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"YOUNG AMERICAN
Leavitt'S Latest Improved Portable Mill.

THIS is the most valuable and economical Portable
l. Grain Mill offered to the public, is freely
acknowledged by all who have it work, for grind
ing cob and corn. Mr.. Leavitt the originator of
this description of mills and has spared expense in
bringing them perfection. The mill is simple in
its construction and few in its parts that any per-
can manage it, and fos grining crushing corn
and cob together, grinding fine meal from corn etc.,
has equal. At recent trial of mills during the fair
of the Maryland Agricultural Society, the result
Young America Excelsior Mill, 81 min....1 10 revo
Little Giant Mil, ........"..... Al min... Is
Maynard's Champion Mill, min... 30 revo.
Colburn's Mill "A min. 80 revo
The Young America will grind more corn,
and cob in the time and of the quality,
than any mill extant. These mills be procured in
Shreveport of Gfeb251 KNEELAND g. Co
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The very Best and the Cheapest!
FINE AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
PR0IISIANS ITAIAPS Sc


TTHE subscriber has just returned from N. Orleans
ported this season, all Ct which was selected by HIM
the attention of country merchants planters and pur-
chasers generally, feeling assured that he offer
them better bargains than any other house in town.
Among the stock will be found:
Salt--600 Sacks coarse and fine;
Flour, Lard, Bacon, Pork, Mackerel
Sugar. Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Rice,
Molasses, Potatoes, Onions,
Old Rose, Monongahea, Old Cock Deans, Dex-
ter's, common, rectified and raw Whiskey,
Candles, Soap, Starch Indigo,
Western and Goshen Cheese,
Dried Fruit, Pie Fruit Pickles, Ketchups,
Sardlnes, HOLSTERS, Salmon, Shad,
Water, Soda and Butter Crackers;
Yeast Powders, Backing, Matches,
Pepper, Mustard, Nutmegs, Cloves, Aspice,
Brooms, Buckets, Wooden Ware,
Tea Kettles, ovens, castings,
Pure old Cognac and Champagne Brandy,
Holland and American Gin, Jamaica Rum,
Claret, Champagne, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga
and Sauterne Wines;
Cordi;as, Brandy Fruits, Syrups, etc. etc
Every description of boat and bar stores
STAPLE DRY GOODS-Such as domestics, low
ellis, kerseys, linseys. sheeng, shirting caicoes,
fannels blankets, Clothing Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Umbrellas, Hosiery, etc
Also-An assortment of Nails, Hardware Cutlery.
Crockery, Glassware, etc. All of which will be dis
posed of at the lowest prices. My country friends are
particularly invited to give me call. am prepared
10 supply all their wants. M. BAER,
deci9 Texas street
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LIVERY STABLE.

Mflam street, Opposite the Commercial Hotel,)
xg2EEzzwksSa zSs.ggN The undersigned having pur-
E esSs.aa1 LAAHfTfA@ chased out Mr. Brad6elds
sdAas%SsSNSN1 well known and commod-
Gus Livery Stable, on Milan street, Immediately OPP
rQsitat the Commercial Hotel, together will all the
stock vehicles, proyender, etc., and having added to
the establishment number Of superior buggy and
saddle horses, beg inform the public and travellers
that tey are now prepared furnish all times car
fiagea- hugges, hacks horses etc. of the best
description, and reasonable terms as they can be
had DIT any other livery stable.
Houses will be kept by the month, week. day or sin
gle feed Persons from the country with the intention
Of visiting New Orleans, OF any point up or down the
r1er,5y leaving their animals this stable can have
them carefully and faithfully attended to- The osters
are experienced and attentive.
The entire establishment will be under the personal
supervision of Mr.. w. A. Ivey, agent who has had
in the business and is in every respect
to conduct first class stable He viii BE
readyat all hours to attend the wants of customers
octs2 SMEAD g. McGAUGHY
II7W. Bradtleld returns thanks to the public for
he liberal patronage heretofore extended TO his Livery
5ablf and solici,s his rieuds and old patrons 70 ex
tend Ute same to the new proprietors.
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Our Shingle!

nH- HE undersigned have this day en-.
SMNkN tered into copartnership under the
z@M2A4SEz1zz name and style of STEWARD
JEWELL, at the old stand of M. F. T. Steward where
they intend to manufacture and keep hand all kinds
of vehicles, such CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HACKS,
&C., and also carry on General Repairing Shop
Particular attention will be paid to the Repair of Car
riages and Bugges in the way of painting, trimming,
wo and iron work.
Their prices will be in accordance with the work
ordered to be executed-rough and ready, or done
right Believing they do, that the cheapest priced
work is not the cheapest, they will urge the necessity
of doing work well and receiving liberal price for the
same. All such work will be warranted. Such work
as has established prices it will be done for those
prices and no other, and done in manner that will
reflect credit the workmen, well give satisfac
ton to their patrons. Should rough and ready job
be ordered donen will they be responsible for
its durability. All new work warranted for one year.
They are also prepared to manufacture and repair
the shortest notice every description of HARNESS.
References. w. Markham, A. J. Hitchcock, H.
J. CT attic. Shreveport, June 10, 1857
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f.. r. HART a. Co.
Having removed to their commodious Store:

Having removed to their commodious Stores,
Nos II AND 10 TcHoUPIToULAs STREET,
UAVE on hand full and well selected stock Of
IL GROC e les,
And other articles in their line, in part consisting of
CoFFEE-Rio, Havana and Java.
TEAs-lmperial, Pouchong, gunpowder, hyson,young
hyson, souchong, padre, etc.
Saskatchewan, white loaf, crushed and powdered
MoLAssEs-Country, sugar house and golden syrup
ToBAcco-Assorted brands, comprising allqualities.-
CIGARs-Large stock, well assorted.
SPcEs-Cloves, mace, nutmegs, pepper, ginger, all
spice, ground spices of all kinds.
SoAP-Brown, Boston, WESTERN northern, white and
fancy in bars and cakes; CASTLE.
Starch-Fox's, Cincinnati.
CHocoLATE-Sweet and plain.
SHoT-Buck and drop.
POWDER in cans and kegs; Lead,
Pickles. catsups, preserves, brandy fruit brandy cher
ries; fruits in their own juice.
Theoretically sealed lobsters salmon shad, sardines,
oysters, etc.
W1NEs--Madera, Oporto, caret, white, sweet and
dry Malaga, Muscat, Sherry.
BRANDy-Cognac Rochelle, Bordeaux, Peach, Amer
lean.
GIN-Hoand and domestic.
RUM-Jamaica, New Orleans, N. E.
WHIsKEy- Monongahela, Bourbon, Western Vir.
gnias Irish, Rockford apple champagne.
DRuGs AND DYEs--Indigo, madden, sui phate qui-
nine, together with full assortment of other staple
drugs and chemicals, by the only.
STAT1oNERY--Playing cards, letter, cap wrapping
and sampling paper, blank books, together with
assortment q similar goods
Wooden and Willow Ware, brooms, gunny bags
buckets, tubs, axehelves, etc.
WITuERILL's PHILADELPHIA WHITE LEAD-Hav-
ing been made agents for the sale of the celebrated
White Lead, manufactured by Wetherl and Broth
err, we shall keep constantly on hand large assort-
of the different grades and the various sized pack
ages, to which invite the attention of the trade.
To which they invite the attention of the trade.
New Orleans Feb 10 1887
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Fashionable Clothing Store.
Market street, opposite the Post Office,
SHREVEPORT TA

# SHREVEPORT, LA.
40 KEEPS constantly on hand every description Of
IA Genemens Clothing, manufactured out of the
III best fabrics, and made up in the most fashiona-
Bile style, comprising in part:
frock coats
Single miled black and fancy mixed cashmere frock
and coats.
Fancy drab de Napoleon frock and sac coats.
Black drap d'ete, Apaca bombazne and barbour rock
and sac coats.
Fancy figured linen drill, checked and striped French
drill frock and sac
Mode colored and checked marseilles frock and sac
coats.
Single miIled black doeskn and cashmere pantaoons
Fancy and mixed tricot cashmere pantaloons.
Fancy drab de Napoleon and super drab d'ete panta-
looms.
Fancy figured linen drill checked and striped French
drill, and mode coored marsees pantaoons.
Super white marseilles, single med cashmere, cash
mere, tweed, linen drill, bombazne and barbour
vests.
large assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
embracing fine linen shirts, silk and merino under
shirts, drawers, hosiery, gloves, cravats, handker
chiefs, suspenders, ETC.
He still continues his well known Tailoring Esab-
lishment, and is prepared with the best workmen to
fill orders in superior manner and the shortest
notice. He has received from New York large
of superior cloths, cassmeres, drabete, linen
drills, vestngs etc. Of the most fashionable styles,
which will be made up to order. june3
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University of Louisiana.
6 A W DEP A r T M E N L

THE Lectures in this department. will commence
i on the second Monday Of November, 1857, and
continue until the first Monday in April, 1858. They
will embrace the important branches of the Civil
Common, Constitutional and International Law, as
well Equity jurisprudence and Practice. Lectures
will be delivered by four professors.
Those by Professor McCALEB will treat of Admi-
rally and Maritime Law, International Law. and the
Jurisdiction Of the Courts of the United States.
Those by Professor RANDELL HUNT will treat
of Commercial Law, Criminal Law, and the Law OF
Evidence.
Those by Professor ROSELIUS will embrace the
Civil Law; Land Titles, whether derived from Eng
land, Spain, France, the United States, and the
Practice of the Courts of Civil Jurisdiction in Louis
lana
Those by Professor HENNEN will embrace the
Common Law. Equity jurisprudence and Practice,
and Constitutional Law.
The degree of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
those students only who shall have attended two
full of lectures, full after having
read twelve months under the direction of respecta-
BILE counselor at law, and who SHALL examination
by the various professors, be found deserving OF the
honor.
The fee of each professor is $25; marculation fee,
S.; and S for the diploma.
All communications must be addressed to the Dean
of the Faculty. at New Orleans.
THEODORE H. McCALEB,
iune 01-6m Dean of the Faculty..
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TO TRAVELLERS.
THE BETHANY HOTEL,

ALMA-,a The undersigned, having purchased
ss t tss - the Bethany Hotel, and thoroughly
sS - = repaired and newly furnished it, has
removed into it and opened house of entertainment
for ae accommodation Of travellers and the public in
general. Bethany is situated the line dividing Lou
isiaEa and Texas, and Immediately on the main road
leading from Shreveport to Brewsters Bluffs, and
travellers may rely every effort being made render
them comfortable and give satisfaction. The stables
well stocked with corn OATS hay and fodder, and
animals will always be given much they can devour
MeaAs can be obtained any hour from O'Clock A.
M, til IL P. NJ Mrs. M. w. WATSON
: Bethany, Texas, January l. 1857
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FLORANGE I0USE.
Corner of Lafayette Square and Camp street
New ORIFANs

Norher OF Lafayette Square and Camp street,
New ORLEANS.
d lSsA-s, TINS beautiful edifce is just completed
#s saassSas,sA and magniicently furnished, will be
III zsattaEss. opened to the public ON the lst of
October next. The location Of this hotel, being op-
posi4e to of the handsomests parks in the city,
makes livery desirable for permanent and transient
boarders, being in the central part of the city
and the immediate vicinity of all the fashionable places
OF anusements, and is better adapted to the comforts
of families than any other house in the CITY, Having
Large number of bed rooms well ventilated for fam
lilies together with large number of single for
ladi rs and gentlemen.
This house is to be of the FIRST Glass, and second
to none, in all its appointments.
alg6-tf JOHN T. JETER.
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HTE. PICHARDIE,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Texas STREET. Zone door below the City Hotel)
Shreveport,

Texas STREET, Zone door below the City HotelO
Shreveport,
IA Would respectfully inform the gentlemen of this
IA place and the surrounding country that he has
IT. opened a Fashionable Tailoring Establishment
above and socits their patronage feeling assured
that he will give satisfaction. He has just returned
from N. Orleans with fine assortment of seasonabe
goods all fresh and of the fashionable styles,
lected by himself expressly for the accommodation of
his patrons, comprising fine black and colored French
and English cloths, black and fancy cassimeres, in
variety, together with every description of goods
for coats and pantaloons plain and fancy silk, satin,
velvet, marseIes, and other vesting. The best cut
tiers and workmen employed, and all work will be
prices. Suits for weddings, balls parties will be
furnished at the shortest notice. JAM
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Plantation, Road and all other kinds of " agons for
horses and oxen; Cane Wagons and Carts, Drays, OK
and timber Wheels, with and without axles; ware
house and steamboat Trucks; Jersey and Baggage
Wagons; baggage and other carts, for horses and OK.
en- handcarts, wheelbarrows of every description and
all other articles in the wheelwright line, made of the
best seasoned materials and warranted be superior
any other manufacture, which will be sold at redu.
ced prices, and lower than by any other establishment
in the southern country. Purchasers will find ii to
their interest call and examine stock before put.
chasing elsewhere. We none but black Locust
hubs and bent felloes. PHELPS, CARR & Co.,
nov 8, 1854 40, AZ and A Perddo St., n Orleans
N. B. We keep constantly on hand large assert.
ment of Drays and Carts from the mandatory of N
Coleman & Son Phi1adelp hia
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J. H. CARTER & Co.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
And Commission MerehantS.

Anu UUulUlISSlUH MtIOudHts3
Corner of Common & Tchoupitoulas streets
NEW ORLEANS.
offer for sale the following Merchandise-the stock
" of which is replenshed by every arrival:
COFFEE-Java, Mocho, Rio, and Havana.
OILS-Sperm, Whale, Lard, Tanners, Linseed, Neats
Foot, and Olive.
soAPs-Winchester, Livermore, Eagle, Toilet, Uni.
PEPPER-Black, Cayenne, White.
ALLSPICE, Cassa, Mace, Race Ginger.
CHEEsE-Goshen, English Dairy, Pine Apple
FIsH-Mackers Salmon, shad Herring Goldfish, Eels
Tongues and Sounds, Halibut Fins,
NAILS Of all sizes, direct from the factory.
CANDLEsoosp Sperm, Star, .1dsd,a 1ans,
CHOCOLATE; Cocoa.
ToBACCO-Chewing and Smoking; Havana Cigars;
VIiiNEGAR-white White and Cider
YEAST POWDERS; Saleratus:
SWEETMEATS.-Hava Baltimore, Boston and
KETCHUPS & SAUCEs-Tomato, Mushroom and
and Anchovy Sauces; Pepper sauce Mustard; Olives.
ESSENCES-All kinds.
CANDIES-All kinds, in boxes.
RAIsINs; Figs; Prunes; Dates; Currants.
PICKLES--Of the best quality.
MACARONI; Vermicelli.
ALMONDS; Brazil Nuts; Filberts, etc.
HERMETiCAfEtLY sEALEpoBaltimore Oysters;
Roast Beef; Roast Mutton; Roast Turkey; Beef Soup;
Milk; Tomatoes; Sausages; Ciams Salmon; HOLSTERS;
SPLIT PEAS; Beans; Pearl Barley.
TEAS-Imperial, Pouchong, Gunpowder, Young Hy-
son. Ooong superior Black.
SUGAR-Loaf Crushed, Powdered, Clarified, Granu-
lated Sugar-house Moasses and Golden Syrup.
WOODEN ARE-Brooms; Painted Buckets, Tubs
in nests Washboards; Toy Pals; Brushes, assorted
WINES AND LIQUORS-Cognac Brandy, in half
pipes and cases; Domestic Brandy. Schnapps; jamaica
New Orleans and New England Rum; old Bourbon and
old Rye Whiskey; Irish and Scotch Wiskey; Claret;
Heidsck and other favorite brands of Champagne old
Madeira; Sherry; pure old Port Sautern; Brandy Cher
ries andPeaches Fruits in their juice, Norwood
Cordias; Curacoa Maraschino Absynthe Annsette and
other Cordias; Stoughton Boxers and Gouley's Bers
Lemon and assorted Syrups; Porter Ale, Cider, &c.
LAMPS New Orleans, April, 1857
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A. J. HITCHCOCK's
LEV E II Y ST BE ES.

Cofneraof Texas and Edwards Streets Shreveport.
lEsEssw ~ Ssy~wHg HE undersigned having pur-
Ekk3aE;a [rAeETJT7TD@ chased this well known es-
SSaAlEssss<eaSNlA-u- adjustment and put it in fine
order throughout, informs his friends and the public
GENERALLY, that he is prepared to accommodate them
at all times with saddle horses, bugges hacks carri-
ageset of the best description, and on as reasona-
Bile terms they be had 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 any point the river, by
leaving their animals with us, have them careful
~ ard faithfully attended to- My ostlers expert
ence5 and attentive, and ready day and night to
attend to the wants of customers.
HpFses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission
Thankful for the patronage extended the late firm
respectfully solicit continuance thereof, pledgine
myself to do all in my power to merit it.
jun11 A. J.. HITCHCOCK.
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Portable Steam Engines,

PLANTERS visiting New Orleans are requested
to call at the subscribers sore and see in opera
ton a PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, got up expressly
tor Plantation use, which for running cotton gins,
corn mills, or pumping water, cannot be excelled
The first cost Of these Engines is less than that of
the mules that would be required TO do the same
amount OF work, land they simple that negro of
ordinary capacity be taught run one in week
Several are now at work in different manufactures
IN this city, and are giving entire satisfaction.
p. G. LOWBER, Agent,
dec24-6m SO Magazine street N 0rla.ns|
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wright Works. such as plantation and road Wagons f.
horses and oxen; cane and other CARTS, DRAYS OK
and TIMBER WHEELS, all with wood and iron axs
trees Jersey and Baggage WAGONS, Wheelbarrow,
and Trucks of every kind and all other articles in the
line, made of the best materials and Workmanship
warranted to be superior to any other manufacture,
for sale at reduced prices and lower than any other
establishments.
Purchasers will find it to their interest to call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere, as the above
establishment uses none but the best of Jersey whs
oak. Apply to DAVID G. WILSON,
Nos. 68, 10 and u Carondelet street,
april 4, 1856 New Orleans
*x* Also on hand every variety of Sugar and Cotton
PLOUGHS
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I. C. LEWIS & Co,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGISTS AND BOOKSELLERS,
Texas STREET, lat the old stand Of J. w. Smith,

Texas STREET, lat the old stand Of J. w. Smith,
SHREVEPORT,
AARE just opening large and we'll selected
MS Fresh French English & American
Ess3 Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
kAMNMA PURE PATENT MEDICINES,
Surgical and Dental Instruments,
Physicians Saddle Bags and Office Furniture,
Trusses and Supporters,
Syringes of every description,
Apothecaries' Scales and Weights,
Nursing Bottles, Nipple Glasses and Shields,
Breast Pipes, etc. ALSO:
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 Clothing
Brushes fine and Combs and every article per-
tanning to the toilet. ..a
Fancy Goods in great variety.
Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Window Glass, Dye Stufs.
Paint Brushes, Whitewash and Shoe Brushes.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
comprising Blank Books, in great variety miscellane-
GUS and school books letter. note and toolscap paper
envelops, pens, waters, 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
Rum, etc.
Physicians prescriptions accurately and carefully
at all hours, day or night.
Orders from planters and country merchants filled
with promptness and at the very lowest rates. JAM
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best style, on the shortest notice.
Transparencies, Fancy Window Curtains, Fire
Screens, ETC., painted to order
House and Steamboat Painting, Glazing, Paper
Hanging ETC.. promptly attended and executed in
workmanlike manner, on moderate terms. nov5
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By examining the above analysis it will be seen that
the cob contains larger proportion forganic matter
than the corn while is nearly rich in phosphates
and alkalines which enter largely into the compost
ton of the bones nerves and blood
Planters and others interested requested to COM
municate with the subscribers. Address
LEARY & CRAWFORD, Minden, La, or
WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN,
July 30-tf Shreveport.
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A. N. BAUMAN,
Blacksmith, WheeIWriGht & Wagon Make

Texas Road--One mile from the River
~ HAVING received full supply of ~,
Il y the best American and Swedes -=A~A
U iron, and large stock of the
best of seasoned timber am prepared at my old stand
to execute with despatch and the most workmanike
manner every description of Blacksmith and Wheel
wright Work. Carriages, Wagons, Buggies, etc, re-
paired and manufactured to order. Ploughs repair
ed Every description of work appertaining Cotton
Gins, Saw and Grst Mills promptly executed and IN
superior manner. All kinds of Job Work promptly
attended to. Horses shod by al experienced work
man. Thankful for the patronage heretofore extend
ed to me, Isoci its continuance, feeling assured that
can give satisfaction. All work done at the very
lowest prices. febl3 A. N. BAUMAN.