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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-12
L. BAER,
Confectionery 4 Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street,
neg, door to Balt's drug store, Shreveport.
H. Has just received directfro New Orleans and
as4sE is opening large and complete assoE-
ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually to
be found in stores of the kind. Among the stock Isl
sugar, moasses coffee teas, chocolate, rice, starch
candles, common and fancy soap lamp oil, mackerei,
salmon Goldfish herrngs, lobsers sadines, olives, an
chovies capers, ketchups, sauces, pickles. preserves
brandy fruits fruits in their juice, pe-ruis, raj
SINS currants prunes almonds, pecans and other nuts,
syrups of every descriptions fine cordias water sugar
and soda crackers cakes candies, jees and jams fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper, vinegar ginger, nutmegs
spiee English and pineapp cheese, butter lard, fine
salt, etc. etc. VI
Also select stock OF choice old Brandy, Port Ma
deira Sherry, and White Wines, Champagne, Clsret,
Rum, Gin, Irish, old Cock, Monongahela and common
Whiskey; Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale fine
chewing end smoking Tobacco. Cigars, etc, ;urs
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SuccaSsian Sale.

Succession Of Jno. Keene, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Patish of Caddo- In
~ District Court. By virtue OF writ of sale me
directed by the honorable District Court of the parish
of Cadd9, will proceed sell at public auction, in
front of the market house in the town of Shreveport
parish aforesaid, on Monday, the 1th day of January
A. d. 1856, between the hours OF o'clock, A. NJ and
P NJ, the following described property belonging tc
the succession of John keene, deceased wit: Lo
No. thirteen, (3,) in ten acre lot No. sixteen, (l6,
together with the improvements thereon.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise
ment IL. HUNS1ChER,
Shrevenort December Z. 1855. Auctronee-
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A. ENGLE,

Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
ETAS Just received from New York and Havana
IL per steamer Marion, large supply of genuine
Havana Regaas. Londres, and other Cigars; Pickles
and Preserves; Hungarian Table and Dessert Wines,
guaranteed to contain alcohol Prune Brandy; as
sorted Candies; Candles; Meerschum and other Pipes;
Pipe STEMS Turkish and other Smoking 1obacco;
Chewing Tobacco; every description of West India
Fruits etc. etc.
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, which contain sui phur, keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn.
The above articles will be sold at Wholesale cheap
"a in any southern market FOR CASH. octlO
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Railroad Tax Collectors Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested
~ that have seized, and will according to law
proceed to sell public auction at the court house
door in the town of Shreveport parish of Caddo State
of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, 9th day of Deem
ber A D. 1855, between the hours of IL O'Clock, A.
NJ and P. the following described property, at
tached pay and satisfy the tax assessed against the
proprietor thereof pay the subscription of the corpo
ration of Shreveport the stock of the Vicksburg
Shreveport and Texas railroad company, viz
w. F. T. Murray-Lot No. 10, in block No. "a, OF
the town of Shreveport Tax $32 80 and costs.
Terms of sale, cash. II. T. slavery,
Collector of the corporation railroad tax.
Shreuennrt. November 81. 1855
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Plantation For Sale.

ssaSs | OFFER my Plantation, situated 1l3 miles
sSSSg from, Shreveport, on The Buncomb road, con-
~ tanning GAO acres, 200 acres fresh cleared
land, first and second years ground. All the fences
new with excellent well water and we'll watered for
stock Iconsider it one of the best sections in the
parish, and in complete situation to make the tnes'
of crops, with building just put up, containing
seven rooms, with front and back galleries and pas
sages and would make an excellent stand to those
wishing to keep house of entertainment. mere IS
a new gin house and screw now building. Aiso'
will sell 1000 bushels of corn 5000 TBS. fodder, ex
ceent mules and horses good wagons and cart, and
other farming utensils, suitable 10 the cultivation OF
the place. If do not sell by the 18th December,
will rent it. Apply to me on the premises;
octl7 Pm JAMES ii. Blk AN. l
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JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS
Valuable Land For Sale.

T OFFER for sale, upon the most accommodating
| terms, from 100 to 300 ACRES OF LAND, situa-
ted in Harrison county, Texas, on Ferry Lake Its
one of the finest ti1ibercd in the county, and
fronts one mile on the lake, adjacent to the old Co.
shatta CROSSING about mile and half above Port
Caddo The land lies Immediately contiguous to nav
igaton, and is waered by fine springs. 1t has also
fine woodward for steamboats, and many natural ad-
vantages. The title consists in orig nal headlight,
backed by the tax receipts tor l6 years. The atten-
ton of emgrants and others desiring real estate is in
vited F5r particulars, apply to S. H. PARSONS,
Summer Grove, or l.. NJ. MUTT, Esq, Shreveport
* xTvo. p annhI;c,, c,,v novel
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New Stock Of Groceries,


TINE subscriber has just received per steamers Ma
Il ron and Runaway, an extensive and well assort-
ed stock of Fresh Groceries, Provisions, Wines Liquors
&c. which he will sell at 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 aud 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, grindsones,
Coffee Mills coffee pots. tinware,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings,
Old Rose, Monongahela, Old Cock, Bean's Dex-
ter's. common, rectified and raw Whiskey,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Santerne Wine;
Cordias, Brandy Fruits, Syfups. etc. etc.
Aso-A fine assortment of Hardware Cutlery
Crockery, Glassware, ETC. All of which will be dis
posed of az the lowest prices. Those in want of gooe
articles are invited to give me call.
movq NJ BAER. Texas street.
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CITY HOTEL,

AMsA-EA TINS establishment, long known as Van
ia Bbber's Hotel, situated on Texas st.,ln
s s.sYls the heart OF the business portion OF tbs
town Of Shreveport having been leased by the under
signed is now in the full tide of successful operation.
The proprietor takes this occasion tender his anka
to his numerous friends for their past patronage, aid
assures them that it is his determination to make tho
City Hotel equal to any house in the south or west,
and no pains or 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 will
be graced during the high water with some OF
the Injuries which New Orleans Affords and which
are not here be found. His friends in the country
may rely upon having their horses we'll taken care Of
CT. NELSON, late Of the Nelson House
I5The Marshall, Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stages all stop at this house. ian24
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consignees Of N|srchandise per Steamboats,

at Oglcsby & G2isasold SIS i. Clements; E. T..
Hawley; Al. S. RI, Raris BIC, Sulphur springs j M.
Vawter; Jesse Daniel; u. g. Preston; j. f. Williams;
w Burton B. G, Beasly; rey'd T. r. Bellamy; J..
w Webb; W. O. Smith & COZ @. Peele; G. @. d co.,
Buffalo, Sample GhIollings est BIZ Eppes; n.
d. F. Moore; j. j. Ellington; @. B. Alexander II. K.
Valentine: w NJ. Jhhnso:s w II. Stevens; w H. Hem
son; B. j. Terry; ". Long: A. r. Huston; P Rhone;
j. L dS G. S., Jefferson: O. s. Bonner; S. w. Root
CO; T. Dc Stevens, IT. r. Best; P. @. Kennedy; NJ. l..
Swing;J NJ Hayes; II X Chester,J. H. Stewart;
s. VI Hall; j. Odla Il I'd. G w Weldon; NJ. q. Wright;
Firenzie; y. A. Pi.eP. T Perry; Frank II Clark: R.
W Loughery colo A. Fuller J. L. Sears; q. Nor
gan; T. D. Beldth; j. q. S. q CO., Daingerfeld: F
Richards; W J. Hope; JIG Miszner; Mrs. NJ. Whit
worth; W. D. Petty: r.. D Spright; doct Elijah bod
son; j . NJ LawreNee; vi T Doty; Willis Whitaker
McDonno 4 Rhine; ]. p. Sesumo; doctor a. D. Rice
Wilson & Erwin| a Langsberg; =. Looney: Il
Hughs; H. FuIlnpTe; K. Haynes; D. Lacey; Pills
bury; Section Il Hi,rsri; w H. Watssn, Geo E.Gilmer
Fl L Stewart Ed i Smith; Dade & Deupree; G.Ragin
R. M Baldwin: r. W. Flanagan; VI. w. Hodge; j
!. a. Shaw d co; ftn stinson;J ". Smith: W. D. Hy
err: Owens d McKleroy; Jmo Wilson; Cooke 4 Whit
aker; Walker d Saysr; J. c. Palmer; G. L. Ewins 4
bro; Fl. Howe; " H. Street; Jno. Sabine co; B. +
McDonough; G Reagan
/ Norris d Moorea Alsa aearman; A. B. Collins; A.
Irbeek d co; 7 81 Gflmer; N, Dapplemeyer: J. A
w. Crosby; w d Foster: w Pollard Hall & Hunter
j. c. Dunn: w J Ashcfaft; l. G. Seogin; R. G. Boney
W. Wyche " !, Baykin; R. Long; Smoker sPeake
/ c. T. Harris; J'B Masinelli; Owen Mckleroy.
At M Moore'r- 1T. A. Snider; doct G II. Walker
est ". C. Larr{; W. S. Lewis; doct T. P. Hotchkiss
L. W Cave; Jfnathan Adams; Ira Ellis; s. Blood
WORTH r. McNElliams; G. Martin; steamer q mon.
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TOFFEE-3O sacks superior Rio coffee, IN store
" and for sale by STACEY u WILLIS
s,ns Is on the Levee
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A. GELAS,
Root and Shoe Maker.

Texas street, Immediately opposite the Caddo Bakery.
e. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
y - If Shreveport that he isnow prepared So
to manufacture to order every description OF Boots
and Shoes, the shortest notice and the most
sonabie terms. He has on hand large assortment
Of the best quality of caltskin 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 viii be guaranteed to
give satisfaction Terms cash. cctl7
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet.

sssaaqs, a THE entirely new and very light draugLt
h#y5xszfss sS steam boa, 1sGHE STAR, ]. S.
sssszzsssz SMITH, master, will during the low wa
ter season run as regular packet between Shreve-
port and the falls where she will connect with the NJ
Orleans packets. The Lone Star is entirely new. very
staunch, of light draught, and having been built ex-
pressy for the trade is particularly adapted to it, Her
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 socn as the water will permit the Lone Str
will take her place irregular packet in the Upper
Red River trade. MARI
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Shreveport and Alexandria Packets.
-
New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson
PACKET

Ea@kfaas a, THE new, staunch fast running steamer
lhhaHszzlasS SWAN, G. WlrHAM, master. will so
=slssttE1sz soon as the water permits commence
her regular trips as packet between New Orleans
Shire port Port Caddo Benton, Smthand, Jefferson
and all intermediate landings, and will pay particular
attention 10 all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new having been built at Louisville during
the fall expressly for the Red River trade, and
is furniAhed with life boats, fepreservers etc., In
cordande with the late law of congress- and in point OF
safety and comfort is unsurpassed. For freight or
passage, having superior accommodations, apply on
hoard - decl2
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Notice..

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 to his store.
He has bought also the open accounts OF W Z. Ira
bus 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. K. T. IRABUE.
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Groceries and Provisions.

TUST received per Financier No. ?. direct from N.
81 Orleans and other late arrivals, an extensive
stock Of Groceries, Western Produce, and Plantation
Supplies, comprising every article in the line. We
have made such arrangements will keep our stock
COMPLETE at all times. Texas and other country mer
chants may rest assured of having their bills to any
extent promptly filled the most reasonable TERMS
Among the stock will be found large supplies of
Flour, Rice, Coffee,
Tea, Chocolate. Starch,
Bacon, Pork, Lard, Mackerel,
Salt Soap, Candles,
Whiskev, Brandy Rum, Gin,
Wines and Cordias,
Lard, Sperm. and other Oils,
Vinegar, Pickles, Keehups, Preserves,
Tobacco Cigars, Snuff
Pepper, Mustard, Spices Ginger,
Cordage, Wooden Ware,
Crockerv, Demijohns, F1asks, -e. -.
Iron Nails, Hardware, Castings,
Powder. Shot, Lead.
Fancy Groceries OF every kind, 4
Bar Stores do do
And great variety of other articles too numerous 70
mention. N. llD w.
nayl4 On the Levee. corner OF Milan ST.
Just Received
A r G. NJ LEVY g. Co.'S, Texas street
n 10 cases Georgia Kerseys; s
IN bales Lawes;
5 cases Linseys;
so boxes Tobacco.
Which viii ie sold At very moderate PRICES now
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N0tiee.

TTNHE undersigned executor of the estate of the late
L Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. f. II.
RossoS his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport Nov Is, 1854. JNO. J. GREEN.
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Notice..

patrons of Swiney, Green e. Co. who may
Il require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by F. H. osson, who be found at the store
of mil GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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New Orleans, Shreveport, Carolina and
HTRRICANE BLUFFS PACKET.

sesswssa IA The new and splendid passenger steam
sssa#5,Ss..t7sS boat ROSA, JosErH SALIBa, master,
- will on the frs, rise of water commence
running as regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport, Carolina and HurEicane Bluffs, and will
nromnv and faithfully attend to all business entrus;
ed 10 her The Rosa has been purchased expressly
for the trade and will continue permanently in ill.,
She is new, has splendid cabins, elegantly furnished.
large and airy te-rooms, ard for comfort and safety
is equal to any boat the river. Her officers are
careful experienced and we'll known in the trade, and
will use every effort to give satisfaction. Freight and
will be received OF landed at all points on
the river For freight or passage, apply on board
Shreveport Oct "a 1855.
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

TIN subscriber, having taken the corner brick build
L ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house. has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE.
and is ready to receive goods OF every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he Haters himself to give salts
faction to all who may honor hiu with call His reg
ua days of sale are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or 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 consignments OF
Groceries. A. l.. Hl9NE, Auctoneer.
shreveport, January 10, 1855.
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f. MULHAUPT,
Sash. Door and Blind Factory.

Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
f;|ss .sIHE undersigned having erected commodi-
GUS factory, Snd procured machinery, embracing all
the late Improvements, are now prepared to execute
any orders in their line, the shortest notice. and or
the most reasonable terms They will make 10 orde,
any description of Sash, Doors Blinds. &c. Will ais
keep on hand all sizes Of buildings, etc. etc. All or
ders from the country punctually attended to.
F. MULHAUPT.
C,roronort January 1875
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E. EBERSTADT,
DuaIt in
CONFECTIONERY. FAMILY GkOCEKyES

Liquors wines, COrd1aIS, EIuits, cC.'
Corner of Iexas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
ssssts. HAS just received per steamboat
~ u hite Cliffs, and will keep constantly CT
~ on hand, large stock of -
Sugar Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Hams, Candies Soap,
Flour, Molasses, Starch, Lobsters Olives, Nackerel,
Herrings, Sardines, Anchovies, Mustard, Ketchups,
Irish Potatoes plain and Pine Apple Cheese, butter,
water aud soda Crackers Butter Lard, Onions, Salt,
PEPPER Spices, olive, salad and lamp Oils, Indigo.
A superior assortment OF Liquors of every descrip-
ton: old brandes, common and old Monongahela
whskey, pure gin, port, madeira sherry malaga
caret. sauterne and champagne wines, London por-
ter Scotch ale, draught ale, cider, etc.
choice assortment of confectionery, candies of
every description, West India preserves and fruits,
brandy fruits, fruits in their own juice, almonds, raj
SINS figs prunes, citron, lemons oranges, nuts, ETC.
First quality Havana cigars, chewing and smoking to-
bacco Fancy articles and chidren's toys. novel
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4 FRICAN CAYENNE-A supply Of fresh Atri
n can Cayenne Pepper, on hand and for sale at
aupl5 WIN BALLS Drugstore
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Notice..

Notice.
TIME business of the late firm of William f. PasteEr
L l. 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 an 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 e. Co.
Shreveport March "a, 1865.
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Notice..

MO bills will be paid to any one on account 0
N steamboat Union without the same was made
under written order.
jane l3 e. A. CROOK, Captain.
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

Smwsn@ H. THE new, substantial, very light draught
Il k aRF4!sHzHSsaN steamboat RUNAWAY, CROOKS,
-SsES;zza master, {havng been thoroughly over
hauled required and renovaed) has resumed her trips
as a rIgulaF weekly packet between Shreveport and
Alexadria, ut which place she will connect with the
New Orleans steamers thus affordng passengers and
slppe!s through line to the city without detention
at the +als,
The II araway was built expressly for the trade, her
boiiersi machinery furniture and every thing else are
entirely new and in point OF safety, speed and accom-
modat,ns she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls Particular attention will at times be paid TO
plantation and ali way business Thankful for the lib
eal patronage they have heretofore received, her OIL
GERS sc the fayors Of their old friends, promising to
do evtt7y thing in their power to merit 1t. decl2
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: lstate Of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo.

Estate of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo.
Tn DISTRICT COURT.-Saeeessi0n Of Elizabeth
Il EOEliRss deed. Notice is hereby given that HENRY
HutsIcKEF has this day filed with the cefk Of our said
couit his petition and application praying to be ap-
poAed administrator of the succession Of sd Elizabeth
Collins deceased and unless opposition Is made there
to i, cen days, the time prescribed by law, said Henry
Hulsicser, will be appointed administrator, as prayed
fort -t-4vtr.e
49, Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
J 10th day Of December, A. D., 1855.
}l w. G. KERLEY,
ssclDat @ Clerk
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few Orleans Market.

DECEMBER 4 The advices by the Atlantic, receiv-
ed on Friday disappointed cotton operators anu III
consequence tie demand has fallen OFT
The receipts Including SO 20l bales on HANDY
since the lstiSepernber, have been 596, 500 bales
Exported during same time, 3b3, b94 bales
Inferior, 6--(06z Middfng, 6a@9--
Ordinary, T. .--(9S- Good St2N09M
Low middlinl s11s(98Li Mid'ling fair lO-@lOl
FLouR-su Iertine 50 49, 90 80; extra, 50 eOt@ll.
PoRK-MI SIS 20; mess, $40 0O@2O so p Dbl.
BAcos-sifes, l3@l3334c; shoulders, ll1a@llAc.
LARp-NoI1, 11s@l2c. q ID.
CoaS-s71Sd59Jc. u bush
CoFrEr--liio, ll4@l2c. u b..
syeAR-5!h!@64; 61a@75acs, q b:
BAoclNc6 korE. Tagging ls@l9; rope 9@lO..
WHlsKry-} ,Recti6ed, 42@ 50; raw. 45@52 = gal
Llnr-At $etaii-Thomaston, 81 55@I 50. Wes-
tern, 80 cts. Aal 80 ~ bbl
saIr-Iijerpool fine, 81 45@l 50; coarse, 81 $50
| 40 p sadx.
Been fstern, fine, 71s@sase; 2 y net.
Hoos IT, i.. 80 -. s-@-c.
sheen. l. So 00@5 90 p head
Mich Cdws, $50 O0@65 90 -
Calves aid yearlings, Sc 00@l0 so
Supply d cattle heavy and prices nominal ntunl
20 Masonic.
| c>fls rHE;' meetings Of JOPPA LODGE, No. "a, will
~ be held hereafter the new lodge room, ovel
| MilIer's dr4g store, on Texas street.
JOHN L. KIRKPATRICK, w. M.
R1cHAKEs CARsEs, sec'y. a ay5Sz
+ - a. IIaTHE regular meetings of Meth Lodge No
| @g<Y 81, are held Wednesday evenings, a
the old Ci:1do Lodge, Spring street
r. w. MARKHAM, NC.
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Assessment Roll,

A LII persons interested hereby notified that
n Roht Burnside 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 H. P Slavery. collector will proceed
collect the Of the town OF Shreveport as asses
sed and corrected. Given under my hand, officially,
in Shreveport, this 18th day of November AID 1888
noyl4 J. w. JONES. mayor.
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COURr.--Suceessien OF WIN. L.
/ Piekens Decd. Notice is hereby given that An
DREW j. PIcKENs, administrator of the said succession
of VIM L. Pckens, has This day filed with the clerk OF
our said court, schedule of debts and account in
said succession, and that unless opposition is made
thereto in thirty days, the time prescribed by law said
schedule of debts and account will be homoogated,
approved and made the judgment of the court, pray
ed for
-~ Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
l.. s. 9th day of November, AID. 1855
l\ W. G KERLEY,
! nuvl4-im Clerk.
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) PLANTERS q OWNERS OF STOC
Leavett's Patent Portable

To PIANI ERS " UW NEfso Ut 0IOOA'
Leavett's Patent Portable
CORN AND COB MILL.
TINE undersigned having purchased the patent
il right of this valuable invention tor DeSoto pa,
rsh asks the attention of planters, rearers OF cattle ana
the public generally to its great utility, cheapness md
unequaled capacity for grinding meal for Bread corn
and cob for stock sheIng corn, etc. 1t grlnds from
70 to Is BUSHELS per hour, is easily handled and can
in few hours be put work in any place; and Is SO
simple in its construction that there is fear OF Its
getting ont of order. Any boy or negro man can
manage it, One of the mills is now at work on the
public SQUARE where the public is invited cali and
examine its merits They sold extremely low and
on liberal terms. ]. CONSTANTINE.
Mansfield November %, 1855.