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Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
District Court, No. ..... STATE OF LOUISIANA vs..
ELLERBY Il ALsToN. BY virtue of a writ of fl. ia. is
sued out of The honorable the District Court in and for
the parish ofCaddo, in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed, | have seized and will proceed to sell at
PUBLIC auction at the Market-house in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY. the 18th
day of February, A. ID. 1853. between the hours of II
O'Clock, q. M. and i P. NJ, the following described pro-
perry, to. wit: a Negro Man named Toney, aged about
sd years. Seized as the property of the defendants and
to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued in the
above entitled suit.
Terms OF sale-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. @ JNO. M. LEWIS, DIV Sheriff.
Shreveport, December II, 1856. pfS 10
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SHREVEPORT AVCTIOy STORE.

NHEsubscriber having taken the cornerbrick build
4 ing on Texas and Market streets, fopposite the
market house, has opened a GENERAL Auction STORE.
and Is now ready to receive goods Of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he fatters himselrto give salts
faction to all who may honor him with a cali. His reg
ular days of sale are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or any other day, when business demands his attention.
Wlll give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made on consignments of
A. L. HEINE, Auc,ioneer.
Shreveport January 10, 1855.
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PUBLIC SALE OF NECROES.

MULES, HORSES, CORN, OATS, &c.
WILL offer at public sale on TUESDAY 3deday
L ofFebrHary next, at the plantation Of the late John
W. Panp, about II miles from Fulton, in Lafayette
county, Arkansas:
Twenty five or thirty likely NEGROES, mostly all
young, raised on Red River, thoroughly acclinated,
The negroes will be sold for cash, or New Orleans ac-
ceptance at twelve months, with ten per cent. interest
from date. R.. c.
Also--At the sameOtime and place, will be offered
at public sale, al. livestock, consisting of from 20 to 25
Mules and Horses; E Or s yoke of work Oxen; 25 or
81 mead OF Stock Cattle; between 1000 or 5000 bush
els OF Corn; Fodder, Oas, and the plantation Tools
and Utensils.
decl7 JOuN T pOJTI Nm
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THE tax payers of the parish of Caddo are hereby
= %othed to attend at their election precincts at
the tine and places specified below to pay the State
Tax by them due for the year 1856, and the License
for, 1857:
In election precinct No. AT the Court House,
IN the town OF Shreveport, on Monday, the 9th day Of
February, 1857.
In election precinct No. AT the School House,
near MI. Calvert's, on Monday, the 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1857.
In election precinct'No. l-At Cookies store, on
TUESDAY, The 10th day of February, 1857.
In election precinct No. AT the house Of Mr..
McCIetland, on Thursday, 18th day of February, 1857.
In election precinct No. Sat the house of A. ].
Plckens, Summer Grove, on Tuesday, the 10Th day of
February, 1857.
In election precinct No. 2-At the house of Wm.A.
Pegram, Greenwood, on Thursday, the 18th day of
February, 1857.
In election precinct No. Sat the house of Mr..
Hughes, Blossom Hill, on Friday, the 18th day feb
ruary, 1857.
In eleciion precinct No. Cat the plantation of S.
Bossjer, deceased, on Saturday, the 18th day "a Feb
ruary. And at the house OF E. X. Hall, (known as the
Norris place. 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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Sherin''S Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.--Parish of Caddo--In
District Court. J.V. PEcKHAM VS.. J, D. CAMP
BELL ct al. US. Guild VS.. ]. D. Campbell ct al. By
virtue of two writs of feri facias issued out of
the honorable the District Courtin and for the parish
OF Caddo,in the above entitled suits and TO me directed
| have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction
at the niarket-holse in the town OF Shreveport parish
aforesaid, on SATURDAY. the 9TH day of February,
A. ID. 1857, between the hours of IL O'Clock, A. M. and
4 P NJ, the following described property, to-wit: the
Texas and Red River and Texas Telegraph Line
Seized and to be sold to pay and satisfy the writs
issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of sale--Cash without the benefit Of appraise-
lnent. JNO. M. LEWIS. D;y Sheriff.
Shreveport, December II. 1856. PTS 81
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CABANISS a. Co.

CABAN[SS d Co.,
DECEIVING, FORWARDING AND COMMITS
IN sion Merchants, No. Is Canal street. Nav Or
leans. References:
Col. John Walters, Shreveport.
Col. B. M. Johnson, do.
Brown, Johnson & Co., New Orleans.
M. A. Hanney & Co. do.
Gaddy, Brown e. Co. do. e.
S.& A. Henderson & Co do -.@s 80 iaro9
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DiSSNIutiNn.

INHE fnercantile partnership heretofore existing be-
IL tween H. Cozart and Forbes J. Houston, at
Shreveport, La, under the name and style of Cozart &
Houston! was dissolved by mutual consent, Decem-
Der 3lst 1856. All the debts and liabilities of said
partnership are assumed by H. Cozart. He will con-
tln21e business at their old stand, corner of Texas and
LeFee streets, and Will keep for sale a large and gen.
erat assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries. Iron,
Castings Nails, Hoes, Axes, Chains, Bagging, Rope,
l wine, etc January 81, 1857.
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nj l. DRURY, having been burnt out by the late
~ fire, has removed to the building occupied by
Jones, DilIinger & Co, corner of Market and Milan
streeis, where he is prepared to execute every descrip-
ton of House, Sign and Ornamental Painting. Graz
ing, etc, on the shortest notice. ian2S
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New Orleans & Upper Red River Packet.

~~ TIE entTeIy new last running steamer
s1MI-4t-1-Ssa ERA. JOHN KoUNs, master, CBEs..
aaEsssZsaszz koUNs, clerk has commenced her trips
us a regular packet in the upper Red River trade
taking freight for Preston, Bonham, Pine Bluff,
Wright's 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 run regularly at all seasons of the year, when
the water will permit. She is unusually staunch and
very light draught--drawing only twelve inches hight,
and carries 100 bales of cotton on three feet water
and is provided with oil the latest improvements. Her
officers will give prompt personal attention to all bus
mess entrusted to the boat. For freight or passage,
apply on board.
*x*Telegraph, Washington; and Standard, Clarks-
VILE. cODV tor three months GacJ7
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Removal.

A. ENOS, has removed his Clothing Store and
LAs Tailoring Establishment to the rear rooms of
the building occupied as the Clerks Office, on Market
street. AS he met with heavy losses by the late disas-
irons confagration, he earnestly hopes that all those
who are indebted to him will come forward and set
ILL.,, and by SO doing enable him to replenish his stock.
EhreyeDort. January %. 1887.
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Shreveport. Jefferson & Lake Packet,

,TTM" q LIE entirely new and very light draught
81 FfEfFSz99S steamer FI. Y. DAUGEERTY.
ESszz-s=@ ]. w. MARTIN, master, has commenced
her trips as a regular packet between Shreveport and
Jefferson, touching at Port Caddo, Benton, Smitbland,
and all landings and plantations on the river and lake.
Ihe Daugherty is new, very staunch, light draught,
and having been built expressly for a passenger pack
ct, with commodious cabins fitted up with state-rooms,
is particularly adapted to the trade. Her officers will
pay particular attention to all business entrusted to
thea and make use Of every exertion to give satisfoc-
ton. For freight or passage, having fine
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 sa tisfn ction. innI
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Sheriff Sale.


STATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parish of Caddo- Ia
District Court. WRIGHT, WILLIAMS & Co. VS.. VIM.
F, MURRAY, No. 1880. BRaNDER, WILLIAMS & Co.
vs.. VIM. F. MURRAY, No. 1881. By virtue of two
wrlts OF ii. ia. issued out of the honorable the District
Court in and for The parish Of Caddo, in the above
entitled suits, and to HE directed, | have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction 1T the Market
house in the town of Shreveport, polish aforesaid, on
SATURDAY. the 9TH day of February, A. D. 1857, be
tween the hours Of ii o'clock, \. NJ. and 4, P. M, the
following described property, tO-Wit: part OF ten acre
lot No. b IN the town OF Shreveport, fronting 50 feet
on Common street, and running back from said street
$50 feet for depth, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, bounded on one side by a lot owned
by K. d. Sale, bounded on all othersides by lot or lots
owned by Cherry, Henderson & Co. Seized as the
property OF the defendants and to be sold to pay and
satisfy the Wrlts issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms OF saie-Casn without the benefit of appraise-
ment. JNO. ". LEWIS, Dep'y Sheriff.
Shreveport. December 3, 1876. pf.Sl3 AZ
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New Orleans s. Red River Packet,

}ff@an7'a D The well known, substantial and fast
e&&IaE1+iffaaSs running steamer STORM, MocD7,
-=szEs-1= master, having been thoroughly re paired
has resumed nr regular trips as a packet between New
Orleans and Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton, Smith
land, j fltrson, and all intermediate landings on the
route. Her officers will pay every attention to any
business entrusted to them, and use every effort to de-
serve a continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to the boat. For freight or passage, aPpIy
en- board. nov2f
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New Orleans 4 Red River Packet.

.fa@m""s = THE new, substantial and fast running
d. I7tza t&7sSi steamer SWAN, CHARLES HAYES,
E@zzczz=s@5 master, &C. F. Hayes, clerk has re-
sumed her regular trips in the Red River trade, and
will continue running so long as the water will permit.
The Swan was built expressly for a Red River packet,
is very starnch, of light draught, and new throughout.
Her officers will pay particular personal attention to
any business entrusted to the boat, and make use of
every effort to give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, having fine accommodations apply on board. do
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W. c.. TRABUE,
AucEiOReer and Commission Merchant,

Texas street, Shreveport, La.
4 GENT for the sale of Begging, Rope, Lowells,
- Jeans, kerseys, Linseys, Cotton Yarns, Tobacco,
Plougils, Iron. Nails, Western Produce and Plantation
Goods oenerally. .anaan
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IN DISTRICT COURT.-Suecession of john B.
i White, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that john
WALPoLE. administrator of the succession of John B.
White, has this day filed with the clerk of our said
court a schedule Of the debts due by said succession,
and also, his final account as administrator of said sue
cession, which he prays may be homoIogated, 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 account will be homo
LOCATED, approved and made the Judgment of the court,
and The bonds of said John Walpole will be cancelled
as prayed for
{~ Given under my hand and seal of Office, thI
L. s.. goth day of January, A. D. 1857.
t~~1 ALBERT H. LEONARD,
12l-bt % DIV Clerk
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Upper Red River \ New Orleans Packet.

GIMIaaA THE new and fast running steamboat
ak#E7EFffHsasf BELLE SULPHUR, A. CAR
Ss5sEEs1= LILLE, master, R. c. HUTcaIsoN. clerk,
has commenced her regular trips as a packet in the
upper Red River and New Orleans trade, touching at
all intermediate landings and points. The Belle is en-
tirely new, being just out of ship-bui!ders' hands, is
unusually staunch, is provided with all modern sim-
provemengs, ana ranks A. l. in all the insuranceof
fees. She has comfortable accommodations for pas
sengers, and in point of speed and safety is unsurpass-
ed by any boat in the trade. Her officers will paw par
tlcular attention 10 any business entrusted to the boat,
and make use Of every exertion to give satisfaction
For freight or passage, apply on board. nov3
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A. j. HITCHCOCK's
v e. e v = e A Eg y, EIS

Fl Il y FL Ia 4 . Il u rs Il E g,
Corner OF Texas and Edwards streets. Shreveport.
Ng@SFa1 rsszsys HE undersigned having pur-
EAASSseA- ~ A@FFSFzHf3T chased this wei! known es-
H&=@S-G A-1= tahlishment and put it in fine
order throughout, informs his friends and the public
generally, that he is prepared to commodut them
at all times with saddle horses, ~buggies, hacks, carri-
ages, etc, of the best description, and on as reasona-
bic terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, or any point on the river, by
leaving their animals with US, can have them careful
ly 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
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
| respectfully solicit a continuance thereof, pledging
myself to do all in my power to merit it.
jun1l . A. J. HITCHCOCK.
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New Orleans & Red River Packet,

fyM@1sA The new and splendid fast running
81 - steamer DUKE. SAINT APPLICABLE,
1=ElgEEgzz master, has commenced her regular
trips as a NINE DAY packet between New Orleans
and Shreveport, Grand Bayou, Campts, Grand Ecore,
Alexandria, and intermediate points and landings on
the river, and will leave Shreveport on WEDNESDAY,
14th January. The Duke was built expressly for a
passenger boat to ply on the Mississippi, and is in every
respect the finest and largest boat that ever entered
Red River. Her cabins are unusually commodious
and furnished in the most magnificent manner, and for
comfort, good accommodations, safety and speed she
Is unsurpassed. Captain Apologize soiicits a contin-
uanee OF the liberal patronage heretofore extended TO
him, pledslng himself that nothing shall be wanting
on his part to give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, Apply on board. . jan7
me Duke VIII hereafter connect at Shreveport with
the steamer M. L. Daugherty, for Jefferson, and will
at all times receive freight and passengers for Benton,
Port Caddo, Smithland, Jefferson land all intermediate
landings. which will be forwarded without detention
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nLD BOURBON WHISKEY-A superior arti-
" cle-just received and for sale by .
% jap1I ~##&@@ 49, """FG.M p ct HAM a.
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COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

~ THIS Institute, situated two miles from
MTf11MsAAx Shreveport, was r~e-opened for the recep-
WE#yE ton Of pupils on the 18th inst.
F Circumstances have compelled the pro-
- pr1etor 70 change the order of his estab-
ffsNment in some particulars.
ne will strictly limit the number of his pupils, and
receiye day scholars swell as boarders.
He prefers to receive pupils from 10 to 16 years of
ne.
His rates Of tuition will in all cases be twenty. five
dnllars per session of five months.
or modern languages, viz: French, Spanish, or Ita-
Ilsn. extra charges viii be made.
for board, tuition, washing, fuel and lights, one
nnndred dollars, per session Of five months, or two
hundred dollars per year of ten months.
ne course of studies will be such as is uniformly
paKsned IN our best high schools and colleges. z
no pupll viii be received for less than five months.
half In advance.
boarders must come prepared with a sufficient
siaaount Of bedding, towels, and clothing, properly
n2arked.
Able assistants will be employed as the necessities
~ me establishment may demand.
January %, 1857. S. p. HELME, A. NJ.
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Removal.

ME undersigned have removed to the brick corner
Il opposite our former stand in the warehouse,
where we have a large and well selected stock of
Groceries, Hardware. Iron.
"a ND PLAN TATION GOODS,
which we intend to sell as low as any house in the
market, and for cash only.
ian2S g. GRJSWoID
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No. CAB. Succession of Thomas
}. Lawson, deceased. BY virtue off, 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 at public auction at the Market House in
the town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid, on SATUR-
IA the 1h day Of March, A. d. 1857, between the
hours OF IL O'Clock, A. M, and p. M, the following
described property, for the purpose of etfecting a par
tltlon between the heirs Of Thos. j. Lawson, decd.
a NEGRO MAN, named Abraham.
Terms Of sale-A credit of twelve months. Pur-
chaser to give his note in favor of Alfred Attaway,
per cent: per annum interest from the day of sale, aud
a special mortgage retained on the property sold to
secure the payment of the purchase money.
THOS. r SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, January Il, 1857. DIST 80
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JOHN L. BOULDIN.
RUNAWAY

sse Rom the Subscriber, on Wednesday night, I4th
inst, a bright Mulatto Boy. named MAIBURY,
~ II years of age, 5 feet high, had on when he left
a par OF blue cottonade pants, a green winter coat, a
"hfte hat, n pair of brogan-shoes, split in the instep.
Sad boy formerly belonged to Zachariah Booth, of
shelby county, from whom he runaway two years
ago, and was caught near Griffin, in Cherokee county,
Texas. | will give fifty dollars nward for said bow,
delivered 10 Dunn & YATES, Shreveport; 10 A .FARBER.
Henderson, Texas; or secured in any Jail where I can
get him, and all extra expense which may be incurred.
January 81, 1857. MYERS BRADY.
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Found,
:. R. CABIN SS .

"a official Act of Sale for Eight Negroes. The
1A owner can obtain the same by calling at this Of
uce. ...-.... ....s jan2S-3l*
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New Orleans d Shreveport Packet.

\ fF#"" q I HE tdtle EEs I'M w M Hui n.
safAE5zsa#4fI3a' captain J. D. CLARKE, has resumed her
1865 regular trips, as a Shreveport and New
Orleans packet, leaving Shreveport every alternate
FRIDAY. throughout tho season. Passengers and
shippers may rely on the boatleaving with punctuality.
For further information, apply to .E
J. N. HOWELL & Co, s.,
I'M Shravnnnrt
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nENTIsT's GOLD FOIL, fotaale at
- ml2 WM, BALLS Drugstore,
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DR.. WATSON. DENTIST

c. HAVING opened an Office in Shreveport,
NTTsssA respectfully solicits the patronage of this
CIIIn town and vicinity. Having had a num-
Der of years experience, with a large practice, he feels
that he can render entire satisfaction to all
may favor him with a call. Ladies waited on at
their residence, if desired. Office on Texas street, up
stairs, one door east of Burnside's. ... janl4
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HTE.
FASHIONABLE l.
TEXAS STREET, Zone door below the City Hotel,

TEXAS STREET, Zone door below the City Hotel)
Shreveport,
RI Would respectfully inform the gentlemen of this
FL place and the surrounding country that he has
-EE- opened a Fashionable Tailoring Establishment
as above, and solicits their patronage, feeling assured
that he will give satisfaction. He has just returned
from N. Orleans with a fine assortment of seasonable
goods, all fresh and Of the most fashionable styles, Sc
lected by himself expressly for the accommodation of
his patrons, comprising fine black and colored French
and English cloths, black and fancy cassimeres, it
great variety, together with every description of goods
for coats and pantaloons; plain and fancy silk, satin,
velvet, marseiIes, and other vesting. The best cut
ters and workmen are employed, and all work will be
executed in a superior style, and at the very lowest
prices. Suits for weddings, balls or parties will be
furnished at the shortest notice. JAM
IT, To Let.
III A commodious and comfortable cottage resi-
dence, situated on Market street, a short distance from
Texas. street, and possessing every convenience for q
genteel family. Apply to
Jan7 CARTER & SHIVEitS.
PLOUGHS.
A large consignment of Ploughs-.
g~S~N equal to any ever manufactured
$685. just received and for sale by
JAM J. N. HOWELL & Co.
CPlCES-Cloves, ~allspice, mace. nutmegs, cinna-
~ mon, cassia, ginger, mustard, black pepper. and
every description of havoring extracts, for sale by
my30 WIN. BALL.
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A. ENGLE, TEXAS STREET,
Next door to the City Hotel.
SEs Has just received and keeps constantly on 9
AsssSSs hand ii large assortment of fine HAVANA n
80 CIGARS and Chewing Tobacco, of the u
choicest brands. Also, a large stock of French and
American Wines and Brandies, consisting of old OtarI
and Castlllon Brandy; French Cognac; old Scotch
Whisky; Prune Brandy; old Mononaahela, rye and
Bourbon Whiskey; Madeira, Sherry and Port Wines:
Heidzick Champagne and Catawba; French Claret;
white Rhenish Wines; Haul Sauterne, etc. etc.
Also-A fine assortment Of
CORDIALS AND FANCY GROCERIES.
All Of which will de sold at the very lowest prices. Dc
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Notice..

ALL persons indebted to the succession of w. G.
\ kERLEI for costs, are hereby notified that un-
payment is made Immediately, the process of the
court will be used for their collection. Payment may
re made to A. II. Leonard or w. Holmes, who are
to receipt for the same.
SAM. FORD, Admir-.
Shreveport, December 81. le56-1m