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Patent Medicines.

DULL's SarsapariIla; Sands Sarsaparllla Rad
ID WAYS Ready Relief; Arabian and Mustang Lin
imen Ayer's Cherry Pectoral; Perry Davis Pain Kill
Ter; Rushtons Cod Liver Oil; DalIey's magical pain
extractor; VOLTS Schedam Schnapps; NJ Alister's all
healing ointment; Hooway's ointment and pills; Mot
fats life pills and phoenix bi1ers; Browns Jamaica
ginger India choagogue; Hollands German bitters
New England cough syrup; BEyans pulmonc WATERS
Bateman's Drops Hays pile ointment Lees, Bran
dreths Jayne's, and Wrights Indian vegetable pills.
Godfrey's carminatye basam, hair tonic and vern1i-
fage; Fahnestock's vermifuge, and all other patent
medicines usually kept in the southern country. For
sale by my30l WIN. BALL.
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CJTT HOTEL,
The Old Capitol Hotel.

- The Ulu UaNItDI NGstlf
taSAa #s|g HousToN, TEXAS.
Ss5A #HH- w have leased the above hotel for Sc
III 7sEssa re5 of years, and have turnishedt with
new furniture and bedding throughout, and are re-
pairing the building part time and as fast pos
sible But in the mean time the house is open for the
reception OF travellers and citizens and the undersgn
cd will endeavor to renderther guests comfortable
Attached to the house is Livery Stable, with expert
enced ostlers and horses will be we'll taken of.
From our long experience in the business, and our
strict attention the wants of our guests, hope 10
merit i liberal patronage.
HENRY VAN BIBBER & SONS.
rT,x,,
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AntiCe.

fE7HE undersigned having purchased of VIM. C.Tro-
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 " G. IRA
bue made since the LIST of January last, and debtors
are notified to make payment him, but subsequent
accounts will be added to those already made.
Shreveport, May ?. 1855. r. ?. TRABtE.
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httnnfiAD,

persons indebted to the estate of the late Robert
a Green. or the firms Of Green, Douglass 4 Co. and
Green Douglass are requested to come forward and
settle without delay. as the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P. H. ROSSON,
nnu npnt Of Inn / Green
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Sheriff Sale,


CTATE OF LOUlSIANA--Parish of Caddo-In
- District Court No. 4042. C.. ALE, Jr. & Co. VS..
Isaac FRAMES & Co. By virtue of writ of seizure
and sale to directed by the honorable the District
Court of the Parish of Cuddo in the above entitled
suit have seized and will proceed to sell public
auction in the house recently occupied by Isaac
Franks & Co., situated on Texas street, in the town
of Shreveport, and parish aforesaid, SATER-
DAY, the I'd day Of June, A. D. 1855, between the
hours of i O'Clock A. M. and NJ, the folio wing
described property towit: Is pieces striped lnseys
AZ do dotted musn % do striped do; So overcoas
sorted; II pieces cashmere; lots of jeans, cotonade
sattine brown linen checks, etc. Seized the pro-
pertv Of the defendants, and to be sold pay and
isfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, by Sheriff.
Shreveport Nav I6. 1855. (pf-ss4 90
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mav9

rOAP. CANDLES, &c-No soap, for family
y use; common and fancy soaps; sperm and star
candles: sweet sperm and lard oils starch, indigo
vinegar, nutmegs, mustard pepper cloves, ginger al
spice, etc, for sale by STACEY & WELLS,
IA on the Leyee
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ga RANarI,

fEzzT-zza LOST few days since, between the steam
G&Ss5ssM boat landing aud my residence on Market
l.44az-a4J street; a small Memorandum Beck, con-
tanning butchers accounts. The finder will be paid
the above reward by returning it to me.
my30 JOHN R.-STARCKS.
x*xCAsH PAID for Beeves, Hogs and Sheep, apply
at the market. my3O
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JOHN N. HOWELL. HAMILTON :. Ho"Et4
J. N. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

Ga the Ievce, Shreveport La.
TTAVE leased the well known building recently
L L occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dash1eIl, on
the Levee, (at the steamboat landing,} and are now
prepared to receive, store forward cotton and mer-
chandise of every description. We are also erecting
contiguous to the present building, and Immediately on
the banks of the river one of the largest ard most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render our facilities for storing cotton equal ii not SUI
peror to that possessed by any other establishment
Red River
We prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to care.
Cotton will be shipped withcHt being exposed tc
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according orders; and every attention will be pait
to the interests of our patrons aug9
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Grinding of Corn-Ccrn Meal.

THE subscriber having put up new steam engine,
i and greatly increased the power OF his mill, is
now prepared to grind on the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK
Persons sending corn to be ground may feel assured
that thew will meet with no detention,
mar2I L. w. JONFS.
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DRY GOODS AT COST g.
FOR CA SH. Il.

GSg1 FOR G A s H.
EgAvE you seen the N EW STORE, where so many
have been,
And purchased Bonnet, the best could be seen-
Varictys great with the fashion and style,
Each suiting the face, and making q smile.
Nou may say to yourselves chad known it before,
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone to that store!'
Understand what Imean, think you tell
Some bargains for cash they always will sell.
E;nvied by others. " ithout any doubt,
Each Lady would try to find the store out!
Never such bargains before could they sec.
E'honoh the merchants in town with him won't agrso,
III. WELLS is contented with discount for cash;
Every article offered is NEw-and not trash
No one can deny it who has purchased his goods
Examine them ALL with the Bonnes and Hoods.
WELLS, with much pleasure, is willing to show
Stop at his store before else where you go:
The direction | wish to explain very clear,
On the CORNER OF MARKET AND TEXAS STREET, uear,
Rememher to call and examine his store
zach lady will say she meier such before.
HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Store,
dl3 Corner of Market and Texas sis, Shreveport.
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Geods. Groceries
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &c.

clothing, hats, SoOIS, SnoeS, &C.,
Texas street, Shreveport,
HAS just received one of the largest and best as
L Il sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market, to which additions made by every arrival
comprising in part silks, tissues berages and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies, cacoes of all coors and qualities. mcrinocs
annes, cloths lowells inscys, linens, driltings, da
pers, etc, large and varied assortment of the
fashionable styles of hats. caps, boots and Shoes
CATERS shoes, slippers and brogans for ladies, misses
and children; boys boots and shoes. A large assert
ment of fashionable ready made clothing. A variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, brides, col
lars, blankets, hardware, iron, cutlery, tools nails
crockery, queensware glassware, china, etc.
Also--A large stock Of fresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of Bacon pork sugar, molasses. Coffee
tea, chocolate flour, lard, SALT pepper, spce mackerc
candles liquors of all kinds, Wines etc.
Terms-Cash, time TIA strictly punctual Gus
TONERS, april Is
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Stack of EaAiS For Sale.

T WISH to dispose of the stock of Goods belonging
Il to Sic succession Of Z. Green amounting in value
to $1,000 and containing many desirable goods:
The inventory and stock be by calling
Mr. P II. Rosson Texas street, opposite the City iiu
tel. To the right kind of customer good trade
would be given. ID !. ]. GREEN, tx
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Committed To .Eail


CA In the parish of Caddo, negro woman, black
~ compIexioned, about 20 years of age, five fees
SIX inches in height. Calls herself M1L1Y ANN and
says that she belongs Mr. Foster Robinson, OF
The owner ofsad negro girl is hereby mott
fed to come forward prove property pay charges.
and take her away, she will be disposed of as the
law directs. J. S. ALLWlNE,
JaiIor Caddo parisA--
Shrevenort NAV % 1855
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- mon, cassia, ginger, mustard, black pepper, and
every description Of Aavoring extracts, for sale by
mr30 VIM. BALL
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C0MMERCIAL HOTEL.

aanIhszkA Milan street, Shreveport, LOUISIANA
a sas aassilhlsiAa c. S. MELLETT, Proprietor.
Tar p15ic IS hereby respectfully notified that tho
new and spacious brick Hotel, on Milan street,
in this place has been leased by the ABOVE haineo
md i now ready for the reception OF board
ers and transient PERSONS
The furniture, beds and bedding are entirely new
the servants genteel and experienced and no pains
will be spared to entertain guests II! the most saSac
tory manner ,
that every thing afforded by the market will be sup"
piled. -
Jefferson, Henderson, Tyler ETC., can be secured al
MI times Mt the Commercial Hotel.
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TEAs-Just received and for sale, gunpowder, i'm
i perial, young Tyson and pouchone.
OGLESBY q 5GRISWOLD
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Shreveport, May %, 1855.
Committed to Jail

Ro Committed to Jail
"a IL the parish Of Caddo, before the honorable J.
- w. Jones, justice ofthe peace in and for said
parish, a negro boy about six feet in height and
some .wenty-one og twenty-five years of age. Calls
himself JIM, and says that he belongs to Mr. VII.
ford Strong, of the parish of Na,choclles. The 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
j. S. ALLWINE, Iailor Caddo parish,
Shreveport, April %, 1855.
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CITY Hotcl.

TFOM NELSON continues at his old stand-the
Il City Hotel-ready to accommodate his friends as
usual, in the best style He is sole proprietor OF
the house. and will keep it open through all seasons
and at all honrs MARES
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Grncerins and Provisions.

TUST received an extensive assortment of fresf
81 Groceries, Provisions, Boat and Bar Stores, Ii
quors, Wines, Tobacco, etc. ETC. -
STACEY g. WELLS,
n II on the I,evee
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F,N0k Out!

A IL those who do not pay me by the LIST OF lune:
"A 1855, may expect to have their accounts placed
in the hands of an officer for collection Third and
last call-far warning. II. A. AOLL.
Shrnyen0rt Nav 2 1855
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COLLEGIATE Institute.

pEING compelled to visit the east this summer, to
- make necessary arrangements for the Institute,
which cannot postpone, and owing 10 my inability
at present prices to provide for the school would
wish and justify myself, have thought proper to
nounce to the patrons of the school that at the exp
ration of this month shall close the present session.
and be prepared resume Permanently On tie 1st of
October Tmay231 s. p. HELME.
opd Ill,
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Notice to Builders.

PROPOSALS and Specifications for the building
4 COURTHOUSE for the Parish of Caddo. are So
Hcited at the next meeting Of the Police Jnry-frs
Monday in June next. Builders are requested to sub
nit their plans and specifications to the undersigned
prior to the next meeting of the police jury.
SAM. FORD, President Of the Police Jury.
Shreveport, May %, 1855. 2t
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BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY,
Medical and School RHNlSs

This stock is of the best assorted well as one
of the urgest the State and which additions
frequently made,
Having adopted the Cash System of doing business,
making no exceptions except TO persons who are IN
the habit of settling their punctuay at the
end of the year-it will be ny aim to make it the in
terest and desire of all persons to buy from for
cash. | respectfully invite the attention and patron
age Of citizens of this and the surrounding country,
surfing them that they do as well here as in New
OIleans 1mv3O7 WIN. B. MILLER.
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Houston, Texas. January /, 1855.
For Sale.
For Rent.

&ASs%a ! #fG have a house that would, with some
EsaH #M- slight alterations make convenient
kss:e sg1Y1Es boarding. house. With the necessary
changes there will be about fifteen rooms, and it is
more conveniently situated than any other house Of tho
same capacity in town Possession given on the LIST
January 1854, provided contracted form time tomake
the alterations rnov231 s. II. CAIN
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GUGAR-On hand and for sale Havana, Louisiana,
- loaf, crushed, powdered. clarified and granulated
sugar OGLESBY & GRISWOLD
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Arrivals at the Commercial Hotel.

NEW BRICK BUILDING-MILAM STREET
4 Tuesday, May 22-John Speak, o 4 Veal, Jeffer-
son; E. P. Mills, Ash Spring, TX; w M Protler Red
Bluff; 3 t. Martin, Benton, TX a. j. Hathaway and
lady, New Orleans; James G. Jones, Caddo; r. B.
harris, Pamela, TX; J. Q Green, n o., W Cabiness,
l. y Marks, +. Jones, j. HI Markham, city
Wednesday, May DIR. B. Cary DeSofo: Jas @
Nelly, P D. Holland, Texas; ]. 5. Flournoy, city
Robt B. Jones, Keachi; hon. j. D. WempIe, FL Car
ruth, Mansfield; James s. Allen, f. P. Austin, L. D.
Marks, A. A. Williamson, city; F .A.sender, earn
well, Bossior; F. F. Lester Rabbit creek Tx Nall
Kcachi; J. L. Taylor, New York
Thursday, May 24-M. McMilon, Caddo doct ].
NJ Sanders, Texas; d. Banksmth, N o; George NJ.
Reeves, Harrison co Tx; A. D. Williamson, B. Wood
son. D. K. Smith, Texas; Rowland Smiths Camden,
Ark; F. S. Graham, Bossiec w. j. Hutcheson Cad
do; doct W r Downes, NE Downes, Elysian Fields:
capt W. A. Lacy; James Warner; J. L. Moss, Harri-
son CO. TX; F. ?: Hudgspeth; Tom Simpson, J. S.
and 7. railroad
Friday, May 25--John Knight, Port Caddo; S. H.
Cain, Bossier; W. A. Scraud, Texas; G. G. Norton j.
j. Marlborough, DeSoto; H. A. Moore, Texas; S Car
doct W. H. Williams, city; John Davis, N o; G. W
Hearne, Bossier; G. Sayle James Cassidy, steamer
Runaway.
Saturday, May 26-Gus Bowers, jefferson; G. S.
Mekennon, S. c; Thomas.W. SHINES, H. Wagner,
l.. d. Dockery, parish James G. Jones, Caddo; W II.
Iharp, DeSoto Mr.. Sherwood: T H. Morris; doctor
Campbell, DeSotoJ. Fl. Markham, city,
GolSlgnees OF Merchandise per steamboats,
AT Oglesby & Gris,cold's-McC CARNEY d Taylor; Fl
renze; ". P Dickinson; ?, II. Epperson; W. G.
Wright; A. Hume; Q. jackson & Co.; A. M. Alex
ander; a, Meyers.
at J: N. Ho.reH s. Co.'s-Motley d Stone; J. NJ
Byrd ?: G. Rierson; &. J. Ragland A. ". D. Hicks;
Daniel Rather; Sew. Holmes; Edgerly d Rhodes
Mrs A. Hollingsworth; Robert Holingswolth; F
Foster; S. Hollingsworth; S. D. Parker; W. G. Eos
ter.
an NasOEaIC.
Gps1Ds The meetings of JGpPA LODGE, Ne. II, will
w be held hereafter the new lodge roeR, oveI
Miller's drug store, on Texas street.
JOHN l.. KIRKPATRICK, w. M.
| K. STERREIT- Sec'y. dec27
| S-aa 4. O. %. F.
S---e422~S 81, are held on Wednesday evenings, a
the old Caddo Lodge, on Spring street
f. NJ WALDRAN, N. G.
! v Sec'v
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Paints. Oils. Varnish. &c.

Paints, Oils, Varnish. sc.
EUST received and for sale low for cash-Whte
% lead, red lead, Spanish brown, crome yellow. do
green, Prssan blue fig blue, yellow ochre snow zinc
paints. Paris green, pink, drop lake, ampblack
British lustre, inseed OIL spirits tpenne. copa ia
pan, coach, and black leather yarnsh, etc.
my30 WIN. BALL.
DERFUiERY. from the most celebrated manufac-
| ,1rers for sale at w. B. MILLER's,
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Last, TGtice,

LII persons indebted to the undersigned are no.
n tilted that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith their will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. The planters have had an
onporunjtv of selling their cotton, and it is impossi
bic for to wait any longer:
mav2 E. & B. JACOBS.
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W NJ. B. Nal L LER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER.
Texas STREET. SHREVEPORT, La.


T RESPECTFULLY informs his friends e-yTEh-z
III and the public that he is sszslk.z4Asssyy
$50 opening and elegant eAa.AGzg
sortment OF fresh DRUGS, MEDICINES. ttiEMiGALs,
PERIPHERY. &e. together with all kinds of Surgical
Instruments Physicians Glassware, Physicians Sad
die bags, Botanic and Patent Medicines, Spices, Win
dow Glass, Brushes, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Fancy
and Toilet Articles, Soaps fine Extracts and Perfume
rv Pocket Knives Port Monnoies. etc.
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GPTs: TURPENTINE, Linssed Oil, Lard oil. veg
- etabe pain. oil, cold PRESSED castor oil boiled oil,
tanners oil, swee. oil, whale oil. large suppipir
store and for sale at A[LLER's drug ssora
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Notice.

~ l.. HODGE, esq, is the only authorised agent
d. of the undersigned in the parish of Caddo.
II. LEVY &. BROTHER.
Nay q 1873.
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4 GOOD supply of Begging and Rope, always gu
STACEY & WELLS
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Notice.
Particular Notice.

we are now closing up all of our old business, it
is absolutely necessary that all those indebted to
rs should come.forward and settle their accounts
Bv SO doing they will greatly obIige u.s. and save trou-
Ne and cast. E. &. 3. JACOBS,
Shreveport March %, 1855.
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c A ND I'D AT H s .

On the goth inst, in. Caddo parish, CHAs N. GARY
aged about sc years, native Of South Carolinasss
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ME subscriber would, respectfully, solicit the at
TIIdT pun
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,.

DEsH EsUUDS. NhUtEFsEs1ss
Hardware, Cutlery, China, Glassware, &c
to call and his Stock which, he believes, VIII peaaA
His stock is very general
A continuance of the favors which for years has
been generously given him in business is gratefully
acknowledged, and continuance Of the same s,ic-
ted ELISHA H. JORDAN,
dec 45 At his old Place.
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RICH'D D. SALE,
General Collecting Agent,

Shreveport, La.
WILL give prompt attention to the collection OF all
w claims entrusted to him against persons III
north western louisiana eastern Texas and southern
Arkansas He will be assisted by J. G. Beal attor-
ney at law, as legal adviser, who will IN his absence
give any information desired.
Referenre-W. w. Smith, +. II. Jordan, Shreve-
port: Oakley &, Hawkins, J. Burnside 4 Co., New Or
leans; Wood, Bacon 4. Co, Whelan & Co.. Woltes,
Ballard g. Co., Philadelphia; Nelson, Wardwell & Co.
New York; hon. II. NJ. Sp0f1ord supreme court OF
Innisiana. Nlo
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Stationery,

pLANK BOOKS Of every description; letter, cap,
p record and note paper; yellow white, fancy,note
and embossed envelopes; sealing wax; waters; steel
pens; lead pencils; playing cards; chessmen; chess
boards dice red tape; linen and cotton twine wrap
ping paper black red and carmine inks etc. for sale
BY Tmy30l WIN. BALL
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Married

MarTied -
At Mansfield Mr.. Dew L. TALL4, of Shreveport t.
Miss LOUISA p, daughter Of Mr.. james ". Howard
of the former place.
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DoCToR w. III. WILLIAMS,

(Late of New Orleans)
OFFERS his professional services to the citizens OF
" Shreveport and its vicinity. Office, at VIM. H.
,l;lIo-.s dr,a stare n22
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DRs. GILPIN q HOTCHK1oS,


TIAVE removed their Office to the brick bu'idlne
near the market, ION Market strect) in the rear
Of the office occupied by Messrs. Landrum William
SON Where one or the other of them at all Zines,
day or night be found, when not professionally en-
o,ged January 3. 1855
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CONGRESS WATER. Sedletz powders; Buffers
" tasteless seidetz powders; Tarrant's apperient
Henrys calcined magnesia; artar artaric acid
lime juice; sup carb: soda; ctrc acid carb: ammonla
my30 WIN. BALL.
RRUSHES-A large lot Of paint brushes; sash
- TOOLS hnir brushes; tooth brrshes busting. white
wash and varnish do clothes brushes for sale by
my9l VIM. BALL
A LARGE stock of Window Glass, from SxlU 70
N 14x2s, inst received and for sale by
myla WH, BALL
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Choice Old Wines s. Liquors.

nLD Cognac and pure Champagne Brandy; Cherry,
" Peach and Blackberry Brandiss. Port. Madeira
and Sherry Wines; Jamaica Rum; old Rye Whisky;
London Porter and Ale; Cayendis!, honeydew and fine
cut chewing tobacco smoking do; fine cigars. snuff,
etc, always on hand (my30] VIM BALL.
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Doors. POOLE & HENRY,

Doors. POOLE Z HENRY,
WAVING formed coparnership, offer their pro
I fessional services to the citizens OF Shreveport
and its vicinity in the various branches of their pre-
fession. One Of them may at all times be found at
their Office on MARkaT STREET, next door TO Nlessrs
T,ndr,n, g. N;Il;,r,eo,:. law office feb2l SIN
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Painting.
JEREMIAH j. HOLDREDGE is prepared to exc
S cute House Painting, sign Painting, Vail Celoring
Paper Hanging, &C., with neatness and despatch.
Mixed Paints, Varnishes. Boiled Oil, Lead, Putty,
Window Glass, etc., be procured at all times at
his shop, Texas street. first house above the Office
of the South His friends and the public are
invited to give him call. janI7
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-30
SIlerin,S Sale.

Shreveport, May %, 1855.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-30
Committed to Jail

Shreveport, May %, 1855.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-30
GREAV BARGAINS FOR CASH,

Shreveport January 2i, 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-10

nine millions in the Bonaparte War, from
April, 1903, to June Is, 1915. Three hum
dred and eighty eight millions borrowed, and
seven-hundred and seventy one millions rails
Ell by taxes.
In connection with this statement, it is sta
ted that the war expenses ef last year exceed
cd bv ffty-miilions Of dollars the estimate
leaving the actual charges at ncarlv one h'-n-
dred and forty-millions. The London Times
puts the war estimates for the current year,
alone, ut forty millions sterling. or two hun
dred millions of dollars. These are "for-
midablo figures" and the people of England
may certainly be excused for becoming unca-
~ rs to tho probable result. The English
Government cannot afford to increase much
further the taxation Of her subjects. Tho
times arc not favorable for such experiments
on nnnnlnr rnlnrnncn.