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for in fuel have proved be preferable the or
boilers They combine the following advantages viz
Economy in fuel never require cleaning occupy spuce
are simple IN and do not cost much the ordi
nary cylinder ined Boiler and half as other
fuel saving, bu a the time, complicated Boilers,
Planters and others interested these Boilers in
ton NJ the following places in the city;
LeVee Steam CoitQ& Press, usRuR
let Refinery, l., Homes Ornamental Iron Works
Numerous certificates the Office of the Datanq
and circulars, with plan the Boiler will be sent to ay nart
OF the country application
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TINTED STATES GRAY MARINE BLANKETS
~ weighing IL to / lbs all wool. extra size
large lot purchased Of plre in liquidation for nIe to mr.
rive NJ less than Of manufacture Samples can be seen Mt
our .liiee, W. II. LkTGHFORD CO,
SCI I'm Canal street
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Rssreciuen copies sent gratutcusly Bs7ess3a-
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IA IIelters sh0uId De TIFecFedfo
ssJ- Messrs. MUM CO extensively euEsza IA4
curing patents for inventions, and viii A6Ez AHsss
without charge regard the novelty Of thst
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R All work done at this establishment be guaranteed
quail in polt OF workmanship and material 10 anv is the
country and at the lowest prices. ma 6mkW
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The Sixteenth Annual Session Of this Institution begins
the first Monday in September 1855 tie Desban verandah
purct aed by the Academy establish the South school
Of the highest order This magnificent building egbly
located three high covering an urea of four thousand
five hundred square feet with fine architectural exterior and
suitable interior distribution provided with bath and
every convenience tending health and comfort The Insru-
mens Musical, Philosophical, Of The best make
The Of sude and plan Of Instruction upon
those Of the celebrated collegiate Institutes Of the United
and Of France with which Madame Dimry corresponds
regularly No tangled systems adopted nor ceptive
Inducements held Numerous MISUNDERSTANDING them the
Alumna. of this Institution, who now gem society,
For particulars, apply in person or by letter to
sci Im&W NINE VI. D. DTMTTRY.
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A CAKD-BuKNET ROUSE, 0INolSNATI,o

A CAEtD-BuIaNET HOUSE, 0INcINEATI,o o.
The subscriber takes this opportunity of greeting his
friends Patrons and the public generally, and bags
state that the above magnificent
and otherwise the finest Amerca- henceforth be con.
Quoted scale of enlarged beray and accommodation
worthy its widely extended reputation.
In sympathy with the spirit Of reenGhmeDt and economy
rendered imperative by the btrngGucy Of the md
yadins W classes the price of daily board viii this dat
be reduced TO Two Dollars.
The advantages Of the Burne House all other Hotels
Ginetn natl are manifold among which liberal
eegn architecture numerous and easily accessible
public convenience the finest Dining Rooms and Ladies' Draw
ing hoom IN America The liberal Arrangement
ing meals nearly every hour four great central
ness OF situation and close proximity all prominent places
business
Trusting to recognition these important
main very truly yours.
fe22 6Ia A. b COLEMAN
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KITTRED GR d. FOLsUm
a p ~ Gete Ben Eittredge Gn.tl Importers Of Cunt
NGstA aud Sporting Apparatus in al its brsnoles
sR8ES Wholesale andretail deRlRFsiu American Riaes
~ VA Pistols and Firearms of every variety SIS 81
" Charles street St CbR,las Hotel Eeu
Orleans and 1874 Main street, CINCINNATI Ohio
40
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W. n. I Z
w Streets New Orleans, La, dealer in HARDWARE
and SHIP GAEHLERY Copper Tin and Sheet Iron Werker
Backsmithng Brass ork and Finishing at short notice
Chimnies Brcechng Stills Juice Boxes, Fire Beds, Ash
Machinery put up and repaired.
Turning done Steamboat and Plantation Werk on eRsona
BILE
Importer of Hardware, Bolts, Nnts, Wheel Strrups Ma
chinery.
Thankful to friends for their former liberal patronage his
shall hereafter be abGted render them ample
Justice and satisfaction.
This establishment facilities for filling all orders in the
line business unsurpassed by house either south
West.
MIR CHAS H WALDO so long and favoTably known to the
steamboat community will give personal alteration the
Hardware and Ship Chuudleiy portion Of the business
ie29 II WARREN F. HEDRICK.
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Onts OF departure of European, California
and Havana Mails, for September, 1858.
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"a UNION EESTAURAYT, No. 20 3,
T - Charles street.
sS NJ The proprietors of this popular establishment
AS4as8 inform the public that they continue SUP
piled with all the choice deicaces Of lux
ury comfort cleanliness and moderate will defy the
Union be surpassed by any other house city They
espectfuy solicit continuance Of pnblic patronage. ale
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WRIGHT q CO.'S CATALOGUE OF IazsVgsFTs
y ant popular Family Medicines which they sapy
Druggists anc Dealers Proprietor lowest s
General Depot Special Agency No. l5I . fszsfB
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mail consisting md newspapers for States
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Nc Mercantile Library Association = THE
opened daily for the ACCOMMODATION Of subcrher5
from IL O'Clock A. N. to 10 O'Clock T. If.
Persons DESTROYS becoming members will pleRse their
with the Librarian.
Subscription, s. per auIlUTn.
Rooms csrner Canal street and Exchange Place
d24 If GUS A. BREAUX, President.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-15
NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
Fall and Winter Clothing!
The Baltimore Clothing House
STRAU S & Co., TEXAS STREET,

STRAU S g. Co., TEXAS STREET,
Between A. Marks and Simon Haber's stores,)
80 WE have just received the largest and <nN
~ best assorted stock Of Clothing and Cen a
Ill tlemen's Furnishing Goods that has been .
brought To this market, and well prepared to meet
the demands of our numerous friends and customers
Our stock in part comprises;
CoATs--Sealskin and ljonskin oyercoats, lambs
WOOL Whirlpool double coats, petersham, fine brown
and black broadcloth, beaver coats, doeskns, CAST
mere, satinett coats, frock and styles, fine
Talmas and Ragans ETC., etc. broadcloth frock coats
of all qualities and at various prices fine dress coats
cashmere and casnet coats, etc.
PANTALooNs.--Back doeskin, fine cashmere, plain
and fancy; cloth, casinet, etc.
VEsrs-A large and fine stock of silk, plush and
velvet vests black and fancy silk, satn cashmere doe
skim cloth and other vests.
A large stock of Youths and Boys Clothing; Cen
tlemen's shawls.
FURNISHING GooDs.-Whte< and fancy linen and
Marseles shirts, undershirts and drawers of all Sizes
silk cravats neck ties, scarfs and handkerchefs kid
and cashmere gloves, caps, silk cashmere and wooden
hats, hosiery, etc
SHOES AND BooTs-A conf lete assortment.
India rubber clothing and shoes.
We sill sell at usual low prices, and shall be
gratfed if those wishing to purchase will give their
FIRST call. Wholesale at greatly reduced prices.
STRAUS & Co.,
nov1O Baltimore Clothing House
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Shreveport, December s, 1858.
COPARTNERSWTP.

THE undersigned, thankful for the liberal pa
i tronage heretofore extended to them separately,
beg leave to inform their numerous friends and the
public in general that they have this day gone into
partnership, at the old stand of A ENGLE, under the
firm of ENGLE & CO., where they shall be happy
to wait upon their friends
Our means and knowledge Of business now COM
bined enable to keep constantly on hand the larg
est and best stock Of goods in line, and we trust
that our friends and customers will transfer their pa
tronage upon this new firm, where they can find now
the Largest Stock of Genuine Havana Cigars, of the
best selected brands which ever brought to this
place.
Also-Wines, Liquors, Fruits, etc, of all kinds
Fresh supplies received by every boat.
One Of the firm will always be in New Orleans or
New York, experimenting the purchases of goods
for the Shreveport market, which will enable to
supply country merchants with every thing in
line at prices equally as cheap as they can purchase
them in any city in the Union.
Orders from the country filled with care and dis
patch.
: Our endeavors shall be to gain the confidence of
the public. A. ENGLE,
dec 8 A. REIMERDES.
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Sherif,s Sale.

i N DISTRICT COURT-State of Louisiana--Pa-
y rsh of Caddo, No. 51Ss-JoHA w. Scorr vs.
JAMES +. SCOTT, et al. BY virtue of writ of sale to
me directed By the honorable District Court of the
Parish OF Caddo, State of Louisiana, aforesaid in the
above entitled cause will offer for sale at public
tlon to the highest bidder the last residence of o-
slab B. Scott, late of the parish of Caddo, deceased,
On SATURDAY, the 18th 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 the said Josiah B. Scott for the pur
pose OF etfectng partition between the heirs of said
Scott, to-wit
The southeast quarter and the south half of the
northeast quarter and the south half of the north half
CT the north east quarter of section No. seven RI con-
tanning 26I l4-l00 acres.
Aiso-The southwest quarter, and the north west
quarter OF the northwest quarter and the south half
OF the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter of
the southeast quarter, the southeast quarter of the
southeast quarter, and the north half of the SOUTH
east quarter, Of section No. eight ISL containing
430 1900 acres.
Also-The northeast quarter of the north-w
quarter and the north least quarter of the south west
quarter and the northwest quarter of the north
quarter OF section No. seventeen MI containing
100 23-l00 acres
Also--The east half of the north quarter, and
the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and
the northwest quarter of The north quarter of Sec
ton No. eighteen 1871 containing l49 $1,000 acres
All i'll township No. fourteen Id, of range No. ff-
teen 49, and containing in all 9Gl acres more or
less, being situated the parish of Caddo and the
place on which the said Josiah B. Scott died.
Also--The following personal property, to- wit:
Mules and all the other stock, the Household ard
Kitchen Furniture Farming Utensils &c.
Terms of sale-1he personal property on a credit
OF twelve months, notes to bear per cent interest
from date with approved personal security. The lands
on credit of one twosand three years. purchasers to
give notes bearing per interest from date with
approved personal security, and mortgage retained
on the land to secure further the payment of the pur
base price and interest.
H. J. G. BATTLE, Sheriff.
Shreveport, November II, 1853 inf. & Is 90
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Succession Sale.

Succession of John X. Smith, deceased
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo-In
~ District Court. By virtue of writ of sale to me
directed by the Honorable District Court of the Parish
Of Caddo will offer for sale at public auction at the
courthouse door in the town of Shreveport, parish
aforesaid,
On SATURDAY, the 18th day of January 1859,
between the hours Of II o'clock, A. NJ, aud 4, P NJ,
the following described property belonging to the
minor heirs of Jno. K. Smith, deceased, to-wit:
Lot No. eight, in block No. thirty SEVEN with the
Buildings and Improvements thereon
Lot No. seven, in block No fifty
Lot No. thirteen in block N fifty-two
Lot Nc. fourteen, in block No ffty-two
All in town of Shreveport.
The northeast fractional quarter of the north west
quarter fsection No. thirty five 49, township eigh-
teen (l8,) range fourteen Q4)
Fiftynine two roods and thirty five rods in
the north west quarter of section No. one a. town
ship seventeen az range fourteen I4)
THE last described land to be sold according to
plots to be exhibited on the day of sale
Terms of saleOne- fourth cash, and the balance on
credit of one, two and three years from the day of
sale Purchasers to give their notes, due above,
bearing eight per cent per annum interest from day
Of sale with approved personal security, and spe-
cal mortgage waving the benefit of appraisement to
be retained the property sold to secure the pay
nent of the purchase money.
Ell. HUNSICKER, Auctioneer.
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New Establishment


~ ON TEXAS. STREET, -AF
Between A. Marks and s. Haber's stores.
THE FINEST WATCHES, JEWELRY,
FANCY GOODS, &c,
Just received direct from the Manufacturers by
V. SHIDET,
sR THE stock was selected with the great 4
"a est care, and I am now prepared to
sGs.EA suit my numerous customers with ~
Gold and Silver Watches, hunting and open faces,
for ladies and gentlemen.
A great variety of very fine Vest, Fob and Guard
Chains; fine Chattelaines and Necklaces.
Bracelets ofthe newest styles.
Fine Diamond Rings, Breastpins and Ear drops.
Fine Ruby, Garnet, Cameo and Jet Sets.
Breastpns, Earrings, &C., for ladies and children
Fine Belt and Fob Buckles, Slides, Clasps, Neck
lace Pins, Sleeve, Neck and Shirt Buttons.
Finger Rings, with fue sets, and plain, to please
all tastes.
BRAZILIAN PEBBLE sPECTACLES, of the We
ry finest quality, suit all ages Spectaces in gold
silver and steel frames.
Silver Spoons and Forks, Silver-plated Ware, Cas-
tors, Cake Baskets, Butter Dishes, Molasses Cups,
Candlesticks, Goblets, Spoons and Forks; China
Candesticks, Flower Vases, Figures, Alabaster and
Perfume Stands
Parlor, Office and Mantel Clocks, Music Boxes, dc
u Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired, and
warranted. [decS] V. SHIDET.
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Ladies Attention!

Corner of Market and Milan streets, (ncar the Com
mercial HoteE) Shreveport.
pEGS to appraise her lady friends and customers
- generally that she has inst returned from New
York with an elegant assortment of French Millinery,
selected in person from the leading establishments of
fashion, embracing in part
CLoAKs and BoNNErs, of various description and
qualities.
ARTIFICIAL Flowers and FEATHERS, of the most su-
pcrb styles.
A new style of HEA DRkssEs, also HEAD ORNAMENTS
for balls, parties and evening.
Every description of materials for manufacturing
Bonnets. A new style of Bonnet Trimmings.
Plush, Velvet and Silk for trimmings Embroide-
res, Ribbons, Gloves and Blonde Lace.
Black English Grape, of different qualities. Chill
dren's Hat. Flats and Cans &c Sc. &c M
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SucCaSSi0n Sale.
! !. ,S Succession Of Z. ~ Hughes, deceased.

~, Succession Of Z. A. Hughes, deceased
AIATE OF LOUISIANA9In District Court Of
~ gaado parish, No 7O3 By virtue Of writ of
" saie TO me directed from the Hon. District Court
of Caddo parish, viii sell ut the court house door
n 70, the town of Shreveport, on WEDNESDAY, the
olh day Of January, 1859, between the hours Of IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, and 4, P. M, the following described
Lands, belonging to the succession Of L. A. j.
Hughes, to-wit:
The southwest quarter and the south half of the
east half of the northwest quarter of section No 49,
township IS range l6 containing 200 acres; and the
quarter of the quarter Of section
nve, township Is, range &c. containing Al l6-lOO
acres.
Terms of sale-Cash, if the lands bring the ap-
pralsement; and if they do not bring the appraise
ment, they will be reoffered and sold at the same
time and place on a credit Of IL months.
ISAAC HUGHES, Administrator.
napannbar
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The State of Louisiana---Parisho of Caddo.
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IL Succession Of Daniel M0sely, Deceased. No.
tice is hereby given that A. B. LEvIsEE administrator
Of The succession Of Daniel Mosely deceased has this
day filed in the office of the clerk of said court final
Of his administration of said succession Now
sherefore unless legal opposition be made thereto
within thirty days. the time prescribed by law, said
final account will be homoogaed, approved and made
the Judgment Of the court, as prayed for.
49,, Given under my hand and seal Of Office
=. .. this goth day Of November, A. D. 1858.
R-~~N N. E. WRIGHT,
nov24-6t Clerk
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The State OF Eoufsfana---Parish Of Caddo
TTIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
49, Succession OF w. w. Smith, deceased. Notice
IL hereby given that JOHN w. SMITH, administrator of
said succession, has this day filed in the office of the
clerk Of our said court schedule ofee debts due by
said succession and application praying that the
same be homoogated. Now, therefore, unless legal
opposition he made thereto in thirty days, the time
prescribed By law said schedule Of debts will be ho-
moiognted asd approved, prayed for.
{ ~ Given under my hand and the seal of said
L. $. court this 9TH day of December, A D. 1853
S~~S N. E. WRIGHT,
dec8-6t Clerk
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Notice.

Succession of w. W. Smith, deceased.
MIR. n. S. MCCLURE is duly authorised to re-
W. ceive and receipt for all moneys due the sue
cession of w. w. Smith, deceased. Phe and
commercial house will be continued under bis con-
troll during the entire season, and the of the old
patrons and friends of the house will be promptly
and carefully attended to heretofore. The large
stock of scasonable Dry Goods, Plantation Goods,
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Provisions
will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
All persons having claims against said succession
are requested to present them to the subscriber.
j. w. SMITH, Administrator.
Shreveport November 10. 1858.
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Committed to the Jail

Or the parish Of cadGo. in the town of Shreye-
~ port, negro man, aged about IS or 26 years,
5fee, or inches high, of dark complexion; has the
lid Of his left eye bitten off Calls himself ALFRED,
and says he belongs to MI w. w Smith, residing in
Harrison county. Texas, near Port Gaddo. Said ne
gro was arrested about IS miles from Shreveport
Inc owner or owners Of said negro man hereby
notified to come forward prove property pay charges
and take him away, he will be disposed Of as the
law directs. VIM. B. WISENOR, Jaior
ShrpVenOr nocap,h4r
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The State Of Louisiana---Parisho Of Caddo
ElGHTEENTHJ JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
il Succession Of John NJ. Simmons, deceased. No
tice is hereby given that R. T. NOEL and Thomas F.
SWANSON, executors Of the last will and testament of
John M Simmons deceased have this day filed in the
office of the clerk Of said final account of
their administration of said succession. Now, there
FORE unless legal opposition be made thereto in thirty
days. the time prescribed by law, said final account
will be homologated, approved and made the judgment
of the court, as prayed for
go Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
L. q. Goth day OF November, A. D. 1858.
s~~) N. E. WRIGHT,
n24-6t s#8 es3 Clerk.
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DAILY LINE.
GEFOur Horse POST OaChes,-Rg
A6& q. IS. Mail. MHsA

From Shreveport to Alexandra,
Via Keachi, Mansfield, Natchitoches, Cloutieryille
Cote, &C. Through III 60 hours
THIS line is stocked with new post coaches Of the
- best description, combining all the latest i'm
proyemenas the teaaas unsurpassed in the south
west, and the drivers experienced aad careful men,
who will do every thing in their power accommo-
date passengers
The stages leave the Commereia! Hotel Shreve-
port every morning at 6 o'clock.
Stage Office at the Commercial Hotel, Shreveport;
and at the post-ofices in Keachi, Mansfield, Natch-
6oches, and Cotile. J. B. g. w. w. PRICE,
decS-3m Propretors
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Shreveport, December 8, 1858.
Succession Sale.

Succession of w w Smith, deceased.
0TATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Caddo--Ir
y District Court. By virtue of writ of sale to mt
directed by the Honorable District Court of the Parish
of Caddo, will offer for sale at public auction a
the courthouse door in the town of Shreveport Parish
and State aforesaid,
On SATURDAY, 18th day of January, 1859,
between the hours of of II o'clock, A. and a. P NJ
the following described property belonging to the
succession of W. W. Smith, deceased, to-wit:
Lots No. six, seven and eight C, I and s. in block
No, in the town of Shreveport, with the buildings
and Improvements thereon. Said buildings and i'm
provements consisting of two Dwelling Houses and
appurtenances, and separated by partition fence
running said lots, dividing them in two eq ua
enclosures.
Lot No. H. containing 9 42-100 acres;
Lot No. two (2,) containing 2 3O-l00 acres;
Lot No. four a. containing acres: and
Lot No. five o. containing 42-l00 acres;
laid down the plan of eighty acres ofland made
out by F. L. RAFFERTY,, surveyor, Of record in the
corders Office of the parish of Caddo Said lots be-
ing the west half of the south west quarter of section
No. one Il J township No seventeen Q7,) and range
The east half of the south west quarter of section
No. one a. township No. seventeen Q7,) and range
fourteen a. containing eighty acres.
The north half of the west half of the south west
fourth of section No thirty two (32) township eigh
teen Q6,) range thirteen Q3)
Lots No. five, six and eight Is, and g. in block
No. fifty (50) in the town of Shreveport.
Also-The following SLAVES, belonging to said
succession, viz:
Negro Man named Jack, OF black complexion, aged
about % years.
Negro Man named Jerry, of black complexion, aged
about % years.
Negro Man named Reuben, of black complexion, aged
about 81 years.
Negro Boy named Zeddock, of yellow complexion,
aged about II years
Negro Man named Virgil, of black complexion, aged
about 80 years.
Negro Woman named Rachel, of black complexion,
aged about 40 years; and her child Lucy, aged
about years.
Negro Woman named Sally, Of black complexion,
aged about "a years; and her child.
Negro Man named Anderson, of black complexion
aged about IS years.
Negro Boy named Willis, of dark complexion, aged
about - years.
Terms of sale--Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value. Such portion thereof as does
not bring the appraisement will be readvertised and
sold twelve months credit. Purchasers on credit
give their notes, with approved personal security,
bearing eight per cent. interest per annum from the
day of SALE and special mortgage waving benefit of
appraisement to be retained the property sold to
secure the payment of the purchase money.
H. HUNSICKER, Auctioneer.
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