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PACKING Corrosive learn from the New Orleans
Times that the idea of putting up cotton in compare
lively light packages has been carried into practical eff
feet by Mr.. George Brode, Of Arkansas. His bales
weigh about $50 pounds EACH or 40 pounds to the Gu
bic foot, while the usual bales are compressed to only
% pounds to the cubic foot. This plan would have
many advantages and the disadvantages might be dis
regarded in view of the present high price of cotton
There would be tearing of baggng by cotton hooks
no rolling valuable commodity through mud and hav-
ing it pastered over with the same-thus afordng op-
portunity for picking" mild term for stealing 1t
has been often asserted without successful contra
dicton, that the Southern people are the most mprov-
ident in the world, that argument need be adduced
to prove it. Though there is nothing more forcbly
illustrates the fact than the in which cotton is
covered, or rather not covered We have been sur.
priSed to notice that majority of planters leave from
ten to sixteen inches OF the bale exposed on each side
and this too, when more than the cost of the add.
tionai oaggng requisite to cover it completely would
be made in the sale. These exposed sides are liable
to be covered with mud and trash-thus giving pre
text for picking out from Ave to fifty pounds vary
ing according to the greater less elasticity of the
conscience Of the picker
As we have said, the plan of putting up cotton in
packages that could be handled like sack of coffee
would obviate all this. Mr.. Brodie claims for his
method "a saving in freight tare, waste incidental ex
pehses aud time" These claims might be denied for
it objected that the expense in the sampling weigh
ing, marking, &C., of small bale would be as great
as on large one. So, while we think the method q
good one, on the whole we vet think that mora o5
vantages claimed for it than experience would ius
tfy.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

"hen Burnside was in the city, Che has just re-
turneul, ne was talking with trerd, and remarked
that he was blind folded at the Clay Statue, he could
smell his way TO the Mechanics Institute" where the
Legislature was in session. Just then, and nearing
them, three of the honorabes of that body happened
to pass and in all probability overheard the remark
and the subsequent pror to bet exactly $40 90 on the
experiment. They gave B. look of the unutterable
Those three are members" said B.'s city friend a.
knew it by INSTINCT nose it," replied B.
Speaking of Burnside, suggests the fact that he
brought with him splendid sock of every article in
his line, the most costly OF which he will at any time
give to any man who will quietly listen to one of his
jokes permitting the to select the article and
the joke from his large and varied stock of both CON-
modilies
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

The attention of readers is especially called 10
the card of Sutherland & Page in another column of
to days paper. They are now receiving their spring
stock-embracing everything kept in frst-class es-
adjustment. These gentlemen seem to keep pace
with the times, as look into their establishment will
show, Their house is kept in order and every novelty
will be found there They also have the reputation of
keeping the best of everything aud selling at fair
prices. Everybody will be well treated, and we recon-
mend our readers and all, to give them a call
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

LATEST FROM MExIco-The Picayune of the r5,h
says that the following is copy of telegram re.
ceved by the purse9 of the steamship I. c. Harris.
while at Brazos Santiago:
BROWNSVILLE TEXAS, March IA fight occurred
between Gen. Regulez and Gov. Cadena, commanding
the revoutonists the other side of Guadalayara
at or near COronella Hill Cadena was defeated with
great loss. Regnlez took one thousand prisoners,
amongst them many officers
Cadena Is hemmed in he has TO beat Regulez or lose
his whole army
The news came from theoGontery Periodeco Official
The declaration of independence Of the four States not
confirmed.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

PARIS, March 22.-The trial of Pierre Napoleon
CONNIE need at noon The utmost solemnity prevails.
Count Paschal Grausset so prevalent and defiant
in bis answers that the court refused to hear him.
MADRID, March 22.-The truce between parties in
the Cortes is broken. The Unionists supported Fl
guares amendment to the new loan for ten millions
sterling. The amendment defeated by % to III
A crisis is imminent and the previous victory appa,
reny involves the retirement of Regent Serrano. AID
miral Berougere succeeds Topete in the Cabinet.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

On Wednesday morning last the large two story
building in Marshall known the Harrison Flag Office
discovered to be fire. The flames were checked
by the energy Of the citizens and probably very dis
astrous fire prevented We sympathize with con-
fere Of the Flag for his loss-esmated at $500
and congratulate him at the time that it no
1t will take week two to get things in order
there must have been enough "pi" to feed reg
1nnn
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23
FROM NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, March 2l.-Twe ty small houses on
the square bounded by Morales, Annett and Good
Children streets burned-loss $4,000
The steamAo New York, from Bayou Bartholomew
with 9oo bales OF cotton and the Charles H. Duree,
from ST. Louis, were burned this morning at the foot
of Bienville street-loss $4,000.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23
FROM EUROPE

:, PARIS, March 2o.-The high court for the trial Of
Pierre Napoleon convened at Tours yesterday Prin-
cess Bonapar.e and her children arrived An immense
crowd was at the depot to receive the distinguished
visitors
PARIS, March I'll Prince Bonaparte arrived at
Tours in charge OF Count De Armes accompanied by
the Chet officer OF the police. The Emperor will re.
ceiye reports of the trial every two hours
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Ho, ALL YE THAT ARE AwEARY-That the world
in morals in physics is cleary demonstrated
by numberless instances. Not the least notable of
which is the fact that New York attorney adyerses
throughout the land that he is prepared to obtain alb
solute divorces in New York, Indiana, Illinois, and
other States, which warranted good everywhere
Desertion, drunkenness, non support, etc. sufficient
cause; no publicity advice free no cure no paw
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

story is told of an old hunter in Michigan who,
when the country new got lost in the woods
eral times. He was told to buy pocket compass,
which he did, and friend explained to him the use.
He soon get lost and lay out as usual When found
he was asked why he did not travel by the compass.
He stated that he did dare to- He wished to 90 north
and he /" tried hard to make the thing point north but
'twant no use 'twoud didde, diddle, didde, diddle
right round, and point southeast every time I"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

FURNITURE-Any quantity, from complete ma
hogany sett suitable for the paror of the most fastidi
and wealthy, down to the coarsest and cheapest
can be had at Rosenban & Schnurs No 3 on the
levee You satisfy yourself by calling where your
wants can be -atsfed on reasonable terms See their
advertisement
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

FINE CIGARs-There are only one or two things of
which we profess to br Judge We are aware that it
is subject upon which one easily delude himself
or be deluded but do claim TO be Judge of good
cigar. F. j. Leman has just returned from the city
with 10000 out of the bonded warehouse, among
which will be found some of the most choice brands
Also, some which will be sold as low as those of do
mestic manufacture.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

hEssRs J. KAHN BRo-This popular establish
ment is now in receipt of splendid stock of spring
and summer goods of every conceivable variety,
bought from first hands embracing dress and family
goods of the very latest ST., les and patterns. Their
supply of custom made clothing is fine was ever
brought to this market, while they have complete
assortment of boots Shoes hats, crockery and glass
ware. Ladies invited to call and examine their
beautiful dress goods and planters rest assured
being satisfied in both quality and prices.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

BossIER PARIsH.-We clip the following paragra phs
from the Banner of the 10th:
We learn that the injunction to the navigation OF
Gross Bayou has been dissolved. 1t was however
too late to benefit us here, unless Red River should
rise again this spring.
We learn, through private sources, that the bill to
authorize the closing of Willow Chute failed to pass
and become law This sorry to learn, for
that small improvement would have benefited our
parish hundreds of thousands of dollars
BY an act of the Legislature lately passed the Police
Jury prohibited from appropriating any money from
the ordinary fnnd for roads and bridges special
fund must be raised by taxing real and personal prop
erty for this purpose
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

The " SToNEwALL" JACKSON NoNUMENT-It is to
be hoped that people will contribute generally to
this fund. Only small sums expected-say from
three dollars Mr. George A Pike is treasurer,
AMI the following named persons are authorized to
receive contributions: Geo. A, Pike, Mrs. Fleming
Col. II. J. G. Battle, W. E Kennedy, R. H. Lindsay
W. T. Brooks, Maj. j. C. Moncure, Judge D. Creswel
DR.. Joe L. Moore, J. J. Kline, VIM. billiard and Mont
ford Topas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23


PARls.-There is no city in the world to which its
denizens so ardently attached Paris To then,
Paris is the garden spot Of earth,
Where the flowers ever blossom the beams ever
shine"
while every other land is, at least socially bleak and
barren Wilderness The old residents of New Orleans
have the feeling for the city of their love- but in
somewhat less degree Every little incident that
ours there, however uninteresng to those who have
not this oc is matter of deep interest to them.
And all this natural for Paris and New Orleans are,
in many respects the most attractive cities in the
world We told that the stranger who first visits
Paris is struck with the remarkable temper of its peo
pie. There is something remarkably exhilerating to
the spirits in the external novelty and cheerful
ness of the objects which surround one upon every side
The Undesirable air of gaiety makes every sunshny
day look like f6te. Harity of spirits seems to per-
wade all ranks; the gardens, the flowers, the merry
tone OF voices, the sparkling gances of numberless
bright eyes, all produce an effect very like enchant-
ment 1t is really city of the living, where cease
less jubilee is held, and where the externals of happi
ness meet the eye readily that the heart must be
cold indeed which cannot awaken to some throb of
pleasure And who may tell but what the gay Partisan
is wiser in other respects besides in his genera
ton, than those who would make life solemn process
sion TO the tomb.
This passion for the French capital, its people, its
manners and its mode of living, is exemplifed to an
exaggerated degree by Victor Hugo. In Les Kisera-
dles he devotes chapter TO the idol of lis heart which,
among other extravagances he says that the universe
catches inspiration from the very smoke that rises
from the roofs of Paris
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

We fear that Messrs. Hamilton Co., of this place,
are in danger of losing the valuable services of their
book keeper At last accounts he at Gilmer Tex,
completely surrounded by rampant of fair damses
that his most intimate male friends could not get to
speak with him, or even a sight of his fair fz."
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

zen. IooNBs.-We were honored on yesterday, BY
long visit from General Robert Toombs 1t is with
pleasure that we note his remarkable health of body
anu Vigor OF intellect which grows with his years.
General Toombs looks ten wears Younger than he did
at the end OF the war; and still retains in fun robusti
tnde, one OF the most remarkable and versatile minds
the country has ever produced May be live many
more years to be leader and champion of the pc o.
pie in their struggle against the assaults of alien tyr
amy and domestic treachery
Augusta Gal Con titntinnalist
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

to a serenade with which the young boods Of Homer
had favored himself and family "We happened to
be up pegging away the first chapter of Genesis,
when full volume Of sweet sounds broke in upon
soul, and transpanted US beyond this beautiful
world into green pastures of distant one where light
and love reign forever supreme He says music
takes away the sting of death, but does not inform
whether not he speaks from practical experience
By the token, the parson has improved the
size and typographical appearance of his paper
derfully of late, which indications of prosperity We
are pleased to notice.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

We extremely regretted to read the following notice.
which we find in the Tyler Index of the 18th From
all we could learn this factory prospecting beyond
the expecta tons of its owners:
FIRE-The cotton factory, located at this place. was
totally destroyed by fire on yesterday. Cause not
definitely ascertained. This is great loss not only
to the owners, but to the town itself When will Ty
Ter be supplied with fire engine9 We have not
space Tor more extended notice this week, and will
give details in our next issue
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Freight for Upper Red River is accommodating here
and no immediate prospect of getting it all off The
Lghtwood and Flrt will take this evening as much as
they dare carry
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

IMPORTANT TO THE CITIZENS OF SHREvEPoRT.-The
House bill No. T. which exempts the city of Shreve
port from the payment of parish licenses has been
signed by the Governor, and is law.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

DEATH OF One OF THE RoTHscHILDs.-Baron Ma.
thaniel Rothschild, of Nathan Myer Rothschild
and the nephew of the founder of the great banking
house, Amsche Rothschild, died on the 10th of Feb.
ruary Paris He had been blind for the last eighteen
years In 1912 he married a daughter of the late
James Rothschld. He leaves two sons, the oldest OF
whom is a lawyer of considerable reputation
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

chicago paper says that the farmers of the Yves,
have found partial compensation for the low rates OF
grain in the high prices realized for hogs the receipts
IRON this crop having saved many of them from bank
rapfcy II hogs had been sold at prices correspond
iHg with those of wheat there would have been wide
spread Gistres. in the West
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

THE TABLEAUX.-We have only time to say that the
tabeaux surpassed our expectations. While the fig
probably altogether so perfect as we IN
cipted yet the general effect utterly beyond our
powers of description. We imagine that few of our
citizens will lose the opportunity of seeing this
magnificent series Of paintings
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Gen Reynolds has ordered the dscontinuance of
the Supreme Court at TYLER giving instructions that
all the papers and records shall be removed to Austin
where the court directed TO convene on the second
Monday of April.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Accounts from our country friends conflicting as
regards the fate Of the fruit crop-some reporting
third saved, Others twothirds, and others, yet that
none is left We only examined one peach tree, and
if there was single bloom alive il certainly
visible with the naked eye.
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Communicated
Messrs. Editors

Having learned that Israelitsh friends think a
little hard of Capt Bassett, of the Bradish Johnson,
for having given party on board of his boat the night
of the Purim Ball. Of the persons who suggested
the thing to Capt. B., when his boat in port the
trip before this, beg leave to explain. Capt Basset
promised to give the party while in port, and came
prepared for it. He was in Short under pledge to do
so, and expecting to leave Friday, Thursday night
the only night under the circumstances, available.
He is a comparative stranger in this community and
certainly would not have intentionally done anything
to make enemies. He could not well have avoided
giving the party. The Bradish johnson is fine boat
and certainly is the interest of merchants to
courage the increase Of tonnage to this port.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

The women of Florence, New Jersey, have just found
out that female can be healthy herself or have
healthy child unless she wears a costume made up of
a mans gray trowsers black kersey sacaue and
woman's bonnet" The bonnet is what none of them
will give up, for healthy child"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

We learn from the Galveston News that corner lot
on Twey Second street and the Strand in the burnt
district, sold the other day for the snug little sum of
$4,000 currency. Property in Galveston is worth
something as shown by these figures
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Simps Dickson, notorious outlaw, was killed on
the l4th ult Springfield in Limestone county.
He fought with desperation to the last he is said to
have been confederate of Bickerstaff and Lee
Sulphur Springs Gazette
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

LEAVES TO-DAY.-The elegant packet Texarkana, is
announced for the city to-day. With clever cap
tain fascinating clerk accommodating bar-keeper re-
liable and skful pilots and engineers, judicious
steward and accomplished cook, she offers accommo
dations unsurpassed by any boat in the trade.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
FROM EUROPE.

New ORLEANS, March 22.-Departed for Red Ri We
Lotus No 8 and Frolic. =..a-s-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

A London correspondent of the New York Tribune
that the transfer of the telegraph lines the Post
Office Department in the United Kingdom was COM
peted the 9th of February, and that the result has
been disastrous failure. The system necessarily
gives monopoly to The Government, and thus the ad
vantages of competition by different lines to the large
cities are entirely lost In concentrating for purposes
Of economy, the number Of operators and offices have
been reduced that there complete clog and
all classes particularly the provincial papers, loud
in their complaints
The Rusk, Texas) Cherokee county Observer of the
10th has the following
The prospects for building the Houston and Great
Northern Railroad are decidedly bright The route is
to be Immediately surveyed, and the engineers
in the field. DR.. Young, the President is in New
York, where he will, doubtless, consummate arrange
ments for the necessary money to commence the work
without delay An agreement has been made to build
so miles within twelve MONTHS and 100 miles addi-
tional within two years from this date This is, indeed
glad tidings to Cherokee county, and all Eastern and
Northern Texas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

CRY AND PARISH MoNEY.-Parties wishing to use
either city or p'rish money can be supplied by J.
Kahn & Bro
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Hon. Alexander II. Stephens is now in better health
than at any time during the past twelvemontbs
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

TIE GOLD PANIc-The Washington correspondent
of the Charleston Courier of the best at the Fed
eral Capitol says:
Before gold falls to nine per cent. premium, as it
will in three months, there may be spasmodc ad
towards twenty Speculation cannot be repress
ed, and gold conspiraces will be formed long
certainty exists in regard to the relations between pa
per currency and gold. All the laws that Congress
pass will not prevent gold conspracies and gold
pancs while we have two legal tenders-two curren-
cies of unequal and fuctuating value"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

Could Do BETTER.-We were somewhat amused,
not long since, at conversation between planter
and freedman. just as we were passing, we over
heard the planter tell the freedman that he would give
him all he could make, furnish him with mule to
pow horse to ride Sunday, and give him $50 be-
sides. The negro hung his head, in brown study
for moment, and then looking up, replied: "Can't
do dat; done heap better daa dat las year."
fRichland LA \ Beacon
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

The Florida Independent publishes eight columns of
Sheriff sales of real estate in Aachul county. The
carpet bag oeusts are apparently de.oating the Stae
We shall probably hear that there is nothing left
OF Florida but Harriet Beacher Stoves plantation
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23
Editorial Breyities.

An exchange gets off the following: A Washington
official recently wound up an afterdnner speech with
this Shakespearean declaration
What's [hicl Cuba to me- or me to [hic Cuba?'
From the best information we can gather the fruit
is almost entirely killed We must still hope however.
that has been spared to than present appear
ances would indicate.
We are gratifed to notice that Captain Crisp and
bis talented troupe are creating sensation in Jefferson
We can assure the citizens of our sister city Of one
thing-they will never witness anything upon the stage
that could give offence.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

PHILIP ALLEN, Agent, Mansfield, Louisiana.
Mr. E. c. FoaT is our duly authorised agent for lie"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

We stateda few days since that of the boats
above had been seized by the United States Marshal
for selling liquor to the Indians We presume that the
following, which we find in the Paris Examiner of the
18th, has reference to the subject:
We are informed that Messrs. Gaines and Thebo have
returned from Van Buren, whittier they went recently
to effect the release Of the Lake City boat detained
north OF this Red river by order of the United States
Marshal. They succeeded in accomplishing their OBJ
ect without difficulty The Lake City had full cargo
detention has proved no little Inconvenience to them
Would it not be well for them to seek relief under the
law?
The same paper says:
Capt. Tandy, of the upper Red river packet Frank
Morgan, called on us few days since. We glad
to make his acquaintance His splendid little steamer
IS still tied up on account of low water, bat the first
rise viii shove off.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

FtCtIVe dhu receipt TOT suUsCTIPIUHs III N1IIVH
Texas, and the counties surrounding
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-03-23

One very good effect the res umption of specie pay
mens would have upon the South, would be TO throw
into circulation for investment in works of public i'm
provement an immense amount of gold that has here
tOfOre been buried in old socks and tin cofee-pO