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DiSS0IHti0n.-

TIME copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm Of RoBsos & SrTToN, was dissolved by mus
uaI consent on the lst inst. All those holding claims
against the late firm will present them for adjustment,
and those indebted are requested without delay to
make payment to the Undersigned who is alone
thorised to receive and receipt for the same.
Shire report Jan. 49, 1856. VIM. ROBSON.
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Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
vs. SAML A. JONES' former curator. Order from the
7th Judicial District Court parish of West Felicana
No. 246. By virtue of writ Of ier fucias to me
directed by the honorable the It'll District Court for the
parish of West Feciana, in The above entitled case
have seized and will proceed to sell public auction
at the courthouse duorin the town of Shreveport pa
IRISH of Caddo, SATURDAY, the I'd day of February,
A. ID. 1855, between the hours of IL O'Clock A. NJ afd
M, the following described property to wit: Lots
Nos two. 81 three, g. and the east half of No ten
(l0O in block No. five, (5) situated in the town OF
Greenwood, parish of Caddo, together with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon. Also-as Negro
Girl, named Martha, aged about IS years, Of Black
complexion. Seized and to be sold pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit *
Terms of sale--Cash with the benefit of appraise
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, Dry Sheriff
Shreveport, December 26, 1855. pfS7 80
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet,

~ DHI CFCPUII " AIVAdHUIIT- THCkEEs
EsazANz@ a The entire ynew and very light draught
sssssaTetHfFSaaf steam boat LONE STAR. J. S..
=zzzsEz@z Smith, master, will during the low wa
ter season run regular packet between Shreve-
port and the falls, where she will connect with the N
Orleans packets The Lone Star is entirely new very
saunch, of light draught, and having been built ex-
pressy for the trade is particularly adapted Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make of every exertion to
give satisfaction. For freight passage, having fine
accommodations, apply on board.
O. So soon as the water will permit the Lone Star
will take her place packet in the upper Red River
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Last Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no.
N titled that unless they 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 imposs
bic for us owait any longer.
uDy2 .9-z5tE- s.-5~ E. &t.R.IACORS.
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A. GELAS,

II =. = a. 'GELAS, -o~*i - -"E
Boot and Shoe Maker.
Texas street, Immediately opposite the Gaddo Bakery.
H. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
- Of Shreveport that he isnow prepared -
to manufacture to order every description of Boots
and Shoes the shortest notice and the most
sonable terms. He has on hand large assortment
of the best quality of cafskin and French patent lea
ther and every other requisite material, all of which
will be made up in the most fashionable style and in
the best manner. All my work will be guaranteed to
give satisfaction Terms cash. zr. 1.,s octl7
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Committed to Jail

In the parish of Caddo, . negro man, Of black
- complexion, about twenty years OF age, some
thai he belongs 20 Dr. Ware. residing Marshall.
harrison county, Texas. The owner Of said
negro man il hereby notified come forward, prove
property pay charges, and take him away. Of he will
be disposed of as the law directs.
IL S.ALLW1NE. Tailor Cadio parish.
Shreveport, January Is 1885,
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
7 N DISTRICT COURT--Suceesson of VIM. A.
4 Powell, Deed. Notice is hereby given that SAM'L
VANBIBBER, has this day, of the last will
and testament of VIM. A. Powell, deceased, filed his
and schedule of debts in said SUGGESTIONS and
unless opposition is made thereto in the time prescribe
ed by law, said and schedule of debts will be
homologaed, approved and made the judgment of the
court, as prayed for ... .- ..-.- -.-.s- 3d..
~ yGiver under my hand and seal of office, this
( ~ W. G KERLEY,
e. (t1or.
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Shreveport & Alexandria Packet.

fraaGaa a The new, substantial very light draugh
i s Ea9l steamboat RUN WAN, Crooks,
E.ssEss=ssE= master, (having been thoroughly
hauled repaired and renovatedl has resumed her trips
regular weekly packet between Shreveport, and
Alexandria, at which place she will conner, with The
New Orleanssteamers, thus afording passengers and
shippers through line 10 the city without detention
at the falls. 80.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers, machinery, furniture and every thing else are
entirely new, and in point of safety, speed and accom-
modations she 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
era patronage they have heretofore received, her Off
GERS solicit the favors Of their old friends, promising
do avlry Hing in NOW merit il dec u 81
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SheiiirsS Sale,

STAIE OF LOUiSlANA-Parisho of Caddo-In
+ District Court, No. 1911. S. VAN BIBBER VS.. R.
A CurLlFFE. BY virtue of writ of tieri facias iss
ed out OF the honorable the District Court of the pa
rlsh OF Caddo in the above entitled suit and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction at the house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the I'd
day of February, A. d. 1855, between the hours of
IL O'CLOCK A. NJ, and p. NJ, the following described
property, to-wIt the undivided half Of the northeast
quarter OF seetlon No. thirysix, {36,) township No.
seventeen, 90 range No. fourteen, 4l and the un-
divided half OF the south quarter of section No
twenty three, (23,> same township and range situated
in the parish Of Caddo. Seized as the property ofthe
defendant and obesold topay and satisfy the writis
sued in the above entitled suit :. -. ss-
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment. ID" TH0S. R. SIMPSON, D'y Sheriff.
Shreveport December &C. 1855 DIST IS
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Medical .NnticG,

agency. 'fE4-J
nUR1NG my temporary absence, Mr.. N. Moore
~ is my duly authorised agent. = .@ y..-..... .ris-
Shreveport. Nov. II, 1855. w. S. LEWIS.
...w @ s1 Notice. s&
MFR. WILLIAM ILER is my authorised agent
w during my temporary absence.
. 5@s-ss~, ,0s.t5a, sEss ]. H. TRAMMELL.
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Notice

TNHE undersigned, executor of the estate of the late
L Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr.. P. Il.
RossoN his agent who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate. ..as-r 9-.--..1r
Shreveport, Nov. Is, 1854. JNO. ]. GREEN. ~
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! State 81 Louisiana--Parish of caddo 1a
TN DISTRICT co UR T.-SuccessiOn of F.
A Geiger, deceased. Notice is hereby given that M.
BAER, administrator of said succession, has this
day filed with the clerk of said court account in
said succession and prays that the may be no
moogated and unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days. the time prescribed by law, the said
count will be homoogated, as prayed for. was= sas
< ~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
I. s. the 9th day of January, A. D. 1856.
t- w. G. sKERLEY,
4 ianl6-1m ISM. .zs-5z,rg.@ Esa .-s.- .! Clerk g
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NEW sTocKl--Now OPENING!
FALL AND WINTER GOODSi sly
DRY GOODS! 3CLATHINGti

8
PLANTATION GOODS, BOUTS, SHOES, 4 c.
lstM The bscriber has Just received and Is
1pTTl now opening his stock Of g..
* Fal1 and Winter Goods, &
comprising the most complete and best selected IS.
sortment that can Be found IN town. to which the AZ
teuton Of all who wish purchase is solicited The
goods all fresh and of the iatest and most fashion
able description, were 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; e
Musllns, lawns, ginghams, checks:
Domestics, sheengs, shirtings, lowells;
Laseys, Jeans, satlinets, cassimeres, etc.
Flannels. Of every description;
Canton flannel, cottonades
Bed ticking. c3unterpanes,
Blankets in great variety; 80,
s-.., Wooden. Gotten ana silk hosiery;
Ladies bennets, ribbons. laces;
Trimmings, silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasols SUM shades;
Plantation Goods Of every description.
CLOTHlAG-A complete assortment, comprising ev-
cry description of gentlemen's dress, frock and
overcoas, sacs, paletots opera cloaks Office riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats Some Of them
very cheap. Boys clothing. Undershirts, drawers,
linen and cotton shirts; flannel and hickory do.
Pantaioons and Vests of every description and price
BOOTS AND. SHOES--Lades and misses CATERS,
bootees, slippers, srogans, and overshoes. Child
ren's shoes. Gentlemen's fashionable boots CATERS
shoes; waterproof boots; fine and coarse brogans;
negro and plantation shoes. .. as~es ~ .-an-n
Hardware, Cutlery, Queenswate, Glass, SaddIery,
cotton and wool cards, sleeves, trunks, yalices, cur
pet bags, etc. etc. @ yEgE ~ g
Hats and Caps every style and quality gentemens
furnishing goods, together with almost every art-
Gle that be called for. z7z-ag 5sr 5E
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street,
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: Shreveport y Alexandria Packet.

- , TIE new substantially, very light draneht
exfsss2ssFsA steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
EsssssSGEaaa JOHN GRAHAM, master, has resumed her
regular trips and will continue running as weekly
packet betweenthis place and the falls during the low
water. lE .Es f@..e+"& $AS tsF
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 water 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 exeron will be made to give satis
faction. rse4. z'=a .r4g@wy .E..E4 nOyl4 8
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Negroes at Auction.

ss5isa -zT @ H..HUNSICKER, AUcTIoNEER
WILL sell at public auction at the market-honse,
i in the town Of Shreveport, on WEDNESDAY, 9Th
da! Of February, A. d. 1856, between the usual hours
Of sale, Sixteen valuable Slaves, fully ac-
cmated, to-wit:
Negro Man Ell, field hand, aged IS years.
- Nelson, WAGNER and field hand, aged 35.
II Boy HENRY, field hand, aged 90 years.
= HENRY, do do Is =4
Man BILL, do do so - aaar ~
Woman MARY, do do 80
80 Polly, do ,. do % - and her
z.=-@.af s child, Jack, . g- do --e--s.-
- Woman CLARlssA, field hand, Is - and her
~ two children, 4 81 s1.a 30.
Woman LOUISA, cook and seamstress, aged 25
fr.z years, and four children, 8, 6, 4 and infant.
Titles fully guaranteed. .eE ..se., ...-.-.r- 4g
Terms Of sale--Cash. Acts of sale to be passed at
the expense Of the purchaser = r-,-.,.5., -- .s
/ ianl6-4t @@&S .71 i-e3sz w. w. DELOACH, *
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CUDDY WN Il Co.,
Commission Merchants.

50 Camp street, New Orleans.
ME undersigned are prepared 10 make Liberal
a Advances cotton consigned to the above house.
april Is OGLESBY s. GRISWOLD.
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FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS.

F1SHIUNABLE Dki GOODS.
DECEIVED per steamers Financier No. q Hope
LII and Marion, an extensive and entirely new stock
Of staple and fashionable Dry Goods comprising
~ article that be named, and which we solicit
the attention of our old and the ladies in
parucular. Among the stock will be found: ..~
Plain and figured silks; gros de Naples;
New style foulard robes; ball dresses;
Plain and fancy MORE autique rich bareges;
New style fonnced dresses fine dress goods.
Embroideries, of all kinds f.. -..--..
Linens, cambrics, musns, he ~ lsEaF
I Merinoes, fannels, caiicoes, -.
Deaines, hosiery fine gloves, .a.. az
Domestics, sheeting, shifting, ...-.
Blankets, comforts counterpanes, Nv
Fancy goods ladies' trimmings,
And every thing in the dry goods line.
Lowells, linseys jeans
Every description of plantation dry goods.
A large assortment of gentlemen's Clothing. of the
most fashionable STYLES and best materials; hats,
caps, boots, shoes, etc. All Of which will be sold
3 at the very 10 est prices E. & B. JACOBS,
dec26 Texas street.
Thu / apgaSt Stnei, Of thu Cn,cnnf
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Yesterday, Many T., aged two years and one day,
daughter Of Levin and Virginia Ann Knox
At Austin, Texas, on the 26th ult, Mrs LEosoRA
POLAND, aged 30 years, censort of ] ohm S. Poland
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DIAPER HANGINGS--An assortment, for sale
j. cheap, at r. II. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
CATNIPS.

Mr. Editor This valuable little herb is
too much overlooked by farmers. Every
one who plants foot Of ground should
cherish it; wero it more generally used,
deaths would be less frequent, and sickness
much nitigated. The cat perhaps owes its
longevity or plurality Of lives to this plant.
Every body knows how fond that animal is
of it; no doubt the name thus originated.
Catnip is readily propagated from the seed
and thrives in almost any soil. Early in the
summer the leaves should be dried and kept
for winter use. In Colds, Pneumonias, and
Inhammatory fevers, it is invaluable. Doc.
tors may laugh and call US granny" but
this will not deter US from warmly recon-.
mending the universal use of this excellent
herb. In diseases generally, especially our
winter diseases, we know that the pores of
the skin are closed: get an action on the
surface and the disease generally is soon
mastered Catnip is a powerful sudorifc.
Give little calomel, and cathip tea proluse.
ly, and never allow the approach of the Ian.
Get, and nine cases out of ten Of that terri.
bic disease, pneumonia, will be cured. |
am not writing theoretically or riding hob
by horse. | can speak Of its salutary and
life restoring qualities from having repeatedly
tried it on myself and from personally admin.
istering it 10 others. 1t works like charm.
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OVERSEEING.

MEssRs. ED1roRs.-lf you think the fol-
lowing views on the subject of Overseeing
worthy of publication in your columns, they
are at your service.
Whoever undertakes anothers business
makes it his own, that is proposes to employ
upon it, the same care, attention and dill
sence, that he would were it actually bis
own: all of which is expected by his en-
ployer. The agent then is not at liberty to
ride and CAD about the neighborhood, whilst
there remains possibility of bene6ting his
employer. If then, he directs all his ener'
gies to the cares and business of his employ
er as suggested by his best judgment and
study, which should be given to them were
they his own, he will have discharged his
duty, while we think that it would be advan.
tageous to overseers to obtain situations with
practical and scientific farmers as employers
we would also think, that employers should
select middle.aged men of experienced judg'
ment, with as much science as can be com.
manded and then give good wages. Then
the calling Of overseers would not be consid
cred as low, but on the contrary as honora'
BILE; for good wages will ever command the
intelligence and skill Of our best men in the
field Of Agriculture.
As reguards the management Of negroes
if the Overseer does his duty, he will moi
need the assistance of bull dogs, pistols OF
dirk knives, to render them entirely sub
missve to all reasonable regulations, wher
he shows himself by his general bearing tc
be worthy of their confidence and respect
We do not believe that the hard driving anc
all fuss and hurly- y-burly system will pay. 1
is killing the goose to get the egg. 1t ma,
be said that we cannot do this and make
cotton but | know we can do right, ant
make by the operation.
For fear Of trespassing on your patience
we close these remarks Of one, who is no
ashamed of his calling Of Overseer, which
has been successful heretofore, and will eve
cheer him amidst his duties in the
FIELD.
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Islands by the government, and which has
no doubt already set forth, "wil be looked
for with no little anxiety by all interested in
agriculture" and adds:
"Should the expectations Of this company
as to the quantity and quality of this guano
deposit be realized, they propose to sell it to
the American farmer at the rate of from $50
to $40 per ton, or at about two, thirds of the
present price of Peruvian guano.
"With such reduction in the cost Of an
article of prime necessity to the culivators
of the soil, we may naturally look for vast
increase in the production Of grain and in
the general melioration Of the economy of
farming"
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CLOIER AT THE SOTTI[,

We feel very much inclined 10 keep this
flourish any where, and on all kinds OF soil,
without much artificial aid we shall not at.
tempt TO insist. But that we have much soil
and many places in which it will do well,
we cannot doubt, and we are quite as sure,
that with little help it might be introduced
very extensively, and with how much bene.
fit we can hardly attempt to estimate. Its
value for hogs and other stock, when it was
made to succeed, would be very ample
compensation for all that it would cost But
the largest benefit, we imagine; would be to
the land. With such constant culture with
the plow and hoe, as our crops demand, in
the cotton country, our lands must wear out,
and that very rapidly. Now, if we can find
some friendly agent, which could build up
and restore our exhausted fields for US, while
we were cxhausting and wearing out another
portion with our cotton crops, we should feel
that our case had been exactly met. All this
could not perhaps be promised by the clover
crop; but nothing else, we suppose, could
come so near to it, and with its aid, and such
additional hel as good managers might pro.
vide, we might expect to see our lands grow
no worse, aud hope for improvement. While
at the State Fair at Montgomery, it was our
privilege to have long conversation with
COL Croome, whose experience on his farm
in Green county, Ala, has not been very
short one in the use and cultivation of the
Red Clover He reports his success as uni.
form and complete. His experience is, that
before the introduction of Clover on his
farm, lie was meat buyer, but that now he
has one hundred pounds Of pork to the hand,
for sale, after ample supplies for the negroes
on the farm, and that it costs him so little,
that he scarcely knows where it comes from !;
and besides this, he has corn for sale, and
makes very full cotton crops. 1t is demon.
strations like these, that make US urge its
claims and insist on fair trial We learn,
moreover, that after the land has been in clio.
yer few years, that its productions are in
creased to an almost incredible extent. We
do not ask that any body shall hurt them.
selves by the trial, but we do insist that it is
worth the effort to make small experiment,
so that he who fails shall not suffer much
loss, while he that succeeds shall have dis.
covered great prize. The first Of February
is good time for sowing. Black lime lands
are the best. The plowing for preparation
should be very deep, and the pulverization
very complete, and the seed should be put
in very light, with a brush or light harrow.
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Office.

A Ii Persons having demands ngainsttlie Estate
n of B. R. Addison, Decd, are requested 70
present them properly attested to the undersigned,
to whom also those indebted to the Estate are re-
quired to make prompt payment. -.
G.. L. PENN,
Adm'or with the Will annexed.
Mays If IL
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FOR THELADIES!

WE have on hand great variety Of Cologness
w Handkerchief Extracts, Toilet Powders and
an assortment Of Fancy and Toilet Soaps;
Pomadcs, Pure Bears Oil, Hair Tonics, Restora-'
tives and Hair Dye;
Preston Salts and Aromatic Vinegar;
Cream of Beauty, Carna,ion Rouge, Hair De-
piatory, &C., to all Of which the attention OF the
Ladies is respectfully invited. For sale BY
A. G. g. T.J. TEAGUE, Druggists.
Nav % If l9
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New Embroideries.

WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, ha. iu.t
w received from New York, supply Of NEW
EMBROIDERIES among which are
Ladies' Muslin COLLARS, Of beautiful styles; /;
Ladies' Muslin UNDERSLEEVES, Worked
Jaconet BANDS;
French scolloped COLLARS, new and beaa-
tiful article for mourning;
White Grape COLLARS, for mourning, Of new
and beautiful styles; :.
To al Of which the attention Of the Ladies i&
respectfully invited.
Augusta Oct 2 ~
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LAVENDER Scent BAG.-Take of Laven.
der flowers free from stalk 2 pound dried
thyme and mint, Of each l-2 an ounce
ground cloves and caraways, Of each Ia
of an ounce; common salt, dried, ounce;
mix the whole well together, and put the pro.
duct into silk or cambria bags. In this way,
it will perfume the drawers and linen very
nicely
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FINAL NOTICE.

ALL Persons owing money into the Commits.
a sioper's Office for this District are hereby
positively notified to make payment before the 10Th
of next month. | have been indulgent, until
incurred the displeasure (perhaps JUSTIFY Of many
parties interested; and cannot submit to this
state of things any longer. Bond in public
Office should be regarded cash when due; and he
who fails to make payment either by settlement
or otherwise, should be held to be in the same stu
alton az one who failsin the commercial world.
A. SIhIKINS, c.E.E.D.
% 4t
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The tea is made after the fashion of Hyson
or other teas, either from the green or dried
herb. Farmers try it; give it a fair trial.
Soil of the South.
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BOOTS AND SHOES
Caution to all,

A LII Persons in anywise indebted to the Subscri'
N bers, either Individually or collectively. arc
hereby forewarned to settle up at an early date,
otherwise they will certainly have to settle with an
Attorney. We have large amount Of money to
raise in given time, and are necessarily compelled
to pursue this course Take heed, therefore, all ye
who are interested. J. II. JENNINGS,
w. d. JENNINGS.
Sent IT ia
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Notice.

A IL person. to whom the estate Of John L. Nor,
n ris, deceased, is indebted, will present their.
claims and all persons indebted to the said Estate
will mako payments to the undersigned.
w. l.. ANDERSON, Administrator.
Nov. 81, 1855 ~