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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-06-30
WAR DECLARED!!

VAR DECLAREDN
EVI SlLBERMAN has declared (not war) but that
ne mas lust received the fines. stock ofSprng Goods
sell them as cheap as any other house in the West
ner Clothing ofevery DESCRIPTION
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
And every other article I'M the line of Fancy Goods He
new manufacturing his Clothing this city, has the
bes. and most and ns satis
faction or no trade. Cali and zee me. fspis
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-06-30

-NIAILS-sc5 kegs wheeling aud Pittsburgh brands
~ for sale by tspa7) BEMENT ylELE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-06-30
LAW PARTNERSHIP

BOOTS AND SHOES.
w X. HENDRICKS & CO. have received large
supply Of
Mems Calf, Kip and Goat Boots
BOYS and Youths Calf and Kip Boots;
Mems ALI KIP Goat, I'm. Goat and Enam Id Brogans;
Bows and Youths' Calf. Kip aud Enamld do;
LADIES' Misses aud Childrens Shoes TALL varieties
which hey will III low asthe lowest. Merchants
insed to call aud examine their stock before purchas
ing. laPo
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-13
VaIua Bile Property at Auction,

WILL be sold at the Market House. in the town of
" Shreveport, on Monday, 26th March, 1885. at
public auction, at / O'Clock, M. the following pro-
perty. to-wit: s4@4@4=.~sue~~"s
Ten Acres Of Land in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by J. w. Evans, decd.
Also-One and half acres of Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the Improvements
thereon. al present occupied by captain Leonard.
Also-TWe 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 20 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet Also, portion of said lot No
nine, o. block ftty-one, (5l,) commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said alley, running thence north
west ~ feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
Also-Three Lots of Ground. in the towqspf Shreve-
port, known on the map plan of Messrs. Johnson &
Gat filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
Cadio parish, lots Nos. one, and three a. and
81 OF block sixy-seven (67,) formerly owned by 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
SEEKER, Shreveport, to RoBT. B. ScoTr, Jefferson
Texas. dec6
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LIVERY STABLES.
SPRING STREET, Shreveport.

u No connerion uhateuer lcith ana Hotel IN
I A. BOARMAN, would respectfully inform the
~ public generally, and travellers in particular tina,
ne has just had his stables put in complete ORDER and is
fully prepared with thorough and extensive stock Of
sadaie and Harness Horses, Hacks, Wagons, &c,
"hch VIII be let at unusually low rates. He will war
rant MS 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, when required Heis
determined to accommodate the public fully in this
Ine, and TO an extent before attempted in this
CITY From and after this date he will keep horses at
the following rates.
Horse, - month"; sl3 90 Horse, If day, IS Cts
u week.. oO - If night50 cts.
Horse, If feed, 25 cents.
He respectfully socits the calls of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line. His stables
are not Ill any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag Of the Union, (Hen-
dessonD will please copy. ianll
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ShariH,s Sale.

STATE 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
10. e.. Nos $50, 833, 1874, s35, sac, s37 s3s, s39
$40, 6oo. BY virtue Of wrs Of fer facias issued
ont OF the honorable the justiceJ. ". jones' court
for Ward No. -Four, in the above entitled suits.
and to me directed, have seized and will sell at pub
he auction at the house door in the town Of
parish aforesaid, OF SATURDAY. the 9Th
day OF January, 1855 between the hours of ii O'Clock
4. NJ and T. P NJ, the following described property,
IL a to-wt the STEAMBOAT LUDA, her
as szA 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-A credit of IL months. Purchas-
ers to give bond and approved personal security with
special mortgage on the property sold.
... u.....- NJ. WATSON, Sheriff
ShrerepGrt. December 4 1884 If OF
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Sl25 Reward.


~. THE undersigned has good reasons to believe
- that man by the name of Elijah Horn has
decoyed 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
25 for his apprehension and delivery to me or on his
beng safely lodged in Jail that can get him; and
Will give 100 for the arrest Of Horn and sufficient
evidence TO convict him of the theft. The negro bow.
Monroe, Is dark muato, about feet inches high,
heavy set. square shoulders, and a down look when
spoken to; is about 20 years Of age was born in Ken
lucky, and brought to Arkansas years ago Horn is
OF tar complexion, sandy hair little inclined to red
lsh color, about feet 10 inches high inclined to
corpulency, is of frank and open countenance He re-
ports himself as belonging to Kentucky; bat this is
uncertain, as from circumstances recently deveoped
1t IS believed that he is connected with a clan of
thieves. The objection he has taken is unknown.
Address, ELIZABETH A. BUCKNER,
Mount Holly, Arkansas.
or JOHN A. TOOKE,
nov 22-4t* Ringgod, BenviIe parish La
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CITY HOTEL.

-A@EA VTl HUIELs
@& sIG TINS establishment, long known as Van
Ss13 #TsB Bibbers Hotel, has been leased By the
@4lazza undersigned land isnow being thorough
y repaired and renovated, and will be opened for the
accommodation Of boardess and the public generally as
after the lst inst possible. The proprietor
takes this occasion tender his thanks to his hume
rous friends for their past patronage. while in the Nell
House. aid them that is his determine
ton to make the City Hotel equal to any house in the
south west, and no pains expense will be spared
to effect that purpose.
His friends in the country may rely upon having
their horses we'll taken care Of.
SIS @ C. T. NELSON, late of the Nelson House
- II The Marshall, Jefferson and Mansfield stages
stop at this house.
N. B. The subscriber is DESTROYS Of renting num-
Der of furnished or unfinished rooms in the Nelson
House, recently occupied by him.. Also, the large
dining room, suitable for concerts, balls, etc. apl2
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To my Customers.

1T AFlNG repeatedly invited all those indebed to
IL me to come forward and SETTLE and notified them
that 1t 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.
"A large amount OF my resources is in the hands of de-
nquen customers, and not wishing share the fate of
several of the distinguished merchants of n Orleans
am forced in sclf-deence place all my outstanding
accounts in the hands ola lawyer for collection by e-
gal process inne 2S1 NJ 'RAER
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-13
Drug Stare Re-0ncnnd,

- The old patrons and friends of Norris Drug
A. Store, (recenty destroyed by fire. respect
~s~ fully informed that the undersigned will con-
nue the business, and is snow opening the re-
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, Texas street,
large and complete assortment Of Fresh and Genuine
DRoGS, IEDlGtNES, CHEMICALS &C., and socits
con lnuance OF the patronage awarded to the late NV.
Morris. He is prepared to fill all orders. Ply
sclans' prescriptions carefully put up, all hours, day
or night. [noy221 r. H. MORRIS
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Shreveport & Alexandria PaclspE,

fsm%aa b The new, very light draught, fast run
aIz.E1isSSSss ming steamboat FANNY EEN u.
john HoUsToN, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, I'd Oet0ber, attire
O'Clock; and continue TO during the season rs reg
ular packet between this port and the falls making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was buitt in
Shreveport expressly for the trade is entirely new Of
very light draugh has large and commodioas cabins,
and IN point of safety, comfort and fine accommuda
tons is equal to any boat Red River Her officers
will make use of every exerton pleas ana solicit
the patronage of their old friends Particular alfrn
ton will be paid to receiving and landne passengers
and freight at all points on the river se7
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New orleans s Shreveport Packet.

syus- TIE magnificent passenger Steamer
s ss4sA BELLE GATES, LEON BRYAs,
master, will run the ensuing season be-
tween New Orleans and Shreveport commencing her
trips with the first rise in Red 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 exertiou will be used 10 render sasfnc
ton to shippers and passengers. octla-6u,
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A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.'s =.
fFazazsSss o. LIVERY STABLES, Ags szsa

NnIner OF Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
VIE undersigned shaving purchased the interest of
E 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 &C
commodate them with saddle horses buggies, carri-
ages etc, OF the best description, and on as reasona
bic terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment: Horses will be kept by the mouth, week, day.
single feed. Gentlemen from the country. wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point on the river by
leaving their animals with u.s. can have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. Our ostlers are expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night to
-ttend to the wants of customers. ...
Horses bought and Sold Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
thankful tor the patronage extended 20 the late firm
OF oVanblbber Il hitchcock, respectfully solicit Il
continuance thereof pedging ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it. .. .r.
aug23 A. r HITCHCOCK e. Co
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For Sale,

~ For Sale.
I'LL The two story brick store occupied for the last
SIX by the undersigned stuated on Texas Street
near the of Spring 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished i'll every respect. In the rear Of
the s fine warehouse, which makes this one Of
the commodous and convenient buildings fora
wholesale and retail business in town. AS stand il
has no superior.
AlsoA Dwelling House, and three lots of ground
attached thereto, situated Market street. The house
contains FIVE rooms, well finished, and there are kich-
ems, servants rooms, stables, well of good water,and
every other convenience necessary to the comfort of
a family
The above property will be sold low and on accom-
modating terms. Apply to -+5..
jy19 u E. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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RnmnEai.

WIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
W friends and the public that he has remov- M
ed ms Drug and Book Store to the brick eGE~
building, adjoining Green 4 Douglass old stand and
theG hrd house in the direction of the river from his
Old store where he will his best endeavors ac-
comm"date all who may be disposed to patronse his
establishment His store will be supplied all times
with large stock of goods in his line to which add-
tons are constantly being made by nportations from
manufacturers and importers.
oct % - WIN. B. MILLER.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-13
Stop the RunaWays.


~ RAsAwAy from my residence, BossieresA
-AL Point, miles from Fillmore, on the ~
night OF the 9Th inst the bright muato boy Ike, or
Isaac. He is about 81 years of age, feet 10 inches
high, weighs about IT'S pounds, is slightly round
shouldered and when walking keeps his head inclined
to one side His complexion is very fair and if he has
any whlskers they off, sandy color; but all his ac
tons and manners are of the negro. 1t il, probable
that he will attempt to pass himself as white man.
D. ALONE. Fillmore, Bosser parish
AIso-Ihe negro boy Doors, aged about 80 years,
rather under the ordinary height, complexion black
very bow legged, walks parrot oed ana weighs about
l4o pounds. The only mark recoected on his person
Is knot on the left wrist caused by the same being
-.r. 49, 'l@ -..
= lso-The negro girl LOUISE, aged about 90 years,
complexion jet black, very well made, and neat and
lr1m III person; about the com on height Her ewes
are large and the whites of them very clear
1t IS thought that the above negroes are in compa-
ny, and Ike Tor lsaac) will try to pass Boots and Lou
Sc o as his slaves liberal reward will be paid for
he apprehension of them. III STEWART.
nov 22-4t* Fillmore, Bosser parish La 1
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-13
Valuable Farms For Sale.

$500 SO Acres Of Land, situated in Caddo parish, two
49, miles from Shreveport adjoining the residence
4s4A&. OF Mr.. John Walpoe. There are two good
buildings on the premises. The soil is as good as any
uplands II the parish portion Of the land is under
cultivation, and the balance heavily tmbered.
Alson-0ne Acre'of Ground, with good cabins, and
choice variety of fruit trees situated on the Mansfield
road Il miles from the steamboat landing and adioin
ing the residence OF captain John Graham.
Being determined to sell great inducements will be
offered to purchasers. Possession given mme dately
Apply on the premises. II. NJ. GILL, or
Js26 tdecl =5' s. ...-. a this Office
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N. Orleans & Red River Passenger Pack ct
EH DRY GOODS AT COST g.
w FOR CASH Elge

VI FoR CASE. z
HAVE you seen the NEW TORE, where so many
have been,
And purchased Bonnet, the best could be seen
eiriety's great with the fashion and STYLE,
Each sulting the face and making smile
GU may say to yourselves chad known it before.
OBJ with great pleasure I'd gone to that store!''
Understand what | mean, think you can tell
Some bargains for cash they always will SELL
EEvled by others, without any doubt
Each Lady would try TO find the store QUIT
Mover such bargains before could they see
,ahough the merchants in town with him won't agree,
I'll. WELLS is contented with discount for cash:
E*ery article offered is NEw-and not trash
NJ one can deny it who has purchased his goods;
Examine them all, with the Bonnets and Hoods
w Ellis. with much pleasure, is willing to show
Stpp at his store before elsewhere you go:
Abe direction | wish to explain very clear
Oh the CORNER OF MARKET AND TEXAS STREET near
Remember to call and examine hiss store
Ehch lady will say she meier such before
HENRY WELLS. Bonnet and Fancy Store.
hl3 Corner of Market and Texas sts. Shreveport
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Forwarding Business,

VIE undersigned has this day entered into the re-
Il ceiving and forwarding business in New Orleans,
Having had six years experience shipping clerk for
Wright, Williams & Co., he hopes to merit the patron
age of the public. JNO l., WIEN .
Refer to: Wright, Davenport & Co., Converse & Co.
Peters, Mlllard e Co., New Orleans; colonel B. NJ.
Johnson, Shreveport col. John f. Jett Memphis; r.
Whaley, Vicksburg. ...,
Goods to my address will be forwarded with the
greatest despatch. N. Orleans July o. 1554-aurol v
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-13
RUNAWAY

~ Runaway 5...
~. FROM the plantation Of the subscriber. on Red
--A- River opposite Shreveport, on Saturday. 18th
lnst negro man by the name of Smith, about feet
nigh black complexion, prominent eyes and well mus
cled, and between % and 80 Fears old He took away
with him brown or mouse colored Male. He will
probably attempt to make his way wes for the pur-
puse OF getting with the Indians. liberal reward
will be paid for his apprehension and delivery on nv
plantation or for his being lodged in any safe Jail so
that can get him again.
aug Is NJ D. C. ALEXANDER
~ The Jefferson Herald, and Austin Gazette will
copy three times, and forward their bills to this Office
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& Alexandria PASSENGER Pac.
hat

is&nzn" b The entirely new (and lighlest draugbt
SsI boat above the falls) steamer q NE0N
K. EDWARDS, master, has eouimenced-
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
tlnue In the trade during the entire low water season
and being in every respect designed for Very li4ht
draught packet, with superior accommoda uons fors5
cabin passengers, We respectfully solicit the patronage
OF the phbc. The Union connects witt the New.
Orleans packets below the falls q =57 sra
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Henderson Exchange Hotel.

Henderson Exchange Hotel.
@A I TIC, The undersigned would respectfully in
G1 HIM form the public that they have recently
SG sgeaSsM4Ss fitted up Hotel, situated on the
north-eart of the public square, formerly occu
pied the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public aud travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
no pains in fitting up and furnishing the house
der it first class Hotel, and they fater themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience of the most fastidous apicure.s Their
table will be at all times supplied with the very best
the market affords-while they will keep in their en-
poymenta number of obedient and trustworthy wait
ers. Transient persons, regular boarders, desiring
private rooms regular families can be accommodated
atat times Persons stopping at this hotel are in
formed that any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands of the propretors they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that in connexion with the hotel they have
large and commodous Livery Stable where, by keep.
ing set OF the best osters they prepared to give
all full satisfaction The best of provender is Kept
constantly hand, and the greatest care is bestowed
by themselves that full attention is paid 10 the
horses OF their customers. T. RUDDELL g. Co.
Henderson. Rusk county, Texas. Nov. Is, 1854
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet,

ff@as-s d The new, substantial, very light draughi
sSsYzEsEEissaa steamboat RUNAWAY. CRooES,
Ezz==zsszzS.= MASTER (havng been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renoyated) will resume her tps
on Or about the LIST September, as regular weekly
packet between Shreveport aud Alexandra ut 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 oGcos
modaon she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the tails. Particular attention will times be paid 10
plantation and all way business Thankful for the lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her Off
GERS solicit the avors of their old friends promising to
do every thing In their power TO merit it. July 26
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Succession Sale.

SfATE OF LOUISIAN A-Parsh of Caddo-l8th
~ Judicial District Court. By virtue of writ of
aaie to directed by The honorable District Court for
the parish of Caddo, State OF Louisiana, will proceed
to sell at public auction, SATURDAY, the 9th day
Of January, 1856, between the hours of IL O'Clock, NJ
and 4. P. NJ, at the market-house in the town of
Shreveport the following described property, belong
ing to the succession of John 3. White, deceased,
to-wlt: the north half OF the east half of the north
west quarter of section thirty three township sixteen
range thirteen, containing Forty ieres of Land.
Terms otsae--Cash, with the benefit Of appraise-
ment. JOHN WALPOLE ST.
dec6 Admir- cnccesS;,n ,f J,, D Wh;,o
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Low Water Tri-WeeklV Line.

a-aGesz-A OWING to the low water in Red River,
AIa &s.gE the undersigned has established tri-
weekly line OF Stages from the Mouth of Red River to
Alexandria, running from place to place in ONE DAY!
Leaves the Mouth on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. Leaves Alexandria on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. Inov22-lm NJ TORRAS
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NEW GOODS,

NHE citizens of Shreveport, its vicinity and parish
Il with all others DESTROYS of examining pretty FASH
ionable and good GOODS,eare invited to call at the
Subscribers. To enumerate stock so large and GEN
era, would be a failure. Please CALL see and buy,
mylD o ELISHA H. JORDAN
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Regular Passenger Packet,

IL FOR ALEXANDRIA.
THE fast running commodious steamer
IL. VI. JONES, JAMES robinson, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandria in connection
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans, and
make regular trips during the low water season She
has superior accommodations for passefeers and in
point OF safety and speed is unsurpassed For freight
or passage, apply on board octI
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To Steamboat Officers.

( FFlCERS OF Boats running in the upper Red Riy-
~ er ade, 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, (oyer A. & II. Blocks wholesale
grocery If desired the name of the boat PURCHASING
will be stamped on each paper and the packages for
warded as per order. - E-.E y -
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oHN N. HOWELL. HAMILTON s. HOWELL
j. n. HOWELL Il Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

On the Levee, Shreveport, La.
AVE leased the we'll known building recently
i Il occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashie on
the Levee, Cat the steamboat anding1 and are now
prepared to receive store forward and mer-
chandse OF every description. We are also erecting
contiguous 10 the present building, and Immediately on
tho banks OF the river of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will!
render our facilities for storing cotton equal if not Sill
erlor to that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River.
We are prepareoeto make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to our care
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. II goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the Interests of our patrons aup9
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Notice..

A CCORDlNG to arrangements entered into previ-
N to the deeease of Mr.. JAMES WRIGHT, no
change Interest style will take place in the firm OF
4. ]. WRIGHT Co., and the business will be carried
as heretofore by the undersigned who will attend
to the settlement of all the liabilities.
N. Orleans, Oct I2 lS54-nl A. j. WRIGHT