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Notice..
Ohm N. HOWELL HAMILTON 5. HOWELL
J. N. HOWELL Il Co., ,~.
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,

On the LeVee, shreveport, La
HAVE purchased the well known building former
Ill ly occupied by Messrs. Douglass Il Dashiell, on
the Levee, Cat the steamboat landing,i and now
prepared receive, forward cotton and mer-
chandse of every description at low rates any
respectable house in Shreveport Our warehouses are
Immediately the banks of the river, and among the
largest and most convenient in the country, which
renders facilities for storing and shipping cotton
equal if not superior that possessed by any other
adjustment on Red River.
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. ~ --
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to -
We keep constantly on hand complete assortment
of groceries, PROVISIONS flour, bacon, salt, sugar,
asses, coffee, tea candles, SOAP whskey, brandy, gn
rum, wines, syrups, tobacco snuff fancy groceries,
castings, nails, etc, which will be sold at the lowest
prices i june25
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ShcI'iII' Sale,

STATE OF LOUISIANA -Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No.643. Succession of Thomas
}. Lawson, deceased BY virtue of writ of sale is
sued out of the honorable the District Court in and
for the Parish of Caddo and to me directed will pro-
coed to sell public auction at the Market House in
the town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid on SATUR-
DAY the 7th day of March, A D. 1857, between the
hours ofll o'clock, A. M land P. NJ, the following
described property, for the purpose of eectng par
9tlon between the heirs Of Tho>. J. Lawson, dec d.
to-wit N EGRO MAN, named Abraham.
Terms of sale-A credit of twelve months Pur-
chaser to give his note in favor of Alfred Attaway
tutor, with approved personal security bearing eight
per cent per interest from the day of sale and
special mortgage retained the property sold to
secure the payment of the purchase money. Q
THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff
Shreyennrt January 81 1857 If
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State of Louisiana---Parjsh of Caddo
IN DISTRICT COURT.-SueeessiOn of Gabriel
A. Rooney, Deed. Notice is hereby given that the
account of VIM. g. Kerley, administrator of the
succession of Gabriel Rooney, decensed has this day
been fleH in the clerks office Of said court and also
accompanied by petition praying that it might be no.
inologated; and unless opposition is made thereto in
thirty days, the time prescribed by law said account
will be homologated, approved, and made the judy
ment Of the court as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal Of office, this
L. S. 9th day of January, A. D. 1857.
~ A. H. LEONARD, O.
an25 ....... Dep'y clerk.
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE, :

IHE having taken the cornerb brick build
l. ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL Auction STORE,
and is ready to receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he aters hmsel(to give salts
faction all who may honor him with call His reg
uar days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
other day. when business demands his attention.
Will give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made on consignments of
Groceries. A L. HEINE, Auctioneer.
Iar I
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Succession Sale,

a78glHE Succession Of J. S. Reed, deceased I"
GEATEs OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-By
NJ virtue Of writ of sale issued from the honorable
tho District Court of the parish Caddo and to me di
recsed will sell at the Court House door in the
of Shreveport, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of March.
1851, the following described Land, belonging the
Succession of J. S. Reed. deceased to-wi the south
eat quarter of section No. 80 thrty-two) and the
north quarter of the north quarter of section
NO. {four,) all in township Is (ifteen} range IA
Qonrseen.) .gt sz. .y5n es .m= d.. ....s
Terms of sale--Cash, provided the property brings
ts appraised values and should bring its apprais
cd value, it will be Immediately and sold
on n credit of twelve months. Purchasers give
their note, with approved personal security bearing
aght per cent. interest from date and special mort
gage retained waving the benefit of appraisemen to
secure the purchase price. '-~ ' ~E"@1
Acts of sale at the expense of the purchaser.
@sM THOS. Ell. PITTS, Auctioneer.
f. a
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LADIES' AUCTION.

10y request Of many ladies, I will set apart MON
- DAY the 18th inst. to sell, exclusively to them
Sxlss to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. The follow
ing goods will be sold to the highest bidder without
reserve: blue and scarlet French mernos blue pink
green and orange muslin delaines, all woo woollen
plaids in great variety; black and fancy Silks shaws
md Bcars; caicoes, Swiss musns, barred aco-
nets white and colored cambrics, honion edgng and
lace sleeves, collars and chemsees Irish linen, linen
seeting, pillow linen, towels, napkins, bleached
domestics, hosiery, ewery, spool cotton, pins, nee
dies, and great variety of other articles. -
feb4 VIC. TRABUE. Auct'r.
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CTATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parsh of Caddo-In
tor, VS.. DANIEL WADDLL. By virtue of writ of fier
facias issued out of the honorable the District Court
in and for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled
suit, and directed have seized and will proceed
to sell public auction at the Market house in the
town of Shreveport. parish aforesaid, SATURDAY,
the 18th day Of February A. d. 1884, between the hours
of O'Clock, M. and 4, NJ the following descrlb-
ed property, to-wit. Section seven ~ in township
sixteen O6)range ffteenQ5 continuing five hundred
and sixtyone 7ol0O acres of Land with all the build
ngs and Improvements thereon. Also: Lots No.
(five) and (sx,) situated in the of Greenwood
with all the buildings and Improvements thereon, con-
sisting of large and commodous brick tenement,we
known the ''St Charles Hote,'' with all the requi
site servants apartments, out-buldlngs, etc.; the
whole being in good repair.
Also-The following SLAVES, to-wt Charley, a.,
boy, aged is years; Dave, boy, aged 21syears ia
cob, man, aged 80 years. Ben, man, aged 40 years.
Lucy, woman, aged 40 years; a ma, woman, aged
about 2 years and her two children Rena, woman,
aged Is years and her child Annette, girl aged 10
years; Betsy a girl aged9 years; Ned, aged 60
years; Rose, woman, aged As years; Jim Cooper
man, aged SO years; nthony, man, aged 80 years.
Seized the property of the defendant and to be
sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms of sale-A credit Of one and two years; pur-
chasers give their notes. with two good and approx
ed securities notes to bear eight per per
interest from the day of sale until paid, and special
mortgage retained the property sold to secure the
payment Of the purchase money.
THOS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport. October /. 1896. .' pit. 81 46
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DUNN & YATES,
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
MERCHANTS,
And dealers in Groceries, Boat & Bar Stores,
PLANIATION~SUPPL DC,

Commerce street, Shreveport, La.
w {, have leased the commodious Brick Fire-Proof
w Warehouses, recently owned and occupied by
Messrs. Oglesby & Griswold, and prepared to
ceive and store cotton, merchandise and produce.
We solicit patronage, and pledge ourselves to give
prompt attention to all business entrusted to care
We shall keep on hand at all times complete stock
of Plantation Supplies, Boat and Bar Stares, and Gro
ceries every description, which beg leave to
call public attention.
Our charges for receiving storing and shipping
ton is twenty-five per BALE for the entire
We will make liberal cash advances cotton and
merchandise in store. 4 oil DUNN g. YATES.
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HE public is hereby cautioned not to trade for or
negotiate two promissory notes, one for 1896 60,
parable on the 25th December, 1858, and the other
tor $266 50, payable on the 25th December, 1852
both in favor of J. B. Bays, bearer, and signed by
Thy subscriber. The consideration for which said
were given having failed, will pay them unless
compelled by law. SAMUEL P. JONES.
Rhrish Of Caddo. FehrIarY 4. 1851 BIZ
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Notice..

a Ill persons indebted to the succession of w. G.
N KERLEY for costs, are hereby notified that
less payment is made immediately the process of the
Cour, will be used for their collection Payment may
b. made to A. H. Leonard or ". Holmes, who are
authorised to receipt for the same. .....--.
SAM FORD, Admir-.
Shreveport, December 81, lS56-lm
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Tax Notice,

TINE tax payers of the parish of Caddo are hereby
i notified to attend their election precincts at
the time and places specified below to pay the State
Tax by hem due for the year 1856, and the License
for 1851: g.,
In election precinct No. AT the Courthouse,
in the town of Shreveport, Monday, the 9th day of
February, 1857. ,..- -..
In election precinct No. AT the School House.
near Mr.. Calvers, Monday, the 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1857.
In election precinct No. 1-At Cookies store, on
Tuesday, the 10th day of February, 1857.
In election precinct No. AT the house of Mr..
McCleand, on Thursday til day of February, 1857.
In election precinct No. Sat the house of A. ].
Pickens Summer Grove, on Tuesday, the 10th day of
February, 1857.
In election precinct No. AT the house of Wm.A
Pegram, Greenwood, on Thursday, the 18th day of
February, 1857.
In election precinct No. 3-At the house of Mr..
Hughes, Blossom Hill Friday the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1857.
In election precinct No Cat the plantation of S.
Bossier, deceased, Saturday. the 18th day Of Feb
-uary. And at the house of E. K. Hail. [known the
Norris pace) on Monday, 18th February, 1857.
Or will proceed to collect the same according to
law THOS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport January 7. 1857.
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VISITING Cards, card cases, drawing paper, Bris
' tol boards, drawing pencils, mono chromatic
board, water colors, ladies' fine pearl enameled work
boxes cabasses portfolios, dressing cases, desks etc.
for sale at [ml2l WM. BALLS Drug store.
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Succession Sale.

4as Succession of John Kerley, deceased. q.
GTATE OF #LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
- District Court. BY virtue of order of sale is
sed out of the honorable District Court, in and for
NM parish Of Caddo and to me directed, will sell
f0she highest bidder the Courthouse door in the
town Of Shreveport, on SATURDAY, the, 18th day of
March, 1857, the following FAMILY OF SLAVES,
belonging to the succession Of John Kerley. decd,yiz
Solomon, man, aged 35 years, =s. 5sm @sE Mp
Polly, his wife, aged IS years, gAs .gs. 4. .+szf.
md their four children, viz: m5 .s1g Ba.4 -4srM
Sam, boy, aged 10 years, zszs
sidney, do. do. do. ssEr
Dolly girl, aged Is months. p
Al described in the petition for sale and the inven-
toEy Of the succession. #@
FERNS of sale-Twelve months credit; the purchas-
es to give their notes, with approved personal secur
ity bearing eight per cent. interest per annum from
date; and mortgage to Be retained on the property
sold to secure payment. - &@.
Acts Of sale to be passed before notary at the ex-
psnse Of the purchaser. es
THos. H. PITTS, .Auctioneer.6
4Sghreyeport February Al lS57.-5t &s@#
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Shreveport, January 7, 1857.
! State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo
v N QISERICI- ClIIRT -=Sueeessian of Iahu Z.

I'm DISTRICT COURT.-SueeessiOn of John B.
l. White, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that JOHN
8AIPoLt administrator of the succession of John B.
White, has this day filed with the clerk of said
court schedule of the debts due by said succession,
and also, his final administrator of said
cession which he prays may be homologated and also
that his bonds be cancelled. And unless opposition is
made thereto in thirty days the time prescribed by law
said schedule of debts and final will be homo
LOCATED, approved and made the judgment ofthe court
and the bonds of said John Walpole will be cancelled
as prayed for
~~~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. s. goth day of January, A. D. 1857.
t~s ALBERT Fl. LEONARD,
2l ct E.. f H=. DIV Clerk
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New Orleans 4 Upper Red River Packet.

: T He entirely new last running steamer
cA,s4zSS ERA, JOHN KoUNs, master, (BENJ.
Assss.zzzzsz kouNs. clerk has commenced her trips
as regular packet in the upper Red River trade
taking freight for Preston, Bonham, Pine Bluff,
Wrights landing, Rowland Lanesport, Spanish Bluffs,
White Cliffs, Fulton, and all intermediate landings on
upper Red River and its tributaries. The Era was
built during the present winter expressly for the trade
and will reguIaryat all seasons of the year, when
the water will permit. She is unusually staunch and
very light draughtdrawing only twelve inches light,
and carries 700 bales of cotton three feet water
and is provided with all the latest improvements Her
officers will give prompt personal attention all bus
mess entrusted to the boat For freight passage.
apply on board. - ,'... .".
*x*Telegraph, Washinet ton; and Standard, Carks-
vile, copy for three months. decl7
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.s.. ". C. TRABUE, - -.
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant.

Texas street, Shreveport, La.
4 GENT for the sale Of Begging, Rope, Lowells,
"a Jeans, Kerseys Linseys, Cotton Yarns, Tobacco,
Ploughs Iron Nails, Western Produce and Plantation
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State of Louisiana--Parish Of Caddo.
Partition Sale.

GsEATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
A. District Court f. e. Se,oaH Geo. William
so curator. BY virtue Of awrt of sale issued out of
the honorable the District Court for the Parish of
Caddo, State Of louisiana to me directed 1 will pro-
ceed to sell to the highest bidder atthe Court House
doorin the town of Shreveport. on SATURDAY, the
TIL day of March, A D. 1851 the following described
Land, situated in the parish of Caddo to wit: the
south east quarter of section eleven, and the west
half Of section y [twelve,l in township II [seven
teensl range IA fourteen. ......g.. 1g...
Terms Of sale-Cash, provided the property brings
The apprasement; if not, it will be advertised and
sold on credit Of twelve months. The purchaser to
gve his note, with approved personal security bear
ing eight per cent per interest from date and
special mortgage to be retained the property sold
to secure the purchase money.
THoS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff
Shreveport February 4 1857 IS 46
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Rim w AE


~ FROM the subscriber on Wednesday night l41h
"a. inst, bright Muatto Bay named MALBURY,
~. II years OF age feet high, had when he left
pair OF blue couonade pants green winter coat,
white hat pair OF brogan Shoes split in the instep.
Said boy formerly belonged to Zachariah Booth, OF
Shelby county, from whom he Runaway two years
ago, and caught Griffin in Cherokee county,
Texas. will give fifty dollars reward for said boy,
delivered DUNN & YATES, Shreveport; A.FARBER,
Henderson, Texas; orsecured in any Jail where | can
gethm and all extra expense which may be incurred.
January 81, 1887. MYERS BRADY.
ID EMOVAL-M. BAER has removed from his old
III stand to the Of Texas and Spring streets,
where he is prepared to accommodate his friends and
customers. janl4
THOICE LIQUORS-A large lot of choice Ii
~ quors, on consignment, and for sale by
jan2l CARTER & SHIVERS.
IRISH PoTATOES-25 bbls Irish Potatoes, su.
il 'perior article, just received and for sale by
Jan2l - .s.. E. & B. JACOBS.
SEED OATS-Just received lot of superior Seed
~ Oats. For sale by E. & B: JACOBS,
jan2l Texas street.
S0l BUSHELS OF NORTHERN OATS, just
OOV received and for sale BY
janl4 R. GRAHAM.
0LD BOURBON WHIsKEY-A superior art-
~ cle-just received and for sale by ..4-l g-.s.
janl4 R.. GRAHAM.
consignment, 40 boxes Virginia
l. Tobacco, of various brands. For sale by g7
jan21 'E@ r. CARTER & SHIVERS.+
D ESCUE GRASS Seeds bushels Of Rescue
Ii Grass Seed for sale by .5z=8. -.. -.
ian2I CARTER & SHIVERS.
NORN-300 sacks Corn, in store and for sale by
" -n s-- ..t azr E. & B. JACOBS.
ian2l @e4ff@@n 0.g.m Texas street.
r AND WARRANTS, bought and sold BY
IL 0r-E -751' - ~ RID. SALE 4 Co.,
dec3 Market street. opposite the Postoffice
1pOn PAIRS BEST OAK tanned. RUS
lOUU SETS, for sale by
o22 w H. C.. HUDGINS.
DARISH- AND CORPORATION SCRIP bought
i and sold by R. D. SALE & Go,
d24 sslE Market street.
DAIsINs-50 boxes, whole, halves and quarters,
Ii for sale by WYLY & TOTTY, -
dec3 10 N the Leree
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Notice.

4 LII persons having claims against the succession
n of w. G. Kerley, deceased, viii present them to
tie undersigned and those indebted to said succession
are requested to pay Immediately. SAM FORD,
*declO Admir- Of w. 6. Kerley, decd
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New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet.

{ss9T#aHg'a The well known passenger steamboat
aS=5 ta Sc. CHARLES, Wh. D. BATE
MAN, master, will resume her trips, on
the first rise water, as regular packet between N
Orleans and Shreveport touching at Grand Bayou,
Campt6, Grand Ecore, and all Intermediate landings
and plantations. The ST. Charles has been thoroughly
overhaulcd and put in fine order, and is in all respects
good new, and for comfort and fine accommo-
dations unsurpassed by any boat in the trade Her
commander solcits continuance of the liberal pat
ronage heretofore extended to the boat, pedging him
self that nothing shall be wanting his part give
satisfaction to shippers and travellers For freight
nasSape aDnlY ON hOard. sen2
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Sheritf,S Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIANA.-Parish of Caddo--In
~ District Court j. Y. PECKHAm vs. J. D. CAMP
BELL ct al. ]. S. Guild vs.. ]. D. Campbell ct al BY
virtue of two wrts of feri facias issued out of
the honorable the District Court in and for the parish
of Caddo in the above entitled suits and directed
have seized and will proceed sell at public auction
the house in the town of Shreveport, parish
aforesaid, SATURDAY, the 18th day Of February,
A. ID. 1857, between the hours of III o'clock A. and
4 NJ, the following described property, to-wt the
Texas and Red River and Texas Telegraph Line
Seized and to be sold to pay and satisfy the wrts
issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale--Cash without the beneftof apprase-
ment. JNO. NJ. LEWIS, Dry Sheriff.
Shreveport. December II, 1856. pf.S7 81
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New Orleans 4 Red River Packet.

{F@m@9s"a THE entirely new, fast running steamer
st T. Fts#5ass1 WIN. IL. DOUGLASS, BENZ.
zzs=zz-z=@Ez TARBALL, master, will run as a regular
packet during the entire season between New Orleans
and upper Red River, touching at all informed date
landings The VIM R. Douglass was built at Louis
vile during the present fall expressly for the trade is
unusually staunch, and the boilers, machinery etc are
entirely new, and in point of safety she is unsurpassed
She 1900 bales of cotton, and has comnlo-
dious cabins fitted up with rooms, and furnished
with every requisite for the comfort of passengers
Her officers will at all times pay particular attention
to any business entrusted to hem and make of ev-
cry exeron to give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, having fine accommodations apply on board MS
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i
{aNnasas a. The entirely new and very light draughl
49, EEEh7sTsss steamer WI. u. DAUGHgERTF.
sasa.sazEzszgl J w. MARTIN master, has commenced
her trips regular packet between Shreveport and
Jefferson, touching at Por, Caddo Benton, snthland
and all landings and plantations on the river and lake
The Daugherty is new, very stauncb light draught,
and having been built expressly for passenger pack
ct, with commodous cabins fitted up with state-rooms
is particularly adapted to the trade. Her officers will
pay particular attention to all business entrusted to
them and make ofevery exerton to give satisfac-
ton. For freight or passage, having fine accomn,o-
datons, apply on board.
The NJ. l.. Daugherty will connect at Shreveport
with the New Orleans packet Duke, and will take
freight and passengers for N Orleans to be forwarded
by that boat Passengers and shippers may rely that
every effort will be made by the officers of both boats
to give entire satisfaction. rs JAM
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JOHN WALTERS, as..E
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in y g.
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries.
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes &c.

Texas street, Shreveport, -lei
Jas just received one of the largest and best as
l. l. sorted stocks of Dry Goods ever brought to this
market, which additions made by every arriva,
comprising in part silks, tissues bcrages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies calicoes of all conrs and qualities, merinoes,
annes, cloths lowells inseys, linens, drlIings, 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. large assert
ment Of fashionable ready-made clothing A variety
of saddles forb both ladies and gentlemen, brides, col
lars, blankets, hardware iron, cutlery, tools, nails
crockery, queensware, glassware china, etc. s
sAlso-A large stock of fresh and genuine Groceries
consisting of bacon, pork sugar. molasses coffee
tea chocolate -four, lard, salt pepper, spice lnackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc. e.
Terms-Cash, or time strictly punctual Gus
toners. sara. 3 .~-s4s.- april Is
Look at This!
r LIZARD & Co.'S fine Cognac--20 cases-Just
u received and for sale by the of dozen, by
GIN. LEVY & Co., Texas street,
Opposite the City hotel.
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REUBEN WHITE. JNO. W. SMITH. JOS. w. BALDWIN.
WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN,
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
.- #@g M E R G H A MIS-,
..I... And dealers in
Poaf and Par StOres

s5COIGSi
PLANTATION SUPPLIES. &c,
Cornerof Commerce and Milan streets, Shreveport.
TTAVING purchased from Mr.. E. G. Hart the
Il L modous Brick Warehouses; formerly occupied
by Mr.. l.. E. Garter, and more recently by Mr. Nat.
Moore, we are prepared to receive and store
ton merchandise and produce, and solicit the patron
age ofour friends and the public, pedging ourselves
to give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
our care. We will keep on hand at altmes large
and complete stock of Plantation Supplies; Boat and
Bar Stores and Groceries, of all descriptions, to which
we request the attention Of purchasers.
N. B. Our entire charges for receiving, storing and
shipping cotton, will be five cents per bale.
Shreveport, April9, 1856.
u The Republican, Marshall; Star Spangled Ban
ner, Henderson; Telegraph, Tyler; Enquirer, Rusk;
Columbian, Mansfield, and the Caddo Gazette copy for
one year and send bill to this office. ...,