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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-13

NAVAL MEDICAL BoARD.-A Board of Naval Sur
eeoEs viii be convened at the Naval Asylum, Phila-
eephia the frst day of March next for the exam
inaion Of assistant surgeons for promotion and Of
navy. The following officers viii eompo-e the Board:
II, tidsnt Surgeon james N. Greene; Members sur
geons Samuel Darlington and John NJ. Fot1, add
Passed Assistant Surgeon Joseyb Is Ason. w.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-13

CHARGE OF GAHBLNG.-Peter Costello, keeper
clearinghouse at No 90 Cstharne street, was yes
terday arrested by Officer Oakford OF the Lower fe'
lice Court, charged with having won at - monte .
gold watch valued at ESQ and some money from JONI
Fruncis, boarder at his house The Will be ID
yestigOted by Aid. Clancy acting msgstra;e at '''
Lower Police Court.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-13

SEVERE NTAIrLU SourH.-The freezing of the
Mississippi River throughout its entire length is set
down as circumStance unpr, cedeuted 10 the memory
Of any one living and Tradition fails 10 furnish par
alcl. Tie oldest 'rt u tent kas fJr hcsp de-
&c fut u ucCrG
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-13
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.

From Our ovs Reporters. ~ ,e.s
1--WE Albany, Saturday, Feb. g. 1885.
The following is summary ofthe proceedings in the
s,,e LEGISLATURE during the sixth week OF the present
soe,on.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-13
BILLS PASSED BY TIP ASSEMBLY AND NOW BE
FORE THE SENATE.

AEthorsnR the Of claim Of the B.ns Of Ftshkh
Tor money advanced the Agent Of the ring sng STATE
Prison 0r The b.Dsft OF The stat.
Te The lave T the tcn of pee IND e SmeDd
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned. are no.
n tiled that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith their viii be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection The planters have had
opportunity of selling their cotton, and it is impossi
Bile Cor US wait any longer. s. ..s. 4-r.ss
may2 E. & B. JACOBS. =
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RENOY All
From the corner of Market and Texas streets.
- IL L, NJ D " VI q 49,

From the corner of Market and Texas streets. =
HENRY WELLS, 4@zs.
- RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends and
III the public that he has removed his Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods Store to the brick building lately
occupied by Messrs Trabue & Kline, next door to 2.
H Jordan's where he Intends keep always On hand
a stock Of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Also, Do
nestle and Plantation Goods, Boots. Shoes, Hats1ewr
elry, Perfumery, Toys. etc. He is now opening Q
large stock from New York and Philadelphia, which
he will sell for cash, as his prices always have been
lower than any other house il town.
He particularly invites the ladies to his large stock
of Bonnets, which he is now receiving Of the latest
aud most fashionable styles, and which he sells az ex-
tremey low prices, his motto being the nimble dime
is better than the slow dollar. ;"n2
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1)roeeebinas Of tbe DoarD Of drnstres

MAYORS OFFICE, sHaEvrpoRr. JAN 3, 1856.
At regular meeting Of the mayor and board OF
trustees oil the town of Shreveport held at the may
org, Office. on Thursday the Sd day Of January,
A. d. 1856, the following members were u attend
ance viz: J.. W. JoIes, mayor; w w Gesrge, Sam
Ford, G. H. Burnside and 3. Knox, trustees; I'll. P.
Slavery, constable and collector; r. s. Carnss clerk
quorum being present, the mayor called the
board to order, when the following business was
transacted: ;SS,f38s4s sssaH
The constable and collectors and treasurers r.
ports was referred to the finance committee 44t
j. s Allwne presented his account against the
corporation for jail fees and burial of panper for the
sum Of $86 So Was motion allowed, less ST., and
scrip ordered to be issued for the same. M
Asburys (slave1 account for six dollars for haul
ing in corporation, vas motion alIowes
The accounts Of doctors Gilpin Clark and Will
ans, for consultation together on boarser ut the
Commercial hotel for $40 each, was On motion allow,
ed. "a Elf St6
Sturgess and Stewards account for sos IS cents
for work done streets. allowed, aid scrip
dered to be issued for the same. ~
Trustee Sam Ford offered the following ordinances,
which were unanimously adopted, to,wis: s
Be It ordained by the mayor and cenncil Of the
town of Shreveport That 1t shall not he lawful for
any driver of any wagon to lock any wagon wheel
while passing any Of the plank road within the
town; and any one offending herein shall be fined
five dollars for every such offence, and this ordi-
nance be published in handbills and posted up at
the most public places in the town and at the prin-
cpal forks Of roads approaching Shreveport for the
information 81 the public And this odinance shall
take effect 10 days after its publication.
j. w. JONES, mayor.
Attest-R. S. CARSEs. q
Be it ordained Gc That it shall not l,e lawful to-
any person TO allow any horse, mare, mula Of geld
ing TO run at large in the town of Shreveport under
peaalty Of IS 90 for each such animal running q
large And 1t Is hereby made the duty Of he ponce
officers o. the town to take up any and all such AMI
mails running at large and keep the " the ex-
pense Of the owner, until the fine and expenses are
paid. j. ". JONES', mayor.
Attest-R. S. GARsEs elk
On notion the board adjourned ntil tie next re-
gular meeting ]. Nv. JONES' mayor.
Attest-RioHARp s. CARsrs, elk. q
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
conaignees Of Merchandise per Steamboats,.


AT Ogtssby g Grisaoold's-T. II. Phillips, Gilbert
d Wilson; Armstrong Parsons; Geo. Enoch; j. G.
Burress \. B. Jones; B F. McDonough: Rev. w. P.
Hobbs; Payne, Snoddy 4 Co; w. H. Heilson;B c.;
J. @ Preston; J. 7 Higher; ]. A. Coates; J. NJ San
didge; DIR. A. B. Hamilton; Abner Johnson; John Il.
Jenkins; Estis d Glover; i. S. Wells d Bro; A. S.
Johnson; N S.; Hughes & Naples; N. D. f. Moore;
u. Levy; Q. Brown; "A. Taber kings bury d Stewart;
J- T. kingsbnry. w. a. Pegrani; " . O. Jones, D. L.
Angler; Taylor q Darby; Az. Darby; j. q. VanHook;
N T. Clements; S. .. Dewitt; g. Raglan; E. K. W !;
Dr. W. G. Swanson; G. G. Alexander T. g. Spencer;
John Summers; j G Chambers J s., jefferson; W.
D. Ligon; b. Huntington: B. d. j., Rockwell, Ark.
Jones d. Bartlett; K d s., Doaksville; DIR Pug w.
p DTarrant; w 20. Towers:J. M Swanson; F. Sehu-
Ter; y. Lavisse: Sam Wilkins; Twoner d jenkins; w
III Farley; g. w REEVES; DR.. j. Wilder; T. G. Mont-
golatry Il Co.; G. Z. Hynson; B. Witherspoon; I. @.
Gillespie; @. ~ Roberts; j X Mussen; J. II. Samples
H Herring: W. Tucker =.
Al u. N. Ho,ceu & Co.'s-J- S. Hamilton; W. Har-
mage j. B. Webster; L. K. Persons; r. Riggs; G, II.
Crosby u. Hollingsworth; A Herman; G, d e. W. Ra-
guett; Seton d Boren; j. NJ Simmons; N. Smith; Z.
Chekam; Sampley d Bartlett; John Holmes; 0. Coner;
FF. y. s.; IT,; b. S. Walcot; @. G. Peele; o. Reagan;
DIR. A. Glover; W: a. b. 4 Co.. Chas. a. Warield; w.
Oldes: P. n. Graham d Bro; S. Stapp; W. P. Ber-
Enngham; W. B. Nash; ". Hampton; A.W Harnwell:
Henry Moore; StWig j. Smith; 4. Walcot; Waskon 4
fCo; j. NJ. Waskom; Speake 4 Smoker; G. !. Peele;
G. J.. Boner;S Wilkins; P;M
Pr At ". M00res-G. s. Morris; b. Ell, Hopkins; r. F
Mitchell j. E. d j s. Brown;J Dillon; d. j. Elder
/ w. M Burns. G. @. Gregg u Co.; 20. n McClafty;
Inv. IL. Rascoe G. M. d., Jelferson; T. w. Loughley
j IL Henry J. b Ellis d Bro
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The Largest Stock CT the Season!
GRO CERIESl STAPLE DRY @GOODS!!
pRgVsSEAaS I1GInRS. &c.


YNHE subscriber has just returned tram N. Orleans
l. with the most extensive and complete stock n-
ported this season, all of which selected by hn-
self for this Market and wich he solcs
the attention of country merchants planters and pnr
chasers generally, feeling assured that he offer
them better bargains than any other house IN town.
Among the stock will be found: T. =
Salt--600 sacks, coarse and fine; ..-
Flour, Lard Bacon, Pork, Mackerel, 5srrs
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Rice, 's' 8
Molosses, Potatoes, Onions,
Old Rose, NIonongahela, Old Cock, Deans, Dex-
ter's, common, rectfed and raw Whskey, =
Candles, Soap, Starch, indigo sSs @ 1903 ss =
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit, Pickles, Ketchups, s.
Sardines, HOLSTERS, Salmon, Shad, t5s5-sD.. 5..-
Water Soda and Butter Crackers; @.. .s--. ... ..
Yeast Powders Backing, Matches, g5ss. ..-s.
g Pepper, Mustard Nutmegs, Cloves, Alspice, a
Brooms, Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Demijohns, bottles, TASKS, jugs, jars, aE !
Plough Lines, clothes lines rope, ~. 17. - .a,r
g. Trace Chains, nails, grindstones
Coffee Mills, coffee pots, tnware, "@G W.. -"- s
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings, a~... 5D -4. a
5s Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
.e Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum, -
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Sauterne Wines; tI@f .~&%a*I
Cordials Brandy Fruits, Syrups etc. etc. Oils
Every description Of boat and bar stores. ra-
STAPLE DRY GOODS--Sec 3domestcs low
ellis, kerseys, nseys, sheeting shlrting, calicoes
fannels, blankets, etc. Clothing, Hats Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Umbrellas, Hosiery, etc. z aa
Also-An assortment OF Nails, Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery Glassware, etc. All of which will be dis
posed of the lowest prices My country friends are
particularly invited to give CALL | am prepared
10 supply all their wants. NJ. BAER,
decl9 r agf-y1sr Texas street.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
New Orleans Market.

JANUARY 1.-The advices per steamer Pacific. re-
eeived Yesterday had no effect the cotton market,
the sales amounted to about $500 bales To-day, no
business done. w
The receipts (lncludng 38,20l bales on handy
since the 1st September, have been ssS,S46 bales.
Exported during same time, $40, 723 bales.
Inferior, 5-(06- Middling, s14@S9
Ordinary, 6s4@71a Good -. s--eas11s
FLouR--superhne.sa @si2lss; extra, So 5osaio.s {
PoRK--M.0. SIS 90; mess, SIS 0O@I6 90 HI bbl.
BAcoN-Sides l2@l31ac; shoulders, ll14@llss4 is7
LARD--l01a91l2c. " ID. sS4t
CoRs-62lS @67c D bush 55a.
CoFFEE-Rio, lo11a 6ll2l1ac. "a -.
SuGAa-434(961ls; 677a@73sc. u ID.
MoLAssEs--34@ Soc ~ gallon.
6RoPE--Baggi 1903; rope g ttfaI0.
WHlsKrY-Rectified, 33Ils ga; raw, $685. ~ gal
HlDEs-Dry country, i4@l5 y ID.
L1ME-At retal-Thonlaston,$ 81 l5@l 80. Wes-
tern, so cts. al 80 ap Dbl
sALr-Liverpool, fine, 81 $50 40; coarse. sla2@
% ~ sack.
BEEF-Western, fine, S-taS11sc. ~ ID net
Texas and Lake, SCI AZ --- rz5.
Sheep, -3-- So O0@6 90 IA head.
Mich Cows, $35 O09S5 w ---sg{5
Calves and yearlings, So 50@l2 w F---- gFs
Stock ample and prices firm s.;sssssz
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
Valuable Land For Sale.

r OFFER for sale, upon the most accommodating
L TERMS from 100 to 300 ACRES OF LAND, situa-
ted in Harrison county, Texas, on Ferry Lake. Its
of the finest timbercd tracts in the county, and
fronts one mile the lake, adjacent to the old Co.
shatta crossing, about mile and half above Port
Caddo The land lies imme dately contiguous to nav
igaton, and is watered by fine springs. 1t has also
fine woodward for steamboats, and many natural ad.
vanages. The title consists in original headlight,
backed by the tax receipts for l6 years. The atten-
ton of emgrants and others desiring real estate is in
vited For particulars, apply to S. H. PARSONS,
Summer Grove, or l.. NJ. MUTT, Esq, Shreveport.
*x*TeXas Republican copy. 1871 --- nov2l
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Sheriff Sale.

0TATE OF LouIsIAN A-Parish of Caddo-In
- District Court. No. -. W.P. WISAas, admin-
lsrator, vs. MARTHAsC. DAVIS and her husband. By
virtue OF writ Of sale directed BY the houorab
the District Court in and Tor the parish and state
sid, in the above ertted suit will be sold at public
auction at the house door in the of
port, parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the I'd day Of
February, AID. 1855, between the hours Of IL O'Clock,
A. and 4, NJ the following described property, IT,
wit: certain grife 1--we, named Harrison. aged
about iwenty-four years. #ase5 g5et
Terms of sale--Cash, provided the appraisement is
bill. NJ. WATSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport December 81 1856. pisa so
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NEW sTocKl---Now OPENING!
AND WINTER GOODS RT
DRY GOODS! CLOTHING!!

PLANTATION GOODS, BOsTs, SHOES, q {.
4NS> The subscriber has just received and IS
y o.. opening his stock of 60
* Fall and Winter Goods, *
comprising the most complete and best selected as
sortment that be found in town. 10 which the at
tention Of all who wish purchase is solicited. The
gads all fresh and of the latest and fashion
able description, chosen in person expressly FIR
this market and will be sold at the lowest possible
prices. The stock comprises in part:
Ladies' Dress Goods, ofesery description;
Silks. msrinoes,. aipacas, bareges, tissues;
Crepes. Cailcoes Of every description;
@ Muslins, lawns, ginghams, checks;
sy @ Domestics, sheelings. shiriings, lowells
~@g H& Llnseys.l jeans, sattinets, cassimeres,ec.
FIannels, Df every descriptions;
M Canton Hannel, cottonades;
, Bed ticking. counterpanes, Fss
IA r.1s. Blankets in great variety;
-9r @& aA Wooden, cotton and silk hosiery; 5tE
Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
~ Trimmings, silk, thread, braid
=24 ~EEEA Fancy Goods i'll endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasos, sun-shades; @$a z#4.4.-.l
Plantation Goods of every description. H
CLOTHIN CA complete assortment, comprising ev-
cry description Of gentlemen's dress, frock and
overcoats sacs paletos, opera cloaks, office, riding
and hunting jackets, blank coats Some of them
very cheap Boys clothing Undershirts, drawers
linen and cotton shirts; flannel and hickory do.
PaDtaloons and Vests Of every description and price
BOOTS AND SHOES-Ladies' and misses CATERS
bootees, slippers, trogans, and oyershoes. Child
rens shoes. Gentlemen's fashionable boots, CATERS
Shoes water proof boots; fine and coarse brogans
negro and plantation shoes 7 '+=e
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass, SaddIerv
onand WOOL cards, sieves trunks, valices, car.
pet bags, etc. etc. sE.z s@77..-
Hats and Gaps, Of every style and quality gentlemen
furnishing goods, together with almost every ar
+ Gle that can be called for.
5@4&#&5HE @Es Holm I.ARNIE2 geyas street.
now ----. ----- Brick hnidinn. near the river.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
Valuable Plantation For Sale.

TIME Plantation known as the HESTER PLACE,
i living six miles west from Shreveport, will be
sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Courthouse IN
the town Of Shreveport, on SATURDAY, I'd day OF
February, 1856. nn 80
credit of one, two and three years will be given
Purchas er to give notes with good and undoubted
eurity bearing per cent. interest from date OF pur-
chase, and mortgage retained until final payment
4 ian2 sS ssF J. :. KLINE, Agt. y
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SHREVEPORT ATCTTON STORE,

NE subscriber, having taken the cornerbrick build
Il ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and is read to receive goods OF every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
faction to all who may honor him with CALL His reg
uar days of sale are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
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 consignments OF
Groceries. u A. L.sHE1NE, Auctioneer.
ShreYennrt January 10 1855: l2- tgs1E 8 8El-. ".
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09

2 g r. II. NORRIS DRUG STORE,
TAS been removed 10 the brick building recently
i occupied hy Jne. P. Haley, one door below Nil.
lers drug store on Texas street, where ne is open
ing large stock of fresh Drugs, Medicines, Chem
Gals Patent Medicines, Surgical instruments, Books
STATIONERY eta aH@s85 55 E E5s5R@ jan2
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
just Arrived! Entire New Stock!

FFsHGROCERlEo fhCN IoIONto,l ~5j
Wines, Liquors, Boat & Bar stores.
a II UST received per steamers Runaway, Financier
81 No. and White Cliffs, the largest and most COM
plee stock of Groceries, Provisions, Plantation Sup
plies Boat and Bar Stores that has been imported this
season. The articles are all FRESH, purchased in
New Orleans only few days ago, and having arrived
since the rsein Red River, we enabled to sell at
greatly REDUCED PRICES and CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER
ESTABLISHMENT in town. The stock comprises every
article in the line among which will be found:
Sugar, brown and loaf; Molasses;
Bacon Pork, sugar-cured Hams;
Buffalo Tongues, died Beef;
~,S@E Lard, Salt Soap, Oils, Shot;
ta .a Coffee, Teas, Chocolate. Cocoa.
Flour, Ohio and St. Louis; 6 - zsz 81:
Candles, sperm and star; starch;
= ,aa Rice, Vinegar, Pickles. Preserves;
81 Ketchups, Sauces, Syrups, Mustard.
Mackerel, Goldfish, Salmon, Shad, Herrings;
~ <Sardines, HOLSTERS, Oysters. AnchoVies;
p, Olives Capers, Cheese, Crackers, Potatoes.
Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Pie Fruits, Fs
Almonds, Pecans, Dried Fruit; -
Brandy Fruits; Fruit in their own juice;
Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves Spice.
Whiskey, pure old Brandy, Rum, Gin;
. Claret Port, Madeira, Sherry and other Wines,
Havana Cigars, chewing and smoking Tobacco;
Boat Bar and Plantation Stores of all kinds.
As one of our partners will remain in New Orleans
during the entire winter and spring Tor the express
purpose Of taking advantage of the market and select
ing our stock the public may assured that it will
be at all times full and complete, and we will be ena-
bled also sell CHEAPER than any other house IN town.
Country merchants, planters and others are requests
ed to give us call before purchasing elsewhere, as
they will at all times be able purchase every article
they may want at the very lowest prices, without the
trouble of running all over town.s.sE -ers9gE.g }9
Orders carefully and promptly put up e@
2. q B. JACOBS, Grocers,
S4Ess&3]Esr %SEsE #| 5@%9' pyas street,
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Medical Nntiee.

.TARS. GILPIN & HDTuHKiSS have removed
IL their office to Il. FL. Morris and VIM. Balls drug
stores where calls for either Of them will be attended
to. Orders can also be left The residence Of either
DR.. Hetchkiss or DR.. GaPin. e- 4 ~ an9
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e. EBERSTADT,
Dealer in -a@
CONFECTIONERY, FAMILY GROCERIES.

Liquors, Wines, Cordials Fruits, &C.,
Corner Of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
sS.N. AS Just received per steamboat
aasssS VT ite Cliffs, and will keep constantly ~
* on hand, large stock Of '""1 -
Sugar, Coffee, Tea Chocolate, Hams, Candies, Soap,
Flour, Molasses, Starch, Lobsters Olives, Mackerel,
Hcrrings, sardines, Anchovies, Mustard, Ketchups
Irish Potatoes, plain and Pine Apple Cheese, butter,
water and soda Crackers, Butter Lard, Onions Salt
Pepper Spices, olive, salad and lamp Oils, Indigo.
superior assortment Of Liquors Of every descrip-
ton: old brandies, common and old Monongahela
whiskey, pure gin, rum port, madeira sherry malaga
ter. Scotch ale, draught ale, cider, etc.
A choice assortment of confectionery, candies Of
every description, West India preserves and fruits,
brandy fruits, fruits IN their juice, almonds, raj
sins, figs prunes citron, lemons, oranges nuts, =
First quality Havana cigars, chewing and smoking to
bacco Fancy articles and chiidren's toys. nov2l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
Confectionery & Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street,
next door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
saEsR, HAS just received dreetfrom New Orleans and
saassg is now opening large and complete assort-
80 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. moasses coffee, teas, chocolates rice, starch
candles, common and fancy soap, lamp oil, mackere
salmon Goldfish herings obsters sardines, olives, an
chovies capers ketchups, sauces, pickles. preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their nuce ple-frnits raj
SINS currants prunes almonds, pecans and other nuts,
svrn,s of every descriptions, fine cordiafs water, sugar
and soda crackers cakes, candies jelies and amsine
salad OIL mustard, pepper, vinegar, ginger, nutmegs,
spice English and pineapple cheese, butter ard fine
salt, etc. etc.
Also select stock of choice Old brandy Fort. Ma
1eira sherry. and White Wines, Champagne, Ciaret,
Rpm Gin Irish, old Cock, Monongahea and common
Whiskey; Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale, tine
wing and smoking Tobacco. Cigars. etc. lun6 4
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
Shreveport 4 Alexandria Packet.

T 'IHE new, substantial, very light draughI
rltssRsrA Steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
s,sss=sMszzs JouN GRAHAM master, has resumed her
regular tr4ps and will continue running as a weekly
packet between this place and the falls during the low
water. - ,-
The White Cliffs was built by captain Graham Tor
the express accommodation OF his old friends and pat
rons and will on the first rise of take her place
as regular Upper Red River packet. She is in every
respect equal any boat in the trade, and he pledges
himself that every exertion will be made to give salts
faction @ E~-' 'z@E 7SS novl4
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-09
Gr0ceries and Provisions.


lust received per Financer No.2. direct from N
81 Orleans, and other late arrivals, an extensive
stock of Groceries, Western Produce, and Plantation
Supplies, comprising every article in the line We
have made such arrangements will keep our stock
complete at all times. Texas and other country mer-
chants may rest assured of having their bills to any
extent promptly filed the most reasonable terms
Among the stock will be found large supplies OF
Flour, Rice, Coffee, - S-.
Tea, Chocolate. Starch, 58E#
= Bacon, Pork, Lard, Mackerel, ., rr s5 r
Salt, Soap, Candles, gga4ls g. ..r
Whiskey, Brandy, Rum, Gin, -,e ...s. ST
Wines and Cordias, s1 s....-G
q Lard, Sperm. and other Oils,
Vinegar, Pickles, Ketchnps, Preserves, g..+-=
Tobacco Cigars, Snuff, s'-s
Pepper, Mustard, Spices, Ginger,
Cordage, Wooden Ware,
Crockery, Demijohas, Flasks,
Iron Nails, Hardware, Castings,
Powder, Shot, Lead, zES CO. Laf
u Fancy Groceries OF every kind, iu5z sz1ts2ssf
J Bar Stores doma do a ga fs5ae "a So
And variety CT other articles too numerous 10
mention. s.Sy@ 5Ea N. MOORE, 5=
noyI4 On the Levee, corner of Milan ST.
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mo ALL WHOM IN MAY .CONCERN-Please
| take notice, that on and after the 18th day Of
January, 1856, l will proceed forwith to collect the
corporation real and personal estate Tor me
tP55. and also from and after the Is of January
next tie license tax for 1856. the same is notim-
medately thereafter paid Twill proceed to collect the
| s.raa aceordino TO law. H. P. slavery,
Constable and collector.
Shreveport December 10. 1855. zFz w..
TSLOUR AND BAcON-superior articles, intend
ed expressly for family use Just received and Tor
sale by 2. q 2. IAoobs.-
Deaf AND BAR STORES, of every descr'p-
Is ion. for sale Nv N MOORE.
. .s-29s ss On the Leyee.
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g 4 LII those having claims against the succession
N of l.. c. Oliver. deceased, will present the same
nae properly authenticated. All those owing the
succession will please pay them Immediately. .E-Ee.
z nov ii -.6aa- JOHN P. HALEY, Admir-. Z