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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-27

Alas! how every thing has changed
SlnceI was sweet sixteen,
When all the girls were home spun frocks
And aprons nice and clean;
With bonnets made Of braided straw,
That tied beneath the chin,
And shawls that laid neatly on the neck,
And fastened with a pin.
/ recollect the time when
Rode fathers horse to MILL
Across the meadows, rock and field,
And mp and down the hill,
And when our folks were out at work,
As sure as | am sinner,
| jumped upon horse bareback,
And carried them their dinner.
Dear mel young ladies, now. a-days,
Would almost faint away,
To think of riding, all alone,
In wagon, chaise, or sleigh;
And as for giving "Pa" his meals,
Or helping MA" to bake,
Oh! saints, 'twould spoil their lilly hands,
Though sometimes they make cake.
When winter came, the maidens heart
Began to beat and futter,
Each beau would take his sweetheart out
Sleigh-riding in cutter,
Or if the storm was bleak and cold,
The girls and beaux together
Would meet and have most glorious fun,
And never mind the weather.
But now, indeed, it grieves me much
The circumstance to mention,
However kind the young mans heart,
And honest his intention,
He never asks the girls to ride,
But such war is waged,
And If he sees her oace week,
Why surely "they are engaged"
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Groceries & Provisions.

ool received per steamers Lecomte, Duke, Swan
and other recent arrivals, one of the largest and
complete stocks Of Groceries, Provisions and Boat
imported this season. consisting of Sugars of
every quality, Moasses and Golden Srrun. Coffee
Iea' Bacon, Pork, Salt, Beef, Lard Butter Cheese.
Sanaies 5oap,Riee, Flour Starch, Mackere Herring.
nhad' Almonds Raisins, Prunes, Spices, Mustard.
PEPPER Yeast Powders, Pie Fruits, Fruits in their
ntnice Pickles, ketchups, Sauces, Oils Birthstone
Copperas, Alum, Sardnes HOLSTERS, Oysters, every
Buckets, Tubs Brushes, Brooms. chewing and smak,
ing Tobacco, cigars, etc. etc.
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Cranes Metallic Burial Baskets.

'fHHE undersigned having purchased the exclusive
L right of selling these beautiful and celebrated
Burial Caskets in Shreveport and Caddo parish have
received and will keep constantly on hand large as
sortmens, embracing every size, which will be sold at
very low prlces-less than the ordinary coffin. We
ofer this caske to the public, feeling confident that it
is superior any in use for beauty of design
elaborate and artistic finish, simplicity in lining ETC.
IS highly decorated, has unique silver mountings is
perfectly airtight and affords an entire view Of the
body the top of the caske being constructed of the
finest French plate glass, renders it the most desirable
case ever invented Beautiful m 3talic caps cover the
glass, and secure the from damage on account of
any external pressure.
All orders promptly attended to. The caskets are
ready for delivery shipment a moments notice
Kendall & Co,
June4-ly Corner of Texas and Mcneil SITS,
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY

comprising Blank Books, in great variety miseellane
Gus, medical and school books letter, note and fools
cap paper, envelopes pens, waters, and all other arti
cles usually kept by druggists.
Being fully alive to the principles upon which bust
conducted by my predecessor, it will be my
aim and pleasure to maintain those principles in all
their force; and that the reputation of the house. for
dealing only in merchandise of the best quality, shall
suffer no deterioration my hands.
Steamboat, Plantation and Family Medicines put
up with care, and guaranteed be fresh and genuine.
Nothing but the pulest medicines used in prescrip
tons, which carefully dispensed, at all hours, day
and night. jun27
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CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.

WINES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS, FRUITS,
Confectionery, Sweetmeats, &c.
ss JUsT received per steamers St. Charles and Lin.
sAAA da, large and complete stock of Family Gro
II ceriss, Bar Stores, Plantation Supplies, Fancy
Groceri ETC., which the subscriber socits the at
tenton of all purchasers who wish to obtain first rate
articles the lowest prices. Among the assortment is:
Family Flour fresh Corn Meal;
Superior hams, shoulders and middlings;
Sugar-cured hams, dried beef and tongues;
Lard, goshen butter, goshen and pineapple cheese;
Brown, crushed and loaf sugar;
Molasses, syrups, starch vinegar;
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa;
Candles, sweet oil, lamp oil, pepper, spice;
Potatoes, dried fruit, mustard;
Rice, buckwheat, beans, peas;
Mackerel, herring, Goldfish salmon, shad;
Water and butter crackers, pilot bread;
Sardines, HOLSTERS, hallibut;
Pickles, kechups, sauces. preserves jellles, Jams;
Pie-fruits, rasins, figs, prunes, currants;~
Citron, cranberrles, Almonds pecans:
Brandy Fruits of all kind;
Fruits in their juice; Candies of all kind;
Superior chewing and smoking tobacco, snuff;
Coarse, fine and table salt;
Superior old Dexter's, MiIers, Monongahela Bonr-
bon, Irish and common Whiskey;
Pure old Sezerac, Caston and Cognac Brandy
Holland Gin, Schiedam Snaps, old Jamaica Rum;
Pure old Madeira Sherry and Port;
Claret, Sauterne and Malaga Wines;
Champagne, of the finest quality;
Cordiais assorted; syrups;
Pipes, matches, backing, brooms, wooden-ware,
plough and clothes nes demohns, jugs, TASKS, cast
ngs nails crockery, and every article usually found
in grocery store. All orders from the country will
be carefully and promptly filled the very lowest rates.
decl0 L. BAER, Texas street.
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Plantation, Road and all other kinds OF agon,k
horses and oxen; Cane Wagons and Carts, Drays,
and timber Wheels, with and without axes wait
house and steamboat Trucks; Jersey and Baggss
Wagons; baggage and other carts, for horses and
EN- handcarts, wheebarrows of every description, an
all other articles in the wheelwright line, made oil
best seasoned materials, and warranted to be superb
to any other manufacture, which will be sold at redp
ced prices, and lower than by any other estabshne
in the southern country. Purchasers will find ii
their interest to call and examine stock before put
chasing elsewhere. We but black locus
hubs and bent felloes. PHELPS, CARR & Co.,
nov 8, 1854 40, 40 and A Perdido ST., N Orleans
N. B. We keep constantly on hand large assot
ment of Draws and Carts from the manufac tory ofN
Goldman & Son. Philadelnhia. -
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FRESH AND FASHIONABLE!
The largest stock imported this season.
WINTER DRY GOODS,

Fashionable Clothing, Groceries, &c.
E. & B. JACOBS, TEXAS STREET,
HAVE just received per steamers Union, Planter
II and Camden, the largest and most complete
stock of merchandise imported into this place the pre-
sent season, and which, having been purchased for
cash, will be sold CHEAPER than the same article can
be procured at any other establishment in The
stock comprising all of the most fashionable goods
to which the attention of purchasers the ladies in par
<cular, is invited. Among the stock will found great
variety of Ladies' Dress Goods,
Plain and fancy silks, stripe silks;
Plaid silks, satins, vclves;
Plain, printed and plaid Cashmeres;
Muslin Deaines;
Plain, figured and lowered bareges;
French and English Merinoes;
Plain and jacquered bareges and tissues:
Cacoes in great variety-some very low:
White jaconets, Swiss, tarleton and tape musins;
Lawns, nansook, fine Irish linens; do do cambria;
Chimesettes, undersleeves, collars;
Ladies' fine handkercbefs; =Sy
Embroideries, of all kinds
Superior sewing silk, thread and cotton;
Silk, merno and cotton hosiery and gloves;
Denims, checks, bedticking, curtains;
Delaines, cottonades f1annels canton flannel;
Domestics, sheeting, shifting, lowells;
Heavy kerseys, linseys;
White and coored Blankets;
large variety of fancy goods, ladies' trimmings
furnishing goods, and every thing in the dry goods line
Every description of plantation dry goods.
CLOTHlNG-A large assortment Of fall and win
ter Clothing. of the best material superior workman
ship and most fashionable styles, embracing in part:
superne black and fancy cold cloth and other Dress
trock, office and sac coats and paletots; overcoats,
blanket coats and monkey Jackets super black, plain,
fancy and cold cashmere cloth, sattnet jeans cot
tonade and every description of pantaloons; black,
fancy and figured silk satin, velvet, CLOTH cashmere
marseilles and all other kinds of Vests Linen and
muslin shirts, flannel shirts Of every kind; flannel and
cotton nndershrts drawers, etc. handkerchefs hosie
ry, gloves and every variety of gentlemen's wear
ing apparel and furnishing goods Every description
Of Plantation Clothing.
Boots, Shoes, Brogans Hats and Caps of every de-
scripon.
Every article enumerated above is fresh and entire
ly new, we having old goods on hand and pur-
chasers will find to their advantage give US call
Planters and country merchants can at all times have
their orders filled and prices that defy competition
10 E. & B. JACOBS, Texas street. t
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's
IHV RT ST A Ii T. E S.

Corner Of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
cbas unS tbis "ei n Snown Pe es
5g2-0ENISu# tablishment and putt in fine
order throughout informs his friends and the public
generally that he is prepared to accommodate them
al all with saddle horses. buggies, hacks, carri
ages etc, Of the best description and on as reasona
hle terms as they be had any other establish
rlent Horses will be kept by the month, week, day,
or a single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing visit New Orleans, any point the river by
leaving their animals with US, can have them careful
" and faithfully attended to. My osters are expert
enced and attentive, and ready day and mig 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, pedging
myself to do all in my power to merit IT.
iunlI A. J. HITCHCOCK.
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By examining the above ana ysis, it will be seen that
the cob contains larger PROPORTION of organic matter
than the corn while it is nealy rich in phosphates
and akalines which enter largely into the compost
ton of the bones, nerves and blood.
Planters and others interested are requested to COM
municate with the subscribers. Address
LEARY e. CRAWFORD, Minden La or
WHITE, SMITH s. BALDWIN
july soft Shreveport.
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TO TRAVELLERS.
THE BETHANY HOTEL.

AIM-l The undersigned, having purchased
MEsaEzlA the Bethany Hotel, and thoroughly
NJ s1sEG repaired and newly furnished it, has
removed into it and opened house of entertainment
for tho accommodation of travellers and the public in
general Bethany is situated the line dividing Lou
isiana and Texas, and Immediately the main road
leading from Shreveport to Brewster's Bluffs, an6
travellers may rely every effort being made to render
them comfortable and give satisfaction. The stables
are we'll stocked with corn OATS hay and fodder. and
animals will always be given much they can deyour.
Meals can be obtained at any hour from O'Clock, A
NJ, to IL P. NJ. Mrs. M. w. WATSON.
Rethauy Texas January 7. 1857.
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Books and Stationery.

D GENTLY received an extensive assortms1;.s y,
IL Standard and Miscellaneous Books, emD"D+
works on Theology, the Sciences, Arts h9 n:,
History, etc, fine and common Bibles Prayer DS NJ
Hymn Books: the works of Shakespeare, Byron y. ,..
ton, Scott, Burns, and other distinguished altn's
variety of Novels and light literature; Nelona',
Grammars, Spelling Books, Readers, Geograpnl1p5 l
Atlas, Arihmetics, and other School Books p'
Books in great variety, letter. cap and note faPs'
velopes, red and black ink, waters, sand, sealing
steel pens, pen holders, pencils, etc etc. All
will be sold at the lowest prices, by ,..asI
juno t. H. MORRIS. Druggist and Booss~c~
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T. H. MORRIS,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
DRUGS. MEDICINES.
CHEMICALS, &c.

--|----= Pure Patent WedlClneS;
Medicine chests; physicians saddle bags and office fur
niture trusses and supporters syrnges of every des
cripon, including Maw's improved domestic syringe;
apothecaries' scales and weights; nursing bottles; nip
pie glasses and shields; breast pipes, etc. etc.
A large assortment of FINE PERFUMERY. embrac
ing soaps, pomatums, hair oils, Bachelors hair dye,
curling fluids, Italian pomade for restoring the hair
pearl and rice powders powder boxes fine extracts,
cosmetics, cold creams. lotions tooth powders. shay
ing creams, tooth brushes, hair and clothes brushes,
fine and combs, fancy goods, and every article
pertaining to the toilet
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
WINDOW-GLASS, BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS.
Whitewash and scrubbng brushes horse brushes dust
ing brushes and hearth brooms.
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the puDIC IoE the nuctdt patfoli-
age bestowed on mis- establishment during the last
year, and respectfully solicits continuance of the
same. His stock is entirely FRESH and new and
was selected in the best markets, and with regard to
purity will defy competition. From long experience
IN the business he with confidence recommend
EVERY ARTICLE vended from his establishment to be
Pure, Fresh and Unadulterated. 1t shall not be his
fault Ii the intercourse with his patrons shall be
beneficial and satisfactory both parties. His ample
facilities for business gives him great advantages,
which he is willing to share with his customers, by
furnishing every article in his line largely reduced
prices.
Call and examine his stock and prices and if he
cannot convince you that the prices of Medicines has
not advanced since he commenced business in Shreve-
port At no time will his store be without compe-
tent person In CHARGE and bills parcels, packages &C.
put up with nea:ness care and despatch.
. u physicians prescriptions accurately compounded
from the purest medicines and with great care at ali
hours, day night marchl2
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wright Works. such as plantation and road Wagonsfr
horses and oxen; cane and other CARTS, DRA1S 0y
and TIMBER WHEELS, all with wood and iron al,
trees. Jersey and Baggage WAGONS, Wheelbanov
and Trucks of every kind, and all other articles in M
line, made of the best materials and workmanship
warranted to be superior to any other manuaeture
for sale reduced prices and lower than any oths
establishments ..=
Purchasers will find it to their interest to call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere, as the abog
establishment uses none but the best of Jersey whit
oak. Apply to DAVID G. WILSON,
Nos. Is, 20 and 70 Carondelet street,
april 4, 1856 New Orleans
~ Also on hand every variety of Sugar and Cotton
PJOTEHS
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Patent Medicines.

pULL's Sarsaparilla; Sands SarsapariIIa ka'
ID ways Ready Relief; Arabian and Mustang Ii,
iment; Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL Perry Davis Pam Nj
Ter; Rushton's Cod Liver Oil; Daey's magical p'1
extractor; VOLTS Schiedam schnapps McAlste =,
healing ointment; Hooway's ointment and plLis;A@
fats life pills and phoenix bitters Browns Jamsn
ginger; India cholagogue; Hollands German ol'!s
New England cough syrup; Bryan's pulmonic wo'a'
Bateman's drops; Hays pile ointment; Lees, h S
dreth's, Jayne's, and Wright's Indian vegetable Py
Godfrey's earminative balsam, hair tonic and 's-
fuge; Fahnestock's vermifuge, and all other Passl
medicines usually kept in the southern country;
sale by [my3O1 VIM. BALL
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COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

TINS Institute, situated two miles from
Ea+s4A Shreveport, re-opened for the recep-
H1sg@ ton Of pupils on the 18th inst:
Circumstances have compelled the pro-
- prietor to change the order OF his estab-
Iishment in some particulars.
He will strictly limit the number OF his pupils, and
receive daF scholars as well as boarders.
He prefers receive pupils FROM 10 to Ii years OF
age.
doarsper session of five months.
For tuodernIanguages. viz: French, Spanish, or tia
lian. extra charges will be made.
For board, tuition, washing, fuel and lights, one
h1ndred dollars, per session OF five months, or two
hundred dollars per year Of ten months
The course Of studies will be such as is uniformly
parsued in our best high schools and colleges
No pupil will be received for less than five months
Charges must, without exception, be strictly paid
half in advance.
Boa-ders must come prepared with sufficient
amount oil bedding, towels, and clothing, properly
marked.
Able assistants will be employed as the necessities
of the establishment may demand.
January %, 1857. S. 4. HELME, A Nj.
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PRIVATE BOARDING.
FLORiNCE HOUSE.

Corner Of Lafayette Square and Camp street,
New ORLEANS.
AIEA-l THIS beautiful edifice is just completed
M azAA and magnihcenty furnished, will be
81 a#Y7l sles@ opened to the public the lst OF
October next. The location of this hotel, being OPP
poste to one of the handsomests parks in the city,
rnakea it very desirable for permanent and transient
boarders being in the most central part of the city
and the immediate vicinity of all the fashionable places
c amnsepents, and is better adapted to the comforts
Of families than any other house in the city, Having
large number of bed rooms we'll ventilated, for fam
lies together with large number of single rooms for
ladies and gentlemen.
This house is to be of the FIRST Glass, and second
to none, in all its appointments.
aug6-f JOHN T. JETER.
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LOOK QUIT
The same Old COOns are together Again!


~ THE subscribers are again as .=zz
L \ sociated together, for the pur- GAEN
y U pose of carrying the @22SzAlZz
LACKSM1TH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS,
IN all the various branches, at their OLD STANDS
on Milan street, corner of Edwards. Feeling CRATE
full for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
them, they their old friends and the public that
they will pay prompt personal attention to the repair
Ing OF carriages buggies. wagons and all other vehi
Giles. Having hand 10000 feet of seasoned timber
embracing every description together with the largest
stock OF iron and steel brought to this place we
are able to do work the shortest notice and most
reasonable prices.
Mr.. Robson will attend in person to the Horse Shoe
ing department, and one of the firm at all times
be found in attendance at the shop.
Our work in all cases will be guaranteed.
We work the price system, whether for cash
or on credit. ROBSON & KIMBLE
Shreveport, February 81, 1856.
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[PATENTED, SEPT, 15TE, 1655.I
TINE undersigned, having: been appointed agents
i for the sale of these Justly celebrated hils IN
North Louisiana, are now prepared receive orders
for the same Impressed wits the belief OF their supe-
rority over all others used for like purposes we con-
tidenty recommend them to eur planting frehds gen.
orally, as also to all having STICK to feed.
The corn and cob ground together exhibit oeautl-
fpI snecimen of stock feed (which every economist
should employ even where there but three or four
animals to feed
The relative value of the corn and cob has been
frequently analysed One chemist, Dr. ]. H. Salsbu-
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HUDGINs & VAN BIBBER
Liquors. Wines, SC.

SuPERl0R old Cognac. Otard and sazerac Bran
~ dies: Madeira, Sherry, Port Malaga, sautern
Champagne and Claret Wines; old Jamaica and New
England Rum; Holland Gin; old Monongahela, rye
Dexter's and common Whskeys; Cordials of every
descriptions Porter Ae Brandy Fruits Fruits in their
own juice; Peppermint; Btters etc. all of which will
be sold at the very lowest prices. by
HUDGINS S, VAN BIBBER
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OSgOOd,s India ChOIagOgue,

TT should be distinctly understood that the Inda
l. Choagogue is prepared expressly to counteract a
effects of the miasmal influence upon the human 81
tenn. 1t is equally efiecual for the cure of bilious
seases of all kinds, liver complaint, iaundice, dys
STA, the various forms of indigestion, and such os
affections arise from this morbid influence as Eora
fevers before enumerated. By bearing in mind b
object of the remedy none mistake its applicas
For ague cake or enlargement of the spleen, its
be found an invaluable remedy. In cases Of M
standing it should be continued several months. NJ
perseverance it rarely fails ofreducing the organ pa
natural and healthy size.
Individuals travelling in miasmal districts of couH
will find the remedy, taken in the usual doses tb
times day, to afford perfect protection against u
ague and other diseases of the climate.
]. WRIGHT & Co., New Orleans, general agents.
the south. For sale in Shreveport by all the drE
gists feb2i
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Removal,

NJ l.. DRuR4, having been burnt out by the late
~. fire, has removed to the building occupied by
Jones, Dillinger & Co., corner of Market and Milan
Streets where he is prepared every descrp
ton of House, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Graz
ing, etc., on the shortest notice. an2s
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Morris Astringent Mixture,

--------" Or, CHOLERA REMEDY.
DURING the prevalency of cholera, no medicine
~ ever gave such satisfaction the above mixture
and since which thas bee used very successfulyin all
cases of darrhea, cholera morhus, summer complaint
choc, gripping pains in the stomach or bowels and all
bowel affections. Prepared only and for sale by
n29 7. II. MORRIS, Druggist and Chemist.
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Pure Wines g. LiauNrS.

1UsT received assortment of
- Choice old Coenac Brandy;
Do Champagne brandy;
Dry Port Wine; Pure Grape Juice for invalids;
Pure old Madeira;
Pure old Sherry; -s
Malaga, or Sweet Wine;
Jamaica Rum; Scotch Whiskey:
Bourbon Whiskey;
Old Rye do. For sale at
dec24 THOS. f. MORRIS Drug Store
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StatiOparys

PLANk BOOKS of every descriptions Iess nj
- record and note paper; yellow, white, 'an.s .s
and embossed envelopes; sealing wax; waies .ss
pens; lead pencils; playing cards; chessmen' gnp
boards; dice red tape; linen and cotton tw1ne
ping paper black, red and carmine inks, etc,,'f%L
by Tmv301 VIM BALD[
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best style, on the shortest notice.
Transparences Fancy Window Curtains, Fire
Screens, ETC., painted to order.
House and Steamboat Painting, Glazing, Paper
Hanging, etc, promptly attended to and executed in
workmanlike manner, on moderate terms. noy5