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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
zIxHn OF AIM A NTH.-ERANCIS A. DIEKI


n continues 10 undertake the agency of claims be
fore Congress and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public Offices He viii attend to presumption
and other land claims, the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
of grants and claims to lands; claims for property
lost in or taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, or while in the
possession of the United States invalid, reyslu-
tOnary, navy, widows and half.Pay pensions
claims for revolutionary services, whether Tor COM
against the State Of Virginia as against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government for damages sustained in consequence
of the action or conduct Of the governments and in
deed, any business before Congress the public OIL
ces which may require the aid of agent attorney.
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount of the claim and the extent OF the service
Mr.. F. A. DIcKIss is known TO most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years. or
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office is on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next TO the Bank OF the
Metropolis.
All letters must be post paid. nov IL
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FOR RENT.
A NEW THREE-STORY AND ATTIC
IA Brick House, situated Sixth street. east side
the corner Of NJ, No. 232. For particulars in.
qure Of H. NJ. MAGRUDER,
Dry Goods and Shoe Store
nov 25--eodtS No. 8Sb, Seventh street.
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A GOOD CHANCE FOR AN INVEST
"A MENT.--The well-known and popular Res
aurant corner Of Pennsylvania and LIST street.
at the foot Of the Capitol elegantly fitted up with all
the bar fixtures, liquors, cigars, &c, Is for sale.
tenant
For particulars, inquire at the place Of
ie 26-2awtf II. NJ. A. FENWICK.
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LARRABEE's PILE OH. TMENT.

4 LIZ I'll "INA'
NOR Piles, Fresh Cuts, Old Sores, Seal =,
u Ulcers Sore Breasts. letters, or any other
Eruptions of the Skin.
Directions for use.--Apply the ointment twice
every "a hours, previously cleansing the affected par
with CASTLE Soap and water. No water should be
used on letters When intended to draw spread ii
toerably thick. To heal, it should be spread thin
For Scald or Bruse, add about equal parts Of good
Lard, and little fine Chalk.
JAMES A. CONNER, q,
Agent for the District of Columbia.
Residence on 9th, between ID and L streets, No.
4el mar lg--2aw6m
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by Authority OF the State of Alabama.
SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY

GRAND SCHEME FOR SEPTEMBER
Glass ITO be drawn September Ii, 1855,
In the city Of N0ntg2m ery,
When prizes amounting to
$4,000
viii be distributed according TO the following mag
uihcent scheme
And remember every prize is drawn at each drawing,
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HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.
G nA BUILDING lots, and 20 houses,
zVU brick and frame, for sale on easy terms.
Also, two stores to let on the c=rner Of 9TH and @
streets, Island. Apply 70
WALTER A. TRUE,
Carpenter and Builder,
Corner Of Virginia avenue and I'd street
doc Su.-ssod1y
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And by all Druggists everywhere.
IL l6-eoGm
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5000 WANTED.
a NY PERSON HAVING THE ABOVE

"A NN ElNNoNF TIN INV THE hEOV =
IN amount TO loan, on the most unexceptionable
renesate security, viii hear Of a customer By adj
dressing, with real name, BoI ls4. Washington City
p-a nfare W.-IN
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TAKE NOTICE.
THNHE undersigned is prepared TO furnish
u to order Looking-gasses, Portrait and Pic
ture Frames Of any size or pattern also marbletop
Pier Tables, with brackets Room Moulding. Look
ng-glasses inserted in old frames.
Also all kinds Of old work reglt with despatch,
and on reasonable terms.
JOHN WAGNER,
1855, Penn avenue, near Twelfth street,
apl IT, Opposite Kirkwood House.
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64I BroaLway, New York.
Price " per box or, for the convenience Of those
residing where IL has not been int oduccd as yet il
will be forwarded by mail, prepaid, TO suy one en-
closing 81 letter-stamps in any part of he United
States except Oregon and California; to these for
&c stamps.
New York city free Of expense.
nov lily
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B. L.. HODGE,

a TTURNEY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4 LE1W
n Shreveport, La. Will give strict attention to bus
mess III the District Courts of Caddo, DeSoto and
Bossier, and the Supreme Court Of Louisiana. APPS
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Packet.

fsTMaa@ n THE new, substantial, very light draught
Ae@ @Hf7te steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
5-5.zs2=z,@zz master. (having been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovated) will her trips
on about the lst September, regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandra, at whicA
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers
thus atfording passengers and shippers through tsa
to the city without detention at the falls.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, bar
boilers, machinery, furniture and every thing else
entirely and in point of safety speed and sceom
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat abosa
the falls. Particular attention will times be paid tS
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her Off
GERS solicit the favors of their old friends promising
do every thing in their power to merit il. july 30
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Shreveport and Alexandria Packet.

THE new, substantial and last running
nIlsAssE-s-ssS steamboat MARION M'PHEARsoN,
ssssssgssaSaz master, will continue to during the
low water as weekly packet between Shreveport and
Alexandria. The Marion built express y for the
Red River trade,is unusually staunch her boilers ma.
chinery, furniture ETC., entirely new, and is fitted out
in accordance with the late of congress. Strctat-
tention will be paid to all business, and her officers
will every effort to give satisfaction. For freight
or passage, apply on board.
II When the water rises the Marion will run a
regular packet between New Orleans, Shreveport and
upper Red River fcb98
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Packet,

fsaSlas7ae 3 THE new, very light draueht, FAST
s4kseaas4tst ts ming steamboat Fanny EE1kGS,
zzz.azszzs=ssszl J. NJ. COLLINS, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, ed October, at five
o'clock; and continue during the reg
uIar packet between this port and the falls, making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern built in
Shreveport expressly for the trade is entirely new, ct
very light daught has large and commodious cnbins.
and in point of safety, comfort and fine accommoda-
tons is equal 10 any boat Red River. Her oficera
will make use Of every exeton to please, and solicit
the patronage of their old friends. Particular atten.
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passengers
and freinht ut all Doints on the river sQT
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.NNtice.

ON Saturday, the ID of June, 1855, between the
~ hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. and P. NJ, will be let
out at auction 10 the lowest bidder, pursuant to the
dnances of the town of Shreveport at the market
house in said town, the paving and grading and put
ting in good walking condition, the sidewalks in front
of the following lots of ground in said town of Shreve-
por as required by the ordinance within reasonable
time after the letting of the same, to-wt:
Lots Nos. to Is in block No. Al, OF Market st.
Given under my hand officially, this LIST of May,
1873 Ime1 j. w. JONES. mayor.
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet.

fs1NMN9a = THE entirely new and very light draught
laH5t ta.5fft7sE, steam boat LONE STAR, J. S.
ESszsEazzsE.s=z SMITH, master, will during the low
ter season run as regular packet between Shreve.
port and the falls, where she will with the N
Orleans packets. The Lone Star is entirely very
staunch of light draught, and having been built
pressy for the trade is particularly adapted to it, Har
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make of every exertion to
give satisfaction. For freight passage, having fine
accommodations, apply on board.
u So as the water will permit the Lone Star
will take her place regular packet in the Upper
Red River trade mart
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n. Orleans & Red River Passenger Packer.

aSGMasa. IA THE well known, favorie steamboat
(ls#F14tftFsS ST.. CHARLES, SAM'L ArPLE-
zzSsssszzsa GATE, master, will resame her regular
trips between New Orleans and Shreveport on the first
rise in Red River and will receive and land freight or
passengers at all intermediate landings and plantations
The St. Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel TO the hurricane deck, newly furnished, and is in
all respects new boat. For speed, safety, accommo-
datous and good fare she is unsurpassed by any ooa
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes to receive
continuance of the patronage heretofore SO Literally
ey,ended IN him decl3
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A LARGE and select stock of fine iewelry. gold
N watches, eic.. just reed BY e, & B. JACOBS.
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ShreYen0rt & Alexandria Packet.

THE new, substantial, very IEht dfaught
rslmI-A steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
eussssssssssz JOHN GRAHAM, MASTER will leave on hsr
first trip for Alexandria This Afternoon, Wednesday,
at O'Clock, and continue in the trade as weekly
packet during the low water.
The White Cliffs bnilt by captain Graham for
the express accommodation of his old friends and pat
rons and will on the first rise of water take her place
as regular Upper Red River packet. She is in every
respect equal any boat in the trade, and he pledges
himself shat every exertion will be made to give sas-
fncton MARI
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Red River 4 New Orleans Packet.

The superior and well Known passenger
etlETE,~-A steamer STORM, j. w. Rom, mas.
.szssssssss ter having been thoroughly repaired
and put in fine order, has resumed her regularly tps
and will run during the entire season as packet BE-
tween New Orleans, Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton
smitbland Jefferson, and all intermediate landings.
For speed, safety and comfort the Storm is unsurpas,
sed by any boat Red River, and her officers VIII VIII
make use of every exertion give satisfaction. For
| -. ~ ,.ssare .nn1v IN hoard ian31
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KGtiCe.

TINE undersigned having purchased Of VIM. C.Ira-
4 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 TO his store
He has bought also the open accounts OF w .. Fra
bue made since the LIST of January last, and debtors
are notified TO make payment to him, but subsequent
accounts will be added to those already made.
Shreveport, MAY 2. 1855. R. ?. TRABUE.
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Red River s n. Orleans Passenger Packet
Shreveport and New Orleans Packet.
ASSENGER BOAT

TIE fine, fast running passenger steam
rlESIsA boat 2. r.. AHRIEsAEs4, l.. W
.zsssss.yss RRoADwELL, master, will resume her
regular place packet between shreveport ana IN.
e,ns on the first rise of water, and make trip every
10 DAYS. The Kimball has been thoroughly overhaul
ed repaired re furnished and is in every respect as
rood as new Her cabins spacious the stae-rooma
unusually large and furnished with the best OF beddng'
and her table unsurpassed by that OF any BOAT. Hse,y
erertion will be made to give satisfaction For freight
s.~ ,nlv y, hoard feb 90
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SELLING OFF
A m co STI

TINE undersigned DESTROYS of closing their business
Il in Shreveport, preparatory to hnai removal
would beg leave offer TO their customers and the
public generally their large and well assorted fall and
winter stock AT COST PRICES. They assure tae
hI,e thar thew intend closing out their business in
this Mace. with view of doing business in New Or-
leans and they will thereore.ofer every nducement
TO purchasers Those who have not purchased and are
desirous of SO doing, win do well to call and examine
our stock, which is choice and good as was ever
brought to Shreveport and which we assure them we
~ aasc G. NJ LEVY g. CO.
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Attention.!

II HAVE instructions from Jno. 7. Green, executor
L of R. Green, deceased, sue each and every per-
that does not forward and pay secure his
Indebtedness to Green, Douglass e. Co., or Green &
Douglass, by the LIST of March next. and being paid
by him carry out his Instructions, will here state
for the benefit Of all who may feel interested in the
uatter that will sue all who do not comply by the
time specified. P. H. ROSSON,
Agent Jno. ]. Green, ex'r K. Green.
Shreveport, January Il, 1855 tt.
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Rcd River and New Orleans Packet.

TINS fine, fast running, passenger steam
rfESA boat s. w. DOWNS, GEORGE Il.
.sIsasssszss CLARK master having been thoroughly
overloaded and put in fine order, will run during the
entire season as regular packet between ShreSepors
and New Orleans, receiving and landing passengers OF
freight at all intermediate points, Particular atten-
ton will be paid all business contlded to the boat
and her commander will make use OF every eSerson
to give satisfaction both shippers and travellers. fos
freight or passage having superior accommodations,
,nnjv on hoord jan24
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

The light draught steamer UNHUIs,
efTGA C.ACRooK, master, having been dock
ssss ed and thoroughly repaired, has resum-
ed her place as regular packet between Shreveport
and the falls, making trip every week. For freight
or passage, having superb neutrality-suspicious. all
state rooms-annv on board aprA
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.

The magnificent passenger steamer
ctltl1SS:Sss BELLE GATES, LEON BRYAN
master, will run the ensuing season be-
tween New Orleans and Shreveport, commencing her
trips with the first rise in Red River and leaving each
port every alternate Wednesday, at O'Clock, p. The
Belle Gates has been lately docked, thoroughly ovsr-
hauled and newly furnished throughout and for speed
safety and accommodations has no superior In the
trade Every exerton will be used to render satsIac-
rio, :, sbinnars and nassenoers octlS-Gm
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"a DRY GOODS AT COST o.
e FOR CASH -

wa 10 ~ - = 4. Sa&
HAVE you seen the NEW STORE, where SOY many
have been, .=.l Il s.-. gsi-r
And purchased a Bonnet, the best could be seen
Variety,s great with the fashion and style,
Each sui,ing the face, and making smile.
You may say to yourselves chad known II 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 sell.
EInvied by Others, ithout any doubt 90,
Each Lady would try to find the store OUT 81.
Never such bargains before could they see.
Enough the merchants in town with hlm wontaefee,
Ell. WELLS is centened with a discount for cash.
Every article offered is NEw-and not trash
no one can deny it who has purchased has goods;
Examine them ALL with the Bonnets and Hoods
WELLS with much pleasure, is willing to show
Stop at his store before elsewhere you gos r&@a
,s'he direction wish to explain very clear,
ON the CORNER OF MARKET AND TEXAS STREET, near,
Ea emember to call and examine his store
Each lady viii say she meier saw such before
HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Store,
dl3 Corner of Market and Texas sts., Shreveport
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Canmitted to Jail

"a In the parish of Caddo before J. W. Jones, esq.
- justice of the peace, negro boy, who calls
himself john, and saws that he belongs to Mr.. john
ston Ellis, of New Orleans. Said negro arrested
at the steamboat landing, town of Shreveport The
owner, owners, of said negro man is hereby mott
fed to forward prove property pay charges and
take him away, 81 he will he disposed OF as the law
directs. ]. S. ALLWINE &, Jaior Cadde parish.
Shreyepnrt March 81 1855,
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Committed to Jail

10 Committed to Jail
"a In the parish of Caddo, before the honorable ].
A W. Jones,a justice of the peace, in and for said
parish negro boy, dark compexioned, about 20 years
OF age, six feet or whereabouts in height. Calls
himself SUMNER, says that he belongs to Mrs. Hannah
Patton of Harrison county, State Of Texas. He was
arrested in the woods, the town of Shreveport
The owner Of said negro boy is hereby mott
he'd to come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take him away, he will be disposed Of as the
law directs. J. s. ALLWINE,
Jailor Caddo parish.
Shreveport, March Z 1855.
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Notice,

TENHE undersigned gives notice that the lst day
L Of January, 1885, the mercantile house of the late
Robert Green closed preparatory to taking an in
ventory and settling the business of the firms of Robert
Green. Green, Douglas & Co.. and Green & Douglass
ian g. 1855 P. II. ROSSON, Agt. for executor.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

slGSlCN COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
ss . .: "a Milan street, Shreveport, Louisiana.
AsIisf1sSsssaI C. S. MELLETT, Proprietor.
THE public is hereby respectfully notified that the
new and spacious brick Hotel, on Milan street,
in this place has been leased by the above named pro-
prietor, and is ready for the reception of board
ers and transient persons.
The furniture, beds and bedding are entirely new,
the servants gentee and experienced, and pains
will be spared entertain guests in the most satisfac
tory manner
Patrons Of the hotel may be assured in advance
that every thing afforded by the market will be sup
piled. march, ly
~ Seats in the Texas line Of Stages for Marshall
Jefferson Henderson, Tyler, etc, be secured at
all times at the Commercial Hotel.
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Attention.,

LII persons indebted to the estate of the late Robert
1 l. Green, or the firms of Green, Douglass Go. and
Green s Douglass are 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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Carnmittnl to Hail

"a In the parish of Caddo, before the honorable J:
" W. Jones, a justice of the peace, in and for said
PARISH negro boy, about six feet in height, and
some :wenty-one or twenty-five years of age. Calls
himself jim, and says that he belongs to Mr. Will
ford Strong, of the parish of Natchioches Ihe own
er or owners of said negro boy is hereby notified to
come forward prove property, pay charges, and take
him away, or he will be disposed of as the law directs
Us. ALLWINE, Jailor Caddo parish.
Shrevenart Anri 35 1858,
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Notice..

'E1HOSE patrons of Swiuey, Green & Co. who may
L require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by ?. H. kosson who be found at the store
of 1nl1 GREEN e. DOUGLASS
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CITY HOTEL.

- CITY HOTEL.
eHssA Z fla THIS establishment long known as Van
sss #H#Ey Bbber's Hotel, situated on Texas ST., in
..ssss the heart Of the business portion of the
town of Shreveport having been leased by the under
signed is in the full tide of successful operation.
The proprietor takes this occasion tender his thanks
to his 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 Or expense will be spared to effect that
purpose. The table of the City Hotel will be supplied
with the best to be found in the market, and it will
be graced Turing the high water with some Of
the Injuries which New Osleans affords, and which
are not here be found. His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses well taken careof
CT. NELSON, late of the Nelson House.
y I5=The Marshall Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stages all stop at this house, Jan24
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CUDDY, BROWN Il Co.,
Commission Merchants.
To the Planters.

TNROM the solicitations of many of his planting
L friends, the subscriber will give his personal and
especial attention the Sale of Cotton in this market
Refers TO the merchants of Shreveport generally.
Shreveport, Sept I3, 1854. d. S. WILDER.
a. The Marshall Republican will copy six months
and send bill To this Office.
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Last Notice..

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned are no.
N tilted that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith, their accounts will be placed in the hands
of officer for collection. The planters have had an
opportunity of selling their cotton, and it is impossi-
bic Cor US to wait any longer.
may2 E. g. B. JACOBS.
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Notice.

rE7HE undersigned, executor of the estate of the late
4 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. ]. GREEN.
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Old Soldiers.
GAmEnittnd to Hall

~ Committed to JAN
GT.A IN the parish of Caddo, before the honorabe ).
Ysa w. Jones, justice of the peace in and Tor
SAID parish, negro woman, black complexloned'
about years of age, and some hive feet TOUR
inches high. Calls herself JANE, and says that she
belongs to Mr. Persons residing in the city OF New
Orleans. She was apprehended in Caddo parish, near
the town of Shreveport The owner or owners OF
said negro woman is hereby notified to come forward,
prove property pay charges, and take her away orshe
will be disposed of as the law directs.
J, S. AIIWINE, Tailor Caddo parish
1SSS
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State of Louisiana---Parisll of Caddo.
In the succession of J. K Bayliss and the affairs of
Bayliss & Flournoy.
NOTICE is hereby given that WM. FLoURNoy, APP
IN pointed by the court to iquidate the commercial
affairs Of the late firm of Bayliss & Flournoy, has this
day filed his final of administration and prays
for its homologation and to be discharged;s which
prayer will be granted unless opposition is made in
thirty days from the date hereof.
Given in office, this Sd day of April, A. D. 1855
w. G. KERLEY, Clerk
Shreveuort. Anril A. IS55--5t