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The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1854-01-11

" Hon. John NJ. B~ernheisel, the
Delegate in Congress from Utah Territory,
is a native Of Perry county, Pa, where
he was educated for The neutrality-suspicious.,
bu, having located in New York, he fell
in with the Mormons, aud uniting his for.
tunes with them, emisrated ts Utah, and
was one Of the most efficient agents 10
building up the new settlement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
New Goods.

1 AM now receiving new and splendid stock of
Fall and Winter Clothing, of every variety and style
also fine assortment of Boots, Shoes, &C. which to-
gether with my stock already hand, will make nv
assortment as large ard complete as any to be fonnd
in this market. r04tf E. H. JORDAN
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Shreveport & Alexandria Packet,

f@Ia"@~7 He new, substantial, very light draught
a4zE55#}Eaa}' steamboat sGNAFVAX, Crooks,
master, (laving been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovacd) will resume her trims
on or about the lst September. as regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandra. al whcb
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers
thus attording passengers and shippers through line
to the city without detention at the falls
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else are
entirely new and in point OF safety, speed and accom-
mediation SHE is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls. Particular attention will at times be paid to
plantation and all way business Thankful for the lib
era patronage they have heretofore received her Off
GERS solicit the favors of their old friends promising TO
do every thing in their power to merit it. iulv 26
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Printing Materials,


'sNHE p1opretors OF the South Western, having jus
4 renewed their stock Of materials, offer for sale a
extremely low prices, great variety Of Secondhand
Type, &c., comprising:
LONG PRIMER-A small font, half worn.
NONFARIEL do. DO.
SMALL PlcA-Large font, cast expressly for pamph-
let and law work, with accents, superiors pecefrac-
tons, medical signs, etc. Good new.
SCRIP Great primer and double small plea
PICA-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 and
small Ornamental and Fancy Job Type, comprising
shades, tuscans, outlines, gothics, antiques, blacks
German text, etc. Together with great variety of
large and small flowers and borders, job and newspa-
per cuts and ornaments.
CHasEs-Wrought and cast-iron book chases, (8vo
and l2mo.,) and ali assortment for Jobs
The fonts are all perfect and in good order, and af-
ford fine opportunity for country papers to obtain
materials cheap. 1913
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Valuable Farms For Sale,

2, 80 Acres Of Land, situated in Coldo parish two
ss&' miles from Shreveport, adjoining the residence
--Qe%. Of Mr. John WaipoIc. There are two good
buildings on the premises The soil is good is any
upands in tbs parish. 4 portion of the land is under
cultivation and the balance heavily timbercd.
Also-tina Aue Of tTgGGd, with good cabins. and
choice roriey of fruit trees situated the Mansfield
road, 1t miles from the steamboat landing and al Din
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. 7. n. GILL, or G
Jv2b tdeci At this office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
ValHa Bile Red River Plantation at Auction,

NM LII be sold at public auction, the premises
! w known the Norris Place, the banks Of
Red River, 20 miles below Shreveport on SATURDAY
18th Of January, 1855, between the hours of ii, A. NJ
and +, P Gi0 Acres Zone secon) of valuable Land
$50 OF WHICH under cultivation: together with the
buildings and Improvements usually to be found on
such places.
AIso--A number of horses, mules, cows, hogs, and
other stock.
Also-The crops Of corn, fodder potatoes, ETC.
Terms of sale-For the land one-fuurth cash, the
balance at |, 2 and 3 years.
The ubove land is undoubtedly the most valuable
Red River. being of easier access to the hills than
any point between Shreveport and the mouth of the
river, and is within three miles of Cutitfe's saw MILL
decC E. K HAIL.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
TIN WAR Z.
HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker, Undertaken, &c.,

Vt Ecary's old stand, Texas street, Shreveport
n The subscriber, having leased the s---=-===-==
IL, premises occupied by the late
" J. G. Weary be9s to inform the St5----g33=y
public and the ladies in particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most workmanlikc manner at
the lowest prices and with despatch every description
OF plain and ornamental Furniture. Being practi-
cal cabinetmaker Of much experience, he feels assur-
ed in saying that he guarantee his work will give
satisfaction.
Every description of furniture repaired ceaned 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
Undertaking in all is branches promptly attended to-.
Particular attention. paid to all kinds of j1bbing
A share of the pubc patronage is respectfully g
irited = 1890 HENRY PFLUGN.
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New Orleans & shreyenort Packet,

rypx.- HE magnificent passenger steamer
trlLEsssz}55sS's BELLE GATES, LroN BRyAy.
fszzsl.zszszsa master, will run the ensuing season be-
tween Ne" Orleans and Shreveport, commencing her
trips with the first rise in Red River and leaving each
port every alternate Wednesday, at O'clock j. d. The
Belle Gates has been lately locked, thoroughly over
hauled and newly furnished throughout and for spe ed
safety and accommodations has no superior in the
trade. Every exerton will be used to render satsfac-
ton to shippersa and passengers. octl8-6m
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&E2.a LsnMayd,


~ The undersigned has good reasons to believe
- that man by the name ots Elijah Horn has
decoyed away stolen her negro boy Monroe Said
negro lett my residence il Columbia county, Ark, on
Sunday, 18th October last and will pay reward of
2 for his apprehension and delivery to me- or on his
being safely lodged in Jail Cat can get him. and
will give $500 for the arrest of Horn and sufficient
evidence to convict hUgof the theft. The negro boy
Monroe, is dark mulatto about feet inches high
heavy set square shoulders, and a down look when
spoken to; is about 30 years of age born in Ken
lucky, and brought to Arkansas years ago Horn is
OF fair comp sandy hair littie inclined to red
lsh color, about feet or l0 inches high, inclined to
corpuency is of frank and open countenancc. He re-
ports himself as belonging to Kentucky; bat this is
uncertain. from circumstances recently deveIOped
1t Is belle seq that he is connected with a clan of
thieves. The direction he has taken is unknown
Address, ELIZABETH A. BUCKNER,
Mount Holly, Arkansas
or JOHN A TGOhE,
nov224tS RingGold sBienvile parish, La.
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

t. q TIE new, very Light dranght, fast run
as,sy1$5f2rs ming steamboat FANNY FERN.
zzzsssa JoHs HoUsToN, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, Cd October, at five
o'clock and continue TO during the season as reg
uar packet between this port and the falls, making a
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was built in
Shreveport expressly for the trade is entirely new of
very light draught, has large and commodious cabins
and III point OF safety, comfort and fine accommoda-
tons is equal TO any boat Red River. Her officers
will make use of every exertion please and solicit
the patronage of their old friends. Particular atten
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passengers
and freight at all points on the river. SGT
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Beef, 3THtt0n. Pork and Veal,

rf2fS3n-ses The subscriber having taken the corner
yl2sSx5 stall in the market, hegs to inform bis old
s4IHlk1- friends and the public generally, that he
VIII hereafter carry the butcbsry business in all its
branches on his own ndividualesccount and that he
Will spare neither pains expense all times sup
ply his customers with the very best Beef zeal, Pork
ana Hutton that can be procured in this section OF
country. Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
tore extended to him, he would request his old friends
to bear in mind that he is not now irSsny way con-
nected with any other butcher, any stall except
the one he In person attends to.
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats on as libe-
raj terms and with quick dispatches by any other
butcher in town.
aug3D JOHN STEIGEL,MAN
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For Rent.

81 convenient Dwelling House, on Market street,
formerly occupied by Robert Donne Esq., contain
ing five rooms, with good kitchen and out-houses.
There is the premises well of excellent water to-
gether with all the conYenences requisite for the
fort Of family. Apply TO
octll.tf VIM. THATCHER, Texas street.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
GentIeman'S Clothing 4 FuyniShil

IA ENOS 4 WOOD have just received from, a.
sA New York, a large supply of cloths, cassi IA
II meres and vestings Of every variety and liz
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 sf gentIemen's furnishing
goods to suit all tastes such scars, evening vests,
cravats Hpdersffrts sspenders, shirts, gloves dr. .w
ers, hosiery etc They prepared to supe-
rlor work IN the manufacture OF coats. pantaoons and
vests, in the substantial manner and after the
latest style and fashion.
The stock was selected by Mr.. w God in person and
our old customers and the public in general may rest
assured that we supply all their with prompt
ness, and despatch.
We have determined to adopt the cash system, and
every article will be placed at the lowest price. nj
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Shreveport & Alexandria Passenger Pac-

}f&m1-9 D. TIE entirely new (and lightest draugkr
d. .s$sss boat above the falls) steamer EIISEGN,
z5zzzzazzz-zzz-= H. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time ever made IN low water. The Union will con-,
tlnue III the trade during the entire low water season.
and being IN every respect designed for very light
draught packet, with superior accommodations for IS
cabin passengers, We respectfully solicit the patronage
OF the pnbic. The Union connects with the New
orleans packets below the tails. sl3
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Siam the Ia.ulaauaEe.

<TS S1VF EAao A1aEhss See f@SA
r. Runaway from my residence, Bossier I'm
49, Point mics from Fillmore, on the -
nign OF the 18th inst the bright mulato boy kE 81
lsanc tie Is about 81 years of age, feet 10 inches
high, weighs about l15 pounds, is slightly round
Shondered and when walking keeps his head inclined
to one side. His mpeXion is very fair and ifhe has
any "hlskers they are OF sandy color but all his
tons and manners Of the negro 1t is probable
that he will attempt to pass himself white man.
d. MALONE. Fillmore, Bossier parish
AIso-The negro boy B0oTs aged about 80 years.
rather under the ordinary height, complexion black,
very bow!egged walks parrot tocd, and weighs about
i+o pounds The only maSl reroIIecied on his person
Is knot on the left wrist, caused by thS being
AIso--The negro girl Louise, aged about 90 years.
complexion is black, very we'll made. and neat end
trim IN person; about the common height Her eyes
are large and ths whites of them very clear.
1t IS thought That the above negroes are in compa-
n.y. and Ike Tor Isaac will try pass Boots and Lou
Use OF as his slaves. liberal reward will be paid for
the apprehension of them. j.. STEWART,
nov22-4tx Fillmore, Bossicr parish, La
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Dissolution.

E1HE copartnership heretofore existing between the
Il undersigned, under the style Of S. T. Goodwin
u Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. c. G
Watrous having purchased the interest of Jacob Boyd
as also the entire former interest of E. VI. Matthews &
Co., in said concern, the business will hereafter be
conducted by s. t. Goodwin and c. &. Watrous, IN
der the name of Goodwin NatrGuS, who assume ill
the liabilities and are alone authorised to collect all
debts due the old firm. S.. GOODWIN
Shre Dec 6 1871 IAC0R R0ND
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Sheri,,''S Sale,

GSTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish of Caddo--A
~ l.. llene ct al, the master and ownel~Uf the
steamboat Luda In Justice Jones' Court, for Ward
No. A.. Nos. $50, 1913, S3+, 635, $685. S37 1913, 500
$40, S55. By virtue Of Writs of ier facias issued
out of the honorable the justice J. w. Jones' court
for Ward No. Four, in the above entitled suits
and to directed have seized and will sell at pub
lie aurtion at the court house door in the town OF
Shreveport parish aforesaid, SATURDAY, the 9th
day of January. 1855, between the hours of O'Clock
A. ~, and 4, P NJ, the following described property,
MI, h to-wit: the STEAMBOAT LUDA, her
$500 tackle, furniture and apparel. Seized as
the pIperty of the defendants, and be sold pay
and satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale-A credit of - months. Purchas-
ers give bond and approved personal security, with
special mortgage or the property sold.
NJ. WATSON. Sheriff.
Shreveport December A. 1854. d6-pfSll 81
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Removal,

WIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
W friends and the public that he has remov-
ed his Drug and Book Store to the brick %.
building, adjoining Green Douglass old stand, and
the third house in the direction of the river from his
old store where he will use his best endeavors to ac-
commodate all who may be disposed to paronise his
establishment. His store will be supplied at all times
with large stock Of goods in his line to which addi-
ions are constantly being made by mportatons from
manufacturers and importers.
oct IS VIM r MILLER
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lY~ EtttHtHay
III. From the plantation OF the subscriber. on Red
- River, opposite Shreveport, on Saturday, 18th
inst, negro man by sle of Smith. about fee
high, black complexion, prominent eyes and well mus
ccd, and between % and 80 years old He took away
W til him brown mouse co0red iIHe, He will
probably attempt to make his way vest for the pur-
puse of getting with the Indians. a liberal reward
will be paid for his apprehension and delivery on nv
plantation, or for his being lodged in any safe jail 50
that can get him again.
aug l6 - NJ. D. C. ALEXANDER.
#x*Ihe jefferson Herald, and Austin Gazette will
copy three times, and forward their bills to this office
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1 AF1NG repeatedly invited all those indtbed to
IL 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 no chagrined t
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 IS in the hands of de-
lnGnent customers, and wishing to share the fate of
several of the distinguished merchants of n Orleans
am forced in selt-deence to place all my outstanding
accounts N the hands Oft lawyer for collection by le-
gal process. = iune 81 NJ BAER
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Regular Passenger Packet.
rs--g- =, NON ,vryr ,-nn
rl-s-lSStA f()R A LIZ X A N DIR

p IA-El-rsR FUR ALEXANDRIA,
Z TIE fast running commodious steamer
&c. lss. .esDNkI&, 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 passengers and in
point OF safety and speed unsurpassed For freight
or passage, apply on board. oct4
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A. J. HITCHCOCK q Co.'S
49, s2s 49, LIVERY STABLES, 5000

-zzt4zzEMl2<~s - -N"A -2Gs-zzs9zEzIs-ssl.
Corner Of Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport
ME undersigned, having purchased the interest of
\ Messrs Vanbibber in the above well known es-
adjustment, and put fine ORDER inform their friends
and the public generally, that they are prepared to ac-
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, carri-
ages, etc, OF the best description and on as reasona-
bic terms as they be had any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or single iced 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
~ and faithfully attended to. Our ostlers are expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold Oh
commission.
thankful tor the patronage extended 20 the late firm
OF 7anblhher x hitchcock, we respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pledging ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it.
aug23 A. T. HITCHCOCK g. Co
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Groceries and Produce,

w have In store an extensive and we'll selected
W stock of fresh Groceries, Family and Planta.
ton Stores, etc, embracing flour, bacon, pork lard
sugar, moasses, coffee, tea chocolate, rice vinegar
SOAP oils starch, ca,dles, indigo, pepper spice pie
kles, preserves pie fruits Every description of
boat and bar stores. Fine Old brandy gin, rum and
whiskey, vines cordaIs brandy fruits cigars, tobac-
co, etc. all OF which will be sold at the lowest prices
SLEEPER & Co.,
nov29 10 on the Levee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-06
Drug Store Re-0nened.

- TIE Old patrons and friends Of Morris Drug
III Store, (recenty destroyed by fire. are respect
go fully informed that the undersigned will con-
tnue the business, and snow opening the re-
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, Texas street.
large and complete assortment of Fresh and Genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, ST.. and soIicts
continuance OF the patronage awarded the late wv
Morris He is now prepared to fill all orders. 'Phy-
s'cqns prescriptions carefully put up, all hours day
night. [nov227 r. H. MORRIS
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VALUABLE Pr0Dcrty AT sucfi0n,


w ALLo be sold at the Market House. in the town of
w shreveport. Monday. Goth March, 1855. at
public auction, at o'clock, A NJ, the following pro-
perty, to- wit:
TenAcrcs OF Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by J. w. Evans decd.
As}--{Sae aud Il half acres OF Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard.
Asb--TW0 Let's Of Gr0GEd, in the town of Shreve-
port being part OF lot No une, 49, in block fifty ons
OBJ described follows, wit: commencing at the
cornef OF Market street and alley, rning thence
northwest along Market street 20 feet and running
back "or depth 80 feet. Also, portion Of said lot No.
nine, 49, block ftty-one, (5l) commencing 40 feet
from the OF said alley running thence north
west 90 feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
AIs4-Tilree Lots Of Gg8uEd in the town of Shreve-
port, Known the map plan of Messrs Johnson &
Cutf filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
CaddG parish, lots Nos. one, and three a. and
81 Of block sxy-seven, 49, formerly owned by J. J.
Gallagher
Terms and more accurate description made known
on the day of sale. H. HuNSICKER, Auctioneer.
The above described property will be disposed of
abovef unless sold at praYate sale before that time.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply to H. Hun
sTCKER, Shreveport, or to RoBr B. SCOTT, jefferson,
Texas. der6
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Fresh fIGaiciDAS.

DOWAND;s Tonic Mxture-Indiana Tonic Mix
HI ture; rs@ood's India Caagogue;
Green's Fever and Ague MIXTURE;
Whiemaa's Tonic Pills;
ChampiSn's Ague Pills;
Sappington's Pills; Jayne's Tonic Piih;
Dr. Marteu's Tonic Pills:
All highly recommended in the treatment of fever
chiIIs and fever, etc. For sale by
n2N r FL MORRIS Teyns strnnt
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70 Steamboat Officers,

{ RfflCEES of Boats running in the upper Red Riv
~ er ado, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nlshed to hem in any quantity by sending orders to
"H NJ. DECAMP, Reporter, No. 3 Front Levee, be-
low Can1P street, lover 4. & 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.
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Norris Astringent Mixture,

oR, SIlOLEhA IL1 Ed e.
nURlNG the prevalency Of cholera, no medicine
~ gave such satisfaction as the above mixture
and since which thas been used very successfuyn all
of diarrhpa, cholera morhus summer complaint
cholic gripping pains in the stomach bq@cIs, and all
bowel affections. Prepared only and for sale by
n2g r.. Fl MORRIS. Druruist and Chemist
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Removal.

ON aid after the first of January next. 4, EyGxE's
~ CIGAR, TOBACCO AND FRUIT DEPOT. will be
reInoveoto his old stand adjoining the City Hotel,
where he will keep on hand a large and superior as
sortmeni of cigars, chewing and smoking tobacco,
fruits. etc. dec6
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EOtica,

4 LII persons ndfL sd the undersigned either
l l. by note or open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delays or we will be
compelled to place the in the hands Of an officer
for collection by law.
may lift ROBSON & KINBLE.
Oar customers rrspcrrtny requested to bear in
mind that forced pay orr 0urnevnen
promptly, unable to allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter our bills will be settled on presen-
tntIon. R. & X.
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7 Ohm WALTERS & THOMAS ]. REDUS have
~ formed partnership, commencing the Isl March
leoi. 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 assortmenot 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 haze
hesitation in saying to their friends that they may ex-
pect 10 get goods as low of them as from any other
house in the place.
We hope, when our friends visit town, they will
call and eyamiar stock before purchasing else
WnRrn Il nrle -,,rnr,ptl1, attended, tn