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CLAIBORNE HOUSE.

ky&-.a HOMER, LOUISIANA
Ms.asssssssh The undersigned, having purchased
the large and cotn.nedioas hotel here
totore Kept by Mr. r. Ragland, and known as the
claiborne House,, respectfully informs his friends
the public generally, and the travelling public especi-
ally. that he will open the same onhe rst day of Jan
uary next for the accommodation eall who may favor
him with their patronage No expense will be apased
to render the accommodations of the house accepta
bic to ALL No credit will be given in any case.
Homer, Dec. as, fs55.:3n p. y. HARRIsnN
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Attention..

Attentions.
LII persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
N Green, or the firms of Green, Douglass l. Go. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay the affairs Of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. P. H. ROSSON,
nov Is Agent of Ino. T. Green,
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Valuable Land For Sale,

OFFER for SALE upon the most accommodating
l. terms, from 100 to 2l00 ACRES OF LAND, situa-
ted in Harrison Comfy, Texas, on Ferry Lake 1t is
one of the finest tiRbercd tracts in the county, and
fronts one mile the lake, adjacent to the old CO.
shatta crossing, about mile and half above Port
Caddo The land It's Immediately contiguous to
igaton, and is waered by fine springs. 1t has also a
fine woodward for steamboats, and many natural adj
vantaees. The title consists in an original headlight,
backed by the tax receipts for l6 years The atten-
ton of emgrants and others desiring real estate is
vited For particulars apply to S. H. PARSONS,
Summer Grove, or l.. NJ. MUTT, Esq, Shreveport.
*x*Texas Republican copy. - noy2l
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Shreveport. January %. 1856.
SI,nr;n'sS Sale

GTATE OF LOUISIANA Of Caddo--In
y District Court, No. 1923. SMITH, administrator,
vs. LEsGsFIELp ct al. By virtue of writ of seizure
and sale issued of the honorable the District Court
in and for the parish Of Caddo, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed will proceed to sell at public
auction at the t-house door in the town of Shreve
port, parish Of Caddo. on SATURDAY, the 1st day of
March, A. D. 1856, between the hours of O'clock
NJ. and M the following described property, to-wt:
lot of ground, with the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in block No. 40 Qory-fve) in the
town of Shreveport, parish and state aforesaid, with
the following meets and bounds beginning forty feet
from the northwest corner Of said block, f45 being
the corner of said block formed by the crossing of
Market and Lake streets, and thence running south
ward along Market street 40 fortyl feet thence back
from Market street towards Silver lake $50 lone hum
dred and fftyl feet, thence northwards toward Lake
street 40 fortyl feet, thence up Market the
place of beginning Seized the property of the de-
PENDANTS and to be sold to pay and satisfy the debt in
erest and costs in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash without the benefit of apprase-
ment. IHOS. r. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport, January %, 1856 fS9 90
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Sheriff Sale,

GTATE CT LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-Tn
~ District Court, No. 1850. GREEN & DOUGLASS VS..
ANDREW HEARTsFiet1 ct ais. By virtue of a writ Of
er faclas issued out othe honorable District Court
and for the parish of Caddo, in .he above entitled
suit and to directed, have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction the court house door
in the town of Shreveport, and parish aforesaid,
SATURDAY, the LIST day of March, A. D. 1856, be-
tween the hours of IL O'clock A. Nj. and P. M, the
following described property, o-wit: the south
quarter of section No. (eight,) in township No. Is
(lteen,) of range No. Ii (sixteenD continuing one
hundred and sixty (l60) acres more or less, together
with all the buildings and improvements thereon, sit
uated in the parish of Caddo Seized as the property
of the defendants and be sold pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale--cash, without the benefit of appraise-
ment. TH0S. K. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport, January o. 1856. Tpf.S7 90
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Sheriff Sale,

GTATE OF LOuISIANA-Paris Of Caddo--Ir
~ District Court, No. 1895. H. L. DOUGLASS, syn.
die, vs.. Fl. MARKHAM. BY virtue Of writ Of sale
issued out Of the honorable the District Court in
for the parish Of Caddo in the above entitled suit anc
to me directed, have seized and will proceed to sci
at public auction the courthouse door in the town
Shreveport, parish Of Caddo, SATURDAY, the 5tt
day Of April, 4. ID. 1856, between the hours of IL
o'clock 4. and A. r. NJ, the following described pro-
perry to-ssit: Lot NO. thirteen 49, Jim block No thir
tythree 33] situated in the town OF Shreveport, pa
rish of Caddo. Seized and to be sold to pay and sat
isfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sae--Cash without the benefit of apprase-
ment THOS- L. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, February 25, 1856. f27-pf$5 81
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Sheriff Sale.

sGTATE OF LOUISIANA-Paris of Caddo-In
~ Justice Jones' Court. SAMUEL EDMoNDs, exec'r
vs. AFFORD ATTAwAY. Nos. 992 and 1913 ON the doc
ketof said court. BY virtue OF two wrs of f. IA to
directed by the honorable the Justices in and
for die parish Of Caddo, have seized and will proceed
sell public auction the courthouse door ia the
town of Shreveport, parish aforesaids SATURDAY,
the 5th day of april 4. D. 1855, between the hours Of
IL O'Clock, A. NJ. and P. M, the following described
property, to-w the half OF the northeast quarter
and the northeast quarter Of the northeast quarter
and the northeast quarter Of the NORTH west quarter Of
section No. twenty-two[ 1921 township eighteen ISL
range sixteen [l6l containing hundred md fifty
eight s5-l 90 acres land, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon. Seized the property Of the
defendant and be sold pay and satisfy the wFats
issued i'll the above entitled suit
Terms Of sale-Cash without the benefit of appraise-
mens. THOS. R. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport, February 21. 1856. [f 27pf S. Sc
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S. 3. MARTIN, DAGUERREOTYPIST,
TAS taken rooms with Dr.. CutliH, where he is well
Il prepared to furnish kenesses in superior STYLE
put up in sereoscopic, mognifyng or common cases,
single in groups. Also in ockes, pins, rings, &c
Paintings, daguerreotypes etc, correctly copied
Taken in any weather and in manner never surpass-
ed here or elsewhere. Ladies and gentlemen re-
specially invited to call and examine specimens.
Instruction given in the art. feb6-1 I'm
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NEW sTOCK!--NOw oPENINGl
RETAIL AND WINTER GOODS!~KT
DRY GOODS! CLOTEIING!!
PLANTATION GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
<~tv> The subscriber has Just received and is
wv now opening his stock of f@s1
- Fall and Winter Goods, *
comprising the most complete and best selected as
sortment that be found in town, to which the at
tenton of all who wish TO purchase is solicited The
goods are all fresh and Of the latest and most 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 description;
Silks, merinoes, alpacas, bareges, tissues;
Crepes, Calicoes of every description;
Muslins, lawns, ginghams. checks;
Don,estics, sheetings, shirings lowells;
Linseys, jeans, sattinets, eassimeres,etc
Flanneis, of every descriptions;
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, parasos, sun-shades;
Plantation Goods of every description.
CLOTHING complete assortment, comprising ev-
cry description of gentlemen's dress, frock and
overcoats, sacs paleots, opera cloaks, office, riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats. Some of them
very cheap. Boys clothing. Dndershirss, drawers,
linen and cotton shirts; flannel and hickory do.
Pantaoons and Vests of every description and price
BOOTS AND SHOES-Ladies' and misses CATERS,
bootecs, slippers, srogans, and overshoes. Child
ren's shoes. Geniemens fashionable boots, gaiters
shoes; waterproof boots; fine and coarse brogans
negro and plantation shoes.
Hardware, Cutlery, Qneenswafe, Glass, Saddlery,
cotton and DOL cards. sleeves, trunks, vaices,
pet bags, etc. etc
A..
furnishing goods, together with almost every arti-
Gle that can be called for ~.-==...e
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street,
now Brick building, near the river.
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New Orleans, Shreveport, Carolina and
HURRICANE BLCFFS PlCkET5
Red River Packet.

,Ts7asa' h The entirely new and very light draughs
sa a2A9e sfsSsS steam boat LONE STAR, j. S.
az-=zzs=zsa Smith, master, will during the entire
season run as regular packet between N. Orleans,
Jefferson Fof. Gaddo, SfTeTeport ard al landings
on Red River. The Lone Star is entirely new, very
staunch, of light draught, and having been built ex
pressly for the trade is particularly adapted 70 it. Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make Of every exertion ID
give satisfaction For freight or passage, having fine
accommodations, apply Oh board.
Shreuannrt January 1856. :
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JUST received per steamer Runaway, large ant
- complete assortment of
GRO CERIES, PROVISIONS,
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 torgaess lard, salt, new mackerel,
sperm, and adamantne candles soap, starch su-
gar of all qualities, moasses, Coffee tea, chocolate,
pepper, spice, mustard, old rye, Monongahela and
whiskeys, fine old b.andies, rum, gn cider, Lon
don porter and Scotch ale, pure wines of every des
cription cordals fruits in brandy and their juice,
pickles, ketchups sauces. preserves, sweetmeats, al
monds, raisns, pie-fruis, wooden ware, stoneware,
Johns, glassware, brooms, brushes, etc. etc.
lecl2 STACEY g. WELLS.
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shreveport, January TO-, 1855.
A. ENGLE,

Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
HAS just received from New York aud Havana
l. Il per steamer Marion, large supply of genuine
Havana Regalias, Londres, and other Cigars; Pickles
and Preserves; Hungarian Table and Dessert Wines,
guaranteed to contain no alcohol; Prune Brandy; as
sorted Candies; Candies Meerschum and other Pipes;
Pipe-stems; Turkish and other Smoking Tobacco;
Chewing Tobacco; every description of West India
Fruits, etc. etc.
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, which contain suphdr. keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn
The above articles will be sold at wholesale cheap
as in any southern market, For CASH octlo
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Grinding Of COrn--COYn Meal,

Grinding Of COrn--C0YA Meal.
TIME subscriber having pu. up new steam engine,
IL and greatly increased the power Of his mill, Is
now prepared 10 grind the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during EVERY DAY IN The WEEK
Persons sending corn to be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention,
mar2l r. w. JONES. =
nILS-Sweet, sperm, lard, and linseed oils, for
" sale at MILLER's Drug Store.
MUSTARD-~A superior article, for sale at
vi NORRIS Drugstore.
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Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
r5 MERCHANT

Corner of Commerce and Milan streets, Shreveport
TIME subscriber having taken the commodious and
l. convenient brick warehouses recently occupied
by l.. E. Carteris prepared receive and store cot
tom merchandise and produce and will promptly for
ward all goods consigned TO his care.
Liberal advances in CASH will be made cotton
left with for shipment to New Orleans, to be
sold in Shreveport; and will devote my personal at
tention to selling cotton in this market.
Shreveport, June 6, 1853. N. MOORE.
A. n,uEI IIINc
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REMOVAL

a.. REMOVAL.
BAKERY AND GROCERIES, 81.
.TNHE undersigned have removed from their old
Il stand on Texas street, the corner of Ed
wards to the two-story brick building lately occupied
by -Messrs. Lewis 4 Rascoe, where they will at all
times keep hand large and well selected stock of
Family Groceries, Confectionery, ETC..
Steamboat and Bar Stores supplied on the shortest
notice MERETO & SOLLEDER,
an3O Caddo Bakery.
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Notice.
Last Notice.
NGticG,

1INHE undersigned Of the estate Of the late
4 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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Succession Sale,

rlNTATE OF LOUiSIANA-Paris Of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. 279. Succession Of Robert
ford, deceased. By virtue of writ Of snle me d.
rpced by the honorable the District Court Of the Pa
fish Of Caddo will be sold on Saturday, Goth day Of
Aareh, A. d. 1856, public auction in front Of the
market house, in the Of Shreveport between the
hours Of O'Clock, and o'clock, r. NJ, the fol-
lowing described LAND. belonging to the succession
Of Robert Hord, dec'd to-wi certain tract Of land
on Red River, known and designated follows, to-
wit: the seventwentieths Of Spanish league of land,
situated lying and being in the Parish of Caddo, in
this State, commencing the southwest bank Of
Red River at the mouth Of Pascagoula bayou, and
running said river, giving thereon
If league Spanish measure, and back therefrom for
quantity, contain area Of twentieths
Of Spanish league Of land, being the lowest league
upon Red River of the four leagues Of land reserved
to the Grapes in the Caddo Indian treaty, dated Ju-
" ls 1885, and moe atterly known the old Pitts
plantation.
Terms of sale-One third cash, and the balance on
credit Of one and two years. Purchasers to give
sheir notes, with approved personal security, and
special mortgage be retained the property till
inal payment. II. HuNS1CkER,
Al Shreveport February 26. 1861 Auctioneer,
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Shreveport & Upper Red River Packet.

AamMsss a TIE new, substantial, yery.light draught
s9zzthafsEs steamboat RUNAWAY, Crooks.
zszaszzz=szsa master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovated,) has commented het
regular trips in the Upper Red River trade.
The Runaway built expressly for the trade, het
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing else
entirely new, and in point Of safety speed aud accom-
modations she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls Particular attention will at times be paid 70
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the lib
era patronage they have heretofore receved her Off.
GERS solicit the favors of their old friends promsingto
do every thing in their power to merit it. decI2
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MARKHAM g. TALLY's
So a aAA LIVERY STABLES, AEaasSss.sa


Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
SHREvsPoRr, LOUISIANA.
FEaHE undersigned have entered into copartnersip,
l. 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 description, and reasonable
they be had at any other establishment Hacks
and carriages always ready convey passengers to
any part of the country Horses will be kept by the
month, week, day, or a single feed. Gentlemen from
the country wishing to visit New Orleans any other
point The river, by leaving their animals with US,
have them faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our os.lefs are attentive and experience, and will
keep animals slime 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 invited to give call.
..g.5 s J. W. MARKHAM.
june II MARTIN TAII,V
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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.
H. Has just received directirom New Orleans and
asAEtE is opening large and complete assort-
- ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article usually 10
be found in stores of the kind Among the stock is:
sugar, noiasses. coffee, teas, chocolate, rice starch
candies, and fancy soap, lamp oil, mackerel,
salmon Goldfish herrings, obsers sardnes olives an
chovies, capers, kctchups, sauces. pickles. preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their juice. pe-ruts, raj
SINS currants prunes almonds, pecans and other nuts,
syrups Of every description, fine cordias, water,
and soda crackers, cakes, Candies jees and jams fine
salad oil, mustard, pepper, vinegar, ginger, numegs,
spce English and pineapple cheese, butter, lard fine
salt, etc. ETC.
Also, select stock of choice old Brandy, Port, Ma
dera Sherry, and White Wines, Champagne, Claret,
Rum, Gin, Irish, old Cock, Monongahela and common
Whiskey Cider, London Porter and Scotch Ale, fine
chewing and smoking Tobacco, Cigars, etc jnn6
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New orleans and Red River Packet.


The substantial fast running steamboa.
rless=aazSa GRENADA, R. P. CEuMP, master,
easEagzE1zs having been thoroughly overhauled and
put in complete order, will run during the season as
a regular packet between New Orleans, Shreveport
Albany, Benton, Port Caddo Smithand and Jefferson,
relieving and landing freight or passengers at all in.
termediate points and plantations. The Grenada ID
a large and commodous boat, with superior atcom-
moda.iens for passengers, and her officers will make
of every exerlon to give satisfaction to shippers
and travellers. For freight passage apply on board
New Orleans, Shreveport, Carolina and
HURRICANE BLUFFS PlCkETs
feasss.a tA 1HE new and splendid passenger steam
IL @saFx.5ffzs boat ROSA, JossFit SAIIgA, master,
EzszszG will on the first rise OF water commences
running regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport, Carolina and Hurricane Bluffs, and will
promptly and faithfully attend all business entrus:
ed to her The Rosa has been purchased expressly
for the trade. and will continue permanently in it,
She is new, has splendid cabis; elegantly furnished.
large and airy staterooms and for comfort and saety
is equal to any boat the river. Her officers arc
careful, experienced and well known in the trade and
will use every effort give satisfaction. Freight nns
passergers will be received landed all points on
the r!ver For freigh. or passage arply or board.
Ehreuepart lct 1S55
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Sheriff Sale.

GTATE OF LOUTSIANA-Parish Of Caddo-In
- District Court, No. 1898. III. L. DoUGLAss,syndc,
vs.. r. A. CUTLFFE 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 to
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction at the house door in the of
Shreveport, parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 5th
day of April, A. d. 1855, between the hours Of
ii O'clock A. NJ, and P. M, the following described
property towit: Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen Us
and To- 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
satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale Cash, without the benefit Of apprase
ment. IHoS. X. SIMPSON, Sheriff
Shreveport February 25, 1856. f27pIS6 so
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Rcd River s New Orleans Packet.

"a THH light draught staunch steamboat
slEsss11sA MARION, JosIrH BoIssEAu, mas.
ssssssscEzsszs ter, will leave direct for New Orleans
OIL Thursday, 27th ins and go through without tram
Shipping al the falls. The Marion will built expressly
for the Red River trade and will run reguiar pac-
ket throughout the entire season. She has Just res
turned from New Orleans, where she was docked and
thoroughly repaired and is in perfect order The
public may rest assured that her officers will make
Of every effort give satisfaction For freight OF pas
sage apply on board.
$3.50 soon as the water will permit the Marriott
will extend her trips Fulton, White Cliffs and up
per Red River dec26
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CUDDY, BRO WI 4 Co.
Commission Merchants.


50 Camp street; New Orleans.
1FNHE undersigned are prepared to make Liberal
L advances cotton consigned to the above house
april Is OGLESBY & GRISWOED.
Medical Notice.
nRs. GILPIN 81 HOTcHkISs have removed
~ their efice TO I. H. Morris and VIM. Bas drug
stoes where calls for either of them will be attended
10. Orders also be left at the residence of either
DR.. Hotchkiss or DR.. Gilpin jan9
Agency.
hURlNG my temporary absence, MIR. N. Moore
IL is my duly authorised agent.
Shreveport, Nov. Ia, 1885. w. 8. LEWIS.
Notice.
MIR. WILLIAM HER is my authorised agent
VI during my temporary absence.
j. II. TRAMMELL. y
Shreveport, October g. 1855. ol0
Notice.
4 LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
~ against the steamers Union or NJ. L.. Daughertv
will be paid unless made the written order Of the
captain or clerk Of said boats. N. MOORE.
Shreveport, January 2, 1856.
Last Notice.
A LII persons indebted TO the undersigned, are no.
N tilted that unless they come forward and settle
forthwith, their accounts will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. The planters have had
opportunity Of selling their cotton, and it is mposs
BILE for 10 wait any longer.
maya =..-.s.s b. II Is. JACOBS.
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GEL AS
Boot and Shoe Maker, i

Texas street, Immediately opposite the Caddo Bakery
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
ef Shreveport that he snow prepared ,EnW8
to manufacture order every description of Boots
and Shoes at the shortest notice and the most rea
sonabe terms. He has on hand a large assortment
Of the best quality of calfskn and French patent ca-
ther. and every other requisite material all of which
will be made up in the most fashionable style and in
the best manner. Ali my work will be GUARANTEED to
give satisfaction. Terms, cas1 octI7
IN For Sale.
III ,as sssA well btiilt cottage, situated on Mar
i@I1t1E5 ket street; only two blocks from Tex
as street itcontains three good rooms, hail. gallery.
etc. There is also the premises Kitchen Servants
rooms, and cistern. II will BE Sold extremely low
For particulars apply to
inay9 DGLEsBY & C-RISWGIp.
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. ORDAGE-Of assorted sizes and descriptions fol
A}ssale BY n. MOORE.