the number of fair maids and matrons we
have seen at the counter since the receipt of their new
spring stock, it is safe TO say that they have nice goods
and cheap goods. Call and see.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
FROM EUROPE.

PARIS, March l4.-Dispatches from Rome confirm
the report of the demand made by France for repre-
%sentation in the Council.
LONDON, March l5.-Letter from Zanzibar say the
expedition in search Of DR.. Livingstone was detained
by prevalence of cholera. It'd. .z....
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
M"IsCELLANEOUs

JACKSON, Mss, March l4.-Yerger escaped yester
day morning.
New YoRK, March IA terrible snow storm ex
tended from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, north oil
the Ohio River, crushing many buildings and greatly
delayed travel.
NORM PLATTE, NEB, March 1.-TWO ~rufians were
hanged by mob last night.
OMAHA, NEB., March l4.-Mixed jury in a murder
case hung. The women look pale and fatigued. This
is the third night of starving them into Il verdict.
LARAMIE, March l4.-The jury in the Iowie murder
case returned a verdict of manslaughter in the first
degree. The lady Jurors were very much ~fatigued.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

THE II. NJ. SHREvE.-Mr. james Phelps, agent, is in
receipt of a dispatch from Captain Carter, under date
Of st. Louis, March Is, stating that the Shreve would
leave for this place on Friday next. Orders for freight
will be disnatrncd up 10 Friday.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

MILToNtAN TABLEAUX.-This beautiful exhibition
opens at Brewers Hall on Monday night next. This
is the original exhibition which produced such a sen.
sation in London, and more recently throughout
America. As the interest manifested by the public
to behold this wonderful spectacle is very great there
is no doubt of the hall being crowded during its STAY
in this city. Everywhere it has been exhibited it has
excited the utmost interest, and nothing has been be,
fore the public in many years that has received such
lavish praise from the press and the people generally.
1t is an exhibition that should he visited by both old
and young. No one SHOULD fail . see it.
The Memphis Appeal in speaking of this remarkable
exhibition SAYS: at is always our most earnest de.
fire to assist, to the extent of our power, all those
means which tend to elevate the mind. We regard it
right to encourage and forward all exhibitions that
will contribute to the instruction and innocent amuse.
ment of society, and we take pleasure in directing at
teution to the tableaux now on exhibition at Assembly
Hall.
After viewing them once, the desire strengthens
and increases to look upon them again. We regard
those engaged in presenting these scenes from Milton,
as intellectual benefactors of their race.
sFrom section one through to section fifth, or the
Garden OF Eden, il is one sublime and imposing scene"
Some sour old bachelor SAYS that the natural diet OF
W.. &E -tI 4sl- A.a1 1.Af a
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Both Houses of the Minnesota Legislature have
passed a bill providing for submitting to the people of
the State an amendment on the question Of woman
suffrage, On which question the women shall be al
lowed to vote. II is said that Governor Austin will
sign the bill.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Attention is called to the notice of Geo L. Smith,
collector. He is solicitous that parties should come up
and settle their license dues.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Prof.. Looney, of the Gilmer High School, writes an
article for the Gilmer Sentinel, advocating the division
OF Texas into three States. He argues that by divid.
ing 1t into an Eastern, Middle and Western State, that
conflict of interest, which has impeded legislation,
will be done away with, and a new impetus given to
the spirit OF Improvement and progress in all sections.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

The city bonds ad ?rrtised for sale in another col
umn are those issued to the parties who subscribed
money for the improvement of Milan street. 1t is to
he hoped, for the credit of the city, that they will
bring their par value.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Prot. Blot, in directions for making coffee, after
saying, what everybody knows, that it should be
ground very fine, says, what probably everybody does
not know, it is better when three or four kinds of
coffee are used one gives the body, the other the
taste, and the third the color. s.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

THE BULL PUP.-Grant recently refused to accept
the present OF a bull pup-sent by one of his enthusi
astle Western friends who had designs on the Cabinet
the pitiful charge of ten dollars for trans
portation was affixed. Now, one of our legal friends
here has a much higher appreciation of these animals,
as was clearly evidenced by his advancing $40 on a
six months old pup the other day, r~edeemable at the
will of the owner.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

The Allen Monumental Association has been fully
organized in New Orleans by the appointment of an
executive committee. In a short time the plan and
purposes of the Association will be published in full,
together with Instructions for the forming OF branch
associations,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Mr.. L. A. Pires, general insurance agent, has re-
moved his office to the corner Of Milan and Spring
streets, up stairs-next door to Pixies banking house.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

We regret to say that during the high wind on Sat-
urdAy morning, the frame of the large building being
erected on the bayou by Messrs. Templeman & Hamil-
ton, Tor a cotton-seed oil factory, was completely pros
tratea, and now lies prone upon the earth. We do
not know whether this was the fault of the architect
or OF the wind, though would remerk that the frame
work had been considered very substantial by compe,
tent judges.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Lydia Thompson and her fair. haired blondes are on
the war path in Chicago. Lydia, supported by several
male and female members of her troupe, attempted to
cowhide Mr.. Story, editor OF the Times, in revenge
for certain criticisms of the burlesquers that had ap.
peared in that paper. The engagement ended without
any serious injury to either side, the assailing party be-.
ing arrested and admitted to bail for a further hearing.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

We learn from the city papers that the case of the
State against Chas. w. Cammack, charged with the
murder of John Nixon, has been fixed for trial on the
2lst inst.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

Father Pierre informs US that it is not inte nded to
build a larger church at this time, but he expects to
have built at an early day a school room, to front
twenty five feet on Marshall street and running back
fifty feet on the alley.
The school now in operation has forty pupils. The
price of tuition is only 81 a month in currency, aud
when parents feel unable TO pay, no charge is made.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

The Tennessee Radicals are laboring with most com
'mendaole industry to so misrepresent the condition of
things in that State as to induce Congress to reduce it
to a territorial government Or military district. With a
body SO corrupt as the present Congress, what may not
be accomplished by brother villains on the outside?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16
The StoneWall jackson Monument,

Col. Jacob Hyland, of Maryland, is passing through
the country, duly accredited by Gems. Lee and Smith,
and Gov. Letcher, of Virginia, who have charge Of the
monumental chapel to be erected at Lexington, Va, to
Stonewall Jackson, for the purpose of making arrange
object. His desire is that suitable persons in every
town and parish will consent to receive subscriptions
of small sums, which will DE forwarded to Gov. Letcher,
who is the treasurer of the Monumental Association.
Mr.. Geo. A, Pike has consented to act as treasurer at
this point, and to forward all sums deposited with him
to the treasurer for the State at Baton Rouge, and the
following named persons are authorized to receive con-
tributions: WIS S. Pike, Mrs. Fleming, Col. Fl. ]. G.
Battle, W. E. Kennedy, R. H. Lindsay, w. S. Brooks,
Maj. J. c.. Moncure, Judge D. Creswell, DR.. Joe. L.
Moore, j. Kline, VIM. billiard and Montfort Jones.
Mr.. R. c.. Cummings will represent the Association in
Bossier parish. :
Col. Hyland informs US that a few gentlemen of
Maryland proposed to Gen. Lee to furnish him with all
the means necessary to the accomplishment Of his de-
sign, but that he refused their offer, insisting that the
whole country could claim as ID right to share in hon
os done to the name Of lis grandest hero. The Colo
mel informs us that Greeley and Beecher, even, have
claimed the privilege of contributing an hundred dol
lars apiece, and that any amount can be raised at any
time in the Northern cities. He says there will doubt
less remain over a large surplus, which will be given
to Mrs. Jackson. But simply to place Stonewall Jack
sons name on the monumental. marble is not the OBJ
ject of the association-his glory demands no such per-
petuation. 1t is a question Of nobler sentiment than is
vouchsafed US every day to share in this testimonial of
a peoples love and grateful remembrance. Gen. Lee
is himself engaged in preparing the model from the
best designs. How perfectly does this ~self,impoSed
labor of love accord with the simple grandeur of the
old hero's character.
We hope our Texas exehapge e will notice this mat
ter, and afford Col. Hyland all the assistance in their
power.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

FURNITURE STORE We ea!I attention to the adver
tisement of Messrs. Rosenham & Sclnur. We walked
through their establishment the other day, and can
safely youch that their stock of furniture is of the
most superior quality. They can suit any taste, whether
it be economical or disposed to indulge in the beauti
full and ornamental, and pledge themselves to sell as
cheap as the cheapest if not cheaper.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-16

From THE B. L. HoDGE.-The following dispatch
was received last evening:
... Ne ORLEANS. March Is, 1870.
Editors South Western:
The Hodge left with the biggest trip of the season.
Will leave Shreveport Monday. GEO. D. HITE.