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New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet.

, fylM"T-' q The well known passenger steamboat
ss f1a=ETTt55:fR ST. CHARLES, VIM. D. BATE
5S@zzEisss=&= MAN. master, will resume her trips,
the first rise water, us regular packet between n
Orleans and Shreveport, touching at Grand Bayou.
Campte, Grand Ecore,nnd all intermediate landings
and plantations The St. Charles has been thoroughly
overhaucd and put in fine order, and is in all respects
as good new. and for comfort and fine accommo-
dations unsurpassed by any boat in the trade. Her
commander soicils continuance of the liberal pat
ronage heretofore extended the boat. pledging him
self that nothing shall be wanting his part give
to shippers and travellers. For freight
passage, apply on board ser3
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gAs State of Louisiana---Parisho of Caddo.
IN DISTRICT COURT of r. B. Hanp-
s1 ton, deceased. No. 4S0. Notice is he eby given
that THOMAS w. JONES' administrator of said success
SION, has this day filed with the clerk of said district
court, final account in said succession, and prays
that the may be homologated; and unless oppo-
sition made thereto in thirty days, the time pre-
scribed by law said final account will be homooga-
ted, approved and made the judgment of the court,
as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of office, this
L. s. the 18th day of January, A. D. 1857.
g) .vm.+ A. H. LEONARD,
janl A. I'm s,...,. DeD'ty elk
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Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the succession of W. q.
N KERLEY for costs, are hereby notified that I'M
less payment is made Immediately, the process OF the
Court will be used for their collection. Payment may
be made to A H. Leonard W. Holmes, who are
authorised to receipt for the same. .D..."
~. ........--.. ~. .'. SAM FORD, Admir-.
Shreveport, December 81, ls56-1m
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ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

xasSssp By virtue Of an order Of the honorable o.
as:sss County Court of Harrison county Texas, x
l. | will sell 10 the highest bidder, on q
credit OF twelve months, the late residence of JAMES
A PREwlT, deceased, in said county, MONDAY, I'd
day Of February next, all the property Of said estate
(exceplng lands and negroes consisting Of about 20
Mules and Horses and large lot Of other stock Cat
lle Hogs, Sheep, 1906 bushels Of Corn, Fodder Oats
and Peas; several yoke of Oxen, Wagons and bar
ness. Carpenters and Blaeksmith's Tools. Earning
Implements, and Household and Kitchen Furniture
and great many other things tedious mention.
On TUESDAY, Sd day Of Februar! EeXt. before the
courthouse door III the town Of Marshall, will sell
To the highest bidder credit Of and years.
Es22 Acres OF Land, including the plantation
belonging to said estate, well known as desirable
residence, and in high state of cultivation AT the
same time place, will sell. credit of one and two
years, 35 or 40 Likely Negroes, consisting
OF men, women and children.
Sale will continue from day to day until all is dis
posed of.
Bond and approved security will be required, and
mortgage the land and negroes; other terms made
known day of sale.
...'#... JOSEPH NJ. TAYLOR. Admin of
jan7-3t the estate of Jas. A. Prewitt, decd.
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Upper Red River 4 New Orleans Packet.
f7aaA37.a 4. The new and fast running steamboat
kszz14*HffffsIf ESEEEE SULPHUR. A. CAR

s4lEkz7 1##itfFffs' BELLE SULPHUR, A. CAR
2==zzz=zzsz LILLE, master, R. c. HUTCHESoN, clerk,
has commenced her regular trips as packet in this
upper Red kiver and New Orleans trade, touching at
all intermediate landings and points. The Belle is
tirely new being just of ship builders hands, is
unusually staunch, is provided with all modern i'm
provements and ranks A. |. in all the insurance Of
fees She has comfortable accommodations for pas
sengers and in point of speed and safety unsurpass
ed by any boat in the trade. Her officers will pay par
ticuar attention any business entrusted the boat,
and make of every exerlion to give satisfaction
For freight or passage apply on board. nov3
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W. c.. TRABUE,
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant.

e--s--ss..s Texas street, Shreveport, La. s,rssr
A GENT for the sale Of Begging, Rope, Lowels,
Jeans, herseys, Linseys, Cotton arms. Tobacco,
Ploughs, Iron, Nails, Western Produce and Plantation
lInods nenerallv. annon
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New Orleans & Red River Packet.

szuan&2.a IA THE new, substantial and fast running
Rs55 atzfff5s5' steamer SWAN, CHARLES HAYES,
$3.50 master, &c. F. Hayes, clerk) has
sumed her regular trips in the Red River trade and
will con$nue running SO long as the water will permit.
The Swan built expressly for Red River packet,
very stuunch of light draught, and new throughout
Her officers will pay particular personal attention to
any business entrusted to the boat, and make of
every efIoH give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage hav 1ag fine accommodations apply on board. no
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TO TRAVELLERS.
THE BETHANY HOTEL.

a JGsA-1l THE Undersigned having purchased
81 mi: Ez.tfsa the Bethany Hotel, and thoroughly
s .sliz3sa-L repaired and newly furnished it, has
semoyed into it and opened house of entertainment
Tor the accommodation of travellers and the public in
general Bethany is situated the line dividing Lou
isiana and Texas. and Immediately OIL the mainroad
leading from Shreveport TO Brewster's Bluffs, and
travellers may rely every effort being made to render
them comfortable and give satisfaction. The stable j
we'll stocked with corn OATS hay and fodder, and
animals will always be given much they devour.
Meals can be obtained any hour from O'Clock, A.
M to ii T. Mrs. NJ. w. WATSON.
Bethany. Texas, January 7, 1851.
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MULES, HORSES, CORN, OATS, &c.
T WILL offer public sale TUESDAY, Sd day
Il 0fFebrnar! next. at the plantation o. the late John
W. PaRp, about II miles from Fulton, in Lafayette
county, Arkansas:
Twenty five or thirty likely NEGROES, mostly all
young, raised on Red River, thoroughly acclimated
and consisting of faniles-men, women and children.
The negroes will be sold for cash. or New Orleans ac-
ceptance twelve months, with ten per interest
from date. R. G. OGLESBY.
Also--At the same time and place, will be offered
public sale, all the stock, consisting Of from 20 %
Mules and Horses or yoke of work Oxen; 25 or
80 head Of Stock Cattle; between 1000 5000 bush
els of Corn; Fodder, OATS and the plantation Tools
and Utensils.
TerHls made known on the day of sale.
declf JOHN l.. BOULDIN.
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New Orleans g. Red River Packet.

F8AaaTus h The well known substantial and fast
esSS4I=54=E+Fa2 running steamer STORM, Moody,
Zszzzzsssz-l master having been thoroughly repaired
has resumed her regular trips packet between New
O!leans and Shreveport, Port Caddo, Benton, Smith
land, Jefferson and all intermediate landings on the
route. Her officers will pay every attention to any
business entrusted to them, and every effort de-
continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore
extende to the boat. For freight passage, apply
on board. nov26
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New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet.
Shreveport, Jefferson Il Lake Packet.

!
IA J. sa5tEFfts3 steamer Nh. l.. DAUGHERTY,
SszzEzz--z ]. w. MARTIN, master, has commenced
her trips regular packet between Shreveport and
Jefferson touching at Port Caddo, Benton, Smhland,
and all landings and plantations on the river and lake.
The Daugherty is new, very staunch light draught,
and having been built expressly for passenger pack
ct, with commodous cabins fitted up with staterooms,
is particularly adapted to the trade. Her officers will
pay particular attention all business entrusted
them and make use OF every eXerton to give sutlstuc
ton. For freight or passage, having fine aceommo
dations, apply on board. a.a
The NJ l.. Daugherty will connect at Shreveport
with the New Orleans packet Duke, and will take
freight and passengers for N Orleans 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 JAM
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New Orleans i Red River Packet.

fF21m. "a THE entirely new, fast running steamer
stAEaszzz41hEf ;55sS WIN. IL. DOUGLASS, BENZ.
=zsz-s=zsE= TARBALL, master, will run q regular
packet during the entire season between Ne9" Orleans
and upper Red River, touching at all intermediate
landings. The VIM. R. Douglass was built Louis
vile during the present fall expressly for the trade, is
unusually staunch, ana the boilers, machinery,
entirely new and point of safety she is unsurpassed
She can store 1900 bales ST cotton, and has commo-
dous cabins, fitted up with state rooms and furnished
with every requisite for the comfort of passengers
Her officers will at all times pay particular attention
to any business entrusted then and make of ev
cry exerton tosgive satisfaction. For freight pas
sage. having fine acssmm odations, apply board. MS
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New Orleans 4 Red river Packet.

faMnxsap 4 THE new and splendid fast running
sgeez=ftztFE95E steamer DUE4 E, sAm'L APPRECIATE
=szzzssssfszszz muster, has commenced her regular
trips as a ElaE ntr fncket between New Orleans
and Shreveport, Gland Bayou, Cunptt, Grand Ecore,
Alexandra, and intermediate points and landings on
the river, and viii leave Shreveport on WEDNESDAY,
Hth January. The Duke was built expressly tor
passenger boat TO ply the Mississippi and is In every
respect the finest and largest boat that entered
Red River. Her cabins unusually commodlous
and furnished in the most magnfcen, manner and for
comfort, good accommodations, safety and speed she
is unsurpassed. Captain Apologize solieits conn-
uance OF the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
him. pledging himself that nothing shall be wanting
his part give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, apply on board. '. lego JAM
The Duke will hereafter connect at Shreveport with
the VI. L. Daugherty, for Jefferson, and will
at all times receive freight and passengers tor Benton,
Port Caddo, Smhland Jefferson and all intermediate
landings, which will be forwarded without detention.
New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet.
{faaaa11~ q The steamer HI. WI. WRIGHT,
si@5TTSffsa captain J. D. CLARKE, has resumed her
Zs=zzgzzz=~1 regular trips, as Shreveport and New
Orleans packet, leaving Shreveport every alternate
FRIDAY. throughout the season. Passengers and
shippers may rely the boat leaving with punctuahy
For further information, apply to
J. N HOWELL. & Co..
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1rabue'S Auction Room.

Texas street, nearly opposite the City Hotel.
y OCULAR days of selling: every Monday, We'd
IL nesday and Friday, and every night during the
winter ortS
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The SayGry House,

y
8<MSA- The undersigned having leased the
M FsA - p commodious building known as the
sF.9 $50 Rev. J.Franklin Fords Female Acad-
envy, will open it on the LIST September for the rccep
ton of boarders, and every exerllon to make
it first class house. The building being one Of the
most commoGious in town, with large and airy rooms,
and, although only few steps from the business
streets, located in retired spot free of noise and dust,
offers unusual inducements to boarders, who will
all times find il comfortable home. Families and sin
gle gentlemen obtain pleasant rooms, and day
boarders will be accommodated. The table will be
unsurpassed and guests will find upon it every delicacy
of the season. Hug27l h. L. SAFERG.
PRIVATE BOARDING.
A.IL&A-G A number of boarders can be comfort
sMIassSsA ably accommodated, in the building
81 ssitt-..tfl. recently occupied by Mr. J. S. Glib
son. corner Of Market and Travis streets, opposite tho
Baptist church. Terms moderate.
seplO G.. H. BARLOW.
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parsh of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No w HESTER vs. JAS. II.
sBRyAN By virtue of writ of fl. fa issued 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 sell public auction
at the marke house, in the of Shreveport parish
of Caddo, SATURDAY. the 18th day OF February,
1. ID. 1851, between the hours of II o'cock and
4, P. M The following Described property to-wlt:
Tract of Land, known section No. hiry-uur (34,)
township seventeen I7,) range fifteen I5,) situated
in the parish OF Caddo Seized the property OF the
defendant and be sold pay and satisfy the writ is
sued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sale--Cash, without appraisement for SO
much as will satisfy the of 1873 80 l00 with
per cent. per annum interest thereon from December
49, 1854 to day of sale, and ali COSTS and credit
until Decenltsr l3, 1857, for all that said land may
bring the cash payment the purchaser TO give his
note for the a credit, with eight per cent per
annum interest thereon from December 49, 1854, with
good personal security, and payment to be farther
cured by special mortgage to be retained on the land
sold Act of sale be passed before notary public
at the expense of the purchaser.
JNO. NJ. LEWIS, Depy Sheriff.
Shrevenort December % 1856 DfS Ii 90
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DR.. WATSON, DENTI
State of Louisiana--Parisho of Caddo


IN DISTRICT COuRT.--Suctess0n of Charles
III Graves, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on
The 9Th day of October, A d. 1855, f. W. ARmoR
testamentay of said succession filed in the
office of the clerk of said district court final account
Of his administration Of said succession Of Charles
iGraves, and a petition praying that the same NIGH
be homologated, and that he might be discharged ren
The further administration of said succession after the
legal delays and notices Now therefore, unless ep-
position is made thereto in thirty days, the time pre-
scribed by law said final will be homologated
approved, and made the jud gmen of the court, and
said F. W. Armor will be discharged from the furthe,
administration of said succession, and his bond
ecutor will be cancelled, as prayed for
- Given under my hand and seal of office, this
Ky ALBERT II. LEONARD,
janl4-1m Deputy elk.
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Il Upper Red River Packet.

The entirely fast running steamer
II a ERA, JOHN KouNs, master, (BEM.
ssssSsgasza KouNs, clerk has commenced her trips
as regular packet in the upper Red River trade
taking freight for Preston, Bonham, Pine Bluff,
Wrght's landing, Rowland, Lanespot, Spanish Bluffs,
White Cliffs, Fulton and all intermediate landings
upper + ed River and its tributaries. The Era
built during the present winter expressly for the trade
and will regularly at all seasons of the year, when
the water will permit. She is unusually siaunch and
very light draught--drawing only twelve inches ghs,
and carries 100 bales of cotton three feet Water
and is provided with all the latest improvements. Her
officers will give prompt personal attention to all bus
mess entrusted the boat. For freight passager
apply on board.
*x*Telcgraph Washineton; and Standard, Clarks-
,a conv far three months declT
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Succession Sale,

e... Succession If John Kerley deceased
CTArE- OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
~ District Court. By virtue of an order of sale is
sued out Of the honorable District Court in and for
the parish of Caddo, and to directed, will pro-
coed sell to the highest bidder the Market House.
in Shreveport, SATURDAY. the 3lst day of January,
1857, tie following FAMILY OF SLAVES, belong
ing 10 the succession of John Keriey, decd, viz:
Solomon, man, aged IS years,
Polly, his wife, aged IS years,
and their four children, viz:
Sam, boy, aged 10 years,
Taylor, do do. 7 do.
Sidney, do. do. 5 do.
Dolly, girl, aged Is months.
As described in the petition for sale and the inven-
tory of she succession.
TERMS of sale--Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value and if sold Or cash the said
property will be re-advertised and sold on credit of
twelve months, the purchaser to give with APP
proved personal security bearing eight per cent. in
terest PR annum from date, and mortgage be re-
tanned on the property sold to payment
Acts of sale to be passed before notary the ex-
pense Of the purchaser.
.-.. .: 3d.. THOS. H. PITTS, Auctioneer.
,hnr2
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p ARE just opening large and well selected
WsssssSI Fresh French, English & American
Y f$ssssa Drugs. Medicines. Chemicals.
s1Sz@ass1HaMa PU RE PATENT MEDICINES,
Surgical and Dental instruments,
Physicians Saddle Bags and Office Furniture,
Trusses and Supporters,
Svrnges of every description, ea.
Apothecaries' Scales and Weights,
Nursing Bottles, Nipple Glasses and Shields,
Breast Pipes, etc. ALSO:
A large assortment of Perfumery, embracing Soaps,
Pomatums, Hair Oils, Hair Dyes, Pearl and Rice Pow
ders, Powder Boxes, fine Extracts, Cosmetics Tooth
Powders Tooth Brushes, Shaving, Hair and Clothin
Brushes fine and Combs, and every article per-
tanning to the toilet.
Fancy Goods in great variety.
Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Window Glass, Dye Stuffs
Paint Brushes. Whtewash and Shoe Brushes.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
comprising Blank Books, in great variety, misccane
Gus and school books letter, and oolscap paper,
enveops, pens, wafers sealing wax pocket cutlery,
and all articles usually kept by druggists.
Also-A choice stock of fine old Brandies, Port,
Madeira and Sherry Wines Holland Gin and Jamaica
Rnm, etc.
Physicians prescriptions accurately and carefully
compounded at all hours, day night
Orders from planters and country merchants filled
with promptness and at the very lowest JAM
*x*Caddo Gazette copy.
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's

- A. J. HITCHCOCk's l
LEV E IL Y s II A E8z ES,
Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport.
aesus<Rs The undersigned having pur-
Ea444@E IEEAERT043> chased this we'll known es-
EiI4A2z@HAzAA~u- Enlistment and put it in fine
order Throughout informs his friends and the public
generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them
at all.mes with saddle horses bugges, hacks, carri-
ages, etc. Of the best description, and
bic terms as they can be had at any other establish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week day.
single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wish
ing to visit New Orleans, any point the river, by
leaving their animals with US, have them careful
y and faithfully attended to. My osters are expert
enced and attentive and are ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof, pledging
myself to do all in my power merit it.
junll A. J. HITCHCOCK.
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ohrevepoR. December 81, 1856.
Sheriff Sale.


NIATE OF LOUlsIANA-Parish of CaddO-1n
~ District Court. C. YALE & Co. VS.. rs. McCoN-
NELL, No 1884, HALEY & fIuwERToNv VS.. T. S.McCoN-
NELL, No 1889. By virtue oftwo wrts of ieri facas
issued out OF the honorable the District Court in and
Tor the parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suits
and to me directed, have seized and will proceed to
seat public auction the Market house in the town
OF Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY. the
18th day Of February. A. d. 1851, between the hours of
II O'Clock, M, and P NJ. the following described
property, to-wit: Sixtyfve 1861 Cypress Logs more
or less lying in raft, the mill of Collins &
Gimer. Seized as the property of the defendant and
be sold pay and satisfy the wrs issued in the
above entitled suits.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of apprase-
ment. JNO. NJ. LEWIS. D'y Sheriff
Shreveport, December IL. 1856. pf SIS 55
Sheriff Sale.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsho of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. ..... STATE OF LOUISIANA VS..
ELLERBy 4 ALsToN. By virtue of writ of fl. ia. is
sued The honorable the District Court in and for
the parish of Caddo, in the above entitled suit and
public auction the Market house in the town of
Shreveport parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY. the 18th
day of February, A. d. 1851, between the hours of |
O'Clock, and P. NJ, the following described pro-
perry, wit: Negro Man named Toney, aged about
54 years. Seized the property of the defendants and
be sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the
above entitled suit.
Terms of sae--Cash with the benefit of apprase-
ment. eJNO. NJ. LEWIS, D'v Sheriff
Shreveport, December H. 1856. pfS7 10
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Portable Steam Engines.

PLANTERS visiting New Orleans requested
to call at the subscribers store, and in opera
tion PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, got up expressly
for Plantation use. which for running cotton gins,
corn mills or pumping water, cannot be exeeled.
The first cost of these Engines is less than that of
the mules that would be required to do the same
amount Of work and they are SO simple that negro of
ordinary capacity can be taught to one in week.
Several are now at work in different manufactures
in this city, and are giving entire satisfaction.
,'7@ II. C. LOWBER, Agent,
dec24-6m 90 Magazine street, n. Orleans
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Sheriff Sale,

CFATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo- In
~ District Court. WRIGHT, WILLIAMS & Co. VS.. WIN.
F. MURRAY, No. $500. BRANDER, WILLIAMS & Co.
VS.. WIN. F. MURRAY, No. 1891. By virtue of two
writs of f. a issued of the honorable the District
Court in 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 Market
house in the town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of February, A. d. 1857. be.
the hours of IL O'Clock. and 4, P NJ, the
following described property, owit: part of ten acre
lot No in the town OF Shreveport fronting so feet
on Common street, and running back from said street
$50 feet for depth, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon BOUNDED side by lot owned
by R. D. Sale, bounded all other sides by lot lots
owned by Cherry, Henderson & Co. Seized as the
property of the defendants and to be sold pay and
satisfy the writs issued in the above entitled
Terms of sae-Cnsh without the benefit of appraise
ment. JND. VI. LEWIS, Depy Sheriff.
Shreveport, December 3, 1856. pr. Sl3 a.