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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-13

s'EL @--# t rEE 4E' rs'F5f 4&s9 E ssa58 lS III
By this amount paid treasurer, = Sf46 TC
1885. 4EE w. a.. Stsrrett, treasurer
Oct. lst to corporation of Shreveport, DR.
TO balance on hand in par funds as per last re-
port, $3.50 Is
Toamt. reed Of =. P. savery il par funds, 2 80
49," scrip, 80 90
1855 Or KIM
Oct. 4th. By amount paid ]. w Jones, mayer,
incorporation scrip. as per receipt. 80 90
Balance on hand in par funds 1854 40
"A: Sterrett to corporation of Shreveport DR.
10 balance on hand in par funds, 1884 AZ
Amount rec'dofH. p. Slavery Id scrip 81 70
Amount rec d for Nov. and December, 22S 90
~ 49, - 10y. $5l7 -
Oct. %. 1855. By amt paid II. P. Savery in par
funds, per order of W. Jones, mayor so 90
By amt paid j. W. Jones, mayer, in scrip, 262 70
s@5 tEH5 -
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NEW STocK!---NoW oPENING!
RETAIL AND WINTER GOODS!-E
DRY GOODS! CLOTHING!!
PLANTATION GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
skN The subscriber has just received and is
TITSII now opening his stock of r@ E#A3
* Fall and Winter Goods, -
comprising the most complete and best selected as
sorment that be found in town, to which the at
tention of all who wish to purchase is solicited The
goods all fresh and of the latest and fashion
able description chosen in person expressly for
this market, and will be sold at the lowest possible
prices. The stock comprises in part:
Ladies' Dress Goods of every descriptions;
Silks, merinoes alpacas, bareges, tissues;
Crepes, Calicoes of every description;
Mus'ins, lawns, ginghams. checks;
Domestics, sheetngs, shirtings, lowells;
Iinseys, jeans, sattinets, cassimeres, etc.
Flannels of every descriptions: -s-
Canton flannel, cottonades -s
. Bed ticking, counterpanes, l --. ".- 'r.
80 Blankets in great variety;
Wooden, cetton and silk hosiery;
s.r. ~ Ladies' bonnets, ribbons laces; ~
Trimmings, silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasols, sun-shades;
Plantation Goods of every description.
complete assortment, comprising ey-
cry description Of gentlemen's dress, frock and
overeoats sacs paletots, opera cioaks, Office, riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats. Some of them
very cheap. Boys clothing. Tndershirts, drawers,
linen and cotton shirts; flannel and hickory do.
Pantaoons and Vests of every description and price.
BOOTS AND SHOES-Ladies' and misses CATERS,
booees, slippers, brogans, and overshees Child
ren's shoes. Gentlemen's fashionable boots CATERS,
shoes; waterproof boots; fine and coarse brogans;
negro and plantation shoes.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass, Saddlery,
cotton and wool cards, sleeves, trunks, valices, car
pet bags, etc. etc.
Hats and Caps of every style and quality gentemens
furnishing goods, together with almost every art-
Gle that can be called for.
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street,
now Brick building, near the river.
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FOR SALE.
The Crescent Plantation and Garden Spot
OF CANE RIVER VALLEY,

I1NHE subscriber, being DESTROYS of disseminating
i the business Of planting will sell this most beau
tiful and productive plantation, together with 2
Negroes, of which i6 are field hands, stock, farm
ing Implements corn, fodder, and every fling apper
tanning to it, for the price of FoRTy THOUSAND Dol
LARS: onefourth cash. and the balance in three equal
anstalmens, with interest at per cent. per annum.
This plantation is proven by the overflow of '49 to
be ashigh as any land Red River by the crops to
be as productive and is proverbiaily healthy having
lived here ten years have lost but one adult slave
that neither the cholera nor yellow fever have ever
visited this plantation This may be partly owing 10
the proximity Of the pine hills which overlook it,
have never known it to fail in producing abund-
ant CROP that OF the last year amounts to Is bales Of
cotton OF 400 TBS. per hand and abundance of corn
fodder, peas, potatoes. pumpkins etc. 1t is various
y nlbered, of which there is abundance of the best
cypress. The pinewoeds contiguous abound with
springs and rvuies of the purest water. The tract
contains 1890 arpents Of land, of which there are 500
acres cleared and 1925 protected by levee three feet
above the highest water mark. The soil is mixed not
toe sandy nor too stiff and IS very easily cultivated.
ne buildings ale two tine two-story dwellings and
helr oufhouses, two large cypress csterns and one
oIok and cement do. Two excellent gin houses in
"hich there Is an excellent gin and gearing in fine
mug order, two excellent sash presses, nearly new,
one splendid grst mill with Smelling room and shelter,
one blacksmith shop completes furnished with all the
necessary TOOLS iron. STEEL etc. 81 negro og) cabins
stables Gornhouses, cotton houses, and other useful
buildings Il desired by the purchaser, wall sell the
household and kitchen furniture, provisions etc
will sell the above described property at private
sale, and III block only. Preparations for eros bro
crossing G. S. WALMsI.EY |
CloutierFille, La, January 80, 1556-4t
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Sherif,s Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ the District Court, No. 1863. S. H. GAIN, adj
mnistrator, R. A. CurLIrF, admir- By virtue of
writ OF sale issued of the honorable the district court
IN and for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled
suit, and to directed will proceed to sell public
auction at the courthouse door in the town of hreve
port, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the LIST day of
March, 4. d. 1856, between the hours Of o'clock
A. NJ and NJ, the following described property to-
wit: Lot No. 10 (en.1 containing ten acres; lot No.
(seven) containing ten acres; lot No (eiehn con-
tanning eight acres; lot No. (nine) containing six
acres; block No. 81 0wenty containing two
acres; block No. 10 (en0 continuing two acres; lot
No. Gour) in block No. 50 tifty:) lot No. 10 (eD)
in block 40 {forty;) lot No. II swelve in block No
40 forty; lot No. "A Goureen) in block No. SO (ifty-
eighty lot No. IL (eleven) in block No Al foty-one)
lot No. 81 Ghrtyone) containing ten acres, and lot
No. (ive) in block No. Qour,) all in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo. ea~@.s
Terms of saIe--A credit of one and two years.
Purchasers give their notes, with approved personal
security bearing eight per per annum interest
from the day SALE and special mortgage to be re-
tanned the property sold to secure the payment of
the purchase money.
THos. R. SIMPSON, sheriff.
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Election Notice.

ia In pursuance Of an order issued by r. T.
- Il. Euckner, esq, president Of the Police Ju-
gAa ny Of Caddo parish, and to me directed an
election will be held on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of
February, AsD. 1856, in Ward No. Four, (Shreve-
port,) for one constabe-in Ward No. Two, for one
constabem accordance with the requirements Of the
law. And in Ward No. Three, for one justice of the
peace, and one constable, to fill vacancies.
The commissioners Of elections III said wards are
hereby notified to attend their respective election
precincts on Saturday the 10th day of February 1885,
and hold said election, and make their returns to me
as the law directs, Polls to open at o'clock. A. M
and close at 4, Pm. THOS. r. SIMPSON,
Shreveport, Feb 6, 1856. Sheriff.
State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
I N DISTRICT C0URT.-Sneeessian of Z. H. Les
ter, Deed. Notice is hereby given that SIDNEY r
LESTER administrator Of the succession Of R. H. Les
ter deceased. has this day filed with the clerk Of our
said court schedule Of debts and final account in
said snccession and prays thar the may be ho-
mologated. and unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days. the time prescribed by law, said schedule
OF debts and final account will be homoogaed, APPROX
ed and made the judgment of the court prayed for
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
Is. alst day of January, 1856
jan23-lm Dep'ty Clerk.
State of Louisiana---Pa of Caddo.
IN DISTRICT COURT Succession of T.
Geiger, deceased. Notice is hereby given that NJ.
BAER, administrator OF said succession, has this
day fled with the clerk Of our said court an account
said succession and prays that the may be no.
mologated, and unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days. the time prescribed by law, the said
count will be homologated, as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. $. the 9th day of January A. D. 1856.
( ~-S w. G. KERLEY,
ianl6-lm Clerk
State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
In DISTRICT COURT-Sueeession of L. c. Oliver,
i Deceased Notice is hereby given that JNo. P.
HALEY curator Of said succession, has this day filed
with the clerk Of said court, schedule of debts
and final account of his administration of said
cesson, and prays that the may be homologated
and made the judgment of the COURT and has also filed
petition praying be dismissed from the further ad
mnstraton of said succession and to have his bond
cancelled: And unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days, the time prescribed by law, said schedule
of debts and final account will be homoogated, approv
ed and made the judgment ofthe court, and the said
Haley will be discharged from the further administra
ton Of said succession, and his bond cancelled, as
prayed for
Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. s. the 18th day of January, A. D. 1856.
t-S w. G. KERLEY,
jan16-6t R.50 Clerk.
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CITY HOTEL.
A. n. BAUMAN, r@@
Blacksmith. WheelWright g. Wagon Maker
Texas Road--One mile trC

eXas Road--Une mile from Shreveport
~ HAVING received full supply Of TN-
II u the best American and Swedes 49,
Y Y iron, and large stock Of the
best of seasoned timber, prepared at my old stand
to execute with despatch and the most workmanlike
manner every description of Blacksmith and Wheel.
wright Work. Carriages, Wagons, Buggies, ETC., re-
paired and manufactured to order. Ploughs repair
Gins, Saw and Grst Mills promptly executed and in
a superior manner All kinds of Job Work promptly
attended to. Horses shod by an experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me, solicit its continuance, feeling assured that
| can give satisfaction. All work done at the very
1uMest nrices [fehl2l A. N. RAIIMAN
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O PLANTERS. q OWNERS OF STOCK
LeaVett's Patent Portable

= CU MN a N D CUB Mill l..
ME undersigned having purchased the patent
il right OF this valuable invention for DeSoto pa
sh asks the attention planters rearers of cattle and
the pubic generally to its great utility, cheapness and
unequaed capacity for grinding meal for bread, corn
and cob for stock, sheling corn etc. 1t grnds from
IL to 10 bushels per hour, is easily handled and
IN few hours be put work in any place; and is
simple in its construction that there is fear of its
getting ont of order. Any boy OF negro man can
manage it. One Of the mills is now at work on the
public square, where the public is invited call and
examine its merits They are sold extremely low and
on liberal terms. ]. CONSTANTINE.
Mansfield November %, 1855
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OBJ Doar0 Of Grnstffs.
MAYORS OFFICE, sHnEvrronr, FEE. 8, is

MAroR's OFFICE, SHREVEPORT, FEB 8, 1856
At a regular meeting of the mayor and board of
trustees of the town Of Shreveport, held at the may
ors office, on Thursday the 7th day Of February,
A. D. 1856, the following members were in attend
ance viz: J. w. Jones, mayor; L. NJ Mutt, W. B.
Miller, w. w. George, G. II. Burnside and Levin
Knox, trustees r. s. Carnes, clerk and III p Slavery,
constable and collector
A quorum being present, the mayor called she
board to order when the following business was
transacted:
The con. and col and treasurer's reports for:the
month Of January were received and referred to the
finance committee.
The following accounts were received and referred
to the committee claims, viz the account Of the
proprietors Of the South Western for $23 90; the
claims
Il. P. Sayery's account against the corporation for
$l4S 50.
A. L. Heine's account for sos 90.
Robert Burnside's do. for $50 90.
T.. w Jones' do for S67 80.
D. u. Turner's account for So on for work doie ON
alley near Markham's, lumber, work and nails in
claded, was on motion allowed @
Miller and Morris account for $1S 90 for making
crossing across Texas street. nearly opposite the City
hotel, was on motion OF trustee Miller rejected
~ L. Turner's account for 81 81, for making eros
sing Milan street, opposite the Commercial hotel
was on motion Of trustee Miller rejected
The constable and collector reports for the mnths
Of October, November and December and the trea
surer's reports for the months Of October and No
vember, having been reported upon favorably BY the
finance committee, were received and ordered to
be filed, which are in words and figures as follows
towlt: d. L. Slavery, con. and col.
1855 in account with CORPORATION DR.
Oct lst To this amount received for Wharfage as
per exhibit A. 81 O5
TO this amount received for personal
tax as per exhibit b. 30 90
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an4 IN
Balance on hand in par funds.

Balance on hand in par funds, : $2O4 49
~. D sturgess report, as police officer, WAS read
Wy On motion Of L. NJ Mutt was rejected. on sccount
MI, ~ u Whereupon, motion of trustee
f, q ?. oturgess was required to make opt and
furnish ~ this board with a correct report.
Alien q Faxton's account against the corpsration
,o soo Tor blankets furnished during the late Gre
as W ,notion referred to the committee on claims
spnn WaiPotes account fer $7676, for Iuraer fur
l. m oh streets was, gu motion, allowed.
!rustee Miller offered the following ordinance,
'',cn was PVT to vote and unanimously adopted wiz
De ~ ordained BY the mayer and trustees Of tie
soWn Of Shreveport, in lawful assembly convened
nat travis street, between Mcneil and Edwards
Streets be supplied with suitable culverts til drain
5he water from said district down Marshall street
the culvert crossing Travis street and dra
ing the water private lots in block No So be GIL
ed up That this act be carried into effect by the
mayor after due advertisement, aad to tile lowest
'i alts.tR ls,gnsd J: W JONES, mayor
On motion of trustee George the board then want
into election for sexton when upon cou ang dit
The votes it was ascertained that Wan. Gross having
received majority Of all the votes cast was declared
daiy elected sexton Of Shreveport for the present
term 7i9
trustee George gave notice that at the nsgt meet
ing Of the board he would introduce resolution 10
lne ordinance relative TO letting out eaAtracts
also resolution to repeal ordinance, passed
aahaay d lS56 relative TO horses running d. large
IT. so alesoution To repeal ordinance passed Jan.
~ iosa relative TO anctioneers selling goods etc
On The sidewalks y 2 't7-Tl- s, FN
Inc mayor handed il scrip which he had received
- inherent times, and recepted for, to the amount Of
sNo Thousand i've hundred and sixtv-ere cl ars and
and cents, which was cancelled by tile clerk
anu burnt ~ the presence of the board M
~, ~ motion. the board adjourned until tile frgH
tAaassaay " March next. J. W.JDN us, ,nayor.
@<ssst--RIoBARD S. OARNEs, Tx. 4 |
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NTH A}TpT
T. MULiIAUI 7,
Sash. Deer and Blind Factory.

bISH. DDtF anu b!INH FiGtOFy.
- Corner of Cotton street and Texas road.
li;s- The undersigned, having erected a commodi-
Gus factory, and procured machinery, embracing all
the late Improvements, now prepared to execute
any orders in their line, the shortest notice, and
the most reasonable terms. They will make to order
any description of SASH Doors, Blinds, sc. Will also
keep on hand all sizes of moudings etc. etc. All
ders from the country punctually attended to.
f. MULHAUPT.
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Attention

LII persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
n Green, the firms Of Green, Douglass 4 Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. p. H. ROSSON,
nov 10 Agent of Jno J. Green
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s, B. MARTIN. DAGUERRE0TYPIST.

III AS taken rooms with DR.. Cutlif, where he is well
IL prepared to furnish Licensees in superior style
put up in stereoscopic magnfying or common cases,
single or in groups. Also in ockets, 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
Instruction given in the art. feb6-1.n
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MARKHAM q TALLY's
sFhszaafsSIaA LIVERY STABLES. R|HssSassAA

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. ~.r
fAtHE undersigned have entered into copartnershp,
L for the purpose of conducting the above we'll
known and popular Livery Stables, and having put
the establishment in thorough order, and secured an
ample stock fprovender inform their friends and the
public generally, that they prepared ACCOM-
modate them with saddle horses, buggies, carriages.
etc., of the best description, and as reasonable terms
as they can be had any other establishment. Hacks
and carriages always ready to convey passengers to
any part of the country. Horses will be kept by the
month, week, day, single feed. Gentlemen from
the country wishing to visit New Orleans or any other
point the river, by leaving their ANIMALS with u.s.
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Cur ostlers attentive and experience, and will
keep animals 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 to give us a call
]. w. MARKHAM
june ID MARTIN TALLY,
mr. L
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Red River and New Orleans Packet.

.. LIE superior and well known passenger
EasskasS steamer T o Es WI, Moody, mass
saazz azlzas ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and put in fine ORDER has resumed her regularly trips
and will run during the entire season packet be-
tween New Orleans Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton,
Smithand, Jefferson, and all intermediate landings,
For speed, safety and comfort the Storm is unsurpase
sed by any boat Red River, and her officers vii!
make use ofevery exertion to give satisfaction. For
freioht passaoe. annlv ON hoard
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Fresh Stack.

Fresh Stock,
UST received per steamer Runaway large and
81 complete assortment of
GRO CERES, PROVISIONS, rt..-
BOAT AND BAR. STORES,
WINES, LIQUORS, &c.
Embracing every article in the line, including large
stocks of -four Bacon plain and sugar cured hams,
pork. dried beef, tongues, lard, salt mackerel,
sperm, star and adamantine Candles soap, starch su-
gar OF all qualities, molasses coffee, tea chocolate,
pepper spice, mustard, old rye Monongahea and COM
mon whiskeys, fine old brandies, rum, gin, cider Lon
don porter and Scotch ale, pure wines of every des
criptlon cordias fruits in brandy and their juice,
pickles. ketchups, sauces, preserves, sweetmeats, al
monds, raisins, pe-ruts, wooden ware, stoneware,
demyohns, glassware, brooms, brushes etc. etc.
decl2 IA STACEY g. WELLS
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Red River Packet,

, ff&ass1" b. The entirely new and very light draught
sSslgFT ftF steam boat LONE STAR, ]. S.
SMITH, master, will during the entire
season regular packet between ~ Oreana,
Jefferson, Port Caddo, Shreveport and all landings
On Red River. The Lone Star is entirely new, very
saunch, of light draught, and having been built ex
pressy for the trade is particularly adapted to it, Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make use Of every exertion to
give satisfaction For freight or passage, having fine
accommodations, apply on board .
Shreveport, January 1856
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Medical Notice,

nRS. GILPIN g. HOTCHKISS have removed
H. their office to L. II. 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.. Hotchkiss or Dr. Gipin lang
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Office.

a LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
( \ against the steamers Union or M. L. Daueherty.
will be paid, unless made the written order of the
captain or clerk of said boats. N. MOORE
Shreveport, January g 1856
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Natia.e.

ME undersigned executor Of the estate of the late
i Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. P. H.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered TO transact all
business relating TO said estate
Shreveport, Nov. Is, 1854 JNO !. GREEN.
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New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson

r. The new, staunch, fast running steamer
ss 49, SWAN, CHAs. HAYES, master, C. F,
AsaszE1aGaz Hayes, clerk will continue all the sea-
son her trips regular packet between N. Orleans.
Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton, Smthand, Jefferson
and all intermediate landings, and will pay particular
attention to all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new, having been built Louisville during
the present fall expressly for the Red River trade and
is furnished with eboats life preseryers, etc. in ac
cordance with the late law of congress- and in point of
safety and comfort is unsurpassed For freight OF
passage, having superior accommodations, apply ON
board. decl2
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Dissolution.

ME copartne rship heretofore existing between the
Il 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. 1886 iano
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Valuable Plantation For Rent,

As, The valuable plantation situated on Red River,
sts only two miles above Shreveport the proper
-Aeaz> ty of Mrs. Martha K. Lee, and known as the
late residence of captain James Lee The soil equal
to any in the State, and well suited to the cultiva-
ton Of both cotton and corn and high and dry, be-
ing above ordinary high water mark. 1t is also one
OF the best situations the river for wood yard
There is comfortable dwelling and all the necessary
out-bulldlngs on the premises, good garden, shrub
berry, etc 10 good tenant the place will be rented
or leased on accommodating terms For further par
ticuiars, apply to JNO. w. JONES, Shreveport,
jams or Mrs. MARTHA Il. LEE. Marshall. TX.