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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
coPpERsMITH AND PLUMBER.

THE subscriber Is now prepared 10 do ali kinds of
Copper work. Plumbing Roofing, Sc, alSs geii
erat is6btng business of every description connected
with the TIN Copper and Sheet iron business Stove
Pine, Sheet Zine, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, Sheet Cop
par Bathing Tubs Pnnps etc, etc; furnished az all
times ON the reasonable terms aud II shor, no.
tce.
House Gutter and spontlng made to order. All
work warranted. Old Iron, Copper and Lead wanted
ana taken In exchange for work.
Davenport. Api :, ie55-aly }. HCMpNl.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

We see it stated that the wool growers
OF Ohio will suffer great loss this year, in
consequence OF the immense numb 4rs Of
sheep destroyed By the iuclemency Of the
late inter in that State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

We regretto learn that our worthy Sen
ator Gen. Jones was lately bitten by lero-
cious deg in Dubuque.
Fears were entertained that the dog was
mad, bu; it seems not, and what is most
remarkable is the fact that the dog has
not shown any symptoms of hydrophobia
since.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
METEOROLOGICAL STATEMENT
For the Month of March, 1855.
Reported BY J. c. Fory, Beilerus.

N can Tem?erature Tor The month, 81.
% clear days-9 cloudy.
Amount 0 rain 58-IO0 ofan inch.
Amount Of snow II inches.
Tae prevailing winds were IS days from
the North, Northwest, West and Soulhwest,
and 10 days from the South, Southeast, East
and Northeast.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

ApIH UNl+A.I.'tI. - DIAV.
ST ATE OF IONA,f In tho District COart for said
Srorf IouSTy. J County, Ma. Term, 4, u. 1883,
Ta Elizabeth Wpleou
xyoU are hrresy notified that there i now Gle IN
the Office OF the Clerk o. the District Court In
Scout County, Iowa, Petition of Anson Wolcott,
calming spun divorce from the bonds Of metriino-
ny for the Faas Ms that Tie parties cannot live togeth-
er 10 peace ard happiness and TIM, tter welfare
gHfres asrraratun. and thai untcss yoa appear and
uSwcr III rel0 oil or bef r. the rst day Of tae next
term of said Court Vii; the lfth day Of May, \. u
t-S5 Judgment wtsl rendered tgast you thereon,
aud lhe pray or Of tue petitioner be granted.
ANSOS WALCuTf, Plaintiff.
The SheriG Of Scott County aforesaid haYiig made n
return of .snot found" OF the above notice. direct
tlatthe same he published the Davenport Gazette
once in each eek for four weeks eousecuNfeiN,
JOSHUA y. PATTON,
AMI r9-N4w Clerk u. c.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

KNOW NOTHING Ticker ii is the
custom of the Know Nothings to spring
their ticket on the morning Of the election,
voters should be on the lockout for some
other tickle, than the regularly nominated
Temperance ticket this morning.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

The University Of Virgins na@ ~ tiers
r..,Iv Eve hundred students, and has reach
cd an unpre cedeuted degrees 81 prosperity
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

- acres o land near the Cit, for sale on ten YEAR,
I credit. Also, two ave acre tracts on / and /
years time. Two squares Of ground 100 rod, from
Railroad depot for sale credit ofasc Years A.o
Two on loyears credit. Apply 10
A c FrITny
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

on lots for sale cheap At one, two q, three wear,
III credit !s-''
~ lots 70 lease for fifteen yearspith the privilege of
purchasing the same. Apply 10
A @ Ell TnN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

IN Half Chests Iiyson, Imperial, Gunpox1.,
i " and Black Teas, Juss received, for sale Al
4aeh ID DALZELL & BRO,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ATKIN,9
AUTOMAT0N, OR
SELF-RAKING REAPER a. MOWER

Warranted 10 Dc good Reaper and Mower
n OF only has 4 proved TO be good Reaper. but Il
~ saves the hard labor and expense Of Rakng on
by hand; does the work better than man, particular
Il ia heavy lodged CROP and savcsa considerable
per cent. by the careful handling Of the grain Be
sides the grain being laid straight il is we'll secnr
ed in the sheaf and does notarop out in aer handling,
and is not opposed in the stack
Fer further particulars apply 10
JOHN RICHARD JACKSON, Davenport,
Agent for Scott @. aud vicinity, Iowa.
Ap,7-d,tw4t
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Town Lots for Sale.

} n well locatcd lots for sale on II credit Of year,
~ p splendid lots Tor ale on ten years credit
Apply 70 A. [. FULTON
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

SEA Fancy SWISS Cottage five rooms, ont w Co
err of Third sud Ainswotth streets, Cellar, Well a
Pump Ia Kitchen tCO0.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

B0UETY LAND
InFFiNERS, Sold err. srnmen, Marines. Wagon
" Masters, Teamstcrs Fiut Ia men Nud iudiaHs, In
any Of the in which this country has been engA
ged since $780, and Officers and Soldiers Of the keyo
tuition. or their Widows minor children, have
their claims properly presented on app eaiinn TO the
undersigned, corner Of sixth and Perry streets who
has received the proper Instructors from the Com
missioner Of Pensions, to be observed BY those
March 81. 1855.
The law extend. to those who served fourteen days,
aud to such as have sne!l gaupowder Ia attic only
day. SAMUEL olLE ESTER.
April 5, IS d3twt.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

ga Small House on North half Of East side 81
No Block 10 between Srownsnd Gaines Street so
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

M 35-Ten acres out of the East half ofN " Or Sc,
% T 81 Range East;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No 72--2o acres IN North davenport beautifully sit
uated for town lots and In the immediate neighbor
hood OF thick settlement where buildings are now
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
A. C. FULTON.

600 acres Of land near btae Grass for sale !, I've
UUo dullAr. per acre credit OF S wears. On,
thousand acres on the Railroad for sale on credit az
wears. IS seres ofspiendia land north Of Dayenon
near Duck Greek with stone quarry aad we'll wa,ere
for sale 90 10 years credit 1870 acres of land np
from the river FOR safe at 1915 persere cash AFpy
70 A. c. FULTON
Mrhgt-dWtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
TO Builders
Fresh Teas.

The Undersigned will give beautiful buildns 10,
~ pay ment or part pay for building store room, ~
.hafCa slh. % I. c. EADS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Window Glass

cBoves Pittsburgh Window Glass assorted size,
"'freceiyed per Ben Bolt and fer sale by
apis DALZRLL s. BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Fourth Stree.

a. :. small Cottage on Game. stree, near Third l.
4 Block il-s601;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
LEANIlERl I.NATuER.L

N{'E IN receipt Of good Calf, Mo-
w Kip aHAS IL Letthrrs all kiuds If bluiugS
binding ShebbiBg Thread Nall, He'd Haii, shoe Pegs
etc, - whirh would 81 The ilaLtnE 81 emu ers
aud Binders. :, .. DAWSON n 90.
doors sr1p bc Ppst Once:
Davenport, Iowa. Nur d s91
.AFp,es--5u bush. }agle4 ApIl,s Ia store ard
for sale by J ri. iAi ZELaN BRO
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
MRS NJ KREBs
WILLIE Ak "

HIIII A IL
| DO here inform tli- ladies Of nanenpoa and Vi
L ciulty That have received a great variety 81
spring and summer Goods 81 the latest .tYle and q
Stnds " sFring ei0ats Rnd also SIR nnd satin Mar
iilas aHd uSv~ - PiRku machine for the uurDo.o
al rihkhR spring cas- and a kttds VI silks to he
ucatcst : We.
Thank "a for rasl fsvers she would ask tie cotta.
aue. u Pu0c patronage. Don't fUrevt 20 csli 81 ne
cheap cash Store tho Corner PER-, and Second us
SPrii5
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Mckenzie 8 Addition

-. Twenty Lotstn McKenzis's Addition living We /,
Of Locust 81. between Fourth aud Fifth streets aud
near.C-thoie Burying Ground Price $500 each
Out Lots.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
LOOKING GLASSES, WATERS, &c

| LOOKING GLASSES, WATERS, &c.
| IuST received aud for sale. ~ the extensive
Isj China--Gia>s and QueensWaTe
/ Establishment Of MesSfs y. :. WEBB Co. hfge
and pirte assortment " FreEehAnd German pla's'
Mirrors and Looking Glasses,
AmOag great variety, ". base superior Arh'i.' y
plain aad mental Gil frame, French Plsie At'
rors, ranging Ia price from si,uo 10 s'1,oueat
Also
Mahogany frame Glasses in size from isA3. 10, y
N36 a which offer for sale at prices from 2ee 70
$500 also superior assortment Of o'al az"
Square. pJpier Msche. Pearl inlaid and JapanpeD-
Waters and Trays
OF all sizes and Qnallt, from 10 toss in III sac anu
from l5e each 10 Sl2 the sRTr in price ,v.tt
We would also call attention TO superior sag WI t
assorted stock OF KNIVES and RoRhS-PLAiEp'
German SiIyera and Britannia:
spoons, Lamps, lanterns
Coffee pots, Casters, tbhnuet'ggISit c.k i
Tea Ladies', Glass curtain fHss
The citizens of Davenport ard surrounding eoahua
are respectfully isyitcd To call and eNsmine our
sogtmeu, which they viii and US ever reahy y
to their Inspection at n. ). NEbn w
Dealers in China Glass and Qaeansmar0'
NH % No. LIE CLAIRE ROW
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
0J-CAN BE FOUND AT-c0
WiI.El'S STORE.

COMPLETE ASSORTMENT or
Groceries, Willow, Wooden and Queensware.
Timothy. Clover and Garden Seeds,
.S1hoied Bet, Hams d. Shoulders,
SardfHes. Pickles ard CGtsHps.
SALMON, MACKEREL, C0nFtsH & HERRING.
WHITE LEAD, GLASS, NAILS 4 PUTTY.
Spirit Gas, Alcohol, TurPentne, Lard,
Whale and Machine Oil.
Backing Whitewa>h Paint and
scRUgBIEG BRUSHES.
T9Ess, sii atss A4.E- And
Butter Trays.
DRIED APPLES, PARED AND
unYoareG FrneTao S.
Ais great 5'ets uE
FANCY GROCERIES,
RIO & Jy4F-s COFFEE.
vorNJ HYsns. INpSRTNt. GrNpoN pEa q BLArx rE7s.
All OF my goods have been .tirtted ~3Ih care -
Thankful for liberal pAttnnaee t4us for extended,
hope to merit continuance oi Inc saue
Apl6dlw J. ". WHEY.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Ss-A Fancy octagonhl House with ten Rooms on
The \ " Coraer of Third and Answorlh Streets; ono
the mes, beautiful and Portable residence the
CIty-sf0o;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Fourth Street
6t-East half OF Lot Btors So on the North side OF
Fourth street between Perry aud Rock island
sl250;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Third Street.

Nc IA house on the north side al Iaira street,
between Scott and Western Avenue: good well ~
aud stable on the premises i5oSio-Slfoo'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Farm for Sale

1HO Aeresr 90 improved. good timber aud rupri,v
b, 90 feet, rooms aud entry stable i6 by p ss's
good. smoke lose only miles from The civ. psau
SO per acre, half cash balance oiloug time '''
hh - Apply 10 EAD u STEWaRT
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

BOOTS and SHOES maze 10 oroer
nVR facilities for making Gents fine Boots = al
~ kiuis complete aud sish TO inform those
who do NOW, will hereafter sish any KIND OF Boots
made Ia order, "a remember that can do SO upca
the shortest notice. so,
Gents Summer Shoes;
Gents French Pat Lethc, Ties Of the peaesi and Is
test STYLE;
Also, Ladies' Morocco and Calf Shoes Of Superior
quality made neatly and warranted good
s. q DAWSON Go.
March % 3 doors north Of the Post 0fcs
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

j Green's Second Addition
80 Ten Lots Green's e,ond Addition, will tie sold
low ani long credit.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

GA small House on we,thalfof Lot ;loek ~ %
Soaih ide " Fearih street between Main aud tiafr
sou dpiGins Prnsbst rrian paFsonsge;
Fifth
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

3s-A two story House on Lot Block Notes al.
G'li"h iton,lhg nn Harrison street Housc lGN26 4
Rooms L-t 5-XIi5;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Mcintosh Addition:

$50 Lots on Melltash secoad addition on III
North side OF Harm sou street;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

$50 acres one and haif miles North Of Davenport
the DHbrgue road being a part the Westl II T.
ar ~gc " e ta-t. water Running through IL with
never Ealing sprng xceilrni oettion for a dairy
nrd 'pr raising YegeiAbi. sfOr mart prce SIS per
acre reqHritg astuaA 1ny"srm ~ to set up man in
pr htable aid neseI failing business;
ia mother tract within mile of the city Join
ing kInk being part oiN w a. See 10 7s East
viii be sold in Lots offs and 10 acre..
For the above apply to
GEORGE l.. NTCROlLs,
General Land Agent,
Cor. Of % & Main SIS.
Davenport, March 10th, Iso5
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
E.. ]. HART a. Co
Having removed to their commodious S

Having removed to their commodious Stores,
t Nos. II AND 70 TcHoUP1rouLAs STREET,
! LAVE on hand full and we'll selected stock oil
IL CIR Err ES,
And other articles in their line, in part consisting of
| CoFFEE-Rio, Havana and Java.
| TEAs-lmperial, Pouchong gunpowder, Tyson young
hyson, souchong, padre, etc.
SuGAR-Brnwn, white, loaf, crushed and powdered
MoLAssEs-Country, sugar house and golden syrup
ToBAcco-Assorted brands, comprising allqualities
CIGARs-Large stock, we'll assorted.
oRIcEs-Cloves, mace, nutmegs, pepper, ginger, all
spice, ground spices of all kinds.
SoAP-Brown, Boston, western, northern, white and
fancy IN bars and cakes; CASTLE.
Starch-Foxs, Cincinnati.
CHocoLATE-Sweet and plain.
SHoT-Buck and drop.
POWDER in and kegs; Lead,
Pickles. catsups preserves, brandy fruit brandy cher
rles; fruits in their own Juice.
Theoretically sealed obsers salmon shad sardines,
oysters etc.
W1NEs--Madeira, Oporto, claret, white, sweet and
dry Malaga, Muscat Sherry.
BRAspY-Cognac, Rochelle, Bordeaux, Peach. Amer
lean.
GIS-Holland and domestic
RUM-Jamaca, New Orleans, NJ E.
WHIsKEY- Monongahela, Bourbon, Western Viz
gina, lrlsh Rockford, apple champagne.
DRUGS AND D1Es--1ndigo, madden, sulphate quiz
nine together with full assortment of other staple
drugs and chemicals, by the case only.
SrATloNERY-Playing cards. letter, cap, wrapping
and sampling paper, blank books, together with an
assortment of similar goods
Wooden and Willow Ware, broon,s, gunny bags,
buckets, tubs, axehelves, etc.
WIrHER1LL's PHILADELPHIA WHITE LEAD-Hav-
ing been made agents for the sale of the celebrated
White Lead, manufactured by Weiherill and Broth
er, we shall keep constantly on hand large assort
men of the different grades and the various sized pack
ages to which we invite the attention of the trade.
To which they invite the attention of the trade
New Orleans Fob l9SS
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
Morris Fever & Ague Mixture!
Or VEGETABLE FEBRIFUGE and
A NTI Ri lois Pill

5 all the medicine necessary TO effect complete
cure OF the most obstinate cases of Ague and Fever,
or Chills and Fever. Cases of long standing, which
have resisted the treatment of the most successful
practitioners have been readily cured |, promotes
irregular and healthy action of the digestive organs
fully restoring the harmony Of action between the
stomach and liver, and the other important functions
OF the system-and in the treatment of dyspepsia,
night sweats, depaved appetite and aundice it has
been of great benefit but in fevers, especially fever
and ague or intermittent fever its powers have been
principally tested and in such cases it has been pro-
nounced sovereign to all other remedies or anv
treatment heretofore discovered
The mixture is put up in pint bottles at one dollar
each; and bilious pills in boxes at 25 cts Pre-
pared only by TIL MORRIS. cbem;s,
aug IS Sbravanor. r,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
DIR. Sherman'S New Patent r,n

and Rupture Wash are certain means Of 1.o.'
relefin the worst stages of the affection. 'Vs md
The Truss has gained popularity uns,,.,
any other for the following advantages: FL. BY
ciliy Of adaptation and application: secona ,a'a.
atonical arrangement preventing it from eh,s rs an.
excoriatlng the body: Third, its comfor, and md
in any position of the body: Fourth, its sl;ah, UNITY
veniencc 10 the wearer under every kind Of
Fifth, its certainty to remain upon and close ,s
mia ring; Sixth, its aptness to contrac, and ss h,
remove the tumor when used in coniunc6on ,"y %
hernia wash. -" %.
The proprietor would simply remark 10 ,bo..
aic,ed with Rupture that he has devoted m,ns 'e d.
to the steady and treatment Of the complain, !, !eas
rious stages, and feels himself fully qualified f. Va
spring and compress of the right shape and ho"s
to suit any case that may be entrusted to his cara a
poor may be dealt with to suit their meons me me
prices of these useful instruments are now ro, Ias
to SIS and l0 making them, considering their wee
rioI manufacture, the cheapest and for economvs,
most durable of any in the market, thus secnr;ns
unfortunate from all the other advantages free @s
cost
Having removed from my old stand 70 s, cb =.
street my patrons will find me atmy new store ~
office situated at the corner of ST. Charles and a..
vier sts opposite the ST. Charles Hotel preparaa WV;
supply of Trusses to suit all forms of abdominal
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
Printing Materials.

FINHE p,oprietors of the South Western, having jus
Il renewed their stock of materials, offer for sale
extremely low prices, great variety of Secondhand
Type, &C., comprising:
Lose PK1NER-A small font, half worn.
NoNPARIEL do. do
SMALL PlcA-Large font, cast expressly for pamph
let and law work, with accents, superiors pecerac
tons, medical signs, etc. Good as new.
SCRIP Great primer and double small plea.
P1cA-Two fonts, but little worn.
GREAT PR1MEK-Fine FONT half worn.
Fonts of Double Great Primer, Canon, and other
large letter.
Thirty forty different sizes and kinds Of card and
small Ornamental and Fancy Job Type, comprising
shades tuscans outlines, gothics, antiques, blacks
German text etc. Together with 4 great variety OF
large and small flowers and borders, job and newspa-
per cuts and ornaments
CHAsEs-Wrought and cast-iron book chases, (6vo
and l2mo.,) and an assortment for jobs.
The fonts all perfect and in good order, and af-
ford fine opportunity for country papers to obtain
materials cheap. i2S
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
JOS. HUFTY.


IMPORTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER II
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Rich Fancy
AND STAPLE GOODS,
No. 20 Camp street, under Cit! Hotel, New Orleans
Respectfully invites the attention of wholesale and
tail dealers and purchasers to his VERY LARGE
STOCK OF GOODS, which is freshly imported and
constantly supplied throughout the year.
SHELL COMBS.
Imitation Shell and Buffalo COMBS Of every style and
variety.
BRUSHES, of every description, of his own manufac-
ture, and at the lowest Northern Factory prices.
Toilet Articles,
Such as PERU merry, HAIR OILS, HAIR PINS,
POMATUM, FANCY SOAPS, &c.
FINE FANS, PURSES, PORTABLE DESKS,
POCKET BOOKS, WORK BOXES, together with
endless variety of PORTE MONIES, &c, of
every style and shape at unusually low prices.
GUNS PISTOLS, KNIVES, Colts and Warmers RE.
VOLVING PISTOLS, SCISSORS, RAZORS,
LIFE PREsERvERs, FISHING REELS and TACKLE, ofev-
cry variety, to suit the determined Angler
H'Ntches, JesCel,'y, SC.
The stock in this line consisting in part, Of fine TT.
Cooper, NJ. J. Tobias and real Jos. Johnson move
ments, with fine assortment of Swiss and English
LEVERS, together with large stock of fine eastern
Jewelry, verware &C., has been selected with great
care by F. Roberts, for many years engaged in the
wholesale business, and having been purchased for
cash, great inducements will be offered to purchasers
Every article warranted represented or the money
refunded f9-Iy
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
fThanghfS 0f Thee.

/ 1 hare sweet thoughts of thee, dear onet
That would fain reveal;
When in the crowd and when alone, |
Upon my breast they steal.
They charm like music heard at even
Upon the calm blue sea;
And sFeeter than a dream Of heaven
Are those dear thoughts to rne.
/ have sweet dreams Of thee, dear ono,
When my heart is sore oppressed.
They bid those blighting cares begone
That rob me Of my rest;
Like some bright dream Of years gone p;'
Ere aught Of pain knew,
They on my path a brightness cast
That's dazzling to the view
! have hope Of thee, dear one
a gentle hope office,
And thou hencefore-yes thou alone,
Ny guiding star shall be.
Thou art the Star whose cheering ray
Can make my pathway bright
Can cheer me on life's rugged way.
And make it burthens light.
have an Offering, dear one,
An humble gift I know
Not gems that glitter in the sun,
Can I on thee bestow,
But / offer thee a treasure @
More rich and rare than they
IT'S affection, without measure,
That never can decay.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-04
New Stock! Fresh Goods!

TNHE subscriber has just received per steamers C
l. Hays St. Charles and Compromise, extensive
addition to his stock, comprising every description
seasonabe and fashionable fancy and staple Dry Goods
silks, satins, velvets, musns linens, cacoes, cling.
hams, lpaccas, mernoes, nannels, bombaznes fancy
dress goods, ribbons laces ladies' capes collars IN
derseeves, silk, cotton, thread and wooden hosiery
gloves bonnets millinery, ladies' trimmings handker
chiefs, diapers, mosquito netings parasos, unbrel-
las oil CLOTH blankets, domestics, Lowels, and almost
every other article that can be named.
Clothing, in great variety, comprising almost every
kind of fabric, ranging from superfne cloth to light
linen and bingham.
Ladies', men and children's fine sewcd and pegged
slippers, shoes, brogans and boots, of every quality.
Fur, silk and wool hats, fine caps.
Perfumery, fancy soaps, ladies' work boxes sewing
silk thread and cotton, etc. etc.
Cutlery, hardware, crockery, glass, wooden ware,
nwarc, brooms buckets iron, nails, tiles, pots
ovens coffee mills, etc.
Groceries, Wines and Lquors-My stock of these ar
tcles is large and very complete, chosen by expert
enced buyer expressly for this market. Among it is:
sugar of every quality, common and sugar house mo-
lasses Coffee tea chocolate fine and SALT Ohio
arg ST. Louis -four, meal, sugar-cured, canvassed
and plain hams, shoulders and sides, pork beef pota-
toes dried fruit lard, candles, soap, oils vinegar pep
per- spice, nutmegs, starch, indigo, almonds, raisns
pickles, kechups, sardines, obscrs mackere salmon,
shad herrngs Goldfish, syrups, brandy fruits, pepper
mint and all kinds of fancy groceries, chewing. and
smoking tobacco cigars, old Monongahela, Dexters,
Rose, Bourbon, rye, rectifed and common whiskey,
rare old cognac brandy at various prices, American
brandy, old rum gin, porter, ale, cider, champagne
Madeira, Malaga, sherry pure port and caret Wines
cordials, fruits in their own juice etc. Crackers, bis
cult, cheese, beans, corn, oats, etc.
These goods were purchased in N. Orleans for cash.
and will be sold as cheap, if not cheaper than they
can be had in any other house on Red River. Coun-
try merchants, planters, and others laying in supplies
will find it greatly to their advantage to give me call
before purchasing elsewhere. NJ. BAER,
i2S Texas street.