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Wanted Immediately.

ONE THOUSAND AGENTS ARE WANTED,
Two dispose of some of the most popular Works ev-
4 er issued in the United States. Over 100, 00O
copies of the works have been sold in the past few
months. They entitled; "Eistorcal Collection OF
the Great West" and ''The Travels and Adventures
of Celebrated Travellers The "Great Vest is filled
with the interesting material, so arranged as to
embrace the whole of historical incidents connec-
ted with the rise and progress of the mighty west. 1t
commences 200 years back, with the first discovery of
the west and comes down to the present time con-
talnlng an accurate account of the gold diggngs of
California; together with historical and descriptive
views of California, Oregon, New Mexico, Texas,
Utah, Minnesota, Washington, Nebraska Kansas, SC.
The lravels,' Is compilation of the most interest
ing narratives of all the principal nations on the globe
giving historical and descriptive accounts of all coun-
tries, thus united geography, history and travels. II
contains the various religious creeds on the globe the
agricultural resources, customs and manners, the var
GUS forms of government, etc. etc.
4 Such extraordinary inducements are offered as will
enable energetic agents to realise from S75 to S 100
per month. For further particulars, apply, post paid
to |. NJ. KEY, Fair Play, P o. Pamela county Texas
r. S....Persons wishing to canvass either the coun-
ties of Fannn, Red River, Hopkins, Titus, Lamar or
Bowie, will please address W. 6. VEAL, at White Oak
Hopkins county. Texas. mar2l. Inns
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Sherif'.S Sale.

r " LOUIsIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
" District Court, No. 3s03. sIouy n H. -
ISAAC RoRABAcK. BY virtue Of a writ Of seizure
ana sale to me directed by the honorable the Dis
lc' Iourt OF the Parish fCaddo in the above entitled
SUIT have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction at the court house door in the town Of Shreye
pofi; parish OF Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
apih a. u 1900, between The hours of II O'Clock, A.
' ana =, NJ, the following described property, to-
Wit tract OF Land in the parish of Caddo. known as
me north halt q section fonr a. in township sixteen
o] OF range fourteen Gay west and the west half of
section three 81 same township and range. executing
he north east quarter of the north east quarter being
ofy ana u iuo acres OF the last mentioned land
Seized the property of defendant. Isaac Rorabac
ana to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued in the
above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale-Cazh, with the benefit of appraise
ment WATSON cbar;4-
Shreveport. February o 1888 l. 81 90
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SELLING OFF
A II COST!

THE undersigned, DESTROYS of closing their business
Il in Shreveport, preparatory to final removal,
would beg leave TO offer to their customers and the
public generally theirlarge and well assorted fall and
winter stock At COST PRICES. They assure the
public that they intend closing their business in
this place, with view of doing business in New Or
leans, and they will therefore offer every nducement
purchasers. Those who have purchased ard are
DESTROYS of so doing, viii do well to call and examine
stock, which is as choice and good as was ever
brought to Shreveport. and which we assure them
will positively sell at cost for cash.
deco G. NJ LEVY e. Co.
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Dissolution.

THE copartnership heretofore existing between the
4 undersigned, is this day dissolved. Either part
ner is authorised use the name of the firm in qui-
dation. TRABUE & KLINE
Shreveport. January l, 1865. feb2l
TENHE undersigned, having purchased the stock of
L goods of Traaae Kline, will continue the bust
ness as heretofore. w c. TRABUE
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Packet.

ffs%1@." q The new, substantial, very light dra-s
a 4s sAaEtz$tFFzRf steamboat RUNAWAY, CEoo
$500 master, (having been thoroughly o.
hauled, repaired and renovatcd,) will resume he r
on or about the LIST September a regular vccl
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria, at -h
place she will connect with the New Orleans stea me
thus atfording passengers and shippers througl
10 the city without detention at the falls.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trad,
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing ell
entirely new, and in point Of safety, speed and a
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat
the falls Particular attention will at times be pgl.l
plantation and all way business. Thankful for thr
eral patronage they have heretofore received, he
solicit the favors Of their old friends proms
do every thing in their power to merit it. iuly An
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For Sale.

- Il OF SS&EE.
I'LL lie two story brick store occupied for the last
SIX years by the undersigned, Texas street.
near the corner Of Spring. 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect In the of
the store is fine warehouse, which makes this one of
the most commodious and convenient buildings for a
wholesale and retail business in town. As stand ii
has 20 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 water land
every other convenience necessary the comfort of
family The above property will be sold low and
on accommodating terms. Apply to
iNlQ f. & z IAClRS Tnxnc -.zao.
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria PaCket,

}5saa@74a a. THE new, very light draught fasr run
s4 ts4AsSF ming steamboat FANNY EEEE&,
Esszz.zzz-Szz J. NJ. Collins master, will leave luz
Alexandria, Monday Evening, Cd October {, c
o'clock; and continue during the as reg,
ular packet between this port and the falls ma one
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern bart in
Shreveport expressy for the trade, is entirely n Wv
very light draught has large and commodious caL.qs
and in point of safety, comfort and fine accommu5a-
tons equal to any boat Red River. Her oiClga
will make of every eserton to please, and =o'rJt
the patronage Of their old friends Particular alton
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passeu
and freight at all points on the river. ~
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TEAS-Just received and for sale, gunpowder, i'm
L periat, young byson and pouchone
OGLESBY & GRISWOLp.
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Great BARGAINS i'm Groceries. Sc,

uAVING purchased the entire stock in trade of
IL Thatcher & Co., and received large supplies
from the city, my assortment OF Family Groceries fine
Old brandie~, GIN whiskcy wines, cordias, pre-
serves, pickles, kechups, mustard pepper Spices tea
Coffee sugar, salt, soap, candles oils cigars, chewing
and smoking tobacco, brandy fruits, fancy groceries,
bar stores ETC., is the largest and most complete in
Shreveport, and will be sold cheap, if not cheaper,
than they can be purchased any other in town.
As must dispose of this stock before the river rises to
make room for my spring goods, extraordinary induce
ments is offered to buyers.
have also on hand good assortment of dry goods,
domestcs clothing. hats, caps, boots shoes, brogans,
cutlery, hardware glassware, crockery, etc., which will
be sold unusually low. Call in and examine the goods
and prices before you purchase elsewhere.
Gec21 NJ RAER Texas street
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Valuable Property at Auction,


M ILL be sold at the Market House. in the town of
" Shreveport on Wednesday, 18th April 1855,
at public auction, at O'clock 4. NJ, the following
property, wit:
Ten Acres of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by ]. w Evans decd,
Also-One and a half acres of Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard
Also-TWo Lots of Ground in the town of Shreve-
port being part OF lot No nine, 90 in block fifty
OH described as follows, to-wit: commencing at the
corner OF Market street and alley running thence
northwest along Market street 20 feet and running
back tor depth 4O feet Also, portion Of said lot No.
nine, 49, block fittyone, (5l) commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said alley running thence north
west ~ feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
AIso-Three Lets of Ground, in the town of Shreve
port known on the map or plan of Messrs. Johnson &
Cutlltt, filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
CadIo parish as lots Nos one, two and three, Il, and
- OF block sixty seven, (67 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 as
above, unless sold private sale before that time
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to H. Hun
SEEKER, Shreveport to RoB'r. B. SCOTT, Jefferson
eSas march 2S-3t
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BROAD IL MULHAUPT,
Sash. Door and Blind Factory,

- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
: :l THE undersigned, having erected commodi-
factory and procured machinery. embracing all
the late improvements are now prepared to execute
any orders in their line at the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms. They will make 10 order
any description of Sash, Doors Blinds, &c. Will also
keep on hand all sizes of m,uldng etc etc. All or
ders from the country punctually attended to-.
BROAD g. MULHAUPT.
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Committed to Hail

GIN IN the parish of Caddo, before the honorable J.
Wy w. Jones, justice of the peace in and for
said parish, negro woman, black compexioned
about five years of age, and some FIVE feet four
inches high. Calls herself JANE, and says that she
belongs to MIR. Persons residing in the city of New
Orleans. She apprehended in Caddo parish, near
the town of Shreveport The owner or owners Of
said negro woman is hereby notified come forward
prove property, pay charges and take her away she
will be disposed of as the law directs.
Us. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish
Shreveport March 81, 1865
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Rem0Va1.

WIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
w friends and the public that he has remov- M
ed his Drug and Book Store to the new brick gte
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 endesvors TO ac-
commodate all who may be disposed patronise his
establishment His will be supplied all times
with large stock of goods in his line to which addi-
tons constantly being made BY imporations from
manufactures and importers HTM B. MILLER
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
Milan street. Shreveport. l.

Milan street, shreveport, La.
c. S. MELLETT, Proprietor.
TNHE public is hereby respectfully notified that the
l. and spacious brick hotel, on Milan street,
in this place has been leased by the above named pro-
prietor and is ready for the reception of board
and transient persons.
The furniture, beds and bedding are entirely new,
the servants genteel and experienced, and no pains
will be spared to entertain guests in the most satisac-
tory manner.
Patrons of the hotel may be assured in advance
that every thing afforded by the market will be sup
piled. march T. ly
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To Steamboat Officers,

nFFlCERS Of Boats running in the upper Red j
~ er ade, are respectfully informed that New n
leans Newspapers, Of every description, can be T..
nished to them, in any quantity, by sending order
VIII. NJ. DECAMP Reporter, No. 3 Front Levec, To-
low Canal street, lover A. & II. Blocks wholes a
grocery If desired the name Of the boat pnrchas;
will be stamped on each paper, and the packages t.
warded as per order.
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COtt0l Wanted.

T HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business.
Il in Shreveport. and solicit call from all who wish
TO sell their cotton for Cash. Office, on Texas street, in
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill
oct fl E. NJ. MATTHEW'S
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Drug Store Re~OpeHed.

5, THE old patrons and friends of Morris Drug
III Store, (recently destroyed by fire. respect
@L- fully Informed that the undersigned will con-
tnue the business and is opening at the store
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, on Texas street,
large and complete assortment of Fresh and Genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, &C., and solicits a
continuance of the patronage awarded to the late
Norris He is now prepared to fill all orders Ply
scians prescriptions carefully put up all hours day
or night. inov22l i. Fl. MORRIS.
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Attention!

7 HAVE instructions from Jno J. Green executor
L of R. Green, deceased, to sue each and every per-
that does forward and pay or secure his
Indebtedness Green Douglass &, Co., or Green &
Douglass, by the LIST of March next; and being paid
by him to carry out his Instructions will here state
for the benefit of all who may feel interested in the
1uatter that will all who do not comply by the
time specified. H ROSSON
Agent Jno ]. Green, exr K. Green.
Shreveport, January II. 1855 IT,
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Taken U!s

pY the subscriber, living near Mr.. Bagley, on the
ID bayou Pierre road, II or Is miles from Shreve-
port, sorre STALLION, years old this spring. fore
feet and right hind foot white, and has star in his
forehead. He is in rather bad order The owner of
said horse is requested to forward prove pro-
perty, pay charges and take him away, or he will be
disposed Of as the law directs.
JOHN P. EDMUNDS.
Caddo Parish, pri i. 1855. 3,*
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New Orleans Market

MARCH 2s.-The demand for cotton Is active and
TINS far 5000 bales have been sold at fuller prices
Inferior, 44@6- Middling, ! $685.
Ordinary, 7-(a715 Good 4. 9ta@10-
Low TE middling, s---@s1 Mid,linng fair1o4@lo4
The receipts Including 26, s6sb q hand since
the LIST Septemberhave been 96l $50 balks Exported
during same time, s60,366 bales.
FIouR-s8 Is; 8 90; 8 so; 1o0l0 25 p Dbl.
PoRK-M.o $l4 90; mess. $l4 5o(@la e71a p Dbl.
BAcos-sides 7340755e; shoulders 7el74c.
LARD-No /, So; 877sa;;9lls@lO4c. n u.
CoRN-92 @95c. up bush.
CoEFEE-Rio, 10; los g ie1se: f f|
SuGAR-New, 81; 4: 41f0151l5c. ~ 70.
AoLAssEs-17123c. p gallon.
BBAecSe&RopE- Bagging ls@l5; roph 7asls,
MuIsKEY-Rectifed, 27@2sc. P gal, Raw, 28c.
-. LME-,At retail--T homaston, 81 5oGsl -. Wes-
tern 81 550I 40.
sAlr-Liverpool, fine ss5@e5; coarSSe, nominal.
CATTLE MARKETl March o.
bEIF-Western. fine, 8, 9115@l0-i-c. fa lb net.
Texas and Lake. 7-@ll2c
Sheep, 81 00M6 co IN bead.
Mich Cows, sos 00@4b 90 -
Calves and yearlings, 81 00@6i00 -
Stock fair-prices firm.
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Regular Passenger Packet,

reEIh FOR ALEXANDRIA,.
tsa&ESys1zs- THE fast running, commodous sic
Ra. WI. JONES, JAMES ROBINSON, master,
run between Shreveport and Alexandra, in conn,
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans,
make regular trips during the low water season.
has superior accommodations for passengers, al
point of safety and speed is unsurpassed. For fr,
or passage, apply on board ocf
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N0tice.

'ENHOSE patrons of Swiney, Green & Co. who NAV
4 require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P H. kosson, who can be found ct the store
OF mi GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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School House Tax Notice.

THE tahieuu for the Assessment Roll is now read,
L for inspection and rectitication at my store where
the will be exhibited for thirty days from this
day, after which time l shall proceed collect the
same according to law. A. l.. HEINE, Assessor.
Shreveport March IA. 1855
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State of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo.

In the succession of j. K. B'yliss and the affairs oil
Bayliss & Flournoy.
NOTICE is hereby given that WIN. FLouRSoY, ap
IN pointed by the court to iiqudate the commercia
alirs of the late firm of Bayliss & Flournoy, has this
day filed his final account of administration and prays
for its m legation aid to be discharged; which
prayer will be granted unless opposition is made in
thirty days from the date hereof
Given in office, this Sd day of April, A. D. 1856
w. G. KERLEY, Clerk
Shreveport An ii d. 1885, St
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FOR SHERIFF;
FOR CL ERE
N.-f .''''N.,.i'- WYNN
A Card,

W I'VE, the undersigned passengers bn board the
Steamboat WHITE CLIFFS. from Alexandria to
Shreveport, take pleasure in expressing cur thanks
to the officers of the above named boat for the kind
attention and comfortable accommodations extended
to us on trip up, and cordially recommend the
travelling community the steamer While Cliffs as a
boat well calculated to render satisfaction to all who
may travel on her.
John D. Stanley, Lydia B. Stanleyl sonerville,
Tenn, King Wexford, Marshall Texast J. NJ Cook,
Dangerfeld, Texas, George d. Lceves. Elo. d. Sam.
Curry, Griffin, Geo, E. H. Wise. j. 9. Sailor Mar
shall, Texas, C. J W. Wildon, Paris, Texas, b. Mil
Ter. Rusk, Texas, Thomas NJ. Brown, Marshall, DR.
~ Miner and lady, Jno P. Stiles. sbeeyepprt and
others. April 8, 1855
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Notice

TNHE undersigned, executor of the estate of the late
Il Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr. P H.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered transact all
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport, Nov Is. 1854 JNO J. GREEN
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Medical Notice.

Turing the temporary absence of DR.. Hotchkiss
~ from the State, Doctor Gilpin will be in attend
ance at the Office during all hours, day and night ex
cept when out on professional business. Office in the
rear of the building occupiedby Messrs. Landrum &
Williamson. marlt
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GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH
Grinding of Corn-Cgrn Meal.

TIVE subscriber having put up new steam engine,
l. and greatly increased the power of his mill, is
prepared to grind corn the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during EVERY THE WEEK.
Persons sending be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention,
mar2I T. w. JONES.
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$500 Reward,

THE above reward will be paid for such informa-
i ton as will lead to the detection and conviction
of the person persons who, during Sunday night or
Monday morning 18th inst, cut the telegraph wires,
near Mr.. Gmers. The same sum will be paid for
conviction of the individual who cut the wires in
the vicinity OF Mansfield. | also offer standing re-
ward of $50 for the detection and conviction Of any
person who may from this day cut, pull down, or in
other way injure the wire other fixtures the line
of telegraph between Shreveport and Alexandria.
VIM F. MURRAY, Lessee.
Telegraph Office Shrcven port Jan 81. 1855
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Great Bargains! Great BargainS!!

4 S intend closing our store in few weeks, al
"A those in want of Dry Goods Clothing, Hats
Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Wines, Liquors, etc. etc.
will find it to their advantage to give early call
AS We are SELLING OFF AT COST, extraordinary in
ducenents held purchasers, in fact such
before Offered in this community, and fam
lilies, planters, country merchants and all others, viii
be satisfied examining our prices, that we sell a
from g to 80 per cent cheaper than any other house
in Shreveport and lowerhan the articles can be
purchased in New Orleans.
Ladies are respectfully solicited to give US call
They will find every article they may be in want Of
and we guarantee that they will acknowledge they
never before knew goods sold as low.
aue2 E, & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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Railroad Tax.

TNHE assessment roll of property in the town Of
L Shreveport taxed for the benefit of the railroad is
now file in my Office where it will remain so days
for inspecto and correction, at the expiration of
which time the collector will proceed to collect said
tax. pril 4 I'm J. W. JONES. Mayor
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CITY HOTEL-NeW Orleans.

.s!sl OK and after Monday, the 18th inst, the price
of board this Hotel, at the Gentlemcn's Ordinary.
will be Reduced to TWO DOLLARS PER DAY for
Board and Lodging, and Six Dollars per week for
BOARD only. Superior accommodations can be had
for Ladies.
Nou- OrIo.re o.,
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Attention.

LLpersons indebted the estate of the late Robert
n Green, or the firms Of Green Douglass 4 Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P H. ROSSON,
nov 10 AGENT of Jno I Crecn
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE,

Subscriber having taken the corner brick build
Il ing on Texas and Market streets. Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL Auction STORE.
and is ready receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he taers hmselfto give salts
faction all who may honor him with call His reg
uar days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
any other day, when business demands his attention
Will give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales
Liberal cash advances made on consignments of
Groceries, A. L. HEINE Auctioneer
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Painting,

JEREMIAH ]. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
~ cute House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Coloring,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnshes, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, ETC., can be procured at all times
his shop, Texas street, first house above the office
of the South Western. His friends and the public are
invited to give him call. janl1
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NOtiCe.

THE undersigned gives notice that on the lst day
Il If January, 1855, the mercantile house of the late
Robert Green closed, preparatory to taking an in
ventory and settling the business of the firms of Robert
Green, Green, Douglas & Co.. and Green & DOUGLASS,
jan 3, 1853 P. Fl. ROSSON, Agt. for executor
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Particular Notice.

we now closing up all of our old business, it
is absolutely necessary that all those indebted to
US should come forward and settle their accounts
By so doing they will greatly obige US, and save trou-
bic and cost. E. & B. JACOBS.
Shreveport March % 1855
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NOtiCG,

I>RABuE & KLINE beg leave to call the aten-
Il ton OF their customers to the fact that their ac-
counts are prepared fer their examination, and that
hey are particularly prepared to receive all amounts
lu on the same. Jannary3. 1855
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Notice.,

HNHE partnership existing between William Terrell
l. and B. L. Hodge, is dissolved by mutual consent.
Either will attend TO the business heretofore contided
to them. Both will continue to practice
w. TERRELL.
Shreveport, March %, 1855. B. l.. HODGE.