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Succession Sale.

Succession of F. R. Roach, deceased.
GTATE OF HOUSEWARES of Cardo~-lStl
NJ Judicial District Court. By virtue of writ of sale
to me directed by the honorable the District Court fol-
the parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana will proceed
to sell at public auction, SATURDAY, tie s2d day OF
September, 1855, between the hours of II O'Clock, M
and P NJ. in front of my auction store, corner OF
Texas and Market streets, in the town Of Shreveport
parish aforesaid the following property belonging to
the succession of F. R. Roach, deceased, to-wit:
The undivided half interest in Lot No. nine, o. in
block No. ffty-nne, (59.) ~ .s5.,S NO..
The undivided fourth of Lot No. fourteen. I4) in
block No. sixty-one (6I.) y r. 81 l.Sars&G-
The undivided half of Lots Nos. seven and eight,
q and 81 in block No. forty lone, (41.) @@ r.
The undivided half of Lot No. ten, (lo3 in block
No. ifty-one, (5l)
Terms Of sale-A credit Of twelve months pnrchas-
ers to give bond with good personal security, with
per cent interest per annum from day Of SALE with
mortgage retained the property sold secure the
payment. A. L.. HEINE,
Shreveport. August o. 1855 Auctioneer
nUlNINE-W Warranted pure and fresh, for sale by
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@H DRY GOODS AT COST O.
VsI3 FOR CA SH EsE@

EsAvE you seen the NEW STORE, where so many
have been,
And purchased Bonnet, the best could be seem
Variety's great with the fashion and stvle,
Each suiting the face, and making a SMILE
You may say to yourselves chad known II before,
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone TO that storcbf
Understand what mean, think you can tell
Some bargains for cash they always will sell.
Envied by others, without any doubt,
Each Lady would try to find the store out!
Never such bargains before could they see.
Though the merchants in town with him won't agree,
Ha. WELLS is contented with discount for cash;
Every article offered is NEW-and not trash
n one can deny it who has purchased his goods;
Examine them all with the Bonncts and Hoods.
WELLS, with much pleasure, is wiling to show
Stop at his store before elsewhere yougo;
The direction | wish to explain very clear
On the CORNER OF MARKET AND Texas STREET, near,
Remember to call and examine his store
Each lady will say she meier saw suct9 before.
HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Storef
dl3 Corner Of Market and Texas SITS, Shreveport
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To Owners of Slaves.

/ NOTICE is hereby given that the following ordi
~ nance, passed by the board of trustees of the towr
OF Shreveport will hereafter in every instance be strict
ly enforced by the police officers:
Sec. T. IF any master, owner or overseer of slave
shall license such slave to go large and trade or tc
occupy any house apartment thereof as free per
son. such master. overseer, shall be fined r
the of twenty dollars, recoverable before the ma
yor other magistrate, and to like fine for each re-
petition of the offence ]. w. JONES'
Shreveport, August |, 1855. Mayor
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EStray Sale.

ESlIay Sales
VKTILL BE SOLD on SATURDAY, the 18th dav
w Of September next, between the hours of 10
O'clock A.. NJ, and NJ, the house. in the
town of Shreveport, BAY HORSE, with blaze face,
fifteen hands high, and supposed be fifteen Yeas
old Said horse having been strayed by S. D. Parker
living near Blossom Hill, in Caddo parish.
Terms of sale-Casf. N. E. WRIGHT
Shreveport, August Is, 1855 Ranger
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7 HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business
in Shreveport, and solicit call from all who wish
to sell their cotton for Cash. Office, Texas street,
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill.
oct 4-tf E, NJ. MATTHEW'S
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June 10
A. J. HITCHCOCK e. Co.'s
2 : :55ssssgsa9 LIVERY STABLES. g9fSA

~ ~ =
TNHE undersigned, having purchased The interest Of
Il Messrs. VanBihber in the above well known es-
Enlistment and putt in fine order inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, carri-
ages, ETC., of the best description, and
bic terms as they be had any other establish
mcnt Horses will be kept by the month, week. day
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing TO visit New Ogleans any point the river, by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
y and faithfully attended 10. Our ostlers are expert
enced and aentive, and are 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 VanBlbber q Hitchcock, we respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pedging ourselves do all in our
power merit it. [a237 A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.
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E.. MAINE,
e e S T A u Il AT .

Texas street, (next door to NJ Baer's) Shreveport.
gs.s RESPECTFULLY informs the pub aTa
ssssgs5sEs lie that he is prepared to serve (,X fsl
ssz4s.---a5%za up in the best style, at all W.
hours the deicacies Of the season; and having
ed the services of superior cook, feels confident o.
giving satisfaction His laraer will be constantly sup
piled with choice Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fowls
and Wild Game of every description.
Lunches furnished to order, the shortest notice.
Superior Havana Cigars, chewing and smoking To-
bacco always on hand auo1
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MARKHAM & TALLY's
E Fz57aFizssss9A LIVERY STABLES. g ~
Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
TNHE undersigned have entered into coparmership,
L for the purpose Of conducting the above well
known and popular Livery Stables, and having put
the establishment in thorough order, and secured
ample stock of proyender, inform their friends and the
public generally that they prepared to accom-
modate them with saddle horses buggies, carriages,
etc. of the best description and ON reasonable terms
as they can be had at any other establishment. Hacks
and carriages always ready convey passengers 90
any part of the country. Horses will be kept by tho
month, week, day, or a single feed Gentlsnen from
the country wishing 10 visit New Orleans, o. any other
point the river, by leaving their animals with us,
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our osers attentive and experience, and will
keep animals ''iue and glossy silk" and be rea-
dy day and might to attend customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses aud Mules sold on
commission.
Our friends are invited to give cali.
!. w. MARKHAM.
june Is MARTIN TALLY
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Groceries and Provisions.

TAMILY GROCERIES, in variety; Fancy Gro
l. ceries; Produce; pure old Whskey, Brandies
Wines, Gin and Rum. In store and will be sold a
the lowest rates by [aug8ls a@ M.BAER
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Groceries.
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &C.,

I1oI1IlI1S, 1OOL5,
Texas street, Shreveport
HAS just received one of the largest and best as
L l. sorted stocks of Dry Goods ever brought to this
market, to which additions made by every arrival,
comprising in part silks, tissues, berages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies, calicoes of all coIors and qualities, merDoes,
hannels, cloths, towels, linseys linens, drings, dia-
pers, ETC., etc. large and varied assortment Of the
most fashionable styles Of hats caps, boots ond shoes;
CATERS, shoes, slippers and brogans for ladies' misses
and children; boys boots and shoes. large
ment of fashionable ready -made clothing. A variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen brides, col
lars, blankets, hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nails,
crockery. queensware, glassware, china, etc.
Also--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of bacon, pork, sugar. moasses coffee,
tea chocolate, -four lard SALT pepper, spice, nackere
candles, liquors of all kinds wines, etc.
Terms-Cash, or time to strictly punetual Gus
TONERS. april IS
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Election Notice.

eesssD By virtue of proclamation issued by Sam
- Ford, esq., president of the police jury, there
lss@4s will be all ELECTION held at the courthouse
in the town of Shreveport parish of Caddo on SATCR-
DAY, 18th day of September, 1885, for Justice of
the Peace for Ward No. Four, fill the vacancy Gre
ated by the death Of John K. Parsons. The commits
sioners required hold said election according to
Jaw, and make due return to the undersigned sheriff.
augl5 NJ. WATSON. sheriff.
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Notice..

Notice.
TEHE business of the late firm of William F.. PasteUr
il i Co., will be continued by the undersigned, as
surviving partners. All persons indebted TO the firm
of William E. Pasteur & Co, requested to settle
the same with the undersigned at early day, and
those having claims against said will present them to
the undersigned, or to Sam. Ford, esq
AUSTIN & GOODWIN.
Successors of W. E. Pasteur & Co.
Shreveport March o. 1855.
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Notice.

. URING my temporary absence, S. Marks is my
~ duly authorised agent to transact any business.
Shreveport, Aug. 90 1855 M. BAER.
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Notice.

TENHE undersigned of the estate of the late
l. Robert Green, deceased has appointed Mr.. P H
RossoN his agent who is empowered to transact al
business relating TO said estate.
Shreveport Nov Is 1854 -~JNO JGREEN
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Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
MERCHANT,
Corner of Commerce and Milan streets. Shreveport
TEHHE subscriber having taken the commodious and
L convenient brick warehouses recently occupied
by L. E. Carter prepared receive and store cot
ton merchandise and produce; and will promptly for
ward all goods consigned to his care.
Liberal advances i'll CASH will be made OH cotton
left with me for shipment to New Orleans, or to be
sold in Shreveport; and will devote my personal at
cIltion to selling cotton in this market.
Shreveport, June 6, 1855. N. MOORE.
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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
Medical Department.

Vii annual course of Lectures in this department Mt
L Will commence on Monday, November 9Th, 1855,
and will terminate in the ensuing March
James Jones, MD, Professor Of Practice Of Medicine.
}: L. Riddle, NJ. D., Professor Of Chemistry.
Warren Stone. NJ. D., Professor. of Surgery.
A, Il. Cenas NJ D., Professor OF Obstetrics
A. ]. WedderhuEn, NJ D., Professor of Anatomy.
GustaTus Mott, ND, Professor Of Materia Medca.
Thomas Hunt NJ. D., Professor of Physiology and
Pathology.
Cornelius Beard, N. D. Demonstrators of
Samuel Chopin, NJ D., Anatomy
The rooms for dissectng will be open on the third
Monday in October.
The faculty Visiting Physicians and Surgeons
Of the Charity Hospital and attend this institution from
November April
The students accompany the professors in their Wis
It's and, free OF expense, enjoy extraordinary practical
advantages
There are, during the session, about eight hundred
persons prescribed for daily.
In 1854, the number of patients was thirteen thou
sand one hundred and ninety-two.
Is 1855 THOMAS HINT NJ D. Dean
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SEjO Reward.

ESCAPED from the Jail Of the parish CT Caddo, on
A. Saturday morning last. two prisoners, named
Arod Briggs and Berry Hill. Briggs is charged with
the murder of Buck Clark he is about 50 years Of age,
soutIy built, weighs l60 or 165 lbs, feet 10 inches
in height, black hair, and rather dark complexion.-
Berry Hill is charged with assault and battery, and is
about 90 years old, feet ORG inches high, light hair
and complexion, and weighs l55 60 Tbs. 1t is pro-
bable that they have succeeded in reaching either Tex
Arkansas. will pay the above reward of $3.50 for
their apprehension and detention that can get
them again; or S 100 for Briggs, and $50 for Hill.
is. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish.
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GUY HOTEL.

49, CITY HOTEE.
ss EIS THIS establishment, long known as Van
SgaA me Bibber's Hotel situated on Texas ST., in
zss the heart of the business portion of the
town of Shreveport having been leased by the under
signed is now in the full tide of successful operation
The proprietor takes this occasion tender his thanks
to his numerous friends for their past patronage and
assures them that it is his determination TO make tho
City Hotel equal to any house in the south or west,
and no pains expense will be spared to effect tina
purpose. The table ofthe City Hotel will be supplied
with the best be found in the market, and will
be graced during the high water with some Of
the Injuries which New Orleans affords, and which
are not here be found His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken care Of
c. T. NELSON, late of the Nelsos House
ITThe Marshall, Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stages all stop at this house. lan24
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Groceries,,
UST received per steamers Marion and Sodo, an
~ extensive and complete assortment OF Groceries
and Provisions, comprising every article in the line,
among which
Flour, Bacon, Lard, Salt,
Coffee, Sugar. MoIasses,
Rice, Teas Candles, Soap Oils,
Buffalo Tongues, sugar-cured Hams,
Dried Beet, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves,
Mackerel, Goldfish, Salmon, Shad, Herrings
Sardines, HOLSTERS. Ketchups, Sauces, Syrups,
Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Pie Fruits Almonds,
Fruits in brandy and in their own juice,
Mustard, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Spice,
Havana Cigars, chewing and smoking Tobacco,
Whiskey, pure old Brandy, Rum, Gin,
Claret, Port, Madeira, Sherry and other Wines,
Boat Bar and Plantation Stores of all kinds.
Country merchants planters and others are request
ed to give us call before purchasing elsewhere, and
may feel assured that they will at all times find at our
establishment complete assortment, and be able to
purchase every article they may want without the trou-
Bile OF running all town. and at the very lowest
prices. / June 27l E. & B. JACOBS.
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L. BAER,
Confectionery j. Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Leyce and Spring street,
door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
ETs. Has just received directfrom New Orleans and
ssaaSsa is opening a large and complete assert
~ ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usally to
be found in stores of the kind. Among the stock is:
sugar. molasses, coffee, teas, chocolate, rice. starch
candles, common and fancy soaps lamp oil, mackerc
salmon goldfish herrings, obstcrs sardines, olives nn-
choyios capers, kctchups, sauces. pickles. preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their juice pie-fruitS raj
sins, curants prunes almonds, pecans ard other nuts
syrups of every description, fine cordaIs fer sugar
and soda crackers, cakes candies, eIies and asf
salad oil, mustard, pepper vinegar, ginger nutmega
spice, English and pineapple cheese, butter lard fine
salt, etc. etc.
Also, a select stock of choice old Brandy, Port Ma
deira, Sherry, and White Wines, Champagne, Claret
Rum, Gin, Irish, old Cock, NIonongahela and common
Whiskey; Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale iino
chewing and smoking Tobacco Cigars, etc iunG
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NO. MONOPOLY!
COMMERCIAL, HOTEL.

ksMss Milan. street shrsy V louisiana
ssffs.faf3a5Gzs NJ T. J. ASTON Proprietor,
THG public hereby respectfully ho.neu 'haI '4'
new and spacious brick Hotel, on Milan. street.
in this place has been leased the above named pro-
prictor. and ready For the reception Of beard
ers and transient persons. -. e. 81. ..s.. u
The furniture beds and bedding are entirely new,
the genteel and experienced, and no pans
will be spared to entertain guests IN the most satisac
tory manner. -..... -..g.at
The public and travellers may feel assured tfat this
house will be kept open all seasons, and that every
exeron will be made sustain its reputation ct beng
one of the finest hotels in the State. jun13
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10 the Public.
thrift Of Hafas fAr the Gtnraca Of Enttnn

Groceries and Provisions Stock.
HUST received an extensive and complete stock OF
ee fresh Groceries, Provisions, Boat and Bar Stores
comprising every article in the line, which will be sold
at the lowest prices. Aiming the stock is:
Flour, Hams, Sides and Shoulders,
Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate,
Tea, Lard, Mackerel, Rice, Mustard,
y Soap, Candles, lard and sperm oils,
Sweet Oil, Pepper, Spices, Ginger,
- Pickles, Ketchups, Vinegar, starch,
Sardinos, HOLSTERS, fresh salmon, shad.
Cheese Almonds, raisins, prunes, etc.
Every variety of Fancy Groceries,
Fruits in brandy and in their own juice
Chewing and smoking Tobacco cigars,
Whiskey, Brandy, Gin, Rum, Wines.
CordiaIs, jugs. demiohns, bottles, etc.
Orders filed with despatch. Purchasers invited
to give us a call. STACEY & WELLS,
iva l3 on the Levee.
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.---r4..-.
CITY HOTEL.

TN consequence of the Commercial Hotel being
L closed for the past week or ten days. have had
competitor or oppositon-nor do CONSIDER mere
is anv now-btt vsonFl inform all my friends and the
public in general, thar they need not entertain tho
slightest fear of ''MoNoRoLY," as my prices shall az
heretofore be very moderate, the accommodations
unsurpassed by any hotel IN the country and the house
kept open at all seasons OF the year.
June 10 c. T. NELSON.
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BROAD a. MTTTHAUPT.

BROAD q MULHAUPT,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory.
- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
1Iiaf TIE undersigned, having erected commod-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late improvements, are now prepared to execute
any orders in their line the shortest notice. and
the most reasonable terms They will make TO order
any description of Sash, Beers Blinds, &C. Will also
keep hand all sizes Of mouldings, etc. etc. All or
ders from the country puncually attended to-
BROAD g. MULHAUPT.
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T. H. NORRIS,
Successor TO ]. W. Norris
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.

Successor TO J. W Morrisl
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
"a@ Texas street. Shreveport, La. e-.-
II AS constantly on hand, large and general as
4 l. sortment of
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES.
CHEMIC AIS, &c.
Surgical and Dental instruments; Patent Medicines;
medicine chests: physicians saddle and office fur
nture russes and supporters; syrnges of every des
crpton, including Maw's improved domestic syringe;
apothecaries scales and weights; nursing bottles; nip
pie glasses and shields; breast pipes, etc. etc
A large assortment of FINE PERFCafERY, embrac-
ing soaps, pomatums, hair oils, Bachelors hair dye,
curling fluids, Italian pomade fer restoring the hair,
pearl and rice powders powder boxes, fine extracts,
cosmetics, cold lotions, ootpowders. shaw
ing creams tooth brushes, hair and clothes brushes,
fine and combs, fancy goods, and every article
pertaining to the toilet.
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
WINDOW-GLASs, BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS.
Whewash and scrubbing brushes horse brushes dust
ing brushes and hearth brooms.
4 choice selection of
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
comprising Blank Books, in great variety misceane-
GUS medical, and school books letter. note and fools
cap paper envelopes pens, waters and all other arti
ces usually kept by druggists
My Terms, with punctual customers, are as usual
twelve months. Strong inducements will be held out
to cash purchasers, either wholesale retail. I do
not pretend to hold Inducements by stating that
my stock is among of the best assorted or largest
in the State but say that it will compare in seec
tlon varetye bulk and quality, with any in this place
Being fully alive to the principles upon which bust
ness conducted by my predecessor, it will be my
aim and pleasure to maintain those principles ir all
their force; and that the reputation Of the house, for
dealing only in merchandise of the best quality, shall
suffer no deterioration at my hands.
Steamboat, Plantation and Family Medicines put
up with care, and guaranteed to be fresh and genuine
Nothing but the putest medicines used in prescrip-
tons, which carefully dispensed, at all hours day
and nioht. inn21
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SHREVEPORT AECTION STORE,

subscriber having taken the corner brick build
L ing on Texas and Market Streets Opposite the
market house,, has opened GENERAL Auction STORE,
and Is ready to receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he Hatcrs himseft give salts
faction to all who may honor him with cali. His reg
ular days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or 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 consgnmens Of
Groceries. A. l.. HElNE, Auchoneer
Shreynnnrt Ianuaru 10 1853
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FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION


Rev. j. FRANKLIN FORD, Principal, and Professor of
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Evidences OF
Christianity.
Miss CATHERINE COLEMAN, Natural Philosophy and
Mathematics.
Miss MARY COLEMAN, Music the piano and guitar.
Prof. E. HAssLocHEr, Music on the piano, and French
and German languages.
Miss -, Assistant teacher in English branches.
Miss -, Drawingsand painting.
Shreveport, August l. 1855.
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New Orleans, July 3, 1855.

TTHE undersigned will continue the Commission
L Business for their own account under the firm of
Green Crump. JOHN J. GREEN.
BENJAMIN CRUMP.
New Orleans, July 3, 1855.
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For Sale,
For Rent.

t-,fAs.aA EV1 HsV.ltt
&sssS Z I $la have house that would, with some
SATA V#sg slight alterations, make a convenient
boarding house. With the necessary
changes there will be about fifteen rooms, and it is
conveniently situated than any other house of the
same capacity in town. Possession given the Isl
January, 1854 provided contracted form time to make
the alterations rnovo3T g IT, CAIN
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JOHN n. HOWELL. HAMILTON 5. HOWELL.
J. N. HOWELL 81 Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

J. n. HOWELL u Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,
On the Levce, Shreveport, La
TTAVE leased the well known building recently
I i occupied by Messrs. Douglass & pashieIl, or
the Levee. Cat the steamboat landng,G and are now
prepared receive, or forward cotton and mer
chandise of every description. We are also erecting
contiguous the present building and Immediately on
the banks of the river, one Of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render facilities for storing equal if
peror that possessed by any other establishment
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton 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
to the interests of our patrons. aug9