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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14
Campaign Facts.

As the campaign may be said now to be fairly
opened we will begin with statement of such egis-
lave acts and such political facts as the electors of the
State white and black, ought to know, and we intend
publishing from time to time further information as
we deem necessary. In this connection, we would
ask our planters carefully examine these statements
preserve them, and read them to their eolored en-
plovss, as they may find them disposed to listen.
So far as We are informed it is not the purpose of
the Democratic party Immediately, il at all, to inaugu-
rate an active exciting political canvass 1t 10 be-
eved the best interests of the parish tor the present
at least will be subserved by the patient exercise OF
the influence which grows out of the constant assocl
alton and the community of interests between the
white and eolored citizens. With this view, it is Pc
culiarly the duty of employers to give proper and
wholesome political instruction to those persons en-
paped in their employment who are unable TO read;
and we recommend this course to all OF them
We amend below the testimony OF both races to the
greatest evil OF the day. to which and its
thors all honest men should unite in the next canvass
irrespective of color. The first is statement taken
fron the address of the New Orleans Parish Commit
tee which we have no doubt, s strictly accurate The
second is from very sincere source, and We doubt
not ia also correct. 1t emanates from the coiored
Raptist Convention, which lately metin New Orleans
convention composed of the ministers and delegates
of the Baptist Church of the State. Place these diff
ferent but corroboratng statements before the coored
citizens and we venture the prediction they will not
only apprecate the kindness but their own political
duties under the circumstances in which they are
placed
Let every property holder, merchant and working
man glance at the following figures derived from official
sources and it will be readily how deep an in
terest is involved in this question
The bonded debt of the State on 1st Jan
uary 1867 amounted to-. So, ass 800
Four millions of bonds authorized to be is
sued under act No lis of l867........... 1000 900
| Bonds issued to fund past due coupons of
interest under act No rs of 1866, about - 275,00Q
| Total State debt when the Radicals took
possession. .............:..s9 760, 800
| To which the Radical Legislatures of 1863
| and 1870 have added
1' Bonds already issued .,............. ,583 O0o
| Bonds yet to be issued under acts of those
sessions, about ....................... 5000, 0oC
! Total State debt. :--.-- S25343,9oV
Making an expenditure during the past
besides an endorsement of bonds for railroad and
other monopoes of several millions additional fol
! which we must eventually become responsible.
To meet these expenses city and State taxes now
| efand follows:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The New Orleans Republican states "for the benefit
OF the Shreveport Southwestern, that the next Legs
lature will adopt the policy pursued b. the last one
that is, turn out of the door members who were hon
.estls elected when it is necessary to secure cea
working majority BY so doing. To do this CRY o
Intimidation must be raised.
The Republican must needs keep up that harpine
on my daughter" Misrepresentation "a mild term fol-
yng) is the principal stock in trade of its party ant
it worse than folly to endeaFor to correct all th'
fasehoods it concocts
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

Besides these millions which they gave to the Chat
State Government. Men who went into office about
two years ago poor boast of pincey fortunes
These extraTagant appropriations, all have to be paid
by the poor people,
The landlord adds this extra tax to the price of house
rent, and merchants and grocers upon the price of
their goods and provisions and so on with all the de-
partments of business. So you see that the burden
fall upon the poor or laborng classes.
If this species of extravagant Legislation should con-
tinue few sessions more all the property and land in
the State of Louisiana would not be sufficient to pay
the Indebtedness. 1t would be almost impossible for
a aborer to enough to pay his taxes and support
his family. The great mass of people would not be
slaves in name but they would be like the coolies of
China or the poems of Mexico the serfs of Russia,
as they would be doomed to end toll to pay unjust
taxes to support this extravagant Legislation.
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Fine lunch at the Head House to-day. a

VINO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WAR-Athougf
France first declared against Prussia yet it does
not necessarily follow that she is responsible for it.
The power that provokes declaration OF war is Of
course the real aggressor. And there IS every lndca
ton that Prussia had determined to push France to
that point Complete her military organization is
she could not have been perfectly prepared to pre-
cipitate so immense an army into France, one so
thoroughly we'll appointed, without having been for
long maneuverng to bring about the result which ha;
been accomplished. It is evident that France was
swarming with Prussian pes and this system was car
red to perfection with greater facility because OF the
deepseated animosty OF the Red Republican element
to the imperial dynasty. The New York Herald has
the following paragraph which goes to tortify this po
sition
The knowledge possessed by the Prussian staff off
cers of the French districts entered by their invading
army is very remarkable They know where every
village lies They can tell at the amount OF sta
bling it has, and where there is large church OF
schoolhouse in which men or horses can be quartered
From these facts it is evident that Prussia had not only
counted upon this war and prepared her armies ant
allies for it. but had thoroughly canyassed the ROADS
France from the Rhine to Paris BEFOREHAND, and hat
noted down vast amount of useful information to al
invading army Hence the precision and success o.
the German columns from point to point They know
the roads and the distances from point to point, a.
well ms the fortified places Ell route, the mountain
passes river crossings etc. and the places where SUB
sistence for men and horses may be obtained. I'M
Prussians were thus prepared Tor the march to fari
when Nanoleon moved forward Mcmahon to the Rhin
for bis march to Berlin The tables have been turne
in the matter of prompt action since the days of tn
" Little Corporal
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

MEssRs SALE & MURPHY--This popular and reIia'
bic firm are making every arrangement for the COM
ing season. Their splendid storehouse has been en-
trev reted and now presents the finest front on 'ne
evee The senior partner has just returned from the
East, where he purchased principally for cash, an I'M
mense stock of fall and winter goods, which they are
determined to push off at the smallest living prohts
They manufacture tin-ware largely and can sell these
articles of home manufacture cheaper than those i'm
ported can be offered at.
To meet the increasing demand for gas in our grow
ing city, Mr.. Sale brought or new holder, 40 by IL
feet and street main, eight inches IN diameter
sufficient to supply large city. The gas company
now have on hand supply of material Tor twelve
mouths and our citizens confidently rely upon
light
In short, Messrs. Sale Murphy, while they OF
course have an eye to their interests, are pubic
spirited and materially aid the general prosperity
They already have boat in the trade, and are, be
sides, making arrangements for one or two smaller
ones to run in the lake and bayou trade thus opening
uD all the avenues of commerce to Shreveport Thel
boating interests are managed by Capt, James Crooks
one Of the Oldest aud most reliable boatmen on tn
river.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The State Department is
officially advised that the Prussans yesterday were
within twenty-five miles of Paris.
Solicitor Beaufeld has gone to Boston to consult
with Boutwell, about unexpected balances Of revenue
receipts from the first of July to date which show an
increase of six and half millions over same time
last year.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Reyenue only 100000.
There is still considerable energy in radica circles
regarding the result in Marie. No news since this
morning
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14
MISCELLANEOUS,

New YORK, Sept, ia special to the Tribune
from Florence says, Cardohena commands the troops
on the Roman frontier. He proclams that the Ro-
man people bring peace not and independence to
the Holy See. Many troops are marching to Rome
The garrison of Montifscene Withdrew before the
Italian advances, without resistance.
The Bienville from Havana is quarantined, it being
found by the health report that she has yellow fever
aboard Seven vessels all from Cuban infected ports
are all quarantined.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

OBJECT LESSONS IN PoL1TIcs.,-Mr. James Brooks
and other Democratic speakers in the North are
pursuing course of popular political instruction,
which we take leave to recommend to the adoption
paign. 1t is called lessons by objects. To show to
the masses the immense cost of Radical administra
ton, the prime objects of agricultural implements,
for instance the prime objects of clothing and uen
sls for the kitchen exhibited to the audience and
the difference between their actual costs and their
enue costs or the costs enhanced by taxation, is es
mated in actual figures. To exemplfy: This hoe,
says the speaker in exhibiting it. s enhanced in value
by the tariff seventy per cent this suit of clothes could
be purchased under tariff at onethird of its
present cost; this sauce pan has paid tax to Penn
syvana iron masters of sixty per cent" we quote
from an esteemed Democratic contemporary, who con-
cludes by saying 1.-the object of education is thus
promptly and thoroughly attained"
Now, to apply this method The Radical Legsla
ture appropriated SO many dollars this and to that
purpose 1t increased the State debt say from five to
| and expenditures it levied this and that art
Gle of so much and consequence, the price of that
article is so much And compare all these things with
previous years. We hope the approaching convention
will prepare in tabular FORM this necessary nforma
| ton
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The following is list of the jurors drawn to serve
at the October term Of the District Court for the
parish of Caddo:
Bryant Wright C; Thos. J. Hearne, George CLARK, e.
Dennis Brown, C; VIM. Sheed, c. Ben Truman, c; |. A.
Teat, E. J. Jones, Willis Caldwell, c; Ed Il. Walpole,
Sol Robertson C; Thos. Poland, Jr., F. Martin, b
Kendall, VIM. Williams, John Sims, c; Geo. Davis, g
Uriah Williams c. R. K. Harrison, Geo. Jenkins c. j.
W. Bowles, JAS I. Huston, Albm Knox, Sam Sparks
C; Henry jennings, c; Henry Parker, c. n R. Murphy
R. 7. Cole, Benz Brown W. NJ. Lawson, jim jackson,
C; John Allen, c; Isaac Young, c. A. Warnock, NJ a.
Robinson, Dan Cook c. Chas. Metcaf, Wilson Mack,c'
Jackson Rolse, C; J. G. Sandidge, w. A. Hasse, Toll
bert Campbell, e W. Il. Key, Anthony Edwards, c;
James Franklin, c; W. N Jeter, Reuben Sims c; Amos
Harper c; Dave Newton, c; Alvin Gills 6 VIM Hurtq,
c: Jacob Robins, e. Robt Lawrence, c; Geo. West e. j.
R. Robinson, Robt. Randolph, c; VIM Kendrick, Frank
Cain, Mcheal Drury c; JAS Wells, c; Austin Hearn,
Robt johnson, C; Robt. Washington, c; A. II. Nickel
lar D. Waddell, Sam Bird, C; Jack Thompson, c; Ed'
Hickman, c. r. T. Moore John Stewart, T. A. Ram biz,
d. j. Smith, Arthur Wilson, c; 8. 7. Coleman, Andrew
Turner c. w. j. CroWder Bishop Cocker, G. Il. Y tray
W. L. Fnllove, w W. Attaway, 3. II. Sample, H. o
Hall, w. r. Foster Henry Palass, c; Isham Gaines
John Grover c; Andersen Martin, C; Ned Powell koo.
Johnson c; john Heath, Benz. Thomas, G; Lucien so
entine, John B Porter Cain Turner, Chas Sweeney
John Davis, G; T. c. Wansley, F. n. Jones, JeroaS
Browne
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14
FROM NEW ORLEANS,

New ORLEANS, Sept. 12.-The Democratic State
Convention met to-day ex-Gov. VOORHEES,, President.
The great question of interest turned the admission
of colored delegates, of whom twenty were pres
ent motion that the question of admitting colored
delegates beEepored from that of the white delegates
was after sharp discussion rejected.
The question of adopting the report of the Com
mttee Credentials admitting them the same
footing the whites, will come up tomorrow. The
impression is that it will be adopted by overwhelm-
NO majority
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS Sept. lS.-Dr. Russell, Secretary of
the Board of Health, publishes card in which he
SAYS to business men and others who contemplate visit
ing New Orleans Il would say that from present ap-
pearances, there is no why they cannot come
now with as much security as at any time during the
year The mortality in the city, since July LIST, has
been less than that of any other city OF the United
States in proportion to the population There is no
occasion for the alarming and exaggerated reports,
which have been circulated concerning the health OF
nnr city " .-------
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The Market Exchange, having been thoroughly reno
rated and reftted open for the reception of Wis
itors. Mr. John Dillon, the proprietor, has recent
returned from Kentucky, where he purchased iror
the distiery large supply of that celebrated whisky
Kelly's Bourbon, and will keep it constantly on hand
His assortment of foreign and domestic wines an
liquors is unsurpassed by any bar in the city.
This evening, at 10 o'clock, splendid lunch, in
Guiding oysters and all the luxuries of the season, vii
De served, to which the public are invited.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The steamship Napoleon is transferring French rein-
gees to England.
Inquiry is progressing at Paris regarding the distr
button of an immense secret service fund under the
Emperor.
Queen Isabella and the Prince Asturas are in Bel
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The democracy of Caddo parish in convention assem-
bled nominated Maj. J. c. Moncure, Aleok Boarman,
ESQ., and Dr. J. S. Wise, for the Legislature, Judge
David Cresswel present incumbent for Parish Judge
and Col T. R. Vaughan for sheriff. We are acquaint'
ed with all but the last named, and commend their
nomination, and trust that their election may be Sc
cured The people could not select better, ADLER OF
more worthy representatives. Harrison Flag.
Thank you, Barrett, for your commentator of our
candidates. and would add, that the old gentleman
whom you do not know is " all right"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

ALACK THE devotees of fashion are in deep tribu
laton now Where are the fashions to come from
For consideration Eugene might be induced to coms
over and set up skop in Shreveport. Charley L. be-:
already opened negotiations with Napoleon with tht
view of jointly establishing a cigar stand on Milan
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The BROOKS CoTToN Passive invite attention
to the advertisement of this superior press by Mr.
James F. Utz, on Milan street. 1t is claimed by those
who have used it to be inferior to none ever in use
At all call and examine for yourself Captain
Utz will take pleasure in explaining its manifold adj
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The ERA No. 9.-This reliable boat will leave tor
the city to-day promptly the arrival of the cars
Capt Martin Kouns, one OF the very best and most
careful captains the river, assisted by an eihcent
corps of officers is board and will afford every de-
sirable accommodation to passengers. The urbane
Ed Smith has taken the place of Charley Drown IN
the office and discharges its duties with commendabIe
zeal and efficiency.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

EXAMPLE vs. PREcEPT.-It is stated by an exchange
that Horace Greeley prints the New York Tribune,
containing his high protective tariff articles, on paper
imported from Belgium because 1t is cheaper by two
cents per pound than that manufactured in the United
States
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

SUPERIOR BRICk.-Messrs Hope & Wright have on
pavemens and for all purposes where superior article
is required which they offer reduced price Par
ties in need OF brick would do well 10 give them call
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

We learn from W Il. Wise, Esq, that the demo-
of Bossier parish held meeting in Bellevue on the
jth and nominated Capt Tbos. Player and ]. n Platt
Esq, candidates for the legislature and recommend
ed the district convention Mr.. S. NJ. Thomas
didate for the State Senate, which is equivalent to
nomination. Bosser is, believe, to be allowed
the honor of a selection No nomination made
for sheriff
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

DRowNED.-We regret to state that Benny, son of
Mr.. Bssioger cigar manufacturer Milan street, was
drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the river
below Martin & Ford's warehouse, and the body has
not yet been recovered. He was a sprighty boy,
some ZEN or eleven years old.
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Total

1t is the duty of preachers, and all Christians to
strive to advance and build up the of pity and
religion in the land. This they cannot do by counter
ancng, silently asserting to the election OF men to
the legislature who unblushingy accept OF brides,
with no other apology than that: If Bankers, Bro
kers Merchants and other spectators did not otter the
brides they would not accept them"
We voted ns swsT ~ ~. s ~ 81 ,2o4e7o 90
Az aW srS sp''la SC,. 1,2so,7os 90
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

We invite attention the advertisement of Messrs.
McCntchen Co., of large consignment of corn and
-four which they will retail job off cheap for cash.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The planters above the raft have very naturally
been apprehensive on the score of navigation, the
coming season. We some time since stated that the
company owning Adams canal had made arrange
ton of the closing of the head of the canal by the raft
and have the authority Of Capt. George Alban
through Mr.. Gus Bourquin, for saying that work on
the new route will Immediately be commenced, and
certainly completed in time for the shipment of the
growing crop.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

REeIsTER.-It is alimportant that every one quail
fed to do so should register without fail. Those who
have lost their papers should provide themselves with
more
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The fall term of the District Court of Bossier parish
commenced on Monday, the 9Th, Judge Levisee pres
ding.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

dispatch to Capt. Hutton from JAS E. Phelps I'M
der date of 81. Louis, Sept 10TH states be had been
cutie unWe but was recovering
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

See notice of lost Silver Card Case, in advertis
ing columns
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The Mansfield Reporter learns that the party who
took Lew Presley from the Carthage JAIL notice OF
which we publish elsewhere, shot him eleven times
and then severed his head from bis body.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

At a Democratic convention held in Mansfield on
the 3d. the following nominations were made; j. D..
Wemple and John Wagner, for representatives in the
lower house; Judge John H. Suthern, the present
incumbent, for Parish Judge; Robert Carr, present
incumbent, for Sheriff, and Leroy 4. hundy for Cor
Oner.
These are all gentlemen of unexceptlonabie charac-
ter well and favoraby known, and will. Uncertainty poll
the full strength Of the anti-Radical party.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

The Grand Cane Baptist Association Will meet WIN
the Summer Grove Church on the Saturday before tue
first Sabbath in October next.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-09-14

Dubuque dog that has saved four lives has beer &c
killed that policeman might get fifty cents TOT tns
lob That policeman should be muzzled
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-04-06

SPECIAL NoTlcE.-To parties in want Of
Doors, sashes and Blinds, we refer to the ad-
svertisement OF P. P. Toale, the large manu-
list furnished on application. July II emo
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-04-06
xESa q ,.sasie s6usn g1nes,.

) M ssN3A1tdEU5N xalaBTt1At tk8fa4g 6Ou3H SARG-S
@1IuAs This commodious and elegantly
.apnointsd q !. iron ssteapshi left her dock
aud about foyty passengers, mostly from
Floriaa, Aiken, { ,f55 ..C..S and che aYest,
; even "a far ,las Chattanooga, WAS also.
deck as she steamed off. Bbth the South
Carolina and her pconsort, the splendid
Tennessee, have experienceds some of the
worst Of the bad weather which has pre-
vailed on the coast during the past three
months. aud both ships have come out
OF heTdBihg elementsin safety and good
condition, oi In size, construction and
mRtesials these iron steamships have no
superj9rs on the Atlantic coast; aud the
admirable arrangement OF tho cabins and
saloons, which are Rll on deck and newly
Furnished, are iiustly' attracting the at
tention,ot che travelling pnblio. Another
conspi9g0qS convenience in these popu-
lar syeeselSi is their draft OF water, which
enables either to cross Charleston bar at
mean low tide: With this impo rtaht 'adt
vantage, the agents are able to fix the
hour Of sailing, without regard to high
water or'low water, and they announce
that the hour of departure will be 5
O'Clock ip1 the afternoon, during the
month of April, which enables travellers
leaving Augusta, Aiken or;C ;Columbia' by
the'morning trains to reach Charleston
ingood time and make close connection,
and gives 10 the Florida traveller day
in Charleston, dining on board at 6 p. m.
With the advent OF April we may ex!
peot genial weather and smooth seas, and
sojo4rpers in our sunny South seeking
their Northern homes, and wanting o
comfortable way pointed out to journey
by, we recommend them to take Charles
ton en- roAts, stop and. see the historic
passage on one of the splendid New York
steam fleet for home. a.
Charleston Courier, Aprn1. =
-.sscn : -o------. ...
TO close. up the work of reconstruc-
ton, however, and of the mighty revo-
luton resulting from the late rebellion,
one more act is required-a universal
amnesty, wiping out oil the pains and
penalties, acknowledgements and disa-
bilities on account of said rebellion. 1t
is understood, too, that message to
Congress-, recomn ending this act of am
nesty, will probably be the next commu-
nication from the President to the two
houses. The fourteenth amendment pro-
vides that all the disabilities referred to
may be removed by two-thirds vote of
eaoh house of Congress; and now we
suppose that vote will be freely given
upon measure covering all concerned
in theirebellion, and investing them with
all the rights of brethren in the Union
once more. Such an act will surely work
like charm throughout the South in be-
half of law and order: and SO now for a
universal amnesty. York Herald.
Burglars robbed George Peabody's
tomb of the silver on the casket. in Mas
sachusetts, on Wednesday night. They
have been captured, and onght to be
themselves made the central figures of a
funeral ceremony. H.
The coffin at recent New Hampshire
funeral was drawn to the grave on O
hand. sled, and the mourners followed on
snow-shoes.