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Runaway

AV EtWHJ Wy
~ FROM the plantation of the subscriber, on Red
- River, opposite Shreveport, Saturday, 18th
inst, negro man by the of Smith, about 6 feet
HIGH black complexion, prominent eyes and we'll mus
cled, and between % and 80 years old. He took away
with him brown colored Mule. He will
probably attempt make his way west for the pur
puse of getting with the Indians. liberal reward
will be paid for his apprehension and delivery my
plantation, for his being lodged in any safe Jail
that can get him again.
aug Is M. D. C. ALEXANDER.
sx*The Jefferson Herald, and Austin Gazette will
copy three times, and forward their bills to this office.
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LIVERY STABLES.
SPRING STEEET- Shreyenort.

% No connerion Dhateper acuh any Hotel.ID
7 A. BOARMAN, would respectfully inform the
~ public generally, and travellers in particular, that
he has just had his stables put in complete ORDER and is
fully prepared with thorough and extensive stock Of
Saddle and Harness Horses, Hacks, Wagons, &C.,
which will be let at unusually low rates He will
rant his stock to be- in every respect equal to any in
the country. His hacks mostly new, and careful,
safe drivers sent with them, when required. Hes
determined to accommodate the public fully in this
line, and extent before attempted in this
city. From and after this date he will keep horses
the following rates:
Horse, a. month $l3 90 Horse, " day, 75cts.
~ week.. so % Of night so cts.
Horse, If feed, 25 cents
He respectfully solicits the calls of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line. His stables
are not in any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag of the Union, (Hen
derson,l will please copy. janIl
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Relnnyai.

WIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his sIe
w friends and the public thahe has rcmov- XIX
ed his Drug and Book Store to the new brick e4~
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
commodate all who may be disposed to patronise his
establishment. His store will be supplied at all times
with large stock of goods in his line, to which addi-
tons constantly being made Interpretations IRON
manufacturers and importers.
oct IS VIM. b. MILLER.
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Passenger Pac-
ket TNI0N.

,{raaaa~s a, THE entirely (and lightest draught
4saz ritF7aaf boat above the fas) steamer UNION,
1865 R. EDWARDS, MASTER has commenced
making regular trips between falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time ever made in low water. The Union will con-
tinue in the trade during the entire low season,
and being in every respect designed for very ligh.
draught packet with superior accommodations for IS
cabin passengers we respectfully solicit the patronage
of the pnblic The Union connects with the New
Orleans packets below the falls. sl3
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HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker. Undertaken. &C..

At Vicary's old stand, Texas street, Shreveport.
a THE subscriber having leased the @-========s-
"a Premises occupied by the late ...ssssssssss5
VI ]. Weary, bees to inform the gg===--1=@eD5
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 cabinet 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 manu-
featured to order at low prices.
Undertaking in all its branches promptly attended to.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of jobbing.
share of the public patronage is respectfully
iicted [s2Ol HENRY PFLUGN.
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Married
Died

Last evening, col ALLEN HILL Jagged about "a
years. formerly of Tennessee, but for several years
past, resident OF this place His funeral will take
place this afternoon, at o'clock, from his late resi-
dence, in the country
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Groceries and Produce.

WYE have in store an extensive and well selected
w stock of fresh Groceries, Family and Planta-
ton Stores ETC., embracing -four, bacon, pork, lard,
sugar. moIasscs Coffee tea, chocolate rice, vinegar,
soap, oils, starch Candles indigo pepper, spice, pic
kIes, preserves, pie fruits, etc. Every description OF
boat and bar stores. Fine old brandy, gin rum and
whiskev wines cordias brandy fruits, cigars, tobac
co. etc, all of which will be sold at the lowest PRICES.
SLEEPER & Co.,
nov01 10 on the Levee.
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New Orleans 4 Shreveport Packet,
Regular Passenger Packet.

rfA FOR ALEXANDRIA.
essssSssszs THE fast running commodioas steamer
H. Nh. 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 She
has superior accommodations for passengers, and in
point of safety and speed is unsurpassed For freight
or massage apply on board. oct4
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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, dark compexioned, about IL years
of age some five feet four FIVE inches in ght.
Calls himself ANDY, and says that he belongs to Mr.
Wyche Fuller, who lives in the parish of Union. State
of Louisiana. lie was arsesed in this parish about
mile from town. The owner of said negro boy is
hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him away, he will be disposed
of as the law directs
J. s. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish.
Shreveport, November l. 1854
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DRY GOODS AT COST!

DRY GOUDS At COST!
G. NJ LEVY q Co.,
A SIX the attention of the ladies and all those desi
N of purchasing goods, to the fact that they
are selling at cost They offer
Fine Caicoes, from to l01 cents 4F yard.
Domestics, from to l21 cents IT, yard
Lowells, Al wide, / Il cents tP yard.
Lindseys, from IA to II cents IT, yard.
Carolina stripes, at - cents d. yard.
Shoes-ladies' and gentemens-from SO cts. to 81.
Carpeting from 80 cts to S IS 4P yard. dig
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SEAS--Just received and for sale, gunpowder, i'm
Il peria young Tyson and pouchone.
s6 OGLESBY e GRISWOLD.
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ment. She then walked ten miles 10 EdSerStoWHp
where she communicated with her father who came
to her aid These facts have been fully related by
herself, and are said to BE perfectly reliable.
We are informed by the Carrollton Miss Demo
crat that tremendous hurricane passed over the
southwestern portion Of that county carrying des-
truction and devastation before it, We are not in
possession of the full particulars and therefore can
not 60 into details, but information is that two
couds--one travelling northeast and the other in a
northwesterly direction--met Immediately over the
town of Marion Tor Sidon, and the wind ragged with
such maddened fury to blow down the entire town.
It left but one solitary house standng Houses trees,
fencesin short, everything which happened to lie in
the path of the tornado-were blown down and des-
troyed Fortunately, no lives were lost that we have
heard Of though regret to learn that Mr. b. Grip
pin and one two Others whose names we have for
gotten very badly, though not dangerously, in
jured by being stricken with pieces OF timber, with
which the air was filled.
The two clouds passed ON in their respective di-
rections, with undated fury. Whether any further
damage was done more than to uproot trees and blow
down fences, we have not been informed
After long duration, the following cases were de-
cided in the United States district court of Columbus
Ohio, at the last term, and judgment given in each
case against the parties-the penalty being ST. 000
for violation of the late act Of congress- regulating
steamboats, engineers and pilots, by employing and
being employed without license. The names of the
boats are Cincinnatus Midas, Ben Franklin Kenton,
Charleston and Sam Gloon
The United States marshal of Ohio, has given no
tce to the owners OF the Vim. Knox Madison, Aurlia
Wood and Cuba that they must appear at the dis
rict court in Steubenvillc, in December next, and
show cause why said boats should be sold to pay
the penalty Of running them without being construc
ted according to law,
The Pittsburgh Commercial Journal saws aCapt
Charles Stones mammoth steamer, built at Shouse-
town. arrested considerable attention Saturday,
being visited by hundreds of steamboat owners and
river men. Her length is 900 feet This is fifty feet
longer than any stern wheel boat built before
beside her beam is As feet. This boat is destined to
work revolution in seamboating in the western
waters. She will be propelled by four engines Of Il
inch cylinders, with five feet stroke Her depth of
water will not exceed 81 inches. She will be ready
for business on the first Of January
The last Terra Haute (Ind) Journal says railroad
connection will soon be complete between that city
and Evansville, there being but three and half miles
OF track yet to lay.
The Helena (Ark.) Shield says that capt. Cum
mings, of Martha Washington notorety, has arrived
III that town to attend his trial,
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C0tt0n Wanted,

r HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business.
l. in Shreveport, and solicit call from all who wish
sell their cotton for Cash. Office Texas street, In
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill.
oct Aft E. NJ. MATTHEW'S. :
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Attention..

LII persons indebted the of the late Robert
Green, or the firms of Green. Douglass s Co. and
Green 4 Douglass, requested to forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. T. II. ROSSON,
nov Is Agent of Jno. J Green
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r. e. HARPER,
A TTORNEY AT LAW, Shreveport, La.-Will
N practice in the of the parishes Of Caddo
Claiborne, DeSoto, Bosser and in the supreme court
at Monroe. aug3-1y
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Nate Lost.

II OST, promissory note, past due, for ninety odd
IL dollars and = cents, drawn by Messrs. Hall &
Fain, PAYABLE to nj. & L. Blumenthal. All persons
are cautioned not to trade or negotiate for said note
dec & NJ & L. BLUMENTHAL.
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4 GOOD supply of Begging and Rope, always Gu
n hand, and for sale, at the lowest rate, by
STACEY & WELLS.
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For Rent.
GentIemen's Clothing Furnishing Goods.

%, ENOS & WOOD have just received from IA
IA New York, large supply of cloths, cassi III
meres and vestings of every variety and III
pattern and also keep constantly on hand large and
we'll 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 tastes such scars, evening vests,
cravats undeshirts suspenders, shirts, gloves, draw
ers, hosiery 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
our 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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Notice.,

TIME claims due H. H. MARBLE have been placed in
! my hands for collections; and those indebted will
nlease call and settle. SAM. FORD.
Shreveport November 3d. 1854 II
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Notice..

rTNHE undersigned executor of the estate of the at
l. Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr. P. H
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact al
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport. n ov. Is, 1854. JNO. J. GREEN.
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E. d B. JACOBS,

"AVE received a large stock of fresh fall and Win
Ill ter Dry Goods, Clothing, Flannels, Blankets,
etc. ETC., which they selling COST prices for
cash. Those in want of seasonable goods invited
to give lis CALL as we are offering great bargains n
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NEW d10GAnS.

1 with all others DESTROYS of examining pretty fash
ionable and good GOODS, are invited to call at the
subscribers. To stock large aud gen.
eral would be failure. Please call, see and buy
mvIO ELISHA Fl. JORDAN
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Carpenter. Joiner and Builder.
THOS. ROBINSON,
(Of the late firm of Cuflin & Rohnson0
WAS opened a shop the corner of Milan and
L Il Spring streets, adjoining l.. E. Carriers ware
house, where he will be at all times prepared to exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
Joiner Work. in the neatcst and most substantial man
ner and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, SASH blinds, ETC., manufactured to
order Jobbing attended to.
He respectfully solicits the patronage of his old
friends and the public.
Gazette and Democrat copy. apps
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PnInfIng'

FaIN!IHS'
JEREMIAH J. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
~ House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Cooring,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnishcs, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, ETC., 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
call. iy26-tf
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n. Orleans s. Red River Passenger Packet.

N. Orleans & Red River Passenger Packet.
sragunza a THE well known, favorite steam boat
llkkkA7Hra7S SIT. CHARLES, SAM'L. ArrLE-
.zzSN4zszsz GATE, MASTER will resume her regular
trps between New Orleans and Shreveport on the first
rise in Red River, and will receive and land freight
passengers at all intermediate landings and plantations.
The ST. Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel to the hurricane deck, newly furnished and is in
all respects new boat. For speed, safety accommo
dations and good fare she is unsurpassed by any boat
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes to receive
continuance of the patronage heretofore SO literally
extended to him. decl3
New Orleans 4 Shreveport Packet.
The magnificent passenger steamer
80 sSsMzA BELLE GATES, LEON BRYAN,
49, 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, 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 exerton will be used to render satisac
ton to shippers and passengers octl6-6m
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JOHN N. HOWELL. HAMILTON S. HOWELL
J. n. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee Shreveport, La.
UAVE leased the well known building recently
L L occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashell, on
the Levee, (at the steamboat landng,I and are now
pre- pared to receive, forward cotton and mer
chandse of every description We are also erecting
contiguous the present building, and Immediately on
tho banks of the river one of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
reader facilities for storing cotton equal if not SUI
peror that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according orders; and every attention will be paid
RI the interests of anr natruns aup9
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New G0OdS,

] AM receiving a 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 on hand, will make my
assortment large ard complete any to be found
il this market. To4tf E. H. JORDAN.
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N office

VNHOSE patrons of Swiney, Green & Co. who may
l. require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P H. osson, who can be found the store
of INN GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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l~A EOT Sale.
E.:a The two story brick store occupied Cor the last
years by the Undersigned situated Texas street,
the corner of Spring 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect In the rear OF
the store is fine warehouse which makes this one OF
the most commodious and convenient buildings fora
wholesale and retail business i'll town. As q stand il
has superior.
Also-A Dwelling Esase, and hree lots OF ground
attached thereto situated Markesreet. The house
contains FIVE rooms, well finished and there are kitch
ems servants rooms stabesoa well Of good waer,and
every other convenience necessary to the comfort OF
a family.
The above property will be sold how and OH accom-,
modating Applyto
iyla E. &B JACOBS, Texas street.
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NOtiCG.

A LII persons indebted tc the succession of VIM. M
N Price, will please come forward and settle with
out delay; and all those having claims against said
succession will file their claims with me-
novl5 W. G. KERLY, elk and ex-o off. admir-
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Notice.,

& LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
~ by note or open account will please come for
ward and settle without further delay; will be
compelled to place the in the hands of officer
for collection by law.
NAV lift ROBSON & KIMBLE
Our customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that as we are forced pay journeymen
promptly, we are unable allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter bills will be settled presen
tation R. & K.
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To Steamboat Officers,

NFFICERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riv-
~ er AIDE, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nshed them in any quantity, by sending orders to
WIN. M. DECAMP, Reporter No. Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, lover A. & H. Blocks wholesale
grocery If desired the name of the boat purchasing
will be stamped each paper, and the packages for
Il rorJo
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fas. so Acres Of Land situated in Caddo parish, two
sss5 miles from Shreveport adjoining the residence
...lla. of Mr.. John Wapole. There two good
buildings the premises. The soil is good as any
upands in the parish. portion of the land is under
cultivation and the baiancc heavily timbered'
Also--0ne Acresof Ground, with good cabins, and
choice variety of fruit trees, situated the Mansfield
road II miles from the steamboat landing, and adjoin-
ing the residence of captain John Graham.
Being determined to sell great Inducements will be
offered to purchasers. Possession given Immediately
Applv on the premises. Il. NJ. GILL, or
iy26 ,dec1 At this Office.
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SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Reef, Mutton. Pork and Veal.

rssr--> The subscriber, having taken the corner
Vllaaszs stall in the market begs to inform his Old
- friends and the public generally, that. he
will hereafter carry the butchery business in all its
branches on his own individual account, and that he
will spare neither pains expense to at all times sup
ply his customers with the very best Beef VEAL Pork
and Mutton. that be procured i'll this section OF
country Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to him, he would request his old friends
to bear in mind that he is not now in any way con-
neced with any other butcher, in any stall except
the he in person attends TO.
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats as libe-
raj terms and with quick DESPATCH as by any ether
butcher in town.
nup3D JOHN SIEIIELMAN.
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TIME business of the late firm of w. E. PAsTEUR
/ & Co., will hereafter be continued, as usual I'M
der the name and style Of AUSTIN q GOODWIN, iqui-
dating partners. AUSTIN & GOODWIN.
Shreveport November 90, 1854 ly
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conzigneeg ofMerchandise per Steamboats,.

D. Gilmore; S. j. Woody; j. S. Gordon; J. s.Cut-
life S. j. Pounds; N. Watson; w P. Torans; doct
Link; Wilson & Erwin; s. Brown; Heffner d VIII
son, w. D. d CO.; M. Steintine & CO.. N. S. Biscoe;
Mrs. D. A. Taylor; Russell; s. Woodley; Sam Soho
Ter; B. Joelson; T: J. Smith; 7. W Abney; E. Vim
zent; CIV sentel CO.; B: [. Hodge; J "A. McRady;
John Drew; R. Drew; S. T. Russell
y-w Married -.-
On the 18th inst at the residence of the brides ia
ther IN this parish, BY e Parsons, esq, Mr. GILES
W. HERRING, to Miss SALosA WALpoIE. MANY thanks
to the happy couple for their attentions to the printer
and may every bliss attend them
On the 3oth ult.. at Griffin, Georgia, by A A Gaul-
ding, ). T. O., Mr.. THOMAS Fl. VAN BIBBER, late of
Shreveport, to Miss SARAH J. LEAK, of the former
place.
On the It'll inst, at the residence of the brides IA
ther, by the rey'd j. Franklin Ford, Mr.. W Fl. G..
HoDGSGs, of Shreveport to Miss Victoria E., daugh
ter OF col. Thos. Powell of Harrison county, Texas
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To Owners and Builders Of Saw MILLS.
SELLING OFF AT COST.

NOTICE is given that the executor of the last will
IN aud testament of Robert Green, deceased, will
for the purpose of closing the succession sell the
tire stock of merchandise at cost. oil
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Fresh Medicines.

Fresh Medicines.
DOWANDs Tonic Mixture-Indiana Tonic Mix
LII ture Osgood's India Calogogne;
Green's Fever and Ague Mixture;
Whiemans Tonic Pills;
Champions Ague Pills;
sappingtons Pills; Jayne's Tonic Pills;
DR.. Martieu's Tonic Pills;
All highly recommended in the treatDent OF fever,
chIls and fever, etc. For sale by
n2g t. H. MORRIS, Texas street.
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Valuable Red River PiantatI0n at Auction.
WILL be sold at public auction, on the premises,
w (known the Ncrris Place, the banks Of
Red River, 20 miles below Shreveport on SATURDAY,
18th of January, 1855, between the hours of ii, A. NJ.
and i, GAO Acres Zone section) OF valuable Land
$50 of which under cultivation: together with the
buildings and improvements usually to be found on
such places.
Also-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-fourh cash, the
balance at l, and 3 years.
The above 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 Cutliffes mill.
dec6 E. K. HALL.