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VIM. BALL,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.

Texas street. Shreveport,
saaWouLp call the attention Of physicians. nanlers,
NIX country dealers and the public generally ID his
et0 NEW STOCK Of Drugs and Medicines.
Tie returns hs sincere thanks the public for the lib
ctal patronage bestowed er his establishment during
ths last year. and respectfully soiicits continuance
a The same. His stock is entirely fresh and aewfad
was selected in the best markets, and with regard
purity will defy competition From long experience
n the business he can with confidence recommend
EVERY vended from his establishment III be
fure, Fresh and tnadulterated Il shalt nos be, his
fault the intercourse with his patrons shall mol be
beneficial and satisfactory to both parties His arb pie
iacilties for business gives him great advantages
which be is willing share with His customers Nv
furnishing every article in his line largely reduced
prices.
Cali and examine he's stock and prices and see it he
cannot convince you that the prices of Medicines has
pot advanced since he commenced business ID ShraSe-
port. At time will his be without cet.sfe-
tent person charge: and bills. parcels. puck,gesc-
put ap with nea.ness care and despatch.
IsPhyssciaas prescriptions accurately compounded
from the parest medicines and with great Ut jail
hours, day night. niarchl:.
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Choice Lands i'm the Parish OF CaddO.
I; Succession Of Isaac P. Wheeler
I BY +. a. BEARD a MAY

j. A. BEARD, Auctioneer.
THURSDAY, April LIST, 1856, will be sold at alc-
H. tion at II O'Clock, at Banks Arcade, on Mag
street, in the city of New Orleans, by and in
pursuance of order Of the hon. j. Lea, late Judge
of the Second District Court of New Orleans, dated
Sta June, 1855, the following choice and desirable
cton lands, situated in the parish Of Caddo, in this
State belonging % the succession Of Isaac P. Wheel
eli. deceased, to-wit.
u The northwest quarter of section 25. township
Lis, range No II, containing l59 S0-lOO acres.
r. The northwest ard southwest quarters Of section
On, township IA, range No. II, containing 800 acres.
33 The lots Nos. 8 and IL Of section 80, township
3D. range No. IL, continuing: go, and the other
43 acres being total OF 1913 acres
d. The east half OF the northwest quarter, the west
hf Of the northeast quarter, The east half OF the south
JIM quarter and the south halt Of the east half of the
northeast quarter of section l5 township IA, range
No Ii containing 279 33-iao acres.
s. The west half Of the southeast quarter OF section
NO. 30, in township IA, of range No. ii, containing
80 I4-l00 acres
j s. Lots numbered |, q ga, 5 and If section %
t4wnship IA, range No. IL, containing 229 &C. le0
acres.
;Terms-cash.
Acts OF sale before James Graham, notary public
dit the OF the purchasers. marchl2
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Succession Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Pari of Caddo-Tn
~ District Court, No. 279. Succession Of Robert
H0rd deceased. BY virtue of writ Of sale to me di-
rected by the honorable the District Court of the Pa
ris Of Iaddo, will be sold Saturday, goth day of
March, d. 1856, public auction in front Of the
market house, in the town Of Shreveport between the
hours OF o'clock and O'clock P. NJ, the fol
lowing described LAND. belonging the succession
OF Robert Hord decd, towit: certain of land
on Red River, known and designated as follows to-
witt the seven-twenieths ofa Spanish league vi land
situated, lying and being in the Parish Of Caddo, in
this State, commencing on the south west bank of
Red River at the mouth Of Pascagouia BAYOU. and
running up said river giving thereon
OF league Sp3aisf measure, and back therefrom for
quantity, as to contain Of seven-twenteths
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 u
y lst 1885, and more lattery known the old Pitts
plantation.
credit of one and two years. Purchasers to give
their notes, with approved personal security, and
special mortgage TO be retained on the property till
ena payment. IT. HUNSICkER, s7
Shreveport, February 49, 1861 Auctioneer.
State of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT COuRT--M EsrEs vs.. HIS CRED
L TORS. In this case by reason of the plaintiff hav
ing complied with the formates of law, prescribed
for the voluntary surrender OF property, and by
Of the law and the evidence, II is ordered adludged
and decreed that meeting Of the creditors OF plain
tiff, Matthew Estes, be called the frst Monday in
April next at the office Of r. T. Backner, notary
public in the town of Shreveport, to certify oath
their respective Claims appoint syndics admins
ter the property surrendered, and to deliberate con-
corning the sale disposal of the and to do and
perform all other permitted by law. And it is
further ordered that R. T. Buckner be appointed to
hold said meeting, and that due and legal notice of
the same be given follows, TO wt-to creditors
siding in the parish Of Caddo by process issued from
the COURT and creditors residing out of said parish
by letter addressed them by said notary and also by
publication in the South Western newspaper, fos the
term of thirty days
And it is further ordered, that Atticus Slaughter,
esq, be appointed attorney represent the absent
creditors, and that he have notice of the
And it is further ordered, that all proceedings
against the and property of said Estes be stayed
Done and signed in chambers, this the 18th day of
February, A. D. 1856. TH0S. T. LAND,
Judge 18th District.
A true copy from the original judgment on file and
of record in my Office, A. H. LEONARD,
7 feb27-tm &s Dept'y elk.
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Sherif.s Sale,


STATES OF LOUISIANA Parish of Caddo-In
~ the District Court, No. 1863. s. H. CAIN, adj
ministrator, r. ~ CurLFF, admir-. By virtue of
writ issued ou of the honorable the district
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 of Shreve
port, parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 5th day Of
APRIL A. d. 1856, between the hours of II O'Clock,
A. N. and P. NJ, the following described properly.
wit: Lot No. 10 (ten,1 containing ten acres lot No
(seven) containing ten acres; lot No. (eigh con-
tanning eight acres lot No. (nine,, containing six
acres; block No. 81 twenty -seven.i continuing two
acres; block No. 10 (en,l containing two acres; lot
No. ffour) IN block No. so (iiy;} lot No. 10 0en)
in block 40 forty) lot No. - twelvel in block No.
40 forty;l lot No. ID Goureen) in block No. So {fy-
eighty lot No. eleven) in block No. Al (forty-one
lot No 81 (hrty-o containing ten acres, and lot
No 5 (fve) in block No 4 (our,) all in the town of
Shreveport, parish Of Cnddo.
Terms of sale--A credit of one and two years.
Purchasers to give their notes. with approved personal
security bearing eight per cent per annum interest
from the day of sale, and special mortgage be
tanned on the property sold to secure the payment of
the purchase money.
THOs. r. SIMPSON, sheriff :
Shrevenort January 81 1856, inf SlT 5S
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Negro Thieves amongst Us!

"a, ABscoNDED OR SToIEN-sA negro boy, aged about
II Is years; some 4 feet9 inches high, copper
~ color; heavy built for his height He is a boy
Of some shrewdness. Left his home about the 5lh
January last, and ii is believed was entced away BY
some sounded. Calls himself Luke, sometimes Lew
IS. He had on his person TO marks now recolected,
with the exception Of few whip lashes about the
shoulders will pay libefa reward to any one who
will return said boy to me, at Powellton, Harrison
county, Texas, lodge him in Jail that can get
him again [ will also pay liberal reward for the
apprehension and conviction of any person persons
who may have decoyed the boy away from his home
ID w. F. NEAL, n. D., ~
feh2O-4t* Powellton. Harrison county. Texas.
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Sheriff Sale,

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsh of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No 1874. H. l.. DOUGLASS syn
die VS.. JOHN LEE GoocH By virtue of writ of sale
issued ofthe honorable the District Court in and
for the parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suit and
directed have seized and will proceed sell
public auction the courthouse door in the of
Shreveport parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 9Th
day of April, A. D. 1855, between the hours of II
O'Clock, A. and P. NJ, the following desctbed pro-
perry, wit: Lot No twelve 2,s in block No. thirty
three 1897 situated in the town of Shreveport, parish
Of Cnddo. Seized aad to be sold to pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash without the benefit fappraise-
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, February 25, 1885, f27[pfS S. IS
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State Of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
TN DISTRICT CO r T-Sueeessi0n Of John
L Mclaughlin, deed. Notice is hereby given that
john PARNELL has this day filed with the clerk of
said court an application praying to be appointed adj
ministraor of the succession of John Mclaughlin, de-
ceased, and unless opposition is made thereto in ten
days, the time prescribed by law, said John ParnelI
will be appointed administrator, as prayed for.
~ lGiven under my hand and seal of office; this
: L. $. A:h day of March, A. D. 1856
I S A. H. LEONARD,
MOTT DIV Clerk.
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Sheriff Sale,

GTATE OF LOuISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
NJ District Court, No. 1895. H. L. DOUGLASS syn
die, vs.. H. MARKHAM 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 have seized and will proceed to sell
atpubic auction al the house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 5th
day of April, A. d. 1885, between the hours of IL
o'clock, and 4, M, the following described pros
perty, towi Lot 10. thirteen l3,]i block Nc thir
y three l33, situated in the of Shreveport, pa
IRISH OF Caddo Seized and to be sold to pay and sat-
isfy the writ issued in the above entitled SUIT.
Terms of sale-Casb without the benefit of apprase-
ment THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff..
Shreveport, February IS. 1856. f27-pf.S5 81
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Red River & New Orleans Packet,

mr. M TnE splendid A.. /. very fast running pas
- senger steamer IL. w. McRAE, ]!
" RoBB, master, having taken her place permanently
ii the tradc will continue long as the water will
permit 10 make regular trips between New Orleans
and Shreveport, Grand Bayou, Grand Ecore, Aexanr
dna, and all intermediate landings on Red River and
,he Mississippi. The McRae was built expressly for
did cabins large, airy sare-rooms, furnished with the
finest bedding, and for comfort, good accommodations
and speed is equal any boat that has ever been i'll
she trade Her officers will pay prompt personal att
n.ion to any business entrusted to the boat and as-
sure the public that they will do every thing in their
power 10 give satisfaction. orfreght passage,ap
Div on board. march, II J.
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A. N. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith. WheeIWright Il Wagon Maker

s. Texas Eoad-aUhe mile from. Shreveport. a
~ HAVING received full supply Of THs
{ the best American and swedes -szszz~-d
y q iron, and "a large stock of the
best of seasoned timber am prepared my old stand
10 execute with despatch and the most workmanlike
manner every description Of Blacksmith and Wheel
wright Work. Carriages, Wagons, Huggies, etc, re-
paired and manufactured TO order. Ploughs repair
ed. Every description of work appertainng to Cotton
Gins Saw and Grist Mills promptly executed and in
a superior manner. All kinds Of Job " ork promptly
attended to. Horses shod by an experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me- lsoict its continuance, feeling assured that
can give satisfaction. All work done al the very
lowest prices. (febl3I A. N. 5BAUMAN.
EOR SALE-TFwo Steam Engines and two Boilers,
i all complete and in good order. WIFI be sold
either separate or together. Apply to
oe,3l N. MOORE.
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n J. N. COOPER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Dry Goods. Clothing. Hats. Boots. Shoes.

GROCERIES, PRODUCE, &c,
Texas street, Opposite the City Hotel, Shreveport.
CONSTANTLY on hand every description of Sta
~ pie and Fancy Goods, ladies' dress goods, trim
mngs, embroideries, fancy goods, hosiery etc. Gro
ceres provisions and produce of every descriptions
whiskey, brandy, gin, rum cider, porter ale, brandy
fruits fancy groceries, sugar. coffee, molasses, SALT
soap starch, spice, pepper, etc. Hardware, Cutlery
Glassware, Crockery, etc. feh20-1y
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WATCHES. JEWELRY & FANCY GOODS
On Consignment.

~ TnE undersigned has just returned from the
III city, with new supply Of Cold and Silver
1tNINA Watches, in open and hunting cases; gold aud
49, silver spectaces fine gold vest fob, guard asd
HSlH chatalaine chains, gold and silver thmbles,
@Eopen and hunting lockets, china candlcstciss.
real mosaic and cameo sets, fine Jet bracelets ald
nccklaces et earrings and pins, fine gold pens in geld
and silver holders, together with great variety pf
Fine Jewclry and Fancy Goods. Persons in wantiof
any of the above articles at PRICES, will do vel
tal before purchasing elsewhere, every article ~
be fully warranted represented. Having made 1ay
arrangements with one OF the best importing houses
IN New Orleans, prepared to give good bar
gains as can be obtained in the southern county
Don't mistake the place-Texas street. Shrese-
port, one door from the corner Of Market. Terais
CASH q. I'll. BURNSIDE, fl
march, 2-lm Agent;
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Purish of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. 1912. WALLlNG's syNDlc VS..
l.. E. CARTER. BY virtue of writ of sale issued
out 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 sell at
public auction, at the courthouse door in the town
of Shreveport parish of Caddo, SATURDAY, the
5th day of April, A. D. 1885, between the hours Of
O'Clock, A. NJ. and P. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit: Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen
us and l6,] in block No 1hrtyseven 1871 situated in
the of Shreveport parish of Caddo. Seized as
the property of the defendant, and be sold to pay
and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled suit
Terms Of suie-Cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. IHOS. K. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, February IS, 1856. f27-pfS6 l6
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RENIOV ALI.
BAKERY AND GROCERIES.

BAKERY AND GROCERIES,
ME undersigned have removed from their old
- stand on Texas street, the corner of Ed
wards, TO the twosory brick building lately occupied
by Messrs. Lewis & 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. HERETO & SOLLEnER,
r,LJ p,.o
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MARKHAM q TALEY's
- LIVERY STABLES, Nz5ssassz
Milan street; opposite the COMMERCIAL

Milan street, Opposite the COMMERCIAL Hotel,
Is SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
IeHE undersigned have entered into copartnership,
IL for the purpose Of conducting the above well
known and popular Livery Stables, and having put
the establishment in thorough drder and secured
ample stock of provender inform their friends and the
public generally, that they now prepared to accom-
modate them with saddle horses; bdggies, carriages,
etc., Of the best description, and reasonab terms
as they can be had at 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, or single feed. Gentlemen from
poih, on the riet BY leaving their animals with u.s.
have them faithfully aid carefully attended to-
Our ostlers attentive and experience, and ssil
keep animals as "6ne and GLOSSY silk and be rea-
dy day and night to attend on customers
Horses bought and sold Horses and MULES seld on
commission. Our friends are invited TO give us call
!. w. MARKHAM.
June l3 MARTIN TALLY,
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~ her patrons in Particular that she has just fta
80 returned from Paris, with large assert / u
nent of the most fashionable and choice
Millinery and Ladies' Fancy Goods,
selected BY herself expressly for this place, consisting
in part of
Ladies' Toilet Goods of every description,
Bonnets Of the latest styles,
Head Dresses, Flowers,
Bridal Wells and reatEis of every description,
Silk Velvet, Musk Velvet and Cloth Cloaks for
.. w.rm ladies and children;
Silk Mantillas of various coors and styles;
Satns and Silks, in great variety.
A complete assortment of every description of Trim
mngs, including black silk velvet, ,uusk velvet of
various colors; MORE antique GALLON, silk and vel
ribbons, silver grey plush and velvet ribbons;
galleon of velvet, silk, moss and bugles, styles
A full of choice bennet ribbons, jet orna
ments, English crepe, corsetss embreideries, laces
blondes, gloves fine extracts for the toette, port
nlcnies dolls, and varseus other articles too hume
rous to MENTION All of which are imported direct
from Paris aud will be sold the most reasonable
prices. The ladies are invited to call and examine
the assortment.
Particular attention paid to the making of Mantas,
and every variety of Milliner' Work executed with
taste neatness and promptness. 5jan30
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Paris of Cnddo-In
- District Court, No. 1888. Fl. L. DouGLAss,syndic,
VS.. R. A. CUTLIFFE BY virtue of writ of sale ssu-
ed of the honorable the District Court and for the
parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suit, and
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, 4. d. 1856, between the hours of
II O'clock M. and P. NJ the following described
property towi,. Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen Is
and l6 in block No. thiry-six 1861 situated in the
town of Shreveport, parish OF Caddo. Seized
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 appraise
ment. THOS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport February 25, 1856. f27p.fs6 so
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NOtice.

T,HE undersigned being DESTROYS Of closing up in.3
il mcdiaely all the outstanding aHars Of the late
Aims Of T.. a. 1. F. Holt, Holt q Moore, Holt & Hail.
and of L. F. Holt, all persons holding claims against
either Of them hereby notified present the same
for adjustment within the time prescribed by aw,otls$
erwse they will be forever debarred. And all those
indebted are requested and setfle Wishout1e
m or they will find their bills in the hands of an o.
deer for collection. L. F. HOLT. +:
r,.,ta p.~;.L N,r.b 10 Ia56 H.
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A. j. HITCHCOCK & Co.'s
RzSA LIVERY STABLES. HhasA sT

Corner o. Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport.
TNHE undersigned, having purchased the interest of
i Messrs. VanBibber in the above well known es-
and the public generally, that they are prepared to
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, carri-
ages, ETC., Of the best descriptions and
Bile terms they be had any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day.
a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river, by
ly and faithfully attended to. Our ostlers are expert
enced and attentive; and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of Customers.
Horses bought and sold: Horses and Males sold on
commission. Z.-~
of VanBibber & Hitchcock we respectfully solicit
continuance thereof pledging ourselves to do all in our
power to merit it. [a23l A. J. HITCHCOCK & Co
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Red River and New Orleans Packet

The superior and well known passenger
EI11kasHrsAS s II o IL M, Moob9, mas.
ssSszsEzzaz ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and put fine order, has resumed her regularly trips
and will run during the entire packet be-
tween New Orleans, Shreveport, Port Caddo Benton,
Smtaad, Jefferson, and all intermediate lahdihgs,
For speed, safety aud comfort the Storm Is unsurpas
sed by any boat Red River; and her officers will
make use ofevery exertion p give satisfaction. For
freight passage, apply on board
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE,

INH E subscriber, having taken the corner brick build
Il ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house,, has opened GENERAL Auction STORE
and is ready to receive goods of every description
consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he a,.ers hmselfto give salts
faction to all who may honor him with cali. His reg
uar days of sale are Tuesday, Thursday aed Saturday,
any other day, when business demands his attention
Will give particular attention 70 the selling of Ne
sroes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made cbnsignments of
Groceries. A. L. HE1NE, Auctioneer.
Shreveport, January 10, 1855.
A. ENGLE,
Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel,
HAS just received from New, York and Havana
IL per steamer Marion, large supply of genuine
Havana Regnias, Londrts, and other Cigars; Pickles
and Preserves; Hungarian Table and Dessert Wines,
guaranteed to contain alcohol; Prune Brandy; as
sorted Candies; Candles; Meerschum and other Pipes
Pipe stems: Turkish and other Smoking 1obaceo;
Chewing Tobacco; every description of West India
Fruits, etc. etc. .-..
He asks particular attention to the newly invented
Austrian Matches, Which contain sui phlr, keep in
any climate, and never fail to burn. e .--5E
The above articles will be sold at wholesale cheap
as in any southern market, FOR CASH. ocl0
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A. GELAS,
L. BAER,
Confectionery 4 Family Grocery Store,

Texas street, between the Levee and Spring street,
next door to Balls drug store, Shreveport.
ST. Has just received drectfro New Orleans and
asAgaa is opening large and con,pete assort-
~ ment of choice and fresh Confectionery and
Family Groceries, comprising every article Usually
be found in of the kind. Among the stock is:
sugar. molasses, Coffee teas, Chocolate rice; starch
candles, common and fancy soap, lamp oil; inackere
samon goldfish herrngs, Holsters, sardines; olives,
chovies; cafers kctchups, sauces. pickles; preserves
brandy fruits, fruits in their own juice rle-fruits raj
sins, currans, prunes almonds pecans aed other nuts
syrups of every description fsc corals, water sugar
and soda crackers cakes, Candles eies and jams fine
salad oil, mustard pepper, vinegar ginger nutmegs,
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. inn6