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Shreveport s. Alexandria Packet.

The new, substantial, very light draught
et&skkazsa1zsssA steamboat WHITE CLIFFS
esEaSsszEzz JOHN GRAHAM, master, has resumed her
regular trips, and will continue running as 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 water take her place
as 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 satis
faction. Is. noy11
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.@s MARKHAM d. TALLY's -"
"a LIVERY STABLES. ~ .nf5 ~
Milan street, opposite the Commercial Hotel,

.,.
..-.. SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. -
TENHE undersigned have entered into copartnershp,
H 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 as reasonable 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
the country wishing TO visit New Orleans or any other
point on the river, by leaving their animals with us,
can have thesn faithfully and carefully attended to-
Our osters are attentive and experience, and will
keep animals ''ne and glossy silk, and be rea-
dy day and night to attend on customers. r.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission Our friends invited to give us call
-.s- =s.- J. w. MARKHAM
June Ii e= -s a.. MARTIN TALLY
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1JHN n HUWEI.L = - HAMILTUN s. HOWELL
J. N. HOWELL & Co,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport, La ~
HAVE leased the well known building recently
i i occupied by Messrs. Douglass Il Dashell, on
the Levee, lat the steamboat Iandng,l and are now
prepared to receive, store or forward cotton and mer
chandse of every description We are also erecting
contiguous to the present building, and Immediately on
the banks of the river of the largest and most
convenient warehouses in the country, which will
render our facilities for storing equal if not
peror to that possessed by any other establishment
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests of our patrons aug9
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Negro Thieves amongst IT'S!

o., ABscoNDED OR SToLEN--A negro boy, aged about
"A I8 years, feet 9 inches high, copper
W color; heavy built for his height. He is "A boy
Of some shrewdness. Left his home about the 9Th
January last and it is believed was entced away by
some scoundrel. Calls himself Luke, sometimes Lew
is. He had on his person marks now recolleced,
with the exception Of few whip lashes about the
shoulders | will pay liberal reward to any one who
will return said boy to me, at Powellton Harrison
county Texas, or lodge him in jail SO that can get
apprehension and conviction of any person persons
who may have decoyed the boy away from his home.
w. F. NEAL, NJ. D.,
feb2n.4tN PowelIton. Harrison county, Texas
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Red River Packet.

f8aaH2' d THE entirely and very light dranghs
s tffSR steam boat LONE STAR, ]. S.
s-s9G SMITH, master. will during the entire
season run as regular packat 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 ex-
pressly for the trade, is particularly adapted to Her
officers will pay particular attention to all business
entrusted to them and make use of every exeron to
give satisfaction. For freight or passage, having fine
accommodations, apply on board
ShreVep January 1856. ~
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/. u The stewards of the Methodist E. Church of
Shreveport on behalf Of themselves and the congre-
CATION, return thanks to Mr. Ned Davis and his com
panJ OF Olio Minstres, for having unsolicited devo
ted the church the proceeds of the concert given
on board the steamer Banjo on Saturday last Their
generosity not the less acceptable because it was
the spontaneous offering Of strangers. May it prove
to them as bread cast upon the waters v .
Shreveport February is, 1856. IA
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FOR SALE =4 s1ea q.
The Crescent Plantation and Garden SPOT

ETNHE subscriber, being DESTROYS of disseminating
L the business of planting, will sell this aost beau
titul and productive plantation, together with FL
Negroes, of which Is are field hands, stock farm
Ing implements, corn fodder and every thing apper-
tanning to IT, for the price of Forty THOUSAND Doll
LARS onefourth cash, and the balance in three equal
instruments, with interest at per cent. per annpm.
This plantation is proven by the overflow Of '49 to
be as high any land Red River, by the crops to
be productive, and is proverbialIy healthy; having
lived here ten years have lost but one adult slave
and that from pulmonary disease. 1t is remarkable
that ne3therfhe cholera yellow fever have ever
visited this plantation. This may be partly owing to
the proximity of the pine hills which overlook it, [
have never known it to fail in producing an abund-
CROP that of the last year to Is bales of
cotton of 400 fs. per hand, and abundance of corn
fodder peas, potatoes, pumpkins, etc. 1t is various
y timbered, of which there is abundance of the best
cypress. The pneWoods contiguous abound with
springs apd nvulets of the purest water. The tract
contains 1880 arpents Of land. Of which there 600
acres cleared and 325 protected by levee three feet
above the highest water mark. The soil mixed not
too sandy too stiff, and is very easily cultivated.
The buildings ale two fine two-story dwellings and
their outhouses, large cypress eisterns and one
brick and cement do. Two excellent gin houses in
which there is excellent gin and gearing in fine run
ming order, two excellent sash presses, nearly new
splendid eris mill with Smelling room and shelter,
one blacksmith shop complete, furnished with all the
necessary tools iron. STEEL etc. 81 negro dog cabins,
stables, cor-houses, cotton houses, and other useful
buildings. II desired by the purchaser, will sellte
household and kitchen furniture, provisions, etc.
will sell the above described property private
sale, and in block only Preparations for crop, pro-
crossing # @ G.. S. WALMsLEY.
CloutieryiIle. La. January 80 le56-4t
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NOtiCe.

TNHE Undersigned executor of the estate of the late
L Robert Green, deceased, has appointed Mr. P. H.
RossoN his agent, who is empowered to transact all
business relating to said estate. sFs
Shreveport, Nov. Is, 1864 JNO +. GREEN Il
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Last Notice,

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no
"a titled 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 an
opportunity selling their cotton, and it is impossi-
Bile FOR us to wait any longer.
may2 E. & B. JACOBS
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Grinding of Corn-Corn Meal.

Grinding OF G0fH--COfn Meal.
TINE subscriber having put up new steam engine,
i and greatly increased the power of his mill, is
now prepared to grind corn on the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK
Persons sending to be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention,
rnar2l s~#@4sz.4T. w. ZONES
n1LS-SWeet, sperm lard, and nseed oils, for
- sale at M1LLER's Drug Store
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CITY HOTEL,

Texas street--Shreveport, La.
IAghSSA KY THIS well known house has been put
A% aafFSs m in fine order and is ready to accom-
szs.llz1I-zGs modate guests in the best manner.
Seats can be procured the City Hotel in the stages
ior Marshall Jefferson, Henderson, Tyler Rusk, and
GAINESVILLE, Texas; Washington, Arkansas; Mansfield
Natchioches Alexandria, La, and all intermediate
points. w. "A. STERRETT a. ca 5f#8@
febl3 Pronr;e,o-, A. 81
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CLAIRORNE KOUSE,


,assaAA = :, s*7.eg .5--- HOMER, LOUISIANA
M s1Ias..sA The undersigned, having purchased
VI - the large and comn2odlous hotel here
toore kept by Mr.. q. Ragand, and known as the
"Claborne House, respectfully informs his friends.
the public generally and the travelling public especi-
ally, that he viii open the same the first day of Jam
uary next for the accommodation of all who may favor
him with their patronage No expense will be spared
to render the accommodations of the house accepta
Bile to al. No credit will be given in any case.
Homer, Dec, 26, lS55.-3m B. D. HARRISON
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| JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries,
| Clothing. Hats. Boots. Shoes. &C.

'...-- IeXas street, Shreveport ,..
AS just received one of the largest and best as
Il 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 caicoes of all coors and qualities. merinoes
annes, cloths lowells insevs, linens, drillings da
pers, ETC., etc. large and varied assortment of the
most 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 read ymade clothing A variety
OF saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, brides, col
lars blankets hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nailss
crockery, queensware, glassware, china, etc.
Aso-A large stock Of fresh and genuine Groceries
consisting of bacon, mess pork, sugar. moIasses, Coffee
tea chocolate, -four, lard salt pepper spices mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Ierms-Cash, or on time to strictly puncual GUS
toners. april IS
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SHREVEPORT AUCTg0y STORE.

Shreveport, January /, 1856. i
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5. B. MARTIN, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

,. 3. MARTIN, DAGUERREDTYPIST
AS taken rooms with DR.. Cutlitf, where he is well
IL prepared to furnish kenesses in superior syle
put npln stereoseopic, magnifying or common cases,
single Or IN groups. Also in ockes, pins rings &c
Painungs. daguerreotypes, ETC., correctly copied
AIKEN IN any weather and in manner never surpass
cd here or elsewhere Ladies and gentlemen are re-
specially invited 10 call and examine specimens.
- Instruction given III the art s@Fs feh5- m
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Is a. N. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith, WheelWright & Wagon Maker

Texas Road--One mile from Shreveport
~ HAv1NG received full supply of H
Il the best American and swedes --ssas-,
U iron, and large stock of the -
best OF seasoned timber am prepared my old stand
to execute with despatch and the most workmanike
manner every description Of Blacksmith and Wheel
wright Work. Carriages, Wagons, Buggles, etc, re-
paired and manufactured 10 order. Poughs repair
ed Every description 81 work appertaining 10 Cotton
GINS, Saw and Gtist Mills promptly executed and in
superior manner. All kinds of Job Work promptly
attended to- Horses shod by an experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me- Isoicit its continuance feeling assured that
can give satisfaction All work done at the very
lowest prices lfebl3l a. N. BAUMAN.
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New Orleans Market.

j FEBRUARY l4.-There is not much activity in the
cotton market, only about 1000 bales changed hands
The extreme quotations of Monday were hardly OBJ
tanned yesterday; buyers preferring to await the
! rival of their European letters. a@7 == as"a
I The receipts (lncludng SO ,2Ol bales on handy
since the LIST September, have been l25 1913 bales
1 Exported during same time, s96040 bales. al..
I inferior, 51s@7-- Middling, s4 9114@956
Ordinary, aa5A@ss1s Good g 80 1lo@lo1
FlouR-supertine s. 1905 Is; extra, s91ais as IS
| PoEK-M @. SIS 5O@l6 90; mess, ST. 50@l675.
! BAcos--sides, 9A@934c; shoulders, 94@lO.
LARD-9la111c. " fb. -...tE ...
I CoRs--6215 968c. u bush. s. na u...m
/ CoFFEE-Rio, 1919 l2c. IA b.
i SUeAR-5@634; 7@oS14c. p fb.
| MoLAssEs--301 3515c. 9P gallon. 5 @0I55
/ &RoPE--Bagging l8@l9 rope 915@l0.
| WHIskEy-Rectifed 4s@5o; raw, 4a@50 y gal
| HIDEs-Dry country, l40el5 "a b. ms
L1aE-At Re a Thomaston 81 35@l SO. Yves
| sAIr-Liverpool, fine, 81 a5@l 40; coarse 95 cts.
| g 81 y % sack. .--1s.a- t...-
CATTLE MARKET, February H.
y Westeffa, fine, --7-- @81sc. u ib net.
Texas and Lake, 49, 4-@5-c.-
Hogs 6-@6hc- A.
Sheep, Sd 75005 90 d head
Mich Cows, $50 00@90 90
Calves and yearlangs, SIS 00@13 90 -
The market pretty firm. W.. .E --a r..- m
Fl Bl-"The child is only troubled with worms saws
the thoughtless MOTHER when the puny appearance of
her offspring is remarked upon. Only acormls. why
not say, only cholera, ony yellow fever for worms
destroy more lives than either If you love your lit
tie ones, administer to Them even if you only sus-
pect them to be troubled with worms sure safe,
and immediate remedy. Every household where it
has been tried, every physician who has its eff
feet pronounces W1NER's CANADIAN VERMI-
FUGE such remedy. a.E.t
IL Be particular and remember the name ssWiners
Canadian Vermfuge, this is the only article that can
be depended on. Remember this.
Prepared only by j. Wright d. Cc., New Orleans
For sale in Shreveport by all the druggists.
~ A' Masonic.
%Y1ysTHE meetings of J0PPA LODGE, No. II, will
~ be held hereafter at the new lodge room, over
Miller's drug store, on Texas street 7@.E "S
VIM. B. sTURGESS, W. M. a
RICHARD CARNEs sec'y aug22
Shreveport and New Orleans Packets,
& HE favorite fast running passenger
tlfsssA steamer II. II. KINIBALL. W.
ssSsssszssssx w WHITTENBURY, master, has resumed
her regular trips Red River packet and will leave
Shreveport for N. Orleans on SATURDAY, 1st March,
and every alternate Saturday throughout the season
The KimbalI was built expressly for the trade has I'M
usually commodious cabins and large airy rooms,
and her accommodations unsurpassed by any boat
Strict attention will be paid all business entrusted
to her. For freight passage, apply on board f20
Watch Found. .s...
go Found a short time since Watch, which the |
EIA, owner can have by proving property, and pay
500 ing expenses. A. GREEN,
feb20-ltx Caddo parish.
Purse Found.
NzasE8z-E9 Found purse, containing small amount
tEMaSg5 & of money and some valuable papers, which
Q4aAaaAG.a3 the owner obtain by applying at this
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NEW STOCK!---NOW OPENING!
Gg-FALL AND WINTER GOODS!- V
DRY GOODS! CLOTHING!! 49,
PLANTATION GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
<stN> The subscriber has just received and is :,
SSIr[ now opening his stock of ss&-s
- Fall and Winter Goods, e.
comprising the most complete and best selected as
sortment that be found in town, to which the at
tention OF all who wish to purchase is solicited. The
goods all fresh and of the latest and most fashion
able descriptions were chosen in person expressly fol
this market and will be sold at the lowest possible
prices. The stock comprises in part A
Ladies' Dress Goods, OF every descriptions; -.ss &
Silks, merinoes, alpacas, bareges, tissues;
Crepes, Calicocs Of every descriptions vs
Muslins, lawns, ginghams, checks; VIZ
Domestics, sheetings, shirtings, lowells
Llnseys, Jeans, sattinets, cassimeres, e tic.
Flannels, of every description; ub
Canton flannel, cottonades; .e
m. Bed ticking, counerpanes,
Blankets in great variety;
Wooden, cotton and silk hosiery;
Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
Trimmings, silk, thread, braid;
Fancy Goods in endless variety.
Umbrellas, parasols, sun-shades; l7=
Y Plantation Goods Of every description.
CLOTHiAG--A complete assortment comprising ev-
a- cry description OF gentemens Dress frock and
overcoats sacs paletos, opera coaks, office, riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats. Some of them
very cheap. Boys clothing Undershirts, drawers
linen and cotton shirts; flannel and hickory do.
Pantaoons and Vests of every description and price
BOOTS AND SHOES-Ladies' and misses CATERS,
bootees, slippers, brogans, and overshoes. Child
ren's shoes Geaemens fashionable boots, cutters,
shoes; water proof boots fine and coarse brogans
negro and plantation shoes.
HaTdwaee, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass, SaddIery,
cottoa and COL cards, sleeves, trunks, vaces, car
pet bags, etc. etc. -4 =s - 1sG-zas@7.a-s~ .-
Hats and Gaps ofevery style and quality; gentemens
furnishing goods, together with almost every art-
Gle that can be called for. . MAJ 8~.m. .... z...s L.
~ 49,. JOHN LARMIER, Texas street,
now Brick building, near the river.
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Shreveport & Upper Red River Packet.

ff6aaTaa d The new substantial, very light draught
e9ss#F4a=isSSa steamboat RUNAWAY, CROOKS,
2zs=zszz=zzaz MASTER (havng been thoroughly over
hauled, repaired and renovatedD has commenced her
regular trips in the Upper Red River trade ~
The Runaway was builtexpressy for the trade, her
boilers machinery, furniture and every thing else
entirely new, and in point Of safety, speed and
modations she is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the fails Particular attention will at times be paid
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the io~
era patronage they haye heretofore received, her Off
GERS solicit the tavors of their old friends, promising to
do every thing in their power to merit it. decI2
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State Of Louisiana--Parish Of caddo.

Deceased. Notice is hereby given that JNo. P.
HALEY, curator Of said succession, has this day filed
with the clerk of our said court schedule of debts
and final Of his administration of said sue
cession and prays that the may be homologated
and made the judgment Of the court; and has also filed
petition praying be dismissed from the further ad
minstraon of said succession, and to have his bond
cancelled And unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days, the time prescribed by law said schedule
Of debts and final viii be homologated approv
ed and made the Judgment of the court and the said
HALEY will be discharged from the further admnistra
ton Of said succession and his bond cancelled, as
prayed for. tE 5.. .S
{ - Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. 5. the 18th day Of .anuary, A. D. 1856.
W. $ 55s w. G. KERLEY, $50
81
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COMMERgIAL HOTEL.

EHNzznnIIaaA UVNEIEENJHAE NUl Ell
M aa.s IN: IN Milan street, Shreveport Louisiana.
Ms l15z.7zs7asaaas M. 7. J. ASTON. Proprietor
The publicl is hereby respectfully notified that tho
new and spacious brsck Hotel, Milan street,
IN this place has been leased by the above named pro-
prletor, aud is now ready for the reception of board
ers and transient persons. .-.
The furniture. beds and bedding are entirely new,
the servants genteeI and experienced, and no pains
will be spared entertain guests in the szsfacy
tory piaHner. 5h -. s=.5r rt ..--.
The public and travellers may feel assured that this
house will be kept open at all seasons and that every
exerton will be made to sustain its reputation Of being
one of the finest hotels in the State r.. .
The office of the lines of IT, States Mail famr horse
stages for Marshall, Jefferson, Henderson, Tyler, &C.
is kept at this hotel. inn13
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Purse Found.

EM@EHHzza Found purse, containing small amount
lNMS#a of money and some valuable papers, which
NAaaazaI the owner obtain by applying at this
office, describing the property and paying for this adj
yertisement. ieb20-1t
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Malice,

4 Ii persons are hereby notified that no bills
L j against the steamers Union or NJ. l.. Daughertv
will be paid, unless made the written order of the
captain clerk OF said boats. 60 ssa n MOORE
. Shreveport. January 9, 1856. "a sE=e Ege= *
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TO THE LADIES!
MI SIS I.INlUI SIT

MARKET STREET, nearly opposite the Postofice,
Bees to inform the ladies of Shreveport, and rfA
ED her patrons in particular that she has just FM
- returned from Paris, with large assort- Aa
nent ofthe most fashionable and choice n#s
Millinery and Ladies' Fancy Goods,
selected by herself expressly for this place. consisting
in part of a IN ~ #@y"" .@."
Ladies' Toilet Goods of every description,
Bonnets of the latest styles, .-....--
Head Dresses, Flowers zI-. ,ss.rg. ,.s4s-
Bridal Wells and Wreaths of every description,
Silk Velvet, Musk Velvet and Cloth Cloaks for
ladies and children; ''~1' Va
Silk Mantillas of various colors and styles; ~ ~
Satins and Silks, in great variety. g sa=s Z
complete assortment OF every description of Trim
mings, including black silk velvet, musk velvet, Of
various coors; MORE antique galloon silk and vel
vet ribbons, silver grey plush and velvet ribbons;
GALLON Of velvet silk, and bugles, new styles
full assortment of choice bonnet ribbons, jet orna-
ments English crepe, corsets, embroderies, laces,
blondes, gloves, fine for the toilette, port
monies, dolls, and various other articles too hume
to mention. All of which are imported direct
from Paris, and will be sold at the most reasonable
prices The ladies are invited TO call and examine
the assortment. a'- "a r-z
Particular attention paid to the making of Mantillas
and every variety of Mliner, Work executed with
taste, neatness and promptness. jan30
Wholesale Grocers It Produce Dealers.
G. !. sKOUNS & BROS,
Brick corner, Levee street, Opposite Ogesby & Girls
woid's,) Shreveport. az.e-.s
"E invite the public and country dealers to call
Y v and examine our large stock of
PRODUCE, PROVISIONS & GRO CERES,
just landed from steamboat Ariel and fresh from
the West, to-wt
800 bbs fine seed Potatoes, Grish;
300 bbls Green Apples; 800 sacks seed oats
so bbls choice Family Flour;
100 boxes choice Cheese;
600 sacks Salt in new sacks;
" r.4 Is bbls Whiskey; r# ~y-
a, 65 sacks prime Coffee;
30 bbls choice Sugar, so half bbls Sugar;
65 kegs assorted western Nails;
Powder shot, ead
Cigars tobacco, bran, onions;
Soap, candles dried apples, white beans;
Cooking stoves, hrooms, castings stone jugs churns,
milk pans, jars dog irons, chairs bedsteads, dining
tables, washsands, wooden ware etc. All of which
we sell cheap for cash, or advance on cotton. AS
have our stock from first hands, will be enabled
sell low figures The senior partner resides in New
Orleans which will enable to fill orders at the low
est prices. %
Liberal advances on cotton. The highest price paid
for Hides and Peries. .@2~ 4 o"
jaa9 H.e~ C. L. KOUNs & BROS