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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-03-15
THE KING OF DELHI

The following ID an extract from letter writ pm nv
She wife OF Msior then Captaiu) Hodson from Delhi
"Tbere is q report, which has been misehieyou,Iv
Get about and may have mischeyous conseouencass
viz that the King has the whole of his retine ana
has returned to his own apartments in the palace
"This is perfectly untrue. ] went with Mr.. Sam.
SeYs the civil commissioner, and his wife 10 sac the
unfortunate and guilty wretch We mounted fight
OF stone steps at the bottom and top Of which MS
European sentry. small low door opened into a
ROOM half OF which was partitioned off with grass
mating called chtac, behind which woman
cooking some strocous compound if might Judge
from the smell. In the other half was native bed
stead G., frame Of bamboo on four legs, with
grass rope strung across it on this was lying and
smoking hookah an old man with long white beard
no other article offurnture whatever was in the ROOM
and almost ashamed 10 say that feeling of pity
mingled with my disgust at seeing recently lord
Of imperial city, almost unparalleled for riches sod
rxgnfcepce, confined in a low, close, dirty room,
which the lowest slave of his household woad
scarcely have occupied, 10 the very palace where he
bad regDed supreme, with power Of life aud death
frhnneed by any law, within the precincts of
royal residence as large a considerable sized town,
sreets galleries. towers, mosques forts and gardens
a private and public hall Of Justice and innurnera-
BILE courts passages and starcases Its magnihcence
can only be equaed by the atrocities which have been
committed there. But 10 90 back 10 the degraded
King. The boy, Jumma Bukt, repeated my nsne
after NJ Saunders. The old man raised his besi and
locked st me- then mu,tered something could no:
lssy and Of The moment the boy, who bad been called
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-03-15
u Ike Mssoai Democrat.

y WYASDoT CITY, March ., 1853.
Yesterday our city was one year old. and beino her
birthday, an election was held under our new CITY
Charer as You will see for the following officers, and
he corrected ticket herewith shows You the result
We Poled, in ALL $50 votes. Considering that large
nun Der OF our citizens absent. the vote speaks
well Tor our fast young city After all sorts Of trick.
cry by mixing up tickets 10 all sorts Of ways. in order
to deceive the people, we have redeemed Wyandot,
and she row stands before the world Free. Labor
city, at the mouth Of the Kansas River, being the
hrst free-Labor town in Kansas on the Missouri
River The LecofDptonites are thoroughly dismayed
at their disaster. Our Mayor is man OF nerve. and
ready totskeiberesponsibilty, when tmsy be required
of him. lie VIII at once create an efficient police for the
protection Of persons ard property in the city. He i
nus and reliable, having been well tired and found
Iabfu 10 lie party and be own high perscpal honor
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-01
Negroes For Hire at Public Auctien.

WILL BE LET % the highest bidder at public
w auction, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of Deeem-
Der, 1858, at the late residence of Josiah B. Scott
deceased in the parish of Caddo, until the 5th day of
December 1853, from thee lst day of January next,
the following named Slaves belonging to the minor
heirs OF said Josiah B. Scott, deceased to-wt Eli %
years OF age: Silva, p years of age, with her two
chlldren Sarah, s. and Abram, years of age; Penna
girl aged years; Lucinda, aged 20 years, with her
infant child; man named Jim, aged 50, and his wife
Ann, aged A. and their children, Georgiana aged
~, and Major Terrell, aged years; Burrel aged 23;
Nanny, aged AZ, and her child Edna aged 0 years;
Jane, girl, aged years; Spencer aged q, and his
Wlte Lot aged "a years, with their child Aleck one
year old; Peter, aged IL Susan aged To- and Charles
aged IA years.
Terms and conditions-The hirer to give his note
tor the amount of hire, with good securities pay
able on the 25th December, 1859, with eight per cent
per annum interest from maturity; and to give the
slaves hired three full suits of Clothes 1.-TWO summer
and one winter sui) including two pair of shoes and
one pair of good blankets; and lose all time of sick
ness not exceeding week. The privilege of re-
fusng to hire said slaves in certain localities is
ed. JOHN T. FULLILOVE.
noy24-4t rTutor
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Succession Sale.

DY virtue Of writ of sale to directed by the
- Hon. District Court of the Parish Of Caddo,
State of Louisiana; will offer sale to the highest bid
der public auction the last residence of Thomas
Mccall, deceased John Walpole's, in the Parish
of Caddo on WEDNESDAY, the Sth day of December.
1885, between the hours of IL O'Clock, A. NJ, and
o'clock, M the following described properly belong
ing to the succession of the said Thomas Mccall,
to wit:
All the movable property, viz: five head OF Horses,
one Mule, two yoke of Oxen four Milch-eows with
their calves seven head Of stock CATTLE more ess;
thirty head Of Hogs more or.ess; and one old
Wagon lot Of corn fodder aud oatss lot Of carpenters
tools, one double barrl shot gun, farming utensils,
household and kitchen furniture, bedsteads, BEDS etc.
Terms Of sae-cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value. and 50 much thereof may not
bring its appraised value will at the time and
place be Offered and sold the highest bidder
credit of IL months from the day of SALE the purchas
ers give their notes, with approved personal secur
ty, bearing eight per cent interest. per annum from
date. h j. u al1LE, Sheriff
Shreveport, November "A. 1853. [pf$6 90.
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-SHcCeSS;On Sale,

Succession of John Dellenger, deceased.
GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsh of Caddo-lStl
y Judicial District Court, No. 7I0. By virtue of q
writ of sale directed the clerk ofthe honorable
the District Courtin and for the parish Of Caddo will
proceed to sell public auction, at the courthouse
door in the town of Shreveport, State and Parish
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of December,
1858, between the ohours of Ii O'Clock, A H. and
NJ, the following described property belonging to
the succession of John Delenger, deceased, to wit
Lot thirteen l3O in block twenty CO., in the town Of
Shreveport, held in with Thomas D. Coty.
Terms of sale--With the benefit of appraisement--
One-third cash, the balance a credit of - months.
Purchasers to give their notes with good personal
curty, bearing eight per interest from day of
sale and mortgage importing confession ofjude
to be retained the property sold secure the final
payment of the purchase money.
H. HUNSICKER, Auconeer.
ShreYennrt -NnVemher 10. 1853.
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f3I DWELLING HOUSE and Lot situated on Market
4ssllL. street. containing four comfortable rooms, a
well of good water, etc. Will be sold low for cash.
on time. Apply to
sept15 y STEWARD G. JEWELL.
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Notice.
t meeting of the Directors of s The Shreveport
~ Insurance. Company" held on the I'd of Deem
Der, the Office hours of said company were fixed as
follows From 9, M, 10, NJ, and from3 to s. P NJ
dec9 P. H. ROSSON, Secretary
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Shreveport Auction Store.

TIME subscriber having removed his AUCTION STORE
L 10 the spacious new brick building on the north
west corner of Texas and Market Streets offers the
same inducements to his friends and patrons at his new
stand as heretofore Attached to the store is large
brick warehouse for storing groceries or other articles
Having lately made arrangements with several New
Orleans houses, he will be supplied with new and sea-
soRabe GooDs throughout the seasons which have all
seudy commence to arrive.
His regular das dles will be Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday; nigh ales Monday, Wednesday and satur-
day He ~ pay particular attention to the sales of
real and personal estates, horses mules and succession
sales. Liberal cash advances made OH consignments
of groceries or other articles. Al. L. HEINE,
Shreveport, December 1, 1858. Auctioneer
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Sheria''s Sale


In District Cuurt-Parish OF Caddo, State of Louis
lana, No. 5434-DashieII VI. Gi!mer's heirs.
DY virtue Of a writ of sale to me directed by the
- Hon. District Court Of the Parish Of Caddo, will
offer for sale at public auction the highest bidder,
at the Courthouse in the town Of Shreveport, Parish
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NEW q EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
Fall and Winter ClOthingl
The Baltimore Clothing House
STRAUS Il Co., TEXAS STREET,

.STRAU S Il Co., Texas STREET,
Between A. Marks and Simon Haber's stores,)
>qs WE have just received the largest and <4nn
IA best assorted stock of Clothing and Cen -
fI tlemen's Furnishing Goods that he's been
brought to this market, and are well prepared to meet
the demands of our numerous friends and customers
Our stock in part comprises:
CoArs--Seaskin and onskin overcoats, lambs
wool: whirlpool, double coats, peershana, fine brown
and black broadcloth beaver coats, doeskins, cast
mere satinett coats, frock and styles, fine
Tamas and Raglaus, ETC., ETC.; broadcloth frock
of all qualities and at various prices; fine dress coats
cashmere and easinet coats, ETC.
PANTALooNs.--Bl doeskjn, fine Cashmere, plain
and fancy; cloth, casinet, etc.
WEsTs-A large and fine stock of silk, plush and
velvet vests, black and fancy silk, saGn cashmere doe
skin, cloth and other vests.
A large stock of Youths and Boys Clothing; Gen.
tlemen's shawls.
FURNISHING GooDs.-Whte and fancy linen and
Marseiles 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 complete ASSORTMENT.
India rubber clothing and shoes.
We still sell at usual low prices, and shall be
grated if those wishing purchase will give their
first call Wholesale at greatly reduced prices.
STRAUS & Co.,
nov10 Baltimore Clothing House.
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MarSden'S Hotel,
FORMERLY THE VAN BIBBER HoUsR,
Corner of Carondelet and Poydras streets,

FORMERLY THE VAN BIBBER HoUSR,
Corner of Carondelet and Poydras streets,
New ORLEANS. :
iAlTSA-,l Fals Hotel being situated in the most
M ~ Sx centra! part Of the city, offers to Fam
s sl45 ~ lies and Gentlemen visiting New
Orleans, all that be desired as to 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 at all
hours offers every facility that be wished for
Merchants, Planters and others having business to
attend to. .,.
No expense will be spared by the undersigned to
make this Hotel FIRST CLASS in every respect.
October 20, 1883. THOS. w. MARSDEN.
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Ladies Attention.

MISS Ii INQUEST,
Corner of Market and Milan streets, (near the Com
mercial Hotel) Shreveport
Dogs to appraise her lady friends and customers
ID generally that she has inst returned from New
York with az elegant assortment of French Millinery
selected in person from the leading establishments Of
fashion, embracing in part
CLoAKs aud BoNNErs, of various description and
qualities.
ARTIFICIAL Flowers and FEATHERS, Of the most SUI
perb styles.
A new style of HEAD DRESSES, also He o OEYAMENTS
for balls, parties and evening.
Every description of materials for manufacturing
Bonnets. A style of Bonnet Trimmjngs
Plush Velvet and Silk for trimmings Embroide-
ries, Ribbons, Gloves and Blonde Lace.
Black English Grape, of different qualities Chill
drens Hat, Flats and Caps, &c. &c, &c. n3
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New ORLEANS July %, 1858,
Citizens Of Shreveport and manipulating pur-
chased from Mr.. Henry Van Bibber formerly Of yout
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, 1remain, respectfully yours,
jy2S-ly THOS. w. MARSDEN
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Selling OFF to Remove!
.nI" A. yryHT

NIIS. VTlJIo,
80 OFFEEs her eptre stock Of Goods &c Abe pub s
EM lie A u COST! yNS@
E Her reason for selling out, is THAT the property
she is occupying is for sale, and wishing to
remove her goods she will sell them without reserve.
She has just returned from New York with large
and we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS.
consisting part of dress silks, cashcres delaines
gngbams, calicoes domestics; straw silk, velvet
tin, Neapoan and chip Bonnets: silk velvet, satin,
broadcloh and merno coaks; fats, hats ana bonnets
for infants and misses of the latest Styles pcrumcry
toys, jewery, and large assortment of Jaconet and
Swiss Edgings and Bands, collars, upGersleeyes and
setts dress trimmings and fringe in great variety. In
fact every article usually found in Fancy Dry Goods
Store. White Goods of every description.
By referring to another column you will see the ad-
versement for the sale of the house she occupies
She will be found at her old stand on Texas street,
next door to Ed. Eberstadt. novl0
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THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

E=E-z TIE Two Brick Stores on Texas street, now
occupied by Mrs. Wells and Ed, Eberstadt and the
fine Dwelling in the suburbs Of shreveport, formerly
owned by E. f. Jordan. For terms of sale and par-
cuIars enquire Of [oct271 MARTIN TALLY.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-01
Succession Sale.

To Effect Partition.
pY virtue ola writ of sale to me directed by the
~ Hon. District Court of the Parish of Caddo State
OF Louisiana, in the matter of the succession of John
W. Scott, will offer for sale public auction to the
highest bidder at the last residence of Josiah B. Scott
in the Parish of Caddo, aforesaid,
On SATURDAY, the 18th day Of December, 1853,
between the hours of ii O'Clock, A. M and O'Clock,
P M, the following described property belonging the
succession of the said John w. Scott sold 10 effect
partition, to-wi.:
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CHILDERS & Boards
CheaD Cash Store,

VX7E have opened small portion Of our very ex-
w tensive stock of GooDs, for short time, at the
Corner of Texas and Market Streets.
Our Goods are all new and selected with great care
by one of the firm in the Eastern Markets, and having
paid cash for them we think that SELL AS Low
as any house in the city At any rate give call.
oc.DO CHlLDERS & BEARD.
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New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet.

,fg@nan1~ h THE very light draught and substantial
g. 5ftTssss' steamer EFFORT, w. McMnLEN,
Essszs:ss@ master, having been thoroughly repair
ed and reiurnshed, has resumed her regular trips and
will leave for New orleans direct on THURSDAY Eve
NING 26th inst the arrival of the stages, and con-
tinue in the trade during the entire season. In case
of the water becoming too low for boats cross tho
falls. she will make weekly trips between Shreveport
and Alexandria The Effort has been supplied with
and powerful machinery, and is in the best run
ming order. Prompt attention will be paid to any bus
mess entrusted to the boat. For freight or passage,
aDDIv on board anu95
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The Shreveport Brewery.
MANAGED bv A lCHAFFNER

NUeIaSS0 Dy "A. SOL1%A1 z INl1IN.
TTOM E Manufacture of WHITE CREAM ALE,
IL brewed from pure and fresh White Malt.
Brewers Yeast, for Family Use, always hand
and for sale in quantities to suit purchasers
Barley Malt for feeding cows and hogs This arti-
clio is celebrated for causing to yield extra
ordinary quantity of rich Milk and guaranteed to be
free OF any deeterious effect. -
The Ale is put up in 5 gallon kegs, half and whole
barrels, and together with malt and yeas, can be had
at all times at the Brewery, at Jacob Marks, on
Texas street, corner of Edwards. nov24
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Shreveport, NOVEMBER TO, 1906.
CHILDERS & BEARD,

T1AVE received
IL Negro Kerseys, Negro Plains;
Negro Lnseys, Negro Hats, wool and waterproof,
Negro Blankets by the bale;
Negro Russetts, assorted;
Gents Fast Hats, going off at 240 rates
Stewards new style greatly improved Ladies' Skirts
Together with general stock of Heavy and Fancy
Drv Goods ot Now Orleans Drices uov3
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Notice..

Succession of w. w. Smith, deceased.
MIR. n. S. MCCLURE is duly authorised to re-
N1 ceive and receipt for all moneys due the sue
cession of w. w. Smith, deceased. The store and
commercial house will be continued under his
troll during the entire season. and the of the old
patrons and friends of the house will be promptly
and carefully attended to as heretofore. The large
stock of seasonable Dry Goods, Plantation Goods,
Clothing FLATS 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
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Wanied,

MALE AND FEMALE TEA CHEERS,
TNO take charge of the Male and Female Schools
j at Rocky Mount, Bosser Parish, Louisiana tol
the wear 1859 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 lntor
nation apply to undersigned,
R. D. SPEIGHT, Cor. Sec'y.
Rocky Monnt La Sent. %. 1858.
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GrisWOId,S ImprOyed Gotten Gins!

4 SUPPLY of these justly celebrated Gin Stands
N just received a, the Warehouse Of White, Smith
Baldwin, where planters. may obtain them of any
desired size, either from Messrs; W, S. B., or the
undersigned; on the shortest notice.
Every stand warranted to perform well, properly
set up and run, or no sale.
Planters visiting Shreveport respectfully invited
to call and examine samples.
JOSEPH B. PATTE,
sentls Travelling Agent.
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nov24-4I
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H. septl
Steam Machinery, Boilers. &c.

Steam Machinery. Boilers. NC'
TOR SALE-Cheap for cash or approved paper
L 2 Boilers. 26 feet by 36 inches;
2 do Is feet by SO and 40 inches;
l Boiler, 8 feet by Sc inches;
9 Engines, cylinders 3 feet stroke, "A inches di
ameter;
9 Steamboat Doctor Enginess
| Freight Holster Engine, cylinder foot stroke
and four inches dianeter;
/ large Chair Gable Apply 70
nosl0-d WHITE SMITH 4 BALDWIN
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JOHN WALTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries.
Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &C.,
Texas street, Shreveport
"AS just received one of the largest and best
4 a sorted stocks of Dry Goods brought to this
market, which additions made by every arrival,
comprising in part silks, tissues, berages and every
description Of the most fashionable dress goods for Ia
dies caicoes of all colors and qualities, merinoes,
annes, cloths loweis inseys, linens, drillings, da
pers, etc, large and varied Of the
most fashionable styles of hats. caps. boots and shoes;
CATERS, shoes slippers and brogans for ladies, misses
and children; boys boots and shoes large assort-
ment of fashionable ready -made clothing variety
of saddles for both ladies and gentlemen brides, col
lars, blankets. hardware, iron, cutlery, tools, nails
crockery, gueensware. glassware. china, etc.
Aiso--A large stock offresh and genuine Groceries.
consisting of Bacon pork, sugar, moasses Coffee
tea, chocolate, -four lard, salt pepper, spice, mackere
candles, liquors of all kinds, wines, etc.
Terms-Cash, OF on fine 10 strictly punctnal Gus
toners! april ls
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Notice.

n LII PERSONS indebted 10 the succession of J. F.
~ White, deceased, are requested TO say the SAME
without delay to Jonas Robson. Esq, MYSELF and
hl those having claims will present them.
s5cs6 NMs HOLMES. Executor
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Succession Notice.

" persons having claims against the succession
~ 9! Thomas Mccall, deceased are hereby notified
and requested to present them without delay me,
my attorney, ]. G. Bea Esq. for acknowledgment;
aud those indebted to said succession will please make
Immediate payment and thereby save costs.
ELIZABETH MCCALL,
nova st Admin'X.
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IF YOU
Wish 70 Put Down Northern Abolitionists!
JOSEPH MCLAUGHLIN,
ENssA Has opened mandatory in Shreve- EsfzsEn
'11@& port. on Texas street, near Edwards, GFYa
(Sign of the Military Saddle,) for the purpose OF
ufacturing every description of SsastEiery saRsd
Harness, which he will guarantee to be superior
any brought here for sale from the Abolition States.
He respectfully socils share of public patronage,
feeling assured of his ability to give satisfaction.
Constantly on hand a general assortment of every
article in the Saddlery and Harness line which will
be sold low for cash, or city acceptance
G57,GtN BANDS of every description for sale a,
New Orleans Prices.
REPAIRING DONE with neatness and despatch, and
at the lowest prices. NAYS
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New Orleans Il Shreveport Packet,
SKINNER ARRANGEMENT

,faanmn~ a TIE very light draught, fast running
klsazz7 ttfz steamer M A III HON, FERDINAND
- " CELLos, master, lin place of the
DUKE during the months,) will leave Shreve-
port for New Orleans on Monday Evening, I'd Au-
gust, and every alternate Monday evening so long
the water will permit The Marion, has been
thoroughly repaired and put in fine order and for co
fort good accommodations and safety is unsurpassed
by any boat in the trade For freight passage, APP
ply on board. juyl4