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JAMES FURNEAEX, G. Scrit
"Odd Fellows Rest.''

PRESIDENT John Stroud Treasurer James Furean
Cemetery Conmit,ee-Haper Giingham, Gardaer Smith
Their Homes Finance Cornntee-Thomas Keeds ". C. VIII
son. L. Homes. Sexon-Daniel Merritt: Menlfars-Frank
Lewis, W. c. Wilson, George Seymour H. Godma1 G. B.
Bowditeh j. P. Warner, II. Casterede, s. Boullemet
VAULTS IN "oDD FELLOWS RESTn may be proeurs.ss
by applying F. NJ CoRRY, sickles Co.'s s. Canal
FELT STETsoNs Camp street, to H MILsRArsH, u
g Mint the secrearys office, in Odd Fellows Hail. coy
of Camp and Lafayette Streets -
The price members of Stockhodng Lodges viii De 0
vault; to all others, $50 per vault III.
relative the purchase OF Lots be had
application the Secretary.
JAMES FURNEAUX Secretary O. 5. Best.
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G.and Encampnient.

Their. VI. GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF LOUISIANA, L
o. holds its regular sessions the first Mondays Feb
rnary August of each the Odd Fellows Hail.
efs Camp and Lafayette streets. as
Officers for year lss6-A Moulton NJ W. Grand Pstzl-
arch Thomas Bragg, NJ. E. G. H. Priest; VIM Deacon. R
v. q. $; Wardsn James FuEneapx R G Scribe H Va
T. q. Dunlap R. W. c. Rep; s. NJ. Todd, W. G. Marshall
Thomas Keefe W. G. Sentinel John Frankford, W. Dep e.
Sentinel.
Aft Gates, R. W. D D. g. Patriarch, Of District No. e
Franklin; Oscar Barbee R. W. d. D. g. Patriarch Disist
No s. Rouge; v. D. Covert R. W. D. b. G. Pass-
| arch of District No. 1, Clinton
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A NEW LIGHT! A NEW LIGIITu
"A A NEW LIGHTli
X E r O s E NE OIL, (.
Not Explosive! ~

n f. II U y f. ~ II y L., is..-aa
Not Explosive! .
THREE QUALITIES.
Kerosene burning OIL,
"a Substitute for COMPETENCY
Kerosene Burning and Lubr1cating OIL,
"a Substitute for Lard Cola and Sylvic OLD
Burning every kind Of Oil Lamp Also substitute for the
best Lubricatng Oils heretofore used for machinery.
:, Kerosene Binnncle OIL,
"a Substitute for the best Sperm Oil generally used in Ships
And for any other illuminating Oils row in useburniug also
in all the ordinary OIL Lamps.
The Undersigned Sole Agents Louisiana for the North
American Oil Company Of New York beg leave to
inform the public and their customers that they will be- able
furnish the above valuable Oils They DO not hesitate
THE KEROSENE BURNING OIL
will eectuay supersede CampheDe and Gas account
exposiveness powerful light That the KEROSENE
BURNING AND LCBRICATING OIL, finer article, will be
found superior any kind Of oil other material used for
lubricatg purposes Palm, Lard Sperm and
Olive OIL whilst burning will give better light than the
best Lard Cola Rape Seed or syyic on having the further
As the KEROSENE BINNACLR OIL, which j. an extra
quality Of the Kerosene Oil manufactured expressly for ships
and warranted not CONCEAL in the coolest they
ang purposes and the very desderaum sought after for
many
Testimonials of the unquestonabe character, proving
properties Of Oils will published in due
time f information given in hand and post bills also
in public papers, the Oils and the Lamps received
Liberal arrangements will he made with the chip chambers
and ship agents in this city, and subagens appointed IN every
Samples Of the KEROSENE BURNING and KEROSENE
LUBRICAT1NG OIL can be seen in our store.
shipment Of the Bnnacle Oil will be recei yed in few
Agents in Louisiana for the North American Kerosene o
Company. az
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SPLENDiD sTOCK.-P MALLARD 81 ROYAL
. seetMr p. MRlard being back from his trip Europe,
informs lis numerous friends public generally he
offers a magnificent choice of FURNITURE for Parors
Dining Room Bed Room from the best manufacturers OF
Paris, and from his establishment
Also splendid Of lamps BroCaeleS Damask,
Muslin Bobbine Gmps and stuff Of all descriptions for dra-
perry curtains.
Sevres Chinaware fancy and plain white do Cut Glassware,
Bronze Satuees Cornce, Window Shades, Mats Rugs, Mir
descriptions. All of these articles having
been purchased greatest under the personal
superintendent Maar he invites the public generally
really splendid stock with which he is certain
compete. Mo
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CINCINNATI, December :, 1856.

N'lclNUl,i 7,
Messrs Geo n. winche!l, Bro Il Co:
Gets-Ihe Pumping Engine purchased of you for Of
small sop on line of the Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
Las een in use time and given perfect HtistHcton
consider the best pumping apparatus within my knowledge
rhe engine crres besides the p1mp 2Oinch circular saw
three 1tes and press and there with
IS pound pressure the square inch Of the boiler Therefore
Cordially recommend TO notice of railroad managers and
OILERS. Yours truly -,-- ~, ~ u
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large stock of all sizes of the Vnlcanized India Rubber
Betting will he sold at low prices. The cost is much below
leather banding. je2s
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Interior EnCampments. ~"
MAGNOLIA No A meets in Baton Rouge the Hsnond and
fourth Saturday in each month.
MOUNT SINAI No. emeets Franklin parish of St. Mar,
the frst and third Wednesday in each month
e. W. SHAW No. 10 meets the first and third Saturday in
each month in Clinton, Parish of East Feieians. ="
All communications intended for the Grand Encan1Rr,ent
be addressed Jas Fu-Dehux G. Scribe, Fellows
Hall, New Orleans.
LANES FURNEATX G. ScrF,a
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S. B. M0RsE, supt. C. and c. R. 4.
New Orlsans, owe mber !, 1855. !

New Orlsans, owe mber ], 1855.
Office y. o., Up. and G.-W Railroad 90 ),
Fridge Sirlu 10 your inquiry elIlE 10 the
performance Of the Pumps in use upon TINS road
only say that they quite equal to your
ead among the variety Of pumps We baVe IN use 'heS are
decidedly ihe best. . ,---,,,, wi. ,...,o..
YunIs, respectfully, A. H. SEGhh VICE ffeS';et.i
The hoya pmns and Engines constantly Eur sale y the
rlscyiLer sole agent for the aluacturers. .
je26 ISAAC BhlI''fE = MARGARINE h CT
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NEW VARIETY, COME AND FANCY GOODS
IN STORE No. so CANAL STREET near Chhrtres street,
undersigned lately arrived from the North informs his
friends and the public that he has opened At 50 mail street.
door from Chartres street, VARIETY AND COMB
STORE, and his goods VERY LOW PRICES, AT
RET ALL and invites the attention OF those
wishing good and low his extensive assor
ALE. RpUssEl,
ole No. SO Canal street, near ChaFtres.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HAVE
in and receiving steamer and sailing
a choice Of
VIRGINIA MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, which offer
the liberal terms. Among which may be
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Odd Fellows, Hall Association,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ODD FELLOWS, HAIL
ASSOCIATION meets at their office in Odd Fellows Hail.
the first Monday of every month.
George Shaw PRESIDENT Thomas n. Shields Secretary
John d. Bein Treasurer G. Dunlap John Orchard, H G.
stetson, II. Howard Eneas Smith, James Davis George
Rareshde A. W. Bosworth Geo. Dmeyer Edward PiIsbnrz
and ", B, Cook.
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H ALF P OF NDS-
Oriental Rose Bud Constellation; Britannia Duval G. ".
White.
-FIVES- TENS
Moss Percevil
Jackson Sato1,
Spottswood, Burch,
Yassed, Halo,
Wilson'S, North's,
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DE SOTO LODGE MOI meets Baton Rouge Thursday
evening.
ST. MARYs LODGE 20 meets at Franklin on Saturday
evening.
METH LODGE No. q meets at Shreveport Wednesday,
ST LANDRY LODGE No. Is meets opelousas on satus-
day evening.
CLINTON LODGE No 27 meets at Clinton on Wednesday
evening.
CARROLL LODGE No. 80 meets at Lake Providence or
Monday evening.
TRINITY LODGE No. 80 meets at Trinity Saturday
EXCELSIOR LODGE No. 81 Thibodaux on satur-
NEW TERRA LODGE Nc. SO meets s. Newton on Thurs.
day evening"
PRAIRIE LODGE No. 81 meets at Washington FRIDAY
evening.
CHENEYvILLE LODGE No. Al meets at ChensyrilIe on
ASSUMPTION LODGE No. 4s meets NapoleonvilIs ca
Saturday evening: - ,-, ~, ,-.. !.
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VOORHEES, V. G A. Lesseps, Jr, Secretary H. Caiot fe1
Secretary; J. Cashergue, Treasurer. .4
HERMANN LODGE No. 80 meets every "Wednesday svsn-
Marigny Buildings Third District G. Mohr, N.
Tx R. saiger Secretary J. Faust, Per.
Secretary Peter Boil, Treasurer.
soUTH-WESTERN LODGE No. 40mees every Friday even
ing 9 Odd Fellows Hall. james Beggs, n. G..
Gerard Sith V. c.; Thos. G. Robinson Secretary; james
Furneaux, per. Secretary; G. Schmidt, Treasurer.
MERCHANTS LODGE No. 70 meets every Monday evening
q Odd Fellows Hall. W. n. Ellis N L. Ora
ham, G. L. Poshier Secretary; R. G. Abbott Per See
| Rotary; C. Fonda, Treasurer.
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University Of Louisiana.
l. a w DEF A r TN EN- r

IL u w u u NJ L IN
1HsflE Lectures in this department will commence
4 the second Monday of November, 1857, and
continue until the first Monday April, 1885. They
will embrace the most important branches of the Civil
Common, Constitutional and International Law, as
we'll as Equity, Jurisprudence and Practice. Lectures
will BE delivered by four professors.
Those by Professor McCALEB will treat Of A dmi-
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, or the United States, and the
Practice OF the Courts OF Civil Jurisdiction in Louis
lana.
Those By Professor iIENNEN will embrace the
Common Law, Equity jurisprudence and Practice,
and Constitutional Law.
The degree Of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
on those students only who shall have attended two
full courses Of lectures full after having
read twelve months under the direction of respecta-
bic counselor at law, and who shall, examination
by the various professors be found deserving of the
honor.
The fee of each professor is $25; naturalization fee
SO; and 5 10 for the diploma.
All communications must be addressed to the Dean
OF the Faculty, at New Orleans.
THEODORE H. McCALEB,
june 24- 6m Dean of the Faculty.
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Shreveport Auction store.

yI'HE subscribed having removed his AUCTION STORE
4 from the corner OF Texas and Market Streets to
the roomy apartments Of the Cry HoTEL, offers the
same inducements 10 his friends and patrons his
new stand as heretofore. His sales being entirely
der shelter On the verandah Of the bpding, his Gus
toners will be petey protected from the weather
and heat of the san. =smsa ,s .az-4s -... -
Having lately rtade arrangements with several New
soaabe GooDs throughout the seasons which have al
ready commence to arrive.
His regular day sales will be Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday; night sales Monday, Wednesday and oatur
day He will pay particular attention to the sales o.
real and pesonalestates horses. mules and succession
sales. Liberal cash advances mate on consignment;
of groceries or other articles. A. l.. HElNE,
Shreveport, May 90. 1857 auctoneer
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Notice TO RaiEread Tax PAYERS.

YOUR Railroad Tax Receipts entitle you to stock
4 in the railroad, but it is necessary to send the tax
receipts to the office of the company, at Monroe, La
accompanied by an order for the certificate of stock,
atating the name and residence of the person whom
it should be issued If not done within three years
from the date of the receipt it will be prescribed by
act of the legislature. These receipts not nego-
table, but no objection viii be made to transfer,
less the company have offset against the original
holder. In case of transfer they should be endorsed
in blank. They should also be endorsed in the same
way when sent to the office for stock. They may be
safely entrusted to the mail, if the precauon is taken
to retain copy. ..m4 =. e. YOUNG,
April 90 1871 Pres't of the V S. & r. RI Co.
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Sheriff Sale.

Q TATE OF LOUISIANA-Par ish of Caddo-In
~ District Court No. -. OGLESBy g. GRlswoLD
vs.. JoHN T. ToNE1 By virtue of writ Of sale issued
out ofhe honorable the District Court in and for the
parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit, and me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at pubs
lie auction at the courthouse door, in the town of
Shreveport, parish aforesaid SATURDAY. the Ist
day of august, 4. ID. 1851 between the hours of i
O'Clock a., and 4, P M. the following described
property to-wit the half Of the north quar-
ter and the quarter Of the northeastq and
the northwest quarter Of the northwest quarter of
section No. 81 (twentyone.) township l6 <sixeenl
range IA fourteen containing l6e acres more less,
together with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon situated in the parish OF Caddo. Sezeda the
property OF the defendant 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 ]. G. McWILLIAMS, Dry Sheriff
Shreveport, June "a, 1857. pf.S7 IA
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Railroad Notice.

SsAMUEL WELLS, Esq, has been appointed agent
- to collect insalment receipts due upon subscrip-
tons TO the Vicksburg Shreveport and Texas Rail
road and he has been authorised to exchange these
receipts for tax receipts given to subscribers for the
payment 0fanv railroad assessed upon the property
Of the subscribers and when the receipts paid
subscriber shall exceed the amount of the nstament
receipts in the hands OF Mr.. Wells, and now due, he is
authorised 70 pay the subscriber, i'll reimbursement,
the difference In excess, until the amount Of any pre-
yious payments Subscription IS entirely refunded
When the tax receipts amount 70 less than the install
n1ent re ceipfs now due the matter may be easily ad-
iasted By handing Mr.. Wells the balance in cash
The subscribers viii 1t is not intended 10 make
them pay DOUBLE but they must pay the tax collector
and then settle with the conpangs agent as above.
Mr. Wells will always be on hand and if subscriber
should chance pay little in advance he aeednot
law out OF his monev an hour.
{. g. YOUNG, Pres't 7. s essF R. R. %.
Ap4I ~. 1857. If.
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CtTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish of Caddo--In
- District Cour--LEGoUx & PURDIssUs VS.. HEAD &
DAsHIELL, No. 2S26: eOsGoon & JENNINGS VS.. HEAD &
DAsH1ELI No. 1887; J. W. MORRIS VS.. WIN. n. HEAD,
No. 1928; J. ". Morris VS.. WIN. n. HEAD, No. 1882.
BY virtue of a writ Of sale issued ont Of the honorable
the District Court in and for the parish of Caddo, in
the above entitled suit and directed, have seiz
ed and will proceed sell at public auction at the
courthouse door in the of Shreveport parish of
Caddo, on SATURDAY. the Is day OF August A.D. 1851,
between the hours of IL o'coA a. M. and P M the
following described property, towt: lots Nos IA, ID
and g. in block SO, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon situated in the town of Shreveport par
sh OF Caddo. Also a negro girl named Ann.
Terms of sale--Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
mCnt. j. u. NC WILLIAMS, Depy SheflH
Shreveport, May 10, 1857. my2O pt-Sl "a
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Sheriff Sale.

Succession OF F. Lester. deceased.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo- In
- District Court. By virtue of order of sale
issued out Of the honorable the District Court in and
for the parish of Caddo and directed will
proceed to sell at public auction at the courthouse
door in the town of Shreveport parish aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, the lst day Of August 4. ID. 1851, be.
tween the hours of IL O'Clock, and 4, M, the
following described land belonging to the success
sion of F. Lester to-wit: the south half of section No.
90 Nwenty,) township No Is (eigheen,) and range
l6 sixteen About forty of the land have been
cleared, and there good cabins on the same.
Terms of saIe-Twelve months credit; purchasers
to give their note, with approved personal security,
bearing eight per interest from date secured by
amortgage, waving the benefit Of appraisement, on
the property. ]. G.. McWILLIAMS, Dep'y Shift.
Shreveport June II, 1857 pfSl8 10
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BEN KoUNs !
G. L. KOUNS
g KoUNs JOHN KOuNS. BEN kouNSf
G. +. KOUNS 81 BROS,
Regular Line elbow WATER Red River Packets
NEW EZRA, E h A.
Capt.John Kouns. Capt Ben. ko

Capt.John kouns. Capt BEN hoans.
s2aggssn d, 1HE above line OF. boats will commence
- ts9t with the coming season, and make
z7sss-.zzs-s.z regular weekly trips, connecting at
Shreveport with captain e. L. kouns' fine new pas
senger packet for New Orleans Merchants and plan
ers can contract with the above firm do their entire
business fer the entire season, high or ow water,ath the
going rates with correctness prompmess and despatch
In case of extremely low water, the New Era will stay
below, and the Era above White Oak shoals, and con-
inject. Therefore they will guarantee to do business
during the lowest water.
The NEW EsA is now being built, under the super
vision of Capt. John kouns "a fac-simile ofhe Ero)
and will be in New Orleans 10 run during the coming
fall low water from that city Alexandria,
ing at the falls with the Era for Shreveport. The Era
will make regular weekly trips during the sammer
from Shreveport TO the falls. Business entrusted
will be guaranteed to be done TO entire satisfaction
of our shippers.
We VIII fill orders for salt and groceries, or produce,
aud deliver and freight in the fall or winter
A liberal share Of patronage is solicited. Address,
/ G. L. kOUNS & BROS, (care ]. n Howell Il Corl
Shreveport. Lewis Snapp & Co., T.B. Smith, agents
! New Orleans. june24
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Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parish ofCaddo-ln
~ District Court, No. 1852, R. S. CARNEs vs.. B. w
DAVIS In Justice Robeson's Court, Nos 1852 and
1855, j. Coleman VS.. B. W. Davis; Edgerly g. Rhodes
vs. B. w Davis By virtue of three writs Of eri facas
issued out of the honorable the District and the Jus
tees Court in and for the parish Of Caddo, IN the
and will proceed to sell public auction at the court
house door in the of Shreveport parish OF Cad
90, on SATURDAY, the lst day of August, A. D. 1897
between the hours of Ii O'Clock, M, and r d., the
following described property, to-wit the undivided
nall OF the Southwest quarter of the southwest quarter
OF section No. 80 Hbirty-hye township lS(eighteen
range IA (oureen) west situated in the parish OF Cad
do State Of Louisiana. Seized the property OF the
defendant and to be sold TO pay and satisfy the wrlts
issued II the above entitled suits.
Terms Of sale-Cash with the bereht Of appraise-
ment. r a. McWILLIA MIS-. DIV Sheriff.
Shreyeport. Inne DIG. 1851 iylpf. SIS 50
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Our Single!

m-5z=r-z=, THE undersigned have this day en-
SNAGA tered into copartnershp under the
zz@EMNgSAZH name and style of STEWARD &
JEWELL at the old stand of NJ. T. T. Steward where
they intend to manufacture and keep on hand all kinds
of vehicles, such CARRIAGES BtGGEEs, HACKS,
&c, and also carry on General Repairing ShGp.-
Particular attention will be paid to the Repair Of Car
rages and Buggies in the way of painting, trimming,
wood 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
has established PRICES it will be done for those
prices and no other, and done in a manner that will
reflect credit the workmen well give satstac-
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
Refererces--J w. Markham A. ]. Hitchcock, II
J. &. Battle. Shreveport. June 10, 1887
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Great InduCement.

rVHE undersigned, intending to close business at
i this place, will sell their entire stock Of Merch
andise together with the house whichthey occu-
Ply. We have an amount Of stock about eighteen or
twenty thousand dollars. In which are embraced all
the leading articles in Groceries and Produce; also
well selected and large stock Of Iron Castings, &c &c
Some fifteen or sixteen thousand dollars Of this stock
has been purchased within the past few weeks at low
prices, and for cash. Our Of sale WILL BE LIB
ERAL aud made known only to those desiring to par
chase. OGLESBY g. GRISWOLD.
Shrevpnart Julv l. 1857
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Sberir's Sale,

GTATE OF LOUISIANA.--Parish of Caddo--In
~ District Court, No. 80. CLARK, SIBLEy & Co.
vs. NELSON & REYNOLDS. By virtue of writ of fl ia.
issued Of the honorable the District Court in and
for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit and
me directed have seized and will proceed sell
of Shreveport. parish aforesaid, SATURDAY the ist
day of august, a. d. 1857, between the hours of |
O'Clock. A. and NJ, the following described pro-
perry, to-wit: Lots Nos and - eleven and tweve)
in block No 81 (ffty-seven,) in the of Shreve-
port parish OF Caddo. Seized as the property Of H.
Reynolds and 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. McWlLLIAMS, Dry Sheriff
Shreveport, June "a, 1857. pf.S6 Is
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New Orleans s Shreveport Packet.


faaaM.nza = The new and splendid fast running
khs9z7SFFtF65 steamer DUKE, SAML APPLICABLE,
E=sz=szzszsz master, owing the rise in the river
has been enabled to resume her regular tips TEN
DAY packet between n Orleans and Shreveport Grand
Bayou, Campte, Grand Ecore, Alexandra, and inter-
mediate points and landings the river, and will
leave Shreveport
Sunday, March Sunday, ........Ap April 10
Wednesday,... Is Wednesday.... %
Sunday. 20 Sunday, .......... May 10
Wedne ay,.....April s Wednesday,..... g 20
The Duke was built expressly for passenger boat to
ply the Mississippi and 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
commodatious, safety and speed she is unsurpassed.
Captain Appegate soicits continuance OF the liberal
patronage heretofore extended to him. pledging himself
that nothing shall be wanting on his par> give sat
sfaction. For freight or passage apply on board.
The Duke will hereafter connect at Shreveport with
the VI. l.. Daugherty for Jefferson, and will
at oil times receive freight and passengers fer Benton,
Port Caddo, Smithand, Jefersona land all Intermediate
landings, which will be forwarded without detention.
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4th JULY CELEBRATION.

4th JULY CELEBRATION.
GJ@A sumptuous BARBECUE will be given at the
Sulphur Springs NEAR Greenwood, on SATURDAY, the
4th of July. Capt. W "A. LACY has been selected to
deliver Grafton in honor of the day, and ample
engagements will be made for the accommodation of
all who may be present.
The ladies and gentlemen Of the parishes of Caddo
and DeSoto, and of Harrison county, Texas, most
respectfully invited to attend. June a. 1857.