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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-17

Succession of Calvin Croker, deceased.
STATE OF LOUIsIANA--PafisI of Caddo.-
~ 18th judicial District Court. By virtue of wri
q sale to directed by the honorable the Distric
Court IN and for the parish Of Caddo. State of Louis
iafa, 81 SATURDAY, the It'll day Of February next
A. ~ 1855. will proceed o sell, between the hours
Ct A. ~ and a NJ At the residence Of the late
ALVIN Croker deceased il the parish Of Caddo, the
following property, t. wit: eighty Of Land be-
ing All the landed estate belonging said succession
lying IN the parish Aforesaid, the metes and bounds
Ct which viii be particularly given the day of sale
Aisn dun mare pony; black mule; bags Of cot
tom fine saddle; pair of saddle bags.
Terms OF sae-Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value; and if II does not the movable
property will bere-ofered at the same and place
and sold credit of II months Purchasers to give
their notes. with two good securities notes hearng
interest at the rate Of percent. per annum from the
day Of sale. The real viii be sold subject the
law of apprasement. ICY p CROKER,
1anl Administrative
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Henderson Exchange Hotel.

hCAuC1oUH
&s Via TnE undersigned would respectfully in
SMAa #I #Kg form the public that they have recently
1s. .aIsaass fitted up HOTEL situated the
northeaft Of the public square, formerly
pied as the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public and travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
pains in fitting and furnishing the house to
der it first class HOTEL and they fatter themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience of the most fastidious epicure. Their
table will be at all times supplied with the very best
the market afords-whie they will keep in their en-
poyment number of obedient and trustworthy wait
ers Transient persons regular borders, desiring
private rooms regular families be accommodated
at all times Persons stopping at this hotel in
formed that any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands Of the propretors they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that IN connexion with the hotel they have
large and commodious Livery Stable where, by keep
ing set of the best osters they prepared to give
all full satisfaction. The best of provender is kept
constantly on hand, and the greatest is bestowed
by themselves seehat full attention is paid to the
horses Of their customers. T. RUDDELL g. Co.
Henderson, Rusk county, Texas, Nov IS 1854.
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Education.

A LADY, who has had considerable experience
A III teachings wishes obtain situation in pfi-
waite family or ladies' boarding school. She will nm
dertake to give instruction in English in all its branch
es, writing, arithmetic French and nsie. She speaks
the French language huentlF and can give good refer
ences If required. Address box Na.39 Shreveport
49, off;ce fan3
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.

-. RE HlagHIICtI1t passenger sttlH1pr
ssllaAsas==aa-hsA BELLE GATES, LEON BRYAN,
asszlsZaz 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 NJ The
Belle Gates has been lately locked thoroughly
hauled and newly furnished throughout, and for speed,
safety and accommodations has no superior in the
trade Every exerton will be used to render satisfac-
ton to shippers and passengers ectls-6m
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ADMINISTRATORS Notice,

SUCCESSORS OF Nathaniel Croker and Calvin
Crocker, deceased.
A LII persons having claims against either of these
\ SUGGESTIONS will present them at to the
dersigned; and those indebted to either of them are
requested to make immediate payment.
LAUCHLIN CURRIE, Atty in fact
January II, lS55-2t for the admx.
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Committed to Jail

GIN II the parish fCaddo, before the honorable J
NA w. Jones, justice Of the peace, in and fcr
SAID parish, negro woman, black onplexioned
about twenty years of age, and some FIVE feet four
inches high. Calls herself MILY ANN, and says that
she belongs toa Mr.. Thomas Turner, of the State OF
Mississippi. She apprehended in the woods, near
the town of Shreveport The owner or owners of
said negro is hereby notified to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her away, she
viii be disposed Of as the law directs.
Us. ALLWINE, Jailor Caddo parish.
-
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NOticG.

ME undersigned executor of the estate of the late
4 Robert GFsen deceased, has appointed Mr.. P II
Rossos his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating said estate.
Shreveport, n oy Is 1854 mo TGREEN
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Shreveport g. Alexandria Packet.

fFsSma.s b The new, very light draught, fast run
aasRsEiTiastfS ming steamboat FANNY FERN,
zsszzssz=zza JoHs HousroS, master, will leave for
Alexandria, Monday Evening, I'd October, al five
o'clock; and continue to run during the season reg
ular packet between this port and the falls, making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was hails IL
Shreveport expressly for the trade, entirely Haw Ct
very light draught, has large and commodious cabins,
and 10 point Of safety, comfort and fine accomp1oda-
tons equal 10 any boat Red River Her utsiccrS
will make use of every exeton to please, ara saliet
the patronage of their old friends. Particular aftep-
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passengers
and freight at oil points on the river. s2T
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Shreveport & Alexandria PasseRgey Pac-

fF1aAss d THE entirely land lightest drought
aSEEtlfa boat above the falls) steamer q N ION
- R. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time made in low water. The Union Will cor
tinue in the trade during the entirs low season
and being in every respect designed for very light
draught packet with superior Recommendations ior SIS
cabin passengers we respectfully solicit the patronage
OF the pnblic. The Union connects with tie New
Orleans packets below the falls. gf3
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N0iice.

a LII those haNing claims against the succession Of
Z y Joel Wadsworth, deceased, will present them to
me- at Bethany Caddo parish. Those indebted to
said succession will please make prompt payment to
me- JAS. J. STEPHENS,
aug2 curator succ'n Joel Wadswortll, deed
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N office.

4TsHOSE patrons Of Swiney, Green & Co who may
L. require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by r. II. kosson, who be found at the store
Of [nll GREEN & DOUGLASS
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Regular PASSENGER Packet.

FOR ALEXANDRIA,
EsssssES5sA The fast running, commodious steamer
R. VII. JONES, JAMES ROBINSON, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandria, in connection
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans, and
make regular trips during the low water season She
has superior accommodations for passengers, and in
point of safety and speed is unsurpassed. For freight
or passage. apply on board. octt
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-lspliNYai.

GLEEPIER & Co., have removed to the commodi-
- Gus brick store, No. on the Levee, corner 81
Texas street; where they opening large as
sormen, Of Groceries, Provisions Liquors, Wines, To
b,a,o fr;er.rs etc ianlO
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Notice.

A LII those holding claims against the estae of j.
N Brantley, deceased, Sarah NJ. Brantley viii
please call upon me immeeiately for settlement.
E. NJ. MATTHEW'S.
jan 4. 1854 Agent for the estate of J.V Brantev
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State Of Louisiana---Parisho Of Caddo
HIN DISTRICT COUR T--Saeeession of John
Keene deceased. Notice is hereby given that
LOUISA KEE>E Administrative, has this day fled with
the clerk Of said court, her final tabean and ac-
count i'll said successon and unless opposition is made
thereto in the time prescribed 81 law, the said final
and tabeau will be honologated approved and
made the judgment OF the court as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of Office this
L. $. the 9th day of January, A. D. 1855.
f~~S w. g. KELLEY,
lanl0-1m Clerk
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Attention.

\ LII persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
"A Green. rthe firms Of Green Douglass & Co. and
Green Douglass, are requested To come forward and
settle without delay the aairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P. H. ROSSON,
nov 10 Agent Of Jno ]. Green.
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Nafieei NOTICED! KAtiee.!!

S we intend 10 close our business Shreveport in
n short time, we respectfully invite all those IN
deb,ed to G. NJ. Levy & Co., or H Levy Il Brother
to call and settle. stjsn1ol en- LEVY s. Go.
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Gofton Wanted.

I HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business,
i in Shreveport, and solicit call from all who wish
to sell their cotton for Cash. Office Texas street,
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill.
oct Aft E. III. MATTHEW'S
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DRs. GILPIN q HOTCHKISS.

EEAVE removed their office to the brick building
L q the market, Con Market street) in the rear
of the Office occupied by Messrs. Landrum & William
Where one the other of them can at all times,
day night, be found, when professionally en-
gagged. January g. 1855
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House, Sign and Ornamental Painter,

EVERY description of work promptly attended to,
~ and executed in workmanike manner, on moo
crate terms. Refer to trhos. H. Morris, druggist.
TO Owners and Builders of Saw Mills.
fNHE undersigned offers his services to circular
IL saws, and to the repairing and putting them in
order, when required. No pay will be demanded
excepted unless complete satisfaction is given
ployers Terms moderate For reference apply to
Mr. VI. Collins. JOHN a. WOLF.
Shrevepert Nov. s, 1854. 3m*
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DRY GOODS AT COST!

= -------@@ UKtH WUVUy N UUyTs -
G. M. LEVY& Co,
4 SIX the attention Of the ladies and all those desi-
N Of purchasing goods, to the fact that they
are selling at cost. They offer
Fine Caicoes, from to l01 cents ~ yard.
Domesties, from 6to l21 cents ag yard.
Lowells, Al wide, j Il cents DE- yard.
Lindseys, from IA to II cents If yard.
Carolina stripes, at u cents If yard.
Shoes-adies' and gentlemen's-from SO cts. to So
Carneiina. from 30 cts. To & Is de- ward. dl3
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Succession Sale.

Succession Of T. r. Roach.
lNTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish Of Caddo-18th
- judicial District Court Bysvirtue Of an order Of
sale II directed BY the honorable District Courtfor
the parish Of Caddo State Of Louisiana, will proceed
To se At public auction, on SATURDAY, the 18th day
of February 1885, between the hours of II o'clock,
NJ and 4, r NJ, at the market house IN the town Of
Shreveport, parish aforesaid, the following properly
belonging to the succession of F. R. Reach deceased,
tast: the undivided half of the northwest half of lot
No. 10. uen,) block Co. Sixty, with the buildings
and Improvements thereon held in indvision with
John P HALEY. Also the northwest half of lot No.
i, (dne,) block No. 81, [fy-one,l with the build
ings and improvements thereon; all in the town of
Shreveport Aso-two Negroes Jack, a negro man,
aged about 80 years, and Sam, boy, aged about n
years. Both slaves for life.
Terms Of sale-Cash with the benefit Of appraise-
nent. A. T.. HEINE.
Shreveport, January III. 1855. Auctioaeer.
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TIME undersigned has this day entered into the re-
Il ceiving and forwarding business in New Orleans,
Having had six years experience shipping clerk for
Wright, Williams & Co.. he hopes merit the patron
age Of the public. JNO. l., WIEN.
Refer to: Wright, Davenport & Co., Converse & Co.
Peters, Nlard & Co., New Orleans; colonel B. NJ.
Johnson, Shreveport; col. John L. Jett Memphis; r.
Whaley, Vicksburg.
Goods to my address will be forwarded with the
greatest despatch. N. Orleans, July %, 1S54-aue2-y
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Ngtice,

A Ii persons indebted tc the succession Of VIM NJ
a Price, will please come forward and settle with
out delay; and All those having claims against said
succession will file their claims with me-
nuv15 W. G. kERLY, elk. and ex- off. admir-
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Valuable Property at Auction

I
WILL be sold the Market House in the town of
w Shreveport. on Monday, a6th March, 1865, at
public auction at Ii O'clock, a. NJ the following pro-
perty. to-wit:
Ten Acres of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by !. w. Evans decd
Also-0ne and a half acres Of Land. adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the improvements
thereon. atpresent occupied by captain Leonard
Also-TW0 i0ts OF Ground, in the town oe Shreve-
port being part 3f lot No nine, g. in block fifty
(5l3 described follows, wit: commencing at the
corner OF Market street and alley, running thence
north along Market street 80 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet Also, portion IF said lot
nine, (9D block 6fty-one, (5I) commencing 40 fee
from the corner Of said alley, running thence north
west 90 feet and running back for depth OF 40 feet
Also-ThFee Lots Of Ground, in the town Of Shreve-
port, known on The map plan Of Messrs. johnson &
Cnf, filed and recorded in the recorders Office of
Cadio parish, as lots Nos. one and three Il and
81 OF block sxty-seyen, (67,) formerly owned by j. j.
Gallagher.
Terms and more accurate description made known
the day of sale III. HUNSICKER, Auetioneer
The above described property will be disposed Of as
above, unless sald private sale before that time
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to Fl. Hun
slcKER, Shreveport, or RoBT. B. scoTT, jefferson
Texas. dec6
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LII persons Indebted the estate of the late Viii
N liam 4. Powell, deceased, hereby notified and
requested to come forward aud make immediate pay
ment to the Undersigned executor of the last will and
of said VIM A. Powell, deeds and all those
having claims against said estate will present them
duly authenticated to said executor for liquidation
who will at all times be found in Shreveport.
lanl7 SAM VAN BIBBER Executor
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J. f. WHITE
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVESM.
-, Is now receiving, and keeps constantly on "a
I'd hand, large and well selected stock Of ss 4.
'SAS Cooking and other Stoves, selected by W
him with great care, expressly for this and the Texas
markets.
TIN WARE.
Will keep and manufacture all kinds Of Tinware, which
he seat wholesale and retail, and warrant it not to
leak. AnHartice from his establishment may be pur-
chased with perfect safety.
.gGBRENG
In tin, copper, iron, zinc, etc. Roofing, guttering etc
substantially and promptly executed.
u Letters cut for cotton brands, in beautiful style
and atmoderate prices.
Shreveport, February Is, 1854.
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NAficA.

TIME claims due H. Fl. MARBLE have been placed in
J. my hands for collections and those indebted will
please call and settle. SAM. FORD.
Shreveport November %, 1854. 1T
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SELLING OFF At COST

NOTICE is given that the executor of the last will
IN aud testament of Robert Green, deceased viii
for the purpose of closing the succession sell the
tire stock OF merchandise at cost. oil
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Painting.

FaIIIsH5s
JEREMIAH j. HOLDREDtE is prepared to exc
- cute House Painting, Sign Painting, Wall Coerng,
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch
Mixed Paints, Varnishes, Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass. etc., can be procured at oil times at
MS shop, on Texas street. first house above the office
OF the South Western
His friends and the public invited to give him a
cali ianlT
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CHEAPER, CHEAPER THAN EVER!

"a ALL those in want of any Goods, Clothing.
"a Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, would do well to
call at EE1VE's. As they intend leaving Shreve-
port shortly they offer their large stock of goods for
sale CHEAPER than they can be bought At New Orleans
at Wholesale Prices. lanlO
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Assessment Roll.

Assessment Roll.
"a LLpersuns interested hereby notified that ].
~ L kirkpatrick. assessor, has filed in my office the
assessment roll for The year 1855, for PUBLIC inspection
and correction. within thirty DAYS from notice hereof
after which time Henry Hunsicker. collector, will
proceed to collect the Of the town of Shreveport
as assessed and corrected Given under my hand, of
hclaiv, in Shreveport, this I7th day of January A.
d. 1855. ]. w. JONES. mayor.
Fancy Goods 6 Trimmings,
AF the very ates, Partisan styles, in great variety
" for sale cheap for cash. by
deee7 rRABUE & KLINE. I
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Cash NnticA.

A LII persons having claims against the estate of ]
3 w. Morris, are requested to present the same for
payment and those indebted to said estate are notified
to come forward and settle without delay, the af-
fairs Of the succession must be wound up.
eb22-iy THOS. Fl. MORRIS, Ex'r.
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Negroes To Hire.

MILL be hired, at my plantation, adjoining the
town of Greenwood, on SATURDAY, 10th inst,
if not previously hired privately. Twelve Field Hands,
Greenwood, Jan. 10, 1861 J. 6. JONES.
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Notice.

TIME business of the late firm of w E. PAsrEuR
Il & Co., will hereafter be continued, as usual. I'M
der the name and style of AUSTIN & GooDwTN, liqu-
dating partners. AUSTIN & GOODWIN
Shreveport, November %, 1854 lv
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A LARGE assortment Of Wall Papers, Of the laes
~ and most beautiful patterns, just received and fol
sale at fm29l W.sB. MILLERs.
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To our Customers.

A LII persons indebted to E. 4 B. JACOBS, are
~ earnestly requested 70 come forward and settle,
as they making preparations 10 close their store
The goods, comprising every description OF Dry
Goods Clothing, Hats, Boots. Shoes, ETC., remaining
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

faaMaasa h The new, substantial, very ght draught
ia ~ l=fTS2s steamboat RUNAWAY. Caeoxs,
master, (having been thoroughly oyes-
hauled, repaired and renova,ed9 will her trips
on or about the lst September, regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria " WHICH
thus atfording passengers and shippers through line
to the city without detention at the falls
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing else are
entirely new, and in point of safety speed an accom-
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls. Particular attention will times he paid to
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
era patronage they have heretofore received her e-
solicit the fayors Of their old friends promising to
do every thing in their power to merit it. july 26
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To the Planters,

10 IHt FIaHIGfSs
TSROM the solicitations of many Of his planting
friends the subscriber will give his personal and
especial attention to the Sale of Cotton ii this market
Refers to the merchants Of Shreveport generally.
Shreveport. Sept. Is, 1851. D. S. WILDER.
IL The Marshall Republican will copy six months
and send bill 10 this office.
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GDpyist.

fEH E undersigned offers his services TO the citizens
Il OF Shreveport, as Copyist and Accountant. He
will copy deeds petitions, wills, etc, and bring up and
adjust mercantile ledgers. Terms moderate. Apply
at the City Hotel. [s20l JAS. H. MCINTOSH
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Carpenter, Joiner and Builder,

VdFDUHtCTs JUIEtT dHU bHIIHCFs
THOS. ROBINSON,
(Of the late firm of Claain & Robinson,)
IT AS opened shop on the of Milan and
4 Spring streets, adjoining L. Z. Carriers ware
house, where he will be at all times prepared exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
Joiner Work, in the and most substantial man
ner, and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, sash, blinds, etc., manufactured to
order. Iobbing attended to-
He respectfully solicts the patronage of his old
friends and the public.
Gazette and Democrat copy apps