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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

SUTHERLAND PAGE-This firm have, by judiciou;
selection of goods and small profits on sales succeeded
in building up retail trade second to that OF no house
u the place. Their establishment one OF the aVorte
resorts Of ladies' especially who feel satisfied that they
can there find what they want of the best quality
and at reasonable prices Ladies dress and plain goods
of every variety of style and price are kept on hand
in large quantities. while gentlemens and youths Gus
tom made clothing equal to that made in the shops,
offered on terms that will satisfy purchasers. In Short
these gentlemen have everything pertaining to the ary
goods business and all they ask is fair trial from the
public Do not forget their number, 80 Texas street.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2l,-It is intimated, semi off
cally, that Russia and Prussia will invite the United
States to Congress of the powers The naturalization
and navigation question make her cooperation and
consent important, if not necessary.
Arguments in cases involving cotton confiscation
have been postponed to the FIRST Tuesday in February
The United States Circuit Court at Springfield Illinois,
snstains ruling of the Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue that bonds ssued BY towns and cities to aid in
constructing railroads are liable to stamp the same
promssary notes.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The readers of this paper may have been surprised
in not finding the official vote of the parish published
The reason is very simple. Mr.. Hatch refused to
furnish it. The policy we see, was pursued by
the supervisor in Bienve parish There the vote was
40 Democratic and about 100 Radical yet the super
visor, Boyne, studiousy concealed the tally sheets,
and when the editor of the Sparta Times noting
of the sheets which happened to be open when the
counting going on, it was snatcbed from him with
the remark that it hot legal for him to do so.
AL this progressive party" over which the Mar
shall Weekly and papers Of its stripe, bray so blatauty
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The convention avoring division of the State Of
Texas assembled at Tyler on the 9th instant, which
fifteen twenty counties were represented. The first
resolution of the report of the committee on division
reads as follows:
RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this commite it is
the dictate of sound policy and the wish of the people
OF the Eastern portion of the State Of Texas, that
new State, to be called the State of East Texas, be
formed out of the territory of the State Of Texas With
the boundaries indicated in what is known the Con-
gressional plan for the division of said State.
An amendment to this resolution afterwards
adopted by the committee, varying the western bound
AIRY of the proposed State, so to include the
counties of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Grayson and
Cooke. The Henderson Times expresses opposition to
this amendment because the addition of these eoun
ties would make the State unshapely
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Shreveport has lost one of her best citizens in the
death of Major Charles L. Robards Although he had
not been long resident Of the place. his intelligence,
afabty and sterling integrity had gained for him
host Of friends; and mingled with feeling OF the
deepest sympathy for bis young and devoted wife and
little girl, not yet capable of approaching her great
loss universal regret that he should have been re-
moved from the association of bis friends aud from the
sphere of his usefulness.
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Died

On Thursday, 18th inst Mrs. ANNETTE MCLEAN,
wife Of Maj Alexander X. Mclean, aged twenty -four
years.
On Thursday afternoon, the 18th inst. at o'clock,
Mrs. ELIZABETH WALKER, Wife of VIM Walker.
On Monday morning, the goth inst, at o'clock.
MI. J. }. OCONNOR, aged twenty. FIVE years.
New Orleans Republican please copy.
On the 10th of September, in this parish, Mrs. BE.
THAN A. KEHOE, wife of Frank NJ. Waldran, aged
Al years, 9 months and days
The deceased was born in Lower Canada, though
lived in this place for number of years. She
model wife and mother and gained the esteem and
love of all who were brought into intimate association
with her.
On Monday, the 2lst inst, Maj. CHAS L. ROBARDs
Of this city.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

1t our painful duty to record the death of Mrs Bera
Weaver, daughter of DR.. W. II. and N. }. Blackwell
who are now in California. She died at the residence
Of her husband in DeSoto parish, on the 9Th instant
Her death is sad afction to her husba nd and rea-
tiyes and to the fond father and dolizng mother the
tidings of the loss of their pet lamb will prove
most cruel blow.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
FROM MEXICO.

CRY OF MEXICO Nov. 9,-Congress by large ma
jorty has continued Zona Libra. Romero strongly
opposed the continuance, buhreen States threatened
a revolution unless iona Libra continued
Juarez has entirely recovered
The telegraph between the city Of Mexico and Texas
soon ba a reality
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

An inquest was yesterday held GA the body of an un-
known man. found below Stoners packery in Red river
and the jury rendered verdict that he came to his
death by drowning. He was fisherman, down easter
by BIRTH an old with red face grey hair and wore
a straw hat and black cloth pants.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The Radical majority in Ohio, says an exchange, is
considerably less than the negro which goes show
that the Democratic ticket received majority of the
votes of the white people Of the State. The negroes
however stepped in and reversed their decision thus
giving the State to the Republicans The is true
of Pennsylvania and Indians but the negro element
not successfully handled in the latter in Ohio
In other words the negro vote is large enough
neutralize Democratic gains and majorities.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

According to the Times there were some < blanehet
checks and trembling knees " in the governmental
mansion upon receipt of the news OF the riot at Don
aldsonville Nevertheless after the alarm had subsdec
our friend Munchausen of the Republican, got up g
gay little laugh what he was pleased to designate
Democratic fright.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Since occupying their new building Nessrs. E. x b.
Jacobs have devoted the three floors of their ware
house to groceries entirely, which enables them to
show their immense stock OF whiskeys, bFandYS wnes'
&c, to the best advantage The gentlemen guarantee
to sell staple and fancy groceries at New Orleans prices
and judging from the large stock that they have on
hand we are convinced that they able to do what
they say
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

According to the Picayune Of the Eth the eAamina
ton of the parties charged with being engaged in the
election riot at Baton Rouge has so far proved farce
muatto boy on the point of being examined
when Mr. Weed, for the defence, objected on the
ground that the witness had been convicted of larceny
and sent to the parish jail He admitted the fact and
stood aside Another witness stated that he about
ten squares off when the firing occurred but he heard
the reports Of the pistols, etc.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

We acknowledge the courtesy kindly extended TO US
by Mr. !. K Milcan, proprietor of the Claiborne Ad-
vocate, in forwarding invitation to the first Annual
Agricultural Fair, held in Homer the l7th 18th and
18TH instant, and also ticket of invitation to the
ball on the 18th. We are gratfed to see our sister
parish Of Claiborne making move in the right dlrec'
ton in organizing an Agricultural and Mechanical As
ISOLATION Are Caddo, Bosser and DeSoto to be lag
cards in the race
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The man, G. J. Jones, who had made himself famous
in the estimation Of the Radical party and infamous in
that of all gentlemen, by manipulating the Ward Store
box of the commissioners profered at the last
Presidential election to stuff of the Rush Island
boxes in favor of the Democratic party for FIVE hundred
dollars. This is fair specimen of We Southern
Radical, and yet there be so-called Southern white
men so Indifferent to the success of that party that
they do not take the trouble to register and vote.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
TIE PUBLIC DEBr-The following is the public de

TIE PUBLIC DEBr.-The following is the public debt
statement for October:
Total outstanding. 81, 422 l9l 1882 "a
Total principal and interest including
interest due and unpaid 81, Al, 750,Sl2 SO
Coin in the Treasury .$ios l3l ,07s 4s
Currency in Treasury. 2s,sl5,ss3 98-l29, 457 Al
Debt less the amount in Treasury 34l 7s4, 1855 SIS
Decrease during the month .. 5,l29,2s6 70
Decrease since March /, 1870. ... es,54,12l GO
Bonds issued to Pacific Railroad Com
panies payable in lawful money, -.
amount outstanding. ............ $64,618,sS2 90
Interest accrued, not paid. 80. l,eae,876 81
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
FROM HAVANA.

HAVANA, Nov. 22.-Latterfrom the Mexco-Durng
the discussion extending free iona, much feeling
against the United States manifested. Many men,
bers stated in casting their final vote, that the United
States having demanded the removal of free iona they
voted for its continuance expression of defiance
of the Yankee nation.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

We are glad to see that the defeat for the Legisa-
ture of our friend Scanland, of the Bosser Banner,
has not soured bis temper far as to prevent his still
issuing a spightly and readable paper. Success to
YOU, Billy, as journalist if not as legislator.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

PERsoSAL.--Mr Robert Carr, ex sheriff of DeSoto,
yesterday paid visit He is now on his return from
New Orleans having gone down to take five freedmen
sentenced to the penitenary at the last term OF the
District Court Mr. Carr informs us that he could not
ascertain the official vote of DeSoto but was informed
that the Radical majority was some four or five hun
drod
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The New Orleans Bee notices piece OF sharp
Radical practice in Agiers The vote there for Aasscot
was 2os3 and for Tobn l48. The true numbers make
total of 1921, excess of $50 over the registered
hat of voters
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2l.-The trial Of the Baton
Rouge prisoners continues. Thirty additional witnesses
for the prosecution arrived this morning The wit.
nesses for the defence have not yet been summoned
batch Of the DonaldsonyiIle rioters arrived This
morning and we're sent to the parish prison.
Departed for Red river-W ash Sentell,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
FPnM NEW ORLEANS,

New ORLEANS, Nov. 22.-Departed for Red river
Texas and Era No. 10. g Fss5s $50 Is 81
St. Charles Hotel rel opens tomorrow.
All the Baton Rouge riot prisoners have been adj
mted to bail except S. Williams, Scott Gordon, r.
L. Hox, Richard Lox and Charles Hubs, whom the
court considers had been identified with shooting
through the window of the Court House, whereby Har
ry Williams, colored vas killed Abont twenty wit
nesses for the prosecution yet to examine The trial
will probably last another week.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

CHARLESTON, South CARoLlNA.-A tiattering account
is given Of the rapid progress to prosperity of this city
The wholesale houses are doing fine business; the
wharves are freighted with merchandise from three
great line Of steamers vessels by the score are loading
with cotton pospbates and rice for various foreign and
domestic ports; handsome buildings are going up,
manufactures in successful operation, hotels filling up
with tourists and theatres doing finely
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

the wind in dull times Is that employed by CORY bar
bers, who, when customer enters for shave give
him choroform and avail themselves Of his stupor to
ent his hair and shampoon him. It Il called elipto
mania
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The community painfully shocked to learn OF
the death OF Mrs Mclean. She was so young so beau
rul and so full of life that it seemed the fell destroyer
might have passed her by for less shining mark
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Onr readers should bear in mind that on Sunday
next the Lee Memorial Services will be held in the
Episcopal Church by Rev. DR.. Dalzell.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Gov. Warmoth promised delegation of citzeus
that he would have the rngeadors OF the Donaldson
vile riot brought to justice. Nous oerrons.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

The Natchez papers contains account of the fatal
shooting near that place OF Nj. Campbell Marsh by
Chas. A Pipes on the 9th.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
MISCELLANEOUS,

NEW York, Nov. pa special to the Tribune from
Berlin reports the English and Prussian ministers say
ing the danger of a rupture is abatins
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23
dispatches from Tuesdays Daily. i
FROM EUROPE.

vienna, Nov. l9.-The journals Of this city are all
vigorously anti Russia The Austrian reply to Russias
note is expected to reach ST. Petersburg to day.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Call on Shidet, Sc Texas street, if you want any
article Of superb jewelry.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23

Call on P. F. L. Frank, 80 Texas street, If you
want fine jewery watches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
s. !. Merrili's Medicated Plaster

We the undersigned. druggists of Portland, hay
ng sold s. l. MerrliPs Medieated Plasters tor years
and knowing that they give good satisfaction to pur-
chasers would earnestly recommend them to the
public as one of the best plasters now in use
W. w. Whipple & Co., f. Swectser.
W. F. Phillips s. Co, Lie. Gil son.
j. w. Perkins & Co., HH Hay.
q. j. r. Lunt & Co. .rij
This Plaster which has been sold in rolls is now in
addition spread on kid
Inc plaster is perfectly clean and will lot soil any
e'olnins and is chewed as gum by many for threat
troubles.
w. W. Whipple & Co., Wholesale Agents. q
Market Square, Portland, Me.
Dealers supplied at proprietors prices.
d. W. Young. Falmouth, Me-. Sole Propr,e,or
Sold by Druggists and country traders generally
Apro2dlw-w0w S~-SA'i!s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
STATE OF MAINE.
SEcRETAEy's OFFICE.
Augusta March Al 1877

SEcRETARY's OFFICE.
Augusta, March 81, 1870. r-
| conformity with section 2, chapter 26. publ
laws of 1863, hereby give public notice TO al
persons interested therein that the liabtv of IN,
follow 'ng named banks chartered by the State q
viz: 90 '0''o"s
Augusta Bank, Augusta, Oct. 20, 1870
Belfast Bank, Belfast, January 25, 1871.
Bank of Somerset, Skowhegan, May 81, 1870.
Bank of Winthrop, Winthrop, MAY Is. 1870.
Bath Bank, Bath, July IA, 1870.
Canal Bank, Portland, March 81. 1871.
Cobbossee Contee Bank, Gardiner, Feb. 25, 1871.
Freemans Bank, Augusta, April IS, 1870.
oranite Bank, Augusta, July 81, 1870.
Gardiner Bank, Gardner, March 2S, 1871,
deoiges Bank, Thomaston, January IS, 1871.
international Bank, Portland, August 5, 1870.
Aenduskeag Bank. Bangor, October IS, 1870
Lewiston Falls Bank, Lewiston, May 2, 1870.
Long Reach Rank, Bath, October 2, 1870.
Lumberman's Bank, Oldtown, March %, 1871.
Merchants Bank, Bangor, March 81, 1871.
Mechanics Bank. Portland, February IA, 1871.
Northern Bank, Hallowell, October II, 1870.
Newcastle Bank, Newcastle, March 90, 1871.
Oakland Bank, Gardiner, December 16. 1870.
Peoples Bank, Waterville, February 10, 1871.
Richmond Bank, Richmond, January 2, 1871.
SANDY River Bank, Pennington, March II 1871.
South Berwick Bank, South Berwick, March 90.
ST.. l. f.f 1.
liconic Bank, Waterville, January l, 1871.
ihomaston Bank, Thomaston, February II, 1871.
Union Bank, Brunswick, March "A, 1871.
village Bank, Bowdoinham, February 3, 1871.
Waldohoro' Bank, Waldoboro' February L. 1871
Waterville Bank Waterville, January g. 1871.
FRANKLIN NJ. DREW,
aprZ2dlaw4t-w1t17 Secretary of Stale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
Farm. for Sale.

Offered at great bargain: the
kkGA-N Lamb Homestead farm in West
lrNf6 ia brook, three and half miles from
ala8Hlk Portland on the road to SaccarapIa
6kz24S. Said excellent farm consists OF
about seventy. five acres conviently divided into
moving, pasture and wood land has good well of
waters largo barn conyient house and out buildings;
mas also valuable orchard of 100 young trees in
goo9 bearing condition. Another valuable source of
profit belonging TO the farm is an excellent gravel
bed the only one In the vicinity, and one from which
the town buys largely. Situated SO near Portland,
upon the main road from the country to the CITY,
this farm offers inducements such as Jew others can
oier TO any one desiring farm either for profit or
enjoyment. For particulars inquire CT
90, . q. 81 L. p. WARREN, E
No
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
Wells Carbolic Tablets.

A FTER much study and scientific investigation as
a to the remedial qualities OF CARBoLIC ACID, Dr,
WeIls has discovered by a proper combination with
al pulmonary diseases. THESE TABLET It's are a
SURE CURE for all diseases OF tine RESIIRA1 O.
CROUP DIPHIHERIA, ASTHMA, cal ARRH
or HOARSENESS; also a successful remedy for
Kidney difficulties. PRICE 20 CENTS PER BOX,
SENT BY MAIL upon receipt of price, by
JOIN Q. KELLOGG, % Cliff St New York.
ap7Swt Sole Agent Tor the United States
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
BAKERY TO LET

Corner Store to Let.
One Of the Best Locations i'm Portion,
DRICK building corner of Congress and centre
ID streets, together with one both OF the Cd
joining buildings on Centre street. will he iso Sod
five or ten years from the last of November and
possibly sooner II desired. ""
The buildings being connected the walls can be
removed SO as TO give one large salesroom on ,bo
lower floor IS feet long by 20 feet on Congress- ST
ranging in width on Centre ST., from 80 to liz tact
the rear line OF the estate being lis eet from
street. N0n'io
For any business requiring spacious room whore
manufacturing can be carried on, this is an upnsua
opportunity. ~ "'u"
Being at The most ac essible point from all n,rts
OF the city, it is the best stands Tor the Plane
Forte, Carpet, Furniture, OF Dry Goods business
aDr23eOQ6W Please in0uira NJ 6 A NITIET IsST nm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
P0RTlaAYaKuCheSTEs. n
iN' SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.


tisssl,sssSSs;1 On and after Monday, May 2. f,7o.
A9Fss&is7s trains win run as follows:
passenger trains leave Portland daily lSndays ex
A. NJ, 2.45 PM "' ''is
Leave Portland Tor Saco River at 6.I5PM
Leave Alfred for Portland and intermediate STA
tons at 9 30, A. NJ. s'"-
415 Z. nj. = ~ " All az"
Freight train with passenger car attach
Gu ieaVe Alfred for Portland al 80 A. NJ
leave Portland for Alfred at Las p NJ
Stascs connect as follows:
nm ofccariappa tor South Windban Windbom
Lake, daily. "i'o hoch' anu SeOaso
Fails sawn Tor hr West Gorham, sandish steep
Hiram, 6rownfelh, Fryeburg, Conwsv o"i I Loyen
S ;, Lmlngton, Cornish, Porter Freedom NAL
lson ana Eaton H., daily. '"iau'
soA,h sa ai River, tor West Buxton, Bonny Eagle
AT Centre Marlborough station for Limerick
Newnen Parsonsiield anu Osspee, tri-weekIy
. AZ Center Marlborough for Limerick, Parsons.
field, daily
AT Alfred for Sprngvale and Sanford Corner.
April 20, 1s7c. dr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
Hare Chance.

N consequence of continued i'll health, the sub
scrIber feels compelled to relinquish his business,
ana Will offer his property situated at the east end OF
Tukey's bridge known as the Steam Bakery, at pri-
vate SALE until the 10th day OF May, 1870, the two
stored wooden building two years old, thoroughly
Dullt OF the best material, built by the day under
the superintendance OF that well known builder Mr.
5. M. Sawyer, of Portland. of whom reference can
pc made rs to the workmanship and materials used.
ihs building is 4oxs2 feet % feet posts story 10
iee, second story 10 feet with strong attic covering
the whole. 1t is well calculated tor any kind OF
manufacturing purposes or machine shop it is light
and airy. with good breeze in summer; there is
plenty OF hare and soft in the building will
sen II with or without the Also one SIX horse
power engine boiler and heater in perfect running
1,aei, Waa.or without pipes. pumps pueys, shaft
nv, betting &c Also one dough-maker cracker
machlne, preparatory and six sets of cutters
lkewise all the tools and utensils used in first-class
Batery, such as bread and cake pans, tumble and
meat choppiDg machines, troughs, break, &c. &c.
All re above were purchased new two years ago
,s9 piatlorn and counter scales, and weights mar
pie tcp counter, desks. stoves, &c.
suit purchasers. - ' "
Inc un ie, signed may be found at the above build
ing, every day, Sunday excepted from to ~. aud
till 5. w T. SMITH $500
Late Smith q Baker,
observation-disclosures Wesflroo,-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-05-09
TO LET /.
Building Loan Mortgage.
Notice of foreclosure. and Sale.

WHEREAS, John Rally, of the city, of Port
w land. in the county Of Cumberland, on the
tenth day of April. 1863 by his mortgage deed of
that date, recorded IN the Registry of Deeds for
said county, book 356, page 1872 conveyed to said
city certain lot OF land and the buildings thereon,
situated on the corner of Cumberland and Poplar
berland, and eighty jeet wide Poplar streets, be-
ing the lot conveyed to said Raidy by Ansel L. Dyer
by his deed dated August 18TH, 1866, and recorded
page 1856, with authority in the case of the breach
OF the condition in said mortgage to sell said prem
ises at auction, and from the proceeds to pay the
debt secured thereby. And, whereas, the condition
OF said mortgage deed has been broken by said
Raidy:
This is to give notice that said house and lot will
be sold at public auction said premises, on the
twenty fifth day of May 1870 at eleven o'clock in
the forenoon tor the reason and purpose aforesaid.
In witness whereof, 1, Henry w. Jersey. in be-
hall of said city, as Treasurer thereof by virtue Of
the authority given me in said deed, have herennto
set my hand and give this notice. this MAY 5th 1870
my4M&wt25th H. W. HERSEY, Treasurer