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n. YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

FROM
AEBEBT G.. RICH
Advertising and Corresponding Ofsee, No. 965 Broad
way, Opposite the Park New YORK.
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GOOD NEWS!
Important to the Public.
HENRY WILLIS.

<AfN Is constantly receiving from New York,
20 Philadelphia and New Orleans, the EA.9
* following goods which he will sell as *
he always has done than any other house in the
south. His goods ALL FRESH and OF the most fash
ionable styles.
Ladies' Bonnes, satin crepe, hair and straw of every
variety.
Misses do do do do and gypsy hats dc
French flowers, wreaths head dresses and plumes;
Bridal wells, blk, brown, green blue and white wells;
Fine watered silk Parasols from one dollar up;
Fans in great variety, head ornaments let necklaces
and wriste- fine gold wristets and guard chains gold
pins, ear-drops, lockets finger rings ETC. Ladies tot
let articles in great variety; SHE'LL l. R. combs buffalo
horn and ivory puff combs; hair brushes and tooth do
hair tonics and dyes, brocade silks summer plain and
lowered do; silk tissues, robes, silk musins wedding
dresses and satins white muslin of every description
Inquired dress mas!ins, ginghams, figured linens and
printed calico dress goods; all the styles embroid.
cries. comprising in part collars undersleeves, chime
settles, houncing, ETC. Hosiery, gentemen's clothing,
boys do: cottonades, dens and linen goods, with
cry article needed in fancy aud 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 observe
CHEAP CASH STORE and the name the door.
HENRY WELLS, Texas ST., Shreveport.
N. B. Country orders forwarding by post or other
wise will be punctually attended to- $50 marchl2- 6m
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Ohm y. HOWELL. HAMILTON s. HOWELL
J. N. HOWELL q Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the LeVee, Shreveport, La.
HAVE leased the we'll known building recently
j. L occupied by 11essrs. Douglass & Dashiel, on
the Levee, (at the steamboat landng,i and are now
prepared to receive, store forward cotton and mer-
chandise Of every description We are also erecting
contiguous to the presen, building, and Immediately
the banks of the. river of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render facilities for storing cotton equal if not SUI
perior to that possessed by any other establishment
Red Rivers
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to our
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests Of our patrons aug9
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Choice Lands in the Parishes Of CaddO
.. and DOSsier, Louisiana.
SUCCESSION Of Isaac 2. Wheeler
B Y J. A. B E A RID & M AY,

Il II n L
j. A. BEARD Auctioneer.
9 ATURDAY, July 18th, 1856, at 10 O'Clock, will
~ be sold at auction, at Banks Arcade, on Maya
zine street. the city of New Orleans by and i'll pur-
of an order of the Hon. P. H. Morgan, Judge
OF the Second District Court of New Orleans, dated
7th May, 1856, the following choice and desirable
Cotton Lands, situated in the parishes of Caddo and
Bossier, in this State, belonging the succession Of
Isaac P. Wheeler deceased. to-wit:
Lands in the Parish Of Caddo:
l. The northwest quarter OF section 2S, township
H. range number Ii, containing SO uSU-l 90 acres.
g The north east and south vast quarters of sec
ton 2l township IA, range number containing 800
acres
3. The lots numbers and 10 IF section 80, town.
ship H. range number containing 50 43- 100 acres
4. The east half of the northwest quarter the west
half Of the north quarter, the half of the south
quarter and the south half of the east half of the
northeast quarter of section Is, township ID, range
number IL, containing 279 $500 acres.
S. The half Of the souteast quarter of section
number 90, in township IA, Of range number l. con-
tanning 80 l4-l00 acres
G. Lots number /, q 3. 4, s and of section num-
Der 80, in township II, of range number H. contain
ing 279 26-l00 acres.
Lands in the Parish Of Bossier
I. The east half OF section number :, in township
number % of range number -, containing 344
84-lG0 acres.
These lands are situated Shreveport, and are
worthy The attention OF purchasers.
Terms-Cash
Acts Of sale before George Rare ,hide, notary pub
lic at the expense of the purchasers. junell-5t
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries,
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &c.,

eXas Street, shreveport,
II AS just received Of the largest and best as
L sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought ,c this
market, to which additions are made by every arrival
comprising in part silks, tissues, berages and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies, calicoes of all colors and qualities, merinoes
hannels, cloths, owes, linseys, linens drngs, da-
pers, etc, ETC. large and varied assortment Of the
fashionable styles of hats caps boots and Shoes
CATERS Shoes slippers and brogans for ladies' misses
and children boys boots and shoes. large asqor,-
ment of fashionable ready made clothing. variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, bridles col
lars, blankets, hardware, ron cutlery, TOOLS nails
crockery, queensware, glassware, china, etc
Also-A large stock offresIl and genuine Groceries,
consisting of bacon, pork, sugar. moasses coffee,
tea, chocolate, -four lard, SALT pepper spice, mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash time to strictly punctual Gus
toners. april IL
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
| ~ District Court, No 1868. THATCHER vs. N. D. C
ALEXANDER and G. NJ. NICHOLS. By virtue Of writ
OF ieri faca issued of the honorable the District
Court in and for the parish of Caddo, in the above
entitled suits, and directed, have seized and
will proceed sell public auction the courthouse
door in the of Shreveport, parish aforesaid on
SATURDAY, the 5th day Of July, A. D. 1855, between
the hours of ii O'Clock, NJ. and P M the following
described property, to-w Lot No. four, a. in block
No. forty (40) with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in the town of Shreveport,
parish Of Caddo. Seized the property of the deen-
dant, and to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ
sued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale--cash, without the benefit of ap-
praisement. TiOS. K. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport, May 6, 1856. I'd [pf.S9 30
Sherifl's Sale.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
- the District Court. ENos & WooD ISABELLA
ScRuGGs, No. 4495. G. w. CARPENTER &, Co. IsA-
BELLA ScRUGGs, No. 4493. By virtue of two writs of
eri acas issued of the honorable the district
in and for the parish of Caddo, in the above entitled
suits, and directed have seized and will proceed
sell public auction at the door in the
town of Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY,
the 5th day of July, A. D. 1885, between the hours CT
ii O'Clock A. NJ. and T. NJ the following described
property, to-wit: Lot No. nine 80 in block fifty
5) with all the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated in the of Shreveport, parish aforesaid.
Seized the property of the defendant and to be sold
TO pay and satisfy the wts issued in the above emit
tied suits.
Terms of sae-cash. with the benefit of appraise-
ment THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport May 5, 1856. 7-pf.$9 60
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Sheriff Sale

/ CTATE OF LOUISIAN A-Parish of Caddo--In
- District Court, No. 1850. Z. DAkAs VS.. STEW
ART & RENFRoE. BY virtue of writ of fcr acias to
me directed by the honorable the Dstrc; Court and
for the parish of Caddo, Ihave seized and will proceed
to sell at public auction the court house door in the
town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid on SATURDAY.
the 9Th day Of july d. 1856, between the hours of
IL o'clock, M. and NJ, the following described
property to-wit: JEFF, Negro Man, about 81 years
of age. Seized the property Of the defendants and
to be sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the
above entitled suit.
Terms of sale--Cash with the benefit of apprase-
ment. JNO. NJ. LEWIS, D'y Sheriff.
Shreveport June 9, 1856. 4pf Sd 90
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age bestowed on his establishment during the last
year, and respectfully solicts continuance of the
same. His stock is entirely FRESH and and
was selected in the best markets, and with regard to
purity will defy competition. From long experience
in the business he with confidence recommend
EVERY ARTICLE yended from his establishment to be
Pure, Fresh and Unadulterated. 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 to share with his customers, by
furnishing every article in his line 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 time will his store be without compe-
tent person in charge: and bills, parcels packages &c
put up with nea:ness and despatch
GTPhysicians prescriptions accurately compounded
from the purest medicines and with great all
hours, day NIGHT. narchl2 .
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New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson

The new, staunch, tas. running steamer
tIts@E-sA SWAN, CHAs HAYES, MASTER c. +.
zssess Hayes, clerk, will continue all the sea
son her trips as regular packet between n Orleans
Shreveport Por, Caddo, Benton Smithland, Jefferson
and all intermediate landings and will pay particular
attention to all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new having been built at Louisville during
the fall expressly for the Red River trade, and
is furnished with boats, hfepresersers etc, IN &c
cordance with the late law OF congress, and III point
safety and comfort is unsurpassed. For freight
passage, having superior accommodations, apply
hoard decl2
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Red river s New orleans Packet.

r. sese-a'A The well known, substantial steamboat
Il s5z4=aafsS C. HAYS, Isaac WR1eHr, master,
zzgszssas;EFaz having been locked and put IN com
plete ORDER has resumed her trips as regular packet
between New ORLEANS and Shreveport, Fort Caddo.
Benton, Smthand, Jefferson, Grand Bayou, Campte.
Grand Ecore, and all intermediate landings and plum
ations on the route. The c. Hays is in every respect
as good as new boat and her officers of grea, expe1
rence in the trade and will make Of every effort
to give satisfaction. Captain Wright socits the pat
ronaee of his old friends. For freight passage, APP
NV, ~, hoard marchl9
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| fRsteaf
| = a. seasonable and fashionable -
CLOTHING, DRY GOODS,
| Doors, SHOES, BRoGANs, HATS, CAPs HARDWARE Cur
LERY, &C., to which he invites the attention of his
friends and the public generally Among the stock
will be found
Light CLOTH summer CLOTH cashmere, French meri
| no, drab dete, alpaca, bombazine, linen, Bingham
+ tweed, and every description Of genemen's frock
| dress and sac coats.
Boys and childrens clothingein great variety.
Black and fancy coored cashmere cloth, fine meri
no, drab d'ete, bombazlne, alpaca, summer cloth
hnen drllhng Jeans, coonade, and every other de.
scrpton OF summer pantaloons all of the latest
fashion and made up expressly for this market.
Fancy and black silk and satin vests; white, plain
and figured Marseiles, linen, bombazine, and an
endless variety of other vests. Fine vests for wed.
dings and parties.
Fine linen shirts, cotton shirts with linen bosoms and
collars; bingham and check Shirts hickory and fan
mel shirts of every description.
Cotton, linen and flannel undershrts and drawers;
hosiery and gloves of all kinds.
BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS-My stock in
this department is the largest and complete
ever brought to the place, EN- racing all sizes and
qualities OF gentlemens fine calf-skin boots, bro
gans and shoes, fine patent leather and cloth gai-
tiers, brogans, congress boots and shoes. Ladies'
and misses CATERS bootees, slippers, brogans, and
overshoes. Childrens shoes in great variety Boys
boots, brogans and shoes. Waterproof and mud
boots. Russetts and brogans suitable for
plantation All of the best quality.
Hats and Caps, every style and quality, and at all
prices.
Gentleinen's furnishing goods, including almost every
article that be called for.
DRY GOODS-My assortmen, is full, embracing:
Ladies' Dress Goods, of every descriptions;
Light silks organizes, bareges tissues
Grenadines, crepes, Jaconets, muslins;
Cambrcs lawns, ginghams, checks;
m Bobbinet, linens, mosquito netting,
Domestcs sheetings, shirtings, lowells;
Cacoes of every description, and at all prices.
tlanneis, Of every description;
Canton flannel, cottonades;
Bed ticking, counterpanes,
Blankets in great variety
Wooden, cotton and silk hosiery:
Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
Trimmings, silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety
Umbrellas, parasols, sun shades;
Plantation Goods of every description.
hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass, Saddlerv
cotton and DOL cards, sleeves, trunks yaices car
pet bags, etc. etc.
he above goods are all fresh were selected express
y tor this trade and will be sold at the VERY LOWEST
prices Purchasers and country dealers are solicited
to call and examine the stock All orders promptly
and carefully attended to. Terms cash.
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street, :
march 10 Brick building, near the river.
Dp;-
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Last NNtife.

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no.
n titled that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith, their will be placed in the hands
of officer for collection. The planters have had an
opportunity of selling their cotton and it is impossi-
bic for to wait any longer.
may1 F. g. r JACOPS
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Shreveport & New Orleans Packet.

fTaaae y THE new, substantial, very light draaght
fSs54H steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
$780, master, (laving been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovatedD has commenced her
regular trips in the lower Red River trade.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery, furniture and every thing else
entirely and in point of safety speed and accom-
modaons she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls. Particular attention will at times be paid to
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her off
GERS solicit the favors of their old friends rromsingt
do everv thing in their power to merit it. dccl2
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4. N. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith, WheelWright & Wagon Maker

Texas Road--One mile from the River.
~ HAvIsG received full supply Of D
II \ the best american and Swedes 81. a
Z iron, and large stock Of the
best of seasoned timber am prepared at my old stand
to execute with despatch and the most workmanlike
manner every description of Blacksmith and Wheel
wrgh. Work. Carriages Wagons, Buggies, etc, re-
paired and manufactured TO order. Ploughs repair
ed. Every description Of work appertanng to Cotton
Gins Saw and Grist Mills promptly executed and in
superior manner. All kinds of Job Work promptly
attended to. Horses shod by an experienced work
Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed me, soicisits continuance, feeling assured that
can give satisfaction All work done at the very
lowest prices. [febl3 A. N. BAUMAN.
GURGICAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES cases, 9,
~ and fold, ohsretric instruments teeth instr,
mens assorted scarifcators, ances all kinds trusses
supporters braces suspensory bandages etc. received
and for sale by WIN. B. MILLER,
Tnyli Wholesale Druggist
4 FRICAN CAYENNE Fresh African Cayenne
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L. BAER,
Confectionery g. Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street,
door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
IT, Has just received direct from New Orleans and
&FsyS is now opening large and complete aEs9rt-
A4 ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually 10
be found in stores of the kind. Among the sl9ck Ia
sugar, moasses, coffee, teas, chocolate, rice starch
candles, and fancy soap, lamp oil, ma ckefe
salmon Goldfish herrings, obsters sardines, elves,
chovies capers, ketchups, sauces. pickles, preserves
brandy fruits, fruits III their juice pie fruits
sins, currants prunes, Almonds pecans and other nuts
syrups of every description, fine corduls water sugar
and soda crackers, cahes candies. ellies and jams fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper vinegar, ginger, nutmegs
SPICE English and pinc apple cheese, butter lard, fine
Also, select stock Of choice old Brandy, Port Ms
dera, Sherry, and White Wines, Champagne, Claret
Rum, Gin, Irish. old Cock, Monongahea and common
Whiskey; Cider London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco, Cigars, etc. juno
LOOK OUT!
The same Old Coons arc together Again!
~ The subscribers arc again as urzs=zs--.,
L y soeiated together. for the pur sAES
pose ot-carrying on the EENHss4sSzAa
BLACKSMITH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS,
in all the various branches, at their OLD STANDS,
on Milan street, corner of Edwards. Feeling CRATE
Jul for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
them they their old friends and the public that
they will pay prompt personal attention to the repair
ing of carriages, bugges wagons, and al other vehi
ces. Having hand 10000 feet of seasoned timber.
embracing every description together with the largest
stock of iron and steel ever brought 10 this place.
able to do work on the shortest notice and most
reasonable prices.
Mr.. Robson will attend in person to the Horse Shoe :
ing department, and Of the firm at all times
be found in attendance at the shop.
Our work in sll cases will be guaranteed
We work the price system, whether for cash
or on credit. ROBSON g. kIMBLE
Shreveport, February 81, 1856
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's
INV +: nv Sc, a EsEI E;S.

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
cvF kzz=szxrxsass The undersigned having pur-
ESNlI E-sExSsfasETs}- chased this well known es-
V2S1z-VAN ISAG== tablisfment and put it in fine
order throughout informs his friends and the public
generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them
all times with saddle horses, buggies, hacks, CARR
ages, etc. of the best desert ption, and
Bile terms 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 the river, by
leaving their animals with u.s. have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to. My osers expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and night to-
attend to the wants Of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold or
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 10 the cate firm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof, plcdgng
myself to do all in my power to merit it..
junll A. J. HITCHCOCK.
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State of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo
TN DISTRICT COURT.-suecession of Fritz Gel
l. ger, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that MARK
BAER: administrator of the succession of Fritz Geger
has this day filed with the clerk of our said court an
amended account in said succession, and unless oppo-
sion is made thereto in thirty days, the time pre-
scribed by law, said amended account will be approx
ed homoogated and made the Judgment of the court,
as prayed for. .. .a-.s......o.m g.. a. ,.ts--u
( ~ Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
: LIS 4th day of June, 1856 .
t~\ THOS. II. PITTS,
junell-lm =...-. ..- Dep'ty clerk.
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Red River and New Orleans Packet.

THE superior and well KNOWN passenger
rlfs4zS steamer q r o IL WI MOODY, mas
4sssEsszsxs ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and put in iue order, has resumed Der Regularly trips
and will during the entire asst packet be
tween New Orleans, Shre> eport, Port Caddo, Benton
Smi,hland jefferson, and all intermediate landings.
For speed safety and comfort the Storm is unsurpts-
sed by any boat on Red River, and her officers will
make of every exertion to give satisfaction. Fox
freiuht or passage appy on board.
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Sheriff Sale,

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No. 1920. JAS. A. SIMPSON VS..
CLARK CLAFLlN, SARAH COLLINS, administratrx of
John NJ. Collins, and THOMAS M. GILMER. Byvrtue
of writ of eri facas issued of the honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Caddo, in the
above entitled suit, and to me directed have seized
and will proceed to sell public auction the court
house door in the of Shreveport parish of Caddo
on SATURDAY, the 5th day Of Jnly, 4. D. 1856, be-
tween the hours of IL o'clock, NJ, and NJ, the
following described property, to-wi
eGszAA The Steamboat SODA, her apparel, tackle,
sss ssszzss machinery, &c. Seized tbs property
Of the defendants, and to be sold to pay and satisfy the
writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, June 2, 1856. j4-pf.S5 10
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G. B A LILO T
Wholesale and retail dealer in

Wholesale and retail dealer in
FANCY DEFY GOODS.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS &c.
Texas STREET, NEAR EDWARDS, SHREVEPORT.
Gna Has lately opened large assortment of
Xxx and fashionable Dress and Fancy GA
-gG@. Goods, Toilet Articles Hair Brads, W.
Curls, Front Pieces, Ladies' Furnishing Goods, ETC.
Attached to the store is Dress Making Department
under the management of an experienced cutter and
expert seamstess, and ladies may confidently rely up
having every description of Dresses and Wearing
Apparel cut in the most fashionable style and made
up in superior manner the shortest notice, and
most reasonable terms.
Chdren's Clothing kept constantly on hand.
Mr.. B. would respectfully solicit call from the la
dies and share of public PATRONAGE mnv2l
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To the Ladies!

TO the Ladies!
etN> The undersigned have the pleasure to in zfA
pTyS- wife the attention of the ladies of Shreve- f
~ port and its vicinity, to the well selected I III
stock OF Spring and Summer Goods, such as sum1ler
silks, lawns 9nuslins, bareges and brillantes.
Also, fine assortment of white laconets, tape and
Swiss musins, Indian lawns and nansook; fine as
sortment Of parasols, umbrellas, fans, etc.
fine Of unders!eeves of all descriptions
and qualities.
Fine French corsets and underskrts. A Il of which
we offer for sale at the lowest New Orleaus prices
Orders from the country attended to with care and
despatch G. NJ. LEVY g. Co.
Shreveport, March 26, 1856.