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Sheriif.S Sale.

.GFFATE OF L0UisIAN A--Parish 81 Caddo--In
40 ths District Court, ITO. 5000. D. i. RYE vs..
X. EM. CHAPMAN. By virtue Of writ Of fari facias
issued out Of the honorable the District Court af
the Parish Of Gaddo. and to me directed in the
above entitled suit have seized and will sell pub
lie auction at the house door in the town Of
Sheveporparis!i aforesaid on the Sd day
March, A. d. 1855. between the hours OF O'clock
NJ, and P NJ, the following described property, 10
wis cooking stove, press, tables, pair candle
sticks doz chairs looking glass, washstand etc,
| mantle clock, | bedstead, three window curtains,
mang, and tile unexpired lease Of the house formerly
occSpied ty +. NJ. chapman,in the town of shreve-
por% Seized the property o the defendant and 10
be sld To pay and satisfy the writ issued the above
entitled suit
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit Of appraise-
raefst. M. WATSON. sheflf
,shssvsreE,. February 90. 1855. lIals3 90
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Shreveport s. Alexandria Packet.

faSaaa q The new, substantial, very light draugh,
af4s5fH5fzSsS steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
zasszaszsssHA master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovaed) will resume her trips
on or about the lst September, as regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandra, at which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers,
thus afioding 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 ara
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
eral patronage they have heretofore received her off
solicit the favors of their old friends promising to
do every thing in their power to merit il. inlp 26
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!. The old patrons and friends Of Morris Drug
Store, {recently destroyed by fire.) respect
SO fully informed that the undersigned will CON
tinne the business, and is opening the
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, Texas street,
large and complete assortment OF Fresh and GenHine
DRUGS, MEDICINES. CHEMICALS, &C., and solcits
continuance of the patronage awarded to the late w
Morris. He is now prepared to fill all orders. Ply
sicians prescriptions carefully put up at all hours day
ar nipht fnev22l T. H. MORRIS
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Red River and New Orleans Packet.

E The fine, fast running, passenger steam
4 s - boat s. w. DOWNS, GEoRaE H.
sSassE.zssaa CLARK, master, having been thoroughly
oyerhauled and put in fine order, will during the
entire season regular packet between Shrevepors
and New Orleans, receiving and landing passengers
freight at all intermediate points. Particular aten-
lion will be paid to all business conded the boar
and her commander viii make use of every exertion
to give satisfaction 10 both shippers and travellers For
tregh, or passage, having superior accommodations,
anntr on board iap01
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a RkasOERIc.
GssS'p3 rHE meetings Of JGPPA LODGE, No. n. will
NO. BE- held hereafter at the new lodge room, over
Miers drug store, on Texas street,
JOHN L. KIRKPATRICK, W.M
r. iR r STepPFrT Sar,v sda,9-
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ShariIi.s Sale.

SUCCESSION Of Hiram Johnson, deceased.
STATE OF L0UISIANA-Paris Of Caddo-In
- District Court No. G6I Succession Of hiram
Johnson, deceased. By virtue " writ Ut safe to me
directed BY the honorable the District Court Of the pa
ho Cudlo, State aforesaid issued inthe above en-
Titled cause, will proceed 10 sell public auction
the court house door in the town Of Shreveport parish
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the Sd day Of March. A. D.
1855, between the hours of II O'clock A. b. and r
NJ the following Described property. witt the north
west quarter Of section No. nine 81 township No.
teen, tl6l OF range fourteen, Ii4.l containing 100
Aeres more or less situated il the PARISH OF Caddo.
Terms OF sale-1he property will be sold on credit
Of 3, and ~ months, subject u appraisement. Pur
chasers giving their notes, with approved personal
curly; said notes bearing interest the rate eight
per cent. per ananm from day Of sale, and special
mortgage on the property syld.
THos. R. SIMPSON, Dry Shift.
Shreveport. January 81 1855. [nf. S. 9S
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Stock of Gnnds For Sale,

| WISH to dispose OF the stock of Goods belonging
TO the succession of R. Green, amounting in value
10 SEINE $1,000 and containing many desirable goods.
The inventory and stock can be seen by calling on
ar T H. Rosson, Texas street. opposite the City Io-
tel. To the right kind Of customer good trade
would be given. il. GREEN, Ex'r
i. s hreveport. Jan. 81 1855
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CITY HOTEL.

CITY HOTEL.
a8S4 =#E@ TuIs establishment, long known as Van
SNaaH I$EGs Bibber's Hotel situated on Texas ST., in
gIszzs the hear of the business portion Of the
town of Shreveport having been leased by the nnder-
signed, is in the full tide of successful operation.
The proprietor takes this occasion tender his thanks
to his friends for their past patronage AID
them that it is his determination make the
City Hotel equal to any house III the south Or west,
and pains expense will be spared 70 effect that
purpose. The table the City Hotel WILDE supplied
with the best be found in the market, and will
be graced during the high season with some Of
the luxures which New Orleans affords, and which
not here to be found. His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken care Of
c. T. NELSON, late of the Nelson House.
15~The Marshall, Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stages all stop at this house. ian24
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Valuable PrODerty al Auction

SdiudDit Property dt AuCtiOEs
WTILL be sold at the Market House, in the town OF
w Shreveport on Monday 26th March, 1855, a,
public auction, at II O'Clock, M, the following pro-
perty, to-wit:
Ten Acres Of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by J. w. Evans decd.
Aso-Dne 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 ofiot No nine, 90 il block ftyone
(5,) described as follows, to-wit: commencing the
corner Of Market street and alley, running thence
northwest along Market street 90 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet Also, portion Of said lot No.
nine, o. block fftyon (5l) commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said aley running thence north
west 20 feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
Also-Three Lots Of Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port, known on the map or plan of Messrs. Johnson &
Cutli filed and recorded in the recorders Office Of
Cadio parish, as lots Nos one, two and three a. and
80 81 block sixty seven, (67) formerly owned by j T.
Gallagher. ~
Terms and more accurate description made known
on the day ofsae. Fl. HUNSICKER, Auctioneer
The above described property will be disposed of as
above, unless sold at private sale before that time.
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to Fl. Hun
scKER Shreveport or to RoB'r. B. SCOTT, Jefferson,
Texas. dec6
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Assessment Roll,

4 LII persons interested hereby notified that j.
4 L. Kirkpatrick, assessor has filed in my office the
assessment roll for teyear 1855, for public inspection
and correction, within thirty days from notice hereof
after which time Henry Huasicker. collector, will
proceed to collect the Of the town OF Shreveport
as assessed and corrected Given under my hand, of
fcialy, in Shreveport this 18th day of January, A.
D. 1855. J. w. JONES, mayer.
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70 Steamboat Officers.

nFFICERS of Boats running in the upper Red Ry-
~ er ade, respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nished to hem in any quantity, by sending orders TO
WM. M. DECAMP, Reporter, No. Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, cover "A. & H. Blocks wholesale
grocery If desired the of the boat purchasing
will be stamped on each paper and the packages for
Wardad as per order
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Attention.

r HAVE instructions from Jno. ]. Green executor
4 of r. Green, deceased, each and every per-
that does not forward and pay or secure his
Indebtedness 10 Green, Douglass & CO., or Green Il
Douglass, by the LIST of March next; and being paid
by him to carry out his instructions, will here
for the benefit Of all who may feel interested in the
uatter that will all who do not comply by the
time specified. P. H. ROSSON,
Agent Jno. ]. Green, ex'r r Green.
Shreveport, January II, 1855. If
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Useful Notions

A LARGE and elegant stock Of Combs and Brushes
g = of every description;
Port Monnaies, Purses. Card Cases;
French and American Perfumery:
Writing and Note Papers, Envelopes and gen
era assortment of Books and STATIONERY.
Musical instruments; fine Razors and Knives; and
thousand other articles too tedious to nention--re-
Gently received and for sale by WM. MILLER
OST during the fire on Texas street, some months
~ since, a small cash book belonging to HALEY &
Howerton The finder will please return il 10 The
store Ct =. 4. Hailey jan3I
=lURGIcAL INSTRUMENTS cases )
~ 3 and fold, ohstetric instruments teeth jnsru
ments assorted scaricators ances all kinds trusses
supporters, braces saspensory bandages etc., received
and for sale by VIM. B. MILLER,
HylI Wholesale Dfvsgis,
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1H0l PAIR best oak tanned RUSSETTs, for
lDNO sale BY
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70 eur Customers.

A LII persons indebted to E. & B. JACOBS, are
"a earnestly requested to forward and settle,
as they making preparations to close their store
The goods, comprising every description of Dry
Goods, Clothing, Hats. Boots, Shoes, etc. remaining
on hand are Uttered fur sale AL COST FIR cash lan3
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M mira.

TESHOSE patrons Of Swiney, Green & Co. who may
Il require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P. H. Eosson, who can be found at the store
of mi GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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shaE;I,S Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA Parish of Caddo-In
~ the District Court, No.3755. &c. BEALL, admin
iSrator R. E. CURLEE. By virtue of writ of Eeri
facias issued of the honorable district in and
for the parish Of Caddo in the above entitled suit and
to directed, have seized and will sell at public
auction at the court house door i'll the Of Shreve-
port, parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the Sd day OF
March. A. D. 1885, between the hours Of O'clock "a.
and NJ, the following described property. witt
Lots Nls and two Il and q in block No. six, (6l
with the buildings and improvements thereon si1ua-
ted in Greenwood, parish of Caddo; and Lots Nos.
one. two three four, sxseven and eight g, g. T. g.
and 81 in block No. eighteen, (lS) with the improve
ments thereon, situated in the town of Greenwood
Seized as the property Of the defendant and sold to
pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled
suit.
Terms Of sale--cash, with the benefit Of appraise-
ment. NJ. WATSON. sheriff
Shreveport. Jannary 81 1855. Inf.Sb 30
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Dissolution,

I--- UiSSDfNIFDWs
StiE copartnershlp heretofore existing between the
y undersigned, is this day dissolved Either part
mar Is authorised the of the firm IN iaui
d,stion TRABUE & KLINE.
Shreveport, January l, 1855. feb2l
III ME undersigned, having purchased the stock of
q goods of Trabue Kline, will continue the bust
ness as heretofore w. G. TRABUE.
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Great Bargains in Groceries. &C.

TT AVING purchased the entire stock in trade of
il L Thatcher & CO., and received large supplies
from the city, my assortment of Family Groceries fine
old brandies rum, GIN whiskey wines, cordias, pre-
serves, pickles, kechups mustard pepper Spices tea,
Coffee sugar, salt, soap candies oils cigars, chewing
and smoking tobacco, brandy fruits, fancy groceries,
bar stores, ETC., is the largest and complete in
Shreveport and will be sold cheap if not cheaper,
than they be purchased any other store in town.
As Unjust dispose Of this stock before the rises to
make room formy spring goods, extraordinary induce
ments is offered to buyers.
Ihave also on hand good assortment of dry goods
domestics, clothng 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.
dtc27 NJ BA Err Texas street :.
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Great Bargains! Great BargainS!!

A S we intend closing store in few weeks all
I y 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
ducements are held out purchasers, in fact such as
were before offered in this community, and fam
lies Planters country merchants, and all others, will
be satisfied examining prices. that we sell at
from 25 TO 30 per cent cheaper than any other h9ase
in Shreveport and lower than the articles can be
purchased in New Orleans.
Ladies are respectfully solicited 70 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.
aug2 E. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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i Alexandria Passenger Pac-

aaa" b. The entirely new (and lightes; draugh,
af5HF hs boat above the fas) steamer UNION,
zSsss=sEzszzzE G. A. CROOK, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport.
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
tine ever 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 accommoda tons for IS
cabin passengers, respectfully solicit the patronage
Of the pnbic. The Union connects with the New
Orleans packets below the falls. sl3
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Notice..

TINE business of the late firm of w. E. PAsTEuR
IL & Cos will hereafter be continued as usual, IN
der the name and style of AUSTIN & GooDwYN Iiqu-
dating partners. AUSTIN q GOODWIN q
Shreveport. November 49, 1854 "
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kItnntinmi

/ VIE undersigned would merely say, that all those
g. indebted to him will save costs by paying up their
lcgounts Immediately.
ieh2l H a ZDII
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Notice..

ENH undersigned, executor of the estate of the late
l. Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. P FL.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport, Nov Is 1854 JNO J. GREEN
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Henderson Exchange Hotel.

AAtANJl SVn LAIudntsC RlUtGls
4GS ! ia The undersigned would respectfully in
Gz4 i linz form the public that they have recently
- - fitted up new Hotel, situated on the
northeart of the public square, formerly
pied as the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public and travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
no pains in fitting up and furnishing the house to rem
der it first class Hotel, and they faer themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience Of tile most fastidious epcure. Their
table will be at all times supplied with the very best
the market aHords-whiie they will keep in their en-
ploymenta number Of obedent and trustworthy wait
ers Transient persons, regular boarders, desiring
private regular families can be accommodated
at all times Persons stopping at this hotel are in
formed thar any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands of the proprietors they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that in connection with the hotel they have
large and commodons Livery Stable where, by keep
ing Of the best osters they prepared to give
all full satisfaction The best Of proYender is kept
constantly on hand, and the greatest care is bestowed
by themselves that full attention is paid to the
horses Of their customers. T.RUDDELL & Co.
Henderson, Rusk county, Texas, Nov. 49, 1854.
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MsN Runaway
M From the subscriber, living near Fillmore, Bos-
-.A1 sier parish, negro boy named Doors, but will
probably call himself Hartwe. He is low and stout
y built, weighing about LAO pounds; is % years old;
parrot toed in walking; has an evident dslocation of
the eftwrist very bad teethand looks one the face
when speaking. He may be in company with white
man. and may possibly aim for Texas. suitable re-
ward will be paid for the delivery of said boy to me-
if lodged in jail 50 that can get him again Or |
will pay reward Of hundred dollars for the ap-
prehension and conviction Of any one Who may have
enticed hin, from Fillmore. j. j. STEWART
Bossier parish La, February n 1855
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GlAlh Reward.

Shreveport. January 81, 1855.
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A. j. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
- LIVERY STABLES. $500 80

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
ME undersigned, having purchased the interest Of
Il Messrs. VanBibber in the above wellknown es-
tabilshmen and put in fine order inform their friends
and the public generally that they prepared to ac-
commodate them with saddle horses buggies, carri-
ages, etc. OF the best description, and on as ensoua
Bile terms as they can be had 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, can have them careful
y and faithfully attended to- Our ostlers are expert
enced and attentive, and ready day aud nigh, 10
attend to the wants OF customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold On
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 70 the late firm
OF VanBibber 4 Hitchcock, respectfully solicit u
continuance thereof pledgng ourselves 10 do ell in our
power to merit ii.
aug23 A. T. HITCHCOCK e. Co
fEEaEa For Rent.
Ek-A comfortable dwelling house, on Texas street,
above the Academy, containing six rooms, Kitchen,
servants room, fine cistern under ground, aud other
necessary outhouses For particulars enquire the
auction store of =. fd201 A. l.. HEINE.
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Old Wines and Liau0rs.

A FINE assortment of choice old brandies, rum,
"a gin Monongahela and Irish whiskev, Madeira,
Oporto sherry, claret and champagne Wines London
porter Scotch ale, etc, selected expressly for family
nse. For sale by SLEEPER q Go.
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Books Lest.

II ENT's Commentaries; Cd, Sd and 4th Annual
IN Reports; Billiard and Curry's Digest; Code Of
Practice; and two volumes Backstone-C Trabue OF
Walkers name on back) Any one having these
books il their possession will please deliver them
T. Buckner, esq, or myself.
ian25-,f VIM e. TRABUF. z
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TIME undersigned beg leave call attention of the
L LADIES to their NEW ARRIVAL OF Dress and FURN-
GooDs, received per steamer R. nj. Jones. Our
shall at all times be complete, and our terms
cash, thereby enabling to sell very small profits
Please call and examine Stock ladies; it no trou-
Bile at all to TO tare our goods down and show 'em
10 you. iy27l TRABUE & KLINE.
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Attention..

LII persons indebted to the estate of the late Robert
1 4 Green, the firms Of Green. Douglass l. CO. and
Green Douglass requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the atlairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P H. ROSSON,
ID Agent of Jno J. Green.
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Painting.
JEREMIAH j. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
- House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Coloriag,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnshes, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, etc., 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 a
call ianl7 B
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consignee5 Of Merchandise per Steamboats,
AZ Qutesdal e E1ris1cotd S-Esteli u g,

c.onsignee5 of Merchandise perSteamI,oate
i at Ogtesby & Grs,cotd's --Esten q Links: H. Sc
crest :, A. Tatum B s. Walcott; ,. Witherspoon: Dr.
tS 3. Clements; % @. Al, Bonham; O. 81 TayIor 4 al
Scott Sampled NJ Lucky & Co. ID Il Co, Duck
Greek; Il. s, Mount CARMEL J.. W.gNelson: Yarbo
trough u Ferguson; j. B. Bathenworth: III VI Iarl
ling: 4 D. Blumingthall; E. O. Benners: Firenzie.
IThos. W Baxter j. B. Robb: Mrs e. T. Baxter. r I,
Baxter, ]. A. Conner; E. F. Scott G. Grimer: G. O.
Alexander; n. d. d Bro; N. Bassano;J NJ Lucky:
~. nj. Mass d Smith; T. E. Williams: ]. A. d 4
Mayor, 7. G. Wright; S. W. Root
! AZ H. T. Cartas-W. c. Peyton A. B. Collins;
"a Hamphill; B. Branch; " R. Hudson, Bro. d Co.
j. C. Robinson -
AtJ. n. HoloeH g. Co.'s-W. q. Peyton; g. EDGE
Pert; Willis & Wells and order
Married
At the residence Of the brides father near this
place on the 18th inst, by the rev'd j. f Ford Mr.
a. Leonard.
(; on the 18th inst, LyTnao, aged years months
and days, youngest child of VIM B. and Minerva
Sturgess
The Special Tax to Repair me Aeaaemy.'
u TIE undersigned give notice that they will not,
unless compelled BY law pay the special tax levied on
real estate III thissc district for the purpose Of
repairing the Shreveport Academy in said district
VI ". ii. NELSON VIM. THOMPSON.
y Y. Ut. BURNSIDE. iOGIESBY& GRISWOLD
a. ENDS d WOOD IT, W ZOLL
tioi1N Z naILE1. Is. vi. #JOHNSDA
j j. G. COLLINS SLEEPER Il Co.
Il I'LL lIOWERTON. G. NJ. NICHOLS.
/ JOHN LAMIER per Folsom
y lei. Z. STEWART NJ D. C. ALEXANDER. 4
4 a. WINTER E. S. KNEELAND q Co /
y a. WEINSTOCK W. c. BECK
\ j. H. IENGSFIELD. MARTIN TALLY,
N JOHN GRAHAM per W G. Beck
"A MI. P. HUDGINS. JAS. LANCASHIRE
W THDS: II. MORRIS. iJNO. w SMITH
N J.J. KLINE r. LEE GOOCH
w. THATCHER. Z. q M. BLUMENTHAL
u w H. G. HUDGINS. JEAN CLAUDE COLIN
! j. S, ALLWINE. MERATA Il SOILADER
Shreveport, Feb q, 1855.