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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25
RECOMMENDATIONS.
u. S. NAVY YARD, GosPoRT, Va,

January 90, 1854.
To C. e. Demold, President NJ J. Zinc Co., ~ y.
SIR: A series of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepare
tions for the preservation of timber, have led me
to the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com
pany, serves as perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnscles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect.
am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject to the Bureaus Of Yards and Docks at
Washington, and shall send with il complete se-
ries of specimens of wood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season, in salt water, opposite this navy yard all
of which illustrates, in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity to the
above stated facts which are Of too much impor-
tance TO be kept from the naval and commercial
world. am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
Inspector U. s. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va.
orrrcr OF THE N. y AND LIvvKRpooL u s.
MAn STEAMSHIP Co.. Jan. 81, 1854
The steamers of this company use exclusively
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cded superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD h. COLLINS, Agent.
Apr 7-eolm
NEW BOOKs.-The Whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile F. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress ofFall Down Castle,
Ill -
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

HARP ER,s cAzETTEER OF THE
trstsd BY seven Maps, price so cents per No; the
first number now ready.
RUSSIA, translated from the French Of the
Marquis De Cuisine just published and for
sale by r. FARNHAM,
July III corner Of Penn. sv. and lI,h u.
Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25

~ business cards, not exceeding six linz
for not less than six months, inserted al hall price.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-22
HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker. Undertaken. Sc,

At Vicary's Old stand, Texas street, Shreveport.
N The subscriber, having leased the szs=======eA
Esss premises occupied by the late sss.xzs=,ss.ss
" &C. Weary bees to inform the etDj-==-=ss5
public (and the ladies in particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most worklnanlkc manner, a
the lowest prices and with despatch, every description
of plain and ornamental Furniture. Being pract
cal cabinet maker of much experience he feels
ed in saying that he guarantee his work will give
satisfaction.
Every description of furniture repaired, cleaned var
nished and made to look as handsome as when new
at the shortest notice.
Mattresses of every description renovated or manu-
featured to order, at low prices. a-
Undertaking in all its branches promptly attended to
Particular attention paid to all kinds of jobblng.
share of the public patronage is respectfully so
licted a fs20] HENRY PFLUGN.E
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ST2!5 Reward,

~. TIE undersigned has good reasons to believe
- that man by the name of Elijah Horn has
decoyetl away or stolen her negro boy Monroe. Said
negro left my residence, in Columbia county, Ark, on
Sunday 29th October last, and | will pay reward OF
1875 for his apprehension and delivery me- on his
being safely lodged in Jail that can get him; and
will give ssl0O for the arrest Of Horn and sufficient
evidence to convict him of the theft. The negro boy
Monroe, is dark mulatto, about feet inches high
heavy set square shoulders, and down look when
spoken to- is about 20 years of age, was born in Ken
lucky, and brought Arkansas years ago. Horn is
of fair complexion, sandy hair little inclined TO red
ish coof about feet 10 inches high, inclined to
corpuelcy, is of frank and open countenance lie re-
ports himself as belonging to Kentucky; but this is
uncertain as from circumstances recently developed,
it is believed that he is connected with clan OF
thieves The direction he has taken is unknown.
Address. ELIZABETH A. BUCKNER,
Mount Holly Arkansas
or JOHN A. TOOkE,
nav % dt8 Ringpold Bienville parish La.
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Printing Materials.

ENHE proprietors of the South WESTERN having just
4 renewed their stock of materials, offer tor sale at
extremely low prices, great variety Of Secondhand
Type. &c., comprising
LONG PR1MER-A small font, half worn.
NoNPAEIEt do. do.
SMALL PlcA-Large font, cast expressly for pamph-
let and law work, with accents, superors, plecefrac-
tons medical signs, etc Good as new.
SCRIP Great primer and double small plea.
P1cA-Two fonts, bat little worn
GREAT PRIMER-Fine font, half worn.
Fonts of Double Great Primer, Canon, and other
large letter.
Thirty or forty different sizes and kinds of card ard
small Ornamental and Fancy Job Type comprising
shades, tllscans, outlines, gothies, antiques, blacks,
German text, etc. Together with great variety of
large and small flowers and borders, job and newspa-
per cuts and ornaments. E
CHAsEs-W Wrought and cast-iron book chases, (8vo.
and 12mo.,) and an assortment Tor jobs.
The fonts are all perfect and in good order and al
ford fine opportunity for country papers to obtain
materials cheap. US
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III. GILLIN CHAM,
Successor to TTRNBgLL : Col
Magnetic Sky-Light
TEA GTTERREQTYPE SALOON.

A FTEtR operating few weeks at Natchitoches, |
N shall receive from n. York large and improved
apparatus, involving newly applied principles of OPP
tics when shall be able exhibit to the ladies and
gentlemen of Shreveport and surrounding country,
Daguerrean lkenesses excelling any hitherto eAecu-
ted in this region. Having great experience Ill the
art and in possession of all the late improvements
will be prepared by the aid OF an ample sKYLIGHT
and the celebrated ELECTRO AGNETc process to take
likenesses almost thereby committing
to "metasc immortality the happest expression 81
the shuman face divne,' and avoiding the staring
and rowfling contour, attendant upon long slthngs.
Bv sEcHET acceleratng process, IN connexlon Wth
Buick w{rker" kenesses of INFANTS will be taken N
fair weather with extraordinary certainty and perfec-
ton | intend also to introduce some new styles OF
pictures nv patent chemical processes that are all the
uo in she northern cities. The celebrated 'crayon,
or Bprou and vignette miniatures. The hne Illus
tratea OF halo pictures and those wonders OF science
and art sstereoscopen pictures which by some mystic
rious physiological or psychological process impress
uoen che mind of the behoder the idea OF soLDiTY or
an outstanding form. Those lovers OF the ne arts VINO
desire something rare and arsticgems OF the art d.
vne"-will do well to make their arrangements LOT d
sitting when this gallery opens. Daguerreoypes nave
in this ace of progression, become an indispensable re-
ouisite toour earthly happiness and we are conuhu-
ally and aournfully reminded that delays are dan
garaus., Let it be distinctly understood that WIN
take good likepasscs in any kind of weather. enid
in fair weather The remains OF the departed "a
auerreotyped, and landscapes residences, etc. .akeh
II their natural position. Tn15l BOYD, Arust
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Valuable Property at Auction

WILL be sold at the Market House, in the town of
w Shreveport, on Monday. Ath December, 1854, at
public auction, at IL o'clock NJ, the following pro-
perty, to-wit: -%f
Ten Acres of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly. owned by j. w. Evans, decd.
Also-0ne and half acres OF Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the Improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard.
Also-Tw0 Lots OF Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port being part of lot No nine 90 in block fty-one
(5l,) described as follows, to-wt commencing at the
corner of Market street and alley, running thence
northwest along Market street 20 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet. Also, portion of said lot No.
nine, (9,) block ffty-one, (5l commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said alley, running thence north
west 90 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 &
Cutlif filed and recorded in the recorders Office Of
Cadio parish as lots Nos. one, two and three Il, and
81 of block sixty (67,) formerly owned by J. ].
Gallagher.
Terms and more accurate description made known
on the day of sale. Fl. HUNSICIkER, Auchoneer.
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
sIcKER, Shreveport, RoB'r B. ScoTT, Jefferson,
Texas. jyl2
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SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Reef. Mutton. Pork and Veal.

rsT,-uva The subscriber, having taken the corner
0Vszssssa stall in the market, begs to inform his old
gMAnI, friends and the public generally, that he
viii hereafter carry the buchery business III all its
branches on his own individual account and that ne
will spare neither pains expense to at all tunes sup
ply his customers with the very best Beef, VEAL pork
aud Mutton. that be procured in this sectlon.of
country. Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to him, he would request his old trends
to bear in mind that he is not now in any way con-
nected with any other butcher, In any stall except
the one he in person attends to.
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats on as llbe-
RAJ terms and with as quick despatch as by any other
butcher in town.
aug30 JOHN SIEiGELMAN.
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Stop the RunaWays.


M RAEAwAY from my residence, Bossier EIN
- Point 6 miles from Fillmore, on the -GA
night of he 18th inst. the bright mulatto boy Ike or
Isaac. Tie is about 81 years of age, feet 10 inches
high, weighs about ITS pounds, is slightly round
shouldeed and when walking keeps his head inclined
to one side. His ompexon is very fair and if he has
any whskers they are of sandy color; but all his ac-
tons ard manners are of the negro. 1t is probable
that he v attempt to pass himself as white man.
D. MALONE, Fillmore, Bosser parish.
Also---The negro boy Doors, aged about 81 years
rather under the ordinary height, complexion black
very bowiegged, walks parrot toed, and weighs about
las pounds The only mark rerolIected on his person
is kno: the left wrist, caused by the same being
dislocated.
Also-sThe negro girl LOUISE, aged about 20 years
complexion Jet black very well made, and neat and
trim i'll person: about the common height Her eyes
are large and the whites of them very clear.
1t is thought that the above negroes are IN compa-
nv, and Ike Tor Isaac will try to pass Boots and Lou
ise off as his slaves A liberal reward will be paid ol
the apprebension of them. J. j. STEWART,
nov % Dig Fillmore, Rossier parish, La.
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A. y. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
se=5sIes4sA LIVERY STABLES, SszEsss sR

Corner OF Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport.
fHNHE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
i Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es
adjustment and put in fine order, inform their friends
and the public generally that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses buggies, carri-
ages ETC., of the best description, and on
Bile terms as they 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 visit ew Orleans any point 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 night 10
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission. ssggss sta@ IU 8
Thankful for the patronage extendedto the late firm
of VanBibber s. Hitchcock, respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pledgng ourselves 70 do all our
power to merit it.
aug53 5st@ & Z. II. HITCHCOCK u, Go.
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COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
5 FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN g &c

j "
=ENHIS Institute, situated abont two miles from
Il Shreveport, will commence its second session on
the first Monday, Sd day, of October next
The design of the proprietor of this establishments
to afford parents and guardians in this vicinity adj
vantages for the education of their sons and wards,
equal those afforded by similar Institutes IN any
par: of our country.
To this end he has through the aid advanced by ma
ny who feel an interest in such matters. in process of
erection, commodious and well arranged building,
liz feet long by SIS deep, with neat cottages for
the accommodation of pupils, and suitable outdoor
attachments, for healthsn manly, gymnasuc exercise
Arrangements are made for erecting an additional
building of brick thirty BY fifty feet for the accommo-
dation Of pupils philosophical apparatus and library
The government and discipline Of this establishment
will be administered BY the principal with kind, but
unbendng rigor.
The teachers will consist Of the principal and such
other professors and adnncs the interests OF the In
stitnte demand Occasional Lectures will be deliver
ed by the clergy and members p the egaa and medical
faculty in Shreveport.
The principal will in future, give his personal a',en-
ton to the recitation of all the classes in the establish
ment, assisted by Prof. ELIAS HALL, A. NJ, 60 Ca.
College, and Prof. T. HEMPsTEAD, A. b., Delaware
College.
The course of study will embrace the fundamentals
of thorough English education, with the Latin
Hebrew. French Mathematics, Philosophy, Rhetoric,
History In short. the whole round usually pursued
III the more thorough institutes OF inc khd III QUEER
parts of our country.
CHARGES
For the common branches, per session OF I'VE -
MONTHS Ssu w
For any Of the classics or higher branches, 70 w
For French, B month";, . w
Boarding, 3U w
| Washing. fuel, lights, attendants, In common
room ~ w
The same IN cottage Or separate ROOM, - ~
Charges must invariably DC PAD nan Ia advahceeS-
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T WILL continue business on my own account, at
4 the old stand Of Green Il Douglass and shall leave
in few days for the north make the usual purchases,
and will be pleased my old patrons usual.
Desiring to start new. leave Mr.. T. II. RosSoN
with full authority collect all accounts and notes,
now due to Green Douglass & Co. and Green Il Doug
lass and under POSITIVE instructions to put suit any
unpaid by the lst July, unless satisfactory assur-
ance Of payment is made at some specified time
MAY 29tEl, 1854. K. GREEN.
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To my Customers.

TTAVING repeatedly invited all those indebted to
1 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 chaerined 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 amount of my resources is in The hands OF de-
nuuen customers and not wishing share the fate OF
several of the distinguished merchants of N. Orleans
am forced in selfdeence to place all my outstanding
accounts in the hands of lawyer for collection by e'
Gal process iune 2S1 NJ. BAER.
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Succession Sale.


CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parisho Of Caddo-l9th
~ Judicial District Court. By virtue of writ of
sale me directed by the honorable District Courtor
the parish of Caddo, State of louisiana will proceed
to sell public auction Saturday. the s5t day OF
November 1854. between the hours of O'Clock, Am,
and H. NJ the market-house il the town OF Shreve
port, the following described property, belonging to
the succession of VIM. NJ Price, deceased, viz lot
of wearing apparel household furniture, kitchen uten-
sils library of valuable standard and miscellaneous
books and variety of other personal effects.
Terms Of sale-Cash, if the property brings its ap-
praised value Should any portion Of it fail to bring
its apprasemcnt, it will be re-ofered at the same time
and place credit of IL months; the purchasers Civ
ing their notes. with approved security, bearing eight
per cent. per interest from day of sale until
paid. Inovl57 Fl, HUNSICKER Auct'r
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Malice,

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
"A by note open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay; or we will be
compelled place the sans in the hands OF an officer
for collection by law.
NAV lift ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Our customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that rs we are forced to pay our iourneymen
promptly, are unable to allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter ourbils will be settled presen-
tation. s.g =s X. q Il.
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shreYeDort 81 Alexandria Packet.
fRna1af The new, very light draught, fnst run
sl ssss.ii' ming steamboat FANNY FERN

{R5I~a I'M new, very Ilgnt uFaUgHt, TUT
slssaszz 1s5s ming steamboat FANNY FERN
sz.zzzzzzzEE= JoHN HousToE, MASTER win leave for
Alexandria on Monday Evening, I'd October, al FIVE
O'clock; aud continue during the season 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 commodious cabins,
and in point of safety, comfort and fine accomnioda
tionsis eeuato any boat on Red River. Her officers
will make use of every exeton to please, solicit
the patronage of their old friends. Particular aten-
ton will be paid receiving and landing passengers
and freight at all points on the river. sa7
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Drug Store Rc-Onened.

- TIE Old patrons and friends Of Norris Drug
III sfore, (recently destroyed BY fre) respect
80 tally Informed that the undersigned will con
nnue the business, and opening the store re-
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, on Texas street,
large and complete assortment Of Fresh and Genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, &C., and soicits a
continuance of the patronage awarded to the late w
Morris. He is now prepared to fill all orders. Ply
slclans prescriptions carefully put up, all hours day
night [noy22l T. H. MORRIS
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Gentlemenss Clothing & Furnishing Goods.


>go ENOS e. WOOD have just received from 9a
HA New York, large supply of cloths cassi, III
- meres and vestings of every variety and LII.
pattern, and also keep constantly on hand large and
well selected assortment Of ready made Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps In addition to the fore
going they in receipt of gentlemens furnishing
goods to suit all tastes such scars, evening
cravats undershirts sspenders, shirts, gloves, draw
ers hosiery, ETC. They prepared to execute supe
ror work in the manufacture of coats, pantaoons and
vests in the most substantial manner and after the
latest style and fashion.
The stock was selected by Mr. Wood in person and
old customers and the public in general may rest
assured that supply all their wants with prompt
ness and despatch.
We have determined to adopt the cash system, and
every article will be placed the lowest price. nj
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For sale.

"a EdDF SsaEG.
I..I THE two story brick store occupied tor the last
SIX wears BY the undersigned. situated on Texas street,
near the corner of SPRING is covered with TIN and
thoroughly finished in every respect In the rear OF
the Store is n fine warehouse which makes this Of
the most comuodious and convenient buildings fora
wholesale and retail business in town. AS stand it
has no superior.
AIso-A Dwelling House, and three lots Of ground
attached thereto situated on Market street. The house
contains Eve rooms, well finished, and there are kitch
ems servants rooms stables, well Of good waterand
eyarv other convenience necessary the comfort OF
a family.
The above property will be sold low and on accom-
modatine terms. Appyto
iyIa b. & B. JACOBS, Texas street
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JEREMIAH J. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
81 cute Hense Painting Sign Painting, Wall Co!orag,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnishes, Boiled Oil, Lead Patty,
Window Glass, ETC., can be procured at all times at
his shop Texas street, first house above the office
of the South Western.
His friends and the public are invited to give him a
call. lV26-tt
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Runaway

no Runaway
"a From the plantation Of the subscriber, on Red
" River, opposite Shreveport. on Saturday, 18th
inst, a negro man by the Of Smith. about feet
high, black complexion, proninenteyes and well mus
cled and between % and 80 years old. lie took away
with him ii brown or mouse colored Mnle. He will
probably attempt make his way out west tor the pur-
puse of getting with the Indians liberal reward
will be paid for his apprehension and delivery my
plantations or for his being lodged in any safe Jail
that can get him again.
aug Is NJ u. Y. ALEXANDER.
*~srhe jefferson Herald, and Austin Gazette will
canu three times and forward their bills to this Office
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Valuable FARES For Sale.

ass SO Acres Of Land, situated in Caddo parish two
ssS miles from Shreveport,adlo the residence
-A1lys. Of Mr.. John Walpoc. There are two good
Buildings Oh the premises The soil is good any
uplands in the parish portion Ct the land under
cultivation, and the balance heavily tmbered.
Also-gne Aere-er Ground. with good cabins and
choice variety Of fruit trees, situated on the Mansfield
road Il miles from the steamboat landing, and adJoin-
ing the residence Of captain John Graham.
Being determined TO sell great inducements VIII be
offered tospIrchasers Possession given Immediately
Apply on the premises. M. GlLb, or
;r5e tdacl At this office.
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NEW GOODS.

FTNHE citizens of Shreveport its vicinity, and parish
with all others DESTROYS of examining pretty, fash
ionable and good GOODS, are invited to call at the
subscribers. To enumerate stock 50 large and gen.
eral would be future. Please call, see and buy.
my1O ELISHA H. JORDAN
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Succession Sale.

CTATE OF LoUIsIANA-Parisho Of Caddo-l8th
~ Judicial District Court. By rirtne of writ OF
sale me directed by the honorable District Court for
the parish Of Caddo State &C Louisiana, will proceed
to sell al public auction, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of
December 1854, between the hours Of O'Clock,
and 4, Il. NJ, at the market-house in the town OF
Shreveport the following described property, belong
ing TO the succession Of John Steigeman, deceased,
viz: cream eolored horse, l wagon and harness, l
tame bear saddle and bridle,l English rifle, Amer
lean rife and powder horn. sausage stutfer, saw
blades, Il meat saws pair steelyards and weights,
set of butchers tools, and 7 pigs together with
variety Of other articles.
Terms Of sale-Cash, if the property brings its ap
praised value. Should any portion of it fail to bring
its appraisement it will be re-ofered at the time
and place on credit of - months; the purchasers
giving ther notes. with approved security, bearing 8
per cent per annum interest from day of sale until
paid fnoy221 H. HUNSICKER, Ancr.