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The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

New STAGE LINE.-The Shasta Cou
|r'er of the 18th states that A. Bartol, O
the California Stage Co. IVES about maxim!
a reconnaissance of proposed new stag
route from Red Bluffs to Yreka. Th
road will be stocked Immediately if fount
as anticipated.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

TERRIFIC HAIL SToRM.-From tn,
Courier we learn that terrific hail storm
passed over the lower portion of Shast,
County on the 7th inst doing great dam
age to fruit trees, vegetables and indee,
every thing having vegetable life. Bird
were killed, and the windows of man,
houses destroyed. Hail stones were seel
the morning after as large as hen eggs.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

OPPOSITION STAGE LINE.-A tri-week-
3ly Stage in opposition to the California
sStage Co. is to be started on Monday, to
run between Sacramento and this city -
Strickland & Moore proprictors. Agent,
s" s"Blaze.o Office Oriental Hotel.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

EXCELLENT SUGGEsTIoN.-The Bulletin
Eo1 tuesday contains an excellent sugpes
stlon Tor the Vigilance Committee to carry
TOUT. 1t is taken from the German Jou1.
Enal. We ask all raw boned phalanxers to
chew the cud short time and give Us
their unbiased opinion of the quality of
Ithe article. There is deal of truth in
what Melnheer says. 1t has been preached
flor years but there has never been an on
|portunity like the present of realizing
what the people of San Francisco want
IT says ''The Registry Law.@as defeated
through the influence of our political rob
bers. The Committee theref0fe NAV give
to the people the benefit of tbs law. 1t
is superauous to reiterate, that we have
pot bad an honest municipal government
for years, The Committee have now a
c4,nee to accomplish much good in pro-
posing suitable ticket for tie eomlua
municipal election, without regard to pa
tiles but only to propose honest and ca.
lpable men. We have now an example
before US of what can be accomplished bv
the concentrated will of the people let
ius not omit the opportunity of purifying
the ballot-box."
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

sae The price of passage on the las
steamer, Wednesday, were as follows: frs
cabin, $3.50; second cabin, 5000 steer
age, $l25. A large number of passen
gers left on her.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

New DIGGINGs.-Ncw diggings have
been struck in gulch emptying into the
sGreenhorn on the South side, about four
| miles above Red Dog. One lump was Ill
ken out few days since weighing % dol
liars.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

LARGE BAR OF GoLD.-We saw few
days since at Mr.. F. Schotte's Assay office
on Main street, the largest bar of golt
ever sent out of Nevada, weighing 81
ounces.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

S@-The claims of Spicer, Moore & Doc
little, at Alpha, took out in l2 days, work
ing four men, with hydraulic, $l,22s.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
TON TO PERS SONS
WHO DRINK AT
DAVID III. BURKE Sole Accn+
SUMMONS

ISTATE OF CALIFORNIA, county of Nevada, TownsbJ,
~ of Bridgeport ss-Justice court, before r IL Far
lquhar p The people ofthe State of California !,
la. N. JONES: You are hereby summoned to appea
before the undersigned justice of the Peace at hi
office in San Juan in said Township on Monday, thf
I'D day of June 1856 at 10 o'clock A. NJ to ans wer t.
the complaint of Lewis Wood plea of Debt in ths
sum Of S43 25 per account and affidavit now on FL
i'm my office. On failure so to appear and answer
Judgment will be rendered against you for the sum Q
1913 25, damages costs of suit
Given under nv hand this 10Th day of Nav 1856.
r. II. Farquhar, Justice of the Peace.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court fron
he affidavit and return of the Office that the defer
dant above mentioned cannot be found afterdue dill
gence, it Is ordered that service be made by pubca
ton in the Nevada Journal for two successive weeL
from date herof r. Faroubar j p
San Juan, Nav 90 l956-td
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

HS Nicholson and Joachimssen have
furnished us with a great variety ofpapers
during the past week.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23
SUMMONS


|S TATE OF CALIFORNIA. County of Nevada, Town
~ snip OF bridgeport, Justice Court Before r. ii
arauhar, Up The People of the State of California t.
IA. N. Jones.
Y on are hereby summoned to appear before the vi
dersigned Justice of the Peace at his office in san Juan
in saa Township MONDAY, the I'd day of June, A
ID 1856 at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ to to tho complain
of the San Juan Mill Co. tie plea Of debt in the
twenty-five dollars per account now file in the oil
flee of said Justice On failure TO appear answ
Judgment will be rende rel against you for the sum Of
So, damages and costs ef suit
Given under my ha I'D this goth day of May, 1856
Z. R. FARQUHAR, Justice of the Peace
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the
'adavit and return OF the officer that the defendant above
mentioned not be found after due diligence il il or
dered that ser.ice be made by publication of the sum
mons in the Nevada Journal for successive weeks
from the date hereof r II tAROJ-HAR / p
4 San Juan, May 90, 1s56.-2w
II oW'S BROWN WINDS OR SOAP For saIebv
~ RUDOLPH, Druggist
u Commercial strees
r Az RUN. For sale By
- RUDOLPH Druggist
Il Commercial street.
TNooIHPoWhER. For sale by
L RUDOLPH. Druggist,
Il Commercial street.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

~ The San Francisco Torn Talk ha
been enlarged and presents very fin
appearAlce.
The Nevada journal., 1856-05-23

ne We are under obligations to tn
Express Companies for favors done thi
Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-05
Tax Notices

IFTHE tax payers Of the parish of Caddo are hereby
i notified to attend at iheir election precincts at
the time and places specified below to pay the State
Tax by tAem due for the year 1885, and the License
for 1855:
In election precinct No. 4--At the Courthouse,
in the town of Shreveport, Saturday, the 23d day
ofFebruary, 1856.
In election precinct No. 6--At the plantation of S.
Bosser deceased; and at the house of E. K. Hall,
known as the Norris Place, Monday. the 25tA day
Of February next
+ In election precinct No Sat the house OF A. J.
Pickens Summer Grove, on Wednesday, The 9th day
OF February neGt
In election precinct No. Sat the house of Mr..
Hughes, Blossom Hill, Friday the both day OF Feb
ruary next.
In election precinct No. AT the house of W. A.
Pegram, Greenwood, on Saturday, the LIST day OF
March next.
In election precinct \ o AT the store of Cooke &
Griffin, on Monday, the Sd day of March next.
In election precinct No. l-At the house OF l.. J
Hamlin, Albany, on Tuesday, the 9Th day OF March
| next.
| Iu election precinct No. AT the School House
near Mr.. Caverts Thursday, the 9th day OF March
| next
| Or will proceed to collect the same according tc
| law. THOS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
/ Shreveport. January Is. 1856.
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USg00d's India Ch0IagOgUe,

/ should be distinctly understood that the Indian
Choagogue isprepased expressly to counteract the
effects OF the miasma influence upon the human sys-
tem II is equally eectua for the cure of bilious d.
seases of all kinds liver complaint, laundice dyspep-
sa the varins forms Of indigestion and such other
affections as arise from this morbid influence as for the
fevers before enumerated. BY bearing i'll mind the
object of the remedy mistake its application.
For ague cake enlargement Of the spleen, ii will
be found an invaluable remedy. In cases Of long
standing il should be continued se-eral months. By
perseverance, rarely fails oreducing The organ its
natural ard healthy size.
Individuals ra7uiing in masmal districts Of country
viii find the reedss taken in the usual doses three
times day, to afford perfect protection against the
agae and cher diseases of the climate.
j. WRlGHT s. Co., New Orleans, general agents for
the south. Fer sale in Shreveport by all the drug
gifts. fsbaT
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TO THE LADIES!
MISS LIN @ VI S T,

M = . ~ " "
MARKEr STREET, nearly opposite tbe Postothce,
BE7s to inform the ladies of Shreveport, and ia
81 her patrons in particular, that she has just |1ss
g. returned from Paris, with large assort- ga
lneut of the most fashionable and choice
Millinery and Ladies' Fancy Goods,
selected by herself expressly Tor this place, consisting
in part of
Ladies' Toilet Goods of every description,
Bonnets Of the latest styles,
Head Dresses, Flowers,
Bridal Wells and Nreaths of every description,
Silk Velvet, Musk Velvet and Cloth Cloaks for
ladies and children;
Silk Mantillss Of various coors and styles;
Satns and Silks. ia great variety.
complete assortment OF every description OF TrIEl-
mings, including black silk velvet, musk velvet OF
various coors; MORE antique gaoon, silk and vel
vet ribbons, silver grey plush and velvet ribbons:
galloon of velvet. silk, and bugles. styles
full assortment of choice bonnet ribbons, jet orna-
ments, English crepe, corsets, embrolderes laces
blondes, gloves, fine extracts Tor the toilette, port
neniss, dolls, and various other articles too name
rous 10 mentior. All of which imported direcl
from Paris, and will be sold at the most reasonable
prices The ladies are invited to call and examine
the assortment.
Particular attention paid to the making of Mantas
and every variety Of Millinery Work executed with
taste. ueatness and promptness. ian30
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Succession Sale.

CTATE OF LOUI5IANA-Pari Of Caddo-In
- District Cour., No. 279. Succession of Robert
tioFd, deceased. By virtue Of writ of sale to di
rected by the honorable the District Court Of the Pa
rlsh OF 1addo, will be sold Saturday, 29th day Of
March, A. d. 1855. public auction in front Of the
market house, in the town Of Shreveport between the
hours OF Ii O'clock, and O'Clock, P. NJ, the fol-
lowing described LAND. belonging to the succession
Ut Robert HOrd, Decd towit: certain of land
IN Red River. known and designated as follows to-
Wit: the twentieths Of Spanish league Of land
situated, lying and being in the Parish Of Caddo, in
TN, State, commencing on the southwest bank OF
Red River at the mouth of Pascagouia bayou, and
running said river, giving thereon seven-twenteths
OF league Spanish measure, and back thererom for
quantity as to contain Of twenIeths
oi Spanish league Of land, being the lowest league
upon Red River of the four leagues of land reserved
to the Grapfes II the Caddn Indian treaty. dated ju
y Isl, 1885, and more dtcrly known the old Pitts
plantation.
Terms Of sae-One- third cash. and the balance
credit OF one and two years. Purchasers to give
their notes, with approved personal security and
special mortgage to be retained on the property till
final payment. y. .HUNSICKER,
Shreveport, February 26, 1866 Auctoneer.
State Ct Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
| TN DISTRICT COURT--M Estes VS.. HIS CRED
L TORS. In this case by reason OF the plaintiff hav
ing complied with the formali,ies Of law, prescribed
for the voluntary surrender Of property and by
of the law and the evidence, it is ordered adIudged
and decreed that meeting OF the creditors OF plain
tiff, Matthew Estes, be called the first Monday in
April next, the office of r. 7. Buckner, notary
public in the of Shreveport, certify oath
their respective claims, to appoint syndics TO admins
ter the property surrendered and 20 deliberate
corning the sale disposal of the same and to do and
perform all other acts permitted by law. And it is
further ordered that r. r. Buckner be appointed to
hold said meeting, and that due and legal notice OF
the same be given follows, to wt-to creditors re-
siding in the parish Of Caddo by process issued from
the court and creditors residing out OF said parish
letter addressed them by said notary and also by
publication in the South Western newspaper, for the
| term Of thirty days.
And it is further ordered that Attcus Slaughter,
esq., be appointed attorney to represent the absent
creditors and that he have notice of the same.
| And it is further ordered, that all proceedings
against the and property of said Estes be stayed
Done and signed in chambers, this the 18th day ct
February, A. D. 1856 IHOS. T. LAND,
Judge 18th District.
true copy from the original Judgment on file and
of record in my ofce. A. H. LEONARD,
fcb27-lm Dep,'y elk
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
y District Court, No. 1898. H. L. DOUGLASS syndic,
VS.. R. A. CuTLlFFE. By virtue of writ of sale issu
ed ont of the honorable the District Court in and for the
parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suit, and
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction the house door in the of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 9Th
day Of April, A. d. 1885, between the hours of
Ii O'Clock, NJ, and NJ, the following described
property o-wit: Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen >
and 49, in block No thirty-six 1861 situated in the
town Of Shreveport, parish of Caddo. Seized as
the property of the defendant and be sold pay and
atisfy the writ issned in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale Cash, withoat the benefit of appraise
ment. lhOS. X. SIMPSON,, Sherlff.
Shreveport February 25. 1856. f27pf.S6 SO
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Negro Thieves amongst TSl

o. ABscosijED Or SToLEN--A negro boy, aged about
A ls years; some feet 3 inches high, copper
X. color; heavy built for bis height. He is boy
OF some shrewdness. Left his home about the 9th
January last, and il is believed enticed away by
some scoundrel. Calls himself Luke sometimes Lew
is He had on his person marks recollected,
with the exception Of few whip lashes about the
shoulders l will pay liberal reward TO any who
will return said boy to me, at Powellton; Harrison
county, Texas, or lodge him in jail that cat get
him again / will also pay liberal reward for the
apprehension and conviction OF any person persons
who may have decoged the boy away from his home.
w. F. NEAL, NJ. D.,
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N. L. DRURY,
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

lsIMN.-N CUNNIEKCIAL HUIEL,
"a 81 Milan street, Shreveport, Louisiana.
za s.IE4sas5ssaA NJ. r. J. ASTON, Proprietor.
TuE public IS hereby respectfully notified that the
new and spacious brick Hotel Milan street,
in this place has been leased by the above named pro-
prietor and is ready for the reception OF board
ers and transient persons.
The furniture, beds and bedding entirely new,
the servants senteel and experienced, and pains
will be spared to entertain guests in the most satisac
tory n1anner .,. - r... f..
The public and travellers may feel assured that this
house will be kept open all seasons, and that every
exertun will be made to sustain its reputation of being
one of the finest hotels in the State.
The office of the lines of U. States Mail four horse
stages for Marshall Jefferson Henderson, Tyler, &c
is Lent at this hotel junl3
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New Orleans. Shreveport and Jefferson

THE new, staunch fast running steamer
r.lhlH4AzsA SWAN, CHAs HAYES, master, G. F.
sasagszza Hayes, clerk, viii continue all the sea,
son her trips as regular packet between N. Orleans,
Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton Smithland, jeff
and all intermediate landings, and will pay parculsr
attention all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new having been built at Louisville during
the present fall expressly for the Red River trade, and
is furnished with ife-boats hfe-preservers ETC., in
cordance will; the late law of congress, and in point
safety and comfort is unsurpassed. For freight
passage having superior accommodations, apply
hoard. decl2
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Committed to Jail

n n the parish OF E addo, negro boy, abons FIVE
a4AI feetseven eightinches in height, and some
Twenty-Five twenty years Of age; has one from
tooth out III The under Jaw and he is Of dark complex
ION. Calls himself GEoRGE, ard says that he belongs
y Mr.. Thomas. Scott, residing in Gass county
state IF Texas The owner OF owners al said negre
BOY is hereby notified 70 come Forward pr,sse pro
perry, pay charges. ana take him away, 81 hs vii
De disposed of as The la4y Directs 44
ID B. w. DAVIS, Tailor Caddo PARISH;
shseyrparsi March s, 1856
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CITY HOTEL.

Texas street-Shreyeport, La.
4 IA-A Iats well known house has been put
M in fine order and is ready to accom-
ss ~ sai4sn.slzs hiodate guests in the best manner
Seats can be procured the City Hotel in the stages
for Marshall Jefferson, Henderson, Tyler, Rusk and
Clarksv!lle Texas; Washington, Arkansas; Mansfield,
Natchitoches, Alexandria, La, and all Intermediate
points W. A. SIERkEl u 90,
febl3 Projectors.
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Red River Packet.

yfsfsass h The entirely new and very light dratght
Szsis2Esztf7Ess steam boat LONE STAR. J. 6.
zzzzsszss SslzH, master. will during she entire
season.run as regular packet be.ween n. Orleans,
Jefferson, Port Caddo, Shreveport and all landings
on Red River. The Lone Star is entirely new, very
staunch of light draught, and having been built
pressy for the trade, is particularly adapted it, Hes
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make of every exer,ion
give satisfaction For freight or.passage, having fns
accommodations, apply on Board.
Stireyeoort January 1855.
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L#SELLING OFF AT COST!- az

1. G. HEIGHT,
so Corner Texas and Marker streets, a A
IN, Is selling off the balance Of his stock,
s..s4 comprising ~
+ me Gold and Silver Watches;
Gold Guards. Vest and Fob Chains; .... .s
Ladies' Gold CMtelains;
Z Diamond Breast Pins and Finger Rings.
SILVER
Cups, Spoons, Forks, Sugar longs;
Port Monnais, etc.
Gold and silver Thimbles, Gold Pens and Pencils;
Lockets, Rings, Breast Pins, etc etc.
will sell the above at 50 per Cent. deduction from
regular selling prices, 10 make for large and
complete stock Of spring goods from the north:
u One price-no deviation tebs7- 4
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-05
4. ]. HITCHCOCK Il Co.'S
=z9GssAA LIVERY STABLES. IaR5s.AA

Conner ct Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
TIME Undersigned having purchased the interest Of
i Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es-
tablishmen. and put in fine order, inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses buggies carrs-
ages etc., of the best description, and on as reasona-
bic terms as they be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans any point on the river, by
leaving their animals with u.s. can have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to. Our osers expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bough4 and sold. Horses and Mules sold cu
commission
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
of VanBibber & Hitchcock, we respectfully solicit q
continuance thereof, pedging ourselves do all in ou
power I'd merit il. [a23l A. HITCHCOCK & Co
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Notice.,

HU2IkCs
TINE business of the late firm of William f. PasteuT
l. 4 Co., will be continued by the undersigned, as
surviving partners. All persons indebted to the firm
of William E. Pasteur & Co., requested to settle
the same with the undersigned at early day, and
those having claims against said will present them
the undersigned or to Sam. Ford esq.
AUSTIN &, GOODWIN.
Successors of W. E. Pasteut & Co.
Shreye mort March "a, 1855,
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Red RiEer and New Orleans Packet.

The superior and WelEknown passenser
clksEssEs| steamer It o R WI MooD7, mass
ezEaMEzHz ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and Put fine order, has resumed her regularly trips
and will during the entire seasonas packet be-
tween New Orleans, Shrev eport, Port Caddo, Benton
Smithland, jefferson, and all intermediate landings
For speed safety and comfor. the 8torn is nnsurpas7
sed by any boat on Red River, and her officers will.
make use every exertion to give satisfaction. For
FREIGHT or passage apply on board.
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-1n
- Justice Jones' Court SAMUEL EpMosDs, exec'r,
"a, Afford ArrAwAy. Nos. 992 and 1853 on the doc
kct Of said court BY virtue of two writs of fl. ia.
me directed by the honorable the Justices in and
for the parish of Caddo Ihave seized and will proceed
to sell at public auction the courthouse door in the
town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY,
the 18th day Of APRIL A. d. 1885, between the hours of
IL O'Clock, A. NJ and 4 p NJ the following described
property o-wt the westhaf Of the northeast quarter
and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter,
and the quarter of the north quarter of
section No twenty-five 49,. township eighteen ISL
range sixteen [l6,] containing one hundred and fifty
eight $751; 100 land, with all the buildings and
Improvements thereon. Seized the property of the
defendant and be sold to pay and satisfy the wrts
issued in the above entitled SUIT
Terms ofsale--Cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. X. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport February 25. 1856. 1f27pf S7 Sc
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Shreveport g. Alexandria Packets


e4L1A steamboat WHITE CElFESs
ssS.azszza John GRAHAM, master, has resumed hes
regular trips, and will continue running az weekly
packet between this place and The falls during the low
The White Cliffs was built by captain Graham fof
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 inthe trade and he pledges
himself that every exeron will be made to give salts
| faction. novl4
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a. GELAS, TT
Boot and Sine Maker.

Texas street, Immediately opposite the Caddo Bakery.
e. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
- Of Shreveport that he isnow prepared -zsSs7
to manufacture order every description OF Boots
and Shoes, the shortest notice and the
sonabe terms. He has on hand large assortment
of the best quality Of calfskin and French patent lea
ther, and every other requisite material all of which
will be made up in the most fashionable style and in
the best manner. All nay work will be guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Terms cash. octl7