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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

SMITH GAMBLE.--In republishing from this paper an
account of the killing in Shreveport of the freedman
Smith Gamble, by Deputy Sheriff Cox, of Bossier par
ish, the Banner gives the following sketch of his
reer since the surrender:
In another column we publish an account of the
killing of the notorious Smith Gamble This man has
had quite career, though short and if his life be cal
cuated by incidents, be has lived long time. Just
after he became Free at the close of the war, he hit
upon splendid scheme Of making money. By him
self and agents he would steal horses and mules in
one section of the parish and sell them in another
Seven or eight valuable animals were opposed of in
this way before he was detected But be was detected
arrested and committed to Jail, where be confined
IN the dungeon. One night he and other prisoners
found means to raise the apdoor and in the
ing when the Tailor opened the door of the upper
he found the prisoners there, who Immediately
powered him and escaped Gamble afterwards
rested in New Orleans, but released because he
was not demanded in time. Until the last six months
bis Whereabouts was unknown to the officers, when it
to the sheriff. ears that he was in the vicinity
of his old depredations deputy sheriff sent to
arrest him and found him in a room, but he escaped
through window, Again, another deputy was sent,
who succeeded in arresting him. but Gamble escaped
by darting into the woods while on the way to Belle
vue. And again, deputy Sheriff Cox was sent who
succeeded in arresting him at woodward on Twelve
Mile Bayou. The prisoners hands were tied and he
placed on horse. The prisoner seemed secure now,
but he found to loose his bonds and when pass
ing through Cypress swamp again broke from
custody Although twice fred at in point blank range
he again succeeded in escaping This occurred about
two weeks ago. What an nfatuaton kept him in this
section of country after all these arrests and escapes
His cunning ayailed him often, but failed at last
whilst little prudence in keeping away from this vi
entity would have saved him entirely
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The GRAND ERA.-This magnificent packet, the
pride of our waters, will leave for the city to day
We have oftenmes urged it upon shippers to pat
ronize the Grand Era as encouragement for such
boats to come and remain in the trade Doubtless all
who can do so, will give her material aid and comfort
clever gentlemen
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Mr. THOMAS MCINTYRE, our agent in New Orleans,
will shortly visit st. Louis, Louisville Cincinnati and
Pittsburg on business for this office H. IS fully au-
thorzed to contract for advertising and subscription,
and receive payment in behalf. may2l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The navy of this country, in whose honor there was
wont, in times past, to be much doggerel written
and to which many toasts annually drank has
about dwndled down frog pond feet, fact clearly
shown by the debates in Congress upon the naval ap-
preparation bill.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The Clinton Patriot learns that already there
number of hands engaged in getting out cross ties,
miles above Baton Rouge for the railroad through
that region. The right of way in the parish has been
granted by of lard through which the road is
expected to run, and timber freely given to the com
pany Mr.. Cochran, the Vice President, and the Sur
veyor, Mr.. Green were both in Clinton recently with
the view of selecting suitable site for depot.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

At the regular annual meeting of Caddo Fire Com,
paDy No the following named persons were elected
officers for the company for the ensuing year Jas F.
Utz, President; D. c. Heine, Secretary L. Weiden-
man, Treasurer; F. N. Sanchez, Foreman; J. A. ia
cobs, lst Assistant Foreman; Chas Moore I'd Assist
ant Foreman; j. W. Arnold, Sd Assistant Foreman ;
NJ J, Cooper, lst Pipeman; John Bacon, I'd Pipe
man; Nj. 7. Jacobs Sd Pipeman; G P Robinson,
Steward
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

We invite attention to the Advertisement of the
Home Stomach Bitters. The bitterdTinkng copart
ner of the firm of Messrs Martin Ford assures US
that this the finest and most strengthening article of
The kind be has ever INDUCED in
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The EARTHQUAKE-The shock to which we alluded
at the time, the 18th of May, having been felt here
was very distinct and quite alarming to the natives in
various portions Of Arkansas The Arkadephia Stand
ard says that it occurred there few minutes after
nine o'clock in the morning "preceded by low rumb-
ling noise, which was quickly followed by remend
shock and quvering of the EARTH violently shak-
ing the various buildings in town from foundation to
garnet, and causing a stampede of citizens into the
open street."
The Washington Post has the following on the sub
ject:
About nine o'clock in the morning the citizens were
suddenly aroused to a realizing sense of the uncer-
tany of all things earthly, by feeling that portion of
this mundane sphere Immediately beneath their feet
suddenly comence series of throbs, heaves and vi
bratons the like of which was never before expert
enced in this vicinity Houses of the most solid APP
pearance shook upon their foundations though sud-
denly seized with chill and those persons who for
the nonce found themselves within the walls of any
character of structure migrated to the yards and
streets with all possible dispatch; none being at all
certain that the roofs which sheltered them would stand
the racket. The shock seemed to come from west
erly direction and lasted for from 60 to 100 seconds
The Camden Democrat, of the 18th of MAY says:
Yesterday morning our city was visited by severe
shock from earthquake the first that has been felt
here in twenty four years. The writer was in the
office of the Hon John T. Bearden, and the shock
was distinct and plain rafting the windows and rock
ing the house. 1t not quick, sharp shock, but
gentle undulating motion of the earth, lasting about
five seconds. case was being tried in the court
house. and the walls of that building vsiby sha-
ken to such extent that it soon vacated. The
Democrat office, which is of the best brick build
ings in the city, considerably shaken, causing
stampede of the printers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

1t has been suggested that possibly, III view of the
uhserupuloas character of the Radical party the letter
upon which we have elsewhere commented at consider
able length was forgery, irtended for the double
purpose OF influencing the result of the vote in Con
gress and to inure the supposed writer in this COM
mnnlty. We would be more than pleased for this
suPposItion, although highly improbable one, to be
established fact and in such event no fear Of the
charge OF inconsistency vaclation should for one
moment deter US from a free and full retraction This
would not only be simple of justice, but source
OF pleasure, the South needs friends-true friends
we mean for taae ones than open and avowed
enemies. This expose was made from the promptings
OF duty and with regret that circumstances rendered
it necessity. Our columns open to any explana-
ton vindcaton, while, at the same time, we wish
il distinctly understood that we do not wish TO evade
any responsibility that may attach to the publication of
the letter the comments thereon ard will moreover
express the opinion that the evidence is too damning
or successful refutation.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Col. Jack Hays recently passed through Columbus
Texas on bis way West. The Citizen says the veteran
looks young, and it for his crutch he is
PEELED to use from the effect of rheumatism would
appear natural as when he led Texan RANGERS at
Buena Vista
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

We had supposed that the habit of blowing out gas
was confined to a few--a limited few-very green
people, but yesterday undeceived by Mr. Brooks
who, IN having some cards printed for his private
rooms, has added special request that the gas be
turned off. Upon inquiry We learn that it is very
common practice for parties to blow it out
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Antelope" the New York correspondent of the
Plcayune writes on the 27th uIt., that be had Just
learned, privately, that the Ways ard Means Committee
will soon report in favor of evyng tax upon all sales
of god-the object being to break up speculation
which the writer thinks it assuredly will do Heaven
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Mr. James W Zacbarie, an old, and lately retired
merchant Of New Orleans, died on the lst of June
near Chatawa, Mississippi, aged seventy-four years.
The deceased was of the oldest residents of New
Orleans having landed in that city in 1903.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

1t is proposed that the national honor be satisfied
by bringing suit against the Peninsula and Oriental
Steamship Company, who the Bombay, for the
sinking of the Oneida. The suggestion comes
we believe, from an English newspaper and if So
that editor shows keen and correct appreciation of
the Yankee character
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

We believe that our readers will agree with us in
loe opinion that the fable of the Foxes and the Bear
although not written by Esop, is well worthy the space
1t occupies, So as there are no local or foreipn
ncluents astlr worthy of special note The recital of
laoe once saved Rome, when the great mass of the
peoelans withdrew, refusing longer to labor for the
dement, OF the patreians who toied not neither did
they spin 1t would be too much, however, to expect
'nat the mosal of fable would turn the North from
is immoral practices.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The Courier Journal thinks that inasmuch as FIRE.
mont has pretty eeetually sunk the Memphis Ell Paso
and Trans Continental Railroad, it would be well
enough for the company to change its name TO the
Submarine Railroad
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Harpers Appleton's, Atlantic, Galaxy, and Eclectic
magazines, and all the latest papers, just received at
Rankin's News Depot, PosLoffice building
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The City Council met yesterday, but the principal
subject under consideration the right of way &C. for
the street railway, laid until this evening at
four o'clock The company asked the right of way for
twenty-five years and exemption from taxation for FIVE
years There We're other features which will be no.
tced hereafter.
1t having been discovered, by recent survey, that
NJ Baers building was two feet Spring street, the
Board decided that the building should be recognized
on the proper line for that street
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

OFF ToDAY-The Fl. NJ. Sbreve having been I'm
avoidably detained yesterday will certainly leave for
St. Louis to-day.
The Firt will make her hegra for Jefferson at sharp
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The new locomotive, which is christened W, A.
hauser' IN compliment to the President of the Com
Pany, works to charm. Some thought its great
weight would be too much for many of the imperfect
Ties upon the track, but trouble results as the COM
pany have had large force engaged i'll removing bad
ties SC
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

SUGGEsTIoN-W ould itnot be well for those of ou1
citizens Chose of the country especially mean
who have idle capital hand and the amount of which
will likely be increased by the proceeds of the next
cotton crop, to give the subject of cotton factories
thorough and intelligent investigation? What can
they expect to do with this surpus2 Before the wal
the purchase of negroes absorbed ALL and frequently
more than all the money drawn by the cotton planter
from his cotton crop Now the case stands differently
Slavery is thing of the past and the acquisition Of
more land is not desirable. What avenues for invest
ment are then open to our plehorc friends for we
assume that they will not be so short-sghted as to
keep money idle upon their hands. Investments in
works OF internal improvement, railroads, river i'm.
prOvements, manufactures or insurance companies
will be necessity. OF these cotton factory proba.
bly, offers most inducements, promising surer re-
turn upon Investments Of the many established in
the South since the war we have never seen mention
made of one that was not paving fair dividend
most of them paying very large ones We have at times
heard the Arizona factory spoken of not in prosper
Gus circumstances On the other hand its agent here
Mr.. Thurmond informs that notwithstanding manv
disadvantages under which it has labored the stock
pays twenty per cent. We have heard from other
sources that it has been most miserably managed
We see notice in the Memphis Appeal that the
city of Macon, Georgia, has donated the ground, and
taken seventy-fve thousand dollars stock in cotton
MILL to cost five hundred thousand dollars The rest
of the capital stock is held by Boston men, There is
nothing that adds to the growth and material pros
perty Of city much as the establishment of maui
factories. All admit this Under their magic infu-
ence, small towns in the East Boosting no other com
mercia advantages have sprung into large cities Are
not our real estate owners then vitality interested in
this thing? With proper energy might they not, by
cooperative effort, lay the stone of an enter
prise Of the kind? If such establishments serve the
double purpose of profitable investment and of in
creasing the prosperity of the city, enhancing the
value of property herein could not the energy and
intelligence of our leading citizens so combine the
capital of our country friends of Eastern manufac-
urers and of what they themselves could spare from
heir business, as to bring to successful accomplish
nent an end so desirable?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08
We will only add that the writer of the letter and the
subject of this sketch is brother Of the member
from Minnesota ~

We will only add that the writer of the letter and the
subject of this sketch is brother of "the member
from Minnesota"
STEAMER B. L. HODGE March 5, 1870.
Dear Sri live in Caddo parish, Louisiana. see
by the papers Of this morning that man calling him
self Mike Ryan is likely to get seat in Congress from
the fourth congressional district of Louisiana. God
forbid He is a rebel of the darkest dye. He is the
leader of element in this country that says North
ern shall live here also enemy of the cOored
man and his rights After the Red river campaign,
learn from reliable authority, he went on like crazy
man, cursed us for thieves and advocated the hang
ing Of every Northern that we left should be
captured in the country. As regards taking the OATH
he will take any oath. He is not to be believed I'M
der oath attempted to stop the people down here
that is the class that Ryan king Of from robbing and
numbering negroes. They surrounded my house for
thirty days, swearing to take my life, because l was
Northern man and an ex-Federal officer. had my
negroes, thirty odd armed and on guard for thirty
days. | only relieved from danger by General
Sherman sending company of United States cav
airy. | have United States troops stationed my
plantation to protect my life and property. Withdraw
the troops from my place and the parish, and shall
be forced to leave, otherwise they would kill me.
Admitting Ryan to a seat in Congress would be re
construction with vengeance. You had better send
the State to hell at once. have always been Dem
ocrat but God forgive me for it, if you call that De-
mOcracy.
From your old friend
The boat shakes So | doubt if you can read it. If
these facts Of any the committee hand
this letter to Hon j. E. Stevenson, chairman
To Hon. d. S. Wilkinson.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Inc Gonzales (Fexas) Index says Mr. Nash. near
Belmont, in Gonzales county, is cuItivatng this wear
loo acres OF land-75 in corn and 25 in cotton. He
""S no ASSISTANCE whatever. His ground has been
well prepared and crop all planted. In breaking he
uses the Stafford gang pillow, drawn by two yoke of
oxen, and cultivated with cultivator He attended
about the same ground last year. but the overflow nre
vented his making more than six bales of cotton
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
CONGRESSIONAL,

New ORLEANS, June 7-Departed for Red river -
Lotawanna and Fontenee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

IhE CRoPs.-The planters, so far as 10 oar, loo.u
, ARE p,sasea with the Of the young crops
though they are getting ra.b ar cr,ssv and too nob
dbl. oe most serious Inconvenience Pre-
Acons are already being made of an increased cotton
crop over that of last year, but cannot imagine up
Oh "hat these calculations based. There is but
little more labor in the South than there then was and
we cannot reasonably anticipate such another season.
especially such favorable fall for gathering 1t was
certainly exceptional
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT commenting upon
gent enforcement Of this amendment the New Orleans
Bulletin takes the position that it is difficult for many
reasons to conceive the general enforcement of such
measure in the South so as to give it the political eff
to martial law, and trial by jury and the right of the
accused to pleadsby counsel and to adduce and can
vass testimony were suppressed, of course the thing
would be possible 1t would be the business of courts
process would be tedious and super1uous piece of
circumocution. Both convenience and consistency
would commend the short cut of carrying all the i'm
porant elections and approprating all the desirable
Offices at the point of the bayonet and having no more
ado about it,
1t further very justly remarks that whatever success
or failure might attend the practical application of
the law the fact of its existence and of its at
tempted enforcement would operate dsastrously upon
increasing numbers of colored people. For men hav,
ing lands houses to rent wanting aborers fer anv
industry would, wherever possible, shun the employ
ment and the tenancy of coored people as though
each were eper reekBg With Infection or as though
each were medatve nceadiary or assassin Wherever
possible, 90 white laborers or tenants would be pre-
ferred even at sacrifice the score of wages or
rentals. Thus the law, ostensbly intended for the
protection Of the Negroes political rights would reco
with ruin upon bis material interests
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

FINE CHRoMos.-Mrs. Hunt on Market street, is Just
In receipt of an assortment of beautiful Chromos and
Lithograph pictures which she offers at prices 50 low
as TO asto0lsb you. Among others there is beaui-
fn one called the Rock of Ages, representing female
clngining to large cross of stone There are also
some beautiful figures descriptive of NEUROLOGICAL
scenes taste for the beautiful should be ncuIcated
into the minds of children and there is nothing more
indicative of refined mind than the presence of chaste
and beautiful paintings. These can be sold from So to
IS and to all intens are as valuable as those from tho
old masters
Mrs Hunt is also agent for the celebrated Grover &
Bakers sewing machines, which have taken more prizes
and blue ribbons than any machines in use. 1d&wtf
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The New Orleans Times is just little severe upon
those who have had the management of the affairs of
that city since the close of the There is moth
ing in the history of administrations in this country
to equal the degree of msmanagement rresponsibity
and nsensibility to honor, duty, and common sense
which have characterized the several governments that
have cursed this city since the close of the late war"
Couldn't the Times be induced to make an exception
in favor of the late Legislature?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

The FENIAN MOvEMENT.-There is one explanation
of the Fenan furore which has not been publicly
suggested yet Which seems to be more reasonable
than any supposton that few thousand, unorgansed
and undsciplined fighting fellows, however brave,
without arms munitions, ships, commssaria or base
of operations, should really and seriously make war
upon Canada with hope of conquering it. The an
nouncement made not long ago that the head
had been turned out of th ir quarters in New
York for non payment of rent. How to raise the
wind is problem which statesmen warriors, and
philosophers in all ages of the world have deemed
not beneath their consideration What more feasible
plan of doing could a warrior like ONel devise
than that of making a demonstration on Canada :?
Would not the announcement of the Fenan army in
motion open the purse of every Fenan sympathizer
on the continent? At all events, it will be lust as
well for the Southern friends of the cause not to be in
hurry in sending forward their contributions. 1t
will be prudent and proper wait until they can have
some reasonable assurance that their money will help
to conquer somebody and not to be used to paw some
conquering heros tavern bill.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

Mr., E. c. Foar is duly authorised agent for Lew
isville, Arkansas.
Tnos McISTrRE Of New Orleans, is our only I'd duly
tisements in that city.
Mr. JOHN c. LoYE, Minden La, is duly authorized to
receipt for subscriptions.
Mr.. F L. LowERY, starrvle, is duly authorised to
receive and receipt for subscriptions in Smith county,
Texas, and the counties surrounding.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08
WEDNESDAY.

PHILIP ALLEN, Agent, Mansfield louisiana
Mr.. E c. Fo2T is duly authorised agent for Lew
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-06-08

A PRACTICAL farmer informs US That he intends tins
season to try an experiment in watermelon raising,
which he has heard produces remarkable results
Bury bottle at the stem of the melon place one end
of small string wooden is probably best, in the bot
tie and insert the other end into the stem OF course
the mouth of the bottle should be higher than the
stem of the melon. As the water becomes exhausted
fresh supply must be added. The melon in this way
is fed gradually by capillary attraction and grows to
size something less than that of sugar hogshead