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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-10-13
Lively Times.

Our streets exhibit throng and hustle
unusual and unprecedented at this season Of
the year. This pleasant state of things is
beyond doubt the result Of the saiubrity Of
Columbia, which just now, and, indeed,
throughout the whole summer, has been tho
subject of continued remark. we have not
a case of yellow fever, not even an imported
one-the few cases remaining from those
brought here having recovered.
The South Carolina College and all our
seminaries opened last Monday, and we arc
gratified to learn with full classes. The ho-
tells are being we'll filled up by visitors from
all parts of tile State and from abroad, who
find Columbia ono of the pleasantest resorts
as well as cheerful stopping place while
being detained here by the existence of epi-
denies at home. The fall term Of court is
in session, and all this, combined with the
industry and activity Of tue candidates for
the Legislature, imparts TO our streets as live
" an appearance rs they present in winter
during tho session.
improvements are gaing on all around
us; new buildings arebeihg erected, and the
stores on Main street are nearly alt boing
modernized with iron or granite fronts and
expansive EXP windows. Our merchants are re-
ceiiving their fall supplies, and everything
wears the aspectaof enterprise AMI prosper.
ity. M. %.''@ u. ,s':' Z, 80. 81. '. '.
On each succeeding year; we notice, with
pleasure the improvement and enlargement,
of our town, and these must 30 still moro
vigorously, ,as the healthfnlness Of ouf town
aud its complete exemption from epidssnics
become more generally known. One Ut thu
greatest 1,re Inducements 70 the citizens Of gu,
own and ;neighboring districts to take vi
tl,eir abode anoag US = the ssuperidk fac;li
ties fof educatioafi which we sse enabled Il
present. No towno q her siss 81 population
can SUI pass Coimnbis 10 her ii,atitutionso o
learning aroliaiSa, ss . :s 80; s '.,Ss &c 6
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-10-13

4sE.:RARPY HEARr.-Have you made
one happy Heart to-days Envied privilege.
How calhf You seek your pillow; how sweet
" sleeP!. In all this world there is nothing
SO sweet as giving comfort to the distressed,
as getting "a sun ray into gloomy heart.
Children Of Sorrow meet us wherever we
turn; there is 10 moment that tears are
not shed, and dsigls uttered. Yet how many
of those, tears, those sighs. areeaused by our
own Ahoughtlessness9 How may daugh-
ter Wrings the very soul of "a fond mother
by acts of f:unkindness and ingratitude? I?
How many. husbands, by one little word,
making a whole day. Of sad houry.and un-
kind thoughts How many wives, by an
cry recriminations estrange and embitter
loving hearts 2 How many brothers and
sisters meet but Is vex and injure each other
making wetndS athat no human heart can.
heal All if Zach one worked upon this
maxim day,by day-.sffiTe to make some
heast happ Jealousy, revenge, madness,
hate with their kindred evil associates,
would forever leave the earth. Our minds
would be SO occupied in the contemplation
of adding to the pleasures Of others, that
there would be no room for the ugly, fiends
of discord. Try il, ye discontented, ;forteer
grumbling deyotees of soEIosss sahssd: Il
will make, that little ef stl1e $pril ifs
which. you move as.faitf lsns ri
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
Election Kotiee.-License or No License,

! M HEREAS at a meeting of the MAYOR and trus
/ ~ tees OF the town of Shreveport held at the
mayors office on the Sd day Of August A. D. 1854, an
ordinance was passed and adopted, providing that
from and after the first day of January A. D. 1855
with the consent of the legal voters of the town. SO
be ascertaned and determined by ballot, there shall
be no licenses granted TO any person or persons to
tan spurious or Intoxicating liquors quantities less
than one gallon, nor to open and keep d drinking
house or houses, shop shops any place where
to&lcating liquors are to be sold by the drink or in
less quantities than gallon within the incorpora-
ted limits OF the town of Shreveport and authors-
ing the mayor to cause election be held at his
ofhce or some other suitable place in said town on
the hrst Monday of November next, for the purpose
OF taking the of the legal voters of SAID town
IN regard to the adoption or rejection of said ord-
nance IN conformity to of the legislature of
Inc State OF Louisiana entitled Fan concerning the
licensing OF drinking houses and the sale of noxica
ting liquors in this State, approved 18th of March,
1904 Now, therefore, |, John w. Jones, mayor OF
the town OF Shreveport do hereby order an election
to be held the courthouse in said on the first
Monday Of November next, being the 9th day of No
vember, 1854, between the usual election hours for
the purpose OF taking the of the legal voters of
SAID town OF Shreveport the adoption or rejection
OF sad ordinance. Each voter to express his opinion
bydeposng in the ballot box, to be kept by the COM
OF said election, ticket on which shall
be written or printed the words license granted if he
be IN favor OF the license, the words no license |
granted, if he be opposed the license or some such
words as will distinctly convey the intention of the
voter. he poll to be opened at O'Clock A. NJ and |
closed at O'Clock P NJ, and Immediately after clo
sing the polls the commissioners shall make heirSre-
urns together with the ballots received by them to
he undersigned. JOHN w. JONES,
oct IS
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
Valuable Property at Auction.

WILL be sold at the Market House, in the town of
W Shreveport on Monday, 18th December, 1854, at
public auction, at II O'Clock, NJ, the following pro-
perty, to-wi
Ten Acres Of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by J. w. Evans, decd
Aso-onc and a half acres of . Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard.
Also-TWo Lots of Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port, being part of lot No. nine (9 in block ifty-one
(5l,) described follows, to-wi commencing at the
corner of Market street and alley, running thence
northwest along Market street 90 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet Also portion of said lot No.
nine, o. block hfty-one, (5l,) commencing 40 feet
from the of said alley, running thence north
west 20 feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
Also-Three Lots of Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port known on the map plan of Messrs. Johnson g.
Cutll, filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
Caddo parish, as lots Nos one, two and three Il and
81 OF block sixtyseven, (67) formerly owned BY j. J.
Gallagher.
Terms and more accurate description made known
on the day of sale. H. HUNSICkER, Auctioneer
The above described property will be disposed of as
above, unless sold private sale before that time.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply to H. Hun
Texas. iv1o
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A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.'s
ER5sslSsS LIVERY STABLES, glassSERAA

Corner of Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport.
7>HE undersigned, having purchased the interest Of
Il Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es
Enlistment and put in fine ORDER inform their friends
and the public generally that they are prepared to ac
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, carri-
ages, etc, of the best description and on as reasona-
Die terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans. any point on the river by
leaving their animals with us, can have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to- Our osers are expert
enced and attentive and are ready day and nigh, to
attend to the wants of customets.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission
Thankful for the patronage extended 70 the late firm
of VanBibber & Hitchcock, we espectfuy solicit a
continuance thereof pedging ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it.
aug23 A / HITCHCOCK &, co
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Printing Materials.

NHE proprietors of the Southwestern, having lust
L renewed their stock of materials offer for sale at
extremely low prices great variety of Secondhand
Type, &C.. comprising:
LONG PR1MER-A small font half worn.
NoNPARIEL do. do
SMALL PlcA-Large font, cast expressly for pamph-
let and law work, with accents, superors piece
lions, medical signs, etc. Good as new.
ScR1p-Great primer and double small plea.
PlcA-Two fonts, but little worn.
GREAT PRIMER-Fins font, half worm
Fonts OF Double Great Primer, Canon, and other
large letter.
Thirty or forty different sizes AND kinds Of card and
small Ornamental and Fancy Job Type, comprising
shades, tuscans, outlines, gohics, antiques, blacks
German text, etc. Together with a great variety q
large and small flowers and borders, job and newspa-
per cuts and ornaments
CHAsEs-Wrought and cast-iron book chases, (8vo.
and l2mo.,) and an assortment for jobs.
The fonts are all perfect and in good order and af
ford fine opportunity for country papers obtain
materials cheap. i2S
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker. Undertaken. Sc.

At Vicary's old stand, Texas street, Shreveport
q The subscriber, having leased the 1s-=-zz.-zz.>
ES premises occupied by the late q. III
" &c. Weary, be2s to inform the Gg=-=-sz=xs.
public (and the ladies in particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most workmanlike manner, al
the lowest prices and with DESPATCH every description
OF plain and ornamental Furniture. Being practi-
cal cabinemaker of much experience he feels assur
ed In saying that he guarantee his work will give
satisfaction. @ .-.,..
Every description of furniture repaired cleaned var
nlshed, and made to look as handsome as when new,
at tie shortest notice. .. 4. ...-.
Mattresses of every description renovated manu-
featured to order, at low prices. ........
Undertaking in all its branches promptly attended to-.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of jobbing
A share of the public n,ronage is respectfully So
liced [s2O] HENRY PFLUGN.
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

}fsDas1A HE new, substantial, very light draueht
d Sg EfE4$zHzn steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovaed) will resume her trips
on or about the LIST September, regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria, at which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers.
thus atfording passengers and shippers through line
to,the city without detention at the falls
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else are
entirely new and in point of safety speed and accom-
modatlon she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the tails Particular attention will at times be paid TO
plantation and all way business Thankful for the lib
era patronage they have heretofore received her off,
GERS solicit the favors of their old friends, promising to
do every thing in their power to merit il inlr of
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Shreveport s. Alexandria Packet.

L"1."7 ] he new, very light draught, fnst run
saaS 5YS4sSR ming steamboat FANNY FERN.
JOHN HousToN, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, Cd October, at five
O'Clock; and continue TO during the season as reg
uar packet between this port and the falls, making
trip every ten days The Fanny Fern was built in
Shreveport expressly for the trade entirely new of
very light draught has large and comnodious cabins.
and in point of safety, comfor, and fine accommoda
tons Is equal to any boat Red River Her officers
will make use of every exeron please, and solci.
the patronage of their old friends Particular a,ten
ton will be paid 10 receiving and landing passengers
aho Irelght at all points on the river. L@M- s27
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Great Bargains! Great Bargains!!

4 we intend closing our store in few weeks, all
I A those in want of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Boots, Shoes Groceries, Wines, Liquors, etc, etc.,
Will find it to their advantage give early call.
As we are SELLING OFF AT COST, extraordinary in
ducements are hedgout purchasers, in fact such
were never before offered in this community, and fam
lies, planters, coury merchants and all others, will
be satisfied on examining our prices, that we sell at
from % to 30 per cent cheaper than any other house
in Shreveport and lower than tho articles be
purchased in New Orleans l.5@
Ladies are respectfully solicited to give call
They will find every article they may be in want of,
and we guarantee that they will acknowledge they
never before knew goods sold as low
aug2 E. & B. JACOBS. Texas street.
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3Eaasasze LIVERY STABLES. RNa5aAse

uJ0No connerion sohateoer Nth any Hotel.-rp
a. BoARMAN, would respectfully inform the
~ public generally, and travellers in particular that
ne has Just had his stables put in complete order and is
fully prepared with thorough and extensive stock of
Saddle and Harness Horses, Hacks, Wagons &C.,
which will be let at unusually low rates. He will war
rant his stock to be- in every respect equal any in
the country. His hacks are mostly new, and careful
safe drivers are sent with them, when required Heis
determined to accommodate the pablo fully in this
line, and to an extent before attempted in this
CITY, From and after this date he will keep horses at
the following rates:
Horse, T. month";, $sl3 90 Horse, a. day. IS cts.
IT week.. 4 30 - d. night so cts.
Horse, If feed, IS cents. -.
He respectfully solcits the calls of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line. His stables
are not in any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag of the Union, (Hen-
derson) will please copy.s - anll
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
Succession Sale,


"a Tale OF LOU lfSlANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ pursuance of an order of the hon. District Court for
Caddo parish will sll at public auction on Mopdav,
i3th DAY OF November 1854. between the hours of i
O'CLOCK, A. NJ, and 4, II NJ the premises lately oc-
cuPed by John b. White, deceased (at the point be-
low CutIlft 5 mls) the following described property
belonging to said SUCCESSION, viz: two horses thirty
head OF hogs one wagbn and harness. about 200 bush
els of corn lot Of farae tools and utensils household
and kitchen furniture two guns, etc. etc
Terms of sale-Cash, If the propertv brinps it's an
praised value Should any portion of it fail to bring
its apprasement will be re-ofered at the same time
and place on credit OF II months the purchasers ev
ing bond and approved security
JOHN WALPOLE, Sr., Administrator
nov SUCCESSION of Jno B. White decd
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Beef. Mutton, Pork and Veal.

ExHz=ra HE subscnben having taken the corne,
VI stall in the market, begs to inform his old
>sx3l4z friends and the public generally, that he
Will hereafter carry the butchery business in all its
branches on his own individual account and that he
VIII spare neither pains expense to at all times sup
ply his customer, with the very best Beef Veal, Pork
and luft0n, that be procured in this section OF
country. Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
lore extended to him. he would request his old friends
to bear in mind that he is not now in any way con-
neced with any other butcher in any stall except
the one he in person attends to.
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats on as libe-
raj terms, and with quick DESPATCH by any other
butcher in town.
aug30 f JOHN STETGET,MAN
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G.. M. LEVY ~ ca

G. M. LEVY & Co., nn..s
Texas street, .0
A RE now receiving and opening their large an,
IA well selected stock of
Fall and Winter Goods.
consisting of French, English and Germa an mernos
Black and colored bomhazines, and alpacas:
French and English barege d'lanes;
Wool and silk bayadere robes;
Solid colored d'laines;
Silk turqoise do
Satin strieed do
Fancy colored do
Scotch and gala wool plaids;
Black and fancy brocade Silks '-"
Dress and apron do
Plaid and rich plain do
French, English and American prints;
French and oil ginghams;
Oil callcoes large and small figured;
Curtain damask; white embroidered curtains;
Spotted hannels, opera fannels; -"r
Scarlet, white and yellow do;
White and colored blankets; -'
French bed do d..
Irish linens; towel and table diapers; brd-eyed do;
Jaconet, Swiss and null musIins, cross-bar do;
Victoria and bishop lawn;
Undersleeves, chemisettes, worked collars, " -
Linen cambria and embroidered handkerchief,
Velvet and gimp trimmings, ..E
Silk and satin bonnets, ,--.-.-
Swiss and jaconet edging and inserting do bands.
boRnel ana SASH Ribbons neck ribbons,
White and black silk lace, =
Silk velvet Tamas,
Black and colored silk nantes,
Sultana coaks, bertha do
'Woollen, Grape and merno shawls,
Fine cashmere, merno and lambs wool hose and
half hose; black and coored silk do do
A large assortment of gloves of all kinds;
Jewelry and gold watches, Il
Osnaburgs and domesties of all kinds,
Brown and bleached shee tinos and sl,irtiupc
kerseys, plaid linseys stripes and ticking,
Cassimeres, satnets and jeans,
good assortment of carpetng and rugs,
An extensive stock of Clothing and Gentlemen's
furnishing Goods, OF the very8 best materials and the
'test styles. Also large assortment of gentlemen
nd ladies' boots, shoes, hats, caps ETC.; and great
lany articles too numerous to mention which we Of
er for sale very low for cash. oct1l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
New Orleans l. Red River Packet.

fEa@MA.4 a. The new and fast running steamboat
af%E5zkHES3R S SEDONEA. WIN. KAY, master, will
za.ss=zsiszz run during the low water as weekly
packet between New Orleans and Alexandria, where
she will connect with the Shreveport packets. The
Sydonla tor speed comfort and good accommodations
IS unsurpassed by any boat in the trade and particu
lar care will be taken TO promptly forward all goods
shipped by her either to upper Red River or landings
on the Mississippi. For freight passage, apply on
board. -------- e IL.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
Shreveport 4 Alexandria Passenger Pac-
Ept TNf0N

ff&zaaaa b THE entirely new land ligh,est draueht
sfIE boat above the falls) steamer UNION,
-zaazksazazszs r. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time ever made in low water. The Union will con-
tnue in the trade during the entire low water season.
and being in every respee, designed for very light
draught packet, with superior accomm oda ,ons for SIS
cabin passengers, respectfully solicit the patronage
OF the pnbllc The Union connects with the New
orleans packets below the falls .'' CIR
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
To Steamboat Officers.

q fFlCERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riv-
~ er AIDE, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nlshed to them, in any quantity, by sending orders to
WIN. NJ. DECAMP, Reporter, No. 3 Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, Cover A. g. H. Blocks wholesale
grocery Ii desired the of the boat purchasing
will be stamped on each paper, and the packages for
Warded as per order
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State of Louisiazla---Parish of caddo :

State of Louisiaala---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COURT.-Successien of John Stc-
1 gleman, Decd. Notice is hereby given that MARGA
RET STEGLEMAN, has this day filed with the clerk of our
said court her petition and application praying to be
appointed administrators of the succession of John
seigleman, deceased, end unless opposition is made
thereto in ten days. the time prescribed by law, said
Margaret SteigIeman will be appointed administrative,
as prayed for.
~ Given under MY hand and seal of office, this
~ ta H. w. G. KELLEY,
n1-2t clerk
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-01
She3'in'tS Sale.

STATE OF LOULsTANA--Parisho of Caddo--A,
~ l.. Eeine ct al, w. the master and owners of the
steamboat Luda. In Justice Jones' Court for Ward
No Nos $50, $685. 834, 835, 836, 837, S38, 839,
o40, coo BY virtue OF ten wrs of eri facias issued
out of the honorable the justice J. w. Jones' court
for Ward No. Four, ia the above entitled suits,
and to me directed, have seized and will sell at pub
nc auction at the court house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish Aforesaid on SATURDAY. the I'd
day of December, 1854 between the hours of II O'Clock
A. NJ. and T. p NJ, the following described property,
sESA b to-wit the STEAMBOAT LUDA, her
zssssaf tackle, furniture and apparel Seized as
the property OF the defendants and be sold to pay
and satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale--Cash, with the benefit of annraise
ment. M. WATSON, Sheriff.
shreveport, November |, 1854. PISS 70
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New Orleans & Shreveport packet.

cNwx - ! he magnificent passenger steamer
rs44a4gaAF5 szsS BELLE GATES, LEON BRYAs.
aasss.Eaza master, will run the ensuing season be-
tween New Orleans and Shreveport, commencing her
trips with the first rise in Ted River and leaving each
port every alternate Wednesday at o'clock, p NJ The
Belle Gates has been lately locked, thoroughly over
hauled and newly furnished throughout and for speed
safety and accommodations has no superior in the
trade Every exertion will be used render satisfac
ton to shippers and passengers. octle-6m
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State Of I,ouisiai,a---pa1isb Of c.daa

State of Louisiat1a---Parish of Caddo
ENDlSTRlCT COUET.-Succession of William f.
l. PasteHr deed. Notice is hereby given that JOHN
j. KLINE, has this day filed with the clerk of our
SAID court his petition ana application, praying be ap-
pointed administrator OF the succession of VIM i.
Pasteur, decd, and unless opposition is made thereto
in ten days, the lime prescribed by law, said John J.
Kline will be appointed administrator of said sue
cession, as prayed for.
~ Given under M hand and seal of Office, this
( I. $. 30th day Of O&tober, A. D., 1854.
~ w. G. KERLEY,
nl-2t ~ g.. cIarL =
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Drugs and Medicines,

'INHE patrons and friends of Norris Drug
L Store, respectfully Informed that will III
open Immediately first stock of fresh and sohy
genuine DRUGS, MEDICINES and CHEMICALS, togeth-
er with every article usually to be found in an exeur
ssive drug establishment. THOS. H. MORRIS, w
. octll Drugpst and Chemist
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Negro Girl at Auctinn.

Succession of W. W. Brown, deceased.
| IN pursuance Of an order from the honorable Disp
trict Court for the parish of Caddo, will be sold at
public auction at the cougthouse door, the town of
Shreveport SATURDAY, s5th day Of November.
1854, between the hours of IL O'clock A. NJ and a. p
NJ the following property belonging the succession
OF the late W. W. Brown, deceased, to-wit: Nero
GIRL, named Nelly, aged about years, good house
servant. -ts
Terms-6 and II months credit, for notes bearing
per cent. interest, with approved security.
e.. 5.-t.s S. w. CAMPBELL Qate Brown,) :
oct2o -.r.. -,0 Administra trix.
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Painting.

Painting.
JEREMIAH J. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
~ cute House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall CoIoriug,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnishes, Boiled OIL Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, ETC., be procured at all times at
his shop, on Texas street, first house above the office
of the South Western
His friends and the public are invited to give him
call iv26tf