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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03
Sherin'S Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No $40. DANIEL WADDLE VS..
THos. D. WtDpLE under tutor. BY virtue of writ of
sale directed by the honorable the District Court
of the Parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suit will
be sod to effect partition. SATURDAY, the Sd
day Of February a.. ID. 1885, between the hours of
O'Clock A. MI. and 4, P. NJ. the following described
property wit: Section No.thrty-six [36l in town
ship No seventeen, Q7,) Of range No. sixteen QS;)
and all Of se&tion No. a. in township sixteen 6)
of range sixteen, 6 except the east half of the north
east quarter If the last named section and the fol-
lowing SLAVES, viz: Ned Eli, Calyne, Henry, An
nett George, Anarchy and child Emma, Holder, Hen
derson, Charley Amy, Betsy, Jim, Cooper Rose, Rena
and Julia
Terms of sale-The land cash, provided the ap-
prasement isl bid, if not to be readvertised and sold
on credit Of 10 months The slaves credit of l
and years, purchasers credit to give bond bear
ing eight per cent per annum interest from date until
paid and apprpved security, with special mortgage
the property Isold. Nj. WATSON, Sheriff
Shreveport January 3, 1855. pf$7 10
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CITY HOTEL.

= CITY HOTEL.
@N ! ia THIS establishment, long known as Van
ESfS #Ts& Bibber's Hotel, has been leased By the
Szzsa 80 undersigned and isnow being thorough
" repaired and renovated, and will be opened for the
accommodation Of boarders and the public generally as
soon after the lst inst possible. The proprietor
takes this occasion to tender his thanks to his hume
rous friends for their past patronage, while in the Mel
son House ard assures them that it is his determine
ton to make the City Hotel equal to any house in the
south or west and pains Or expense will De spared
to effect that purpose.
His friends in the country may rely upon having
their horses we'll taken OF.
CT. NELSON, late Of the Nelson House
ITThe Marshall, Jefferson and Mansfield stages
stop at this house.
N. B. The subscriber is DESTROYS Of renting mum
Der of furnished or unfinished rooms in the Nelson
House, recently occupied by him. Also, the largt
dining room. suitable for concerts balls ETC. apis
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Printing Materials.


TsNHE ptoprietors of the South Western having just
l. renewed their stock of materials, offer for sale at
extremely low prices great variety of Secondhand
Type, &c., comprsing
Lone PR1MER-A small font, half worn.
NoNPARIEL do. do.
SMALL PlcA-Large font, cast expressly for pamph-
let and law work, with accents, superiors, piecetrac
tons, medical signs, etc. Good new.
SCRIP Great primer ard double small plea.
PIcA-Two fonts, but little worn
GREAT PRIMER-Fine font, half worn.
Fonts of Double Great Primer, Canon, and other
large letter.
Thirty or forty different sizes and kinds of card and
small Ornamental and Fancy Job Type. comprising
shades, tscans outlines, gothics, antiques, blacks,
German text, etc. Together with great variety of
large and small flowers and borders. job and newspa
per cuts and ornaments.
CHAsEs-Wrought and castiron book chases, (Svo.
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, 1913
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Ohm \. HOWELL. HAHILTUN 5. HUWF1"
J. n. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

On the LeVee, Shreveport, La.
HAVE leased the we'll known building recently
L l. occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashiell, on
the Levee, (at the steamboat landing> and are now
prepared receive store Or forward cotton and mer-
chandisc of every description. We are also erecting
contiguous the present building and Immediately on
the banks of the river, of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render our facilities for storing cotton equal it, not SUI
peror that possessed by any other establishment on
r ed River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to our care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests of our patrons aug9
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Assessment Roll,

A LII persons interested hereby notified that y
IN T. kirkpatrick, assessor has filed in my office the
rc for the year 1855 for public inspection
and corrections within thirty days from notice hereof;
after which time Henry Hunsicker, collector VII
proceed to collect the Of the town OF Shreveport
AZ assessed and corrected Given under my hand Of
iciay, in Shreveport this goth day Of December, a.
R 1871 L W JONES. mayor. ".
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J. F. WHITE
'ES! STOVES!!

j. F. WHITE
STOVES! STOVES!! STOTES!!!
~. Is now receiving and keeps constantly on u
ID hand a large and well selected stock of * r.
fg1As Cooking and other Stoves selected by ~
him with great care expressly for this and the Texas
markets.
TIN WARE.
Will keep and manufacture all kinds of Tinware, which
he sell at wholesale and retail, and warrant it not to
leaM Any article from his establishment may be pur
chased with perfect safety.
.EOBBAMG
In tin, copper, iron, zinc Roofing, guerng, etc.
substantially and promptly executed.
u Letters for cotton brands, in beautiful style
and at moderate prices.
Shreveport, February IS, 1854.
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A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
a5a pzSS 80 LIVERY STABLES, &EEa5Rh

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
TINE undersigned having purchased the interest of
i Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known
ablishment and put in fine ORDER inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses, bugges, carri-
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,
a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river, by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. Our ostlers expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and Sold Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the late firm
of VanBibber e. Hitchcock, we respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pledging ourselves to do all in
power to merit it.
aug23 A. J. HITCHCOCK s. Co.
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SELLING OFF
a TT co 8 II

rEIIE undersigned, DESTROYS of closing their business
I in Shreveport, preparatory to a final removal
would beg leave offer to their customers and the
public generally their large and well assorted fall and
winter stock At COST PRICES. They assure the
public that they intend closing out their business in
this place, with view of doing business in New Or
leans, and they will therefore offer every lnducement
purchasers. Those who have not purchased and are
DESTROYS of so doing, will do we'll to call and examine
our stock which is as choice and good as was ever
brought to Shreveport and which we assure them we
will positively sell at cost for cash.
dec6 G. M LEVY & Co.
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office.

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
n by note or open account, will please come for
ward and settle without further delay; will be
compelled to place the in the hands of an officer
for collection by law.
may lift ROBSON & klMBLE
Our customers respectfully requested to bear in
mind that as we are forced to pay our journeymcn
promptly, we are unable allow extended credit and
hope that hereafter our bills will be settled presen-
tation r. & K.
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Regular Passenger Packet.

fla FOR ALEXANDRIA,.
ssssSassszH THE fast running, commcdious steamer
h. MI. JONES, JAMES ROBINSON, master, will
run between Shreveport and Alexandria, in connexon
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 freight
or passage, apply on board. octa
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>ao ENOS & WOOD have just received from = Al
IA New York, large supply of cloths, cassi- III
III meres and vestings Of every variety and .-lL.
pattern, and also keep constantly hand large anc
well selected assortment of ready de Clothing
Boots Shoes, Hats and Caps. In addition to the fore
going they in receipt of gentemen's furnishing
goods suit all tastes; such scarts evening vests
cravats undershirs, suspenders Shirts gloves, draw
ers hosiery, etc. They prepared to execute supe
ror work in the manufacture of coats pantaoons and
vests, in the most substantial manner and after the
latest style and fashion.
The stock was selected by Mr.. Wood in person and
our old customers and the public in general may resi-
assured that supply all their wants with prompt
ness, and despatch.
We have determined to adopt the cash system, and
every article will be placed at the lowest price. nj
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State OF I,orisiana---Parish of Caddo.
INJS, gU of Calvin

IN DISTRICT COUKT-SHeeessiOn OF ValFiH tFU-
ker. Decd Notice is hereby given that Icy PHENA
CRocKER, has this day filed with the clerk Of our
said court herpettion and application praying to be ap-
pointed Administrative of the succession OF CALVIN
Crocker decd and unless opposition Is made thereto
in days, time prescribed by law, sald ICY ne'a
Croker will be appointed Administrative of said sue
cession, as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal Of office, tins
j. s. Cd day Of January, A. D., 1888.
w G. KERLEY,
;.n3 81 Clerk.
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LIVERY STABLES.


IJ7No connerion 1ohateuer 1cih any Hotel. CT
I A. BOARMAN, would respectfully inform the
~ public generally, and travellers in particular, that
he has just had his stables put in complete order, and is
fully prepared with thorough and extensive stock of
Saddle and Harness Horses, Hacks, Wagons &C.,
which will be let at unusually low rates. He will
rant his stock to be, in every respect equal to any in
the country His hacks are mostly new, and careful
safe drivers with them. when required. He
determined to accommodate the public fully in this
line, and to extent before attempted in this
city. From and after this date he will keep horses
the following rates.
Horse, If month. 1913 90 Horse, II day, IS cts.
- IT, week.. SO :. If night, so cts
Horse, If feed, IS cents.
He respectfully socits the calls Of his friends, and
all who wish accommodation in his line. His stables
are not in any way connected with hotels.
The Caddo Gazette, and Flag of the Union. (Heu-
derson,) will please copy. lanl1
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SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Beef. Mutton. Pork and Veal,

Irxszr=-a The subscriber, having taken the corner
Vyssss1 stall in the market, begs to inform his old
sssM.NS friends and the public generally, that he
will hereafter carry the butchery business in all its
branches on his individual account, and that he
will spare neither pains expense to at all times sup
ply his customers with the very best Beef, Vea Pork
and Mutton, that be procured in this section of
country. Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to him. he would request his old friends
to bear in mind that he is not now in any way con-
nected with any other butcher in any stall except
the one he in person attends to-
Steamboats, furnished with Fresh Meats on as libe-
raj terms, and with quick despatch, by any other
butcher in town.
aug30 JOHN STEIGELMAN
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Sherin'sS Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parisho of Caddo, (from
~ the Parish of Washington, Sth Judicial District,
No. 1911 UNION BANK OF LOUISIANA VS.. VIM. NJ.
BlcKHAM BY virtue of writ of eri facias issued out
OF the honorable the District Court of the parish of
Washington, in the 8h judicial district of Louisiana,
in the above entitled suit, and directed, have
seized and will proceed sell public auction at the
court house door in the of Shreveport, parish of
Caddo, on SATURDAY, the Sd day of February, A. d.
1855, between the hours of O'Clock, and 4, NJ,
the following described property, towi the north half
of section fourteen (l4) of township eighteen, range
sixteen, 6) situated in the parish of Caddo; mules
and 20 head of stock cattle. Seized the property
of the defendant, VIM. NJ Bickham, and to be sold
pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled
suit.
Terms of sae-Cash, with the benefit of apprase-
ment. THOS. K. SIMPSON, by Sheriff.
Shreveport, December 81 1854 p.f.S7 Id
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aen DRY GOODS AT COST
WI FOR CASH. g.


HAVE you seen the NEW STORE, where SO many
have been,
And purchased Bonnet, the best could be seem
Varictys great with the fashion and style,
Each suiting the face, and making smile.
You may say to yourselves "had known it before,
Oft with great pleasure I'd gone to that store'
Understand what mean, think you can tell
Some bargains for cash they always will sell.
Envied by others, Without any doubt,
Each Lady would try to find the store out!
Never such bargains before could they see.
Though the merchants in town with him won't agree,
EE. 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 Bonnets and Hoods
WELLS with much pleasure, is willing toshow-
Stop at his store before elsewhere you go:
'E'he direction I wish to explain very clear,
On the CORNER OF MARKET AND Texas STREET, near,
Remember to call and examine his store
Each lady will say she meier such before.
HENRY WELLS, Bonnet and Fancy Store,
dl3 Corner of Market and Texas sts., Shreveport
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Attention..

LII persons indebted to the estate of the late Robert
A Green, or the firms of Green Douglass i Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. T. II. ROSSON,
nov Is Agent of Jno J. Green.
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CattoD Wanted,

r HAVE engaged in the Cotton Brokerage Business,
Il in Shreveport, and solicit call from all who wish
sell their cotton for Cash. Office, Texas street. in
the building lately occupied by colonel A. HILL
oct 4tf E. NJ. MATTHEW'S.
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Shnri,i''S Sale.

.
GTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parsh of Caddo--A.
~ L. feine al, VS.. the master and owners of the
steamboat Luda. In Justice Jones' Count, for Ward
No f.. Nos $50, 1913, 1874, S35, S36, 637. $50, $50,
$40, S55. By virtue of wrs of eri facias issued
out of the honorable the justice J. w Jones' court
for Ward No. Four, in the above entitled suits,
and to directed | have seized and will sell at pub
lie auction at the house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish aforesaid, SATURDAY, the 9Th
day Of January, 1855, between the hours Of II O'Clock
A. M. and d. NJ, the following described property,
~. b to-wit: the STEAMBOAT LUDA, her
sszzsSz11s tackle, furniture and apparel. Seized as
the property of the defendants, and be sold pay
and satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled suits
Terms of sae-A credit of IL months Purchas-
to give bond and approved personal security with
special mortgage on the property sold.
NJ. WATSON, Sheriff
Shreyfnnrt December /, 1854. d6-pf s 81
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HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker. Undertaken, &C.,

VdDIHtt NTdKCT, UHuCI IdKtE. NCs,
At Vcary's old stand Texas street, Shreveport.
"A The subscriber, having leased the e-z==zzz====s
". premises occupied by the late
" J. C. Weary, bees to inform the ssG--=--~aAY
public (and the ladies' particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most workmanl.ke manner at
the lowest prices and with DESPATCH every description
of plain and ornamental Furniture. Being practi-
cal cabinet maker of much experience, he feels
ed in saying that he his work will give
satisfaction.
Every description of furniture repaired, cleaned var
nished, and made to look as handsome when new,
at the shortest notice.
Mattresses of every description renovated or manu-
featured to order, at low prices.
Undertaking in all its branches promptly attended
Particular attention paid to all kinds of jobbing.
A share of the public patronage is respectfully So
licited Ts20l HENRY PFLUGN.
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Notice..

THHOSE patrons of Swiney, Green &, Co. who may
Il require any supplies, will be furnished with the
same by P. H. kosson, who can be found at the store
of rnll GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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Carpenter, Joiner and Builder.
TIJ0C D0pINGON

THOS. ROBINSON,
(Of the late firm of CIufn & Robinson,)
"AS opened shop on the corner Of Milan and
LII Spring streets, adjoining L. E. Carriers ware
house. where he will be all times prepared to exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
ner and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, sash, blinds etc, manufactured to
order. Jobbng attended to.
He respectfully solicits the patronage of his old
friends and the public
Gazette and Democrat COPY. apps
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N0tife,

FE>HE undersigned, executor of the estate of the lat
L Robert GTeen deceased, has appointed Mr.. P. II
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact al
business relating to said estate.
Shreyeport Nov Is 1854. JNO. T. GREEN,
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To our Customers,

4 LII persons indebted to E. q B. JACOBS, are
N earnestly requested to come forward and settle,
as they are making preparations to close their store.
The goods, comprising every description OF Dry
Goods Clothing, Hats Boots, Shoes, etc, remaining
on hand are Offered for sale AT COST f cash. an3
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Great Bargains in Groceries, &c.

Great Bargains III 6fOcefleS, &C.
TAVING purchased the entire stock in trade of
II Thatcher s, Co., and received large supplies
from the city, my assortment Of Family Groceries fine
old brandies rum, GIN whiskey 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, etc., is the largest and complete III
Shreveport and will be sold cheap if not cheaper,
than they be purchased any other in town
As dispose of this stock before the river rises
make for my 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 nj. BAER, Texas street
GHOT 9 uNS-Double- barrel, from SO TO sou
~ GREEN & DOUGLASS.
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Notice..

LII those holding claims against the estate of ]. '.
N BraItley, deceased, or Sarah NJ. BrantIey, will
please call upon me Immediately for settlement.
E. NJ. MATTHEW'S,
ian T. 1854 Agent for the estate of J.V. Brantlev.
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EdUca tiOR ,

A LADY, who has had considerable experience
N in teaching, wishes obtain situation in pri
waite family or ladies' boarding school. She will I'M
dertake t, give instruction in English in all its branch
es writing arithmetic. French and music. She speaks
the French language flueny, and give good refer
ences if required. Address box No. 80 Shreveport
post Office ian3
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W. anted.

IA SITUATION, as clerk OF salesman in groce
~ store; Ely one thoroughly acquainted with the
business, and al expert book keeper. Apply az the
Office Of the Tallnadge House. dec21
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Natice,

TRABUI1 & KLINE beg leave to call the atten-
L ton of their customers to the fact that their
counts are prepared for their examination, and that
they particularly prepared TO receive all amounts
due on the same January g. 1855
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Notice.

4 LII persons indebted tic the succession of VIM. M.
4 Price, will please forward and settle with
out delay; and all those having claims aganst said
succession will file their claims with me.
nOYl5 ". u. kEkLY elk. and e -oti adm +
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5DMlD=.IDs5!lsgyy DII5ss<
JOB PRINTING.

- The proprietors Of the South Western beg to
inform their patrons and the public generally that
they have recently received from the foundres great
variety Of new and beautiful type, comprising nearly
all the latest styles, which makes their Job Office one
Of the most INTENSIVE COMPLETE III the south west
(and unequalled by any out Of the city, and that
they prepared to execute with despatch
Plain and Fancy Book and Job Printing.
Of every description, from handful the size of this
paper to the smallest card in style of unsurpassed
beauty and elegance, and
AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
PAMPHLETS, BILL HEADS BLANKS,
BRIEFS, BILLS LADING, LABELS,
Books, CorroN RECEIPTS HANDBuLs,
CIRcULARb | BLANK NoTEs, CARDS, DC. DC,
Printed on the shortest notice, and in manner I'M
equaled.
Printing in Gold, Colored Inks and Bronze.
Those wishing to have printing executed will find it
to their advantage to give the South Western call.
~ Masonic.
SSyDS Tue meetings of J0PPA LODGE, No. n, will
~ be held hereafter at the new lodge room, over
Mier's drug store, on Texas street.
JOHN L. KIRKPATRICK, w. M.
R. B STFRRE T, Sec'y. dec27
S~n 4. o. o. r.
- As' s3THE regular meetings of Meth Lodge No.
-ASgsS 81. are held on Wednesday evenings, at
the old CaddO Lodge, Spring street.
VIM ROBSON, NC.
!. G. McWnL1AMs, Sec'y.
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Naticn.

4 LII those having claims against the succession of
~ Joel Wadsworth, deceased, will present them to
me- at Bethany, Caddo parish. Those indebted to
said succession will please make prompt payment
JAS. }. STEPHENS,
aur2 curator succ'n Joel Wadsworth. decd
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Fancy Goods Il TRIMMINGS.

0F the sesg latest Partisan styles. NJ gre4tyaTety,
s-f for sale shrap for cash, by
dcc27 TRABUE ~ KLINE.
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Drug Store Re-OpeEed.

THE old patrons and friends of Morris Drug
m Store (recenty destroyed by fire. are respect
go fully Informed that the undersigned will con
nue the business and is opening at the store re-
Gently occupied by VIM. B. Miller, on Texas street, a
large and complete assortment OF Fresh and Genulne
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
sicans prescriptions carefully put up, at all hours, day
mr. ninht lnov221 #. II. NORRIS