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EAr Sale,

EsazA THE undersigned will sell at private sale the
following Shreveport property; The whole Of block
forty-four lyiag on Market street, fronting the rail
road and Lot three in block forty one, fronting forty
feet on Texas street good bargain will be offered
". D. GOOCH, Agent,
Ofice, at corner of Texas and Market sis.
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s2A Reward

~ STOLEN from the subscriber on Sunday night,
18Th Instant, a Grey HORSE, about 10 years Old 10
hands high. Said horse was purchased by Sour d
Bloom. at auction last Saturday; he formerly be-
ionged to Mr. Phillips, of Collin county, Texas. A
reward of $40 will be paid for the delivery of said
ho mfs . ~ s'''''iD'' : r. g. BLOOM.
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- SPEN GER PETTISS,
General Collecting and Steamboat Agent,

SPECIAI 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 Ecqre, Shreveport Carolina Bluffs and Jefer-
son. Responsible lawyers employed when necessary
His long and varied experience in the several mat
tiers embraced in the business his success in colec
tons, and promptness in paying over, entite him to
the patronage of the public. fehI6
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Shreveport, December 90, 1858.
dissolution,

TIME copartnership heretofore existing between the
/ undersigned, under the style Of Ryrne & 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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INSTRUCTION.
The merits of which have been testified to by
CROWDED HOUSES
m months in all the principal cities composed of the
besuty, elite and fashion Of all communities.
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For Sale.

Es5aR THE twp Brick Stores on Texas street, now
occupied by MRS. Wells and Ed. Eberstadt, and the
fire Dwelling,fn the suburbs of Shreveport formerly
owned by E. II. Jordan. For terms Of sale and part
cnI,rs enonira If roct271 MARTIN TALLY.
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Thursday evening the 9th inst, by ". Jones,
Vn NJ Wv v. i. WIsENoR to Miss F. j. WRIGHT, oil
PP 9sg gtfse B6.S S3t of rs rSesssd
sas . bappy occasion May their days on earth be
o NJ WI nrosperous we sincerely pray.
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/. NJ. MUTT,
4 TToRNEY AT LAW, Shreveport, La.--Will
~ practise in the courts of the Parishes of Caddo
Bossier, Claiborne and Bienyille. silly
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The State Of Irouisiana---Parigh Of Gaddo;

The State of Ilouisiana---P arish of Caddo
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
L-SUCCEssroN OF L. F. HoLT, DECD. Notice is
hereby given that Laura P. Beall having applied to
disappointed Administrative Of the succession Of Lew
sF Holt, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to show cause within ten days.
The time prescribed by law why petitioners apPli
cation should not be granted, and the said Laura
Beall appointed Administrative of said succession
~ GIVEN under my hand and the sea! of said
}LS} Court, this 18th day ofJune, 1859.
LIN g. Y. PICQUE,
Jl5A Dep'ty Clerk
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Guardianship.

rE1HE undersigned have formed copartnership
Il under the style of FORD & ATKINS, for the pur-
pose of carrying on general Grocery and Produce
Business, at the old stand of Ford & Smith.
CHAUNCEY FORD.
JUNIUS ATKINS.
nooor,Lor 1879
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h Os W
SEAyl3THE regular meetings of Meth Lodge No.
AGS 81, are held on Wednesday evenings, at
: odge, on Texas street, near Edwards
~" WIN. ROBSON, N G.
!, RICHIE, Secretary. feb23
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jams
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Music for Balls, SC,

..aaz. Music for Balls, SC,
g. The subscribers would respectfully inform the
ly2gs ctizerss Of Shreveport and vicinity that they
have permanehtly located themselves in this place
and offers theit professional services Teachers on
all of the varohs Musical instruments.
They are pi barred to furnish good Music, OF any de-
scrpton for balls parties, sorees, seranades proc
sions, funerals, &C., &c, &c
Orders left at Mr.. Pichots Beer Saloon, Iexas fot'
betyeen MARKET and Edwards Streets
GISVANNA GAVAZzENI.
ANGELO GAVAZZENI,
BATTISTA GAVAZZENI.
PIETRO BERGENI.
FRANCIS POGGL
Shreveport May 25, 1659-tf
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For Sale.

4!!I FIVE Acres of GROUND, with good dwell
ling and out-houses, known as the 3 Mile house,
situated on the main road leading to Texas On
the premises there are three excellent wells of pure
water good stables, and fine orchard. 1t is ell
known as a tavern stand The property will be
sold cheap. Apply the premises
JOHN @. IN SUN.
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For Assessor.
Va are authorised to announce SAMUEL ED
,rTyDs as a candidate for ASSESSOR for the parish
4yGsJdo, at the November election. He says that
y tpoys no party
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Insurance.,

NE are now prepared to Insure Up and Down
w sFreighls, and Cotton, Produce and Merchandise
stored in warehouses, at the lowest rates.
F9et2l WHITE, SMITH & BALDWIN
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Carriages and BuggieS.

WE have just received large assortment OF Car
w riages and Buggies, which will be sold at New
Orleans prices. Purchasers requested to call anc
examine. [my25l ROBSON & -KIMBLE.
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N. Orleans, Shreveport 8 Upper Red River

efI5sskS THE new, very substantial, light draugh'
ssgssz-ssE1E steamboat Il Es O., J. r. COLLINS,
master, Geo Hail. clerk viii run during the entire
season as irregular packet between New Orleans and
Shreveport Fulton, White Oak Shoals, Lauesport,
Rowland. Fort Towson, Wright's landing, Preston
and all intermediate landings; touching at Grand
Bayou Campt6 Grand Ecore, Alexandria and all other
points The Trio was built expressly for the trade, is
new throughout very staunch Of light draught, and
in every respect equal any steamer ever above the
raft Her officers will pay prompt lsrsQnal attention
to any business entrusted to the beat, and make use
of every exertion to give Satisfaction to shippers and
passengers. For freight PASSAGE apply board 26
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$40 Reward

sv HI HI LOsT-Taken BY mistake stolen, .
a.igN a LID L1GHr LEATHER Trunk, from the Com
mercial Hotel. Shreveport, marked W B. Dance St.
Louis. Said trunk contained some accounts etels'
bill Of lading book, bank book, blank drafts, DC.
Also one suit Of black clothing, summer clothes,
shirts, crayats, DC. Supposed to be taken some
time in December, 1858. .,r,-r,
AZ H. P. HUDGINS.
dTCaddo Gazette and Com. News copy times and
send bill to H, P. H.
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ua,v Orleans Market.

There is but little enquiry for cotton; the
JHty.orlov amounted to 1000 bales. we quote;
saies . ggs'-- 6-@7-- Middling, ~ (giIii13I
iniero, 73<M9M Good " ~ @lIM
ordinary iino 10Ztt6lOT Midlingfair l2-@l24
LEX reeepfs ncludng 3O374 bales on hal, ,
The ~ sentember, have been IT'S, 600 bales;
sln0e ia during same time, ,oi5,oo4; nm
BIPorleu s;rfne. Sc 50C97 90 extra, 81 50@9 90.
EIoIH Mess sI6 75@H so II Dbl.
PoaaaayL|sides 81 @l2c5 shoulders, 1895,
bAOo. gl5@IlAc. h ib.
IhEDslaI % u 6ushel.
DoL.,,oE3S, 6@62lc. u ID.
ousA.sssrsZ27 y @36c. II gallon
sAtonL,SsSSIFT-Rectifed, 25fa@37 raw 27@28 u gal
sa.on$$26 OO@28 90 n ton.
aAa6l@75c. 72 bushel.
gan 2a.rrsyEr-RiO, 1Of4@l2c. p ID
COFFEE CATTLE MARKET, June 8.
Western fine, --- Il@1215c 5P ID net.
BEE Texas and Lake, $ll@42 ~ head.
a. S-(DSl5c
sheep, ~,--~--,- 7
Married
Thursday evening the 9th inst, by J w Jones,
W Mr. " B. WIsENoR to Miss F. j. WRIGHT, oil
d ~ RIorre supply of excellent cake we received,
lps ;5sSee Of the plentiful board of refreshments
VS. banpy occasion May their days on earth be
3 a,9y snd prosperous we sincerely pray
L. o. O. f.
.5SESNTHE regular meetings of Meth Lodge No.
w u, are held on Wednesday evenings, at
s.- Lodge, on Texas street, near Edwards.
as" TT WIN. ROBSON, N G.
RICHIE, Secretary. feb23
go For Assessor
r. are authorised TO announce SAMUEL ED
INNS as a candidate for ASSESSOR for the parish
Y GaJdo, at the November election. He says that
Ps EuOws no party.
For District Attorney.
IA are authorised to announce VIM F. T. BEN
NETT. Of Mansfield, as candidate for the office of
n,rict Attorney Of the 18th judicial district, com
assj Of qrishes Of Caddo and DeSoto, at the
PPSssng in November next.
DOCTOR HALE,
WILL GIVE ANOTHER LECTURE
On Wednesday Night, June 18th,
-. THE BAPTIST CHURCH,
n ELECTRO BIOLOGY,
OR THE
ELECTRICAL SCIENCE OF LIFE,
sgs series Of the most wonderful phenomena of
I'D ihyscal forces ever witnessed in any uge of
,.zodd, and presenting an entertainment Astounding
xth
NOVELTY,
INTEREST and
INSTRUCTION..
The merits of which have been testified. to by
CROWDED HOUSES
p months in all the principal cities, composed of the
beauty, elite and fashion Of all communities.
rTFor further particulars see small bills.
ADMISSION, SO Cents, Children, under II years
Of age, halt price.
Doors open at o'clock, lecture to commence at
bBIfpast O'Clock. jl3
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ED. EBERSTADT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FAMILY GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY.


Texas street, between Edwards and Market streets
zkaM. SHREVEPORT
dSsfsaes HAS just received from New Orleans a5sxs
~ an extensive assortment of fresh -
FAMILY d FANCY GROCERIES,
Confectionery CrystaIsed Fruits Candies COrdas sc.
Selected in person expressly with view of meeting
the wishes of his patrons, and embracing almost
ry article suitable to the season. including every de
scription of French, West India and American Pre-
serves and Jellies, Pickles, Ketchups and Sauces,
Crystalized Fruits Fruits put up in their juice,
Brandy Fruits Pie Fruits Cranberres, Figs Prunes,
Citron, Dates, Currants, Raisns, Almonds, Pecans,
Filberts 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, DC.
His supply of Groceries sYery large, consisting in
part of Sugar, Coffee, Tea Chocolate Hams, Candles,
Soap, Starch, Flour, Moasses, Mackerel, Herrngs,
Sardines, Lobsters 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.
superior assortment of Liquors Of every descrip-
tom Brandies, Whiskey, Gin, Port, Madeira, Claret
and White Wines, Champagne, London Porter, Scotch
Ale, Cider, &C. &c, &c.
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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.InSf ReceiYAd.

A LARGE assortment of Hollow Ware, Timed
"A and Enameled Sauce Pans, Glue and Preserve
Kettles Fry Pans, Coffee Roasters, Tea Kettles, fan
cy 5rouzed and Japanned Dog Irons, Sad Irons and
Stands Waffle Irons, Foot seraPers, .Cstera Pumps
and Malable Iron Pipe, summer Charcoal Furnaces
Also an addition to our stock of Stoves
mbe COOK g. TROEGEL.
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New Orleans q Shreveport Packet.

H9z" EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY!
{F@2a@a~A The superior, fast running steamboat
slF#FzfFtFsS JUDAH TOJRO, CHARLES W
- EWING, master, (H S. Heh, clerk,
will leave for New Orleans on SATURDAY, 18th Feb
ruary Immediately after the arrival of the stages ana
every alternate Saturday thereafter during the entire
season; Qeaving New Orleans the following Satur-
day0 taking passengers and freight for Coushatta,
Grand Bayou, Campt6, Grand Ecore, Coue, St. Maui
rice Alexandra, and all intermediate landings. The
Judah Touro has been purchased expressly for tho
packet trade, has commodous cabins spacious state
rooms, and is elegantly furnished, and for comfort,
safety and good accommodations is unsurpassed by
any boat in the trade Her officers will pay strict per-
sona attention to any business entrusted the boat
and make use Of every effort to give satisfaction For
freight or passage, apply on board. jan19
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ShreKepOrt & Upper Red RiEer Packet.

Srrrs-r - THE new, very light draught and staunch
s44ssasg51zssg3S steamer RESCUE, JAMES CROOKS
EEsezzzzzszAz master, will run during the season
regular packet between Shreveport ulton and uppet
Red River touching at all the landings, plantations
and intermediate points the lake. bayous and river
Particular attention will be given to any business err
trusted to the boat For freight or passage, apply to
the captain on board. decl
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Notice,

7 meeting of the Directors Of 6 Tie Shreveport
N Insurance Company held on the I'd of Deem
follows From 8, A. NJ, to ~, NJ and from to s. P NJ
dec9 P. II. ROSSON. SecretarY.
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Notice..

LII persons indebted to the late W. W. Smith,
A either by note or account, are notified that I'M
Ne the same is paid by the 20th September. next,
.haI proceed to collect by law. l shall make no ex-
cspions. J. w. SMITH, administrator
Estate Of W. W. Smith
ebravanort lime ; 1883
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FUrDitUre Store,

Texas street, one DOR from Edwards street.
---.-z--=-, The subscriber wishes to inform his
S sasss.sa friends and customers generally that
S5JFz-=z--@1D he has now or hand. and IS constant
y RECEIVING, direct from the raufacturers 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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ZOE Relt

NEGROES FOR SALE, apply TO the undersgn-
IN ed H. HARRIS & SON,
june l5 1859. No. on the Levee.
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New Orleans 4 Shreveport Packet.

N4y- EN cry ALTEKN ALE THURSDAY!
SfI7as7.a h The new, splendid, fast running steam
sttti aFFtttEss3 boat STARLIGHT, CHARLES
- HAYES, master, [CF. Hayes clerk will
leave for New Orleans Oh THURSDAY, 9th February,
the arrival of the stages and every alternate Thurs
day thereafter during the season, touching at Grand
Bayou, Campe, Grand Ecore, Sit. Maurice, Codle,
Alexandria, the Mouth of Red River, and all inter-
mediate landings. The Starlight was built express
ly for the trade, isnew throughout, has commodiouS
cabins elegantly furnished, and for comfort good &C
commodations and speed unsurpassed. Her officers
will give personal attention all business entruste
to the boat and make use of every effort to give salts
faction. For freightor passage, apply on board. f1G
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Mill Dressing.

XNTE, the undersigned subscribers, take this me
y thod of informing our friends and the public
generally, that prepared to dress and repair
mills, under the latest and new style and warrant
rs inch rock) from 5 to bushels per hour, with
common good four horse power and good gin gear
ing Steam mills from 40 to so 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 can certify to- to the satisfaction of any person
and if the work performed by him does not perform
well, pay viii be required. Thankful lor past
favors. thew kindly solicit continuance of the
Good reference given if required. All orders ad-
dressed to us at Orchard Grove postofice, Bossier
parish, Louisiana, will receive prompt attention.
JOHN KENNEDY,
mI6-6m W S. BALLARD.
G5The Natchitoches Chronicle will please copy
the above six months and send bill to K. " B.
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For Sale

4 VALUABLE NEGRO MAN, aged 30 years,
a generally useful, but superior a field hand, for
PARTICULARS enquire of G. L. SWEET,
Shreveport, June 49, 1859.
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Dissolution,

JIHE CO partnership heretofore existing het~een the
i Undersigned was dissolved on the 9th Of March,
BY mutual consent. NJ F. t. Stewart will continue
the business at the old stand for his own account
Either party authorised to liqudate the affairs of
the late firm. W. F. T. STEWART,
as A. w. JEWELL.
The subscriber has made arrangement with Mr..
Jewell to take care OF the carriage department, and
be will always be found ready 10 attend the wants
of customers NJ. F. T. STEWART.
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StraHed

%CA- on the 22d Of April last, sorrel colt, aged
Is months, has star in the face, and the left hind
foot white. liberal reward wlll be paid tor the de-
livery of the said colt. 1. d. McCALL'
Caddo parish, Maya.
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AlAA small comfortable dwelling house, situated
on Travis street. Rent moderate to good tenant,
Apply 1l5l Mrs. D. HEINE.
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Inst Received

A FRESH supply Of sugar, coffee, -four, ,noasses,
a ice bacon, sugar cured hams, lard, butter, pic
Hes preserves sauces, cove oysters, lobsters salmon
dried apples and peaches, porter, ale &c. &C.. also
fus assortment Of fancy candies, all Of which will be
.1d cheap for cash [iI5l A. G.. COOKS.
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Stray Notice.
SfraYGd

~ FROM the subscriber, on Saturday evening"
2otn May, Horse and Mare A large black horse,
with white face and white hind feet / he mare is
medium sliced bay, has lump about the middle OF her
back. They have only their fore feet shod.
A liberal reward viii be paid for their delivery.
ipneI GABRIEL WE'LL.
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Livery Stable For Sale.

l po,; tE1As STAGE LIVERY STABLE, OPP
eaad or Tue Commercial Hotel, and one of the best
Eor bs sne livery business in the city Of Shreve-
j S''gain can be had. Apply to
J. W. BALDWIN.
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New Orleans 1 Shreveport Packet,

IANAJI4a UIIN DOIAI
EssEz@n2n = The splendid, fast running steamboat
s$sAfF 4hf6Sf T. e co WI II IL CHENEY JOHNSON,
- MASTER having been thoroughly over
hauled and put in complete order, has resumed het
regular trips as New Orleans, Shreveport Hurricane
and Carolina Bluffs packet touching at Coushaua,
Grand Bayou, Loggy Bayou, Campte, Grand Ecore
St. Maurice, Alexandria, and all Intermediate land
ings and plantations The Lecome was built expressly
for passenger boat has large is furnish
ed with every comfor. and convenience, and has un-
surpassed accommodations. Her offi5ers will give par
ticuar attention to any business entrusted to the boat
For freight or passage, apply on board. deci
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New Orleans & Red River Packet.

,f@aaaaa Il The new, light draught, very fast ran-
"A Ss sft{EsS' ming steamer TELEGRAM, A.
- D. DENsLow, master, will ply during
the season as regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport and Jefferson touching Smihland,Ben-
ton, Port Caddo, Grand Bayou, Canpt6, Grand Ecore,
Alexandria, and all intermediate landings and planta
tons. 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, and for safety
speed and good accommodation she is unsurpassed
Her officers will pay prompt personal attention 10 any
business entrusted the boat. Fer freight or pas
sage, apply on board. anI2
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R. DAWES,
MANUFACTURER OF
Copper, Zinc, Tin and Sheet-Ir0n Ware,
TEXAS STREET, TWO DOORS BELOW E. & B. JACOBS
q WOULD respectfully inform his old friends and
81 "a customers that he has resumed business at
W the above stand and will be happy to see them.
He intends keeping full assortment of every thing
in his line. Particular attention paid to roofing and
guttering, in town or country. m3O
HUDGINS & VAN BIBBER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
STAE PIE % R u GOODS,
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, LIQUORS,
leon, NAILS, BAGGING, ROPE, sc.
No. LEvEE STREET-Frontng the steamboat land
ing, Shreveport.
TNHEIR stock consists in part Of every variety of Su
Il gars, coees, teas, molasses, salt tobacco, CT
gars, candles, soap, spices, pickles, fish, -four pork,
beef bacon, hams, lard butter cheese rice oils fruits,
candies, syrups, wines, liquors, powder shot, lead,
starch lime hardware, boots shoes, hats, caps, Low
ellis, domescs inseys, kerseys and heavy plantation
goods, of every descriptions.
Liberal advances made on consgnments OF cotton,
in cash or articles OF merchandise. april29
]. C. LEWIS, N. Orleans. R. c. oeLEsBv Shreveport
LEWIS q OGLESBY,
Successors TO LEWIS d co.,
Cotton Factors and General Commission
MERCHANTS,
No Union street, New Orleans
TTHE undersigned solicits from his former patrons
4 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 planting friends, trust
ing we will receive portion Of their patronage and
confidence. Yours truly
m6-f R. c. OGLESBY.
Dissolution,
rENIE copartnership heretofore existing between the
i subscribers, under the firm Of FORD & SMITH,
has been dissolved by mutual consent. Either part
uer has the power quidae the affairs of the late
firm. CHAUNCEY FORD.
JOS. B. SMITH.
Shreveport, December %. 1858.