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1orofeeoinss Of tie DoarO Of Grustrss

MAyoR's OFFICE, AuGrsr 4, 1855
AT a called meeting of the board of mayor and
trustees OF the town Of Shreveport, held the may
ors office, on Saturday, August A. A. D. 1855, the
following members were in attendace to-wit j. W
Jones, mayor: WEB. Miller, Sam Ford c. H. Burn
side, and l. Knox, trustees; H. P. Saverys consta.
bic and collector and Richard S. Carnes, clerk.
The board was called to order bv his honor the
mayor, when the following business was transacted:
". A. Sterrett, treasurer elect rendered his bond
to the board, which received and ordered to be
fled
The collector and corstables report for the month
OF July was received and referred to the finance
mittee.
VIM. b. Sturgess presented sundry accounts from
DeVanPort d Beckman, for lumber and hauling,
amounting to eighty three dollars and fifty cents;
was, on motion, allowed Also T. P. Hotchkiss' ac-
count or sixty dollars, for the hire of negroes al
lowed Also, Mrs. A. NJ Lafon's account against
the corporation for seven dollars and fifty cents
also allowed.
Naidran d Austin's account for furnishing mate
rlais and laying pavement in front of block A, for
two hundred and eighty-seven dollars, and twenty
i've dollars for cleaning culvert &C., was, on motion,
referred TO the committee on claims
John N. Howells petition to the board to have a
plank road built from Oglesby & Griswold's ware
house toJ. N. Howell & Cos warehouse was referred
10 the street committee.
r. l.. Gilmer's petition to the board for the lease
of piece of land known the Sand bank between
Commerce and Texas streets and Red River, for the
space OF twenty years, was motion of trustee
Ford, referred to the judiciary committee.
The treasurers report for the month of July, was
received and referred to the finance committee.
Trustee Burnside moved to reconsider the vote on
J. n Howel's petition, which motion being second
ed was put and carried.
Whereupon trustee Burnside offered the following
in lieu thereof, which was adopted:
Be it ordained, &C., That the street committee be
authorised to examine the work to be done on Com
merce street. according to the resolution offered by
and ha tborlS sod IN al he
contract with J. N. Howell Co., or rejectit it.
| On motion, the board adjourned until the next re
| gular meeting. JOHN W. JONES, mayor
| Attest-R. S. CARNEs elk.
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Ohm n. HOWELL. HAMlLloN >. Ao"h'l
J. n. HOWELL e. Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the LeVee, shreveport, ID.
III AVE leased the we'll known building recently
a occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashie on
the Levee lat the steamboat landing,I and are now
prepared TO receive, forward cotton and mer-
chandse of every description. We are also erecting
contiguous the present building, and Immediately on
tho banks of the river, OF the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render our facilities for storing equal if not sll
perior that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to our care.
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
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Notice,

THtIE public is hereby cautioned against trading or
l. negotiating for drawn by in favor OF J..
j. Myers, payable the LIST January last, 1885,, for
FIVE dollars; have offsets agans, said
and will not pay it unless compelled by law.
w. N. X ATTAWAY.
Coddo parish July IS 1855. MARK. St
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Tribute of RESPECT.
JoPpA LoDGE, No. "A, F. /

JoPPA LODGE NO. ~, fam.
q IT reported to the lodge that the Supreme
W. Architect of the Universe, in His wise provi-
~ dence, had taken from his sphere of useful
ness and labor, esteemed brother JOHN K. PAR
SONS. Whereupon, report Of committee ap
pointed, consisting of brothers Beck, Carnes and ker
ley, it was:
Resolved, by the lodge, That we lament and de
plore the death of our beloved brother, and that in
him we have lost worthy brother efficient fellow
citizen, true man and good mason.
Resolved, That we lament and deplore his death
loss order: but trust to the divine goodness
ofthe Architect of the Universe to secure him bless
ed Immortality.
Resolved, That the members of our lodge wear the
usual badge Of mourning, in memory of our deceased
brother, for thirty days.
Resolved, That the secretary be requested to com
municate these resolutions the relatives and friends
of deceased brother, with assurances of our re
gret and sympathy.
Resolved, That we request the papers of Shreve-
port to publish the above resolutions.
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SI50 Reward.

TsCAPED from the jail of the parish Of Caddo, on
II Saturday morning last, two prisoners, named
Arod Briggs and Berry HiIl.@ Briggs is charged with
the murder of Buck Clark, he is about 35 years of
sou,Iy built weighs l60 l65 TBS, 5 feet 10 inches
in height, black hair, and rather dark compile xon-
Berry Hill is charged with assault and battery, and
about % years old feet inches high light hair
and complexion, and weighs 1855 60 lbs. 1t pro-
bable that they have succeeded in reaching either Tex
as or Arkansas. Twill pay the above reward of 81 so for
their apprehension and detention so that can get
them again; SlO0 for Briggs, and $50 for Hill.
J. S. ALLWINE Tailor Caddo parish,
Aurust 1879
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ftIfE1E RINTEH..

IN consequence Of the Commercial Hotel being
L closed for the past week or ten days, have had
no competitor opposi'ion-5nor do consider there
is any now-but would inform all my friends and tho
public in general, tina, they need not entertain tho
slightest fear of 'MoNoPoIY,' as my prices shall "a
heretofore be very moderate, the accommodations
unsurpassed by hotel in the country, and the house
kept open at all seasons of the year.
inne 10 c. r. NELSON.
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Succession Sale.

Succession of +. r. Roach, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Cardo-l6th
~ Judicial District Court By virtue of writ OF sale
directed by the honorable the District Court for
the parish of Caddo, State of louisiana will proceed
sell public auction, SATURDAY. the 18th day OF
august, 1855, between the hours Of II o'clock, A NJ
and p. NJ, in front Of my auction store, corner OF
Texas and Market streets, in the 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, [9,) in
block No. ftynine, 500
The undivided fourth of Lot No fourteen, (l4,l in
block No. sxty-one, (6l)
The undivided halt of Lots Nos. seven and eight
Il and 81 in block No. forty one, (4l)
The undivided half of Lot No. ten, (l0,) in block
No. ittv-one, (5i.)
Terms of saIe-Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value If not it will be rc-adsersed
and sold on credit Of twelve months.
A. l.. HEINE,
Tulv S5.St AM
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TO the Public.
Tariff of Rates for the Storage of Cotton,

fEFIn SlUTH1t
rENHE undersigncd engaged in the warehouse bust
Il ness, find that the price charged for the stor-
age of cotton is not fair remuneration for the same
and therefore have fixed the tariff of rates below
stated, which know from experience to be both lib
era ami inst Those having cotton in store previous
to the date of this ADVERTISEMENT will be charged
extra storage until after the Isl day of July following
after which time it will come under the below men,
toned rates, whcheare as follows:
For receiving and storing cotton, Ok ote IL bo,a
first month, { -' N'''1
." Every month after the frst,......l24
Weighing aud neutrality-suspicious.. :
Shipping, receiving and taking !
bills lading, ..............
All transfers of cotton,...........25
N. MOORE.
OGLESBY K GRISWOLD.
]. n. HOWELL & Co.
Shreveport June 2, 1855. junl3-n.
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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
of Shreveport will hereafter in every instance be strict
ly enforced by the police officers:
Sec. 7. If any master, overseer of a slave
shall license such slave go large and trade, or
occupy any house apartment thereof free per-
SON. such master, owner overseer shall be fined in
the sum of twenty dollars, recoverable before the
yor or other magistrate and to like fine for each
petition of the offence. ]. w. JONES,
Shreveport, August l, 1855. Mayor.
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Shreveport, July IL, le55-6t
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CITY HOTEL.

- CITY WUiEA,
Ata *IM THIS establishment, long known as Van
a#I$My Bibbers Hotel, situated on Texas ST., its
the hearG of the business portion OF the
town Of Shreveport having been leased by the under
signed is now Inc the full hide If successful operation
The proprietor takes this occasion to tender his thanks
to his numerous friends for their past patronage, ard
assures them that it is his determination TO make the
City Hotel equal to any house IN the south or west,
and no pains or expense will be spared to effect hA
purpose The table of the City Hotel will be supplied
with the best TO be found in the market, and 1t VIII
be rraced during the high water season with some OF
the Injuries which New Orleans affords, and which
are not here to be found His friends i'll the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken care @
CT. NELSON, late of the Nelson House
GTThe Marshall, Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stapes all stop at this house. JAMES
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Notice..

rTNHOSE patrons of swiney, Green g. Co. who may
L require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P. H. kosson, who can be found at the store
of FnIl GREEN q DOUGLASS.
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k0ticf.

TIME partnership existing between William Terrell
l. and B. l.. Hodge, is dissolved by mutual consent
Eithez will attend the business heretofore conlded
to them. Both will continue to practice
w. TERRELL.
Shreveport March %. 1855. B. L. HODGE
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l!quirer, of the 10Th
II of the Mechanics
is Of the Mechanics
IN yesterday, and a
!! circumstances be-
King had forced him
fat every effort would
! Of specie payments.
tulation of the bank
tbilit.v is that it will
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Notice..

TNHE undersigned having purchased of VIM. C.Tra-
l. bue has entire stock of goods will continue bus
mess at the same place. He will adaa large stock
that hand and invites attention to his store.
He has bought also the open accounts Of w c. Ira
bue made since the st Of January last, and debtors
are notified to make payment to him, but subsequent
accounts will be added to those already made.
Shreveport, May 2, 1855. L. ?. TR ABUE.
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Groceries and ProyisionS-NeW Stock.


I USH received extensive and complete stock OF
~ fresh Groceries, Provisions, Boat and Bar Stores,
comprising every article in the line which will be sold
al the lowest prices. Among the stock ss
Flour Hams, Sides and Shoulders,
d Sugar, MoIasses, Coffee, Chocolate,
= Tea, Lard, Mackercl, Rice, Mustard,
q Soap, Candles, lard and sperm oils,
Sweet Oil, Pepper, Spices, Ginger,
E Pickles, Ketchups, Vinegar, starch,
q Sardines, HOLSTERS, fresh salmon, sflad
= Cheese, Almonds, raisins, prunes etc.
Every variety of Fancy Groceries,,
Fruits in brandy and in their own juice,
"a Chewing and smoking Tobacco, cigars,
Whiskey, Brandy, Gig, Rum, Wines
CordaIs jugs. demijohns, bottes,etc.
Orders filed with despatch. Purchasers are invited
to give us call. STACEY T. WELLS,
iva 10 on the Levee.
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BROAD d MULHAUPT,
Sash. Door and Blind Factory,

-, Corner of Cotton street and Texas road
II, The undersigned, having erected commodi-
Gus factory, and procnred machinery, embracing al
the late Improvements, are now prepared to execute
any orders in their line at the shortest notice, and
the most reasonable terms. They will make TO order
any description of Sash, Doors Blinds, &c. Will als'
ders from the country punctualIy attended to.
BROAD & MULHAUPT..
Shrevenort January 81 1855
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

-DiaNEV Eft UEs NUV 1OIV T1VESN'
NHE subscriber, having taken the cornerbrick build
L 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 tlaters himself to give salts
faction to all who may honor him with call His reg
uar days of sale are 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 consignments of
Groceries. A. L. HEINE, Auctioneer.
Shrpue January 10 1873
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~ DIS d pdSlS So 10
| Pennsylvania as
FIX.
jed from the Cri-
ferce that several
ae service Of the
ft cannot hope for
they should i'm
,e Of the Russians.
'enga cement, some
step they have ia
e llp such restric-
ysicians.
enit.entiary, a few
ed Of an infection
the day previous
pparent. very good
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|lme for a pretty lady
1000 for the prettiest,
|of 1850, one Of $500,
Of $40 aud one hrn-
ladies obtaining the
,graved and publish
IF Beauty. The show
Ioubt there are pretty
Ii to swell his list ad
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Notice..

Notice,
TIME business of the late firm of William F. Pasteur
Il l. Co., will be continued by tho undersigned, as
surviving partners. All persons indebted to the firm
of William E. Pasteur & Co., are requested 80 settle
the with the undersigned 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.
9
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To the Planters,

IU
LNROM the solicitations Of many of his planting
l. friends, the subscriber will give his personal and
especial attention the Sale of Cotton in this market
Refers to the merchants of Shreveport generally.
Shreveport, Sept l3, 1854. D. S. WILDER.
u The Marshall Republican will copy six months
and send hilI ia this office
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I the oddities OF his
rIesr for the alleged
,.who pledged them
re for a fee of $500.
# eff convicted, the
Years, and he didn't
us and two hundred
lie penitentiary, and
esthere, and he would
lrd, the democratic
;ilished figure in tire
d July. He rode in
t four cream colored
pms costumed in TO-
hnts in livery upon
~ sits, and one more
/ think that the dis
, rn,at1ya Mann ION
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ROCKS 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
Giles usually kept by druggists
Ny terms, with punctual customers, usual
twelve months. Strong inducements will be held out
to cash purchasers, either wholesale retail. | do
not pretend TO hold inducements, by stating that
nv stock is among of the best assorted or largest
in the State but say that it will compare in seec-
ton, variety, bulk and quality, with any this place
Being fully alive to the principles upon which bust
ness was conducted by my predecessor it will be my
aim and pleasure to maintain those principles in all
their force; and that the reputation Of he 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 pulest medicines used in prescrp
tons, which carefully dispensed all hours, day
and night, iun27
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New Orleans Market

sr~r~>~~r~~~~~o~~oc
Market.
It has been very dull
SONY accounts brought
. On Friday about $500
che small stock on hand
hicll prices have taken
fg and the grades above
yes.
bidding. 94@lo
food g q
lid ling fair, @
siS bales on HANDY since
,,;l65, ,339 bs. Exported
bales
20; extra. 50 25@9 81.
SIT 75@l8 90 Dbl.
IIhoalders, 7A@s5sc.
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State Of Louisiana---Parish Of CaddO.
IN DISTRICT COURT-Suceession of Hesea Bar
Il ker, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that JAMES
Dickinson, administrator of the succession of Hosea
Barker, decd has filed with the clerk of the district
his final account in said SUGGESTIONS; and unless
opposition is made thereto in the time prescribed by
law said account will be homologated, approved and
made the judgment of the court, and the bond of the
administrator cancelled as prayed for. ;.
~~<~ Given uader my hand and seal OF office, this
LIS. Sd day of July, 1855.
49, w. G. KERLEY,
iv4-lm Clerk.
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale aud Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Groceries,
6xla4I,ir,n EIats RootS Shoes &c

O10Cd111E, I7oOoo' '1110CoJ SH0.J
Texas street, Shreveport,
TTAS lust received one of the largest and best as
L 4 sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market. TO which additions made by every arriva
comprising in part silks tissues, berages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies, caIicoes of all colors and qualities mernoes,
hannes, cloths, lowes, !inseys, linens drngs, dia-
pers etc. etc. A large and varied assortment Of the
most fashionable styles of hats caps boots aud shoes;
CATERS shoes, slippers and brogans for ladies, misses
and children; boys boots and shoes. large assort-
ment o! fashionable ready made clothing. variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, hridles col
lars blankets hardware, iron. cutlery TOOLS nails,
crockery, queensware. glassware, china, etc.
Aso--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of bacon, pork sugar. moasses, coffee,
tea chocolate, flour, lard SALT pepper spice, nackere,
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash, time to strictly punetuul Gus
toners. aplli -
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TNHE subscriber would, respectfully solicit the at.
Stationery,

Stationery.
pLANk BOOKS of every description; letter, cap,
- record and note paper yellow, white, fancy ,nots
and embossed envelopes; sealing wax; fers; steel
pens; lead pencils; playing cards; chessmen; chess.
boards; dice red ape linen and cotton Irvine; wfan.
ping paper black, red and carmins inks etc, for "a
by EmP30i VIM. BALL,
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WIN. B. MIL REK,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER.

TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT, La.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends -.sY7s.zz
III and the public that he is /=z z.szIsz -
SSs- opening new and elegant e5aseLHI-Y
sorment of fresh DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS.
PERFUMERY. &C., together with all kinds of Surgical
Instruments, Physicians Glassware, Physicians Sad
die bags Botanic and Patent Medicines, Spices Win
dow Glass, Brushes, Paints, Oils DyeStutis, Fancy
and Toilet Articles, Soaps fine Extracts and Perfume
ry, Pocket KNIVES, Port Monnoies. etc.
Also-An extensive assortment of
BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY,
Miscellaneous, Medical and School Books.
This stock is of the best assorted well as one
of the largest in the State. and to which additions are
frequently made,
Having adopted the Cash System of doing business
making no exceptions except to persons who are In
the habit of settling their accounts puncualy the
end of the yeari will be my aim make it the in
tcrest and desire of all persons to buy from me for
cash. | respectfully invite the attention and patron
age of citizens of this and the surrounding country
surng them that they do well here in New
Orleans my301 WIN. B. MILLER.
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Notice.

INE undersigned, executor of the estate of the lat
Il Robert Green. deceased, has appointed Mr.. P.
RossoN his agent who is empowered to transact al
business relating to said estate
Shreveport Nov. Is. 1854. JNO. J. GREEN.
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Groceries. -
TUST received per steamers Marion and Solo, an
e. extensive and complete assortment OF Groceres
and Provisions, comprising every article in the line
among which
Flour, Bacon, Lard, Salt
Coffee; Sugar, Molasses,
"A Rice, Teas, Candies, Soap, Oils,
Buffalo Tongues, sugar-cured Hams,
Dried Beef, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves
Mackerel, Goldfish Salmon, Shad, Herrings,
sardnes, HOLSTERS, kctchups, Sauces, Syrups,
Rasins, 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,
CEare 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 rou-
bic oil running all town. and al the very lowest
prices. june 277 E. Il b. JACOBS.
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Notice..

MO bills will be paid to any one on account Of
" steamboat Union, without the same made
under written order.
inne IS &. A. CROOk. Captain.
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Look Out!
N0tice.

rTNHE undersigned gives notice that the LIST day
l. Of 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 g. Co., and Green & Douglass.
Jan 3, 1885 P. H. ROSSON, Agt. for executor.
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T. H. MORRIS,
Successor to J. w Morris,l
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Texas street. Shreveport, La. #
HAS constantly on hand, large and general as.
IL snrfnent of
r. H. MORRIS
u = Il
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES,

CHEMI AIS, & c.
Surgical and Dental Instruments Patent Medicines;
medicine chests; physicians saddle and office fur
nture and supporters; syringes of every des
crip1ion including Maws improved domestic syringe;
apoiecares scales and weights nursing bottles; nip
pie glasses and shields; breast pipes, etc. etc.
A large assortment of FINE PERIPHERY, embrac-
ing soaps pomatums hair oils Bachelors hair dye
curling fluids Italian pomade for restoring the hair
pearl and rice powders, powder boxes. fine extracts,
cosmetics cold creams lotions, tooth powders shaw
ing creams tooth brushes, hair and clothes brushes
fine and coarse combs fancy oods, and every article
pertaining the toilet.
PAINTS, OILS, VARNIsHES,
WINDOW-GLASS BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS.
Whitewash and scrubbng brushes horse brushes dust
ing brushes and hearth brooms.