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AUCTION SALES.

BY JAS, C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT NEAR THE
o. E SnnIIInHsoNiAN lNsIIIgIE AT PuBLIc AUCTION.
On nIDAf AFTERNOON, May 18TH, at o'cl'k,
on me premises, shall sell, without reserve, subdi
vtsloa r, IN square No. 49, fronting "a feet on 18th
sireet vest between south and Dstreets, and run
ms Is probably one Of the most eligible building
sir Isl, lot saIe IN that part of the city,.
Ierms i: One third cash; the residue in q and ~
months; satisfactorily secured bearing interest =
Hthy IL J. G. MCGUIRE. Ancf.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

by n U Elm, AUctIOneer.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL EsTATE-By virtue of the order and de-
cree of the Circuit Court of the District of Column
bla for the county of Washington, in the matter of
the heirs of Frederick MOhler, deceased, made On
the 18th day of April 1857 the undersigned Commits
slOners will offer for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder therefor, the premises at O'Clock
p; m: on THURSDAY, the l4th day of May next,
all of Square of Ground numbered two hundred and
thirty -four t234 with the improvements, consisting
Of small Frame House, and all Of Square of
Ground. numbered two hundred and seventy -one
Old of the plan of the City of Washington; for a
in the said cause.
The conditions of sale are: One fourth of the
purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, OF
within three days thereafter the residue to be paid
In one two, and three years, with interest from the
day of sale to be secured to the satisfaction of the
commissioners, or majority of them.
III the terms not complied with, the property
at the expiration of three days from the day of sale
will be resOd at the risk and pense of the purcha
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WASHINGTON HALL RESTAURANT,
Wv corner oh So. and Pa. AZ, lsOkth side.I

p. NJ. DUBANT date of BENrER & QUAINT re-
spectfuly announces that he has purchased the ia,
terest OF his former partner IN the business, anu
sollcts continuance Of that patronage which mere
tofore has been generously bestowed on theu
He will spare no pains expense IN MAINTAINING tho
reputaton of his house and with this determination,
aided by experience Of hve ears IN the nnsness,
trusts that ne will be able to justify the confidence
reposed in him. n. ,,, q. ...,
,.,..1sS Snt Y tciH do more-IH deserve az"
,rha entIre Establishment has been thoroughly re-
,airaS and renovated, and the stock materially
creased. ,,.. ,ss. oySrppS
q hME &c.,-will always he kept, and orders at
eGSrtlemen can be supplied with Meals at all hours.
To- Rar is furnished with choice a selection Of
Iiauors as can be produced, and polite and peri
enced Bar-tenders and waters will dispense to Gus
tomers eyery thing desired. Cigars Of the most an
nroyed brands and finest flavor. constantly on hand.
In short, the proprietor intends TO leave means
untried 10 continue his house, what II has been-the
A No. House of this city.
ap2s-2w n. NJ. DUBANT.
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SUPERIOR READING LAGER BEER.

SUPERIOR READING LAGER BEER.
The subscriber takes this method 10 inform the
citizens OF Washington and vicinity, that he c sn
stantly keeps on hand I.auer's superior r EADlNG
LAGER BEER, PORTER, and ALE. yh,ch he
is ready 20 serve at any time IN Bottles or CASKS 10
Hotel keepers private families.
- ID. SCHAD,
tween al ard Oh streets, msy7
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By A. GREEN. Auctioneer

~.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, EXECUTORS OF THE
4 LATE GEN. JAMES THOMPSON, at the request OF
hls heirs and devisees, will sell, at public sale ON
FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at O'Clock D. M a II
ms real estate In the city OF Washington, to w.t.
Lots No. IL, Is, and IL, in square No. q
No. j. IN square No. 81
No. IS, in square No. SIS
No. q, IN square No. n
No. 6, IN square No. 80
No. q, IN square No. "a
No. ., IN square No. lO0
No. is, In square No. l26
Nos IN square No. 1876.
. The sale Will commence on Lot No. H. IN Sauare
No IS, at the corner of I'D street west and street
north. ~
The terms of sale will be: One-third of the pur-
chase money IN cash the remaining two thirds in
three equal INSTRUMENTS at SIX, twelve, and eighteen
months for which the purchasers will be required TO
give their several notes, bearing interest from the
day oil sale; the same to be secured ivy a deed of
trust, to be approved by the subscribers
The subscribers will convey all the title and es-
tate OF the late Cen Thompson To the lots sold. All
c0nveyancIng at the cost OF the purchasers
III the terms of sale be not complied with within
three days from the day of sale, the subscribers re-
serve the night of resellIng on such terms they
may deem proper, at the risk and cost of hc purcha
sers. w. III. L. TAYLOR,
j. b. III. SMITH,
Executors.
may Sd A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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GC00 REWARD.-Ran away from the subscrI-
ScOO her on Thursday, A rIl 9th, NEGRO IN
MAN ISAAC WOOD. He is thirty years of elW
age, black complexion, about hve feet and N
half high, and has very large lips.
The above reward will be paid for bis appre- IL
henslOn and delivery TO me If taken in free State
or So0 If taken In the State of Marya District
of Columbus. ODEN BOWIE,
Buena Vista Post Office.
ap-2-u Prince Georges county, Nd.
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EOR SALE.-A gentleman desires to dispose of
Il SERVANT about 81 years of age. A good farm
hand and rough carpenter He is neat his person, of
good habits and trusty, and is in all respects capt.
tai servant. The necessities of his owner alone
makes him willing to sell him. He will not be sold
to a trader. Address Box Is, Star Office, saying
ing to purchase. may Tat"
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nor SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner of
Il New Jersey avenue and c street south, Capitol
Hill, fronting the 1872 feet inches and
street south 6 feet IL inches and containing nearly
81 900 square feet.
may 8-tf W.T.. PHILLIPS.
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DOR RENT.-The two STORE ROOMS on
II the north side of Bridge street, immediately ad-
surpassed either in point of locality, or finish. as
stands for almost any kind of business by any in the
Inquire of PETER O'DONOGHUE, Georgetown.
ms 81
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

HOUSE FOR RENT AND FURNITURE
IL FOR SALE.-The convenient Dwelling No. SIS
street, between 10th and 18th streets, and in the
immediate neighbOrhOod of the Kirkwood House.
ms
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DOOMS For RENT AT VERY REDUCED
IL TERMS.-Two suits of ROOMS, well fur
nished and well shaded with trees, on the first and
seconds floor of house 5l4 18th street, adjoining the
kirkwood House, the best Hotel in the city.
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G10A REWARD.-Ranaw away from he subscrI
$IOO Der, living near Upper Marlboro -
Prince Gs3Tgs,s s93Tniyi Nd; on the S5d Of TX
about 10 years Of age, feet inches high, of ~
dark copper color: has two very noatable scars go
over his eye the other his side occasioned y
a burn, by which he may be Unidentified, he is very
plausible when spoken to. will give SlOO if taken
out of the State, and SO IT taken the State or the
DistIit of Columbia IN either case he must be Sc
cured so that get him again.
ap S9-tf WIN. BERRY
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EOR SALE.-House and Lot on 18th street, be-
L tween G ana ii, and opposite DIR. Teasdales
Washington; only few minutes walk from the
Treasury or Post Office Department. The house is
a three-stcry and basement, with back building, and
all the modern improvements. The lot fronts Y feet
inches runs back l04 feet to 80 feet alley In rear
w. J. SIBLEY,
may 9-6t Agent for Mrs. Phelps.
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| FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.-One
| l. large PARLOR and two BEDROOMS. Terms
moderate to permanent tenant. No. 4S4 corner of
| and 18th streets. NAV lI-lw*
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CNOR SALE OR RENT.-Bepg about to remove
j. to the country, offer my fine DWELLING
HOUSE. on g street, between LIST and I'd, No. As,
for rent or sale. The house contains every conye,
nience, and has never failing supply of pure water
in the cellar. The larger portion OF nv carpetings
which are nearly new, win be sold cheap Inomre ~
the undersigned, on the premises, or at 18th and
Canal streets1 - .t - IT - -
apH-eoaw a.. .-T JNO. B. WARD,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-15

A country superintendent Of common schools
while discharging his duiesin one Of the north
en parishes of this State, who was ultra in all
bis views, and believed his opinions Or deci-
sions upon all matters touching the education
Of youth as final, was sumn,arily brought to a
focus by juvenile in one Of the backwoods
districts after this manner:-He was On this
occasion examining the school in photography.
During the examination the river Nile, Or rath-
er the word Niger, was spelt and pronounced
Niger, BY ragged little urchin with no coat,
and but one suspender, whose slender thread
held up the tattered remains Of a pair Of elm
sey woolseys." mot correct" exclaimed the
learned superintendent; lit should be pro-
nounced Ny-jer;;" whereupon this miniature
Webster replied, by saying, Please, Mr.. Su-
perintendant, how do you pronounce Tiger,
Ty-jer"
The superintendent was COMPOUNDED.
Ia country paper, the marriage of Mr..
Cooper to Miss Staye, is announced. The re-
suit will probably be hoops and barrels.
A man attempted to seize favorable OPP
portunity, few days since, but his hold slip
ped and he fell to the ground considerably in
jured.
Why are potatoes and corn like certain sin
ners of old? Because, having eyes they see
not and having ears they hear not
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Fashionable Clothing Store.
a. A. ENOS,

SHREVEPORT, La.
SO KEEPS constantly hand every description OF
EA Gentlemen's Clothing, manufactured out OF the
1t. best fabrics. and made up in the most fashiona-
Bile STYLE comprising in part:
Super black, blue. olive and brown cloth dress and
frock coats;
Single milled black and fancy mixed cashmere trock
and sac coats.
Fancy drab de Napoleon frock and sac coats
Black drap dete Alpaca uonbazine and barbour frock
and sac coats.
Fancy figured linen drill checked and striped French
drill frock and sac coats.
Mode coored and checked marseiles frock and sac
coats
Single med black doeskin and cashmere pantaloons.
Fancy and mixed tricot cashmere pantaloons.
Fancy drab de Napoleon and super drab dete panta-
looms.
Fancy figured linen drill checked and striped French
drill, and mode colored marseilles pantaloons
Super white marseil!es single miIled cashmere, cash
mere, tweed, linen drill, bombazine and barbour
vests.
large assortment of GentIemen's Furnishing Goods,
embracing fine linen shirts, silk and merno under
Shirts drawers, hosiery, gloves, craVats, handker-
chiefs, suspenders, etc.
He still continues his well known Tailoring Estab-
Iishment and is prepared with the best workmen to
fill orders in superior and the shortest
notice. He has received from New York large
sortmen superior cloths cassimeres, drabete linen
drills, vesngs ETC., of the most fashionable styles,
which will be made up to order. june3
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n LIVERY STARLE.

Milan street, Opposite the Commercial Hotel,)
nESE=99~fsS go #Ega The undersigned having pur
EfSasSs hA4eHfJFAcH. chased out Mr.. Bradhed's
SaNS@22yNLSl well known and commodi.
Gus LiyeryStabe. on Milan street, Immediately op.
posite the Commercial Hotel, together will all the
stock, vehicles provender etc. and having added tc
the establishment number Of superior buggy and
saddle horses beg to inform the public and travellers
that they prepared furnish at all times car
ages, buggies, hacks ehorses, etc. Of the best
description and reasonable terms as they can be
had at any other livery stable.
Horses will be kept by the month. week. day or sin
Isle feed. Persons from tile country with The Intention
of visiting New Orleans, any point UP Or down the
river, by leaving their animals this stable can have
them carefully and faithfully attended to- The ostIers
are experienced and attentive.
The entire establishment will be under the personal
supervision Of MT w. A. Ivey, agent, who has had
much experience in the business every respecr
competent to conduct first class stable He win be
ready all hours attend the wants Of customers
oct22 SMEAD a. McGAUGHY.
\ o. w. Brad6eld returns thanks to the public for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended to his Livery
Stable and solicts his friends and old patrons to a.
tend the same 70 the new pgoprietors
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Railroad Notice.

-.
SAMUEL WELLS, Esq, has been appointed agent
~ to collect insalmen receipts due upon subscrip-
tons to the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Rail-
road and he has been authorised to exchange these
receipts tor tax receipts given subscribers for the
payment OF any railroad tax assessed the property
OF the subscribers and when the tax receipts paid by
subscriber shall exceed the amount of the instament
receipts in the hands of Mr.. Wells and now due, he is
authorised to pay the subscriber, in reimbursement,
the difference, in excess, until the amount of any pre-
vious payments on subscription is entirely refunded.
When the tax receipts amount to less than the install
ment receipts due the matter may be easily ad-
Iusted by handing Mr.. Wells the balance in cash.
The subscribers will see it is not intended TO make
them pay double. but they must pay the tax collector
and then settle with the eompany's agent as above
Mr. Wells will always be on hand, and if d subscriber
should chance to pay little in advance, he need not
lay out OF his monev an hour.
z. e. YOUNG, Pres't v. S. &T.R.R. Co. 5
Anril % 1877 .e
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The very Best and the Cheapest!
FINE AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,

PROVISIONS, LIQUORS, sc.
VIII subscriber has just returned from ". Orleans
L with the most extensive and complete stock i'm
ported this season, all of which selected by him
self expressly for this market, and witch he soc
the attention of country merchants, planters and pur
chasers generally, feeling assured that he oHe
them better bargains than any other house in town
Among the stock will be found:
Sat--600 sacks, coarse and fine;
Flour, Lard, Bacon, Pork, Mackerel,
Sugar, Coffee Tea Chocolate, Rice,
Moasses, Potatoes, Onions,
Old Rose, Monongahela, Old Cock, Deans, Dex.
ters, common rectifed and raw Whiskey,
Candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo,
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit, Pickles, Ketchups,
Sardines, HOLSTERS, Salmon, Shad,
Water, Soda and Butter Crackers;
Yeast Powders; Backing, Matches,
Pepper, Mustard Nutmegs, Cloves, Alspce,
Brooms, Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Caret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Sauterne Wines;
Cordials, Brandy Fruits, Syrups, etc. etc
Every description of boat and bar stores.
STAPLE DRY GOODS--Such as domestics, low
ellis, kerseys, linseys. sheetng, shirting cacoes,
Hannels blankets, etc. Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Umbrellas, Hosiery, ETC.
Also-An assortment of Nails, Hardware, Cutlery,
Crockery, Glassware, ETC. All of which will be dis
posed OF at the lowest prices. My country friends
particularly invited to give call. am prepared
to supply all their wants. M. BAER,
decl9s Texas street.
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A. ]. HITCHCOCK's
LE.V ER Y ST RH4 ES.

Corner of Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport
SEssuugazs The undersigned having pur-
EANaI-E&AfyfASS chased this well known es-
SsH2~2A.Azl I'll adjustment and put it in fine
order throughout. informs his friends and the public
generally, that he is prepared accommodate them
at all times with saddle horses, buggies, hacks carri-
ages etc., Of the best description, and as reasona
Bile they be had at any other establish
ment Horses viii be kept by the month"; week, day,
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river by
leaving their animals with u.s. can have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. My 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 Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof pledging
myselfto do all in my power TO merit it.
iunll a. r. HITCHCOCK
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University Of Louisiana.

1
| TINE Lectures in this department will commence
| Il on the second Monday of November, 1857, ard
continue until the first Monday in April, 1858. They
will embrace the most important branches of the Civil
Common, Constitutional and International Law, as
well Equity, jurisprudence and Practice. Lectures
| vii! be delivered by four professors.
Those by Professor McCALEB will treat of A dmi-
rally and Maritime Law, International Law, and the
Jurisdiction of the Courts of the United States.
Those by Professor RANDELL HUNT will treat
Of Commercial Law, Criminal, Law, and the Law of
Evidence.
Those by Professor ROSELIUS will embrace the
Civil Law; Land Titles whether derived from Eng
land, Spain, France, or the United States, and the
Practice of the Courts of Civil Jurisdiction in Louis
lana.
Those by Professor HENNEN will embrace the
Common Law, Equity jurisprudence and Practice,
and Constitutional Law.
The degree of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
on those students only who shall have attended two
full of lectures, or full course after having
read twelve months under the direction of respecta
bic counselor at law and who shall, on examination
by the various professors, be found deserving of the
honor.
The fee of each professor is 25; naturalization fee,
IS; and ST. for the diploma.
All COMMUNICATIONS must be addressed to the Dean
Of the Faculty, at New Orleans.
THEODORE H. McCALEB,
june 24-6m Dean of the Faculty.
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Our Single!
THE undersigned have this da

m=s=.-45z THE undersigned have this dayen.
GNAHaM tered into copartnership under he
ss@SsAgASSAlLAz name and style of STEWARD 1
JEWELL, at the old stand of Nj. T. Stewardwhsn
they intend to manufacture and keep on hand all kinds
Of vehicles, such as CARRIAGES, BUGGiES, HACKS
&c, and also carry on General Repairing Shop
Particular attention will be paid to the Repair ofC
riages and Buggies in the way Of painting, trimming
wo and iron work.
Their prices will be in accordance with the work
ordered to be executed-rough and ready, Of done
right Believing as they do, that the cheapest priced
work is not the cheapest, they will urge the necessity
of doing work well and receiving liberal price for the
same. All such work will be warranted. Such work
as has established prices it will be done for those
prices and no other, and done in manner that will
reflect credit the worknen as well give sasistar.
ton to their patrons. Should rough and ready job
be ordered done,in will they be responsbeOr
its durability. All work warranted for one year
They are also prepared to manufacture and repair
on the shortest notice every description Of HARNESS
References--J. w. Markham, A. J. Hitchcock, H.
J. G. attic. Shreveport, June 10, 1851
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TO TRAVELLERS.
THE BETHANY HOTEL,

A5@MA-,G The undersigned, having purchased
ss IL: IN the Bethany Hotel, and thoroughly
ssas.AIa9Z5- repaired and newly furnished it, has
removed into it and opened houseof entertainment
for the accommodation of travellers and the public in
general Bethany is situated on the line dividing Lou
siana and Texas, and Immediately on the main road
leading from Shreveport to Brewster's Bluffs, and
travellers may rely every effort keing made render
them comfortable and give satisfaction. The stables
well stocked with corn, toats, hay and fodder, and
animals will always be given much they can dcvour
Meals can be obtained at any hour from O'Clock, A
Me- TO ii P. NJ. Mrs. M. W. WATSON.
Bethany, Texas, January 7. 1857.
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Notice to Railroad Tax PAYERS.

VUUR Railroad Tax Receipts entte you to stock
~ in the railroad, but is necessary send the tax
receipts to the office Of the company, Monroe, La,
accompanied by order for the certificate Of stock
ataing the and residence of the person towhom
i should be issued. If not done within three wears
from the date Of the receipt, it viii Be prescribed by
act ot the legislature These receipts are not nego-
table, but objection will be made to transfer nn
less the company have offset against The original
holder Ia caseSof transfer they should be endorsed
u blank They should also be endorsed in the same
way when sent 10 the Office for stock. They NAV Be
safely entrusted to the mail if the preeauton Il taken
70 retain copy. G. @. YOUNG,
April 20, ls57-tf Pres't Of the VS.. 81 r. RI. CO.
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r. T HART H. Co.
Having removed to their commodious Stores,

Having removed to their commodious Stores,
Nos. II AND 70 ToHoUPITouLAs STREET,
TTAVE ON hand full and well selected stock o
Ill G. R o G Il h L II s,
And other articles in their line, in part consisting of
CoFFEE-Rio, Havana and Java.
TEAs-Imperial, Pouchong ,gunpowder, hyson,y young
Tyson, souchong, padre, etc.
SuGAR-Brnwn, white loaf, crushed and powdered
MoLAssEs-Country, sugar house and golden syrup
ToBAcco-Assorted brands, comprising allqualities.
C1GARs-Large stock, well assorted
SpIcEs-Cloves, mace, nutmegs, pepper, ginger, all
spice, ground spices OF all kinds.
SoAp-Brown, Boston, western, northern, white ane
fancy in bars and cakes; CASTLE.
Starch-Fox's Cincinnati.
CHocoLATE-Sweet and plain.
SHor-Buck and drop.
POWDER in cans and kegs; Lead,
Pickles. catsups preserves, brandy fruit brandy cher
ries; fruits in their own juice.
HermeIcay sealed Holsters, salmon, shad, sardines
oysters, etc.
WiNEs--Madeira Oporto, claret white, sweet and
dry Malaga, Muscat, Sherry.
BRANDY-Cognac, Rochelle, Bordeaux, Peach, Amer.
lean.
GIN-Hoand and domestic
RuM-Jamaica, New Orleans, N. E.
WISELY Monongahela, Bourbon, Western Vir-
ginia, Irish, Rockford, apple champagne.
DRUGs AND DyEs-Indigo, madden, suphate qui-
nne together with full assortment of other staple
drugs and chemicals, by the case only.
srAT1oNERy--Playng cards, letter, cap, wrapping
and samphng paper, blank books, together with an
assortment of similar goods.
Wooden and Willow Ware, brooms, gunny bags
buckets, tubs, axehelves, etc.
WIrHERILL's PHILADELPHIA WHITE LEAD-Hav-
ing been made agents for the sale of the celebrated
White Lead, manufactured by Wetherill and Broth
er, we shall keep constantly on hand large assort-
of the different grades and the various sized pack
ages, to which invite the attention Of the trade.
To which they invite the attention of the trade.
Nav Orleans Feb 70 1857