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Chr Doaro Of Grustees.

MAYORS OFFICE, Der. S, 1854.
Be it remembered, that at a regular meeting Of the
board of trustees of the town of Shreveport, held at
the mayors Office in said town, on Thursday, Oct.
5, A. d. 1854, the following members were in attend
ance, viz: j. w. Jones, mayor; G. Clat1in, L. NJ.
Mutt, F. NJ. Waldran, and L.. Knox, trustees; Fl.
Hunsicker, con. and collector; and R. s. Carnes,
clerk.
On motion of L. NJ. Mutt, the board adjourned un-
til the 9Th inst. j.. w. JONES, mayor.
r. S. CARNEs, town clerk.
OCTOBER 9rH, l854-There not being q quorum
present, the mayor adjourned the board until the
next regular meeting. J.W.JONES, mayor.
r. S. CARSEs, town elk.
MAYORS OFFICE, Nov. 2, 1854.
The board met pursuant to adjournment. Present
his honor, the mayor: G. Clahin, j. O.. Beall, L. P.
Grain, and l.. Knox, trustees.
On motion Of j. G Beall. the minutes of the previ-
Gus meeting We're dispensed with.
Dew j.. TALLY, treasurer, 5#@.w# @
July 7, 1854. In account with corporation. DR..
To amount on hand in par funds as per
statement rendered, Sl,37S w
Sept. !. To amount reed from H. Hunsick-
err, collector, in par funds, being
amount collected by him in July, l29 so
" To amount reed from E. Hunsicker,
collector, in scrip, 70 00
" Reed from Il. Hunsicker, collector,
in par funds, being the amount
collected by him in August, So 50
To amount reed from do. do. in scrip S 90
August Z, 1854. Or.
By amount paid J. W. Jones, mayors draft
in par funds of Thos. VI. Jones, $1,000 90
Sept. l, 1854. By amount paid mayors
draft to Thomas W. Jones, 300 90
Amount on hand in par funds Sept. a, 1854, PIT SO
Dew L.. TALLY, treasurer.
DR.. Dew L. TALLY, Treasurer, in account with cor
1854. poration of Shreveport
Sept. 4. To amount on hand in par funds as per .gr
statement rendered, $2H 81
Oct. l. Reed from Il. Hunsicker in par funds GA 45
Reed from H. Hunsicker in scrip, 2 so
s344 81
By amount paid j. W. Jones, mayor, in scrip. 9 50
By amount on hand in par funds, $34l u
Dew L. TALLY, treasurer.
1854. II. HuNsICxER, constable and collector,
August l. In account with corporation. DR..
To this amount reed for wharfage, as per
To this amount reed for personal tax as
To this amt fsr reed f for fines as per exhibit c Is 90
August l, 1854. Or.
By commissions on amounts as per exhibits
A B and c q TX y cent. l6 So
BY this amount paid treasurer IVA oo
DIR. II. HUNsIcKER, con. and collector,
August l.. In account with the corporation.
To this amount reed for wharfage, as per
To this amount rec'd for fines as per exhibit B. 5 90
1854 Or. $50 IS
Sept. |. BY commissions on amounts
per exhibits A. and B. @74 get. 6 05
So 80
1854 II. Hunsicker, constable and collector, DIR.
Oct. !. To this amount reed for wharfage,
as per exhibit A. 69 80
" To this amount reed for fines as per
i exhibit B. 2 SO
So IS
Oct. |. By commissions on amounts as per exhl-
= Is., A ,~J n or7i[ 70 rant = All
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TT'HE undersigned retires from business; having dis
L solved his connection with that of Green h Doug
lass, in which he became interested after the death Of
w. R. DOUGLASS.
Robert Green, who will continue the business, will
retain all the active means, of both the houses, IN
which him andt the undersigned have been partners, and
will pay the debts due by either and collect those due
them. H. l.. DOUGLASS.
May goth, 1854.
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Painting,

Painting.
JEREMIAH !. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
~ cute House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Colorins,
Paper Hanging, &c, with neatness and despatch.
MIXED Paints, Varnishes, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, etc., can 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 a
call. 0- iv26-tf
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A. ]. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
s~s 5zz5sf=s4s LIVERY STABLES. g sEEagFSssslsssRRA2

Corner Of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
rTNtIE undersigned, having purchased the interest Of
J. Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es-
tablishuent. and put It in fine order, inform their friends
and the public generally, that they are prepared to &C
cem1nodate them with saddle horses, buggies, carri-
ages, etc., of the best description, and on as reasona-
Bile terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment. Horses viii be kept by the month, week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish-
ing TO visit New Orleans, or any point on the river, hy
leaving their animals with us, can have them careful
ly ard faithfully attended 10. Our ostlers are expert
enced and attentive, and arc ready day and night to
attend to the wants Of customers.
Houses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm
of VaaBibber g. Hitchcock, we respectfully solicit a
continuance thereof, pledging ourselves TO do all in our
power to merit it.
ste23 A.. ]. HITCHCOCK & Co.
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CopartmershiD Notice
Cash Notice,

A Ii persons having claims against the estate of ]
"A w. Morris, are requested to present the same for
payment, and those indebted to said estate are notified
to come forward and settle without delay, as the af-
fairs of the succession must be wound up.
feb22-ly THOS. H. MORRIS, Ex'r.
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SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Beef. Mutton. Pork and Veal.

EryEw=v, THE subscriber, having taken the corner
0VVfaxx8 stall in the market, begs to inform his old
~ friends and the public generally, that he
viii hereafter carry on the ~butchery business In all its
branches on his own individual account, and that he
will spare neither pains nor expense to at all times sup
ply his customers with the very best Beef, veal, PORK
and MuttGn. that can be procured in this section OF
country. Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to him, he would request his old friends
to bear in mind that he is not now in any way con-
nected with any other butcher, nor in any stall except
the one he in person attends to.
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats on as libe-
raj terms, and with as quick despatch, as by any other
butcher in town.
aug3O JOHN
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JOHN y. HOWELL rHAMllTpN S. Ho" Eli
j. n. HOWELL q Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

On the Levee, Shreveport, La.
UAVE leased the well known building recently
IL occupied by Messrs. Douglass u Dashiell, on
the Leyee, (at the teamboa lanIingD and are now
prepared to receive, store or forward cotton and mer-
chandise Of every description. We are also erecting
contiguous To the present building, and Immediately on
the banks of the river, one of the largest and most
convenient warehouses; in the country, which will
render our facilities for storing cotton equal il not SUI
perior to that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River:
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to our care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the Interests of our patrons. aug9
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NEW GOODS.

rTNHE citizens of Shreveport, its vicinity, and parish,
L with all others DESTROYS of exanining pretty, fash
ionablo and good GOODS, are invited to call at the
subscribers. To enumerate a stock 50 large and gen.
eral, would be d failure. Please call, see and buy!
myl0 ELISHA H. JORDAN
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II. P. BUCKLEY.
II I. DDVIALLI
~ (Late Young & Co..
8 Camp street, New Orleans,
Matchmaker. JeWeileF & SiiVerSmith.

"
Ia Importer of fine Watches for Ia @4AaA
W. dies and gentlemen. of the most ~
celebrated makers of England and Switzerland, made
to his own order expressly in heavy cases (gold and
silver,l and warranted standard fneness.
Ladies chatelaines and neck chains;
Gents guard, fob and vest chains, seals, keys, etc.
Finger rings, earrings, breast-pins, %cut-plns, etc.
Diamond pins and rings,
Spec,acles for every age, in gold, silver, steel and
tortoise shell frames;
Silverware, warranted pure as coin, consisting of ia
BILE. tea and dessert Spoons;
Silver table and dessert forks, ladies, butter knives,
mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongs, etc
Plated ware, consisting of casters. candlesticks,
walters, etc. 4#
Having been always engaged in the mechanical par,
tf the business, all watches sent for repairs will have
the strictest personal attentions; and having every tacil-
iy for making any portion Of a watch, he will be ena-
kled to work on very reasonable terms.
~ Tewelry made 10 order and repaired. Diamonds
resell the latest style. Canes mounted in gold and
silver. hoy =, 80
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REGULAR Passenger Packet.

,1lsNssri. FOR ALEXANDRIA.
sMza.aEss TnE fast running, commodious steamer
K. NJ. JONES, JAMES RoBINsoS, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandra, in connection
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans, and
make reeular trips during the low water season. She
has superior accommodations for passengers, and IN
point Of safety and speed is unsurpassed. For freight
or passage, apply on board. oct4
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TINE undersigned offers his services to the citizens
l. of Shreveport, as Copyist and Accountant. He
will copy deeds, petitions, wills, etc, and bring up and
adjust mercantile ledgers. Terms moderate. Apply
at the City Hotel. fs20l A II. MCINTOSH.
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J. F. WHITE
STOVES! ST0VESM


J. +. WHIIE
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!!
Is now receiving, and keeps constantly on u
ID hand, a large and well selected stock Of WE,
fsSa Cooking and other Stoves, selected by W
him with great care, expressly for this and the Texas
markets.
TEA WARE.
Will keep and manufacture all KINDS Of 1inware, which
he sell at wholesale and retail, and warrant it not to
leak. ANY article from his establishment may be pur-
chased with perfect safety. ...".
.EDEsHING
In tin, copper, iron, zinc, etc. Roofing, gathering, etc.
substantially and promptly executed.
u Letters cut for cotton brands, in beautiful style
and at moderate prices.
Shreveport, February Is, 1854.
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New Orleans Market.
Il i SalH hnlnn nnn 49,.

NOVEMBER 1.-THE demand for cotton Is not active,
about 1900 bales changed hands.
eatfn1ari 7AL@@ssAA e ajdddliag' $751; 1885,
Low middling, -8@sI Midling fair, 5000
The receipts (including PC, SOS bales on hand] since
the lstSeptenlber, have been 100 800 bales. Exported
during same time, 95,137 bales.
FLouH-S7 ~; s 90; 8 25; s SOFAS IS p bh
PoRK--M. 9. &14 90; mess, Sl4 75Ml5 IS y Dbl.
BAcoN-Sides, 81s@s7&c; shoulders, 7I@5Mc.
LARD4-No. ], 10; lOA@llc. ~ b.
CoRNj-s5@9sc. . bush.
CoFFfE-Rio. loI, lI@l1Ac. p ID.
suGAt--New, 80; 41@4s4c- p fb.
MoLAssEs---New &c. u gal, old, 1Ok@I5e. Il gal.
BAeeaNs&RopE-Bagggfng 1901 rope8A@9-
WHIsxEY--Rectifed, 3ea41c. % gal. Raw, 42e.
LIMEz-At retail-Thomaston, S250@2 IS. Wes-
tern, So 90.
sAnr-Liverpool, fine, 81 45@1 So; coarse, 81 40
q sack.
CATTLE MARKET, November A.
BEEF-Western, fine, 8L5@9Lc. Y ID net.
Texas and Lake, 5I@s-c.
hogs, 1905.
Sheep, - So 50@5 90 2 head.
Mich Cows, $45 00@80 90 -
Calves and yearlings, s. 50@i0 90 -
The market is nearly bare of western cattle, and
only a poderate supply of other stock offers. Prices
continue firm.
A Masonic.
T~IDs The meetings of JOPPA LODGE, DO. n, will
Ng be held hereafter at the new lodge room, over
Roach{& McCarty's old stand on the corner Of Texas
and Market streets, formerly known as the Club Room.
w. B.. sTURGESs, VIM.
WE III. DAsHrELL, sec,y. feb22
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&hArifi'.S Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--A.
~ L.. Heine ct al, VS.. the master and owners of the
steamboat Luda. In Justice Jones' Court, for Ward
No. H.. Nos. $50, 1913, S34, o35, 1886, s37, 1913, S39,
$40, s55. By virtue of ten writs of fieri facias issued
out Of the honorable the justice J. w. Jones' court
for Ward No. Four, in the above entitled suits,
and to me directed, | have seized and will sell at pub
lie 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 4, P. NJ, the following described property,
NJ y to-wit: the STEAMBOAT LUDA, her
n.sS#ssssZ55a4=sIH tackle, furniture and apparel. Seized as
the property of the defendants, and to be sold to pay
and satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. &0 NJ. WATSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, November l, 1854. PISS 70
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10 Steamboat Officers,

OFFICERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riv-
" er ade, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nished to them, in any quantity, by sending orders to
VIM. NJ. DECAMP, Reporter, No. 8 Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, lover A. L. II. Blocks wholesale
grocery.4 II desired the name Of the boat purchasing
will be stamped on each paper, and the packages for
wardad as per order.
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s;sf 8 gHsEE12N LIVERY STABLES. sazafz !; AssAEqql
SPRING STREET, Shreveport.

SFlTNN S1EaEEK. SHFgVtpUFt'
INo connerion uhaterer acah any HoteL@H
7 A. BOARMAN, would respectfully inform the
eI ; public generally, and travellers in particular, that
he has just had his stables put in complete order, and il
fully prepared with a thorough and extensive stock Of
Saddle ard Harness Horses, Hacks, Wagons, &C.,
which will be let at unusually low rates. lie will war
rant his stock to be, in every respect, equal to any In
the country. His hacks are mostly new, and careful.
safe drivers are sent with them, whel required. Heia
determined to accommodate the public fully in this
line, and to an extent never before attempted in this
city. From and after this date he will keep horses at
the following rates:
Horse, " month. 1913 90 Horse, 90 day, IS cts.
H. IT. week.. 4 50 :. % night,50 cts,
Horse, ~ feed, 25 cents.
He respectfully solicits the calls of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line, HIS stablea
are not in any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag Of the Union, (Heu-
de1son,) will please copy. lan1l u
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Gentlemen,S Clothing & Furnishing Goods.

>gs ENOS Il WOOD have just received from "a
A New York, a large supply Of cloths, cassi- hfA
.IE.s. meres and vestings of every variety and III.
pattern, and also keep constantly on hand a large and
well selected assortment of ready-made Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. In addition to the fore
going they are in receipt of gentlemen's furnishing
goods to suit all tastes; such as scarts, evening vests.
cravats, uudershirts, suspenders, shirts, gloves, draw
ers, hosiery, etc. They are prepared to execute supe-
rior work in the manufacture Of coats, panta!oons and
vests, in the most substantial manner and after the
latest style and fashion.
The stock was selected by Mr.. Wood in person and
our old customers and the public in general may rest
assured that we can supply all their wants with prompt
ness, and despatch.
We have determined to adopt the cash system, and
every article will be placed at the lowest price. nj
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For Rent.


"" MUEIEEs - -"||
g STERNE executed to me a note, on the 18th or
-. 18th of this present month, October, 1881 for
the sum Of three hundred dollars, payable ninety days
after date have lost or mislaid this note, so that |
could not surrender it to S. Sterne, who has paid it off.
Now l warn the public not to trade for this note should
it be found, as it has been already paid to me.
m@ SOLOMON ROSE.
Shreveport, October 25, 1S54-lm
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BOYD, Artist.
Henderson Exchange Hotel.

a-Nh &AA
EsAM I I ElN The undersigned would respectfully i-
aHs$11aA il $E form the public that they have recently
Yessg1ssaesssas fitted up a new Hotel, situated on the
nprth-eart corner Of the public square, formerly occu-
pied as the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public and travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
no pains in fitting up and furnishing the house to rem
Ger it a first class Hotel, and they aatter themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience of the most fastidious epicure. Their
table will be at all times supplied with the very best
the market atiords-while they will keep in their en-
p%ioymenta number of obedient and trustworthy wait
ers. Transient persons, or regular b~oarders, desiring
private rooms or regular families can be
at all times. Persons stopping at this hotel are in
formed that any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands Of the proprietors as they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that in connection with the hotel they have a
large and commodious Livery Stable where, by keep
lag a set of the best ostlers, they are prepared to give
all full satisfaction. The best of provender is kept
on hand, and the greatest care is bestowed
Ey themselves TO see that full attention is paid to the
horses of their customers. T. RUDDELL & Co.
Henderson,, Rusk county. Texas. Nov. Is, 1854.
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Committed to Jail

70 Committed to Jail
"a IN the parish of Caddo, before the honorable J.
~ w. Jones, justice Of the peace, in and for said
parish, a negro man, dark complexioned about Is years
Of age, some five feet four or five inches in height
Calls himself ANDY, and says that he belongs toaMr.
Wvche Fuller, who lives in the parish of Union. State
of Louisiana. He was arrested in this parish, about |
mile from town. The owner Of said negro boy is
hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him away, OF he will be disposed
of as the law directs.
J. S. ALLWINE, Jailor Caddo parish.
## Chrauanorr Mara,nhar 1 1874
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PNhIic Sale,

WILL be sold on WEDNESDAY, 18th Novem-
w Der, at VANBIBBER's PLANTATION, three miles
north of Greenwood, all the Household Furniture,
Provisions, Stock, one set of Blacksmith Tools, Farm
ing Utensils, etc. There is a large stock of Hogs, all
fat, one yoke of Oxen, a number Of Cows and Calves,
and some fifteen head Beef Cattle.
Terms. cash. [n8l HENRY 4 BIBBER.
Police jury.
TNHE regular meeting of the Police Jury, on the
i first Monday in November, having failed, owing
to the panic existing in regard TO the yellow fever in
Shreveport, a SPECIAL MEETING will be held on the
First Monday in December next, being the fourth day
of the month, for the purpose of levying the annual
tax and other business. The jurors will take notice
thereof, and govern themselves accordingly.
SAM. FORD.
President Police Jury Of Caddo parish.
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Great Bargains! Great Bargains!!

Great Bargains! GFtaI BaTssaIHs: ;,
A S we intend closing our store in a few weeks all
n those in want Of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Wines, Liquors, ETC., ETC.,
will find it to their advantage to give us an early call.
AS we are SELLING OFF AT COST, extraordinary in
ducements are held out to purchasers, in fact such as
were never before offered II in this community, and fam
lilies, planters, country merchants, and all others, will
be satisfied on examining our prices, that we sell at
from 25 to 30 per cent. cheaper than any other house
In Shreveport, and lower than the same articles can be
purchased in New Orleans.
Ladies are respectfully solicited to give MS a 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 3. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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Drugs and Medicines,

Drugs aRd Medicines.
TIME patrons and friends Of Morris Drug
Il Store, are respectfully informed that l will TTI
open Immediately a first rate stock of fresh and SL~
genuine DRUGS, MEDICINES and CHEMICALS, togeth-
er with every article usually to be found in an extern
sive drug establishment. THOS. H. MORRIS,
octll Druggist and Chemist.
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TH9SE patrons Of Swiney. Green & Go. who may
Il require any supplies, will be furnished with the
Same lily r. III. kosson, who can be found at the store
of fni1 GREEN a. DOUGLASS.
100 COTTON scRAPERs, just received md for
ItJU anle by fap2fl T., T. CARTER.
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To Owners and Builders Of Saw Mills.
TINE undersigned offers his services to run circular
u saws, and to the repairing and pntting them In
order, when required. No pay will be demanded or
excepted unless complete satisfaction is given 70 en-
players. Terms moderate. For reference, apply to
Dir. NJ. Collins. JOHN "A. WOLF
NJ Shreyeport. Nov. Isl. 1854, 3ms
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Havana, Cigars,

an ann HAVANA Cigars, of various quail
AU.UOO ties and brands--some of them very
be sold unusuallow to close the invoice.
lis OGLESBY & GRISWOLD.
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Notice.

A Ill those holding claims against the estate of ]. Y.
n Brantley, deceased, or Sarah NJ. Brantley, will
please call upon me Immediately for settlement.
E. NJ. MATTHEWS,
ian 4, 1854 Agent for the estate of ~ Brantlev.