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i James Wilson and the undersigned, in the
Butchering Business, is this day dissolved.
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ESTABLISHED in nISAO-Incorporate by tho
L! Legislature Of Pennsylvania with perp.t-
ual Charter.
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Saturday, November 8, +"
Saturday, =" 10, i"
Saturday, "a,
Saturday, Desember Is, /"
N. B. No one will be examined, except al
an advertised meeting of the Board.
JOHN s. WAY, Clerk of Board.
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SELLING OFF
"A IT e. ri

ME undersigned, DESTROYS Of closing their business
4 in Shreveport, preparatory to final removal
would beg leave 10 offer to their customers and the
public generally their large and well assorted fall and
winter stock AT C9ST PRICES. They assure the
public that they intend closing their business
this place, with view of doing business in New Or
leans, and they will therefore offer every inducemen
10 purchasers. Those who have purchased and arr
DESTROYS of so doing will do we'll to cab and examine
our stock, which is choice and good as was eve
brought Shreveport, and which assure them we
will positively sell a: cost for cash.
dec6 G. M. LEVY g. Co. 4
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Succession Sale.

Succession of Calvin Croker, deceased.
gGTATE OF LOUIsIANA.-Parisho of Caddo--
~ 18th Judicial District Court. By virtue of writ
Of sale TO me directed By the honorable the District
Court in and for the parish of Caddo State Of Louis
lana, on SATURDAY, the l7th day Of February next,
4. d. 1855, will proceed to SELL between the hours
OF ii, and 4, NJ, at the residence of the late
Calvin Croker deceased, in the parish of Caddo, the
following property, to-Wt: eighty of Land, be-
ing all the landed estate, belonging said succession
lying in the parish aforesaid, the metes and bounds
of which will be particularly given the day of sale.
Also: dun mare pony; black MULE 3 bags of cot
ton; fine saddle; pair Of saddle bags.
Terms ofsale-Cash provided the property brings
its appraised value; and if does not, the movable
property will be re-oered at the same time and place
and sold credit of - months Purchasers to give
their notes. with two good securtiessad bearing
interest at the rate Of percent. per from the
day Of sale he reasestate will lie sold subject the
law of apptaisement. ICY p. CROKER,
Janl7 Administrators.
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consignees 81 Merchanaise per steamboats,

4 N0hSA3AGCS VI Per STEAMBOATS,.
McDonold Sanders; o. d g.; j. q. holster; "A
Hernans s. Z. co, Henderson; j. O. & CO., Jack
songille; v; d B., Tyler; ]. T. Womaek; " T Wo-
! mack; Il. FerigaR; n. q. Luppwings; j. g. Cham.
bers; W Z. ToWans; r. q Oglesby; b S Wilder; B.
Cochran; Ballron q Conley; Mrs III .H MeCown: 4.
nadoiPh; 3 Miller; T. M. H., Rusk j. German; EEL
Howe; j. Marshall; Phineas Kell; j. Jordan; ohm
Barkhain; II jackson; A. Bryan j e. Brown B. r.
wilson D co. Jas. S. Kelly; s. Jacobs; r. r. Crom
we'll; M Houghton; G. a. Frazier: Hoffman Il Will
son; Steinlin Co; Terrell 4 Henson; & P Hicks.
Nil. Llpnan; Philip Gee; 7. S. Holt; Jno Holmes;
= = M Lemon d CO.; G. W. Lacy;J. G. Mccoy; B. D.
Moore; =; Il Crowder; T. B. b; NJ H.C.; G.
3 Baldwin; Y. s. Crowder; G. W. ~. r. Wat.
kins Walker 4 sayer; S. Hughes; NJ Parker; Nv Stin-
son; u. ~; C.;; Nv. K.; n. H. Carruth I'LL III Powell.
u T. y, Alto, Tx; G. a H.W Racquet; r. Lindwood
:. 3. Hendricks; PIG Nebhutt; T. L. Phillio; g. G.
Gregg d co; g Ryon; Chas. Egbert; j. N Howell
& y g; " = Greggs CO.. Young Harris G. Dunn;
q. Keeyes; >. W. Root a CO.; N b. Branch; E Hig-
gins; Jordan a Graham; e. Bartholo; j. w Hatton;
E q 3. 9. Key. '
The prevalence of incorrect notions upon the sub
jet Of medicine is great cause Of misery. Medi-
ca practice should be governed by principles eau
hoasly deduced from the contributions Of long ex-
perlence and close observations. How important
then, that no medicine should be taken BY inyalds
unless it emanates from the hands of men of great
talent, Judgment, and the strictest probity-
Hoohands German bItters prepared By DR.. G. M.
jackson, Philadelphia, il preparation emanating
from one of the most celebrated practitioners Of
modern times and one Of the greatest medical wri-
tiers Germany ever produced This article is now in
able hands as evidence that the article prepared
carefully and skfully, it producing the effect the
original inventor intended. 1t is used by many Of
the leading practitioners Of Philadelphia III cases Of
debility OF the digestive organs, and hillary appara
tlls, and the diseases arising therefrom Wethere-
fore recommend this medicine to suffering inyads.
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Succession Sale,
uecession af f. r Roocl

SuecessIon Of T. L. RoacH,=.
ssTATE OF L0UISIANA-Parish of Caddo-lsth
~ judicial District Court By virtue of an order OF
sale to directed by the honorable District Court for
the parish Of Caddo State Of Lonisiana will proceed
sell at public auction, on SATURDAY. the 18th day
OF February 1855, between the hours of O'Clock
NJ and a, P. NJ. at the market house in the town OF
Shreveport, parish aforesaid, the following propery
belonging tothe succession of F.. r. Roach, deceased
toWt: the undivided half Of the northwest half III ot
No 10, (en:l block co. fsixty) with the buildings
and improvements thereon, held in indivsion with
John 7. HALEY. Also the northwest half of lot No.
T. (one,) in block No. 81 fifty one,l with the build
iilgs and improvements thereon; all il the town Of
Shreveport AIso--two Negroes: Jack, a negro man.
aged about 80 years. and Sam, boy, aged about /
years. Both slaves for ife
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. "A. T. HEINE.
Shraxenart Ian11arr.l LIZ -Is5a A1acinnaar
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Fer Rent.
FOr sale.

ia For Sale.
. The two story brick store occupied for the last
six years by the undersigned situated Texas street,
near the of Spring 1t is covered with tin and
thoroughly finished in every respect. In the of
the store is fine warehouse, which makes this one of
the most commodious and convenient buildings for n
wholesale and retail business in town. AS stand it
has no superior
Also-A Dwelling House and three lots of ground
attached hercto situated Market street. The house
contains five rooms, well finished, and there kich
ems, servants rooms stables, well of good and
every other convenience necessary the comfort Of
family.
The above property will be sold low and on accom-
modating terms. Apply to
iyl9 E. & B. JACOBS, Texas street.
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Drug Store Re-enened. .

The old patrons and friends of Morris Drug
III Store, (receny destroyed by fire. respect
~ faiiy informed that the undersigned will con-
tinue the business and snoW opening at the store
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, Texas street,
large and complete assortment OF Fresh and Genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, Sc, and solicts a
continuance Of the patronage awarded to the late W
Morris. He is now prepared to fill all orders. Ply
sicians prescriptions carefully put up all hours day
or night. Innv22] 4. II. MORRIS
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.

The magnificent passenger steamer
EHksEsasN BELLE GATES, leon BRYAN,
ssssESsa master, will run the ensuing be-
tween New Orleans and Shreveport, commencing her
trips with the first rise in Red River and leaving each
portevery aternste Wednesday, at O'clock The
Belle Gates has been lately locked thoroughly oTcr-
hauled and newly furnished throughout and for speed,
safety and accommodations has no superior in the
trade. Every excrlon will be used 10 render satisfac-
ton to SINNERS and paSseuperS. octlS- FIN
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Assessment Roll.

Ill persons interested are hereby notified that J.
liza j.. Kirkpatrick. assessor, has fled in my office the
assessment roll for the year 1855, for Inspection
ana correction, within thirty days from notice hereof
Eafter which time Henry Hunsicker. collector, will
rsaeasd 10 collect the taxes Of lie own Of Shreveport,
lin assessed and corrected Given undef fas aand, Of
fsiaIITs Ia feyepest, this l7sh day VI iaaaars, 4
3Is. Es55, \. MI 59N Esfsa IEaay
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Regular Passenger Packet.

FOR ALENANDRIA.
ssEtsssosasa The fast running, commodious steamer
R. WI. JONES, JAaEs ROBINSON, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandria, in connexion
with the steamer COMPROMISE for New Orleans, and
make regular trips during the low water season. She
has superior accommodations for passengers, and in
point Of safety and speed is unsurpassed For fregh,
or passage, apply on board. octt
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Attention.!

Il # HAVE instructions from Jno. j. Green. executor
IL Of r. Green, deceased, to sue each and every per
son that does not forward and pay Or secure his
Indebtedness to Green, Douglass g o., o. Green q
sDousaass by the lst Of March next and being paid
bg him to carry ont his Instructions, will here state
Hill tile benefit of all who may feel interested in the
rsattar that will sue all who do not comply by the
time specified. =. f. k6Ss0N,
u Agent Jno. ]. Green, ex'f r: Green.
& Shrevenort January In. 1855. a tt.
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Red River and New Orleans Packet,

THE fine fast running, passenger steam
rIfsssS=ssss boat S. w. DOWNS, GEORGE H.
szs.sEsszza CLARK, master, having been thoroughly
overloaded and put in fine order will run during the
entire season regular packet between Shreveport,
and New Orleans receiving and landing passengers or
freight all intermediate points. Particular atten-
ton will be paid to all business conded the boat,
and her commander will make use of every exer,ion
to give satisfaction both shippers and travellers For
freight passage, having superior accommodations,
apply on board. ian24
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Il. orleans s Red River Passenger packef

NJ VE ICdHS q 1ICu ItiFV1 i dSStHBCI 1dCAVts
Fsassaa, d THE wen known, fayorite steamboat
SsafsEass.ftssS SIT. CHARLES, sAM'r.. AprLE-
Esssazszzz ATE, MASTER will resume her regular
trips between New Orleans and Shreveport the first
rise in Red River, and will receive and land freight or
passengers all Intermediate landings and plantations.
The ST Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel to the hurricane deck, newly furnished. aadi in
all respects boat. For speed, safey, acconmo-
dations and good fare she is unsurpassed by any boat
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes to receive
continuance Of the patronage heretofore literally
extended to him. decl3
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Removal.

"M. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
w friends and the public that he has remov- NJ
ed his Drug and Book Store TO the new brick Gl9
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 endeavors 10 ac-
commodate all who may be disposed to patronise his
establishment His store will be supplied al all times
with large stock of goodsln his line to which add-
tons arc constantly being made BY importations from
manufactures ana importers. HM. e. MILLER
sSxs BBLs s. til. Ma.assss, for sale at "a eenss ss
go gallon Nv WALTERS a. HEgsY~s
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State Of Louisiana---Parish Of caddo

State Of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo
IN DISTRICT COUR T-Suceession of John
Keene. deceased. Notice is hereby given that
LOUISA KEESE, administrators, has this day filed with
the clerk of our said court her final tabeau and ac-
count in said succession and unless opposition made
thereto in the time prescribed by law, the said final
and ableauwill be homologated approved and
made the Judgment of the court as prayed for.
& ~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
K ~ w. G.. KELLEY,
iarlO-Im Clerk
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

lcsa0#as b. The new, very light dfaught fast rum
SSss s ming steamboat FANNY FERN,
EsSEssszz=Az JOHN HoUsToN, master, will leave for
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, ID October at five
o'clock and continue to during the as reg
ular packet between this port and the falls, making
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was built in
Shreveport expressly for the trade entirely new Of
very light draught, has large and commodous cabins,
and in point of safety, comfort and tne accommoda-
iopsis equal to any boat on Red River. Her officers
will make Of every eSertion to please and solicit
the patronage of their old friends Particular aen.
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passengers
and freight at all points the river. SGT
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Shreveport s. Alexandria Packet.

fHSasa a The new substantial, very light draught
"A isEHs:fTaas steamboat RUNAWAY, CROOKS,
sszgsszz@a master, (hayng been thoroughly over
auled repaired and renovated, will resume her trips
on Or about the LIST September, as regular weekly
packet between Shreveport and Alexandra, at which
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamers,
thus afording passengers and shippers through line
to the city without detention at the falls.
@ The Runaway was bull expressy for the trade, her
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing else are
entirely and in point of safety speed and accom-
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls Particular attention will times be paid to
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her of-
solicit the favors of their old friends promising 10
do every thing in their power to merit it. July 90
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q. EBERSTADT,
Dealer in
CONFECTIONERY. FAMILY GROCERIES.
VZinee .Cnrdials

Corner OF Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
sSSss. Has just received from New Orleans,
asysk@ and will keep constantly on hand, GA
~ large stock of sugar, coffee, tea cho- lz=aSSsl
colate hams, candles, soap, starch -four, molasses
mackerel, behring's, sardnes, lobstes,eves, anchoves
mustard soda, butter and water crackers butter lard
salt pepper, spices indigo, sweet ana lard oil.
Asuperor assortment of liquors Of every description:
brandies, whiskey, gn port madeira claret and white
wines. London porter, Scotch ale, cider, etc., etc.
His supply acknowledgements very large and COM
prses fruits put up in their juice, brandy fruits,
Candies fresh cakes preserves ellics raisins prunes
figs, almonds, citron oranges, lemons, nuts, etc. Toys
and fancy articles for children Superior cigars chew
ing and smoking tobacco. jan l0-3m
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Steamboats, For Sale.
To Steamboat Officers.

nFF1CERS of Boats running in the upper Red Riy-
" er ade, are respectfully informed that New Or
leans Newspapers, of every descriptions can be fur
nished to them, in any quantity, by sending orders 10
WIN. M DECAMP, Reporter, No. Front Levee, be-
low Canal street, lover A. & II. Blocks wholesale
grocery If desired the name of the boat purchasing
will be stamped each paper and the packages for
wardcd as per order
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Great BARGAINS in Groceries. SC.

II AVING purchased the entire stock in trade o.
Il a Thatcher& CO., and received large supplies
from the city, my assortment Of Family Groceries fine
serves, pickles, kechups, mustard pepper Spices tea
coffee, sugar, salt soap, candles, oils, cigars chewing
and smoking tobacco, brandy fruits fancy groceries,
bar stores, ETC., is the largest and complete in
Shreveport and will be sold cheap, if not cheaper
than they be purchased al any other store in town
As must dispose of this stock before the river rises
make formy spring goods, extraordinary induce
ments is offered TO buyers.
have also on hand good assortment of dry goods
domestics, clothing hats. caps, boots Shoes brogans
cutlery, hardware, glassware, crockery etc., which will
be sold unusually low. Call in and examine the goods
and prices before you purchase elsewhere.
dec27 M.BAER, Texas street S
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Henderson Exchange Hotel.

- henderson Exchange Hotel.
@M #l@ THE undersigned would respectfully in
Ssaa #Is M form the public that they have recently
zg MZsssssaY fitted up new Hotel situated the
northeart Of the public square, formerly
pied as the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public and travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
pains in fitting up and furnishing the house to rem
der first class Hotel and they fatter themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience of the most fastidious epicure. Their
table will be at all times supplied with the very best
the market atfords-whe they will keep in their en-
poymenta number of obedient and trustworthy wait
ers Transient persons, regular boarders desiring
private rooms regular families can be accommodated
at all times. Persons stopping this hotel are i'm
formed that any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands Of the propreors they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that in cpnnexion with the hotel they have
large and commodious Livery Stable where, by keep
ing seto the best osters, they are prepared to give
all full satisfaction. The best of provender is Kept
constantly on hand and the greatest care is bestowed
BY themselves 10 see that full attention is paid to the
horses of their customers. r. RUDDELL & Co.
Henderson, Rusk county. Texas, Nov Is 1854
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'agraph Office, Shreveport, Jan. "a, 1855.
CITY HOTEL,
THIS establishment, long known as Van
Bibber's Hotel, has been leased BY the
11ndnrsinnnd and thnrnnnhIn rnnnirad l

renovated and refurnished, and is open for the
accommodation of boarders travellers, and the public
generally, by the day, week, or month The proprietor
takes this occasion tender lis thanks to his
rous friends fer their past patronage. while in the Mel
son House and assures them that it is his determna
non to make the City Hotel equal any house in the
south or west, and pains expense will be spared
70 effect that purpose.
His friends in the country may rely upon having
their horses we'll taken care Of.
c. &c. NELSON, late of the Nelson House.
IIsThe Marshall, Jefferson and Mansfield stages
stop at this house. jan24
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Shreveport \ Alexandria Passenger Pac-

}faNzs1n d The entirely new (and lighest draughi
EsFfsRS boat above the falls) steamer UNION
==sszzsszzzzzH r. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport,
running through in forty hours the best and quickest
time ever made in low water. The Union will con-
nue in the trade during the entire low water season.
and being in every respect designed for very light
draught packet, with superior accommodations for SIS
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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EXecutOr,s Notice.

A I'LL persons indebted the Of the late Will
In liam A. Powell, deceased, hereby notified and
requested to come forward and make immediate pay
ent 10 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
dnIv authenticated to said executor for liquidation.
,rl,o III at all times be found ID Shreveport
Il ;on17 SAM VAN BIBBER, Executor.
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AdminiStratriysS Notice,

Suggestions of Nathaniel Croker and Calvin
Croker, deceased
IA ILL persons having claims against either Of these
IN SUGGESTIONS will present them at once to the IN
dsrsigned and those indebted to either OF them are
requested to make immediate payment.
LAUCHLIN CURRIE, Atty in fact
Iaauarv II. 1864 forthe adrn'x
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o. WILL be sold at public auction, on
10y Thursday, lst February, 1855, in
front Of the store occupied by Green
& Douglass, Texas sreet) between the hours Of 10
o'clock A. and A. NJ, rs Ploughs, with all the ne
cessay points and land sides of cast and English bis
ter steel. Terms, cash. iap24