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h New ORLEANS, December 10, 1856.
i Messrs. Semmons & Co-Gentlemen: have ex-
pnined the spectaces left with me for trial. and find
them fully equal il not superior to any have used
before They well adapted to the eye; being the
best size, and the bows placed the angle to keep the
f5luss in its right position.
shall take pleasure in recommending them to my
patients, ana those requiring specacles and when Of Il
proper focus adjusted to.the eye, they al! that
,e required improve visions, when from age, little
assistance is necessary. Very truly yours,
DR.. T. NJ. GuSTlN, Oculist
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G.. HAVING permanently located in the city
q rswsgs of Shreveport, and having fitted up and
|JNIy furnished rooms in the most suitable
manner, respectfully solicts the attention of the c-
Of this place aud the adecen country his pro
tession, and hopes by close application and unremt-
ting attention to business he may merit the patron
age OF citizens generally. All operations in every
department of the profession will be skfuy perform
ed, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Office,
on Market street, opposite the post-nffice. aprS
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Succession Sale,

Succession. Of J. s. Reed, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Pa of Caddo-Bv
~ virtue of writ Of sale issued from the honorable
the District Court of the parish of Caddo and to me d.
reced will sell at the Court House door in the town
Of Shreveport on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of May,
1857, the following described Land, belonging TO the
succession Of !. s. Reed, deceased owit the south
east quarter of section No 80 (thirty two) and the
norhwe quarter of the north west quarter of section
No. tour) all in township l6 (sixteen range "A
Qourteen.)
Terms Of sale--Twelve months credit Purchas-
give their note, with approved personal security,
bearing eight per cent interest from date, and special
mortgage retained waving the benefit of apprasement
to secure the purchase price.
Acts of sale at the expense Of the purchaser
H. HUNSICKER, Auctioneer.
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Town Property For Sale.

Shreveport, April 5, 1856.
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Tax Collectors Sale.

DY virtue Of The authority in vested, will sell
- atpubc auction in front of the Court house, in
the town OF Shreveport, on SATURDAY, the 9Th day Of
Nay, 1851, between the hours of o'clock. NJ. md
4, P NJ the following described property, belonging
B. L. Hodge, towit: Lot No. |, in block 3d. in the
of Shreveport, parish Of Caddo Seized and to
be sold t. pay the railroad taxes due thereon.
Terms Of sale-cash. B. I. SCOGIN,
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Notice,
JOHN WALTERS,
E Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Groceries,
Hate

Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &c.,
Texas street, Shreveport,
HAS just received one of the largest and best as
L sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market, TO which additions made by every arrival
comprising in part silks tissues, berages, and every
description of the fashionable dress goods for la
dies, calicoes of all colors and qualities. mernoes,
fannels, cloths, owes, linseys, linens drings, dia-
pers, etc, ETC. A large and varied assortment Of the
most fashionable styles of boots and shoes;
CATERS shoes, slippers and brogans for ladies' misses
and chldren boys boots and shoes. A large assort-
ment Of fashionable ready made clothing. A variety
Of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen, brides col
lars. blankets, hardware, ron cutlery, tools, nails,
crockery, queensware, glassware. china, etc.
Also--A large stock ofresh and genuine Groceries,
consisting OF bacon, pork sugar. moasses coffee,
tea chocolate, four lard salt pepper, spice, ckere,
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines. etc. --..
Tern.s-Cash, or time to strictly punctual GUS
toners. april Is
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5 SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE.

having tax en the eornerbrick build
L ing on, Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
and ready receive goods Of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he alters hmsefto give salts
faction to all who may honor him with call. His reg
ular days of sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
any other day, when business demands his attention
VIII give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made consignments of
Groceries. go .sl A. l.. HEINE, Auctioneer.
Shreveport. Iannarv 10 1881 r-.-- l.
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his EvEsrNG, "WEDNESDAY J APRIL Is,
Ill be presented the much admired and highly sue
s cessful play of
e. IN GOMAR!
farthen1a Mrs. Menken; 1ngomar, Mr.. j. S. Charles
Myron, Mr.. i. J, Herndon; Polydor, Mr.. Ryder
Actea, Mrs Adams: Theano. Miss Annie JoSephs
After which gentleman Of this city will on behalf
OF committee, present Mr.. Charles with token of
regard from the citizens Of Shreveport.
~ Fancy Dance, by -- - Miss A.Josephs.
10 be followed by the amusing afterpiece of
The LADY AND THE DEVIL! II
IePhyrIna, with song,l Mrs: Menken; Wildlove Mr.
J. S. Charles; Jeremy. Mr.. r. j. Herndon. aarb '-0s
10 conclude with Farewell Address, by Mrs Men
' ken aE~ @@+ s-f @@eAl a1aG8gs 4&S ns-. 115oe-~
Admittance, One Dollar afz.-aa.-az g....r..
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New Orleans Il Red River Packet.

fGzHs~'' = THE entirely new fast running steamer
sts e77t+T5ttfi' WIN. Es. DOUGLASS. BENZ.
zzzessfssZE TARBALL, master, will run as Il reg ulay
packet during the entire between New Orleans
and upper Red River, touching at all nermcdate
landings. The VIM. R. Douglass was built at Louis
vile during the present fall expressly for the trade is
unusually saunch and the BOILERS machinery etc are
entirely and point of safety she is unsurpassed
She can 1860 bales of Cotton and has co,nmo-
dious cabins, fitted up with and furnished
with every requisite for the comfort of PASSENGERS
Her officers will at all times pay particular attention
any business entrusted to them and make of ev-
cry exertion give satisfaction For freight or pas
sage, having fine accommodations, apply on board MS
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Malice,

~. The owner or consignee Of MAR Z, shipped
@e2l few days ago board the steamer Duke,
Is hereby notified call Mr. a. J. Hitchcocks iv
cry stable, pay charges and take the animal away
il will be disposed of as the law directs. - april
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Notice.
IOHN N. HOWELL. &gs HAMILTON S. HOWELL.
J. n. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport, La.
HAVE purchased the we'll known building former
IL ly occupied by Messrs Douglass Il Dashiell on
the Levee, (at the steamboat iandingl and are now
prepared to receive, forward and
chandise of every description at Iow rates any
respectable house in Shreveport Our WAREHOUSES
Immediately tha banks Of the river, and among the
largest and most convenient in the country, which
renders our facilities for storing and shipping cotton
equal not superior to that possessed by any other
ENLISTMENT on Red River.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests Of our patrons.
We prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to care.
We keep constantly on hand complete assortment
OF groceries, provisions, four bacon, salt, sugar.
asses coffee, candles, soap, whskey, brandy gin,
rum, wines, syfups tobacco, snuff, fancy groceries,
castings, nails etc which will be sold the lowest
prices. june25
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New Orleans, Shreveport & jefferson

fy...g =
%kFHf+Essssss The entirely new, fast running steaHlcr
=zszsszz zzaszzszEE ALTON, Sr., J. S. SMITH, mas
ter, will run during the entire season as a regular
packet between New Orleans and Shreveport, Port
Caddo, Benton, Smithand, Jefferson, and all nermc-
date landings ard plantations The Alton is entirely
new, very substantial and of light draunht, and was
built expressly for the trade Her officers will pay
particular attention to any business entrusted To the
boat and mike Of every exerQn TO- give Satisnc
ton. For FREIGHT or na.sane anrln on hoard E.L2i
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Shreveport, Jefferson Il Lake Packet

r a.@91a "a The entirely and very light drauyhl
ss @s :5s3' steamer VI. 4. DAJsSEaH1EsEY,
=zsss=~ss-=%= !. W. MARTIN, master, has commenced
her trips regular pacte, between Shreveport and
Jefferson, touching Port Caddo, Benton Smthand,
and all landings and plantations 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 state rooms,
is particularly adapted to the trade. Her officers will
pay particular attention all business entrusted to
them and make Of every exerton to give sutisfac-
ton. For freight or passage, having fine accommo-
dations, apply on board.
The N. l.. Daughery will connect at Shreveport
with the New Orleans packet Duke, and will TAKE
freight and passengers for ~ Orleans, be forwarded
by that boat. Passengers and shippers may rely thar
every effort viii be made by the officers OF both boats
to give entire satisfaction. ianT
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New Orleans 4 Upper Red River Packet.

60 BE cNtlFeIy new Iast running steamer
E13a2zzsssSs ERA. john KoUNs, master, (BENJ.
ezzsyzzEzzzz KoUSs clerk, has commenced her trips
as regular packet in the upper Red River trade
taking freight for Preston, Bonham. Pine Bluff,
Wright's landing, Rowland. Lanesport, Spanish Bluffs,
White Cliffs, Fulton, and all intermediate landings on
upper Red River and its tributaries. The Era was
built during the present winter expressly for the trade
and will regularly all seasons Of the year. when
the water will permit. She Is unusually staunch and
very light draught-drawing on twelve inches ligha
and carries 100 bales of cotton three feet water
and is provided with all the latest improvements Her
officers will give prompt personal attention all bus
mess entrusted to the boat For freight passagcr
apply on board
sx*Teegraph, Washington; and Standard, Clarks-
WILLIE cOnY tnr three months derl1
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DUNN & YATES,
Receiving. Forwarding and Commission
MERCHANTS,

And dealers in Groceries, Boat & Bar Stores,
PLANTATION SUPPLIES, DC,
Commerce street, Shreveport, La.
wv E have leased the comnodious Brick Fire Proof
w Warehous s, recently owned and occupied by
Messrs. Ogesby 4 Griswold and are prepared to re-
ceive and store cotton, merchandise and produce.
We solicit patronage, and pledge ourselves 10 give
prompt attention all business entrusted
We shall keep on hand al all times complete stock
OF Plantation Supplies Boat and Bar Stares, and Gro
ceries of every description, which beg leave to
call public attention. @& '
Our charges for receiving, storing and shipping cot
ton is twenty-five per bale for the entire
We will make liberal cash advances cotton and
merchandise in store. OF DUNN & YATES.
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TiGugrS, Wines, sc,

SUhERIOR Old Coenac, Otard and Sazerac Bran
> dies; Madeira, Sherry, Port, Malaga, SanteFr,
;hani,aane and Claret Wines; old jamaica and New
,nglaild Rum; Holland Gin; old Monongahela, rye,
,exreI's and common Whiskeps; Cordials Of every
Ntiun; Porter Ale; Brandy Fruits; Fruits IN their
WE jire; Peppermint; Bitters etc, all Of which VIII
e saldat the very lowest prices, BY .--..-
anrd #-Esa w. H. Z. HUDGINS.
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Watches, Fine JeweIry u Fancy Goods.
c. IT. RTTRNSTDF @5t'-~f a

HdtCHCS, THU JC"CII u dHVy UUUUSs
G. H. BURNSIDE, s-
.=..-.5 TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT, La,
Denler in every description of
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
go Has just received new and superb sup-S y
TrIA, ply Of goods, consisting of M. |. To- x
aa.aS bias, Johnson. Cooper, Andrew, Tay- f y
,r Arnold, and Beazey's fine gold and silver Watch
es in open and hunting cases; mantel tme-pieces;
mantel ornaments; walking canes, china tea-setts;
plated and china candlesiicks; music boxes inkstands;
fine cutlery; port monnaies; lamps; lamp globes and
glasses gold pens: shot guns brushes; combs silver
plated castors ladies' portfolios finger rings of all
kinds and sizes, designed for courship wedding or
birthday presents; rings for infants and children
Every description of fine watches repaired at short
notice. [mh25-l m G.. H. BURNSIDE.
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TIL EATRE r..
ONE NIGHT MoRE!l,

Proprietor and Manager, - J. S. Charles
Acting Manager T. j. Herndon
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Election of Town Officers.

If HE qualified voters Ut the town of Shreve
1=-sEA port are hereby notified that in conformity
To law, election will be held al the places designa
ted below, in the diferentwars said town on the
first Monday OF May. 1857, between the hours of
O'clock M and O'Clock P. NJ. for mayor, trea-
sufef, and seven trustees for SAID town, for and DUR
ing the OF one year. 0ue trustee to be elected
IN each ward, except ward No.2, in which two
tees TO be elected. The election will be held for
the different wards II the following places
In ward No. |, at Baer's house. back Of VI. Baer's
store, formerly occupied by Sophia Nornal.)
In ward No. 2, at the mayors office. ...s .sf.a
g g 3, at A J. flitchcock's livery stable.
'@'' i" a, al the court house @pM""8" -&a~5#
8 s. at G. II. Barlow's store, Texns street,
" {. g, at B. Bankers house. as. + =
Now therefore, the commissioners are hereby author
lsed and instructed hold lid election at or near the
places above designated i'll the different wards in this
town at the time above specified for the purpose of
electlng said officers, and Immediately after closing
the polls make their returns TO the undersigned. Poll,
to be opened 10 O'Clock, NJ. and closed at four
O'clock, F. NJ. J. w. JONES, Mayor.
ShreyeDort.- A oril l. 1857
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Caution.

A Ii persons are hereby notified not to credit my
{ \ husband, Joshua Hale, my account. as l
will not pay any debts contracted that may be
traced by him, unless compelled Nv Law.
Caddo parish Aprts, ls57.5t~ SARAH HALE.
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EnbrUlGerleS.
1t being an undisputed fact that none can compete
with them. either in assortment cheapness, they in
vite the ladies Of Shreveport andts vicinity, and par
ticuary those that good judges, their well
lected stock of fashionable Merincs and Cashnleres.
their Embroideres and Dress Silks.
New Goods are received By every boat.
Orders from the country carefully attended to.
Shreveport. December TO- 1856
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Election Notice.


IL THE Commissioners of Elections for Ward
SssSEzsss No. Five, Caddo parish, hereby notified
and required hold election the said
ward on Saturday, I'd May next 10 elect Justice of
the Peace fill the lncy i'll said ward, occasnned
by the resignation Of VIM. Beall, esq And to make
due return Of The same according to law
ROB'T l.. GILMER,
apI Prest Police Jury Caddn narish
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Nntira,

I Ohm VI. LANDRuM, Esq, is my duly authorised
e. agent and attorney in fact, during my temporary
absence from the State: 7 ]. w. TYSON.
Shreveport pril |, 1857. 90"
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For Mayor.

It We are authorised to announce SAM WELLS,
candidate for the Office of mayor of the town Of
Shreveport, at the ensuing election
s d W authorised to announce JONAS ROBE
SON as candidate for the office of MAYOR of Shreve-
port. Election, Monday, May 4th .a....
Il We are authorised to announce JOHN W
JONES, candidate for reelection to the office of
MAYoR Of Shreveport. Election, Monday, 18th MAY. n
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New Orleans 4 Shreveport Packet.

}f%>@ 7A' b The well known passenger steamboat
S.$I$lY5sI715ssSS' Sc. CHARLES, VIM. D. BATE
Sz-zs@#zzzz--z MAN, master, will resume her trips, on
the first rise water regular packet between n.
Oteans and Shreveport, touching at Grand Bayou,
Cnmpt6, Grand Ecote, and all intermediate landings
and plantations. The st. Charles has been thoroughly
overhaued and put in fine ORDER and is in all respects
good new, and for comfort and fine accommo-
datons unsurpassed by any boat in the trade. Her
commander solics continuance of the liberal pat-
ronage heretofore extended the boat, pedgng him
self that nothing shall be wanting his part to give
satisfaction to shippers and travellers. For freight or
passage, apply board. sep3
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CAUTION.

'1NHE public is cautioned against negotiating or
4 trading for given by the subscriber to -
Cook, [who resides bayou Pierre) for Sl25,pay-
able on the LIST April, 1857. The consideration for
which said note given having failed, will not
pay 1t unless compelled By law.
tehl6 @@$@ #@~ w. w. CARNAHAN.
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....-.-r- W. C. -TRABUE,
AuCtiOHeer and Commission Merchant.

Texas street, Shreveport Ia.
a GENT for the sale Of Begging, Rope. IIow'es,
~ Jeans kerseys, Liaseys, Cotton Y arms, Tobacco,
Poughs, Iron, Nails, Westera reduce and Plantation
Goods aene RIA Nv. 5#Eev z.4~-n -g .. ~.sgr faao21
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Mattresses,

TTHdE undersigned would inform the citizens Of
l. Shreveport and It's vicinity that he keeps hand
asarge assortment OF Mattresses of all kinds, which
he will sell very low for cash.. Mattresses made 10
order. ffeb25l WM. Pl(iG.
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New Orleans Market.

sH
April 9.-The cotton market has rather quiet ap-
pearance, only few hundred bales changed hands
To-day. a aT @@ aa
The receipts Qncluding $685. bales on hand )
since the LIST September have beenl Al 377 bales -
Exported during same time, 1873, .43,
inferior, -##- solo + Middling, l34@137s
Ordinary, l05s@l25s Good - l4-@l44
Low middling ,l314 @l31a Midling fair l4ss Gal4ta
FLouR--supertine, Sc 9634 extra, ST 0o@l 30.
i TPoRK--M.0 Q. s22o0@22 IS; mess, s22 50@23 90.
sNs8Acos--sdes, III 1a@l314 shoulders, 9la lee.
al sl.aRp--l3 sal434c. ~ ID. s4.
ACoRN-65@7l cts. p bush
III DofFEE--Rio, l0@lf34c. n ib
u ID
hi, GLASSES 53@55c- II gallon
BAGGINc6Ro Rope Bagging l5(9lsc.; rope Soil.
MISUNDERSTANDING 25@27, raw ,25a29 u gal.
s1IiDEs-Dry country, ISL GalsIse n h.
0 DEEnsKiss-In hair. 1stao0c p b.
IN LlME-At retail-Thomaston. So 50@275. IVES
AEfn, 81 55(0l rs. &#
essALr-Liverpool, fine, 81 l5@l 20; coarse. eocts.
3a5 p sack.
IN Exchange on n. y, sight. par@)I q ct. prem.
szhLand Warrants, 9Ic.@lOUc. ~ acre.
@# # CATTLE MARKET, April 9.
tS':EF- - y Y estern, fine, io@ll II ID net.
Texas and Lake, ---- 4-01T-c
sxs Hogs, 76a9J5c. -
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Married

On the 9th inst, by the reverend Mr. Chapman,
Mr. ANDREW KIMBLE to Miss JESSIE ROBSON, [sster of
Dir. VIM. Robson.)
Many thanks for the delicious cake and generous
vine, which the happy couple sent to the printer
May long life and JOY attend them.l
On the 18th Of October, 1876, by the hon. James
Ackman, Justice Of the Peace parish of Orleans right
bank of the Mississippi river, HENRY SMITH to ANNE
BETsy HARRIS, daughter Of the late VIM. John and
Maria Harris, late OF Alglcrs La. al5-lt#
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Notice..

a LII de BITS contracted by the steamer O Pc
"A between the 18th December, 1886, and the 18th
March, 1857, will be settled on presentation to -.
&@1s &@# @@a @*z ~g#@ J. N. HOWELL e. Co.
Shire
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Vallencienne and Gypure sets;
Fiet Ms and Gloves;
Fans, Parasols, Marquesses
Linen Cambrics and Lawns:
Swiss Muslns; Joconets; Nansook.
Also-A full assortment Of MantiIlas, such as Lace
and Chantias squares, of every variety and descrip
ton; ~ pieces white and coUred Mating; Window
Shades and fixtures.
If cheapne in price and superior quality, is in
ducement to our lady customers, they would do well
TO call early at the store of
april G.. NJ. LEVY & Co.
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TOOLS.-As general assoFt-
) mem, received per steamboat Duke. and for sale
hv .@se& ffehfsl r53 W. H. C.. HUDGINS.
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e. BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS, of ever
II description and quality, for gentlemen, ladies
misses, boys and children. A fresh stock, just re
eeved and for sale very low by
march264 rassA -... .s=s E.. & B. JACOBS.
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New Orleans s Shreveport Packet.
fzfaaaza, The entirely new. fast running passen-
Aalna.l5h.sF..ff9f ger Steamboat u. w. AEnAYESa

fzganaza b. The entirely new fast running passen-
a}i955x4st5f33f ger steamboat II. w. ADAMS,
Ezz=zssz-s-5 CHss Y. MARSHALL master, has COM
menced her regular trips, as = Shreveport and New
Orleans packet, touching al the mouth Of Loggy Ba-
you, Grand Bayou, CamptGt Grand Ecorc, sAlexnn-
dria. and allintefmediate landings, leaving Shreveport
every alternate Saturday, viz: Ill., a... s..strE.t
saturday,....... March q Saturday, ..~,May 16
Do ...,<-.. April 4 DO .s.-...z.H 80
Do .L... g Isl Do .Jane IS
Do yI..-...-.Mpy ? iii Do .......... 4" 81
The r. ". Adams was built expressly for the rade,
carry 5000 bale Of cotton, and has unusually COM
modioHs cabins with unsurp1 ssed accommodations for
passengers Her uilicers will pay every attention. to
any business entrusted them, and use every effort 10
deserve patronage. For freight passage, apply on
board. naFchff
New Orleans Il Red River Packet
lssse3oaza~ .. The new and splendid fast running
staz ss=5tas}t steamer DUKE, SAINT ArrLraArE,
MASTER owing to the rise in the river
has been enabled to resume her regular trips as 9 TEN
packet between n. Orleans and Shreveport, Ggand
Bayou, Campta, Grand Ecore, Alexandria, and inter-
mediate points and landings the river, and will
leave Shreveport on +f' = .@ %'..
Sunday. March Sunday, ....<...AprS 10
Wednesday,. s. Is Wednesdays. %
Sundayr.~.-..... g % Sunday, May 10
Wedne sday ,.,,...Api s Wedncsday,..... . 90
The Duke built expressly for passenger boat to
ply the Mississippi and is in every respect the finest
and largest boat thai ever entered Red River. Her
cabins unusually commodioHs and furnished in the
most magnificent manner, and for como.t, good ac
commodations safety and speed she is unsurpassed.
Captain AppIeoate socits continuance Of the liberal
patronage heretofore extended to him. pledefng himself
that nothing shall be wanting his part give sat-
istachon. For freight or passage, apply on board.
The Duke will hereafter at Shreveport with
the steamer NJ. l.. Daugherty, for Jefferson and viii
at all times receive freight and passengers for Benton
Port Caddo Smithland, Jeersoh,a and all intermediate
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

mi aa a## z0 Dissolution @s
II j-THE partnership heretofore existing between
.6iiA RPE d SAWYER. is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent IL Sawyer alone being author
igrd to receive and receipt for the claims due or
wing 10 the PhGnix Coffee House and Restaurant.
ss~e-@@@-ss---z--s--4---s------ THOS. a. SHARP
I'll III 49, s=5 st.8yr. #a#4 4. j. SAWYER. M I'll
y Shreveport. March2a. 1887 niles