davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
New Orleans s. Shreveport Packet.
DA cSRNcEp % N

ks5a34ss The naw and splendid very fastrunning
zzzsssz-zzzzsz steamer E1gCK FE4sECOWRE,
w D. BATEMAN, MASTER will leave for en- Orleans
on TUESDAY, slst December, Immediately aGey The
arrival Of the stages, and every alternate Tuosdoy
thereafter during the season; taking freight and pas
sengers for Coushatta, Grand Bayou, Campta, Grand
Ecore ST Maurice, Alexandra, and all Intermediate
landings. The Lucy IIoIcombe was built expressly
for the trade, has connections cabins elegantly fur
nished with large stateroons and for comfort speed
and good accommodations IS unsurpassed By any boat
in the trade. Her officers will pay particular persoaEI
attention to al business entrusted to .hs boat ard
make use Of every effort to give satisfaction. For
frpir1t or passage apply on board
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Furniture StOre,

Texas street one door from Edwards street.
-zs-es--~--- THE subscriber wishes to inform hia
y ga-52 friends and customers generally that
s-a---@1Gs be has now on hand, ard is constant
y receiYing direct from the manufacturers, the largest
lot Of General Household Furniture ever brought to
this market, which ne will sell at yesy reasonable
prices for cash WM. ENDERS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
TO CONTRACTORS,

MAILED proposals viii be received at the Office
~ q The mayor Of the town Of Shreveport until the
'44oay q April, for the erection Of wharf. Plans
~ Hsclhcations Of the same may be seen at the
.9@s Office, Texas Street. The payments will be
d. A iie work progresses, deducting 20 per cent
4 completion Of the whole. The contractor to
Y soad with two good securities for the faithful
'A.lion Of the contract and the completion Of the
wort bytAe lst Of November next.
w. A. MERIWETHER, city engineer.
An HULL. ". C. FYFFE.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
New orleans i Shreveport Packet.
New UFEealS q ShF0YGp0Ft FaCkGt,
PASSENGER BOAT

g@naaa =. The splendid, fast running steamboat
#a553fszs-S LIE cow Z Z, CHENEY Johnson,
zsz5zzszzzzz master, having been thoroughly over
hauled aad 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, Campt6, Grand Ecore,
ST. Maurice Alexandria, and all intermediate land
ings and plantations. The Lecoma was buTt expressly
for passenger boat has large state-rooms furnish
ed with every comfort and convenience, and has IN
surpassed accommodations. Her officers will give par
ocular attention to any business entrusted TO the boat
For freight or passage, apply on board decl
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
$50 Reward,

"a RUNAWAY or stolen from the subscribers place.
~ about two miles below Shreveport, on Sunday,
2Oth ult5 negro man named CHARLES, of black
complexion, about 80 years old, fleet Ii inches high
has beard his face, and he is either bald or has
very high receding forehead. He had on when rs ls
blue pants apd roundabout. Tnh2l r. G, HABT
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
New Orleans & Shreveport Packet,
RE-EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY.
sz7a@eA h THE elegant, fast running steamboa
s5Fsssszfs555 II. w. = % Wy IL H. e., JOS. D
- CLARKE, master, will lsavs Shreye
New Orleans s Shreveport Packet

yz.aa-sA The new, splendid fast running steam
Asaz9sss55s9 boat STARLIGHT, CHARLES
- HAYES master, 10. F Hayes clerk viii
leave for New Orleans TIL aSDlY, cath February,
on the arrival OF the tagesand every alternate Thurs
day thereafter during the touching at Grand
Bayou, Campte, Grand Ecores S.. Maurice, Cohle.
Alexandria, the Mouth of Red River, and all inter-
mediate landings The Starlight was built express
" for the trade is new throughout, has commodious
cabins elegantly furnished and for confor, good
conmodauons and speed is unsurpassed. Her officers
will give personal attention al business entrusted
10 the boat and make Of every effort to give salts
faction. For freight or passage, apply en- beard l6
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

Gahinst &C { Tonse Carnenter.

Repairer Of all kinds Of Furniture and Upholstery.
.,-==---~==,- ANNOUNCES to the public that he has
s. ssssss opened shop on Texas street. op-
1e1@1=l--'sJ posite the upper livery stable, where
he may be always found ready to execute any or
ders The shortest notice, and the est reasonable
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

n: THE subscriber wishes TO dispose OF hs proper
L y, adjoining the town Of shreveport CONSISTING
Of Dwelling House, Kitchen, Ironing mouse egPo
Cabins Stable, Carriage House, etc., togeher WIN ~
acres of land, Of which 20 is under euihYaqoa. ne
will dispose Of the whole Of IT, either together or IN
small lots TO suit purchasers.
The above is desirable opportunity FOR iaoss VINO
may wish locate themselves near town. tor terms
apply to the subscribe
Enarch92 "a Nfs GlLtlN-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
ED. EBERSTADT
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FAMILY GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY,
Wines, Cordials, Fruit, &c,
Texas street, between Edwards and Market streets


Texas street, between Edwards and Market streets
5snz SHREVEPORT. 4z5z5s
$500 Has lust received from New Orleans sz I'll
- an extensive assortment of fresh I144s
FAMILY d FANCY GROCERIES,
Confectionery Crysaised traits Candles, COrdiaIs, SC
Selected in person expressly with view OF meeting
the wishes Of his patrons and embracing almosteye-
ry article suitable to the season. including every de-
scription Of French, West India and American Pre-
serves and Jeliies, Piuhlo-s E6tchups and Sauces,
Crysalized Fruits, Fruits put up III their own juice,
Brandy Fruits Pie Fruits, CranbeTles, Figs Prunes,
Citron, Dates, Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Pecans,
Fberts, Brazil Nuts, superior fresh Candies Sugar
Plums, plain and motto Kisses, Lozenges, Gum
Drops, Syrups, superior Cakes, fresh Oranges, LIE
mons, Apples, Pine Apples, &c, &c.
His supply of Groceries is very large, consisting IN
part of Sugar Coffee, Tea Chocolate, Hams, Candles
Soap, Starch, Flour Moasses, Mackerel, Herrings,
Sardines Lobsters Olives, Auchoves, 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 descrlp-
ton: Brandies Whiskey, Gin, Port Madeira, Claret
and White Wines Champagne, London Porter, Scotch
Ale Cider, &c, &c, DC.
Toys and Fancy Articles of every description for
children. Superior Cigars, Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco
Suppers, Confectionery and Refreshments for Par
ties Balls or Weddings furnished at the shortest no.
tice and on the most reasonable terms. decl5
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
HULL q FYFFE,
'soeivlng, Forwarding Commission, and
D ! Z .trI 4

- " THE LEyEE, Shreveport, La,
AZ large and Commodious brick warehouse
n ~ the storage and forwarding Of cotton and
Y Liberal advances in cash or goods made upon
'TT1.ae consigned to their care.
tasy nave always on hand a well assorted stock
I'M J n21s castings groceries and plantation sup
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Valuable Land For Sale.

-. offer for sale 500 Acres First Quality River
80 Bottom Land, lying on Red River, in Hemp
- stead county, Arkansas, being portion Of No
%, in township Il, Of range No. 25 Persons desir-
Gus of purchasing will please address me, Fulton,
Arkansas til 18th inst and after that date at Rodney,
Mississippi.
Fifty acres are open on she above tract.
febi0tf B. R. DANIEL.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
For Sale.

Eaza THE undersigned will sell at private sale the
folowine Shreveport property. The whole Of block
lying on Market street. fronting the rail-
road: and Lot three in block forty-ons fronting forty
feet on Texas street. good bargain will be offered
w. D. GOOCH, Agent
Office, at corner of Texas and Market SITS.
sbreveporf February Is, IS594m
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

rT1HE copartnership heretofore existing between the
j undersigned, under the style q byme q Ken
DALI was dissolved BY mutual consent on the eth
February. The business will be continued by James
fairs Of the late firm. T. BYRNE.
February %. 1859 JAMES S. KENDALL.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
FaIent Righf n Ancti0n.

u ,,o.aI yRDAY, the 29th inst, will sell at
d If ANY. Lhe patent right for the parish of Cad
!f 1, mas a Tub, now owned by Dr. Gilpin,, to-
Is 'l1 2Jtubs. C. L. SWEET,
AuctiOpper.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

O ARAB WILSON, my wife, and James B. Jenkins
- are my agents 10 transact my business during my
absence to Alabama. JOHN H. WILSON
ShreyeDort March 80, 1885,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Gnnartnarshin,

rTHHE undersigned have formed ropartnorship,
/ under the style of FORD & ATKINS, for the pur-
pose Of carrying on general Grocery a7d Produce
Business, at the old stand Of Ford & Smith
CHAUNCEY FORD.
JUNIUS ATKINS.
Shrerenort December %. 1858.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Encourage Southern Manufacturers
IF on
Wish to Put Down Northern Abohtionists
JOSFpH MCLAUGHLIN,

JOSEPH McLAUGHLIN,
ga Has opened manufactoryin Shreve-R5sAze
- port, on Texas street, near Edwards, I-Az
(Sign of the Military Sadde,) for the purpose OF man
9faeturing every description of SaddLeTy and
Harness, which he will guarantee to be superior
to any brought here for sale from the Abolition States
He respectfully solicis share Of pubic patronage
feeling assured of his ability to give satisfaction
Constantly on hand general assortment OF every
article in the Saddlegy and Harness line, which Will
be sold low for cash, or city acceptance.
REPAIRING DONE with neatnesS and despatch, and
At The .lovgest nr+ces mays
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
JAMES S. KENDALL.
.,sn SiCn a ornamental Painter,

Corner of Market and Milan streets Shreveport
LIVERY description Of Painting promptly executed
T. in the best manner, and on the most reasonable
tnrr,,e Glazing attended 10. teO25
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
EDGAR J. FRANKLIN,
and Civil Enninnnr

HAVING located on Market street, begs to inform
a the public that he is prepared practice his pro-
lession in this and the adjacent parishes. 'Communi
cations sent by post will meet prompt attention.
References-Wm. J. McCuIoh, Surveyor General,
DonaIdsonvIe: Hon. Roland Jones' J. Vi. Landrum,
ESQ.,, Shreveport tebl6
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Spring Ridge, Louisiana, March %, 1885,
valuable Property For Sale,

References-Judge R. Jones, Messrs Leylsee an0
caocb Sbrevenort: Mrs W. Means, De5oto parish
CoI, s. Wirfali and DR.. J. Taylor Marshal. ml6-6
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

Succession Of W. W Smith, deceased.
SIATE OF IOUESIANA-Parish 81 Uaddo--In
- District Court By virtue of writ az saIe one
directed by the Honorable District Court e Parish
OF Caddo, will offer for sale 81 ublic auction at
the courthouse door ia the town a reveport Parish
and State aforesaid,
On SATURDAY., 9Th DAY mil 1880.
between the hours Of of II o'cI59 g15 Z ?. N
the following described proper LONGING 10 the
succession OF W W. Smith deceased, to-wia
Negro Man named Reuben, afbla1k complexion. aged
about 81 years.
Terms Of sale-Twelve months credit Purchaser
to give his note, with approved personal security,
bearing eight per cent. interest per annum from the
day Of sale and special mortgage waving benefit of
apprasement TO be retained on the property sold to
secure the payment Of the purchase money
II. HUNSICKER, Auctioneer
I,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
New Music.

.Nala. The subscriber begs to inform the Ladies Of
&& Shreveport and its vicinity that he has just
received direct from the publishers a large
collection Of WI u II G.,
embracing all the favorite Piano Airs new Polkas,
Waltzes, Ballads, Songs, etc. The assortment will
be repenished weekly. d. RANKIN,
febl6 At the Post Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Ganfinn.

| r.oIc ars cautioned against negotiating or
y Ri,s 'or two notes made BY me in favor Of J.
Al, b4,.; aal endorsed by John NJ Barr, for 500
Ell Be.E interest from date at the rate of FIVE per
auy \, ruium, dated March 9Th, 1859-both made
faiae5 a. NE 18th Of December, 1859. am de-
hs r,5 ~. % pay them unless compelled by law,
ss! lefauon for which they were given has
lld3op-. DAVID BARR.
/. nv 19TTatlsh, March %, i 859-5t+
= IL Il. sacks coarse and fine Liverpool salt,
rey 0sDer' and Tor sale at the lowest rates BY
HOWELL. g. RI1CRFEB
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
dissolution.

Shreveport, December %, 1858.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Land Fer Sale.

sN~ EIGHTY acres Of Land, with good Dwelling
- House and other Improvements, situated u
- miles south Of Shreveport. Also, seven ten
7cIe Lots half mile south OF Shreveport opposite the
premises O. Or. ]. hogan. Apply 10
feh9 WM HOLMES
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Removal,

TOMAS ROBSON, Justice of the Peace for Ward
q No, 4, parish of Coddo, has removed his office
the Corner of Texas and Market streets--Up Stairs
in the building recently erected by NJ. Watson, esq f3
DIS. WILLIAMS q GRAY,
HAVING associated themselves in the practice Of
i L Medicine, may be found at their Office on Mar
ket street. juy21
DoCToRs GEORGE & CUTLIFF,
HAVING associated themselves in the Practice of
1 4 Medicine would respectfully offer their services
in every branch of their profession, the citizens Of
Shreveport and vicinity Their office will be at the
drug store Of Miller & Norris where one the other
may always be found at their respective residences
when not professionally absent. DR.. c. will keep,
ALSO private office at the residence of R. A Cutlit
back Of the Academy where he may be consulted pri
vately, and where he may always be found at night
January 81. 1858.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13

The State Of IOuiBiana---Parish Of CaddO.
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
~ Succession of Elias Mitchell, deceased. Notice
is hereby given that Wl1. AsHL executor Of the last
will OF Elias Mitchell has this day filed in the Office
OF the clerk of sad court an annual account of his
administration of said Succession, and list of worth
less debts nventor.ed in the Now, therefore,
unless legal opposition Be made thereto in thirty days,
the time prescribed by laws said annual account will be
approved, honologated and made the judgment Of the
court, as prayed for.
~ Given under MY hand and seal Of Office this
L. s. l5th day Of March, A. d. 1859.
~ N. E. WRIGHT,
m16-6t Clerk
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
New Orleans 6 Red River Packet.

yrassea d. THE new, light draught, fast running
ss sa9s5;s steamer COMET, R. sLEADE, mas
- ter w Seade, clerk,) having been
put in thorough order, has resumed her trips reg
uIar packet between New Orleans and Shreveport.
Port Caddo Benton, Smithland, Jefferson, and all in
telmediate landings and plantations. The Comet Is
new very staunch and fast running boat, with excel
lent accommodations for passengers, and has been
purchased by captain Sleade expressly for the trade
Her officers will make use Of every exerion give
satisfaction to shippers and travellers, and promptly
attend to all orders entrusted them. For freight
passage, Apply on board janl9
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
F0r Sic.

Else TEE southwest half Of Lot No 3, in block No.
a. in Shreveport with the two story brick house and
improve nents thereon, Texas street, adjoining W.
Gurney,s Bakery and Grocery, and at present oecu-
nied III Mr. Green as grocery and restaurant. For
tarras amply 10 janl2l WEEMS q HEATH.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
SncnnSsinn Gala

Greenwood. IL. Mnrch 16. le59.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Latest style Of Spring and Summer Goods
w MARKS.

"AS Just returned from New Orleans with the
I finest and most complete stock OF Fancy and Sta
pie DRY GOO DIS,
ever brought to Shreveport, and assures the public
that he viii sell them at unusually low prices. The
attention Of the ladies is particularly invited 10 the
rich fabrics they may feel assured Of obtaining bar
gains The goods are all new, being fresh from the
importers, and suitable to the season.
MY Clothing and Furnishing Goods are Of the very
best quality and cannot be surpassed in town. The
gentlemen Of Shreveport and its vicinity invited to
call and Judge for themselves. Lmh23I w MARKS
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
.Inst RnceiEed.

4 LARGE assortment Of Hollow Ware, tinned
a and Enameled Sauce Pans, Glue and Preserve
Kettles Fry Pans Coffee Roasters, Tea Kettles tan
cy Sronzed and Japanned Dog Irons, Sad Irons and
Stands, Waffle Irons, FootscgaFers, Cistern Pumps
ana MalabIe Iron Pine summer Charcoal Furnaces.
Also, an addition TO stock Of Stoves.
mo COOK g. TROEGEL.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
E0r SAC.

sssaa Tes Two Brick Stores on Texas street, now
occupied by Mrs. Wells and Ed Eberstadt' and me
enc ntveling in the suburbs of Shreveport formerly
o,yned H. ri III Jordan. For terms Of sale and partl-
snIags enquire or [oct271 MARTIN TALLY
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Now Orleans Il BED RiYeE Paclets

f9@@7a9 q THE new, light dfanght, very Tast run.
ls@gsszzzf4s5zffEs=}i ming steamer TELEaIsABH, A.
Hzzss7szEEzsz D. DENsLow, master, will ply during
the season as regular packet between New Orleans.
Shreveport and Jefferson, touching AT Smithsnd, Ben
ton Port Caddo, Grand Bayou, Campt5, Grand Ecore.
Alexandria, and all intermediate landings snd panto-
lions. The Telegram built during the present
winter expressly for the trade her boilers, machine
ry and every thing entirely new, and in accord
ance with the last law of congress, ara lot safety
speed and good accommodation she is unsurpassed
Her officers will pay prompt personal attention to any
business entrusted TO the boat. For freight pas
sage, apply oa board. ianl2
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
TSJCCESslKs NU''I
Cotton Factors and General Commission
MERCHANTSs
No. Union street, New Orleans.

TTNHE undersigned solicits from his former patrons
1 and friends continuance OF that confidence,
which they have so long extended him this place.
We are prepared to furnish supplies and extend the
usual business facilities to planting friends trust
ing we will receive portion Of their patronage and
confidence. Yours truly
m6-f K. Q. OtihEaBI.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
COOK & TROEGEL,
Successors to Austin & Goodwyn3
MANUFACTURERS OF
C0DDer. Tin, ZinC and Sheet-ErOn Ware,

Texas STREET, TWO DOORS ABOVE THE MARKET
ez HAVING removed into the new and commodi-
So Gus brick building on Texas street. adoin-
80, ing the corner Of Market, Opposite our old
FAs-A stand,) and greatly Increased our stock and
other facilities, prepared TO execute with
promptness every description of Copper, Tin, Zinc,
Lead aud Sheet-Iron Work. Particular attention viii
be paid to putting up Cutters and Conductors, fixing
Metallic Pumps in Cisterns and Wells, etc
A large stock of Manufactured Tinware, embracing
every variety, kept constantly on hand.
Our stock of stoves is the most complete ever
brought to this place. and embraces all the latest and
most approved patents Of Cooking, Office, ParIOr and
Church SteyCs Of western and northern manufacture,
selected expressly for the Shreveport Eastern Texas
and Arkansas trade.
Country merchants and all Others wishing to make
purchasers are invited to call and examine our stock
and prices before purchasing elsewhere, rates
will be found unusually low and terms easy.
All orders from the country nromntlY execnted. n3
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
Shreveport, March 2, 1853.
The State Of Lo1isiana---Parisho of caddo.

The State of LoIlisiana---Parish of Caddo.
FIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
~ Succession of William Terrell, decd.-No. 585
Notice is hereby given that Henry Hunsicker ad-
ministrat0r Of said succession has this day filed his
final account tableau and schedule Of debts of his
administration of said succession with PRAYER that
he be discharged from further administration of said
succession and that said succession be turned over to
Letitia E, Terre and that his bond be cancelled as
administrator aforesaid. And if opposition is not
made thereto within the time prescribed by law said
account, tabeaH and schedule of debts will be homo
LOCATED and made the Judgment Of the court and said
prayer granted
{ ~ Given under my hand and the seal Of said
( L. 8. court, this I'd day of April, A. D. 1859.
{ ~ E. II. PENEALL,
a6-6t Dep. Clerk.
The State Of Louisiana---Parish Of Caddo
TIGHTEEN'TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IL -TRtOrship Of Minors Of Peter Nicholson, decd.
10. 26G. Notice is hereby given that Laura J. Viii
Is and James B. Willis, turiE and co-tutor of the
minors Of Peter Nicholson, Decd has this day filed
an account Of their said utorshp up the year 1885,
In the Office Of the clerk Of said court and unless op-
position ID made thereto within thirty days, the time
prescribed BY law, said account will be homologated
and made the judgment Of the court.
( ~ Given under my hand and the sea- cf said
l. $. court this 29h day Of March. <. D. 1859.
{ ~ E. II. PENNALL,
m3O-6t Deputy CLERK.