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Shreveport, November /, ls5
Netid,t,s.

q STERNE executed 10 me note, on the 18th or
>. 18th of this present month, October l654,) for
the sum of three hundred dollars, payable ninety days
after date have lost or nislaid this note, so that
could not surrender il 81 Sterne, who has paid it off
Now warn the public not trade for this note should
1t be found, as it has been already paid to me.
SOLOMON ROSE.
Shreveport, October 25s Is54-Im AMI 4
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New Goods,

I M now receiving new and splendid stock of
Fall and Winter Cothjng of every variety and style,
also fine assortment of Boots, Shoes, &C., which to-
gether with my stock already on hand, will make my
assortment large and complete as any to be found
in this market. fo4tf f. H. JORDAN 4
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J. +. WHITE
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!!
80 Is now receiving, and keeps constantly on a
I'D hand. large and well selected stock of 81 =
'S-@4S Cooking and other Stoves, selected by ~
him with great care, expressly for this and the Texas
markets.
TIN WARE.
Will keep and manufacture all kinds of Tnware 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.
.EDBREyG
In TIM copper, iron zinc, etc. Roofing, guering, etc.
and promptly executed.
u Letters cut for cotton brands in beautiful STYLE
and at moderate prices o.
Shreveport, February Is, 1854.
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City Hotel,

'INtlE public and travellers are informed that this
4 house will be kept open during the whole year
the subscriber having determined that NO contingency
shall lead 10 its being closed. CT. NELSON,
Shreveport. Oct IL 1854
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For Rent.

i:%al Aconvenicnt Dwelling House, on Market street,
Formerly occupied by Robert Donnell, Esq., contain
ing five rooms, with good kitchen and out-houses.
There is on the premises well of excellent water to-
gether with all the conveniencies requisite for the
fort of family. Apply to
octll.H VIM THATCHER Texas street
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Notice..

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
L "A by note or open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay or we will be
compelled to place the in theands of an officer
for collection by law.
may l7-tf ROBSON G. KIMBLE
Our customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that as we are forced to paw our iourneymen
promptly, unable to allow extended credit and
hope that hereafter our bills will be settled on presen-
taOn. r. e. K
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To the Planters,

ENROM the solicitations of many of his planting
y friends the subscriber will give his personal. and
especial attention to the Sale Of Gotten in this market
Refers to the merchants of Shreveport generally.
Shreveport, Sept. ID, 1854. D. S. WILDER.
u The Marshall Republican will copy six months
and send hill To this Office
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CoDartnersIhiD Notice.
Cash Notice..

4 LII persons having claims against the estate of J.
IN 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 tie af-
fairs OF the succession must be wound up.
feb22-Iy t's%''-. THOS RI MORRIS Fx,r 2
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NDtfCEs
nURlNG my absence jos. C. BealI, esq.,, is my duly
~ authorised agent to transact all business
octlS T. w. JONES
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Groceries and Produce.

WE have in store an extensive md well selected
wv stock Of fresh Groceries. Family and Planta-
ton Stores, ETC., embracing flour, bacon, pork lard
sugar, molasses, coffee, tea, chocolate, rice vinegar
soap, oils, starch candlesd indigo, pepper, spce pic
kes preserves, pie fruits, etc. Every description of
boat and bar stores Fins old brandy, gin, rum and
whiskey, wines, cordias, brandy fruits cigars tobac
60, etc, all Of which will BE sold at the owese prices
SLEEPER & Co,
oct 25 13 on the Levee.
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Regular Passenger Packet.
"a FOR ALEXANDRIA

FOR ALEXANDRIA.
easSzzsnzsa TnE fast running, commodious steamer
k. WI. JONES, JAMES RoBINsoN, master, will
run between Shreveport, and Alexandria, in come xioD
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans, and
make regular 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 octa
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Last NNtic.H.

A IL persons indebted to the estate of John w
"A Morris are notified to come forward and settle
without further delay, the affairs of the succession
must be closed up in short time Those who are I'M
able TO pay cash can give their l be found
for a few days at Mr.. Mers Drug Store, Texas ST.
oct4 THOS. III. MORRIS, Exe'r
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Clothing g. Furnishing Goods.

ga ENOS d WOOD have lust received from. n.
H New York, urge supply of cloths, cass, EA
LII meres and VestRngs OF every variety and ln
pattern, and also keep constantly hand large and
wei selected assortment of ready made Clothing,
Boots, Shoes Hats and Caps In addition to the fore.
going they in receipt of gentlemen's furnishing
goods to suit all ases such as scars evening vests
cravats undershrts suspenders, shirts, gloves draw
ers' hosiery ETC. IEey are prepared to execute supe-
rior work in the manufacture of coats Dantaloo,s 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 can SUPPLY all their wants with
ness, and despatch.
We have determined TO adopt the cash system and
every article will be placed at the lowest prce nj
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New GaadS.

UsT received per late arrivals well assorted stock
= of DRY GOODS of the latest patterns, consisting
OF: kerseys i brown Lowels "A; brown sheetings I;
cottonades assorted; brown and bleached linens for
summer pants; brown shirngs; printed French lawns;
some handsome robes, styles; handsome assort-
ment OF spring and summer prints chintz some beau
tiful spring ginghams: beached domescs Turkey red
for curtains: brdeyed diaper; cotton do Irish linen:
linen checks; mosquito netngs assorted; bobi-
net MEETINGS suitable for mosquito bars and number
OF other articles too numerous TO mention, which W
offer low for cash. WALTERS & REDUS,
my3 Texas street,
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Private Boarding.

INHE undersigned can handsomely accommodate
i few gentlemen boarders, on moderate terms. APP
ply at the Ice Cream Saloon, Texas street.
SIT f. P SAVERY
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CoDartnGrShip.

=
1OHN WALTERS & THOMAS REDUS have
~ formed partnership, commencing the LIST March,
1854, for the purpose of doing ...
General Dry Goods and Grocery Business,
under the style Of WALTERS &, REDUs. They intend
to keep at all times general assortmento of Dry Goods
and Groceries, which they intend to sell low any
other house in the place Having made ample arrange
ments to keep up their stock at all times they have
hesitation in saying their friends that they may
pect to get goods low of them as from any other
house in the place. &.
We hope, when our friends visit our town, they will
call and examine our stock before purchasing else
where All orders promptly attended to.
.# JOHN WALTERS.
March %, 1854. THOMAS J. REDUS.
VI Feeling grateful for the liberal support | have
received from my old friends in Caddo and Texas, for
the last ten twelve years, hope by strict attention,
to merit a continuance of the same to the new firm.
m22 d., rs JOHN WALTERS.
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4 Ii those having claims against the succession of
"A Joel Wadsworth, deceased, will present them to
ne, at Bethany, Caddo parish. Those indebted to
laid succession will please make prompt payment to
me- gn,.4-.... ... JAS. J.. STEPHENS
aug2 curator succn Joel Wadsuortb dec,d
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Dafrenger Pistols Warranted.
A SUPPLY, just received direct from the manufac-
1 \ tory. and for sale by
augi0 j. ". MORRIS.
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Died

On 30th ult., ALFRED, aged years and months,
BON OF the late Thomas and Mrs. Charlotte Steele
On the 30th ult., Mrs EMILE, consort Of A. Wolf
On the 30th ult, at the residence of Mr. Renfro in
his parish Miss ANNA FRANCES aged Is years daugh-
Ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Kneeland
On the 25th ult, at the residence of Mr. d. l. Hooks
Bsq, Caddo parish, of chronic bronchitis general Jso
1: GILBERT, aged about AZ years, member Of the
shreveport bar.
On the 2sth alt, Mr.. VIM. =. PAsrEuR aged about So
Tears native of Virginia, and for several years past
resident of this place.
On the 18th ult., Mr.. JoHN srEIGLrMAs, aged fifty
&ears-butcher
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u IHE relaxing heats of summer leaves behind
lem along train of evils. The most universal of
fese are general debility, and its sure attendant,
Rwness of spirits. For these we can recommend a
beedy and unfailing cure, in the shape Of Hooands
erman Bitters, prepared BY DR.. G. M jackson, Phil
felphia It's, in our opinion, medicine sui gen
1is-alone-unapproachab Ii seems to reach the
untain head of the difficulty in the digestive orga-
pod OF the maceries morb, or the cause Of disease
L tonic properties give yigor to the membranes Of
stomach, and promote the secretion of the gastric
lce which dissolves the food, while its cordial,
'thng and Alternative influence imparts general reg
rlty and strength to the action Of the secretive or
MS and seems to fortify the constitution Such is
own experience Of its effects and we believe it is
hrmed by the evidence Of all who have tried it, or
L an opportunity of witnessing its operation For
Fe by DIR. Jackson, 100 Arch St., Phila o4-4t
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Cotton Wanted.

HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business,
in Shreveport, and solicit call from all who wish
70 sell their cotton for Cash. Office, On Texas street. in
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill.
oct Aft - - -. 80. ID. Al. NJ A T1,IEyNQ
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T'A HIGf

-I.M large front room in the centre of town. to let
with or without board. Also, few Day B8arders can
be accommodated on reasonable terms, by applying
to this Office oil | OF
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Committed to Jail

no Committed to Jail
"a In the parish of Caddo, before the honorable J.
~ W Jones justice Of the peace, in and for said
parish negro man. mpekoned about Is years
of age, some five feet fouF five inches in height
Calls himself ANDY, and! says that he belongs to Mr..
Wyche Fuller, who lives in the parish of Union, State
of Louisiana He arrested in this parish, about
mile from town. The 55wner of said negro boy is
hereby notified to forward, prove property pay
charges and take him away, or he will be disposed
of as the law direcIs. as s.
]. S. ALLWINE, Jaor Caddo parish
Sbrayenorf NoyemheriI 1854 -t
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Tribute of Respect.

1Iibute OF Respect.
~ meeting of the members of the bar of the 18Th
judicial district to pay tribute ofrespect to the late
general John 5. Gilbert when the hon. r. r. Land
having been called to the chair and R. G. Harper ESD.
appointed secretary the following resolutions were
Feii' Messrs Geo. Williamson and T. c. Scales. and
unanimously adopted:
4, whereas we have learned with profound regret of
tne deatn o. general John Gilbert for many years
resident OF Shreveport and distinguished member of
the oar-dlstlngushed alike for his brilliant genius
profound requirements, and urbanity of department
Resolved That we fully appreciate the high quail
brother, and mourn his loss brother and citizen
Resolved, That we tender his afflicted family our
coincidence in their bereavement.
Resolved That IN testimony of respect for the de-
ceased will wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days.
Resolved That we will attend the funeral Of the de-
ceased, this afternoon, (26th October) at4 o'clock
L. t. LAND, chairman
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Reno

WIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
w friends and the public that he has remov- M
ed bis Drug and Book Store 10 the new brick SS0
building, adjoining Green & Douglass old stand, and
the third house in the direction of the river from his
old store, where he will use bis best endeayors to ac
commodate all who may lie disposed TO patronise his
establishment His store will Be supplied all times
with large stock Of goodsa his line. TO which addi
tons constantly being nude by mportatons from
manufacturers and importers.
81 oct IS VIM. B. MILLER.
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Oriental Turkish Wine.
A SUPERIOR article for invalids, and those suf.
~ fering from debility, weakness etc. 1t Is very
popular at the and norh and highly recommend
ed by the faculty. For sale by
iyl9 E. B. SMITH Texas street
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1=A For sale. @~r= = l-'
G%%M The story brick store occupied for the last
six years by the undersigned situated Texas greet,
near the corner of Spring. It is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect. In the rear of
the store is fine warehouse which makes this Of
the most commodous and convenient buildings for
wholesale and retail business in town. As stand it
has no superior. . = ..s4- s...... .--z .t
Also-A Dwelling House. and three lots of ground
attached thereto situated Marke, street, The house
contains five rooms well finished, and there are kitc-
ems servants rooms, stables, well of good Waterand
every other convenience necessary to the comfort Of
u family. .s... ..- ~. ".... -..-- a=- zag.
The above property will be sold low and on accom-
modang terms. Apply to
iyI9 f. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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To nv Customers.

HAVING repeatedly invited all those indebted to
il 4 me to come forward and settle, and notified them
that if they did not would be forced to bring suit,
hope that they will neither feel angry nor chagrined at
my commencing legal prosecutions against all such at
the ensuing term OF the district court. have heavy
payments to make, and cannot do so without money
large my resources is in the hands of de-
nquent customers and wishing to share the fate of
several of the distinguished erchants of N. Orleans,
am forced in se-defence to place all my outstanding
accounts in the hands of lawyer for collection by le
gal process. june % NJ. BAER.
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HAsH, Bagging, Rope, Bacon Flour, and Salt,
" given in exchange for Cotton, by
OPT l.. E. CARTER.
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Valuable Farms For Sale,

FdIUUUIC Il dT HIS II VI EdlCf
fss so Acres of Land, situated in Caddo parish, two
GI miles from Shreveport, djoining the residence
-aAax. of Mr.. John Walpoe. There two good
buildings the premises. The soil is good any
uplands in the parish portion of the land under
cultivation, and the balance heavily timbered.
Also-OHe Aeres0f Ground, with good cabins, and a
choice variety of fruit trees situated the Mansfield
road IA miles from the steamboat landing and adon
ing the residence of captain John Graham ,
Being determined to sell great inducements will be
offered to purchasers. Possession given Immediately
Apply on the premises. II. M. GILL, or
iy26 tdecl FL. l.-..s s- AT this Office.
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NEW GOODS.
Havana Cigars.
Runaway

10 Runaway
"a From the plantation of the subscriber, on Red
~ River, opposite Shreveport, on Saturday, 18th
inst, negro man by the Of Smith, about feet
high, black complexion, prominent eyes and we'll mus
cled and between % and 80 years old He took away
with him brown mouse colored Mule. He will
probably attempt to make his way outwest for the pur-
puse of getting with the Indians, liberal reward
will be paid for his apprehension and delivery on my
plantation, or for his being lodged in any safe jail
that l can get him again.
aug l6 NJ. D. C. ALEXANDER l.
*x*The Jefferson Herald, and Austin Gazette will
copy three times, and forward their bills to this office
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,.
Joppa Lodge, No. "a, F. A. M.

~ Joppa Lodge, No. II, T. A. NJ
%g r.. SHREVEPORT, OcT. 2Sth, 1854
\!HE distressing intelligence of the death of our
worthy brother, WIN. E. PAsTEuR, was communicated
70 Inc lodge whereupon a report from committee
previously appointed, consisting Of brothers Beck
herley and Summers, was adopted as follows:
Resolved, That by the untimey death of our high
y esteemed, worthy brother, W T. Pasteur our order
has lost an active and useful member, and our town
and the community at large highly valuable citi-
zen And while we bow in humble resignation to the
will of God we deeply lament the loss Of our brother
Resolved, That the usual badge of mourning be
worn by the members for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published and
that copy be transmitted to the family of the de-
ceased with assurances Of our sincere sympathy with
them in this severe bereavement
w. B. STURGESS, VIM
L. p. Grain, sec'y pro ten. L----
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Provisions.
An hand and for sale large stock Of mess pork,
ribbed and clear sides, shoulders. sugar cured and
plain hams, dried beef lard beans, rice, coarse fine
and table salt, fish, etc. etc.
$50 OGLEsBY 81 GRIsWOLD
Al CASES of genuine Wolte's schsidam Aromatic
~ Schnapps, Just received and for sale by
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~ Shreveport Lodge No. lis F. A. M

~ Shreveport Lodge No lis F. A. M
NYs Shreveport, October 26th, 1854
worthy brother. gen JOHN S. GILBERT, was commu-
neated to the lodge, whereupon report from com
mttee previously appointed, consisting of brothers
John W Jones, S. II. Cain, and John W. Burton,
was adopted unanimously as follows:
Resolved That by the untimely death Of our Ugh
" esteemed and worthy brother gen. John S. Gil
bert, our order has lost an active and useful mem
per, our lodge one of it's founders, and our town
mighty useful and valuable citizen:-And while we
DOW to the will of God, in humble resignation, we
deeply deplore the loss of our brother.
resolved, That we wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days
-, Resolved, That these resolutions be published in
me papers OF Shreveport, and that copy of them
De transmitted to the bereaved family of our deceas
in their great distress LIP CRAM "
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N T, DRURY

". q. DhUR1,
House. Sign and Ornamental Painter.
EHVERY description of work promptly attended to,
A. and executed in q workmanlike manner, on mod
crate terms. $40
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| WILL continue business on my own account, at
the old stand of Green Douglass, and shall leave
IN few days for the north to make the usual purchases
and will be pleased to serve my old patrons usual.
Desiring to start new | leave Mr.. P. Fl. RossoN
with tull authority to collect all accounts and notes.
now due to Green, Douglass & Co. and Green & Doug
lass, and under POSITIVE instructions to put in suit
one unpaid by the ls July, unless satisfactory
ance of payment is made at some specified time a.
Nav 29th, 1854 +A 3 . R. GREEN r
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DLOUGH POINTS--20 bbls Hall & Speer's Nos
i l and 2 Plough Points. 8 bbs. Hall 4 Speer's
Land Sides for sale by tap26] l.. E. CARTER.
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CopartnershipsNotice.

COpartnerShipS Notice.
III AFlNG taken Mr.. Joseph Levy partner in our
IL business, and after this date the firm will be
known by the name and style of G. NJ. Levy 4 Co.,
consisting of Gabriel NJ Levy, Henry Levy and Joseph
Levy. Thankful to our friends and customers for
their past patronage, shall be pleased have them
call and examine newestock, unsurpassed in any
southern Market which offer for sale low for cash.
H. LEVY & BROTHER
Shreveport, May l. 1854. a ivl2-tf
d ECEIVED per steamers Caddo No 2 and st.
IN Charles: 100 bbls super6ne ST. Louis flour;
50 bbls molasses 80 half bbs do,
10000 cigars; SO boxes tobacco;
and supply of fancy and staple dry goods suia-
Bile for the season. [ap26I E. &B. JACOBS
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COpyiSt..

TINE undersigned offers his services to the citizens
i 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. [s20] JAS. H. MCINTOSH.
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General Collecting Agent,
Shreveport La.
MILL give prompt attention to the collection of all
w claims entrusted to him against persons in
north western Louisiana, eastern Texas and southern
Arkansas He will be assisted by J. C. Beall, attor
ney at law, as legal adviser who will in his absence
give any information desired
Retessnce-W. w. Smith, f. H. Jordan, Shreve-
port Oakley & Hawkins, ]. Burnside & Co.. New Or
leans; Wood Bacon &. Co., Whean &, Co., Wolfes,
Ballard u Co., Philadelphia; Nelson, Wardwe g. Co.
New lork' hon. IL. M. Spoford, supreme court of
Louisiana. \. G. .- g. = =. sl9
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Committed to Jail

10 Committed to Jail
"a In the parish of Caddo, negro man, black COM
- plexioned, full six feet high and about fifty
years old Calls himself TOBY, and says that he
belongs to Arnold Adorn, formerly of Tippah county,
Mississippi, but now resident Of Texas. The own
er of said negro is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property pay charges, and take him
away, he will be disposed of as the law Directs
]. S. ALLWINE, Jaor Caddo parish.
Shreyenort July 10 lS5l
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Choice Liquors and Wine,

Choice Liquors and Wines.
> CASKS Castion Brandy; 2=5 :s'.
- 2 casks w. S. Florit Red Cognac '
casks Imp. brandy;
10 bbls old Monongahela Whiskey;
10 do old rye do
10 kegs Tuscaloosa do
casks Duff Gordon's Sherry Wine;
9 do Woodhouse's Madeira do
2 do Pastina do do
2 do family choice do do
Sc OGLESBY e. GRISWOLD.