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Groceries,.

7 UST received per steamers Marion and Sodo, an
eb extensive and complete assortment CT Groceries
and Provisions, comprising every article in the line,
among which
Flour, Bacon. Lard, Salt,
Coffee, Sugar, Molasses,
Rice, Teas, Candles, Soap, Oils,
Buffalo Tongues, sugar-curod Hams,
Dried Beef, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves,
Mackere, 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,
CIaret, 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 'reu-
bic OF running all town, and at the very iowest
prices. June 271 E. & b. JACOBS.
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SHREVEPORT AUCTENy STORE.

ENHE subscriber having taken the corner brick build
4 ing Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house y has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is ready to receive goods of every description
consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he futers himsefo give salts
faction to all who may honorhim with CALL His reg
ua days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
any other day. when business demands his attention
Will give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales
Liberal cash advances made on consignments OF
Groceries. A. L. HElNII, Auctioneer.
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New Stock Of Groceries.

HNlE subscriber has just reGsiVed per steamers Ma
= rion and Runaway, extensive and we'll assert
ed stock of Fresh Groceries, Provisions, Wines Liquors
&c, which he will sell the lowest prices. Among
the stock will be found:
Flour, Lard, Bacon, Pork, Mackerel,
Rice, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate,
Molasses Potatoes, Onions,
Candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit, Pickles, Ketchups
Sardines, HOLSTERS, Salmon Shad,
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Water, Soda and Butter Crackers:
Yeast Powders, Backing, Matches,
Pepper Mustard, Nutmegs, Cloves Alspice,
Brooms Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Demijohns, bottles, TASKS, jugs, Jars,
Plough Lines, clothes lines, rope,
Trace Chains, nails, grindstones,
Coffee Mills, coffee pots, tinware,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings,
Powder, Shot and Bar Lead,
Old Rose, Monongahela, Old Cock, Deans, Dex-
ter's common, rectifed and raw Whskey,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Sauterne Wines;
Cordials, Brandy Fruits, Syrups, etc. etc.
Also-A fine assortment of Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glassware, etc. All of which will be dis
posed of at the lowest prices Those in want of good
articles are invited to give me call
mayo M. BAER, Texas street.
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Groceries and Proyisions-NeW Stock

7 UST received an extensive and complete stock OF
81 fresh Groceries, Provisions, Boat and Bar Stores
comprising every article in the line, which will be sold
at the lowest prices. Among the stock is:
Flour, Hams, Sides and Shoulders,
i Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate,
Tea, Lard, Nlackerel, Rice, Mustard,
Soap, Candles, lard and sperm oils
Sweet Oil, Pepper, Spices, Ginger, e
= Pickles, Kechups, Vinegar, starch,
& Sardines, HOLSTERS, fresh salmon, shad,
Cheese. Almonds raisins, prunes, etc
Every variety of Fancy Groceries,,
A Fruits in brandy and in their own juice,
Chewing and smoking Tobacco, cigars,
Whskey, Brandy, Gin, Rum, Wines.
CordiaIs, jugs. demijohns bottIes,etc
Orders filed with despatch Purchasers are invited
to give us call. STACEY & WELLS,
wi 10 on the Levee.
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Shreveport, January 24, 1855.
hNtic.n.

T'HE undersigned having purchased of VIM. C.Tra-
I bue has entire stock Of goods will continue bus
mess at the same place. He will add 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 lst of January last and debtors
are notified to make payment to him. but subsequent
accounts will be added to those already made.
ShreyeDort Nav 3. 1855 R P. TR A BIJF,
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Notice.

TINE public is hereby cautioned against trading or
III negotiating for note drawn by me In favor OF ).
j. Myers payable on the Isl January last, (S55, for
seventy-ve dollars; have offsets against said note
and viii not pay il unless compelled BY law.
w. N. x. ATTAWAY.
f,adde parish. July 25. 1856 MARX. 81
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BROAD u MULHAUPT,

sash, BOOT ana BIEliu FaClOFy,
- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
liis The undersigned, having erected commodi-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late improvements, now prepared to execute
any orders III their line, the shortest notice, and
the most reasonable terms. They will make to order
any Description Of SASH Docrs, Blinds, &c. viii also
keep on hand all sizes of mouldnga, etc. etc. All or
ders from the country punctually attended to-
BROAD & MULHAUPT.
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NO MONOPOLY!
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
CITY iiOTEEl,

TN consequence of the Commercial Hotel being
l. closed for the past week or ten days, have had
no connection or opposition-nor do consider there
is any now-but would inform all my friends and the
public in general, that they need not enteBtain the
slightest fear Of sMoNorohy,' my prices shall as
heretofore be very moderate, the accommodations
unsurpassed by any hotel the country and the house
kept open at all seasons of the year. ,1 .-
iune. IA G.. r. NELSON.
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Shreveport, JnlY II. IS55-Gt
Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. 4l48. S. O. NELSON & Co. VS..
j. w. SLEEPER & CO. By virtue of writ of ieri facias
issued out of the honorable the District Court of the
Parish Of Caddo, and to directed, in the above
entitled suit have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the courthouse door in the of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo on SATURDAY, the 4th
day OF August, 1865, between the hours of ii O'Clock
A. and NJ, the following described notes and ac-
counts wit: C. W Harris note for $s25 90; David
Dulany's do for $780, credited by $40; James Estes
do for $50 90; AshIin & Whites do for $50 81: B.
l.. Goods do for $685. w. C. Harris do for 800 90:
B. F. Sconer's do for 1854 90; J. Estes do for 74 GO;
In. Coats do for sSSS co. corporation Of Shreve-
port for SO 90; account on James Irwin for
$50 25; l do on J. J. Hodrdge for So 50; II do
on G.. NJ. Levy for 1913 At; IN G.. B. Prindle
for so IS; do on J. NJ. Collins for Sl5 90; do on
A. Campbell for 81 s.; ! do on j. White for S. 90;
do on steamer Luda for $i6 As; l do on w. G.
kerley for 81 40; do on capt. Leonard for Sc 90;
do on Thomas Mckee for 1913 64: l do on Thos.
Jacobs for IS SO; l do on steamer R. NJ. Jones for
$l2 co.; do colonel Ford for 50 81; do on capt
Woodsworth for 81 so; do on R. Flours for SO %;
do on James Green for s. 90; do H. o. Hin
son for ST 90; do E. S. Mon for s55 90; do
on B. F. Jones for S37 Sc; do on S. Fl. Brewer for
S2l4 As; do on l.. McCord for 52l0 81 l do on
R. H. Comfy for S l09 50; do F. Miles for
Sl5 60; DION steamer Luda for 1913 05; l do on
J. Mcbride for 81 50 do on A. Tarrant for $50 90;
do on S, L. Lewis for s. Is; do on J. NJ. Coates
for $527l IS; lido on W. H. Gates for 81 co. do on
NJ. Estes for 1872 35; do on ?. Brewer for $24 IS;
do ogIesby & GriswoId for S72 50; do on
Thos. Waller for S. IS; l do on J. H. TrammelI for
Sl4 so; do on Stacey & Wells for 1893 49, do on
NJ Tally for S. 90; ] do on L. billiard forsSl 90;
do en- Hudgns & CO. for 1898 20; do on ]. w. &
w. P: Angel for 1922 28; do on the City Hotel for
1927 05; do on w. Robson for 81 65 l do on J.
BTerry for SIS 90; do on w F. Hudgins for So 90;
do o. E. Lacy for $40 74;sl do on D. S. Wilder
forS n. ] 1, A Mo d. n.
do on steamer White Cliffs for SO so; do on J. L..
Gooch for 1914; do on G.. r. Harrison for 1916 IS;
do on E. c. Hart for 50 05; do Ashlin & White
for ss3 90; i do on B. +. Jones foSSS So; do on
w. Holmes for SIS 70. Seized and 10 be sold pay
and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of salc--Cash with the benefit Of apprasc-
ment NJ VAT SON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, July l6, 1855. LA ivIS- of. Il II SO
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Shreveport Female High School.

TENE fifth session of this Institution, pleasantly sit
l. uated in a retired part of the town of Shreveport,
vii! commence the first Monday in October next.
The of instruction is general and complete,
embracing all the branches of the most thorough Eng
lsh education, together with the Latin Greek, French
and German languages; music, painting, drawing &c,
commencing always with the most Important branches,
so that if young lady should not take complete
of study, what she does learn will be of real
use to her.
Young ladies boarding in the family Of the princi-
pal, will be required to attend morning aud evening
prayers daily and bible and caechetca instruction
! The Sabbath, besides going to church.
Each young lady will be required to bring four table
napkins and her towels All their clothes must
be distinctly marked with ink.
Daily instruction and practice inVocal Music with
out charge.
! The academic year will consist of two sessions of
twenty-one weeks each, wlthouta vacation between
/ them
No pupil will be received for shorter time than one
session; though pupil may enter al any time.
Payment for board, and tuition in any of the branch
es must be made in advance. The necessity for this
rule must be obvious 10 all 81
No deduction will be made for lost time.
CHARGES PER SESSION:
Board, including washing, &c.......,........P7 ~
Tuition in any of the English branches, ........e25 w
Latin Greek, French or German languages,... Is 90
Music on the piano or guitar,.. 30 OO
Drawing painting 10 w
FACULTY INSTRUCTION:
Rev. J. FRANKLIN Ford Principal, and Professor OF
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Evidences of
Christianity.
Miss CATHERINE COLEMAN, Natural Philosophy and
w. Mathematics.
Miss MARY COLEMAN, Music on the pianRand guitar.
Prof. E. HAssLocHER, Music the piano. and French
and German languages.
Miss -, Assistant teacher in English branches.
Miss --, Drawing and painting.
l. Shreveport August |, 1855.
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For Rent.

Aiii OF Rent.
LII A comfortable Dwelling House, containing SIX
rooms, kitchen, underground cistern, and
Situated Just above the Academy, on Texas street
being under lease to nj. *. Hart until lst January
next-possession given immediately-and rented Tor
his account by instructions from himself For parti-
cuars apply to A. L. HEINE.
Shreveport July 13, 1855. iy23-tf
r EMoN SYRUP, Essence of Ginger, Nutmegz,
IL Cloves, etc. for sale at WI. p. MILLER's
DIAPER HANGINGS--An5 assortment, for sale
4 cheap, at 7. Fl. NORRIS.
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Notice,

FENHE undersigned, executor of the of the late
4 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. IN0. 7. GREEN.
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FTantnd,
-' E. MAINE,
e e S Z A Vt II AT.

Texas street, (next door to NJ. Baers) Shreveport.
@~.o RESPECTFULLY Informs the pub 7va
.ssssess &c that he is prepared to serve Etx Is
& lS---z-s@..a up in the best style, at all W.
hours the delicacies of the season; and having
ed the services Of superior cook, feels confident of
giving satisfaction His lardcr vii! 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 aug1
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Attention,

Ii persons indebted to the estate Of the 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 Gveen.
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MARKHAM & TALLY's
s2 5zSssas5AH4 LIVERY STABLES, 9s455S z3sss

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
Tg1HE undersigned have entered into copartncrshp,
i 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 provender inform their friends and the
public generally that they prepared TO accom-
MEDIATE them with saddle horses, buGyies, carriages
etc. of the best description and reasonable terms
as they can be had any other establishment. Aacks
and carriages always ready convey passengers to
any part of the country. Horses will be kept by the
month, week. day, or a single feed Gentlemen from
the country wishing visit New Orleans, any other
point on the river, by leaving their animals with u.s.
have them faithfully and carefully attended to
Our ostlers are attentive and experience, and will
keep animals fine and glossy as silk, and be rca-
dy day and night to attend on customers
HORSES bought and sold. Horses and Mus sold on
commission
Our friends are invited to give us n call
J. w. MARKHAM.
june IS MARTIN TALLY.
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Malice.

NOtlCe,
rENHE business of the late firm of William r. PasteUr
L s 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.
ShreyeDOrt March o. 1853.
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CITY UNTEL.

- CITY HUiEI.
&#Ssa Tia THIS establishment long known as VuR
gAH Eve Bibbers Hotel, situated on Texas st. in
s9 s1sssE 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 TO tender his Thanks
to his numerous friends for their past patronage, AID
assures them that it is his determination make the
City Hotel equal to any house in the south or west,
and no pains expense will be spared to effect tina
purpose The table of the City Hotel will be supplied
with the best to be found in the market and it WHY
be graced during the high water season with some OF
the Injuries which New Orleans affords, and which
are not here to be found His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken o.
o- c. r. NELSON, late of the Nelson House
TFThe Marshall. Jefferson, Mansfield, and HonroG
s+,oes M stop at this house. ..,5 =i@ ian24
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NEW DRUG STORE.
w M. ID ALL,
APOTRECARY & DRUGGIST,

- APOTRECARY & DRUGGIST,
S--aaA0 TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT,
4 blouse lately occupied by G.M.Levy 4 Coz
ga The subscriber respectfully informs the cit
g. liens of Shreveport of Caddo and the ad-
joining parishes, that he is opening large and
we'll assorted stock of fresh Drugs and Medicines,
Patent Medicines, Oils, Dye Stutis, Perumery, Sta
tionery, Varnishes, Brushes, fine Chewing Tobacco,
Cigars etc. etc. all of which he will sell low as the
same can be had for in this place the same terms
and cash purchasers inducements will be offered to
purchase at this establishment. Call and examine.
Physicians prescriptions carefully put mp day oil
night and the purest and best articles used in theil
comDositjon Gmav3U1 VIM BALL,
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FEHE undersigned will continue the Commission
Il Business for their own account, under the firm OF
Green s CruHp. JOHN ]. GREEN.
=a-z BENJAMIN CRUMP.
New Orleans Jnly3, 1855. jy1S-1m
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Sheritf'S Sale.

~ District Court, No. 4067. J. D. CAMPBELL VS..
TEXAS & R. R. TELEGRAPH Co. BY virtue of writ of
ieri facias issued of the honorable the District
Court for Cuddo parish, and to directed,
will proceed sell public auction the court house
door in the town of Shreveport parish of Caddo, on
SATURDAY, the 4th day Of August, A. D. 1855, be-
tween the hours of IL O'Clock, A. M. and P M, the
following described property, o-wit: the Texas and
Red River Telegraph Line, the Battery for working
the line, and the Instruments apperaining to the
same, the furniture, desk, tables etc. aeized and to
be sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms of sae-Cash with the benefit of apprase
ment M. WATSON, Sheriff:
Shreveport, July 16, 1855. jyl6-p.f.S3 %
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100000 in the last five years. The census has Just
been taken although the returns are not complete
The entire population Of the city proper, is from
100000 to 100000 This is about one-ffth Of tie
population Of the State The population Of Brook
tyna, to which Williamsburg has been recently an
nexed, is not less than 100000 This will give to
the two cities which are one III fact representa-
ton in the State Legislature equal to one-fourth of
+l,o rbola
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State Of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo

State OF LOulslana---FaT1sn OF CaddO.
TN DISTRICT COURT-SHeeessiGn of Hosea Bar
L 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
court his final said succession; and unless
opposition is made thereto in the time prescribed by
law, said account will be honologated, approved and
made the judgment of the court and the bond Of the
administrator cancelled as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
! LIS. Sd day of July, 1850.
w. G. KERLEY,. +
iva IN, s@0 5@g -=fE Clerk.
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DRY GOODS AT COST
FOR SE,

HAVE you seen then EW STORE, where so many
have been,
And purchased a Bonnet, the 6est could be seem
Varietys great with the fashion and style,
Each suiting the face, and making a smile
You may say to yourselves ''had known it before,
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone to that storc
Understand what mean, | think you tell
Some bargains for cash they always will sell.
f.nvicd by others, without any doubt,
Each Lady would try to find the store out!
Never such bargains before could they sec.
Though the merchants in town with MIN won't agTcf,
III. WELLS is contcnted with discount for cash;
Every article offered is NEW-and not trash
n o one can deny it who has purchased his goods;
Examine them all, with the Bonnets and Hoods
WELLS with much pleasure, is willing to show
Stop at his store before elsewhere yougo:
.s'he 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 neer such before.
HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Store,
d13 Corner of Market and Texas sts., Shreveport
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i
saaSssszszgs paratOn, complete --Ez5EzrEsszs
81 STEAMBOAT DIRECTORY,
which will be issued in October next; the book viii
contain over two hundredpages illustrated in the best
STYLE and neatly bound in durable manner. It will
be of the INTERESTING BOOKS ever published
and will be book that will be interesting to alt class
es of people. The Steamboat Directory will contain
complete list and description Of all the steamboats,
now afioat in the western and southern waters. The
length, model speed, power and tonnage OF each boat
where and by whom built, the of the boat, with
the trade she is in. Also, the names of captains and
and officers, her age, etc. etc The Directory Will
contain history of steamboats, and steamboating on
the western since the application of steam; also
sketch Of the first boat built for the Ohio river with
the name of the builder, commander and owner.
The River Directory will contain list and descrip
ton of all the Steamboat Disasters that have occurred
on the western and southern waters, beautifully illus
trated, with list ofaLL who have rER1sHED by
their burning, sinking and exploding on the western
and southern waters. The Directory will contain
Mars of the Ohio, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Ar
kansas, White, Red Ouachita and other rivers, with
all the cities and towns laid down. with correct dis
tances: ALSO many other river and commercial items
of interest to the people large The book will con-
tain the cards of the various u S. mail boats, with the
trade they are in, etc. The Directory will also con-
tain complete list of all the responsible steamboat h.
censed officers their places OF residence, ETC.; the new
steamboat law, its requirements, with comments show
Injuries the competent officer etc., and all the lmpor-
tant IT, S. supreme court steamboat decisions up to
date: the rates and important commercial privileges,
bills of adng, important decisions Of the various u
courts in regard to feights lost and damaged, etc.,
with MANY other things of interest 81
The Directory will be illustrated in the best style,
and printed in the best manner. The author has tor
six years been gathering together all the facts and
items in regard the numerous steamboat disasters
on the western and southern waters. and intends
publishing them in book form. The price of the work
will be put at the low sum of ONE DOLLAR. Ten
thousand copies will be issued for the boatmen, all
others DESTROYS of Subscribing should do at once
none will be printed unless ordered ii advance, The
work is destined to have circulation of $4,000
copies. the publishers receiving large numbers
of subscribers per mail from all parts of the country,
daily. Some Of the Oldest boatmen, as we'll as most
scientific men of the times, contributors to the
Steamboat Directory
The Directory will be issued in October. and will
be an ornament to the parlor as well as steamboat-
By renting One Dollar post paid you will receive
copy Of the above book. All communications and
letters should be addressed to
JAMES T. LLOYD g. Co,
augl-tf Postotfice Building, Cincinnati, O.
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At the residence of Mr.. A. D. Battle, near Blossom
HILL Mr.. JOHN K. Parsons aged about 81 years, for
many years citizen Of this place.