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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-05
Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOuISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No. 45I3. SAMUEL HOLMES
WORTH ELISHA I'll. JouRBAa. BY virtue Of writ of
seizure and sale issued of the honorable the Dis
Court in and for Parish of Caddo, in the above
entitled suit aud me directed. have seized and
will proceed 10 sell public auction al the courthouse
door in the town of Shreveport. parish aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, the 5th day Of April, A. D. 1856, between
the hours Of II O'Clock, A. ~ and F. NJ, the follow
ing described property, o-wit: Lot No. four a.. in
block No. forty-on I'LL fronting forty [40l feet on
Texas street, and running back one hundred and fifty
sol feet shown the map OF the of Shreve-
port, together with all the buildings aud Improvements
thereon, consisting of story brick building with
stores fronting Texas street. Also the north
east half of ten acre LOT No. six IT, less eighty ls0]
feet front on that part of the lot adjoining lot No. five
ISL running back to the far end of said lot sold by said
Jourdan to J. c. Juurdan and Miss Julia Boggs.-Said
lot adoins lot ten feet wide and contains four
and quurter-togche with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon-situated in the town of Shreve-
port parish of Caddo. Seized as the property Of the
defendant and to be sold to pay and satisfy the VII,
issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms Of s.,a-Cash with the benefit of appraise.
ment. Illus II ol-hf sun, oherlti.
Shreveport February IS, 1856. f27-pfS10 43
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Shreveport, January l, 1856. i
SHREYEPORT AUCTION STORE.

TIM subscriber, having taken the cornerbrick build
i ing Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is ready receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business he aters himself give salts
faction to all who may honor him with call. Hisreg-
uar days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or any other day when business demands his attention.
Will give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made on consignnaents of
Groceries. A. l.. HEiNE, Auctoneer.
Shrevennrf January 10 1855
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New orleans and Red River Packet.

THE substantial, last running sleamboat
cll1s1rs> GRENADA, R. P. CRuMP, master,
ssSiI.sazak having Seen thoroughly overhauled and
put in complete order, will run during eseasen ia
a regua. packet Between New Orleans, Shreveport,
Albany, Benton, Port Caddo, Smhland and Jefferson,
receiving and landing freight passengers at all in
termedate points and plantations. The Grenada is
a large and commodious boat, with superior accom-
modaons for passengers, anti her officers will make
use of every exerton to give satisfaction to SHIPPERS
and travellers For freight or passaoe apply board
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L. BAER,
Confectionery l. Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the LeVee and Spring street,
next door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
49, Has just received direct from New Orleans and
&sssSSS is now opening large and complete assor-
~ ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually to
be found in stores of the kind. Among the stock is:
sugar. moiasses coffee, teas, chocolate, rice, starch,
candles, common and fancy SOAP lamp oil, mackerel,
salmon Goldfish herrings, Holsters, sardnes, Olives an
chovies capers kctchups, sauces, pickles. preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their juice. pe-ruts, rail-
sins, currans prunes almonds, pecans and other nuts,
syrups of every description, fine cordias, water,
and soda crackers, cakes, Candies jees and jaasfne
salad OIL mustard, pepper, vinegar. ginger, nutmegs,
spice, English and pineapple eaeese butter, lard, fine
salt, etc. etc.
Also, seiec: stock OF choice old Brandy, Port Ma
deira, Sherry and White Wines, Champagne, Claret,
Rum, Gin, 1riSh old Cock, MonongaheIa and common
Whiskey; Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco, Cigars, etc. june
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REMOVAL.
BAKERY AND GROCERIES;

TINE undersigned have removed from their Old
i stand on Texas street, the corner OF Ed
wards, to the ,wo-story brick building lately occupied
by Messrs Lewis & Rascoe, where they wall at all
Zines keep on hand large and well selected stock OF
Family Groceries. Confectionery, etc. ......... .
Steamboat and Bar Stores supplied on the shortest
notice HERETO & SOLLEl, EH,
ian3O Caddo Bakery.
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JOHN WALTERS, ...
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries

k0110eSI
Texas street, Shreveport,
TAS lust received one of the largest and best as
i J. 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 most fashionable dress goods for la
dies, cacoes of all coors and Qualities, 1nernoes,
Aannels, cloths owei's nseys linens, drllings, dia
pers, ETC.. etc. large and varied assortment of the
fashionable styles Of hats ca boots and shoes
CATERS Shoes slippers and brogats for ladies, misses
and children; boys boots and shoes. large assort
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.
Aso--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries
consisting of bacon, mess pork sugar, moasses coffee
tea chocolate -four, lard SALT pepper SPICE nackerel
candles, liquors OF all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash, on TIME to strictly puncsna Gus
TONERS. april 10
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Sheriff Sale

CtTATE OF LOuISIANA-Parsho of Caddo-1n
y District Court No. 1895 H. l.. DOUGLASS. sym
die, VS. H. MARKHAM. BY virtue of writ Of sale
issued out of the honorable the District Court in and
for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit and
to me directed have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction the courthouse door in the town OF
S lreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 9Th
day of April, A. d. 1856, between the hours OF III
o'clock A. Nj and H. P. M, the following described pro-
perty to-wit Lot 0. thirteen 49, in block No. thir-
ty-hree 1884, situated in the town of Shreveport pa
rsh of Caddo Seized and to be sold to pay and sat
isfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale--Cash without the benefit OF appraise-
ment Illus. H. olMfS SheflL.
Shreveport, February IS, 1856. f27-pf$5 81
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New Orleans, Shreveport, Carolina and
UIRRICANE Rifles PACKET.

{fsnxesR, a, THE new and splendid passenger steam,
tk fAsstf boat ROSA JOSEPH SALtsA, masseIs
ssassss5E. viii on the first rise of water commence
running as regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport, Carolina ard Harricane Bluffs, and will
promptly and faithfully attend to all business entruss
ed 10 her. The Rosa has been purchased expressly
for the trade and will Continue permanently in H.
She is ncw has splendid cabins, elegantly furnished.
large and airy sate-rooms and for comor. aa safety
is equal to any boat the river. Her. officers
careful experienced and well known in the trade and
will use every effort to give satisfaction. Freight and
passengers will be received or landed all points or
the river. For freight passage, apply on board,
Shreyeport, Oct "a 1855
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Dissolution,

Dissolution.
THE copartnership heretofore existing between the
l. undersigned, under the style of Enos & Wood,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent A. A. Enos
will continue the business the old stand for his own
account. All persons indebted will please call and
SETTLE and those having claims against the late firm
will present them for payment.
A: A. ENOS.
FRANK E. WOOD.
Shreveport January l. 1856. lan2
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Ohm 7. HOWEIL. HAMILTON 5. UWEl4L
j. N. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

On the LeVee, Shreveport, La
"AVE leased the well known building recently
Ii occupied by Messrs. Douglass 4 Dashiel', on
the Levee, lat the steamboat landng0 and are now
prepared receive, Or forward cotton and mer-
chanlise of every description We also erecting
contiguous to 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 II not SUI
peror that possessed by any other establishment on
Red River. ....~
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to our care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests of our patrons. aug9
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A. N. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith, WhCelWright & Wagon Maker,

Texas Ruad-One mile from shreveport.
~ HAvING received full supply OF THo
II y the best American and Swedes <a$z--ld
y y iron, and large stock of the :,
best of seasoned timber, an prepared at my Old stand
to execute with despatch and the most workmanlIkc
manner every description of Blacksmith and Wheel
wrigh. Work. Carriages, Wagons tuggaes. ETC., re-
naired and manufactured TO order. Ploughs repair
ed Every description Of work appertaining to Cotton
Gins, Saw and Grsss Wills promptly executed and in
superior manner. All kinds of Job Work promptly
attended 10. Horses shod by an experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me- Isocit its continuance feeling assured that
can give satisfaction. All work done at the very
lowest prices. ffebI3l A. N. BAUMAN
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Last Notice.

A LIZ persons indebted to the undersigned; are no.
n tilted that unless they come forward and settle
their accounts will be placed in the hands
of officer for collection. The planters have had an
opportunity of selling their cotton, and it is impossi
Bile for wait any longer.
mav2 E. & B. JACOBS.
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J. n. COOPER,
J. N. COOPER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRY Goods. Clothing. Hats. Boots, Shoes,
D0rEpIES Dp0nIINE Arr

Texas street, opposite the City Hotel, shreveport
CONSTANTLY on hand every description of Sta
~ pie and Fancy Goods ladies' dress goods, trim
mngs, embroderies, fancy goods hosiery, etc. Gro
ceries, provisions and produce OF every descriptions
whiskey brandy, gn rum, cider, porter, ale brandy
fruits, fancy groceries, sugar. Coffee moasses salt,
soap, starch, spice, pepper etc Hardware, Cutlery,
Glassware Crockery etc feb20-l v
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parisho of Caddo--ln
- District Court. No. 1884, H. l.. DOUGLASS, SYM
die. VS.. John LEE Cocoa By virtue of writ of sale
issued out of he honorable the District Court in and
for The parish of Caddo, in tl above entitled suit, and
to me directed have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction the thcuss dor in the town OF
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 5sh
day Of april, A. b. 1856, between the hours OF IL
O'Clock A. M. and P M the following described pro-
pery to witt Lot No. twelve (2D in block No. thirty
three 1897 situated in the of Shreveport, parish
of Caddo. Seized and be sold to pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale--Cash without the benefit of appralse
mcnt. THUS. Il. SIMfoON Sherll.
Shreveport February 25, 1856. f21lpt.S5 50
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A. ENGLE.

Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
"AS just received from New York and Havana
IL per steamer Marion, large supply of genuine
Havana Regalias, Londres and other Cigars; Pickles
and Preserves; Hungarian Table and Dessert Wines
guaranteed to contain alcohol Prune Brandy as
sorted Candies; Candles; Meerschum and other Pipes;
Pipe-stems; Turkish and other Smoking Tobacco
Chewing Tobacco; every description Of West India
Fruits, etc. etc. s..
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, which contain sui har. keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn
The above articles will be sold at wholesale as cheap
as in any southern market, FOR CASH. octl0
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Shreveport & Upper Red River Packet;

fNDNE.la IA The new, Substantial, very hight dFaught
SkSezz774Ha=zEf;af55s steamboat RUNAWAY, CROOKS,
=Ss:zEszzz.s= MASTER (having been thoroughly over.
hauled, repaired and renovatedD has commenced he-
regular trips in the Upper Red River trade
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else are
entirely new and in point of safety speed and accome
modaons she is unsurpassed by any other beat above
the falls. Particular attention viii at tn'cs be paid to
plantation and all way business Thankful for the lb-
eral patronage they have heretofore received her ol-
GERS solicit Ghe avors of their old friends promising to
do every thing in their power to merit it, decl2
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LOOK OUT!
the same Old C0OMs arc together Agains

LOOK OUI! :,
The same Old Coons arc together Agains
~ The subscribers again as ussaz-=zss
II u sociated toge: her, for the pur @aN8N
y Y pose of carrying on the zShNszzzssselle.
BLACKSMITH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS,
in all the various branches, at their OLD STANDS,
on Milan street, corner of Edwards. Feeling CRATE
fui fu= the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
them they assure their old friends and the public that
they will pay prompt personal attention to the repair
ing Of carriages, buggies. wagons, and all other veh-
cles Having on hand 10000 feet Of seasoned timber,
embracing every descriptions together with the largest
stock of and steel brought to this place. we
are able to do work the shortest notice and most
reasonable prices.
Mr. Robson will attend in personto the Horse Shoe
ing department, and one of the firm can at all times
be found in ATTENDANCE at the siop.
Our work in all cases will be guaranteed.
sV5 work Oh Tie one price system, whether Tor cash
or on credit ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Shreveport, February 81. 1856.
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish Of Caddo--ln
- District Court, No 1912. WALLNG's sTNDic vs..
l.. E. CARTER. By virtue of writ of sale issued
out of the honorable the District Court in and for
the Rrsh of Caddo, in the above entitled salt and to
me directed have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the courthouse door in the town
Of Shreveport. parish of Caddo on SATURDAY, the
9Th day Of APRIL A. D. 1855, between the hours of !
o'clock A. NJ. and i T. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit: Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen
5 and ISL in block No. thirtvseven 49, situated in
the town of Shreveport, parish of Caddo Seized as
the property Of the defendant, and be sold pay
and satisfy the rtiSsued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sale--Cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. IHOS. K. SlMPSON, Sherlf.
Shreveport February 25 1856. f2Epf.$6 l6
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Malice,

4 LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
n against the steamers Union or VI. L. Dausherty.
will be paid unless made the written order of the
captain or clerk of said boats. N. MOORE.
ShreyeDort January 9, Is Is.
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TO PLANTERS u OWNERS OF STOCI
Leavett's Patent Portable

TINE undersigned having purchased the patent
i right of this valuable insention for DeSoto pa
rs asks the attention Of planters of cattle and
the public generally its utility, cheapness and
uneqaaed capacity for grinding meal for bread, corn
and cob for stock Smelling corn etc. 1t grinds from
IL to Is bushels per hour, is easily handled and can
in few hours be put to work in any places =nd is so
simple in its construction that there is no fear of its
getting ont of order. Any boy or negro man can
manage it. One of the mills is at work the
public square, where the public is invited call and
examine its merits. They sold extremely 10y and
on liberal terms CONSTANTINE.
M.,sGe1d Noyemh1r % 1855
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HATS, BOOTS. AND sH5Es, of all sizes ane
IL qualities, just received and for sale cheap by
febI3 e. Il B. JACOBS.
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SADDLERY, HARNESS.,
6zA India Rubber Gin-B Bands. sc. 60,
- The undersigned would respectfully .d1a
call attention his large stock of Saddles aud HAIR
ness. as he has the most extensive and complete
assortment in his line offered in this Market and
which he is determined to sell at the Lowest possible
Rates. He will in few DAYS receive large stock Of
INDIA RUBBER GIN BANDS,
Manufactured order, expressly for this market, at
the celebrated works of the Boston Betting Company
which he will sell low. Planters and others nvl-
ed to give him call. H. A. ZOL1,
dec5 Texas street.
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:. B, MARTIg, DiGUERREOTYPIST.

"AS taken rooms with DR.. Cutiff, where he is well
Il J. prepared to furnish ikenesses in superior STYLE
put up in stereoscopic, magnifyng common cases,
single or in groups. Also in oekets, pins, rings, &c
Paintings, daguerreotypes, etc, correctly copied
Taken in any weather and in manner never surpass-
ed here or elsewhere. Ladies and gentlemen are re-
specially invited to call and examine specimens.
"a Instruction given i'm the art. feb6- I'm
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State Of I.onisia.1a-s.Parish Of Caddn-

I'm DISTRIC e u X T-Surressian of John
Mclaughlin, Decd Notice is hereby given thai
JOHN PsRNsi. has this day fled with the clerk al oui
said court an application praying to be appointed ad
mini>traor of the succession John Mclaughlin; de.
ceased, and unless opposition i made thereto In ten
days, the nme prescribed by law, said John Pprne
will be appointed administrator. as prayed FOR.
Given under my hand and seal Of Office this
81 $. 18th day OF March. A. p. 1856. -
49, A. H. LEONARD
ms Ct by Clerk.
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FiSNIONABIE DRY GOODS.

EhSN4UNADEN UNR NVODCe ..
DECEIVED per steamers Financier Mo- 2, Hope
IL and Marion, an extensive and entirely new stock
of staple and fashionable Dry Goods, comprising eve
ny article that car be Hanted and to which we solicit
the attention of OR old customers and the ladies N
particular. Among the stock will he found:
Plain and figured silks; gros de Naples;
New style fnuiard robes; ball dresses;
Plain and fancy MORE antique; rich bareges;
New STYLE hounced dresses, fine dress goods
Embrolderies, of all kinds,
Linens. cambrics, musins,
Mtrinoes, hannes, calicoes, -.--<
Delaines, hosiery, fine gloves,
Demesties, sheeng. shifting,
Blankets, comforts counterpanes,
Fancy goods ladies' trimmings,
And every thing in the dry goods line.
Lowells, linseys, Jeans;
Every description Of plantation dry goods.
A large assortment of genemen's Clothing. OF the
most Fashionable styles and best materials; hats,
caps boots. shoes, etc. All Of which will be sold
at the very lowest prices. E. & 3. JACOBS,
dec26 Texas street.
OAR STORES AND FANCY GROCERIES, Of
ID every description and of the finest quality, con-
stanty on hand, and For sale at the lowest All
orders carefully and promptly filed.
fe5I3 STACEY & WELLS.
NJ AILS-lU0 kegs assorted Sizes just received and
IN for sale by STACEY q WELLS,
fehl4 On the Levee.
HATS, BOOTS AND sH5Es, of all sizes and
IL qualities, just received and for sale cheap by
| febI3 E. & B. JACOBS. Z
InILs-sweet, sperm, lard, and nseed oils, fol
| " sale at MILE IS Drug Store.
! NysTARD-A superior article, for sale a.
~ NORRIS Drug
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Medical Notice.

hrs. GILPIN s. HYTCHkISS have removed
IL their office to T. H. Morris and VIM. Balls drug
Stores where calls for either Of them will be attended
Orders can also be left the residence Of either
DR.. Hotchkiss or Dr.. Gilpin. ian9
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nILS-Sweet, sperm, lard, and Iinseed oils, for
" sale at MILE IS Drug Store

superior article, for sale at
~ NORRIS Drug ttors:
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Grinding Of COrn-COrn Meal,

Grinding Of COrn-COrn Meal,
THE subscriber having put up new steam engine,
u and greatly increased the power Of his mill is
now preRated to grind corn on the most reasonable
terms al any hour and during EVERY TIE WEEK.
Persons sending corn to be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention, :.
mar2l #. w. JONES.
DERF U MER Y from the most celebrated nanufac-
1 tureIs. for sale at ". 5. MILLERs,
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Red River 4 New Orleans Packet.

THE light draught, staunch sttalnboat
r1kksz-4s7s> NARGON, JOSEPH BolssEAu, mas
sss 80 ter will leave direct for New Orleans
on Thursday, 9th inst, and go through Without .ran-
shipping the falls The Marion will built expressly
for the Red River trade, and will run regular pac-
ket throughout the entire season. She has just re-
turned from New Orleans, where she locked and
thoroughly repaired, and is now in perfect order The
public may rest assured that her officers will make use
of every effort give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, apply on board.
$3.50 soon as the water will permit the Marion
will extend her trips to Fulton, White Cliffs, and up
per Red River. dec2o
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MARKHAM & TALLY's
1R3A LIVERY STABLES. EZ=ssAs

Milan street, opposite the ColnhneFctas Iaotei,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. -;..
TINE undersigned have entered into copartnersaip,
j for the purpose Of conducting the above well
known and popular Livery Stables, and having put
the establishment in thorough order, and secured an
ample sock of psovender, inform their friends and the
pablo GENERALLY that they now prepared to accom-
modate Them with saddle horses, bugges, carriages
etc. of the best descriptions and Oh reasonable terms
as they can be had at any other establishment. Hacks
any part Of the country. Horses viii be Kept BY the
month, week, day, or single feed. Gentlemen from
the country wishing 10 visit New Orleans or any other
point on The rivers by leaving their animals with as,
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our ogtlers are attentive and experience, and will
keep animals as SINE and glossy silk, and be rea
dy day and night to attend en- customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission Our friends are Invited ogive us asesll
]. w. MARKHAM.
iunc - MARTIN TALLY.