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GOOD NEWS! .-
Important to the Public.
HENRY WELLS

a6Nd1 w
<ayN Is constantly receiving from New York, -
~ Philadelphia and New Orleans, the -
* following goods, which he will sell as g.
he always has done than any other house in the
SOUTH His goods are ALL FRESH and of the most fash
ionable styles.
Ladies' Bonnets satn Crepe hair and straw, of every
7aA Tg..@a@ # variety.
Misses do do do do and gypsy hats do
French flowers, wreaths, head dresses and pumes;
Bridal wells, blk, brown, green, blue and white wells;
Fine watered silk Parasols from one dollar up;
Fans in great variety, head ornaments, jet necklaces
and wristets fine gold wrstles and guard chainsgold
pins, ear-drops, lockets finger rings, etc. Ladies tot
let articles in great variety; SHE'LL [. R. combs, buffalo
horn and ivory puff combs hair brushes and tooth do
hair toncs and dyes brocade silks, summer plain and
lowered do; silk tissues robes silk musins, wedding
dresses and satins white muslin of every description,
figured dress muslins, ginghams, figured linens and
printed calico dress goods all the new styles emhrod
cries. comprising in part collars, underseeves chime
settes, founcing etc. Hosiery, gentlemen's clothing,
boys do cottonades, denms and linen goods, with ev-
cry article needed in fancy and staple dry goods
store. Ladies and genemens trunks, carpet bags. &c.
The public is invited to examine his stock before
purchasing elsewhere, and they may depend every
article being what it is represented. Please to observe
CHEAP CASH STORE and the over the door.
HENRY WELLS, Texas st. Shreveport
n. B. Country orders forwarding by post or other
wise will be punctualy attended to. marchl2- en-
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state III OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of caddo.

State Of Loufsiana,-.PaTish Of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COURT Succession of III. L.
i Douglass, deceased. Notice is hereby given that
JANE A. DOUGLASS administrative Of said succession Of
H. L. Douglass, deceased, has this day filed with the
clerk Of our said court schedule ofdebs of said
cesson, and prays that the may be homologaed;
and unless opposition il made thereto in thirty days,
the time prescribed by law, said schedule of debts will
be homologated, approved and made the judgement Of
the court prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal Of office, this
! i. $. the 22d day of March, A. D. 1866.
~ A. H. LEONARD,
march26-1m Dep'y elk.
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VIM. BALL,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.

Texas street. Shreveport
WouLD call the attention Of physicians, planters,
M country dealers and the public generally to his
go NEW STOCK of Drugs and Medicines.
He returns his sincere thanks the public for the lib
eral patronage bestowed on his establishment during
the last year, and respectfully soicits continuance
ofthe same. His stock is entirely fresh and new and
was selected in the best markets, and with regard to
purity will defy competition. From long experience
in the business he can with confidence recommend
EVERY ARTICLE vended from his establishment TO be
Pure Fresh and UnaduIterated. 1t shall not be his
fault the intercourse with his patrons shall not be
beneficial and satisfactory to both parties His ample
facilities for business gives him great advantages,
which he is willing share with his customers; by
furnishing every article in his line at largely reduced
prices.
Call and examine his stock and prices and see if he
cannot convince You that the prices of Medicines has
not advanced since he commenced business IN Shreve-
port At no time will his store be without compe-
tent person in Charge and bills parcels packages &C.
put up with nea:ness, care and despatch.
IJPhysicians prescriptions accurately compounded
from the purest medicines and with great care a. all
hours, day night. marchl2
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School.

School.
MRS. MAYO hegs TO inform the ladies' Of Shreve-
IYl port, that she will commence School for the
purpose Of teaching young Children at Mrs. Gbson's
corner Of Travis and Market streets.
She will also give lessons in Embroidery 10 young
ladies'. marches
nENTIS'T,s GOLD FOIL for sale III
- m12 VIM. BALLS Drugstore.
EsF Salet
OK IA Rngeies. By
, aps,llstf WHITE Smith 4 BALDWIN
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MARKHAM & TALLY's
1M5@A LIVERY STABLES, s#a6H
Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
TNHE undersigned have entered into copartnership,
i 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 stock Of provender, inform their friends and the
public generally that they are now prepared to accom-
modate them with saddle horses buggies carriages,
etc of the best descriptions and on reasonable terms
they can be had at any other establishment Hacks
and carriages always ready to convey passengers
any part of The country. Horses will be kept by the
month, week, day, or single feed. Gentlemen from
the country wishing to visit New Orleans any other
point on the river BY leaving their animals with us,
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our osters attentive and experience, and viii
keep animals as 'ne and glossy silk" and be rea-
dy day and night to attend on customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission. Our friends are invited give call.
]. w. MARKHAM.
june IL MARTIN TALLY.
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For Sale.
A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.'s
gsaS.MAA LIVERY STABLES. $3.50

gEaasRRssssssS LIVERY STABLES. GasRzsAA
Corner Of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
TINE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
Il Messrs VanBibber in the above well known es-
Enlistment, and fine order, inform their friends
and the public generally that they prepared to
comnodase them with saddle horses, buggies, CARR
ages ETC., of the best description, and
bic terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment. Horses viii be kept BY the month, week, day,
single feed. Gentlemen from the country. wish
ing to visit New Orleans any point on the river, by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to. Our osters are expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers. 5
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission. a..s.H ID
Thankful for the patronage extended to the late firm
of VanBbber g. hitchcock, respectfully solicit a
continuance thereof pledgng ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it. 1a23l A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co.
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Red River 81 New Orleans Packet.

sssyxrss Il The well known. substantial steamboat
lEk#5ixs5ftEsS C. HAYS, Isaac WRIGHT, master,
Ss - having been locked and pu. in com:
pe,e order has resumed her trips as regular packet
between New Orleans and Shreveport, Port Caddo,
Benton, smithland. Jefferson, Grand Bayou, Campte'
Grand Ecore, and all intermediate landings and plan;
tations Oh the route The O. Hays is in every respect
as good as new boat aud hes officers of great expe-
rience in the rade and will make Of every effort
70 give satisfaction Captain Wright solicits the pat
roage Of his old friends. For freight Or passage, ap-
nlv an board. m.s .rr nlarchl9
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Sheriff Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish Of Caddo-In
- District Court. BIERaE g. BURNSIDE vs. DANIEL
WADDILL, No. 4033. Jas. D. FTLL VS.. DANIEL WAD-
p1LL No. ALL. By virtue of two writs of herifacas
issued out Of the honorable the District Court in and
for the parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suits
and to me directed have seized and will proceed te
sell at public auction the courthouse door in the
town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY
the Sd day Of May, Az D. 1856, between the hours Of
IL O'Clock A. NJ. and NJ, the following described
property, to-wit Holder, negro man, aged about Al
years. Tiida, negro woman, aged % years. the boy
Billy, aged 10 years; LiZes negro girl, aged years
Pleasant negro boy. aged years; Bob infant ].
months old; John, negro man. aged 70 years; Ciler
negro woman, aged 26 years; Tom, negro boy,aged
3 years. Allen, an infant, aged year. Seized as the
property Of the defendant, and TO be sold 70 pay and
satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled suits
Terms Of sale-cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. K. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, March 3l,-1s56. a2-pfS6 SO
Sheriff Sale.
CTATE OF L0UISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
- District Court. M. JuDsoN vs.. SAM'L VANBIBBER
No. 1888. WIN. S. KYLE VS.. SAM'L VANBIBBER, No
$780, By virtue Of two writs Of eri facias issued
of the honorable District Court in and for the parish Of
Caddo in the above entitled suits and to me directed
have seized and will proceed to sell at pubic auction
at the house door the town of Shreveport and
parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the Sd day Of May
A. d. 1856, between the hours OF O'Clock, A. NJ and
q r NJ the following described property, towl
Judgment in favor of F.. J. VanBibber against Jas
Peace, decd in District Court for the parish OF Gaddo
State of Louisiana, for the sum Of seven hundred and
fifty dollars (75O with interest and costs, transfer.
red to said Saml VanBibber. Also, two promissory
notes drawn by j. F. Ford in favor of Sam'l VanBb-
Der or order for the sum of twelve hundred dollars
$4,000, each. with eight per cent per annum interest
from July l, l855-being the date of eact-the first
due January l. 1857; and the second due January /
1858; and payment secured by mortgage. Also, the
southwest fractional one-quarter of section nineteen
fl9l township eighteen 1881 range sixteen tl6 sit
uaed in the parish of Caddo and containing one hun
dred and thirty-fve l35) more or less Seized
as the properly of the defendant, and to be sold 70
pay and satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled
SUITS aH &Uh@%
Terms of sae--cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ament ss& a~JNO. M. LEWIS, D1y sherlff.
Shreveport, March 10, 1856. lptS12 gu
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A LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
n against the steamers Union or NJ. L. ghery,
will be paid, unless made the written order Of the
captain or clerk of said boats N. MOORE.
Shreveport January 9. 1856, E& vi
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SADDLERY, HARNESS, =
India RuhhAr Gin. Ra n6S Gc. ~

ioADDLEh1, 7T1AhNEoo,
Ga India Rubber Gin-Bands, &c.Gr,
Ast=-aS THE undersigned would respectfully -0THA
call attention to his large stock Of Saddles and Har
ness, he has now the extensive and complete
assortment in his line offered in this market and
which he is determined sell the Lowest possible
Rates. He will in few days receive large stock Of
INDIA RUBBER GIN -BANDS,
Manufactured to order expressly for this market,
the celebrated works of the Boston Betting Company,
which he will sell low Planters and others inyi-
ted to give him call. Fl. A. ZOLL,
+ dec5 '~' Texas street.
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Red River Packet.

Red River Packet.
Eazzsss h. THE entirely and very Ugh. draugh.
s&E REsaafEssf steam boat LONE STAR. ]. S.
EazszaaszsSzsE 5MlTt MASTER will during the entire
season run as regular packet between n. Orleans
Jefferson, Pors Caddo, Shreveport and all landings
on Red River The Lone Star is entirely new, very
staunch, of lidhtsdraught and having been built
pressly for the rade Is particularly adapted to it, Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make use of every exertion 10
give satisfaction For freight or passage, having fine
ACCOMMODATIONS apply on board. ....
Shreveport, January 1856.
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JOHN N. HOWELL. HAMILTON 8. HOWELL
]. N. HOWELL d Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport, La.
ITAVE leased the well known building recently
L il occupied by Messrs. Douglass & Dashell, on
the Levee, "a. the steamboat landing} and are now
receive store forward cotton and mer-
chandise of every description. We also erecting
to the present building, and Immediately
the banks Of the river, of the largest and most
warehouses in the country, which will
render our facilities fer storing cotton equal if not SUI
peror that possessed by any other establishment
Red 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 to otders and every attention will be paid
to the interests of our patrons. aug9
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Agency
Notice,

Turing my temporary absence, Mr.. N. Moor
~ is my duly authorised agent @
Shreveport, Nov. H. 1855. W. S. LEWIS.
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Red River s. N. Orleans Passenger Packets

rlE.h packet r.. w. POWELL,IR. H.
MARTIN, MASTER having been built ex
pressIy for the above trade, has commenced her regua
trips between Shreveport and N Orleans Ihe Powell
is entirely new fitted up with every modern improve
ment, and for beauty, speed, comfort, convenience
and safety is unsurpassed The equipments and ar
engagements of the boat perfect and completes
derng her superior passenger packet Every exer+
both passengers and shippers For reghtor passage;
annIv m hoard @ s5 sjan23
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries.
Clothing Hats Boots, Shoes, &C.,
Texas street, Shreveport,
LAS just received one of the largest and best as
l. sorted stocks of Dry Goods ever brought to this
market to which additions made by every arrival
comprising part silks tissues, berages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for Ia
dies calicoes sof all colors and qualities, merinoes
annels cloths, lowes, linseys, linens, drings, da
pers etc. etc. A large and varied assortment of the
most fashionable styles of hats caps boots and shoes
CATERS shoes, slippers and brogans 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:
Also-A large stock of fresh and genuine Groceries
consisting bacon, pork sugar. molasses, coffee
tea chocolate, -four, lard salt, pepper spice
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terns-Cash, or on time to strictly prrctuai Gus
TONER'S april l8
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Shreveport and New orleans Packet
FnNaaza IA The well known, favorite steamboat
lx AaEzas7fss ST. CHARLES, sAM'L. AFrLE-

8szssssszs@ GATE, master, has resumed her regular
trips between New Orleans and Shreveport, and will
continue in the trade long the water will permits
and will receive and land freight or passengers at al
intermediate landings and plantations on Red River.
The ST. Charles been thoroughly from the
keel to the hurricane deck newly furnished and is IN
all respects new boat For speed. safety, aetoTtmo
dations and good fare she is unsurpassed by any boat
ever in the trade Her commander hopes to receive
continuance of the patronage heretofore SO literally
eytended ia him, s's#. Ia asEzs feb6
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Last Notice

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no.
IN tilted that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith, their accounts will be placed In the hands
of an officer for collection. The planters haYe had
opportunity of selling their cotton, and it is impossi
Bile for us to wait any longer
mav2 E. &B JACOBS.
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]. N. COOPER.
J. N. COOPER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Dry Goods, Clothing. Hats. Boots. Shoes,
Y

Texas street, opposite the City Hotel, Shreveport
CONSTANTLY on hand every description Of Sta
~ pie and Fancy Goods, ladies' dress goods, trim
minga, embroderies, fancy goods, hosiery, ETC. Gro
whiskey, brandy GIN rum, cider, porter, ale, brandy
fruits fancy groceries, sugar. Coffee moasses, salt,
soap, starch spice, pepper etc. Hardware, Cutlery,
Glassware, Crockery, etc. feb20-Iy
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Red River g. New Orleans Packet.

The hight draughts 7staunth steamboat
1888 MARION, 1osrHH BoissEAu, mas.
- ter, will leave direct for New Orleans
Thursday 7sh inst. and go through without tran
shipping at the falls The Marion will built expressly
for the Red River trade and will run regular pacS
ket throughout the entire season. She has just re-
turned from New Orleans where she was locked and
thoroughly repaired, and is in perfect order. The
public may rest assured that her officers will make use
of every effort give satisfaction. Fer freight or pas
sage, apply on board.
$3.50 soon as the water will permit the Marion
will extend her tFipsto Fulton, White Cliffs, and uP=
per Red River. .& a#5 dec2b
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RnckaWay EOr Sa1f

g. @56 R0ckaWay For Sale.
A FINE SECOND HAND Rockaway Carriage,
n which has just been thoroughly repaired, for sale
by (aprl23-tf1 d.. A. TOTTY.
One Price Store, opposite City Hotel.
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CONIMERCIAL HOTEL,

III Ta9kMA Milan street, Shreveport, Louisiana.
EaMa Y4El NJ. T. ]. ASTON, Proprietor.
The public IS hereby respectfully notified that the
new and spacious brick Hotel, on Milan street,
in this place has been leased by the above named pro-
prietor and is ready for the reception of board
and transient persons.
The furniture, beds and bedding entirely new,
the servants genteel and experienced, and pains
will be spared to entertain guests in the most satisac
tory manner. a-szl E-......E
The public and travellers may feel assured that this
house will be kept open at all seasons, and that every
exertion will be made sustain its reputation of being
of the finest hotels in the State. ..-5.
The office of the lines Of u States Mail four horse
stages for Marshall Jefferson, Henderson, Tyler &c.
is kept at this hotel. junl3
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N. Orleans s. Red River Passenger Packet
TIE splendid passenger steamboat HI.
tGh WI. w RIG HI M, j. D: CLAKEr,
master, will continue to run during the
season as regular packet between Shreveport Grand
Ecore, Alexandria and New Orleans. This boat i7
large and cofortable and unsurpassed fct sFsed and
elegance. For freight passdgs, apply on board 43
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CUDDY, BRO WN, d Co.,
Commission Merchants.

50 camp street, New Orleans.
1EHE undersigned are prepared to make Liberal
i Advances cotton consigned to the above house.
april le OGLESBY e. GRISWOLD. VI
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Election of Town Officers


-. THE qualified voters of the town of shreve
E-xzss port are hereby notified that IN conformity
to law an election will be held at the places desgna
ted below in the different wards in said town on the
first Monday of May 1856, between the hours of IL
o'clock, NJ, and o'clock, r NJ for mayor, trea
surer and seven trustees for said town, for and dur
ing tile term Of one year One trustee te be elected
in each ward, except ward No. 2, in which two trus-
tees are to be elected The election will be held fol-
the different wards at or near the following places
In ward No. i, at Gains house, back Of Lengsfelfs
store, now occupied by Sophia Norman, VIC.
In ward No. 2, at the mayors office
& e g. at A. j. Hitchcock d Co.'s stable.
Z " A, at the residence Of J. S. Allwine.2 y
q I" 5, at the residence Of III. 7. Slavery.
~ " g. at B. Barker's house.
Now therefore, the commissioners are hereby author
sed and instructed to hold said election the
places above designated in the different wards in this
town at the time above specified for the purpose OF
electing said officers and Immediately after closing
the polls make their returns to the undersigned
Polls to be opened at 10 o'clock, NJ, and closed at
4 O'Clock P. N. j. W. JONES, Mayor.
sShravanort Anil 1896
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Medical Notice.

nRS. GILPINs Il rHOTCHkISS have removed
~ their office to r. H. Morris and VIM. Balls drug
stores, where calls for either of them will be attended
Orders also be left the residence of either
Dr.. Hotchkiss or DR.. Gipin. jan9
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Mrs. M. Il. Rainey,

ID ESIDING one mile from Shreveport, would re-
~ spectfully inform the public that she is prepared
to accommodate, and would be glad 10 receive half
dozeE IF Young Ladies, whose parents may wish to
send Them to Scnoo at this place. The distance from
the school will afford them comfortable and healthy
exercise. APPS
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Servants For Hire,
Inst Arrived,

COMPLETE assortment of Hardware, Cutlery,
"a Glassware, Queensware, Crockery, Wooden
" ware, etc, for sale at the lowest rates by
marcfl26 e. & B. JACOBS
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The faVUfIF' TuHH]Hg- PHsStrIEFl
,GA steamer P. r.. MFMRALH, W,
- - w WIrTENBuRY, master, has Resumed
her regula. trips as Red River packet, and will leave
Shreveport for New Orleans on FRIDif, I'm harch,
and every alternate Friday throughout the season.
The Kirba was built expressly for the ;ade has IN.
usually ccmmodious cabins and large airy state
and hes Accommodations unsurpassed BY any boat
Strict attention will lie paid to all business entrusted
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Shreveport 3 Upper Red River Packet.

fMzssa k HE new, substantial, very light draught
d f esasaztlsS steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
$3.50 master, (haying been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renoyated9 has commenced her
regular trpsin the Upper Red River trade.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else
entirely new. and in point of safety speed and accom-
modatons she unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls Particular attention will at times be paid 10
plantation ard alway business. Thankful for the lib
era patronage they have heretofore received, her o
GERS solicit the favors Of their old friends promising
do every thing in their power to merit It. decl2
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Shreveport and New orleans Packets

boat C o MP r. o M IS p, b v.
So KAY, MASTER having been thoroughly
overhauled and put fine order, will run during the
entire season as regular packet between Shreveport
and New Creats Receiving and landing passengers or
freight at all intermediate points Particular at'eh-
fion viii be paid 10 all business conded to the boat,
and her commander will make use Of every exerioH
to give satisfaction to both shippers and travellers For
freight or passage having superior accommodations,
n,nI,y IN hoard @ f' feb6
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Shreveport q AIeXandfla Packer,
The new, substantial, very light draueht
cztA steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
$3.50 John GRAHAM, master, has resumed her
regular trips, and will continue running weekly
packet between this place andt the falls during the low
water. =e @rss
The White Cliffs was built by captain Graham foS
the express accommodation Of his old friends and pat
rons and will the first rise Of take her place
regular Upper Red River packet. She is in every
respect eauaIto any boat the trade and he pledges
himself that every exerton will be made to give salts
faction. uoyfi