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In the District COurt
Of CaddoeParish, Louisiana-No. 80

VI CaddoSfarish, Lousiana-No. $780,
belinda lLER WILLIAM ILER
this case, by reason of the law and evidence it is
4 ordered. adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff.
belinda Her, wife of defendant VIM Her, be author
sed to Stand in judgment herein. And, for the like
reason of the law evidence being in favor of the plain
tf belinda Her, it Is ordered, adjudged and decreed
that she recover of and from the defendant VIM Her
the possession and administration of the slaves named
in this suit, namely: Marian, grille woman, aged
about forty years, and boy David, Cor Dave0 a.,
aged eight years; and that she own, possess and adj
minister the same of her right and as her separate
property. That there be Judgment Of separation Of
property from her said husband, VIM. Her, and that
the community Of acquits and gains between them be
dissolved That she administer her separate proper
y solely and further that she have and recover of and
from the defendant, VIM. Her, the sum of four thou
sand nine hundred dollars, with six per cent interest
thereon, from the Goth day of May !s4s, with mort
gage on all the immovabe property and slaves of the
said defendant to be found and the costs of suit to be
taxed.
Done and signed in open court, this lst day of De-
cember, D. 1855. H. A. DREW,
Judge 18th District, presiding.
A true copy from the original judgment on file and
of record in my office.
Attest: w. &. KERLEY,
dec5-3t Clerk
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SIlnria.S Sale


/ Mate OF L0UISIANA-Parish of Caddo-Isfl,
~ Judicial District Court No. 1863. Thomas D. WaD-
DILL tutor, VS.. DANIEL WADDIL By virtue of writ Of
e facas issued out Of the honorable the district court
of the parish OF Caddo in the above entitled suit and
to me directed have seized and will proceed to sail
at public auction the court house door in the town
OF Shreveport. parish of Caddo, ON SATURDAY, the
ON da! Of January, 4. ID. 1856, between the hours
Oh IL O'Clock, A. ~ and P. NJ, the following described
property, tosit: the whole of section thirty-ss 1876
township seventeen, l79 range sixteen, l6a contain
ing SIX hundred and forty or less; and all
OF section one, ID township sixteen, (6) range six
teen (l6) except the east half q of the northeast
quarter "a thereof, containing five hundred and sixty
less, which said tracts of land lie near
the town of Greenwood in said parish, together with
all the buildings and Improvements thereon. Seized
as the property of the defendant and to be sold to pay
and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sale--cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. W. HOLMES DIV sheriff
Shreveport, December 4. 1898. d:5-pf 81 ~
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The Largest Stock Of the Season!
GRO CERES! STAPLE DRY GOODS!
PRnYtSIOaS. LIOIGRS. &c.

PINHE subscriber has ist returned from NJ Orleans
~ with the most extensive and complete stock i'm
ported this season, all d which selected by him
self expressly FIR this m,rket, and to witch he socits
the attention Of country merchants, planters and pur-
chasers generally, feeling assured that he Offer
them better bargains than any other house in town
Among the stock will be fund:
Salt--600 sacks, coarse and fine;
Flour, Lard Bacon, PorE, Mackere,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Rice,
Molasses, Potatoes, Onions,
Old Rose Monongahela, Old Cock, Deans, Dex-
ter's, common, rectihsd and raw Whiskey,
Candles, Soap, Starch Iraigo
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit, PICKLES. Ketchups,
Sardines HOLSTERS, Salmon, Shad,
Water, Soda and Butter Crackers;
Yeast Powders, Blocking. Matches,
Pepper, Mustard, Nutmegs, Cloves, Alspice,
Brooms, Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Demijohns, bottles, TASKS, jsgs, jars,
Plough Lines, clothes lines, rope,
Trace Chains, nails, grindstoaes,
Coffee Mills, coffee pots, tinyare,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy, zu.as
Holland and American Gin, Jtmaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Santerne Wines;
Cordalss Brandy Fruits, SyfuH, etc. etc.
Every description Of boat and lar stores.
STAPLE DRY GOODS-Suchas domestcs, low
ellis, ksrseys, inseys, sheetng shirting, calicoes
Hanness. blankets, etc. Clothing Hats Caps, Boots,
Shoes. Umbrellas, Hosiery etc.
Alsc-An assortment of Nails, Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glassware etc. All of which will be dis
posed Of III the lowest prices. My Country friends
particularly invited to give call am prepared
70 supply al their wants. M. BAER,
decl9 Texas street,
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Valuable Land For Sale.

T OFFER for sale, upon the most accommodating
i terms, from 100 to 2l00 ACRES OF LAND, stua-
ted IN Harrison county, Texas, Ferry Lake. 1t is
one of the finest timbercd tracts in the county, and
fronts one mile the lake, adjacent to the old Co.
shatta crossing, about mile and half above Port
Caddo The land lies Immediately contiguous to nav
igaon, and is watered by fine springs. 1t has also
fine woodward for STEAMBOATS, and many natural ad-
vantages. The title consists in original headlight,
backed by the tax receipts for years. The atten-
ton of emigrants and others desiring real estate is in
vited. For particulars, apply to S. H. PARSONS,
Summer Grove, or l.. M. MUTT, Esq, Shreveport.
*x*Texas Republican copy. nov2l
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Fresh Stock

Flesh Stock.
lust received per steamer Runaway, large and
- complete assortment of m"
GRO CERES, PROVISIONS,
BOAT AND BAR STORES,
WINES, LIQUORS, &c.
Embracing every article in the line, including large
stocks of -four, bacon, plain and sugar cured hams
pork. dried beef, tongues, lard, salt, mackere
sperm, and adamantne candles, soap, starch,
gar of all qualities, moasses, Coffee tea, chocolate
pepper, SPICE mustard, old rye, Monongahela and COM
whskeys fine old brandies, rum, gin, cider, Lon
don porter and Scotch ale, pure wines of every des-
crpon, cordials; fruits in brandy and their juice
pickles, kstchups, sauces. preserves sweetmeats, al
monds, rdfsins e-fruits wooden ware, stoneware,
demiohns, glassware, brooms, brushes, etc. etc.
decl2 STACEY g. WELLS.
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consignees Of Mercnandise per Steamboats,

Oglesby & Grisuotd' SIS E; Clements; N "A. Pace
G. w. Weldon; G. Y. Sentell q co: D. K Smith; p II
Pegues; Taylor & Cox; "a. Blalank; E. E. Lott; Lar.
kin Evans; J. Fisher; Hugh Currie Thos. Arlington
Mrs. Mary Williams; Il. @. Ivey; +. P. Smith: ]. G
Dooley; Jno. T. Pace; g. G.. Peel; VIEW, Paris &
Il. B. Payne; F. NJ, Bickham; T. e. d s. C. Smith; w
b. Hendricks; seeten d 3oren; E. K Valentine: d
Lacey; Il. Rock; i. T Preston; N. Delery; col c. II
Fuller: w. b. Means. Rufus Mott; j. j. Marshall; W
N. Hodge: T. o. Nebtt; w. D. Perry; j. b. Gilmer; s.
b. Runnels: H. Marshall; w. II. Rascoe: j. B. Web-
ster; b. Witherspoon;J. Adger; W H. Ellison; J. NJ
Smith -. Walcott: r III. Owen doct j. Hendricks
e. 3 kottiz; i B. Reese; NJ. Holloway; A. Martin;
s Rathburn; J g. Jones' Cooke 4 Whitaker; W. Il
a. Carraway; W VI. Ross.J Fisher; r. y. L. Broth
ers; =. Phllips;Jehn Rain; H Ware; J ~ Hawkins;
Al Burke; A. Hnnley; John Wilson: rev'd W A.
Shaw B. s. Walcott; 3. g. Parsons rev'd c. Bying-
ton: G. G. Copeland; f. II. Copeland; G. kingsbury;
h. Hotchkin; O. T.. Stark; A. g. Lansing; Bryant;
Mobley; Chas. Decker w. %. Perry g. d F Fox:
b. Smith; w. III. Street; John Sabine & co; j L. FL
lis: Walker d Sage; III. Howe; CIV; BE. Med; Ed.
Tribble; Dade Il Dupree; A. A. Abney; S&H; Payne
d Snody; A. johnson; u. o. Ellis
AtJ. ~ HosoeA q Co.'s--J. a. Derrick; Levi Press
"; r. l.. Whaler; A. y. johnson; VIM. Brack Section
d. Boren w L. Boykin;J l.. Sherrod; est R. II Aus
TIM Jas. Scott; j q. Gamble; a. H. Irbeck a. co; G.
Rierson; b. Webster; AS Hotwitz; Motley It Stone;
ell; Rene Fitzpatrick; " NJ, Jefferson; W. a. Oliver;
A. j. McDade; Mrs. E. B. McDaniels; Mrs Price; A.
d Fl. W. Ragnett
at ". Noores---W a. Pegram; T. w. Fortson; N.
Brown; N. Jackson; Bullion Il Pouley; W. B. Willis;
v. D. 7. Moore; g. B. Bacon; H. r. Fulilove; R. R.
Hayres: Il. L. Stuart; r. Riggs; l.. Rathburn; J. NJ
" Ithers co; Robt Holmes; Taylor Il Daily.
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% PLANTERS d OWNERS OF STOCK.
Leayett's Patent Portable &c.,.

ME undersigned having purchased the patent
L right of this valuable invention for DeSoto pa
rs asks the attention of planters, of cattle and
tue public generally to its great utility, cheapness and
unequaed capacity for grinding meal for bread corn
and cob for stock, Smelling corn 1t grinds from
IL to 10 bushels per hour, is easily handled and can
IN few hours be put to work in any place. and is SO
simple IN its construction that there is no fear of its
getting out OF order. Any boy negro man can
manage It, One of the mills is now at work on the
public square, where the public is invited to call and
examine IT'S merits. They are sold extremely low and
on liberal terms. r. CONSTANTINE
MansfieIn Nnrannha. 10 1ass
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Succession Sale,

- Succession Of Jno. Keene, deceased
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-Ip
~ District Court. BY virtue of writ of sale to me
directed by the honorable District Court of the parish
OF Caddo, will proceed to sell public auction, in
front of the market house in the town of Shreveport
parish aforesaid, Monday, the It'll day of January
a. ID. 1885, between the hours Of O'Clock, A. NJ and
P NJ, the following described property belonging to
the succession of John kecne, deceased to-wit: Lot
No. thirteen, (l30 in ten acre lot No. sixteen 49,
together with the Improvements thereon
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. Fl. HTJNSICKER
Shreyennrt. Decemher & 1854 Anat,.,,na.
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GREAT BARGAINS,

NTE still hava about $500 worth Of good and de-
wv sirable GoPds, and as we are determined to
close business in very few days. will sell
goods for whatever they will bring regardless of
You can have them at your price until Monday,
Oath inst, when ne will close out without reserve,
auction to the highest bidder. We have great many
very desirable goods, and those who want bargains
will do well to cr,l on u.s. R.. TRABUE,
decl9 Texas street.
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Railroad Tax ColIectOr'S Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested
~ that have seized, and will according to law
proceed to sell at public auction at the courthouse
door in the town of Shreveport parish of Caddo State
OF Louisiana, on SATURDAY, 18th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1855, between the hours of ii O'Clock, A,
M and 4P. NJ, the following described property at
ached to pay and satisfy the tax assessed against the
proprietor thereof pay the subscription of the corpo
ration of Shreveport to the stock of the Vicksburp
Shreveport and Texas railroad company, viz:
w. F. T. Murray-Lot No. 10, in block No. "a. of
the town OF Shreveport. Tax 1872 SO and costs.
Terms of sale, cash. H. P, SLAVERY
Collector of the corporation railroad tax,
Shreveport. November 81. IS55
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

I'M Esubscrber, having taken the corner brick build
Il ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is now ready receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he haters himserto give salts
faction to all who may honor him with call. His reg
ular 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 consienments of
Groceries. A. L. HEINE Alctioneer
Shreveport. January 10. 1855
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Shreveport, January "a, 1855.
A. ENGLE,

Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
IT AS just received from New York apa Havana
IL per steamer Marion large supply Of genuine
Havana Regalias, Londres and ether 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 Tobacco
Chewing Tobacco; every description of West India
Fruits, etc. etc.
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, which contain no sulphur keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn.
The above articles will be sold wholesale as cheap
as in any southern market, FOR CASH. octlO
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E. EBERSTADT,
Dealer in
CONFECTIONERY, FAMILY GROCERIES.

Liquors Wines, Cordia1s, Fruits, &c,
Corner of Texas and Edwards streets. Shreveport
s5s9ssa Has just received per steamboat
dskss@ White Cliffs, and will keep constantly 71A
~ on hand, large stock of g.!
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Hams, Candles, Soup,
Flour, Molasses, Starch, Lobsters Olives, Mackerel,
Herrings Sardines, Anchovies, Mustard, Ketchups,
Irish Potatoes, plain and Pine Apple Cheese, butter,
water and soda Crackers, Butter Lard, Onions Salt
Pepper, Spices, olive, salad and lamp Oils Indigo.
superior assortment of Liquors of every descrip-
ton: old brandies, common and old Monongahela
whiskey, pure gin, rum, port, madeira sherry malaga,
ter Scotch ale, draught ale, cider, ETC.
a choice assortment of confectionery, candies of
every description, West India preserves and fruits,
brandy fruits, fruits in their juice Almonds raj
sins, figs prunes, citron, lemons oranges, nuts,
First quality Havana cigars, chewing and smoking to-
bacco. Fancy articles and cbildren's toys. novel
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Tax Notice.

rTNO ALL WHlJM in MAY CONCERN-PIease
L take notice, that and after the 18th day of
January, 1856, will proceed forwith to collect the
corporation on real and personal estate for the
year 1855; and from and after the LIST of January
next tie license for 1856. 1.-THE same is not i'm
nedately thereai Ter paid, will proceed collect the
same according tb law. Fl. P. slavery,
4 Constable and collector.
chrayanarf, Dprnmhnr IS55
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Notice,

>HE undersigned, executor of the estate of the late
a kobert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. P Fl.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered transact all
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport, Nov Is. 1854 JNOJGREEN
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just Arrived! Entire New Stock!

GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
Wines, Liquors, Boat & Bar Stores
TUST received per steamers Runaway, FnanceI
e No. 2 and White Cliffs, the largest and most com.
pete stock Of Groceries, Provisions, Plantation Sup
plies Boat and Bar Stores that has been imported this
season. The articles are all FRESH, purchased in
New Orleans only few days ago, and having arrived
since the rise in Red River, enabled to sell at
greatly sERucED PRICES and CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER
ESTABLISHMENT in town. The stock comprises every
article in the line, among which will be found:
Sugar, brown and loaf; Moasses;
Bacon Pork, sugar cured Hams;
Buffalo Tongues dried Beef;
m.. Lard, Salt. Soap Oils, Shot;
Coffee, Teas, Chocolate, Cocoa.
Flour, Ohio and St. Louis;
Candles, sperm and star; starch;
Rice, Vinegar, Pickles. Preserves;
Ketchups, Sauces, Syrups, Mustard.
Mackerel, Goldfish, Salmon, Shad, Herrings;
Sardines, Lobsters Oysters, Anchovies;
Olives Capers, Cheese, Crackers, Potatoes.
Rasins, Prunes, Figs, Pie Fruits
Almonds, Pecans Dried Fruit;
Brandy Fruits Fruit in their own juice;
Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Spice.
Whiskey, pure old Brandy, Rum, Gn
Claret, Port, Madeira, Sherry and other Vines
Havana Cigars chewing and smoking Tobacco;
Boat, Bar and Plantation Stores of all kinds.
As one of our partners will remain in New Orleans
during the entire winter and spring. for the express
purpose of taking advantage of the market and select
ing stock, the public may rest assured that it will
be at all times full and complete, and we will be
bed also to sell CHEAPER than any other house in town.
Country merchants, planters and others request
ed to give call before purchasing elsewhere, as
they will at all times be able purchase every article
they may want at the very lowest prices, without the
trouble of running all over town.
Orders carefully and promptly put up. .m..
E. & B. JACOBS, Grocers,
nov2S Texas street.
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F. MULHAUPT,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory.

~ Corner of Cotton street and Texas road
i!lzz The undersigned, having erected commod-
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 10 order
any description of Sash, Doors, Blinds sc. Will also
keep on hand all sizes of mouldings, etc. etc All or
ders from the 6Duntry punctually attended to.
F. MULHAUPT.
o. =.
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Grinding Of Corn-Corn Meal.

= ME subscriber having put up steam engine,
Il and greatly increased the power of his MILL is
now prepared to grind corn the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during DAY IN TIE
Persons sending to be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention,
mar2i T. w. JONES.
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Notice,

A Ii persons indebted to the firms of G. NJ Levy
~ Il Co., and H. Levy & Brother, are requested to
make payment to the undersigned, who having resum
ed business alone authorised to receipt for the
same. [oct3 G. M. LEVY & CO.
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Attention,

IL persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
a Green, or the firms of Green, Douglass Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted P. H. ROSSON,
ID A gent of JnO 7 Green
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NEW sTocK!---Now oPENING!
RETAIL AND WINTER GOODS. ~
DRY GOODS! CLOTHING!!
| PLANTATION GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
n!SN The subscriber has just received and is
T| now opening his stock of So
* Fall and Winter Goods,
comprising the most complete and best selected as
tention of all who wish to purchase is solicited The
goods all fresh and of the latest and most fashion
able description, were chosen in person expressly fo
this market, and will be sold at the lowest possible
prices. The stock comprises in part:
Ladies' Dress Goods, of every description;
Silks merinoes, al pacas bareges, tissues;
Crepes Cacoes of every descriptions;
Musins, lawns, ginghams, checks;
Domestlcs, sheetlngs, shirtings, owells;
.g Linseys, jeans, satnets, cassmeres, etc
Flannels, of every description;
Canton flannel cottonades;
Bed ticking counterpanes,
Blankets in great variety;
Wooden, cotton and silk hosiery;
Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
Trimmings, silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasos, sun-shades;
Plantation Goods of every description
CLOTHlAG-A complete assortment, comprising ev-
cry description of gentlemen's dress, frock and
overcoats, sacs, paetots opera cloaks Office riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats Some of them
very cheap. Boys clothing. Undershirts, drawers,
linen and cotton Shirts flannel and hickory do.
Pantaloons and Vests of every description and price,
BOOTS AND SHOES-Ladies and misses CATERS,
bootees, slippers, brogans and overshoes. Child
ren's shoes. Gentlemen's fashionable boots CATERS
shoes waterproof boots; fine and coarse brogans
negro and plantation shoes.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass; Saddlerv
cotton and wool cards, sleeves, trunks valices car
pet bags, etc etc.
Hats and Caps every STYLE and nualitv. pentlemen,s
furnishing goods, together with almost every arti-
Gle that can be called for.
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street.
now Brick building, near the rfSer.
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Notice,

TNHOSE patrons of Swincy, Green &, Co. who may
l. require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P. H. osson who can be found at the store
of mi GREEN & DOUGLASS
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet.

fsaan"a' h THE entirely and very light draugls
&f%=T1FfFs4 steam boat LONE STAR, J. s.
SMITH, master, will during the low wa
ter season run as regular packet between Shreve-
port and the falls, where she will 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, 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 soon as the water will permit the Lone Star
will take her place as Ia ket in the upper Red River
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Notice

MO bills willbe paid to any one on account Of
~ steamboats, Union, without the same was made
under written order.
June i3 CA CROOK Caotain
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A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
Ia5A LIVERY STABLES. 9EahsHA

Corner OF Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
VIE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
4 Messrs VanBibber in the above well known es-
adjustment, and put in fine order inform their friends
and the public generally that they are prepared to ac
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies carri
ages etc, of the best descriptions and on as reasoua
bic terms they be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day.
or single ieed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing visit New Orleans or any point on the river h
leaving their animals with us, can have them careful.
ly and faithfully attended to. Our ostcrs are expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night Il,
attend to the wants Of customers. -
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on.
commission. "
Thankful for the patronage extended TO the late firm
OF panbibber Il Hitchcock, respectfully solicit a
thereof pedgng ourselves to do all In our
power to merit it. [a23i Al. HITCHCOCK g. CO
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Notice.

4 LII those having claims against the succession
~ of L. C. Oliver, deceased, will present the same
to ME properly authenticated. All those owing the
succession will please pay them immediately
nov IA JOHN P. HALEY Admir-
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Last NOtica

4 LII persons indebted tadhe undersigned, are no.
n tilted that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith, their accounts will be placed in the hands
OF an officer tor collection. The planters have had an
opportunity OF selling their cotton and it is mposs-
Bile for us to wait any longer
mav2 F. & JACOBS
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New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson
PACKET

,Taasssa h THE new, staunch, fast running steamer
esEzEEfFfsS SWAN, G. WlrHAM, master, will so
zzszz=zz-zzszsa the water permits commence
her regular trips packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport, Port Caddo Benton, Smthand, Jefferson
and all intermediate landings, and will pay particular
attention all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new having been built at Louisville during
the present fall, expressly for the Red River trade, and
is furnished with ite-boats life preservers etc., in ac-
cordance with the late law of congress- and point of
safety and comfort is unsurpassed. For freight or
passage, having superior accommodations, apply on
board. decl2