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A. J. HITCHCOCK q. Co.'S
sFNaSs LIVERY STABLES, gMa5aAgsAl

Corner Of Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport.
THE undersigned, having purchased the interest Of
Il Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known s.
Enlistment, and put in fine order inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, cnrr-
ages, etc, OF the best description, and on
bic terms they can be had at any other establish
ment. Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or single feed Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point on the river by
leaving their animals with u.s. can have them careful
" and faithfully attended to. Our os,ers expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and night To
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought aud sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm
Of VanBibber & Hitchcock, respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pledgng ourselves to do all i'll
power to merit it.
ang23 A. ]. HITCHCOCK g. Co.
G.zHHaa For Rent. M#
EzzQ comfortable dwelling house, Texas street,
above the Academy, containing six rooms kitchen,
servants room, fine cistern under ground and other
necessary outhouses. For particulars enquire at the
auction store Of [d2ol A. l. HElNE.
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CITY HOTEL.

CITY HOTEL. "a
@#AM E[A THIS establishment, long known as Van-
S&1A HIEN Bibber's Hotel, situated on Texas st,in
zsgassSs the hear Of the business portion of the
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 thanks
to his numerous friends for their past patronage, ard
assures them that tits his determination to make the
City Hotel equal to any house in the south or west,
and no pains expense will be spared to effect that
purpose The table of the City Hotel will be supplied
with the best be found in the market. and it will
be graced during the high water season with some of
the luxnries which New Orleans affords, and which
are not here to be found. His friends in the countr
may rely upon having their horses well taken Of
- CT. NELSON, late Of the Nelson House.
IJgThe Marshall, Jefferson, Mansfield, and Monroe
stages all stop at this house. jan24
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Great Bargains in Groceries, SC.

HAV1NG purchased the entire stock IN trade Of
IL Thatcher & Co, and received large supplies
fromthe city, my assortment Of Family Groceries, fine
old brandies, rum gin, whskey, wines, cordias pre-
serves pickles, ketchups mustard pepper, spices, tea
coffee, sugar, salt soap, candles, oils, cigars chewing
and smoking tobacco, brandy fruits, fancy groceries,
bar stores, cc.,is the largest and complete in
Shreveport and will be sold cheap, if not cheaper
than they be purchased any otherstore in town.
AS must dispose of this stock before the rises to
make roonrfor my spring goods, extraordinary induce
ments is offered to buyers.
have alsoon hand good assortment of dry goods,
domcstics clothing hats, caps, boots shoes brogans
cutlery hardware, glassware, crochery, etc. which viii
be sold unusually low Call in and examine the goods
and prices before you purchase elsewhere.
dec27 NJ BAER, Texas street
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SlNN Reward.

TIME above reward will be paid for such Informal
i ton as will lead to the detection and conviction
Of the person persons who, during Sunday nighor
Monday morning, 5h inst, cut the telegraph wlres
near MIR. Gilmer's. The same sum will be paid for
the conviction of the individual who cut the wires III
the vicinity of Mansfield also offer standing re-
ward Of 80 for the detection and conviction Of any
person who may from this day cut, pull down, OF in
other way nure the wire other fixtures on the line
of telegraph between Shreveport and Alexandria
WIN F. MURRAY, Lessee.
TELEGRAPH office. Shreveport, Jan. a. 1855
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Attention.!

HAVE instructions from Jno. J. Green, executor
L of r. Green, deceased, to each and every per-
that does not forward and pay secure his
Indebtedness to Green, Douglass & Co., or Green 81
Douglass, by the st Of March next: and being paid
by him to carry out his Instructions, will here state
for the benefit of all who may feel interested in the
ulaer that Twill sue all who do not comply by the
time specified. P. H. ROSSON,
Agent Jno. ]. Green, ex'r r. Green.
Shreveport, January Z. 1855. If !.
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Shreveport 4 Alexandria Passenger Pac.

frss@as b THE entirely (and lightest draugh,
a&#sFafEEs5 boat above the falls) steamer UNION,
azzsz1sszsSaE c. A. CROOK, master, has commenced
making regular trips between falls and Shreveport
running through forty hours the best and quickest
time ever made in low water The Union will con-
tinue in the trade during the entire low season,
and being in every respect designed for very light
draught packet, with superior accommodations for IS
cabin passengers, respectfully solicit the patronage
Of the pnblic. The Union connects with the New
Orleans packets below the falls. sl3
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

kiaaas IA THE new, substantial, very light druught
a E4ttF steamboat RUNAWAY, CRooEs,
master, (having been thoroughly OVER
hauled, repaired and renovated will resume her trips
on or about the LIST September, regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria, ut which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers,
thus atTording passengers and shippers through line
to the city without detention at the falls.
The Runaway built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else
entirely and in point of safety, speed and
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls. Particular attention will at times be paid to
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the Ijb
cral patronage they have heretofore received her off,
solicit the favors of their old friends promising
do every thing in their power to merit it. july 90
To Steamboat officers.
nFFICERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riv-
" err ade, are respectfully informed tina. New Or
leans Newspapers, of every description, can be fur
nished to them. in any quantity, by sending orders
VIM. M. DECAMP, Reporter, No. Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, Cover A. & II. Blocks wholesale
grocery If desired the of the boar purchasing
will be stamped on each paper, and the packages for
warded as per order.
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Drug Store Re-opened,

TIE old patrons and friends of Morris Drug
NJ Store {recently destroyed by fire. respect
laL- fully Informed that the undersigned will CON
tnue the business and is opening 1.-THE store re-
Gently occupied by VIM B. Miller on Texas street,
large and complete assortment of Fresh and Genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, &C.. and solicits a
continuance ofihe patronage awarded TO the late J.
Morris. He is now prepared to fill all orders. Ply
sicans prescriptions carefully put up vt all hours day
or night. noy22l I. III. MukklS.
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Great bargains! Great BargainS!!

A S we intend closing store in few weeks, all
( A those in want of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Wines Liquors, ETC., ETC.,
will find it to their advantage to give early call
AS we are SELLING OFF At COST extraordinary in
ducements are held purchasers, in fact such as
never before oferedin this community, and fam
lies planters, country merchants and all others, will
be satisfied on examining our prices, that we sell at
from Is to 80 per cent cheaper than any other house
in Shreveport and lowerthan the articles can be
purchased i'll New Orleans
Ladies are respectfully solicited to give US call
They will find every article they may be IN want of
and we guarantee that they will acknowledge they
never before knew goods sold as low.
auq2 D. & b. JACOBS, Texas street.
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Executors Notice,

LII persons indebted to the estate of the late VIII
n liam 4. Powell deceased, are hereby notified and
requested to come forward and make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned. Of the last will and
testament Of said VIM. A. Powell, decd; and all those
having claims against said estate will present them
duly authenticated said executor for liquidation,
who will at all times be found in Shreveport.
ianl7 SAM VAN BIBBER, Executor.
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BROAD & MULHAUPT,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory.

- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
;i5a The undersigned, having erected a conlmodi-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late improvements, now prepafed to execute
any orders in their line, the shotestnoce, and on
the most reasonable terms They will make to order
any description of Sash, Doors, Blinds, &c. i'll also
keep on hand all sizes of moudngs ETC. ETC. All or
ders from the country punctua[y attended 70.
BROAD & MULHAUPT.
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Gutta Percha Water-Proof Goods.

TTNHESE vucanised fabrics, made BY the y a. Guta
I Percha Co. Of N. &, are not offered simply as
Improvements on former manufactures but as some
thing new and very different from anything heretofore
produced They are beautiful in finish, light, pabie
and durable free from pleasant odor, and will stand
the waraaest climate and NOT become STICKY Ike IN
aa rubber Sufficient tests have been made 70 VAR
M WI tis assertion as reliable from officers
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The Old Capitol Hotel.

- The Old Capitol Hotel.
2SaSA e Els HousroN, TEXAS.
kEHA sEg We have leased the above hotel for Sc
sssagsss9 RES Of years, and have furnished with
new furniture and bedding throughout, and re-
pairing the building part time and fast pos
sibe. But in the mean time the house open for the
reception of travellers and citizens, and the undersgn
ed will endeayor render their guests comfortable.
Attached to the house Livery Stable with expert
enced ostlers and horses viii be well taken care Or
From our long experience in the business and our
strict attention the Of guests, hope to
merit liberal patronage
HENRY VAN BIBBER & SONS. K.
Haue,nn Tayas january Ips5 ,al
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A Canton,

4 LII persons are cautioned not to trade for note
I Y of hand, given by the undersigned to J. H. Cum
nngham for eleven hundred and twenty dollars pay
able on the first of January next. As am determined
not to pay said note unless compelled by law.
January 81 1855 G.. H. STEVENS,
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Notice..

patrons of Swiney, Green & Co. who may
i require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same BY r. H. kosson, who can be found the store
of [nl GREEN e. DOUGLASS.
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

TIME subscriber, having taken the corner brick build
IL ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house. has opened GENERAL Auction STORE,
and ready 10 receive goods oevery description
consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he arters hnsefto give salts
faction a who may honor him with call. His reg-
ular days Of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or any other day, when business demands his attention
Viii give particular attention TO the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made on consignments of
Groceries A. E. HEINE, Aaetioneer.
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

fsaaeSa IA The new, very light drnught, fast run
kEh5stszfsS ming steamboat FANNY FERN,
z:sszazsaEZa J. NJ. Collins, MASTER will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, I'd October, al five
o'clock; and continue to during the season teg
ular packet between this port and the falls, making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern built in
Shreveport expressly for the trade is entirely hew Of
very light draught has large and commodious cabins,
and in point of safety, comfort and fine accommodate
tons is equal any boat Red River. Her officers
will make Of every exertion to please, and solicit
the patronage of their old friends. Particular
ton will be paid to receiving and Landing passengers
and freight at all points on the river. SGT
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For Sale.

- For sale. -#tTIIIfII--
.A The two story brick occupied for the last
six years by the undersigned, situated Texas street,
the corner of Spring. 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect In the rear of
the store is fine warehouses; which makes this Of
the most commodious and convenient buildings for
wholesale and retail business i'll town. As stand it
has no superior.
Also-A Dwelling House, and three lots Of ground
attached thereto situated Market street. The house
contains five rooms, well finished and there kitch-
ems, servants rooms stables, well of good waterand
every other convenience necessary to the comfort Of
family.
The above property will be sold low and on accom-
rnoda,ing terms. Apply to
yI9 4. & b. JACOBS, Texas street
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DRs GILPIN y HOTCHKISs

TIT AVE removed their office to the brick building
i 4 near the Market ION Market stree) in the rear
of the office occupied by Messrs. Landrun s. William
Where oneor the other of them at all times,
day or night be found, when not professionally en-
gagged. January 3, 1855
CLEEPIlsR & Co.. have removed to the commodi-
y Gus brick store, No. on the Leyee, corner of
Texas street; where they are opening large as
sortnent of Groceries, Provisions, Liquors. Wines, To-
bacco, Cigars, etc janl0
Notice! Notice!! NOtice!!!
we intend to close our business at Shreveport in
N short time. respectfully invite all those in
debted to G. NJ. Levy & CO., or H. Levy d Brother,
to call and settle janl0] G.M. LEVY & Co.
Dissolution.
TTHE copartnershp existing between the undersign-
u ed, under the firm Of Moses Greenwood i co.., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either party
will use the name OF the firm in liquidation only.
MOSES GREENWOOD.
TIIOs. Z. ADAMS.
New Orleans, January l6, 1855. J3l
The undersigned viii continue the cotton factorage
and commission business in his name and tor his
own account. MOSES GREEN W ODD
New Orleans, January 16, 1855 l3l
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Removal.

MIN. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
Wv friends and the public thathe has remov- III 4.
ed his Drug and Book Store to the new brick CO
building, adjoining Green & Douglass old stand and
the third house in the direction of the river from his
old store where he will his best endeayors to ac-
commodate all who may be disposed to patronse his
establishment His will be supplied at all times
with large stock Of goodsin his line to which add-
tons are constantly being made by importations from
manufacturers and importers. VIM. B. MILLER.
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E. EBERSTADT, 4
Dealer in
CONFECTIONERY. FAMILY GROCERIES,

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
CO., HAsjust received from New Orleans, -
aSsgsKkia and will keep constantly on hand, iSAEA
~ estock ofsugar, coffee, tea, cho- IA55A
coate, hams, candles, soap, starch, -four, molasses
herings, sardines Holsters olives anchoves
mustard, Soda butter and crackers, butter lard,
salt, pepper, spices indigo, sweet and lard oil.
superior assortment Of liquors Of every description:
brandes whskey, gin, port, madeira claret and white
wines, London porter, Scotch ale, cider, etc. etc.
His supply of confectoneries is very large and COM
prises fruits put up their juice, brandy fruits,
candies fresh cakes preserves eies, raisns prunes.
figs, almonds, citron oranges, lemons nuts, etc. Toys
and fancy articles for children. Superior cigars, chew
ing and smoking tobacco. jan lO-3m
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Sheriff IS Sale.

Succession d Hiram johnson, deceased.
GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Pari Of Caddo-In
y District Court, No. 661 Succession of Hiram
johnson, deceased. By virtue of writ of sale 10 me
directed by the honorable the District Court Of the pa
rish Of Cado, State aforesaid issued the above EN-
titled cause, will proceed sell atpnblic auctio at
the house door in the Of Shreveport, parish
aforesaid, SATURDAY the Sd day of March. A. D.
1855, between the hours of o'cocl, A. NJ, and P.
NJ, the following described property, to-wt the north
quarter fscction Ne.nine f9l township No six
teen, tI6l u range fourteen, [l4l containing 100
Acres more Or less situated in the parish Of Caddo
Terms Of sale-Thc property will be sold on credit
of 6, and Is months subject to appraisement. Pur-
chasers giving their notes. with approved personal
curly; said notes bearing interest tho ofeisht
per cent. per annum from day Of sale, and special
mortgage on the property sold.
THOs. r. SIMPSON, D'y. Shift.
Shreveport, January 81, 1859. (pfS5 9s
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Office.

TIME undersigned gives notice that on the LIST day
Il Of January, 1855, the mercantile house of the late
Robert Green closed preparatory to taking in
ventory and settling the business Of the firms of Robert
Green. Green, Douglas g. Co.. and Green & Douglass.
ian 3, 1855 P. III. ROSSON, Agt. for executor.
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Shei.ill's Sale.

5STATE@ OF LOUISIANA --Parish of Gaddo-In
~ the District Court, No. 1855. J. G. BEALI, admin
istrator, r. E. cURLEE. By virtue of writ of er
facias issued of the honorable district court in and
for the parish of Caddo the above entitled suit and
to me directed, have seized aud will sell public
auction at the house door the town Of Shreve
port, parish aforesaid On SATURDAY, the Sd day Of
March, 4. D. 1885, between the hours Of II O'Clock,
NJ. and NJ. the following described property, towi
Lots Nos. one and two q and p in block No six, 10y
with the buildings and improvements thereon, si,na-
ted in Greenwood, parish Of Caddo; and Lots Nos.
one. two three four, six seven and eighth g. !, g.
7and 81 in block No. eighteen, (lS) with the improves
ments thereon, situated in the town of Greenwood
Seized the property Of the defendant, and sold to
pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled
suit.
Terms Of sale--cash with tlebene6t Of apprase-
ment M. WATSON, sheriff.
Shreveport. January 81, 1855. [pfS6 80
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Cash Notice,

LII persons having claims against the estate OF J.
4 w. Norris are requested to present the same for
payment, and those indebted said estate notified
to come forward and settle without delay, the af
fairs of the succession must be wound mp.
feb22ly THOS. H. MORRIS, Ex'r. 2
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Attention.

$3.50 AltSHiiOUs
Ii persons indebted the estate the late Robert
~ 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. II. R0SSON,
nov Is Agent of Jno. ]. Green.
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N0tir.n.

rHSHE undersigned, of the estate of the late
i Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. T. II.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate.
Shreveport, Nov. Is, 1854. JNO ]. GREEN. 4
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N. Orleans & Red River Passenger Packe
New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.

New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.
THE magnificent passenger steamer
$500 BELLE GATES, Lros Bryan,
master, will run the ensuing 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, M. The
Belle Gates has been lately locked, thoroughly oters
hauled and newly furnished throughout and for speed,
safety and accommodations has superior in the
trade Every exerton will be used to render sntisfac
ton to shippers and passengers. octls-6m
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hreveport, January 3 !, I656.
4
Is RanaWay

"a Fsom the subscriber, living near Fillmore. Bos-
W sier parish, a negro boy named Doors, but will
probably cali himself Hartwet. He is low and Stout
" built weighing about l40 pounds;is % years old;
parrot-toed walking; has evident dlsocatlon OF
he le wrist very bad teeth and looks in the face
when speaking. He may be in company with a white
man, and may possibly aim for Texas. suitable re-
ward will be paid for the delivery Of said boy 20 me- or
if lodged in Jail so that can get him again. Or
will pav reward Of one hundred dollars for the ap
prehension and conviction Of any one who may have
snticed him from Fillmore. ~ y. j. sTEWIART..
Bossier parish, La, February z. 1855
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GOAP, CANDLES, 81c.-No. soap, for family
~ use; common and fancy soaps; sperm and star
candles, sweet, sperm and lard oils starch indigo
vinegar, umegs, mustard. pepper cloves, ginger al
spice, etc., for sale BY STACEY & WELLS,
decg7 Il on The Levee.
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Succession Sale.

Succession ofSNathaniel Croker, deceased.
aGTATE. OF IOUISIANA.-Pars of Caddo.--
ID 18th Judicial District Court. By virtue of writ
ofsae to me directed by the honorable the District
Court in and for the parish of Caddo State of Louis
lana, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of February next
A. d. 1876, will proceed to sell, between the hours
of ILL., A. and 4, M, the residence of the late Ma
thaniel Croker, deceased the following described
property, Wit two hundred and forty of Land
lying in the parish of Caddo the and bounds of
which will be particularly given on the day of sale
being all the land belonging to said succession. One
Negro Woman, Hannah, aged2 "a years, and her in
FAINT child Eliza, aged 3 years; John, aged years.
Payne, aged years; Philip, eyed 40 years. Ben, aged
45 years; Jefferson. aged 16 years; Bishop aged s.
years; and Betsy, aged so years. Also sorrel mares
grew horse; j sorrel horses sorrel 6liy; mule colt
bald face horse; 50 head Of stock hogs; 6 wild do
% head Of catte ynkes of oxen; 45 head of Sheep
500 bushels of corn 5000 Tbs. of fodder; lot of old
tools; cross saw; wagon; shot gun; box of
tools; head of killing hogs 25 bales of cotton ll70
HIS. Of sailed pork; 4 bedseads and bedding, trun-
die bed: l woolen mattress; lot Of crockery ware;
lot Of kitchen ware;I pine table, j oom Is bee-hives
spinning wheel pair of dog irons; pair of steel
yards; clock.
Terms of sale-Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value If the real estae and slaves do
not bring their appraised value they will be advcr-
tsed and sold credit of II months, purchasers to
give bond with two good securities bearing eight per
cent interest from the day of sale and special mort
gage retained on the real estate and slaves Sold If
the personal property does not bring its appraised val
ne it will be Immediately re-ofered and sold at the
same time and place, credit OF II months. Pur-
chasers credit will be required to give their notes
with good securities said notes to bear interest at
the rate of per cent. per annnn from day Of sale.
jan17 ICY IF. CROKER. Administrators.