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The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

Ns' The proprictors Of the New York Illustrated
Golden Prize announce that in their issue of May ~
appeared the first chapters Of historical tale Of the
southwest, entitled SARAH DE VAUGHAN. a true story
OF the times Of Aaron Burr by Miss Ella Southworth
They also announced to appear in their issue of May
20 the first chapters ofanothcr tale entitled No
BopY's CHLp, by the we'll known author Charles Bur.
det. Any Of our readers who have not seen a copy
OF this elegant weekly. will d. well 10 send for one
MS specimen copies sent free ocharge by the Pub
fishers. Mcssrs Dean& saltcr No 33j Broadway. New
York The subscription price is 81. and to clubs of
ten or more, 81 80 per annnm. Each subscriber be-
sides getting the paper Tor year receives present
which is forwarded as soon his subscription is re-
ceived. For further particulars the advertisement
Of the Golden Prize in another column e5lt
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

Mr. EDroR: The following ticket for Mayor and
Aldermen Of the Townof Clinton is respectfully sub
mtted 10 the voters Of the corporation. We think
these gentlemen have the public spirit and will serve
well and benelcially, If elected. r.
For Mayor.-E. W. Barnes
For Aldnmon.-G. W. Nunday. Bythcll Haynes,
Nm i. Herman, Evans White, and N. Richart
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

M" Hon. Joshua r. Gildngs writes that there
has been in the present Congress less intoxicaton
and predisposion to vice then in any Congress with
Which he has been associated
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

PRESENTS 10 TIE EMPEROR or CuINA.--The hooks
presented ny onr government to the Emperor Of Chi
no' nave been discovered for sale at bookstall in
Canton Some dgniiory probably intercepted thom
on their way and put the proceeds Of the sale in his
own pocket China is as bad Russia for pilfcring
from the government
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

THE SOUTHERN MAIL LNE.-1ha Great Southerr
Mail Line, after the lst of July, will leave New
York via Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, connect
ing nj Grand Junction, Tennessee The time be
tween New York and New Orleans will be four days
and seventeen hours. The mails morning and even
ing will connect by this route.
1t is supposed, that on the completion of the Or.
ange and Alexandria Road to Lynchburg Virginia
that the time will be reduced TO three days and
twelve hours.
Passengers viii be carried through for SIS.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

For the Democrat.
MIR, EbiToR AS the election for Mayor and Alder
men Is Sapproacllng beg TO suggest the following
lcket, which will, doubt not, be cordially sup
ported
For Mayor--II. l.. Chase.
For Aldermen-Jno. McVea. d. G. Hnrdec G. w .
Nahdoy } G. kilbourne W. Fergus Herman
CONSERVATIVE,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

PRESIDENT AoNRoG.-h hraugcml Mt, are In progress
to remove the romans Of the late President Monroe
from New York to Richmond, under HE auspices Of
The proper nnthor.tns
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

UNITED STATES NAvY.-The United States have moi
more than eighty ships of war of all classes and on
ly thirty in commission or ready for action, and
these are scattered about in various parts of the
world. Fory-two years ago we had seventy -foul
vessels, in good condition, with a commerce of only
500 900 tons. Now we have commerce of nearI,
five million of tons. We shall have however, tb,
advantage, when we do build up naval force. of be
ing able to adopt all the modern improvements
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

Ess> In the United States Senate on the 22d inst
the following resolution offered by Mr., Wilson, was
adopted
Resolved That the Secretary of the Treasury be
directed to inform the Senate under what authority
Alexander q. Penn and Emile La Sere were appoint
ed discussing agents Of the Government at New Or
leans by whom and when appointed, lind the ma
ture OF the service Of each: the total amount of com
pensaion paid to them; and what compensation per
for al seryiceo -
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

&'s The Charlottesville (Va,) Advocate states that
Il negro man, who had been emancpatcd by his mas
terS will, voluntarily rccntercd servitude on Mon
day May 10TH prefcrring the condition of slave
10 That OF removal to free state. lie selected Mr..
l'ckstep as his future master. His value asses.
s'd at $3.50 one half of which Mr.. Hucksep has to
pay into the state treasury
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

SUPREME CorHT DEcISoN. Oakcy x Hawkins ys.
the Shril aud others g. : Hawkins almnsiru-
tor, appellant. Spolord, J. Iud Snent Of III" Dis
rict Court for the parish Of East !'clicanl affirmed
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-05

&S" We continue, on the fourth page Spratt's Re
port on opening the Atrican SiNYe Trade
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WEEMs 4 HEATH.


4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Shreveport Ls-Wil
"a practice in the parishes of Caddo, Bosser and
DeSoto.
References-Messrs. A. B. James & Co., Holmes &
Ciauss. Hall, Kemp & Co., w. A. Gasquet, Esq, VIM.
II. Smith CO., Richards, Slocomb & Co., Pritchard
q Flower, Robertson & McDougal, New Orleans;
Fuqua & Kilbourne, Clinton, La, Abel J. Norwood
East Feciana jny7
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Succession Sale.

Succession Of John Delenger, deceased.
NTATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish Of Caddo--l6th
~ Judicial District Court, No no. By virtue of an
order of sale directed by the clerk Of the honor
able the District Court in and for the Parish of Caddo
will proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, on the premises. corner Of Market and Milan
streets, In the town of Shreveport, on WEDNESDAY,
tne gath day of November 1885, between the hours OF
IL O'Clock, A. NJ. and A NJ the following described
properly belonging to tae succession of John Delien-
ger, deceased VIE: patent balances, dash frame,
lot scrap trimmings, saddle's horse, wash pan and
glue pot old stove, pair brtching and bar
ness, buggy backs aud hack seat 3 axles and
Boxes sash saws cutting knives, lot paints and
cans and lamps, l small lot castings, l unfinished
buggy, bundle of buggy bows, wood work of two
morse wagon, hack body, buggy poles, pair buggy
shafts grind stone and fixtures. lot hubbs cart
wood work and tire for wheels Hot carpenters tools
ana benches, lot scrap lumber, wheel pit and S
uesses lot old scrap Eon eswingle trees and dou-
Die tree 10TH Of various Sizes Is bull tongue and
shoyel ploughs, grubbing hoes and wedges As lbs
aatts lot wagon and buggy boxes, lot horse shoes,
cable chain, lot staples, NUTS, bolts and nails one
wheebarrow, buggy pole, ! unfinished buggy No. 2,
1setss backsmths tools, 2 bash frames, two horse
wagon complete, / lot cypress and poplar lumber,
ao o seasoned wagon lumber lot spokes wagon,
olo hack and body, II casks coal, old one wheel
a,ay Old wagon, pant slab and muller, old cast
pioughs, cable rope horse.
! erms OF sale-With the benefit Of appraisement--
aii sums under $40 cash, and for all sums over $40
credit OF IL months. Purchasers on credit TO give
aher notes, with good personal security, bearing per
cent interest from day of sale
H. hUNsICKER, Auctioneer.
Shreveport, November 10, 1858,
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NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
Fall and Winter Clothing!
The Baltimore Clothing House

STRAUS & Co., TEXAS STREET,
Between A. Marks and Simon Haber's stores,)
ia We have just received the largest and se=->
best assorted stock Of Clothing and Cen SEssR
III temens Furnishing Goods that he's been
brought to this market and we'll prepared to meet
the demands of our numerous friends and customers
Our stock in part comprises:
CoATs--Sealskn and lionskin overcoats lambs
wool: whirlpool, double coats, petersham, fine brown
and black broadcoth, beaver coats, doeskins CAST
mere, satnett coats frock and sac styles, fine
Tamas and Raglans, etc, ETC.; broadcoh rock coats
of all qualities and at various prices; fine dress coats;
cashmere and casinet coats, etc.
PABTALooNs-Black doeskin, fine cashmere plain
and fancy; cloth, casinet, etc.
VEsTs-A large and fine stock of silk, plush and
velvet vests, black and fancy silk san cashmere, doe
skin, cloth and other vests.
A large stock of Youths and Boys Clothing; Cen
tlemen's shawls.
FURNISHING GooDs-White and fancy linen and
Marseiles Shirts undershrts and drawers of all Sizes
silk cravats, neck ties, scarfs and handkerchiefs kid
and cashmere gloves, caps silk, cashmere and wooden
hats, hosiery, etc.
SHOES AND Boors-A complete assortment
India rubber clothing and shoes.
We still sell usual low prices, and shall be
grated if those wishing to purchase will give US their
first call Wholesale at greatly reduced prices.
eSTRAUS & Co.,
nov10 Baltimore Clothing House.
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University of Louisiana.
LAW DEP ARTMENT

TINHE Lectures in this Department will commence
L the second Monday of November, 1858, and
continue until the first Monday of April 1889. They
will embrace the most important branches of the Civil,
Common CONSTITUTIONS and International Lava we'll
as Equity Jurisprudence and Practice. Lectures will
be delivered by four professors;
Those by Professor McCALEB will treat of
Admiralty and Maratime Law, International Law,
and the Jurisdiction of the Courts of the United States
Those by Professor RANDALL HUNT will treat Of
I. Commercial and Criminal Law.
II. The Law of Evidence.
! Those by Professor ROSELIUS will embrace
I. The Civil Law Land Titles, whether derived
IL. The Practice of the Courts of Civil Jurisdiction
in Louisiana.
Those by Professor HENNEN will embrace
The Common Law, Equity, jurisprudence and
Practice, and Constitutional Law.
- The degree of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
on those students only who shall have attended Two
full courses OF lectures, full course after having
read twelve months under the direction of respectu-
bic counselor at law, and who shall on examination
by the various professors, be found deserving of the
honor.
The fee of each professor is twenty-v dollars;
circulation fee, FIVE dollars, and ten dollars for the
diploma.
All communications must be addressed to the Dean
Of the Faculty, at New Orleans.
THEODORE Fl. McCALEB:
july2S Dean Of the Faculty
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Sherif,s Sale
To Effect a Partition.

In District Court-Parish of Caddo, State of Louis
lana, No. 5434-Dashiell VS.. Gimer's heirs.
! pY virtue of writ of sale to me directed by the
II Hon. District Court of the Parish of Caddo, will
offer for sale at public auction the highest bidder
at the Courthouse in the of Shreveport, Parish
/ of Caddo, aforesaid
On SATURDAY, 4th day of December, 1858,
between the hours Of Ii o'clock, A. NJ and O'Clock
p NJ, the following described property belonging to
the succession Of David Giner, formerly of this Pa
rlsh, deceased:
LANDS IN CADDO.
Section No. five 30 the east half and the south
quarter of section No. six (6) the north half and the
north quarter Of the southeast quarter of section
NO. seven, and the north half of section No eight
90 township No. sixteen Q6) of range No. fourteen
(140 known as the homestead of the deceased, and
containing 1900 acres with the buildings and
ments thereon Also the south fractional half Of sec
ton No thlry-slx 1861 in township No. nineteen 81
OF range No. fourteen (l4 of Red River contain
ing 80 acres.
LANDS IN BOSSIER
Sic acres fmore less) in fractional section No.
thirty -one (3l) in township No. nineteen (l9D of
range No. thirteen (l3,) with all the Improvements
thereon and fractional section No. thirty 1867 in
township No. nineteen 49, of range No. fourteen
l4) east OF Red River Aso about 46l acres of land
in fractional section No thirty-two 1927 in township
NO. nineteen Q9) of range No. thirteen l3) south Of
benolst's bayou and east of Red River
Also, ~ feet front (more or Less of Lot No. two
81 running back $50 feet in block No fifty-one $50
IN the town of Shreveport, with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon
1.-The plantation Red River in the parish of Bos-
SER with the lands oSthe succession adjacent to be
sold IN block, and delivered the purchaser on the
18th January next
Terms of sae-One- third of the purchase money
payable on the LIST March, 1885, one third on the lst
March, 1860, and third payable on the Ist March,
1861; purchasers to give separate notes. PAYABLE to
the SIX heirs respectively, said notes to bear eight
per cent interest from the day Of sale. The payment
thereof to be secured by personal security for the first
payment, and all the payments secured by special
mortgage importing confession of judgment waiv-
ing the benefit of apprasement.
H. J. G. BATTLE, Sheriff.
Shreveport November 3, 1858. pf.$l8 90
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IL E1 I o v Al!
H. LINMAN,
Boot and Shoe Maker,

e HAVING removed from his old stand to the
eA~E1<ss building recently occupied by Cook &,
e. Troegel, near TIE corner of Texas and
Market Streets (adjoining Lewis Drug Store and
ceived stock of superior Leather, Morocco, &c.
begs to inform the citizens of Shreveport and its vi
ciniy that he is now prepared to manufacture in a
superior style, out OF the best material Boots and Shoes
of every description. Returning to my patrons many
thanks for past favors, solicit continuance of their
confidence.
A large stock of Boots and Shoes of nay own man
ufacture always hand travellers and strangers can
therefore be supplied at moments notice.
Remember the store-Texas street, one door be-
low Lewis Drug Store. nov3
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Succession of w. wv. Smith, dee

Succession Of w. Nv. Smith, deceased
AIR. n. S. MCCLURE is duly authorised to re-
llI ceixe and receipt for all moneys due the sue
ces.on of w. Z. Smith, deceased The store and
commercial gase will be continued under his con-
troll durif entire season, and the wants Of the old
patrons and friends Of the house will be as promptly
and carefully attended % as heretofore. The large
stock of seasonable Dry Goods, Plantation Goods,
Clothing Hats, BootsShoes, Groceries and Provisions
will be sold in lots to quit purchasers.
All persons hayingiclaias against said succession
are requested to present them to the>subscriber.
J.'W. SMITH, Administrator
Shreveport Noyem Ser To- 1853
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SIMON HABER,
Successor to G. M. Levy & Co.,
tee9 RESPECTFULLY informs his customers and1t>
- the public in general, that he has just ~
received and IS now opening a large assortment of
DIR G OOPS,
consisting in part of
SILKs.-Such as Plain, Flounced, and Side-stripe
Dress Patterns, of the latest STYLES;
Cashmere and Delaines, sde-stripe patterns;
Delanes and Aapacas, solid coors and figured;
Silk Velvet, colored and black;
Fine French and English Prints;
Merinos, French and English, all colors;
Black Bombazines
Scotch Plaids, all kinds;
Fannes, figured and plain;
o Curtain Dalnasks;
Table and Piano covers;
English Grape, and large
Assortment of White Goods and Embroideries;
Fine Collars and Sleeves, in sets, such as Valenzan
and Honaton;
Fine Collars of Valencia, Honaton, Jaconet & Swiss;
Embroid'd handkerchief, OF every descriptions;
Embroid'd Bands, both Jaconet and Swiss;
Black Silk Wells;
Fine Cashmere Shawls;
Head Dresses; Arhcias;
Hoops for Indies and misses;
Cloth and Velvet Cloaks, of the latest styles, for ladies
and misses; and large assortment OF ladies', mis-
and childrens Hose, wool and cotton;
Philadelphia made SHOES, of all Sizes and decidedly
the largest assortment ever brought to this market.
India Rubber shoes for gents, ladies and misses.
Carpetng, such Velvet, Brussels, and Ply, with
Rugs to match, all of the latest patterns.
GentIemen's Furnishing C0cds---A large assortment
from the best factories, such cashmere and me-
rino Undershir1s and Drawers, Gloves Socks,
scarfs and cravats; Clothing, OF every kind; Bouts,
Shoes, Hats, trunks, carpet bags, and variety of
cashmere Pants. Patterns, etc.
Plantation Dry Goods of every description.
Call and examine my stock, and Judge for your
selves. oct20
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New ORLEANS, July %, 1858,
Citizens of Shreveport and manipulating pur-
chased from Mr.. Henry Van Bibber formerly of your
city, the above hotel wish call the attention of his
friends and patrons to the above card, and promise
that there will not be anything wanting my part to
make this house of the most popular hotels in the
city. Trusting to liberal share of patronage from
discriminating public, and being resolved to satisfy
all, lrenain, respectfully yours,
Jy2S-ly THOS. w. MARSDEN,
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------ i '---..---'. -. ------s.is'
For Sale;

TINE subscriber offers his WELL KNOWN
4 Family Grocery, Bakery and Confectionery For
Sale. This establishment is Situated on Texas street.
and is doing good trade, nearly all Of which is cash.
Amy person wanting business Of this kind, will do
well to make early application. this very advan-
tageous Offer and such as rarely occurs.
Apply on the premises, or by letter to the subscri-
Der. WIN. GURNEY
Shreveport, November 10, lS58-2t
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N Office.

Office efthe Y. S. i 7. Railroad Co.,
MONROE, La, September %, 1858.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Tax Payers o
IN Caddo Parish, that hereafter Certificates of Stock
will not be issued upon Railroad Tax Receipts I'm
less the same shall be presented within the time pre-
scribed by law. C. G. YOUNG,
nov3-3m President.
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Succession Sale.

Shreveport, November 3, 1858. pf s |
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30 Taken Up
"a By the subscriber Runaway Negro, calling
- himself HARRY. Who says that he belongs to
one William Summerhil, of Franklin, Tennessee,
who took him to the New Orleans market with some
horses for sale. He absconded from said city some
time in January last, and got on board the steamer
Duke and came up to Shreveport from thence he got
in with some Texas teamsters and came up near
GAINESVILLE then left them and into the Ma
ton Said negro is bright griffe, copper coIored
aged 26 or % years, weighs Isl pounds, five feet
four and half inches high, rather high forehead and
slightly bow legged No other marks perceivable.
The owner Of said boy is required to come forward
prove property pay charges and take him away or he
will be sold in six months from this date.
R. NJ. JONES.
Deaksville, September %, 1858. oct20-6t
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Corner Of Carondelet and Poydras streets,
New ORLEANS.
kLMA-A THIS Hotel being situated in the most
&ssassa.& central part of the city, offers to Fam
aSSlasae1a lilies and Gentlemen visiting New
Orleans, all that be desired convenience and
accommodation, combined with moderate charges.
The house has been newly furnished and painted
this fall The table will be supplied with the choicest
the market affords, and meals being served ut all
hours offers every facility that be wished for TO
Merchants Planters and others having business to
attend to.
No expense will be spared by the undersigned to
make this Hotel FIRST in every respect
October 90 1858. THOS. W. MARSDEN.
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Marsden's Hotel,

. FORMERLY THE VAN BIBBER HoUsR,7
Corner of Carondelet and Poydras streets,
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Notice..

i to Messrs. HULL FYEFE, who will continue the
Grocery business my old stand the Levee. take
pleasure in recommending those gentlemen to my
friends and the trading public. Having reserved an
Office in their counting room for the winter, my friends
will find me always hand at the same place.
novl0 CHAS. z. GRISWOLD.
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The State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo
TIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
L -Cessien of john Graham. Notice is hereby Civ
en- that JOHN NJ. LANDRUM, syndc, has this day filed
in the office of the clerk of said court an account
and tableau of distribution. Now, therefore, unless
legal opposition be made thereto in thirty days. the
time prescribed by law, said account and ableau of
distribution will be homoogated, approved and made
the judgment of the court, as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and the seal of said
L. S. court, this 23d day of October, A. D. 1858.
~ SPENCER PETTISS,
Oct27-6t DENY elk
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HULL q FYFFE,
Wholesale and Retail GrOCerS,

(At C. R. Griswod's old stand, on the Levee,)
SHREVEPORT, La.
IL EEP constantly on hand stock of Bagging,
IN Rope, Bacon, Pork, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Bran
dies, Wines, Gin, Monongahela and Rye Whiskey,
and Groceries generally which will be sold as low as
any in the market HULL & FYFFE.
Shreveport November 10. 1858
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CHILDERS & BEARD
J. L. BACH & Co.,
KE0L ESALE CLOTHING WAREHOUSE.

No. 90 CHARITIES STREET, New ORLEANS.
WE would respectfully inform customers and
w the public generally that we have removed to
No. 20 Charres street, second door from the OF
Customhouse street, and prepared offer
large and well assorted stock of common and fine
Fall and Winter Clothing
to our city and country customers. We constant
ly receiving from our we'll known mandatory at No
l34 William street, New York. the latest styles Of
goods made up with our usual and attention to
the prevailing modes. To induce Quick Sales will
sell at oar New York Prices with only tie addition OF
per Cent. charges thereon.
Soliciting the patronage of the trade, we them
excellent article at low rate as any house in
our line is capable of offering.
Terms as usual
New Orleans, Oct. I3, 1851
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Wanted.

MALE AND FEMALE TEA CHEERS,
FENO take charge of the Male and Female Schools
l. at Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, for
the year 1885, to whom liberal salaries will be paid
The situation is decidedly healthy, surrounded by
good society. and convenient to churches A south
ern gentleman and lady preferred For further nfor
nation apply TO undersigned,
R. D. SPEIGHT, Cor. Sec'y. i
Rocky Mount, La, Sept. %, 1858.
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Taken Up

Shreveport, October 81, 1858
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Runaway

Mo Runaway
IA FROM the subscriber, OH about the lst June
~ last Negro Man named DAVID. He is a dark
muaito, about five feet inches high, twenty six
years Of age, weighs about $50 pounds He is car
penter and blacksmith by trade Any person lodg-
ing said negro in Jail, delivering him at Lou
isville, Arkansas, will be literally rewarded.
cct6 JAMES R. McCLTNTOCK
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Succession Malice.

A LII persons having claims against the succession
IA OF Thomas Mccall, deceased, hereby notified
and requested to present them without delay to me, or
my attorney, j. C. Beall, Esq, for acknowledgements;
and those indebted to said succession will please m Ike
immediate payment and thereby costs.
ELIZABETH MCCALL,
noy3-5t Adminx