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A. ENGLE,


Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
IT AS just received from New York and Havana
L 4 per steamer Marion, large supply of genuine
Havana Regalias, Londrcs, and other Cigars; Pickles
and Preserves; Hungarian Table and Dessert Wines
guaranteed to costain alcohol; Prugs Brandy as
sorted Candies; Candles; Meerschum ana other Pipes
Pipe stems: Turkish and other Smoking Tobacco;
Chewing Tobacco; every description of West India
truits etc. etc. ..
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, which contain sup hur keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn
The above articles will be sold at wholesale as cheap
as in any southern market, FOR CASH. octl0
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Succession Sale,

Succession of r. Green, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish Of Caddo--In
- District Court, No $50. BY virtue of writ of
ale directed by the honorable the District Court
of the parish and state aforesaid will be sold public
auction in front of the market house, in the of
Shreveport, on MONDAY, 29th day of October, A. ID.
1855. between the hours of O'Clock, A. M. and P.
M, the following described property belonging to the
succession Of Robert Green, deceased, towit: the
divided half Of block No 65 ess five lots each thirty
three feet front by sixtysix in depth the northwest
cornerD situated in the of Shreveport, parish
aforesaid.
Terms of sale-Cash H. HUNS1CkER,
Shreveport. Sept. g. 1861 Auctioneer.
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State of Louisiana---Earish OF Caddo.
r N NISTR let EOITR fF-GucraGeinn of vi; s. Wyia

State of Louisiana---garish OF Caddo.
T N DISTRICT COURT-Suceesson Of Eli S.Wy!ie,
Il Deceased Notice is hereby given that ANN G.
WyLIE now the wife of Willie NJ. Y ork, executrix Of
the estate of Eli S. Wye, deceased has this day, with
the aid and assistance of her said husband filed in the
clerks office of the district court far Caddo parish, her
annual account in said succession. together with a
schedule of debts due by the same; and unless oppos
ton is made thereto in the time prescribed by law, said
account will be approved, homoIogated and made the
Judgment of the court as prayed tor.
Given under my hand and seal OF office, this
L. S. the 18th day of September, A. D. 1855.
49, w. G.. KERLEY,
sentIQ-6t Clerk.
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To the Puhiic.

Tariff of Rates for the Storage Of Cotton.
TENHE undersigned, engaged in the warehouse bust
L ness, find that the price charged for the stor-
age of cotton is fair remuneration for the same,
and therefore have fixed the tariff of rates as below
stated, which know from experience to be both lib
era and just. Those having cotton in store previous
to the date of this ADVERTISEMENT will not be charged
extra storage until after the lst day of July following,
after which time it will come under the below men
toned rates, which as follows:
For receiving and storing cotton, o. cts sg bale
first month, I
" Every month after the frst,.......l23
'' Weighing and marking,......-.....
'' Shipping receiving and taking 3
bills ladlng, --..
e All transfers of cotton,............:25
N MOORE.
OGLEsBY & GRIsWOLD.
J. n. HOWELL & Co.
Shreveport, June 2, 1870. 49,. lnnl3-u :.
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.

IN DISTRICT COURT.--SHceessfGn OF Charles
l. GraTes, Deed. Notice is hereby given that FRAN
CTS w ARMoR executor of the last will and testament
of Charles Graves deed: has this day filed his tabeau
and final account in said succession with the clerk OF
our said court and unless opposition is made thereto
thirty days, the time prescribed by law, said account
will be homoogated and made the judgment OF the
court, and the said Armor be discharged from his ex
ecutorship.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this
! Us 18th day of October, 1855.
f~S W. G.. KERLEY,
IA nct17-1m Clerk.
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DRY GOODS AT COST GO
FOR ca Il 60

HAVE 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 style,
Each suiting the face, and making smile.
YOU may say to yourselves chad known it before,
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone to thatsstorc!''
Understand what mean, think you tell
Some bargains for cash they always will SELL
Envied by others, wihout any doubt,
Each Lady would try to find the out.
Never such bargains before could they see.
Though the merchants in town with him won aeree,
EE. WELLS is contened with discount for cash;
Every article offered is NEw-and not trash
n o one can deny ii who has purchased his goods;
Examine Them all with the 7Bonnes and Hoods.
WELLS, with much pleasure, is willing to show
Stop at his store before elsewhere you go:
'E'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 ne'er such before.
~ HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Store,
d13 Corner Of Market and Texas sts. Shreveport.
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sl,aTia.s Sale.

sGTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
- the District Court, No. 4035. G. w. JONES, for
the use, &c. vs. WARREN Afford ct al. By virtue ofa
writ of sale issued out of the honorable the district
Of the parish Of Caddo in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed have seized and will proceed to
Sell at public auction at the house door in the
town Of Shreveport parish Of Caddo. Oh SATURDAY,
the Sd day Of November, A. d. 1865, between the
hours of Ii O'Clock, a. and NJ, the following de-
scribed property o-it: the southeast quarter Of
ton No. thirty-four, (340 in township No. sixteen,
49, of range No. sixteen, (l6) and the southeast
quarter Of section No. thirty three, (33 Of township
No sixteen, (l6.) Of range No. sixteen, No lG) and
the north quarter of section No. four (4,lsin
township No. fifteen, (l50 ia range No. sixteen, ff60
situated in the parish of Caddo Seized as the proper
y of the defendant, and to be sold pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit. z..s.
Terms of sale--cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. M.-L- NJ. WATSON. sheriff.
Shreveport. September %, 1855 s26-pf.S7t2 5
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Railroad Tax Collectors Sale.

NTOTICEis hereby given to all persons interested
~ that have seized and will according to law
proceed to sell at public auction at the cotst-house
door in the of Shreveport parish of Caddo State
of Lie |uisiana, on SATURDAY, the lst day OF Decem
ber H. d. 1855, between the hours of O'Clock, A. NJ
and 4 P. NJ, the following described property, attach
ed o paw and satisfy the tax assessed against the pro-
prieirs to pay the subscription of the corporation Of
Shre}epor the stock of the Vicksburg, Shreveport
and Texas railroad company, viz: r-#.
r. Al. Cutife--Lots Nos. 9 and 10, in block No. Is
oftEle town of Shreveport. Tax $l42 45 and costs
l.. X Grgsby, Lot No. 10, in block 30, of the town Of
Shreveport. Tax 1913 rs and costs.
TERMS Of sale, cash. H. T. SAyERY,
Collector of the corporation railroad tax.
ShreyeDort Sentember o. 1855.
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IN DISTRICT COURT.-Suecession of John Geek
L reII, deceased Notice is hereby given that John
LEWIS has this day filed with the clerk of our said
court his petition and application praying to be ap
pointed curator of the succession of John Cockre.
deceased, and unless opposition is made thereto in ten
DAYS. the time prescribed by law said John Lewis will
be appointed curator, as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
~ W. G. KERLEY,
ock72t Clerk.
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Groceries and Provisions.

A FRICAN CAYENNE-A supply oil fresh Afri-
n can Cayenne Pepper, on hand and for sale at
augI5 III. BALLS drugstore.
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State Bf ICu1Slana---EaT1suO OF IacitEo.
IN DISTRICT COURT--SHtceSsiGn OF ". W.
L Garrett, Deed. Notice is hereby given that W. W.
HARPER administrator of said succession, has this
dav filed with the clerk of said court, his final
count in said succession, and prays that the may
be homoogated and unless opposition is made thereto
in thirty days, the time prescribed by law, said final
account will be homoogated, approved and made the
Judgment ofthe court, prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. s. 18th day of September, AID. 1855.
f} w. G. kERLEY,
seDt1q-1m Clerk.
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Shreveport, January 81, 1855,
Malice.

rENHE undersigned having purchased of VIM. C.Tra-
l. bue has entire stock of goods, will continue bus
mess at the same place. He will add large stock
to that now on hand and invites attention his store.
He has bought also the open accounts OF w o. 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.
Shreveport, Mayo, 1855. r. P TRABUE.
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Election Notice.

L@rD By virtue of proclamation issued by his ex-
NJ. ceency, P. o. Hebert governor OF the State
$3.50 of Louisiana, and to directed an ELEc-
ToN will be held at the several election precincts In
the parish of Caddo MONDAY, the 5th day OF Nov
ember next, 1850 for the purpose OF eecting Gov
ernor Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary OF State,
an Attorney General State Treasurer, an Auditor
of Public Accounts, Superintendent of Public Edu-
cation, District Attorney Representative to Con-
gress one Senator one Representative to the General
Assembly of the State, Sheriff, Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, Coroner Assessor, Justice OF the
Peace for each ward in the parish Of Caddo, excepting
in Wards Nos. two and four, where there shall be
elected two Justices of the Peace, and one Constable
for each ward; and the question of removing the seat
of government from Baton Rouge to New Orleans
The manner of voting the removal shall be as fol-
lows towt: Every voter voting tor or against the re-
mova shall have written printed on his ballot the
words, ''for remova if he be in favor of such re-
mova, and the WORDS aganst removal he be OPP
posed to such removal
The commissioners of elections in said parish are
hereby notified to attend at their several election pre-
cncts on Monday, the 5th day of November, A. D.
1855 and hold said election, and make their returns
according to law. Polls open at O'Clock, A. M,
and close at a. PM nj. WATSON, sheriff.
ebrevannrt Sen,emher 3 1855
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New Orleans, Shreveport, Carolina and
- IIERRECANE EEUEFS PACKET. -----

SsaaHfay- a. The new and splendid passenger steam
ss sFittr{s boat ROSA, JOSEPH SALIBA master,
sa1ssszaGE5 will On the first rise OF water commence
running as a regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport, Carolina and Hurricane Bluffs, and will
promptly and faithfully attend to all business entruss-
ed to her. The Rosa has been purchased expressly
for the trade, and will continue permanently IN 1t
She is hew has splendid cabins elegantly furnished
large and airy rooms, and for comfort and safety
is equ:,l TO any boat the river. Her officers are
careful experienced and we'll known in the trade, and
will use every effort give satisfaction Freight and
passengers will be received or landed all points
the river For freight or passage, apply on board.
Shraynnnrt Oct "a, 1885.
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A. J. HITCHCOCK 4 Co.'s
$50 LIVERY STABLES. asss5A


Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
rHNHE undersigned having purchased the interest of
Il Messrs. VanBibber III the above well known
tabshment and put it in fine ORDER inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses, bugges, earri-
ages ETC., of the best description, and
bic terms as they be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans any point the river, by
leaving their animals with US, have them CAREFUL
ly and faithfully attended to- Our osters expert
enced and attentive, and 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 exteaded 10 the late firm
of VanBibber g. Hitchcock, respectfully solicit Il
continuance thereof pedging ourselves do all in
mower % merit it. la23l A / HITCHCOCK & Co.
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MARKHAM & TALLY's p \.
80 zSsEE29e LIVERY STABLES, Ras sss

.AIe- Ga
Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel, ~
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. ,.s &
FESHE undersigned have entered into copartnersbip,
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 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
as they can be had any other establishment Hacks
and carriages always ready to convey passengers TO
any part of the country. Horses will be kept by the
month, week, day, o. single feed, Gentlemen from
the country wishing 10 visit New Orleans any other
point on the river by leaving their animals with uss
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our ostlers are attentive and experience and will
keep animals as cline and glossy sk,' and be rea-
dy day and night to attend on customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Our friends are invited to give call.
...E --.a-.- a.t. .-.z J. W. MARKHAM.
nne IA MARTIN TALLY
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BROAD Il MULHAUPT,

SaSE9 DJUE dEkI DEiEEN I tIOtVIys
II Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
l.5f The undersigned, having erected a commodi-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late improvements, now prepared to execute
any orders in their line, the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms. They will make TO order
any description of Sash, beers, Blinds sc. Will also
keep on hand all sizes of moudings etc. etc. All or
ders from the country punctualy attended to.
BROAD s. MULHAUPT.
cl---.. Ia,,,r,,
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Notice.,

TIME business of the late firm of William f. 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
the undersigned or to Sam. Ford, esq
AUSTIN & GOODWIN.
Successors of w. E. Pasteur & Co.
Shreveport March 81 1856
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A. GELAS,
Boot and Shoe Maker.

Texas street, Immediately opposite the Caddo Bakery
II =. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen -
u X Of Shreveport that he isnow prepared =a<GssS
to manufacture order every description OF Boots
and Shoes the shortest notice and the most rea-
sanable terms. He has on hand large assortment
of the best quality of caskin and French patent lea
Their, and every other requisite material, all OF which
will be made up in the most fashionable style and IN
the best manner. All my work will be guaranteed 10
give satisfaction TERMS cash. ocHf
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries
Clothing. Hats Boots. Shoes. &c.

ClOtnlnS, E1dLS, oOotS, h2AoSSa eAC.,
Texas street, Shreveport,
AS just received one OF the largest and best as
i I sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market to which additions are made by every arrival,
comprising in part silks, tissues, berages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for Ia
dies, calicoes of all colors and Qualities merinoes,
tlannels cloths, lowes, linseys, linens drngs dia-
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 assort
ment of fashionable ready made clothing. variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, brides, col
lars blankets hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nails
crockery, queeusware glassware, china, etc.
Aso--A large stock fresh and genuine Groceries
consisting of Bacon pork sugar. molasses, coffee
tea chocolate flour, lard, salt pepper, spice mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash, on time to strictly punctual Gus
TONER'S april l8
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Shreveport Female High Scho0l.

TENHE fifth session of this institution pleasantly sit
4 uated in retired part Of the town of Shreveport,
will commence on the first Monday in October next.
The course of instruction is general and complete,
embracing all the branches Of the most thorough Eng
sh education, together with the Latin, Greek French
and German languages; nusic painting, drawing, &c,
commencing always with the mostimportant branches,
so that if a young lady should not take complete
course 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 and evening
prayers daily and bbleand catechecaI instruction on
The Sabbath, besides going to church.
Each Young lady will be required tobring four table
napkins and her own towels. All theIts othes must
be distinctly marked with ink.
Daily instruction and practice in Vocal Music with
out charge.
The academic year will consist of two sessions OF
twenty one weeks each, without 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 adva@e. The necessity tor this
rule must be obvious to all
NJ hn do fnrt pcttj Inp
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Notice.

FEHHE undersigned executor Of the estate of the late
L Robert Green deceased, has appointed Mr.. P. H.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate. - az
Shreveport, Nov. Is, 1854. mo. ]. GREEN.
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE,

TsNH subscriber, having taken the cornerbrck build
i ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
markethouse,l has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is ready receive goods of every description
on Consignment. Havingobcen for many years en-
gagged in the business, he fattcrs hmsel 10 give salts
faction all who may honor him with cell. His reg
ula 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.. HElNE, Auctloneer.
ShreYenort. LnnnarY 10. 1855. ----------
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Attention,

LII persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
n GreeRssr the firms of Green, Doas!ass Go. and
Green Is Douglass, requested TO come forward and
settle without delay as the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted P. H. ROSSON,
nov IS Agent of Jno. J. Green.
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l.. BAER,
Confectionery &sFamiIy Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levce and Spring street,
next door Balls drug store, Shreveport.
-, Has just received direct from New Orleans and
asSS4ss is now opening large and complete assort-
- ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually
be found in stores of the kind Among the stock is:
sugar, molasscs Coffee teas chocolate, rice starch,
candles common and fancy soap, lamp OIL mackerel,
salmon, goldfish herrngs Holsters, sardines olives
choves capers, ketchups sauces. pickles, preserves,
brandy fruits fruits in their juice pieruits, raj
SINS currants prnes Almonds pecans and other nuts,
syrups of every description, fine cordaIs water sugar
and soda crackers, cakes candies, eies and jams fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper vinegar, ginger nutmegs,
spice English and pineapple cheese, butter lard, fine
salt, etc. etc
Also, select stock ofchoice old BraHdy, Port, Ma
dera Sherry, and White Wines. Champagne, Claret,
Rum Gin, Irish. old Cock, Monongahela and common
Whiskey; Cider London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco, Cigars etc. lun6
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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
law nanartmnpt


ME lectures Of this department will commence on
u the Second MONDAY Of AoTEaBER, 1855, and will
contiane until the first Monday III April 1886 They
will embrace the most important branches ef the Civil,
Common, Constitutional and International Law, as
well as Equity, Jurisprudence and Practice Lectures
viii be delivered by four professors.
Those Of Professor McCALEB will treat of
|. Admiralty and Marine Laws, embracing the rights
and obgai9Rs Of masters and mariners collisions and
other marine tts, general age:age. salvage civil and
military mariners contracts, marine insurance and
hypolecatlos and contracts far maritime services IN
building. repairing, and supplying ships.
H. International Law, embracing the law of prize
and the practice Of prize courts. the absolute rights OF
states in their pacific and hostile relations treaties of
peace and private international law.
Ill. The jurisdiction OF the Of the U. States
embracing the original and appellate jurisdiction of
the supreme and circuit courts and the original Jaris
dction OF the district courts oil revenue, and
as prize and instance courts Of admiralty.
Those of Professor RaNDELL Hunt will embrace:
|. Commercial Law as il relates to mercantile per-
sons, mercantile properly and contracts and mercan
tile remedies They will treat of sole traders, part
nerships and corporations; of principal and agent OF
bills OF exchange and promissory notes and shppings;
of baiiments and contracts with carriers, contracts Of
areighment by charter party, and tor conveyance ID
general ship; of freight, etison and average salvage
and insurance. sale, guarantees, liens aud stoppage
/ in transitu. @44ae gr- r.D. ... 90 .. U.
! II. The Criminal Law and practice in coutts Of
criminal jurisdiction. ..--
III. The Law of Evidence. .a.e.--= -
Those OF Professor RosELIus will embrace:
l. The civil Code of Louisiana, in connection with
the Roman, Spanish and French laws and critical
analysis of the decisions OF the Supreme Court Of the
/ State. "a, v~@.. ~. .. .- -...= =.,l
! II. Land titles, whether derived from England
Spain. France or the Uuited States. @
Ill., The practice in the OF civil jurisdiction in
/ Louisiana. smr0 -. =5..-
i Those of Professor JOHNSON will embrace:
l. The common law aud equity jurisprudence ane
practice. and pleadings i'll civil common law
i IL. Constitutional law. @5rE rE--
! The degree of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
on those students only, who shall have attended tive
fall courses of lectures one full course after having
Tread twelve months under the direction OF biz
counselors at law and who shall, examination b!
the various professors be found deserving the honor
This degree emitting the student to practice law Ill al
the courts of. the state. @ ..-.E aaS~s. . =-..#
The fee Of each professor is twenty-five dollars
maricuIaton fee five dollars: and ten dollars for the
diploma
All COMMUNICATIONS must be addressed to the dear
Of the faculty at New Orleans.
CHRISTIAN ROSELIUS,
Dean of the Faculty.
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