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State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo.
State OF Louisiana--Parish of Caddo.

State OF LOuisiana---Farisho Of Caddo.
N DISTRICT COURT Succession of Basdal
d Gardner Notice is hereby given that WILLIAM
W. GARDNER, datve executor Of said succession OF.
Basdal Gardner, deceased has this day filed tinaf
statement in the office of the clerk of said court set
ting forth that all the debts have been paid according
to classification and distribution ordered by the court
and that the same has been finally administered and
praying be discharged from said executorship, and
the cancellation of his bond such: Now, therefore,
unless opposition is made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said final statement of William w
Gardner, dative executor, will be homologaed, and
his discharge from said e1ecutoshp and cancellation
of said bond be granted. r. T. BUCKNER, Clerk.
February 2. 1851. Fl In
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Sheriff Sale.

stTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsh of Caddo -~ In
- District Court, No. 1866 Meeky Rye and Hus-
band VS.. Nm. Pickcns tutor. BY virtue of writ of
sale issued out OF the honorable the District Court
in and for the Parish of Caddo and to me directed |
will proceed to sell at public auction at the courthouse
door, in the town Of Shreveport parish aforesaid,
on SATURDAY, the 7th day of March A. D. 1857,
between the hours Of II o'clock, A. NJ, and P NJ =.
the following described property, to effect partition
between the heirs Of Vim. L. cktns decd o-wit the
east half Of the northwest quarter of section twenty
five (25,) township seventeen az range fourteen
(l4) the west half Of the norhea quarter of sec
ton twentYhv (25,) same township and range; the
west half Of the southeast quarter of section twenty
four (24 same township and range; the east half of
the southwest quarter Of section twenty four a. }
samcsownship and range; the north quarter of
sectiontweny -four (2f) the west half of the north
east quarter of section twenty-four (24) the north
east quarter Of the south westquarter Of section
tyve (23;) the north westquarter of"he south west
quarter of section twenty five (25) the west half of
the northwest quarter of section Cwenty- five (25)
the west half of the southwest quarter of section
twenty () the east half of the southeast quar-
ter of section wentyfour (24) the south west quar-
ter OF the southeast quarter of section twenty FIVE
C25,) all i'll township seventeen G7.) range fourteen
(l4,) and all situated in the parish of Caddo.
Terms of salc-Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment. THOS R. SIMPSON Sheriff
Shreveport, January q, 1857 Tpf$l3 20
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Tax Collectors Sale.

ID virtue OF the authority in vested will sell
ID at public auction, the Market house. in the
town of Shreveport, SATURDAY, 2iS day of March,
1857, between the hours of clock NJ, and f.
H., the following described property, wit $50
in section T. township II, range 10, being all the land
in said section claimed by Brooks; also $50 acres,
more or less, situated Red River, all in the parish
OF Caddo, Seized the property of the said Brooks
and to be sold pay the Railroad thereon for the
years 1854 and 1855.
Terms of sae-cash. B. T. SCOGIN.
teblS Collector.
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New Orleans, SHREVEPORT i jefferson

s$H&5iaf THE entirely new, fast running steamer
zzzzzzzsszsszsz&z AE"EOE, .sT.. !. s. SMITH mas
ter, will run during the entire season as regular
packet between New Orleans and Shreveport Port
Caddo Benton, Smthtand, Jefferson, and all inerme-
diate landings ard plantations. The Alton is entirely
new, very substantial and of light draught, and was
built expressly for the trade. Her officers will pay
particular attention to any business entrusted to the
ooat and make of every eXertion give satisac-
tnn. For fEeight or nassame. nnnLY hn.rL. feh25
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Sheriff Sale

CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of ESddo--In
- District Court, No. 4533. N. MooRE VS.. JAMES
sued 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 to sell ut
public auction the court house door in the of
Shreveport parish Ut Guido, SATURDAY, the 4th
day Of April, /. d. 1857, between the hoRss Of !
O'Clock, and P. NJ, the sSowng described pro-
pcrty, io.wt: the northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter OF section No. wcntythree (23 aud the north
fractional quarter OF said section n o. twenty three
and the north half Of the north quarter Of section
No. fourteen l4,) and the northwest fractional quar-
ter of the north west quarter Of section twenty-iour
(24la in township eighteen (l6( range fourteen l4D
containing hundred and twenty-five 76-l00 acres
of land, situated Red River in the parish CT Cad
do. Seized the property of the defendants ard to
be sold pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms of sac-Cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. IHOS. K. SIMPSON, Sheriff.
Shreveport. February II, 1856. pfS10 O6
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Removal,

4 A. ENOS, has removed his Clothing Store and
"a. Tailoring Establishment to the rear rooms Of
the building occupied the Clerks Office on Market
street. As he met with heavy losses by the late disas-
rods conAagraon, he earnestly hopes that all those
who are indebted to him will come forward and set
tie. and by doing enable him replensh his stock.
Shreveport. January %. 1857.
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Sheriff S2la,

sSTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court, No. 1920 MARGARET CoNsrAN-
TINE, wife, &c, VS.. JOEL TALMADGE. By virtue of
writ OF herl tacias issued of the honorable
the District Court in and for the parish Of Caddo in
theabeve entitled suit and to ME directed have seix
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction at tS
Courthouse door in the town of Shreveport parish
aforesaid on SATURDAY, the It'll day Of March, l. D.
1857, between the hours of ! / O'clock, NJ and i P
NJ the following described property, to-wt Lots Nos
and one and two, in block 40 [forty,l with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon, situated in the
town oishreveporparsh of Caddo. Seized as the pro-
pey Of the defendant and be sold to pay and satisfy
the writ issued in the above entitled suit
TerlS Of sale-Cash with the benefit Of appraise-
mcnt - THOS. r. SIMPSON. Sheriff
Shreveport, January u. 1857. fS1 o.
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Real Estate and General Agency,
r. D. SALE IL Co.'S -.aa..... q.
Banking. Exchange & Collecting kgencE,

Market street, opposite the Post office Shreveport.
TTKGHANGE bought and sold on the princia1
~ cities in the United States. + F.-so#
Time and sight drafts bought sold and collected
Uncurrent Money, bought and sold.
Cash advanced 81 Cotton and other produce for
shipment @@<
Money received on deposit payable On demand
Interest allowed on time depostes. 81 a. :
Money loaned or mortgage on~real estate Claims
ofevery description collected, settled compromised
and funds RENTED PROMPTLY in bank checks.
Real estate bought, sold@and rented.
Taxes paid on real estate dec3-Iv
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BOOTS AND SHOES-Noyv landing general
- assortment of Boots and Shoes, some of them
manufactured expressly for plantation For sale
at the very lowest prices by
feblS w. H. c.. HUDGINS
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TARDWARE-An extensive assortment of Hard
1 Il ware, just received and for sale by
febIS w. C. HUDGINS.
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New Orleans g Red River Packet.

fE@&4.n.a b The new and splendid fast running
aSsEasFfgSSf steamer DTHAE1, SAN'L APPLICABLE,
master, owing the rise in the river
has been enabled to resume her regular trips as TEN
DAY packet between n. Orleans and Shreveport Grand
Bayou, Camptt, Grand Ecore, Alexandria and inter-
mediate points and landings the river, and will
leave Shreveport on
Sunday. March Sunday, ..........Apri 10
WednnSday,... " is Wednesday,.... 20
Sundoy,~........ 80 Sunday,.........: May 70
Wednesday, -......Apnl s Wednesday,.,.. 20
The Duke built expressly for passenger boat to
ply on the Mississippi, and is in every respect the finest
and largest boat that ever entered Red River Her
cabins are unusually commodious and Furnished in the
most magnificent manner, and for comfort, good ac
commQdations, safety and speed she is unsurpassed
Captain Applegate sOCits continuance Of the liberal
patronage heretofore extended to him, pedgng himself
That nothing shall be wanting his part to give
lstacton' For freight or passage, apply on board
The Duke will hereafter c0Hncctat Shreveport with
the steamer NJ. L. Daugherty, for Jefferson and will
at all times receive freight and passengers for Bento
Port CAddo, Smithland 1eerson land all intermediate
landings, which will be Forwarded without detention.
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Groceries s. Provisions,

EuST received per steamers Lecomte, Duke, Swan
~ and sther recent arrivals, of the largest and
nosccomzlete stocks Of Groceries, Provisions and Boat
STORES. Imported this season, consisting of Sugars o
every qnsIity, Myasses and Golden Syrup, Coffee
Tea, Bacon, Pork, Salt Beef, Lard Butter, Cheese
Candles SOAP. Rice, Flour, Starch Mackerel Herring
Shad, Almonds Raisns, Prunes, Spices, Mustard,
Pepper, Ieast Powders, Pie Fruits, Fruits in their
own juice, Pickles ketchups, Sauces, Oils Birthstone,
Copperas. Alum, Sardines, HOLSTERS, Oysters, every
description of Fancy Groceries, cotton Rope Irvine,
Buckets, Tubs, Brushes, Brooms, chewing and smok-
nS, Tobacco, cigars, etc. etc.
feblS W. c. HITDGINS.
DLAChSMITHS' TOOLS.-A general assort-
il ment received per steamboat Duke, and for sale
BY :[feb1s] w. Fl. G. HUDGINS.
YEINDoW GLAss-A general assortment, com
Y pnising all Sizes for sale by
febIS W. II. C.. HUDGTNS.
TRISHfP0TATOES-2 bbls Irish Potatoes, a su-
i, peror article, just received and for sale BY
ian2l E. g. r. JACOBS. M
y Fed {OATs-Just received lot Of superior Seed
- Oats For sale by E. & B. JACOBS,
q jan21 &M Texas street.
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Removal

NJ L. DRURY. having been burnt out by the late
~. fire, has removed to the building occupied by
Jones' Dillinger & Co., corner Of Market and Milan
Streets where he is prepared every descrp-
ton of House, Sign and Ornamental Painting Graz
ing. etc, on the shortest notice. ian29
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DOWDER, SHOT AND LEAD-Just received
L and for sale by w. H. c. HUDGINS,
teb1S On the Ievee.
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eREsr coMEDY NTaHTl

GREHT COMEDY NIGHT!
THIs EVENING, "WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25
VIII be presented the amusing comedy Of
RAISING THE WIND!
Jeremy Diddler, Mr.. Charles; Sam, Mr.. II .Herndon
After which the petite-comedy of
is HE JEALOUS?
Mr.. Belmour, Mr.. Charles; Harriet, Mrs Mcnken
To be followed by favorite Ballad by Mr. Birch
and The Donnybrook Lit" by Miss A. Josephs
The entertainments to conclude with
THE LOAN OF A LOVER.
Peter Spyke M. Herndon: Capt Amersfort Mr.. Birch
Gertrude, with Songs Mrs. Menken.
For particulars see bills 55 - '@
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H. ECElVlNG, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
IN chants, Steamboat landing, JEFFERSON, Texas
Alarge stock OF Groceries, Bagglng, Rope, and Plan
t3ton Supplies constantly hand. Every descrip-
ton Of merehandise sold on commission fehol
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Shreyec0rt, !cfegSon i lake Packet,

tFa3Gaaae A. The entirely and very light drnught
S4$$ s71EtERf steamer M. 4. D2AG1EEEHT'E
@z5%essgzEs4@= ]. W. MARTIN, master, has commenced
her trips u regular packet between Shreveport and
jefferson, touching Port Caddo, Benton smithauG,
and all la,ngs and plantations on the river and lake
The DauSjerty isnew, very staunch, light draugb
aud having been built expressly for passenger pack
ct, with commodious cabins tedup with state-roorrS
is particularly adapted to the trade Her officers will
pay particular attention to all business entrusted 10
them and makeuse Of every eyert;on 10 give sati.ac-
tioa, For freight or passage, having fine acc6tnmo-
dation$, apply on board. --5S s'A ~ @5=e #..a.."
The M il. Dauaherty will connect at Shreveport
with the New Orleans packet Duie, and siIt take
freight and passengers for n. Orleans, be forwarded
BY ihat boat Passengers and slippers may rely that
every ef'rt will be made By the officers Of both boats
II give entire satisfaction. -@H .. .@ ~. ian7
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New Orleans s. Shreveport Packet,

{FrE1@a@ 8 The steamer II. N. WRF6H'N,
stFFt*f4a captain T. D. CI-aRKE, has resumed her
Ezszzs-szzzs= regular trips. Shreveport and New
sDreans packet, leaving Shreveport every alternate
FRIDAY, throughout the season. Passengers and
shippers may rely the boat leaving with puEcuaty.
For further information, apply to ~@#
J. n. HOWELL & Co,
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Sheriff Sale.

Shreveport, January q, 1857, I
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ME undersigned would inform the citizens o.
a. Shreveport and its vicinity that he keeps on hanC
Glarge assortment of Mattresses of all kinds which
lh will sell very low for cash. Mattresses made tc
oFder. ffeb25 WIN. PIGG.
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{-&H&@f' y THE well known, substantial and fast
1s57v5Et,5S2 running Steamer STORM. MooDY
5zs=zz-@5= master.huving been thoroughly repaired
has resumed herrcsulartr trips apacket between New
Orleans aud 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 to de-
continuance Of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended 10 the boat. For freight or passage, apply
on hnarI
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New Orleans 4 Upper Red River Packet.

= IHE entirely new fast running steamer
rIhSs4tssss s2EsA, John KoUNs, master, JBEsJ!
S9sSsssszsxa- KouNs clerk has commenced hHr trips
regular packet il die upper Red River trade.
taking freight for Preston. Boahaln, Pine Blull,
Wright's landing, Rowland Lancsport, Spanish Bluffs,
White CIifs Fulton, and all Intermediate landings on
upper Red River aud lis tribptares THE Era was
built duing the pres winter expressly for the trade
and wllsrun reglaryCt all seasons Of the year, when
the water will permit. She IS unusually staunch and
very light misunderstanding only twelve inches light,
and carries 7Gq bales Of cotton three feet water
and is provided with all the utc&, Improvements. Her
officers viii give prompt personal Alteration to all bus
mess entrusted to the boat. For freight or passage
apply on beard. .g -.. ... .r...~
***TelrEraph, Washington; and Standard. CarAs-
vile, copy for three months. deelT
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"YOUNG AMERICAl' -
Leayitt's Latest Improved Portable Mill.


This is the most valuable and economical Portable
II Grain Mill offered to the public, as is freely
acknowledged by all who have seen work. for grind
ing cob and corn Mr.. Leavtt was the originator OF
this description of mills and has spared expense in
hxnging them to perfection. The mill is SO simple in
ltsconstructon and few in its parts that any per-
son can manage it. and for grining crushing corn
and cob together, grinding fine meal from corn, etc.
has no equal AT trial of mills during the fair
Of the Maryland Agricultural Society the result was
Young America or Excelsior Mill, n min 10 reyo.
Littie Giant Mill, .... Al min. is reyo.
Muynard's Champion Mill, ......... 5 min. 90 revo,
G0burns Il min. 30
The Young America will grind more corn or corn
and cob, IN The same time and of the same quality.
than any mill extant These mills be procured in
Shreveport of (feb25l KNEELAND & Co.
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&AE[TIliN,

TENHE public is cautioned against negotiating OF
L trading for note given by the subscriber to -
Cook (wao resides bayou PIERCE for S125,pay
able on the lst April, 1857. The consideration fol
which 81 Fl note was given having failed will mo
phy it unless compelled by law.
: fehlS W W CARNAHAN.
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hGeSag
, : DOZEN SCOVIL's BEST CAST steel
80 Hoes, just received, and for sale by
teblS W. II. C.. HUDGINS.
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State of Louigiana---Parish of Caddo.

TN DISTRICT COURT.-Suecesson Of John &.
I White Deceased. Notice is hereby given that john
WALPoLE administrator Of the succession of John B.
White, has this day filed with the clerk Of our said
court schedule of the debts due by said succession
and also his final account administrator of said sue
cesson, which he prays may be homologaed, and also
that his bonds be cancelled And unless opposition is
made thereto in thirty time prescribed by law
LOCATED, approved and made the judgment of the court
and the bonds of said John Walpole will be cancelled
aaprayed for
~ } Given under my hand and seal of Office this
L. s. goth day OF January; A :, D; 1857:
j2l-6t Dy Clerk
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BriCkmaking and Building,

VIE undersigned having purchased the Brick
Yard, near this place, known as Waldran 4
Ausns Brick ard, will in few days be prepared to
fill orders for Brick of the best quality, at reasonable
prices; and having associated with him in the Brick
Making business superior Brick Mason, (Hr. T. B.
IoRDAN,) will take contracts for the ERECTION or
HOUSES. in Shreveport and its vicinity.
q Mr. Jordan can at all times be found at the yard
one mile west OF Shreveport, and will fill orders for
brick and contract for the erection of buildings
81 febl6-tf JOHN S. POWELL
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SHREVEPORT AUCTION STORE. =

subscriber, having taken the corner brick build
4 ing on Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house. has opened GENERAL AUCTION STORE,
aud is ready receive goods every description
On consignment. Having been rmany years en-
gagged in the business he alers himseft. give salts
faction all who may honor him with call. His reg
ular days OF sale are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
or other day. when business demandshis attention.
WI give particular attention to the selling Of Ne
gros< Real Estate Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made On consignments of
Groceries. n.a ..sa "A. L.. HEINE, uctioneer.
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Candidates for District Judge

~ We are authorised to Announce ROLAND
JONES as candidate for the office Of Judge Of the
18th Judicial District Of the State of Louisiana con-
rrIking the parishes of Caddo and DeSoto, at the
zegalar election in April next.
sas II We are authorised to announce DAVID CREs-
nsaL Esq, as candidate for the Office Of Judge
OfEhe Eighteenth Judicial District Court
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Notice..

4 LII persons having claims against the succession
a of w. G. Kerey, deceased, will present them to
the undersgned and those indebted to said succession
requested to pay Immediately. SAM FORD,
decl0 Admir- of w. G.. Kerlev. decd.
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D EMOVAL-M. BAER has removed from his old
Al stand to the Of Texas and Spring streets,
where he is prepared TO accommodate his friends and
customers. janI4
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~ Masonic.
49, THE meetings OF JOPPA LODGE, No. II. will
- be held hereafter at the new lodge room, over
Mllers drug store, on Texas street.
WIN. B. STURGESS, w. NJ.
RICHARD S CARNEs, Sec'y. aug22
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Y W. c. TRABUE,- j. @@
auCti0ncer and Commission Merchant.

Texas street, Shreveport, la.
( GENT for the sale Of Begging, Rope, Lowes,
n Jeans. kerseys, Linseys Cotton Yarns, Tobacco,
Pioughs Iron aits Western reduce and Plantation
Gnods generally. $#-t a.5*~s* 7@@%@+ @s.5 aur90
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Trabua'S AUrtiOH Roam,

Texas street. Shreveport. .f- -
a. ALES EVERY DAY, commencing at 10 O'Clock,
~ A. M. and every night, at early candle-light:
Dry Goods. Caps, r.aa Groceries, ~.
Clothing, Boots, -saz Hardware, sa
tlatss @ Shoes, b. Furniture, ..-Gf
And great variety Of Goods suitabe for planters and
housekeepers. Also, Negroes, Horses, Mules, gold
and silver Watches. Guns, etc. etc. nov5
Real Estate and General Agency.
WIN. G. TRABUE, will give his attention to the
' sole.and purchase Of Real Estate in Shreveport,
Or Caddo parish, paying taxes, IIe has hand
some desirable property for sale or rent
dnting terms. octS
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I. o. @. It
b Valuable Family of Slaves For Sale.

AValUaDIe Family OF slaves FOr Sale.
N WILL sell on SATURDAY, 18th day of March, 1851
llunless previously disposed of private sale,) al
the courthouse door in the of Shreveport, parish
of Eaddo, the following described Negroes, wit
Milly woman, aged about thirty years, and her
four children, viz: Eliza, aged eleven years; Martha
aged seven years. Sally, aged fonr years.; and Sam,
aged one year. Said slaves fully guaranteed in
every respect
Terms of sale-One third cash; the balance in six
and twelve months, for which the purchaser or pur-
chasersw be required to give their notes, with APP
proved personal security, with per interest
from date with special mortgage be retained waiv-
ang appraisement the purchased price.
of sale at the expense of the purchaser.
Said slaves can be seen by applying to the under
sianed. ffeb25-2tl THOS. H. PITTS, Auct'r
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DR.. WATSON, DENTIST.

G., lAFING opened an office in Shreveport,
4TYsssssa respectfully socits the patronage Of this
4ILII-y town and vicinity Having had num-
Der Of Years experience, Mtss large Practice, he feels
confident that he can render ~ntire satisfaction to all
vino may favor him with a call Ladies waited on at
their residence, if desired. Office on Texas street up
stairs, one door east OF Burnside's. ianl4
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SANS. FORD,
J. NJ. q J. C. MURPHY.

4 TTORNEY ATLAW AND COMMISSIONER
~ of Deeds, &c, for the State OF Mississippi
Shreveport February 25. 1857.
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TNHE undersigned are prepared to furnish planters
L with Griswold's Improved Cotton Gins, on the
most reasonable terms.
rApTED crITTCpc
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New Orleans 4 Red River Packet.

fs2m@"'t = THE entirely new, fast rs1ning steamer
a. @5,. z@xsTff3.Fzs2 sFW. Dc. DOUGLASS, BENZ.
z5zsssZEzzzs=- TARBALL, master, will as a regular
packet during the entire season between New Orleans
and upper Red River, touching at all intermediate
landings. TIE VIM. r. Douglass was built at Louis
vile during the present fall expressly for the trade is
unusuay stannch, and the boilers machinery etc. are
entirely and in point of safety she is unsurpassed.
She store 1900 bales of cotton, and has commo-
dious cabins, fitted up with and furnished
with every requisite for the comfort of passengers
Her officers will all times pay particular attention
to any business entrusted to them, and make Of
cry exerton give satisfaction. For freight or pas
sage, having fine accommodations, apply on board MS