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Succession Sale.

Succession OF Nathaniel Croker, deceased.
GTAIsE OF LOUlSIANA.-Parish Of Caddo.--
- 18th Judicial District Court By virtue of writ
Ut sale to me directed by the honorable the District
Court and FIR the parish of Caddo, State of Louis
lana, on SATURDAY, the 17th day of February next,
4. D. ls55, will proceed TO SELL between the hours
of and A. Pm, at the residence of the late Ma
| thaniei Croker deceased, the following described
property toWit two hundred aud forty acres of Land
lying III the parish Of Caddo the metes and bounds Of
which will be particularly given the day of sale
being all the land belonging to said succession One
Negro Woman. Hannah, aged "a years, and her in
fant child Eliza, aged 3 years; John, aged 5 years;
Payne, aged years; Philip, aged 40 wears; Ben aged
As years. Jefferson, aged Is years; Bishop, aged Is
years; and Betsy aged SO years Also: sorre mare;
grey horse; sorre horse; sorrel fy; mule colt;
Ibad face horses 81 head of stock hogs; 16 wild do;
IS head of cattle; yokes of oxen As head of sheep;
500 bushels Of corn; 5000 lbs Of fodder; lot of old
tools; cross-cnt saw; OK wagon; shot Gun: box of
tools; Is head of killing hogs; rs bales of cotton Ito
TBS. OF sailed pork; bedsteads and bedding trun.
die bed; l Wooen mattress; lot of crockery ware;
lot Of kitchen ware il pine table oom Is bee hives;
spinning Wheel pair Of dog irons; pair Of steel
yards; clock.
Terms of sale-Cash. provided the properly brings
its appraised value If the real estate and slaves do
not bring their appraised value, they will be re-advcr
tsed and sold credit Of II months, purchasers to
give bond with good securities bearing eight per
interest from the day OF sale and special mort
gage retained the real and slaves sold IF
the personal property does not bring its appraised val
ue, it will be Immediately re-ofered and sold at the
same time and place, ereditso of II months Pur-
chasers on credit will be required give their notes
with good securities: said bear interest at
The rate of per cent per amman from day of sale.
janl7 ICY P. CROKER, Administrative
State Of Louisiana---Parish. of Caddo.
nm DISTRICT COURT-Sncecssien of Alien Hill,
Il deceased. Notice is hereby given that JoHN w.
LIY,r tt Al, 4 tho - -.
court his petition and application praying be appon-
ted datiye documentary executor of the last will and
testament of Allen Hill, deceased, and unless oppose
ton il made thereto in days. the time prescribed by
law said John w. Hill, will be appointed datiye tesla
mentary executor of said succession, as prayed for
~ lGiven under my hand and seal of Office, this
L. S. 18th day of January, A. D., 1855.
~ w. G. KERLEY,
janl72t Clerk
State Of Louisiana---Parish of Caddn
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CHEAPER! CHEAPER THAN EVER!

- ALL those in want Of any Goods, Clothing,
IL Boots. Shoes, Hats and Caps would do well to
call at F4EVY's. As they intend leaving shreye-
port shortly they offer their large stock Of goods for
sale CHEAPER than they can be bought at New Orleans
at Wholesale Prices. ianl0
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Arr DRY GOODS AT COST g.,
WI FOR CASH.

6sn DRY GOODS AT COST "a,
MI FOR CASH Co.
Have you seen the N EW STORE, where so man,
have been
And purchased Bonnet. the best could be seen
Variety's great with the fashion and style
Each suiting the face, and making smile. #
YOU may say TO yourselves chad known il BEFORE
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone to that store!''
Understand what mean, think you can tell
Some bargains for cash they always will ae.
Enyicd by Others without any doubt,
Each Lady would try 10 find the store out!
Never such bargains before could they see.
Though the merchants town with him won't agree
IA. WELLS is contented with discount for cash;
Every article offered is sEw-and not trash
n one candeny it who has purchased his goods;
Examine them al, with the Bonnets and Hoods.
WELLS, with much pleasure is willing to show
Stop al his store before elsewhere you go:
HE direction wish 10 explain very clear,
On the CORNER OF MARKET AND Texas STREET near
Remember to call and examine his store
Each lady will say she ne'er saw such before.
HENRY WELEsy Bonnet and Fancy Store,
5 ,,f lfarI. andT aw.
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DRs. GILPINI d HOTCHKIsS,
IT AVE removed their Office to the brick building
near the market, Ton Market street, in the rear
ofthe Office occupied by Messrs. Landrum & William
SON. Where one or the other of them can all times
day or night, be found, when not professionally en-
gagged. January 3, 1855
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DRY GOODS AT COST!

q. M. LEY d Co,
SIX the attention Of the ladies and all those desi
IA rous Of purchasing goods, to the fact that they
are selling at cost. They offer
Fine Calicoes, from to Ioa cents u yard.
Domestics, from 6 to 121 cents &f yard.
Lowells, IA wide, ! II cents a. yard.
Lindseys, from Ia to II cents tP yard.
Carolina stripes, at IL cents 8Y yard.
shoes-ladies' and gentlemen's-fro SO s.to SO.
Carpeting, from 80 cts. to ST IS ag yard. dig
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Great Bargains! Great Bargains!!

"a those in want of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats
Boots Shoes, Groceries, Wines, Liquors, etc, etc.
will find it to their advantage to giveus early call
As We are SELLING OFF At COST, extraordinary in
ducements held out to purchasers in fact such as
were never before oferedin this community, and fam
lies, planters, country merchants and all others, will
be satisfied on examining our prices, that we sell a.
from rs to so per cent. cheaper than any ether house
in Shreveport and lower than the artclescan 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.
aug2 E. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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To cur Customers

4 LII persons indebted TO E. & B. JACOBS, are
~ earnestly fequested to come 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
hand offered for sale At COST for cash. ian3
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2 2 7l' = - - = w "
500 Reward.

TIME, above reward will be paid for such inforna-
Il ton as will lead to the detection and conviction
of the person persons who, during Sunday night
Monday morning. 18th inst, cut the telegraph wires
near Mr. Gilmers. The same sum will be paid for
the 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 njure the wire other fixtures the line
Of telegraph between Shreveport and Alexandra.
. VIM. r. MURRAY. Lessee. r,
TEL arraph Office Shreveport JAM "a 1855
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j. +. WHITE
STOVES! STOVES! sT0VEs!!!
80 Is now receiving, and keeps constantly on "a
I'D hand, large and well selected stock Of 81 =
SG1R Cooking and other Stoves, selected by "
him with great care, expressly for this and the Texas
markets.
Tin WARE.
Will keep andmanufacture akinds of Tinware, which
he sell at wholesale and retail, and warrant itnot to
leak. Anyartice from his establishment may be pur-
chased with perfect safety.
JORBENG
In tin, copper, iron, zinc, Roofing, guttcring, etc
substantially and promptly executed.
u Letters cut for cotton brands in beautiful style
and at moderate prices.
Shreveport, February Is, 1854.
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Notice..

4 Ii persons indebted to the undersigned, either
~ by note Or open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay; or we will be
compelled place the in the hands of an officer
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A. j. HITCHCOCK 4 Co.'s
! 10 LIVERY STABLES. E5a ssssssasl

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
VIE undersigned having purchased the interest of
l. Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known cs-
Enlistment and put in fine ORDER inform their friends
and the public generally that they are prepared to ac-
commodate them with saddle horses, buggics, carri-
ages etc. Of the best description and on as reasona
bic terms as they 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, or any point on the river by
leaving their animals with us, can have them careful
" and faithfully attended Orr osters are expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night 10
attend to the wants Of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 tile late firm
OF VanBbber & Hitchcock, we respectfully soci,
continuance thereof pedgng ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it.
aug23 A. T. HITCHCOCK e. Co
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Gopyist.

>HE undersigned offers his services the citizens
Il of Shreveport, as Copyist and Accountant. He
will copy deeds, petitions, wills, etc., and bring and
adjust mercantile edgers. Terms moderate. Apply
at the City Hotel. Es20l JAS. H. MCINTOSH.
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WILL be sold at the Market House. in the town Of
Shreveport, on Monday, 26th March. 1S55,at
public auction, at IL o'clock, NJ, the following pro
perty, to-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 artof lot No. nine, To- in block fty-one
(51) described follows, to-wit: commencing at the
corner Of Market street and alley, running thence
north west along Market street 20 feet and running
back for depth 40feet Also. portion Of said ot No
nine, 49, block hfty-one, l5I commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said alley, running thence north
west 30 feet and running back for depth oil 40 feet
Aiso-Three Lots Of Ground, in the town Of Shreye-
port. known the map plan of Messrs. Johnson &
Cuf, filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
Caddo parish as lots Nos. one two and three, a and
81 Of block (671 formerly owned by J. J.
Gallagher.
Terms and more accurate description made known
Oh the day Of sale. H.HUNSICKER, Auctoneer
The above described property will be disposed Of as
above unless sold private sale before that time
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to Il. HUN-
sIeKER, Shreveport, or RoBr. B. SeorT, Jefferson
Texas. dec6
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

SUBSCRIBER, having taken the cornerbrick build
II ing on Texas and Market streets. Opposite the
market house has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is now ready to receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he alers himself to give salts
faction toall whomay honor him with call His reg
ular days Of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
any other day. when business demands his attention.
win give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made consignments of
Groceries A. L. HElNE, Ahctioneer.
: Shreyenart. Ianuaru O lS5l -
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RGaOTal.

lLEEPIER & Co., have removed to the commodi-
- Gus brick store, No. | on the Levee, corner of
Texas street; where they opening large as
softment OF Groceries, Provisions, Liquors. Wines To-
baeeo. Cigars. etc ianlO
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TERRELL & HODGE.
4 TTORNEYs AND GoUNsELLORs AT LAW
{ \ will practice in the District Courts of Caddo
Claiborne. Desoto, Bosser and the Supreme Court Al
Monroe and Alexandria. silly
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Carpenter, Joiner and Builder.

(Of the late firm of Claflin & Robinson,)
AS opened shop on the corner of Milan and
Il II Spring streets, adjoining L.. E. Carriers ware
house, where he will be at all times prepared to exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
Joiner Work, in the neatest and substantiaman-
ner, and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, sash, blinds, etc., manufactured to
order. Jobbng attended TO.
He respectfully solicits the patronage Of his old
friends and the public
Gazette and Democrat copy. ap5
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Succession Sale.
Succession Sale,

Succession Of Martha Cain, deceased.
STATE OFLOUISIANA-Paris OF Caddo-1stl
~ Judicial District Court. By virtue Of writ of sale
to me directed by the honorable the District Court in
aud for the parish Of Caddo State of Lousiana will
proceed to sell At public auction, on Saturday, the Sd
day Of February, 1885, between the hours Of II A n
and NJ, ut the market house THE town Of Shreve-
port, Negro Man, named Ellck, aged about 80 years,
belonging to the succession of Martha Cain, deceased
Terms of saie-One-haf cash and the balance pay
able On the first day Of January, A. D. 1856. The
credit stalment to be secured BY special mortgage on
slave sold, with notes bearing per cent interest from
date Of sale and good personal security
Jan 3 H. HUNSICKER. Auct'r
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Notice,

fTNHE undersigned, executor Of the estate of the late
II Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr. P. H.
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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BROAD d +MULHAUPT,
GnrI, hnnn and Dl:nd Ennt q u,

80 Corner Of Cotton street and Texas road.
li;. The undersigned, having erected conmodi-
Gus factory, aud procured machinery, embracing all
the late Improvements, are now prepared to execute
any orders in their line the shortest notice. and
the rlost reasonable terms. They will make 10 order
any description Of Sash, Doors, Blinds, &c. Will as
keep on hand all sizes Of monldings, etc.etc All or
ders from the country punctually attended to.
BROAD & MULHAUPT
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Sheriii.,S Sale,

Terms Of sae-The land cash, provided the ap-
praiseinent is bid if not to be advertised and sold
on credit Of II months. The slaves on credit of
and years, purchasers credit give bond bear
ing eight per cent per interest from date until
paid and approved security. with special mortgage on
the property sold. nj. WATSON. Sheriff
Shreveport. January 8, 1855. Fp.f.S7 so
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Painting.

JEREMIAH ]. HOLDREDCE is prepared 10 exc
- cute House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Csloring,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.S
Mixed Paints, Varnishes, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window GLASS; etc, besprocured at all times at
his shop, on Texas street, first house above the office
of the South Western.
His friends and the public are invited to give him
call. .&5 ianl7.
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Old Wines and Liquors,

~ Sin. Monan gahea and Irish whiskay. Madeira,
9paffo. sAsfrY and champagne vines: Londea
er, egtea aa. ETC.. seIaetad eyprassi. COR farsily
ass Fof sais 5y SHELTER 81 Cd
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JOHN YOUNG,
4 TTORNEY AT Law, will practice in the courts
~ of Caddo, Bossier, Claiborne, and BienviIe AID
dress, HOVER, Claiborne parish, Louisiana. ian Il
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]. N. HOWELL 81 Co,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport Ia.
HAVE leased the well known building recently
LII occupied by Messrs. Douglass & sDashiell, on
the Levee, Cat the steamboat landing,9 and now
prepared to receive, forward cotton and mer-
chandise Of every description. We also erecting
contiguous the present building and immcdiatcyon
the banks of the river, of the largest and most
convenient warehouses IN the country, which will
render facilities for storing equal notst-
perior to that possessed by any Observation-Disclosures on
4 ed River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to our care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud orraia. 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..

rFHHOSE patrons of Swiney, Green & Co. who may
4 require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P. H. kosson, who can be found at the store
Of [nl GREEN & DOUGLASS
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N. Orleans s. Red River Passenger Packet.
, THE well known, fast running passeng'

The well known, fast running passenger
EsaaalssEasssss5S steamboat G o WI H R o WI i r !,
azzEsssrzazaz BENoIsr W. KAY, master, having been
thoroughly overhaued and put in complete order, has
resumed her regular trips, and will ply through
the season as packet between Shreveport and N.
Orleans, receiving and landing passengers and freight
a. all points the river. For comfort and good
conlmodations she is unsurpassed, and her officers
will make of every exeron to give satisfaction.
For freight or passage, apply on board. jan24
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may lift ROBSON q k1MBLE. a
Our customers are respectfully requested to bear in
mind that as We are forced TO pay our Journeymen
promptly, we unable to allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter bills will be settled on presen
tation Re- K
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N. u. DhUICT-,
House, Sign and Ornamental Painter.
livery description of work promptly attended to,
IL and executed in workmanlike manner, on nloc-
crate terms. Refer to 'Thos H. Morris, druggist
TO Owners and Builders of Saw Mills.
NHE undersigned offers his services to run circular
il saws and to the repairing and putting them in
order, when required. No pay will be demanded or
excepted unless complete satisfaction is given to en-
ployers Terms moderate. For reference, apply to
Mr. J M Collins JOHN a. WOLF. 5
Shreveport, Nov. 8, 1854. 3m*
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RICH'D D. SALE,
General Collecting Agent.

oHFtVtpOft, u
YNILL give prompt attention to the COLLECTION of all
w claims entrusted to him against persons in
north western Louisiana, eastern Texas and southern
Arkansas. He will be assisted by J. G. Beall attor-
ney at law legal adviser, who viii in his absence
give any information desired
Reference-W, W. Smith, L. H. Jordan, Shreve-
port; Oakey & Hawkins, ]. Burnside 4 Co, New Or
leans; Wood, Bacon & Co. Whelan & Co, Wolfes,
Ballard & Co., Philadelphia Nelson, Wardwe & Co.
New York; hon. H. M. spoford, supreme court of
Iouisana CT
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Cash Notice,

4 Ii persons having claims against the estate of
~ w. Morris,are requested to present the same for
payment, and those indebted to said estate notified
to5come forward and settle without delay, as the at
fairs Of the succession must be wound up.
feb22-Iv THOS. II. MORRIS, EXT.
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JOHN L. KIRKPATRICK,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
"A Shreveport La. Office in the brick building, OPP
poslte the clerks office. s29-ly
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Notice OF DISSOLUTION.
rHNHE firm of Ciafn & Robinson was dissolved by
Il Limitation on the lstof January last, and ename
of said firm will be used only in the settlement Of the
affairs Of the firm. CLARK CLAFLIN.
TdOS. ROBINSON. 8
Shreveport, April 5, 1854.
FINHE undersigned will continue the business at the
Il old stand, with Mr. Robt Balantine as his fore
man. C.. CLAFLIN.
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rTNHE business of the late firm of w. E. PAsrEuR
Il & Co., will hereafter be continued as usual. un-
der the name and style of AUSTIN & GOODWIN, liqu-
dating partners. AUSTIN & GOODWIN
Sreveport November %, 1854. 1y
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A LARGE assortment Of Wall Papers, of the latest
~ and most beautiful patterns, just received and for
sale at Tm29l w B. MIXERS
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Malice,

NUtItEs =
TIME claims due Fl. H. MARBLE have been placed in
IL my hands for collection; and those indebted will
please call and settle. SAN FORD.
Shreveport. November %, 1854. II
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Ia " akNGE r GRAIN. l.. n. NUT
GRAIN & MUTT,
a TTORNEYS AT LAW, Shreveport, La.--Wil
IL practise in the courts of the Parishes of Caddo
Bossier. Claiborne and Bienyile sI.lv
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A IL those having claims against the succession Of
N Joel Wadsworth deceased, will present them to
me, at Bethany, Caddo parish Those indebted to
said succession will please make prompt payment to
me. JAS. J. STEP HENS,
aug2 curator succ'n Joe Wadsworth, decd
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Attention.

LLpersons indebted to the estate ofthe late Robert
~ Green or the firms of Green, Douglass < Go. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P. H. ROSSON,
nov Is Agent of Jno. J. Green.
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Sherif,S Sale.

Terms Of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. r.. SIMPSON, DIV Sheriff
Shreveport, December 81. 1854. TpfS7 ii
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4 LII those holding claims against the estate of j. Y.
N Brantley, deceased, or Sarah NJ. Brantey, will
please call upon me Immediately for settlement.
E. M. MATTHEW'S,
jan 4. 1854 Agent for the estate Of J.V. Brantley