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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-11
Valuable Property at Auction.

WILL be sold at the Market House. in the town of
W Shreveport on Monday, 4th December, 1854, at
public auction, at O'Clock, oA M, the following pro-
perty, t0-wit
Ten Acres of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
MIC House, formerly owned by ]. w Evans, decd.
Aso-One and half acres of Land adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard.
Alsd-TW0 Lots of Ground, in the town of Shreye-
port, being part of lot No nine, (9 in block fey
(5l.) described follows, to-wit: commencing atothe
corner Of Market street and alley, running thence
northwest along Market street 90 feet and r1nning
back for depth 40 feet Also, portion of said lot No.
nine 49, block tifty-one, (5l) commencing 40 fee
from the of said alley, running thence north
west 20 feet andorunnng back for depth of 40 feet
Also-Three Lotsoof Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port, knoNn on the map plan of Messrs. Johnson &
Cut, filed and recorded in the recorders office of
Caddo parish. as lots Nos. one two and three q and
81 of block sxtysevcn, G67,) formerly owned by J j.
Gallagher,
Terms and fhore 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 saleo before that time
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to Fl. Hun
slcKER, Shreveport to RoB'r. B. SCOTT, Jefferson
Texas jyl2.
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C. M. LEVY a. Co.
4 RE now receiving and opening their large
y well selected stock of
Texas street,


4 RE now receiving and opening their large ane
"A well selected stock of
Fall and Winter Goods.
consisting of French, English and German merinos;
Black and colored bombazines, and alpacas;
French and English barege d'aines;
Wool and silk bayadcre robes;
Solid colored dluines;
Silk turqoise do
Satin striped do O
Fancy culored do
Scotch and gala wool plads;
Black and tancy brocade silks;
Dress and apron do
Plaid and rich plain do
French, English and American prints;
French and oil ginghams,
Oil calicoes, large and small figured;
Curtain damask; white embroidered curtains;
Spotted fannels, opera fiannels;
Scarlet, white and yellow do;
White and colored blankets;
French bed do
Irish linens; towel and table diapers; bird eyed do;
Jacunet, Swiss and null muslins, cross bar do;
Victoria and bishop lawn;
Undersleeves, chemisetes, worked collars
Linen cambria and embroidered handkerchiefs
Velvet and gimp trimmings,
Silk and satin bonnets,
Swiss and jaconet edging and inserting, do bands
Bonnet and sash ribbons, neck ribbons,
White and black silk lace,
Silk velvet Talmas
Black and coored silk mantles,
Sultana cloaks, bertha do
Woolien, Grape and merino shawls,
Fine cashmere, merino and lambs wool hose and
half hose; black and colored silk do do
A large assortment of gloves of all kinds;
Jewery and gold watches,
Osnaburgs and domestes of all kinds
Brown and bleached sheetings and shrtings,
kerseys, plaid linseys, stripes and ticking,
CasslmcreS, sattinetS and leans,
A good assortment of carpeting and rugs,
An extensive stock of Clothing and Gentemens
furnishing Goods, OF the very best materials and the
atest styles. Also large assortment of gentlemen
md ladies' boots Shoes hats caps, etc.; and great
many articles too numerous to mention, which we Of
er for sale very low for cash. octll
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CITY Hotel.

TINE public and travellers are informed that this
L house will be kept open during the whole year
the subscriber having determined that contingency
shall lead TO its being closed. C. T. NELSON.
Shreyeport Oct. ! l. 1854
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TO Steamboat Officers,

nFFICERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riy-
~ er ade, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description can be fur
nished to them, in any quantity by sending orders to
WIN. M. DECAMP, Reporter, No 3 Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, lover A. & H. 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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Carpenter, Joiner and Builder.
THOS. RORTNSON


(Of the late firm of Clafn & Robinson.)
IT AS opened shop the corner of Milan and
4 L Spring streets, adjoining L. E. Carriers ware
house, where he will be all times prepared to exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
Joiner Work. in the neaest and most substantial man.
ner and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, SASH blinds, etc. manufactured to
order. Jobbing TENDED to.
fle respectfully solcits the patronage of his old
friends and the public. O
Gazette and Democrat copy. APPS
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Valuable Farms For Sale.

9s so Acres Of Land, situated in Caddo parish, two
9W* miles from Shreveport adjoining the residence
-4la. of Mr.. John Wapole There are two good
buildings on:the premises. The soil is as good as any
upands in the parish. portion Of the land is under
cultivation and the balance heavily timbered
Also-One Acrefof 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
Apply the premises. r. NJ. GILL, or c
iv26 tdecl At this offidc
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A. J. HITCHCOCK 4 Co.'s
49, akssS sssNH LIVERY STABLES, 1sFafsssAs>

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
THE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
L Messrs. NanBibber in the above we'll known es-
abishment and put in fine order inform their friends
and the public generally, that they are prepared to &C.
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, oarri-
ages, ETC., of the best description and reasona-
BILE terms as they can 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 to visit New Orleans, any point on the river by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. Our osters are expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and Sold Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
OF VanBibber X hitchcock, we respectfully solicit u
continuance thereof pledging ourselves do all in our
power to merit It.
aue23 A. J. HITCHCOCK g. Co.
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N0tice of DiSsOIutiA

rHNHE undersigned having purchased the interest OF
il Mr.. ]. c. Silvy in the Watch Repairing and Jew
ery business will continue the business of tie late
firm, the olQ stand of Silvy & Burnside, Texas St.
Shreveport La. Having secured the services of
petent workman in the watch repairing business the
publicomay assured that all orders in his line OF
business will be attended to in superior manner at
short notice. Il 81 C. IL RIIR INSIDE
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Cash Notice.

A LII persons having claims against the estate of ! .
a w. Morris, are0requested to present the same for
payment, and those indebted said estate are notified
TO csme forward and settle without delay, as the af
fairs Of the succession must be wound up. CO..
feb22-lv Tf1OS. H. MORRIS, Ex'r.
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LAWRENCE P GRAIN. L. NJ. MUTT.
GRAIN d MUTT,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Shreveport, La--Will
A practise in the of the Parishes of Caddo,
Bossier Claiborne and Bienvle. silly
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NNficn,

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
L a by note or open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay or will be
conpelIeddo place the sameen the hands, of officer
for collection by law.
may lift ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Our customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that as we forced to pay our ourneymen
prSnnty, unable to allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter our bills will be settled on presen-
tatlOn. R. & K.
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RICH'D D. SALE,
General Collecting AGENT,

General Collecting Agent,
Shreveport, La.
NlLL give prompt attention to the collection of all
w claims entrusted to him against persons in
northwestern Louisiana, eastern Texas and southern
Arkansas He will be assisted by j. C. Beall, attor-
ney at law, legal adviser, who will in his absence
give any information desired.
Reference-W. W. Smith, F. Fl. Jordan, Shreve-
port; Oakley & Hawkins, ]. Burnside & Co., New Or
leans; Wood Bacon g. Co., Whelan & Co., Wolfes,
Ballard & Co., Philadelphia; Nelson, Wardwel & Co.
New York; hon. HoM. Spodord, supreme court of
Louisiana. sI3
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Election Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for a
IN Police juror, foE Ward No. 5, will be held at
the Summer Grove precinct, on SATURDAY, the 2lst
day of October, instant, and the commissioners OF
elections for Ward NJ. 5, are hereby charged with
said duty, and will nuke return thereof according to
law. SAM. FORD.
Pres't Police Jury Caddo parish.
Shreveport, Ocobea 8, 1854 oil ct.
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TIN WARE,
JOBRING
HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker. Undertaken, &C.,

CaDlHtt NaKef, Undertaken, NC,
At Vicary's old stand, Texas street, Shreveport
q THE subscriber, having leased the 1-=-zz-z=>
"a premises occupied by the late 6 III.
" JoC. Weary bees to inform the sstsJ5z-z-aes
public and the ladies in particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most workmanlikc manner, al
the lowest prices and with DESPATCH every description
OF plain and ornamental Furniture. Being practi-
cal cabinetmaker 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.
Undertaking in all its branches promptly attended to.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of job6ing.
A share OF the public patronage is respectfully So
cited Ts201 HENRY PFLUGN.
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Passenger Pac-
kpt Union.
Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

Daan@ h The new, Substantial, very light draught
sfsSEhffsg' steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovaed) will resume her trips
on or about the lst September, regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria, at which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers
thus aording passengers and shippers through line
tothe city without detention at the falls.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else arc
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
erai patronage they have heretofore received her off
GERS solicit the avors of their old friends, promising ia
do every thing in their power to merit it. iulv 26
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New EnadS.

UST received per late arrivlls well assorted stock
- OF DRY GOODS, of the latest patterns, consisting
OF: kerseys !; brown IowelIs Al; brown sheetings 4
cottonades assorted; brown and bleached linens for
summer pants; brown shrtings printed French lawns;
some handsome robes, styles; handsome assort-
ment of spring and summer pints chintz; some beau
u spring ginghams; bleache1 domestics, Turkey red
tor curtains: birteyed diaper cetton do Irish linen
linen checks; mosquito MEETINGS assorted; bobi
net MEETINGS suitable for mosquito bars and number
OF other articles too numerous to mention. which
offer low for cash. WALTERS & REDUs,
my3 Texas street.
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CODartnerShiD.

UVpITLHtESHIps
EOHN WALTERS & THOMAS ]. REDUS have
- formed partnership, commencing the lst March,
1854 for the purpose of doing
General Dry Goods and Groeery0 Business,
under the style Of WALT9as & REDUs. They intend
to keep at all times general assormentof Dry Goods
"and Groceries, which they intend to sell ey any
other house in the place. Having made ample arrange
mens to keep up their stock atal times they 5ave
hesitation in saying to their rienss thot they may
pect to get goods low of item as from any other
house in the place. .-
We hope when our friends visit town, they will
call and examine our stock before purchasing else
where. All orders promptly attended to. O
JOHN WALTERS.
March %, 1854. THOMAS J. REDUS.
u Feeling grateful for the liberal support I have
received from my old friends in Caddo and Texas, for
the last ten twelve years. hope by strict attention.
to merit continuance of the same to the new firm.
my -----.- IOHN WALTERS.
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Notice of Dissolution.

|TNHE firm of Elaflin i Robinson was dissolved by
4 limitation the lSt of January last, and the
of said firm will be used only in the settlement of the
affairs of the firm. CLARK CLAFLIN.
@ THOS. ROBINSON.
Shreveport, April s. 1854.
fENHE undersigned will continue the business at the
l. old stand, with Mr.. Rob't BalGnne as his fore
man. C.. CLAFLIN. y
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New Orleans & Red River Packet.

,{EM3@S'a' IA The new and fast running steamboat
ssk kEts sXDONHA. WIN. KAY, master, will
run during the low water as u weekly
packet between New Orleans and Alexandria, where
she will connect with the Shreveport packets. The
Sydonia for speed, comfort and good accommodations
is unsurpassed by any boat in tIe>trade and parcu-
lar care will be taken to promptly forward all goods
shipped by her either to upper Red River or landings
on the Mississippi. For freight passage, apply on
board. @,s6Im
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State Of Louislana--Parish Of Caddo

State Of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT CQURT.-Suceession Of Lneretia
i Tucker, Deed Notice is hereby given that A. w.
TUCKER has this day filed with the clerk of our said
court his petition and application praying to be ap
pointed administrator of the succession Of Lucretia
Tucker deceased. andnness opposition is made there
10 in ten days. the time prescribed by law, said A. W
Tucker will be appointed administrator, prayed
for
- Given underm hand and seal Of office, this
J d. S. 9th day Of October AID. 1854.
49, w. G. KELLEY,
oct IL Clerk,
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Drugs and Medicines,

TINE patrons and friends Of Morris Drug
i Store, are respectfully Informed that will IN
open Immediately FIRST rate stock OF fresh and 0l~
genuine DRUGS, MEDICINES and CHEMICALS, togeth-
with every article usually TO be found in extern
sive drug esta blishmest THOS. Fl. MORRIS,
ocuI Druggist and Chemist.
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Business Notice.

Business Notice.
TIME business of GREEN i DOUGLASS will be con-
L tinued without interruption by the undersigned
who will be glad accommodate our old friends and
customers usual, whom thanks for past
patronage. We opening select stock of
Goods suitable for the season. which we will be pleas
ed to show to them and purchasers generally
R. GREEN.
Shreveport, Feb. %, 1853. H. l.. DOUGLASS.
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aAzTe5SSzzsssl LIVERY STABLES, . 500,
SPRING STREET. Shl

oFNINU SAhEEI, shreveport.
u No connection whatecer aoih any Hotel. III
] A. BOARMAN would respectfully inform the
- public generally, and travellers in particular, that
he has just had his stables put in complete ORDER and
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 war
rant his 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. He is
determined to accommodate the public fully in this
line, and to extent before attempted in this
city From and after this date he will keep horses at
the following rates;
Horse, 4} mdnth,..S13 90 Horse, If day, IS cts
- IT, week.. so '. % mig hit, so cts
Horse, If feed, 25 cents
lie respectfully soicits the calls of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line. His stahles
are not in any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag of the Union, (Hen-
derson,) will please copy. ianll
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'ENfiE undersigned have associated themselves to-
4 gether, for the purpose of doing general retail
Dry Goods and Clothing Business. under the name and
style of TRABUE & KLINE, at ae new store on
Texas street, next door to Mr.. E. H. Jordan They
solicit share Of the public patronage.
WIN. G. TRABUE.
July l. 1853. ]. J. KLINE.
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Dissolution,

TINE copartnership existing heretofore between
l. HALEY & H0WERTON, was dissolved by lim-
tation on the first day of January, 1854 The BUSH
ness will be carried on at the old stand, on my own
account. JNO. P HALEY
Shreveport, January IL, 1854.
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STACEY & WELLS,
Wholesale and Retail GrOcerS.
ID dealers In Mines IinuArS PIantatinn SunnIies q

And dealers in Wines Liquors. Plantation Supplies SC
No. II on the Levee, Shreveport.
HAFE just received per steamboats, Runaway ant
IL Cleona their fall stock, comprising orc of the
largest and complete assortments ever Brought tc
this place, among which will be found:
Plain and sugar-cured hams, clear sides; shoulders
Mess and prime pork; leaf lard;
Mess beef; mackerel; behring's;
Superior St. Louis and Ohio -four;
Brown, loaf, clarified and Crushed sugars;
Re-boiled and sugar house molasscs;
Rio and Java coffee; fresh teas;
Coarse and fine Liverpool salt;
Virginia chewing tobacco, of all qualities;
Havana and American CIGARS smoking tobacco;
Soap, candles, starch, indigo; vinegar;
Dean and Wayne, old Monongahea, old rye, Tecti-
fled, common and other whiskey;
Choice old c0gnac and champagne brandies;
Pure Holland and American gin;
Old jamaica and N. E. rum;
Madeira, sherry and port wines, guaranteed geoune
Claret and champagne wnes
London porter, Scotch ale; cider;
Brandy cherries: fruits in brandy and their Juice;
Cordlas OF every description; syrups Of all kinds;
ketchups and sauces of every descriptions;
Pickles, pie-fruits, and sweetmeats;
Ralslns, prInes, preserved ginger almonds;
Sardlnes, Holsters, salmon, shad;
Pine apple and goshen cheese;
Olive oil, olives. capers; wine and other bittcrs
Rice, potatoes beans and peas;
Sperm and lard oils;
Soda, butter and water crackers;
Yeast powders, matches, backing;
Pepper, mustard, nutmegs cloves, allspicc;
Powder shot, and lead; O
Brooms, buckets, wooden ware;
DemlJohns, bottles, jugs, jars and stone wore;
Plough and clothes lines; trace chains;
Castings, spikes, nails, bTads and tacks;
A general assortment of Fancy Groceries, etc. to-
yether with choice stock of
BOAT AND BAR STORES,
comprising all the avorite brands of pure old brandes
vines. GIN rum curacoa, ahsynhe, peppermint, bit
ers, syrups, bar furniture and Xtures,Setc ETC., and
endless variety Of other articles too tedious to emu
nerate, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices
Purchasers are invited to give US :call.
Particular attention will be paid to putting up and
arefuly packig all orders from country merchants,
'anters and other persons residing at distance.
We will receive additions to stock by every boat,
md by that means be enabled to keep it complete dur
ng the entire season. aug30
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Ena. Sale.

- For SAKE.
The two story brick store occupied for the'last
six years by the undersigned situated on Texas street.
the of Spring. 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect In the of
the fine warehouse, which makes this one of
thecmost commodious and convenient buildings fora
wholesale and retail business in town. AS stand it
has no superior.
Also-A Dwelling House, and three lots Of ground
attached thereto, situated Market street. The house
contains five rooms, well finished and there are kitch
ems servants rooms, stables, we'll of good waterand
every other convenience necessary the comfort Of
family.
The above property will be sold low and on
modatng terms. Applyto
iyl9 E.&B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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Runaway

Mo Committed to Jail
a. In the parish of Caddo, negro man, black com.
- plexioned, about -four years of age six
feet in height Calls himself RAIL, and saps that
he belongs to Levin Wright of Texas, living on upper
Red River, about $50 above Shreveport He was ar
rested in this parish about Is miles from town. The
owner of said negro man is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him
away, he will be disposed of as the law directs
]. S. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish.
Shreveport. August l6. 1854
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Provisions,

ON hand and for sale large stock of mess pork,
~ ribbed and clear Sides shoulders. sugar cured and
plain hams, dried beef lard, beans, rice coarse, fine
and table salt, fish, etc. etc.
so OGLESBY & GRISWOLD.
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large front room, in the centre of town, to let
with or without board. Also. a few Day B0arders can
be accommodated on reasonable terms, by applying
To this office OIL
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Regular Passenger Packet
OR ALEXANDRIA

"a FOR ALEXANDRIA,.
esSxx 60 ~ Tue fast running, commodous steamer
R. M. JONES, JAMES ROBINSON, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandra, in connexiop
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans. and
make regu ar trips during the low water season. She
has superior accommodations for passengers and i'm
point OF safety and speed is unsurpassed For freight
passage, apply on board. octl
u Caddo Gazette copy.
Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet.
ffsSas1aa a. TIE new, very light draught, fast rum
skEEzsEFsass ming steamboat FANNY FERN.
-. JOHN Houston, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, Cd October, at five
o'clock and continue run during the season as reg
ular packer between this port and the falls making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was built in
Shreveport expressly for the tTadc is entirely new Of
very light draught has large and commodious cabins
and IN point of safety, comfort and fine accommoda-
tons Is equal to any boat on Red River. Her officers
will make use OF every exertion TO please and solicit
the patronage OF their old friends. Particular uten-
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passengers
and freight at all points on the river. s27
Shreveport Il Alexandria Passenger Pac-
ket UNION.
{a&n&zs b. THE entirely new (and lightest draught
s9az7TssSSsF boat above the fallsl steamer EN WON
ZzEazszzssssz r. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time made in low water. The Union will con-
tnue in the trade during the entire low water season.
and being in every respect designed for very light
draught packet with superior accommodations for So
cabin passengers, respectfully solicit the patronage
of the pnbc. The Union connects with the New
Orleans packets below the falls. sl3