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A. n. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith. WheeIWright & Wagon Maker.

Texas Road-Une mile from the River.
~ HAVING received full supply of D-
Z iron, and large stock Of the
best of seasoned timber, am prepared 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. plougls 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 experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me, solicit its continuance, feeling assured that
can give satisactiou. All work done at the very
lowest prices. [febl3] A. N. BAUMAN.
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Sheriff Sale.
Sheriii,S Sale.


STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
~ the District Court. ENos & WooD VS. ISABELLA
ScRuGGs No. 4495. G. w CARPENTER & Co. VS.. IsA-
BELLA ScRUGGs, No. 1893. By virtue of two writs OF
eri facas issued 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
sell public auction at the house door in the
town Of Shreveport, parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY,
the 5th day of July, A. d. 1856 between the hours of
ii O'Clock A. N. and P NJ. the following described
property, to-wit: Lot No. nine 49, in block fftyone
(5l with all the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated in the of Shreveport, parish aforesaid.
Seized the property of the defendant and be sold
to pay and satisfy the wrts issued in the above emit
tied suits.
Terms of sae-cash. with the benefit of appraise-
ment. .THOS. K. SIMPSON,, Sheriff.
Shreveport May 5, 1856. mi pf.S9 60
State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COURT-SRecessiun of Thomas J..
Redus, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Ros-
C. OGLEsBy curator of said succession of Thomas
j. Redus deceased has this day filed with the clerk of
said court, his final account and tabeau said
succession, and prays that the may be homooga
ted; and unless opposition is made thereto in thirty
days, the time prescribed by law, said final account
and tabeau will be homologated, approved and made
the alignment OF the court, prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal Of office, this
49, a. H. LEONARD,
aprl6 I'm D'y Clerk.
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Red River and New Orleans Packet.

The superior and well known passenger
rlf==1.ssszSSA steamer s II q Hs WI, MooDY, mas
AazSzssszszz ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and put in fine ORDER has resumed her regularly trips
and will run during the entire season as packet be-
New Orleans Shre> eport, Port Caddo, Benton.
Smithand, Jefferson and all Intermediate landings,
For speed, safety and comfort the Storm is uusurpas.
sed by any boat Red River, and her officers will
make use ofevery exeron to give satisfaction. Fer
freight or passage, apply on board.
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Shreveport and New Orleans Packet.

{ya58Ns3' h. The well Known, faVon'e steamboat
kAnhfE 11tas9Y Sc. CHARLES, SAM'L. AFrlE
zE.s=zsH=ggE GATE muster, has resumed her regular
trips between New Orleans and Shreveport, and will
continue in the trade as long the will permit,
and will receive and land freight passengers at all
intermediate landings and plantations on Red River.
The ST. Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel to the hurricane deck newly furnished. and is in
all respects new boat. For speed, safety, accommo
datons and good fare she is unsurpassed by any boat
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes receive
continuance of the patronage heretofore Literally
extended to him. teb6
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7. N. COOPER.

W
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots. Shoes,
GRO CERES, PRODUCE, &C.,
Texas street, opposite the City Hotel, Shreveport.
CONSTANTLY on hand every description of Sta
" pie and Fancy Goods, ladies' dress goods, trim
mings, embroideries, fancy goods, hosiery, Gro
ceres provisions and produce of every description
whskey, brandy, gin, rum cider, porter ale, brandy
fruits fancy groceries, sugar. coffee, molasses suit
soap starch, spice, pepper, Hardware, Cutlery
Glassware Crockery, etc feb2O-i Nv
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Red River Packet,

,f%nnn" b. THE entirely new and very light draught
"a s szz==FatfzSsY steam boat LONE s,EAR, ]. S.
EzzssszzzzSz SMITH, master, will during the entire
regular packet between 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 to it, Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make use of every exertion
give satisfaction For freight or passage, having fine
accommodations, apply on board,
Shreuennrt IannarV 1856.
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L. BAER,
Confectionery Il Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street,
next door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
sSes, Has Just received directiron New Orleans and
iAAzssSs is now opening large and complete assort-
~ ment of choice aud fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually
be found in stores of the kind. Among the stock is:
sugar, molasses, coffee, teas chocolate, rice starch,
candles, common and fancy soap, lamp OIL mackerel,
salmon goldfish herrings, Holsters, sardnes olives
chovics caper, ketchup, sauces, pickles, preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their Juice, peruitS, raj
sins currants pruncs almonds, pccans and other nuts,
syrups of every description fine cordias, water, sugar
and soda crackers, cakes, Candies ees and jams, fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper, vinegar, ginger, nutmegs,
SPICE English and pineapple cheese, butter lard fine
salt, etc. etc
Also select stock of choice old Brandy, Port, Ma
deira, Sherry, and White Wines Champagne, Claret,
Rum, Gin, Irish, old Cock, Monongahela and common
Whiskcy Cider London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco. Cigars, etc. june
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New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson
PACKET.

THE new, staunch, fast running steamc.
1lkzssr3+4tsa SWAN, CHAs. HAYES, master, C. F.
s=ssssMasssaa Hayes, clerk, will continue all the
son her trips q regular packet between n. Orleans,
Port Caddo, Benton, Smhland 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 present fall expressly for the Red River trade and
is furnished with lifeboats e-preservers, etc., in
cordance with the late law of congress- and in point
safety and comfort is unsurpassed For freight r
passage, having superior accommodations, apply
hoard. dec u
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Married

In New orleans, on the 9th inst, by the rev Jo-
seph LeF#ln, M bAER, Of this place, TO Miss MARY
ANN DhETFUs, OF New Orleans
accompanying the above notice, We received fine
Gaze ana sPafhlng champagne. We sincerely wish
MN ana MS aanie bride, long life OF much happl-
ness ana prosperity.
Consignees of Merchandise ner Steamboats,
AtOa1css,, 4 G,;s,,oJ1s, ~ p 49,
II Hanrv Srs II = U.s. o. S,i, r
" WIN: NJ Dg,ou Wnn ~, i = " E Pa " T.
scltf Tarlo+ n n ST. Tsr1.;I,s Gbss
naclart Mr' Alstan ~ E5araa s1ast n.
W a. '1 uo' SGaeeo 20 ~
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WIN. BALL,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,

eXas street. shreveport,
Would call the attention of physicians, planters
IT I country dealers and the public generally to his
~I~ NEW STOCK Of Drugs and Medicines.
He returns his sincere thanks the public for the lib
eral patronage bestowed his establishment during
the last year, and respectfully solcs continuance
of the His stock is entirely fresh aud and
selected in the best markets, and with regard
purity will defy competition. From long experience
i'll the business he with confidence recommend
EVERY ARTICLE vended from his establishment to be
Pure. Fresh and lnaduterated. 1t shall not be his
fault if the intercourse with his patrons shall not be
beneficial and satisfactory 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 largely reduced
prices.
Call and examine his stock and prices and if he
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-
person in CHARGE and bills, parcels, packages, &C.
put up with nea:ness. care and despatch.
G5Physicians prescriptions accurately compounded
from the purest medicines and with great care at all
hours, day night. marchl2
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assae Price Store, opposite City Hotel
A EN- GLE
Fancy and Family Groceries, Wines.

Fancy and Family Groceries, Wines.
Liquors, Cordials, China, Stone & Glassware.
TENHE undersigned is receiving by every boat his
l. new stock of Fancy and FamI? Groceries,
prisng general assortment expressly selected for this
market; also large stock of china, stone and glass
ware, and general assortment Of table and kitchen
furnishing articles which he calls particularly the
attention of the ladies. He constantly keeps hand
a good supply of wines, liquors and cordials. all of
which is warranted pure and of the chorcest brands
fine Havana cigars, smoking and chewing tobacco
meerschaum pipes, tic.
As am constantly in New York, to attend to the
buying part of my business lam prepared to fill all or
ders left at nv store where the goods ordered will be
delivered within 80 days. 10 per cent. net advance
on Y DIRK cost. No charge if not suited Buying all
my goods in the first market for cash exclusively
think offer great inducements to cash customers
One price and no deviation. Terms cash.
apr23 A. ENGLE
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

The new, substantial, very light draught
e4Aaz54A-h#ssb steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
aSsESxzIza JOHN GRAHAM, MASTER has resumed her
regular trips, and wiEoontinue running a weekly
packet between this place and the falls during the low
water.
The White Cliffs was built by captain Graham for
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 equal any boat in the trade, and he pledges
himself that every exerton will be made to give salts
faction. novl4
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Red River s. New orleans Packet.

df7ns7s \ TIE well known, substantial steamboat
"a kAsEHtHtHftfE C.HAYS, ISAAC WRIGnT, muster,
=zzzzs.zzszssM having been locked and put in COM
pete order, has resumed her trips regular packet
between New Orleans and Shreveport, Port Caddo,
Benton, Smishand, Jefferson, Grand Bayou, Campte,
Grand Ecore, and all intermediate landings and plan
tatons the route. The c. Hays is in every respect
as good as boat, aud her officers Of great expe
rence in the trade, and will make use of every effort
to give satisfaction. Captain Wright solics the pat
ronage of his old friends For freight passage, sp
nlv on hoard narch19
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Removal.

E'HE undersigned has removed to the store former
i ~ occupied by Mr.. E. H. JORDAN, where he is
opening large assortment of Groceries and eonfec-
doaeres, which he will sell cheap for cash.
ml4-3m E.. EBERSTADT
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Plantation g. Garden Fertilizers,

TIME subscriber has constantly on hand the follow
1 ing concentrated manures, single trial of which
will prove to the most incredulous their value as
resorer of fertility TO worn Soils and their adapa-
ton increasing largely the products Of the Garden
and Orchard Numerous testimonials from gentle
men who tried them last season have been received,
all of whom concur in saying that the experiments
satisfactory and profitable beyond their utmost
expectation.
Phosphated Guano in barrels Of about $50 lbs at two
cents If ib.
Super Phosphate of Lime, in barrels of about $50 lbs
at two cents II ID.
Coarse Groand Bones, in barrels of about IFS TBS, at
"A cents fF III.
Fine Ground Bones, in barrels of about 200 lbs, at
ii cents If 1b.
Peruvian Guano, in sacks Of about I40 Tbs, at "a
cents ~ 1b. "
Poudrctte, or De-odorized nghtsoi, powder in barr
rels of about 81 so If ID:
Land Plaster, at S IS IF barrel.
AIso-Roek Salt for plantation stock in barrels of
about 500 tbs, at cent IT, III.
Orders by mail or otherwise promptly attended to-
pamphlet containing further particulars and full diree
tons for using the above fertilizers will be sent by
mail on receipt Of postage stamp to any person de-
string it. D. c. LOWBER,
marchl9 IS Magazine street, New Orleans
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At Cost /!

LARGE lot OF Watch Materials Glass SIsNNgss
R es and JeweIry, is offered AT Cosr, s $500
E1EA, for cash, or approved paper at the f#f7#lss
sM....A Auction Store of A l.. teine, cor Is---R
ner Of Texas and Market Streets
May Ia, IS5S-tf d HETNE
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Agency,
Notice,

nURlNG my temporary absence, Mr.. N. Moore
~ is My duly authorised agent
Shreveport. Nov. IA, 1885. WSLEWIS.
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School,.

MI RS. MAYO begs to inform the ladies of Shreve-
WI port that she will commence School for the
purpose of teaching young children, Mrs Gibson's,
corner Of Travis and Market streets.
She will also give lessons in Embroidery to young
ladies' march26
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Last Notice,

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no.
~ tilted that unless they forward and settle
forthwith their accounts will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. The planters have had an
opportunity of selling their cotton, and it is mposs
bic Cor to wait any longer.
mav2 f. & B. JACOBS.
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Shreveport Il Upper Red River Packet

fs@a@s2o h. The new, substantial, very light draught
s9 aszyyAaffz steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks,
=z.z=zssssga master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovated,) has commenced her
regular trips in 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 is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls. Particular attention will times be paid
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
eral patronage they have heretofore received her Off
solicit the fnvors of their old friends promising
do every thing in their power to merit it. decI2
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Groceries.

SAoIAAS, A!'I0' 0oo1S' '~~ASSS' ~~S''
Texas street. Shreveport,
ETAS just received one of the largest and best
4 L sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market, which additions made by every arrival
comprising in part Silks tissues, berages, and every
description of the most fashionable dress goods for la
dies, calicoes of all colors and qualities, merinoes
annes cloths lowells, linseys, linens, drllngs, 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 A large assort-
ment of fashionable ready -made cothing. variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen brides, col
lars, blankets, hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nails
crockery, queensware glassware, china etc.
Aso--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of bacon, pork sugar, molasscs, Coffee
tea chocolate flour, lard, salt pepper, SPICE mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, Wines etc.
Terms-Cash, time to strictly punctual Gus
toners. april Is
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Red River 4 New Orleans Packet.

The light draught, staunch steamboat
t-ffss-s4zzsa wi AKRON, JOSEPH BossEAu, mas
sssSzsgzzs.zA ter, will leave direct for New Orleans
Thursday, 9th nst and 60 through without tran
shipping at the falls. The Marion will built expressly
for the Red River trade and will run regular pac
ket throug hout the entire season. She has just re-
turned from New Orleans, where she was locked aud
thoroughly repaired and is in perfect order. The
public NAV rest assured that her officers will make
of every effort to give satisfaction For freight pas
sage, apply on board.
$3.50 soon the water will permit the Marion
will extend her trips to Fulton White Cliffs, and up
nar r ed River dec26
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4 LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
against the steamers Union or NJ L. Dauphertv
will be paid unless made on the written order of the
captain or clerk OF said boats. N. MOORE.
Shreveport, January ,, 1856.
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N. Orleans & Red River Passenger Packet.

THE splendid passenger steamboat I'll
>sf e WI. w IL G III II, ]. D. CLARKE,
80 master, will continue TO during tho
season as regular packe, between Shreveport Grand
Ecore Alexandria and New Orleans. This boat is
large and comfortable, and unsurpassed for speed and
elegance. For freight passage, apply on bonrd l23
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Mrs, NJ. z. Rainey.

d ESlDING one mile from Shreveport, would re-
III specially inform the public that she is prepared
accommodate, and would be glad to receive, halt
dozen Of Young Ladies, whose parents may wish to
send them SCHOOL this place. The distance from
the school will afford them comfortable and healthy
exercise. apr9
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SPRING AND SUMMER
CLOTHING. DRY GNODs.

CLOTHING, DRY GOODS,
Doors, SHOES, BRoGANs, HATS, CAPS, HARDWARE Cur
LERY, &c, 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 d'ete alpaca, bombazne, linen, bingham
tweed. and every description of gentlemen's frock
dress ard coats
Boys and chdren's clothing in great variety
Back and fancy colored cashmere, CLOTH fine mcri-
no, drab d'ee, bombazint, alpaca, summer cloth,
linen drilling jeans, cotonade, and every other de-
scriptlon OF summer pantaoons, all of the latest
fashion and made up expressly for this market.
Fancy and black silk and satin vests; white plain
and figured Narselles, linen, bombozine, and an
endless variety of other Fine for we'd
dings and parties.
Fine linen shirts, cotton shirts With linen bosoms and
collars: gnghan and check Shirts hickory and tlun
mel shirts OF every description.
Cotton linen and flannel understands and drawers;
hosiery and gloves OF all kinds.
BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS-My stock in
this department is the largest and most complete
ever brought to the place, embracing all sizes and
qualities OF gentlemen's fine calt-skln boots, bro
gans and shoes, fine patent leather and cloth gal
tiers, brogans, congress boots and shoes. Ladies'
and misses' CATERS, bootccs slippers, hrOguns, and
overshoes. Childrens shoes in great variety BOYS
boots, brogans and shoes. Water proof and mud
boots. RusSets and coarse brogans, suitable for
Hats and Caps, Of every style and quality, and all
prices
Gentemen's furnishing goods including almost every
article that be called for
DRY GOODS-My assortment is full, embracing:
Ladies' Dress Goods, of every description;
Light silks, organdies, bareges, tissues;
Grenadines, crepcs, jaconets, muslins;
Cambrics, lawns, ginghams, checks;
Bobbine, nens, mosquito netting,
Domestics, sheetings, shirtings, towels;
Calicoes of every description, aud all prices.
FIannels, of every description;
Canton flannel, cotonades;
Bed ticking, councrpanes,
Blankets i'll great variety;
Wooden, cotton and silk hosiery;
Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
Trimmings silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasoIs, sun-shades;
Plantation Goods of every description.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queenswate, Glass, Saddlery,
cotton and DOL cards, sleeves, trunks va!ices, car
pet bags etc. etc.
The above goods all fresh, selected express
ly for 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 26 Brick building, near the river.
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CUD D Y, BRO WIN & Co.,
Commission Merchants.

50 Camp street, New Orleans.
'THE undersigned are prepared to make Liberal
Il Advances on cotton consigned to the above house.
april Is OGLESBY & GRISWOLD. Pc
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r. D. WALKER,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,

Lower Warehouse, FULTON, ARKANSAS.
4 GODS sold commission, and advances made
~ on merchandise left in my care.
Refer to any of the merchants of Hampstead, Pike,
or Sewer counties; to Brander, Mckenna & Hub
bard Lloyd & Frierson, E. Smith, or A. & H. Block,
New Orleans. april 9-1v
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MARKHAM IL TALLY's
a LIVERY STABLES, go |a4sss 2

Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
TINHE undersigned have entered into copartnershp,
Il 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 prepared to ACCOM-
modate them with saddle horses, buggies, carriages
ETC., of the best descriptions and reasonable terms
they 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 visit New Orleans or any other
point on the river, by leaving their animals with u.s.
can have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our osers attentive and experience, and will
keep animals ''tne and glossy as 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 call.
!. w. MARKHAM.
june Is MARTIN TALLY.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
A. J. HITCHCOCK Il Co.'S
g zAI:szaa LIVERY STABLES. Iazassas55EEaas>

- 81.
Corner OF Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
TNHE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
L Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es-
ahlishmen and put itin fine order inform their friends
and the public generally, that they prepared to
commodae them with saddle horses, buggies, car:i-
ages, etc. of the hest description and
bic terms they be had any other establish
ment. Horses will be kept by the month, week. day,
sing feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river, by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
ly and faithfully attended to- Our osters expert
enced and attentive, and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
of VanBibber & Hitchcock, we respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pedgng ourselves do all in
power to merit it. [a23] A. ]. HITCHCOCK & Co.