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San Andreas independent., 1857-02-28
Constitutional Debility or Seminal Weaknes

Constitutional Debility or Seminal Weakness,
DR.. YOUNG addresses those who have iniur
ed themselves by private and improper indul-
gences in that secret and solitary habit which
ruins the body and mind, uniting them for
either business or society. The following are
some of the sad and melancholy effects produc
ed by early habits of youth, viz: weakness of
the back and limbs, pain in the head. dimness
of sight loss of muscular power, palpitation of
the heart, dyspepsia, nervousness, irritability
arrangement Of the digestive functions. general
debility, symptoms of consumption, &c.
MENTALLY-The fearful effects upon the m;nd
are more to be dreaded. Loss of memory con-
fusion of IDEAS depression of spirits. evil fore
bodings aversion to society, self-distrnst low.
of solitude, timidity, &c, are most of the evils
produced.
All persons who are afflicted with onv &c
the above symptoms should not fail to cali on
DR.. Young, and be at once restored to perfect
health. Let no false delicacy prevent YOU. bnt
apply Immediately, and save yourself from the
dreadful and awful consequences of this terrible
malady.
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS
Immediately cured and full vigor returned.
DIR. j. c. YOUNG.
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SUMMONS.
GTATE OF CALIFORNIA. Torsra.
~ ty OF GaRayerss

IN the District Court Of the Fifth Judicial Dis
trict.
John Sinclair, plaintiff as. Thomas B. Wade
John Hanson, Albert G. Lawrence George
Bowen, partners in business, under tire firm
name and style of Wade, Hanson & Co., de-
PENDANTS.
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District, and the Complaint filed
IN the County Of Calaveras, in the Office of
the Clerk of said District Court
The People of the State of California, send
greeting: To Thomas B. Wade John Hanson
Albert G. Lawrence 4 George Bowen, defend
ants.-1ou are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above named
plaintiff, in the District Court of the Fifth Ju-
dcial District, in and for the County of Gala
veras, and to answer the complaint filed there
in, "a copy of which accompanies this Sum
mons,) within ten days, exclusive Of the day
of service,) after the service on you of this
summons-if served within this county; if
served out of this county, but within this Ju-
dicial District, within twenty days; or if served
out of said district, then within forty days-or
judgment by default will be taken against you.
The said action is brought to recover of you
the sum Of six thousand dollars, principal, with
interest thereon from the first day of May A.
d. 1856, at the rate of two and one-half of one
per cent. per month upon promissory note,
and the sum of two hundred and forty dollars
for exchange upon the same from Mokelumne
Hill to the city of New York, and the sum of
four dollars and sixty-eight cents, costs Of pro-
testing the said note and to obtain a decree
and judgment for the sale of a certain bridge,
known as the Middle Bar Bridge, situated in
said county, mortgaged by Thomas B. Wade to
the plaintiff TO secure the payment of said prom
issory note, as set forth and described in said
complaint; all of which will more fully appear
upon reference thereto and if you fail to appear
and answer the said Complaint as above re-
CURED the plaintiff will take Judgment against
you, for the sum of six thousand dollars and
interest thereon, from the first day of May, A.
/ D. 1856, at the rate of two and one-half per
cent. per month, and the sum of two hundred
and forty dollars for exchange thereon and four
dollars and sixty-eight cents costs of protesting
and decree Of sale of said mortgaged premises,
and costs of action.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the
District Court of the Fifth Judicial
II { : District, this 18th day of January in
the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and ifty-scven.
n. L. BROUGHTON, Clerk
BRooKwAY GATEwooD, Attys fer pltff.
STAT,E OF CALIFORNIA;,
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B9~ Anxious father" What am I to
do with you, sir-what am I to do with
you? Do you know, if you continue your
present course of cruelty and cowardice,
you will be fit for nothing but member
of Congress ?" Distracted mother-"Oh,
don't say that, father. don't father, you
will humiliate the boy !"
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VOLCANO. InIr o1st exc

'oheA1oj "ufA 1lSt, 900.
DR.. You've Feeling grateful to you for your
kindness and skill in removing from my BODY
the effects of most loathsome disease. under
which had been laboring for the past FIVE
years, deem it my duty-not only to Won as a
physician, but for the benefit of all persons
who may be laboring under similar Affections
thus publicly to express my gratitude.
had very little confidence left when / first call
ed on you, having chosen several eminent nhv-
slcans III this State, all to no purpose. Their
advice and medicines done me no good what
ever. | read your advertisements with feelings
OF mstrust, but they described nv feelinos co
faithfully, that | resolved at once to concuIt
you, which did, and only regret that I had
not done SO before, as it would have been !.
saving to me of hundreds of dollars. 7 how
ever. will not regret the past but will look low
fuliy 70 the future, knowing that should I or
any OF my friends need medical assistance
shall always find one in whom can trust
am now on my way to the States. | shall re-
turn IN few months with my family. when
nope shall find you enjoying health and pros
perity' which you so richly deserve, that your
LIE and health may be spared for lonp while
lor Ine benefit of suffering humanity
With many obligations, | remain, very re-
spectiuiiy, your obedient servant.
L. R. REMERTON.
40 .. z. fouag, II. d., corner of Montgomery
ana oaSyo'nsa streets, San Francisco.
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that no supply will be needed from the
North next summer. It has been uncom-
monty cold at the South this season .-Bos-
ton Journal.
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Ia The quickest way to make eye
water is to run your nose against lamp
post.
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R1- All letters inclosing SO win receive
prompt attention. Office hours from A. NJ.
to P. N. Address,
dec os-sm J.c. YOUNG, N. D.
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STATE OF C1LIFORyT,

,STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County Of Calaperas %
\ true copy of the original summons of the
within stated action, as appears on file in my
Office. Attest
[L.s.l Nj. BRoUGHToN, Clerk.
January l4th, 1857. jan 24-3m-30
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Adopted By the Mners Of San 4ndreas District
at q Public Meeting held June 18Th, 1856.
BOUNDARY.1
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IHuH7f7U1I9eSS Is ne fHceHllUe 70 Gfdftfude.
I , ELOW we publish the certificates of two
Ee of the sufferers from the pangs of disease,
who having recovered their former health, and
impelled by gratitude, make known their ca
ses and the remedial agent; and their state
ments are authenticated by Notary Public.
The demands of society imperiously command
their publicity, and we commend their perusal
to the attention of all afflicted:
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EIectian NAtiee.

~ In pursuance of the proclamation of his ex-
- cesency Robert c. Wickiiffe, governor OF
$3.50 the State of Louisiana, and in conformity
with existing laws, the qualified voters Of the pari s
OF Caddo are hereby notified than election will be
held in this parishat the respective election precincts
on MONDAY, the 9Th day of April, 1851 for Judge
OF the Eighteenth Judicial District, comprising the
parishes of Caddo and DeSoto.
The election in Ward No. One, to be held at the
house of Mr.. Cooke; and at the house of L. j. Ham
lin, Albany. Esr =
he election in Ward No. Two, to be held at the
house of Mr.. w. A. Pegram, Greenwood.
The election in Ward No. Three, to be held at the
house Of Mr. Hughes, Blossom Hill.
The election in Ward No. Four. to be held at the
courthouse, in Shreveport.
The election in Ward No. Five, to be held at the
house of A. j. Pickens, Summer Grove.
The election in Ward No. Six, to be held at the
house of E. K. Hail; and the house of the
late 5. Bassier, on Red River.
The election in Ward No Seven, to be held at Cal
vert's school house; and at the house of r. p. Gray
Now, therefore, hereby instruct the commissioners
appointed TO hold elections in the different precincts of
the parish OF Caddo to hold said election on Monday,
the 9th day Of April, A. b. 1857, The commissioners
will open the polls o'clock, A. NJ and close at 4,
P. M; and Immediately after counting the votes make
their returns to the undersigned. ~
,@ THOS. r. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, March II, 1857.
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Sheriff Sale.

OTATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parisho of Caddo--Ir
~ District Court, No. 1888. N. Moore vs. JAMES
AND W. LEE. By virtue of writ of fieri facias is.
sued out Of The honorable the District Court in and 70,
The parish Of Caddo, in the above entitled suit and to
me directed have seized and will proceed to sell a,
public auction at the courthouse door in the town of
Shreveport. parish OF Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day Of April, A. D. 1857, between the hours of II
O'Clock, A. NJ and P. NJ, the following described pro-
pery to wit: the northeast quarter of the south
quarter of section No.wenty three (23 and the north
east fractional quarter OF said section No. twenty three
and the north half the north quarter of section
No fourteen CAD and the north fractional quar-
ter OF the northwe quarter of section twenty-four
{24Jall in township eighteen Us) range fourteen Q4)
containing two hundred and twenty five 757l00 acres
OF land situated Red River in the parish of Cad
do Seized 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 without the benefit of appraise
ment THOS. r. SIMPSON sheriff
Shreveport February IL. 1896. Df e 10 O6
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parisho of Caddo-In
NJ District Court, No. 1916 r. C. CUMMINGS &
Co., vs.. GRAHAM q McCoLoueH By virtue of a wr
OF heri facias issued of the honorable the Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of Caddo in the
above entitled suit and to me directed, have sez-
ed and viii; proceed to sell at public auction at the
Courthouse door in the Of Shreveport parish
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the ed day of May, A. d.
1851, between the hours Of II O'clock, A. NJ and P.
NJ, the following described property, to-wi certain
lot or parcel of land, situated the parish of Caddo
in the northeast quarter of section township
seventeen (l7 range fourteen Hal containing four
acres, three roods aud twentyour perches together
with all the buildings and Improvements thereon
Seized as the property Of the defendant and to be sold
pay and satisfy The writ issued the above entitled
suit.
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. J. e. McWILLIAMS, Dry Sheriff.
Shreveport. March 25 1857 DIST 90
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Succession Sale.

Succession Of J. S. Reed, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Paris of Caddo-By
~ virtue of writ of sale issued from the honorable
the District Court of the parish of Caddo and to me d.
reced, will sell the Court House door in the town
of Shreveport on SATURDAY, the Iiti day of April
1857, the following described Land, belonging to the
succession Of J. S. Reed deceased witt the south
east quarter OF section No. 80 (thrty-twoD and thu
northwest quarter of the north quarter of section
No. tour,) all in township Is (ifteen,} range IA
tourteen)
Terms Of sae--Tw eve months credit. Purchas-
ers To give their note with approved personal security
bearing eight per interest from date and special
mortgage retained waving the benefit of appraisemen
to secure the purchase price
Acts Of sale at the expense of the purchaser.
THOS. H. PITTS, Auctoneer.
Shreveport, March Z 1857 mil
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Tax Collectors Sale.

p4 virtue oi the authority in vested will sell
- ut public auction in front of the Court house in
netown Of Shreveport, on SATURDAY. the 9th day of
May, 1851, between the hours of O'Clock, A. M. and
t. P. NJ, the following described property, to-w.: ten
thousand (lh000l of land, on the ght or west
bank # Red River, in the parish of Cuddu t., be ia
ken from the lower part Of Indian reservation Sc
cured to the Grape family in the treaty made with the
Caddo Indians, dated July LIST, 1895, and afterwards
purchased by Brooks, by running "a line from such a
point the rightsor west bank of the Red River,
south 81 degrees 80 min, the back line of the said
Indian reservation, will include thousand
of said reservation exclusive of such portion of
said Brooks may have disposed of subjected incum-
brance Seized the property of the said Brooks and
be sold pay the railroad thereon for the years
1854 and 1855.
Terms of sale--cash B. T. SCOGIN,
aDrilA Cn.rtnr
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Trance Of Maryetta Davis.

NOT SPlRlIUALlSM.
M AIRY ETfA fell into state of c,talepsy trance
vi in which she remained nine days, and from
which to awaken her human skill seemed unayailing.
When she returned to her normal state she related
much of a remarkable character, which she learned
while IN the trance The scenes truly depicted
and thrlingy and beautifully told we feethat wh-
ever reads the trance with any degree Of care will re-
Give from it lasting benefit Agents wanted TO
travel and canvass for this work, for which large in
ducements offered Apply at Dunn & Yates,
shreveport. La. marlS
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOuISIANA--Parish of Caddo-Iu
~ Justices C"urt---W. B. LocKEr VS.. JOHN A
GRACE and JNo. W. JONES. BY virtue of writ of fl ia
issued Of Justice Robeson's Court in and for the
parish Of Caddo, in the above entitled suit and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, at the court house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 4t,
day of April, AD 1851, between the hours of ii O'Clock
A. M. and P M the following described property, to-
wit: all of John A. Cages interest in and to the Mar
ket House in the town of Shreveport. Seized 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. J. G. McWILLIAMS. Dep'y Sheriff.
Shreveport, February 25, 1857. pf S5 Is
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Election of Town Officers.

II Is He qualified voters III the town of Shreve
sas-B port are hereby notified that in confornit,
10 law an election will be held lit the places designa
Ted beow,si the different wards in said town on The
nrst Monday Of May, 1857, between the hours Of lC
ee'ock' A. NJ and o'clock, NJ, for mayor trea
sarer and seven trustees for said town. for and dur
ing the term OF year. One trustee to be elected
IN each ward except ward No 2, in which two trus.
Ices are % be elected. The election will be held for
the different wards at near the following places
In ward No. l, at Baer's house, back of NJ Baer's
store, Formerly occupied by Sophia Normari.)
In ward No. 2, at the mayors office.
), at A. j. tliichcock's livery stable.
a, at the court house.
s. at G. II. Barow's store, Texas street,
= E, at B. Barker's house.
Now therefore The commissioners arc bar.hu ,,ho
sed and instructed to hold said election at or near the
places above designated in the different wards in this
'1Wn az the ime above specified for the purpose of
eecting said officers, and Immediately after closing
Ee poiis make their returns to the Undersigned Polls
to be opened at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and closed at four
oc.oek' ?. M. J. w. JONES, Mayor.
Shreyepurt Anrii | 1877
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Vallencienne and Gvpure sets;
"- Filet Mts and Gloves;
.- Fans, ParasolS Marquesses;
.t. Linen Cambrics and Lawns;
Swiss Muslins; Jaconet~; Nansuol.
Also-A full assortment of Mantillas, such as Lace
and Channlas squares, of every variety and descrip
ZION; 20 pieces white and coored Mating: Window
Shades and fixtures. r.a..-.
If cfeapne il price and superior quality, is an in
pucement u our lady customers, they would do we'll
to call early at the store of
aprt XIII. G. M LEVY g. Go.
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SCHMIDT & ZEIGLER,
WHDa16;SA sshSssCktRS

l75...O OLD LEvEE STREET,. ITS
Between Hospital aud Barrack streets New Orleans
assAs. ARE daily receiving from Europe and the North
AAsA the Choicest Liquors, Wines, Brandies and
Z Groceries, to which they call the special aten-
i'm IF tamilies, planters and country merchants
They pledge themselves to furnish their friends
favorable any house in the trade in the city
Che following comprises only small portion of their
extensive stock: ~- *-.-
$50 casks Claret Wine;
Zoe bbls White Wine, tHaut Sauterne;)
so do do do Barsac .
IS quarter casks Alexander seignete Cognac;
!; 40 eighth do do do; 4.
/ 10 quarter do Louis LeBreton, 1905, Cognac
/ 10 do do Caston Cognac;
! 20 do do John Morris, 1915, Cognac;
40 do do Burgundy Port; .-r
l6 do do Old Madeira vP; -.- .--
il 60 bbs very old Bourbon Whiskey;
100 bbs New York Brandy and Gin;
81 baskets Champagne, pints and quarts;
900 do Annisette and assorted Codials; I'D
$50 cases Brandy Cherries, Il
200 do Fruits in brandy, and in their own juice;
% boxes Swiss Cheese;
200o Li,sbnrger Cheeses;
200 kegs Holland Herings;
$50 cases Sardnes;
Goshen and Western Butter and Cheese:
Loaf crushed, powdered aud broken Sugar;
Rio, Havana and Java Office;
Green aud black Teas, of every quality;
Tobacco. candles, soap, spices, pickles. ketchups,
sauces. mustard, peppers, preserves. Havana sweet
meats olives, capefs, anchpves almonds, rasins, figs,
pfunes, curranis, dates, berls, chesnuts cranber-
ries, mackere salmon, shad, goldfish buckwheat, salad.
olive and lard oils sugar cured hams, buto tongues.
fsniIy beef pork. etc., etc. all of the best quality
Orders from the country punctualy and carefully
flied Country merchants and others visiting the city
are invited to call at lis Old I.evee
march25 SCHMIDT & ZEIGLER. ~
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Valuable Property at Auction.
WILL offer at public sale, in front of the Court
Il house, on SATURDAY, 4th day Of April next, the
following described property, to-wit:
Lots and in block l2.
Lot 6 in block i.
Lot l6 in block 49,.
The undivided half of lots 13 and IA in block 10.
OTIS 6, I and l4i block 3.
Lot SIN block 80.
Aso-70 feet depths and 40 feet in fronting on
Travis street, adjoining the Baptist church,
Lots 2 and 3 in block SO, with the improvements
thereon. And half of lot in block SO, with the i'm.
provements thereon all fronting on Market and Ira
Wis streets. sN 4 @e@...r
Lot % in MugginsvilIe, back of Mrs. Nottingham's
OF No. Pin block l6. Also lot No IA in block is;
fronting on Texas street.
Aso-Ihe south west quarter and the east half OF
the north quarter of section No 35 in township 10
and of range IT, Also, the north half of the astfalf
OF the south east quarter of section in township No
Is and Of range l6. The souh-east fractional fourth
OF section No. 80, township 7, range Is. The east
quarter of the north-east fourth of con No 2 IN
township 16, range Is. Also the southeast quarter
dissection No. 81, in township 10, and of range g.
Also-2600 acres of Land, in Kaufman county,
Texas, Is miles from the county seat
Terms of sale--One, two and three years credit,
with eight per cent interest from day of sale with
proved personal security, and especial mortgage re-
tanned on the property waving the benefit of npprase-
ment to secure the payment of the purchase money
Acts Of sale at the expense Of purchasers.
marchl8 JNO. P. HALEY
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Watches, Fine JeWeIry Il Fancy Goods.
nm G.. H. BURNSIDE, "'"

De#ler in every description of
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
sep HAS just received aud superb sup-A ~
[aIA. ply of goods, consisting Of M. |. To- x
Sa.S4 bias, johnson, Cooper, Andrew, Tay- y
uf, arlapld and Beazey's fine gold and silver Watch
es in open and hunting cases; mantel time pieces;
mantel ornaments; walking canes, china tea-setts;
plated and china candlestic6s; music boxes inkstands;
fac cutlery; port monnaies; lamps; lamp globes and
gassess gold pens shot guns; brushes; combs; silver
plated castos; ladies' portfolios; finger rings of all
kinds and sizes, designed for courtship, wedding or
birthday presents; rings for infants and Children etc.
Every description of fine watches repaired short
notice [mh25- lml C. n BURNSIDE.
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RumMase Sale.

4 LII those having freight in store with u.s. leaving
L u the same unclaimed for the space Of II months
and over are hereby notified that if they do not re-
deem the same and pay all expenses that have aecru
ed thereon, by the first Saturday in April next, we
will on that day proceed to sell the same at public
auction TO pay charges. The sale will be held at the
new frame warehouse, on the Levee, at the foot of
Texas street. Terms cash
marchIS -OGLESRY e. GRTSWOID
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Groceries & Provisions.

tSI received per steamers Lecomte, Duke, Swan
~ and other recent arrivals, one of the largest and
most complete stoc Groceries, Provisions and Boat
Stores, imported this season, consisting of Sugars
every quality, Molasses and Golden Syrup Coffee
Tea, Bacon, Pork, Salt, Beef, Lard Butter, Cheese
Candles, Soap, Rice Flour Starch, Mackerel, Herring
Shad, almonds, Ralsins: Prunes, Spices, Mustard
ownjnce, Pickles, Ketchups Sauces. Oils, Birthstone
Copperas, Alum, Sardines, HOLSTERS, Oysters, every
description of Fancy Groceries, cotton Rope, Twlne,
Buckets, Tubs, Brushes, Brooms, chewing and smok-
ing Tobacco, cigars, etc. etc.
fehlS w H c. HITDGINS.
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CAETI0N.

1NHE public is cautioned against negotiating o.
L trading for note given by the subscriber to -
Cook, (who resides bayou PIERCE for S 5pay
able on the lst April, 1857. The consideration fo
which said note was given having failed l will no
pay it unless compelled by law.
fehlS w. W. CARNAHAN.
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Brickmaking and Building.

THE undersigned, having purchased the Brick
l. Yard this place, known as Waldran &
Austns Brick ard, will in few DAYS be prepared
fill orders for Brick of the best quality at reasonable
prices; and having associated with him in the Brick
Making business superior Brick Mason, (Mr. r. B.
JoRDAN,) will take contracts for the ERECTION OF
H1USES, in Shreveport and its vicinity.
Mr.. Jordan can at all times be found at the yard,
mile of Shreveport, and will fill orders for
brick and contract for the erection of buildings.
feb1S-tf JOHN S. POWELL.