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EsnntaI Notice.
HUE w " y SHtSN
In SS0N. DENIISI.

DR.. WASSUN, DENTIST, II
c., HAvING permanently located in the city
ikss<9s of Shreveport, and having. fitted up and
4liIYIYY furnished rooms in the most suitable
manner. respectfully socits the attention of the ci
zens of this place and the adecent country 10 his pro
fossion, and hopes by close application and nnremi
TING attention to business. he may merit the patron
age of citizens generally. All operations in every
department the profession will be skully perform
ed and warranted to give entire satisfaction Office,
on Market street. opposite the post-offce. APPS
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TTelainotypeS and AmDrotypes.

w7-az1s TIE subscriber begs re-
=IRsz=ss#5( : Si5SS#5@<zsz specially to announce
5z1@=sgaK ~ E8i n W that he has taken rooms
sShs 10 s4b gs$S@@s4sI5sE on Texas street.-the. /,
G. - up stairs--for the purpose
Of tukina these beautiful Pictures which have been
pronounced by artists and connosseurs tobe the new
est, latest and greatest improvement IN Photography
The Melainotype possesses several advantages over
any other style of picture, among which will name
few viz thew will receive afaE without fracture;
bend without injury; may be washed eff when soed;
be handled without the face being marred; they are
susceptible of high and beautiful co!aring which for
richness of one completeness of design; and boldness
of feature cannot be surpassed by any other style of
picture, and be cut in breastpins ockets etc. like
daguerreotgps; and for durability there is no qnes
ton of their superiority.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and view
my specimens, whether they want pictures not.
All pictures warranted to give perfect satisfaction,
or no charge will be made. [junl0l SLOAN.
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Sheriff Sale.

GTATE OF LOuISIANA-Parish of Caddo--In
- District Court-M. E. DAVIS vs.W. C. McDouGAL,
No. 1928. By virtue of writ of ter faeas issued out
of the honorable the District Court in and for the par
ISL of Caddo in the above entitled suit, and me d-
rected have seized and will proceed sell public
auction The courthouse door, in the town of Shreve-
port. parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY. the LIST dag OF
august, A. ID. 1851, between the hours of O'clock
and i P. M, the following described property, to wit:
the undivided half of the southwest ot sub division
in fractional section No. 80 Thirty two in township
Is eighteen,l north Of range No. l3 thirteen west,
south Of Red River, containing forty acres, more or
less. Seized the property of the defendant and
be sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit. "-.#
Terms OF sae-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. su..-=... IIOS. ii. SAMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport, June 3, 1857. pf.Sll So
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Committed to the Jail

&c U0mMliItd 10 TIE JAN
va. Or the parish ofCaddo, in the town of Shreve
~ port, a negro boy, aged about twenty-tour
wears some five feet five or six inches high, and Of
prfe complexion Calls himself HENRY, and says
that he belongs to Mr.. Henderson Mcfarland OF the
parish of Bossier Louisiana He apprehended
Shreveport. The owner or owners OF said negro IS
hereby mortified to come forward, prove property pay
charges and take him away, he will be disposed OF
as the law directs. w B. STURGESS, Jailor.
In 1887
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GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Music for Balls and Parties.
II Il, Nj A II

(Late of the N.Orleans Theatres,l
.-~ze=7~~zSs- WoULp respectfully inform the
-ess=ssssSS.@Sssssx. ladies and gentlemen ofShreye-
port and its vicinity, that he is
prepared to furnish Music for Balls and Parties, on
accommodating terms He is perfectly familiar with
and executes all the new Pokas, Values, and fash
i0nable Dances now in vogue.
All orders left at Mr. Pichardie's Tailoring Estab
shment Texas street, adjoining the City Hotel, will
be promptly attended to. .... =
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J. H. CARTER,
Receiving, Forwarding & Commission
n y ID 4
AND DEALER IN

AND DEALER IN
Plantation Supplies, Produce, Groceries, &c.
Corner OF Texas and Commerce streets, Shreveport.
EEAVlNG purchased the and commodious
L l. Warehouse situated at the foot of Texas street,
immediate on the bank of the river,) he is pre-
pared receive and, cotton, merchandise, and
produce OF every description. and pledges himself that
prompt and strict attention will be given to all bust
ness entrusted to the house.
All goods ormerchandse consigned to lis care, will
be promptly forwarded.
His charges will in every instance be low those
Of any good house on Red River
4 complete stock Of Plantation Supplies, Produce
and Groceries will be kept constantly on hand, and
sold at the lowest prices. june
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Vallencienne and Gypurc sets;
FilIet Mitts and Gloves;
Fans. Parasots, Marquesses;
Linen Cambrics and Lawns;
Swiss Musns; Jaconets; Nansook
Also-A full assortment of Mantillas, such as Lace
and Chantilas squares, of every variety and descrp-
ton; 30 pieces white and coIored Mating; Window
Shades and fixtures. ~" %
If cheapnes in price and superior quality is an in
ducement to our lady customers, they would do we'll
to call early at the store of
april C. M. LEVY & Co.
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HUDGINS & VAN BIBBER,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PEE EBHG Y q d o ID 8.
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, LIQUORS,
IR0N, NAILS, BAGGING, ROPE, sc.
No LEvEE SrREET-lrontng the steamboat land
ing. Shreveport.
ESHEIR stock consists in part of every variety of ST.
l. gars, coliees, teas, moasses, salt, tobacco, CT
gars candles, soap, spices, pickles, fish, -four pork
beef Bacon hams lard, butter cheese rice, os,fruits
candies, syrups, wines, liquors, powder, shot, lead
starch lime hardware, boots shoes, hats caps, low
ellis, domescs, linseys, kerseys and heavy plantation
goods, of every descriptions.
Liberal advances made on consignments of cotton
il, cash or articles OF merchandise. apri29
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Runaway

GA A few days ago, frora the subscriber, residing
FaaA IL miles east of Marshall, the road leading
to Shreveport, negro girl named WIsNy, of dark
complexion, about five teet SIX inches high, and has
only one eve, the other eye being entirely closed
will pay liberal reward 10 any person who will APP
prehend said girl and deliver her to me, lodge her
in jail, 50 that can get her again
SAMUEL ], GRAVES.
1877 81
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New Orleans s Upper Red River Packet,

THE entirely new last running steamer
cttsnIs1ssA ERA, john kouNs, master, DEM.
x.ss.zsas. skoUNs, clerk, has commenced her trips
as a regular packet in the upper Red River trade
taking freight for Preston, Bonham, Pine Bluff,
Wrights landing, Rowland, Lunesport Spanish Bluffs,
White Cliffs, Fulton and aintermediate landings on
upper r ed River and its tributaries. The Era
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 saunch and
very light draught--drawing only twelve inches light,
and carries roo 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 to the boat. For freight passage,
apply on board. -. ...... IT. 80. -.
***Telegraph, Washington; and Standard, Clarks-
Vile COW for three months, -7 decl7
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FOR = & S M I r T,
DEALERS IN
CIR OCE + [ E. S
PROVISIONS, WINES, LIQUORS,

Boat and Bar Stores &c,
No IS on the Leyee, fronting the steamboat landing,
Shreveport, La.
FTNH subscribers begs to inform their friends and the
4 public that they have opened as above and have
on hand large and complete assortment of staple
and fancy Groceries, Provisions, Plantation Supplies,
Wines Liquors. Boat and Bar Stores, all Of which
selected expressly for this market, which they are
determined to sell at the lowest cash prices A
niong the stock will be found:
SuGAR-Browu, of every quality; loaf and crushed.
CoFFEE-Rio and Java; chocolate.
T'EAs--Imperal, gunpowder, hYson, black, etc.
MoLAssEs-ReboiIed and sugar house.
Bacon, 6c.--Sugar cured hams, sides, shoulders;
mess pork, buflaloe tongues, dried beef, ETC.
ToBAcco-Chewing and smoking, of every quality.
Cigars, of every quality.
WBIskEY-old Monongahela, Dexters, Bourbon,
and other favoEite brands. a a.#e--
BRAnDlEs-Old Otard, Sazerac, Cognac, Cham
payne, and other brands, Some old and very fine
Gin. Rum; old Madeira, Sherry, Oporte, Malaga,
Caret and Champagne Wines
Cordials, Syrups, Bitters, Peppermint
Brandy Fruits; Fruit in their juice; pie fruit;
preserves elies; pickles; kechups; mustard raisns;
grunes; almonds; candies etc.
Theoretically sealed obsers salmon, shad, oysters,
sardines, etc.
Mackere Goldfish, salmon, behring's.
Rice cheese, crackers; powder, shot, lead.
Ginger, pepper and spices, of all kinds.
SOAP OF every quality; starch indigo, candles, olive,
sweet, sperm and lard oil.
Wooden ware stone ware castings, nails rope, etc.
Boat and Bar Stores, Bar Furniture, and every ar-
eEeusualIy kept in large grocery establishment all OF
which being entirely fresh, offer great inducements
to purchasers.
Also:-A large stock of Staple Dry-Goods.
All orders from planters country merchants and 9th
ers will be carefully filled on the shortest notice.
,a6 FORD g. SMITH, IS on the Levee.
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New Orleans, May II, 1857

ISOPARTNERSHIP.- undersigned have this
" day formed a copurtnership under the firm Of
Branaer, Hubbard s Co.. for continuing the Cotton
Faetorage and Commission Business OF Hrander
McKenna & Hubbard. JAMES $. BRANDER.~
C. d. HUBBARD.
N.a-= Orleans Time l. 1857 ITO I'm
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DRY GOODS! DRY GOODsu
ID r Y c. O Cd ST.!

IE-TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE!~ Rg
To the inhabitants Of Shreveport and It's vicinity
Planters, Merchants, Hotel Keepers and Pediars
notice is hereby given that
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New Orleans, Shreveport 4 Jefferson.

4sAaEFsfSass The entirely new, fast running steamer
zz9szszE.sz.szEzsZ ALTON. Dr.. J. S. SMITH, mas
ter, will run during the entire season a regular
packet between New Orleans and Shreveport, Port
Caddo, Benton Smithland, Jefferson and all inteIme-
date landings ard plantations. The Alton is entirely
new, very substantial and of light draught, and
built expressly for the trade. Her oaicers viii pay
particular attention to any business entrusted to the
boat and make use of every exertion give satsfac
ton For freight or massage, apny on board. feh25
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Notice.
JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Groceries,
. Clothing Hats Boots Shoes. &c

Texas street, Shreveport
IT AS just received one of the largest and best as
Il 4 sorted stocks Of Dry Goods ever brought to this
market, which additions made by every arrival,
comprising in part silks, tissues, beFages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies calcoes of all coors and qualities, merinoes,
hannes cloths lowelis inseys linens, drilfings, dia
etc. etc. large and varied assortment of the
Fashionable styles of hats, caps, boots and shoes;
CATERS Shoes slippers and brogans for ladies' misses
and children; boys boots and shoes. large assort-
ment Of fashionable ready-made clothing. variety
Of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen brides, col
lars, Blankets, hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nails,
crockery, queensware, glassware, china, etc.
Also--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting of bacon mess pork, sugar, noasses coffee,
tea chocolate, four lard, salt pepper, spice, mackerel
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, ETC.
Terms-Cash or on time to strictly punctnal Gus
toners april Is
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Groceries and Provisions.
E. & B. J ACOBS,

Texas street, Shreveport.
A RE now receiving their spring supplies ottresh
n Groceries, Provisions Wines, Liquors, Boat and
Bar Stores, embracing one Of the largest and most
complete stocks brought to the place. which will
be sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Coun-
try merchants, planters and purchasers generally are
invited to give us call, as feel assured that we
are able to offer and supply all they
may want. All orders will be carefully and prompt
ly filed. Our stock Of ...... ...s..
GRO CERIES AND PROVISIONS,
embraces every arciehat be called for: suearcoi-
fee and teas of all descriptions: molasses -four bacon,
pork and dried beef; mackere salmon shad, herring,
sardncs and Holsters; soap candles, starch and oils
lard cheese and goshen butter; fine and coarse SALT
pepper, ginger, spice, mustard, pickles, ketchups
sauces. preserves and jellies; pie fruits, fruit in their
own juice brandy fruits: cigars, chewing and smok-
ing tobacco, pipes, matches; old Mononguhefa, rye
and Dexter's whiskey, old cognac brandy, rum and
gin; Madeira, port, malaga, champagne and cIaret
wines; cordials, assorted syrups, almonds raisins
prunes olives, capers candies etc. ETC.
Also--Hardware, cutlery, nails, castings, wooden
ware stoneware crockery queensW are and glassware
together with every other article usually found in
large establishment. aprilS
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New Orleans L Red River Packet.

ssa@9sr, "a THE new, substantial and fast running
sssass5F assftg$ steamer VAN, CHARLES HAYES,
=sszs4zzzszzsz MASTER &C, t. Hayes, Clerk has
sumed her regular trips in the Red River trade, and
will continue raining so LONG the will permit
The Swan built expressly for Red River packet,
is very stauneh, Of light draught and new throughout
Her officers will pay particular personal attention TO
any business entrusted to the boat, ana make of
every effort to give satisfaction For freight pas
saoe hayinp fine accommoda appY on board. d 10
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dissolution,

FTSHE mercantile partnership heretofore existing be-
IL tween HI. Cozart and Forbes j. Houston, at
Shregeporl. La under the and style of Cozart u
Houston, was dissolved by mutual consent, Deem
Der lst 1856 All the debts and Liabilities Of said
partnership are assumed by H. Cozart. He will con-
tnae business their old stand Of Texas and
Leyee streets, and viii keep for sale large and gen
eral assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries. Iron,
Castings, Nails Hoes Axes, Chains, Bagging, Rope,
rwhe, etc. January II, 1897.
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NiSsG!HtiNn,

rTHE copartnership heretofore existing between
i J.. E. Carter and w. R. shvers under the style
of GARTER l. sIiiVERs, is dissolved. The name of
the firm will be used in liquidation only. The under
signed will continue the business his own account.
iune3 ..=a=. u-s-.. VIM. r. SHlVERS. 4
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New orleans and Red River Packet.

asTM.sa q FHE entirely new. staunch and very
llsRazixssiFs3s light draught steam boat EOsEHS III
- - HOLDEN, B. H. MARTIN, master,
will run as regular Red River and n Orleans paek
throughout the entire season. receiving and landing
freight and passengers at all points on the route
The Joseph Holden having been purchased by Proctor
Ankrm expressly for Red River packet, will re-
main permanently in the trade under the command Of
captain Martin, who will make of every exertion
to give satisfaction. An business entrusted to the
boat will be promptly attended to- For freight or pas
sage having fine accom- tonsappv a.1 board. a22
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.


{Saa2aa1~ a The new and splendid fast running
sffasaaEssstl9ass steamer DgEAE, SAINT APPLEsArE,
z.-=zs=-gz= MASTER owing to the rise in the river
has been enabled to resume herreguar trips TEN
DAY packet between N Orleans and Shreveport, Grand
Bayou Camptd, GrandsEcore, Alexandria, aad inter-
mediate points and bindings on the river, and viii
leave Shreveport on za-.. --.. ..a
sundag,.,,. March 8 Sunday, ....,..,.Aprl 10
Wednesday,. Sc Is Wednesday,.,... g 20
Sunday. +" 90 Sunday. May 10
Wednesday, ~...,Aprl s Wednesday,..... Z" 20
The Duke built expressly for passenger boat to
ply the Mississippi and is in every respect the finest
and largest boat that entered Red River. Her
cabins unusually commodious and furnished in the
most magnificent manner, and for comfort, good ac-
Communications, safety and speed she is unsurpassed.
Captain Apologize solcits continuance of the liberal
patronage heretofore extended him. pledging himself
that nothing shall be wanting his part give sat
isfaction For freight or passage, apply on board.
The Duke will hereafter connect Shreveport with
the steamer NJ l.. Daugherty, for Jefferson, and will
at all times receive freight and passengers for Benton,
Port Caddo, Smithand Jefferson, land all intermediate
landings which will be forwarded without detention.
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Railroad Notice.

SAMUEL WELLS, Esq. has been appointed agent
~ collect instalment receipts due upon subscrip
tons to the Vickshurg, Shreveport and Texas Rail
road and he has been authorised 10 exchange these
receipts for tax receipts given to subscribers for the
payment ofanv railroad assessed upon the property
OF the subscribers, and when the receipts paid by
subscriber shall exceed the amount of the nstainent
receipts in the hands Of Mr. Wells and due, he is
authorised to pay the subscriber, in reimbursement,
the difference, in excess until the of any pre-
vious payments subscription is entirely refunded.
When the recei pts amount to less than the install
ment receipts due the matter may be easily ad-
iused by handing Mr.. Wells the balance in cash.
The subscribers will see it is not intended 10 make
them pay double, but they must pay the tax collector
and then settle with the company's agent as above
Mr.. Wells will always be hand, aud if subscriber
should chance paya little in advance, he need not
lay out of his monev an hour.
C. G. YOUNG, Pres't V. S. & T. R. R. Co.
A nril 90 1857 If
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Election Notice.

50 WHEREAS, Adam Bauman, trustee from Ward
<1ss-> No. 6, has resigned his seat in the board of
lsss#@Es trustees Of the town Of Shreveport: Now,
therefore, l. JOHN w JONES, mayor Of Shreveport, by
virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby order
election for trustee for Ward No 6, fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation OF Mr.. Adam Bauman,
be held the residence of Mr.. B. Barker,
on Monday, 29th June, 1857, between the hours Of
10 O'Clock, and 4, P M and the commissioners
heretofore appointed instructed TO hold said cleo
ton, and make return thereof to me. Given under
my hand, officially, this 10Th day of June, 1857.
III ]. W. Jones. MaYOr
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New Orleans Z Red River Packet.

{8azs.a H. The entirely new, fast running steamer
IA Id shi5 1ssz7S WIN. Fs. DOUGLASS. Benz.
zzzsz -zzs9z--s= fAgBALL, MASTER, run regular
packet during the entire season between New Orleans
and upper Red River, touching at all intermediate
landings The VIM. R. Douglass built al Louis
vile during the present fall expressly for the trade il
unusually staunch, and the boilers machinery etc. are
entirely and in point of safety she Is unsurpassed,
She can store 1900 bales of cotton, aud has comma
dious cabins, hted up with and furnished
with every requisite for the comfort of passengers
Her officers will at ALI times pay particular attention
to any business entrusted to them and make few
cry exertion togive satisfaction. For freight pas
sage having fine accommodations apply on board. ms
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Candidates

d5 We are authorised TO announce THOMAS Fl.
PITTS, candidate for reelection to the office of
Recorder Of the Parish Of Caddo Election, Monday,
I'd November.
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GDnarfRerShiD,
CNnartnership,

TIME undersigned having associated with him Mr..
i SAMUEL VANBIBBER, the Grocery, Produce, and
General Mercantile Business, will hereafter be carried
on under the firm and style of HUDGINS VAN
BiBBER. usA -g= W. Il. c. HUDGlNs. @
Shreveport, April 90, 1857. --.=.
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REUBEN WHITE. JNp. w. SMITH. JOS W. BALDWIN.
WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN,
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
M E R C Fl ANTS.

VTTCCSTI5S,
PLANTATION SUPPLIES. &c,
Corner#of Commerce and Milan streets, Shreveport.
TT ANING purchased from Mr., E. c. Hartthe com
I 4 frlodous Brick Warehouses; formerly occupied
by Mn. l.. E. Carter, and more recently by Mr.. Nat.
Moore, prepared to receive and store cot
tom merchandise and produce, and solicit the patron
age ofour friends and the public, pedging ourselves
10 give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
our care. We will keep on hand at all times large
and complete stock Of Plantation Supplies Beat and
Bar Stores and Groceries, of all descriptions, to which
we request The attention Of purchasers.
n B. Our entire charges for receiving, storing and
shipping cotton, will be twenty five cents per bale.
Shreveport April 9. 1856.
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-
NNtiCe.

VIZ H. C. HUDGINS, is my duly authorised agent
w during my absence. y. a. DENNIS.
Shreveport, June 3, 1857. Jl0-3m
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Printing Materials.

a n Imperial Printing Press, and Type sufficient to
N publish paper, together with chases. cases. rule
and the Necessary furniture, for sale CHEAP. The ma
terlals are III rsi y.is order. Apply at thls aHife
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A A. ENOs, having been again burnt out q 'lexas
IN. street has removed his Clothing Store and Ial-
Ioring Establishment back to the building formerly
occuied as the clerks office, ION Market street, and
Immediately opposite the postoffice where he IS
onenng large and complete assortment of Spring and
Summer Clothing, and will be happy at all times e IS
his nla friends and customers. Jnne3 n