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6tsss
ISTTrCESSTON NOTTCE

* tate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
- Clerks Office 18th District court.
Notice is hereby given that Willis
Doles, tutor for the heirs of G. w.
Marlborough, deceased, has this day
fled in the Office of said clerk, his an
nual account as tutor aforesaid. Now,
therefore; this is to admonish all per-
sons concerned, that if oppositiod is
not made thereto within the time pro-
scribed by law, the said account viii
be homologated and made the judg
msnt Of the court.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, at Bellevue, this the 9TH day of
February 4. D. 1860.
A. A. ABNEY.
n33 Sts Sc Clerk.
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0o1Se TO 0aaRLEsros -5he South
seems TO be really in earnest in with :
hol ling its custom from the North
The Oxford (Niss.) Mercury says ::
ave me. with several Mississippi mer :
chaha during the past week who were
on their way to Charleston to buy theI r
spring and summer goods. We under
stand that the merchants Of Houston
are going there on route this spring.
Il is hoped that our own merchants VIII
at last go there and prospect, and if
they fad that goods can 10 purchased
on the same term and they can find
the same qualities as in Northern mar
kets, they will have the patriotism to
make their purchases 1t Charleste n,
The Charleston merchants have adver-
tised extensively that they iraport and
sell goods for the same prices as New
York. Let our merchants 60 there
and test the truth of these assertions -
Memphis Bulletin.
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SUCCESSION NOTICE.

Cttate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
- Clerks ofice 18th District Court.
Notice is hereby given that Anderson
Fl. HolliDgsworth tutor for Caleb s.
Williams, has this day filed in the Office
of said Clerk, his second annual ac--
count as tutor afore said. Now, there
fore, this is to admonish all persons
concerned, that if opposition is not
made thereto within the time proscrib-
ed by law. the said account viii be
homologated and made the judgment
Of the Court.
Given under my hand and seal oil
Office, at Bellevue. this the 18th day OF
February A. D. 1860.
A. 4. ABNEY,
n35 5ts$6 Clerk,
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

8 "a Fht@AbkLlalttAse -
A benevolent Institutlon established
~ by special Endowment, for the
Relief Of the sick and distressed, aiEict-
with Virulent and Epidemic Diseases:
and especially for the cure Of dieasef.
of the sexual organs, Medical advice
given gratis, by the Acting Surgeon. 70
all vino apply By leIte-. wIih>a dcscrip-
lion oftheir condition--age, occupation,
habits Of life, &c,,--and in ease OF ex-
IRENE poverty, MISUNDERSTANDING free
Of charge. Valuable Reports on ihp
pew Remedies employed 10 the Dispcn-
sary, sent 10 the afflicted ID sealed en-
velops, free Of charge. Two or three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DIR. j. Skilliu Houghton.
Acting Surgeon, Howard Association.
No. 2 south ninth street. PhiladeIphia.
Pa. BY order Of the Directors.
E. ID. lIEARrwELL, Pres't.
GEO. FAiRcHTLD, Sec'y. n3l
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STRAY SAFE.


Evstrayed before v. Walker. J. ? :,
IL by VIM. P. Mason, on the 18th
day Of September last, and viii be sold
before the court house door, in the town
of Bellevue, on the 18th Saturday in
April, 1860, for cash, the folling des-
cribed animal, to-wit: blood bay
MARE, about IS years old, ID hands
high, blind in the right eye, star in
the forehead, and branded on the left
shoulder with the letter s, and apprais-
ed at forty dollars.
The owner Of said animal is request
ed to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, &c.
Bellevue, La, Oct. 18th. 1859.
w, II. HILL.
MI 6m Stray master.
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STRAY SALE.


II strayed before v. Walker i:zEwxA
IL J. p, by Elisha Dunn,
on the 7th day Of January, -MaA&-.-
1850, and will be sold at the Court
house door, In the town of Bellevue,
FOR cash, on SATURDAY the 18th
day Of March next, 1860, the following
described lot Of SHEEP, fo-wit:
One lot of sheep consisting of
twenty head.
Marked with a crop and underbit
in each ear.
2 Marked with a crop in the right
ear and underbit Gin the left.
Marked with an underbit in each
ear.
Marked with an underbit in the
right and crop and two bits in the
left ear.
Is Marked with an underbit 10 each
ear and valued at two dollars per
head
The owner OF said sheep is hereby
requested to come forward, prove prop
erty, pay charges &c.
January lIeh, 1860.
w. Ii. HILL,
n29 Stray Master
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SHERTFFS SALE

Gtate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
y In the District Court No. 1860.
Taylor, Knapp & Co. vs.. w. j. Han
cock q Co. BY virtue Of writ Of fieri
facias issued out of the Honorable the
District Court of the perish OF Bossier,
inthe above entitled suit to me direct
ed, | have seized and will proceed TO
sell at public auction, at the court house
door in the town of Bellevue, Parish Of
Bossier, on the first
SATURD
the 3rd day of March, A. D. 1860, be.
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and
o'clock P. E., the following described
property, to-wit:
A negro woman named MATILDA,
of copper complexion, aged about As
years.
Seized as the property of Morgan o.
Taliaferro, and to be sold to pay and
satisfy the writ in the above entitled
suit.
Terms of sale-Casb, with benefit
of apppraisement.
Bellevue, January 26, 1860.
PHILO ALDEN,
nsl Cts pfs1o so Sheriff.
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STRAY SALE

Z established before V, Walker. J. 2.
H by N. A. Cooper, on the SIst
day of January A. D., 1860, and viii
be sold before the court house door, in
the town of Bellevue, on Saturday the
18th day of August next, 1860, for cash
the following described animal, to-wit I,
A brown mare MULE, about FIVE years
old. thirteen hands high no marks or
brands-valned at one hundred and
twenty dollars. The owner Of said
mule is requested to come forward.
prove property, pay charges, go.
Bellevue Feb 9th, 1860.
w. Fl. HILL,
n33 Stray Master.
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.SHERIFF'S SALE.


tate of Louisiana. Parish of Bossier.
- In the Justices Court, No. -
John Bopp VS.. John Cason. By virtue
Of seven writs of tieri facies issued
out of the Honorable the Justice
Court of the Parish of Claiborne, ward
No. 4, in the above entitled suits, and
to me directed, have seized and will
proceed to sell, at the Court House
door in the town of Bellevue, PARISH of
Bossier, on the first
SATU RDAY
the 9TH day of April, A. D., 1850, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ.
and 4 p. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit
All the right title or interest the said
John Cason has in the estate of Ed
ward j. Casen, deceased.
Seized as property of John Cason,
and to be sold to pay and satisfied the
writs issued in the above entitled suits.
Terms of Sale--Cash, with benefit
Of appraisement.
Bellevue, Feb. %, 1860.
PHILO ALDEN,
n36 Cts $40 so Sheriff.
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SERVED HTa RIGHr.--Ihe Rome
(Ga.) Courier says the citizens of Rim
gold took DR.. VIM. Clark Of Walker
county, q few days since and gave him
one hundred lashes on the naked back.
His offence was giving . pass to
Memphis to. negro that ran away
from VIM. Ramsey Of that place some
three weeks since. They had none
but negro testimony against CLARK, but
while under the lash he confessed his
guilt.
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STRAY SALE.

THstrayed before ". Walker, j. P. BY
II Josephus Franks, on the 9th day
OF December, 1859, and viii be sold
before the court house door 10 the town
of Bellevue, on Saturday the 18th day
of March next, 1860, for cash, the fol-
lowing described animal, to-wit
One white STEER, with black spots
about four years old, marked with a
crop and spit in the right swallow
fork and underslit in the LETT ear, and
valued at seven dollars. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove pro-
perty, pay charges, &c.
January tlth, 1850.
w. Fl. HILL,
n29 Stray Master
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S A T u r D AY

the 3rd day of March next. the follow
ing described slave, belonging to the
minor, Charles Henry Ford, to-wits.
The slave CHARLES, of black com
plexion, aged about forty-fve years:
Terms Of Sale Fifty dollars cash,
the balance on acredit of three years
from the day of sale /; purchasers to
give note with approved personal se-
curity. bearing eight per cent interest
from date the interest to be paid an
nually, and special mortgage to be re-
tanned on said slave, to secure the pay
ment of the purchase price thereof.
Bellevue, January 23rd, 1860.
w. H. HILL,
81 Cts $50 so Auctioneer.
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SHERLFF,S SALE.


Gtate ofLouisiana, Parish of Bossier.
~ In the District Court, No. 1885.
jesse Saxton VS.. James 0'Daniel.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias is
sued out of the Honorable the District
Court of the Parish of Bossier, in the
above entitled SUIT and to me directed,
| have seized and viii proceed to sell
at public auction, at the Court house
door in the town of Bellevue, Barish
of Bossier, onthe first SATURDAY,
the 9TH day of April, A. d. 1860, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ.
and 4 p. NJ, the following described
properly, to-wit
The east half of the northeast quar-
ter of section thirty-fve (35) aud the
west half of the northwest quarter OF
section thirty six 1867 all in township
twenty three (231 of range eleven I'll J
containing one hundred and sixty
$1,000 acres.
Seized as the property of James O.
Daniel, and TO be sold to pay and sat
isfy the writ issued in the above en-
titled salt
Terms of Sale--Cash, with benefit Of
appraisement.
Bellevue, February 20, 1860.
PHIL0 ALDEN,
n35 Cts $16 Sheriff
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SUCCESsION NOTICE.

Ctate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
~ Clerks Office 18th District Court.
Notice is hereby given that Harbert
Walker, tutor to the minor heirs of
Elizabeth Dyson, deceased. has this
day filed in the office of said clerk his
final account as tutor aforesaid. Now,
this is to admonish all persons con-
cerned, that if opposition is not made
thereto within the time prescribed by
law, the said account will be homolo-
gated and made the judgment of the
court.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, at Bellevue, this 9th day of
January A. D. 1860.
THOS. N. BRADEN, i.
n32 5ts sc Deputy Clerk
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ENhe stock was selected with 90
II the greatest care, and 20,
am now prepared to suit nv 49,
numerous customers with
Gold and Silver Watches, limiting
and open faces, for ladies and gentle
men, from the most celebrated manu-
factories of MI. TobiaR, Montandon Fres,
y. & M. Levitt, &c.
A great variety Of vefy fne Vest,
Fob and Guard Chains fine Chat,s-
lains and Necklaces.
Bracelets OF the newest styles.
Fine Diamond Rings, Breastplna and
Ear-drops.
Fine Ruby, Garnet, Cameo, and Jet
Sets.
Breaslpins, Ear.nngs f., for ladies'
and children.
Fine Belt and Fob Buckles, Slides.
Clasps, Necklace Pins, Sleeve, Meek
and Shirt Buttons.
Finger Rings, with fine seis. ind
plain, TO please all tastes.
Brazilian PEBBLE Spectacles. Of IL
very finest quality, 10 suit ali ageq
Spectacles IN gold, silver, and sleel
frames. "a
Silver spoons and Forks. silyersplat-
ed Ware, Casters, Cake Baskets, Bui-
ter Dishes, Molasscs Cups. Candle
sticks. Gobleis, Spoons aud Forts
China Candlesiicks, Flower Vases.
Figures, Alahasttr aud Perfume stands.
Parlor, Office and Mantel Clocka,
Music Boxes &c.
~ Watches, Clocks, and Jeweiry
repaired, and warranted
yln32 Y. SEiiDET.
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n Mrs. Swisshelm, the strong
minded editress of the St. Cloud min.
Democrat, has received the legislative
appointment Of Surveyor Of logs and
lumber, which some persons are dis
posed to regard as good Joke. The
lady says nobody can insult her by the
offerof work that viii bring honest
wages.
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e A chap who has been ap among
the Chinook indians, hiss boon giving
as few items in regard TO their habits
and manner. He says that when sick
Indian is given over by the Medicine
Man, they proceedto burEh him at once.
It's no use to fuss about it they are
bound to sod BIN. He says they took
anol ichap out and buried him in spite
Of his struggles, and left him. The
next morning Mr.. Irsiihn appeared
again. He had scratehEdaoat, and att
last accounts was goodgas Few. How
many poor devils would scratch out
they could, is matter of grave conjec-
ture.-Exchange
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STRAY SALE.

II strayed before g. N. Collins, j. P.
IL BY w. P. Anderson, on the 18th
day of December 1859, and will be sold
before the Court house door n the town
of Bellevue, on Saturday the 2lst day
of July next, for cash, the following
described animal to-wit:
One dark Brown MARE MULE,
five years old, and appraised at one
hundred and thirty-five dollars. The
owner Of said animal is requested to
come forward. prove property, pay
charges, &C.
January llth, 1860.
W. Fl. HILL,
n29 Stray Master.
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SHIELD s.,

New Orleans Type Foundry, Prin-
In ters' Furnishing and Commission
Paper Warehouse, No. Sc Gravier ST.,
opposite Bank Place, New Orleans.
Will keep constantly on hand large
and varied assortment Of Type ana
Presses, Gard and Paper Cutters /;
News, Book and colored Inks OF all
kinds Printers Blanks, Gard and
Gard Boards Enamelled and China
Cards and Gard Boards; News, Book.
Note, Letter, Cap, Glazed and other
Papers as also every article used ia
a printing establishment. All Of which
will be sold at manufacturers prices.
"a THOS. H. SHIELDS.
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STRAYS SAFE.


T1Nstrayed before me the undersigned.
II authority By ]. B. johnson, on
the 9th day of January, 1860, and will
be sold before the Court house door in
the town of Bellevue, on SATURD 7
the 2lst day of July next, 1860, for
cash, the following described animal,
to~wit:
One bay HORSE PONY, about six
years old, ten hands high, the left lore
foot appearing as ifhe had the foot evil.
Appraised atfoFty dollars. The ownsr
Of said pony is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, &c.
January 18th, 1860.
w. Fl. HILL,
n29 Stray Master
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GEO. a. PIKE,

General agent, Baton Rouge, La
N Immmediate attention given to
collection of salaries, claims against
the State bills Of exchange, drafts
ard accounts; also The entry Of Land.
Information without charge.
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| He who is passionate and hasty
Is generally honest. 1t ie your cold,
assembling hypocriteaa Of whom you
should beware. There's no deception
In bull dog. 1t is the eur that sneaks
up and bites you when your back is
turned.
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STRAY SAFE.


Z strayed before me the undersigned
II authority by Capt. Isaac Brown,
on the 5th day of January, 1860. and
will be sold at The CDurt house door 10
the town of Bellevue, for cash, on
Saturday the nth day of March next,
1860, the following described lot Of
SHEEP, to>wit /:
One lot of sheep consisting of six
head, all marked wife a crop off the
left ear, with slit under and overbit
10 the right ear. Appraised at two
dollars per head. The owner of said
sheep is requested TO come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
January 18th, 1860.
w. Fl. HILL,
neg Stray Master.
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STRAY SALE.

TTNstrayed before B. F. Crownover,
IL J.P., by w. B. Thompson, on
the Goth. day Of January A. D. 1860.
and will be sold before the court house
door in the town of Bellevue, on Satnp-
day the 4th day of August next, for
cash, a certain BAY MARE 10 Or Is
years old, with the foot evil in the left
fore foot about IA hands high--ap-
praised at forty dollars. The owner Of
said animal is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges &c.
Bellevue, La, Jan, "a, 1860.
w. II. HILL.
n31 GINS Stray Master.
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NOTICE.
n3s Sts So

YKNo the members of the Police Jury
Il Of this Parish specially, and to
the citizens generally: Notice is
hereby given that call session of the
Police Jury is invoked, and viii be
held il the town of Bellevue on Mon
day March 5th, 1860. The members
ere earnestly requested to attend.
w. H. HILL, Clerk.
By order James Ford, Pres't.
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T We are creatures Of habit
Only let US do one thing regularly fog
some time, and the act of doing will
81 length come to be almost part Of
our nature. 1t is diffealt, to tell what
custom is, or Why we slwaya do just as
ne do.
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CARD.

40 To iny numerous friends Coo
20 and customers of Beesier Ea7A
ssssS Parieh I beg TO announce 800
that 1 have taken an agency for Mr. b.
o. MEsRrTz. end opened at my late
stand, corner of Texas and Market
streets, in Watsonss building. where
they will find the largest and finest as
sortment of goods ever offered IN this
market before, consisting Of
HES.
Of tho best English manufactures. fully
guaranteed, and at PRICES TO COMPARE
WITH ANY HOUSE IN NEW ORLEANS. /
also keep q large assortment Of
SILVER WARE,
) JEWELRY, DIAMONDS.
FINE CUTLERY. CLOCKS,
BRAZIL PEBBLES. go.
As for the work department, my per
sonal attention will be given, and moth
ing will be spared to give satisfaction.
p. FL. FRANK,
cor. Market and Texas streets,
yl-n20 Shreveport, La.
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6.State of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
- Clerks office, 18th District Court.
Notice is hereby given that Martha A.
Montgomery, administrative of the
succession Of Drury Malone, deceased,
by her attorney j. d. Watkins, ESQ.,,
has this day fled in the Office of said
clerk her tableau of debts as admins
tratrix aforesaid. Now, therefore, this
is to adlnonish all persons concerned.
that if opposition is not made thereto
within the time prescribed by law, the
said tableau will be homologated and
made the judgment ofthe court.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, at Bellevue, this the 10th day Of
February A. d. 1850.
A. A. ABNEY,
n34 6ts$6 Clerk.
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N o TEE

A II persons indebted to the firm Of
N Messrs. Arick & Looney, of
Benton, Bosaier parish, will please
come forward and settle the same i'm
mediately, or they will find their ac-
counts in the hands Of an officer.
WIN. ARICK.
Benton, la, Feb. 10, 1850. 81
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~ A church is aboat TO be erected
by the Russian Government aear Inker-
man. the funds Of which are supplied
by the sale Of cannon balls which have
beer picked up at Inkerfnan and Sc
vist0pol.
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81 Envy increases u reSact proper
ton with fame. The nean that makes
! character makes enerlies. A radiant
genius calls forth swasns of peevish,
bling, singing ipsectsljpsf as the sun
shine awakens the worlA cities.
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PIANO DEPOT

FENhe subscriber has. In connection
Il With his Jewelry establishment,
opened a PIANO DEPor. and viii keep
CONSTANTLY on hand a fine assogiment
Of superior Pianos, Guitars, Viplins ami
musical instruments generally.
ATso-a large selection oil sheet music,
OF every description. constantly onhand
y1n32 v. SHIDET.
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WErdHr OF THE WoaLD..-,-Mr. Bail
ly, the President Of the, London Astro-
nomical Society, has been for six years
weighing the world in ditEegent ways,
and is row sure that he Jas obtained its
specific gravity so neafsy accurate that
bis figures cannot errmore than o,o05s.
He places itat 5,77s7. The total
weight Of the world in IgrosP ions Of
2,24o pounds, according 10 bis scales
is p,oee, 1s5,5o2,2ii, 4lo,4ss,sss) six
thousand and sixty two million one
hundred aud sixty FIVE thousand five
hundred and ninety-two billion, two
hundred and eleven thousand four hun
bred and ten million, fouf hundred and
lightweight thousand and eighty-nine
tons.-Ey.