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StleriIf,S Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsh of Caddo-Tn
- the District Court, No. 370l J. S. ALLEN VS..
MICKEY RYE wife of B. l.. Rye. By virtue of writ
of feri facas directed by the honorable the dis
t4ic court ofthe parish of Caddo in the above entitled
suit have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction the house door in the town of Shreve-
port, parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY. the 4th day of
August, AID. 1855 between the hours of O'Clock
and M, the following described property, wit:
a Negro Boy, named Dan aged about twenty five
years. Seized the property of the defendant and
sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms of without the benefit of appraise-
ment. NJ. WATSON sheriff.
Shreveport, June 81, 1855. pfS5 43
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Groceries,.

NTtGtIlCSs
TUST received per steamers Marion and Sodo, ar
eD extensive and omplete assortment of Grocerie:
and Provisions, comprising every article in the line
among which
Flour, Bacon, Lard, Salt
Coffee, Sugar, Moasses,
Rice. Teas, Candles, Soap, Oils
Buffalo Tongues, sugar-cured Hams,
Dried Beef, 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 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
bic OF running all town, and the very loves,
prices. june 277 f. & B. JACOBS.
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COUR T-Successien of John
L ". Morris deceased. Notice is hereby given that
THOMAS H. MORRIS, testamentary executor of John w
Norris deceased, has this day filed with the clerk of
our said court, his final tabeau and account in said
succession and unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days. the time prescribed by law, the said final
account and ableau will be homologated approved and
made the judgment of the court prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
J l.. s. the 4th day of June, A. D. 1855.
fA w. G. KERLEY,
iun6- I'm CLERK.
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COURT--Suceessi0n of James
i Peace, Deed. Notice is hereby given that BAILEY
P PElcE administrator of said succession, has filed
with the clerk of our said court, annual account
and schedule of debts in said succession, and that
unless opposition is made thereto in ten days, the
time prescribed by law, said annual account and sche
dule will be homologaed, approved and made the
Judgment qs the court, as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. s. 18th day of June, AID. 1855
~ w. G. KERLEY,
jun20-2t Clerk.
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NEW DRUG STORE.
VIM. BALL,
APOTHECARY & DRUGGIST

.-R APOTHECARY & DRUGGIST,
E.1sESD TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT,
W blouse lately occupied by G. M Levy 4 Co..
EzA The subscriber respectfully Informs the cit
O. liens of Shreveport, Of Caddo and the ad-
joining parishes, that he is now opening large and
well assorted stock of fresh Drugs and Medicines,
Patent Medicines, Oils, Dye-Stutfs, Perumery, Sta
tionery, Varnishes, Brushes, fine Chewing Tobacco,
Cigars etc. ETC., all of which he will sell low the
be had for in this place the terms,
and to cash purchasers inducements will be offered to
purchase at this establishment. Call and examine.
Physicians prescriptions carefully put up day or
night and the purest and best articles used in their
composition may3U] WIN. BALL.
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Chnice Old Wines & LIQUORS,

old Cognac and pure Champagne Brandy; Cherry,
~ Peach and Blackberry Brandies, Port, Madeira
and Sherry Wines; Jamaica Rum; old Rye Whiskey;
London Porter and Ale Cavendish, honeydew and fine
cut chewing tobacco; smoking do; fine CIGARS snuff,
etc always on hand. Emy307 VIM RAII
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New stock Of Groceries.

IT.. E. K B. JACOBS, truly thankful for the lib
a.5&sS eral patronage for many years extended to
81 them, beg to inform their friends and the pub
lie generally that they now engaged in closing
their of dry goods and intend for the balance
of the time they may continue in the mercantile bust
ness to keep constantly on hand the best and
tensve stock of Groceries, Provisions and Produce
be found in Shreveport. Reliance may be fully placed
finding every thing in the grocery line, and theig
articles will be sold on the LOWEST remunerave terms.
Their stock now consists in part of Flour Bacon Beef,
Pork, Lard Butter Cheese, Rce Sugar, Coffee, Tea,
Chocolate, Moasses, Fish, Salt, Pickles, ketcRpps,
syrups Spices, Pepper Soap, Candles, starch Olls,
Fancy Groceries Of every description, etc. etc Gi?o
them call before purchasing elsewhere. mv23
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CONGRESS WATER, Seidletz powders; Buffers
" tasteless seidlez powders; TaFrant's apperient
Henry's cacined magnesa tartar; tastaric acid
lime juice; sup arb soda; citrc acid; carb ammonia
fresh hops; Jamaica ginger, etc. for sale by
mp30 WM RAIL.
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Notice.
NHE business of the late firm Of William +. Pasteur
i & Co.. will be continued by the undersigned, as
surviving partners All persons indebted to the firm
of William E. Pasteur & Co., are requested settle
the with the undersigned at early day, and
those having claims against said will present them to
the undersigned. to Sam. Ford esq.
AUSTIN g. GOODWIN.
Successors of w. E. Pasteur & Co.
Shreveport. March "a, 1855.
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For Sale,

~ For Sale.
G".N THE two story brick occupied for the last
Years by the undersigned, situated Texas street,
the corner of Spring. 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect. In the rear OF
the store fine warehouse, which makes this of
the most commodious and convenient buildings for
wholesale and retail business in town. AS stand II
has superior
Also-A Dwelling House. and three lots of grounl
attached thereto situated on Market street. The house
contains five rooms, we'll finished, and there kitch
ems, servants rooms stables, well of good water,and
every other convenience necessary the comfort of
family. The above property will be sold low and
on accommodating terms. Apply to
ivle F. 3D. JACOBS Texas street.
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W\V VUW1HiELCu 10 JhkI
~ In the parish of Caddo, before J. w Jones, esq.
~ justice of the peace, a negro boy, who calls
himself JOHN, and says that he belongs to Mr.. John
ston Ellis, of New Orleans Said negro was arrested
at the steamboat landing, town of Shreveport The
owner, owners, of said negro man is hereby mott
fled to come forward prove property, pay charges and
take him away, he will be disposed of as the law
directs. J. s. ALLWINE, Tailor Caddo parish.
Shreveport March 81 1855.
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AttGntiNn.

LII persons indebted to the estate of the late Robert
N Green or the firms Of Green, Douglass i Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P. H. ROSSON,
In 7
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Notice.

FTNHE undersigned, executor of the of the late
l. Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. P II
RosSoN his agent who is empowered to transact al
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport Nov. Is, 1854. JNO. 7. GREEN.
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A VERY excellent Cook, Washer and Ironer,
n about 26 years old, fully guaranteed. Enquire at
the Auction Store, of A. L. HEINE,
mia Auctioneer.
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Dr.. r. s. POOLE.

NJ LII continue the practice OF his profession, and
can al all times, day 81 night, when not profes-
fionally absent, be found at The Office formerly occu
ped by Drs. Poole e. Henry next dior 70 the clerks
'Seo. Market street jun 81
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries,
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &C.,

Texas street, Shreveport,
"AS just received one of the largest and best as
L Il sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market, to which additions made by every arrival
comprising in part silks, tissues berages and every
description of the most fashionable dress goods for la
dies, cacoes of all coors and qualities, merinoes
fannes cloths lowells, linseys, linens, drilngs, da
pers, etc. etc. large and varied assortment of the
most fashionable styles of hats caps boots and shoes
CATERS Shoes slippers and brogans for ladies, misses
and children boys boots and shoes. large
of fashionable ready made clothing. A variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, brides col
lars, blankets, hardware, ron cutlery, TOOLS nails,
crockery, queensware, glassware, china, etc
Also-A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of Bacon mess pork sugar. moasses coffee,
tea, chocolate, four lard, SALT pepper, spice, mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash Or time to strictly punctual Gus
toners. april IL
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Sheriff Sale.


STATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. ...... A. LAWSON Jr, ek@, VS.
PicKENs EXT ct al BY virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed by he honorable the District Court
Tor the Parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit,
have seized and will proceed to sell public auction
at the former residence of the late Allen Hill, decd,
IN the parish of Caddo, about thirteen miles from
Shreveport, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of August d.
1855, between the hours of / O'Clock A.. NJ and P
M, the following described land situated in the parish
OF Caddo, known and designated the south half of
section thiry-one, [3l] south Of the Shreveport road
containing three hundred acres less, and the
west half of the southwest quarter Of section thirty
two 49,, township seventeen H., range fifteen ST.
and the west half of the north quarter of section
seven III and The south half of section six g., town
ship sixteen l6 range fifteen u.s., in all about seven
hundred and eighty acres, more or less. Seized and
to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms Of sale-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. NJ. WATSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, JuIy2, 1855. jy4-pf.S7 20
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MARKHAM & TALLY's
LIVERY STABLES, gSsFS1ss.

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
THE undersigned have entered into coparnership,
L for the purpose of conducting the above well
known and popular Livery Stables, and having put
the establishment in thorough order, and secured an
ample stock of provender, inform their friends and the
public generally, that they now prepared to accom-
MEDIATE them with saddle horses, buggies, carriages,
etc., of the best description, and reasonable terms
they be had at any other establishment. Hacks
and carriages always ready convey passengers to
any part of the country. Horses will be Kept by the
month, week, day, single feed. Gentlemen from
the country wishing t. visit New Orleans any other
point the river, by leaving their animals with US,
can have them faithfully and carefully attended sa-
Our ostlers attentive and experience, and will
keep animals fne and glossy silk,' and be rca-
dy day and night to attend on customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Our friends are invited to give us a call.
J. w. MARKHAM.
june l3 MARTIN TALLY.
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CITY HOTEL.

TN consequence OF the Commercial Hotel being
l. closed for the past week or ten days, l have had
no competitor or opposton--nor do | consider there
is any now-but would inform all my friends and tho
public in general, that they need not entertain the
slightest fear of "MoNoPoIY,' as my prices shall as
heretofore be very moderate the accommodations
unsurpassed by any hotel in the country and the house
kept open at all seasons of the year.
inne 10 C. T. NELSON.
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Last Notice.
Lock Out!
Notice..

TINE undersigned gives notice that on the 1st day
Il Of January, 1885, the mercantile house Of the late
Robert Green closed preparatory to taking in
venory and settling the business of the firms of Robert
Green, Green, Douglas & Co., and Green & Douglass.
Jan 3, 1855 P. H. ROSSON, Agt. for executor.
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Sherin''S Sale.


STATE OF LOUISIANA--Parisho of Caddo-Rn
~ tine District Court, No 1888. NJ. WATSON, Sher-
it, VS.. GRlGsBy ct al. By virtue of writ of seizure
and sale to directed by the honorable the District
Court for the Parish Of Caddo in the above entitled
suit, have seized and will proceed sell public
auction the house door in the of Shreve-
port, parish aforesaid, SATURDAY, the 18th day of
July A. D. 1855 between the hours of IL O'clock
and P M. the following described property to- wit:
the Tract of Land on the south side Of Red River, in
the parish of Caddo, about four miles below Shreves
port, what is called Anderson's Island being the
same reported in the name of John Armstrong; an
Avoyo Hondo claim, containing six hundred and forty
(640) acres, or less, with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon. Seized the property of the de-
endan and to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ is
sued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sale--Cash, with the benefit of appraise
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, Dry Sheriff
Shreveport. May %, 1855 m3O- pf ST 46
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4 LARGE assortment of Wall Papers, Of the lates
and most beautiful patterns, just received and fol-
sale at w. 8. MILLER's
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- 7zz577F7T 85S17 1555Il'a-
CANDIDATE

6lh1C1-AIlOhNEH.
LIVE are authorised to announce HINTON
SM Il, as candidate for the Office Of Distr,ct
Attorney of the 18th Judicial District comprising the
parishes Of Caddo and DeSoto
a=z e., .rs FOR ASSESSOR:
U We are authorised to announce JAMES W.
RATLlFF, as candidate for the office Of Assessor
Of the Parish Of Caddo, at the ensuing election.
u We are authorised to announce THOMAS
McCA IL, as candidate for the office of Assessor
Of the Parish Of Caddo, at the ensuing election.
FOR SHERIFF:
" We are authorised to announce THOMAS R.
SIMPSON as candidate for the office of Sheriff of
the parish of Caddo, at the ensuing election
" We are authorised to announce JOHN NJ.
LIZ S, candidate for the office of Sheriff of the
parish of Caddo, at the election in November next.
FOR CLERK:
1--WE are authorised to announce N. E. WRIGHT
as candidate for the Office of Clerk of the District
Court for Caddo parish, at the ensuing election
u We are authorised to announce WILLIAM G.
kERLEf (the present incumbent,) as a candidate
for the office of Clerk Of the District Court for Caddo
parish, at the ensuing election.
W W. are authorised to announce B. t. SCOG-
ms as a candidate fozathe office of Clerk of the
D'sTtct Court for Caddo parish. at the ensuing cleo
ton.
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Sheriji''S Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No. 1901. G. NJ. Nichols VS..
THos. M. Turner By virtue of a writ of seizure
and sale to me directed by The honorable the Dis
rict Court ofthe Parish of Caddo, in the above entitled
suit have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction the court house door in the of Shreve
port, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
July A. d. 1865, between the hours of ii O'Clock,
NJ and 4, P. NJ the following described property,
wit: Lots Nos. ten and eleven 10 and II ), in block
No. thrtyone, in the town of Shreveport, parish
Of Caddo Seized the property of defendant, Thos.
NJ Turner, and to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ
issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. K. SIMPSON, by Sheriff.
Shrevennrt. MAY L. 1853. lnES7 Go
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n OtiCe.

TTNHOSE patrons of Swiney, Green & Co. who may
Il require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by ?. H. kosson, who be found at the store
of lnll GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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For Rent,

N.-R FUF RtNE,
&sM Z ~ have a house that wcull. with
Hs1I #I $Ey slight alterations, make convenien,
syyg44GAz1aSseg boarding house. With the necessary
changes there will be about fifteen rooms and it ia
more conveniently situated than any other house of the
same capacity in town. Possession given on the LIST
January, 1854 provided contracted form time to make
the alterations. nov231 S. H. CAIN.
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T. II. MORRIS,
Successor to r. w. Morris,1
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,

NHOitsale anu hetali Druggist.
Texas street, Shreveport, La.
IL AS constantly on hand, large and general as.
4 II snrtment of
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES,
CHEMIC Ais, & C
Surgical and Dental Instruments; Patent Medicines
medicine chests; physicians saddlebags and Office fur
niture trusses and supporters; syringes OF every des
cripton, including Maws improved domestic syringe
apothecaries' scales and weights nursing botes nip
pie glasses and shields; breast pipes, ETC. etc.
A large assortment Of FINE PEgFUMERT, embrac-
ing soaps, pomaums 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, shay
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.
Whsewash and scrubbing brushes horse brushes dust
ing brushes and hearth brooms.
choice selection of
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
comprising Blank Books, in great variety, miscellane
Gus, medical, and school books letter. and fools
cap paper envelopes pens, wafers and all other arti
Giles usually kept by druggists.
My terms, with punctual customers, are usual
twelve months. Strong inducements will be held gu
to cash purchasers, either wholesale retail. l dc
pretend 10 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 selec
ton, variety, bulk and quality, with any in this place
Being fully alive to the principles upon which bust,
conducted by my predecessor, it will be my
aim and pleasure to maintain those principles in all
their force; and that the reputation of the house. o
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 at all hours, day
and night. iun27
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- Left our Stable
SNgss~HY~ On the 9Th inst, TWO HORSESHOE
a grey horse, medium height, the sad
Atlae&4 die marks very plain. The only other
marN remembered is cut made by the bit. The
other horse is bay medium height his tail has been
tbiuned out No marks remembered.
Any information relative to said horses will be
thankfully received by US. -
nno0 MARKHAM g. TALLY.
PICES-Cloves, allspice mace. nutnlegs, CHINA
y mon. cassia, ginger, mustard, black pepper, and
every description of avoring extracts. for sale by
my30 WIN. BALL
DIAPER HANGINGs--An assortment. for sale
[ cheap,-a. T. II. NORRIS.
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TUTLERY-On hand and for sale low, variety Of
~ pocket cutlery, scissors, razors and surgical in
srumen.s manufactured Sheffield expressly for this
market Tiun20l T. II. MORRIS Druggist.
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DAVID MCDONALD,

(Late of MELvILLE's Establishment New Oreans,)
~ HAVING taken charge of the Watch Repairing
TYA, department of Mr.. Burnside's establishment,
SO Texas street, Shreveport he is prepared to
all orders in the Watch Repairing line short
notice. All good Watches fully warranted one year
from date of repairing. iun2U-lm
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Groceries and Provisions.

lust received an extensive assortment of fresh
u Groceries, Provisions Boat and Bar Stores, Ii
quors, Wines, Tobacco, etc. etc.
STACEY g. WELLS,
may9 Ia on the Levee.
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P. F. L. FRANK,
MATCHMAKER, Shreveport, Ia,
<. l.. BAER,
Confectionery & Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street.,
next door TO Balls drug store, Shreveport.
IT, Has just received directfrom New Orleans and
ilssssasS is opening large and complete
- ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually to
be found in stores of the kind. Among the stock is:
sugar, moasses, coffee, teas, chocolate, rice, starch
candles, common and fancy soap, lamp oil, mackerel
salmon, Goldfish, herrngs, obsters sardines, Olives
chovies capes, kechups, sauces, pickles. preserves,
brandy fruits, fruits in their juice, pe-frus, raj
SINS currants prunes almonds, pecans and other nuts,
syrups eff every description, fine cordas water, sugar
and soda crackers, cakes, candies, elies and fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper, vinegar, ginger, numegs,
spice English and cheese, BUTTER lard fine
salt, etc. etc.
Also select stock of choice old Brandy Port, Ma
dera Sherry and White Wines, Champagne, Claret,
Rum Gin, Irish, old Cock, Monongalea and common
Whiskey; Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco. Cignrs, etc: inMG
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State of LouiHiana--P Parish of Caddo-
DISTRICT C0URT-Suceessi0n of Mariah Ba-
- ker, 4. w. o., decd Ncace is hereby given that
WIN IHoMPsoN has this day fled with the clerk of
sad court his petition and application praying to be APP
pointed administrator ct che Succession Of Marian Ba-
ker VIC, deceased, and Unless opposition is made
thereto in ten days;the time prescribed by law, said
Wm Thompson will be appointed administrator fsaid
succession, as prayed for.
~ lGseH under my ha5ad and seal of office, this
us. 80 day of July, A.. d. 1855
~ w. C. KERLEY,
jy4-2t Clerk