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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-25
n. Orleans, Shreveport & Upper Red River
PA CKEN

cLIsIg-sA THE new, very substantial, light draughc
4zsssEzazzssA steamboat TRIO, J. R. Collins,
master Geo Hall, cerk,) will run during the entire
season as regular packet between New Orleans and
Shreveport, Fulton, White Oak Snoals, Lanesport,
Rowland, Fort Towson, Wright's landing, Preston,
and all intermediate landings; touching at Grand
Bayou Cainpte Grand Ecore, Alexandria and all other
points The Trio was built expressly for the trade is
new throughout, very saunch, of light draught and
in every respect equal to any steamer above the
raft Her officers will pay prompt personal attention
to any business entrusted 10 the boat, and make
of every exertion give satisfaction shippers and
pagengee. For freigh passage apply on board I26
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New ESta bIiShment


Gg ON TEXAS STREET, -EF
Between Marks and s. Haber's stores.
THE FINEST WATCHES, JEWELRY.
FANCY GOODS, &C.,
Just received direct from he Manufacturers by
V. SH lDET,
esp THE stock was selected with the great 4
EIA, est care, and / am now prepared to
ss.,A 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 Chatteaiues and Necklaces.
Bracelets ofthe newest styles.
Fine Diamond Rings, Breastpins and Ear-drops.
Fine Ruby, Garnet, Cameo and Jet Sets.
Breastpins Earrings DC, for ladies and children,
Fine Belt and Fob Buckles, Slides. Clasps, Neck.
lace Pins Sleeve, Neck and Shirt Buttons.
Finger Rings, with fiue sets, and plain to please
all tastes.
BRAZILIAN PEBBLE SPECTACLES. of the We.
ny finest quality suit all ages. Spectacles in gold
silver and steel frames
Silver Spoons and Forks Silyerplated Ware, Cas-
tors, Cake Baskets, Butter Dishes, Molasses Cups
Candlesticks, Goblets, Spoons and Forks China
Candlesticks, Flower Vases, Figures, Aabaster and
Perfume Stands.
Paror, Office and Mantel Clocks, Music Boxes, DC
IL Watches, Clocks and Jewery repaired, and
warranted [decSJ V. SHIDET.
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ED. EBERSTADT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FAMILY GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY

IL
Texas street, between Edwards and Market streets,
asslE SHREVEPORT.
&sA@sS Has Just received from New Orleans f8alHN
- an extensive assortment of fresh Ea4SA
FAMILY q FANCY GROCERIES,
Confectionery, CFystased Fruits Candies COrdlas, &c.
Selected in person expressly with view Of meeting
the wishes of his patrons, and embracing almost eve
ry article suitable the season including every de-
scription of French, West India and American Pre-
serves and Jellies, Pickles, Ketchups and Sauces,
Crysazed Fruits, Fruits put up in their own juice
Brandy Fruits, Pie Fruits, Cranberries Figs, Prunes
Citron, Dates, Currants, Rasins Almonds, Pecans,
Filbers, Brazil Nuts, superior fresh Candies, Sugar
Pums, plain and motto Kisses, Lozenges, Gum
Drops, Syrups, superior Cakes fresh Oranges, LIE
mons, Apples, Pine Apples, DC, dc.
His supply Of Groceries is very large, consisting in
part of Sugar Coffee Tea, Chocolate, Hams Candles,
Soap, Starch, Flour, Molasses Mackerel, Herrings,
Sardines HOLSTERS, Olives, Anchovies Mustard Soda
Butter and Water Crackers Goshen, Western, Pine
Apple and Swiss Cheese, Goshen Butter, Lard, Salt,
Pepper, Spices, Indigo, Sweet and Lard Oil.
A superior assortment Of Liquors Of every descrip-
ton: Brandies Whi-key, Gin, Port, Madeira, Claret
and White Wines, Champagne, London Porter, Scotch
Ale Cider, &c, DC, DC.
Toys and Fancy Articles of every description for
children. Superior Cigars, Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco
Suppers, Confectionery and Refreshments for Par
ties, Balls Weddings furnished at the shortest
tice and on the most reasonable terms decl5
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For Sale.

5sass THg south.wes half Of Lot No 3, in block No
40 in Shreveport with the story brick house and
improve ents thereon, on Texas street, adjoining W
Gurney's Bakery and Grocery, and at present occu-
pied by Mr.. Green as grocery and restaurant. For
terms apply 10 rjanl2l WEEMS u HEATH.
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Thnrm0meter ChnTnS!

WE a. few s S,, Ct a nsss enderood that to
have the Butter come quick in other words, to
obtain 1uick separation Of the butter from the out
ter milk that the cream or milk, whlie oeias
must be Of proper or about such Temperature put
70 ascertain what that precise degree of temperature
and then to obtain it, has been very oiiAeais ~ =
fact Il has never been done to any extent anti the IN
PRODUCTION oil the Thermometer Churh, ~ "l44o" "
call the attention OF people who have cows
m4.3t CHILDERS & BEARD.
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Dissolution.
GODartnGrShip.

THE undersigned have formed copartnership
i under the style of FORD s ATKINS, for the pur.
pose of carrying on a general Grocery and Produce
Business, at the old stand of Ford & Smith.
CHAUNCEY FORD.
JUNIUS ATKINS.
Shreveport December %, 1858.
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Mill Dressing.

WE, the undersigned subscribers, take this me-
w thod of informing friends and the public
generally, that prepared to dress and repair
mills, under the latest and style, and warrant
ourselves to make them grind follows horse mills
t18 inch rock from to bushels per hour, with
common good four horse power, and good gin gear
ing. Steam mills from 40 to 50 bushels per hour
good meal. The former partner in this branch of
business, has been engaged in this line Of business
to give universal satisfaction; it being plan of his
own invention, and has always proved well, which
he certify TO- to the satisfaction of any person,
and if the work performed by him does not perform
well, no pay will be required Thankful lor past
favors they kindly solicit a continuance Of the
Good reference given if required All orders ad-
dressed to us, at Orchard Grove po-tofice, Bossier
parish Louisiana, will receive prompt attention.
JOHN KENNEDY,
ml8 6m W S. BALLARD
GJ7The Natchitoches Chronicle will please copy
tie ahnva sly runmths and snmd hill 10 Z e 3
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Valuable Property Fer Sale.
fF The subscriber wishes TO dispose Of his proper
ILL IN, adjoining the town OF Shreveport, consisting
OF a Dwelling House. Kitchen, Ironing House, Negro
Cabins Stable, Carriage House, etc together with 80
acres Of land, Of which 20 is under cultivation. He
will dispose Of the whole of ii, either together or IN
small lots to suit purchasers.
The above j. desirable opportunity for those who
may wish 10 locate themselves town FOR terms
apply to the subscriber. ,,,,,-
marches IA Mes OlItf lN.
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.
PASSENGER BOAT.

IhoOINUEb bUHI.
Ee70assn =, The splendid fast running steamboat
s.lss#tfFiyssffEs} L. Il co VI z L CHENEY JOHNSON,
- master, having been thoroughly over
hauled and put in complete order, has resumed her
regular trips as New Orleans, Shreveport, Hurricane
and Carolina Bluffs packet, touching at Coushatta
Grand Bayou, Loggy Bayou, Campte, Grand Ecore,
St. Maurice Alexandria and all intermediate land
ings and plantations. The Leeomte was built expressly
for passenger boat has large sate-rooms furnish
ed with every comfort and convenience, and has un-
surpassed accommodations. Her officers will give par
cula attention to any business entrusted the boat
For freight or pasqagp, apply on board. dec1
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zss~a FOf SaIts
5EG5s THE 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. Il. Jordan. For terms Of sale and paru-
culars enquire Of [oct27l MARTIN TALLY /.
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JOHNSON's
Collecting, Exchange and Banking House,
Johnson


SHREVEPORT, La
NACHANGE for sale at all seasons on New Or
80 leans and New York. Collections attended Il
promptly, and Remittances made on the day Of paw
ment. REFERENCES -Ry. prRHrss1nv.
Bank of New Orleans,
Southern Bank,
Wright, Allen g. Co.,
McCutchon, Howell & Co. New Orleans
Lewis & Ogesby,
Dudley, Nelson q Co.
A. D. Donovan,
Drexa & Co, ~
Werk, Young < McCough, :
Bullitt & Fairthorn, Philadelphia.
Davis & Birney, q
Wood, Bacon & Co.,
Farmers Deposit s. Banking Co.. Pittsburg
Exchange Bank, do
Importers and Traders Bank,
Grant & Barton,
Kirkland & Co, Bankers,
Lucus Hopkins,
Allen, Mclean & Buckley,
Geo. w. & Jehlal Reed, New York
L. & v. Kirby & Co,
Baldwin, Starr & CO.,
B. M. & E. A. Whitlock & Co.,
Birney & Davis,
Johnsons & Hamilton,
B. NJ. JOHNSON,
- Corner Market and Milan streets,
nov3-bm Office formerly Grain & Nuts.
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Dissolution.

THE copartnership heretofore existing between the
i undersigned, under the style Of Byrne & Ken
dali, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 18th
February. The business will be continued by James
S. Kendall who IS alone authorised TO settle the at-
fairs Of the late firm. T BYRNE.
February %. 1859 JAMES S. KENDALL.
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State 81 Lcuigiana---Farish Of caddo.


IN DISTRICT COURT-Succession of HIRAM
/ JOHNSON, deceased-Notice is hereby given that
William r.. johnson, administrator Of the success
sion Of Hiram johnson, deceased, has this day filed
in the clerks office of the parish of Caddo, his final
account aud tableau Of his administration Of said
succession, and petition praying that the said tab
leau and account be homoogated and that he be dis
charged from said administration Now, therefore
if opposition is not made thereto within thirty days
the lime prescribed by law said account and tabeau
will be homologated and said prayer granted
(-~~1 Given under my hand and seal of office,
q. * this 18th day of April, 1853
Z. H. PENNALL, Dep. elk.
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Valuable Land For Sale.

A TRACT OF LAND, situated about miles
IA south Of Shreveport containing $50 acres-IO0
in cultivation. There the premises a
good and comfortable dwelling, out-houses, stabng
Re, together with a fine orchard, good well aud
never failing spring. The place is convent ntly stu
ated to good summer range for stock. The stock Of
hogs and cattle viii also be sold with the plantation
if required Possession given Immediately, For
terms and particulars, apply to
b. X. STEPHENS, on the premises,
ma or REUBEN WHITE, Shreveport.
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SPENCER PETTISS,
General Collecting and Steamboat Agent,

shreveport.
SPECIAL attention given to the collection of all
~ claims for and against steamboats, and vessels ply
ing in the waters Of Red River between Alexandria,
Grand Ecore, Shreveport Carolina Bluffs and Jeffer
son. Responsible lawyers employed when necessary.
His long and varied experience in the several mat
tiers embraced in the business, his success in coec
tons, and promptness in paying over, entte him
the patronage Of the public. fehI6
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nae State d Louigiana---Parigh "a Caddo.

The State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo
JNIGHTEENTHJ JUDICIAL DIS lRICT COURT
II Succession of Roland 7. QH&rles deed. No.735.
Notice is hereby given that RoBERcK NICHOLSON, ex-
ecutor Of the last will and testament OF soand f..
Quarles and tutor of his minor child has this day filed,
in the oce 81 the clerk Of said Of his
administration of said succession. Now, therefore,
unless legal opposition be made thereto in thirty days,
the time prescribed by law, said account viii be APP
proved, homologated and made the Judgment OF. the
court as prayed for
~ Given under my hand and seal Of office, this
L. g. 4th day Of May A. d. 1889.
49, E. II. PENNALL,
m4-6t Dep'ty Clerk.
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Notice.

Succession of w. w. Smith, deceased
AFR. n. s. MCCLURE is duly authorised to re-
VI 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 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 reasonable Dry Goods, Plantation Goods,
Clothing Hats Boots Shoes Groceries and Provisions
will b. sold in lots to suit purchasers
All persona 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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lEanaMaN

30 Runaway
"a FEoN the subscriber the 9Th inst, two ne
- gro boys. Bill Bailey and Isaac Bailey, they
o,o brothers, about six feet high, copper color
plexon, Bill is about 30 years old, and weighs some
1870 Tbs. Isaac is about IL years old, and rather slim
ly made. They were dressed alike, (blue jacket and
pant+,) except the hats Bill had soft drab hat, and
the other boy new white wool hat, 1t is supposed
that they viii try 10 make their way to Shreveport,
thence to Washington City.
A liberal reward viii be paid for their delivery to
me; or lodged in jail, so as can get them.
JOHN V. FORD
Near Monterey, Cass county,T Tex, May Is, 1889
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SIOt, Reward,

eS Runaway from the subscriber, living at
a Grand Bluff, Pamela county Texas, on Thurs
IL day night last, Two NEGRO MEN, GLASGOW
ana ISAAC. Glasgow is about feet high, % years
Of age, yellow complexion, stout built, weighs about
1865 thn short whiskers, and has a small scar On one
shoulder Isaac is about feet or 10 inches high,
% years Of age, dark complexion, stout built weighs
about go pounds
When they left they had on dark blue satinet pants
and coats, and calico shirts. / will pay fifty dollars
for each Of them delivered 10 me at my residence or
twenty-five dollars for each delivered in Jail where
can get them. DAVID NJ. VAWTER.
Grand BIniI. Panola CITY, TENS. April Il. 1859.
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Succession Notice.

A III, persons indebted to the Succession of HEN
N RY HILL, deceased, are hereby not flied to call
on JoHv HALEY, curator, and settle without delay
All claims aaains: said succession must be presen-
ted duly authenticated to the undersigned or L. N
MUTT, esq, attorney JOHN Z. HALLE
Shreveport, April q, 1853. curator
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Notice,

T meeting Of the Directors of The Shreveport
~ Insurance Company held on the I'd of Decem-
Der, the office hours Of said company were fixed as
follows: From 9, A. NJ, l2, NJ, and from to s. NJ
dec9 P. II. ROSSON, Secretary
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4 CARD!

~ To my numerous friends and f@A@
ErIA, customers beg to announce ~ @S
&..Sa that have removed to the corner of Texas
and Market streets, in Watson's new building where
they will find large assortment of
WATC HE'S,
Of the bes English manufacturers fully guaranteed
and Prices to compare with any house in NJ Orleans
also keeps large assortment of
JEWELRY, DIAMONDS,
SILVER WARE,
Fine Cutlery, Clocks!
IL R A Il n " P L. B Es les.
As for the Work Department, my personal attention
will be given, and nothing will be spared to give sat-
lstacton. [teb23I P. f. L. FRANK
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Strayed

IN On the 22d Of April last, sorrel colt aged
Is months, has star in the face, and the left hind
foot white. A liberal reward will be paid for the de-
livery of the said colt. t. D. MCCALL.
Caddo parish Mav4
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stray Notice.

ON SATURDAY, 18th of June next, will
sen at public auction, at the Market~house, in the
town of Shreveport, between the hours of and
P. NJ, Sorre Horse Mule, or years old, strayed
in October, 1858, by Walter Gates
Terms of sae--cash. A. Fl. LEONARD,
mavls Ranger
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Succession Sale,

Succession Of L P Grain, deceased
SIATE OF LOUlSIANA-Parish Of Caddo-In
- District Court By virtue of a 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 keU-house, in the town of Shreveport, Pa
IRISH and State aforesaid,
ON WEDNESDAY,, 18th day of Jane, 1859,
between the hours of of 10 o'clock, A Il and f. p N
the following described property belonging to The
succession VI L. 2. Grain deceased, to-wit:
Lot No IL in block No. Sc
Lois Nos. s, and :. in block No 10,
Undivided half interest ia lot No IL block No46
Undivided half interest in lots No 2, 3, d. s. III
block No IT,
Lots Nos 5, 9, 10, II. IL, 10, I6 in block IN,
Undivided half lot No. -, block 81,
Lot, Nos. 10 and IL, block 5,
Undiv lded half interest in block No. g.
Undivided half interest lots and 10, block s.
All of said lots lying in the town of Shret epurt
ALso-Ihe sOuth quarter of section No four
teen "a township seventeen (l7) range fourteen,
a., with the buildings and Improvements thereon,
situated in The parish of Caddo.
TEaMs--The above named property to be sold on
a credit Of one and Two years, purchasers TO give
with approved personal security bearing eight
per interest from date Of SALE secured by special
mortgage, waving benefit Of appraisement aud i'm
porting confession Of judgment, with the clause de
non aleuando.
ALSO AT the same time and place the following
slaves belonging to the said succession of L. 2 Grain
deceased:
SOPHIA, q negro woman, aged about 40 wears,
Ll Ola, a negro woman, aged about 10 years
TERMs-The slaves will be sold on credit of IL
months, the purchasers to give their notes with APP
proved personal security bearing eight per cent.
terest from date of sale and special mortgage retain
ed on the slaves.
mi H HUNSICKER, Auctioneer.
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Shreveport & Upper Red River Packet.

c n TIE new, very ght dranght andastaunch
s2EFS+Z$~ steamer RESCUE, JAMES CRooKs,
Asz&zasHa& master, viii run during the season as
regular packet between Shreveport Fulton and upper
Red River touching at all the landings plantations,
and intermediate points the lake, bayous and river.
Particular attention will be given any business
trusted to the boat For freight or passage, apply to
the captain on board. decl
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Agency.

NOTICE Is hereby given that ego, WILLIAMSON,
ESQ. is nv duly authorised agent to transact all
business me, either personal Administrative
Of the succession Of N. Moore, deceased, during my
famporary absence from the Safe of Louisiana
AL Iq5q LUCIE J. MOORE.
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Insurance.

WTE are now prepared TO Insure Up and Down
w Freights, and Cotton, Produce and Merchandise
stored in our warehouses, at the lowest rates.
oct2l WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN.
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New Orleans & Shreveport Packet.
a.s.1z-.. D GSFNGEp pNhT

aszT{5f4SS The well known fast running steamer
s5sss=zzszzsszaz NATIONAL, &c. MoSroomrRy.
MASTER having been thoroughly repaired and put in
complete order, has resumed her trips as regular pac
ket between Shreveport and New Orleans touching
at Coushatta, Grand Bayou, Campt6 Grand Ecore,
Alexandra, and all intermediate landings For COM
fort, safety and good accommodations the National
is unsurpassed by any boat in the trade Her officers
will pay particular attention to any business entrusted
to them. For freight or passage, apply on board Dc
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Nnfice,

! A LII persons indebted 10 the late firm Of FORD &
i IN SMITH, are notified to come forward and settle
without delay as is necessary that afairs should
be liqudated Immediately. One of US at all times
/ be found in the counting room Of Ford & Atkins.
! CHAUNCEY FORD.
tx los r. SMITH.
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New Orleans & Red River Packet,

{fa@@aan a THE new, light draught very fast run
s llRE7ssftfFs499 ming steamer TEEEGR w, A,
zzszszzsszszz D. DENsLow, master, viii ply during
the season as regular packet between New Orleans
Shreveport and Jefferson, touching smithland Ben
ton, Port Caddo Grand Bayou, Campt6, Grand Ecore
Alexandria, and all intermediate landings and planta
tons. The Telegram was built during the present
winter expressly for the trade; her boilers, machine
~ and every thing entirely new, and in accord
with the last law Of congress- and for safety,
speed and good accommodation she is unsurpassed
Her officers will pay prompt personal attention any
business entrusted to the boat For freight or pas
sage, apply on board janI2
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More Light!
P.F.L. FRANK
just Received

| ma Nanef Eleanor, a fine lot of cane.seat Arm
Casirs Rockers, Cushion Rockers cane seat
A,tao.fs Cnlldrea's Chairs; walnut and plain
ys1ls Psb19ags marble top and plain Washstands,
saes. $50 Workstands, Cribs, Moss Mattresses,
'ok # Psaies &c, &c Also large addition to my
Paces e. eusleads, all Of which will be sold at liberal
- easn. [my25l WIN. ENDERS.
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Notice.,

G d PARKER is my duly authorised agent. at
.. all times, during my absence fr m the parish
E. II. CROSBY.
Caddo parish Nav Ii IS59-3t
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Dissolution.

TINE CO. partnership heretofore existing between the
L undersigned was dissolved on the 9th of March
by mutual consent. NJ. r. 7. Stewart will continue
the business the old stand for his account
Either party are authorised to quidae the affairs Of
the late firm. NJ. F. T. STEWART,
as A. w. JEWELL.
The subscriber has made an arrangement with Mr.
Jewell to take of the carriage department, and
he will always be found ready attend to the wants
Of cnstnmers NJ T. Z. STEWART.
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Furniture Store.

Texas street. one door from Edwards street.
--.---, TIE subscriber wishes TO inform his
g zS99 friends and customers generally that
sTt1~-@-@ukD he has nov on hand, and is constant
ly receiving direct from the manufacturers, the largest
lot of General Household Furniture ever brought to
this market, which he will sell at very reasonable
prices for cash. WIN. ENDERS.
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Several Desirable Residences For Sale.
For Sale.

HEaaa THE undersigned will sell at private sale the
following Shreveport property: The whole OF block
fortyfour lying on Market street, fronting the rail-
road; and Lot three in block forty one fronting forty
eet on Texas street. good bargain will be offered
w. D. GOOCH, Agent
Office, at corner Of Texas and Market SITS.
Ehrevenort February 6, 1859 Am
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New Orleans s. Red River Packet,

fga*a'hs The new, light draught, fast running
IItszFf4szzts.s5 steamer COMET. r. SLEADE, mas.
So ter, (W. Seade, clerk,) having been
put in thorough order has resumed her trips as reg
ular packet between New Orleans and Shreveport,
Port Caddo. Benton, Smithiand, Jefferson, and all in
telmediate landings and plantations. The Comet is "a
new, very stauneh and fast running boat with excel
lent accommodations for passengers, and has been
purchased by cipain Sleade expressly for the trade
Her officers will make use o. every exertion to give
satisfaction to shippers and travellers, and promptly
attend to all orders entrusted them For freight or
passage, app Y on board. ianl9